British and Intercolonial Exhibition at Hokitika.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1923, Page 1

British and Intercolonial Exhibition at Hokitika.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING. MONDAY, 2fith. NOV: The Council sat at 7.10 p.m. Pre-sent—-Messrs Jeffries (in the chair). Mild, Aitken, Perham, Benton, Dnlglcisli. Wilson, Butler and Evans. An apology was made for the absence of Hon. H. L. Michel. The minutes of the previous meeting welt read and confirmed, and the outward. correspondence was approved. REDOUTS. Mr Rei ham reported on behalf of the Timber Products Committee ns follow.-: . 1 take this opportunely of reporting that very satisfactory progress has been made in regard to a Timber Exhibit, inasmuch much that there is a good prospect of getting some very suitable Timber Exhibits of which the assortment will be more varied than was originally anticipated, and if the promises the Timber Product* Committee have received will eventuate, there should he a very interesting Exhibit. The Committee have been promised a very unique suite of furniture manufactured in Hokitika which will he something out of the ordinary, and our very best thanks are due to Mill. Stuart for placing the Exhibit al the disposal of the Committee. The thanks of our Commit too are extended also to the Forestry Department's representatives for their intended co-opera t ion- R eeei veil. The report was received with satisfaction and appreciation expressed at the assistance being given with regard to the preparation of a substantial timber exhibit. Mr AVihi reported on behalf of the Advertising Committee, and it was decided to appropriate 0200 for iiilvor-li-iug purposes throughout, the DominTlie report of the Ceremonial Commit Ice was read as follows: At a meeting of the Committee held on Friday atteinooii it was resolved to make the following recommendations with regard to the opening of the Exhibition. on Saturday I,‘iih. December. That a public ball holiday be declared from noon to 0 p.m. That the doors of tiie Exhibition be opened at I p.m. and that the opening ceremony lake plain at 2.30 p.m. The inaugural addresses be delivered at the Band Stand at the western end of Greyniotitb Avenue. That an invitation be extended to the Ruminga Baud to attend and join with the Municipal Band in supplying music. That the ceremony open with the National Antehm, to be followed by an address from the President, and the Hon Sir If. 11. I). Bell, K.C.M.G., K.C., Acting l’rinie Minister. At the conclusion of the inaugural address the choir to render a choral number, for which the Hallelujah Chorus has been suggested. Ministerial addresses also to be delivered hv the Hon 11. 11. Rhodes. K.8.F.. .Minister of Defence etc., and llio Hun \Y. Dow nie-Stcwart. Minister of Industries etc., with addresses by other distinguished visitors.

The proceedings to coin hide w ith “Gloria” by 1b ' Choir, followed by a verse of the National Anthem played by the Massed Bauds. ’The official party to lie entertained ai afternoon tea in the Town Hall, for which arrangements be made with the Westward Ho Tea Rooms in (lie buildings. It is suggested that invitations be extended in all members of Hie Lcgisljtul':• and to a number o! other visi the suggested list being attached. ' It is suggested that special invitations be forwarded to those named, and to such others as may he suggested. together with a card for admission 1.,, tH,. lady accompanying I In- united guest. A suggestion has been made that probable the Automobile Association might arrange a motor l rip bu‘ :l number ot the specially invited guest* oit Sunday afternoon to Lake Kauieri or Hokitika Gorge.

A proposal lias also been mooted that in connection with local bodies and the progress League, a luncheon should be held al til" Town Hall oil Monday at noon, for the purpose id marking. In a local way. the opening of the’.Arthur's Pa-s Tunnel, and the union ol Canterbury and \\csihind. The occasion would also alford an opportunity of thanking the repiv.-''nln-tives of Canterbury for the great assistance (hey rendered in connection

with trie agitation carried over » number of years to ensure Hie compb't.ioii of the Midland Railway. If this proposal i- adopted, it should also he possible to arrange with Iho I'roprietor of ih" Westward 110 luncheon rooms for iho entering, and it is gested that this Council colder with the representatives of the local bodies, and the Progress League in regard to this matter.—Received. The report- was considered clause by i |ause and adopted. If was decided to a“k the Automobile Association In arn.nge for the -ugge-ted excursion, if possible. All- Morris attended on behalf oi the I To"' tugs League and with Mr Dull, County Chaiiman. approved the proposal to co-operate in regard to the public luncheon on .Monday. 17th. December fo: the put pose <d' lot-ally . .Neural ing the opening of the Arthur's Pass Tunnel and the union of Canterbury and AVt s’Uand. It was decided, to co-ope-

rate with the Progress League and the local bodies in ibis matter, ami tin heads of the respective bodies "me asked to confer in regard to the arrangements. Mr 'Jeffries reported on behalf of the Entertainment Committee and submitted a schedule of entertainments tor the successive evenings during the period the Exhibition would be open. This was generally approved, and it was resolved to communicate with the various organisations in respect to arranging for appearances. Mr Jeffries further reported in regard i i the Appointments Committee, and iho recommendations in regard to the engagement of a permanent staff for doors etc.. was approved. It was also decided to arrange for a reserve staff (or special occw 'ioriN.

FINANCIAL. A,(omits to tlu> amount of CIOO 13s 3d were passed for payment, and a vote of thanks and appreciation was accorded Air T. \Y. Word ruffe of Chri-tehurch fo; Ids professional assistance, direction and advice in <onnecticm with the Exhibition buildings, and the lay-out of the work. It was stated that the season turrets were now available for sale. Mi ,J. I’eako was appointed to take charge of the dispo.-a! of same. Henson tickets are now available for purchase at tii.. County Office. Hokitika, and later will be available for sale at the Exhibition buildings. Applications for tickets by post will receive prompt a tie in ion. It was decided to have an additional 600 season tickets printed.