THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17629, 5 December 1922, Page 2

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S VISIT.

■WELCOMED BY PRESIDENT. The popularity of the Industrial Exhibition has not waned since the opening day, and increasingly large crowds continue to visit- it. The numerous alterations which, have been mside provide something new for those who have previously inspected the display, and as the season wears on, its success becomes more firmly established. Yesterday saw the visit of the first large quota of primary public school pupils. Children attending the West Christcliurch, Add'ington, Papanui, and Asn,burton High Schools, and the !Normal Training College were there, and seemed impressed with the display. Those visiting the Exhibition in tho morning were welcomed by Mr W. «T. Jenkin, president of the New Zealand Industrial Corporation and president of the Exhibition Executive.

Mr Jonkin. in his address, pointed out that the Exhibition was the greatest event of its kind ever held in the Dominion. It was larger by far than the exhibition held recent.y in Australia. He mentioned tlie fact that an article had appeared in a recent "Slhool Journal'" dealing wit'll the display, and stressed the difference between the importance to the Dominion of our primary products and of our eeoondary products. Por instance, he said, our primary products came direct from the laud and constituted such articles as wheat, milk, butter, etc., but our secondary products were the result of manufactures, -and comprised those articles which were mr.de in our factories, Jind specimens of which were exhibited on the various stal s. Continuing, lie said that a big responsibility rested upon the children. To -them was to be landed the future of our industrial welfare. Ho urged them to support Dominion industry by purch sing New Zealand-made goods, and pointed out that by so doing they were assisting to keep in constant employment their fellow-colonials. Some of the materials used in the manufacture of Dominion-made goods were imported, but this country was endowed with the finest of raw materials, and these constituted a large proportion of the results of our manufacture. New Zealand industrialists could produce materials as good, if not better than the imported article, and besides the pcint or economy there was the matter of selfishness to be considered, because someone in New Zealand suffered if Dominion-made gocds were not purchased. Quite recently the speaker had spoken to Mr Massey, who had complained of lack of money. Mr Jenkin felt sure, however J that if New Zealand industries were properly supported, neither Mr Massey nor any future Prime Minister would have cause for complaint regarding the Lick of funds. At the conclusion of his address, Mr Jenkin was accorded three hearty cheers.

Lust evening the usual .programme of entertainments was submitted. The cinema, and radio hall was well filled during the various sessions, and Miss Macdonald's orchestra .and her dancing pupils furnished .an enjoyable entertainment at the opposite end of the Barracks. In the afternoon Mr A. Bidgood'a orchestra rendered several excellent selections in the lounge. In conjunction with the ordinary programme submitted by Miss McDonald's orchestra . and dancing pupils, vocal items were contributed by Miss Spencer, Madame Holgate, and Mr Wallace. Madame Holpate acted as accompaniste. The attendance yesterday was over 2000, exclusive of 700 school children who were admitted free of cost.

REFRESHMENTS AT EXHIBITION,

Morning tea, beef tea, luncheon, afternoon tea: strawberries and cream, ice creams, soft and sweets may he had at the Exhibition Tea-rooms. Orchestra in 6