JUBILEE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2289, 13 January 1898, Page 15

JUBILEE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

A well-attended meeting of the Processions Sub-comtaittee of fche Ofcago Jubilee Committes was held &fc Mr Harris Hartiogs's office oa Thursday. Cr W. Swan presided. Apologies for i:on-a* tendance were received from Messrs A. H. Shelton and W. Reid. The tweretary was instructed to communicate with tfce various friendly societies aad trade organisations ashing them to what exknt tbey would be prepared to co operate in the Jubilee procession. On the motion of Mr G. Ckichton, seconded by Mr R. M'Leixan, it was resolved—" That this committee decide to have sports consisting of wrestling, tuaning, dancing, bicycling, and walking at the termination of the procession and after the speaking, and that the Caledonian Society be approached for the use of their grounde." On the motion of Mr A. R. Bahclat is wasdecidtd to present prizes for the best dteplays in the procec-eion, details to be arranged at a future meeting. Mr Beundell moved and it was resolved— "That the secretary ba asked to communicate with the old identities through, the medium of ths editor of the Ofcago Witness notifying them that a special place of honour ■will be aliobted to them in the procession and inviting- their presence." Io was decided to invite the Ebns. D. Piitkerton and W. M. Bolt, M.L C.'s, Messrs M. J. S. Mackenzie, J, A, Millar. A. Siigo, aud A. Morrison, M.H R.s, Captain Robin, Messra T. Corui-sh, W C. Kirkcaldy, J. H. Chopmaja, W. J. Burk, C. Notman, W. Woodland, G. Morgan, J. M 'Donald, D. Duncan, W. B. Courtis, W. Mncleod, D. G. Carsvr.m, and J. O'Connor to join the sub« comaiifcfeti. Ifc was also decided that the subcommiiteo cbould meet each Friday. Ths chfcirman w&s asked to request the executive to invite the Governor and members of fcho Ministry to take pare in tho procession and. cebbrations of the day.

A mtetiog of the Baildiug G-M3.tu,.>,0-; vras held oo Saturday morning, s.nd &tfceu'i>-.d by Hon. Tfaomaa Fergus (in the «Us.ir), MessrsJames Ilaz^tt, G. P. F*rqufcar, Thomas Brydcme, John Mitchell, J. M Ritchie, James Sbiel, -William Patrick, aud John Argutf.

Ten tenders wero received ftn- tha erection of the additional buiidtßg required, and ifc was decided that the tender of Messrs Torf&uce and Simpson for £1250 ba accepted, the executive to provide the corrugated galvanised iron. This t*t;d«r only provides for the bare walls, smd ali necessary fitlings and gas fixtares will bs arranged as soon as the building is wtsll under ■way. It -»?.KS decided, on the motion of Mr Bry> DONE, to c-ill for tcnfltra for the supply of about 24 lons of gilvasissd iron requited ; and the su^co'sful tenderer*)' offer to purchase the whole bf tho material used in the erection o£ main building after tho exhibition is closed w.»s held over for future consideration. Particulars aud details of the building to be erected are not obtainable yet, bub to give our readers sonvi idea of the extent of the grounds to ba covered it mvy bs Fta«-ed that the f xbibitioa (including the present bnildiog) will have a frontage of cocsidprably over five ehaln3 to Cnwford sires** and Vogel street, with a depth of 150 ft A conshlevst-ble amount of corief«pondenct was also received and dealt with afc the mesting 1 , including a letter from the Ac'ing-Colonial Secretary advigiug thnb a voucher fcr £500 in favour of the exhibition had baen parsed foe payment;, and that the mon°y »ould be paid into ths exhibition account at tb-d National Bank of New Zealand.

The Hon. R Oliver wrote sccepHng the position of a member of the Garieral Committee, *nd agreeing to assist the flub-ccnimiitee appointed to carry oat necessary arrangements ia connection with the art gallery section.

Mr J. P. Smith submitted a proposal snd a detailed classification of eihibita for the raining court, which was npproved of, and the secretary was ins!;ruc:ed to acknowledge same, and thank Mr Smith for his suggestions.

A complete prospectus has now been issued, at'd these can bs obtained v cn application to the secretaries, together with a form to be signed by f'.ose who intend exhibiting. As time ia somewhat limited, apx^lications for space must; ronch the Becretaries not later tttan February 19, and the executive expect that, even with the large amount of space at their disposal, ib will be found necft3Bar.y to give precedonce to thoEO applications made at an early data. Ib is intended as applications for space are received that these be all dated, so that the Space Committee may take into consideration date of applications when space is being allotted.

There are at the present time over 200 cas«3 of influenza in Nelson. Before tha departure of the Rotokino, Messr? C. Duncan, W. O. Millar, Thomson, and G. Grant, representing ihe passengers by the Roborua on her Bounds excursion, presented Captain Anthony and Mr Williams each wifch a set of pipes, suitably inscribed, the presentations being in recognition of the many kindnesses conferred upon the passengers during the trip. The deputation expressed the great pleasure felt at baing ©n-a ship -on which all the officers had laid themselves oub to make tha affair more like a family trip than a mere casual excursion. Loss of Voice.— Bonnington's Carragebh Ikish Moss is highly recommended. — " Sydney, April 20, 1896. My dear Mr Bonningbon, — Allow me, on behalf of Mrs Holt, to thank yon very sincerely for your kind thought in Bending her, on Saturday, a bottle of your famed Irish Moss. I may say that it is an old and valued friend of ours, &ns. I am sure our esteem of its virtues will b~S strengthened by the acquaintance with it which we now renew through your good agency. With all sincere wishes for youe success and well-being, — I reinaiuj yours ©••* dialls. Bland Holt."