THE RAM FAIR.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 18 December 1913, Page 4

THE RAM FAIR.

The Lower Valley members of the Masterton A. and P. Association were acting in the very best interest of the Association when they introduced the question of whether the holding of private ram sales- in the showgrounds might not seriously affect uie annual ram fair. The discussion that took place at the meeting of' breeders yesterday went to show that the apprehensions concerning the ram fair are scarcely justified. Mr William Perry, who is instituting a private sale of his* flock and stud rams, will do a distinct service to the district by placing his stock at the disposal of the highest bidder. If other owners should be encouraged by his example and institute similar sales, the ram fair might be slightly affected, but the district as a whole would probably benefit. In the meantime, however, it is not thought 'TRat the effect upon the ram fair will be very, material. The district lias a reputation for its stock, and so long as the quality is maintained and the stock is offering, the attendance of buyers from, outside districts will be assured. The experiment that is being made by Mr Perry will be watched with considerable interest throughout the Dominion.