AT THE SHOW

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXII, Issue 2820, 3 March 1932, Page 6

AT THE SHOW

A WELL-MANAGED FIXTURE

CREDIT TO THE OFFICIALS,

"it will be fully appreciated, especia - jy by those who'have had anything t-0 (io With the organising Of public totures, that tlio success «*» “S™” turul a*d pastoral shot, dopmd. «•5 largely upo.. the management. Cam bridge is fortunate iS having a- V of Old faithfuls, Who year ~ivo of their experienced sauces. Again this year wo have them with us, together with a few new men, who a hi doing their utmost to ensure that careful organisation which piovucs the smooth-running of a show. Thanks to the efficient management of this year's executive, stewards and other officials, the proceedings yesteiday and dgain to-day have gone along smoothly. There have, of course, been one or two slight hitches, but they have soon- been overcome and theie has been little left to be desired in the matter of management. The arrangements are much on t ie same lines as in-previous years, the judging being carried out in the rings on the western side of the totalisator house and in front of the loose boxes, whiefi once again served the purpose admirably as pens for the cattle. Side-show Alley. In its accustomed place at the back or the grandstand and extending along to the totalisator house is side-show alley a veritable little canvas town. To-dify the stall-holders arc doing better business than yesterday. It is. here that hundreds of young people, and no doubt, many adults, who, perforce fiom their callings, have not the same interest in cattle and horses as others, will find an afternoon’s amusement to-day. It is hero that the children will see many a last penny, and the older ones, many a “saxpence go bang” in on effort to win a box of chocolates, by getting the highest number with a dart, or rolling a small ball through a hole, but most of them will go home happy and contented after their day at the show. There arc a few trade exhibits, but there is not the interest in this direction nowadays as compared with a decade ago. • The Officials. In a merited tribute to the show officials first mention must of course be made of the genial president, Mr John S. Fisher. Yesterday and again to day the president is here, there and everywhere. Once again the success of the show is in large measure due. to his untiring efforts." It is tody naairal that where a function requires much, organisation, a large proportion of. the initial work falls upon the secretary, and especially is this so with agricultural shows. The Waikato Central Agricultural Association is fortunate in having as its secretary, Mr Edgar James: This unassuming gentleman has a great capacity for organising and this is again exemplified in this year’s show. He has done his arduous job with efficiency, and what is more pleasing, he has had a kindly greeting for visitors, and everyone else who conies his wav, no matter how busy he may have been. The many other stewards and officials ate as keen as ever about their jobs," and the association is fortunate in having their services. Besides the president and secretary, other officials are as follows:—Vicepresidents, Messds 11. Crovvthor, G. Harris and T .A. Hicks; executive compresidents, Messrs H. Crowther, G. Cooper, C. R. Dean, J, T. Entwisle, A. Entwisle, J.' S. Fisher, W. A. Fisher, Geo: Harris, T. A. Hicks, 11. P. Hewitt, G. Lambic, A. E. Peppercorn, G M. Watt, R. Wattara, W. C. Wallace, H. A. Watkins, E. Webber and S. N. Zinmn. Stewards and Committee.

There is a very large general committee, the majority of whom arc ineluded in the following stewards: — Receiving Steward—Mr A. J. Shannon. Blackboard Stewards—Messrs It. Easter and G. Lynds. Parade Stewards—Messrs Wynn Brown, H. Crowther, A. C. Bcrtelscn, H. Windsor, and all head stewards. Gall Steward—Milt. Nolan. Horses Thoroughbreds, Hacks and Hunters: Messrs K. Butler (head), C. Ik Dean, ,Stan. McMillan and E. Nolan; Draughts: Mr J. S. Russell; Harness Horses and Ponies:. Messrs H. P. Hewitt (head), R. Lyons, T. A. Russell and E. Keytc; Measuring Stewards: Messrs A. W. Gane and E. Martyn. Cattle —Supervising Stewards: Messrs J. S. Allen (head), C. H. Cooper and Geo. Chirk; Milking and Grade Shorthorns: Messrs W. Robinson and Geo. Lambic; Fricsians: Messrs H. Watkins (head), A. Main and R. Neely; Jerseys: Messrs C. Thompson (head), T. Myers, P. Miller, A. E. Peppercorn and R.G. Griffiths; Ayrsliires: Messrs A. Nickalls (head), C. Charlton and L. Macky; Grade Jerseys: Messrs E. J. White and N. Perry. Sheep—Messrs R. Ferguson and Selwvn Harbutt. Home Industries —Supervising Stewards: Messrs Geo. Harris and A. N. Macky; Bread, Jams and Preserves—Miss Perkins, Miss Watt, Miss Hooker, Miss J. Anderson

and Miss M. Hicks; Agriculture: Mr G. Harris; Needlework: Mrs G. Harris, Miss Clark and Mrs Ziman; Floriculture: Mr 0. Simpson and' Miss Thora Hardy; School Work: Mr H. H. White. Implements and Side-shows—Messrs R. Webber, J. T. Entwisle and A. Entwislc. - Gate Stewards—Messrs T. A. Hicks (head), A. W. Gane, J. Turney, G. Lambic, G. M. Watt and J. T. Entwisle. Parking Steward —Mr R. Webber. Press Steward —Mr P. T. Glanvillc. Steer Riding Stewards —Messrs W. J. McLean (head), G. Peake, 11. Jones, G. Vosper, H. Rayncll, _E. Spcnke, A. M. Fisher, W. A. Fisher, S. McMillan and C. McMillan.