WINTER EXHIBITION.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 83, 9 April 1929, Page 8

WINTER EXHIBITION.

DISPUTE OVER CONTROL.

MANUFACTURERS' ATTITUDE,

FORMATION OF TRUST ADVOCATED.

I think we have t-acriliccd a f-inall amount of our dignity alruady. and I think it is about time that the A. and I'. Association should be told that oiu benevolence in this matter has reached its limit." said Mr. O. Finn, pre-idinu at a meeting of the Auckland Manufacturers' Association, when a letter wiip received from the president of the Auckland A. and P. Association. I'lie writer stated that his association was practically in accord with-all the clauses of the proposed agreement between the two associations for the conduct of the Winter Exhibition with the exception of those relating to the term of the presi-

dcticy .ind tiic dissolution of partnership. I lie opinion was expressed that iitMend ct Mr. Geo. Fimllay. secretary ot tlic Mmiii)t;ict urer~' .Associat ion, bein;; luaiiajier of the Winter Exhibition. he and Air. \\ . 1". O Doimi'll. secretary of the A. and P. Association. should be joint secretaries. Mr. .1. A. ('. A Hum said lie was convinced that (lie proposed exhibition trust would eventually be formed, and it was' liiw opinion that after the publicity the dispute had had the public wa<- looking for the triM. It was finally decided that the latest terms put forward by the A. and I'. Association could not be agreed to.