British and Intercolonial Exhibition.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1923, Page 1

British and Intercolonial Exhibition.

LX ECUTIV E. COUNCIL. MONDAY, AUGUST 2th. The Council met at 7.10 p.in. Present:—Mr IV. .]. .Jeffries (Chairman of Council), Mr AY. J. Butler, President, Dr. TeieheTmann, Messrs R. Perliam, R. Wild, G. Davidson, A. Aitken, and D. ,1. Evans. Apologies were made for the absence of Hon. H. L. -Michel and Mr W. Wilson. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and outward correspondence read and approved. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. Ere in Minister of Internal Affairs intimating that further representations had been made to the Minister of Railways relative to railway freights on. exhibits.—Received with thanks.

From Department of Internal Affairs stating that cm behalf of the Government. which was co-operating in the Exhibition enterprise, an officer from Christchurch would shotitly inspect local hotel accommodation in order to estimate the rcsoutces in regard to possible accommodation.—Received ; The .Secretary stated that Mr L. d. Schmidt, the officer referred to, expected to be hero about the first week in September. From Same supplying particulars of bedsteads and other requirements in tespeet to hostel requirements and stating quantities could be supplied as required.—Received. It was resolved to make further enquiry in regard to bedding material, and to obtain samples of bedsteads; also to ask that offer be kept open pending further consideration.

'From Same acknowledging parcel of prospectus, and stating same would lie disti ibuled ; aDo suggesting communication to British Trade Commissioner. -Received and approved; Mr Butler to take first opportunity of waiting on the Commissioner.

From Same asking for detailed location of Exhibition to include an Or-der-in-Cotincil governing the movement being brought under the provisions i f the Exhibition Act. 1010.—Received and complied with. From Tourist Department, Wellington, acknowledging prof-nortus for dis-tribution.--Recei\f?d with thanks. From Officer in Charge, Industries Department. Christchurch, forwarding particulars of press publicity regarding prospectus.—Received with thanks. From High Commissioner’s Office. London, acknowledging printed matter in regard to Exhibition, and stating same had been com limn ha led to the press, clippings from which were suitplied.- Received with thanks. From Representative, Government Railways, regarding advertising.—Received.' Mr Butler Mated a tariff rate was to he supplied. [I-was resolved to telegraph for same. The Secretary stated that when in Christchurch last week, lie had asked for designs lor a nosier. It was resolved the Advertising Committee deal with Hie matter -.is early as possible, so as to begin the railway advertising. *

From Simpson and W dliams. ( hristclnireh. offering terms for printing the official catalogue of the Exhibition. - Received.

From C. Blake. Island Bay. enquiring w hat was being done regal ding printing the nfiieial catalogue. - Receivand re-nlveil to inivte competitive „irer.s for tin* printing of the cataloirno. From Blumlell Bros. Ltd.. WMllmgi„„. Flies mere Guardin.V l.veslon. Alauawatu Standard. Palmerston North enquiring as to advertising.— Received and consideration deferred. | From Industrial Association. Christchurch. welcoming visit of Exhibition Council to half-yearly meeting. - Received. From W. H. Hayward. Dunedin, kindly offering to canvass fur space, and Paving remuneration to the Cown- |. Received, tlie Chairman detailed ;i,o p;- ition, and it' was resolved to acknowledge Afr Hayward's offer with : honks, but t ; place him on Die seine terms as other agents receiving appli-

cations for space. From T. G. Foster, producer. Christchurch. oli'ering services as manager and producer in charge ol enterlniniiiimits at the Kshikil ion. Received. In COIIUI etii-ii with ibis matier, the Seeietary reported the substance of an interview with Mr Pints ol Wanganui, in regard to taking up similar work, or ihe general organisal.ini: el (lie r.xbib'itiou. Il was' resolved that the oilers could not bo entertained, and it was decided t i ask the Entertainment Coinmiltei* to go into the question of general entertainments. and hr'.ig down a comprehensive icpxilt on 'oe si:'n.ii'i t. From Secretary. South Gland Bauds' \ssn , Christchurch, stating as permission bait li.*en given Christchurch to hold “A.” ami “IP" guides hand i ontests in February, permission to boat a “B.” grade mutest at Hokitika in .lantiarv could mil ke granted. - Received. From Nelson Chamber ol Commerce eni|iiiring in regard to sale oi s.i.t.e. Received, particulars supplied. From H. Barry, Auckland, apple ation for space.—Received and form of application supplied. From rpcrexciitative. Irvine and Stevenson. Dunedin, indicating be. at ion of space required. Received, to be reserved.

From C. Tandy, Wellington, oli'ering services, regarding decorations nnd amusement novelties, and stating a captive aeroplane could be provided. Received and referred to the Budding

'ommittoo. Fro*n Al. Zeiiumr. Auckland, aoplv ing for two space areas.- Received, form forwarded tor completion. From E. Bamue. Auckland, similar application.- Heeeived and foini ouwarded. „ . . From 11. Gaiidow. Wellington, asking terms for entertainment space for vaudeville. —Received, particulars supplied. Fi on ('. Denmer, Auckland, apnlymg for reservation for hoopla game.— Received and nartieulars forwarded, i; F.PORTS.

The Chairman and Dr i i-iebelmann reported that available sections :n.i a cent to the Exftihiton buildings bail I 11 secured for the use of the Coimj] R t i eiveil anil approved. Messrs Renton and MeTntoxh to be thanked tor jYoo oi nror:>. } It was rosolved to emniiiv from too OrevmoLth Committee it would >v.s possible to discuss the accommodation question in the northern town. Mr Evans reported regarding various interviews in Christchurch last wee.; in respect to Exhibition matters. Approved. It was stated the Building plans would !>e forwarded l»v Alt' W oodrobo immediately. Air Wild reported regarding interviews with Mr Tloarc, Secretary ot the Canterbury Industrial Association, who had consented to act as agent for the Exhibition in the sale of space. Approved. and similar arrangements to he made with the secretaries of ll| e Auckland and Wellington Assoetauons The Secretary reported upwards o. 2000 prospectus bad now been P ostec • These were sent to the members of the Industrial Association's of Otago. Canterburv. Wellington and Auckland, also to' Chambers of Commerce, Government Departments, Members of l ailm went and several parcels overseas to the Australian States. South -Al ma ..nc Britain. The balance would be des patched this week including augmented implies to the Northern Committees. A Tl£ Welded, subject to Mr Schmidt’s approval to grant space lor

Government Department Exhibits in the upstair quarters of the lowa Hall. On behalf of the Alining Committee, Air Aitken reported the Rimu Dredging Coy. would endeavour to provide a working mode! of the dredge opoiat.eg at South Hokitika, and a display if nuggets and samples of the gold win. —Received and approved. Dr Teiclielmann suggested an ulv.-r----tisement in Brett's Annual to be j in-t----od next month for world-wide distj-mu-tion, cost limited to ClO.—Received iiltd referred to the Advertising Committee for immediate action.

Air Davidson enquired in reference to lighting and power, and approved of the arrangements made to the T'.leeirie I.ighting Company. Arr AYild urged the assembling of a district exhibit and thought the matter should be taken in hand at once. R was resolved to ask the committees dealing with local products to undeitalce the matter, which could then be detailed to a special committee. _ Tt was decided to ask the Chairman of the stib-<ommittees to convene meetings as early as convenient to arrange general details and to report to the Council in regard to expenditure involved by the action proposed. Accounts were passed for payment. The meeting conehuled at 10.15 p.m.