King Country Chronicle Saturday, February 21st, 1914 A. AND P. SHOW.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 645, 21 February 1914, Page 4

King Country Chronicle Saturday, February 21st, 1914 A. AND P. SHOW.

It is to be boped the lessons to be drawn from this year's Show will be impressed with emphasis upon the minds of both town and country residents of this district. The natural order of things in such a district as tbia is that each successive function under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association should lie an improvement in all respects upon the preceding Show. It must be admitted in connection with the Show held this week that little or no progress has been indicated in respect to such an important fixture, and the reasons should be zealously sought out and remedial measures applied. There was a falling off in entries, a slight falling off in _ attendance and, most important of all, there was a distinct falling off in that spirit of enthusiasm which is such an essential feature in the success of any public function. It must not be inferred from these remarks that the show was a failure. In many respects it would be unhesitatingly voted a success especially in view of the short time during which the district has been open for settlement. Still, there is no doubt a big improvement can be made, and it rests with the public to see that such steps are taken as will achieve the desired end. The opinion was widely expressed by the judges and visitors that a one-day show would be a greater attraction than the two day function, and would be found more suitable for exhibitors from both far and near. This feature has already received consideration at the hands of the association and no doubt will again be seriously considered, together with other details. However, there is no getting away from the fact that the one all-important and essential factor, without whkh no public movement can succeed, is the loyal and enthusiastic support of the people most interested. It is needless to point out that the people most interested in the local Show are the local people. Every individual Bettler, and every individual town resident is equally interested, and it rests with these to manifest that interest in the Association which will elevate the Show to a position among kindred functions not hitherto attained.