FORMAL OPENING

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 167, 11 April 1935, Page 9

FORMAL OPENING

Mayor Congratulates Show Executive ADMIRABLE DISPLAYS The show was opened officially by the Mayor, Mr. T. C. A. Hislop, in the presence of a representative assembly yesterday afternoon The president of the Show Association, Mr. C .7. B. Nor wood, welcomed the guests, who included his Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for New Zealand, Mr. It. Boulter, and the Assistant Trade Commissioner, Mr. T. G. A. Muntz. Apologies for absence were received from the Hon. C. E. Macmillan, Minister of Agriculture, and other Ministers of the Crown. Upon the arrival of the official party the Mayoress was presented with, a bouquet by two little girls, Ailsa and Ann Nimmo. Mr. Norwood expressed gratification at the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress, and said that during Ins term of office Mr. Hislop had done everything possible to foster those institutions that made up city life. In a commercial centre, such as Wellington, civic pride might not be as keen as in certain other types of cities, but by personal example Mr. Hislop had inspired many people to take a greater interest in their surroundings and to love their city. ] Improved Layout. Just as conditions changed from time to time, so did industrial exhibitions, continued Mr. Norwood. He thought everybody would admit that there had been an improvement in the layout of this year’s show, which was entirely different from those of the past. No effort had been spared to make the exhibition as attractive as possible. S The executive had worked very hard and had, every reason to feel proud of the results. Mr. Norwood complimented the organisers of the British, Australian and Canadian, courts upon their fine displays, and referred appreciatively to the exhibition of New Zealand products. It was very difficult, he said, for stallholders generally to trace direct benefits to the show, but he thought it could be taken for granted that when exhibitors got together and demonstrated their wares there was an uplifting effect upon the community. Outstanding displays in the show were those of the Wellington Gas Company, the Post and Telegraph Department, the Railway Department, Bryant and May, the City Electrical Department, and the Rock Garden Society. High Standard of Production. The prosperity of New Zealand depended upon its industries, and it was gratifying that the standard of production had now reached a proud position. The show was one of the brightest that had ever been held in Wellington, and he expressed the hope that every individual in the city would visit it and learn something of the resources of the community. He referred to the arrangements that had been made for spectacular entertainment every evening at the show. “I think there is a better future within sight,” continued Mr. Norwood. “As a result of my visit abroad, I feel certain that the whole world is moving forward to better times, and that this country will share in the beneficial conditions.” Mr. Norwood paid tributes to the executive of the show, the Manufacturers’ Association, and the secretary of tlie Show Association, Mr. G. Mitchell. Mayor Praises Enterprise. “When one comes here one’s mind goes back to the time when you had no building nt nil and when you carried out your activities in their initial stages in sheds lent to you on the wharf,” said the Mayor in addressing the executive of the Show Association. “I don’t, know just who was responsible for the initial idea, but certainly at the beginning the shows were a great success and received every possible encouragement. You then came on to where these buildings are now erected, and by arrangement with the City Council were able to commence exhibitions here. “Unfortunately, you had not long started on this new site when the general conditions naturally had their effect upon you, and although you had laid your foundations well, causes entirely beyond your control dictated the position in which you were to find yourselves. You found yourselves, like mauv othere institutions, in difficulties when the full blast of the slump came upon us. but you have stuck to it with tenacity. You have not been beaten by these circumstances, which have taken the heart out of so many. You have stuck to it and come through the •difficulties until to-day you can set before the citizens an exhibition showing an increase in the number of your entries, a greater variety in display, and an improved financial position. Advantages of the Show. “1 1 1 ink you are to be congratulated, therefore, upon having met culties in the way you have done. Of course, people sometimes, say, ‘What is the use of the Winter Show’?’ but that is not said, I think, by the thinking person or by the majority, but if it be said even by a small minority, it is for us to point out advantages it order ultimately to get unanimous sup port. What is the principal objecl of the show? Surely it is to give ar opportunity to the people of Welling ton and those who come here from othei parts of New Zealand to examine ant to appreciate what can be done in tin way of local manufacturing. “Too often the idea gets abroad tha we cannot make things as well ai others, but I think it can be establish ed that so far as craftsmanship is con

