RECORD ENTRIES

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 56, Issue 32930, 28 November 1947, Page 5

RECORD ENTRIES

HAURAKI A. & P. SHOW ATTRACTIONS FOR ALL PLEASANT OUTING TOMORROW Arrangements for the Hauraki Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s show to be held on the Paeroa domain tomorrow are well in hand and there is every indication that a very successful day should be enjoyed by a large gathering. The attractions that the show provides make it an ideal picnic outing for all, and plenty of interests for the whole family is assured.

“The number of entries that have been received for the show constitutes a new record for the association,” said Mr Edwin Edwards, the association’s secretary, speaking to a representative of the Gazette. “ The increase in the horse events is an outstanding feature of the show, and the popularity of riding amongst children is evidenced by the large increase in the pony entries.

“ Looking through the catalogue,” Mr Edwards said, “it seems that the ring stewards will have difficulty in running the show to schedule—in any case they will have no time to lose. The association is fortunate this year in having had a voluntary offer from Mr J. Turnbull, of Sydney, to act as judge in the light horse and hunters sections of the show. Mr Turnbull is particularly well known in show circles in Australia, especially in the Sydney Royal Show. He has been employed in New Zealand to officiate on several occasions.

Improved Cattle Entries “ In the cattle sections Jerseys predominate,” Mr Edwards said, “ but there are improved entries in the other sections.” The Ayrshire entries were good and competition should be keen, he said, and although the numbers in the Friesian classes were fewer the quality of the cattle would be high. The opportunity of seeing Mr R. G. Mclntosh’s Okains cattle, most of which had been prize winners at Waikato and other shows, would be taken by many. “ With all of the breeds being represented by good stock,” Mr Edwards said, the Captain Hubbard Memorial Cup, for which all breeds may be entered, competition should be outstanding, and should create great interest. The same should be true of the competition for the champion dairy cow in which animals of all breeds are eligible. The system of points judging, which was tried last year and proved successful, will again be used this year.” Those who are interested in pig raising would be able to inspect an increased number of pure bred pigs of most breeds, Mr Edwards said. The sheep section however had not received many entries. It was quite possible though that there would be a fail* number of pet lambs entered on the day of the show. Calf Club Growth The association was fortunate in that the visit of the New Zealand Jersey Association’s classification committee .to the district coincided with the show, said Mr Edwards, and a member of the committee, Mr W. Luxton, would be officiating as a judge in the school calf clubs’ sections. The Young Farmers’ Clubs, which are of growing importance in the dairying world, would be competing at the show, and good entries have been received from them. That section of the show would be conducted entirely by Young Farmers’ Club members. The Hauraki District Calf Club Group will again complete its finals at the show. Entries had been received from all schools in the area. In addition to the local champion of champions competition, group champions from Waikato, Te Aroha, Waihi, Morrinsville and the Hauraki groups will be paraded. In the past great interest had been created by that section of the show, and this year’s competition should be at least equal to the past two or three years. “ Reports from Mrs D. Murdoch, the secretary of the Paeroa Caledonian Society, indicate that there will be plenty to interest national dancing enthusiasts, and particularly those of Scottish descent,” said Mr Edwards. “ In addition to the dancing competitions there is to be a special piping competition. The popularity of the national dancing events is made apparent by the numbers which gather around the board each year,” he said. The boy scouts ambulance cadets had again been included on the schedule, Mr Edwards said, and their demonstrations and events were to be conducted adjacent to the band rotunda, and should attract considerable attention.

Mr Edwards concluded by expressing his confidence that the pleasant setting of the show, and the diversity of attractions would bring a large crowd to the domain for the day. The merry-go-rounds and side shows would be popular with the children, and the adults would be interested in the commercial exhibits and the other special attractions. The Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council was to have a tent, and an exhibition was to be staged by the Young Farmers’ Club. There would be a Plunket Society rest tent for women. Hot water and refreshments would be available.