CHINESE FAIR

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 152, 12 June 1936, Page 4

CHINESE FAIR

Something Very Unusual Promised “Everything is going along very nicely and so lar there have been no real difficulties,’ commented Mr. G. E. G. Rogers, organising secretary for the (fastings and District Progress League lor the Chinese fair to bo held in the Hastings Assembly flail next Wednesday and Thursday. Mr, Rogers had just completed a “private inspection,- as be termed it, ot a number of the stalls which are to be leatures of the lair next week and be had lound that the business people, who have been given a free hand and entire control ul this branch of the ictivities were lull ol enthusiasm. "J am satisfied thin when tho lair becomes a reality the people will be amazed at tho ingenuity, skill and care that has been put into just the construction and decoration of the stalls alone,” he said. “They will be something quite unique and entirely original and will, with the comprehensive decorative scheme to be unfolded by Mr. Rush-Munro, afford one of the most spectacular sights seen in Hawke's Bay.” Referring to the appeal tor produce, merchandise and other commodities for the stalls. Air. Rogers said that all the committee and stall-holders report " ready response not only on the part of the townspeople, but from a very widespread urea in tho coimtrv. “1 have been astounded af Hie keen interest that is being taken iu tho Chinese Fair, and provided the weather conditions are at all favourable, I am confident that our most optimistic hopes will be realised.” he said, “Are you insuring against rain?” he was asked. “Yes, no feel justified in doing that, and it has already been attended to,” he replied. Reverting again io the appeal, Mr. Rogers said that there was still’need fur further donations of produce, cakes, milk, meat, poultry and other commodities but he felt confident that there would bo no lack of supply available when the Fair opened next Wednesday evening.