THE EXHIBITION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13857, 21 March 1907, Page 8

THE EXHIBITION.

THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIONS. (From Ocp. Special Coerespoxdext.) CIIRISTCHURCH, March 20. Tlie weather 10-day was brjghter than yesterday for the sscontl day of the fir.e brigade competitions 011 the Exhibition Sports Ground, but a- chill, wind blow continuously, and by tho evening had increased almost to .a gale. Tho competitions were of even more spectacular interest than those of yesterday, and the attendance of the public was intich larger than on the opening day. In the evening, despiic the nnpropitious weather, an immense crowd witnessed the spectacular demonstration "lighting tho flames" by the city tiro brigades. Tho display was accompanied by the eleventh exhibition of fireworks by a representative of Pain and Sons, London. Only two more of these firework entertainments will be given—one on Wednesday next, and Ihc final one on the night of Easter Monday, when a specially extensive and elaborate display will be given, in .which the whole remaining stock of fireworks will bo used. From tho point of view of attendance, these displays of fireworks have been quite the most potent'' attractions that the Exhibition lias seen since its inception. Tile fact that, they can he witnessed without special charge may have something to do with their popularity, but whatever kind of weather is experienced they never fail to draw; a crowd of many thousands to the Exhibition grounds. There has been great activity to-day in brightening up the district courts for the judging to-morrow. Pot plants and other decorations have been in great request, and the courts have now a very festive appearance. Seventy boats are cxpectcd to take part in tlis torchlight procession to be held on the. Avon to-night in connection with the lire brigades' demonstration. The procession wilt be her.dod by several motor launches filled with bandsmen, and firemen bearing torches and discharging fireworks will till the smaller craft.

Jli« 0. Livingstone was the successful vocalist at a. well-attended popular concert in the concort hall to-night, and Mr Goorgo Weston, leader of the orchestra, gave several violin solos. Solo contributions of several other members of the orchestra to ilis various programmes have heen a highly , popular feature. There has been a slight misunderstanding between the 'authorities in regard to some of tile altractions advertised to (alio placc in connection with the physical development competition and search for the buried nugget, in Wonderland on Friday. Some adverse comments having teen made against- the proposals of the Wonderland management to offer prizes for the most handsome female arm and shoulders and most handsome female ankle, to bo exposed have, Tvlr Munro notified the manager of Wonderland that he had not- given permission to hold a beauty show, and in the meantime that ileni must be. withdrawn. The manager of Wonderland, howover, states that the competitions indicated are comprised in the physical development contests, which were duly authorised, and that they will be held accordingly, the ofi'er o£ a prizo for the prettiest girl in Christohurch being withdrawn as constituting the only beauty show on the programme. Mr Munro has made if plain that lie did not understand Ihe position so, and states 1 hat though lie lias uiven permission for the holding of physical development competitions, be stiil reserves to himself ,the right to see tiiat they arc carried out in a proper manner, 'and if he takes exception to any feature it will have to bo stopped at. once. The Wonderland proprietory states that the competitions will bo so managed that, there will be no opportunity for anyone to cavil. •• To-day's attendance was 15,906. _ J.lio Governor and ihc Acting Prime Miuistct wore present at tlio fireworks display.

