WINTER EXHIBITION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21540, 11 July 1933, Page 12

WINTER EXHIBITION

SECOND WEEK OPENS

interest maintained SKATING' RINK FACILITIES Largo crowds again attended the Auckland Winter Exhibition at the Contrnl Wharf sheds yenterday, the first day of the linal week. Over 10,000 people passed through the entranee gates in tlie morning, afternoon and evening. Although the total takings have not been disclosed, officials cay that oil an average the figures compare favourably with those of lecenfc years.

Yesterday's number of visitors was naturally considerably lower than Saturday's peak total, but attendance graphs of previous exhibitions show that a gradual improvement may bo expected until Saturday, tho final day, which sometimes equals tho first Saturday total. The introduction yesterday oi a skating rink in tho space formerly occupied successively by the poultry and dog shows is an innovation which is proving popular. In addition to tho exhilaration it affords thoso who aro devotees of the sport, there is endless amusement for spectators in tho antics of novices.

All the various industrial exhibits, the competitive sections, notably and art and tho model yachts, and the solitary one-man farm display, again attracted tho attention of visitors yesterday. Particularly in tho evening, accommodation was fully taxed at various entertainments. Splondid performances were given by the Ponsonby Boys Hand and pupils of Miss .Phyllis Mar*wont, and there were the usual talking pictures. After playing on tho stage, tho band was transferred to tho enclosure round which the model jaehts aro displayed. Another full programme of varied entertainments will bo provided today. Besides the talking pictures, tho Mount Eden Boys' Band and pupils of Miss Kathleen Boylo will present items in the evening. The electric cooking competitions, which were continued yesterday, will also be held. Skating will bo continued until the exhibition closes.

The closing of entries in the special fruit cake competition, which was to have been judged to-day, has been extended until Thursday.

ELECTRIC COOKING COMPETITIONS Very considerable interest is being evinced in tho electric cooking competitions now being conducted in Shed 2 at tho Winter Snow. These have been arranged by the Board of Education in conjunction with the Auckland ElectricPower Board. Twelve New Zealand-built electric ranges liavo been installed on the stand. Each morning and afternoon 12 children selected from the various primary schools throughout Auckland take part in it cooking competition. Half of the number demonstrate their skill in the production of apple pies, whilst tho remainder devote their efforts to sausage rolls. The results to date have been extraordinarily good, and much credit is undoubtedly due to those responsible for their training at tho manual and technical training centres in the Auckland districts. The judging of the results lias been no easy task, and the judges have highly commended all tho competitors for the excellence of their productions, which in the judges' opinion in many cases have quite equalled the best professional standard. Up to date there has beeil no single instance of failure. It is nothing short of marvellous that such e.V'oU lent results have been obtained when it. is considered that many of the children had had so little experience cooking with electric stoves. Incidentally. I it "instances the ease with which it. is possible to cook electrically. The same high standard has also been attained in the adult competitions that have been arranged during the evenings. The competitions arc being continued throughout next week, and entries for the adult classes may still be made at the stand, or with the management of the exhibition. These classes are open to adults, and in the amateur section prizes are being awarded for the best sultana cake, and in the professional .section tho best Napoleon cake has been selected.