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' Throngs will soon be pouring through this beautiful entrance to the world's largest exposition, Toronto, the dates for 1931 being August 28 to eptcmber 12. Meeting Place For Canadians The Only Place Where Canada May Be Seen As a Whole $125,000 Is devoted to thij Item. Equal- Waters, to understand how keenly these directing heads are aware of It and to learn what great value they place on this loyal co-operation. Sig- nificant of the Importance they place in this Is the huge expenditure on the agricultural prize list each year when $125,000 Is devoed to this Item. Equal- ly significant IB the fact that the new- est and one of the most striking of the great Institution's modern edifices Is the million-dollar Horse Palace which is being opened in 1931 for this first time. Nowhere else In the world Is there aa magnificent a structure de- voted solely to the exhibition of a country's prize livestock. The most important of the Exhibition's scores of beautiful buildings and the largest exposition structun. in the world Is the Coliseum and Livestock Pavilion with Its 24 '/4 acrea under one roof. In less than a large volume, It la British Picture | League To Erect Causes Controversy Xo Be Shown This Year at Exhibition Art Gallery Cause of more controversy than any i other Ilrltlsh work of art In recent years, Mark Symon's famous paint- ing. "Xly Ixird I Mee' In Every Lon- don Lane and Street," is to be on Tlew at the Art Gallery of tjie Cana- dian National Exhibition. The huge canvas, most discussed of modern masterpieces, doplcts Christ, with St. Peter and St. John, in a mod- Station With World Range "It Is," said the reeve of an East- ern Ontario township whan discussing the Canadian National Exhibition, "the greatest meeting place for Cana- dians from every com nuuity. There are many gatherings of representa- tives of the Canadian people as a whole, for representatives of various sections of the Dominion; places where Canadians bound together by their special Interest In special things, meet; events which bring to- gether Canadians on some particular common ground. "But there is no other spot In the '" '""" " r'^'TrT I* '" ,n,o ..,, ,,, ."- ^-H, onl y Possible tc give the briefest re- ference to only a few of the outstand- ing features of the 1931 celebration which opens on August 28 and closes on September 12, but U will be noteu that this year's dates are particularly well suited to Canadians and arranged | at a time when It is generally feasible to plan a brief trip. This year, the war-time Admiral of the British Fleet. Earl Jelllcoe. form- ally opens the Exhibition It Is also ! mu B ..,. . B ni p.a rm. *P e cted thmt Canada's new Governor- j of progress which Is watched by ob- .General, the Earl of Bessborough. will servers who cross the seven seas to ' make nis flrst vlslt - view it. the Canadian National Exhlbl-l S ? eclal P re P aratl have been | tlon Is. nevertheless, the Dominion's : made to lncrease tn < sl z <>c great annual celebration of her belief of the Horse Show and a11 tne In her self. Paradoxically. It is per-j tural and h r "cltural shows, with the haps the most Canadian of Canadian ! lncrease< l exhibit space, will be out- institutions, since It Is unique and 8tandln S. There will be trotting and alone, a development which is entirely ! pacing rac69 and - a new '"novation, our own, which may be copied in cer- P'S eon racing. tain of its aspects by other national; Th e sreat grandstand pageant, this expositions elsewhere but which can yea'', with 1,500 performers, and pre- 1 be duplicated nowhere else since the ceded by a score of circus attractions, I For 53 years now it has been with- usual will be paid to the presentation out equal and steadliy growing. No of a nu 8 9 dance spectacle. The famed ; small degree of Its success Is traced ' 2,000-volce Exhibition Chorus under' by the Exhibition's own officials to' Dr - H - A - Fricker will give four con-' The Dominion Government Building will be the centre of strong foreign exhibits. entire country where one :;ees as a whole except at the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition, and no other time in the year when every shade of Cana- dian opinion Is focussed unanimously on one thing as it is at Exhibition time." International s It IB a great show window of all nations, recognized as a potent force in world trade