AT THE EXHIBITION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1142, 1 June 1911, Page 7

AT THE EXHIBITION.

STILL THEY COME. BIG ATTENDANCE LAST EVENING. SPORTS AT THE STADIUM. The Exhibition is becoming known. That was most apparent yesterday afternoon and evening, when crowds thronged the avenues, criticising, admiring, and analysing tho woalth of exhibits that are set or.t for their delectation. There was quito a rush between 7.30 and 8 o'clock last .evening, when it was a matter of some difficulty for oho in a hurry to push through tho crowds of interested visitors to tho big show. Tho sports in the Stadium attracted 400 or 500 people, and the English, Pierrots had a big audience. What some people think of the Exhibition is set forth in tho remarks contained in the Visitors' Book, which made its appearance for the first time yesterday. A visitor from America appends tho remark: "Yankee visitor, orl right!" Mr. J. C. O'LcaTy, of New York, pencils in the one word—"Excellent!" Mr. G. H. Weir, of Belfast, is not so enthusiastic. His remark is a non-committal "Not bad!", Other■ remarks from visitors, include the following:—"Kapai, Wellington," "M., from Thorndon: This'll do," "Wail till 'Orkland has an Exhibition." The Hon. D. Buddo, Minister of Interlal Affairs, after visiting the Exhibition, (aid it-was undoubtedly the finest and largest provincial exhibition yet held in ihis country, and in view of the fact ;hat it was virtually the work of one sity,: it was especially creditable. The lisplays of local manufactures were extremely instructive, and there was much besiifes to enable the visitor to spend a pleasant hour. He thought the Lxhibi•tion was not so widely known as it deserved to be. A BIG DAY. No fewer than 3-149 persons passed through the turnstiles at the Exhibition' yesterday. The cash takings amounted to £110 125., which is so far a record. COOKERY DEMONSTRATION. The lady students of the Wellington Technical School's cookery class, under the direction of Miss Pryor, gave an interesting cooking demonstration in Messrs. Thos. Ballinger and Co.'s big stall, in the annexe last evening. A full meal for a family of' four or live was prepared in such a dainty. . and appetising manner _ that everyone looking on wore . quite a hungry look, and only needed an invitation to "set to" the dishes prepared. These' consisted of a roost of beef, stewed celery;-'a fruit pie, and a pile of featherweight scones—a meal "fit for the King on Coronation Day" as one of the spectators, remarked. All the cooking was done in a'Fletcher, Russell gas stove, kindly fitted.up and lent by Messrs. Thos. Ballinger and Co. Thesu demonstrations will be given every Wednesday, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., and from 3.p.tii. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Housewives who know the way to a man's heart should take careful TOta.of the hours. .THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. . _ The,-Pierrots, who have firmly established themselves in the good opinion ol the Wellington public, wore 'greeted with; a bumper House last evening. The entertainment given by this talented little.party last evening gees to confirm the first impression—that it is one of the most refined and genuinely satisfying 6hows of the kind seen.in, Wellington for a long.time. The comedy element is admirably represented in Mr. Maynard Dakin,. whose humour never infringes on tho coarse and vulgar, and 'yet he' is able ; to--.keep the- audience amuscdrfthe whole time he is holding the boards. Mr. Austin has a serviceable baritone voice, and a nice taste in songs, and Mr. Kingsley Chapman sings nice little tenor tonga, in an attractive manner. Miss Elsa Laugley is delicately dainty in all fiho does, and. is a firm favourite with the public,' and' Miss Phillipson produces a soprano voice of fair power and much sweetness. The English Pierrots are duo at the' Coronation Theatre at 8.30 this evening. , MOVING PICTURES. Owing to a misunderstanding regarding the supply of direct electrical energy, the continuous, pictures will. not be shown until .Saturday afternoon. By. that time it is confidently hoped that. all will be in readiness, and from that out pictures will claim a fair share of the patronage of visitors to the Exhibition. AT THE STADIUM. SUCCESSFUL GATHERING.' Athletes entered enthusiastically into the spirit of things at the sports gathering held in the Stadium last evening. The attendance numbered several hundred, all the seating most .ol the floor space being taken up by spectators. The lighting was a decided improvement on that oi the previous week, and the floor for skating was also much 'improved. The two besc items of the evening were the skating race and the hockey ana lacrosse championship. Tho skating was an exciting event, particularly during tho early stages, belore the large field became strung out. Trouble threatened at the corners every lap, but nothing serious happened. There was an exciting finish in tno 50yds. championship for hockey and lacrosse players, which had to be divided into about six heats. The winnerturned up in F. C. Hubbard. The two-mile handicap was another fino race, this being awarded to F. Itowborry, who finished about four yards ahead (if F. Byrne and F. Pinckney after a stirring run home. It was a very diuicutt matter to keep track of the laps (which numbered thirteen to the mile), particularly as there were somo nineteen competitors. After the decision of the judge had been given it was held by many that V. J. Byrne had finished first. Tho committee, • after finding out how things stood, decided to award Byrne a special prize. The other events were all well contested. Detailed results are:--

