TROPHIES AWARDED

Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 10 November 1933, Page 6

TROPHIES AWARDED

Successful Exhibitors PRESENTATION BY MINISTER Concert At The Opera House ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATED. The presentation of show trophies was made by the Hon. E. A. Ransom, Minister of Lands, a.t a concert held in the Opera House last night. Mr A. Hunter, president of the Egmont A. and P. Association, presided and with him were Mr H. G. Dickie, M.P., the Mayor of Hiawera (Air J. E. Campbell) and Air R. AfcCay (secretary). Air Hunter cordially thanked all who had in any way assisted to make the jubilee show such a success. He specially thanked the donors of the splendid trophies- all workers, the stewards, the ladies' committees and the (fine body otf exhibitors, whose stock and produce had been so much admired, and finally the- public who had given such liberal support and patronage were all entitled to great credit for their part in the success. Air Dickie said his part was just to introduce the Minister gnd to welcome him on this, his -first official visit, to Hawera. He congratulated the show executive on the display and also specially on the great success of the “drive” for finance, which had put the society in a healthy position and showed the public spirit of the community —a wonderful result achieved in spite of the depression. The society wa-s now in a very happy position to go iahead with its work. The Alayor said that it was his privilege to give a civio welcome to the Alin-ister and he- thanked him on behalf otf the citizens, for he knew it was a sacrifice to leave - his duties in Wellington at such a time as this. This was a red letter day for Hawera and district and marked substantial progress. All were proud of the society and proud of the town and district and were pleased to see the Alanister present with them at the show and at this presentation ceremony.

THE MINISTER’S SPEECH The Minister said the show had been an inspiration and proved the very great productivity of the district.. He urged all farmers to aim at the highest quality m their primary produce, so as to make it supreme and superior to everything else in the world. Then, despite quotas and other troubles, by. giving trie people at Home what they wanted they would always have a- good and sure market. Mr Ransom said that there had been a vast increase in production in every district by means of intensive fanning, and there were many signs of an improvement in the general position. If the quality of the primary produce was maintained there would always lie a demand at Home. There had been satisfactory increases in deposits in the Post Office Savings Bank and an increase in confidence by investors, while there had been improvements in wool, fa.t lamb and dairy markets as coinpared with last year. He felt sure they were 'beginning to look back on the depression, and forward to a period of prosperity. In conclusion, he expressed his pleasure at being associated with the show and the association aiid to know of the generosity of the mortgagee in respect of the ground' fund and tfee response of the people generally. He wished the society continued and increasing prosperity in the future. / The trophies were then presented by the Minister, the list being as follows;

TROPHIES AVON OUTRIGHT Points Prizes. Friesian s (A. J. Mills’ canteen of cutlery) .—W. J. Eainies. Ayiishires (Dominion Life Assurance Company’s canteen of cutlery).—J. O. Jerseys (James Everett’s silver tea service and tray).—lt. L. Horn & Son. Milking Shorthorns (E. A. AVaisher and A Valid ey and Laurence £5 ss). —G. Champion Dairy Cow (H. A. Lane and Co.’s silver tea service).—lt. L. Horn & Son. Best Dairy Heifer. 3 years old and under (Osmond and Son’s medicine outfit).—J. G. Donald. Three-year-old Dairy Heifer (Hawera Co-op Dairy Cb.’e Cup).—J. G. Donald. Two-year-old Diairy Heifer (J. K. Oorrigan Chip).—J. 'G. Donald. Two Grade Yearling Heifers (Hawera Co-op. Dairy Co.’s Cup).—Miss S. Parker (won outright). Most Points in Saddle Horseis (J - Bennett’s Cup).—J. ■\Vallei* Most Points in Ponies (Association s Cup).—T. J. Hurley. Champion Spring Carter (W. A. Parkinson and Co.’s Cup).—T. J. Hurley (won outright). Hunting Competition (J. J. Bryce’s Bose Bowl). —J. J. AValler (won outright. 1916-1933). Hunting Competition (‘Light Horse Committee’s Rose Bowl). —J. J. AValler. Purcibred Sheep (E. O. Constant’s Rose Bowl).—C. J. Ha when. Purebred Pigs <M. C. Onghton’s Cup). —G. M. AATiitelock. Berkshires (N.Z. Pig Breeders’ Assn. Medal). —A. El. Gudopp. . Large AVhites (N.Z. Pig Breeders Assn. Medal).— Peg. AVebb. Tam worths (N.Z. Pig Breeders’ Assn. Medal). —R. A\ T eeden. Large Black (N.Z. Pig Breeders’ Assn. Medal). —G. M. AVh it clock.

