THE EXHIBITION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7712, 14 January 1905, Page 2

THE EXHIBITION.

I Friday was a quiet day at. the exhibition, and the contrast with the !previous day was very marked. The total receipts wore over £SO. I The Premier was present (luring tho evening and entered thoroughly into the spirit of the excellent entertainments provided, Chief among those was the open-air concert given by the Town Hand 1 ;, under the baton of Bandmaster Garry.

I The Maori benefit took place in the evening, when the .attendance, it, is to (Je regretted, was not at 'all compatible with the laudable abject sought. The .indifference of the publlic is doubly deplorable, when il fe remembered thai the Maoris ,gave their services free, noUvilh- ! standing the. rumour to the conj'trary. The chopping events were 'very interdsting, especially K. R. Terry's attempt to lower the New Zealand recoittt of Imin 4usee for 18in. standing blocks, hi'Jd by I'. Pretty.' Owing to the failing light jand his striking n bad knot, he | took 2min 2r, i sec. Considerable a- | musemenl was Caused by the old Maoris' chop. Four entered, Ra'ngi winning, with Tamiki second. ,'J'he latter got half-way through his block, when the head and handle ol the axe parted company, the head | romairiing in the block. Terry fixed up tho axe, but Tamiki was unable to overhaul Rangi, who, however, had hut little tn spare. The most striking performance was that of Motu, the one-armed man, who, strive os he would), was soon outclassed'. The Maiden Chop was won by P. Coffey, Kahui second. Tho Maoris gave several hakas and poi games. Another interesting side-show is that of Mr Beck, who nightly amazes largo audiences with the marvellous marble ibust which turns to iifo. Considerable attraction was created by tho very large and creditable showing of bread, which one of tho judges declares is far superior in number to any of the Auckland displays. Tho quality also is highly meritorious. The bridge tournament was a groat success), a largo nuirijer of players taking part. Miss J, Fruser and Mr 11. L. Outfield won first prize w.ith 822 points, Mr. Marshall and Mn J. C. Georgia being second with 798 points. TO-DAY'S ATTHACTIONS. To-day is Children's Day, and tho littlo ones will be admitted for 3d, with an exhibition medal thrown in. Special train fares Have been arranged for, and late trains will run to Stratford. All the exhibition side shows will 1..e free, though sixpence will l)e charged for admittance to tho grand stand at the sports to be held in the owning. A special feature wall be tho presence of young ladies in fancy costumes. Tho Tasmanian axeman, E. R. Terry, will attempt to lower his own 'world's blocks ° f 26SC ° for 12in - "tenons