OPTIMISTIC PROSPECTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 6 November 1926, Page 4

OPTIMISTIC PROSPECTS.

EG MONT SHOW. REMARKSv OF THE SECRETARY. In an interview with a. Star reporter yesteictay, t/ie secretary or tne r.guumt A. - and T. Association i (air lax., u. engnton; was optimistic in ms ojinnons concerning toe prospects ot tne annual snow, which opens its two days'exhibition on November 'z4. He pointed out that in compiling tne enlarged schedule every endeavour had been made to exploit and improve former attractions, and the association ottieials were hopeful that previous records wou'd be ecnpsed by the 1926 show. ”l’he grounds, ring and paddocks ate in first-class oi-aer,” ne continued, during tne course or some general comment, and ample fodder wilt be available lor exhibitors’ animals. The main stand is lieing painted, and will add. greatly to the attractive appearance of toe grounds. Arrangements have been made to ensure that all possible attention will be given to the needs of exhibitors during their stay in Hawera, while, the Railway Department has drawn up a train service schedule to ensure tnat live stock will be available to reach Hawera during daylight, thus obviating the inconvenience of handling animals after dark. “The early bookings of space for side-shows, motors, farm implements, and general tool displays are exceptionally heavy, and the indications are that the space set aside for such will be.fully taxeil. The side-shows offering are of a particularly crood .class, and many novelties not previously seen in Hawera will add popularity to the amusement section. < ■ .

The school children’s section has been strengthened by the addition of no less than 18 classes which have not appeared on the schedules of former Egmont .shows. Every class of school .pony is catered for by the inclusion of a section comprising fifteen competitions, open,, to school ponies only. All school pupils under the age of 16 years are eligible to compete. Singe ponies, pairs andteams, and also pairs of riders are arranged for. At the Cambridge show, held earlier in the year, similar competitions proved the outstanding attraction, there being no less than 80 ponies in the ring at one time, and, given the support it merits, the innovation should be a similar feature . of j the Egmont .show. In order to facilitate the handling of the section, a special judge and special stewards have been appointed to control these entries only. Full particulars have been sent to the head teachers of the various public schools throughout Taranaki. “Other school children’s competitions not provided for previously are three additions wto the boys’ and girls’ calfrearing classes, while the usual fancy work and cookery classes are again included.

“The New Zealand Trotting Association has approved of an application to hold three open pony trotting events, and these have been included in the list of ring attractions. t “On the first day (Wednesday), the South Taranaki Motor Trade Association, in conjunction with, the A. and P. Association, is staging a motor gymkhana. This is a new departure as far as the show is concerned, and comprises 13 events for cars and motor cycles. Entries fo- the gymkhana will be received on the ground. The classes are novel, and with the increasing popularity of the motor in Taranaki, should Srove of great interest to the public. he car parade will be held in the ring, when the latest models of various makes of car will afford an interesting display, which should be keenly appreciated by all motorists.” In conclusion, Mr Orighton said that he had List returned from a visit to the Mauawatu Show at Palmerston North, where he had spent an, interesting two days. While, he was generous in his praise of the display at) the Metropolitan exhibition, he was confident that the forthcoming Egmont show should prove equally attractive to the public of Taranaki. He added that all of the manv exhibitors he met at- Palmerston North, who had entered in former Egmont shows, had made appreciative reference to the treatment and attention accorded bv the officials and i lie general public. A special feature of the, schedule for the Egmont A. and P. Association’s sliow at- Hawera on the 24th and 25th November is the section devoted entirely to school nonies and school children. This is a new departure, and is arousitno- considerable interest among the youths of the province. The bovs’ and ’ girls’ calf-rearing competition classes have been enlarged to include classes for yearlings, and also for a • team of three calves exhibited by-.pil-ot's from the one school. The cattle, sheep, horse and pig sections have been enlarged to the inclusion of many new classes, and the schedule should prove of interest to breeder's of all classes' of live stock.

Schedules and full particulars maw he obtained L on aipmieatiVnrf to fihe secretary. P.O. Box 148, Hawera.