The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-05-29

Inc result Oh the uIoI COuAL u
ballots in the Shetland Pony Contest
at Frank plainly shows that the
contestants evidently do not thor
oughly understand the rules govern
ing it.
The count mace yesterday shows
that less than one-third of the bal
lots issued were cast. This is proba-
bly, due to the fact that the contest
ants and their friends have not paid
attention to the instructions. These
ballots are only good up to and in
Guiding a certain date, which date is
always stamped on the back of the
coupons.
In order that there may not
be any unpleasantness result from
the contest it is earnestly desired
that those interested should have
their votes in the box not later than
the dates mentioned on the back of
the coupon.
Everything possible is being done
to have the contest absolutely fair,
and the only way to do this is to
treat all alike in the matter of count
| ing their coupons in accordance with
the rules adopted for the conducting
! of the contest
| The contest has only begun and
the standing of the contestants as ap-
pears below will undergo many
changes as the count is made each
week. Those who have at present
only their nominating amounts to
their credit may head the list at the
next weeks count of ballots, and it
depends entirely upon the diligence
and work of the contestants in Sc
curing the votes of their friends
1t is up to the contestants to have
their friends who want to help them
get this pretty little pony to concen-
trate their trade at Franks during
the next six weeks, and then be sure
to ask them to cast their ballots be-
fore the date of expiration.
The fact that less than one-third
of the ballots issued have been turn
ed in shows that there are thousands
of them outstanding that could have
been secured by some one if the
proper diligence had been employed.
Perhaps the boy or girl you would
secure this valuable present has
not yet been nominated. If so, now
is the time to send in the nomination
so that their friends may have an
opportunity of assisting them in Sc
curing it. Of course, every day that
their name is left off the nominating
list makes the task just that much
more difficult, as perhaps those who
would willingly help your choice are
now casting their votes for someone
in5 whom they are not specially inter
ested.
Make up your mind that you are
going into the game to win and let
determination. 1t will probably be
surprising to you to know how many
of your friends stand ready to help
you in your efforts, and in all prob
ability all that is necessary to get
them interested in your behalf is to
solicit their assistance. Don't let it
be said after the contest has become
thoroughly warmed up that you
could probably have won if you had
started out in real earnest early in
the game.
Now is the time to begin to work
! il you expect to win this pretty lit
tie pony. and if your name or that
of your favorite is not yet in the list
see to it that it is placed there at
once, and then work early and late
to win
The winner of this prize may just
as we'll realize that it is not going to
be a walk-over. AS will be seen by
/ the list of nominations already in
there are others who want it. and it
/ is a case of hustle right through to
/ the last day to the fortunate boy or
| girl who secures it
I ACl mas ECSSADlS A1CNCl DCClA
contest begun in Ocala that has so
quickly aroused such a great num-
/ Der of candidates in so short a time
/ This is another proof of the fact that
whoever wins must be a worker and
/ not sleep at the switch"
A great many people have not been
solicited for these ballots, and it only
remains for you to ask them first in
order to not only get their actual
votes, but also their support through
out the voting period. In short, get
busy. and do it now. A little work
OF this kind right now may mean a
great deal TO you later in the con-