THE EXHIBITION DAY BY DAY

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVIII, Issue 81918, 16 February 1907, Page 2

THE EXHIBITION DAY BY DAY

THE HAND CONTKST. By Telegraph.—Special Service. Christeiiurch, February The Exhibition Band Contest wa, resumed this morning with a number of preliniinauy solo competitions, wliiclr were taken in both tlie e ncert hall and West's Castle Theatre. 11l the li Hat tenor trombone competition (Judge, ill- \V. S. King), the following took part: —.1. C'or.galtou (Morningtou), \\". Fellows (Newcaslle, X.N.W.), T. i.'r.iy (Wanganui (lariisun). S. Sly (Wanganui , W Amos (.lupp's), A. S. I'.iskiiic (\a|iirr Garrison), A. IJandley (Taranaki Garrison), I). 11. CorTiii4lale (Tunpeka), U. Tavlor (First Infantry, Auckland), \V. Musson tl.yttell.m .Marine , T. Wiliianison (I >utiedin \.ie:i!-i, w . |>. knihaui (Uoolston), (I. Saunders (l'abnerston X«"i|li). and Kiliott (I'almerston -North . The lour players jirst mentioned be.ng reserve,l by J,,. to (U'ciik' Lht? iina! this cvouin". The <1"HI ti'ltL--, (.Mr Otto Schwartz judge) were <■,into,led bv eontin-'ents Horn Newcastle City liand (N.SAV.),

Kaikorai. Wanganui (larrikin;, Woolstnn, Ba Imcrsiotu North, Duneilin Navals, and Greymouth, the first three to play oil' this evening. In the BB Hat bass competition (Mr \V. S. King judge), those taking part were: F. Albrecht (Gisbornc), E. Coyle (Jupp'sl, B. Cudley (Taranaki), S. Fentoil (Tuapeka), C. Bradley (First Infantry, Auckland), A. Giimour (Lyttelton iMarine), I{. Wilson (Derry's), R. li. Chisiiolm (Kaikorai), A. E. Seager (Tiinaru Garrison), C. Maher (-.Miiisterton Municipal), \V. Penton (Woolston), j. Neighbours (Granity), <T. Guthrie (Wanganui Garrison), E C. Hansen; (Bluff Navals), D. rtanagan (Jlornington), W. l'ittam (I'alniei-ston North), and 1!. White (Duucdio Navals). . A cla,ss for twins has been added to this programme of the Baby ,Show> It is suggested that no entry tees shall be charged for the show, and that the purchase of one ticket shall entitle a mother and child to entry to the Exhibition both afternoon anU evening. To encourage all competing babies to remain during the whole show, it is suggested that each baby should be handed a small memento as lie or she is taken home at !) p.m.. The thousandth infant at the Babies' Best is expected to make its appearance by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, and be ou exhibition on the following Thursday. Entries for the baby show elose next Tuesday evening. Air J.) C. iMelntyrc, in addition to his

position of director of exhibits, has been ujipointetl superintendent, of awards. Over 1000 applications have Ijecii received for exhibits to be judged. Mr Mclutyre will meet exhibitors on Monday night to discuss certain details in connection with too judging, wliicli is expected will be commenced on 20th inst. The greater part of the home industries section has been judged, and it is hoped that the few judges who have not been nble to . undertake their duties will complete their work in a few days. Tattoo on the sports ground has been the great event of the Exhibition today. The night was perfect for the event, and volunteers were present in good numbers, also the Maoris in all war paint. The pa which formed the object of attack by the military was found to be not the pa proper, but all excellent imitation hurriedly constructed a* one side of the sports ground. The Maoris, armed with lilies, took their stand behind a strong breastwork, with numerous embrasures through which a deadly lire could be poured on the attacking force. At the last moment it was found tlwt the massed bands, whose parades with torches was lo have been a feature of the entertainment, had not -put in an appearance. The weather had been damp unit threatening in, the afternoon. and they were specially anxious to preserve dry and bright their iniustruments which they had polished to perfection for to-morrow's contest, the Garrison Band, who turned out with the Volunteers, were left to fill tlie breach. The .Maoris, who wei\; called on to defend their impromptu pa against the military, gave a, magnificent haka of defiance, and as the

two companies chosen for the attack advanced toward th>-ir breastwork, tlu'y Ml back on the pa. against which (lie \ nhinleers advanced, maintaining a .-lea Iv rillc fin', and supported by a "mi «f the K Battery. Tin- .Maoris made no reply I ill tile enemy were close upon them, with t lie ' sports ground fence between, when they poured in such a volley as must have wiped Hie attacking fores out of existence. The Jlaoris, headed by the Garrison Hand then marched round the "round. The band, and afterwards Volunteers and West Coast an] Xorth Otago Cadets, joined in the niarcbj and various movements which had a very fine ('fleet. Fireworks were sent up at intervals, and despite the absence of the bands, the tattoo •lnay be considered a very great success, ami will probably lie repealed on anotiier occasion, with the assistance ftf local bands.