THE EXHIBITION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8379, 13 March 1907, Page 5

THE EXHIBITION.

By Telegraph—Special Service.

CHRISTCHURCH, March 12

The Exhibition has been well attended again to-day, and on Thursdaynext, if nothing unforeseen occurs, the total aggregate attendance will reach a million and a half. Although/ nothing definite has been settled in the meantime, it is probable that when this number is attained the fortunate visitor will receive some suitable recognition of the incident. In any case, steps will be taken to ascertain the name of the person who secures the honour. The judging of district court displays will take place on the 21st instant. Further awards in connection with the judging of the exhibits are expected to be made to-morrow. Keplies are being received from football clubs with respect to the proposed football carnival to be held during the early part of April. It is probable that steps will be taken with a view of retaining the aquarium in Christchurch, and having the same removed and fitted up in the Acclimatisation Society's garden. The aquarium has been one of the chief attractions at the Exhibition. Thirty ! pupils and two teachers from the Otautau School (Southland) reached the Exhibition to-day, and will remain till Friday. Special attention is being given to the Sports Ground track in view of the athletic meeting arranged by the Canterbury College Students' Association, which will take place on Saturday afternoon next. The General Manager of the Exhibition reports a very considerable increase in the revenue from admissions to the Art Gallery during the past week. It is quite obvious that the near approach of the conclusion of the Exhibition and a return to England of the pictures is causing visitors to pay more than usual attention to this exceptional feature. The Besses o' th' Bam Band, which is still attracting large attendances, will give its final performance on the Sports Ground tomorrrow evening. Selections will be given alternately with the pyrotechnic ' displays provided by the representative of Pain and Sons, London. Wonderland is organising a fresh novelty in the form of a Beauty Show and Physical Culture Competition, which is to take place on a specially constructed platform in the grounds on Friday, March 22nd. Prizes will be given to the men and women having the best physical development, the woman showing the best shaped arm and shoulder, and the woman displaying the neatest foot and ankle. Feet and ankles must be displayed bare. A prize valued at five guineas will also be given to the maiden who is judged by a vote of those present to be the prettiest girl in Christchurch. On the same night will be held a sensation, which caused immense excitement at Bondi (Sydney) when performed there some weeks ago. A gold nugget valued at £lO will be buried in the sand, in the Wonderland grounds, and members of the I public may secure diggers' licenses and spade for sixpence, enabling them to dig for the buried treasure.

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