CROWDS THRONG BUILDING FOR OPENING OF BIGGEST EXHIBITION WHAKATANE HAS EVER SEEN

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 3, 24 June 1949, Page 5

CROWDS THRONG BUILDING FOR OPENING OF BIGGEST EXHIBITION WHAKATANE HAS EVER SEEN

Record Winter Show

Visitors had come from all over the Bay of Plenty and many parts of the North Island, while for those who could not attend the opening was broadcast by the Bay of Plenty station IYZ. This is the first show for eight years, and members of the executive committee consider it quite the best yet held in the district.

Shows gave everyone some right of competition, Mr Sullivan said, when opening the show. They created a spirit of competition, which was partly responsible for New Zealand’s high production.

Mr Sullivan referred to the shortage of food in the world today and thought production in New Zealand should be speeded up. “I question whether we in this country have done enough for England,” he declared. “We could do more and should do more to increase food production.” There was plenty of scope in New Zealand to bring undevel- i oped land into production and. more attention could be paid to

providing fertilisers. » “I think we should put our money into fertiliser works instead of salt works,” he concluded.

The president of the show executive, Mr H. G. Warren, welcomed the crowd and said that without the support of the town and farming district the show could not have been held.

The Mayor of Whakatane, Mr B. S. fearry, congratulated the show executive on its initiative in holding the show and referred to the purchase of the auxiliary power plant, which was the main reason why the show was able to be held. “Positively Amazing”

“Positively amazing,” commented a Taranaki visitor. “Why, it’s almost as good as we can do at New Plymouth.'’ With due modesty, one might comment that perhaps we had it oh them by a short head. It is truly amazing to see win* is packed into the available space, and there is no doubt that the executive will have to consider considerable expansion if this show is any indication as to what might be expected in the future.

It is recorded with pleasure ' that the opening l day’s gate cracked yet another record. Off The Land Naturally, the productivity of the plains was displayed to advantage, and the trade exhibitors teamed up with the farmers admirably to put on one of the best displays of modern farm machinery one might expect to see anywhere.

Electrical firms came out with a truly impressive array of appliances and gadgets, some that have been virtually off the market for years, and the motor traders tantalised the crowds with shining new models which, regrettably, cannot yet be imported fast enough to satisfy the waiting lists in most cases. Good Show, School!

Critics of the modern education might pause and think a little at the school display stands. Some of the handcrafts and art work would do credit to much older hands. The writing also, so often a target for present-day criticism, leaves little to be desired in neatness, though perhaps not so freely flowing from the younger classes as in the old days of copperplate copy books. Still and all, one feels that in our local schools—and particularly in some of the smaller ones—there is talent to spare. Bright Concert Programme Feature of the opening night was the concert programme presented by Mr A. R. Chapman’s troupe of juvenile entertainers. Going at their work with a zest that told the ‘world it was all sheer joy to them, the youngsters earned round after round of applause with their bright songs, instrumental and dancing numbers and clever acting. Much of their work was well up to competition standard; and Mr Chapman and his helpers are to be congratulated on the splendid training they have given their charges.

AGRICULTURAL SECTION Judge: Mr E. R. Marryatt, Whakatane Armstrong Cup for most points in section, Mrs W. T. Law. Cutler Cup for most points in root class, Ernest Bros., Poroporo.

Judge: Mr E. R. Marryatt

Although marred by dull weather with light rain at times the 1949 Winter Show was opened at Whakatane on Wednesday afternoon with record entries in all sections and watched by a large crowd. li. the gaily decorated hall crammed full with exhibits of all descriptions the show was officially opened by Mr W. Sullivan M.P.

