WINTER SHOW

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18030, 27 May 1930, Page 11

WINTER SHOW

.THE OPENING CEREMONY. (Continued from page 9.) a feeling of depression and anxiety on many farm holdings in this country. With, however, the largely increased output of dairy products this last year, it was to be hoped that in this district at least, the greater turnover would have compensated most farmers for the lower values. In any case, values appeared to be improving and, in His Excellency’s judgment were likely to do so. Four Important Considerations. The Governor-General said he was going to venture to stress four considerations as . calculated to promote the prosperity ■of the farming community of this country. “Firstly,” he advised, “always comply with your customers’ specifications, however unreasonable may appear to be their demands. This is particularly important just now in the matter of cheese and bacon in the Old Country. “ Secondly, do not waste money on feeding that which is not profitable. This may usefully be stressed as applicable to the top-dressing with artificial' fertilisers of poor grasses as distinct from carefully selected sown mixtures; and as to the feeding of badly shaped pigs, or cows with a low milk record.

“ Thirdly, welcome control as regards quality and distribution of your exported produce, remembering always that self control and mutual control on the part of the farmers is preferable to Government control, although the latter is essential until the former is fully developed. “ Fourthly—be rigidly loyal to cooperative principles, even if immediate personal advantage is not always forthcoming. “ And lastly,” added His Excellency, “ do not, if it can be avoided, keep all your eggs in one basket. In other words, promote such side linos of husbandary as are consistent with the main purpose of your farming, such,C for instance, as pigs, poultry, honey or fruit, which will often yield a margin of profit when your chief commodity is for the time at a serious discount.” (Applause.)

THE WEEK’S PROGRAMME MANY IMPORTANT FIXTUREB. During the progress of the Show a number of important fixtures will be held. The following is the programme of events on the various days:— TUESDAY. 2 p.m. —'Orchestra and Choir (a National Song), “New Zealand” (T. S. Webster) ; Orchestra and Choir, “The Ode”; the President and Mayor of Hamilton, Mr J. R. Fow; the Member for Hamilton, Mr J. A. Young; Mr T. Rhydderch Jones will sing the National Anthem of Wales in Welsh; Official Opening by the Right Hon. ‘Lord Bledisloe, P.C., K.8.E., Gover-nor-General.

7.30 p.m.—Waikato Winter Show Orchestra; Philharmonic Choir in part songs, solos, etc.; Clarice Moverly Empson and partner will give an exhibition of latest ballroom dancing. WEDNESDAY. 10 a.m.—Butter and cheese grading competition in Toorak Chambers. 1.30 p.m.—General Conference of Dairy Factory 'Managers, Directors and others, in Toorak Chambers. 7.0 p.m.—Annual meeting of Auckland Branch N.Z.D.F.M.A., Toorak Chambers. Dispersal sale of Penzance Jersey Stud, the property of F. P. King, Hautapu. 7.30 p.m.—Hamilton Orchestral Society; vocalist, Mrs E. Bouillon; Hamilton Harmonic Four in male voice items; Miss Laurenson and pupils in fancy dancing. THURSDAY. Annual sale of milking Shorthorns from the Matangi stud, the property of Ranstead Bros., Matangi. 10 a.m.—Physical drill competitions, Theatre Royal. Admission 1/i will also admit to the Show.

7.30 p.m.—-Waikato Winter Show Orohestra; vocalist, Mrs Elvey; vocalist, Mr H. Brummell; pupils of Miss Madge Grace in latest ballroom dancing. 8 p.m.—Smoke concert for factory managers, judges, stewards . and visitors, Alexandra Hall. FRIDAY. 10 a.m.—School Choirs’ Competitions, Theatre Royal. Admission Is will also admit to the Show.'’ Annual sale of pedigree milking Shorthorns from the Pedigree Stud the property of G. D. Hall, Kio Kio. 7.30 p.m.—The Dandy Dozen. SATURDAY. 7.30 p.m.—-Waikato Winter Show Philharmonic Choir, part songs, solos, etc.; Clarice Moverly Empson and partner', exhibition of latest ballroom dancing. MONDAY. . Dispersal sale Waterloo pedigree Friesians, the property of R. S. Tuck, Jnr., Waharoa. 7.30 p.m.—Hamilton Orchestral Society; Hamilton Harmonic Four, male voice items; vocalist, Mrs A. W. Sims; Miss Mavis Laurenson and pupils in fancy dancing. TUESDAY. 7.30 p.m.—South Auckland Caledonian Society; dancing, songs and Pipe Band; Show filially closes.