SHOW OPENING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 February 1939, Page 7

SHOW OPENING

LORD GALWAY’S ADDRESS CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE HYDATIDS. ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS. The Masterton A. and P. Association's Show was officially opened yesterday afternoon by the GovernorGeneral, Lord Galway, in the presence of a large gathering of the public. As the vice-regal party arrived at the grandstand, the Masterton Municipal Band played the National Anthem. Associated with his Excellency in the grandstand enclosure were Mr P. R. Welch, president of the association, vice-presidents and past presidents. Mr J. Robertson, M.P., and Mrs Robertson were also present. Thev had with them that day his Excelfencv . -the Governor-General, Lord Galway, said the president, Mr Welch, who went on to state that Lord Galway had kindly agreed to come to Masterton to open the Show. He asked all to join with him in welcoming his Excellency to the Show. Lord Galway, he said, had come to Masterton from Auckland in order to be present that day. On behalf of the Masterton A. and P. Association, Mr Welch said he would like to take this opportunity of thanking his Excellency for being with them that day, and he expressed the hope that Lord Galway would have a pleasant and interesting day with them. They were very pleased to have him with them and hoped that at some time in the near future, his Excellency accompanied by her Excellency, would be able to pay them a further visit and on that occasion they would try to have more suitable weather. His Excellency said it was a great pleasure for him to be present that day to declare the Show open. He had long wished to be present at this annual Show but un to now things had been difficult. They were usually up in the north of the Island at this time of the year, but on this occasion he was determined, if possible, to accept the association's kind invitation for the purpose of declaring the Show open. His Excellency expressed Lady Galway’s regret, owing to an engagement in Auckland, at not being present that day. She hoped, if possible, to visit the district before very long. “I have heard much of the high agricultural prosperity of this district, said his Excellency, “and the reputation you have established for live stock, especially fat lambs, not only in this district and in New Zealand but all over the world and I sincerely hope that your reputation will be maintained and upheld for many years to come.” It was of great interest to him to come to this part of the district and see for himself the very high quality of the stock. THE CARE OF DOGS. His Excellency went on to state that one point to which he wished to draw attention was the campaign that was being conducted to eliminate the disease of hydatids in dogs. Hydatids was a most serious menace to health and property. They were now taking active steps to see that dogs were properly dosed to prevent the spread of this disease and he sincerely hoped that in a few years’ time the disease would be checked or . entirely eradicated. He called their attention to the care of dogs, which were the friend of man and he expressed the hope that all .would look after the comfort, care, cleanliness and health of dogs, because on that depended the success of the campaign they were conducting to eiadicate the disease. FARM LABOUR & HOUSING. The serious drift of a section of the population from the country to the town had been brought to his notice said his Excellency. The question of obtaining an adequate supply of farm labour became one of vital importance to the whole farming community. Agriculture in New Zealand was a progressive industry and those engaged m it must move with the times. It rr ?‘ ers were to be in a position to obtain the farm labour they required, reasonably comfortable housing accommodation. should be available for those they employed, especially for those with families. His Prime Minister informed him that the Government was nilly alive to the position. The Farmers Union and workers’ organisations were io meet shortly in conference to discuss the problem. All sincerely hoped tha. the meeting would be held in an atmosphere of goodwill and co-operation and that as a result the present shoita<*e of labour for farms would be oveicorne. His Excellency, in conclusion, expressed his great pleasure at being present and declared the Snow open, wishing it every prosperity.