STRATFORD SHOW.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 31 October 1922, Page 5

STRATFORD SHOW.

It is some time since such a large amount of interest has been evoked m the Stratford Show as the one to be held next month is arousing. The time has gofle since exhibits in the main were owned by a few of the more wealthy breeders and farmers; it is now generally recognised -/that one of the essentials of getting recognition as a breeder is to exhibit at A. and P. shows. The Stratford Society, keeping this in mind, has adopted progressive measures and catered for all branches of the farming industry on lines which allovv the individual to bring before the public eye the merits of the particular lines on which he is breeding. Exceptionally . good competition is expected from the two chief dairy breeds of the Taranaki district. While the Jersey is undoubtedly the more popular cow at the present time, it behoves every breeder to strengthen the display exhibited and keep in prominence the splendid qualities which his favourite possesses. The Friesian, a breed which is creating a great deal of interest and the movements of which are being closely, folio wed all over the country t is sure to be well' represented; following the progressive policy adopted by the Friesian Association the adherents of the black and whites will not lose the , opportunity of bringing into further i prominence the merits of Friesian cattle. Although the Ayrshire and Shorthorns are not as strong numerically in the Taranaki district as the Jersey and Friesian, yet there are some remarkably fine herds of both breeds. Breeders should see to it that their sections are filled to the furthest extent possible, and give the public the opportunity of seeing the fine points which owners are justified in knowing they possess. Progressive farmers should get in touch with the secretary, procure a schedule, find out in which direction their interest lies, and make the most of a good opportunity by exhibiting their stosck.