A. AND P. SHOWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8354, 14 February 1913, Page 2

A. AND P. SHOWS

MARTON OPENING. Press Association. MARTON, February 13. Tho Marton district Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s initial show was held to-day in boisterous weather on tho racecourse. The attendance wa; very good, and tho financial results far exceed ail expectations. On© and all voted tho show a big success. The show was officially opened by tho Prime Minister, who heartily 'congratulated the association and settlers on their successful efforts. Marton lent itself admirably to a good agricultural show, being the centre of one of the finest districts he had ever toured. He was exceedingly pleased with such a vast stretch of fine country. Ho added that Marton was fed by railways from Auckland, Taranaki, Hawke’s Bay, and Manawatu. He saw no reason why the district should not make rapid strides. The entries were largo and representative, and competition was keen. In cattle IV. J. Birch was very successful in North Devons, Tom McKenzie in Jerseys, and J: IV. Bowen and A. G. Simpson in shorthorns. The most prominent in sheep were: Lincolns, S. Coombes, G. L. Marshall, and J. IV. Bowen; Romneys, D. H. Kilgour took all the firsts; Border Leicesters, J. Douthwaite; Shropshires, G. L. Marshall; Corriedales, A. F. Fullerton Smith. Fat lambs (export classes), F. L. Anderson; fanners’ classes, Howard and Inglis and J. Wilson. There was a good exhibition in home industries and dairy produce. The jumping events wore a feature of tho show, the entries being large and competition keen. The Maiden Hunter event was won by P, Taylor’s Monte, and the Open by J. Bryce’s Shamrock. High Jump, Jefferson’s Emerald Isle. There was also a good exhibition oi draught, saddle and harness horses and ponies. PEOPLE’S DAY AT DANNEVIRKE. Special to tho “Times.” DANNEVIRKE, February 13. People’s day of tho Dannevirke Agricultural and Pastoral Asodiation’s show was a great success from every point of view. The attendance was tho largest yet seen at any show. The Governor and Countess of Liverpool attended in the afternoon, and were entertained by the'stewards and welcomed by the president of the society. Having declared the ground open, his Excellency commented upon the prosperity of the district, and suggested that national prosperity might be assisted if a system were devised by which delegates could be sent from all districts and assemble oftener than at present to confer as to how the agricultural and pastoral industry could b© improved. IHis Excellency presented tho Dannevirke Scouts with their colours, and left after viewing the show. The hunters’ competition was won by J. R. McDonald’s Betrayer, L. 11. Collinson’s Major Webb being second. Theso two reversed places in the ladies’ hunters competition. SOLWAY SHOW NEXT WEEK. What has been described as the event of tho year as far as the Wairarapa is concerned, will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, when the. Mastertou A. and, P. Association’s annual show will bo held on the Solway grounds. The entries which compare very favourably with those of last year, are representative of all classes of agricultural and pastoral life. The stock exhibitors include tho leading breeders of the Dominion, while tho standard reached in all other sections is tho equal of any in New Zealand. Tho jumping competitions, which are always a source of groat attraction, have attracted tho best jumping horses in the North Island, and keen contests and good exhibitions of jumping are assured. On the two succeeding days tho annual ram fair will be held, the entries for which total 2525, as against 2563 at last year’s fair. The entries comprise lots from the foremost stud flocks of the Dominion, and are sure to attract wide attention. Tho train arrangements are complete in every detail, and will ensure the public comfortable conveyance to and from the grounds.