MANAWATU SPRING SHOW.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 439, 29 October 1908, Page 4

MANAWATU SPRING SHOW.

Splendid Entries

Now that the entries are to hand one is able to form some idea of the widespread interest that is being taken in the A. and B. Association’s Spring Show. In some of the events the entries are exceptionally large and with regard to stock are representative of the very best breeders throughout the Dominion. This in particular is an indication of the popularity of the show, as after all quality is the great desideratum, and the cream of blooded stock in this part of the island will be at the Manavvatu Show. The totals are, Horses. Thoroughbreds and ponies 63, saddle horses 126, harness horses 46, draught horses 87. Cattle. —Shorthorns 39, Hereford 20, Aberdeen Angus 6, Ayrshires 36, Jersey 54, Dairy 38, fat cattle 14. Sheep. —Lincolns 48, Romney 193, English Leicester 69, Border Leicester 32, downs 133, Roscommon 4, farmers classes and fat sheep 42, pigs 65, poultry 93, art and industrial photography 35, technical and public schools 625, needlework 155, home industries 170. In the ring competitions entries for the first day total 88 of which 46 belong to the maiden hunter’s competition. For the second day there are 90 entries and the hunters’ competition is again much in evider.ee with 22 entries, this competition is for lady riders only and is sure to be watched with interest. Of the total 30 also belongs to the leaping competition which commences at 3. 30 pm. On the third day the entries are higher still and reach a total of 95, of which 40 are for the champion hunter’s competition. Then there is a total of 273 entries for horse competitions ' alone. Another feature at the Manawatu Show is the Manawatu Kennel Club Dog Show, and their entries are excellent in every way and number 300. Noticeable among these are the lox terriers for which there are 30 entries for the smooth, and 31 for the wire haired terriers. The Irish terriers account for 21 entries, bulldogs 34, rough coated collies 51, and cocker spaniels 30.