Icerned, we can hold our own in many branches of industry. Inevitably, of course, we have to meet the difficulty of cost of production, but it is the bounden duty of our citizens to realise what -can be done in our own country and to endeavour to see that every possible support is given to the local product. That is, I think, one of the great objects of this exhibition and one which surely it will achieve.” Mr. Hislop said it w’as not for him co refer to the various exhibits, but he hoped all present would induce their friends to visit the show. The opportunity, he said, should not be missed to see the exhibit of work done by disabled soldiers. There was an obligation upon citizens to do everything possible to encourage and support the returned men in their efforts to rehabilitate themselves. He wished the show every success, and trusted that the enterprise of the executive would be rewarded by large attendances of the public. RESULTS OF JUDGING

PHOTOGRAPHY The judge of the photographic section of the show, Mr. A. 11. Eaton, said he considered tlie standard of work higher than it had been for several years past. The championship was awarded to Sjrtn<!er Digby. Detailed results are as folLandscape (open) : E T. Robson, 1; J. W. Chapman-Taylor, 2; R. J. Searle, S' Portrait or Figure Study (open) : Spencer Digby. 1; E. T. Robson, 2; J. W. Johnson, 3. . Marine (open) : J. W. Chapman-Taylor, 1; J. W. Johnson, 2; E. T. Robson. 3. Architecture (open): R. J. Searle, 1; J. W. Johnson, 2 and 3. Landscape (amateur) : Miss J. M. Beale, 1 and 3; R. J. Searle, 2. Portrait or Figure Study (amateur) . Miss J. M. S. Beale, 1; R. J. Searle, 2; G. C. Simon, 3. . . Marine (amateur) : J. L< inlay, 1, K. «!• Se Anhnai Study (amateur) : Miss J. M. S. Beale, 1;K. E. Killop, 2; R. J. Searle, Still Life (amateur): R. J. Searle 1; Miss J. M. S. Beale, 2; J. T. Salmon, 3. Any Subject (Wellington Camera Club). R. J. Searle, 1; J. W. Johnson, 2; J. W. Chapman-Taylor, 3. MODEL AEROPLANES. Judging of the model aeroplane class resulted as follows: — Junior flying model: N. Maters, 1, J. B. McGuire, 2; V. Walters, 3. Junior exhibition model: W. Waters, 1, R. Tait, 2; G. R. Rough, 3; J. B. McGuire, h.c. ~T r . z< Junior flying scale: W. Waters, 1, G. R. Rough, 2; I. Mclntyre, 3. Open flying model: J. Imlayson, S. D, Marsden, 2. Time, Inun. 34-1-0 SC Open exhibition model : M. Baker, 1; W G. Alexander, 2; E. W. Oinbler, 3, w. B. Mackley, h.c 1 . Open flying scale: W. J. Finlayson, 1, N. Baker, 2; E. W. Ombler, 3.

COOKING.

