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A. AND P. ASSOCIATION ! THE COMING SHOW Our correspondent reports that the J entries in the A. and P. Show as compared with 1938 show a slight drop, but I considering the season has been so very unfavourable for many lines, the entries must be deemed to be very satisfactory. The following are the details in each class and a comparison with the 1938
' Many applications have been received from side show people, and judging from the allotted spaces for | machinery, etc., and the general Uvi 1 interest taken in the Show this year, | everything points to a very successful ) day on the Ist February. I The president, secretary and committee are working very hard to have all arrangements in complete working order for the day, and the grand parade of stock at 3 p.m. is under the management of a special committee and should l.rove its worth on the day. Providing the day is fine a large crowd of people is expected from all parts and it is hoped that the committee and all interested will be rewarded with a very successful day. For many years this progressive show has been held on the Ist February, and never fails to attract a large number . of visitors and local people, and con- | sidering the quality of exhibits, both I live stock and general, it goes without ! saying the day is appreciated by aIL
Show. 1038. 1939. Draught horses ...._ 34 42 L ight horses ...... 121 111 Shorthorn cattle ...... ...... 40 29 Jersey cattle .. 38 34 Friesian cattle 14 15 169 123 p. 44 42 28 27 21 17 Bread and pastry ...... ....... 181 227 69 68 337 222 fr.M» 35 61 141 186 74 88 Total 1346 129*
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 25 January 1939, Page 8
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286TAKAKA Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 25 January 1939, Page 8
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