THE EXHIBITION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7704, 5 January 1905, Page 2

THE EXHIBITION.

Crowds Still Attend Daily. , i INTERESTED, INSTRUCTED, AND I AMUSED. The committee have every reason o congratulate themselves on the ■ success of their efforts in running an exhibition, for their labours have re- j ceivtd the hall 'mark of public approval—the attendance in no wise diminishing. Yesterday saw an attendance of over 3000 people, the cash taken at the gates amounting to £B7. The refreshment rooms brought in £3O, while the receipts from the sports were £BS. Exclusive lof space rent and proceeds from several side shows, the total receipts are about £2IOO. The estimated | cost of running the exhibition has been reached within a few hundred pounds. I An extra attractive display will be [arranged for Thursday next, when a grand military tournament will be held. The Right Hon, H. J, Soddon and the lions. Sir J. G. Ward and J. Carroll are expected to be resent. A one-day excursion will be run from Wanganui. Arrangements have been made for a display of fireworks in the exhibition grounds, to consist of set pieces Duly* i lesierday afternoon and evening a I string band, under tho baton of Mr j.Garry, rendered an acceptable proIgramme of music, the public greatly appreciating the treat provided. At live o'clock the Maoris gave a display of hakas and poi games, which were witnessed by large crowds. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Though the weather on Wednesday morning was most unpromising, the afternoon was perfect from a sports point of view—bright suivshine, with a tempering breeze, consequently the sports gathering in the Recreation Grounds, held in connection with the carnival, was attended by over 2000 persons, ninny of them ountry visitors. The Taranaki pine band nrrived by train in the morn"ng"," and inarched to the ground, ,vhen their marching was favourably commented on. Their part of the programme consisted of ten items, including pipe music and Scotch dances, got off simultaneously with the athletic events. A most praiseworthy feature of the gathering was the promptitude with which the items were got off ; a quarter of an hour on schedule was the only loss during the afternoon. Officials at similar functions might well follow this example. To this is due much of the pleasure derived by the public, though in one event, the high jump, it caused two or three wouldbe competitors to find themselves out in the cold. The events were of a most interesting character throughout, no contretemps marring the enjoyment of spectators or competitors. Amongst the numerous officials who deserve mention were Mr J. H. Hempton, marshal ;■ Messrs W. T. Jennings, M.H.R., R. G. Pardy and E. Whittle, judges ; Messrs \V. Roberts and J. Bennett, timekeepers ; Mr E. L. Humphries, starter ; and Mill. Stocker, secretary, who had as assistant Mr A. Ford. The Highland events were under the direction of Mr 11. Ross, Messrs J. A.Smyth and D. Todd acting as judges. 150 Yards Maiden ; first prize £2, second £l.—D. Cameron 1, D. A. Jones 2, E. Cook 3'. Seven startC. McLean and Fridliam were disqualified for breaking away threo times'. Tho three first men led for the greater part of the distance, winning by about one yard, ai /close finish for second place. Time 18 l-ssec.

Half-Mile Handicap ; first prize £l3, second £5 t third £2.—A. Arnotti, 30yds, 1; P. Bowler, 45yds, 2 ; J,. W< Walters, 45yds, 3. Ten started. This was a good race. At the secoiiid Jap Allen (45yds), Howler and W. S. Howell (45yds) were leading. Arnot'li thep came up, strongly and won rather comi'ortaibily by one yard land a half, a similar distance between second anil third, rime, Imin 's7sec<- | 120 Yards Handicap ; first piizo I£l3, second £5, third £2.—First Jlfiat : C. March, 10yds, 1 ; F. E. jGladdin» Byds, 2, Five started, jtho ruco being won by but a lew finthesj Time, 12 2,sscc. Second | heat :H. L. Abbott, 7.lyds, 1 ; H. Cameron, Byds, 2 ;F. Watson, 10yds, Five started. This provided I another, close finish. Time. 12 1-5 'Sec.; Third heat: J. Murray, 7 yds, 1( j C. Aiuinei', t>yds, 2; J. ifiunningham, 9yds, 3. J. Murray ran welli, winning by two yards. A few inches separated the second aad third men. Time, 12 2-5 sec. Fourth heat: D. W, Smith, 10yds, 1; G', W, llisaop, lOyns, 2. Won easily. Time, 12 3-ssec.' Final heat : H. : Lj. Abbott 1, J. Murray 2, 0. March 3,. This provided a 'piendad finish, Murray gaining the advantage at lust, but Abbott lasted tetter, and wrested the victory on the tape. Time, 12scc. Half-Milo Uicycle Handicap ; first I»,ize £7, second £2,. third £l. First heat: M. L. Anderson, 45yds, 1 ; A. Austin, scr, 2 ; W. Tierney, 10 yds, 3. Only starters'. At the second lap the scratch man started to gain on Anderson, but was unable to do move than get within a yard of him, Tierney close up. Time, lmin 20 3-saoc. Second heat: W. Skjppcr, 50yds, 1; J. E. Marshall, 40y'ds, 2; A. J. Kibbey, 45yds, 3. Only, starters. Skipper came away with a splendid spurt at the third lap, tho others together. Time, lmin l<ssec< Third heat: J. 11, Kibbv, 50ydg, 1 ; A. W. Humphries, 30yd'(. 2. Five starters. At half distance Kibbey and Wan (50yds) were leading, and Humphries gradually overhauling ttalajtter, was defeated by a length. Time, lmin 17 2-s.sk.x-. H'.nal heat; W. Skipper 1, J. H. Kibbey 2, A. W. Humphries 3. Anderson, Huston, and Marshall also started. The first two led all tiro way. Huston, when coming up strong, with a chance of winning, fell. Skipper won easily. Second and men were separated by a length. Time, lmin 15 4~sseC( 120 Yands Amateur Handicap ;fiist prize value £3 10s, second £1 10s— A. V. Stohr 10ydS|, 1 ; A. .J. o'Driscoll, 6yds, 3 ; L. 13. Webster, ear, 3, Only starters. Stohr finislied strongly, beating O'DriscoU by afoout two yardSi Time, 12 1-5 sec.

