KEEPING UP THE RECORD

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12507, 24 July 1926, Page 3

KEEPING UP THE RECORD

WINTER SHOW £BOO AHEAD VISIT BY MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES EXHIBITORS ENTERTAINED To-day the Winter Show and Industrial Exhibition enters on its final day, the last opportunity for tho public to see what progress has been made m the Dominion’s secondary industries since the last exhibition, and to enjoy ail tho fun of tho fair that is to be had un the whip, dodgem, round-abouts, l<’or the eleven days up to and including Thursday, the takings at the doors had 1 been £3525, against £27S-t l'or the same period last year, so that with two days’ figures to go the receipts are nearly £BOO ahead of last yt ft was later in the day yesterday before the people visited tho exhibition in large crowds, evidently engaged in the week-end shopping. In the evening the attendance was heavy. The glass blowing exhibit is holding its popularity to tho end, and hundreds of people spent a very enjoyablo and educational half hour watching _ the mysteries of blowing glass animals, novel ornaments, glass pipes, in addition to tho demonstrations, and talk on the industry past and present. It is a fascinating subject, and much interest centres round the wonder! u I glass model of Sydney harbour rrulgo, made by Miss Mae Kin^slei. Yesterday afternoon tlm M'ui-• Industries and Commerce, Don. A. V. McLeod, who was unable to In present. at til* opening ceremony, yisiton tbe industrial exhibition, and showed great interest in the various exhibits. Manufacturers did not lose the opportunity to jioint out to the Minister numerous ways in which lie could tmthcr New Zealand industries, especially in the" making of uniforms and hats for the police, navy and other purposes. The party was entertained to a very daintv afternoon tea bv Ihe voting' ladies 'who are giving the cookery demonstrations on the Wellington (bis Company’s exhibition stand. OUT IN THE COLD WINTER SHOW HOME INDUSTRIAL PRESIDENT'S CRITICISM. . At tho exhibitors’ entertainment last evening, at which Mr <L Mitchell presided, tho toast of the ‘Todtistriol Association” was proposed bv ilr H. Nimruo, who referred to tho hailuony which existed lietweeii that body and tho Winter Show executive. Mr F. Campbell, president ot the Industrial Association, claimed that tho Industrial Exhibition had possibly a wider outlook than the Winter Show, inasmuch ns their effort benefited not only Wellington but tbc whole of New Zealand. They were, however, right behind tiro jO|yl jvoulii tih

all they could to boost Wellington and New Zealand-made goods. W'ith regard to tho proposals for a homo for the Winter Show, his executive felt they had been left outside a little. The Industrial Association wanted to bo right with them when any proposal worthy of consideration was made. The toast of the Harbour Board was received with hearty applause, and acknowledgment made that the show would not have been possible without the hoard’s sheds. Mr A. G. Barnett, secretary to the Harbour Board, in responding, said that after tho last show in Pipitea shed they had an application from an enterprising showman for the use of the shed as a skating rink. The hoard appreciated the kind remarks made, and said that the board would also feel interested in the work of the association, and if it was to he the parting of the ways owing to tho fact that they might have their own building next year, then they would wish tho Winter Show Association success in its enterprise. Mr Mitchell, amidst laughter, suggested that tile Harbour Board might bo willing to give £IOOO to tho Winter Show fund to get rid of them. Regarding the remarks of tho president of the Industrial Association, so far as the manufacturers were concerned there would he nothing kept from them, and ns soon, ns a practical proposal was ready ho would personnlly ronvey it to 1 lie president and executive. (Hear, hear.! EXHIBITION AND WINTER SHOW LAST DAY TO-DAY Tho last chance of seeing the Winter Show and Industrial Exhibition in Nos. 17 and 20 sheds, on the harbour front, will he to-day and this evening. There has never seen such an array of local manufactures as those on exhibition at present, and if there was no oilier reason for the visit that alone is sufficient to ensure an interesting time. But in addition to the shows on the tw osheds and the information to he obtained by an inspection of most of the stalls and a talk with those in charge, there are sideshows and amusements which are guaranteed to fill up all the time auv one lias to devote to tho exhibition. There nre appetising luncheons and afternoon teas., ices and hot and cool drinks, and directing events of exceptional interest going on a! tho time. MISS KINGSLEY’S FAREWELL LFAVrNG~FOR HOME. Mi sa Mae Kingsley, who is giving her Inst exhibition of glass-blowing m Wellington at tbe Winter Show to-day, is leaving for ber borne in Sydney by the s.s. Ulimaroa on the dOtb, and visitors should take this Inst opportunity of seeing this talented Australian girl at work. Miss Kingsley’s exhibition has been packed to its utmost at every session with satisfied patrons who marvel at ber unique art ami Saturday will mark the rinse of n most successful season. Miss Kiousk'Y gives an astounding doinonstrnf inn yf what ran be made in glass, and It is fascinating

Ifo see the many articles take shap« without the aid of moulds. Thie demonstration has proved to he the outstanding feature of the 1926 Winter Show, and will live in the memories of those wlm have seen Miss. Kingsley at work, for a long time to eome. On account of the large crowd that are expected to-day, the fir«E session will commence at 1.45 sharp.