Root classes: Swedes any variety, Ernest Bros., Poroporo 1 and 2, G. B. Howard 3; swedes, superlative, L. R. Jamieson, Te Teko, 1, Ernest Bros. 2, Howard 3; swedes, vilmorin, Ernest Bros. 1. Turnips, white, C. D. Blomfield 1. Carrots, chantenay, J. C. Cannell, Te Teko, 1,2 and 3; carrots, any variety, J. E. Black 1, W. R. Boon 2, Cannell 3; carrots, collection, Black 1. Kumi kumi, cattle, K. Knight, Te Teko, 1. Champion pumpkin (weight), Thornton Young Farmers’ Club 1. Points prize for swedes, Ernest Bros. Maize: Pfister, S. Ker 1 and 3, G. B. Howard 2; any varety, C. McKenzie, Awakeri, 1 and 2, J. Whitely 3; six finest cobs from school children, A. Ferguson, Thornton, 1. VEGETABLES

Points prize and B.S.L. Cup, Mrs F. Matchitt, Awakeri. Collection eight vegetables, R. Kirk 1. Potatoes, kidney, S. Ker 1; white, R. V. Servat 1. Beetroot, turnip rooted, F. T. Kirk, Edgecumbe, 1. Carrots, long, F. T. Kirk 1; intermediate, C. R. Kirk 1, N. Taylor 2, Mrs Matchitt 3; short, Mrs Carter 1, Mrs Matchitt 2, J. C. Cannell 3. Parsnips, F. T. Kirk 1 and 2, A; W. Neal 3. Onions, brown Spanish. R. V. Servat 1; straw Spanish, S. Ker 1, Mrs Matchitt 2 and 3. Eschalots, Miss M. Knight, Te Teko, 1; not white, Mrs J. A. Hansen, National Park, 1. Leeks, .C. R- Kirk 1. Cabbages, any variety, C. R. Kirk 1. Pumpkins, triamble, Mrs A. Hinia, Edgecumbe, 1; Queensland blue, F. T. Kirk 1; any variety, G. B. Howard 1, Mrs Matchitt 2, F. A. Comer 3. Marrow, yellow. Mrs Matchitt 1; any other colour, Mrs Matchitt 1. Squash, Mrs G. Howard 1. Lettuce, hearted, C. R. Kirk 1. Silverbeet, head, J. C. Cannell 1 and 2. Rhubarb, sticks, Mrs Matchitt 1, F. T. Kirk 2, H. A. Ferguson, Poroporo, 3. Popcorn cobs, R. Butler, Awakeri, 1. FRUIT

Judge: Mr F. Bailey, Tauranga

Points prize, Mrs W. T. Law, R.D Whakatane.