FURTHER AWARDS. IPer Ukited Psess Association-.) CffI'JSTCHURCH. March 19. The following arc the awards in Australian wines judged by Mr 11. S. Malatjuin: — Frontignac: Auldana (South Australia), ; Pen fold and Co. (South Australia). 2; Irvine (Victoria), 3. Claret: Auldana (South Australia), 1; Fallon (Xew South Wales), 2; ltosewort-hy College (South Australia), 3. Conslautin: Auldana (South Australia). 1; Penfokl and Co. (South Australia), 2; Buring arid Sobsl (South Australia), 3. Hrck: Fallon (Xew South Wales), 1; l?enfald and Co. (South Australia), 2; Auldana (South Australia), 3. Port: Auldana (South Australia), 1; Tenfold and Co. (South Australia), 2; Irvine Tictoria), 3. Muscadine: Auldana, 1: I/indeman (New South Wales), 2; Horn and Co. (Xew South Wales). 3. Bergundy: Auldana, 1; Penfold and Co., 2; Smith and Son (South Australia), :J. Sherry: AuUlana, 1; Fallon, 2: hindeman (Xew South Wales), 3. Tokay: Auldana, 1; Horn and Co. (South Australia), 2; S. Smith and Son (South Australia). 3. Challis: Auldana; 1; H. M. Martin (South Australia), 2; Cholniondeley and Co. (South Australia), 3. Doradillo: Roseworthy College, 1; Madeira: Horn and Co., 1; Buring and Sobel, 2; Hermitage: Irvine, li.c. French lied Claret: Schroder awl Schyler (France), 1. French White Claret: Schroder and Schyler, 2. Spanish Wines: F. Cross and Son (Christchurch). l. Nov.* Zealand Wines.—ConsUutia: Frutli, 1; Soler, 2. Claret: (j reenmoadows, 1 and 2; Friniley, 3. Claret (blended): Frimlev, 1. Sherry: Soler, 1. Madeira: 'l'e Mata, 1. Hock: Greenmeadows, 1. Burgundy: Steinmitz, 1: Meanee Mission. 2. Yerdbeilo: Soler, 1. Sweet- red (grape wine): Greenmeadows, 1. Sweet white (grape wine): Greenmeadows, 1. Bungundv (unfortified pure juice): Meanee Mission, 'Marsala: Meanee Mission, 1. Attar wir.e: Meanee. Mission, 1. Wliiie wiue liherry special flavour): Fruth, 1. Currant wine: Frnlli, 1. Nip wine: Fruth, 1. Berry wine: Fruth, 1. Hue wine: Fruth, 1. Natural History: New Zealand Tourist 'Department, collective display, gold uiedal and special award; H. N. Christie, shells, skulls, etc., silver medal; W. Salked, stutt'ed, birds, stags heads, etc., silver medal; A. Shallgrass, stags heads; Ashbnrton Acclimatisation Society, trout, silver medal: Pi. Actor Adams, stags heads; New Zealand Tourist Department, trout, dour heads, kauri gum, Maori curios, pictures of New Zealand, gold medal. Hops: 11. G. Holland, A. Masters, ,1. Kilmiuster, and E. Buxton and Co., gold medals. Cheese: J. K. Saxelby, Stilton cheese, silver medal; South Canterbury Dairy Company, German Bay Dairy Factory Company, Barry's Bay Dairy Factory Company, Little Akaloa Dairy Factory Company, Waunui Dairy Factory Company, Okain's Bay Dairy Factory Company, Waitohi Co-operative Dairy Factory Company, Wirclia Dairy Factory, and ltongoa Dairy Factory, h.e. Butter in 9lb jars (5151b for export, and lib pots): Canterbury Centra! Cooperative Dairy I Cojupany, three silver medals; Canterbury

