Opening of Waikato Winter Show

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 45, 24 May 1929, Page 7

Opening of Waikato Winter Show,

Tribute to Importance of Rural Interests THE first long provincial relay conducted by 1YA will be from Hamilton, and the occasion will be the official opening of the Twenty-third Annual Waikato Winter Show. . , This relay will be over a distance of 95 miles. It will provide a very interesting afternoon’s entertainment, for in addition to the speakers, the Exhibition Choir will sing "An Ode of 67 Years Ago." ‘This ode was sung

at the opening of the International Exhibition in London, in 1862. It was composed by Lord Tennyson, poet laureate. The speakers for the afternoon will be:The President, Mr. A. K. Alexander. The Mayor of Hamilton, Mr. J. R. Fow. The Member for Hamilton, Mr. J. A. Young. "THE Waikato Winter Show is an event of outstanding importance. Since the first show. twenty-three years ago, the annual exhibition has grown steadily until it is now not only the greatest event of its kind in New Zealand, but in the world. This year the exhibition is better than ever, record entries having been received and many new features have been introduced into the programme, which will spread over six days and nights. Representing the Broadeasting Company at the official opening of the exhibition will be Mr. J, Ball, editor-announcer. " PeUCTULL CEE Ee