THE TIMARU SHOW.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14042, 28 October 1909, Page 7

THE TIMARU SHOW.

THE OPENING DAY. A SUCCESSFUL START. G..Rhodes, £•«• Mr^ B vShv Hon. Treasurer, Herbert f 1 * 0 Veterinary =>urMr Peterson M.ltA- v .S.,_ Cartwrigbt, »«**- n \ >a * E ,e, R . Guinness. Parrv J. S Rutherford, D. S'.aw, Jnnr.. Thos. TescWafcer, O. Scott Thomson, J. Stodholme, 18.3 M. £tndnolme, 1874 E. Elworthy. 15.0. T. £• Tancred, 1876" Chas Meyer. 18.. F. Archer. 1818 W S. Davidson, 18.9 K. Elvrorthv.. 1880 Wm. Kvans. 1881 T. 188$ V W. Wneht, 1884 R. » t . "Moodv 1887 G. H. Rhodes, 1888 .1. >»._ TtShSrford 1889 A. M. CWk. 1890 f Si E. T. Rhodeslß92 C. N: Orbell. 1893 .Tas. Kinr. 18?4 A. C. Pringl*. 1895 J. C. Thierens. .Ivn-.. 1896 E. R. Gwinness, 189. 000.,i.y?»i. 1898 J. 8. Rutherford. 1899 P. H--Rhodes. 1900 Edwin Kelland. 1901 f, N. Orbell, 1902 John Mnndell, 19JJ3 Wm. Hav. 1904 Donald Grant. lOO.i Alex. Scott. 1906 A. S. Elwortbv. 100, r R Irvine 1908 J. S. Rutherford, 1909: R. H. Rhodes. , Judges.—Sheep —Menno. Mr Bermrd Tripi*. "Woodhurv; EnelisS Leicester., Mr H .T. little, Hnwnrden; Border Leicester. Mr Thos. Bhoklev. Rakaia; Lincoln and Romney. Mr Pat Pattullo, Hampden: -Dawn..Breeds..-Mr TV. B. Andrews."janr.. SoutTibridee; In-Bred. Half-Bred. Crossbred and Ryelands. Mr H. Stitt. A«hbnrton. Cattle.—-Fat Cattle. Mr T. Dowlmg r; T.owcliffe. Hinds: Shorth<»Tied. ford;" Polled • .Angus. Alderney pnd Mtlcß Mr W. Fnv. Timaru; Mr Jas-iGnild. Temaka. Horses.— Draught, Messrs Andrew? Chrystal. Loehiel, and J. Elliot. Middlemarch; Thoroughbred, - Hunters and Polo Ponies, Mr Alex;. Boyle. Christchurch; Troop Horses, Col. R. A. Chaffey, "Waiah; Harness, Horses, Cobs, and Ponies. Mr "VV: Hayt-j ward, jdnr., Christchurch. : Slirep DW, Mr Bernard Tnpui j "Work. Chnstchnrch; Pi«"s, Mr I*. LanEdoi*. "Winchester; Dairv Produce, Mr J. McCahonV Timarf: Bread and CoV*err; Mr A. B"dd. Timoru: Apncultural Produce. Mr T. Ahd»rson, Tijy marnl : 'P«nv. Trot, and Popv over Hurdle*. Mr O. Bush. G<»-nTdiuc; Military TCvents. CoL R. A l ."CfcWffev: DWvinw o"T*etiti6n, O. Scott Thoinson, Kakaha Bush. f "The lapm" of the forty-fourth show of tee" Timaru Agricultural and rasV torai / AssodatioQ broke with a. cloudless sky, and as tne day asserteu itself, the weather conditions became" almost "perfect. There was, a chdJiness in the atmosphere that reaninded dde :|hat the hracing winds of spring :werp Still, with, r us, and that Climatic history had repeated itself in in a period when all ; vejietatipn flourisheth. This was made inarfcfest-" iby' the show, ground which was 't^oclcry-"'carpeted with a close and rich grass. Here and there i in the effect of last week's hear- > rains could he noticed, hut the not so soft aa to make it dangerous' for those riding or driving - The mapping out of the ground had done, and visitors wiD find exhibits yrith a. Bum'muih of trouble. Entering frorh the Main South Road, the produce buildings are on the right, and follow* ing along: the southern boundary of the" grounds - are 'the numerous sheep pens, and h&rse boxes. Both pens and boxes have been added to, and are how sb numerous as to make penning and stalling easy work. Facing the live sfoek_ is. a^ : .lengtby row of large marquees. ■ for display pumose3. by nrany.-well " v known . firms. ' The horse rings divide the ground, and the usual fittings are enclosed therein, for use in the .jumping and other competitions. Oh the north side of the ground are numerous tents and stands, the' Latter for vehicles, motor cars, motor and other, bicycles. At the left-hand, corner, facing the'main entrance is the large marquee, which will be used for the dogs to-day, and at the other extremity of the ground are the cattle pens-'tfnd the pig yards. These, too, ihavebeen much added to and are now numerous and commodious. . "Canvas■town" is made larger this year by the many side shows, chief of

which-is a very showy merry-go-ro.ind and a large circus tent.

The scene- yesterday was one more' subdued than animated, for though the secretary informs us that the attendj'ance was about the same as on the opening day* last year, the attendance was not. large, and missed that general bustle which is sure to be forthcoming to-day, when the people # crowd to the grounds and there are 'many ring -competitions in progress at one.and the same time. Visitors, too, will see_ machinery .in motion, on the north, side of the ground, ;.nd tLere will be -the hand To add to the pleasures and joyousness of the day.

So far as the hliow has <r<'ue it is ably managed. The President (Mr R. H. Rhodes) was active in everything, and his efforts were nbly seconded by the small ..nnv of honorary officers. Mr R. Leslie Orl>ell, as secretary, had a. busv tiini'. and kept h.s department on the top notch, all the details "ol a verv busv time-being thoroughly atteudetl to. It is all.this care .nd {.rethought which makes for success, and taken all over, there was little &!"""« for anv complaint. The comfort of the inner man was well catered frr, ..lesi.rs Budd and Shewan beinu more than equal to the demands made upon th'-m. To-dav. of course, they expect to liave a much busier time. Mr Duncan nanaged the licensed victuallers' awriuces wll, and was fairly well patron.sad Details of yesterday's work are as