THE BIG EXHIBITION

Evening Star, Issue 19061, 2 October 1925, Page 1

THE BIG EXHIBITION

CHILDREN UNDER SSI FREE ELEVEN PIPE BANDS The weekly meeting of the directors of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition was held last night, and attended by Messrs J. Sutherland Rosa (chairman), C. Speight, 0. Todd, P. L. Halsted, A. jßfirnott, H. L. Tapley, Peter Barr, and W. R. Hayward. The Secretary (Mr H. R. Spence) reported on the space sold, and _ the Chairman remarked that tho position was most satisfactory. It was decided that no charge bo made to the Exhibition for children under six years of age. Mr Hayward reported that he estimated the cost of furnishing the reception rooms, etc., at £465 16s. The Secretary of the Dunedin Fire Board wrote submitting the estimated cost of providing a manual fire alarm. —lt was decided to proceed with tho work.

The New Zealand Government Publicity Board advised that it could not take any action in respect to advertising tho Exhibition by moans of posters in Australia. The Works Committee reported that provision had been made for sewerage drainage reticulation on tho eastern side or the park, and that septic tanks would not be necessary. It was decided that the chairman of the committee (Mr J. S. Douglas) interview the city engineer regarding the question of an asphalt pathway in Union street. The Director of Amusements reported that eleven pipe bands had each put up & deposit as a guarantee of their competing in the proposed contest.—lt was decided that the contest be on February 24. Mr Scott Colville further reported having received a deputation from the Pipe Band Contest Committee regarding holding competitions for Highland piping and dancing, and it was decided that, owing to the fact that there was no available date in the Festival Hall, this event should not be proceeded with. The proposed seating on the hillside having been adversely reported on, the directors decided that this scheme be abandoned, and asked for a further recommendation from the Sports Executive. In accordance with that recommendation tho directors now decided to fence tho enclosure and build teats in front of the grandstand.

CANADA’S BIG REPRESENTATION. Leading Canadian firms will bo represented on a big scale. Motor car manufacturers have booked 3,000 square feet in the motor pavilion, and fifty-two commercial and industrial firms will be represented in the Canadian Court. In addition a large number have arranged for displays through their Now Zealand agencies. ART FROM PARIS. The collection of paintings and sculpture from the Salon d’Hivers, in Pans, is being forwarded _ in seven cases by the steamer Tongariro, which is due in Now Zealand about tho end of the month. OXFORD BOOKS. On tho same vessel there are /our cases of books from the Oxford University Press. This consignment is an addition to the large shipments of which advice has already been received. INDUSTRIES COMMISSIONER. Mr J. W. Collins, secretary of tlie Department of Industries and Commerce, who lias been hi charge of tho big Government pavilion, has been appointed a commissioner, and will attend during tho Exhibition period for as much of his time as_he can spare from his other official duties.