STRATFORD A. AND P. SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 118, 9 November 1911, Page 4

STRATFORD A. AND P. SHOW

Twenty-three entries were received last year for the butter-fat competition, and this year this number has been easily eclipsed, no less than> thirty-seven entries being recorded, which may b« written down as a record. When it is considered that Stratford is situated in the very heart of the finest dairying district in the Dominion, it is not to bo wondered that such numerous entries should be received, and no doubt as time .goes by and the Stratford A. awl P. Association grows from year to year a record will Ibe shown in the butter-fat class of competition, both for_ number of entries and the class of stock entered, that will not be excelled anywhere in Australia. Some very good cows have, been entered for the forthcoming competition, and as the first seven cows will bo exhibited on both days of the show the public will have the opportunity of seeing the best cows in the competition. General cntri.es for the show continue to reach tlm (secretary in incnVismg numbers ami if a line is taken through the entries received in the above competition the entry lists in aII classes should show a great increase on last year, Inhibitors are reminded that entries close on Thursday, 23rd November, ami to prevent disappointment by being shut out intending exhibitors should send in their entries before that'date.