THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 22 September 1880, Page 2

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Wellington, September 21,

A letter has been received from Dr. Hector, Executive Commissioner for New Zealand at the Melbourne Exhibition. He encloses a paper relative to the organisation of juries. He adds that the juries will begin work on the Ist October, and the jurors will be required for one month, namely, up to 31st October. He mentions that New Zealand is entitled to nominate a juror for every class in which she exhibits, and the juries must not be domiciled in Victoria! With such short notice, he fears that it will be impossible to arrange for securing the services of jurors from New Zealand. In conclusion, he asks Mr. Tolhurst and the recipients of letters to invite any New Zealand residents intending to visit the Exhibition, and who are willing to serve as jurors, to send their names to him without delay, and he will endeavor to .make arrangements. The regulations in the appointment of jurors are—l. That no Commissioner who is an exhibitor or member of any firm exhibiting shall take part in the selection or appointment of jurors in those classes in which he exhibits. 2. That each country or colony appointing a Commissioner be entitled to nominate a juror for every class in which it has exhibits, providing that each juror be not domiciled in Victoria at the time such nomination is made. 3. That no person interested as a partner or employer in a house exhibiting shall be a juror in the classes in which such person or house exhibits. 4. That the Commissioners place at the disposal of each jury a sum of money proportionate to the number of exhibits upon which it will have to report, and the general importance of the works. Out of this sum the expenses and remuneration of the secretary, reporters, and clerk, or of the officers performing the duties appertaining to those positions, and all personal expenses of the jurors is to be defrayed. 5. That the Melbourne jury system of 1875 be continued, and that each jury be requested to name exhibitors who merit recognition, and whether their reward should be first, second, third, fourth, or fifth class, leaving the Commissioners to decide whether the highest award should be a gold, silver, or bronze medal, or a first-class certificate.