THE EXHIBITION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1163, 26 June 1911, Page 6

THE EXHIBITION.

SATURDAY'S DOINGS. INVITATION TO THE SHEFFIELD CHOIR. Though competing attractions were numerous, the Coronation Exhibition was again well patronised on Saturday, and stall-holders and demonstrators were made the targets of all torts of inquiries launched by seekers after information. The total number of persons to pass through tho turn-stiles during the day and evening was 3873, which makes the total of visitors to date 89,511. Cash takings from all sources on Saturday amounted to <C 157 7s. 7d. Tho total takings from Mondav to Saturday during Coronation week amounted to .£BIB 18s. 9d. STADIUM BOXING. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. At the Exhibition Stadium on. Saturday evening the Wellington Boxing Association brought its annual amateur championships to a successful conclusion. In spite of counter attractions, the Stadium was comfortably filled with spectators, among whom there were a sprinkling of the fair sex who took a keen interest in the events. The finals of the middle, welter, and light-weight classes were all productive of first-class bouts, and the winners of these events, together with our redoubtable "feather" champion, should, in tho event of their being selected to represent this province in the New Zealand championship, stand a substantial chance of bringing homo more than a fair share of honours. The Management Committee are deserving of credit for the manner in which they handled the tournament, Mr. Talbot's absence throwing much of tho responsible work upon the shoulders of Mr. T. Sampson, Mr. W. Beauchamp Platts, and Mr. B. L. Day. The thanks of the committee are also due to "Sailor" Duffy, of H.M.S Cambrian, who at a moment's notice was associated with Ellis in a threeround exhibition bout The results are as follow:— Feather-weight, Final. Ellis (Wellington) met Holmes (Wellington). Ellis's forceful tactics were too fast for his opponent, and after being hustled all over tho ring and against the ropes, ho took a couple of seconds on tho floor. On rising, Ellis met him with a left, and sent him down again. Tho referee here intervened and awarded Ellis the decision. Time, 2min. Light-weight, Final. Wilson (9st.' lib.) met M'Carth'y (9st. 111b.). Both opened well, and M'Carthy, taking the lead, kept his opponent blocking light lefts or right swings. Wilson relied too much on his upper-cut, damaging enough at closo quarters, but useless at long-range boxing. Although the latter forced the "pace" most of the battle, he left the "leading" to M'Carthy, and as points were fairly even otherwise this probably lost him tho decision. If Wilson were to add a straight left to his repertoire, ho would find his right upper-cut in conjunction with that useful punch a much more valuable acquisition. Welter-weight, Final. Adamson, l'etone, met Murphy, Wellington. This proved to be a very even "go," and tho decision met with a mixed reception. However, Murphy undoubtedly earned the verdict by- a narrow margin, showing a more finished stylo and a cleaner punch. Adamson scored most of his points by moans of a left hook, and in spite of good work by Murphy's straight left, held the honours of the first round by a ' bare majority. In the second round Murphy still using his sinister left, evened matters up, and leading out in the latter stages, retired a few points ahead. Tho third and last round was productive of a dingdong battle, both alternately forcing and leading. Murphy's left was again in evidence, and although Adamson was fighting strongly when the final gong sounded, Murpliy had earned the honours and the verdict. A return match between these two .boxers would.pleaso everyone. ~ ; Middle-weight, Final. Q. Tancred, Petono (list.), met Clifford, Wellington. Tancred dashed in from the sound of the gong, with the evident intention of securing a knock-out, but his opponent weathered tho storm, and thereafter showed himself to bo "a surpriso packet" nuked. Clifford kept his end up until tho end of the round, when Tancred's superior form enabled him to gather in a few points. The second round opened quietly, Clifford leading swings wildly, but the latter half saw both men fighting their hardest. Clifford raised the hopes of his party on more than one occasion by landing a succession of right and left swings to the jaw, which momentarily staggered tho l'etone man. But liia splendid condition stood him in good stead, and, rallying in tho last halfminute, he kept the margin ho held intact. Tho third round was set to a torrid pace, and both men were fighting strongly, albeit a bit wildly, throughout tho first two minutes. In the final minute Clifford's form "petered out," and although he fought himself to a standstill Tancred's superior form enabled him to add a few more points. Tho decision, "Tancred wins," was met with resentment from a large section of the crowd, but Dr. M'Leau was undoubtedly correct in his verdict. The crowd woul'd always have tho decision go where their sympathies lie. A pleasing feature was to see the referee afterwards call tho vanquished man across the ring, to shake hands with him upon his plucky display. It pleased the spectators as well.

Freeman won the heavy-weight by default from Campbell (Blenheim), who did not put in an appearance.

