EXHIBITION NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1247, 12 March 1914, Page 44

EXHIBITION NOTES.

The financial aspect of the Auckland Exhibition has been discussed in many quarters. At present the figures show a credit balance of £7158,, but the commissioners have to meet liabilities exceeding that amount. There are, however, to be taken into account the prospective proceeds from the sale of the buildings, which cost about £25,000, and the fact that £6OOO has already been expended on the permanent improvement of the Domain, so at the close of the executive’s efforts, Auckland Domain should still have a substantial sum set aside for its permanent adornment.

A live stock exhibition, to last throughout the period of the PanamaPacific (International Exhibition at San Francisco, from February 20 to December 4, 1915, will be especially attractive and novel. A total of more than ninety thousand pounds has been set aside for premiums and cash prizes. This total by far exceeds any sum ever awarded for premiums in competitive trials of domestic stock. Among interesting exhibits will be an exhibition of domestic animals of the Andes, to be made by the Argentine Republic. A large exhibit of sheep is promised from Australasia, and the chance of exhibiting some of New Zealand’s unsurpassed stud flocks and herds —flocks that already have carried away a world’s championship—should he eagerly seized by the progressive studmasters of the Dominion.

A conference, convened by the Prime Minister of New Zealand (Hon. W. F. Massey), and attended by representatives of A. and P. Associations, industrial associations, and chamoers of commerce throughout uie Dominion, was held recently in ellington, and the Prime Minister stated afterwards that the result of the conference had been entirely satisfactory, the delegates were very keen and very enthusiastic. They repressed, he added, producing interests throughout the Dominion —both primary producers and manufacturers. “I am confident,” said Mr. Massey, •finally, "that a good representative .mit of this country’s products win be lu oan riancisco.” The delegates present at the conference were: Messrs. J. M. Phillips (president Auckland A. and P. Society), S. j. Harbutt (president Auckland Prov.nc.al Industrial Association), F. S. Mcßae (president Manawatu A. and p. Association;, C- 13. Norwood (president Wellington Provincial Industrial Association), C. W. Jones (president Wellington Chamber of Commerce), E. G. Staverley (president Canterbury Chamber of Commerce), J. Grigg (president Canterbury A. and P. Association), J. B. Laurenson (president Canterbury Industrial Association), E. F. Duthie (Otago A. and P. Association), A. Londen (president Lunedin Chamber of Commerce).

The San Francisco-Panama Exposition will hold the world’s wonders in thrall. Behind the two and a-half miles of frontage will congregate the nations of the earth, the wonder and glory thereof. Here in this vast ami magnificent white-walled city will come the commerce of the borders of the seven seas. And New Zealand will not be lacking. The Dominion holds an area of 35,000 square feet. The pavilion occupies a fine position. It immediately adjoins the Fine Arts Court. Around the Pavilion, in the spaces will be grouped the trees and shrubs native to our land, and here it is proposed to make a display approximating £1'5,000. The Government exhibit is to be in the nature of a sample display of New Zealand products. It will be placed in the New Zealand Pavilion, and will not be of a competitive character —that is, it will not compete for awards. All private exhibits are to be classified and placed in a building along with the exhibits of the same class from other countries. For instance, wools from all countries sending them will be displayed in a “Wool Court”; and refrigerated products such as meat will have a separate building. Although the Government intends to

have a sample display worthy of this country, it desires the people of the Dominion to assist by sending great competitive displays. The Union Steam Ship Company of New- Zealand has been liberal in agreeing to forward and bring back exhibits free of charge. The Railway Department will convey exhibits free of charge to the port of shipment. So that outside of the actual cost of the exhibits there will be practically no further charge to the exhibitors, and it is hoped that New Zealanders will arise to the greatness of this occasion to introduce their splendid agricultural products to one of the world’s greatest markets.