THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7449, 25 May 1911, Page 7

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

A BRILLIANT SHOW

DISPLAYING THE COUNTRY'S RESOURCES OPENED TVTTH GM AT ENTHUSIAS'M. Th« magnitude of the Industrial Dxhih iti on, 'open ed yr«te rd ay af t era ooa amidst so mudi enthusiasm, must have como afi a. pleasant Rurpriso'to most pe-> ple. Tliev had anticipated ‘'just a small show,” as several critically put it. Instead of that they saw before them an immense display of the Dominion's re-( sources, never before seen, to such adn vantage under one roof in this province., Evervone was delighted, as much with the variety’of the exhibits as with the. perfect way. in which'the stall-holders, have arranged them for the public view* The Industrial Association was in luck's way in regard to weather. It enjoyed one of TV-elling+on's sunniest winter davs. There was gladness and satisfaction everywhere. "Success” was writ large over this ambitious undertaking. The promoters were in happy mood, taking all these favourable' indications as an augury of bright results. Crowds began to move towards the exhibition *at an early hour in the afternoon. The concert hall, in which the opening ceremony took place, was filled before 3 o'clock. It is a cheerful place, comfortably arranged for the,seating of patrons, with the interior artistically finished olf. Whilst the invitation holders wore' enjoying speeches; and music, hundreds who passed through.the turnstiles had to content themselves with- inspecting the exhibits, the concert hall being Limited in its accommodation to about a thousand persons. But they all got good value for. their money, and will go again and again to complete. a view which yesterday perforce had to remain ‘unfinished. It will take fully a week to see all the ttalls properly.

Those present in the concert hall included a thoroughrepresentation of \Vel-liu-gbon's leiuiuig - wiio Kiiowe-d by their attendance that they wished the association well in its enterprise- it, was quite cheering to'note the buoyant spirit of the crowd; there was no doleful prediction to-be heard anywhere. Indeed, if one told all one heard, the promoters would have sinoere cause to i eel battered. There was a unanimous chorus of praise for the pluck shown by the members of the association in launching out on such a scale. Tho key note of the speeches was.one of oxitimism throughout, of faith in what the people can accomplish by unity and co-operation, and of the utmost confidence in the future of the capital city. Tho places of honour below the platform from which Clarke's orchestra played enjoyable music were occupied by the Hon. J. Carroll (Actins-Prime Minister), Hon. G. Fowlds (Minister of Education), Mr T. M. Wilfo-id, M.T., Mr X- Balliuger (chief exhibition commissioner and president of tho Industrial Aswjciation), Messrs E. Bull and L. ft. Partridge (commissioners), Mr K. Fletcher (chairman of the Harbour Board), and Mr H. F. Allen (secretary of the exhibition)'. Member's of Parliament pi-esent were—Messrs D. McHaren, E. A., Wright, F. M. B. Fisher, J. P. Luke, and A. W. Hogg, Hons. C. H. Mills, and it. A. Houghuan,’ M.H.C/s. Visitors from otlier purls included Messrs P. if ere us (xirosident of the Canterbury Industrial Association) .an d l ord (secretary of the latter body). Tho Wellington Liedertafel, under the condnetorship of Mr Hobert Parker, interspersed the speeches with a number of weli-sung choruses—“ Thou Camest here to tho Hand" (Mendelssohn), “Comrades in Arms” (Adam), "The Happiest Hand” (Hatton), and ‘ ‘Glory and Hove to the Men of Old" (Gounod). Some figures fm-nisfied by the president possessed more than passing interest., The space occupied by the 1806 exhibition was 30,098 square feet, and the total receipts on that occasion ; were .£0856, including a Government grant of £SOO. The expenses amounted, to £8212, leaving a not gain of £1613. Of this ba].alien £ISOO was handed over on certain conditioma to the Wellington Technical Education Board, and this donation was subsidised by the Government, so that Hie technical school reaped £3OOO an the result of the exhibition. The present exhibition Ims a space capacity of 03,181 square feet, of winch 23,803 feet arc lot. 'The art gallery and ofiices occupy 4800 feet, technical and primary education 2200 ■feet, home industries 1750 feet. Agricultural Department 1548 feet, concert hall 7536 feet, stadium 21,120 feet. Kailway Department 334 feet. The Agricultural, Hallway, Post and Telegraph, and Defence Departments have been, granted free space. ,

