British and Intercolonial Exhibition.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1923, Page 1

British and Intercolonial Exhibition.

KNTERTAINMEXT COMMITTEE. MAY 23rd., 1923. A meeting of the Entertainment Committee was held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock last evening. Present;—.Air D. J. Evans (in the Chair), Messrs Ross, Aldridge, AA', E. Perry, Richards, Carter and Ward. Apologies were made for the absence of Mr AA'. K. AVilliams (Permanent Chairman), and Mr and Mrs• Sta veley who are away. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed.

Messrs Aldridge, Russ and Richards reported in regard to the suggested “B” grade •'Baud Contest. Enquiries had been made from outside and information was gleaned which indicated that about £275 would 'l-e required for prizes, including £133 for test selections and £55 for Band March. Other expenses were estimated at £125. The receipts veto estimated at about £l5O, calculating on entries from ten Bands. It was resolved to write to Mr T. F. Hall, of Christchurch, Secretary of the South Island Band Association, to enquire as to the number of Bands associated and to glean other information in regard to probable, entries, together with particulars in regard to affiliation and permission to hold a Contest under the auspices of the Association, Mr Aldridge further reported that the formation of a Male Choir was in process, and it was hoped to have such an organisation established at an early

date. A letter was received from Mr R. A. Horne kindly supplying particulars with regard to entertainments at the Christchurch Exhibition, and also results of interviews with various vocalists and instrumentalists. Mr Horne’s letter intimated that several of the ladies and gentlemen in Christchurch had expressed a keen desire to assist the musical programme, and several of tile performers were prepared to come across without a fee. Tim information was received with thank* l , and it was resolved to write conveying the thanks of the Committee for the several kind offers. .Air E. AY. Keenan attended and supplied interesting particulars with rog.‘ r:l to the sotting up of the proposed Radio Urn lor. Air Hetman stated that the International Electric Company of Wellington were prepared to supply a complete receiving set, ami by the summer time, tiio Company would i.e arranging . for the broad-easting o! concerts, from Wellington, Auckland Dunedin and Christchurch. It was also probable that arrangements would be made by that time for the broadcasting of concerts from Australia. The setting up of the Rarlar would not be expensive. The aerial could be run from the Hag-pole of the Town Hall to the flag-pole on the Eire Brigade Watch Tower. The Parlor itself would require to bo on the ground floor. It was Ikped l-y December to have instruments available, which would enable the auditors to hear the records, similar to gramophone productions, that is without any special ear-attachments for receiving the sound waves. A room would require to be provided to seat j about fifty people at a. time. Air Hern- ! an stated that instruments could- he, installed here m November, so that.; everything would ho m readiness For tlie opening of flu? Exhibition, and no doubt it would lie a special feature in coiuieetini with the evening attrac-

tin ns. Mr AW K. Pcrrv stilled Unit an oreheslrn uf about lii'leon performers liiul been formed mid regular practices were now living held. A supply of mitsi;- would lie mue-sary. and it was resolved to have same ordered forthuitli. Mr I’eiry stated that the I'.orfoiniors were showing groat interest and enthnsiasin in their work- and he was very well pleased with the work. The orchestra would ha avail,tide as required, and in this connection it was suggested that it might he possible also to have occasional visits of the (irevnionth Orchestral Society, as also visits from the (Ireymouth .Male Choir ( luh. A further suggestion was made to invite Air J. I l ’. Wilson to organise one or two entertainments by the performers at the (ireymouth Competitions.

A letter was received from the New Zealand I’icLure Suppliers in regard to the supply of cinematograph films for the weekly picture display on Saturday nights, and the exhibition authorities were requested to consult Air Eric Ahss the local agent at Creymouth in regard to the nature of special programmes which might be required. The meeting concluded at S.iiO p.m.