Results of cooking competitions were: Decorated fruit cake: Mrs. L. J. Campbell and Mrs. C. W. Turner, 1 equal; Miss M. Wood, 2; Mrs. D. E. Dixon, 3, Miss M. Dickinson, V.H.C. . White loaf, home-made, m tins: Mrs. Neal, 1; Mrs. S. Wiggins, 2 and 3. Brown loaf, home-made in tins: Mrs. Neal and! Mrs. S. Wiggins, 1 equal; Mrs. S. Wiggins, 2; Mrs. P. Potter, 3. Loaf nut bread: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1 • Mrs. E. Sparke, 2; Mrs. H. Gibbs, C. ’Seed cake: Mrs. O. A. Browning, 1; Mrs. C. W. Turner. 2; Mrs. H. Scott, 3; Mrs. S. Wiggins, V.H.C. 1 . Rich fruit cake: Mrs. H. Scott, 1, Mrs D. E. Dixon and Mrs. E. Sparke, - equal; Mrs. C. A. Browning, 3; Mrs. V. O’Donnell, V.H.C.; Mrs. S. Wiggins, H.C.; Mrs. E. A. Wootton, C. Madeira cake, made with Self-Help baking powder. Mrs. C. A. Browning (special prize) and Mrs. C. W. Turner, 1 equal;-Mrs. H. Scott, 2; Mrs. H- Gibbs, 3; Mrs. S. Wiggins, V.H.C.; Mrs. G. McCaul, H.C. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. L. J. Campbell, I • Mrs. D. E. Dixon, 2; Mrs. S. Wiggins, 3; Mrs. 6. A. Browning, V.H.C.; Miss Nf. Wood, H.C. Yeast buns: Mrs. S. Wiggins, 1 and 2. Plain sultana cake: Mrs. C. A. Browning. 1; Mrs. C. W. Turner, 2. Collection of home-made. biscuits: Mr. C. A. Browning, special prize. Plate of home-made shortbread: Mrs. C. W. Turner, !; Mrs. S. Wiggins, 2 and 3; Mrs. M. Buckland, H.C. Six pikelets: Mrs. C. A. Browning, 1; Mrs. E. A. Wootton, 2, Six jam tarts: Miss O. J. Donaldson, 1; Mrs. Elli'cock, 2 and 3; Mrs. H, Scott, c Six sausage rolls: Miss C. J. Donaldson, 1; Mrs. S. Wiggins, 2; Mrs. P. Cotter, 3; Miss M. Dickinson, H.C. Six plain scones: Mrs. Browning, 1; Mrs. S. Wiggins, 2; Mrs. P. Cotter, 3; Mrs. E. Sparke, H.C. Open class for preserves: If. Ockenden, special prize, 1; Mrs. Newland. 2; Mrs. E. A. Wootton, 3; Mrs. E. Williams, H. 0.; Mrs. J. Mulcahy, C. Novices, preserves: Mrs. E. Williams, 2. ' Junior classes: Six jam tarts—Mias M. Dickinson, 2. Sponge sandwich —Miss I. McCaul, 2. ‘DOWN IN DE CANE-BRAKE’ Colonial Sugar Refining Company’s Exhibit Two clumps of sugar-cane, growing in pots, are perhaps the first objects to catch the eye of the visitor entering the Easter Show. They are probably the only sugar-cane crowing in New

Zealand, and they were brought all the way from Fiji by the Colonial Sugar Refining Company to decorate its stall at the show. Of two species, one tall and green, the other shorter and ruddy of stalk, the cane frames a pictorial panorama of the canefields whence they came, with at one side a mill and in the distance the blue hills of Fiji.

The stall is built with a lattice-work of green and purple Fiji cane, which gives an original and pleasing'effect. The main exhibit, to which the panorama forms an apt background, is a snowy pile of brewers’ crystals, the most refined form of sugar, poured over a pyramid of full bags. This attraction proved a serious temptation yesterday to small boys, who made efforts to help themselves when the commissionaire’s back was turned.

An educational aspect is given to the exhibit by the display, in glass phials, of sugar in all the various stages of refinement —black molasses and clear syrup, and unexpected substances such as diatamaceous earth and animal charcoal, which nre mixed with the syrup, and later extracted, during the refining process. In a glass jar are shown the various colour gradations found in raw sugar, which provide an astoundingly wide range. Most interesting are the _ photographs of the canefields during the ploughing, cultivation, and harvesting of the cane, and of the field mills where the raw sugar and molasses are extracted, to be shipped to New Zealand in tank vessels. Photographs are shown of the company’s private narrow-gauge railway, said to be the only railway in Fiji, and one of the few railways in the world on which it is allowable to travel without buying tickets.

The company’s refinery at Chelsea, Auckland, where its own ships berth at its own private wharvesi to discharge the raw sugar, is also pictured. The buildings are picturesquely situated, against a background of native bush. One ot the most impressive photographs depicts bags of raw sugar, stacked perhaps fifty deep, awaiting refining. A mountain of sugar as high as a house! A minute, toylike hand-trolley in the foreground of the photograph serves to emphasise the quantity that is shown. It is not only the children who will be attracted by this stall; most Interesting and most instructive are the photographs and wares displayed, and an adequate enough impression is created of the romance and magnitude of the sugar industry—an impression to be recollected whenever one sits down to table.—P.B.A. .