TJairy Company, threo gold medals; Sefum Dairy Company, three silver medals; Tai Tspu Dairy Company, lUrco gold medals. Leather goods: Triggs and Denlon, gold medal; P. w. Lambert and Co., apccial award and gold mcunl; John Kingsland and Co., silver medal. Clothing: J. P v . Grant and Sons (Ltd.), military and naval clothing and accoutrements, gold! medal: P. Robert, Masonic and other regalia, badges, etc., gold medal; David Jones (Ltd.), regalia, gold medal; Mabel B. M.oore, gold bullion embroidery Australian coat of arms, 1i.0.; Kaiapoi Woollen Company, shirts, pyjamas, and collars, gold medal; Mucky, Logan, Caldwell, and Co.. shirts, yolcj medal; Arch. Clark and Son, shirts, collars, pyjamas, gold medal and special award; Kaiapoi Woollen Company, ready-made clothing, military clothing, special award and gold medal; Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company, ready-made clothing, silver medal; Colonial Manufacturing Company, oilskin clothing, silver medal; ilaeltv, Logan, Caldwell and Co., ladies' underclothing, gold medal; James Cummins, ladies' tailoring, h.c.; W. Strange and Co., tailor-made costumes, silver medal; London and American Tailoring Company, Indies' tailor-made garments, h.c.; Kaiapoi Woollen Company, ladies' costumes and jackets-; Wellingtons Woollen Manufacturing Company, ladies' costumes and jackets, silver medal; C. Adams, trimmed liats, gold medal; Brcderick and Co., P 1) corset?, gold medal : Helvetia, Ostrich Company, ostrich feathers (made up), gold medal; Kobort Elston, arrascne and fine silk work, mantle drapes, cushions, etc.. c.; Kaiapoi Woollen Company, tailor-made clothing, special award and gold medal; Wellington Woollen Company, lic3iery, silver medal; Kaiapoi Woollen Company, hosiery, gold medal; G. C. Year anil Sons, parasols and umbrellas, gold medal. Fishing rods and reels: Hardy Bros., threo gold nxxltvls and spocial award. Sanitary apparatus: Doulton ajul Co., threo ■water-closets, gold modal; J. Duokott and Son (Ltd.), cne water-closet, gold medal; W. S. Jfoward, century thermal bath cabinet, silver medal; Doulton and Co.. white vitreous enamel bath, gold medal; Septic Tank Company (Ltd.), self-contained steel septic tsrnk, gold medal, automatic alternating gear for septic tank installation, gold.mcdal, intermitting valve ea.uilibriiun for septic tank, gold medal, exhibit as a whole, special award and gold medal; Millmrn Limo and Cement Company, drain pipes, Monier pipes, reinforced concrete junctions, bend traps, etc., gold msdal; Doulton and Co., hospital sinks fa* bedpans, Bpray, lavatory basin, etc., gold medal; Taylor -and Oakley, sanitary ware, gold medal and special award. Class 29 (g.m. signifies gold medal; e.rn., silver medal; c., commended).—Tho New Zealand Government Department of Tourist and Health Resorts (Wellington), display of trout, display of red deer heads, display of fallow deer heads, display of Maori curious, display of kauri gum, collection of pictures of New Zealand, g.mj. in each case. Class 23a (subdivision 1); Ellis and Buniand, doors, g.m.; Palinerston North Sash and' Door Company, doors, s.m.; James Petri*) (I'imaru), burglar-proof self-locking sash and frame, g.m.; Sydney Technological Museum, students' work in doors, chairs, tables, sashes.

ctc., g.m.; Sydney Technical College, students' work in. wqotlwork and cabinctinaking, g.m.; James Fairlic (per W. J. Durie), doors, g.m.: A. Robertson (Wtmg.imii), carved mantle and overmantel, g.m.; "Millar's West Australian Hardwoods Company, jinker wheel, a.m.; Millar's West Australian Hardwoods Company, weatherboards, doors, stairs, balusfaading, ctc., g.m.; Jcnsou and Nicholson (Stratford, London), imitation inlaid table tope, grained panels, and frcize and ceiling, special g.m.; J. Bates .(liokitika), clock case, c.; U. M'Lean (Greymoul'n), butter boxes, s.m.; J. Park Iflokitika), boat, c.; Ericksnn and Son (Abaura.), paving blocks, e.; Hokitika Borough Council, panelled ■wall Now Zealand timber, s.m.: JaJie Deiuuston, tired wood carving, g.nn; Jane Dennistein, relief carving, s.m.; New Plymouth Sash and 1 Doer Company, fancy verandah, g.m.: 11. Bairstovr (Ashburton), dust and draught excluded for door 3, s.m.; ilillarV West Australian Hardwoods Company (Ltd.), collective display of jarrah timber, g.m.; Soirili Auckland Sawmilling Association, collective display of prepared timber, s.m.; Wanganui Sarh and l>oor Company, doors, g.m.; Millar's West Australian Hardwoods Company, patent jarrah easy chair, s.m.

By the transposition of a line an orror was introduced into tho list published by us on Monday of the awards gained by the Ard.ath Tobacco Company in class 33 (tobaccos, cigars, and cigarettes). Tho correct awards aro the following:—Ardatli Tobacco Company—Bri-tish-made cigars, gold medal; Virginian cigarettes, special award and gold medal: " Ardath" smoking mixture, special award and gold medal; Turkish cigarettes, gold mcd,al.