The Northern Advocate Daily TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1936. NORTHLAND A. AND P. SHOWS

Northern Advocate, 10 March 1936, Page 6

The Northern Advocate Daily

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1936. NORTHLAND A. AND P. SHOWS

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‘ Agricultural and pastoral shows are a subject of general comment in Northland at the present time. The Waipu A. and P. Association, which has a fine record of achievement, held its 49th annual show on Friday last, and it is a matter for regret that circumstances of weather, over which the association had no control, interfered to some extent with success of the fixture. Heavy rains and floods earlier in the year were reflected in the entries of vegetables and similar exhibits, but the general standard of the sllbw was good. The threatening weather experienced almost up fo the- opening of the show had its effect upon’ the attendance,' many would-be patrons evidently believing that the show would not be held. L That there will be “better luck next time’’ is the hope of all who admire the work done by the Waipu association during the past half-century, f The , Mangonui A. and P. Association held a most successful show at Kaitaia on Saturday. This association has rendered splendid service in the past by promoting the spirit of emulation among farmers in the Far North, and thereby contributing materially to the improvement that has taken place in flocks and herds, in pastures, and in the products of the soil. This year the usefulness of the association in promoting the general advancement of the district was proved by new features which emphasised the excellence of handicrafts and the educational work that is being done among the children. It is gratifying to know that the show was a success financially, for it is only in

so far as funcls are available that any society can extend its operations.

Tomorrow the Waiotira Show is to be held. This show is one of the most striking examples of what can be accomplished by enthusiasm and team work. The j growth of the show has been re- j markable, and all responsible for, its birth and development have good reason to bfe proud of their efforts. We are glad to know, that this year’s show promises to I outstrip its predecessors, so far j as the number and quality of exhibits are concerned. All that is required to ensure .financial success is good, weather, which we sincerely hope will be -epjoyed by the association. ; On Friday and Saturday next will be held the Whangarei A: and P. Diamond Jubilee Show, and it is indeed gratifying to hear that the efforts of the committee to make this show worthy of the auspicious event it commemorates have been crowned by success. The entries, which number 1154, are a record, and are no less than 342 in excess of the previous stock show. It is good to leairn of this fine response to an energetic canvass, and, as in the ease of the neighbouring show at Waiotira, there will be a general hope that the weather will conduce to a record attendance, in order that the association may strengthen its finances, which have been badly shaken by unfortunate meteorological conditions in recent years. This will be the first time People’s Day will be held on a weekly halfholiday observed on Saturday in Whangarei, and there is naturally much speculation as to the effect this will have upon the gate takings. The result should be satisfactory, for all classes of the community will be free to visit the show, whereas in other years this was not possible.

We have referred on many occasions to the importance of agricultural and pastoral shows, and to the great service they render in bringing townspeople and country people together, but we would once again urge practical support of a movement which is doing so much not only to improve the priraai’y industries of the Dominion, but to demonstrate the mutual interest of town and country.