THE EXHIBITION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7705, 6 January 1905, Page 2

THE EXHIBITION.

ITS ATTRACTIVENESS STILL UN- < IMPAIRED. j Thronged By Thousands Daily, i | The Palace of Art and Industries has not yet lost its charm, for 1 i Thursday's attendance was' very good both in the afternoon and wening, , I The receipts at the gates were £7O, and at tho diningt-room £2O. The children's carnival brought in £B7. •Various side shows were well patronised. In the evening the Italian garden was crowded- by visitors, jWho listened with attention to the excellent, music provided by Mr Garry's orchestral band. Some idea of the bewildering effect of the animated scene within the building may be gleaned from the fact that cases are known in which visitors have completely lost themselves. One gen- 1 tleman, indeed, wandered round four or five times trying to tiud the exit, always finding himself i« the open court. Further, those who have seen all the larger exhibitions in the colony arc the people who most patronise the present one. Tho Maori village continues to attract many visitors daily, tho natives seemingly enjoying, tho outing. CHILDREN'S CARNIYAL. A Great Success. Ono of the most refreshing sights it is given us to witness is that of I several hundred little ones enjoying themselves to their hearts' utmost, and when with this is combined one of the prettiest pleasure spots in the colony, bathed in bright sunlight, the picture presented is ono that will live long in the memory. Such a scene was that, at the Recreation Grounds on Thursday, when the children's carnival was held. The morning train from Stratford brought a large number of excursionists, and with the townspeople who attended, the gathering must have been considerably over three thousand. Representatives were present from nearly every sphool between I'renui and Inglewood, and all apparently enjoyed themselves. Besides the races for the ohildren, plenty of amusement was afforded by Professor Beckford's Punch and Judy, whose startling adventures never failed to thrill hundreds of .sympathetic little natures. Then there was another good, angel in the person of Mr W. L. Newman, who rewarded tho good boys and girls, and encouraged the bad ones, if indeed any were there, with a most delightful voyage of exploration round the unknown shores of the lake. Parents and children joined in several picnic parties throughout the grounds, which were .gay and attractive beyond expression. The Maoris were also on the ground, and during the afternoon gave a couple of poi games, much to the satisfaction of their audience. After this Mr R. Cock (MajW) and Mr Hal Goodacre spoke a few words appreciative of the services of the Maoris in connection with the exhibition and ~ carnival, saying that much of the success achieved was due to the attractiveness of the Maori displays' The Mayoress, Mrs Cock, here pinned a souvenir medal on the Rev. F. A. Bennett's breast, Mr Goodacre explaining that he was thus honoured because of his sterling value as an intermediary between the pakeha and the Maori. Mrs Cock, assisted by Miss Cock, then presented each member of the Maori village with a medal. An adjournment ivas made to. the lake-side, where tho Maoris, manning the canoes Mann, Itorihi, and Taniwha, treated the visitors to a half-hour's aquatic exhibition. The arrangements for tho sports wi*re in very capable hands, and the committee are to be congratulated on tliejr successful carrying out of arduous tasks. Amongst the large band of willing mention must lie made of Mr W. A. Collis (chairman), A. Ambury, G. H. Morgan, N. K. MacDiarmrd, E. 11. Gibbon, I', S. Whitcombe, S. W. Jackson (judges fpr running), W. Ambury, J. Jlennett (judges for jumping), C. T. Mills, F. Stohr, E. L. Humphries (starters), Grant, I'enlington, Gray, Johnston, Clark (marshals), and 11. Dempsey (secretary). Lieut.-Colonel Okey acted as judge for tho cadet and other competitions. The Town Band (under Bandmaster Garry) wus in attendance, and contributed in no small degree to the enjoyment of all. The sports were of an interesting character, many of the competitors showing splendid form -and good promise. The entries were very large, many of the events having to bo decided in several heats. It is to be regretted that the cadet drill and manual exercise were not contested, as they are a most attractive feature. In these competitions Lieutenant Nicholls, of the Inglewood school cadets, deservos commendation for the manner in which he handled his squads. Such was tho success of the gathering that the school authorities here should consider the advisability of making the outing an annual one. The idea has found favour in other centres, and why not in Taranaki ? There are many athletic men who would be only top willing to assist in the undertaking. The results were as follows 75 .Yawls, bpys under lf> ; 15 entries.—J. Catphpole 1, D. Fox 2, A. Bayly 3. 100 YaKis, .boys under 15 ; 43 entries.—l. Grant 1, H, Heslop 2, C. Evetts 3. 50 Yards, girls under 9 ; 6 entries. —C. Pellew 1, R. Anderson 2, E. Tlirosscl 3. Wheelbarrow Race.—J!. H. Anderson and E. Huse 1, <\ S. Shirly and G. Court 2, li. Gaukrodger and L. Goodacre 8. 50 Yards, boys under 9 ; 13 on>tries.—K. Stohr 1, I). Newell 2, 11. Marnier 3. Potato Race, girls under 12>; .14 entries.—R. Rae 1, M, Stohr 2, E. Johnson 3. 75 Yards, boys under 11 ; 26 entries. —G. lliulb 1, J. Catchpole 2, F. Brown 3. 100 Yards, boys under 14 ; 2G entries.—l. Grant 1, G. Bertrand 2, H. Heslop 3. Long Jump, boys under 13; 17 entries.—F. Brown 1, G. Adlam 2, 11. Quickfall 3. 100 Yards, girls under 14 ; 12 entries.—M. Gilchrist 1, R. Fuller 2, Ida Mills 3. 75 Yards, girls under 12 ; 22 entries.—M. Stplir 1, R. Rao 2, R. Boulton 3. 75 Yards, boys under 12 ; 55 entries,—R. Heldt 1, J £ Cross 2, \V\ Syme 3. 100 YarUs, boys ujider 13 ; 41 entries.— S e Thomas 1, I'. Old 2, C. Kennedy 3. CO Yards, boys under 7 ; 6 entries. -L. Clarke 1, G. H. Willaixl 2, 11. Franklyn 3 S High Jump ; 19 entries.—ll. Broadmore 1, Riki Kahui and G. Bertram (equal) 2. 50 Yards Skip, girls under 11 ; 16 entries.—M. Stohr 1, li. Rae 2, 1,. Wilson 3. 75 Yards (country schools only), boys under 12; 39 entries. —V. Brown 1, D. Woodhead 2, G. Martin 3. 440 Y'ards Relay Race ; 8 entries. —Stohr and Matthews 1, Morey ami Tate 2, Stanley (l nd Broadniore 3. 100 Yards' (open) ; 41 entries.—L. Stohr 1, B. Tate 2, B. Smith 3.' llop. Step and .lump (open) ; 26 entries.—ll. Broadniore 1, Kahui 2, G. Loveridge 3. 75 Y'ards, girls under 13 ; 7 entries.—G. Johnstone 1, N. Johnstone 2, R. Fuller 3. Throwing Tennis Ball, girls under 12 ; 3 entries.—G. Ross 1, E. Huse 2, E. Johnson 3. 880 Yards (open) ; 31 entries.—V. Tate 1, E. Stanley 2, G. Bertrand 3. 50 Yards, boys under 9 ; 14 entries.— K. Stolir 1, E. Bay ley 2, P. , I'arker 3. * Sack Race, boys under 13. E. Ju- ' lian 1, W. Gleeson 2. Bicycle Race, 2 miles, boys under ' 14 ; 4 entries. —J. Gibbons 1, 11. , Bpcock 2, S. Hawke 3. 50 Yards Skip, girls under 12 ; 6 ! entries.—R. liae 1, G. Roberts 2, M. Stohr 3, 100 Yawls (country schools), boys, open.—T. Jones 1, I. Grant 2, H; 1 Kennedy 3. 1 1

