THE N.Z. EXHIBITION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1876, 9 April 1889, Page 4

THE N.Z. EXHIBITION.

Mr Twopenny addressed u pub'.'c meeting iu Timaru on Wcdnevd-<y evening last on the sub]ect of the N.Z. Exhibition. In spoaking of the reasons for holding tho exhibition, lie s<iid there was the sentimeulal ono that it would be unworthy of .the colony when others wore celebrating their centennials not to murk in some substantial way the fiftieth anniversary of Us foundation, which would be on January 23rrf, 1890, and there could bo no batter wny of doing so Iht.n by an exhibition showing what the colonists had done in the past fifty years, and the resources they had to work upon during the next fifty. I hen there was the practical one, the great stimulus it would give to ir.dußtry. When times are improving, and the markets are opening out, is the time to advertise, and the exhibition was intended to be an advertisement for the colony. It was desirable to restore confidence in the coiony among the colonists theeisalvoH, and confidence in the colony abroad. It was to be regretted that Neiv Zealand did not take more advantage* of the Col -ninl and iudkn Exhibition. The Victorian court at, that exhibition made « groat insp-iauon, and ha had no doubt [b:r that, imprest);; agisted very much iu producing the prosperity which Vi-ii.ciia had iiine;< enjoyed. New Z:ci.>ua l.ad been surely drugging ahead, biu the people at Jtiome did not know it, auJ consequently New Zealand failed to attract settlement, whilst Australia, though not nearly so

wall fitted for it, had baon doing so. He Paid th« peoply of Dunedin had subscribed £15,000 and the Government had promised £IO,OOO, but there were inquiries for epuco from abroad, which showed that the £25,000 would he all required for buildings, and there would be some £IO,OOO or £15,000 uioro needed for other expenses. What was wanted from each district was a good show of its products. A scale of charges for space had been adopted, but it was thought that it would be unreasonable to ask farmers and people who could not show for their own personal benefit to pay for space, and that the most reasonable course would be for local committees to

take a whole bay or bays at a redncod price of £8 euch, the bays having 12 feet frontage and 12 feet id depth. They asiked the people of this district to take as many bays as might be Decessary ut that rate, and do all they could to make a good show of their resources. It was thought to be a good idea to arrange the exhibits geographically, so that a visitor cora-

roenciog at one point might view in succession the products of the various districts, siy, from south to north, instead of having tliera all mingled or classed according to their nutura. E*ch district should have its locality indicated ou a map in its bayp, and clear information given by placards respecting the exhibits. In respect to wheat, for instance, there might bo a trophy, with n mark on the map showing where it was grown, a statement of the yield per acre, and photographs of the growing crops. Mr Twopenny in the course of his remarks said the commissioners had agents at Home and in Australia advancing in every way the coming exhibition aid he pointed out the good that tourists must rio the colony. Thsy might not settle, but the reports ihey took Homo must have a good effect.

The Mayor, Mr W. Evans, and xMr Kinsey Ward, of Cliristchurch, mndr* a few raraarks.

It was reaoived thnt the following be ft

committee for the representation of the district at the exhibition, with power to add to their number :—Messrs Evans, Priest, H. 3. LeCren.F. LoCren, Spalding, Rutland, Jackson, Bullock, K. F. Gray, M. Gray, Grand/, J. Anderson, S. Anderhod, rv. 11. faylor, Acton, Tennent, C. Palliser, Bamfi*ld, Marcliaiit, W. Collins, Hay'i.urnt, Pearpoiat, Olulee, Gracio, Shirteliffe, Foaon, Lough, Ferris r, --.tkirjaon, AU;:;, Gail, Courtis), He 5 Cameron (Wainiate), Slee, U'.voh, Manchester, Aicher, Men, A. Perry, Douglas, McKcown. Clegg, Pric=, A. M. C'ark, Mcßride, Mistier, Dryudulo, Jae. King, Durand, Martin, Ferguson, Jones, I. L. Morris, and j'oatietiiv/aite. Mr Lough wan appointed secretary. Votes of thouks to Mr Twopenny and the chairman, Hia Worship the Mayor, terminated the proceedings.

"Oune'jln. April 6,

At the meeting- of the Exhibition Commi.'!Bio;;ors, Mr Locd Secretary for (jinterbury, gava s favorable report of Vie progress made in Canterbury towardu securing an adequate representation, fc'uvoi übln reports were also recoived from Napier, Wanganui, and Fiji. The Workmen's Cummittao requested ihe Commissioners to announce that awarde and certificates woird bo given fur the best specimens of homo and general work executed by any member of the working classes, name'? -(1), woik executed by nKCi.anics, etc. ; (2), ditto by apprentices ; <3), ditto for women ; (4), ditto by child:eu ; and that they a!*o invite all classes to contribute fipeunv;ns of handicraft. Tho manager recommended that steps be taken lo secure an international congress meeting t 0 discuss (1) Australian fedurHtion, (2) hygiene, (3) Chamber of Commerce, (i) Chamber of Manufactures, (5) mining, etc. The reports from both the New South Wales and Victorian agents were satisfactory. The Vic.torian agent said he had received applications for eeventy-tiva important exhibits. A fter some discussion, Mr A. J. Towsey's appointment as musical conductor was confirmed.

Great interest ia beiog shown at Wunganui io the matter of the Exhibition.