The Finishing Touch

Evening Star, Issue 19127, 19 December 1925, Page 4

The Finishing Touch

Provincial Courts Now Complete North Districts Get Into line Important Day at Logan Park r Glorious weather prevailed for an important event at Logan Park yesterday—the opening of the Wellington-Nelson and Auckland Courts, There was an official ceremony at the Wellington-Neison Court, which is quite complete, but, though no function took place there, the Auckland Court was sufficiently ready to permit of its being thrown open to public view at the same time as the neighboring court. The fine evening attracted a big crowd, and much interest was shown in the new courts, both lavish and magnificent additions 'to the Provincial Section. The early mistake of taking the Exhibition too cheaply has been handsomely atoned. Both Dunedin and Canterbury visitors to the courts were unstinted in their praise of the architecture and general conception.

A BRISK DAY “ GATE " TOUCHING HALF MILLION Fine -weather and the opening of two eow courts—thus .completing the Exhibition —were two factors that resulted in the attendance yesterday exceeding by several hundreds the highest for any previous Friday. ... Late shopping night and provisioning day in most households, Friday has been accepted as an off day, and for that reason tihfi sttendaDCG was a big cornpliment to the abiding charms of Logan Park." The number who passed through the turnstiles yesterday reached 14,568, which was 1,500 in excess of the proyions day’s attendance. Ah tbia figure brings the total attendance since the opening date to 456,206 it is quite probable that the hauuriUion mark will be reached long before the holiday rush sets in. And the consistent altitude of-the attendances at a period when “ quietness ” was to be expected lends the assurance that a few days of the holiday season will see Logan Park well on its way to the million standard.

THE BAND IN FORM TWO NOTABLE PBOGRAHHES Always a centre of attraction, tho band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders charmed big audiences yesterday with particularly pleasing programmes. The ideal weather conditions 0 3 doubt helped to swell the. number of listeners both' afternoon and evening, but the choice selections the conductor (Mr F. J. Ricketts) offered from the band’s wide repertoire seemed to ho more irresistible than they had ever been. Both programmes included operatic items of a high order, and the hand treated them in a way that showed all members to he in great form. The .holiday programmes will be looked forward to with pleasant expectation.

BOY BANDSMEN TO COiE Among the host of distinguished visitors to come to the Exhibition should be included certain lads from Ponsonby, Auckland. For some time past the members of the Ponsonby Boys’ Brass Band have been busy raising funds for the trip—doing odd jobs around the town and earning the money, or most of it. And now they are to reap the reward in the shape of a tour through the dominion, which starts at Auckland on Christmas Bay. After playing at Wellington, Christchurch, and other cities, they will reach Dunedin on New Year's Bay, leaving agjiin two days later. The hoys deserve the greatest credit for their adaptability, energy, and enthusiasm, and there is no doubt they will receive a warm welcome in the Exhibition city.

DEMSTRATIOIIS EHD edtoatuhi ghosts progress TTnta after the Christmas school vacation there will be no further demonstraiaonß at the Education Court, but other (attractions are being arran«md to recompense the public lor last night by the tuneful melodies of the Moray "Place Fife and Drum Band, a talented combination which gave two concerts under the leadership of Mr Hamilton Their efforts were highly appreciated by big audiences. For some time one of the interesting demonstrations in the court has been the daily display of Montesson methods in the infant room. Under Miss Kennedy and Miss Glendinmng, the children have interested parents ana guardians, and big crowds of other spectators, with their activities. The programme each day consisted of the opening hymn, lessons in the care of the school and its furniture, a health talk, observation lessons, ana action songs. Many of the occupation lessons proved a pleasant surprise to the spectators, who were deeply interested in tho way the children, apparently quite unconscious of their surroundings, entered so happily mto the spirftrfthe work. The principles and effect of Montessori methods were well demonstrated. , , Yesterday was “ break-up dayjantl fruit as well as prizes were handed to the little ones. Miss Kennedy and her assistant received the congratulations not only of the manager, but also of many interested spectators. , Inquiries have been received at the court from fax-distant provinces, including the West Coast, regarding the arrangements for_ billeting visiting parties of school chillren. The demonstration lessons will be started again in the last week of January.

