THE WINTER SHOW

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 169, 5 June 1940, Page 5

THE WINTER SHOW

KEEPING THE BALL ROLLING EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT Combining the greatest possible advertisement for the district, with the education and entertainment of all who patronise it, the forthcoming Winter Show, is this year likely to eclipse all its predecessors. The secretary reports already a grati' fying response to the appeal for early entries and from; those now in hand it would appear that all sections will be? stronger than last year!; cord exhibition. Apart from the show itself, there will this year be provided entertainment every evening in the marquee formerly utilised for the exhibit tion of cars. Again, special attention is being paid to the pro cession which promises to have a record number of decorated vehicles. A District Effort. The Winter Show is representative of the combined interests of town and country. It is a fixture which is promoted jointly bj r the citizens of Whakatane and representative of the farming community. It is therefore a recognition of the old adage of 'unity is strength,' and should be treated by a;ll persons as such. From the country will be needed specimens of the root crops which the famous Rangitaiki Plains arc capable of producing; of the maizb, pork, and butterfat which are product of the green pastures of the Bay of Plenty. From the various Women's organisations will be expected specimens of handcraft, needlework, home cookery and preserves. In all the latter classes,, the housewife of the town can and should compete in friendly spirit of rivalry with her sisters in the country. Increased Prize Money. Realising the necessity of stimulating the interest in the smaller classes the Association has adopted a liberal policy this year and a review of the various sections has: resulted in prize-money being raised. This should lent added interest and impetus to those participating as exhibitors. The keynote of the success of the Show is not however to enter in anticipation of a prize, rather it is a desire on the part of the individual to assist in a mutual effort which is calculated to further the district as a whole. Everyone can assist in some small way. The schedule contains a wide variety of classes, ranging from vegetable products to home cookery. It is therefore up to all who can to come forward and do their bit towards the show's success. Procession and Entertainment. The culmination of the four day's show will be as in the past the Grand Procession on Saturday afternoon. Starting from Commerce Street at 1.30 p.m. it will embrace approximately twenty decorated vehicles, including poster and trade displays. It will be headed by the children's section, which is always most popular with the general public. The children will be preceded by the Whakatane Citizens' Band, and the vehicular and adult' section by the Caledonian Society's Pipe Band. From reports it is learnt tliat several business houses are already well ahead with their procession displays, and there will be some humorous sunrises. Every evening of the Show there will be special entertainment programmes. Details are: Wednesday (1 hour's programme) Band music, humour and community singing. Thursday (1 hour's programme) exhibition of National dancing by winners of competitions on Scottish day, more humour and exhibition by Pipe Band. Friday (1 hour's programme) children's entertainment, all items by school children. Saturday (2 hour's programme) selected items, embracing Band music, short humorous sketches, dancing, and Maori items. Committee's Enterprise. It has been the committee's special,,endeavourto make the show brighter and better, and by shouldering tlie additional responsibility to lift the public mind'from less pleasing; . subjects, '.•> . Only by breaking away from:..the , (Continued at foot of next column)

general feeling of depression can it be possible to maintain a( strong and confident 'home front.' This is the spirit most needed at the present time. Citizens are urged to lend a hand &nd to forget for :> moment the gloomy outlook of the international situation. For a brief short week, let the 'show be the thing' and a happier, healthier men tal attitude ' will result.- ;