NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13307, 13 October 1906, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION

r STEAMER FARES. [BY TELEGnAI'H. —SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington, Friday. I There is still a good deal of dissatisfaction with the fares to be charged in connection with the steamer traffic to the Exhibition, . and in answer to a question by Mr. Major the Premier has stated that representations are being made on the subject. THE VENTILATION. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Christchurch, Friday. The Exhibition authorities have adopted a scheme submitted by the Building Committee which promises to satisfactorily overcome all difficulties arising out of the deficient ventilation of the vast interior. The work is of a somewhat elaborate character. It is proposed to provide orifices in the outer skirting all round the main building to admit of the free flow of fresh air. In all of the many corridors five spaces each of half an inch will be made in the flooring along the centre from end to end, to provide an entrance for the air into the interior of the premises. In order to expel the vitiated air electrical fans will be placed at intervals in the roofs. At present over a dozen of these contrivances are available for use, but if more are found to be required in order to produce a thoroughly efficient system of ventilation, these will be procured and installed where needed. .. The whole of this very.necessary work will be completed within the next fortnight. The matter of improving the ventilation of the Art Gallery is also under consideration. LOCOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT'S DISPLAY. [BY telegraph.— CORRESPONDENT.] Dtjnedin, Friday. The New Zealand Locomotive Department's display at the New Zealand Exhibition promises to be both interesting and comprehensive. The space allotted to this branch of the railway service will be utilised by four cvlinder double-compound locomotives of the same type as the two now running most satisfactorily between Ohristchurch and Asliburton. It is said that these engines are doing as much work as the biggest engines in the colony, with a saving of 20 per cent, in fuel. There will also be a first-class 47ft car and second-class car of similar length. A novelty will be shown in the shape of a 60ft motor railway car, consisting of first and second class compartments, and brake compartment, driven by steam. The car is compact, like a tramcar, being designed for special service where the traffic does not warrant the expense of running an ordinary train. Other exhibits, include a 30ft bogie sheep truck and similar types of the same size for horses and cattle. The Department will also exhibit a large collection of brass, steel, and iron castings, forgings and fittings of all kinds required in connection with the manufacture and equipment of rolling stock. The whole of the exhibits are similar to those at: present in use, and will give visitors a fair idea of the class of work turned out at the Hillside and Addington workshops. STATUARY BROKEN. [BY telegraph.— association.] Christchurch, Friday. One of the most regrettable circumstances in connection with the Exhibition was brought to light to-day when it was found on opening the cases that no fewer than 18 piece of ornamental statuary, procured by Sir Joseph Ward during his recent visit to Rome, were hopelessly broken or damaged. Some 25 cases yet remain to be examined, but there is no ground for hoping that these have farad any better than the others. The packing of the statuary was most inefficient. The affair is all the more to be regretted on account of the committee's expectation to make an imposing display of statuary in the grand hall and main corridor. NEW SOUTH WALES MINING EXHIBIT. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS association.] Chrtstchurch, Friday. Mr. ,C. Larcombe, of the New South Wales geological survey stuff, arrived today. in order to superintend Die New , South Wales mines' display at the Inter- , national Exhibition. Mr. Larcombe states that the exhibit will be practically a duplicate of that which created such interest at the Royal Exchange Exhibition in Sydney recently. LIGHTING, PICTURES, ETC. [BY telegraph.— ASSOCIATION.] Christchitrcu. Friday. An official trial of the first section of the gas lighting at the Exhibition took place ! last night. The section comprised the i western corridor (24 Humphrey 500 candleI power lamps), the main corridor (22 simi- ! la;- lamps), main avenues (56 lamps), annexes (94 lamps), galleries (22 lamps), suites i of offices (lighted by handsome residential Humphrey lamps of 400 and 500 candlepower), passages and offices (Welsbach lamps in antique copper finish), concert hall (centre sunlight, 16,000 ,candle-power Keen burners), galleries (three 400 candlepower fancy Humphrey lamps), and gallery (eight exhibition lamps, antique copper fittings, and 70 candle-power). The lighting was remarkably good, and the effect was excellent. The Commissioners have adopted Maori i names for the avenues of the Exhibition, ! as follows: Raukawa (Cook's Strait). Names of canoes: Aotea, Kurahaupe, i Arawa, Tainui, Takituma, Arai-le-Uru, Mamari. Names of traditional persons : Hinemoa, Mateora, Matakerepo, Tutanckai, ! Maui, Kupe, Turi, Ngahue, Poutini, Ta- ' matea, Tangaroa, Tane, Rehua, Tawaki, • Manaia, Ngatoro, Uemiku, Tamatekapua, i Tinirau, Hina, Kaitangata, Ronga, Ma- . rania; and for the fernery, Tenaokakuturi. The secretary of the New South Wales Royal Art Society has forwarded particu- - Jars of the 36 pictures to be despatched by the next boat, to represent the society in the New Zealand Exhibition art gallery. Two representatives will visit the Exhibition for the opening ceremony on November 1. '.the Newcastle City Band will compete in the Exhibition band contest, having won the nomination contest. , Water has been laid on for the front of the Exhibition buildings, and a good J supply is now available for the Lawns 1 and flower-beds, which begin to look well.