POPULAR “ MOVIES " 51,230 SEE NEW ZEALAND FILMS One of the great attractions of tho New Zealand Pavilion is undoubtedly the Government Cinema Hall, which operates as practically a continuous show, exhibiting films of Now Zealand interest, and giving a splendid idea of the attractions of the dominion, of which even New Zealanders themselves, in very many instances, are quite unacquainted. Just how popular the cinema has been is indicated in the fact that the attendance to date totals no less than 5i,3J0. These instructive, and yet fascinating, films are undoubtedly appreciated by the crowds of visitors.

THE DIGGERS NEW SILL TO-NIGHT The “ Diggers ” finally presented their first programme in the Festival Hall last evening. Tho antics of Joe Valh, -Bert Gilbert and Pat Hanna provoked much laughter, and tho singing and dancing were of a high standard. A matinee was hold this afternoon, when a complete change was submitted. The “ Diggers ” will again appear this evening, and it is anticipated that there will be a larmj attendance. °

EXHIBIT FROM WEMBLEY The first of the New Zealand Government exhibits at Wembley arrived a day or two age, and has been placed in that court at the Exhibition, just at the rear of the Post Office This exhibit consists of two beautifully made frames and mounts of inlaid native woods, enclosing complete sots ot Now Zealand postage stamps. Twentythree kinds of wood have been used in making the frames and the matching, the designs (flags, stars, diamonds, etc.), and the finish proclaim the work to he that of an artist. And indeed it is so, for it was done> by Mr J. C. Williamson, of Wellington, a retired Civil servant. Mr Williamson when in the service was entrusted with all the high-class cabinet work required for Government buildings, and held a high reputation in that respect. The frames are valued at over LoUU. Amongst the Massey relics in the same court is a pen and seal used by the late Prime Minister, and these are mounted on an inlaid stand, which is also-the work of Mr Williamson. Other Government exhibits will be arriving from Wembley from time to time, and will be added to the court, thus enhancing the already high standard of attractiveness there attained.

AUCKLANDER'S IMPRESSIONS PLAGE OF DISTRICT COURTS 11 The Exhibition at Dunedin is larger than most people imagine,” said Mr J. A. C. Allum, president of the Auckland Provincial Industrial Association, speaking at the luncheon meeting this week of the Auckland Advertising Club. To give an idea of its size Mr Allum said Lake Logan covered 127 acres, and this was not sufficient to.accommodate the whole of the Exhibition (says the Herald ). Mr Allum considered the finest display had been made by the Canadian Government, followed closely by the British Government. Aucklanders would, however, still have reason to bo proud of their provincial court. Provincial courts, in his opinion, were a mistake in any exhibition, in that all the ground was already covered by the Government displays. The Exhibition would undoubtedly do good to New Zealand secondary industries. Mr Allum asked his audience to dispel from their minds idea that the Industrial Association was out to build tariff walls round New Zealand secondary industries. They were out to foster local production, and asked only for such assistance as would enable the secondary producers to get on their foot.

WELLINGTON-NELSON COURT OPENED LAST EVENING AN ENJOYABLE LITTLE FUNCTION AUCKLAND COURT ALSO OPENED

An enjoyable little function was held in the Wellington, Nelson, Taranaki, and Hawke’s Ray Provincial Court the Now Zealand and South Seas Exhibition last night to celebrate the opening of the court to the general public, as had been promised, before the Christmas holidays. The Auckland Court was opened at the same time, hut without any formal ceremony. Both courts (fully described in yesterday’s ‘ Star ’) looked very well indeed under the generous illumination afforded by their many electric lights. Mr J. W. Collins (Commissioner of the Now Zealand Government Court, Secretary to the Department of Industries and Commerce, and a member of the Wellington Court Committee) dedared the Wellington Court open. Ho was accompanied by Mrs Collins. Invitations had been extended to all the commissioners of the other courts, and in addition to these there were present: —Mr J. Sutherland Ross (chairman of directors of the Exhibition) and Mrs Ross, Messrs Matt Carr (past president of the Wellington Commorciaj Travellers’ Club, a member ol the Wellington Chamber of Commerce executive, and a member of the Wellington Court Committee), James Hogg (president of the Manufacturers’ Association), G. W T . Reid (secretary fo the New Zealand Secondary Industries Court), James Fletcher, James Love, C. Speight, W. H. Hayward, T. Somerville, P. Halsted, and C. Todd (Exhibition directors), F. Johnson (local officer in charge of tire Department of Industries and Commerce), Taverner (chairman of the Otago Provincial Court) ; and many other invited guests, including a largo number of ladies. Captain M. B. MiDonald (commissioner of the Wellington Court) said that it gave him great pleasure to welcome those present )to inspect the court prior to its being opened to the general public. Mr Collins (commissioner to the New Zealand Government Court), who was an active member of his committee and had boon a tower of strength to him throughout, had put at his disposal his reception room, and he invited all present to join him at the Government Pavilion in partaking of a glass of the finest Hawke’s Bay wine from the Mission Vineyards, Napier, and other light refreshments. But before they did so ho wished to ask Mrs Sutherland Ross to present badges to those who had so ably carried out the construction and decoration of the court'. “ RANKED WITH THE BEST.”