The Winners. The list of winners is therefore as follows:— ' Bantam-weight.—Joplin. Feather-weight.—Ellis. Light-weight—M'Carthy. Welter-weight.—Murphy. . Middle-weight.—Tancre'd. Heavy-weight.—Freeman. Other Events. The finishing bout was a three-round "spar" between "Sailor" Duffy, of . the Cambrian, and Ellis, our feather-weight champion. Duffy gave his weight as 9st. 31b., although he looked- more. The "spar" proved a "clinker" from gong to gong, Ellis very nearly holding his own in tho "mix-up." while both men showed a good sound defence. One would like to see the sailor matched here, but as he leaves with his ship shortly for Auckland, it seems as if we must wait until his "service" expires (about two months), when he will be available. STADIUM SPORTS. A party of men-of-wnrsnien will be mainly responsible for the activities in a sports' meeting to be held at the Stadium this evening. An attractive programme of events has been arranged, and it is hoped that the meeting will equal the success of similar ones which have preceded it. PHOTO. COMPETITION RESULTS. Tho following is the prize-list in tho New Zealand Coronation Exhibition photographic competition:— Class I— M'Cusker, Blenheim, 1 (first prize onlv awarded). Class 11.-No. 13. F. Brocket!, Masterton, 1; No. 10, M'Cusker. Blenheim, 2; Xo. 21, J. Vermin (Dunedin), No. 12, 11. Plimmor (Wellington), No. 10. 11. E'Jis (Wellington), highly commended. Class 111.-No. 5(1, F. T. Le'ghton, Johnsonvillc, 1; No. 5(1, G. Crombie, Dunedin, 2; No. ffl, 13. Ellis (Wellington), highly commended; No. 58, J. Vermin (Dunedin), No. 5!), N. Hock (Wellington), No. S3, E. Weightman (Wellington), commended. Class IV.-No. 72, A. C. M'lntvre, Christ church, 1; No. GO, A. C. M'lntvre, Chrislchurch, 2; No. 05, P. Ellis (Wcllington\ highly commended. Class V—No. 82, A. G. M'Clymont, Wellington, 1; No. 95, E. Weightman, Wellington, 2; No. !)8, J. D. Hay (Dunedin) and No. 101, M'Cusker (Blenheim), commended. Cla.=s VI.—No. 103, G. Belt, Wellington, 1; No. 90, G. Crombie, Dunedin, 2; No. 11l and HO, C. il'luljre (Clmstcliurcb), commended,

Class VII.-Nos. 121 and 125, C. Davies, Greytown, 1 and 2.

Cfass VIII.-No. 121,'5. Goddard/ Ngaio, 1 (no second prize awarded). Gold medal for best picture in Exhibition.—No. 56, F, T, Leighton, Johnsouvillc. .

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS, On Saturday night' the Pierrots concluded another successful week before a large audience. In a programme of entirely new items all the artists acquitted themselves admirably, every member being encored. Mr." Nay'nard Dakin, amongst other excellent songs, introduced a humorous sketch—a new magazine— "The Young Woman at Homo or the ' Old Man Out," which created roars of laughter. All Mr. Dakin's work has the touch and finish of tho artist, and his popularity is evidenced nightly when he is recalled again and again. Mr. Turner also is a great favourite and was twice recalled. His songs, "The Onelegged Family," and "Different Faces" caused much amusement'. Miss Philipson was very successful in her songs—"Garden of Roses," and for an encore "Sweetest Flower." Messrs. Austin and Chapman were both in their best form. Tho former's rendering of "There's a Land" was admirable. Mr. Kingslcy Chapman's sweet tenor voice was heard to advantage in "A World Between," and the beautiful old song "Mary." Not tho least enjoyable ■ items were the duets and trios— "A Night in Venice," by Miss Philipson and Mr. Chapman, who won hearty applause, and Messrs. Dakin and Turner's duet —"Not a Bad Idea" amused the nudieuce greatly. Tho trios "Three Nice Girls," and "Love" wero very humorous. THE SHEFFIELD CHOIR. Some time ago the Sheffield Choir Festival Committee requested tho Exhibition Commissioners to invite the members of tho visiting choir to visit tho Exhibition on their arrival at Wellington. This request has been acceded to. The following telegram, addressed to Dr. Harriss, has been forwarded to Auckland, on behalf of the Exhibition Commissioners, bv Mr. 11. F. Allen (secretary). It will be delivered when tho choir arrives on Monday :— "The Exhibition Commissioners extend a hearty welcome to you and choir, and cordially invite you when in Wellington to visit. the Coronation New Zealand Exhibition, which is the largest industrial exhibition ever held in New Zealand." EXCURSION TRAINS, Some recent country visitors to Wellington have expressed to Mr. T. Ballinger (Chief Commissioner) their intention of impressing upon the Minister for Railways the desirability of running excursion trains from the rural districts to Wellington, to suit the convenience of people who desire to visit the Exhibition. Mr. Ballinger, having made numerous inquiries, is satisfied that there is a real demand for this concession, and that it would pay to run the trains. In any case, he contends, the Government should be prepared to extend any reasonable assistance in a matter of this kind.