BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 December 1923, Page 2

BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

exhibition notes. Although yesterday was what might ho considered an off-day, there was a very fair attendance. The avenues were well filled, but the visitors were able to inspect the exhibits with more comfort. During the day some additional exhibits were staged, and this task will he continued r’-mughoitt the week, as the Melbourne exhibits have still to arrive, as also other New Zealand displays. To-day the interesting exhibit from the Cawthoni Institute of scientific research, is being staged adjacent to the Nelson district cxliilits. The artificial limbs etc., made at Christchurch hospital bv returned soldiers are being displayed, and al-o the very interesting exhibit of polar sledges used by (.'apt. Scott, Shackleton. and Amundsen. 'I here i- still a honey exhibit, and a moving exhibit of St Mungo soap to go up. as also machinery in motion demonstrating a Masterton milking machine. Further furniture and other exhibits arc due to arrive now also, so that by the end of the week all the available space should be filled.

Last night there was a dance in the Orpheus Hall. The music was supulied hy a special Exhibition Orchestra organised hy Mr W. .Joyce, and was voted excellent. Those present enjoyed the evening very much. On Friday night there will be another dance. The dancing commences at 8 o’clock. There was quite a large crowd present it, the evening, the avenues being well filled. The Municipal Band assembled in M.lean drew Square ami played a very pleading .musical programme. Bandmaster C. Boss being in charge. During the evening the I’resilient of the Executive (Mr V. J. Butler) entertained the visiting pressmen at supper: and in the course of a number of short addresses many good wishes were expressed. The I’resident took the occasion to acknowledge the appreciation of the Executive at the very generous as.-istauce given to the enterprise, and the happy imninei in which their effoits. had been helped on hy the press in ail parts. On tlieii part, the pressmen acknowledged their surprise and delight at the very line exhibition, and stated that, the assistance anti courtesy extended to them hy the Executive and especially the Secretary (Air Evans) had made theii work very easy and a pleasure. and they promised every publicity possible to help on the great success already attained. Most, of the visiting pressmen left this morning for the Fast Coast, after a very pleasant stay, expressing keen appreciation of the hospitality extended. To-day the Woodstock, Rimu. and Kanieri school children are attending about 160 strong, and the children are enjoying the exposition very much. To-morrow forenoon the school children front Koitorangi will be attending. Teachers and school committees are invited to notify davs upon which scholars can attend when arrangements will he made tor the visits.

In response ta enquiries made it may he stated that the Exhibition will not he open on Christinas Day. hut it is intended that evening to hold a Christmas concert, in the Princess Theatre, in which the ( hrixtchurch Concert Party, the Exhibition Choir and the Hokitika Oivhe-tml Society under the haioti "I air \) . F. Perry will take part.

’I lie f.iteytnouth Oiehestral Concert Patty perforins r,l the Orpheus Theatre. Exuibition Buildings to-night at i 16 o'clock. The following ate the members •i the Oiehestra appearing to-night:

Ist. Violins: Ale-srs )!. CulW.n (leadmi, ,\. \V. K it; hinghani, F. Faith. T. (~ Flewelleii, 11. liuisgrove. Mrs A. Low. 2nd. Violin.-: Messrs lilake. L. Tuoriie. Misses Al. A. Dunn. T. .McAllisters, Masters .1. Floss. R. Hodgkinsoii, J. JJodgkinson. S. Davcy. Viola: Mr I’. A. Buck. Cello: Mr A. Parkinson. Clarinet,-: .Messrs F‘. Moss, .!. Fitzgerald. French Horn: Alt' F. Smith. Flutes: Messrs J. Pearson. I'. Arthur. Cornets: .Messrs A. Alc.Mits tei-. R. F. Cuttle. Euphonium: Mr E. V. Ellery. Bus-. .Messrs \\ . Blair, 11. F. C. Simmons. Tympani. Side Drums vie.: Mr S, Compton; Pianist: Aliss L. Cm lie: Conductor: Air Clarence .Moss. Secretary: Win. Blair. Alts A .Strop and Air T. Clarke are the vocal soloi-ts. A splendid programme will be offered. To-ninl'iov night the (i rev niollt h .Male choir will render a .special programme in the Orpheus Theatre. Intending patrons at all entertainments should make it a point of going early to secure a seat.

During the i:n-.t two days several Ex-t-ihitiiiu stands have been finished off, and generally the interior presents a more finished appearance. This week will m’c the display quite completely finished. The whole oi the space is now practically occupied. The entrance to the Exhibition continues to he a subject, for great, admiration hy all visitors, ft is very beautiful indeed. The press, photographers and others have been busy taking snaps and many views should appear in the illustrated papers. All the chief papers sent, represeniafivc.s for the occasion. Excursion lares to Hokitika on the iaiiways continue up to the 12th. January. which covers the jubilee period. The following are some of the principal engagements oicr that period: Ninas time, —Visit of Christchurch concert party, and other special amusements. Race week. —Races Dee. 26 and 2* : Apr-earano.c of Bucket! troupe of lady g>in mists. New Year Caledonian sports; Leap Year hall; Caledonian concert (January 2nd.. January L—Trotting meeting; visit of Edgeuaiv quartette, January Oth. and 7th. ■Jubilee time, January 9th., 10th., 11th., and 12th.; Athletic Sports, Visit of Derry’s Famous Band ; Bowling tour--111! J lit* II L January 16th. and 17th.—Tennis Tournament. Jaiiuay 23rd. and 24th. —Flower ! Show. j January 29th. and 30th. —A. and R. | Show. . Cabaret evenings will he held at in- I Icrvu-ls dosing with a grand Exhibition Ball.

TO SINC AT HOKITIKA. Mr Beruanl Beituell. the well-known Christchurch baritone singer, will sine solos at the Hokitika Exhibition with the Christchurch Concert Party. Mr Beituell is the possessor of a rich, resonant voice, supported by excellent I.'.entiling powers, temperament and stage presence. He is a singer ot faille wide experience, having sting j:‘. various parts of ,\e« Zealand and Australia. He made his first appearance eight years ago. when he sting at competitions in different parts of New Zealand. Being anxious to improve Ids singing. Air Bettnell join neyed to .Sydney last year, and studied hard at the Conservatorium under Mr Koland Foster, the well-known music master. The iexult was that Mr Itennell's voice imptoved wonderfully in range, volume and interpretation of song, lie has had numerous offers to take up the lib* of a professional singer, but he prefers to remain in commercial lilo ami make singing his hobby. Mr Rennell has a splendid lepertoire of music, but is heard at his best in operatic work. He is a singer who is likely to win popular favour on the West Coast.