by gov- ernments scattered throughout the en- tire world, mecca for thousands of visiting Americans, a great panorama T \T/II f\ ' Daslc tal "S w ''lch sets it apart Is its wl " be "Orlentla," an Eastern spec- Iransmitter Will Operate on fundamental Canadian spirit. Short Waves for Pick- Up and Rebroad- casting Washington. Broadcasting on a the support of Canadians In rural sec-J. cert s ' n tn * Coliseum. The Chorus world-wide scale will b undertaken llous an(1 ln smaller towns and vil- r has now given two concerts over coast- ' by the League of Nations next year i la ses- Some may overlook this fact to-coast radio networks and has Construction of the league's radio 1)l "- not lllose wll are most closely "cored a sensational success. Tributes station will be started in the near fu- 1 Iinke<1 wlth tlle direction of the great from musical listeners came from ture, It has been reported, with a view of having It ready 'for operation by ern Kngllsh street, surrounded by the time of the general disarmament crowds of present-day people In mod- conference next February, ern dress. Despite unquestioned ar- 1 With completion of this station, two world broadcasting plants will be in every section of America. Among the scores of bauds, there either the President, Mr. Sam Harris, will be the St. Hilda's Band from Eng- ' exposition itself. It Is only necessary to Interview tlstlc merit, this treatment ot a re- ligious theme caused its rejection by operation In Europe, the other being the Royal Academy. Shown later at ' the Vatican transmitter recently dedl- dealer'a gallery, It drew mobs of art- lovers and ordinary citizens. Symon, the artist, an intensely re- ligious man, first planned to become a clergyman but later decided to convey bis spiritual messages through his brush. His technique revives the In- cated by th Pope. As In the case of the Vatican station, It is planned by the league to have its programs picked up and rcbroadcast in America and other parts of the world. Establishment of a radio service of Its own has been contemplated by the tense religious painting of the Kenais- j League of Nations for several years, ance and his stylo is that of the early j but agreement as to Its erection and ra. All hl8 works are religious in character. Hours could be spent setudylng tho detail in this, his most famous study. A sick child Is being operation wan reached only last year when league officials met the last of the objections raised by the Swiss government, which had Insisted that In the background aro atoro windows filled with manikins, a steam roller; on all sides, every-day men and wo- men of all kinds. The artist has even included In tho throng a picture ot himself wheeling a baby carriage. Sub-Soil Heating Plant carried from a motor, in one corner, j responsibility for the station be rigid- ly denned lest. In tho event of another European war, Switzerland's neutral- ity Hhotilrl he threatened. The league station will be used pri- marily for communication with vari- ous governments and is designed to give thn organization direct contact with nations between which hostilities threaten, In Its efforts to preserve peace. It la also planned, however, to AldlnK the florist to spued plant pro- use tho equipment for broadcasting to pagatlon in tho hothouao Is one of the ' the world at largo, experimental broad- uses that has been found for eloc- , casts from established European sta- trlclty. Metal trays containing a 200- ' (Ion shaving been made to determine watt heating element are placed under tho possibility of such program*. The the plant boxes and thermostatically ' tost broadcasts were received In ail controlled. In experlmonts one florist, ' parts of the world, encouraging tho by maintaining a subsoil temperature ; league to go ahead with Its plan for of between 60 and 70 degrees, was its own station, able to root 95 per cent of his plants I In flftcpn days, as against only 40 per cont. In ninety days under ordinary hothouse conditions. Oi-il. rly parking of cars at tho Canadian National Exhibition. Toronto. land, five time world champions and entirely composed of soloists as well as Cavallo's celebrated ensemble. In sport, the two races for tho world's professional long distance swimming titles and a purse of $25,000 will again be staged with more than 300 athletes of all nations entered. In addition, there will be two Gold Trophy Swims for