A FINE DISPLAY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22429, 27 May 1936, Page 16

A FINE DISPLAY

FIELD PBODUQS

COUNTRY CO-OPERATION SUPPORT IN ALL CLASSES [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT] HAMILTON, Tuesday Surpassing; in magnitude any exhibition previously held in tbo district, the Waikato Winter Show was officially opened by the Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, this afternoon. The ceremony was performed in the spacious Blcdisloe Agricultural Hall, the floor space and galleries of which were crowded. More than 6000 people listened to the opening speeches and Mr. Savage was accorded an enthusiastic reception.

The weather was ideal and should it continue it is likely that an attendance record will be established. Townspeople and country people alike showed their enthusiasm for the show and between mid-day and 2 o'clock especially, there was a constant stream of traffic down Ward Street toward the entrance gates. By 2 o'clock it was difficult to move in the exhibition building. The co-operation between town and country in the arrangements for the show was also in marked evidence. Number and Variety of Exhibits Tho entries, 5155 in number, constitute a record and are 29 per cent in excess of those of last year. The exhibits were well balanced in their arrangement, the industrial stands being interspersed with competitive'displays. One large bay was occupied with 1225 entries of butter and cheese and this section was a feature of the show. In their comments the judges said there was a remarkable uniformity in the quality of tho entries of butter and they found it a difficult task to separate the prize-winners. In the cheese class there was a very satisfactory entry and the general quality was fairly uniform, considering the season's difficulties, the judges said. They complimented tho exhibitors upon their results.

The agricultural section was well represented by an exceptionally large entry of field produce. A pumpkin weighing 2581b. attracted much attention. This giant was grown by Mr. H. Tver, of Tauwhare, under ordinary liehl conditions.

There was a very fine display of mangolds, swedes, potatoes, carrots and other produce. A feature was the number of entries in the class for the best collection and display of field produce of an 3' kind grown by a dairy farmer. Women's Institute Courts

The horticultural and honey sections were also strongly represented, while the special pork and bacon carcase competition attracted 17 entries. There were

11 entries in a.Women's Institute courts competition, which showed tho manner in which useful articles can be made from commonplace and waste materials. In addition there were displays of art needle work, wool work, cookery, arts and crafts, home-made foods and garden produce. The ladies' handiwork division contained an exceptionally large number of entries.

At the northern end of Bledisloe Hall a comprehensive and attractivelyarranged display of Australian primary products created considerable interest. The display included many varieties of tinned fruit, preserves in glass containers, and fruit in bulk in cases. In addition,, there were samples of Aus-tralian-grown rice and cotton, together with their various by-products. Space was also devoted to samples of salt and wines produced in the Commonwealth. The whole display, for which arrangements were made by the Australian trade commissioner in New Zealand, Mr. R. H. Nesbitt, was a splendid advertisement for Australian products.

Interest in Photography A special effort has been made by the association to stimulate interest in photography. The result is said to be gratifying as the number of entries is four times larger than that received last year. The association has been active in promoting interest in tree preservation and adopted competitive classes of photography in this subject. The result is that many fine pictures of New Zealand trees are on exhibition.

Other sections include bakers' bread classes, home industry division, preserved fruit, model engineering and aeroplane competitions, all of which are strongly represented. The Sunday School section and schools' division are well supported. There are also large entries in the elocutionary, vocal, instrumental and dancing competition, which will provide entertainment for patrons throughout the show. At tho opening ceremony to-day the Hamilton Technical High School Orchestra provided music.

The demand for space for trade exhibits exceeded the amount available. They are an interesting and instructive feature and created much interest at the opening. The exhibits include many motor-cars, agricultural implements, milking machinery and nursery displays. For the children, especially, the sideshows are a never-ending source of attraction.

Tho show will be continued until June 3.

BAKERS' BREAD

DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIP

[by telegraph—OWN correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday The annual New Zealand championship bread competition was held in conjunction with the Waikato Show. Tho award is made for the best 21b. loaf. Following; are the results:— Championship.—F. Findlay, 1, 2 nnd 8: E. Thompson. 4 and 5. Bisley Challenge "up, for two wholemeal loaves.—T. G, Donman, 1; F. Findlay, 2 nnd 3. One White, Out Brown Loaf.—F. Findlay, 1 nnd 2; Stncey nnd Hawker, Limited, 3 Two white: F. Findlay. I: Stncey and IlnwIter, Limited, 2. T. A. Baikie. 3. Fruit loaf T. A, Baikie 1 nnd 3: F. Findlay, 2. Milk loaf: F. Herbert, 1; P. Findlay, 2 and 3.

INSTITUTE COURTS GREAT INTEREST TAKEN [from our own correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday There were 11 entries in the competition for Women's Institute courts at the Waikato Winter Show and considerable interest was taken in tho exhibits by feminine visitors. Awards were as follows: A Section. —Fairfield Institute, 151 points, 1: Te Uku, I'll points. 2; Taupiri Institute, 143 points, 3. B Section. —Whatawhnta. HI points, 1; Nawton-Botokauri, 142 points, 2; Melville, 141 points, 3.