EXHIBITION GOSSIP.

Patea Mail, 30 October 1880, Page 4

EXHIBITION GOSSIP.

Melbourne, 19th October, Tho conversazione on Monday attracted about 13,000 visitors. An excellent concert was performed, and the building was brilliantly lighted. There was no complaint of theft nor disorder. About 17,000 invitations were issued. The Exhibition choir and band occupied the orchestra ; tho former was uniformly dressed. The nave of the Exhibition was crowded with visitors. Many of tire foreign and inter-colonial courts were closed, including those of New Zealand, Queensland, and Germany ; the picture gallery was not accessible, but sufficient was left to provide ample entertainment for the visitors. The affair altogether was a great success. It is stated that Mr Monro, one of the commissioners, removed the harriers in front of the New Zealand court, declaring that all such obstructions were unlawful. The Queensland court had a notice, “No admittance except during hours of daylight.” The Austrian Band attracted an audience of 10,000 at Friday’s performance. They gave great satisfaction and most of the courts were flocked with visitors. The attendance generally at the Exhibition was much more satisfactory, principally owing to the musical attractions, which previously had been much neglected. On Saturday 12,000 paid for admission.