OLYMPIA MOTOR SHOW.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17296, 7 November 1921, Page 10

OLYMPIA MOTOR SHOW.

A BRILLIANT DISPLAY. '••'■•■ i ' The brilliant lighting, and the tasteful colouring of the decorations, at onos won the interest and admiration of the, large number of people: who attended; the opening of the third Olympia Motor Show in King Edward Barracks on Saturday evening. Such a display of glittering motor-cars and artisticallystaged exhibits of accessories could not be found anywhere else in Australasia, fof Garage iProprietorsV jpstly"earned the "reputatiojri <>xpnttirig v on the biggest inotor exhibition which .has, yet been .staged oh'eiiherside of the Tasmari., ; The brilliant -lighting is,the first feature which impresses the visitors.. The big bar- i xacks are splendidly illuminated from ' one end to the other, but there is no I undue gkre, for the electric lamps are hung high' up, and those used on the stands are prettily, shaded in colours to harmonise with the general scheme of eaoh exhibit. '- Profiting by their experience at the two, former' shows, the exhibitors have, j in every instance, succeeded in-making : their sections particularly attractive. Each exhibit has ample space to display the features of the cars on view, and all have taken care not to sacrifice the decorative effect for the sake of, crowding ' more into their alloted space. Puma and flowers may be seen in abun-, dance, while the Bpick and span railings and furnishings, including shaded lamps, give just the correct impression i of taste with which to set off the motor-

ears. The latter range from the smart roadster and coupe to the luxurious tourer,'sedan, and limousine. The beautiful car bodies, with their shining varnish and glittering nickel suggest above all things quality and comfort. It is not only the motoring section of the public who appreciate the beauty.and worth of the display, for in these days of motor traction, every man in the street is interested to some degree in the trade. The evolution of the motor-car; is something > that has taken place within the memory of the present generation, who are -able to compare in their minds each new "beauty" with the strange vehicles which braved the criticism of the pioneer days. Accessories, motor-cycles and trucks are also advantageously displayed in the Show and those who take an' interest in keeping abreast of the progress of the times will find much to interest them. Bright and pleasing numbers are provided during the evening by Willyams's Jazz Orchestra, which adds considerably to the pleasure which a visit to the show provides. The Show was officially opened on Saturday night by the Mayor (Dr. Thacker, M.P.), who was briefly introduced by Mr David Crosaer. president, of the Canterbury Garage Proprietors' ! Association. Dr. Thacker expressed his pleasure at being asked to open the Third Olympia. The magnificent display before them was in itself sufficient reply to the foolish remarks of some people in regard to there being no money in the country.,- The motor businessihad advanced enormously and motor cars,'combustion-engines and tractors had got into the life of the Dominion. The Olympia Show thoroughly up-to-date we yt&n in New Zealand. The Mayor referred to the necessity for seeing that the exports of the country were properly handled in order to ensure prosperity and he also uttered a. warning against the return of German competition. In conclusion, the Mayor ' congratulated- the prudent of the Association on their third show, which pas bigger and than either of jta

predecessors) and 'formally declared the show open. .... The ceremony was concluded with the National Anthem. There was a very large attendance of tho public on Saturday night, and there is every indication of the show proving.a record in that 1 respect. The exhibition will' be open daily all this week from 10 a.m..to 10 p.m. JAZZ 'NIGHrTO-NiaHT. This evening the following special at Olympia by Willyams's Jazz Band, at Olympia by Willyani's . 6Jabb Band, which is claimed to be the only original Jazz Band in New Zealand. "Oh Lady I Stop Boiling Your Eyes" /one step); "Don't You Remember the Time'/ (valse); "Dreamy Paradise" (Hawaiian Melody); "Johnny's in TownV(one step); '.' Karaban" 'Louisiana'', (valse); "That Russian Ran" (Fox trot); "Coral Sea' .J[Saxophone solo)} "That Naughty Waltz,' (waltz); "Pardanella" (Xylophone Bblb); "Whispering" (Fox trot); "Oh! By' Jingo" (one step).