THE WINTER SHOW

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15999, 30 May 1924, Page 7

THE WINTER SHOW

ANOTHER GREAT DAY. VISITORS FRQRfI THE COUNTRY. Thursday was another good day at the great Winter Show, largo crowds journeying in .from the different country districts, while there was a frig attendance of school children in the mftraling and afternoon. The school choirs in the early part of the day drew a big audience, white the Orchestra during the remainder of the day was listened to with great 'ideasure. The dancing by a number of Mrs Parkhouse v s pupils, Misses Lucy Adarr.s (Spanish), iris llodd. (Scotch). Gladys Crackncll (Butterfly) Tlielma and Maisey Nolan, Vur> Adams and Thelma Judd a« Dutch dancers, gave a display in <he evening and were very much appreciated and greatly 'applauded. The different, slall-holders report ,<ood business and the show should a recor.i commercially. Considerably more space is afforded the public for getting about in this year, which gives appearance of smaller crowds, although the attendances- are keeping up very well. SHOW SMOKE CONCERT. FACTORY MANAGERS' GATHERING. PRESENTATION TO MR W. 11. PAUL.

One of the most pleasant and enjoyable smoke concerts yot held in Uhe town was that promoted by the Waikato Winter Show Association in honour of the visiting dairy factory managers and held in the Town Ha 4 supper room last evening. Mr J. A. Young. M.P., presided over a convivial gathering. On behalf of the Association Mr Ycung extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, expressing the hope that they would help to make the evening a memorable feature of the 1024 wilder exhibition.

An excellent programme, the equal of which is seldom heard at a function of this nature, was arranged by IHe Hamilton Orphans' Club in conjunction with Mr Gladstone Hill. The programme comprised: Song, "The Carnival," Mr Saunders; recitatkn,

"The Caretaker" Mr Gordon R'cid; song, Mr Morgan; song, Mr Beaver: song, Mr W. Jordan; song-, Mr Battersby; quartette, Hamilton Harmonic Four; song, Mr Worm; song, Mr Mead, ddet, Messrs Mason and Outtrim; topical version. "Mr Gallagher and Mr Sheen," Messrs Gladstone Hill and Ken Eade.

During the evening a pleasant interlude took place. Mr D. Hull, Dominion president of the Hairy Factory Managers' Association, presenting .Mr w. H; Paul (secretary of the Winter Show) with 9 beautiful gokl watch as a token of the factory managers' keen appreciation of all that Mr Paul had done for them and the Industry. In making the presentation Mr Hull made particular mention >.,f the warm Welcome always expended them bv the Winter Show Association and especially by Mr Paul. The Association was to Cjngralulated on having such ,jnd obliging secretary. Jir J. Murray endorsed Mr Hull's remarks, extending his congratulations further to the Winter Show executive. He was first associated with the Winter Show as far back as 1006 and its progress since then had been phenomenal. The association could always see the prosperous times ahead. They could see the silver lining to the aloud while others were always looking for the cloud. Mr Paul hart made a financial success of the association, but above this he had helped his fellow man for the love of helping him. Although he was undoubtedly the busiest man in Hamilton at show time, he was always pleased to do everything he could for the visiting factory managers. In the little token I hey were measuring out to Mr Paul that evening they were doing but a liLtlc in return for the great amount of kindly consideration measured out to them during the past few years. In making a presentation to Mr Paul the factory managers were also paying a tribute to the Winter Show Association.

Mr Paul, who was greeted With loud applause on rising to respond, said that lie felt proud to receive Hie gift, not only because it was a compliment to himself but also it was a compliment to the Winter Slnw Association. Whatever lie Had done ho had done in the interests of the industry, and what the show had done would have been nothing were it not for the support of the factory managers. During the many years ther'i had never been a hitch between (lie Association and the factory managers —all had worked amicably and enthu siastically towards the common good. Mr F. A. Snell, president of the Winter Show, who was also asked to speak, stated that he was indeed pleased to sec Mr Paul honoured for they were immensely proud of Lheir able and efficient secretary. Tho Association had always done its best in the interests of the industry, but what it had done in the past would fie nothing to what it hoped to do in the future.

