NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13414, 16 February 1907, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION

THE MILITARY TATTOO. ATTACK ON THE I'A. [Ht TK I. KG PH.—OWN" COKRK.SPOXIIENT.3 < Chbistchob/JH, Friday. .': Thk first of the Inhibition military tattoo on the sports ground has been the great, event of the Exhibition to-day. All day long there was a large attendance, but in the" evening an immense multitude tilled all the seating, and most "' the standing, accommodation in the snorts ground, and crowded every overlooking coign of advantage surrounding the enclosure. The night was perfect for the ev<?nt, and the voluntoers were .present, in good number*, and the Maoris were in war paint. The pa which formed the object of attack by the military was found to be not the pa proper, but an excellent imitation, hurriedly constructed .;v, one side of the sports ground. The Maoris, armed with rifles, took their stand behiju'.\ ! « strong breastwork, with numerous embrasures, through which a deadly fire could be poured on the attacking force. At, the last moment it, was found that the massed bands, whose parade with torches was to have been r, feature of. the entertainment, had not put in an appearance. The weather had been damp and threatening in the afternoon, and they were specially anxious to preserve and keep dry and bright their instruments, which they had polished to perfection, for to-morrow's contest. The Garrison Band, who turned out. with .he volunteers, were left to fill the breach. The. Maoris, who were called on to defend their impromptu pa against th* military, gave a magnificent haka of defiance as the two companies chosen lor Wig attack advanced towards their breastwork. They then foil back on the pa, against which the volunteers advanced, maintaining a steady rifle tire, and supported by a gnu of the " K" Battery.

The Maoris made no reply till the enemy were close upon them, with the sports ground fence between, when they poured in such volleys as must have wiped the attacking force out of existence. The Maoris, headed by the Garrison Band, then marched round the ground. The volunteers and the West, Coast and North Otago Cadets joined in the march, and various movements, which had a. very fine effect, wore gone through. Tire-works wer« Bout; up at, intervals by the representative of Pain and Go.

Despite th© absence of the bands, thfl tattoo may bo considered a very great- success, and will probably be repented on another occasion, with the assistance of tin* local bands.

The lion. Goo. Fowkls invited the visiting band conductors, and tho president, and the secretary and tho delegates of the North Island Band Association, who have given valuable assistance and advice in tho carrying out of tin- contests, to supper to-night, in the Minister's rooms. Mr. Fowlds had unfortunately to leave for the North before the supper took place, but. tho lion. Mr. MoGowan did the honours in his stead. Several toasts were honoured.

Tho next; display of fireworks will be given on Wednesday.

THE BABY SHOW.

SPECIAL CLASS FOR TWINS.

[BY TEI.KGRAPIf. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Ohristouttrcjt, Friday.

A class for twins- has been added to the programme of tho baby show. It is suggested that no entry fees shall be charged for the show, and that the purchase of one ticket shall entitle mother and child to entry to the Exhibition both afternoon audi evening. To encourage all the competing babies to remain during the whole show, it is suggested that, each baby should Imj handed a small memento as he or she is taken homo at. nine p.m.. ...._,-...-.. -

The thousandth infant at the babies* rest i- expected to make its appearance by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, and will be on exhibition on the following Thursday. Entries for the baby show close next Tuesday evening.

Mr. L). C Mclntyre, in addition to his position as director of exhibits, lias been appointed superintendent; of awards. Over* 1500 applications have been received for exhibits to h>- judged. ■ Mr. Mclntyre wili meet exhibitors on Monday night to discuss certain details in connection with the judging, which it in expected will In* commenced on the 20th hist. The greater part of the home industries section has been judged, and it. is hoped that the few of the judges who have not 'been able to undertake their duties will complete their work in a. few days.

THE BANDS' CONTEST.

RESULTS OF FRIDAYS COMTETI TIONS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PBESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Friday. The Exhibition band contest was resumed this morning with a number of preliminary solo competitions, which were taken in both the concert ball and West's Castle Theatre. In the B flat tenor trombone competition (judge, Mr. W. S. King), the following took part:—J. Congaltoii (Aloriiington), \\. Fellows (Newcastle, New South Wales), T. Gray (Wanganui .Garrison), S. Sly (Wajiganui), W. Amos (Jupp's), A. S. Erskine (Napier Garrison), A. Hundley (Taranaki Garrison), D. McC'orkindule (TuaDeka), H. Taylor (First Infantry, Auckland), W. Mtissoti (Lyttelton Marine), W. Wearne (Lytfceltou Marine), T. Williamson (Dunedin Naval?), W. R. Lanhain (Wools-ton), G. Saunders (Palmersron North), and J. Elliott (Palmerston North). The results were: W. Fellow* (Newcust'e City), 95 points, 1; T. Gray (Wanganui), 90 points, 2; S. Sly (Wanganui), 87 point*, 3: .1. Congalton (Mornington), 86 points, 4. The quartettes (Mr. Otto Schwartz, judge) were contested by contingents from the Newcastle City Band (New South Wales), Kaikorai, Wanganui Garrison, Woolston, Palmer-ton North, Dunedin Navals, and Greymouth. Final results: Kaikorai (100 points) and Wanganui Garrison (100 point*), equal, 1; Newcastle City (97 points). 2. • In the B flat soprano cornet solos the results were: A. MoMasters (Nelson Garri- ; -son). 90 points, 1; R. Grant, (Newcastle City), 85 points, 2; T. Dix (Lyttelton Marine.), 80 points, 3.

The trombone trio contest resulted* Wanganui Garrison, 90 point*. 1 ; Palmerston North, 85 points, 2; WoolstOfl, 84 points, 3.