INTERCOLONIAL JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1540, 24 January 1879, Page 3

INTERCOLONIAL JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The committee of the above projected exhibition, to be held in October at Melbourne, have published the following circular :

This exhibition has been projected by a committee of gentlemen in Melbourne, in the interests and for the benefit of the youth of all our Australian colonies. The committee have no personal ends to gain, but they undertake the responsibility of the exhibition, believing:— That it will tend to check habits of idleness nod carelessness, and to replace them by industry and self-improvement. _ That in the designing, modelling, or manufacturing of articles for competition, talents will be developed and exercised which might otherwise lie dormant.

That the beneficial influence upon noncompetitora who may visit the exhibition will only be secondary to that exorcised upon those who compete. That the new ideas necessarily gained will incite that spirit of emulation which will tend to develope skill, and give an impetus not only to the industries already in existence, but doubtless lead to the establishment of others.

That generally its educational influences upon the future youth of our colonies will be most marked, and cause our public libraries, art galleries, scientific classes, and museums to be more sought after and appreciated. The fact that tho recent Juvenile Exhibition held at Ballarat was (ho cause of more than 2000 young people being set to work in a healthy spirit of rivalry, endeavouring to take a good position in the several departments for which they competed, supplies another reason, if such were needed, foi launching an exhibition of a similar character in Melbourne. It may also be added that several large manufacturers have noticed a very marked improvement in tho application and industry of their juvenile employes since tho holding of that exhibition.

The committee are depending entirely upon the sympathy of the public, and hope to receive the generous support of all who have an interest in the advancement of our youth. In order that the objects sought after may bo attained, the earnest co-operation of parents, teachers, and employers is asked. Much can be done by giving encouragement and offering facilities to the youth who may be desirous of becoming exhibitors. The schedule of rules, together with a classification of exhibits and list of patrons and officers, is being prepared, and will be issued shortly; but intending exhibitors are strongly advised not to delay commencing any work for competition, as exhibits of every description will bo received. The committee having thus placed their views before the public, confidently rely upon meeting with substantial and liberal assistance. Subscriptions will be devoted as may bo desired, either towards the general expenditure or the special prize fund, as per slip enclosed. David Bkatii, Chairman. David Cakson, lion. Sec. Ciiables J. Richakdsox,’ Secretary. Offices, 5, Collins street W. uuccz , tTO'B r *eMee**Wß***eeßen