THE CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS FOSTERING LOCAL INDUSTRY.' Mr T. Ballinger, chairman of; tlie exhibition commissioners, said it afforded 1 him considerable xdeasuro in welcoming so largo a gathering, amongst whom were members of kindred associations from other parts of New ZealanA lie thanked the Acting-Frime Minister ior atteuA ing to open this important exhibition, and ■ acknowledged, the receipt of letters of regret from some who were unable to be present, including the Chiol Justice (Sir Robert btout) and Mr ilerduuui, abi > . Arrangements made in Auckland prevented his laxccilency the Governor irom being present. “'ihe holding of this .exhibition," .continued Mr jbaiiinger, “is | indeed a matter of very considerable impoftance to the whole of tine Dominion.! in fact, it is a matter of importance to all our colonies and the Homeland, and it was certainly hoped that Lord Islington vvbnld have been; present to, perform the opening ceremony. This cxhiuiiion, under the auspices of the VVeUiugron I'rovinciai Inuustnal Association, is mo largest New Zealand industrial exhiuition yec held in 1 ho Dominion, and it will. be’ seen that our iuanuiabiurers from ail parts oi New Zealand are exhibiting.' Thu uest thanks of tno ussociatioii'are due to the, chairman and members oi the. W'eilington Harbour Board. lor Kindly Itasmg. tree of rent, tnese: two magnificent uuiidings, , ■ ■ . OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION. The objects . of tho association are well known to many, and its anus and objects mould appeal to all who have the weitaro of New Zealand at heart, and : who 1 wish to see our Dominion become-a seltsui>portiiig country. Visitors will have an opportunity o: inspecting New Zealand manuraot ures of almost every claos, and it is’hoped that they will be couvmced that our goods are certainly.'equal. to those importeA I hope, our legislators will take the opportunity -ult'orded of inspecting the exmoits very luliy, and thej will, l am sure, realise the necessity and great importance of doing all' in their power' to generally promote, foster and encourage our productive industries. The reason that our exhibition is being held during the winter months is owing to the fact that the W.ellingou Harbour Board could not grant the association the use of the buildings at any other time, owing to. requiring them for sorting and classing wool and hemp, and it

will test the question of the possibility of a winter show being carried out successfully in Wellington. The fact that employment for certain classes of labour is / slack at such a time of the year also impressed the association, and by giving 'employment to workers a fiords satisfaction. Considerable labour haa been entailed in preparing for this exhibition, and something like J:5-l per week has been paid away in wages alone by the association. All the work uas been successfully carried out by day labour.” Ho confidently hoped the exhibition receipts and payments would show a substantial credit baiance. Nothing had been left undone to provide ample amusement dining the season, and thanks w&re due to the mcmbera of the various committees who had worked really hard to attain tho dcednxJ end. "After the exhibition lias been declared open,” concluded Mr Ballinger, "a cable message will be dispatched to ins Aiajudy tno iving from the exhibition teiegraph office. fJuring the term of our exiuuilion his Gracious Majesty King George V. udil be crowned. May he, under Almighty God’s protection, have a long, prosperous, and peaceful reign, and may tne Oid dud the new land prosper.” (Applause). . • . - SPEECH BY THE MAYOR ' “SUPEEMA. A SITU." "I have first of all, as Major'of the city, to. congratulate Mr Ballinger and the various committees who have been engaged in bringing about the results yon will be able to see," said Mr Wilford, "and I think wo may extend tha sincere wishes of