PALMERSTON'S SHOW.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10119, 29 October 1917, Page 5

PALMERSTON'S SHOW.

A BIG INCREASE IN ENTRIES, TOTAL RECEIVED, 3312. From an early hour this morning Ihc Showgrounds began to assume u busy uppoarancc, and employees of the Manawahi A. ami P. Association were busy in nil parts of the grounds getting ready for this week's big event. The grounds, which are in splendid condition, arc rapid lv filling tip with machinery exhibits, and tbis section promises to be one of the most interesting • parts of the Show this year. The big halls arc also rapidly filling up with the butter and home industries sections, while, the art and Inchmeal schools' divisions are being arranged in preparation for the. judging, which starts to-morrow. The public schools' divisions aro being judged to-day by Mr G. M. Elliott, A.M., who comments favourably on the work. Tho entries in this division are exceptionally gratifying, showing the very fine total of 1122, as compared with 926 for last year. The grand total of entries for this year is 3312. The falling "off in dogs is accounted for by the fact that a very large percentage of the breeders are now on active service, nearly all the canine pets having been entered by relatives of the owners this year. The following table shows the entries received for the principal events in 1916 and 1917:-

1917 1916 Competitions 190 184 Horses - 2-17 237 Cattle, 463 424 Sheep 230 215 Pigs 52 76 Dogs 436 537 Schools' Division 1122 926 LIST OF JUDGES. Horses.—Jumping events: Messrs F. Armstrong and A. Reid. Saddles: Mr F. Armstrong, Akitio. Harness: Mr A. Reid. Hastings. Draughts: Mr W. Mocnulny, Maheno. Shoeing: Mr R. If. Meade, M.R.C.V.S., Palmerston North. Cattle. —Shorthorns: Mr J. Campion, Fordell. llerefords: Mr J. Cawardine, Wanganui. Aberdeen Angus and North Devons: Mr J. Campion, Fordell. Ayrshires: Mr W. G. Rankin, Invercargill. Jerseys: Mr 11. E. B, Watson, Tai Tapu. Fricsians: Messrs E. C. Banks, Mafamata, and E. H. Dobson, Okoroire. Milking Shorthorns : Mr Primrose McConnell, Papatoitoi. Dairy Cattle: Mr R, Reynolds, Cambridge. Alfa Laval Cup: .Messrs \V. G. Rankin, 11. E. B. Watson, K. G. Banks. E. 11. Dobson, P. McConnol, R. Reynolds. Fat Cattle: Mr S. Cundy, Fcathcrston. Sheep.—Lincolns: Mr W. Gadsby, Te Kuiti. Romney Rams: Mr 11. V. Fulton, Dunedin. * Romney Ewes: Mr A. Beattie, Hororata. Leicestors and Sundry: W. Little, Argyll E. Southdowns: Mill. B. Stuckcy, Dannevirkc. Shropshire: Mr W. McKcnzie, Masterton. Fleeces and Wooi-classing: Mr R. B, Godwin, Palmerston North. Pigs.—All breeds: Mr R. Charmlcy, Papa tawa. Hemp.—Mr W. 11. Ferns, Wellington. Photography.--Mr A. B. Keyworth, Wellington. Art Needlework.-Mrs L. J. Watkin, Wanganui. Schools.—Technical work and modelling: Mr L. J. Watkin, Wanganui. Architectural drawing and woodwork : Mr E. H do Clere, Palmerston North. Writing and carton modelling: Mr F. D. Opic, Palmerston North. Drawing, mapping and plasticcnc modelling: Mr G. 11. Elliott. ~ ... . Home Industries.—Mr F. Godbcr, Wellington. Fleece wool and wool-classing.—Mr lv. B. Godwin. Palmerston North. Do"s —Messrs J. Soler (Fetlding), R. H. Sheppard (Devonport), and F. G. Watson (Palmerston North). ' Butter-fat Competition.—Mr W. W. I'orsyth, Palmerston North. (Published by Akiungement.) W.C.T.U.'S STALL. The W.C.T.I'. intend holding a line display of hand-embroidered women and children's garments at, the Show on Wednesday and Thursday. An exhibition of handwork, etc.. will also be made, and the goods will be sold on behalf of the Indian Mission. There will also be cooked food, preserves, etc., stocked at. this stall and it is intimated that donations may be left at the. Relief Shop.