AT THE EXHIBITION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1157, 19 June 1911, Page 8

AT THE EXHIBITION.

ANOTHER GOOD DAY. JACK TARS AT THE STADIUM. The better weather of Saturday had a marked effect on attendance at the Exhibition, which was visited by largo numbers of people during Jhc day and in the evening. A numb?r of interesting displays were given at the various stalls. Receipts from all sources on Saturday totalled .-£l-15 Is. id. The number of visitors to pass the turnstiles was 39:19, which brings the total to date up >to CS.W. Mr. T. Sallingcr (Chief Commissioner) has prepared the following comparative return of proceeds during last week and the week preceding, The Saturday totals in each case are those of cash receipts for admission only:— Week ended 'Week ended June 10. June 17. .£ s. d. .£ s. d. Monday 73 11 6 73 13 1) Tuesday 07 3 3 -11 8 6 Wednesday !)7 2 6 65 2 (! Thursday « " 6 59 •> 6 Friday " lii GO 35 4 G Saturday 101 13 0 110 8 9 Totals 152 17 G 391 3 6 Mr. Ballinger attributes the falling awav in attendance during last week to the "cold and stormy weather which obtained on several days. The Exhibition authorities have obtained permission from the Minister for Customs to display a largo illuminated triangular sign on the tower of the Customs Building. On each side the sign will bear the single word "Exhibition." in letters three feet high. It will be visib.o frcin points as far distant as Oriental Bay, Upper Willis Street, and Thorndon Station. Probably the sign will be displayed for the first time on 'Wednesday evening. It is to remain aloft until the Exhibition closes.

"ALL NATIONS'" PAGEANT. At the rcoucst of the Commissioners and Stadium Committee, Mr. Harrison lies consented to give a performance of his "All Nations'" Tageant—which was so successful an attraction at the Stadium on Monday last—on Thursday next, Coronation night. This spectacle, in which 70 young ladies, dressed to represent different nationalities, arrive to pay homage to Britannia and participate in the Coronation festivities, should be admirably in keeping with the spirit that will be abroad on Thursday. In error it was stated that the pageant would be repeated to-night, but the date actually selected is that of Coronation night. AT THE STADIUM. FISHER WINS COVERED COURT CHAMPIONSHIP. There was a fair attendance at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon, when the two semi-final and the final matches for the covered court championship of New Zealand were nlaycd. The semi-finals were between Brown and Cornell on the north court, and Fisher and Jeffery on the south. ' Brown won his game, C—2, G— i; and Fisher ' beat Jeffery G-2, 6-4. The final then lav between F. 51. B. Fisher and Harold Brown, who provided a most interesting game. Both men were in good form, and what Brown lacked in adroit wrist play and position-keeping, he almost made up for in energy. Fisher was frequently beaten by unexpected returns, which the agile Harold just managed to reach. The hitter's volatile 'methods were responsible for his winning the first set. But Fisher was playing a sound game, served some beautiful -werves. and kept his opponent on the run with his hurtling cross-drives, unplayable smashes, and good line play. He won the middle set,-after a good game. The last set was Fisher's. As Brown tired, Fisher's play--in a bad light—became more puzzling than ever, and he ran out an easy winner. The score was: iishcr v. Brown, 3-G, G—J, G-2.

A BOWLLNG MATCH. In a howling match at the Stadium on Saturday afternoon, a rink representins the Wellington Club defeated a rink from Lower lintt. Following are the scores:Wellington: Hamilton. W. J. Thompson. ]•'. Laurensou, T. Un linger is.), -!>, Lower Hurt: C. Trcvelh.ek, I. B. Jones, C. Holland, W. Hendry (s.), la. SPORTS CARNIVAL. \ successful sports carnival was conducted at the Stadium on Saturday evening, bv men from II.M S. Cambrian Mr. Clarke's orchestra rendered a number of a-reeablc selections during the evening. There- was a very good attendance of the