the city of Wellington, to them that their highest expectations may be realised." (Applause.) If industry was fortune’s right hand, then, the products of industry which they would see exhibited in the various stall® might well create a broad highway towards commercial prosperity, and he had no doubt that those people from diflerent parts of the Dominion who visited tha exhibition would be struck by the won-' derfui completeness of it. All sections of the community had been catered for, from the housewife to the spotting man. The very building itself in which tha exhibition was being held marked. the progress of the city of Wellington. It. was substantial proof that the city had passed the "younger brother” stage of! its . existence and had got into -" long trousers." (Applause.) Civic responsibility in New Zealand had become n necessity, whilst the relations of the individual to the civic community under the broadened franchise had brought) about most harmonious co-operation. : Today Wellington stood 'in the proud position of being the healthiest city in New Zealand. (Applause.) The Maori name “ Manriora," given by the Maori people to that spot on the earth’s surface known ' to them as the healthist and almost lifegiving in its curative properties, might well be adopted by Wellington if ever the people desired to change its name.. Ten years ago the value of the city’® properties was *£9,581,1KK); to-day it Stood at .£17,627,000. (Applause.) “ In conclu- . sion,” said Mr Wiiford, "allow me to wish the executive 1 of this exhibition thm success it undoubtedly deserves. ‘Selfreliance’ is the watchword of the city, and with keen interest in civic aflairs by you who form the city itself, I have no doubt, as Mayor, you will deserve the description which you find in the anna of the city, ‘ Suproma a situ.’ " (Applause.) THE ACTING-PRIME MINISTER, DOMINION’S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. ■ A"REMARKABLE GROWTH. The Hon. J. Carroll (Acting Prime. Minister), who was, received with much applause,'said ho felt it h high honour anti privilege to be present to perioruj tha opening ceremony. It was realised by ’ all tnac we lived in an age of industrial development, and exnibiUonsi were a means of drawing people together and encouraging peaceaole and inendly rivalry in trade. All over the world at the present time, there were similar exhibitions, arid they formed great objectlessons of ah educative ' order to the, various communities affected. The Wellington 'lndustrial Association was to be congratulated on the energy- and enthusiasm ■ displayed in bringing about the results they were all witness of that day. (Applause.) A STOCK-TAKING. Exhibitions were, in fact, a kind of stock-taking of our produce and products. They illustrated how we were fighting with those of other countries witn our products, and manufactures. The prescut generation was deeply indebted to the pioneers' who had done’ so, much for the. progress of New Zealand. The first ship that left the Motherland, bringing emigrants and settlers here was the Cuba . —utter which Cuba street was named— ' which arrived on the 3rd or 4th of January, 18-10. She was followed by.the Oriental, which arrived on,January 31st of the same year. These vessels were preceded by the Tory, which sailed with! Colonel 'Wakefield, the agent of . the New Zealand ; Company, arriving on August IGUt, 1833. Colonel Wakefield hoisted the New Zealand flag close to Pito-one pa on feast was provided by Te Wharepouri, and many other chiefs, such as Te Puni. were, present. The development in all branches of education, industry and art, had been of a most marvellous character burin® the last seventy years. , FACTORIES AND SHOPS. D uring the year ending Starch 31st, 1930, there were in operation in the Dominion 0438 workrooms, in which were engaged 48,938 jKtrtoiifi; whilst ror the year ending March 31st, 1910, the numbers had increased to 12,548 workrooms and 77,806 persons engaged in the various industries, being an'increase of 93 per , cent, of factories and 59 per ■ cent, in the persons engaged therein. Taking ’Wellington city separately, it'was found that whereas in 18'J9‘-19W) the number of workrooms was 330, -in 1 which., were engaged S9uß persons, during.