Auckland’s Big Winter Exhibition

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 102, 21 July 1927, Page 15

Auckland’s Big Winter Exhibition

DISPLAY OF PROSPERITY SHOW DECLARED OPEN In the presence of a large crowd, which packed the reception hall, Sir Thomas McKenzie formally declared the Auckland Winter Exhibition open this afternoon. A welcome by a troupe of Maori dancers preceded the official addresses, in which Sir Andrew Russell, of Hastings, also participated. By an elaborate system of loud speakers, the addresses were transmitted to every part of the exhibition buildings, as well as to the front entrance, where people gathered on the wharf were thus able to listen-in. In variety of exhibits and attractiveness of general display the show reaches a high plane, and is a striking reflection of Auckland’s commercial and industrial advancement.

As Sir Thomas Mackenzie entered the show, and took his place on the platform, he was greeted by a band of Tamaki Maoris. They extended to the ex-Prime Minister a hearty welcome, in the true traditional manner, which Sir Thomas smilingly acknowledged. Sir Thomas was accompanied by Mr. J. A. C. Allum, who presided, the Mayor, Mr. George Baildon, and the chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board, Mr. H. R. Mackenzie, Mr. Massey, president of the Agriculttiral and Pastoral Association, and MajorGeneral Sir Andrew Russell.

“The primary producers of this country are of the greatest importance and value to it,” said Mr. Allum, when welcoming Sir Thomas Mackenzie and other visitors, “but we must also remember that the manufacturers also play their part in the prosperity of the country.” Mr. Allum indicated that the Show Committee would in time provide their own exhibition buildings. “This is a matter which cannot be decided in five minutes,” he said, “but I can assure you this will eventually be done.” (Applause.) Mr. Massey thanked the Harbour Board for its valued assistance. “But the time has come,” he added, “when we are inclined to believe that one wharf is hardly enough.” (Laughter). The promoters of the district courts, said Mr. Massey, should be heartily congratulated. “I think it is about time that Poverty Bay changed its name,” said Mr. Massey, referring to the court provided by the residents of that district. “The prosperity of this city is on a sound footing,” said Sir Andrew Russell. “You have a substantial and prosperous country community behind you.” Sir Andrew asked for support for the Land Settlement League, a body, which, he said, was out to find the answer to one of New Zealand’s most pressing problems. The following awards have been made: HONEY SECTION Granulated Honey, light amber.—W. Nelson, Otorohanga, 1; J. BalUvntyne, Drury, 2; H. Westbrook, Penrose, 3. Liquid Honey, light amber. —Misses Paltridge and North, Matamata, 1; J. Ballantyne, Drury, 2; H. Westbrook, Penrose, 3.

One Half Hoffman-frame of Comb Honey. —J. Ballantyne, 1; H. Westbrook, 2. Granulated Honey, White. —W. Nelson, Otorohanga, 1; Misses Paltridge and North, Matamata, 2.