SHOW CHAT.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16813, 3 June 1926, Page 6

SHOW CHAT.

An exhibit that is attracting a great dtal of attention is an incubator at the Department of Agriculture's stand, where eggs just in the process of hatching have all to-day been watched by large mid interested crowds. The fewer cars at this year's Show have been the subject of some comment. The models on exhibition have, however, been very much inspected and exhibitors report excellent business.

The success of the Kakepuku Cooperative Dairy Factory in winning the cheese-making championship of the province at the Waikato Winter Show witli the score of 95J points out of a total of 100, calls attention to a small co-opertaive concern located about six miles from Te Awamutu. Last year the same factory gained second place in Hie provincial championship, only half a point below the winner.

A poultry fancier, who was previously a large exhibitor at the Waikato Winter Show, slated that the qualiiy of the exhibits was as good as ever and as high as some of the larger Shows, but the number of entries was disappointing. This was the speaker's reason for not now exhibiting. He thought there was no reason why the Waikato Poultry Show should not be as large as that of Christchurch or Palmerston North, 'cut the Association would have to do something more towards inducing entries. Most exhibitors sought competition; if they did not get this it was an expensive game, and did not secure the desired advertisement for the breeder. That phase of the Show was probably the one least advertised.

"This is not a Show; it is an Exhibition," was the view expressed by a visitor to the Show yesterday. The exhibition dances given at the La Gloria stand each evening by Professor Kcllcy and Miss Edna Ward, are proving very popular and attract a large audience. Foxtrots, wallzcs and the intricate Charleston are given with grace and artistry by these two clever exponents of the modern dances.

The Show was visited yesterday by school children from the Waihi and Rotorua lines, and prior to leaving by train for their homes, all the youngsters were supplied with a cup of lea and bun by the Farmers' Auctioneering Co., Ltd. The children lined up in the station yard, where the company had its stock of provisions and a heater. Mrs Seddon, with a troop of Girl Guides who were present, gave valuable assistance in distributing refreshments to the multitude of children. Although with such a crowd there naturally would be some double banking, some idea of the magnitude of the task may he gained when it is realised that 1500 buns, 2 ill) block cake, 10 gallons milk, Clb. tea, and 201 b. sugar were used by the company to feed the children. As the refreshments were being served the company's officials were the recipients of hearty thanks from the masters and visiting school committees for their generosity in catering for the wants of the children. On Friday the company will cater free of charge in a similar way for the children from stations on the Thames line. The railway authorities very kindly placed every facility at the hands of the company to enable it to carry out the distribution of such a large amount of food in such a short space of time.