CO129-544-13 British Empire Fair- reports- etc. 10-8-1933 - 8-11-1933 — Page 11

Dear Sirs,

Enclosure No.2.

THE BRITISH EMPIRE FAIR COMMITTEE, HONG KONG

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c/o The Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box No.321,

HONG KONG.

CIRCULAR TO EXHIBITORS IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE FAIR.

20th June, 1933.

Now that the second Empire Fair in Hong Kong is over,

the question of future policy calls for careful consideration and it is proposed soon to convene a meeting of Exhibitors, and of all

others interested, for a full discussion.

Much time will be saved at that meeting if, instead

of 100 Exhibitors being asked to speak, there can be presented

a statement giving the general effect of Exhibitors' opinions.

To make this possible, will you kindly write in as soon as

convenient ? Full and free expression of your views will be

welcome. I would add that criticisms arising out of the last two

Fairs will also be gratefully received: the organisers were amateurs at the work they undertook and will be able to turn to

account in the future, or pass on to successors, any suggestions

for improvement.

Without desiring to restrict in any way the expression of your views, the Organising Committee of the Fair suggest the following as an outline of questions the combined answers to which

would be useful at the proposed meeting

(1) Whether the Fair has proved, or seems likely in the

immediate future to prove, beneficial to your firm from a business point of view.

(2) Whether, apart from any specific benefit, you think

the Fair should be repeated.

(3) If repeated,

(4)

(a) At what intervals ?

(b At what time of the year?

(c)

As a British Empire Fair or as a general

Fair open to the goods of all nations ? If you are of opinion that a Fair should be held in

Hong Kong at regular intervals, your views as to the methods of organising and financing it will be of interest, on the assumption that the Fair could not be run permanently as à voluntary effort.