public-. C.1'.0. Patej, P.O. Laughton, and Mr. Howe (boatswain) acted as judge.-. Of Cue various events many were amusing and all were keenly contested. Following are results: — Obstacle If ace—First heat: Stunt, 1; Clements, 2. Second heat: Hoskins, 1; Lonnau, 2. Final: Moslems, 1; Stunt, 2. IlaltrJlile Championship—First heat: Bray, 1. Second heal: Colter, 1; Walter, 2. Final: Colter, 1; Bray 2. Time, 2min. 2soc. IMllow-liifhi: Tandy, 1. Fifty Yards' Sprint—First heat: Coffer, 1; Waldess. 2. Second heat: Hoskins, 1; liailcv, 2. Third heat: Dcakin, 1; Weeds, 2. Final: Cotl'cr, 1; Dcakin, 2; Bailey, 3. Three-legged Race—First heat: Stunt and Hoskin, I. Second heat: Bray and another, 1. Third heat: Smith and Mercer, 1. Final: Hoskins and Stunt. Barrel Race—First heat: Cotter, 1; Walter, 2. Second heat: Lennon, 1; Pateman, 2. Third heat: Smith, 1; Mercer, 2. Final: Pateman, 1; Lennon, 2. Sack Race-First heat: Cotter, 1; Ralph, 2. Second heat: lloskins, 1; Dcakin, 2. Third heat: Stunt, 1; Clements, 2. Final: Cotter, 1; Hoskins, 2. In a tug-oi'-war between teams representing stokers, and deck-hands, the latter were victorious. • 'iliey were captained by A. B. Lennon.

FANCY-DRESS FOOTBALL. ■ A leading attraction set down for this evening at the Stadium is an Association football match which is to be played in fancy dress. Variations, more or less true to type, of the "harem" dress are among the costumes which will be worn. A grand march through the Exhibition and a gymnastic display by the Y\M.C.A. boys are among the items that figure on the programme. THE WEEK'S PROGRAMME. The following is the Stadium programme in brief for this (Coronation) week:— < Monday evening—Grand "soccer" night. Tuesday evening—Military display and competitions. Wednesday evening—Naval Night. Thursday evening—Coronation Sports. Friday and Saturday evenings—Boxing Championships.

CORONATION SPORTS. A splendid programme of sports has been arranged for Coronation night". (Thursday next) at the Stadium, under the management of the Wellington Centre of the N.Z.A.A.A. It will include an Empire Handicap of 50yds.; Grand Coronation Marathon, M miles; King George Handicap, half-mile; 'Half-mile Walk Handicap for boys; and electric light club-swinging competition. The entries for the above events close at lyitto and Graham's at 5 o'clock this evening. ' The runners engaged in the sports will include Duncan and Hubbard, who, with the exception of Woodgcr and Opie, must be considered among the Inst in New Zealand, and they ran second and third respectively to Opie at the New Zealand Championship meeting held in Christchurch. The course of the 11-mile Marathon race will be from the Exhibition t.-> •lndrewartha's 'store at Kilbiruie South via Oriental and Evans Eav Beads and back via Constable Street, Newtown, 'and Kent Terrace. The Marathon track will be patrolled Ik officials on motor-bicycles. The bovs' walk is sure to attract a large entry, and should be very amusing. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The Pierrots' new programme on Saturday night was one of the best which these clever entertainers have given. Mr. Mavnard Dakin introduced several new songs, and the audience apparently cannot get 100 much of him. Recalled again and again, he contributed four songs, each excellent. His first item, '"Come to Brighton," has a fine catchy refrain, and was"splcndidly worked. He also tcok part with Mr. Turner in some good humorous duels, which captured the audience. Mr. Turner's contributions were great ly appreciated, especially his song about num-berie.-s Christian names. Mention must also be made of a comic interlude in which ho was very diverting. Mr. Kingsley Chapman's tenor songs are always enjoyable, and he scored his usual success. A* song, "Fairy Dreams," 'with harmmiised thorns, was w?ll given by Miss Philipson. and met v/th a hearty recall. "She is Far from the Land" (Mr. Austin's first song) was rendered in his best style, and his second number, "C'hloo"—a lullaby with a sweet harmonised choruswas delightful. A particularly bright and lively programme concluded with a humorous ciuartette, "They all Went Homo Again," by Messrs. Dakin, Turner. Austin, and Thomas Patrons will be pleased to hear that Miss Elsa Langley is rapidly recovering. The continuous nietures were well aftende:'. on Saturday afternoon.

This week's programme for the Exhibition Stadium, appears on the front page of this issue.