THE WINTER EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18457, 21 July 1923, Page 12

THE WINTER EXHIBITION.

ANOTHER. OEEAT,CROWD.

TREAT FOR THE CHILDREN.

VISITS TO THE MAKURA.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT.

Another remarkable demonstration of the high favour which Auckland Winter Show has won an a centre at interest, amusement, and instruction, ;/ took •place yesterday, when the buildings, agd promenades were thronged with eager crowds. A light, drizzling rain fell during tho afternoon, but this proved no deterrent whatever, while in the evening, there assembled an exceptionally large gathering of city folk and country, visitors. ■•■ ..■' •■ ■ . , One of the principal events yesterday, so far as the children wore concerned, was a tour of inspection over the Royal Mail steamer Makura. Many had never been on so large a steamer before, and the keenest' interest was taken by children in their visit. They were conducted on board in parties, and made a thorough exploration of the ship under the guidance of her officers. Another great attraction yesterday was the toy cat and dog show, which added much to the enjoyment and interest of the fair for young and old alike. Some very beautiful Persian and Chinchilla cats were on exhibition, while the barking of the toy Poms, and various other small dogs, gave new and lively tone to the medley of sound that is a characteristic feature of all shows. The evening passed happily and pleasantly for many hundreds of grown-ups and children, the various side-shows, the merrv-go-round, the ice-cream and popcorn "stalls, proving an irresistible attraction. An enjoyable musical programme was {riven during the evening by the Garrison' Artillery Band, and the Waterside Workers' Band, while an exhibition of national Scotch dancing was another attraction. Drill displays by the school children, and elocutionary contests were also given. The decision to extend the time during which the show will remain open is a verv popular one. and there is no doubt that large attendances will be recorded to the closing day. Arrangements in connection with the show are working expeditiously and smoothly, and the success attained reflects great credit on all responsible for its organisation and management.

The elocutionary cot'ests and other attractions will be continued to-day, when another large attendance is anticipated. One of the principal features arranged for next week is .a baby show, similar to that held last yaar, except for the fact that it will be held in the show buildings, instead of on board ship, as before. The receipts yesterdar totalled .£Bll 7s 6d, as. compared with £873 6s 3d on the corresponding day of last vear. The total for the four davs is £2689 19s : 3d,, as against £2423 19s 9d for the first four days last yuar.

PHYSICAL CTJLTIJRE.

CONTESTS AMONG SCHOOLS.

The primary school children's competitions concluded yesterday. Discussing exhibitions of physical drill the director of physical training for New Zealand, Mr. H. E. Longwwth, stated that the boys and girls gave evidence of very < good < training, their exercises being ■ especially good. He stated that the general public did not appear to realise what was being done for the children in this connection in the schools. "A good _chect was a very great asset, and these children had that. Their teachers vrers deserving of J the .greatest credit. _ ' ».\;.,'\ .-'I , Following: are the additional results of the competitions:-- •■ -: : :•-'•., Exercises.Squads of girls under 15 years: ■ Papatoetoe, 98 -prints, I;.' Nelson . Street, 96 points, 2; ' Devonport, 95 points, 3. Boys under 10 years: Edendale, 90 points, 1; Nelson Street, 86 points, 2; Newton West, 81 points, 3.Buys under 10 years: Newton West, 98 points, 1: Devonport, 90 points, 2; Remaera, 80 points, • 3. .' Folk dancs without costume: Normal, 1, 2, and 3. Folk dance, in costume: Northcote, 1; Richmond Road, 2; Newton West, 3. Marching.—Senior girls or boys: Newfern East, 22 points, 1; Edendale, 21 points, 2; Devonport, 21 points, 3. Tug of War, open.Richmond Road, 1. Under seven stone: Ellersjie, 1. Vocal Competitions.Unison singing: Papatoetoe, 1; Devonport, 2; Normal, 3. Two-part singing: Devonport, 1; Normal, 2; Papatoetoe, 3. Three, or four part singing: Ellorslie, 1; Northcote, 2. Elocutionary Competition. — Margdt Trafford, Belmont, 1; Jean Deighton, Belmont, 2;« Grade Harrison, Belmont, o« Decorated Tables.— Warren, NortTicotu, 1 Phyllis Pearson, Northcote, 2; Jean -Chambers, Northcote, 3. Buttonholes: Joyce Minns, Northcote, 1: Clara Barry,. North »te. 2; Iris Jones, Northcote, 3.