amateurs and a full meet for Canadian amateurs only. Three track meets will be held and a record program of outboard motorboat speed trials, yacht races, other ac- quatic sports, including races for nary gigs, a girls' baseball tournament and a dozen special sport events. The Government Buildings give a birdseye view of the entire Dominion and Its art, Industry, recreation and education. There will be elaborate British displays and exhibits from foreign countries, Including a spectacu- lar show from Florida. There will be the National Automotive, Radio, Elec- trical, Process, Manufacturers', Con- struction, Office Equipment, Furniture, Implement and Machinery , Flower Shows, as well as scores of minor dis- plays. Last, but not least, there will be, for 1931, a new midway when the Model Shows of America, supplement- ed by units from Coney Island, Atlan- tic City and U.S. and European beaches, wll pay its first visit to Can- ada. In addition to the marathon swims of 10 and 15 miles for tho world's pro- ! fesslonal distance title ind a $25.000 \ purse, the Canadian National Exhibi- tion will, this year, stage two Gold Trophy Races for amateurs. On Aug- ust 28 there will be a one-mile race for women and on September 5 a two- mile race for men. In addition, a ' swimming meet for Canadian ama- . teurs only Is planned for September 7, details of which are obtainable from the Canadian Amateur Swimming As- sociation as well as from Exhibition officials. For more than a quarter century, Mrs. C. Stevenson, now 76 years old. of Buckingham, Eng., has been sand- ing examples of her beautiful hand- made lace to the Canadian National Exhibition. This year, she haa just sent her last entry. Slowly going blind,, her eyesight will no longer per- mit her to do the fine work which baa won so many Canadian awards. Nearly completed, the new million- dollar Horse Palace of the Canadlai National Exhibition will receive IU final touches within the next few weeks and be ready to house the { scores of prize animals from all sec- I tions of the Dominion in ample time for this summer's shows. CANADIAN NflMNU TORONTO Band Instruments VISIT The Conn-Leedy Store 10 Shuter St. Toronto Opposite Massey Hall Programs Issued For C.N.E. Meets Nole by Lost French Fliers Found Floating in a Bittle in Load of Bananas For Only a Quarter Bnllimora.-- Bananas were for 25 cents a wagon load Athletic Events Scheduled on August 28, 29 and September 5 The Canadian National Kxhlbltlon will bo the scene of three track meets during tho Exhibition period. On Friday, Aug. 28. the Ontario Ath- letic Commission will hold their final nu'et, which will bring together the vlnce of Ontario. Tho Kxhlbltlon officials, having In mind tho fact that all of these winning schoolboy athloten will be here for selling ( the Friday meet, have decided to hold at the their junior meet on Saturday, Aug. New York.- -What m:iy bo the last noto written by NiiiigenHcr and Coll, Frenchmen who porlshed on an at-! tempted eaHt-woflt night across tho At- ' lantlc, waa brought to Roosevelt Field piers lu Baltimore recently and one ; J9. 1'iolmhly the feature event at this j meet will be a special relay race in . which the famous Central Collegiate relay team from Hamilton will rom- vessel that had arrived from Cen tral America put out to sea with 3000 bunches to be dumped In the ocean. Approximately 100,000 bunches a weok have ben entering the port for Home Mme and tho market Is glut- by two mon who found H floating In a ted. Hathor than have the fruit rotjyardl, boys under 12 years; 100 'yards, ' cognac bottle near Flro Island. | In the holds, the Importing com-' boys under 14 years- 100 yards boys' Tho note, written In French, was panics have boon disposing of the ' under 1 years; 100 yards, boys under cargoes to street peddlers and mid dlcmnn for little or nothing. relay team In the United State*. The following Is the complete list of events for Junior Athletic Day: 100 ance per man). Gross weight, 1,330 pounds. Starting at 2 p.m. 100 yards, boys under 1" years; 1.000 yards, boys under IS years; 100 yards, handicap; 220 yards, handicap; 440 yards, handicap; 1,000 yards, hand!; cap; ono mile, handicap, 2-mile walk, handicap; 440 yards, relay, open, (110 yards each); 1 mile, relay, open (440 yards each). Women's events 100 yards, under U years; 100 yards, open; 60 yards, hurdles, open: 440 yards, relay, open (110 yards each). On