THE OFFICIAL OPENING

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20513, 1 June 1938, Page 7

THE OFFICIAL OPENING

GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S ADDREBB HUGE CROWDS GATHER CONCERN OYER FACIAL ECZEMA The Bledisloe Hall was packed at 2 p.m. to-day for the official opening by the Governor-General. The National Anthem and ‘‘God Defend New Zealand,” were sung by the

Hamilton Technical College Choir prior to the welcome to Lord Galway by the Mayor, Mr H. D. Caro. * Mr C. A." Barrell, M.P. for Hamilton, congratulated the Show Association on the wonderful exhibition and hoped that the show would be an educational and financial success. He referred to the splendid opportunity given the dairy farmers to view their produce on display and compare it with the produce' of other countries. “It Is a great pleasure for me to again visit Hamilton to open this winter show." commented Viscount Galway in declaring the show open. He referred to the fact that he had previously visited Hamilton for this purpose some three years ago and was just as interested In have a look around again this year. Dairying Development lie heartily congratulated the show officials on the excellence of the exhibition and. commenting upon the progress made in dairying, stated that it. was exhibitions such as this that as- | sisted the farmer to realise the many ; improvements that had been invented during a year. “ I was sorry fo hear of the outbreak of facial eczema in the Waikato and I wish to condole with those who have suffered heavy losses.” added His ; Excellency. He stated that he hoped 1 that by research work it would be ! possible to identify the cause, effect | a remedy and also guarantee that there i would he no outbreak in the future. “ Agricultural work, including dairy farming, is a very progressive industry and the farmer must keep abreast of the times and take note of all new i improvements if he wishes to increase the value of his land, assist towards prosperity and expand his production,” said Ilis Excellency. He concluded by \ expressing the hope that tiie exhibition i would he an indirect cause of more I prosperity, more happiness, and more j people for the Waikato district. LORD GALWAY ENTERTAINED | OFFICIAL LUNCHEON PARTY On his arrival in Hamilton prior to ■ the opening of Hie show this after- ! noun, the Governor-General, Viscount | Galway, was entertained td luncheon j at the Hamilton Hotel by the presi-

dent and officials of the Waikato Winter Show Association. The Governor-General was met on arrival by Mr C. A. Barrell, AI.P. for Hamilton, the Alayor, Air H. D. Caro, the town clerk, Mr W. L. Waddel, the president of the Show Association, Mr F. Bullock, the vice-presi-dents, Messrs W. Fraser and J. E. Tidd, and the treasurer, Mr R. English, and after he had officially opened the show he inspected the exhibits and was then the guest of the ladies’ committee of the Show Association at afternoon tea.