THE WINTER SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16816, 7 June 1926, Page 6

THE WINTER SHOW.

THE CLOSING CEREMONY. „tfOT A SHOW—AN EXHIBITION. TAKINGS INCREASE BY £260. With all previous records eclipsed, Ihe gale takings alone showing an increase of £2OO on last year's figures, Ihe 1020 Waikato Winter Show, after a phenomenally successful run extending over live flays, came to an end on Saturday evening. The Anal scenes came shortly after 10 o’clock, when (lie president, Mr Win. Wallace, and his Worship the Mayor, Mr J. H. Fow, addressed the already dwindling crowd from the platform in the main hall. After his Worship had declared the Show closed, the National Anthem was sung, and tlie gathering; dispersed.

The Show has been an outstanding success, said Mr Wallace, and it was alt very gratifying to ttic association. This year’s exhibition had beaten all previous records, and the ideal weather throughout the week no doubt conIributcd to its success. The gate takings constituted a record, the returns for. the live days amounting to £2OBI, in comparison with £lB2 L last year. The president paid a tribute to the secretary. Mr W. 11. Paul, and commented on the splendid way in which lie had everything organised to perfection. lie also thanked the Farmers’ Auctioneering Company, Ltd., who had provided food for school children arriving by train. The press, those who had attended and supported the Show, and one and alt wno had helped in any way to make it a success, were asked to accept the association’s best thanks.

The Mayor then read the following telegram from the Minister of Health, Hon. J. A. Young, which, he said, was typical of hundreds of others received by Llie secretary during the last few days:—“Since returning to Wellington from the opening of the Show by the Right Honourable the Prime Minister, 1 have closely followed its daily progress through Hie press, and it is gratifying to know that everything went off so well. Ever since the initial show in 1907 I have attended every opening ceremony, and this will be the first closing night, owing to Ministerial duties requiring my presence in Wellington, that 1 shall not be able to be present on tlie platform to personally tender the ’ president, the executive and officers my congralula-. lions on the great measure of success which has been achieved. By Monday the Show will he a memory-, hut the record of the 1920 event will lie one for efficiency, completeness, and educative inlluencc, of which Waikato, and Hamilton in particular, should l'ccl proud. It has set a high standard for next year’s executive to excel, and I am informed that the visiting patrons and exhibitors are alt well pleased. My heartiest congratulations to yourself personally, as well as to your executive and the secretary, Mr Paul, on the excellent organisation and result generally of the 1926 Show.” Mr Fow drew attention to the selfsacrificing work of the president and many citizens, who, for three weeks, or probably more, prior to the Show, were busy preparing exhibits for the benefit of the association and Waikato. He too, could not let the opportunity pass without referring to tne work of the secretary and his assistants, whose organisation had been ready wonderful. The Show was a great advertisement for llie district, and here was proof of this when visitors from as far soutli as Invercargill said: “This is not a Show; it is an Exhibition." It was something to be proud of, and it was hoped to see a better Show next year, lie would like to thank exhibitors and the public for their patronage. (Applause.) The [following telegram was received from the Minister of Internal Adairs, Hon. R. V. Bollard, on Tuesday, but too late for the opening ceremony:—“l very much regret that engagements in Wellington will prevent my attendance at the opening of the Winter Show today. 1 should be glad if you would express my apology for absence, which is unavoidable, and at the same time my good wishes for the success of the Show.” SUNSHINE LEAGUE. COLLECTIONS AT THE SHOW. During the week the Sunshine League has had several little workers, dressed as Red Cross nurses, making collections at the Show, but Llie total result of their efforts is not yet known. Each evening, prior to the exhibition of dancing at the stand of Mr Norric Beil, where a large crowd was ever gathered, a collection was made for Hie League's very laudable work, and approximately £5 was showered on to the stage in coppers On Saturday afternoon Mr Staig, proprietor of several of the outdoor attractions, and Messrs Gibson and Miller, placed their roundabouts at the disposal of Hie League for one hour, and as a result of their generosity, which the League deeply appreciates, £ll was added lo llie funds. To all these people and to those who assisted the League with contributions, the executive tenders its sincerest thanks. THE TAKINGS. Details of Hie takings are:— 1925 1926

The returns for the five days show an increase of £2GO over tlie corresponding period for last year. Included in Saturday’s figures arc £4B received for season tickets, it being llie regular custom to add this amount to the returns for the concluding day.

CHILDREN DELIGHTED.

Our Morrinsvilie correspondent writes: —One ot' the greatest pleasures the children of Morrinsvillc have liad for a long time was their trip to the Winter Show at Hamilton on Wednesday. The day being ideal for such an outing practically every school boy and girl made their way to the station long before the train was due looking eager and happy. Mr Campbell and his assistants had them marshalled into small detachments, making (he older children responsible for an equal number of small ones, with a timekeeper in each detachment so that I here would he no excuse for missing I lie return train. The fourteen carnapes and open trucks which conveyed "them were literally crammed with thoroughly happy humanity. They all had a really good day at Hamilton, and got home again in good time without any mishap or misadventure. All were (Continued at foot of next column.)

cnlhusiasUc about the wonders they had seen at the Show. They will long remember their trip and be excellent touts for the Show next year.

SHOW JOTTINGS, Already applications for space at the I• _ / Waikato Winter Show, which will be held from May 31 to June 4, are being received by tlie secretary, Mr \V. 11. Paul. “There is no doubt the Show has been a huge success,” said Mr Paul on Saturday, “and stallholders are more than satisfied with the business they have done.”

Referring to the Show on Saturday, his Worship Llie Mayor of Hamilton, Mr .1. R. Fow, commented on the splendid propaganda work or tlie secretary, whose publicity campaign had brought visitors from all parts of tlie Dominion. The Show had been a wonderful advertisement for Hamilton and llie surrounding district. Mr Fow mentioned that tlie Railway Department deserved a word of praise. Without guarantees it had provided splendid facilities, and the result had been more than satisfactory.

The musical programmes supplied by the orchestras in the main building and the old motor olynipia hall at the Show, both night and day, added in no small degree to Llie pleasure of visitors. The music was of a high order, and the entertaining repertoires of topical selections were enjoyed by all. The. Hamilton Plunket Society, with ils rest room for mothers and young children at Hie Waikato Winter Show, earned the gratitude of many hundreds of visitors to the exhibition. Had it not been for tills thoughtful act on Lite part of the Society, it is apparent many mothers would have been unable lo see the Show, tlie Society minding the children while the mothers inspected the various exhibits.

£ & First Day 170 220 Second Day .... 030 305 Third Day 3-10 073 Fourth Day 202 380 Fifth Day .... 302 411 Totals 1821 2081