WEMBLEY EXHIBITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1924, Page 2

WEMBLEY EXHIBITION.

«*►, IBBTUAMAN ANU N. 7.. CAIII.F. ASSOCIATION’. I! KTT KII PATRONAGE. LONDON. June it. There were unprecedented scenes at Wembley. A quarter of a million visilors wen- registered early in the afternoon. Thoronltor. crowds continued to arrive. The gates were opened to ticket holders, owing to congestion at the turnstiles. Queues hundreds of yards long, waited good humntireilly. The restaurants were besieged. and all avenues in the pavilions were thronged. The Ambulance Station dealt with over one hundred minor eases. The Exhibition grounds were le i liautly illuminated at night li'>'<- when at the firing of a maroon-signal, everyone joined in a great “link ot Em- ] ire handshake.” which completely encircled the lake. It included citizens from every corner of the Empire. Ihe carnival pmiossiou was a icniarkable sight. LONDON. .Tune !>. The business done in the Australian and New Zealand restaurants was highly successful. They were always packed. There was a strong demanl for apples, honey, and butter at the New Zealand Pavilion. There is satislactorv evidence that the Exhibition has begun to fulfil its objective. There were many enquiries from prospective emigrants to Australia and New Zealand. with capital ranging iron) £->00') to £1.1.000. j LONDON. June 0. It is officially stated that .‘121.2.12 people visited the British Empire Exhibition on Whit Monday.