EXHIBITION EXCEEDED THEIR WILDEST DREAMS. Mr Matt. Carr said that, though the Wellington Court was somewhat belated, it was an evidence that Mcllingtou was with the people of Dunedin in their great undertaking. (Applause.) Might ho say that m the North, in their wildest dreams, they had never anticipated anything like the result Dunedin had achieved. As a business man ol the North, speaking on behalf of the business community, ho extended to the people of Dunedin their heartiest congratulations on what they had accomplished. (Applause.) Ho had been amazed to sec the great changes that had been effected at Logan Baric, and could only describe them as kaleidoscopic. Going back thirty or forty years ago, Dunedin had led the commerce ol the dominion —(A Voice; “She loads it yet.”) (Laughter and applause. And_ Dunedin had once again set New Zea land a fresh load in commerce. On behalf of the business men of the North ho heartily congratulated them on that lead, and assured diem that the North would endeavor to emulate their very fine achievement. (Applause.) The stimulus afforded to trade and industry by such an Exhibition as this was incalculable. Ho had been closely connected with the business life of the dominion for very many years, but he had not realised—had any of them, indeed, realised—the greatness of New Zealand’s advance as demonstrated by their splendid Secondary Industries ‘'Court. (Applause.) That court was an object lesson not only to the people of New Zealand, hut also to the rest of the world. He had been delighted with the British Pavilion and the Canadian and oilier Government pavilions, but lie imped ho might be pardoned when lie said that the New Zealand Secondary Industries Court was second to none. (Applause.) He strongly stressed the vital necessity of the Mother Country and the dominions standing stoutly shoulder to shoulder in all matters of industry and commerce. (Applause.) AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON WELCOMED. Mr Sutherland Ross, who was received with applause, said that he must admit a fooling of absolute astonishment at finding that those bare walls had in a few days taken on such a magnificent aspect. On behalf of the directors and everybody connected with the Exhibition, ho congratulated most heartily those connected with the Wei-

He was proud of the court, and could safely say that it ranked with the best in the Exhibition. (Applause.) It was undoubtedly an architectural feature of the Exhibition, and the architects (Mr Stanley Natusch and Mr Fern) were to bo congratulated upon the splendid work they bad done. The builders (Messrs Fletcher and Love) also deserved great praise for the way in which they had carried out the constructional work. The court committee had been very fortunate, too, in securing tho services (as painter of the many fine wall pictures they saw around them) of Mr J. H. Jcnkin, an artist who has not been long in New Zealand; but he had come to make his homo among ns, and he (Captain M‘Donald) hoped that advantage would bo taken of his capabilities. (Applause.) The models had boon designed and built by Messrs Watt and Forrest, of Wellington. They were made to scale, and ho was sure compared favorably with any in the Exhibition. Their thanks wore due, too, to Messrs Shipman and Camp (the foremen on the job) for their untiring efforts in making the court what it was. Ho could not express himself better than by saying that if Messrs Fletcher and Love had not had men like them they could not have built too Exhibition, which was indeed a colossal undertalcing. One could _ not help thinking of the great foresight of the originators of the undertaking, and also of the capabilities and determination of those who had carried it to completion. The whole country owed these gentlemen a debt of gratitude for tho opportunity afforded by tho Exhibition to make New Zealand-known throughout tho world. (Applause.) Publicity was one of the main cogs of progress; and, tho Press being tho active agent in publicity, every endeavor should be made to take full advantage of this great asset. New Zealand fortunately was blessed with, a good Press and tho Dunedin Press was second to none. (Applause.) Ho hoped that the four provinces ho represented—Wellington, Nelson, Taranaki, and Hawke s Bay—would not suffer for lack of publicity in connection with tho Exhibition. Ncyortholcss, it was a New Zealand Exhibition, and they were al there for one purpose—to boost New Zealand ThenForo, lot them join in tho harmony which would give them all P ,c . as ’ ir ® doinc their share towards making Non Zealand better known to the world and to our own people. It might he a lon„ time before they had another opportunity to go forward benefit of this glonoH” llt f l ® f c "p 0 n I J which, with only ii mdhonsof people, could produce tho second best exhibition in the world. “ H hen, \ e conclusion, “let us sound the trumpets “ear and far, and tell tho world w ho.wo welcome. All J asiv is •' . tv . wishes for this, my portion of this great campaign.” (Applause.) « WELL DONE, WELLINGTON.” Mr Collins said that it gave him very great pleasure indeed to be present on Sat occasion, and to listen, Nelson, Taranaki, and tlawKo s Ik? the I’willi»U» 1 ’willi»U» Court Com»itle h« woVoorn^ oil nreseut and apologised for the nn bSea .ml other engogomoots of the other members nt the w'ollingarchitectural features o , the Wo bug ton Court were outstanding, so tar as the Exhibition was concerned, and the architects were to he congratulated on the breadth and dignity of their design, and the contractors on the able way in which it had been. carried out. He expressed great appreciation of the work of the artist, Mr Jcnkin. who was responsible for the magnificent mural decorations, especially the splendid picture of Wellington Harbor. All the Wellingtomans who had seen it since its completion had expressed the opinion that it was very fine indcecl. (Applause.) On behalf of the Wellington Committee, he thanked them all for being present, adding that if they could go away and say—ns ho hoped they could—“ Well done, Wellington,” all those concerned would he more than satisfied with tho result of the efforts they had put forth. (Applause.)

