PALMERSTON NORTH SPRING SHOW, 1914.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 27, 18 September 1914, Page 8

PALMERSTON NORTH SPRING SHOW, 1914.

| Descrying of better luck than was; meted out last year when the big strike ' seriously interfered with the show, the committee has again 1 h,ad the, courage to 'keep the, flag. Hying by making preparation for the forthcoming event on (tli. sth and 6th November, notwith-, standing the heavy drain of men, money and horses required to uphold the honour of the Empire. The schedule does not show any indication, of any reduction, on the'contrary, there are many improvements on last year. The list of trophies is a good one and the 1 generous prize money allocated is not abated. Medals are donated for competition by the Shire; Hotsc Society of Great Britain, N.Z. Holstein Breeders’ Association, N.Z. Ayrshire Breeders’ grid N.LN.Z., Sheep Breeders’ Associations'. Special attractions arc scheduled for first day, which has iii the paijt been rather quiet, this yean’, diQwevcrjla full' programme is proviqed, including an item for best gentleman ridCr open to all New Zealand. This is a widening of the competition held last year for Auckland riders only, and is ! over the'same course as the champion hunters’ competition held op people’s , day. The. horse shoeing.and shoe making competition, are this year transferred to the third day. All the various divisional headings are retained,but, there are many improvements in the divisions themselves. The special stock train, from Waikato is again to run, and'it is hoped that sufficient promises will be received to enable the Dopartfmout to run one from New Plymouth. Members and visitors may rest, content that a splendid exhibition will be ‘made all other, things being equal. Information relating thereto may be obtained from the secretary, Mr W. TPenny, box 85, Palmerston North.