British and Intercolonial Exhibition at Hokitika.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 September 1923, Page 2

British and Intercolonial Exhibition at Hokitika.

GROUNDS AND LIGHTING COMMITTEE. THURSDAY. SHUT. 27th. A meeting of the Grounds and Lighting Committee was held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock. Present: Messrs A. Aitken (Chairman), S. W. Ford. J. X. Robinson. S. J. Preston, if. Hail*. Letters were received from Turnbull mid Jones Ltd., Wellington, and Tomlinson and Giftord, Hokitika, \\ith 1e-,1,-ml to lighting proposals tor the Lxbibition. Received. The Fire Underwriters Association, Christchurch, wrote in regard to the regulations which must he observed in respect to the temporary installation of wiring at the Exhibition. —Received. The meeting proceeded to discuss the proposals for the lighting of the interior of the Exhibition building l -. Ik was explained that the avenues would require to be well lit. and the matter of extra lighting for stalls and exhibits would be a separate arrangement as between the exhibitors and the electricians installing light.

Mr Fold stated he hail discussed the. question of general lighting with Mr Robinson, who, in any ease, would have in supervise the work on behalf of the Electric Power Company, and the suggestion was that the installation of the main supply should he carried out by the Company, which would employ the neecssai \ tradesmen, and their work would be under the direction of Ml- Robinson. Mr Fold made a further suggestion with regard to the lighting whereby it would he more cheaply eariied out and he not any less effective.

Enquiry was made with regard to the installation of electric light in the Drill Hull, and Town Hall, and in regard to these matters it was intended to make further enquiry. The lighting of the Main Entrance to the Exhibition was discussed, and Mi- Robinson made a suggestion willi regard to this work being carried out effectively, also in respect in the lighting of Macandrew Square Gardens by flood lights.

The Chairman stated the proposals by .Mr Ford and Mr Robinson were eminently practical, and the Committee would lie glad il a report could be prepared indicating the extent of lighting required, and the approximate cost entailed. If this information c-ould be provided within the next week, the details could then be discussed with Mr Woodioffe. Architect, who will he visiting Hokitika about the Bth. October.

It was explained in connection with the lighting of buildings where gas was installed, that if the electric wiling was needed the work would he ol a temporary nature, and would not he suitable to leave as a permanent installation. It was decided to enquire from the Borough Council what its wish, is With regard to the permanent installation of Hie light, so that in preparing the estimate, the exU’n cost could be included.

With regard to Hr- grounds, very favourable remarks were passed as to the condition of the gardens. Mr Hai e stated that arrangements would be made for quite a good show ol (lowers ilurim' the peiiod of the Exhibition uiul the grass lawns would be maintained in their present order. At the conclusion of the discussion the Chairman thanked Messrs Ford and Robinson for their attendance and tile valuable information allordod. Thee meeting terminated at 8.10 o’clock.