EXHIBITION BUILDINGS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 14191, 13 October 1906, Page 12

EXHIBITION BUILDINGS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Now that the Exhibition Buildings have assumed definite shape, I suppose one may express an opinion as to the general effect and utility of the design and scheme of the arrangement. From what one can see, I venture to predict that the leading note of the remarks made by visitors will bo that it is a fine example of a lost opportunity. Here we are with an ideal site and general surroundings of the most suitable that could ha well imagined, and nothing better to look at than a glorified grain store. It would almost seem that nothing was ever' attempted in this direction before. A little inquiry as to the lines on which these undertakings are found to answer the purpose they are intended to serve would have shown at once that the general scheme should not be on the lines mat so long as there is a good show to the street it will do near enough. I am confident this subject will receive attention from others more competent to deal with it than myself. I am, etc.,’ SARTOR REBARTUB.