WEMBLEY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 1 August 1924, Page 8

WEMBLEY.

PROUD OF THE NEW ZEALAND COURT.

WELLINGTON MAN’S VIEW. In view of adverse criticism about the New Zealand Court at the British Empire Exhibition, a letter which has just been received by Mr. John Myers, Wellington, from a well-known Wellington resident-, Mr. B. Van Staveren, giving . “the other side of the story,” will be read with interest. The Prime Minister quoted the salient portions of the letter in the House. “New Zealand’s display is. to niv mind,” writes Mr. Van Staveren from London on June 2. “ahead of Australia from the point of view of one who believes in practical demonstration. Australia is depicted in many rural scenes, which, in my opinion, will not influence- the emigrant or the person who wants to invest money in a country where he considers development will produce the best results. Also in comparison with Canada —although Canada is the most magnificent show in the Exhibition —yet ours is better from the utility point of view. Canada is showing great scenes of her wonderful country, but not enough of the natural products of the country.”

.Mr. Van Staveren continued that the New Zealand pavilion is a source of pride to the New Zealander. Large displays of timbers are a feature of the exhibition. The furniture reception room did credit to the manufacturers in New Zealand. The wool exhibit was the central figure of the New Zealand section. “The next ex_ hibit that takes the eye.” continues the letter, “is that of the frozen products. The meat exhibit is to my mind the finest display that could possibly have been made. lam certain that our cheese, honey and fruit exhibit will lead to good business for the various suppliers in New Zealand. I understand that the exhibits of our manufactures, or secondary industries, are not with the idea of creating a market, but more to show what New Zealand can produce in her own factories, and possibly show intending workpeople what class of manufactures there are in New Zealand in order that they could seek employment if they are in that particular trade.” Mr. W. J. Jenkin, of the Canterbury Committee, states that Air. Van Staveren’s remarks on the manufactures bear out ;conoluisively lvis statement that they were not intended as advertisement appealing to buy, but to show just what New Zealand could produce and to illustrate to workers iii the trades that there was" an opportunity for theni in New Zealand. Air. Jenkin, who was vice-chairman of the Canterbury Advisory Committee, has received a letter from the Minister of Industi-ies and Commerce thanking him for his co-operation.