- the. next ten years the numbers had in greased to 1071 workrooms and 8728 persons respectively. The increases for the city of Wellington had thus been 95 per cent, in factories anti 48 per cent, in tho&o engaged in manufacturing industries. SUITABLE LABOUR. “It is sincerely to be hoped," he continued, ‘‘ that this remarkable growth will continue in the same splendid ratio in the future. There is only one thing likely to alfect the growth'of our manufacturing industries, and that is _ the dearth, of suitable labour. The position is, I know, now becoming acute* but manufacturerers may rely upon the question receiving the ■ earnest consideration of the Government," ; VALUE OF MANUFACTURES. I Touching on the' value of manufactures, lit- said the latest available figures were those'of the 1306 census. In the Wellingi ton provincial district the value of manufactures, was £3,209.740 in 1930. while in 1935 the value had risen to JH, 893,285, an increase of 361.663.545.'0r SSJ per cent. I (Applause.) If the figures far the census I of this year were available it would, no ■doubt, be found (bat there was ample I evidence to show that the progress and j development had been maintained. In I regard to shops in the Dominion, the | latest reliable figures showed, that in 1 1007 there were 10,727 shops, in which I were engaged 29,141 persons, receiving in wages the sum of - Jt1.452.373. In the vear ending March 31st, 1910, the number of shops in the Dominion was 13,244, the people engaged totalling 34,169, while

the wages paid amounted to .-51,812,054, representing an. increase oi 23i per cent, in shops, 17J per coni'. in persons engaged therein, and 221 per cent, in wages earned. In Wellington city tUo increases from 1007 to 1010 werebhops. from 1180 to 1538, or »> per cent.: persons engaged, 33X7 to 4063, or 22) per cent.; iviiiln the wages paid had increased from JilbO.UO to JtiiiSißO. the iuercaeo being at the rata of 27) per cent. TUB OUTLOOK. The outlook from an employment point of view, as far as Wellington was concorned, appealed at tiie present moment to compare must favourably with any previous period during tho last livo years. Not only had Wellington provided fairly regular employment for its Skilled tradesmen and unskilled labourers during the last twelve mouths, but hundreds of new arrivals had been quickly and easily absorbed in tho city and district. Tue approaching winter promised to be a favourable one, and although there was bound lo bu lost time owing to weather conditions, tho general activity of tho various trades was expected to bu maintaimnl, and "with extra work, both civic ami private, he had every reason to 1 believe, that the outlook for nil persons concerned, both employers and workers alike, was blighter and belter than it had been for tho past two years. In view of the growth of our industries anti the development of our manufactures, and also the expansion of tiie various branches allied thereto, there would be need in tho near future lo carefully handle some o£ the great problems before tiro public, especially those affecting labour and capital. There would bu nothing prejudicial. The truo interests of both forces would bo carefully and justly handled in a way that would secure the best possible results. (Applause.) Now Zealand was a country lavishly endowed with natural forces —such as our great water ways, for producing electricity—which wore needed in the industrial world. By the oi our natural forces, combined with capital and labour, industry and energy, thero would bo ono solid column of power which would promote our manufacturing interests to tho highest possible standard. Tho oost of production m tho larger concerns would be reduced, and New Zealand then might bo able to compete with outside manufacturers. This was something to be devoutly wished for, and it was going to take place. (Applause.) Now Zealand’s great water power, properly harnessed up, would tho assistance of our industries. Wo were a people ready (o apply industry to enterprise to further the business side of life; added to that there was thc_ true spirit of nationalism and patriotism—the desire to excel "In our own, for our own, ami by our own,” which spelt success and triumph for the future. (Applause.)

