CANTERBURY COURT ALWAYS THRONGED.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17699, 20 November 1925, Page 8

CANTERBURY COURT ALWAYS THRONGED.

EXHIBITION SCENES THAT ARE POPULAR. (Special to the "Star.”) DUNEDIN, November 20. If there is one feature of the Canterbury Court at tbo Exhibition to be particularly proud of it is the splendid display of frozen lamb. Disaster icarly overtook the three lambs just when everything connected with t liecourt appeared to be going so wonderfully well. \\ i thou t any warning, there came a sound like an explosion from the re frige i a ting plant, and a lew moments later M.r Mach in apprehensively sought out Mr Peter Barr, director of the Exhibition, who was visiting the Canterbury Court, and told him the water supply was cut off, and that unjbess it could he restored immediately the frozen lamb exhibit would be ruined. .Messrs Machin and Barr then set eft in search of plumbers to restore the precious flow of water, and it was not long before the refrigerator was working again, and Mr -Mncliin’s beloved lambs were saved. The Cause of the temporary failure of the water supply is believed to be due to llio. heavy demands in 1 lie Exhibition for wat eri al Is. “Meet me in the Canterbury Court.” is an expression quite freqrc’ntly heard in the Exhibition now. Canterbury’s magnificent eufirt is rapidly becoming one of the most popular places in the great show. Beautiful and unique panoramic displays and working models arc not the only attraction. One of the principal attractions is the tea room. The Canterbury Court is the only place in the 1 whole Exhibition, apart from the official Exhibition restaurants. wli ?re the public can obtain morning or afternoon ten. consequently the ten room has been rushed ever since the opening day. and the genius who conceived, the idea of providing tea in the court is considered a public benefactor. Alongside, tlio Canterbury Court is tbo exhibit of a large firm of music dealers, part of which is occupied bv Hawaiian singers and musicians. The result is that throughout the afternoon and evening visitors to the Canterbury Court have tli 3 benefit of delightful music provided at no expense to Canterbury people. I lie Otago. Southland and Marlborough Courts are also very popular with, visitors, but Auckland and "Wellington are only just making a start and may be ready when the special Christchurch week is held at the Exhibition at Christmas time. Ashburton’s attempt to participate • u the Canterbury Court seems to have, met with failure. A few unsuitahle exhibits hade arrived, and in the meantime the Ashburton Bay is just a lumber room, mercifully curtained off. Yesterday Air Maoliin received a telegram from Ashburton asking him to have the name nf Ashburton painted out. and this will be done n’t the earliest moment. The Exhibition cabaret, daily and nightly, at! rad s . large crowds. The novelty and the life of the surroundings and the pleasure of dancing in an atmosphere cool and open, makes an inevitable attraction for tlio danceloving public. Nor is there need for one to he a dancer to enjov the cabaret sessions. Ample provision is made for the comfort of patrons, who- after a tiring walk through the Exhibition wish to sit down and rest a while and enjoy so -*; c of the cooling refreshment s. To them the cabaret system of charging makes the pleasure of watching the gay scene and listen t<> the. music of Manuel Hym'an and his dance band one that can be indulged in without too heavy a strain on the hip pocket. "Wonderland continues to be a place of jov. and the huge crowds and shrieks of delight that emanate from the various attractions testify to the popularity of this huge amusement park. The aquarium, too. attracts its quota of devotees, and many after a hard two or three hours’ sightseeing.' are glad to rest «n while in coolness and comparative peace of the neighbouring fernery. LIST OF CANTERBURY COURT “ HOSTS ” FIXED. The following arc the dates booked for the official “ hosts ” at the Canterbury Provincial Court during the period of the Exhibition : Mr William .Machin (president), November 17 to 21. Air G. 11. Ilolford. Canterbury Provincial Committee, November 21 to 28. Air George Dash, Mayor of Waimate, November 28 to December 5. Mr W. 11. Nicholson, Mayor of Sumner. December 5 to 12. Air W. Dayman, chairman, Timaru Harbour Boarrl, December 12 to 19. p ev J. K. Archer. Mayor of Christchurch. December 19 to 26. Air J. A. Flesher, Canterbury Provincial Committee, December 26 to Januarv 2. Colonel Mackenzie, Geraldine County Council, January 2 to 9. Mr G. T. Muleock, chairrAan, Ilalswell County Council, January 9 to 16. Mr E. H. Marrincr, president, Canterbury Industrial Association, Januarv* 16 to 23. Mr G. Armstrong, Mayor of Akaroa, Januarv 23 to 30. Mr G. B. Cartwright, Mayor of Tern”1 ** 1 Januarv 30 to Februar - 6. Mr T. B. Garrick, chairman. Levels County Council, February 6 to 13. Air R. Galbraith, Mayor of Ashburton. February 13 to 20. Mr D. secretary, Canterburv Provincial Committee, February 20 to 27. Mr J. If. L. Hiatt, chairman, Cheviot County Council, February 27 to Alarch G. Mr W. K. M’Alpine, Tawera Cpunty Council, March 6 to 13. Air A. W. Beaven, Canterbury Provincial Committee, March 13 to 20. Air 11. M’lntosh, Mayor of Kaiapoi, Varch 20 to 27. Mr A. Thompson, chairman. Springs County Council, March 27 to April 3. Mr Norman Campbell, Waipara, and Mr P. ” Climie, secretary, Canterbury Progress League. April 3 to 10. Mr James Leslie, chairman. Paparua County Council, April 10 to 17. A DAILY MESSAGE. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, November 20. The exhibition authorities have arranged with the Telegraph Department to issue a daily telegram of about 200 words to the newspapers free of charge.