EXHIBITION FESTIVAL HALL
TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —In reply to the invitation of Mr Coombs, I would venture this opinion: The “ choap-painted_ interior _ decorations ” of the Exhibition Festival Hall referred to are not samples of onr “local art” at all, and our “travelled and educated ” visitors will see that they are not meant to he such. As wall decorations the paintings in the Exhibition Festival Hall serve their purpose both admirably and pleasingly. I am, etc., A Neutral Architect Student. October 3. s TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I quite agree with Mr Leslie D. Coombs. I am quit© sura the man who did the. decoration of the hall could do a great deal better. It would be much better plain than as it is.— I am, etc., A. B. Campbell. October 3. A third correspondent, “ Beauty,” disapproves of the color work, especially in the ante rooms, and adds; “It seems to me that water color is not at all suitable for a finish coat on doors. One has only to look at the doors after the dance held there on Wednesday night to have an idea what they will he like in & yery short time,”* ....
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Evening Star, Issue 19063, 5 October 1925, Page 6
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