JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 101, 6 October 1877, Page 3

JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Sic, — Will you allow me, through your columns, to address a few lines to the young people on behalf of the intended exhibition ? My young friends — The schedule of regulations is now published for your information, and I hope you will carefully read it through. In drawing your attention to it, allow me to tell you great care has been taken m framing it, and the executive committee have given much attention to embrace all supposed articles that may be prepared for exhibit But should any omissions have been made, or any part not quite clear to yon, apply to me by letter or personally, and any information required shall have my best attention. If you desire to exhibit any article not enumerated, it can be entered m class 24. I hope every young person m the district will make an attempt m some form to prepare an exhibit, arid thus show the colony at large and the neighbouring colonies that the girls and boys of Ballarat have energy, i , talent, and industry. Do not look on with indifference, but do your best to" help to make the first juvenile exhibition worthy of . your native land, and then m after life" you will have the gratification of being able to say that yoti took part m making it so. I hear many of you are already at work. Pleased indeed shall I be to see the younger girls coming forward with their dressed dolls ; ■ the boys, with model boats and >toys ; the studious, with specimens of composition, poems, and essays ; the young artists, with their drawings and penmanship ; the young sempstress, with her needlework, and the young artizan with his work. The simplest 'specimen of industry will be acceptable ; but let one and all work with a will, and be enthusiastic. Emulate with one another. Tlie object-is a good one, and intended to show to the world that the young Australians are an industrious &nd &n intelligent race. It is desirable that singing should be a prominent feature at the evening attractions, during the time the exhibition remains open. This will be a favorable opportunity for our day aud Sunday schools to compete m singing, and show proficiency ; also, individual competition m mn sie and singing, which will be taken into consideration by the executive committee, who are" ready to receive suggestions. on the subject. I sincerely hope all will work with a will. Remember', much depends on ' you to make the exhibition a success ; for without your handiwork it will- be a failure, and you Would have to share m the" disgrace and disappointment. The executive committee will do their part, and they trust their friends and neighbors will do theirs, m supplying the • funds necessary, for tho expenses m preparingfor the reception for yoA'r work, and m giving every publicity to the colonies at large. We are all working without fee or reward, .and will continue to push on untiringly to help to make the affair a grand success, m order that parents, teachers, masters, >uistresses, and friends will be proud of their girls and boys. The road is open to you to show your ,abiblties and industry. Take advantage of' the golden ] opportunity,- or you will regret it. Let no one stand aloof, for' when the: busy and interesting event is over, and should it prove a success, you will feel a remorse that you had not. taken part m it. Your chance will be then- gone, and it will be too late to share m the honor, . for there can only be one first exhibition. Remember there is dignity and honor m labor. ■; - ,-• I hear the young people m the neighbouring colonies are on the alert, and intend to compete with you, therefore, be up and doing : .put your sboulders to the wheel, and success 'will be your j . reward. I hope -you will realise the position that you will have many competitors,, who will run in 4 the race with ; you for the honors. . Let Ballarat be to the fore, and show the outside world that you mean to win, and that there are many bright stars among you. My ambition is that the .young -people may make a stir m the world, and set a good example to others m making their homes' hives of industry and content---meht, f that m years to come, when I have passed away, the theme of many a pleasant hour will be our r first Juvenile Thdusf rial Exhibition, ';. ■-'- If the Schedule of regulations has been left at your home or workshop,please see that it is fixed , in y a- placfeWhere all who call may see it; if not, call on- me and get one*. Everyone can do something, to give publicity. - When you visit your friends, talk about it. W"hen-ybu write to thomvgivethat as ; fc little interesting hews,< ana get & : schedule to send. them. Let us aU work earnestly, and pur reward will come- . I cbul'd say more, bift hiyV bands' valid' ! head are full. I shall; labor on;/ hope-. ' • fully that the object of my athbitiohmay: ;be achfevedr to dor you good ,r-y Yours very sincerely, R.-D^ BAWNisTEityHchvSeo.' r