BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1924, Page 2

BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

The gathering at the racecourse yesterday had its effect on the attendance ac the Exhibition during tlie day, but at night time there was a very large gathering, the avenues being again thronged. A large number of outside visitors were present, and the usual expressions of commendation were to be heard at the afl round success of the display. Music was supplied during the afternoon and evening,' the Hokitjika Orchestral Society rendering a very acceptable programme. The several selections rendered were appreciated very greatly. !n the Orpheus Theatre Mr Havelock Williams of Timaru, gave an illustrated lecture on a trip to -Mount Cook, .-bowing also views oil both sides of the divide. Some eighty-four slides in all were shown, and explanatory remarks made in regard to each. The pictures were all excellent and the display appreciated very much. The Hon J. G. Anderson. .Minister of Alines, arrived last evening for the purpose of representing the New Zealand Government at the Jubilee celebrations which commence to-day. To-day is set apart as Jubilee Day—the occasion for rejoicing that the sixtieth anniversary of the discovery of the Westland goldfields has been reached. Large numbers are arriving for the occasion, and many ex-Coust-ers are here to join in the celebrations. There is a reception to the pioneers at the Exhibition buildings today, followed by luncheon ill the Town Hall. This afternoon and evening the pioneers are being entertained at tho Exhibition.

The Greymnuth Municipal Band is visiting Hokitika specially for tha jubilee celebrations. I lit* band will render a programme at the Exhibition commencing at 8 o’clock. '1 he following is the programme to he rendered from the band stand to-night:— Hymn, “Sandon,” A. Owen; contest inarch “Sons of the Wild,’’ AT. Dimmer; descriptive fantasia, “A Hunting Trip,” H. Holloway; waltz Lento, “Lazy Mississippi,” 11. do F revue; cornet solo, “the ltosary,’ Etlielbert Nevin; grand selection. “IT Trovatore,” Verdi; two-step, “I A'ant Some .Money." It. 11. Ali Anally ; descriptive fantasia. “The A ouug Recruit,” T. E. Bnleli; fantasia, “The Bohemian Girl.” Balle; a Summer Idyl, “The Cuckoos,” A. J. LitligoW. To-morrow (Thursday) it was intended to hold a picnic at Lake Alahinapita, but in view of the uncertainty of the weather the outing has been abandoned, tn lieu the pioneers will attend the Exhibition m the forenoon, and at 2.30 o’clock there will he a free picture display in the Princess Theatre, and at 1 o’clock Hie pioneers will be entertained at afternoon tea in the Soldiers’ Hall. At 8.30 o’clock in the evening a AYest Coasters’ reunion social will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall to which tile pioneers will be admitted free. The public will be admitted, charge 2s fid. Good music will be provided. Several vocal items will be rendered. On Friday there will be motor trips arranged to tho dredge etc., and the pioneers will have the opportunity of hearing Derry’s band at night. On Saturday the pioneers are invited to the Ross sports, and m the Exhibition at night will have a further opportunity of hearing Derry’s band. DERRY’S MILITARY BAND. KIIIST f’RtV' ” ' M't E FRIDA A NIGHT.

Derry's Military Band from Christchurch. about -10 strong, arrives on Friday evening, and will give the lirst performance that night al the Exhibition. If is- a very line combination, and makes an excellent impression wherever heard. Tho visit ot the band marks a large undertaking on the part of the Exhibition Executive, but thee i- til tL- doubt that tin' enterprise of the management will be appreciated greatly. 1 lie combination, one of the strongest ol its kind in the Dominion. is well-known throughout the South Island. It claims In he the largest military hand not only in New Zealand, but in Australasia. The conductor is Air E. Derry, while Mr P. I!. A\ illiamsou is the bandmaster. T lie hand's combination, unique of its kind, includes oboe, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, cornet-, tenor cornels, euphoniums, baritones, trombones, basses, drums, and in addition. tympani, hells, etc. Special programmes have been prepared lor the Exhibition concerts, and patrons may look forward to an exceptional treat. The band renders several notable pieces. There is for instance, an interesting descriptive fantasia entitled “A Day at AYest Point,” describing a day’s work at the great United States military academy. “The Smithy in the AA’oods.” by Alicherlis, is another descriptive fantasia. Ihe opening passages denote night time, followed by the approach of dawn, morning breaks, and the song of birds and the murmur of a bubbling brook is beard. The village clock strikes, and then the singing of a hymn in the church makes itself apparent, and finally, the sinilh lights his forge and his day's work is commenced. Lovers of the best music are in for a rare treat while the band is here, as there are some seven distinctive programmes to lie rendered at the Exhibition, including an afternoon performance on Sunday next on tho Hokitika racecourse. T here is also a demand for a Sunday night c-oncert. at the Princess Theatre iu order to hear as much as possible of the baud while tho opportunity offers.

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