BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1924, Page 2

BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Tin* Kxliiliiiion drew its quota of new v i.-itni s yesterday. Trie local public I aid their devotions in a rival entertainment >o tli.it at tlie large Kxliiliilion was not r.x lull as usual. 1 lie usual feature:-, of the day were carried out, there being music both afternoon and evening in the main annexe. At night, also, these was a scenic lecture by Dr. Tcichclmnnn who dealt t lrlolly with a subject very dear to the speaker alpine climbing. Tlie lecture was illustrated by a. series of very . lear slides depicting mountain and-gta-iml scenery. It was u very fine series 11 j' views imbed, -ejected for tin- occasion, and <<*»ne v.-sr.iparative ■dews < i‘ Nos thorn and Southern bemisrl'ero elinihinjjr propositions were shown, i he attendance was quite a numerous Mie, and a very appreciative audience also. Jt was an educational as also . u entertaining programme, for ir \tided many interesting points about »>ui mcuiiiani j'anges. destined to hc»(*inie mi populnr with alj-inists when New Zealand is better advertised abroad, as well as giving an insight e. r the rival mountain features in other countries which receive so much attention fmm those who climb for sport and pastime. A further lecture is to be given by Dr. Teieholmann on a hit*, r date.

The mending of the leather has enabled the painting of the ornamental front of the Exhibition to he completed, i'ln complete electric train dashing through the tunnel from least to West is now finished and forms an interesting and ornate part of the outside embellishment greatly to the credit of the scenic artist, Mr Jack Mouzies. Above towers the mountain harrier, and below is the tunnel section passing tlirougu and forming the complete link between the two Coasts. Cal tain Bin kley is making daily I'ights in connection wiLh the Exhibition. Yesterday a special flight was made over the dredge claim at South Hokitika. A number of photographs I rum the air have heen secured and will form interesting souvenirs of the \ 'sit of the aeroplane to Hokitika. To-night there will he a popular dance in the Orpheus Hall, commenc-

ing at 8.30 o'clock. Thereafter almost nightly there will he special entertainments in the little Theatre at the F.xhibition. Several special programmes are to he given, commencing to-nwr-

This evening the Hokitika Municipal Band "ill render a special programme 1 rom the hand stand, main annexe. In addition to the Grey Trades picnic* to-day. many of whom patronised the Exhibition, there "ill he the Heefton County picnic cm Friday, and the Runaiign picnic* on Saturday. The Rocl’ton picnic pai t v will collect passengers from Tnangahua Junction to JTcamatun, and should he a very large cine, 'flic Rniltinga party which will he accompanied I:\* the Runnnga hand, will he a very lai*ge one also, as the mines will cease winking for the day. The following week the Grey mouth Watersiders picnic will he held.

An inset with this issue gives particulars of the programmes tor.coming events at the Exhibition. Entertainments an* well organised right U]) to closing time, on February 2nd. The Exhibition continues the centre • d attraction for the Coast. Although the big event is nearing its conclusion, flu; management is maintaining its round nf novelties for the entertainment of patrons. On Thursday. Friday au 1 Saturday of this week the child wonders of the Dominion, Joan Hughes cf Christchurch, aged 7, and Muriel Kershaw, of ( Tiri-tc hureh. aged TO. are appearing in special sketches. scenes am' monologues, .loan and Muriel are we I’ known performers at all the metropolitan competitions where they have achieved distinction. Joan has had the honor of tilling the large Wellington Town Hall every evening she appeared there in the late competitions and she was no less popular in her home town. Christchurch. The .skefvbes to he rendered include “The Kid” (.Jackie Coogan' written specially for Joan and her partner, and was lately performed at the Crystal Palace. Christchurch, in connection with the presentation of the moving pictures itself. The entertainment given by ibis wonderful duo is for old as well as voting, for all ages are entertained hy ■Mu. kiddies. On Saturday afternoon at ' the Exhibition there will he a special ; matinee in connection with tho Run- I anga picnic which will he visiting Ho- ! kitik.a that day. Immediately after the Child Wonders, j .Miss 'Lucy Cowan’s troupe of juvenile performers from Christchurch will he I at the Exhibition for four nights, com- j liieneing on 22nd inst.. while from the j 28th. to the close of the Exhibition

Miss Bessie MacDonald’s troupe of graceful girls, also from Christchurch «vill give two perFiiwnnnocs nightly at the Exhibition

TO-NIGHT. To-nigli.t thyre trill bo a popular dance in tho Orphans Hall. Dancing trill commence at 8.30 o’clock. Admission will he Is. Special attention is being devoted to the floor, end as good music will be supplied, patrons should be able to pass a pleasant evening. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. Commencing to-morrow in tho Orpheus Theatre little Joan Hughes and Muriel Kershaw will appear, supported by local talent. The juveniles are both child wonders, with a Dominion reputation. They will appear in a series of sketches, scenes and solos. Joan appeared lately in Christchurch ing a specially written sketch as ‘‘l lie Kid." She is wonderfully good and a

Ixtrn imitator of .Jackie (ooeali. Her partner is \'erv clever, am! the pair do some very interesting duets in character. The Entertainment Riven H sure to please old as well as voiniß, and the Exhibition authorities have boon fortunate to secure this clever duo.

FT UT HEH. ATT H ACTIONS. Miss Lucy Cowan and -i\- juveniles from Christchurch, in a breezy ciltortainment are booked for lour nights at the Orpheus Theatre, commencing on Tuesday next. On the '2Sth. inst. tlie star engagement id Miss I lassie Macdonald and her galaxy of graceful girls is announced. Thiss is a very dressy company whi«'i will appear in ballets, sketches, pantomimes etc., and will take Hokitika hy storm. Iwo performances will be given nightly, and as the Company is so very nmaci.ive arrangements will be m ule for early doors to ensure seating aeeommodatiou for those most decirolls ol witnessing an entertainment unitpie for Hokitika. A l'i’KKCr ATI VE. The following letter reeeii »d by the (icneral Secretary to the British and I otereolunial Exhihitiuu from Mis It. ,1. Seddou, in respect to the entertainment afforded the pioneers during last week's diamond jubilee celebrations, explains itself. It will be very gratifying to the townspeople as a whole as well as the Exhibition Executive to receive such a measure ol generous appreciation from a lady so highly esteemed on all sides. Dear Mr Evans— As one of the Pioneers of AVcsC

land, I feel I cannot leave the Coast without extending to the Executive of the Exhibition Committee and yourself my thanks for the great pleasure you have given us all in so happily arranging in connection with your .'Jubilee celebrations a ro • union of early settlers. All of us were 1 am sure, greatly touched by the thoughtfulness of you and your committee and your workers who gave tis such a happy time. The younger generation are not unmindful nl the hardships the early settlers endured when they first came t.i Westland, for by their kindness mid attention and care for us they showed that the work of the Pioneers has been appreciated. There were of course at the gatherings many dear laces one missed. May I. through, you. ;M r Kvitus. acknowledge the references made by the Hon Mr Anderson and \lr I’arfitt. .Mayor of (Ireymouth. to the services rendered by my In,-band to the West Coast. I "as deeply touched by the public mention and recognition of his work for Westland. the place he loved so well. You have given us great pleasure in enabling us to visit, the scenes of our very happy days, of meeting the friends of our youth, and above all. you have shown the visitors that your warm hospitality has liecoine traditional. A\. have all had such a. happy time that I feel 1 cannot leave the Coast without tilling you that your efforts have been appreciated, and in thus expressing myself, T know I am speaking for all the Pioneers who were privileged to attend vour celebrations. JANIE SEDDON. Greymouth. Jan. lotli.

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