KOKATAHI-KOITERANGI WINTER SHOW

Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1927, Page 4

KOKATAHI-KOITERANGI WINTER SHOW

successful people’s day. People’s Day at the Kokatahi-Koit-ei'angi Winter Show yesterday, eclipsed previous records. The day was an •ic'ct l ,ct.e, tJ e wiiifhci’ conditions bc,ing absolutely perfect. Driving up the Tvokatahi Valley a magnificent view-was presented <b the Southern A,lds, a view which could hot he excelled anywhere. The glorious scene was heightened by the natural wintry colouring and the beauty of the hush (ranging along the sides of the low bills. Scores of motor vehicles wore on the road yesterday, the irntfic no doubt being u record for the district. The Show was a surprise and a delight to many of the visitors who came from till parts ol Westland, while a few Canterbury visitors were present also, ineluding Air .1. R. Thacker of the Dairy Control Board. Tno Coast visitors ranged from all ports, from Harry town in the north l> the southern parts of Westland. The \ Kitovs were treated to a rare and unexpected display. The exhibition of flte district produce was a wonderfid revelation of the resources of the district, and for the size of the place, the display would he hard to excel anywhere. Many < oinpliineumry remarks were passed and the settlers were congratulated on all sides at the success of the district effort. It could hardly receive a better advertisement, for the display spoke volumes for the productivity of the Kokatahi-Koite-rangi localities.

Outside quoit playing and day-bird shooting drew many votaries and attracted it large number of onlookers, .who were all interested in Lite skillul spent providing. About ti.2o p.m. the formal opening of the Show took place. .Mr E. Cron, President of the Show Committee, presiding. He expressed pleasure at the success attending the sixth annual show. It was an advance on previous efforts, and ho thanked the Committee and exhibitors lor the good work put in. to make so line n display. He thanked also the Countv Council for ■•allied help, and the judges and the public fur being present in such numbers. The united elinrt laid achieved sno-ess D>ev were all proud of and wanted to thank one and nil for their

Mr T. F. V. Sodden, M.P.. had very great pride in at lending to open the Show (illicit!My He tendered his congratulations to all concerned for the magnificent, display. The quality had improved all round. Ihe lame ol the Show had gone abroad, and he was glad to see so many visitors to the district present. The exhibits inside and outside the building constituted a eery hue show indeed, lie Imped the poultry laiirkrs would try out their birds in compel it ion at the Grcymouth Show soon to he held. Tile amount ut care and pu'cicarattou cu many ol the farm exhibits showed that the ladies had beiVt a great help, and ho gratulated them oil their suetcss. They had farmer, and experts present to view ihe crops. No daunt, there was room for farther improvement, and in that coniiet lion the settlers should make full Use ui the (lovornnieui oihcials who were there to help with adsice and practical knowledge, and they were ready to help always, ihe question of control would conic up at Pnrii.'in;ont and would have lull cntisid,.latino. It was the duty of the settlers to let their views he known, so that ihev could have some voice in the

management of their aifair:-. The competitors were congratulated, e also the. prize winners ami the district generally on the .success of the Mt >v. which he hud much pleasure in declaring open. lien. H. L. .Michel. A1.1..C.. joined in congratulating the management on the unmeasured success of cue Snow, ft was interesting to thinx h:n ••• a! ’-ei a, lapse of five years, and lecall the first Winter Show. Great advancement had heel! made, and although they had built a more commodious hall, the new building was still too small for the exhibits. Jle had no hesitation in saying the displays in the Bays would do credit to anv part nl New Zealand. He was much struck with the home c(TV clsissos, ;?ii(l the eoiiinnniitN was fortunate in having such wives and daughters capable of such lino productions. The Show meant an enormous amount ot work, hut if brought out a line community spirit and they deserved to succeed. He wished to mention also the children s display and the school exhibits —all most creditable—and he hoped they would never under estimate the value of such exhibits to the rising generation. He congratulated all very sincerely on the magnificent success achieved.

