HEAVY TRAFFIC AGAIN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17193, 9 November 1923, Page 8

HEAVY TRAFFIC AGAIN.

SHOW GROUNDS SOON FILLED.

By. 10 a.m. a large crowd had as sembted at tho Show Grounds, and alt the time there was a steady stream 01 people arriving. Lincoln Koad was .< maos of moving traffic, tramears, mo tor cars, motor-cycles, push bicycles ami pedestrians. The morning trains from the country were lengthy and heavily loaded, tor. a large number of country people make People’s Day h holiday in order to visit the metropoli tan show. The trains arriving from the south pulled up at the ?ho-v Grounds and hundreds alighted. By 11 a.m. the large area reserved tor the parking of motor cars was crowded with cars of all types and makes, testifying at once to the prosperity of Canterbury and the great growth that has taken place in motor traffic during recent years.

A RECORD SHOW. The grounds presented a most animated and lively appearance, and the ladles’ dresses gave u pleasing colourful effect. There was plenty to amuse, attract and entertain the vast crowd. It is generally agreed by those who visited the show yesterday that this, the Diamond Jubilee Show' of the Cantebury Association, is one of the best thut the association has ever held in its long history. The entries are more numerous than last year, and gener ally speaking the 6tock is in very fine condition. The sheep, cattle, horses and other stock exhibited were, of course, of special interest to the country folk, and hundreds visited the pens, byres and stalls and discussed and compared tho points of the animals.

IN THE SHOW RING. In the show ring during the morning the saddle cobs and ponies, tho saddle horses, the trotters, the militate' horses and the tradesmen’s and carriers’ turnouts were judged, and this proved of interest to the lovers of the horee. Another interesting feature of the show to the farmers was the display of agricultural implements In recent years the display of these implements has not been so good as it was at one time, but apparently the implement makers are now realising that from a business point of view alone it is a good thing to exhibit their manufactures at the show. Apart from this, however, a good, exhibition of agricultural implements is of value to the farmers, as it gives them in opportunity of seeing the latest improvements and inventions. The other trade exhibits were also extensive and in teresting, and the various sheds and tents where they were on view were well patronised. SIDE SHOWS MORE NUMEROUS. It is generally conceded that this year the side shows are more numerous and varied Than has been the casi in recent years. As usual, the side shows proved a big attraction. Men with stentorian voices stood outsido the marquges, proclaimed the merits of their respective shows, and invited all and sundry to pay a humble shilling or sixpence and ‘‘pass right along on the inside.” Dotted over the ground were booths for the sale of articles of all sorts calculated to attrac t the eye o. please the palate, and the “ cheap jacks ” were surrounded by interested and amused crowds eager to see what wonderful bargains were offering. Derry's Band was in attendance, and from the new bandstand dispensed a lively programme of music suitable to the occasion. About 11 a.m. a pipe hand arrived, and with a flourish of pipes stirred the blood of all good Scotsmen. # OFFERING OF STUD CATTLE. The sale of stud cattle held at the Show Grounds this morning proved an absolute failure, not one of the animals offered being disposed of at auction. There did not appear to be many buyers present, though it must be admitted that the reserves placed on most of the animals were above what the majority of farmers are prepared to pay. Last year the sale was not a success, but at least some sales were made. This year not a sale was made under the hammer anfl many of the* animals did not even draw a bid. CARRIER S’ AND TRADESMEN’S TURNOUTS. • As usual, the section devoted to car riert, and tradesmen's turnouts proved a rejy interesting one. On the whloe. the entries were somewhat better than they were last year. The various vehicles and horses marie u fine display, thus proving that, in spite of the growth of motor traffic, several busi ness firms still find it payable to main tain good horse drawn vehicles and good horses to draw them. in the classes for carriers' horses there was good competition, and some line tui n outs entered the ring. I lie lin t prizes were evenly divided. The class roi horses best suited for carriers’ work up to 20cwt was won by the New Zea land Breweries, Ltd., with the New Zealand Express Company. Ltd., second. In tho open class for carriers

horses up to 20cwt Mr \N . H. Boyle came first, and in tho" class for carriers’ horses up to 30cwt NY. Strange and Co.. Ltd., came first, with R. A\ - England and Son, Ltd., second. C. Hunter and Co. won the class for carriers’ horses up to two tons, with deary and Belmer second and third. The New Zealand Express Company, Ltd., were amongst the most successnl exhibitors. They won tho classes for cart horses up to two tons (tho ipen class and tho class for the prizes donated by Messrs J. and W . .Jamieson, Ltd.), the class for a pair of horses best suited for town lorry work, tho class for four-wheeled town car riers’ expresses, and tho open class for two wheeled turnouts. In the class for a pair of lorry horses up to 30cwt the Now Zealand Express Company came second, being defeated by O. Hunter and Co., and in the pantechnicon class they came second to Strange and Co Ltd. There were only two pantechni cons in and they were both turned out well and looked very fine with their teams of six sturdy draughts. The judges had some difficulty in deciding 'between the two and inspected both exhibits carefully before making their award. Mr R. Hickson had two butchers’ delivery carts entered, the only ones in their class. They were tidy turnouts and the judges awarded them a first and second. Charles E. Boon. Ltd., were the only exhibitors in the class for bakers’ delivery carts. They also* looked tidy and neat, and the whole outfits wore a fine appearance. The class for grocers’ delivery carts attracted three entries. Mr E. Eldridge I came first and the Woolston Emporium second. Mrs S. Martin won the class for the best and tidiest milkeart with Mr Charles Reid second. These were the only two exhibitors in this class In the open class for four-wheeled turnouts Charles E. Boon. Ltd., earn.' first and W. Strange and Co., Ltd . second. GOVERNOR-GENERAL ARRIVES. His Excellency the Governor-General arrived at the show shortly after noon. He was welcomed by Mr R. E. Alexander, president of the association, and other members of the committee. His Excellency made & tour of inspection, and was later entertained at luncheon by the members of the committee. MILITARY HORSES. The entry, generally, for military horses was poor. The entries were about the same as last year, but the class is a small one. Three good prizes were offered by the Canterbury Jockey Club for horses best suitable for mounted rifle work, but only three entries were forthcoming, and these were of indifferent quality. Tho transport horse entries were also poor.