KOKATAHI-KOITERANGI WINTER SHOW.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1925, Page 1

KOKATAHI-KOITERANGI WINTER SHOW.

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION The fourth annual Winter Show at Kokatahi was brought to a successful close yesterday. The weather was again perfect, and a large number ol people made their way to the farming centre. About seventy motor vehicles, as well as other conveyances were requisitioned to carry the public to the •how. Visitors were present from (doymoiitli in the north, and Ross and Harihari in the south- the attendance being thoroughly ropri-ontativo. The dooi receipt- were over £lfl above the takings km year, while the refreshineu; r h in was partieitlarly wi-II patroi i-ed all the aiter.oon.

flic hall were a crowded appearance :dl the afternoon, visitors being so struck with the display as to make a very close inspection. The farm produce. wa.s specially scrutinised. The hays, hath district and fanners’ came in for general inspection, and one could only marvel at- the variety of production taken off the farms. The display indicated that Kokatahi-Koi-tcrangi district- is a land flowing with more than milk end honey. It- was altogether a very finished display. The cookery section attracted the women folk in throngs, and well it might for the culinary art was displayed to perfe. tion in so many varieties. The farm produce pertaining to root crops was a revelation, and indicated the resources of the district as cultivation extends. Hams and haem and other preserves made a line showing, and altogether in all departments there was an exhibition creditable in every van to the potentialities of the district, and the energy and enterprise of the completing settlers. The management of the Show was very capable. Mr T. I’. O'Neill ([’resident). Mr 0. Amherger and the Secretary Mr IT. A. Rnddington had matters well in hand, and with the Executive Committee, ciind-ding of Messrs ,T. Fleming. H. Smith. I’, .tones. W. O’Peilty. T. Keelcslield. K. Cron. ,T. .Monk. 1. IT. Morel. C. Hondo and AY. Jones conducted a well-organised display. hater it was discovered that there "as a Ladies Committee .behind the main executive, and that- fact no doubt accounted for the very complete success of the exhibition. The Indies on the Executive wore:- Mc'dames Cron. Fleming, Smith, .lottos. Haddington. Monk. .Morel, Dowell, Amherger, O’.Reilly and Keelesfield. Once again the ladies proved they were indisponsihlo. the: speeches. At 2.30 o’clock several gentlemen mounted the stage in the Hall, and short addresses were made by a number of representative people. Mr T. P. O’Neill (President) presided, and stated the Show was the best they had yet had. It was the fourth attempt and eclipsed the former Shows. Tie thanked all who had helped to make the exhibition the success it was. lie remarked that tin* Show was an asset to the district "hieh they had all come to look forward to. The display compared more than favourably with similar shows in larger centres. Shows would he held in the future, and he hoped they would go on improving. Mr James O’Prien. ALP. thanked the Committee for the imitation to he present at their successful gathering. Jfc was glad to he there to secs what (he district, was capable of producing. The display had opened his eyes. He did not think it was possible for so fine a show to he organised. The distri t would do hotter still, and it needed only the support of the Government to assist lurther in the development of the district. It was indeed a very lino show, and he 101 l the district, was capable of rivalling Taranaki. It was possible to make their land of ecptal productivity. He urged a continuation of on-operation in the district, ft was the right spirit. New Zealand wanted more of the cooperative spirit. He certainly congratulated the community on the display, and the ladies in particular, who he noted entered well for the inner man. Hon. 11. E. Michel. M.L.C.. desired to enngrat ulate the promoters on their work which was a credit to the district. As a commercial man he could praise the very fine display of hams and bacon. They were (-urpri-inglv good. The display of home exhibits rellcrted great credit on those concerned in their making. He also congratulated the voting children on the excellent work they were producing. The settlers generally must he noting the value of the shows. Perhaps they would not emulate Taranaki very soon, hut it was clear they had big potentialities. TTiev had much land equal to that of the North Island, and the late AH' Scddon had predicted the success of dairying in the district. I hoy as ptodticers wore now well served, tor they could reach a market independent of a port-. The distrii t was well favored also with the valuable lime deposits it had. and also with the splendid supplies of fuel. He looked forward to the district excelling ilseli next year with an even better show. Mr G. A. Perry 0.P.E.. Mayor of Hokitika, felt it- a pleasure to join m the congratulations being ollered that afternoon. Tt was a fine display. Ho referred .specially to the root crops of which there was an excellent showing The whole show was of educational value, and he hoped year by year it would improve. The display was a guide to the growers in the treatment of the soil, for it took some time to master the capabilities of West- Coast soils. Farmers from other parts were apt to fudge West Coast conditions harshly because there was a difference in the East and West climates, hut the display showed natural capabilities greatly to the credit of Westland. Hiey 'could look forward to a bright- future giving happy results. mAt. E. Y. Scddon added hjs congratulations on the success of the show. The district had established the finest winter show on the Coast--which was "reatlv to the credit of the eotnnninitv. They had exhibits there that dav from Karamea to Hanhan, and u was a good thing to find other eenties joining in. From what he had seen of the exhibits he- wished to (ongratulate the settlers on the diversity of articles produced on the farms and shown in the ha vs. He hoped the dairy farmers would continue to improve then herds so that like the farmers ot Taranaki they would have certificated amiimW Ho was pleased with the poultrv exhibits, and glad to see old F.ngIPh -ante so popular. Altogether he could praise the show all round, wishing them continued success and a flourishing future.

.Mr T. P. Chesterman, County Chairman. said it fell to his lot to have the honor of declaring the show officially opened. As one of their representatives on the Westland County Counoil. he was proud of the success of the district. The show was a good one as goad as the host. He had very great pleasure in declaring the show open.

Ai the cal! of Air Soddon. three cheers were given for the President and the Show Committee. About. 4 o’clock- the -sate of exhibits began and a clearance of the chofost of the exhibits wa.s soon noticeable, shortly alter the folk began to move homeward, and by ■'* o'clock most ot the visiting motor ears were homeward bound.

SPECIAL PRIZE I.IST. Alost points in Poultry

dington. Most- points in Ducks -H. A- Pod-

Special for (.lass 31, 0. E. game cook IT. .1 ones.

Special for ( lass ,32 O.E. game hen (’. Pfahlert.

Most points in roots-TI. A. Pad-

dington. .Most points in Miscellaneous Farm Produce.- .1. Fleming. Hams and Bacon—-. 1. Fleming. Butter —.1. Monk. Most points in home cookery.—Mrs Monk. Special class PiS. fruit cake.-—Airs Keelesfield. Special (lass T3f>. iced cake--Airs Monk. Special Class 158. Pastry—Afrs P. •Jones. Special Class Id!), Small Cakes— Afrs Eceloslield. Classes 128 to 132 (bread) — Airs Fleming.

Most points in School girls’ cookery Rota Cron. Most points in School work. -Nellie M a rshall. Special Class 137. crochet—Alins A. A. Fleming. Special Class 107 bootees Mrs AloCtillam. Special Class 201. oil painting.--Albs Jean Thorpe. Airs A. Dow.-UV Cup. Farmer's Pay 11. A. Paddington. Special classes 170 to l7d preserves Mrs Monk. Most poinis in Show- Poddington faniih.