THE EXHIBITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16904, 1 December 1922, Page 4

THE EXHIBITION.

LORD JELLICOE’S VISIT. Yesterday was certainly a “ red letter day” as far as the Christchurch Industrial Exhibition was concerned, for in addition to the visit of the first detachment of school children, in pursuance of the executive’s scheme for all the children in Canterbury to at tend, the big show was honoured by a visit from the Governor-General, Lord Jellicoe, who, attended by Captain Mundy, spent over an hour examining the various exhibits. THE VICE-REGAL VISIT. Lord Jellicoe was met at the entrance to the Exhibition building oy the president (Mr Jenkin,), the superintendent (Mr Woodroffe), mem be s ol the executive, and the representative of the Department of industries and Commerce. During the hour and a quarter which his Excellency spent examining the various exhibits, ne took the keenest interest in all that he saw. The sculpture-work in the entrance looby, the exhibits in the annexe, where there are examples of gear-cutting and silent-running milking engines, the billiard tables, the new system of springing chairs, the girls’ cooking competitions, the localmade furniture, and the confectionery displays were specially commented on by his Excellency, who spent sometime conversing with the demonstrators. He expressed his surprise at the quality of the exhibits, and during his conversation with Mr Jenkin said that tlive arrangements were excellent. He had nothing but the greatest praise for those responsible for all arrangements. The woollen exhibits specially interested the Governor General, who said that he desired to make further inquiries regarding that branch of Ne\v Zealand products. THE DIGGERS’ ROOM. In the room devoted to exhibits made by returned soldiers, Lord Jeilicoe spent some tim© and shook hands with a number of returned men, congratulating them on the quality of their work. At the conclusion of the vice-regal visit, Mr Jenkin explained that owing tc the short time at his disposal he had been unable to show his Excellency thoroughly through the Exhibition. Lord Jellicoe also expressed regret at the short visit, but said that he hoped to be able to make another inspection. In the Industries and Gotmerce room he had noticed several charts giving figures relating to the

growth of the Dominion industries, and he asked Mr Jenkin if he could obtain a copy of those figures. He was presented with a suede-covered copy of the Exhibition catalogue, which contained the desired figures. His Excellency thanked Mr Jenkin, and shook hands with members of the executive before making his departure. YOUNG NEW ZEALAND. Yesterday it was the turn of the children attending the denominational schools to attend, and at ten o’clock they arrived, accompanied )by their teachers, and were welcomed by the president. He spoke to them on behalf of the corporation, explaining that they had been invited te witness an exhibition of New Zealand goods only. The manufacturers had co-opera tod to give the public a chance of seeing our maufactures, and to display them to the best possible advantage. The boys, and girls who were listening to him would be men and women in the near future, and as such would take the places of the manufacturers whose goods to-day were being exhibited. He asked them all to insist on using nothing but New Zealand-made goods, and so give additional labour to New Zealand workers, for by doing they would alleviate the unemployment problem, and would prevent the pitiful l tale of a father coming home and telling mother that he had been put off because there was no work offering. The importation of foreign, goods, while the same quality, or even better goods, were made in the Dominion, was criminal, and lie appealed to the children to buy New Zealand goods, talk New Zealand, and so keep New Zealand prosperous. Dominionmade goods were really the best of. ail, and deserved recognition. He wished the young New Zealanders present a happy and enjoyable time at the Exhibition. and success in outside spheres. TO-DaY’S VISITORS. A further detachment- of children, this time from St Michael’s and St jYhtVgaret’s Schools, will visit the 7 Exhibition, and the party, totalling 270, will be entertained in a similar manner as were yesterday’s young visitors. On Monday, pupils from Christchurch public schools v.ill attend, and throughout tlie week various schools will send detachments. GROWTH OF TRADE. Bv far the best way of exemplifying statistics is to use diagrams, and the -diagrams showing the growth of New Zealand trade during tlie past twentyone years are proving very popular. The charts in the Industries and Commerce room indicate the rapid growth of production, wage-earning capacity and industrial development, and prove New Zealand is very much alive to her possibilities, and in taking advantage of every opportunity to still further prove to New Zealanders in particular and the world in general and show she is worthy of a high place in the list of the producing countries of the world. Amongst the visitors last night was a Canadian who was extremely surprised at the rapid growth of New Zealand, and at the high standard' of the Christchurch Exhibition. Some time- before he left Canada, an exhibition of Canadian industries had been held, but compared with the Christchurch endeavour it had been a failure. The interest had been mild, and the apathy of the public had practically condemned further venture. / ENTERTAINMENTS. All the entertainments held last night were of a high degree, and all tastes were catered for. In the kniema room, a new venture was tried for the first time in the history of New Zealand. A picture programme was shown to the accompaniment of music broadcasted by a radio apparatus, and during an interval, radio broadcast concerts were heard. The Woolston Band was in attendance, the Y.M.C.A. Orchestra gave a number of musical items, and the vocal part of the programme was contributed by Mr T. M. I Charters. The singers at the radio concert were Miss I. Patterson, Mrs L. Steele, and Messrs Hugh Hobbs and J. Hobbs. The accompaniments were played by Miss A. Goodchild and Mr R. Hobbs. The items were so clear that the audience applauded. The radio concerts are being held in conjunction with the industrial films in the picture hail. Very attractive entertainments are promised for to-night.