GORE A. & P ASSOCIATION

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1417, 29 November 1904, Page 5

GORE A. & P ASSOCIATION

SUJIMEIt SHOW. The Gore &.. and 1\ Associalion's summer show opens on 'ihursday next and continues over Friday. . I'or several years past decidedly unfavorable weather has been experienced lor the Society's gatherings, and it is felt that the time has arrived /or the occurrence ol two really fine days to contribute the necessary zest of novelty Uy the, proceedings. Indications at present aie good, nut it is useless to speculate what the weather is go- | ing to be like until the show has * opened, as the versatility of Southes all understanding. However,' the eth all understanding. However, the test is hoped for, and if that is conceded a splendid gathering should re- . suit, as district iarmers, being well forward with their work, will need litele or no pressing to induce them to participate in the general holiday festivities. The entries this year are satisfactory. There is a slight falling off in cattle, horses, and dairy produce, but sheep show a substantial increase. Owing to the operations of the implement manufacturers combine, the entries of farm machinery are not yet available, although, of course, the numbers will be considerably Jess than in former years. Still, several South- * land firms intend exhibiting as largely as possible, so that this department will by no means be dull and unprofitable from a spectator's point of view. As entries for the various . competitions are received on the ground, the number of those already received js not published owing to its being incomplete, but the total under that head is expected to reach to fully 70, so that the grand total will be proportionately increased. The ground is in splendid order, ami among other improvements effected' is the erection of a range of loose boxes for the accommodation of entire horses, which "Will be muflh appreciated by exhibitors and the public alike. The special train arrangements arc most complete, permitting residents in all parts of the district to visit the show and return home in the evening. Appended is a comparative setting forth the entries received by the Association each year since its inauguration :

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A meeting of- the A. and P. committee, held on. Saturday, was attended by Messrs Dickie (Chairman), It. Dickie, H. Smith, S. White, P. Aitken, J. Butler, v T. Logan, .R.jFortunc, J. Clouaton, W. J. .JohAfton, W. Scoullar, T. ureen, W. Macara, J. Waddell, C. Cooper," It. Hcrron, J. Turnbull, B. Glover, H. Mclntyrc, G. P. Johnston. The Lake County A. and P. Association wrote for information, which the secretary had supplied. Hogg and Co. (Koniahapa) wrote offering a bale of twine as a sp?j:ul prize, and their donation was received with thanks. Mess 'Todd Bros, asked whether a prizetakcr in class 161 could compete in class 163, and it was resolved to reply referring the writers to rule 16. The N.Z. Trotting Association intimated that the A. and P. Assoeiattiom's amplication to hold a pony trot for boys at-.the show had been" approved. ■ The Chairman- retried that the contractor for the stallions' loose boxes at the ground had completed his work, the total cost being £10.) 10s. It was resolved to hold a weightguessing competition, the prizes to be £3, £2, and £l, Mr Macara agreeing to supply three sheep for the purpose. It was also'decided that the names of the einhibitors should be written on the prize tickets, and the President's action iu arranging an extra class for pigs six months and under was approved. * . Rule 15, dealing with the precaution necessary to be "taken in regard to stock suspected of having recently suffered from disease, was altered to read "within 30 days" instead of <"0. Jt was stated that the rule should have been altered in accordance with