THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION

Southland Times, Issue 23179, 21 April 1937, Page 6

THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION

General Outline Of Plan MILITARY BAND FROM ENGLAND (United Press Association) WELLINGTON, April 20. The general manager of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition Company (Mr C. P. Hainsworth) made a statement today outlining generally the plan of the exhibition. “It is the intention primarily,” said Mr Hainsworth, “to cater for the interests of every section of the community. It is proposed that the exhibition shall be international in character and negotiations will be instituted in due course for official representations from the Home country, the various Dominions of pie Empire and from as many foreign countries as possible. The New Zealand Government, we hope, will be characteristically represented. “Under the nroposed scheme it is hoped that each country will have its

own pavilion, or will secure space which it can effectively utilize for the display of its products. In addition it is proposed that each province of New Zealand shall be separately represented by ample and comprehensive exhibits reflecting its own resources. Apart altogether from the provincial courts the aim is to have, preferably in separate structures, exhibits representing the primary and secondary industries, engineering, motor transport, educational displays, artisans’ works, and general exhibits. “About the entertainment to be provided at the exhibition it has been decided to engage for the full period a first-class military band from England. Apart from that New Zealand bands will be engaged to give recitals and performances, either within the buildings or in the grounds. Musical organizations, concert companies, etc., will also be engaged as artistic attractions as the occasion demands. “In the realm of sport it is intended to hold a series of big athletic and sporting events of every kind and, in that connection, it is proposed. to secure as an adjunct to the exhibition, the Kilbirnie stadium, which adjoins the exhibition site. Provision will also be made for the holding of pageants, pyrotechnic displays and a brass bands contest. Approximately 12 acres will be set aside for the purposes of an amusement park. Another feature will be an artificial lake. “The suggested period of the exhibition is six months and the time the summer of 1939-40.”