linglon Court on the magnificent display they had got together. (Applause.) Rndyarcl Kipling, some years ago, had described Auckland as “Last, loneliest, and loveliest, exquisite, apart.” They might now bracket Auckland and Wellington as being “last,” but they must admit that that was an'exquisite court; and the Auckland Court was not going to bo behind it, though the Auckland Court was not yet at quite such an advanced stage as the Wellington Court. The Auckland Commissioner (Mr A. T. Brainsby) gave them all a hearty invitation to go and inspect the Auckland Court after that function was over. (Applause.) On behalf of the Exhibition directors, he bad very great pleasure indeed in welcoming Auckland and Wellington as real live entities in (hat great Exhibition. (Applause.) “ CHRISTENING TTTE COTIHT.” Mr Collins, amid applause, seconded Captain McDonald's invitation to all present to join them in “christening the court ” with a glass of wine in his reception morn at the New Zealand Government Pavilion. The ceremony concluded with a verse of the National Anthem, and threo hourly cheers for the Wellington Court, given at the call of Mr Price (architect to the Auckland Court). On the court being opened it was at once thronged with hundreds of keenly-interested visitors, as also was the Auckland Court. TELEGRAM FROM AUCKLAND COURT CHAIRMAN. Mr Brainsby (Commissioner of the Auckland Provincial Court) received yesterday the following telegram from Mr A. A. Martin (chairman of the Auckland Court Committee and president of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce: —“Understand Auckland Court opening to-day. Trust your labor's will culminate in success, and that the court will bo a credit to our province and the Exhibition generally. With host wishes for success.—(Signed.) A. A. Mahtist.

“ A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION " DIGGERS ENTHUSIASTIC “LET AUSTRALIA KNOW.” A 'Star’ reporter forgathered with three of the “Diggers” in dressing room No. d. Festival Hall, yesterday afternoon. 'The Argyll and Sutherland Band were, appropriately enough, playing the Soldiers’ Chorus from ‘ Faust ’ on the stage, but the conversation in the room was mainly on the subject of the Exhibition. “ My word,” said Pat Hanna in that quaint and captivating drawl that accentuates his comedy on the stage, “ I’d like to let our Australian friends know what a wonderful show this Exhibition is. If they knew what it was like they’d bo over in thousands; I’m certain they would.” “ Likewise.” ho added, “if travelling New Zealanders only knew what a bosker winter climate Queensland has they would go over there in their hundreds.”

