British and Intercolonial Exhibition.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1923, Page 1

British and Intercolonial Exhibition.

COUNCIL MEETING. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19th. Tile Council met at the County Chambers at 7.-15 o’clock. Present: A) . J. Butler (President), AY. .T. Jeffries, G. A. Pery, A. Aitken. D. J. Evans. Apologies were received for the absence of Hon 11. L. Michel. .Messrs Wild and Davidson. The minutes of ihe previous ordinary and two special meetings were confirmed. The outward correspondence was tipproved. IN AVAR!) CORRESPONDENCE. From T, A. AAoodrolle, Christchurch, notifying reduced space plans were available, and the building plans were in hand; as also designs for the exterior approach.—Received, the President to consult with Mr Woodroffe at (hrisleli'.ircli next week. From Secretary Department of Industries and Commerce in regard to various matters affecting general arrangements.— Received, It was resolved while the President was in AYcllington next week to consult with the authorities in regard lo registering under the Kxhilition Act. 1910, and also to confer with regard to the provisions of any necessary Oider-in-Cnum-il thereunder. It was further agreed on the return of the President to call u meeting of retailers in tesneet to local ,-.tipplies for the Exhibition in regard lo loan, hire or purehiise as necessary.

From Government Publicity OHit-er in regard to publicity matters, and notifying oarly visit of A)r Taylor, Government photographer.—Received. It was resolved then to confer to itinerary through the district, Mr Hu tier to consult further with the Publicity Officer in AYellington, also, on the mattc-r. From Wellington Industrial Association expressing an interest in the Exhibition project, and inviting the President on the occasion of his visit lo AA'elliugUiit to address the general ecmmillee.—Received and agreed to. From X.Z. military stores quoting prices for blankets, supplies ole.—Hoicived and noi. considered suitable for purposes of the Exhibit ion. From Dunedin Aianufat turers As-o-•iaiie.ii indicating additional space would lie required for Otago Exhibits and suggesting arrangements in regard l,s disposing of space.—Received with thanks, and to be arranged lor at nt-xL meeting.

From Flll'er Progress L-sigHe stating ii was derided to support the Exhibition and join with the Weslporl Committee- in furthering the project.- Received with ihanks.

From Murchison Comity ( h-rk reporting the Dairy Factory Coy. and Farmers’ Union wore interested in the Exhibition and Exhibit: would be arranged.—Received with thanks. From Geo. Hilix.' Blenheim, stating, the Chamber of Commerce we.- supporting the Exhibi ion. project, and predicting- a large nuioher of motor parlies from .Marlhorough io Wes!land over t!u- Exhibition period.--Received. From Hokitika Fire Foard agreeing to the use of the Fire Soul urn as re-

quested upon conditions satisfactory to the .Superintendent.- Received. From .A. AA ilscoi. Hokitika, olfeiing services lo supervise erection of Exlnbiiioit Buildings.— Receic-d and to In* considered on receipt ol plans. From J. F. Cabot. AA'ellingtmi. aj>plving for space lor games.—Recoiled and filed.

From X. Millncr, liawera. application for space for sweets etc.—Recoiled and tiled, solo right not to he given. From W. Livingstone. Auckland, forwarding application for space for jtivcnile stall.—Received and filed. From T. P. Cuttle. Dunedin, application for space for a cement stall. - Received and filed. From Irvine and Stevenson, Dunedin, applioation for spare in a spo- ial site „f t|,„ Otago section.- Received and approved. Front Art Gallery Society, agreeing to loan pictures for Exhibition.—Received with thanks. From Shooting Gallery. Dintedm. ashing for space.- -Received and lurlher enquiry to ho made. From 11. M. Cohen, Christchurch, enquiiing for space for souvenir handkerclnef stall.—Received, to rc-piy.

From W. Hansen, I’areora. requiring spa-.-e for a novelty stall.—Received particulars to he supplied. . From G. Maunder. Takaka. uolUymg probable exhibits from that district and olfeiing to subscribe to the guarantee list.- Received, and letter ot thanks to he forwarded. , From J. R. Mackintosh. H'laga Bay, asking particulars of land available m tin district for settlement, and staling a, small party of Gisborne graziers would visit Westland at Christmas.--Received. . . * ■ , From F. Crabtree. Napier, apply".g for sports' space, and staving he was ncootiating for the purpose ol a u> up, machine for the Exhibit ion.— Received. From I-'. Yeoman. Richmond, applying for position as janitor—Received attd filed. .. . , ~ From AY. 11. Corrigan. ( lu istelniK It. notifying stock of Chinese carpets m art. i olors. —Receive,!. From various particulars i n regaul *o pub-licitv matters.—Received. GENERAL. Some accounts were passed for payThe l’residenf suggested appointing a small Executive to deal witl> various details. Tin* question was defotud till next meeting. The issue of the prospectus was authorised as soon as required particular;, re transport etc. were available. The meeting concluded at ».K* !>•"’•