AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Auckland Star, Volume XXXV, Issue 217, 10 September 1904, Page 6

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

The Agricultural Association executive, met yesterday, the meeting being presided over by Mr J. R. Walters (president).

New Members Elected.—Messrs W. Naima, Devore and Martin, and Charles Wallace.

Maiden Hunters. —It was decided to open a class for maiden hunters on the suggestion of Mr E. D. O'Rorke for the cleverest jumping horse that has never won a first prize in any jumping competition, to be ridden by a rider who has never won a first prize.

Reception Committee. —The president, treasurer, and Messrs E. Clifton, G. L. Peaeocke and J. G. Rutherford were appointed a committee to receive and entertain the judges on arrival.

Lunch Committee,-It ™* <i*sde«fto re-appoint tie same committee for tbe luncheon arrangements as last year. Lecture on Anthrax.-Dr. CoUins wrote to say that he would be unable to deliver the proposed lecture on anthrax for some time, on account o£ pressure of work.

The Show Ground.—The sub-commit-tee appointed by the Agricultural Association to deal with the question of the ishow ground a report to the executive yesterday on the matter, Iney reported, that they had agam been out to EUersUe and inspected the property, and indicated to the engineer the positions where the various exhibits ot stock, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and local industries nv-ht be most advantageously placed, first appointed they were authorise : to lease from Mrs Walker some 12 acres of ground adjomin~ the show ground. They were at first able to secure only about 10* acres but they are glad to report that they have since secured a further acre and a half, which they think did much to improve '.« existing ground. They also inter- ! viewed the railway engineer with regard to the cost of putting in a tunnel under t*-> railway line. Tne engineer expressed c opinion that it would probably ' from £250 to £350, and pointed on ■■ that it would be much more economical to arrange for a level crossing if permist sion could be obtained from the railway

authorities to do so. He thought that the cost-of this need not exceed the sum of £25 The cost of the bridge he estimated to be about £250. They also saw the District Traffic Manager with regard to the fares, >and jsuhmitted the subjoined report about the matter.. The Traffic Manager had receiitlj xnritpen stating that the views of the deputation. i have been forwarded' to Wellington.