Record Entries in Many Classes

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 30, 5 February 1937, Page 2

Record Entries in Many Classes

FOR DANNEVIRKE SHOW NEXT WEEK Tho Dannevirke A. and P. Association has justification for being elated ovor the splendid response by intending exhibitors at their annual show ou Tuesday and Wednesday next. Rocord cni tries have been received in horses, not including draughts (which aro also a record), sheep, dogs and fleece wool, whilo tho cattle entries aro tho biggest since 1930, when they touched tho re-

cord mark of 395. Not only havo new figures been made in tho sections mentioned, but in several they havo left the former records far behind, so that tho show promises to be outstanding in every respect.

The following comparative tabic shows the entries received (homo indus tries are post entry):—

Tho substantial increase in the horse classes is particularly gratifying, as farmers nowadays are devoting more attention to thoir use on tho farms. Entries in tho .Southdown sheep section arc so numerous that the services of an

extra judge will bo necessary, while Romneys also number 100. Dog fanciers have availed themselves eagerly of the opportunity of getting the opinion of a visiting judge to New Zealand, Captain Hughes. Visitors from outside districts can start forth for Dannovirke fully confident that tho show will be an outstanding one, whilo the entertainment at the evening sessions should afford variety and relaxation. Tho entries for the ram fair ou Thursday, February 11, are numerous, and patrons should appreciate the convenience of tho new rostrum, erected at a cost of several hundred pounds.

Horses 1935 193(5 298 193', 303 Draughts 12 44 Cattle .. .. .. . 270 3(32 Sheep 339 387 Fleece ■woo.l .. . 37 40 4.2 Mgs 9(5 (59 Dairy produce « 79 SO 73 Dugs 513 515 Needlework .. . ,. -50 ISO ISO