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A diversity of opinion exists amongst those who have been con- 
sulted as to the advisability of there being competitive sections for 
the various classes of goods exhibited. The Committee are in the 
hands of the exhibitors in this matter, and would like an expression 
of opinion on the point from those interested. 
NOTE. — This is a preliminary prospectus. A complete issue will be 
published in a few 7 weeks, giving further details, classifications, 
etc., also full Committee list. 
Plans of Building, Space, Forms, etc., sent on application. 
Offices — 75, Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, W.C. 
Telephone : 3523 Central. 
Telegrams : “ Maltermass,” London. 
A few extracts from the Report of the Committee appointed by 
the Board of Trade to make inquiries in reference to the value of 
exhibition. 
Committee : 
Lord Airedale, Sir Alfred Bateman, k.c.m.g. (Chairman), Sir Swire 
Smith, Sir Isidore Spielmann, Mr. A. Wilson Fox, c.b. 
(Board of Trade), Mr. Charles A. Harris, c.b., c.m.g. 
(Colonial Office), Mr. Algernon Law (Foreign Office), Mr. 
Malcolm Ramsay, c.b. (Treasury), Mr. Samuel J. Waring. 
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Another consideration which appears to weigh with manufacturers 
of standing is the unbusinesslike and undignified manner in which 
they are apt to be mixed up with (a) what they call “ fakers,” i.e., the 
paltry dealers in cheap articles of ornament and amusement which do 
not represent British industry ; and ( b ) the general element of popular 
amusement which has become part of the life of the modern Exhibi- 
tion are kept open less with a view to the furtherance of trade 
interests than with the object of attracting visitors and achieving 
financial success from the receipt of gate money. The number of side 
shows and other entertainments has, in consequence, increased to a 
very great extent at recent exhibitions, and it is thought by many 
that this has resulted in attracting, as visitors to the Exhibition, 
pleasure seekers, rather than serious students or possible customers. 
There is no doubt that, in the opinion of many manufacturers, the 