During the evening the chairman referred to the fact that a man connected closely witli the work of the Factory Managers Association nad climbed beyond the rather prosaic life of the factory manager to-the position of one of the loading lights of the musical profession in Hamilton. At the request of Mr Young, Mr Gladstone Hill, the ex-factory manager referred to, then gave a few interesting reminiscences of ihe early life of the industry in the Waikato. The total export of butter from the Auckland province was not "3000 tons per annum a few years ago, whereas to-day it approximately was 30,000 tons. The Auckland dairying industry owed more to Mr A. A. Thornton, chief Government grader, than to any other man in the province. In proposing the toast of the visitors Mr J. A. Young. M.P.. said that Inn Association had done its host In welcome to the town I he factory managers, and had appreciated their company considerably. It was indeed pleasing to see throughout th. 3 days of the Show the keen interesl the factory managers were taking in ihe movement, a point which would help considerably in maintaining dairying 'is the premier industry of the Dominion. In replying, Mr C. R, Spragg said that the visitors fully recognised the spirit of good fellowship always expended them by the Winter Show Association for they knew thai there was more behind it than mere expressions of welcome. CATTLE DEMONSTRATIONS. FRIESIAN AS A PRODUCER. MR ROBERSTON DEMONSTRATES. Under the auspices of the S.A. Friesian Breeders' Association, Mr C. F. Robertson, of Wellington, ■ demonstrated on a cow owned by the Matarigi Frie.-Jan Farm Company .and a bulb from the herd of Mr J. Wilson, J

of Matamata, both animals being noted show champions. Leading up 1o his elaboration of the points of the breed, Mr Robertson said that all outstanding producers, irrespective of breed, were built largely on the same lines. lie went on to stress the groat value of herd testing and semi-official work. The show ring, he said, served its nurp'-se. and a useful one at that, but no man. no matter bow keen a judge, could tell the true worth of his eov until the animal, was tried out under test. He roughly sketched a typical dairy cow and explained .the material •joints of difference between that and a beer animal, in this connection he mentioned how the dairy cow mostly conformed lj } ||„, triple'wcdffp typo, and went on (~ emphasise II: d the cow ha;', f. n reproduce as wfll as produce. There was a place for all dairy, rvreodcrs in Ihe country and the type, which already filled at; Important place in the dairy world, was destined to attain a position of oven greater prominence as a producer, evidence of which was found in the wonderful list of semi-official records on view in the breeders' tent. The lecture was carefully listened to and the sneaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. SHOW CHAT. One of the features of the show is the splendid music played by Mr McLauchlin's orchestra of nearly a dozen players. The music is bright, add? sparkle to the proceedings and is very much depreciated by the large crowds who gather.to listen to it.

A tribute must be paid to the ladies' committee, which is ever ready to help in ihe general Arrangements of the show, and which each year provides afternoon tea for the workers attached to the Association. If is this refreshing cup of lea and a fevs minutes' rest in the gallery which enables the helpers to keep going, and their thanks and those of the Association are due to the ladies, who themselves consider no trouble too great. •

An instructive address on foot and mouth disease v«U given before a meeting of Ayrshire breeders yesterday, by Mr W. P. Begg, veterinarian of Northern Wairoa. He pointed out the terrible ravages caused by the disease and urged cattle breeders, in their own interests and the interests of the country, to assist, Ihe Government in every way possible in keeping the country free of the disease. No matter how strict ihe regulations might bo catfl: owners should obey them. cheerfully, Tor once the disease got a hold it spread with great, rapidity and killed the cattle like Hies. An interesting and highly educative address on the Jersey breed was delivered yesterday by Mr C. R. Spragg, of Opoheke. In his opening remarks Mr Spragg paid a tribute lo the great work done by Mr Singleton, .of the dairy division, in the semi-oflfc'ial testing movement, stressing the importance of universal herd-testing on the part of the ordinary farmer. He pointed out (hat in addition to a study,' of production results the strictest adherence lo breed type was essential. | The demonstrator emphasised the j necessity for barrel capacity plus quality in all dairy cattle. Mr Spragg I was applauded at the conclusion of his address, and a hearty vote of thanks accorded Idm.