And the “Diggers” hare reason to know all about Queensland, for they played a continuous season of eighteen months in Brisbane alone, and all the time to tremendous business. “ Why, t guess wo knew everyone in the city,” remarked Jock Thompson, whose accent is pleasantly Scotch, and who, the reporter noticed, cocked an appreciative ear towards the door when the music »f the Argyll pipers filtered (or forced itself) through the other. The Diggers Company, it appears, were mighty popular in the banana State, and were at times the guests of high officials. Reverting to the Exhibition', singer James Koran remarked that little old Queensland appeared to he the only State that was officially represented in an adequate all-round wav, and he wondered why more Australian departments and industries were, not showing. “Why,” he remarked, “there nro only about three Victorian shows of any note properly represented!” The Tourist Bureau, ho thought, should have grasped such a wonderful chance with both hands. Australians, like New Zealanders, are groat travellers, and they, too, just need to be shown the attractions of the dominion and told how to get here. The big trouble, of course, was the uncertainty of the shipping arrangements.

“ I’m always telling them what a groat place Now Zealand is,” chipped in Pat Hanna, “ and I’d givo something to bo able to lay it off to all those people we know so well over there—and who would_ listen to us, I’m sure—that they are missing a big thing if they don’t come across and see this

Exhibition. I'd like to say to them. : Grab your t ime-tables and your bag and come on over.’ ” Jock Thompson and Jim Koran said v Hero, here,” to this, and the found added in characteristic-ally earnest tones that the Diggers felt it an honor to be brought across to play at the Exhibition. ~ Good follows all. these “Digger;, <md a happy family obviously. They demonstrate this in their great 11 team work,” which is a lc.it nrc of their nio-htlv performance :.i ihe Festival Hall. “

THE CABARET It is a curious fact that every town sots its own particular stylo in ballroom dancing. Modern dancers know that the method adopted in executing the varied steps of the fox-trot, although popular and generally accepted in one city, may be entirely foreign to another, and by some subtle unwritten law of dance-lovers a stranger feels bound to conform to the vogue indicated bv those about him. Yet at the Exhibition Cabaret—that moat cosmopolitan of places—the uniformity of style has of necessity been abandoned, for dancers from practically every English-speaking country in the world are to ho found any evening within the perfectly appointed interior. It is really fascinating to an onlooker, and many visit the Cabaret with the dual purpose of enjoying the lilting playing by the special band under the expert leadership of Manuel Hymans and watching visitors from far and near dancing away the Heeling hours. Nothing hut praise has been received from the, many patrons who have attended since 'the Exhibition opened, and a large number have made the Uaharot a nightly objective. The management has now decided to keep open until 1 I o'clock each evening, and special arrangements will be made for Christmas Eve. THE AQUARIUM

New fish are being added to the tanks af. the Aquarium, and conditions have improved to an extent that the public are assured of seeing an interesting exhibit of members of the finny tribes, in addition to specimens of deer beads, stuffed fish, and many other things that will appeal te the sporting instincts. The surroundings are appropriately cool and green, growing tree ferns, moss, and other foliage forming a natural setting. There are special exhibits for the benefit of children.

One spectator became so excited when four of the bandsmen were dancing a low of those Highland Mcp> I'c.i r., icing that he made his way to b'”y'-st-and to get a closer view. His antics on the rotunda as ho wandered dangerously near the legs ol the dancers highly amused the spectators, but did not seem to disconcert^the dancers, who appeared to enjoy the interlude as much as anybody, lie maintained his interest right until the finish of the dance, hut finally had to bo ejected, for there is no room for a frisky cocker spaniel when the full band is on the rotunda.

Mr J. W. Collins (Now Zealand Government Commissioner) lias accepted an invitation to deliver a wireless talk from the Exhibition at 5.15 p.m. on Tuesdav. t ir S- •* Mr T. Pettitt. ox-world champion axeman, lias come over from Sydney to confer with the director of amusements (Mr Scott Colville) regarding the grand axemen’s carnival, which he prophesies will ho the biggest event of its kind ever held in this part of the world. eusmSs NOTICES Exhibitors and others are notified that special reports of their exhibits, etc. under this heading may be arranged _ on application at the Advertising Department of this journal.