Friday, Sept. 4, the Junior gym- nastic championships ot Canada will bo decided before the Grandstand, and on Saturday afternoon during the track meet the senior gymnastic cham- pionships of Canada will be held. These two championships will include tha following events: Parallel bars, tumbling. all-round championship, horizontal bar. side horse, team cham- pionship. Entry forms for these events are Lumsdou Building, Toronto 2. SEE TORONTO FROM ABOVE See tha magnificent panorama presented by the city and sur- rounding country from the Can- adian Bank of Commerce Ob- servation Gallery, 426 feet above the level of King Street Direct elevators. Courteous atten- dants. Nominal charge of 25 cents. was and at this moment signed "NungOBner and Coll," road; "Wo are .linking near Ubrador." | To bo seventy yoara young ID some- Tho filers lft La Iiotirgi>t Field, times far more cheerful than to bo none I'nrls, on May 8, 1927, and were forty years old. Oliver \\Vndi-lI aevi-r hoard from. lldlir.":i I<lvu stock oat attract loni. at the Canadian National K.xhlbttion U uau ot the 18 years; 100 yards, boys under 20 years; 220 yards, boys urder-iW years; 440 yards, boys under 20 years; 8SO yards, boys under 20 yoara; 1 tnilo, I boys under 20 years. 100 yards, girls j under 14 years; 100 yards, girls uiidor , Hi years; 100 yards, girls under 18 ( yt-ars; 440 yard-i relay (110 yards 1'iich); 8SO yards relay (220 yards i<;ich; 1 mile relay (440 yards each); ' 2-mllo relay (SSO yards each); medley relay (220, 440, 880. and 1 mile); 4- mlle relay (1 mile each). Tho relay events will bo open to all schools or honn-flde athletic clubs, Y. ' M.C.A.'H or athletic organizations, and all competitors must bo under 20 years of ago on date of competition. i The niiiiual Canadian National F.xhl- bltlou Athlotlc Day. whl-h Is Canada's oldest track tlxttiro, will be hold on Saturday, September 5. The program will Include the following events; Camilla!) National Kxhlhltlmi modi- fied marathon (12 mlloa on Kxhlbltlon track). Starting at 1 p.m. sharp. Dominion championship tug-of war. Starting at 2 p.m. Dominion championship tugof-war for teams weighing uiidor 1,300 pounds total weight (10 pounds clothing allow- Harley- Davidson 1932 Models now on display at our store. AUo large iisaortnivnt of USED MOTORCYCLES to choose from. Trices lower than any time in our history. We Invite you to call and Inspect our stock of Motorcycles while attending the Kxhlbltlon. Kennedy and Menton 421 COLLEGE ST.. TORONTO Distributors GUARANTEED Used Cars When in Toronto, we Invite you to look our our stock of finest Used Cars In Canada, priced from $100 to $2000, all makes and models. Your car in exchange. Easy terms. Fred Powell Motors Ltd. 474YONGE ST. 8TUDEBAKER DISTRIBUTORS ANNUAL EXPOSITION WORLD PROMINENCE "One seeing is worth a hundred tellings," a Chinese proverb ex- tremely apt in its application to the Canadian National Exhibition. Huge, costly, permanent buildings housing displays from the ends of the earth are set like gems in an exquisitely landscaped 330-acre park along a mile and a half of Lake Ontario's shore. Over ten miles of paved highways wind about the manv beautiful structures and the hundreds of engaging attractions. Throughout the entire fourteen days of the fifty-third Canadian National Exhibition there will be features. displays, sport afloat and ashore, art, music and performances of magnifi- cence and diversity. Make Toronto your rendezvous dur- ing the Canadian National Exhibi- tion, Aug. 28 to Sept. 12. Ask travel agents about special reduced rates by boat, train or bus. Send fot literature describing this year's exposition. R/iervotions now being accepted for "ORIEKTIA," tlamorout spectatb of the Eastern World nightly grand- stand pageant; also for tht 4 concerts by internationally famous EXHIBITION 2000-V01CE CHORUS i* At Coliseum. GRANDSTAND PAGEANT "ORIENTIA"Resmtdstats$1.00, Box seats $t.)0 each () or 6 chain in lath /v\ '. EXHIBITION 2000-VOICE CHORUS Sat., Aug. 29tb; Tbun,. Sept. 3; Tuts., Sept. 8 and Sat., Sept. 12. Ground floor rtsentd, 7Jc. Box chairs $1.00. AUG.28.foSEPT.l2.l93l WORLD'S GREATEST PERMANENT EXPOSITION 5S^ CONSECUTIVE YCAR i2l.OOO.OOO INVESTED Im BUILDINGS, PARK, EQUIPMINT SAM HARRIS H. W. WATERS PniiJmt ROGERS Radio See Canada's Two Leading Radios at Cana- dian National Exhibition 174-176 Electrical Bid*., or 94 A Industrial Bldjj. MAJESTIC Radio