Boy Stewards for A. & P. Summer Show

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 517, 21 November 1928, Page 1

Boy Stewards for A. & P. Summer Show

Popular Innovation BIG PROGRAMME ARRANGED One of the feature® associated with the management of the Auckland A. and P. Association's Summer Show, which opens on Friday, is the appointment, for the first time, of schogfboy stewards. It is expected that these boys will derive considerable benefit from their experiences, besides proving their usefulness to the association. “This j-ear we are affording secondary schoolboys the opportunity of being trained as stewards,” said the secretary-. Mr. W. F. O’Donnell, this morning. “Boys from the Mount Albert Grammar School. the Technical College, and Paerata Agricultural College, are taking advantage of this, and will bo alloted to various sections. It is proposed that, as the boys qualify, they will be made associate judges ana regular stewards.” Never before has the association mado such a definite and comprehensive endeavour to cater for the entertainment of the general public. A host of novelties have been, planned, and the 1928 effort at Epeom should prove particularly attractive to every section of the. community. It is now certain that the woodchopping events will be among the most interesting features. Exceptionally good entries have been received* and the chops should bring before the onlookers many of the fastest and most cunning axemen in the Dominion. The military tournament, too. ls» bound to rouse intense interest. The programme arranged by the Mounted Rifles has thrills and excitements in every item, and many daring displays of horsemanship will be seen. The steer riding contest —in itself a miniature ro<*eo —is creating immense interest. The steers are being specially trained and will be driven in at one end of the ground, where they will be mounted by the riders in the crush. The judging will be on the basis of the length of time the riders last and the ability they show. A plain girth will be the only assistance given to the uders. s , DESHOW BOOKING Space booking for sideshows lias been keen, and It is expected that the entertainments will be new and attractive. There is also a big Increase in the trade displays—a fact that augurs well for the future. The show of the Auckland lvennel Club must not be forgotten. The entries total 250, a number considerably greater than last year. Bulldogs heed the list of individual breeds with 24. There are 20 Alsatians and 21 Spaniels. Fox terriers and other terriers and setters are well represented. There are 60 toy dogs, six whippets, and, for the first time at a New Zealand show, a French bulldog. On both days the gates will open at 10 a.m., and provision has been mado for members to park cars in the grounds of the Trotting Club. They may enter through the Trotting Club s gate The public will be able to park cars In the Trotting Club’s area in Green Lane, and special pass-out checks have been arranged. The show ring has been doubled .n size and provision has been made for the largest stock parade seen at Epsom. Throughout the days, loud speakers will enable the announcing of ■ill ring events and results. This will be of great benefit to competitors and onlookers alike.