WINTER SHOW.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20002, 9 August 1930, Page 16

WINTER SHOW.

OPENING CEREMONY. SCENES OF INDUSTRY. The busiest part of Christchurch yesterday afternoon was not the intersection of Colombo and Hereford streets, nor yetf that of Colombo and Cashel streets; it was the King Edward Barracks and precincts. Lorries carrying materials for the erection of stands at the Winter . Show and exhibits in great numbers and endless variety formed an almost unceasing stream, while inside the building itself and in tho annexe scores of carpenters, electricians, carriers, and other tradesmen, all busy at their allotted tasks, made a scene of intense industry. With timber, artificial and scrim they were building the exhibition stands in which later they were to stage displays covering the widest conceivable range, and where salesmen and demonstrators will make their headquarters for the. next fortnight during the Winter Show season. There was not a corner of the huge Barracks which did not echo the clatter of hammers. Exhibits of machinery in motion will, as in former years, prove one of the most interesting features of the Show, and furnish evidence of the constant progress being made in this branch of manufacture. In one corner a huge churn, certain to attract a great deal of attention, was being set up. On all sides evidence was furnished of tho great demand on space thid year, which is the last in which the Barracks and annexe will be_ required by the committee representing the two bodies which are responsible for the Show, the Canterbury A. and P. Association and Manufacturers' Association. While it is true that not a square foot of space will be wasted, the width of the avenues between the stands will be adequate for accommodating the crowds of visitors who will throng the buildings next week and the one following. Creditable District Bays. In the annexe are the district bays, where produce from the land in infinite variety was being arranged yesterday in attractive exhibits. North Canterbury is making a most creditable effort with commodities ranging from roots to opossum skins. Somebody with an artistic sense working on the Banks Peninsula bay has shown what can be done by making borders of plaited straw, with bunches of corn at intervals. : In a special bay an effort will be made to turn people's thoughts to the purchase of goods manufactured with wool and the economic benefits which proceed from supporting this all-im-portant primary industry. This year the Agricultural Department is making a more comprehensive display N than ever before, and is introducing several new features which are certain to attraot interest from farmers. The Winter Show executive has acted wisely in placing the district bays and the Agriculture Department's exhibits together. Sections of turf are being shown by the Department to illustrate the work of the" Plant Research Station at Palmerston North. These show the results of seed certification in individual plants, particularly, in Hawke's Bay and Canterbury ryegrasses and New Zealand perennial white clover. Other new exhibits' show the effects of sodium chlorate on ragwort, and the success achieved inv grading, and curing of lemons in the north of the Dominion.

Chocolate Alley. . At the west end of the annexe a riot of colour in paper and more lasting materials and a gallery of huge grinning and • distorted' faces announce Chocolate Alley, where patrons will try their skill in many a gamo setting a premiumon dexterity/ 1 A liberal coating of ; tan will effectively' check the dust nuisance in the Barracks; A gigantic bell in colours, with streamers in all directions, and a fine staging of West Coast ferns have been ÜBed 'in thfc deeoration of the exterior. The public will be admitted to the Show at 7 o'clock to-night, and the official opening will take place an hour later. Cr. H. T. J. Thacker (DeputyMayor) will perform this ceremony in the absence of the Mayor (Mr J. K. Archer). The speakers will include Messrs L. R. C. Macfarlane (president of the Canterbury A. and P. Association), I. Woolf (president of the Canterbury Manufacturers' Association), and E. Archbold (chairman of committees). Derry's Band will be in attendance. On Monday morning pupils from the Aranui, North Brighton, Fendalton, Linwood, and Riccarton Schools will be conducted through the Show, and in the afterhobn .scholars from West Christchttrch and Phillipstown will inspect the erhibits. Arrangements have been made for several thousands Of- children to visit th? Show before the closing date, Atognst 23rd. On Monday evening entertainment will be provided by Jamieson's Orchestra, and Miss Iris Edmonds' dancing pupils.; The first anjmal Show of the Canterbury Babbit Breeders' will 'be hold .in .the bnilding at the corner of Cashel street and Cambridge terrace next Saturday.. Its proximity to the Winter Show Willy no doubt, ensure a large attendance. The British Empire Cancer, Campaign Society, by the .courtesy of the Executive of the Winter Show, will be holding an Art Union at the -Winter Show - for/ a paisley Shawl, 90 years iOld. ,t Proceeds, are in aid of the Cancer Campaign. , • . , • ;