THE AUCKLAND SHOW

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22972, 25 February 1938, Page 19

THE AUCKLAND SHOW

TO-DAY'S EPSOM FIXTURE AN OUTSTANDING EXHIBITION AN event of outstanding interest to farmers throughout the j P omini . or !' the . annual show of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, will be opened to-day and will continue to-morrow, " People's Day." Built up from year to year, the show has developed into one of the premier exhibitions of airy cattle in the Dominion, and it reflects in spectacular manner the agricultural wealth of the Auckland Province. With the rapid development of North Auckland and the remarkable progress made in farming methods in the Waikato, the province reigns supreme as the most important unit contributing to the Dominion's largest export, dairy produce. It i® °nly natural that the show has increased in importance and progressed in its presentation of features, and to-day it is a striking indication of the extent to which the province has developed.

At the annual show of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association fitting recognition is given to the Dominion's dependence on scientific exploitation of the country's natural resources, and no trouble is spared in presenting the exhibits ip a manner that will prove a strong attraction to all sections of the community. The appearance of a pedigree dairy cow in the ring represents the devoted labours of many hands over n period of many vfeeks, and immeasurable labour is involved in bringing the animals up to show requirements.

will prove an attraction for many. Splendid views of these events will be obtained by apectatora through the raising of an embankment round the track. Modern trends will be well displayed in the trade exhibits, while a multiplicity of devices embodying all that is modern in farm implements will be displayed. One of the features which ha» always proved popular will be the aheep dog trials, while many will find interest in the wood-chopping events. In view of the prominence given many modern developments in farming

In this respect great strides have been made in recent years Sn stimulating interest in the shows among the country children 'and many country schools are the proud possessors of thriving junior calf clubs. Instruction in feeding the animals and preparing them for exhibition in a manner that will show them to greater advantage is given the members, and the fruits of such instruction are seen in the keen interest of the younger farmers in th© annual show at Auckland.

practice and in the care of stock a show provides a suitable means of exchanging ideas and comparing methods. In this respect it is a valuable asset to the farmers, who will flock to the Epsom Showgrounds in their thousands. The city dweller is no less interested in the welfare of the primary producer and his interest in the show will be livened by the provision of a variety of attractions which should make the show this year the most successful ever held.

The excellent arrangements made by the asaociation are to a large extent responsible for the success of the annual show. The modern conveniences which facilitate the loading and i receiving of stock and the drainage I system and pumping plant contribute to the fine arrangements, and further | convenience is provided by the ample big pavilion. built in modern style. Alterations made in recent years to the grounds enable the stock to be shown to advantage, while the spectators are also afforded a splendid view of the jumping events, trotting races and the grand parade of stock. The Auckland province is renowned for its production of dairy cattle and pigs, and some of the finest pedigree dairy herds are to be found in the province. Among the exhibits at the show to-day and to-morrow will be some of the most outstanding prizewinners, and some of the best strains from other parts of the Dominion will also be represented. One of the features of the show will be the grand parade of all exhibits and competitors in other events. Every provision will be made for those who appreciate the finer points of a pedigree horse and this section will again be one of the most popular at the show. Some of the bent-known hunters in the Dominion will be entered in the jumping events, which are always a major attraction for people from the city as well as the country visitors. In addition to the essentially agricultural part of the show programme, the separate exhibitions of dogs and poultry will make the show a most comprehensive one. A great variety of amusements and entertainments will combine to lend the show a special interest which makes the event outstanding in the Dominion. With People's Day, which falls tomorrow, all sections of the community become involved. This is the most spectacular part of the show and for the amusement of the large crowd the latest innovations will be included in the wide variety of entertainments. Outstanding among the features which will be introduced this year will be the Roman chariot racing, which promises to provide spectacular thrills surpassing anything ever before presented at the show. The elimination heats will be run off to-day and the semi-finals and finals will be held to-morrow. Further interest is lent the programme by the inclusion of races for pacers and trotter*, and the appearance of well-known horses on the track