THE WINTER SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12211, 8 August 1925, Page 10

THE WINTER SHOW

BIG ATTENDANCE LAST NIGHT MANY SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. In spite of the urifavourable weather l a r?L e l? n^ e t £ ere » huge attendance at the show. The popular manuequin: Henrietta” was' an ; outstandmg oentre of attraction, and the Boys’ Institute -Band presented a splendid programme. . Mccb interest was taken in the livestock show. where one of the fat steers was friendly enough te allow three or four persons to sit astride him at 1 once. He weighs a good deal over a ton. The_ side-shhws and merry-go-round are still being made the most of. This morning the milking tests will be held and on Wednesday at the Basin Reserve the dog trials will be ducted.There ate varied attractions to interest young .and old, and judging bv. , the tremendous crowds; attending each day, the popularity of the Wellington Winter Show is increasing. THE CATTtEEXHIBITS CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDED. In connection with the show of cattle, which the judge (Mr F. M. Kirkman, Martori said was very creditable, championship awairds: were made as under:—Best bullock? any aga, J. R. Strang, Carterton; qteer, 3-year-old, W. Howard Booth, Carterton; steer, 2-jrear-old, W. Howard Booth, Carterton; best pen of 3 sheep for freezing, W. Howard Booth, Carterton; best peri of lambs, freezing, W. Howard Booth, Carterton; best pen of 3 sheep, heavy-weights, V. Skeet; best pen of lambs,; heavy-weight, W. Howard Booth, Carterton. :