THE SPRING SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 286, 31 October 1933, Page 7

THE SPRING SHOW

THREE DAYS’ FIXTURE. EXHIBITION OPENS TO-MORROW. The 48th grand Metropolitan Agricultural Show and Industrial Exhibition of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association will open tomorrow and conclude on Friday evening. Good entries have been received, and stock classes are well filled, there being 381 entries in the horse section, 318 in the cattle and 317 in the sheep divisions. A big attendance of the public is anticipated if the weather- remains fine as all the factors are present to make the Show the success which is hoped for. Judging of many classes will be undertaken to-morrow, but stock will not be dealt with until Thursday. The principal ring attractions to-morrow are the steer-riding competition and the maiden jumpers’ event for the Asblea Cup. The Manawatu Kennel Club will be holding its show in conjunction with the major exhibition, preparations for which were being finalised to-day. Space is well filled and the industrial halls are fully occupied with attractive exhibits. The side-show stands are being erected in the amusement area, and stewards to-day were actively engaged in arranging and displaying the numerous exhibits in the competitive classes. The programme for to-morrow is as follows: 9 a.m. —Exhibition of machinery, motors, implements, vehicles, school work, etc. Judging home industries, needlework, photography and art sections, models, etc. 1.30 p.m. —Maiden jumpers’ competition. 2 p.m.—Steer-riding competition. 5.30 p.m. —Showgrounds closed to the public. 7 to 10 p.m. —Evening session. COMMENT ON WRITING. Commenting on the public schools writing classes, the results of which were announced in the “Standard” on Saturday, the judges (Messrs W. F. Stansell, F. Fairbrother, D. W. Low and J. Galland, of Palmerston North) stated that there were no outstanding exhibits in a division of average standard. They added thatt more attention should be given to the correct formation of letters. Much of the writing in pencil was too faint. Instructions should be given to the lower classes for better spacing between the lines. This was not observed in some cases. There were many incorrect headings and receipt forms in account writing, while the figures were not all that could be desired. Punctuation, arrangement and spacing in business and other letters were capable of improvement. In the mapping classes, as in a good many others, commented the judge (Mr L. J. Watkin, of Wellington) the conditions of the schedule were not too well observed, and this caused disqualifications. Some of the maps were not coloured.