CHAIRMAN OF HARBOUR BOARD MORE OPTIMISTS WANTED. Mr Robert Fletcher, chairman of the Wellington Harlour lioarfl, said tho ox- . Mbits of the industrial life of the commnoity ivliicli visitors saw before them would bring home to unprejudiced minds tho capacity, of the country's resources. Since 1830, when the last exhibition was hold in Wellington, the city had progressed enormously; dIS-10.000 had been expended since then in tho ot tivo shipping facilities of tho pert, which sUU maintained tho premiership of New Zealand. (Applause). He ventured to say that no ix>rt south of the line w~as bettor equipped for tho handling of flipping. Sometimes they heard a great deal said in different parts of the Dominion in a parochial spirit. He believed '■that exhibitions such as this tended towards tho creation of a national spirit. Ho was one who held that they should nil work together for the benefit of tho whole Dominion and not for Wellington alone. (Applause). In Wellington thenpublic men and leading citizens did not show that optimism which was in evidence in other parts; they were too pessimistic. If they were more optimistic the b-ittor it would be for Wellington and the Dominion generally. Hr Ballinger deserved a great deal of credit for the wayin which ho had worked in connection with the exhibition. There was no reason why the Harbour Board should not co-operate in a movement such as this, seeing that the object in view- was for the general benefit of the community. Exhibitions of this nature, to his mind, did ■more good than larger ones, like that hold nt Christchurch, and probably the one proposed to be held in another place, j (Applause). WHAT THERE IS TO SEE DISPLAYS MANY AND VARIED THE HALT-MILE STROLL AROUND THE STALLS. As the stall frontages, if placed in. one * long lino, would occupy well over half a mile, it is quite probable that very few of the visitors who thronged the various passage ways yesterday got anything iike a good idea of what the Exhibition has to show. Certain it is that one quick march round, especially in such a crowd, could not afford time for more than tho formation of a mere general impression, 1 to that it is likely that most people will have to go again and again before they can boast a complete acquaintance with the long scries of displays. To such .’folk, aa well as to those who have not yet seen the Exhibition at all, some idea of where to find things may be welcome. THROUGH THE "U" STORE. Gaining admittance by the main entrance, which is at the south end of the " U J ’ store, and hard by the ferry wharf, it is well to begin tho tour round byway of the aisle which starts immediately opposite tho right hand, or harbour side turnstile. Business men generally will soon Hud something to interest them here for a few stexis will bring them to displays of show-cases, typewriters and ; oiiico appliances of all sorts. At the : first corner on the right is tho post and . telegraph oiuqp, where all classes of business may bo transacted. The aisle, as -.one parses along, presents a great array of tinned meals, and other cooked preparations, biscuits, confectionery and. the like, for many firms .dealing with tneso goods have their stands in this locality. Passing through tho wooden annexe, between the two stores, tho visitor enters the new "J," and soon comes across an interesting working exhibit in.the shape of a mechanical laundry. Still keeping eves to tho right, tho extensive display made by the Kaiapoi- Woollen Company claims attention, occupying, as it.does 'the major portion of the eastern s’-de ot Urn “J” building. Right opposite to it will bo found a big display of ‘ Frimfi..,- " canned goods, and just a way a.ong iui-'-hor is the Dimock stand. NOW IN “J.” Bi- this time ihe visitor has reached one” of the eurraaces to the concert hall, which occupies the whole oi the northern end of tho " J" building, and in con tinuance of the tour it is necessary to turn with a left wneei. Passing a number of smaller stalls which will parajnlarly appeal to tho ladies, one soon reaches the big Petone Woollen Company display, which lies right opposite that ot the Kaiapoi Company, and, so to speak, balances it in the scheme of things. Lviim fair in tho centre of the building and between the two big exhibits just menHoned i 6 * the space allotted to tho City Council 'Electric Lighting Department Here a notable display is being made of all things- requisite in the modern kitchen, tho people soon finding it out and Fathering round in large numbers. The tea-room, another place of,.popular re-

