N.Z. EXHIBITION.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10913, 6 March 1907, Page 3

N.Z. EXHIBITION.

OHRISTCHURCH, last night. There was a very fair attendance at the Exhibition to-day, of which a large proportion was attracted by the performances of the Besses o' th' Barn Band m the afternoon and evening and a fine orchestral concert at night. The judging of the exhibits is going on rapidly, and is expected to be completed m about a lortnight. Forjhe dahlia and fruit show, to bo held m the main corridor to-morrow and Thursday, nearly 500 entries have been received, including 441 for competition. This is stated to be the largest number of entries ever received for any show m the colony. It is calculated that 60,000 square feet of space will be required. The show will be the last of its kind to be held 'in the Exhibition, and it is confidently expected that it will surpass all its predecessors. A deputation from the Christchurch .Football Club waited upon the Exhibition authorities yesterclay and discussed the j question" of the team's playing m Easter 1 matches and doing so on the Exhibition sports ground. The interview was satisfactory to the deputation, and there is little doubt but. that special games of visiting teams will be held on Easter Saturday and Monday on the sports ground attached to the" Exhibition.' To-morrow a- special display of fireworks will be given bj r J. Pain and C 0. ,. m connection with the performances of the Beaees o' th' Barn Band. ■ Numerous entries have been received for the motor car gymkhana of the Canterbury Automobile Association,, to be held m th c sports ground next Saturday afternoon. The annual. Fire Brigade demonstration will be held on the Exhibition sports ground tliis year, from the 18th to the 23rd inst. Arrangements have been made by a committee for the installation of a ■high pressure water service. At a meeting of the committee it was stated by Superintendent Smith that between various proprietors and rowing clubs, about 70 boats were available Jpv the torchlight procession on the Avon on the Wednesday, and this should provide a magnificent spectacle,, concluding just before the ordinary fireworks, and on the previous Tuesday there would be a big display on the lake, all the engines contributing to an enormous fountain m the centre of the lake, which would be illuminated with colored fire. Arrangements have been made by 'the Department of Education to occupy a vacant bay m the northern gallery of the 'Exhibition for the purpose of making a special display of school 'furniture and photograplis illustrating the educational methods m England, America, and the Continent. The officer m charge of the Department's exhibits is at present fitting up the bay with all expedition. Mr Eowlds, Minister for Education, t6geth«r with Mr Munro, general manager of the 'Exhibition, were the guests of officers of the cadet brigade m camp at the Exhibition. A dinner was given to-night. The— 'boys now m camp comprise No. 2 battalion from Hawke's Bay, West Coast battalion, and lads from Went roa training farm. It was announced at the dinner that large nunVbers from other parts of the colony will arrive before the Exhibition closes. * The medical officer, m connectipn. with Captain Dr. Thomas, praised very highly the care which was taken of the boys m camp, as a result of which there had been no accidents, , and not one case of serious illness at the camp. Military discipline had to come first, and recreation and enjoyment afterwardß. The camp duties occupy the boys from the sounding of the "Rouse" -at 6 a.m. till dismissal of parade at ; 3.. To those coming from three miles distant a general leave is granted, and r the lads are at liberty to visit the Exhibition, and with special leave Jo go into town. The splendid organisation that prevails enables various battalions to explore thoroughly the different scenes and points^ of interest. Com. panics are dmcled into sections, ' each of which is placed m charge of < a sergeant, Avhose duty) is to supervise and bring back at the due time those under his command. When the exigencies of open camp life permit the company commanders take their respective corps to the Exhibition, and show them its more surprising features. "• • : ;