High Jump ; first prize £3, second I'.—W. .Morgan, sft 3in, 1 ; il. V. Skeet, Si't'lin, 2, Only competitors.

120 Ya(sds Boys' Raco'(unUer l(i). First prize £i ss, second 10si, third &S..—J. Stohr, Iyd, 1 ; B. Smith, 2yids, 2 ; C. Tate, sci'l 3, Six started, Stohr winning by. one yard. Time 14sec. :

One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; first prize £7l, second £2, third £l—First heat : M. C. Anderson, 70yds, 1 ; M. Brunet'Oe, scr ; , 2; A. ; Huslton, scr, 3. Seven started. AtuleVson took command l at the fourth lap, Brunette and he lighting out the' succeeding, laps, the former finally romping Ifonie, Time, 2min 41 2-5 ijec. ' Second ' heat': 'J. Stevens, s'ci : ; 1 1. Its Wan., 90yds, 2;A. W. Humphries!, GOyds, 3. Five Started. Humphries rode second to A. J. JCibbpy (80yds) lor, thp greater part p.f the idistance, when Stevens by ft steady spurt came out into ' the lead. Wan then riding second. Won by two lengths, third several lengh ths I.X'hind, Tiim.-, 2m in 44sec. Final heat : M, C, Anderson 1 M. Brunette 2|. ». w ml ;,. stovens am Humphries also laced the sturtoit Huston had not gone 30 yawls when his chain snapped, and the race wus stopped. On the second try Anderson was nevVv overhauled. At the end 01 tlie third lap Huston and and Humphries dropped out Brunette .and Stevens were now comwS l ' l, # . f ! vs r t .' J '"'»'>i'tte overtaking Mm!' u *?* - TOm ° k ' U « tllS hind thu winner. Time, 2lnin 41

120 Yards Hurdle Race. First luizc £,, second £2, third £I.-W Morgan, owed 3yds, 1 ; E. Cook X^o', 2 '', 1 ' *'SUcet, owed* •"!,. on 'y starters. Morgan and I Cook leniainod together tj|l the last hurdle was reached, Morgan forging ahead. Time, lOscc. Second heat : a. L. Abbott, owed Byds, 1 ■ B T Murray, owed 12yds, 2'. Three starters. Abbott had a slight advantage at the last hurdle, which he maintained in the ll«i. Tj„,e, 19sec. Final heat'i JI, L, Abbott 1, », T, Murray 2, \V. Morgan 3. Cooke also ran. Murray led till the flat was reached, Abbott winning bj ahotit one foot. Time, 17f.ee.