sort, occupies tho couth-western corner of the building, and in the same vicinity, along a sort of side aisle, are a number ot smaller stalls showing such things as mattresses. galvanised ware, wircnoik, coffee essences, and so forth. . The visitor ia now bacic again to tno annexe where, it will be noted in passing. every available corner is occupied. Along tbo western side is a big display of brass ware, etc., by T. La linger, Ltd. The annexe also contains the Lxh bitioii .Mint,” and several otner aimer stalls. Lack once more in the O store, the round ground floor trip is completed bv a survey of various exhibits, among which are found tno displays ot the coal companies, brasswaio, drinkables. hardware of all sorts ranges, and even road metal in huge chunks. In order to gam tho gallery it is then necessary to retrace one s stops to the northern end of the buildittt, and on tho way the fine displays which occupy the centre space can be inspected. The most notable here is the elaborate one made by the Gas Company. Their space mriudes a lecture room, where practical demonstrations of gas cookery are given. Alongside some lino billiard tables claim attention. Till! GALLERY DISPLAYS. The stairs to the gallery of "H" store take Oil near to the annex. , Tho nor them nailery is osetimed by a line exhibit put in by the Railway Department, showing various parts of locomotives and carriages in the rough and finished. The gallery to Die east a (folds - 'space for the home industries section, which, it may bo remarked, was not quite complete yesterday. It includes some very fine models. Near by is an interesting bay occupied by the Defence Department with arms and munitions of war. Eight across the southern end stretches the display of the Agricultural Department, one that should by no means be missed. It will lx> found intensely interesting, ns it presents for in.spcct.io-n picked samples of flio main agricultural products of tho Dominion. Dor a background there are some informative tables, showing bow the exports of those products nave grown in recent years. Officers of nio department are in attendance to afford information to inquirers. „ Tire western gallery is practically given up to tho school displays, first those of ! work by technical school pupus and furthor on those' from the primary and district high schools rural course classes. THE ART SECTION. The gallery in “J” store runs along : tho western side only, and is reached by ! a stairway near the concert chamber. : 'There is housed the line collection of ! pictures comprising the art gal.ery ana also the private exhibition of oil and water colour paintings of New Zealand scenery by Mr W. G. Baker. Those two between them occupy the whole 2.10 feet of the gallery. Thus it will be seen that there is much to inspect and much to learn in tire buildings. In this occupation visitors would be much _ assisted _ if tine authorities would provide notice boards pointing the way to various points of interest—‘‘This way to the Art Gallery,” for instance. 1 The Stadium, by the way, lies at the top of "J” store, and is reached by the big double stairway in the annex. THE AET GALLERY. The Art Gallery has "staying” qualities which, it is safe to predict, will render it one of the staple attractions of the Coronation Exhibition. The _ collection is not only representative, it is excellent, including as it docs admirable examples of the work of Gully. I. 0. Richmond, Ingram, and Elliot. The arrangement too, which is that of a series of small annexes, lends itself to -a more pleasurable and leisurely enjoyment of the individual groups of paintings. The eye is not wearied and confused by the long vista of the oidinary picture gallery. In tho cursory- glance, which was all that time permitted on the crowded opening day, one noticed on turning to the lelt how much distinction was lent to the first annex by two admirable examples of land and seascape by the late J. C. Richmond, while a charming grey Seascape by Van der Velden invited closer inspection. ' In the second annex one’s attention is at once arrested by the bold effect of Mr Eielnnond’s group of Schist Rocks, outlined against a delicate sky. Here too is a pleasant example of Ingram's well-known river scenes. Some sunshiny Italian pictures by Professor Loria, ono or two excellent examples of the late Mr John Gully’s work, full of atmosphere and admirable in colour. Here also are hung some of Miss D- Richmond’s landscapes, a picture'by Elliot, which is pleasant in itself and strongly reminiscent of Wyllie’s style, as well as several portraits of well known citizens by Miss May Lingard; also a clever head by Linley Richardson. In the fourth annex a very taking little canvas, with boats and their reflection in calm water, represents Miss Lingaid’s work; Miss Warne’s portraits of Mr Justice Denniston and Mr Martin Chapman find plenty of interested critics.

A very attractive case in the centre of the annex contains a collection of curios lent by Mrs Grady, of which tjiere was only time to notice a very fine example of a Toby jug, and a little statuette of the one and only "Silent Woman," she who carries her head bene».th her arm! Passing mention of the exlVbit of chased and hammered silver, and ait pendants inlaid with pawa shell, and of great artistic merit, must conclude this very cursory glance at one of tho most attractive portions of the Coronation. -Exhibition.