FEEDING THE MULTITUDE exhibition restaurant and tea ROOKS The Exhibition Restaurant and 'lea Rooms shortly after the opening ol the big show had the, floodlight ol criticism thrown upon it by a number of wrathful newspaper correspondents, whose display of “ righteous indignation ” was duo to wdmt they considered to he excessive charges. It was evident, however, that a good many of the critics did not appreciate the facts of Hie. position. It must be remembered that the undertaking, which is probably flic largest of its kind in the dominion, involved considerably more than ordinary business risks. In consequence ol Hus it was only reason-blo to suppose that a somewhat higher tariff would have, io Ims imposed. The building and plant , for instance, cost some £IO,OOO, whilst a highly-paid staff of 200 chefs, waitresses, and general attendants had In ho engaged. Another matter fhat was not taken into consideration was the fact that the restaurant was only to run for a very limited time, about six months in all. Although Mr Nicol, the proprietor, was insistent that- the charges were reasonable, taking all the circumstances into account, ho was in the happy position a few days ago to announce that substantial redactions had been marie, a fact which is evidently much appreciated by the tens of thousands j who throng "the Exhibition weekly, j The modified tariff compares very favorably indeed with the charges made at the' leading city restaurants and tea rooms, while there can he no gainsaying the fact that the service is bettor than I anything ever attempted elsewhere. I Even at the busiest hours unnecessary i waiting, that bugbear of the visitor anxious to sec all the sights, is cut down to a minimum.

LOQAHSSiS With the Welling|,on-Nelson and Auckland Courts open to the public view the representation of the dominion provinces is complete with one exception—the West Coast. Owing to lack of money the western province could not see its way to include itself, and the space reserved for it in the Canterbury Court, where a model of the Otira tunnel was to be shown, was devote instead to the Otarama power scheme. The West Coast is represented in one exhibit only—the working model of the James coal mine at Rapahoo, which the Mines Department lias erected in the New Zealand Pavilion. Tins, of course, is a Government exhibit, * » ■* * Special music will bo played by the Band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on Christmas Eve. when ' the time of the programme will projbably be extended,

These are only subsidiary considerations though, as the primary function of the restaurant is to provide something that will meet with the approval of. the possessors of the daintiest palates, .and also satiate the reputed enormous appetites of country folk.

That Mr Nicol and his staff aro able to do Hu's con hardly bo questioned. Lunch is u four-course meal, and at 2s 6d challenges comparison with anything that can bo obtained elsewhere. High ton at 2s (id, although not quite so (substantial, is a daintilyserved meal. It can be partaken of in the greatest of comfort. Morning ten, and simper in the restaurant can be obtained for Is. Afternoon tea in the restaurant is Is 3d, and on the balcony of the dome the charge is Is fid. Patrons are not limited to mere tea and cakes, a.s sundry cxguisito delicacies, smeh as ice creams, fruit salads, etc., can be obtained at town prices. A novel feature of this enterprise is the quick-lunch counter, which is rather reminiscent of a railway lunch stall. Here coffee aml other beverages, along with pics, cake, and sandwiches, are procurable at extremely modest sums.

It might bo added that the proprietors have had extensive experience in catering, for they are the owners of the well-known Stafford and Wentworth Tea Rooms, Timaru. This perhaps is something of a guarantee that the proprietors know just what are the requirements • for the catering of the crowds that frequent their huge restaurant, ESKIMO PIE MUM AMD JIMMY FIND THE SPOT “ What court’s this wo’re in, mum?” “This ’ore’s the big Secondary Industries, Jimmy: that means ‘Made in Isoo Zealand,’ ycr know.” “ Ooh ! Look at them two Eskimos kissin’ each other nn on that sigh! What does the writiir say, mum?” “It says ‘Eskimo Pie’-—goodness, what a treat!”

“ What’s Eskimo Pic, anyway?” “ I dnnno, huh if you’ll stop askin’ questions we’ll try ’em. Here, miss, two Eskimo Pies for mo ami the boy, please.” “Geo, mom, ain’t it great! Why, it’s a big chocolate with real ieo-crcam inside!”

“Yes, Jimmy; but 'owever did they got the ice cream inside, I wonder?” “Dnnno; but, ‘goodness, what a treat.’ is right. It’s real stunner.” “ Well. Jimmy, if you keep good I iDink i’ll ’avo another before wo go home, and you can ’ave the pretty silver wrapper to keep with yer samples.” “Huh! Not too much about the wrapper, mum. Guess I could easy do another whole one ineself. We ran get ’em down at the little stand in the corner of the picture theatre in the Noo Zealand Gnv’ment Pervilion—they sell ’em there, too. Gome on!” — [Advt.j WOMEN’S SECTION. An account of the spinning and weaving exhibit will be found on the Woman’s World page.