WAIKATO SHOW

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23058, 8 June 1938, Page 18

WAIKATO SHOW

POPULAR FIXTURE MANY COUNTRY VISITORS INCREASED GATE TAKINGS [from OUR OWN CORRKSPONnENT] HAMILTON. Tuesday With a continuance of the fine weather that has prevailed since tho Waikato Winter Show opened its 11W8 season on June 1, crowds again flocked to the exhibition to-day. From early in tho morning cars, trains and special buses mado their way into tho town, and traffic officers again had a busy time. The regular farmers' day in Hamilton is Tuesday, and therefore large numbers of country folk arrived at an early hour. By tho time tho show doors were opened a queue blocked the footpaths outside. The halls of the show buildings were packed with people by mid-day, while the outdoor section of tho exhibition also maintained its popularity. Competitions in the concert liall again attracted a great deal of interest, and the national dancing events and entertainments provided in tho Bledisloo Hall were also very popular. The international photographic salon, which in its second year has become ono of tho features of the show, was inspected by large crowds. Exhibition Model A scale relief model of a proposed design for tho New Zealand Centennial Inhibition, which is on display in the model engineering section, was much admired by visitors. Designed by a Hamilton architectural student, Mr. T. F. Haughey, and modelled by Mr. G. I. Leigh, also of Hamilton, the model is a particularly fine one. It was designed to be constructed, on the seashore at Lyall Bay, Wellington, and is complete in every detail. The best single day ever previously experienced by the Waikato Winter Show Association was eclipsed yesterday, when tho gate takings for the day exceeded four figures, an increase of over 20 per cent on the previous best gate. A special train from Botorua brought a largo crowd of schoolchildren to tho show during tho day. Special trains from Thames and Tauranga will arrive to-morrow. Owing to the outbreak of infantile paralysis last year schoolchildren were not admitted to the show, but this year they aro being specially catered for, and it is estimated that by the end of the exhibition more than 20,000 children will have been the guests of tho association. _ The show will continue until Ihursday evening. Further Awards A high standard was again maintained at the competitions at the show last evening and to-day, when there was a large attendance. Further results aro as follows: — 'Operatic Dancing.—Tap dance, under 14: Edna Whitelaw, 1; Daphne Johnston, 2; Joan Wright, 3. Character duo: Nita Williams and Eddio Smith, 1; Nita Williams and Joyce Thorniev, 2. Tap danco, over 14: Joan Peters, 1; I>. Walsh, 2; .Mavis Ward, 3. Tap dance, under I'-!: Tony M.cManemin, 1; Eddie Smith, 2; Nita Williams, 3. National Dan;cing.—Snord dancp, under 12- Elaine North, 1; Kenneth Ward, 2; Lauris Wheeler, J|. Seane truibhais, under 12: Dawn Russell, 1; Eddie Smith, 2; Elaine North, 3. SailoF s hornpipe: Elaine North, Is Kenneth Ward, 2;. Lorna Bridges, 3. Highland fling, under 14 s Edna Whitelaw, lj Dawn Miller, 2; Nancy Howell. 3. Irish jig, open: Peggy Lcnnard, I; Edna Whitelaw, 2; Dulcie Sorenson and Joy McDonald, equal, 8. Sean truibhais, under 14: Edna Whitelaw, 1; Pawn Miller, 2; Joap Carseldine, 3. Irish pig, under 12: Elaine North, 1; Kenneth Ward, 2; Eddio Smith, 3. Iriisli jig, under 14; Margaret Thomas, 1; Dawt'i Miller, 2s Nancy Howell, 3. Vocal Section.—Negro spirituals: Mr. K. Priscott, 1; Mian D. Liddy 2. Solo, gentleman, any voico: J. Churchill, Is J. Stephens, 2. Baritone or I,'ass solo: Mr. K. Priscott. 1. National song: Miss I>. Liddy, Is Miss Nellie Walters, 2. Operatic or dramatic solo, ladies, any voice: Miss N. Walters, 1; Miss D. Liddy and Miss A. Burton, equal, 2. Solo, with accompaniment: L. Gilbert and Miss D. Lochead, equal, 1. Duet, ladies or gentlemen: Mrs. N. Hollis and Mrs. C. F. O'Connor, Is Mr. H. Liddy and Miss D. Liddy, 2. Instrumental Section. —Piano solo: V. Plescher, 1; P. Nickle, 2. Elocution.—Character recital, own selection, hoy or gift under 14: Marie Prendorgast, 1; P. Davis, 2. Recitation, boys under .14: Roycs Farrelly, 1; Colin Woodgate, 2. Shakespearean recital, ladies and gentlemen: Miss B. Welch. 1; Miss M. I. Seed, 2. Gentlemen's test recital: F. E. Conder, 1. Recitation, boys under 8: Don Forbes, 1. Character recital, own selection, boy or girl under 30: Beverley Bateman, Is Gaynor Harkness, 2. Character recital, ladies or gentlemen; Miss B. Welch, 1.