Apples, best collection, Mrs Withy, Matata, 1; sturmer, Mrs Withy; granny smith, S. Ker 1, Mrs W. T.’ Law 2; any other variety, Mrs Law 1; cooking, C. A. Martin I, Mrs W. T. Law 2; dessert, Mrs Withy 1. Passion fruit, S. Ker 1, J. C. Cannell 2 and 3. Tree tomatoes, red, Mrs R. Cobbe, Ohope, 1 and 3, C. D. Blomfield 2; yellow, J. C. Cannell 1 and 2, R. A. Ferguson 3. Lemons, tree ripe, Mrs E. Bathe 1, Mrs W. Law 2, Mrs G. B. Howard 3; other ways, Mrs A. White 1, Mrs R. V. Servat 2, Mrs G. Lovell 3; lisborn, Mrs A. J. Canning 1, Mrs W. L. Law 2, Mrs Withy 3; eureka, Mrs Canning 1, Mrs Law 2. Oranges, sweet, Mrs Law 1, E. R. Arnel 2, Mrs Withy 3; poorman’s, Mrs Withy 1, Mrs E. Ramson 2, Mrs E. Bathe 3. Chinese gooseberries, Mrs Law 1 and 2, A. G. Judd 3. HOME INDUSTRIES Judge: Mr and Mrs W. J. Ansell, Manawahe Special and points prize, Mrs N. C. H .Taylor, Whakatane. Date loaf, Mrs M. Barrowman 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs Matchitt 3. Nut loaf, Mrs Taylor 1. White bread, Mrs N. Carter 1, Mrs F. T. Kirk, Edgecumbe, 2, L. Brown 3. Girdle scones, Mrs Taylor 1. Plain • scenes, Mrs Neil 1, Mrs' D. Cobbe 2, Mrs Haultain 3. Date scones, Mrs Matchitt 1. Plain gems, Mrs G. Comiskey 1. Ginger gems, A. Shaw 1. Pikelets. Mrs F. T. Kirk 1, Miss Lawes 2, Mrs R. H. Pryde 3. Sponge cake, Mrs Farquhar 1. Sponge sandwich without butter, Mrs L. Brown 1, Mrs W. L. Law 2, Mrs Canning 3. Butter sponge, iced and filled, Mrs Taylor 1. Shortbread, Mrs G. Lovell 1, Mrs Matchitt 2, Miss Lawes 3. Jam tarts, L. Brown 1. Sausage rolls, E. M. Cain 1. Cream puffs, E. M. Cain 1. Coffee sponge, Mrs Taylor 1. Chocolate cake, iced, Mrs Taylor 1. Christmas cake, Miss Lawes 1. Sultana cake, Mrs F. T. Kirk 1. Cheese straws, E. M. Cain 1. Madiera cake, Mrs Parkinson 1. Gingerbread, Mrs A. Shaw 1. Meringues, Mrs Taylor 1. Collection of biscuits, Mrs Taylor 1. Collection of small cakes, Mrs Taylor 1. Apple pie, short crust, Mrs A. Shaw 1, Mrs G. Lovell 2, Mrs A. Haultain 3. Apple short cake, E. M. Cain 1. Sweets: Turkish delight, Mrs Taylor 1. Plain toffee, Mrs F. T. Kirk 1. Nut toffee, Mrs F. T. Kirk 1. Fudge, Mrs Kirk 1. Collection of sweets, Mrs Kirk 1. Cocoanut ice. Mrs Taylor 1.

Eggs: Best hen, Mrs A. R. Carling 1, Mrs R. Taylor 2. Best duck, J. A. Sax 1. Jams and Jellies: Home-made jellies, Mrs E. M. Harding, Hamilton, 1. Orange marmalade, Mrs Matchitt 1, Mrs Withy 2, Miss Lawes 3. Dried apricot jam, Mrs Matchitt 1. Peach jam, Mrs Thatcher 1. Black currant, Mrs E. Hills, Taneatua, 1, Mrs Harding 2, Mrs Kirk 3. Blackberry, Mrs N. Ghson 1, Mrs Matchitt 2, Mrs Harding 3. Plum, Mrs Hills 1, Mrs G. W. Bennett, Taneatua, 2, Mrs Harding 3. Light plum, Mrs Hills 1. Gooseberry, Mrs Harding 1. Melon, Miss Lawes 1, E. M. Cain 2, Mrs Bennett 3. Collection of small fruit jams, Mrs C. Wickham, Awakeri. Pickles and Sauces: Home-made tomato sauce, E. M. Cain 1, Mrs Bennett 2, Mrs Harding 3. Pickled onions, E. M. Cain 1, Mrs Harding 2 and 3. Red cabbage, Mrs Harding 1 and 2. Mixed pickles, Mrs Harding 1 and 2. Tomato relish, Mrs Haultain 1, E. M. Cain 2, Mrs Matchitt 3. Apple chutney, E. M. Cain 1. Plum chutney, Mrs Bennett 1. Mustard pickle, Mrs Matchitt 1, Mrs Harding 2, Mrs Bennett 3. Preserves: Tomato, Mrs Harding 1. Nectarines, Mrs Harding 1. Plums, Mrs Matchitt 1, Mrs Hills 2, Mrs Harding 3. Gooseberries, Mrs Hills 1. Plums, Mrs Hills 1. Peaches, Mrs Hills 1, Mrs Harding 2 and 3. Collection of bottled fruit, Mrs Matchitt 1. Collection of berried fruit, Mrs Matchitt 1. Soap: Best home-made bar, Mrs P. Senior 1. Home-made wine: Beetroot, Mrs Thomason, Ohope, 1. (Further Show Awards in Monday’s Issue)