THE HAURAKI SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4781, 26 November 1924, Page 2

THE HAURAKI SHOW.

OPENING DAY. SPLENDID EXHIBITS. The twenty-sixth annual show of the Hauraki Agricultural and Pastoral, Association opened on the Pasroa 'Domain this morning. Unfortunately the day dawned with an overcast sky, and the prospects for fine weather do not look very promising. The officials have spared no pains to have arrangements as complete ns possible, and if the fates are kind enough a*record gathering of visitors to the show to-morrow is confidently anticipated.

At an early hour this morning officials, exhibitors, and other helpers were busily engaged in completing arrangements for the tyo days’ function. As is usually the case at A. and P. shows, the attendance of the public does not appear to be great, people prefei’iiig to defer their visit till tomorrow—People’s Day—when lliey turn out in large numbers. Additional attractions have been provided for to-day. including jumping and riding events. A start with the judging was mode promptly to time, and the men whose task it was to make the awards were painstaking in their undertaking.

The Captain Hubbard Memorial Shield competition, which is being competed for by the Friesian cattle this year, has attracted four entries. Some great quality of stock is to be found in this section, the uniformity of the groups being especially commented on.

The Jersey is the predominating breed of pedigree cattle, and a fine lot they are. Included in the entries received are representative animals from the well-known Waikato breeder. Mr W J. Chynoweth, and many of the district breeders are well represented

Shorthorn cattle are fewer in number this year, but quality is strongly represented. The animals exhibited by Mr J. Harms, of Netherton, are arousing favourable comment. A. great increase in the number of entries in the various classes for sheep is shown, and competition is keen for the r.ed ribbons.

The riding, jumping, end driving events have attracted many competitors, and some of the best horses ’n the Waikato are taking part in the various competitions. A number of events are set down for decision this afternoon, and spectators will be afforded an opportunity of witnessing some interesting and clever jumping. A large number of competitions have beeu,set down for decision tomorrow, ‘People’s Day, including a monster baby show, which is to be held immediately after the Grand Parade. Several' enterprising firms have attractive trade exhibits on the ground, and there is the usual collection of side-shows and games of skill so to the hearts of the young people. The Te Aroha Municipal Band has' been engaged to render a programme of music to-morrow afternoon, and in the evening the annual show smoke concert will, be held in the Soldiers Club. The following judges are officiating Cattle. —Jerseys : Mr A. C. Jones, Papatoetoe. Friesians : Mr J. Parkinson, Devonport. Shorthorns : Mr Wilfred Johnstone, Papatoetoe. Dairy Cattle: Mr W. Montgomerie, Te. Aroha. Dogs.—Mr I. Hunt, Te Aroha. * Sheep.—Mr "Wilfred Johnstone, Papatoetoe. Horses. —Draughts : Mr J. Costello, Ngatea. Hunters and -Light Horses : Mr Frank Marshall. Morrinsville. Ponies: Mr E. J. Aisiabie, Te Aroha. ■ Babies.—Nurse A. Clymo.