THE EXHIBITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16906, 4 December 1922, Page 11

THE EXHIBITION.

BIG ATTENDANCE ON SATURDAY. j The Christchurch Industrial Exliibi- [ tion, which is now in its third week, is - scill capable of attracting attendances, 1 surprising even to the most confident of its well-wishers. Saturday was an exceptional day. The building was 1 thronged from early morning till closing > time by a crowd—a delighted crowd—- > which veemed very reluctant to depart. • -V large number of country visitors at- ? tended during the day. Naturally the exhibits dealing with c.he primary in- > <irstries attracted the lion’s share of I r.ttontion, but the necessities of the town were not neglected. Children, too. were very much in evidence—in fact, well over 1000 paid for admission during the day. The charm cl the Exhibition for the young New Zealander with an interest in his country is a most gratifying feature, and there is no doubt that tho impression of such a display must do iauoh to foster pride of country, which happily is being inculcated in our future men and women. The attractiveness of the approach to and entrance of the Exhibition has been further enhanced by the installation of n coloured light display on water. Tho idea is novel and it provides a very charming sight from the Cashel Street bridge. CHI?ISTMAS SHOPPING. The facilities that the Exhibition offers fov the purchase of attractive, appropriate and useful Christmas presents has been realised by many visitors. and many over-the-counter purchases have been made. Manv order.lor tho delivery of Christmas goods, ton. have been made, and in addition to being sure of patronising New Zca land goods only, the purchasers have also helped good causes, for stalls such a c those conducted by the returned sol- i diers and other deserving sections of j the community offer splendid presents. 1 ELECTION NIGHT. Arrangements are now practically , complete for tho showing of the results j ut the general election on Tbursdav night. Special screens, platforms, etc', aro to ho erected and the* returns, which I will be supplied direct from the “ Lvt- i to 1 ton Times*’ office, will be shown ! simultaneously with the various dis- j 1 i; ys at the Christchurch newspaper j offices. A large crowd is expected on j election night. Special accommodation i arrangements arc being made and the* i Exhibition will not close until after’ midnight on Thursday. Mr Jenkin. ) president ol tho Corporation, is at pre- j sent in tu-.vh with various candidates j ior ParSt nr.cntu’y honours, and he is ! confid i.t tb-.t a number will consent! to deliver ad(!*v>se° in tho Exhibition ! building on ; hi,:-.day night. YVJ i l! 1 } T K CROWD. I It was ve.-v i-.foresting on Saturday to lollow v.il ious groups o, visitors on tl.cir tour of tl’.u Exhibition, and to notice the tastes of the individual I assorting themselves. A number of ! Saturday - v.:items seemed to make foi | , ’ an »exe. alter a casual look round j the- main building, and then were satistcu to find diversion watching mochani- j (; ’ 1 contrivances, endeavouring to win j hexes of chocolates at tho various hoop Ja boards, and generally finding much enjoyment out of tho few side shows. Others took a great interest , i’i the main building. From a coramer j ciai standpoint, from the standpoint of ' the expert in each particular line, or j Ini man, tho large exhibition room proved the most interesting and attractive ' haven. Others again were inclined to j spend an hour or two watching the j kinrma. ,md with an apparently never ! ending interest, listening to the radio ! broadcast concerts and wondering at ' .the wonder of wireless. Then there wore I others, lovers of art. who spent most of their time, after a casual survey of the industrial exhibits, among the pictures in the art room and in the room devoted to war paintings. Thus all sections of the community were catered for. an 1 proof was given that for every ore diversion, interest, and of course ser vice can be given by Now Zealand goods, manufactured or produced in New Zealand. THE ATTENDANCES. During Saturday 5.350 persons ex elusive of season ‘ ticket holders, wf, , now total 1200. visited the Exhibition Since the opening of the Exhibition, over a for night ago. over 4 3.0C0 persons have visited it. and indications promise that after election excitement has died down. the daily attendant will further increase. ENTE RT AIXM ENTS. W illyams s Jazz Band provided . splendid programme during Satmdai afternoon, and an equally fine musical programme was contributed during the evening by Derry’s Band. Mr Foster, well known in the side show world, pro vided most diverting items during the evening. His initial appearance on stilts, which gave him the appearance of a man elongated beyond all proper tiVni. was sensational and his following entertainment was exceedingly well re ceivcd. The room in which radio concert? were given, n connection with industrial films, was exceedingly well pat ronised. Over 400 people were admit ted during the day and the radio con p ert, which was given two and a halt miles away by Mr L. Fleming (bari tone). Mi s Grace Wilkinson (contralto) and Mr A J Clarkson (clarinettist) was distinctly heard in the room To-night another concert w ill be broad casted the artists being Miss Spensei (contralto). Madame Holgate (mezzo') and Mr Wallace (baritone). Miss MacDonald’s dancing class and ere bostra will contribute ;»n id tractive, programme also, to-night.