WINTER EXHIBITION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21859, 23 July 1934, Page 12

WINTER EXHIBITION

LARGE CROWDS ATTEND ATTRACTIONS FtJR TO-DAY MODEL AEROPLANE FLYING Exceptionally largo crowds attended the Auckland Winter Exhibition on Saturday, the fourth day of tlio show, iii spite of the unfavourable weather; It was stated the attendances surpassed those 011 the corresponding day in recent years. In the afternoon eager spectators elbowed their way to tho stands and along the passageways and showed keen interest in the wide variety of exhibits. Although thero were no organised school parties, children, in many cases accompanied by their parents,, were seen in largo numbers.

A popular section was that devoted to tho Auckland Kennel • Club's show, which closed on Saturday. Splendid dogs of many Jarceds wero 011 display and attracted tho interest of not only dog enthusiasts, but also of tho general public. The competitions of the Highland and National Dancing Society also proved very popular, there being large audiences at both afternoon and evening performances. Tho society will present a Scots concert at tho show next Saturday night. The novelty of tho model telephone exchange installed" by the Post and Telegraph Department again appealed to many visitors, who wero not slow to take advantage of tho free telephone conversations to any place in New Zealand

Model aeroplane flying competitions will commence to-day and they are likely to bo even more popular, than in previous years. This scientific hobby has made rapid strides, "and the performances of the miniature aircraft are in many cases quite remarkable. To-day's attractions include further free talking picture programmes in the morning, afternoon and evening. The model aeroplane flying competition will commence at 7.15 p.m., and there will bo a physical culture display commencing at 7.30 by Leah Taylor's pupils. Items will be given by the Auckland City Boys' Band, and there will be an entertainment by Miss Kathleen Boyle's pupils, followed at 8.45 by talking pictures. DANCING COMPETITIONS LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS Record entries were received for the Highland and National Dancing Society's competitions held at the Auckland Winter Exhibition on Saturday before large audiences. The high standard shown by the performers was commended by the judge, Mr. R. Meßae, of Stratford. The pipers were Messrs. L. Amor and T. Stewart. The results in the i arious classes are:—

Irish Jis.—Special, seven years and under.: F Connelly, 1; M. Little, 2; D. McDonald, 3. Special, under seven years; J. McAnnelly, 1; N. Q'Connell, 2: M. Little. 3. Under nine years: A. Purdon, 1: F. Connelly, 2; N. Campbell, 3. Under 11 years: I). Smith, 1; P. Lind, 2; T. Patterson. 3. Novice: T. Patterson, 1; ,T. Patterson, 2; P. Reed. 3. Open, boys'; P. Davideon, 1; N. Mathison, 2; G. Dunn, 3. Opcni 11. Sinton. 1; L. Kay, 2; O. Evans, 3. Swoid Dance.—Under 33 years: K. Simeon. 1; A. Cox, 2; if. College, 3. Novice: J. Traynor, 1; Z. Stevens, 2; .T, Patterson, 3. Open: O. Evans, 1; H. Sinton, 2; L„ Kay. 3. Sailors' G. Dunn. 1: B. Lileau, 2; J. Fuller, 3. Open: 11. Sinton, _1; Li. Kay, 2: O. Evans, 3. Highland Fling.—Special, under seven years: M. Little, 1; R. Simeon, 2; L. Hannan, 3. Under nino years: A. Purdon, 1: N. Campbell, 2; F. Connolly. 3. Under 15 years, boys': G. Dunn, 1; N. Mathicson. 2. Open, under 1-5 years: O. Evans, 1: P. Boyle, 2; M. Ward, 3. 4> Sean Iriubhais.—Under 11 years: A. Smith, 1; M. Finlayson, 2: D. Smith, 3. Under 17 years: H. Sinton, 1; V. Kerr, 2: O. Evans, 3.

Walt?. Clog.—Under 13 years: K. Simeon, 1: J. Cain, 2; P. Lind, 3. Under 17 years: 11. Sinton, 1: Z. Stevens, 2: O Evans, 3.

PRODUCTION OF SUGAR A STRIKING EXHIBIT By its striking arrangement, and the unusual insight it affords of the ramifications of ji large industry, tho Colonial Sugar Refining Company's trade display at the Auckland "Winter Exhibition has attracted Widespread attention. Unusually keen interest has bceii i manifest in this exhibit, which provides a graphic representation of the various processes by which sugar is refined from the raw state until suitable for table consumption.

There is a certain romance about sugar which is not appreciated by the average householder. Those who have viewed the company's exhibit have gleaned vivid impressions of vast tropic sugar-cane plantations, of planting, ploughing and harvesting, and of trains, freighted with cane, puffing back and forth from plantation to mill. Then there is activity at tho docks until tho waiting steamer has a full cargo of raw sugar, which it carries to the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's large and up-to-date factories in Australia and New Zealand. After involved refining processes, the sparkling table sugar is produced, and the housewife buys the commodity almost automatically, without appreciation of its potential romance.

A careful examination of tho company's display is an instructive experience. In a prominent position, where it can bo found easily, the exhibit is cleverly arranged and is lighted with a, striking illumination scheme in the background. A graphic series of photographs, which previously were exhibited at Ottawa and London, illustrates the various processes involved in the manufacture of sugar. Tho cultivation of the sugar cano in rows is depicted, as well as the harvesting, cutting and transport. Several photographs show the factory processes. The stand is flanked by two clumps of sugar-eano fi'om Fiji, and other varieties of cane also aro on view. Piles of bag filled with sugar, as supplied direct from tho factory, are piled in the background, and provide a real touch of vigorous commerce. A striking contrast is provided bv a bag of raw sugar, containing mineral and organic impurities, and an adjacent bag of refined sugar, white and sparkling When the raw' sugar is received at the factory from tho tropics, the product is molted and passed through filters to eliminate suspended impurities. It is then treated with animal charcoal, which dissolves the soluble impurities. The next process is the boiling of the liquor until crystals are formed, and the syrup is then "spun off" in centrifugal machines. After the sugar crystals are dried thev are passed over vibrating screens for tho segregation of the different grain sizes, giving the various grades of sugar. The Colonial Sugar Hefining Company operates mills in Fiji, Queensland and New South Wales, and supplies most of Australia and the Dominion with sugar and its hv-products. The company has factories in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Adelaide, Perth, and. nf course, Auckland. Tho Auckland branch occupies a site of 400 acres at Chelsea, with its own water catchment area. There are special housing arrangements for the staff Tin containers for syrup and treacle, and bags for sugar, manufactured from hessian, are made at the Chelsea sugar works.