PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2613, 8 November 1915, Page 8

PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM

BRITISH AND ALLIES' EXHIBITION

IN WELLINGTON

The following circular has been sent out by tho Wellington Industrial Association in connection with tlio British Commercial and industrial' Patriotic Exhibition, which is to be hold in Wellington next February:— "'Every right-thinking man is to-day asking himself tho conscience-stirring question: • How can I best serve tho Empire? Tho answer is as clear as tho call; the soldier to tho field of battle; the commercial man to the field of commerce and industry. By otir purchasing of enemy goods in the past wo have helped to build up the pnsemzt 01 ormous strength of our enemies which is being used against us' to-day with sucli terrible and costly effect. Had we. purchased less from Germany and more from our own Empire wo would not to-day be engaged in tho most colossal and bloody war the world has oyer conceived. Of what avail the sacrifice of our men and money if after the war we again purchase the manufactures of Germany and assist her to renew her attempt to dominate the world by the sword. The colossal war bills of the Allies and of Germany have yet to be paid. Which are we going to pay? Surely not our enemy's. Then assist us in educating the public to buy our Empire's goods. . "Under normal conditions, England and- licr Allies aro able to supply all our needs. Wo a're doing \Vithout the manufactures of Germany now, and can do so in the future. You ate earnestly requested to interest yourself in this exhibition, become an exhibitor yourself, or interest- others in tho ance of tliis vital movement. This Patriotic Exhibition is to bo held in the Town Hall, Wellington, from February 19 to 26, This is not a profit-making scheme, and all revenue derived will bo spant in defraying the actual ex-' 'penses of your exhibit. There will be 110 charge for admission of the public as it is realised that if our great mission is to' bear fruit a, largo attendance of the buying public is essential. - Apart from educating tho people to the superiority of our Empire's and especially of our Dominion's goods in comparison wtih those 'made in Germany' this exhibition will provide exhibitors with the best and cheapest advertisement possible We would ask you to send in your name as an exhibitor now.

"He upset prices of all stalls are clearly marked, and in the event of I competition' for any particular stalls, such positions will uo auctioned in tho rooms of the Wellington Central Chamber of Commerce, Winder's Buildings, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 17, 1915. Application for spaoe should reach the secretary on or before Aovoinbcr 15, accompanied by a deposit of £3. Acceptance of deposit by tho secretary is uo guarantee that such •selected space will bo allotted as in the event of competition stalls will go to tho highest bidder. It is essential that ah exhibitors provide competent attendants to demonstrate wherein their goods are superior to those manufactured by our enmies. Each exhibit must bo a "real livo one," as simple display will rmf thn -i-iired result. "As the exhibition is solely for tha -v.:»'.csV goods, tll&se of tho United States of . America.'can not be shown. Tho rental of stalls is for the week of exhibition, and includes erection and divisional. draping. Exhibitors have to provide, arrange, and maintain exhibits. Calico signs 27in. wide can supplied to order at, lOd. per lineal foot, upon application. \ou are earnestly re* c[uested to attend the Exhibitors' Meeting on November 17, when full details regarding arrangements will .ba placcd before you."