The Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association was set up in Palmerston North in 1886, and the first annual show, in Spring, held that year. In 1903 a Winter Show was also instituted. The committee which organised the first Manawatu Winter Show. From left. Back row: Unknown; Unknown; J Monusey; J R Foster-Pratt; Unknown; H Palmer. Middle row: H J Manson; H Bryant; D Pringle; H Gillies; J M Johnston; Mason. Front row: J Nairn; G W Keeling; C Dunk; Unknown; J C Lane. Others on the committee were: T C Fowler; M Cohen; J T Lang; S R Lanchester; L Wallis.