NEXT WEEK’S BIG EVENT

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 17773, 8 October 1927, Page 11

NEXT WEEK’S BIG EVENT

ATTRACTIVE MOTOR DISPLAY

INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT.

“From' the outset, the lure of the motor hits made an increasing; appeal to the people of South Canterbury, ami imien ereuit must be given to the Oarage Proprietor.')’ Association. iu their"enthusiasm for the motor business for the proud position youth Canterbury ho'cls to-day. ’ In there words, Mr‘Cecil W. Wood prefaced an interesting interview he gave a representativo oi.tlie ‘‘.Huitilcl ’ vosturc];i\, vtl'oii asked to say something about ihe big motor event of next week. “The first Motor Olympia was staged twelve months ago,” Mr M ood said, “and a promise was made that it possible it would become • an nmial iuno tion. The public support given last year was indeed encouraging and the exhibition turned out a huge success. A slight .financin' balance to the good was a small consideration compared to the immense gain to I'inutru and the district. In fact the lame of jimaiu, respecting last year’s show, spread over the whole of New Zealand. It was generally admitted ’hat of all Motor Olympia Exhibitions none surpassed that of Tiniaru for outlay, lighting and decoration arrangements, allotment foi stands, and general artistic display and colouring. Telegrams and litters of congratulations were lcc-civcd irora all, parts and many members of. the trade journey even from the North Island to gain ideas and information, different firms were applying for space throe or four days alter the opening and were greatly disappointed because Hone was available. This year they have lost no time, and we are pleased to find that all avai'able space has been booked. Mr Wood went on to say that. Motor Traders of Tiniaru are a progressive body, and are determined, even it OBerat.iug without assistance, 10 do tMcr* best for Sunny Tiniaru. Their is to keep Tiniaru m the fore-

be disp’ayed to direct flic public to the building. . , ~ „ ~ •’With the enthusiasm of the South Canterbury public- and their well-known interest in motoring and the latest in cars, we entertain no doubt about the attendance. Tiniaru people appreciate enterprise and dearly Jove a, blight am. brilliant show. •‘Even though the Shopping Meek fai'ed to eventuate this year,” -Mr Wood said, “we are hilly satisfied that wo have the best wishes and moral support of the business people ol Tiniaru.”

ground, to let tlie Dominion see that it is a town of action and progress. In the second place they admit that thd more thov do tor i'iniaru, the hotter for them individually by reason of in creased prosperity. “The present exhibition. M Mr \\ oori stated quite confidently, “promises to eclipse last year’s big show, and no expense is being spared by the membcis. People can hard y realise what a costly matter it is to the individual _ exhibitors. For instance I do not mind admitting that last year's show cost m.v coinpan.v .02/3 all told, but it was worth it. ... “We arc very fortunate in having complete harmony on our executive,” Mr Wood added. “No one could wish for a finer body of men. and above all docs our success be witii our oopab e 'and' energetic General a linger, Air AV. 1). Revel 1. Mr Roved Ims left no detail unattended, and it is ;pist wonderful how lie can gauge the requirements and adapt himself an:!. the material at hand to the comp mated technicalities of such an extensive organisation as a Motor Exhibition. T “All arrangements,” Air Mood said, “are now complete: Tea rooms, lollie stalls and ice creams, rest rooms and general accommodation for visitors arc provided for. and an orchestra will be in attendance every evening. , “Tlie Exhibition will be held in Messrs .lohn Mill and Co’s store, and general information and indication will