FOR TORONTO.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1926, Page 3

FOR TORONTO.

SELECTION OF EXHIBITS. BEST OF BIG SHOW. DUNEDIN. March 29. Last, wee k Mr .1. \V. Collins, New Zealand Government Commissioner, and members of the Canadian Commission, commenced their arduous task of selecting for the Canadian National Exhibition, to lie opened at Toronto at the end of August next, the best and most suitable New Zealand exhibits. These will illustrate tlie beauty spots of the Dominion, tlie natural resources, and the many and varied primary products and manufactured goods of this country. Even with the splendid display already gathered together at the "Big Show,” the task is one of no little difficulty, because ol the very wide range covered, not only by tho various departmental courts in tiie New Zealand Government Pavilion, but also by the New Zealand .Secondary Industries Pavilion. with its three acres of floor spare, and by the several provincial courts. \\ lien selection is completed the exhibits chosen to go to Toronto will he indicated by a small red seal. “The fact that the Government has decided to participate in the Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto is generally known,” stated Air Collins. “The preliminary plans provide lor a display of the primary products of this Dominion, a few selected lines of manufactured goods, particularly woollens and leather, some samples of our leading minerals, including kauri gum; a special court dealing with tourist; and sporting attractions, and a hay depicting .Maori arts and crafts will also be included. This .Exhibition at Logan Park lias given tho Government a unique opportunity to select the goods, and for some time the selection lias been in progress. It is now neailx completed. Exhibits are being provided by the following departments of State: Agriculture, Tourist, Forest Service, Health, Mines, Post and Tele-

graph, Public Works, Lands and Survey, Railways, Internal Affairs. External Affairs, and Industries and Commerce. The whole of the provincial courts are also providing exhibits, including minerals, decorations, drawings, charts, models, stuffed birds and fish,’seeds, flax, and other typical products.”

PROPAGANDA ALSO. Mr Collins added that propaganda wus receiving spec in 1 nttention hihl various civic bodies —City ( outieils. Harbour Boards, and Progress Leagues had been approached with a view ol providing bochures, booklets, and folders. From response already received it was evident that the special publications of the Publicity Department would receive very valuable supplementary aid from these sources. ‘‘Experts who have assisted in the selection express the opinion that Now Zealand's display will be most representative- and complete,” continued the Government Commissioner. 'Mca.nmt fail to attract tourists and sportsmen to Now Zealand, and make known to the two million visitors expected at the Toronto Exhibition duri„,r the short period of fourteen days that it will he open the great attractions.. productivity, and progress o our country. Little tune will be lost in shipping to Toronto- via. Montreal, as arrangements are being made to load the exhibits at Dunedin on May LSUi. The whole project lias received commendation from all quarters, and toe enthusiasm shown l>y all concerned is an indication of high goodwill tow aids the ere at sister Dominion. Thus nil we lie able to acknowledge her splendid co-operation in this Exhibit.on and enterprise. as well as the Exhibition ot 1906-07.”