ROYAL SHOW INTEREST

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20986, 13 December 1939, Page 10

ROYAL SHOW INTEREST

PEOPLE’S DAY TODAY ABSENCE OF SIDESHOWS LORD & LADY GALWAY ATTEND (By Telegraph.—Press Association) INVERCARGILL, Wednesday Following the successful openingof the Royal S 1 ow yesterday, People’s Day is ’ting held today. The weather Is again fine and calm, following an early morning shower. A record entry of horses will be judged today, as well as a few sections of sheep and cattle which were uncompleted yesterday through the non-arrival of the judges, who were delayed by the stormy weather conditions in the north. Yesterday the show lost some of its attractiveness through the absence of sideshows, owing to the dispute with the society continuing. However, those interested in the stock found sufficient to occupy their attention. There was an impressive display, especially of dairy cattle. The attendance for the opening day was very satisfactory, but with a half-holiday in the city today a record croWd is expected. Additional Royal Show championships are:—Romney Marsh ram: D. Robertson, Waikuikui; reserve, Peter Campbell, Wyndham.

Official Opening The official opening was performed this afternoon by the GovernorGeneral, Lord Galway, who was accompanied by Lady Galway. This was followed by the grand parade of prize-winning stock, and the second heat of the Dominion championship jump, in which many of the best hunters in New Zealand took part. Speakers at the official opening included the president of the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Mr R. Kennedy, and the Mayor of Invercargill, Mr J. R Hanan, both of whom paid tribute to the excellence of the stock exhibits and the part played by the pioneers in developing the province of Southland and New Zealand in general. Clydesdales and light horses were judged this morning, as well as collie dogs and those sheep sections not completed yesterday. The judging was completed in time for the grand parade, which was watched by many thousands.