HAWKE’S BAY IN THE DOMINION COURT

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 69, 14 December 1939, Page 11

HAWKE’S BAY IN THE DOMINION COURT

Restful Reception Room INTERESTING MODELS Hawke’s Bay’s representation in the Dominion Court at the Exhibition includes a number of very interesting models of well-known schools in that part of the country—Woodford House, lona College, and Hereworth School. Though the models are on a small scale, they are very accurate, and depict the layout of the buildings and grounds in natural surroundings. They are likely to attract great interest from pupils of those schools when the holidays begin next week. The business area of Napier, the marine parade and bandshells, tennis courts and swimming baths, and a corner of Bluff Hill, are reproduced in a scale model of the town. There is also a detailed area of fine modelling depicting the intensively-settled and closely-farmed district lying between Napier and Hastings, the rich Heretauuga Plains. Hastings itself is represented by a coloured photographic transparency.

A working model of a cannery at Hastings, with the roof cut away to show the tiny figures and moving conveyer lines within, has attracted great interest from visitors. A static model depicts a typical Hawke’s Bay sawmill.

For the benefit of Hawke’s Bay visitors to the Exhibition, a comfortable reception room has been provided, furnished with deep sofas and armchairs of modern design, in white wood and dark leather. Writing facilities are supplied. The room is beautifrflly panelled in heart rimu, and is decorated with fine colour photographs of Napier seafront aud soundshell, a Hawke’s Bay lake, a pastoral scene, and a view down the famous poplar avenue near Hastings. It is a particularly pleasant and restful room, within sound of the chattering cataract at the south-east end of the Dominion Court.

The Hawke’s Bay section includes also a Tower of Knowledge, where some beautiful views taken in the province are shown, and facts set out about this rich and beautiful district.

Exhibition Highlights

Exhibition Cabaret I Old-time dancers, this is your opportunity to dance to New Zealand’s premier orchestra, on the best floor in the country. Tonight, 8.30-1 a.m. 2/6 single. Hear Raymond play your favourite dances Reduced charge after 11.30. It’s never too early to book for Saturday, another big night. 18-526.

Assorted Xmas Hampers. Ale, Wines, Spirits. Minimum quantity one dozen quarts assorted. Free delivery Wellington and Hutt. Call at Preston and Co.’s Exhibit behind Cafeteria, General Exhibit Block, and satisfy yourself as to price and quality.

Stupenduous! Colossal! Daring! Thrilling! Words are ineffective in describing the quality of performance given by the St. Moritz lee Skaters, entertainment of a type never before seen in Wellington. "♦ » « Coffee Sir? You can enjoy the best cup of coffee you ever tasted at the French Maid Coffee Stall, right opposite the Maori Court. Coffee with real cream and biscuits, 6d. * ♦ # The food at the Restaurant and Cafeteria whether it be a sandwich or a full course dinner is unsurpassed for quality, plus popular prices.

Corbans gold medal wines. , New Zealand’s finest 19 varieties. Book your Xmas Hamper now at our Exhibit, Industries Court.

It’s easy. Compute today’s attendance. Big prizes. Entry forms. Palestine Bargain Stall, General Exhibits Court.

The Portal of Friendship is through a Henderson and Pollard Sandblast Glass door. You must see their Exhibit. Engineering Court. ♦ « #

Tired feet eased' and refreshed in ten minutes for 1/6 at the Foot Comfort Station, opposite the Cafeteria, main entrance.

British Colonial stamps that appeal to collectors of discernment, at S. Curtis and Co., General Exhibits Court.