One Milo Skating Handicap.—E. Young, scr., 1; B. Dennehy, scr., 2; R. Harris, 40yds., 3. Also started: W. Smith, lOvds.; K. Nicholas, 20yds.; A. M'Cleary, "scr.; Hanson, 30yds.; Cameron, 55yds.: K. Proebstal, 20yds. Time, 4min. 36 l-ssec. Won by about 30yds. Young and Dennehy soon detached themselves from tho bunch, and set. a pace which the others could not follow. As the laps progressed, Young went out in the lead, outpacing Dennehy, who, in turn, was a class ahead of tho rest ■ of the field. M'Cleary had the misfortune to bo put out after the first lap, the strap of. one .of his skates breaking. Bucket and Potato Race— Final: M. Tracy, 1; F. Cray, 2; L. Baxter, 3. The only starters. Tracy shoved too much pace for his opponents, and won by a potato. 50 Yards Hockey and Lacrosse ChamSionship.— First heat: L. Fama, 1; G. >avies, 2. Also started: R. Rankin, H. Wilson, B. Braggo. Time, 6£ec. Second heat: F. C. Hubbard, 1; E. Bates, 2. Also started: H. Thompson, E. Nicholas. C. Hugo. Time, Gssc. Third heat: A. Birch, 1; R, L. Porter, 2. Also started: S. O. Jones, It. L. Thompson, H. M'Dougall. Time, G l-ssec. Fourth heat: A. Hall, 1; F. Gray, 2. Also started: Hollis, E. Bailey, O. Bengc, 11. I/. Lawrence. Time, I; l-ssec. Semi-final—First heat: Hubbard, 1; Bates, 2. Time. 6sec. Second heat: Fama, 1; Birch, 2. Time, 6 l-ssee. Final: Hubbard (Lacrosse), 1; Barer (Hockey), 2. Time, 6sec. Won by about eighteen inches. Two Mile Flat Handicap.—F. Rowberry, 115 yds., I;'F. Byrne, 70yds., 2; F. Pinckney, 115 yds., 3. Also started:'L. Baxter, scr.; C. Rowberry, -15yds.; C. Murray, 55yds.; F. Rollo, SOvds.; C. ,T. Gore, SOyds; J, Don, 00yds.; B. Curry, 100 yds.; L. Salek, 110yds.;-M. Pointon, 115 yds.; V. C. Bvrne, 135 yds.; A. Oliver, 135vds.; W. Wilson, 130 yds.; S. Murray, 180 yds.; J. M'Auloy, 115 yds.; Croft, 115 yds.; A. Berry, 135 yds. Time, llmin. A ■ great finish. Rowberry led over tho last few laps, and a great run homo saw him win by about 4yds., inches only separating second and third. A special prize rcas awarded V. J.

Byrne by the committee. Many claimed that Byrno actually won the race,. but was overlooked by tho lap-takers. Slow Bicycle Race.—.First heat: L. Compte, 1; H. Edwarde, 2. Second heat: Sutherland, 1; Milne, 2. Pinal: H. Edwards, 1. One and a Half Mile Walk Handicap.— D. Cashman, 30'-ds.. 1; I'. J. Fitzgerald, scr., 2. Time, itoiin. Msec. Won fairly easily. SKATING 70-NIGHT. Lovers of roller-skating aro advised that there will be skatinß at the Madnim between 7 p.m. and 8.30 o clock this evening. An attraction will be provided at 8 o'clock in a mile race, tor which post entries will bo received. Skaters report that the floor of the Stadium is improving after every session, so that m a week or two flic asphalt (which is lamely used in England for skating rinks) should have a really fast surface. BOWLS. The semi-final games in the bowling tournament will bo played at the Stadium this evening. Tho position is interesting, as only the Kclbu'rne and two Newtown rinks are left in the contest. The final gamo will bo played tc-niorfow evening, which is set down as a special bowlers' night. Ladies will be admitted free of charge. This tournament does not end tho bowling attractions at the Stadium. A big "Coronation Tournament" is being arranged at present by those in authority, and it is confidently expected that tho entries on that occasion will be double as many as those received for the tournament to be concluded to-morrow evening. COVERED TENNIS COURT. All the entries fcr the covered court tennis tournament (champion and handicap singles for both sexes) will not be sorted out until this morning. Among those already opened up figure the names of Peacock, Swanston, and Miss Travcrs, which ensures somo really first-class tennis. The games are to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday (the King's Birthday). Tho entries will be announced in full in tomorrow's Dominion.