CORONATION SHOW

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 100, 29 April 1937, Page 6

CORONATION SHOW

Progress in the preparations for the Coronation Show was reported at a meeting of the executive last night. There had been some changes in the holdings of space, but eventually, said the manager (Mr. G.-Mitchell),- every foot of space had been satisfactorily allocated. This was the earliest date at which this had been accomplished.compared with previous shows. Amongst the side-shows, which were more numerous this year than ever before, there would be a water chute. - . Referring to the horse events for which there were 354 entries, Mr. Mitchell said that, taking the three;-.after-noons, only three minutes could be allowed.for, each event. Judging.;the large, entries would take, some .time, but there would be no difficulty at the events' were commenced soon, after noon. -Most of the events were; jumps, and if several things were run simultaneously, the programme could be';_ex•The suggestion was made that.'s^me judging should be done in the-: morn>ng, and the afternoon, when the ]?ilblic were most largely in attendance, should be devoted to- the' more spectacular jumping events. , - - .! ■ The entertainment side, of the show was discussed, and, several new...items considered. : '>.".-.. ;'■ ■