MULTITUDES THRONG SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18653, 3 June 1932, Page 8

MULTITUDES THRONG SHOW.

HUGE ATTENDANCES YESTERDAY. GATE TAKINGS REGISTER ANOTHER JUMP. TREAT FOR UNEMPLOYED AND FAMILIES. An unending stream of people from all points of the compass continue to invade the Waikato Winter Show. Trains laden with human freight arrived from distant centres yesterday, the buildings being densely packed from noon to closing time. According to an official estimate there were 4000 more people present yesterday than on the corresponding day last year. The gate takings also showed an increase of £9O, making a total increase since the show started of about £l9O. Many visitors yesterday consisted of relief workers and their families who were issued with free tickets.

It is doubtful whether the show buildings have ever seen larger crowds than those which besieged the place yesterday. All relief workers In Hamilton arid district when receiving their pay yesterday afternoon were issued with free show' tickets with the result that the already large attendance was further augmented by many hundreds ■of men, women and children. It was a great treat, for them —the Juveniles especially—and a'grand time was experienced by all. Being a public holiday to-day is another big day. The elocution, dancing and singing contests, started yesterday, were concluded. One of tlie most popular attractions Is Chun Yuen Tai, the Chinese entertainer, who performs Innumerable feats of conjuring and skill and never fails to draw a wide and appreciative audience. ELOCUTION AND DANCING. FURTHER AWARDB MADE. Good progress was .made with the elooutionary, singing and . dancing competitions at the Show this morning. In some classes a very high standard ■ was attained, particularly in the Shakespearean-recital-for children, a class which evoked warm praise from the judge, Mr A. E. Manning. , “ This is the most outstanding olass of the Show, so far,’’ he said.. "I have never heard children recite better.” Continuing, the judge said that the winner’s inflexion was excellent and he could not detect a false line. The whole performance was very sweetly done. The runner-up was inclined to mouth his words slightly and gave a better rendering the previous day. Shakespeare was recognised- as. most difficult for recital and he heartily ‘congratulated the'winners on their efforts. Commenting on the open Shakespearean recital, the judge said the winner had captured the spirit of his piece admirably. It was a good performance, though the opening could have been improved. The second prize-winner did not get the picture entirely. . In the recital with musical accompaniment, however,. Mr Wilkinson gave an excellent rendering. The runner-up gave a pleasant description but could have shown more life. There was little difference between second and third. Referring to the men’s (open), recitation the judge said the winner gave a fine dramatic rendering of “ Dick Turpin’s Ride to York.” His articulation and enunciation were excellent and on the whole he gave a good descriptive interpretation. He was awarded 89 points. The runner-up, with 87 points, gave a good rendering but was not so convincing as the winner. In 'the character sketch class for children under 16, the winner was responsible for a fine representation of a servant girl with elocutionary aspirations. -The runner-up was \vell dressed for the part and gave a satisfactory. performance, which, however, lacked finish. To-day’s results are: Elocution. Reoitation (open); Mr H. Primrose i; Mr E. B. Kemsley, 2. Character Sketch (under 16): Betty Davy, 1; Daisy Welsh. 2. Shakespearean Recital, for boys and girls (under 16): Daisy Welsh, 1; Mr H. Primrose, 2. Shakespearean Recital (open): Mr E. B. Kemsley, 1; Sybil Wright, 2. Recital with musical accompaniment: Mr Wilkinson, 1; Sybil Wright, 2. Dancing ♦ Irish Jig (12 and.over): Ailsa Lafferty, 1; Daisy Gilmore, 2. Sword Dance (12 and over): Daisy Gilmore, 1; Ailsa Lafferty, 2. Operatic Dance (under 12): Joyce Hoyle, 1; Ida Martin, 2. Operatic Dance (over 12) : Betty' Grace and Ailsa Lafferty (equal)) 1. Character Solo (12 and under): Bernice Choal, 1; Joyce Hoyle, 2. Singing. Soprano Solo: Maude Blythe, 1; D. Clevely, 2. Mezzo-soprano Solo: MiSs G. Clevely, 1; Mrs J. Elvey, 2. National or Folk Song (ladies) : Miss Maud Blythe, 1 Miss Ruby Sutherland, 2. Vocal Solo, with accompaniment, own selection: Mr 11. M. Hickford, 1; Miss G. E. Clevely, 2. Sacred Solo (ladies) : Miss G. Clevely, 1;. .Miss Sutherland, 2; Mrs Elvey. 3. Instrumental. Piano Solo (open): Miss D. Cobb, 1; Miss E. Sutherland, 2. SHOW CHAT. Co-operation has been largely responsible for the Blind Institute’s stand at the Show. All expenses in connection with it have been met by local firms and societies. The space was given gratis by the Show Association and several -other organisations have assisted in. different ways. Mr W. T. Coad is supervising the display. • * • • The Post Office at the Show, which has been of great advantage to visitors in the past, is not being operated this year, owing to an arrangement between the Show Association executive and the- Post and Telegraph Depart nient.. It Is understood the reason for the discontinuance of this service is on the grounds of economy. % * * * Students attending the Waikato | Winter Farm School at Glaudelands ! visited the show in large numbers last, evening.

Well on a par with exhibitions of previous years is the display at the show arranged by pupils of Hamilton Technical High School. Fine examples of beaten' bronze and copper work, Are screens, trays and photograph frames occupy a prominent place on the stand. Garden implements of great variety are shown' to advantage. Many useful articles in building construction have also been tabled. . .* • • • Concrete . evidence of the devoted work among children performed by the Waikato Children’s Camp League is available at the Show. A splendid painting of the camp site at Port Waikato basking in sunshine which can almost be felt is on view and has been presented to the League by Rix and 1 Reta Carlton, the pastel artists. In the same stall is a fine range of photographs donated by Mr J.'F. Louden from which, a graphic idea may be obtained' of the League’s activities. All the varied aspects of a happy summer holiday at the camp are depicted. * * * * Girl pupils of the Hamilton Technical High School have excelled themselves this year in giving a colourful appearance to the school's stand. Intricate needlework is seen in, the many styles of slippers and. moccasins while* the picturesque lamp shades are works of art. There are also fine examples of poker work and home industry.. Topical sign-writing sketches form a bright background. * * ’» , * Scores of dainty edibles in the shape of cakes, scones and biscuits, which are on exhibition in the home \ industries section, will be confiscated by, order of the Health Department when the show is over. It has been suggested that the goods, should be distributed among the. unemployed. • While no doubt all exhibitors would be only too willing to permit this it is obvious that after accumulating several days' dust and germs, the exhibits would be unfit for human consumption. if it were possible to place these exhibits under glass cases next - year action on the lines indicated might he possible. » » m 0 In order to bring its platform more closely before the public the New Zealand Farmers’ Union has a : stand displaying its propaganda at the Show. The main object of the. display is to* , advance the argument that 'the high V cost of living is due to protective #■-' duties. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. SATURDAY. 10.15 a.m.— 11 Jason,” The Winter Show Robot, will give a speoial talk to children. He will also speak at 4 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.—Chun Yuen Tal, Chinese entertainer. 8.30 p.m.—Winter Show Philharmonio Choir. 10.30 p.m.—The* Show olosesf