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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MAY, 1889.
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.
It is intended to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Foundation of the Colony of New Zealand, by holding in the City of Dunedin an Exhibition of arts, industries, resources, and manners of New Zealand, Australia, and the other Countries and Colonies in the Southern Pacific.
The principal objects of this Exhibition are to practically illustrate the development of the resources of New Zealand during the first half century of her existence, in comparison with the progress made by other Colonies, British and Foreign; to stimulate industry and promote Intercolonial commerce; to strengthen the natural ties which connect all the Countries in the South Pacific Ocean, and to call attention to their position and potentialities.
The recent improvement in the commercial condition of New Zealand, and the prospect of pros- perity immediately before her, offers special opportunities for the development of industry and the extension of Intercolonial commerce; whilst many considerations point to the desirability of bringing the importance of the South Sea Islands into notice, and cultivating a closer acquaintance with their peoples.
The Exhibition is held by, and at the risk of a number of New Zealand colonists. who have sub- scribed a Guarantee Fund for the purpose, after the model of those upon which the Great Exhibition of 1851, the London International Exhibition of 1862, and the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition of 1887 were carried out.
The Government of New Zealand have recognised this Exhibition as the Official Celebration of the Jubilee of the Colony, and issued invitations to the Governments of Australia and the other Colonies and Islands in the Southern Pacific to be officially represented thereat. They have further undertaken to assist the Exhibition by erecting the main building, which will contain the picture galleries, and themselves exhibiting collections illustrating the fauna, flora, geology, and mineralogy of New Zealand, as well as objects of historical interest. The Government will also with the assistance of the native chiefs, organise a representation of Maori life and customs.
The Commissioners invite exhibits of all kinds from all Colonies, British and Foreign, wheresoever ́situated, as well as from Islands under British rule in the South Pacific. They are also desirous of obtaining Works of Art, Educational, Scientific, and Machinery Exhibits from other countries; but ordinary Industrial Exbibits from Europe and America can only be admitted under spec tions. Inducements will be offered for the exhibition of processes of manufacture.
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With the consent and support of the other chief cities of New Zealand, the Exhibition will be held in Dunedin, which is the centre of the railway system of the southern and most populous island of the Colony. A suitable site has been obtained in the heart of the town, close to the railway station and intercolonial wharves. A line of railway will deliver exhibits into the grounds.
The Exhibition will be open to the public on Tuesday, 26th November, 1889, and close about the middle of April, 1890. It will be open in the evening as well as the day time.
The Government will issue customs regulations for the free admission of Intercolonial and Foreign Exhibits, similar to those in force at Melbourne and other Intercolonial Exhibitions, and similar rail- way privileges will be allowed for exhibits. The reproduction of exhibits will be prohibited by law.
CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS..
1. Governments intending to take part in this Exhibition are requested to intimate the same as soon as possible. Applications for space for exhibits from Colonies officially represented must be made through the Commissioners of the Colonies to which the applicant belongs. Applications from countries and colonies not officially represented should be addressed directly to the Secre- tary at Dunedin.
2. Applications for space, with full particulars, are invited as early as possible, and in the allotment of space precedence will be given, as far as possible, to priority of application. No application will be received later than the 1st of July, 1889. Forms of application and all information can be obtained from the Secretary.
3. The ordinary charge for space will be £1 1s for the first ten square feet or any less space, and a shilling for every additional square foot. Sculpture and paintings approved by the Fine Arts Committee will be admitted free, as well as educational and scientific exhibits shown by Go- vernment departments, and exhibits in Classes 34 and 35. Machinery and bulky exhibits will be shown in special annexes, in which space will be charged for at the reduced rate of £1 1s for the first 20 feet, and sixpence for every additional foot. Wall space will be charged at the same rate as machinery. All applications must be accompanied by payment of the full amount of the space required. Special arrangements can be made for the exhibition of articles in the grounds.
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