WINTER EXHIBITION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22161, 15 July 1935, Page 12

WINTER EXHIBITION

LARGE CROWDS ATTEND ATTRACTIONS FOR TO-DAY MODEL AEROPLANE FLYING There were large attendances at the Auckland Winter Exhibition throughout the day on Saturday. Even larger c rowds patronised the show in the evening and stall-holders and sideshow proprietors reported exceptionally brisk business.

Gate receipts on Saturday amounted to £866, compared with £7Ol on the corresponding Saturday last year. The total increase over last year's receipts for the four days that the show has been open is £360.

With their numerous fascinating mechanical exhibits, the trade displays again attracted a great deal of atten-

tion. Striking originality has been shown in the lay-out of many of the stalls, and the fullest use has been made of modern lighting aids and methods.

Children formed a large proportion of the visitors on Saturday. Young folk were to be seen jostling their way to those booths where any free gifts or samples were being distributed, while most of the small boys who visited the exhibition left with their pockets and shirts bulging with bundles of leaflets and brochures dealing with every subject. During the afternoon and evening large numbers of people watched the Highland dancing competitions on the concert stage, while the model aeroplane flying competition proved, as usual, immensely popular. Although the many obstructions in the wharf sheds are not conducive to any recordbreaking performances by the midget machines, considerable interest is added to the proceedings by the presence of the "hazards."

The large duck pond, with mallard and prey ducks on aroused keen interest. Poultry breeders and fanciers were afforded a final opportunity of inspecting the poultry exhibits on "Saturday night, as the space will be occupied fry rabbits from this morning. Judging in the rabbit section wiil commence at 10 a.m., and all entries must be in place by that time. To-day there will be further free talking pictures, and in the evening there wiil be items by the Takapuna Citizens' Band, followed by a vaudeville entertainment, in which Miss Kathleen Boyle's pupils and Allamat, the magician, will take part. There will also be further model aeroplane flying contests.

DANCING COMPETITIONS LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS A large number of entries was received for the Highland and National Dancing Society's competitions, held at the Winter Exhibition on Saturday, before large audiences. The judge, Mr. G. Boyle, stated that the standard generally was very high. The pipers were Messrs. J. Campbell and T. Stewart. The results in the various classes are: Irish Jig.—Under seven years: P. Xliiis. I; B. Booth. 2; F. MacDoitaid, 3. Under nine years: P. McMinn, 1; P. McAnnaily, 2; P. Gee, 3. Open: O. Evans, 1; H. Sin ton, 2; Z. Stevens, 3.

Highland Fling.—Under eight years: P. McAnnaily, 1; B. Booth. 2; D. Bright, 3. Under It years: J. Falter. 1; P. McMinn, 2; Z. Austin, 3. Under 17 years: O. Evans, 1; E. Ncdder. 2; 11. Ward, 3. Novice: A Hipkina. 1: A. Condon. '2; D. Vodanovich, 3. Special Fling Awards.—-Endurance: R. Lawrence. Youngest competitor. V. Cunningham. Sean Triubhias.—Under nine years: P. McMinn. 1: F. Connolly. 2: C. Gee. 3. Under 15 years: B. Spiro. 1: K. Simeon, 2; J. Sinton, 3. Open: H. Sinton, 1; O. Evans. 2; Z. Stevens, 3. Sailors" Hornpipe.—Under 11 years: S. Kverson. 1; P. McMinn. 2; J. McNanghton, 3. Under 17 years: O. Evans, 1; G. Dunn, 2; M. Ward, 3. Novice: D. Smith, I; J. McNaughton. 2; T. Fergnsson, 3. Bov», under IS years: W. Saal, 1; G. Dunn. 2; P. Mills, 3. Sword Dance.—Under 13 years: N. Sheehan, 1; J. Cain, 2; A. Copeland. 3. Open: O. Evan3. 1; M. Ward, 2; H. Sinton, 3. Waltz Clog.—Under 13 years: P. Lind. 1; B. Spiro. 2: J. Cain. 3. Novice: A. Purdon. 1; P. Payne. 2; M. Co'iledge. 3. Irish Reel.—Special. 15 years and under: O. Evans. 1; D. Smith. 2; M. Colledge, 3. Special medal: W. G. Brackenridge.

MODEL AEROPLANES FLYING COMPETITION The flying competition for handlaunched fuselage mode! aeroplanes, conducted at the Winter Exhibition on Saturday evening by the New Zealand Model Aeroplane Association, resulted as follows:—L. Martin, l£t 4 1-os, 1; H. J. Clarke, 1m 2s, 2; j£. Prescott, lm, 3. STRIKING EXHIBIT LAMBOURNE'S FURNITURE Splendid examples of local craftsmanship in the manufacture of modern furniture may be seen in the trade display of Messrs. W. Lambourne, Limited, at the Auckland Winter Exhibition. Artistic and pleasing in layout, the stand contains several strikingly modern pieces of furniture, all made at the firm's factory in Auckland. Widespread attention has been attracted by a magnificent bedroom suite, beautifully finished in Australian walnut veneer, locally cut, and inlaid with ash and zebra wood. In addition to the massive double bed, there is a novel type of combined tallboy with double doors, a cheval dressing table with gracefully cut full length' and side mirrors, and a handsome stool, all in walnut. The workmanship, finish and design are flawless. Another feature of the exhibit is an entirely new type of deeply upholstered easy chair with built-in and completely concealed dual-wave radio set. By sliding back one of the afm rests, the illuminated aeroplane type dial and controls are exposed, while access may be pained to the set itself by sliding open an ingeniously concealed " z\a " fastener in the side of the ehnir. No aerial is necessary, it being possible to receive distant stations merely with the aid of a built-in antenna plate. In addition to beins a novelty, the chair is a substantial and handsome piece of furniture.

A wide assortment of high-quality silk lamr>-sbades completes an interesting and colourful display.