MART ON DISTRICT A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 120, 22 January 1915, Page 4

MART ON DISTRICT A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

The third annual show of the Mar.ton District A. and P. Associate which is to be held on the picturesqi (grounds of the Marton Racing Civ {close to Marton Junction, on the 10 | February next, only needs a'fine df ito make this popular fixture a grc j success. A liberal prize list has be. compiled, consisting of Silver Cu: Gold Medals, and substantial ca prizes. A number of new classes ha been added to the prize list this ye. which should command large entri The classes added are as follows; “Troop Horse,” for which a special i i £5 5/ has been donated; “Artille; Horse,” and driving competitions f, ladies and gentlemen. The secretary hr ‘ ’ >t bus; as there is a hi... : c .... for sch ■ dules, which is a healthy sign. Stroi committees have b.eeu appointed t ' carry out all work in connection wit > the show, and. all exhibitors may reC on getting the best of attention an I to have good paddocks for all stoc that they send to compete at tl show. . Stock arriving by train will be nit by a competent staff of men engage : for that purpose. The Association L; making a speciality of the fat lamb classes, which promise to be one of the chief features of the show. A Silver Cup has been donated for the pen of lambs most suitable for freezing and the fat sheep classes there Is a Silver Cup .valued £G C/, and a ton of manure, donated by the Wanganui Freezing Company, as a Points Prize. In the hack classes and the competitions the local sports will have to look to their laurels, as quite a number of outside exhibitors are bringing their horses to compete. In the ladies jumping there is again a special for the rider of the winner, and the style has to be “Hunter” style. A good supply of green fodder will be provided for the live stock and will be free of charge. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries close on the 27th January, and that a line will bring a schedule from the secretary, who will be pleased to answer enquiries ,and give all information in regard to the show The telephone service is Continuous and a. ring to No. 73 in the daytime, and to No. 1(18 at night', will find the secretary, whose address is P.O. Box 55, Marten.