WORLD'S FAIR

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23431, 22 August 1939, Page 15

WORLD'S FAIR

NEW ZEALAND DISPLAY PRAISE FROM VISITORS TRIBUTE BY BUSINESS MAN [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION'] WELLINGTON, Monday I he New \ork A\orld's Fair, we are told, is one of the outstanding spectacles of the ago, for many nations have erected pavilions, and it is gratifying therefore to know that the pavilion of the New Zealand Government is attracting attention, and that the display being made is earning the praise of visitors," said the Minister of Industries and Commerce, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, yesterday. "That this is so is demonstrated in a letter received from a prominent American business man referring to a visit paid to the New Zealand pavilion. Scenic Playground "'1 he writer said:—'Last Saturday evening I passed two very interesting, instructive and enjoyable hours visiting the New Zealand pavilion at the New York World's Fair. A very courteous attendant explained in great detail the exhibits and activities employed and the objectives being obtained. I feel sure that had you been with me you would share my enthusiasm for the charactci and design of the building, locations and the nature of the exhibits, and the call to the people of this country from the "scenic playground of the Pacific." " 'As visitors walk from exhibit to exhibit, a series of illuminated panels, excellent photographs and the written word tell of a land of bountiful production and resultant exports, evergreen forests, mountains, lakes, and abundance of sunshine, a climate considered the most equable in the world, and other facts, among which is the rate of progress of your great country —an outstanding achievement. Better Understanding " 'This splendid contribution of New Zealand, and the pavilions of Australia, Canada and parts of the British Empire, and those of Great Britain, have added greatly to the importance of the World's Fair. Wo are very thankful to the people of New Zealand for this representative participation in the fair, which will assuredly result in better understanding and broader sympathy between your great country and our own.' "1 am sure," said Mr. Sullivan, "that every New Zealander will appreciate the sentiments expressed in that letter, as they will also appreciate the tribute paid to the New Zealand pavilion. It cannot he other than gratifying to all concerned when such glowing tributes are so freely paid to our efforts, more so when we remember the gigantic undertaking that is known as the New York World's Fair."