THE ROYAL SHOW.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 285, 30 October 1928, Page 6

THE ROYAL SHOW.

Another milestone in the history of the farming community of the Dominion was reached today with the Opening of the fifth Royal Show at Palmerston North. To this town fell the honour of staging the initial exhibition consequent upon the founding of the Royal Agricultural Society, and the marked success of the intervening shows should be eclipsed on this occasion for the breeders of stud stock throughout the Dominion have extended liberal patronage towards this important display of the country’s .purebred animals. l , The educational value of agricultural and pastoral shows cannot be too greatly stressed and the sheep and cattle pens, as well as the show ring at the Showgrounds, will be a centre of interest for the many farmers who will be present from all parts of the Dominion, eager to see the type of animal they favour and to study and assimilate points of interest which they can turn to profit in the future. The healthy rivalry between the breeders of pedigree stock is all for the country’s good,, for it stimulates each one to improve his herd or flock to the utmost degree possible. The officials of the Manawatu A. and P. Association, whose 43rd Spring Show is being held in conjunction with the Royal Society’s fixture, have made every endeavour to add to their splendid achievements and, given fair weather and the patronage of the public, their aim should be accomplished.

The Marama arrived at Sydney at 5.40 o’clock this morning from Wellington. “The Labour Party has exhausted all its steam in blowing the whistle, stated Mr J. A. Nash when addressing the electors last night. While working in the Puriri bush Mr William Millan, of Thames, married, was badly crushed under a falling tree. He was conveyed to the Thames Hospital. At yesterday’s meeting of the Rotary Club, the president, Mr N.-H- Mackie, thanked members who had conveyed the performers to Dannevirke on the occasion of the recent gymnastic display arranged there by the local Y.M.C.A. Juno Ralph, aged four years, was knocked down and killed by a motorcar in Upper Willis Street. Wellington, shortly before seven o’clock last night. The child, who lived with her parents at No. 15 Windsor Place, was apparently skipping, when she suddenly darted across the road, was knocked down by a passing motor-car, and died immediately from a compound fracture of the skull.

At the meeting of the Rotary Club yesterday the president, Rotarian N. H. Mackie, asked for the co-operation of members in billeting a party of 14 boys from the Blind Institute, Auckland. The boys, members of the institute band, will bo visiting this town shortly to give a concert in the Opera House, the date not yet being finally fixed. Mr and Mrs Clutha McKenzie and a bandmaster will be accompanying the party. Employed as a ranger by the Morrinsvillo branch of the Acclimatisation Society, A. W. Stuckey, who appeared in the Magistrate’s Court there, admitted the shooting of a cock pheasant out of season. He Gaid that on seeing the bird in front of a hare-net he had been ..unable to resist the temptation to take' a shot at the pheasant., “You should learn how to resist temptations of that kind,” observed the magistrate, Mr E. W. Platts, in imposing a fine of £7. “The Dairy Research Committee is making good progress with organisation in connection with the research institute,” said Sir George Fowlds, a member 'of the committee, on his return to Auckland from the south. “"We have two very capable men just arrived from the Old Country to take charge of the laboratory and chemistry departments of the institute, and they are preparing the laboratory so that definite research work in connection with the lairying industry can be proceeded with.” Sunday was the 34th anniversary of the wreck of the steamer Wairarapa. It was on October 28, 1894. that the vessel went ashore on Great Barrier Island while on the voyage from Sydney to Auckland. One hundred and twenty-seven lives were lost, the commander, Captain Mclntosh, being among the drowned. The survivors were on the rocks for over 30 hours, being rescued by a party of Maoris who took them off in boats and landed them at Catherine Bay. They were taken to Auckland by the steamer Argyle. A Wanganui bailiff had a very unhappy time when he took possession of a shop which a lady was conducting. For quite a long time he was a target for unkind and uncomplimentary remarks, and so ho decided to take a walk round the premises. The bailiff was exploring the contents of a back room with appraising eye. Evidently the lady crept along quietly and locked the door, as before long the bailiff found himself a prisoner. It was four hours later before muffled cries drew the attention of a shopkeeper next door, and the unfortunate official was released.

When several interjectors were called to order during the political address at the Opera House last night, all disclaimed ownership of the interrupting voices. One man piped up in a falsetto note of alarm, “I never said it,” while a clear feminine voice called amid laughter, “I’m not speaking.” One member of the audience who persistently interjected had to be warned both by the chairman (Mr A. E. Bennett) and the police before he lapsed into a period of comparative quietude. Tliere was considerable heckling from the opposition element in certain parts of the theatre. Hit by a sudden squall when she was becalmed off Tokomaru Bay, the scow' Rangi was blow'n 200 miles out to sea and her suit of sails was torn almost to ribbons. The Rangi was in ballast on her way to Tauranga from Gisborne, and she was lying in dead calm. There was no sign of the squall until it struck her aloft. She heeled over, the sails tearing badly, and for tw r o days ’was driven away from land by a wild south-westerly gale. The crew had an anxious time trying to mend the sails, but luckily another w'ind blew her back again, and she made Tauranga in ten days under a much abbreviated mainsail and with her foresail and jibs showing signs of mending. “Much is heard of vested interests,” said the Hon. J. A. Young, Reform candidate for Hamilton, in his address at Hamilton the other evening, “but what are vested interests?” The Minister went on to say that they were the invested savings of people of small means. The Government was supported by all who had something to lose, farmers, businessmen, shopkeepers, and people owning their own homes. All these people represented vested interests of a kind, and they could rely on the Government to do the fair thing, because the Government stood for the protection of their freeholds and what they had accumulated as the result of their savings. The excursionists on the Otago harbour ferry steamer Waireka were the spectators of an exciting experience last Monday. A young man, doubtless endeavouring to provide his friends with some amusement by hanging outside the stern rail of the vessel, lost his grip and fell overboard. A considerable distance was covered before the vessel was stopped. Although lifebuoys were thrown to the man, and two would-be rescuers made gallant attempts to reach him, they failed to do so on account of a strong ebb tide. Fortunately he was able to keep afloat until the boat put back. A dinghy was lowered, and he was taken on board again in an exhausted condition. When charged at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with not having a taillight on his motor cycle, an offender pleaded not guilty. “I had a red reflector and thought that it was as good as the tail-light,” he added. “You might,” rejoined the Magistrate, “but others think it rotten. A red reflector is no excuse for not having a taillight.” Defendant thought that it was. “Why” should it,” asked the Bench. “It seems that we are going to get this excuse a lot, but I must insist on motorists having tail-lights. These red reflectors are only an additional expense to motorists. I don’t know how I would look upon a charge of having no red reflector, hut so long as the tail-light was going, I would probably throw it out.’’

Butcher shpps in Palmerston North will close on Wednesday at 11 n.m. and on Thursday at 9 a.m. for the Show holidays. Do you want a smart dress silk in black. Then havo a look at our special offer. In pure silk Duchess Mousolline. It’6 guaranteed to wear and worth quite 8s lid yard. A big purchase of some hundreds of yards gives us the chance to sell at 5s lid yard. You should see it. —Collinson and Cunninghams, Ltd. —Advt.