THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17633, 9 December 1922, Page 17

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

ATTRACTIVE DISPLAYS. Yesterday could aptly be described as a gala day for the children as far as the Industrial Exhibition was concerned. Close on 1200 children were admitted free of coat at the morning and afternoon sessions. These comprised pupils of the following schools: —JN'ew Brighton, Burwood, i'cudalton. Hare-wood, Sydenham, Beckenham, and the Christchurch School of Art. Besides these, the attendance of adults was eminently satisfactory. A noticeable feature in connexiou with the Exhibition is the fact that, almost, without exception, the exhibitors have increased the attractiveness of their displays since the earlier stages. Both the value and the general appearance have been considerably enhanced, and this factor tends to prove the contention of the originators of the Exhibition, that it ia one of the best publicity mediums possible to secure. Certainly the exhibits as a whole prove a surprise in their general excellence, and the effectiveness of their display, but beyond this the quality of the goods in many cases far surpasses that of the imported articles. Yesterday afternoon Mr A. Bidgood's orchestra provided a splondid musical programme in tho lounge while in the evening Berry's Band was in attendance and an excellent concert programme wus submitted by the pupils o/ Mrs Dal ton and Miss C. Boil. Besides the programme of band musio the pupils of Miss C. 801 l and Mr» Dalton contributed a number of splendid items. Tho following are the name* of tho artists:—Songs and duets, Mr and Mrs Gallop, Mr and Mrs Rogers, Mrs Dalton. Misses Bowden, Bell, Ewart, and Coupland, and Messrs Williams, Mayfield v and Richards; recitation, Ronald Foster; violin solo, Miss Ethd Wallace, and pianoforte duet, Mrs Dalton and Miss O. Bell. Mru Dalton and Miss C. Bell acted as accompanists. Arrangements are now well in hand for a monster Christmas carnival for the children. The organisers are aiming to make the event the largest of its kind ever held in Christchurch. The Government Tenders Board and the Empire Exhibition Advisor v Board (Wellington) will be in Christchurch next weak for the purpose of visiting the Exhibition, the tasK of the last named body being to select the best exhibit, which will be sent Home to the Empire Exhiition in London in 1924. Tho visitors will be met by the president of the Industrial Association (Mr W. J. Jenkin) on Wednesday morning, and conducted around the. display. The exhibitors will meet the Tenders Board in conference on Thursday, while _ on the following day the Empire Exhibition Advisory Board will hold a conference with the Dominion Advisory Board and the Exhibition Executive. Tho number of visitors who paid'for admission yesterday was just oyer 2000, while thei total attendance, ilKtuuTng season ticket-holders, was 3UOO. This evening the Tramways Band will be in attendance, and Miss Cox's dancing pupils win girve a specially-selected programme. REFRESHMENTS~AT EXHIBITION. Morning tea, beef tea, luncheon, afternoon tea: strawberries and cream, ice creams, soft drinks, and sweets may be had at the Exhibition Tea-rooms. Orchestra in attendance. G