SOLWAY SHOW

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2674, 21 January 1916, Page 10

SOLWAY SHOW

The annual show of the Masterton 'A. and P. Association will''be hold on the beautiful Solway showgrounds on February 15 and 16. The Solway" Show is now classed as one of the most important stock exhibitions in New Zealand, and the association is making " a point of specially catering for the breeder of stock. For instance, in the Itomney-, Marsii sheep classes, the trophies fot competition include the Brancepeth Cup (for the best pen of Romney rams under 21 months), tho Perry Salver (for the best ram under 21 months), the Johnston rose bowl (for the best lamb), the New Zealand Ronmoy-Marsh Sheepbreeders' Association's silver shield for l'he champion , 'ewe and the champion ram, the Allen Cup (for most points in the Romney classes), and the M'Dougall Bros.' trophy, also for the most points in the Bomney classes. In addition, course,, there will be gold medals for-the champion ram and-ewe. The Southdown classes are also well en.dowct! in the matter of special prizes, the'trophies including the valuable Glenside Cup;.- Breeders of sheep for freezing purpose's are particularly well catered for, as the trophies include the Walker and. Hall Cup (for most points in freezing classes), the M'Laren Cup, tlie Sims-Cooper Cup, and the New Zealand Shipping Company's Clip. In the cattle, horse, dog, and other sections of the show, liberal prizes are given. Entries will, close with the secretary (Mr. Jv B: Emmett, Box 40, Masterton), on January 29, at 9 p.m. Late entries will' he received up till February 5, on tlie. payment of Is. per entry for late fee.-. . .. Tho annual ram and ewe fair will be. Held on' February 17 and 18, entries for which will close on January 31.