A PROGRESSIVE SOCIETY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 286, 31 October 1934, Page 9

A PROGRESSIVE SOCIETY.

ALL CLASSES CATERED FOR.

ENTERPRISE WELL REWARDED

Imbued with the desire to provide the best, the association has definitely undertaken to meet generously the requirements of all classes of patronage, whether it be merely utilitarian, solely agricultural, with a leaning to craftsmanship, a taste for the aesthetic, or all these combined with the quest for healthy pleasure. Within this wide compass the \ association, through its president (Mr D. Collis) secretary-organiser (Mr H. E. Kissling) and general committee has concentrated an exhibition which worthily upholds the prestige gained for this centre by its Shows. With its convincing demonstration of the fertility of the soil and enterprise of manufacturers, it is a great symbol of productivity in a background which has become traditional owing to its steady expansion. Implements, machinery and the scientific side of production occupy one section of the exhibition, stock another, domestic and educational accomplishments a third and commercial activities a fourth. Not neglecting one feature which will increase the comfort of both visitors and exhibitors, the general committee has made arrangements for the use of its meeting room as a private lounge. Equipped with a telephone, a field office has been established in the centre of the stock area, where the secretary or his deputy will maintain the closest possible contact with breeders. There is ample parking space for cars, which are being admitted to the grounds at the reduced admission price of Is, compared with 5s charged by some associations. The section of the luncheon booth for judges and officials is specially decorated. Access has been made available to the wool and produce halls from the side facing the amusement arena, obviating the necessity for patrons having to walk round to the front entrance. For the convenience of mothers, the Plunket Society has followed its usual practice of having a nurse stationed at the rest room in the grounds, members of the society assisting. By assuming temporary charge of the infants, the Plunket Society workers are able to relieve the mothers temporarily of their ties. It is intended to have tin hare racing again on Friday evening as well as this afternoon, and special floodlights have been installed to increase the illumination for this. Only the assurance of adequate public patronage is required to justify the progressive policy followed in improving former attractions and providing new features at considerable cost. Enterprise and initiative, if alone sufficient, would have guaranteed complete success. SUMMARY OF ENTRIES. Exceeding the 1932 Royal Show total, entries for the competitive classes number 4815, as follow: Competitions Horses — Stallions, thoroughbreds, and trotters 14 Ponies 27 Saddle horses 84 Harness horses 18 Clydesdales 35 Working draughts 45 Cattle— Shorthorns 5 Herefords 19 Aberdeen Angus 10 Milking Shorthorns 29 Red Polls 33 Friesian? ; ... 41 Ayrshire? 35 Jerseys 63 Special Classes 27 Dairy cattle 67 Fat cattle 4 Sheep—';Lincolns 16 .Romneys 150 Southdowns 193 Corriedales 14 Ryelands 36 Special farmers’ classes ... 14 Fat sheep ... 35 Fleece wool 34 Fat lambs 102 Pigs 145 Art and fancy needlework 326 Home industries 423 Photography 68 Art . and Technical Public Schools 2420

THE MOTOR OLYMPIA. Occupying the largest of the halls, the Motor Olympia, arranged by the Manawatu Motor Traders’ Association, is a splendid testimony to commercial enterprise. The display of cars and trucks is by far the largest and most comprehensive ever seen in the Show, and sets an entirely new standard for this section of the exhibition. The whole of the display has an imposing appearance, being accommodated in a very smartly designed area. The series of uniform stands is finished attractively in royal blue, with glittering silver lettering. The splendid mounting, achieved at considerable expense, together with shrubs, has converted the big hall into a huge motor show-room. It is one of the revelations of the exhibition. • Agricultural machinery behind the main stand makes one of the most extensive displays of this kind yet seen on the grounds. Every foot of space has been let in the exhibition, and industrial halls, covering an area of /6,« 000 square feet. ’ . The Palmerston North Technical School is again represented by a comprehensive exhibit showing. niany phases of its instructional activities. Located in the produce hall, which is almost entirely devoted to the large schools division and the home industries section, the display contains some excellent drawings and paintings, fine specimens of the art crafts, first-

class leather work and brasswork, neat sewing, pupils’ cookery, excellent woodwork and engineering workshop practice. Judging of home industries, needlework, photography, and the art sections was in progress to-day, and awards were also being allocated in the pige pavilion. Attractions scheduled for this afternoon were tin-hare racing and steer riding in the Oval. Boxing and wrestling bouts have been arranged for this evening in the stadium. TO-MORROW’S PROGRAMME. The programme for to-morrow is as follows: 9 a.m. —All cattle, sheep and horses to be penned and ready tor judging. 9 a.m. —Exhibition of machinery, motors, implements, vehicles, school work, needlework, home cookery, fleece wool, photography, etc. 9.30 a.m. —Judging of all horses with the exception of” thoroughbreds and trotters. 1 p.m. —Jumping competitions in the ring. 5.30 p.m. —Showgrounds closed to public. 7 to 10 p.m. —Grounds open for sideshows and exhibits in halls. 8.45 to 9.30 p.m. —Exhibition in stadium of foil and sabre fighting, also a special farce.