THE EXHIBITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16902, 29 November 1922, Page 9

THE EXHIBITION.

LARGE ATTENDANCES. j That the efforts of the executive of i the Christchurch Industrial Exhibij tion are being repaid was further evii deuced yesterday, when there were 2600 J visitors. Those who'visited the exhibition for | the fiist time last night seemed ex- | tremely interested in the entrance i lobby, which most tastefully decorated with emblems of New Zealand native life. Maori mats predominate, and in addition there are to be seen busts of people well known to New Zealand. That of Dr Cruickshank. who lost her life during the influenza epij demic is especially striking. WAR POSTERS. Perhaps the most interesting of exhibits not manufactured in New Zealand. are the posters used in various countries during the war. These adorn the walls in various parts of the building. and some of them are fine examples of art. The best painters of the various countries lent their skill in the cause of recruiting, and the posters from the hands of such men as RaeAIEMORIES OF FRANCE. Closely allied with the war posters, but even more interesting to the visitor, are the paintings, sketchings, etc., which are exhibited in a room specially provided. These deal with the work of the New Zealanders during the war and are lent by the Government. Many of the works were exr ecu ted bv Mr George Butler, the official artist- attached to the N.Z.E.F.. and to men who were at the front- they recall a wealth of memories A painting of Hyd-i Park Corner.” somewhere in France, so well known to the “diggers,” is exhibited. The gallery of heroes, in which splendid .paintings of General Sir Edward Ohaytor. and the Y.C. winners from our shores, Cyril Bassett, “ Bill ” Hardham, “ Tiny ’ Frey berg. Corporal L. C. Andrews. Private H. Xieholls. Lieutenant Frickleton. Sergeant A. T. Laurant, Eieutenant J. 8. Grant. Sergeant Forsyth, Captain Storkey, and Sergeant R.

Travers, and Lieute nanbComm and er Sanders, are arranged, bring back the memory of the heroic deeds of tire late " ar j f ll the room devoted to these lighter side of army life. scenes of Flanders, and of the industrial life of England in war time. INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE. lire room which is devoted to exhibits by the Department of Industries arid Commerce attracts a large number nl people. There are, in addition to samples of work from Samoa, interesting and useful examples of New Zealand productions and manufactures. Kauri gum in a form uncommon tip the ordinary layman is the subject of much comment: the work of the inmates of the Paparunj Prison, too, in addition to showing the high quality of prison labour, is an interesting example of what can be made in New Zealand. The model of the Empire Exhibition, to be held in London in 1924, has not lost its interest, and crowds of people examine it daily. ENTERTAIXM E N TS. A musical treat was provided those who were at the exhibition last night, ! and who heard the Christchurch Lie- ! dertafel at their best. In all eleven [ and were thoroughly appreciated.* 3 Tho j concert opened with •“ A vtoin. Song' ; (Bullard), and the other part songs j were “The Beleagured ” (Sullivan). O Peace fid Night " (German). ‘ • The Goslings ’’ (Bridge). “ Song of the Northmen ” (Maunder), and Coleridgei Taylor’s “ Viking Song.” Solo items j were given by Messrs G. E. Mftrsh. It. ID. Vincent. Leslie Fleming, AY. J. ! Trewern and A. L. Cropp. In addition to the Liedertafel concert. films of industrial interest wen, screened. Misfc M’Donald's orchestra j provided items, and a radio concert ! was given in the radio room. I An attractive programme has been I arranged fo r to-night. Moving pie- | tures will be screened as usual. Miss M’Donald's orchestra will contribute | items, and pupils of Miss M' Donald ! will give a dance recital. Mr Bid- | good’s Band will play during the after- : noon.