THE A. AND P. SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 February 1918, Page 5

THE A. AND P. SHOW.

OPENING TO-DAY. Complete arrangements mwV «m. made for the 43rd annual show to hp held under the auspices of the Taranals A. and I'. Society at the new showgrounds to-day and to-morrow. Yesiter" day memebrs again worked hard at> 4 voluntary working hue putting the finishing touches, and the grounds were very busy all day. lumbers of the stock entered lmvc been in the district since the day after tlm llawera show, and the balance came to hand during Monday and yesterday by train, motorwaggon and road. It is questionable if \ a b'-ttv'r ' vhiibtion of i.attle has' over been penned in the New Plymouth grounds. A visiting exhibitor, who' ■ viewed the grounds yesterday for the' first time, was quite enthusiastic in his. praise of the site and appointments of tlie now grounds, considering Taranaki. Society remarkably fortunate in this re--specl. Judging will conmicnce early today. In addition to the slucp. cattle, and pig pens, the aveaa will be occupied all day with horse events and conipeti- -> lions, whilst there are some excellent machinery exhibits and numerous sideshows. ~ All the details, including the catering and refreshment booth*, have been faithfully attended to, and all that is required to ensure the unqualified success of the 11)18 show is fine weather ' to enable residents' of North Tnranaki to show their appreciation of Ihe soriety's good work by attending their own' show in thousands.