Lo*g Jump (open) ; 16 entries.— E. Stanley 1, 11, Broadniore 2. 75 Yards Skip, girls over 12 ; 16 entries.—M. Gilchrist 1. X. Mills 2, I, Gilbert 8. 440 Yards (open), boys.—L. Stohr 1, N. Matthews 2, V. Tate 3. Sack Race (open) ; 16 entries.—G. Sahvay 1, W. Cartwright 2, J. llullard 3. 100 Yards Hurdles ; 32 entries. —N. i Matthews 1, E. Stanley 2. | Donkey Race.—E. Huse 1, E. Julian 2. | Camel Race ;17 entries.—S. Hurle .i and two others, J', lluck and two others, X'. Tunbridge mid two others. Throwing Tennis Hall ; girls over ' 12 ; 6 entries.—X'. Instone 1, 11. 1 Fuller 2, 1. Mills 3. 1 Bugle Competition.—Okey 1, lilyth 2. Bicycle Race, 2 miles, open ; 7 entries.—V. Gibbons 1, S. Paul 2, J5. Smith 3. Siamese Race (open).—Ruff and Bumbleton 1, Tunbridge and Lealand 2. Potnito Race ; ">3 entries.—G. Loveridge 1, G. Sal way 2. Siamese Race, under 12 ; f>s cmtries.—l). Julian and (J. Julian 1, W. Cartwright und T. Jones 2, T. Tuohy and F. Shirly 3. Cadet Drill, with urms. Central School 1, Inglewood School 2. Manual Exercise.—Central School i 1, Inglewood School 2. j Wand Competition.—Central School i I. Indian Clubs.—lnglewood Gymnar sium 1. Consolation Race. —B. Smith 1, D. Morey 2, G. Loveridge 3. CONCERT. There was but a fair audience at the concert given in the concert hall under the direction of Mr K. Cornwall on Thursday night. The programme presented was a very good one, and as the performers were all favourites, hearty applauso was frequent. Mrs Bnsham gave a feeling interpretation of Rolando's " Alia Stella Confidante," with* violin obligato. "Love the Pedlar" was Miss Gladys Cornwall's item, rendered in » manner which fully deserved the applajise accorded it. The duet -"Excelsior," by Messrs K. and T. Cornwall was well received, as inas also Mr Ivistle Cornwall's song, "Come into the Garden, Maud." The exquisite melody of [Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata " was artistically interpreted by Mr 11. J, Cornwall, though the liner passages were somewhat marred through the extraneous noises smothering the piano. Mr M. Brunette gave a saxophone solo. Other instrumental items were given by tho Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club. TO-DAY'S ATTRACTIONS. This evening Mr W. A. J. Dutch, of Wellington, will give an exhibition of a chemical lire extinguisher. Messrs R. T. iiickerton and Co., ' assisted by the Fire Brigade, will givo a. display of coloured lights.