THE EXHIBITION

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7851, 13 July 1911, Page 8

THE EXHIBITION

YESTERDAY’S TOTALS. FINISH OF THE BOWLING TOURNAMENT. As tho Exhibition is drawing to a close tho attendance of tho public is growing, and yesterday there wore 1997 viol tors, making tho total to date 120,169. The cash collected yesterday amounted to £3B 12s 6(1. EXHIBITION DAY. THE ATTRACTIONS.

A meeting of exhibitors Ims been held to draw np a programme for Exhibition Day. Some £2OO has been guaranteed, and over .£IOO will be expended on prize money for a baby show, flower table decorations, and competitions and entertainments of a novel character. Each thousandth person prosing through the turnstiles will bo presented with a AValthain watch, and many thousands of samples in starch, jam, condensed milk, soaps, sweets, jellies, and other New Zealand manufactures will bo distributed gratis on. the 22nd.

IN THE STADIUM BOWLING PINAL. dimock: DEFEATS BEACKENRIDGE. Last evening the final of the pairs tournament took place, and after an interesting game of sixteen beads, Dimock beat Brackenridige by 15 to 13. TO-NIGHT’S EVENT. SEVEN A-SIDE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT. There should be a very largo attendance at the Stadium this evening to witness the seven a-side hockey tournament. A largo number of teams have entered, and as they are all very keen there is sure to be some good play. TO' ASSIST THE HEPPLES. TOMORROW’S ENTERTAINMENT.

A most comprehensive and interesting programme has drawn up for the Boy Scout ontertaimnent to be held in the Stadium to-morrow evening. Boy Scout work is of an interesting nature, and those who are unfamiliar with its character ought to attend the entertainment. Another factor which should not fail to draw the public is that the whole of the proceeds will bo devoted to the Hepple fund. . „ . r» i During 1 the evening the Band will play numerous items, having' given its services gratuitously. LIVING BRIDGE. ON SATURDAY NIGHT. The "Living Bridge" entertainment being organised by Mr J. IV. M. JTarriRrm for performance in the Exhibition Stadium on Saturday evening to be a brilliant spectacle. Numbers of young ladies effectively costumed to represent the different cards of the pack are directed in play by Dr Newman. J. H. N. A. Burns, well-known bridge players. A genuine game of bridge *will ba played, the dummy Laud exposed, 'trumps declared, and by means of marching evolutions the lady-cards will be shuffled, cut. and dealt, tricks taken, and score indicated so that, the audience cap thoroughly understand the game, as well as witness inn effective colour aggregation. • Meedamos Hamm orton and Krecffc are taking an active interest in the production—in the direction of designing the different costumes. Thi c part of the entertainment is to be preceded with a demonstration of modern physical culture by some two hundred pupils of various ages, members of lb Harrison's classes at Wellington terrace. Newtown, Courtenay place, and Karon. THB TENNIS TOURNAMENT. COMMENCES ON SATURDAY. On Saturday afternoon the ladies* handicap singles tennis tournament Vill commence. During the last tennis tournament the play of the ladies was very good, and it is expected that such will be the case during the coming event. On Saturday the games will start at 2 o'clock, at which time all ladies must bo proesnt. The tournament will b( continued on Monday evening. THE HANDICAPS. Following are the handicaps; Miss Nunneley (owe 20), Miss Webb (receive 4), Miss Atmore (receive 6), Miss Tavendale (receive 8), Miss Kirker (receive 8), Miss Pullman (receive 10), Miss M, Wilson (receive 10), Miss Mack (receive 10), Miss Jenkins (receive 10), Miss Garter (receive 12), Miss Reid (receive 12), Miss Plimmer (receive 1-2), Miss V. Wilson (receive 12), Miss Hill (receive 12). Miss Pearson (receive 14), Miss Gallichan (receive 14), Miss Meston (receive 16), Miss Lawlor (receive 16).

THE DRAWINGS. The draw is as follows: First Round. Miss Hill, receive 12, v. Miss Kirkcr, receive 8 (winner plays Miss Jenkins, receive 10, in second round). Miss Pullman, receive 10, v. Miss Lawlor, receive 16 (winner plays Mise Pearson, receive 14, in second round). Second Round. Miss Carter, receive 12, v. Miss Gallichan, receive 14. Miss Mack, receive 10, v. Miss Nunneley, owe 20, Miss M. Wilson, receive 10, v. Miss Atmore, receive 6. •Miss Tavendale, receive 8, v. Miss Reid, receive 12. Miss V. Willson, receive 12, v. Miss Meston, receive 16. Miss Plimmer, receive 12, v. Miss Webb, receive 4. THE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP. GARDINER IN TRAINING. Considerable interest is being taken by the public in the contest for the wel-ter-weight professional championship of New Zealand between Louis Robertson and Joe Gardiner on July 19th. Ir wrestling circles the event is the sole topic of conversation, and there is much doubt as to who will be tho winner. In response to the request of a large number of those interested tho Com-: missioners have granted Gardiner permission to do his training at tho Exhibition in the _ annexe, and to persons desirous of seeing him at work a small charge will be made for admission. NEST THURSDAY’S SPORTS. ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY. Owing to tho Roberts© n-Gardiner wrestling match taking place- on Wednesday next it ha* bean found necessary

to hold the athletic meeting on the following day. Entries for tho meeting closer°on Monday next at Messrs Kitto and Graham’e.

On Wednesday, July 26th, the final athletic meeting"'will take place. During the evening a 15-mile Marathon race will bo run, and this should draw a large number of entries. HARRIERS’ EACH. BROOKLYN CHALLENGED BY WELLINGTON. The athletic committee have received a challenge from the Wellington Harriers to engage the Brooklyn Harriers in a two-mile teams’ race, the conditions to be four men to a team and the team whose men score the least number of points to bo judged the winners. Both teams are in hard training, and although the Brooklyn men are considered to be more brilliant, tho members of tho older club are more seasoned, and at the finish should be well up. Tho event will bo run shortly.