Home Industries. Cboking (South Taranaki Electric Power Board’s electric kettle). -Miss F. Kell and. Jams and Preserves (South Taranaki Electric Power Board’s electric jug).— Mrs E. Thorpe. Fancy Work (Davy’s Electrical Supplies’ electric iron). —Miss O. Dring. TROPHIES won for present

YEAR ONLY Two Cows in Milk (Weddell Challenge Clip).—R! L. Horn & Son. Most Points in- Pedigree Jerseys (Dewar Imperiial Cup).—R- L. Horn & S °Grade Dairy Cow (Bennett and Sutton Cup).—F. Kirkwood. Best Group of Three Heifer Calves (N.Z. Co-op. Marketing Assn. Cup).— Bird Road School. Champion Hack (McOay Cup).—J. J. Waller. , , Most Points in Fat Sheep flonks Perpetual Challenge Cup).—T. A. Winks. r • \ s School Ponv Clalsses (senior hanner). —Meremere School. School Ponv Classes (junior banner). —Turuturu School. Mr J. J. Waller kindlv redonated to the Society the Bight Horse Committee’s rose howl. This announcement was greeted with loud applause. MY Hunter said after the ceremony that the committee were much indebted to the artists who had given such a fine programme for the concert. He added that the gate receiuts had been over £4OO and the attendance a record. He was exceedingly gratified too at the response of the people to' the special appeal and said it would allow the society to keep the grounds free to the people of the district for the fpture. CONCERT PROGR AMME

The concert opened with two items by the Savage Club orchestra, under Mr F. Ollerenshaw. Then followed three numbers by Mrs \V. A. Quin’s ladies’ choir “Flv Singing Bird” and “A Negro Spiritual,” and two items, “Canadian Boat Song” and “Summer is a Oomin,’ ” by the Haw era Boys’ Choir under Mr H. Percy. • Songs were contributed by Mrs H. Buchanan, of Ratapikp (Inglewood), “Lass with the Delicate Air,” “Lament of Isis,” “The Owl” and “So Sweet is She.” and by Mr (fpsppih Crawford, of Pa tea, “Muleteer of Malaga’ and “Kerry Dances.” An Irisli Jig was given by Master Stewart Nairn to the music of the pipes. Mr Rupert George played two violin solos “Guitarre” (Afoszkowski) and “Siciliano Rigaudin” (Kreislei’Franooeuif) and Miss Mni-sie Tnstoiie recitations “Shopping,” “Bluebeard” and “Charring.” A Shakesperian dialogue from the “Tamin’? of the Shrew” was given effectively by Misses Veronica and Kathleen 'Quin. The accomnanist for the soloists was Miss K. Fail'll all and for the ladies’ choir Mrs H. Brewer. The programme concluded with the presentation of the dramatic play “Touchstone,” in which the parts were capably taken by the following cast of characters ; Jim McLean (farmer), Mr W. G. Simpson : Kate this wife"). Airs C. Twaddle: Geoffrey Balfour, Air M. R. .Tones: Nellie (his wife), Airs H. Walker; Mitchell (another farmer). Air R. R. Rees; Reata. (elderly Maori woman), Miss Mary Quin.