AT THE EXHIBITION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1170, 4 July 1911, Page 7

AT THE EXHIBITION.

BOWLING TOURNAMENT. ■ "GATE" TO DATE TOPS 105,000. Visitors to the Exhibition yesterday numbered 1796, bringing the total to date up to 105,991. The takings amounted to .£Bl lis. Gd. At & meeting of the executive it was decided to wait upon the General Man-' ager of the New Zealand Railways and urge that the excursion tickets which are being issued to' country residents desiring to visit the Exhibition be advertised by the Department in the usual way, viz., per medium of posters, etc. In connection with the Hepple relief fund, the executive have decided to issue tickets at Is. 6d. etch. These will admit holders to the Exhibition and Stadium on July 14—the occasion of a Boy Scout display. The whole of the proceeds of the sale of the tickets (now being sold hy Boy Scouts) will be devoted to the relief fund. STADIUM SPORTS. ' THE BOWLS TOtIRNAMENT. The Coronation bowling tournament, bogun at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon, was advanced another stage last evening.- The following are tho results, i the name of tho winner being mentioned • first in- each case Laurenson (12) v. Miller (11); Wylie (26) v. Avery (6); Ballantyne (13) v. Crawford (12); Kelly (23) v. Smith (6); Still (15) v. Norwood (14); Brackenridgo (19) v. Bennett (10); liinniburg (16) v. Mack (10); Mayer (19) v. Snadaon (17); Mayer (16) v. W. Hendry (12); Parata (10) r. W. Henry (12); G. Hendry (18) v. Ballinjer (15) ; liinniburg (17) v. Williamson (6); Mack (17) tied with Bary (17); Prince (17) v. Webb (8); Avery (20) v. Miller (12); Crawford (15) v. Porteous (13). DRAWINGS FOR TO-DAY. Section A, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.—W. Hendry v. G. Hendry; Ro'utley v. Mayer; Snaddon v. Tarata.. Section B, G p.m. to 8 p.m.—Bar;; v. Kinniburg; Trevethick v. Webb; Prince v. Mack;.Ballantyne v. Wylie. Section C, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.—Avery v. Ballantyne; Porteous v. Miller; Laurenson v. Wylie. , i Section p, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.—Smith v. Bennett; Norwood v. Brackenridge; Still v. Kelly. ' Section A., 8 p.m. to II) p.m.—Routley't. Ballinger; G. Hendry v. Parata. 7U* POSITION OF ; SKIPS;'. . ' ! The following is the position ? 6f : '-'t]i£ ' various skips to date:— Section A.—Routley, 2 wins; Snaddon, 2-wins and 1 loss; G. Hendry, : 2 wins and •< •1- I.oJs; Mayer, 2'wins and 2 losses; Parata, 1 Win and 1 loss; Ballinger,-1 win and 2 losses; W. Hendry, no wins and 3 losses.

Section B.—Kinhiburg, i wins; Prince, 3 wins; Trevethick, 1 win and 1 loss; Bary, tio and 1 loss; Williamson, 1 win and 2 losses; Mack, tic and 2 losses; Webb, no wi.is, 3 losses. Section C.—Wylie, 2 wins; Avery, 2 wins and 1 loss; Crawford, 2 wins and 2 losses; Ballantyue, 1 win and 1 loss; and Laureuson, Porteo'us, and Miller, 1 win and 2 losses each; . Section D.—Brackenridge, Norwood, and Kelly,. 2 wins ami 1 loSs each;' Smith', Bennett, and Still, 1 win and 2 losses each., ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots last evening attracted a large' audience which often applauded their efforts to entertain and amuse. A great reception awaited Miss "Elsa Langley on her reappearance. Many new items were given and the programme went with a swing from beginning to end. Throughout-a long season the Pierrots have steadily grown in popularity. Mr. •Jhynard' Dakin's' new-songs wer£ equalto anything he has done here. Recalled again'and again he responded four times. Mr. Turner's song about a parrot tickled the audience.-immensely. "Sly Dear Love" was admirably rendered by Mr. Austin and his cncore number was a charming little song. Sir. Chapman's sweet tenor voice was heard to . great advantage in "When the World is Fair," and he. was vociferously applauded arid encored. Miss Elsa Langley's first song, "Don't Stand Waiting at the Gate," was loudly applauded, and she responded with a waltz song with a catchy refrain about "Spooney Island," in which the whole company joined. Miss Fhilipson sang "Bring SIo Red Roses" very sweetly, and in response added "Little 80-Peep." The finale was an item quite new—a condensed novel, recited by Sir. Austin and carried out in" character and dumb show by the other members of the company. It created roars of laughter. Sir. Rob Thomas, as usual, fulfilled his duties at the piano admirably. The 'Pierrots conclude their long season next Saturday, so there are biit few more opportunities of hearing this excellent entertainment.

An attraction at the Exhibition is the remarkable and beautiful exhibit of Mr. F. W. Monthey, of Mount Albert. It consists of an exquisite variety of Australasian shells that have been worked into artistic designs by the exhibitor, consisting of photo, frames, handkerchief boxes, and ornaments of many kinds. This exhibit should draw considerable attention from patrons.