THE EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15504, 10 January 1914, Page 9

THE EXHIBITION.

A DAY FOR CHILDREN.

JABBED BY THE RAIN.

ttHjlj COMING ATTRACTIONS.

The experiment, previously tried some weeks ago, " f having .1 children's day at tl, o Auckland Inhibition proved to be ,uch an unqualified sne-oss that the executive determined up- a .1 repetition at suttable interr.iis. Yoterday was th second such day set apart for the young folk, who we ro adroit led up to 4 p.m. at iho reduced price of threepence. The somewhat threatening weather doubtless affected the attendance. 1812 children being admitted, compared with about 6500 on the previous children's day. Tinv notes hardly able to walk, prim and demure little, piris, .and effervescing f j >w l bovs w,re ,0 he found all over the ifaibition during the afternoon, and merry peals of childish laughter rang out from the direction • f Wonderland. Children have an unlimited cap* ity for enjoying life, and all those present yesterday were (ertainly enjoying themselves to their utmost. "The actual exhibits did not attract much attention from the younger set, unless it wa: > A '">' or sweet ' stall or one where something could be obtained for nothing- S-o'es of ilia children by the end of the di>;-' were carrying about largo M,ocks of pamphlets, free advertising gifts, and a miscellaneous collection of tiiinge deir to the heart of a child. Romping out of d.'or?. enjoying the delights of Wonderland, or listening to the band was 'iow the, majority of children spent the afternoon. i'limr behaviour was excellent and although a notice to keep «IT the -rai'S occasionally went unread, practically no damage wis done. The total attendance yesterday was not quito as high as on some of tho previous days, owing to the wet evening, and the number paying for admission was 4196, made ap of 23&1 adults and 1812 children. In addition, I'll season-ticket holders availed themselves of their privileges. Ibe day's attendance of 5907 brings up tho number of those who have visited the Exhibition since it opened the beginning nf December to about 548,0C0, approximately half of whom have paid lor admission. Royal Artillery Band. The usual two concerts were given yesterday by the Roy i| Artillery Band. The afternoon programme comprised several classical items, such as Donizetti's overture to "La Fillo du Regiment." Masstnet's "Suite Napolilaines," a selection from the works of Beethoven, and " Valse Trieste" (Sibelius). Lighter and popular numbers included a selection from "H.M.S Pinafore," and a selection of Scotch aire. Playing out of doors » M out of the question in the evening, owing to the persistent rain. As the concert hall was otherwise occupied, an innovation was i:ied in having tho band in the Government Court. Although the accoustic prolisrties of the building are not all that could be desired, the programme plaved was much appreciated. Grieg's ever popular "Peer Gynt" suite was very warmly applauded. Other fine items were Mancinellis grand march, "Cleopatra" ft selection from Chopin's works Mendelssohn's military overture, and the. ballet music from " Wi'liam Tell." nhL 1 ?., 8 * u™Z d ls w»tol»*ed to-night "hen ~ b e band repeats its performance of the famous "1812 Overture," with full ■ aid improved effects. The usual Sunday tfternoon concert, will be given to-moi- ' w an exceptionally fine programme being promised. 6 ,

Aquarium and Ait Gallery. rlwP' ia f >e , rcenta S° of visitors to the Exhibition fand injur way to the aquarian, and art gallery, the former being natron. md bv 392 people yesterday, \nd the latter by about 150. . During the hot weather some difficulty is experienced in keeping the fish in the aqnarium in good condition, as members ol the finny tribe are very susceptible to heat. Ibe fish lu the various tanks are constantly being changed, and nearly everyday some fresh exhibits are on view. Amongst the latest arrivals are several specimens of the rainbow trout and some magnificent silver carp. Some live Australian frogs are also on view. These are xst beautifully marked in green, brown, "■nd gold. ' The art.gallery will be completed today by the opening of another small loom, rhis contains an interesting collection of black and white photographic studies and some etchings. At one end of the room is hung Mr. W. L. Wyllie's fine painting of H.M.S. New Zealand. Next month a. fresh collection of pictures w. be hung in the art gallery, and there will bo yet a third change later on In the Mason. pie art gallery is open free on Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. iflo exhibitors i„ the machinery hall nave bad their frrnevance rectified, en a large ano prominent notice now indicates to visitors the locality of the building. Entertainments and Attractions. The Te Kao native schoolboys repeated their entertainment in the concert hall yesterday afternoon and evening. The audiences, although very small, were highly appreciative, and it is unfortunate that these lad* have not mot with more mkx*.. - as far as their entertainments are concerned. Should this afternoon prove w be fine, the lads mav give a 20 minutes entertainment on the platform in ™ domain during the sports meeting, 'hey give their last performance in the concert, hall to night. The idea of taking the lads for a trip to Rotorua having been abandoned, '.hey will return home on Tuesday by bout. The feature of to-day's programme is <™ »..>atelir athletic meeting, which takes Place in the Domain at 2.15 p.m. This meeting has additional interest lent to it. D.V the fart that the touring team of American athlete.) will be present, and also { ™> pick of (he amateur athletes of the Dominion. .Many keen contests are expected, and a musxaj programme will be Provided during the afternoon bv the ™»jal Artillery Rand. Exhibition'season tickets do not entitle the holder to free Mnwjon. Thofe who pay to go into the Uomam will be provided with a pass which •Ml admit them to the Exhibition grounds ttraiiht from the Domain. Visitors will "ft be able to pas? out of the Exhibition into the- Domain, however, without, fresh Payment. Next week will he an important one as '« as athletics are. concerned, for on Monday Wednesday, and Saturday will *h' J"-*? professional sports meetings, nZ \it ig claimed, will bo the most important over held ln the Dominion. On tejtf m<! days W;IJ lje Md P'P e band conpW«tr?M for the Dog Show, which takes 27 tA 7i t,,e concert " hall from January he, oi > rJ ° BO on Monday. Entries have »S '***$ from all parts of the Doanti*- . a, ! d fro '" Australia, and it is num(! ] that ' thpre Wlll '» a very large !astdft r i mt - er, ' Btin P exhibits. On the d- rV, °> th(! snow (January 31) sheepOn fi Will be held in the "Domain, t(, O bat urda_v evening next will be given 'fins ''°" d fireworks display of the season. Bm>e»r ' " '" anticipated, bo even more &^, than «■•'« fi"* display on *B£f l ** will'hi diswill K» JUr "'' aerial items, and there 00 many rockets and bombs.