220 Yards Handicap. First Rj'iJtt

|£lVww'Ji« a " , """"i. last heat: H. Egan 17yds, 2. Four started. Wo» by, a few inches. Time, 23scc. Secloud heal : \V. A. Cnthro, 11yds, 1; !l\ H. Amner, 14yds, 2. Three starti rs. Won by about two feci. Time. 231-3 sec. Third heat: J. Murray, |il4yds, 1 ; F. : Gladding, 12yds, 2. Four starters. Murray, making a good run, beat Gladding on the post. Time, 22sec. Final heat: J. Murray 1, Gladding 2, 1). Egan 3. All started. This heat furnished the best finish of the day, not a foot separating! the three placed men. Time," 23 2-osec. | One ' Mile Handicap. First prize £l3, second £5, third £2.-0. Wilson, 80yds, 1 ; F. Bellshuw, 90yds, ' ,2; L. Ward, 50yds, 3. 'fen starters. ' I Wilson was in the finish throughout, I leading, with Belishaw al the lifih | lap. Ward was then coming up fust. The race was won by one yard, Ward i .ten yards away, Time, diuii. 28sec. I till Ynixls Amateur. First value | ! £3 10s, second £1 10s.—A. N. Stohr 25y;i£, 1 ; L. 11. Webster, scr., 2 ; J. G.'. Skeet, 15yds, 8. Only starters. On the home start Webster made a] kletermined attempt to catch Stohr, who ran gamely, winning by nearly three yards. Time, 53 l-ssec. I | One and n-hu)f Mile Bicycle Handicap. First prize £7, second £2, third 10s. First heat :M. 0. Andor- | on, ftflyds, 1 ; W. H. Chong, 150 Jds, 2; A. Huston, scr., 3. Four starters. With three laps to go, | Anderson overtook Chong, and riding well, came home a winner by almost a lap on the scratch man. A splendid struggle for third place was I een on coming round the bend, but (Huston got home easily, in the traight. Time, 4min 17scc. Second heat : J. Stevens, 60yds, 1 ; A. /. Humphries, 90yds, 2 . St. S. Brunette, scr., 3. Five slurlers. The placed men come up on tho last lap, a closo finish being fought out between the three. Final heat : it. 0. Anderson 1, M, Brunette 2, W. 11. Chong, 3. Huston, Stevens, and Humphries also sturted. At the third lap Stevens' tyro came off and he retired. Chong, who was leading, was overtaken by Anderson at the fifth lap, the others being together. At the last lap but one Brunette went after the leaders, Huston and Humphries retiring. Won easily. Time, 4min 12sec. Obstacle Kace. First prize (£3, second £1 10s, third 10s.—Seed 1, Julian 2, C. Morris 3. This race evoked considerable amusement, especially when the competitors went through sacks containing various coloured matter, such as blue and brick dust. (A Maori named Cunningham came in first, but was disqualified owing to his going under a hurdle instead of over it. There were several starters. 440 Yards Handicap. First prize £l3, second £5, third £2.—lt. I>. Amner, 23yds, 1 ; C. Marsh, 30yds, 2; F. E. O. Gladding, 20yds, 3. Eleven started. A splendkl race ; (fought out between these three and W. S. Howell, 25yds. One foot between first and second, third and fourth about one yard behind. Forced Handicap, 220 yards. First prize £3, second £1 10s.—F. E. Gladding, 3yds, 1 ; .luliun, 12vds, 2 ; W. A. Cathro, 4yds, ?). Fifteen tarted. A close finish, Julian especially running well. Time, 24sec. HIGHLAND MUSIC. Pipe music, marches.—A. McLcod 1, J. McKechnio 2, J. Wade 3. Pipe Music, Strathspeys.—J. McKechnie 1, A. McLcod 2, J. Wade 3. Highland-Fling.—l). McDonald 1, D. Boss. 2, J. McKcchnie 3. Sword Dance, boys.—B. Todd 1, R. Ban-2. Highland Fling, girls.—E. Todd 1, K. Barr 2. Sword Dance.—D. McDonald 1, D. Ross 3, J. McKechnio 3. Swoi\i Dance, girls.—E. Todd 1, K. Barr 2. Highland Fling, boys.—T. Fowler 0, B. Todd 2. Reel o' Tulloch.—D. McKcchnie 1, A. McLcod 2, Joe Wade 3. Highland Fling, ladies.—o. Wade 1, J3< Todd 2, SHOWFLAKES. One of the most successful functions held in connection with the exhibition was the entertainment given by the Snowflakes party, the concert hall being packed. The proprograuuno was mainly that given at the enjoyable concert recently held in the theatre. The entertainment, which consists of coon songs and choruses, went with a vim seldom equalled, a result largely contributed to by the admirable orchestra under Mr F. Cornwall. The committee would do well to arrange for other similar entertainments, for the public keenly appreciate anything out of the cut-and-dried concert routine. Tho Maoris, who were interested listeners, gave a haka at the conclusion of the programme,. TO-DAYS ATTRACTIONS. The great feature to-day is the children's carnival, to be held in the Recreation Grounds. Besides races for the children, there will be a Punch and Judy show, free boating and Maori ppis and hakas, to ensure the little ones having a red letter d<ry. : In the evening a grand concert will be given in the concert hall, under the direction of Mr K. Cornwall. FRIDAY'S PROGRAMME. Friday will be nn off-day so far as outside attractions arc concerned, but visitors will find plenty to interest and amuse them in the cxhibiticm.