THE EXHIBITION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 139, 16 May 1925, Page 12

THE EXHIBITION.

FACTS AND FIGURES. A RECORD OF PROGRESS. How will the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition compare with previous exhibitions that have been held in the Dominion? This is a query which is frequently being put in the northern cities, and any doubts on this point may bo laid to rest by the explanation that the project is the greatest of its kind that has ever been undertaken in New Zealand, and judging by present indications it will, without a doubt, be the most successful. One must pay an actual visit to Logan Park—or what there is visible of Logan Park now that most of the buildings are erected—to gain any idea of the magnitude of the work, for it is the inside appearance of the buildings which makes the profqundest impression. And even as it is, with all their roomy appearance, the demand on the space in some halls is likely to exceed that which is already available. However, accommodation will be found for everything, and it is certainly a favourable' sign that .such state of affairs should exist at this early stage. In all there are seven industrial pavilions, which comprise the British, British Colonial, Motor, New Zealand Government, Machinery, New Zealand Secondary Industries and Educational and General Exhibits Pavilions, and the available space in most of these is already taken up. To the visiting public an important aspect of the Exhibition will be’ the Amusement Park (covering 12 acres), and recognising the value of such an acquisition, the authorities have made every provision for thrills of all kinds —a scenic railway capable of covering a good deal of ground in a breathlessly short space of time, a water chute, and numerous other devices calculated to provide a novel sensation of some l kind or other. The railway will be scenic in the correct sense of the word, for the site of the exhibition is a picturesque corner of the city, with bush covered hills all around, the buildings themselves nestling on the flat below. It is hard to believe that Logan Park was once Lake Logan, a wide expanse of sand inundated by the tides, but now as firm and dry as any playing area, in the city or suburbs. Distinct altogether from the Amusement Park, is the Festival #Hall, accommodating 2500 people and devoted purely to purposes of entertainment. Here concerts will be hejd and bands will play, while there will be in attendance the band to be brought to New Zealand by the Exhibition Company the Argyll and. Sutherland Highlanders.. The choir of 500 voices will be another strong feature. In conjunction with the Exhibition itself there will be many sporting events on the reserve which has been S'=>b apart for that purpose. This piece of land is at the foot of a hill on the slope of which there will be a large grandstand. It is more than probable that many championships will bo decider! here, ancl the ground will ho a play ing area for all time, as indeed the whole park will he when the Exhibition is over. Even the activities of the city will be allied with the Exhibition, for Duned.n, during that period, will be the location of business conferences mid kindred movements which will all help in one object —bringing .New Zealand ir the foreground of the industrial world.

The spoiling ceremony will be performed by the Governor-General (Sir Charles Fergusson), who is the patron, on November 17, and the Exhibition will run for at least five months. It may be mentioned, in conclusion, that for the convenience of administration the Exhibition is being conducted by a registered company, hut profits, if any, will be devoted to charitable purposes. None of the directors or shareholders will receive any pecuniary benefit, the position of directors being purely honorary.