BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 December 1923, Page 2

BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

ANOTHER LARGE ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY.

The rates were responsible lor Iji inu:mg large contingents of outside visitor's to Hokitika yesterday, and the hulk of the travellers found their way to the Exhibition which was well-at-tended all through the day. and at night was crowded. A.s usual the visitors were agreeably surprised by the extent and general excellence of the display. The Christchurch train last night brought further parties of exCoastorx “home” for the holidays, and many of the new arrival* Found their way to the Exhibition, where old acquaintances were renewcd. The Exhibition is pioving a very happy meeting ground in that respect, which is not the least ] leasing circumstance in connection with the undertaking.

Yesterday afternoon and at night in tin earlier hours, Boimotti's hand supplied programmes of music. The chief attraction at the evening session, howcu'i. was the second appearance of .Mr Charles Burkett's troupe of young lady gymnasts. Two performances were given, and on both occasions the Orpheus Theatre was crowded. The pub’i ■ arc enjoying this smart little troupe, of very active performers who appear to get even mots 1 pleasure than the audience out of their work. All tire eager to do their tilt ns, and everything is neatly and cleanly performed. Many folk make second and third visits to the petfoi malices, so greatly are tie appearances enjoyed. Mr Bucket! is to 'e congratulated on the fine p attces given, and the young ladies deseive all praise for the capable manner in which they have responded to the instructor's dilnotions.

The Buckett troupe "ill re-appear tonight again in two distinctive programmes. giving a variety of turns which will make the | crfonnauce popular with all patrons. Mr Buckett who is the world’s amateur champion dub s.'inger nil! himseil give a special cisplav with the clubs. The young Indie-, will appear in two complete prograiimi-'s which will he of quite an educational c liaractcr. To-morrow afternoon at -i i.’clock them "ill he a matinee perI'oimalice hv the company in Die 1 rpheus Theatre when the lull strengtu of the Company will appear, including little Kthue, age 3 vents in special turns.

During the last few days several a.! <l:tions have Lent made to the stands at the Exhibition. There is an interesting exhibit of Australian dried ft nils oi the (lorgo avenue, whete also are placed the artificial limbs made at C.o istchuM h Hospital hv the returned Pliers, lu the MniTfic-mugh avenue the i dies of Captain Scott 's Antarctic expedition are to he seen. A very line t xh.ihitiou ol col.>:ed photography bv Mr Havelock Williams of Timnrn is shov-ii in the Drey mouth avenue, adjoining the (key (minty exhibit. The ] irturos should prove a splendid advertisement of Coast scenery. Air W i'-lir-ms lia-s now a'live.l trom lima.ru to display the piel tiles. Yisitors to the Exhibition should not fail to visit the upstairs of the Town Hall where an- situated a very interesting section of the Exhibition. It is well worth s] ending an hour or two in that part of the ’nig display. I’pstairs arc located the ait section, war trophies and pictures, a. line exhibit by tin- Agricultural Depttiintent, and a most interesting display by the l'orcst Service.

The exhibit of ga* appliances hv the Hokitika (fits Cox., is one if the best stands at the Exhibition. Next week lli lectures ami demonstrations wiil (ommence and will into:ost vciy greatly the womenfolk. Mis- Til. lodhuntcr ol Christchurch, the demonstrator, has arrived and "ill commence demonstrations on Monday. Miss Todhnnter is a gold medalist and was lecturer at Ihe Canterbury Imlustiial Exhibition. I lie young lady i- highly qualified and Per "oik is sure to interest the domestic heads of the various households. <!as is becoming more mid more widely used for cooking and heating purposes, and house"ices should not misA the demonstrations. The use ol gn« tof cookiinr. greatly reduces the drudgery of household work.

The Captain Scott relics have now been titled and a photograph of the memorial at Christchurch added to the display. display of leather goods is being made in the (large avenue to-day. Westen Bios, of Christchurch are responsible for the exhibit which promises to he a very attractive one. A moving exhibit of St. .Mungo soap will take the adjoining stand in the Gorge Avenue next week. Everybody will he interested in ihe novel exhibit.

Captain Buckley arrived la.st evening accompanied by Mr Harrington, his a-Qstnnt, and will arrange for aerial Mights over the Exhibition during, the X<u Tear holidays. The living machine is here, and will be assembled now as soon as possible. Flights will he made from the ocean beach which wil’ lie also the landing place. The hooking office for the flights will he at thi Exhibition office, where particular.' l, wilv !>• available to-morrow. The introduction of the living machine will he a novel feature in connection with the Exhibition and is sure to attract great interest.

The Westland Conn, of Agricultural exhibits grows in interest day hv day. Quite a number of new exhibits liavr been placed in position, and the line exhibit of wool has been re-arranged to better advantage. 'The Court is | loving, as was expected, one of tin l

a ost interesting and informative to visitors from outside who gather quite :i ih'h* impiossion of tin* lvstmrcos «.‘t the West Coast from the field exhibits displayed. Entries for the Tng-o’-war competition to commence on Monday night, will close with the Secretary at the Exhibition office this evening. The event, should excite great interest next week. Among the entertainments to interest Exhibition patrons next week "ili he the Leap Year dance at the Orpheus Theatre on Tuesday night, and a Caledonian Concert in the same building on Wednesday night. There "ill l.e also an orchestral performance during i.isi week, as well as a progiamme hv tin local hand. On Saturday. January ,Jth tile Edgeware Quartette from Christchurch, supported by a humorist, nil! he here and give two special perIVi malices each evening over a short season. Following next week will nriivo the tinitt for the Jubilee celebrations and the coming of Derry’s Band. Regular patrons to the Exhibition should arm themselves with season tickets now that there are so many addi- , tion.il attractions coming. Tickets are 1 on sale at the main entrance, and continue to he in steadv demand. >

Lullies for the Uig-o’-war close with the Secretary at the Exhibition tonight. The draw for the first round will he published to-morrow. The first pub takes place at the Orpheus 'llieatr • on Monday night at 8.1 o o’clock aftc"' the arrival of the train from Greymoiith.