THE EXHIBITION.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 13012, 27 June 1906, Page 6

THE EXHIBITION.

3IEETING OF GENERAL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the General Onnmittee in connection, with the Christchurch Exlubitkm was held yesterday afternoon. Preaent:—Messrs J. Talbot (in the chair), W. B. McLaren, W. Priest, P. Stmdlholme, Jf. R- GiUingaam, J. P. Newman, and the secretary (Mr R. L. Orbell). Apology -was made for Messrs Craigie and A. S. JElwarthy- * Amongst the correspondence was a letter irom Mr F. W. Stubbs, promising to fur--msh,; some notes on "OH South Canterbury.". -H,e could not supply any relics <& the early days. The secretary to the Builders' Association wrcte that the Association could not imdertaie to supply models of am early eettkr'j hut and of a modern house for contrast.—The secretary said some members baa promised that the models would be prepared. A circular was received containing information regarding the " accommodation bureau." whiea has. been established in CaristcJnurclr.

The Executive Commisskiners wrote that apace would be aJloted separate from the North Canterbury and Ashburton displays, and that the space would be 63 by 23 feet.—The secretary said there must be wane mistake, the space applied for being 140, feet by 24. He had visited Christchurch. since last meeting, and saw the secretary, who asked him if the Committee would agree to take a larger space at an extra cost of £29. He replied that he did not think the Committee' required a larger space. Afterwards he-"received a letter suggesting that the shape of the apace should be altered to 63 by 23, "which would give the same space" as 140 by 24. The secretary pointed out that this was a mistake of eome sort. He read several letters regarding the allotment of space, which showed that there bad been a good deal of difficulty acid changes made. A plan of the bays had been asked for, and a telegram promised that it would be- sent that day. Mr McLaren reported that he had inquired irsto the question of extra insurance charge on Mill and Co.'s store while the -exhibits were there, and he bad ascertained that there would be no extra charge so long as it was not made a public exhibit Son.

The secretary stated that the sub-1 conmittees os game had made good progress. The Acclimatisation Society would collect a number of stuffed birds and fish, and donated £5 to the general fund. Some large trout had been collected, and others were yet to be got. Mr Rutherford had promised a. cnumber of wild birds (a list-of these was read). The arts, and photographs sub-committee had a number of old sketches and paintings m view, and a few photographs had been specially obtained. Mr Ferrier had been asked if £e would enlarge and frame say a dozen photographs at bis own expense, and Mr Ferrier promised to consider it. Willoughby Bros, bad promised to do something. The secretary said there was a good deal -of difference of opinion as to the best way of fitting up the agricultural section. Probably a good deal of the material used in the Waimate Bay at Dunedin would be -available. The president of the Waimate Association had promised to give all the Belp ihe could in that direction.

The chairman remarked that the time was slipping away, and he hoped that the next meeting would be well attended, and that the sub-committees would be able to report considerable progress, and that the exhibits would be pouring in by that time. Some accounts were passed for payment. The secretary said that the people in the district were showing a good deal of interest in the local bay, and were giving him every assistance. PRIMARY SCHOOL WORK.

The following scheme of work has been drawn up by the Committee of Management of the South Canterbury Educational Ir«strfrute. AH schools in the district will be given an opportunity of working in accordance "With this scheme, vend it is proposed that, just before the exhibits are sent to Christchurch, a display be made locally so that only the best "work may be selected to be forwarded to Caristdrorch. AH teachers who intend getting exhibits should begin their preparations a& ■soon as possible, as time i* somewhat limited. , I -^ r> Bro ?^y° ll *- Designs-for borders, and to fin sejnsres, triangjes, etc. Natural "objects to'ffiustrate nature study lessons. Ornamental work.

11. Drawing: As set in i&e svliabus—• Freehand, Geome'tricuL Design. 111. Mapping: Left to each teacher to determine.

IV. Plasticine: (A) Infant RoomSimple patterns with simple elements - Models of, natural objects; (B) Standard I.—Patterns of borders, Design, more advanced modet-. Suggestion*—fa) Border design 2 inches wide-. (b> Pattern to fill a 6-fc.ch square, <c) Natural objects, vegetables fruits, birds ard nests, etc. fc> •Standard 11. and upwards.—Similar work but mere advance-!, including work cm prepared surfaces. (D> Anv special work not mclnded in A, B, C, will be accepted V Sewing: Standard 1., handkerchief: standard IT., pillow slip; Standard 111 Standard IV., child's pinafore; Standard V., slip bodice, samples of darning, parch. ing, buttonholes; Standard VI.. b:ibys frock, samples of darning, patching, buttcrhcles. feather st:'.cL:rg, hezriag-bonbg,

gusset .setting. / YL Writing: (A) Standards I. (and ll.'—One page 01 double-lined exercise book for .transcription of prose. 11l and IV. — Ten or twelve foolscap lines of transcription; V. and Vl.—the same of poetry. (B) Copies of invoices; (C) Ornamental Penmanship; (D) Specimens of copy-books and exercise books as done in various standardsVII. General: (1) Specimens of paperfalding, carton work, cardboard modelling; (2) Collections of leaves, grasses, flowers, etc.; (3} - Collections of minerals./etc. If any further information is'. desired about these schemes it may be obtained from J. A. Valentine, South School, Timaru. ,