EXHIBITION OF 1925-6

Evening Star, Issue 19792, 16 February 1928, Page 6

EXHIBITION OF 1925-6

‘OFFICIAL RECORD' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, Dunedin, 1925-26, is a thing of the past, yet its good works remain and are embodied in the ‘ Official Record,’ ably written by Dr G. K. Thompson and artistically’ produced by Messrs Coulls, Somerville, and Wilkie. The directors, in deciding as to the disposal of some 1,400 copies, took the view that it was really a book of reference, and as such was worthy of a place on the shelves of the principal libraries of the world. That this view was correct is testified by a miscellaneous collection of acknowledgments to peruse which is a liberal education in the geography of the world, as they have been received from practically all parts. The most prized acknowledgment is that from. His Excellency the Governor-General advising the acceptance of the book by His Majesty the King. Next in order might be placed that from the chief librarian of the British Museum, London, and after that from all parts of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The principal cities in Europe are represented from as far north as Bergen, in Norway, to Athens, in. Greece, and from Amsterdam in the west to Warsaw in the cast, and embracing every country between these points. The United States of America, Canada, Jamaica, Cuba, Buenos Ayres, Chile, and Peru are some of those furnished by North and South America. The Pacific Ocean has its quota from Honolulu and Manila. Africa sends acknowledgments from Cape Town and Cairo. Japan, China, the Dutch Indies, and Singapore represent Asia, and coming nearer home Australia and New Zealand’s chief cities scud their thanks for the record. _ . In many cases appreciation of the book is expressed, and it might here be remarked that the issue of an official record within twelve months of closing day constitutes another record to the credit of our Exhibition, as generally a period of five years or so elapses before an official record is issued. The following arc a few extracts from letters received:— “ It is indeed a valuable addition to our collection.” “It is much appreciated as a valuable addition to our reference library.” “Wonderfully effective manner in which the record is drawn up.” “ Its particularly pleasing appearance and general excellency of its produce tion.” “ Very handsome and interesting book.” . “This is a splendid publication.’ From the above it may reasonably be assumed that this book, being so widely distributed to places where it will come under notice, will prove a useful agent’ for advertising the dominion of New Zealand not only in British dominions, but in foreign countries, and accordingly answer another purpose of its compilation and publication.