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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1924, Page 2

An important decision on the question of awards lias been announced by tlm board of tbe British Empire Exhibition. Many representative exhibitors have pressed strongly that awards, on tile competitive system usually adopted at exhibitions, should not be made, and it was felt that tho unavoida’• le difficulties experienced at pn-t exhibitions in assessing effectively tbe ililfetenl exhibits under this system, would be enormously increased at the Wembley exhibition, where the only competition would bo among exhibits o! the various parts of the Empiie. Steps were, therefore, token to ascertain' wl.ether exhibitors would not prefer in tlie interests of everyone concerned, In abandon competitive awards altogether. Tbe Overseas Governments expressed themselves unanimously in favour of abandoning competition, while in the ease of tbe Knifed Kiiigd.iin Sections, an overwhelming majority of exhibitors were against the competitive system. Tbe board of the exhibition have, I lierefore. amended the regulations of the exhibition, and a

commemorative medal accompanied by a decorative certificate will be awarded to eaeii exhibitor who lias rented space

:i. the United Kingdom Section. India, tin* Dominions, Colonies, Protoctorntos and Simula tod Territories will also re ‘reive for distribution amourist their cxl.ibits of products or manufactures organised by tlio United Kingdom or o'U.sea Governments, or in art and sei< ntifie rosearoh exhibits organised by Governments, associations and committees, will receive a diploma of honour.

Thai useful adjunctive aid to the anpeiiiros of the town of Hokitika—the Beautifying Association—is about to make a further appeal to tile public for hauls to carry on its noticeable work. Tbe Society of course, can achieve nothing without money, so that there is nothing irregular nor extraordinary in ttic appeal. The whole benefit to be derived from the organisation depends on tbe practical support the people extend with funds. It is not sufficient to express pleasure and admiration at tbe good work done. Something more practical is necessary , anil the opportunity lor pinviding this needful assistance will bo at hand shortly. The Beautifying Soc’oty was brought into being for a specific purpose, and thanks to tbe liberality of tbe citizens ami the co-operation of the Borough Council, it lias made its presence felt in many ways. Tbe work is directed in a very enthusiastic mannei by a baud of ladies and gentlemen wl n display a very worthy citizen spirit. Ti.eir example is one well worth following. and there is no reason why the ranks of the Society should not tie swollen considerably to ensure better work sii’- for the future. The Association, by tbe way, holds its annual meeting this month, and a very practical way of showing interest and support of the work in band, would be to roll up and reinforce the ranks of the workers. Next to that, co-operative help can lie given .by lending assistance with finance. There is much to be done, and so little funds to do it with. Tbe whole of the amount raised is expended on tbe object in mind. There is Piactieally no cost in regard to tbe administration of the funds. Tbe work or management is all done in an honorary way. In that regard the citizens receive a. hundred per cent value for every pound contributed. The Society should be encouraged by all means to continue its good work tor the credit and honor of the town.