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served as the ring for competition in the Horse Classes. For informa- 
tion the following table shows the sizes of the sheds for each 
Division, and the cost for the whole : — 
Square feet 
Secretary’s Office 
450 
Ticket Boxes at Entrance 
72 
Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables 
10,665 
Trade Section 
21,000 
Poultry and Birds 
1,080 
Dogs 
I,080 
Buffaloes and Cattle 
3,072 
Sheep 
720 
Pigs 
2,860 
Native Industries 
15,000 
Agricultural Produce . . 
1 6,000 
71,999 
Including cost of above . . 
#4,634.90 
The course for exhibiting horses, ponies and carriages measured 
145 feet along its parallel sides and the ends were connected by semi- 
circles of 80 feet radius, the total distance round being nearly 550 
feet. 
Much credit is due to Mr. S. E. A. Linton, of the P. W. D., for 
the care and trouble he took in drawing the plans and supervising 
the erection of the buildings. 
Nature and Quality of the Exhibits . — Speaking generally the 
standard of excellence was equal to that of former Shows, and in 
some cases far exceeded it. Taking the Divisions in their order it 
will be useful to note the points of interest and improvement shown. 
Division A. 
12. Agricultural Produce . — This Division was in charge of Mr. 
P. A. Yearwood as Honorary Secretary, and whether looked at from 
the number of exhibits, or their importance, easily stands out as the 
back bone of the Show. In the 87 classes no less than 690 competi- 
tors took part. Fortconvenience of classification it was divided into the 
following Sections : I. Paddy, II. Rubber, III. Other Food Products, 
IV. Spices, V. Oil Cakes, etc., VI. Getah Gums and Resins, 
VII. Fibres and Miscellaneous. In almost every class the keenest 
competition took place, and especially in the staple products of 
rubber, rice, cocoanuts, copra and tapioca. Undoubtedly the most 
important was the Rubber Section in which magnificent samples 
were on view. 
It is unfortunate, however, that in several instances competitors 
did not comply with the conditions laid down, and thus two magni- 
ficent cups offered for competition were not awarded by the Judges. 
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