GRAND PARADE

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 288, 2 November 1934, Page 2

GRAND PARADE

AT SPRING SHOW. A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY. Led by the massive beef breeds, the grand parade, held at the bpimg ,-iliow this afternoon under the direction of Mr ft. D. Ale Eel via as marshal, saw brought out before the pub lie the aristocrats of larm stock anil with the weather temporarily holding fine, the beribboned animals made a pretty picture. The grandstands were full and the fence round tlie ring was thronged by a large croud. I lie parade was admirably nirang-< , moving round in perfect order, ilereford cattle occupied pride of place, being followed by the Sborthoms, Aberdeen Angus, Milking Shorthorns, popular black and white h ricsians, rugged Ayrshires and sleek Jersey , finishing up with the calves. As eac i breed, which included champions un . Koval champions, as well as many animals with notable records, came tiefore the view of the public, leading representatives of the breed societies drew the attention of the crowd, l>y means of a loud-speaker broadcast seivice, to the outstanding beasts, and made a running commentary on tneii achievements. This information was greatly appreciated. Following the cattle came the sturdy Clydesdales and stallions, curvetting pioiuVy. Next came the cart anil hainess horses, then prancing young colts and fillies, while hacks and hunters and children's ponies brought up the rear. , . . The organising-secretary ot tneA. and ]’. Association (Mr H. E. Kissling) took the opportunity of thanking the public for their support and loyalty to the Show, and expressed the hope that the increased entries this year were but the forerunner of further expansion, as there was every facility for the exhibition to double its present size.