Air G. A. Perry. 0.8. F.. Mayor of Hokitika, remarked that there was one thing about the Show he noted A' 1 -”"' after year—a steady improvement was taking plate The Show helped them to realise the progress the district was making. There had been great changes during the last twenty years—hut all in the nature of advancement. Shows were no small element in making for nil round success, and the people responsible for so splendid an exhibition were to be congratulated. Air J. Kyall, Chairman of the Grey County Council, thanked the President for an opportunity of saying how pleased lie was as a visitor Irani uiiother district to come and see so fine a show. The district was very fortunate in having a good committee of management. The display he thought was an education to the farmers <;! the Coast as to what could he clone in the district. To himself personally it was a most agreeable surprise. At present co-operation among the farming class was most necessary. The farmers felt the over-taxation and the dearness of

money, and tliore was the question of dairy control—tho latter a much vexed question indeed. By sticking together and placing their grievances before their member there was some hope of relief. Mr J. A. Murdoch, Chairman of the Westland County Council, in a very happy speech, said he was appearing in a new role that day. Ho had no brief worked up on which to address Shorn. He had to confess he did not know much about farm exhibits, but he had been in .Sydney the other day and saw something of the Royal Agricultural Show, ft was no show at all compared with the Winter Show lie could see before him. (Laughter). He had not been to a Kokatahi. Show before, and the display he had seen was an eye opener. There were 135.0C0 people ae the Sydney Show, and they had more exhibits, 'but the quality here excelled that of the New South Wales display. He saw in Sydney wool which brought (>'.s millions into the State but what lie could see here in exhibits excelled in quality. TinBays were a surprise and lie must congratulate Mr and Mrs Morel on theii achievement iu winning the farmers bay. Tho success of the winning competitors should bo a stimulus to the other exhibitors, and they should resolve to he first prize winners next year. When at the Sydney Show he tried to see the dog section, but although it was the fourth day of the Show, llie judging was tut finished It was wet too, but Kokatahi had a President who could order fine weathei mid get it—that was the way to organise a Show. He lmtl to confess he, had. been remiss in not taking more interest in the agricultural affairs of tho district. It bohnyret them all to take a .more lively and intelligent inti rest in the community matters. They had heard something of control that dav, hut he thought with timber control, butter control and honey control. It!icy had had enough. It was time supply anil damn ml had I idler play and they dropped artificial methods tin marketing. Their best thanks were duo to all concerned in organising so very creditable an exhibition. ! At the call of Air Seddon cheers were given for the President and Committee organising the Show. 1 An apology for absence was received from Mr If. W. Kitchinglmm. PrcsiI dent of tho Grr-ymouth Show,

All day yesterday tho officers were at their posts busy with the efficient conduct of the Show. Much help was given b.v the ladies who had their special departments also to conduct, and assist to make the Show of 11)27, the outstanding success it imdoubtedly Inis boeu. At *1 o'clock ;i eomniciuonK'iit was made with the dismantling. I.arge numbers of exhibits were sold and taken away, there being an unsatisfied demand lor many kinds "I exhibits.

SUPPLEMENTARY PRIZE LIST. SPEC IA L PRIZE WINNERS. .Must points in Shew—Mr TL Bodel ington I. (to hold the Newman Silver Cup for the year), Air .1. -Monk 2. Most points in Home Cookery—Alls I*. Jones 1. Mrs J. Fleming 2. Most points in Poultry—Mr C. Plahlel’t. Alms points in Ducks - Mr R. Drummond. .Most points in Potatoes —Air E. Cmn. M >-t. points in Kurin Produce—Mill. aldington I. Mr O’Brien 2. Most, points in Garden Produce —Air 11. Bcxldingtnn.

Most points in Fruit-—Mr P. Jones. Alost points in Dressed ( Poultry— Airs J. Fleming.

Alost points in Bacon—Mr J. Monk. Afoot points in”Honey—Air J'. Kcclestielcl Mom points in Butter—Air 11. ButldiligUui. Alost points in Eggs—Aliss D. Newman. Mc.ot piduts iu Children s ( ookery— Aliss Edna Alunk. Alost points in Preserves and Jams—AGs .Monk. Alost, points iu Pickles— Airs Boddington. Alost points iu Fancy Work—Aliss J. Sicaue I. Airs Paterson 2. Afost points in Children's Rowing— Dorothy Newmon. Afost points in School AVork—Alaster J. Ilowat. Alost points for Bread Classes—Airs Ecelwsfielcl. Host points for collection of small cakes, pastry and biscuits—Airs .J. Fleming. Bv winning the Farmers’ Bay lor two years in succession. Ah' L. .Morel becomes the owner ol Airs A. Dowell s silver cup.