FRANKLIN WINTER SNOW

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 531, 14 May 1920, Page 3

FRANKLIN WINTER SNOW

Prospects for success briqht

* I %, EXCELLENT ENTRIES. Ivv

P«sesen»t indications point to the fliaUKural .Winter Show to be held fcn Wednesday,, Thursday, Friday and jSaturday of next week under the (juspices of the Franklin A. and P. Society being an unqualified success. When the suggestion of a winter was brought under the notice <Jf the public several queried the idea, but since then the matter'has been looked upon from an entirely different aspect. It was at first thought that the promoters would have a hsrd battle to fight in .obtaining materials by which structures to house the numerous exhibits. That the society /was "up against it" all aie aware, but thanks the farsightedness of the executive an order was placed for a sufficient supply of corurgated iron, and fortunately the order was fulfilled at a price which is unheard of to-day. apid arrangements were made to proceed witberection of the build-' intt*g*fhe-fiocietv with the question of finance, "and here again fortune smiled on the society and the ready cash was forthcoming. The buildings were commenced, and to-day aic nearing completion. There are several small matters that require to be completed ,but these will be attended to while the show is in progress. So far so good. Then 'the executive had an anxious time wondering whether the entries would come up to expectations. Agairi the rays of sunshine shorte down on the society, as they had never done before, and We are able to slate the entries excepted all expectations.'' To give our rdpei's an idea of the entries, there Igrte over 100 alone in roots. The dog'and poultry classes, the entires for which constitute r. record for Pukekohe. One building will be for machinery, and already there has baton a keen (temand for space. TSgfc.other buildttifes will be , utilised {<&> other classes. , * r The Lighting.

"If you would see Melrose aright, Go visit it by the pale moonlight." ,; Such is ScotJt's advice for viewing ftelfose Abbey. That verse might be changed to read, "If -you wooltf see the Wintuu Show aright, go visit it by the grand electric light." This is our advice for viewing the Winter Show. The details for lighting the buildings and grounds aie magnificent, and never before in the history of Pukekohe has such an electrical display been seen by the public'. Arrangements have been made to obtain the festoons that assisted to elaborately decorate the Auckland Town Hall on the occasion of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Queen City. These festoons will be arranged on the outside of the buildings. Thii sight alone will be worjji seeing. The merry-go-tiouncls and canvass town, outside, will also be briliantly lighted. Muiic. Proceedings will be enlivened during the evenings by the Pukekohe Orchestra, which will rendev h change of programme each session. Lectures. Several lectures have been airanged. On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Dibble, of the Agricultural Department, will discourse on foods and foliage crops. On Thursday Mr. Patterson will lecture on manure and manures, and on Friday Mr. W. W. 11. Edwards (veterina Van) will speak 011 the diseases of dairy cows. Sports. Besides the usual exhibits, the sporting fraternity will be catered foil. Children's sports, sheep dog trials, leaping and other events will lie decided. Football and Hockey. On Saturday football :;tid hockey matches will be played. The Auckland Junior Rugby representatives wilil try conclusions with Franklin lopresentaUves. while an Auckland hockey team will meet Franklin hoekeyitcs. Exhibits. All exhibits are to be on the showground by 10 a.in. on Wednesday, May 19, unless otherwise specified in' the schedule. Dogs by It) a.m. May 21. Poultry by 10 a.m. May 19. Sheep dogs for dog trial by 9 a.m on May 20. Programme. The following is the programme for the four days: Wednesday, 19th (Opening Day). —Poultry, Agricultural and Home Industries. Thursday, 20th —Sheep Dog Trials; jover 20 competitors. V Friday, 21st—Dog Show, Pony Classes. High Jump. etc. Post entiies Saturday, 22nd.-Football (Auckland Junior Reps. v. Franklin Reps.). Hockty and Fire Brigade Competition.