THE GREAT SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18343, 1 June 1931, Page 6

THE GREAT SHOW.

VISITORS FROM ALL PARTS SUPERB PHOTOGRAPHY. PROGRAMME BROADCAST TO-NIGHT Saturday was another good day for the Waikato Winter Show. During the afternoon and evening large crowds attended, despite the Inclement weather. The competitive and commercial exhibits still continue to attract interest, even amongst those who have been frequent visitors to the Show. The photography section this year is better displayed than before. The whole end of the agricultural hall has been devoted to it and for the first time it can really be said to have been given a fair deal. Usually, owing to lack of spaoe, the photographs have been crowded together In such a way as to cause them to los,e their individuality. Now each stands separately and displays Its characteristics unalloyed by those of others. The standard of photography is exceedingly high. In many cases It has advanced beyond the stage of mere cameracraft, the individuality of the artist behind the oamera showing art distinctly. This applies to the studies in all subjects. One can spend much time profitably in contemplation of the beauties portrayed in architecture, landscape and nature in this section. The concert programme to-night, which includes numbers by Scott’s Dance Band, songs by the Harmonic Four and humorous items by Messrs W. Fenton and R. Blackle will be broadcasted by the local station IZH. SHOW CHAT. The show buildings are well protected agains a possible outbreak of fire. Brigadesmen are in attendance day and night with hose and chemical fire extinguishers, and the office is in direct touch with the fire station.

It will come as welcome news to those country motorists who have not yet been able to renew their annual licences that they will have the opportunity of doing so at the Show’. At the Auckland Automobile Association stand, situated at the entrance to the butter and oheese division, the new number plates can be obtained. The old licenses expired yesterday.

Conditions under foot at the show are far better than they have been for many years. The buildings are thoroughly water-tight, and an ample layer of sawdust is spread upon the floors. Outside amongst the sideshows, of course, things are not so pleasant when rain is falling, though there is an absence of mud under foot owing to the metalling of the ground with fine chips.

At every show a committee of ladies is active each day in providing for the inner needs of the menfolk who give their services gratis to the show. This committee is usually headed by the president’s wife, and each afternoon a delectable tea is provided. The benefit of this is much appreciated by those who participate in it. A cup of tea and a rest in the middle of the afternoon is refreshing, and an aid to renewed effort.

While the secretary is undoubtedly the busiest and most worried man In the show —that is, worried by other people, his assistants in the office have had a heavy burden of work cast upon them. They have certainly borne up well under the strain, and the smoothness with which the arrangements have run is testimony to iheir efficiency.

A visitor interested in photographic art commented most highly upon the display of photographs at the show. He stated that a high conception of what a photographic study should he, in composition, lighting and general treatment was evident in a number of the pictures. There were life studies, and at least two architectural ones, which would be worthy of a place In any salon. There was also a nature study of a windwarped tree, with a couple of nymphs dancing in harmony with the mood of nature, which was of. very fine conception, and which he was glad to see won a first prize.

Much Interest centres in the automatic figures on different stands at the Show. Not merely the children, but adults gaze in wonderment at the models, which are almost human in their facial expression and actions. One of them nearly approaches the perfect robot and requires but a voice and the divine spark to set up in business as a human.

The concert to be rendered at the show to-night- will he broadcast through the local station IZH, by Mr G. Anchor.