THE SPRING SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 268, 8 November 1912, Page 4

THE SPRING SHOW.

BIG ENTRIES COMING IN, ACTIVITIES ON THE GROGXDS. When a representative of the ''Star , visited the Campbell Show Ground, Epsom, this morning, considerable alterations were found to be in progress l in preparation for the metropolitan Spring show, to be held on the last three days of the present month. Xo-day is the date for-the closing of entries, and up to the time of going to Press t'ey lave been coming: forward'tn satisfactory number-. As those bearing to-day's post "Eiaik will be accepted, the totals will riot, of course, be made up for a day or two. At the present time there is every indication oi» record.

The grounds are juat now looking their beat, with an abundance of spring verdure, and the promise of a total .absence of dnst on show days should be tive to visitors. Apart from an extension of the pen accommodation forcattle, and the erection of railings around imfenced portion* of the grounds, the carpenters are completing the baMing o! additional grandstand Toom. The secretary's office is being extended, and i Press room i> in coarse of erection neat by. These additional facilities' will assist the work or the secretary (Mr. % Bruce Fordycp) and his staff materially. A scheme for rearranging the judging : areas has been carried into effect, ample ' ring-space both for dranght and light horses having been provided. A cattle ring has' been fenced off, the pens for pedicTee cattle are being covered, and auxiliary grand stands ; are being_ placed ion either side of the main stand* in-anti- ! cipation of big crowds. The gatherings around the ringe and on_ the stands should be especially large on ':Peoples Day," which will be Saturday, November I 30," the last day of the show. Then the most spectacular attractions of paradeground and horse-jumping ling will eventuate, with all the time-honoured accompaniment of show festivities. A-special I provision for grandstand patrons v a I modernly appointed tea-room, _ and extensive preparations.are -also-being made to cater for ladies in the matter ofcloak-

rooms, etc. A new home indastriesialLis a leading item in this year's budding programme, and herein will be placed competitive exhibits of butter, cheese, bread, cakes, preserves, and all manner of products from •the farm and kitchen. The President (Mr. J. 1L Phillipps) and the secretary (Mr. Sortyee) are making a big effort in. the-direction ot systematizing methods for receiving the exhibits, for displaying them to best advantage on the grounds, for [distributing the visitors over as spacious areas as are available, and for regulating all events while the show h in progressAdditional facilities are being Ff 1 ** 1 m connection with the sale of stock by exhibitors so inclined. In order to cope with the crowd the ticket boxes at .the main entrance have been remodelled, and new boxes.are to be placed at the entrance from Green Lane Road. Xow that snch a big lot of exhibits is assured, only fine weaUer and generous patronage are needed w> bring aboujt one of ihe best shows.on record. ' .-.'