IN THE STADIUM THE SPORTS GATHERING. There were about 300 people in the stadium in tho evening when a sports programme was carried out. The lighting was not very good, but this detect is to bo remedied at once and by Saturday a great improvement will bo effected, ino items which created most interest were a Marathon race from the exhibition to island Bay and bade, and a tug-of-war between a team of drivers and a team oi Druids. The Marathon race was won by E, H. Shaw, of the Brooklyn Harriers, F- Pinckney, "Wellington Harriers, being second. The fifty yards football championship sprint was won by J. G. Parker, of tho Petone Club, H. H. Dawson (Old Boys) second. The one mile handicap walk was won by P. Fitzgerald, J, I ’. Turner second and M- Tracy* third. Pesults ; ■ _ One mile walk handicap—P. Fitzgerald , (20yds) 1, F. Turner (50yds) 2, M. Tracy (lOUyds) 3. Also started; G. Turner ‘(sor), P. Tracy (75yds). Time, 7min 23sec. Fooiball championship spnnt, 50yds— First heat: j. G. Parker (Petone Club) X, F. Gray (Wellington Ciub) 2. Also started ; J, Croft and Berry. Time 5 4-sse«-Second heat: b. C. Hunt (Wellington Club) 1, H. H. Dawson (Old Boys) 2. Also'started : Les Campbell, M. Pool and H. Baker. Time, 5 -l-ssec. Final; Parker 1, Dawson 2. Time,. 5 3-ssee. .Marathon race—Two laps of tho stadium, run to'lsland Bay tra-m terminus and back, concluding with eight laps cf the stadium, distance about XI miles—E. 11. fchaw, Brooklyn Harriers (Halid), 1; F. Pinckney, Wellington‘HarHors (oitiin), ,2; F. Xiollo, Avedingtou Harriers (Main Issec), 3. The placed men arrived, in that order at the stadium and tho-remainder of the competitors to finish entered in tho following order: — K. Ittid (llniin 30scc), VV'. Press (3uiin Iscce), C. Murray (2min), F. J. Byrne (2min -Iosco). F. Hodson (2mln), W. ihliuott (liniu 2j.-:c‘c),’C. itowoerry (scr). The run in provided a good race, the .winner having little to spore. Time, 1 hour batin SOsec. _ Tug-of-war (best two of-three 5-minuto pillls)—First heat: Drivers (Sporgo, captain) beat Druids. (Peterson) by 6 inches, after 5 minutes. Second heat: Drivers beat Druids by 8 inches in 5 minutes and won. tho contest. The winning team has won all its contests for the past five rears. potato and bucket race —First heat; Tracy 1, F. Dewberry 2.. Second hea£;

F. .Gray 1, L. Baxter 2. Tho final will take place on Monday. A BOWLING WATCH After tho opening ceremony a bowling mulch was played in the stadium between rinks skipped by the lion. J- Carroll and Mr T. Ballinger respectively, the ActingPrime Minister's team winning by lo points to 6. The rinks were as lollow It. Fletcher, T. M. Wilford, W. T. Hildreth and J. Carroll (s); 11. Mayer, Leslie, F. Laureason, and T. Ballinger (sj. iho "green,” which is composed of scrim painted green laid on an asphalt floor, played fairly well, and some interesting games are anticipated during exhibition time. BOWLING AND SKATING There will be skating in the Stadium to-night. , Entries are invited for the rink bowling tournament. THE ATTENDANCE Over 50DO persons attended the exhibition yesterday. Mr Ballinger intormod a "Times” representative last night that 2780 persons wore passed through the turnstiles at Is each, while about IGOO persons wore present by invitation lor the opening ceremony. In addition there are about GOO season ticket holders, and, together with assistants, etc., the number would bo well over 5000. At tho atadium in the evening X'o Gs was taken —the price of admission being Is ami Gil. Tire number of children who went through the turnstiles was 278. THE PRESIDENT’S VIEW "It has been a wonderful day,” Mr Ballinger said to a "Times” reporter. "The exhibition is a great success it exceeds all expectations. I have never seen an exh.b.tion so tar ahead bciore on tho opening day. Practically everything is to hand, and there is no doubt that" the exhibits—especially the working ones—are creating a great deal of interest.”