TARANAKI A. & P. SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 315, 14 January 1908, Page 2

TARANAKI A. & P. SOCIETY.

The committee met last night to make final arrangements for Thursday afternoon's horse show, which takes place on the racecourse, commencing at the racecourse, commencing at one o'clock." Mr Amburv was in the chair. Mr Whittle's tender of £5 was accepted for the right of a publican's booth for show day. A sub-committee was set up to fix all arrangements on the showgrounds, and to meet on Wednesday morning. The following officers were duly elected:— Judge's steward, Newton King, Esq. | (president); clerk of Scales, E. Elliott; measuring steward, 0. N. Sole; number stewards, F. Orbell and K. C. Webster; result stewards, S. Teed and F. Cornwall; ring stewards, F. WatsonJ A. Cliff, and E. Elliot. i All the gates will be taken by committee and others who have given their services free.

A large crowd is expected in by, the morning train, excursion fares bfeg available and the evening train delalfc. Sonic splendid jumping will be witnesß.l, all the best horses and ponies competang. Afternoon tea will be provided on the ground.

Big fields will contest the vaxioUB 1 leaping competitions at the Agricultural Society's supplementary show on Thursday afternoon. 'Amongst the en* tries are most of the best hunters in; the North Island, and Rome excellent jumping should be witnessed. Thel competitions take, place on the course, proper immediately in front of tlia grandstand. Entries arc as followst-s Maiden leaping competition, ID; port} leaping. 7; leaping competition, 15> North Island Hunt Club's maiden leapt ing competition, 12; pony • leaping, nn'j der 14.2 hands, 1; ladies' hunting competition, 10; pony race, 14 hands or under, 0; leaping, steeplechase style, 11;, champion pony leaping. 8; dual leaping, 1 7; high jump, 8. There will also be tilting in the ring, and a three-part race, for which post entries will be received.