A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17631, 7 December 1922, Page 4

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

MEETING OF GENERAL COMMITTEE. The General Committee of the Canterbury A. and P. Association met yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs R. E. Alexander (chairman), R. M. D. Morten, A. Chamberlain, J. 0. Coop, F. Hubbard, 11. E. Peryman, Hy. Overton, D. McMillan, E. W. Lochhead, W. J. Jenkins, James Deans, J. G. Herdman, H. S. S. Kylo, K M. Orbell, W. F. Parkinson, J. O. McGillivray, J. Stevenson, D. "W. 'Westenra, D. Gillanders, C. G. Jarman, L. R. Macfarlane, John Nixon, G. Stoddart, H. E. B. Watson, A. E. V. Morten, and Sir George Clifford. Apologies for absence for received from Messrs John Deans, E. Hay, K. J. S. Murchison, and T. H. I Overton. Hallway Matters. A letter was received from the general manager of the New Zealand railways regarding concessions on the railways at Show time. (This letter was published, practically in full, in "The Press" on November 7th). The chairman said that tho railway authorities were showing a disposition to meet them as far os they possibly could. There were, he added, some statements in the general manager's letter that they were not able to refute. It was decided to receive the letter, and to convoy the thanks of the Association to the general manager. Tho Progress Loague wrote regarding the setting out the aims of the Canterbury District Railway Committee. The letter was received. Insurances, Replying to a question when the accounts for payment were under consideration, the chairman said that the Finance Committee had decided to ask the secretary to make arrangements for dividing the Association's insurances between four offices. Accounts totalling £4426 7s 3d, were passed for payment. Ram Fair. Tho dates for next year's ram fair were fixed for March 22nd and 23rd. The Royal Show. Tho chairman referred to comments which appeared in a recent issue of "The Press" regarding tho poor response made in connexion with membership of the proposed New Zealand Royal Agricultural Society and remarked that ho thought that the comments were absolutely justified. The percentage of those who had signified their willingness to become members of tho Royal Agricultural Society was much too small, and it would be very pleasing if more could be induced to join. Replying to Mr Coop, the chairman said that seventeen gentlemen had signified their willingness to become members. Mr Coop: You want 117, New Members. Tho following .were elected life members:— is. G. jvutnmtord, £irac*eiiaai»; K. A. bmitn, Lincoln.-; Edgar Attains, Waddington; and A. D. Alum, WaiKari. 'ina following annual memoero wore elected : -—R. W. iyugland and bona, Tumi street, Ohristchurch; J. H. Cunningiuun, N.Z. Farmers' Co-op.; D. Loonhead, Le&aton; H. H. G. Stoadart, Lincoln; W. J. Lemon, Ib-illinohy; Win. liowis, Doyleston; P. Bullantyne, H&waxden; H. E. Chamberlain, Eilesnier©; Frank Bennet, Springston South; John Sowden, New Brighton; W. M. Everiut, Wm. Wood and Co., Chriatchurch; Allan Matson, H. Matson and Co.; McLachlan Bros., Leeston; Hy. Gudsell, 81 Caahel street, Ohristchurch; M. G. Cooper, Southbridge; M. Houston, Brookside; T. A. Weld, Flaxbourne, Marlborough; Thog. Williams, Sandy Knolls; J. H. Wil"liams, Ellesinere; Jas. Wright, senr., Kaiapoi; J. F. Springston; T, W. Stephenson, Riocarton road; W. Wright, Springpton; Ei, P. Baadpl, 26 jPaparoa etreet, Ohristchurch; A. C. Greenwood, Southbridge; Geo. Greer, Stravon road, Riccarton; C. A. Wright, Sumner; W. J. Lambie, Lakeside; Wm. Jeffries, Hokitike,; B. McK. Henderson, Stock Inspector, Christ- , church; H. J. CroBS Oxford; W. Skurr, Bennetts; J. Stanton, Rangiora; W. Piko, Bangiora; Edw. Sanders, Ohoka; H. DaiBell, Rugby street, Merivale; Jas. Oddy, Lincoln; Jas. Lowry, ■ Lincoln; E. W. J. Carpenter, Middleton; A. G. Sanderson, 169 Hereford street; J, S. Barker, Four Peaks, Geraldine; G. Gray, Hilier street, Linwood; R. W. Hanna, Milton etreet, Spreydon; R. G. Robinson, Darfield; G. J. Bow, Parnassus; John D. Butler, 110 Butler streftt, Opawa; Cochrane Bros., cr. Elgin road, Ashburton; B. J. Ware, Ladbrooks; E. W. Chatterton, Upper Riccartoii; Dr. H. T. D. Acland, 881 Montreal street; W. H. Jakins, Hill ViewStud Farm; R. Ballantyne, Carlton road, Riccarton; J, G. Gow, 414 Moor house avenue; T. Langley, Acton, Rakaia; T. W. Barrow, 123 Westminster etreet; S. B. Farrow, 821 Stanmore road; J. H. Tobeck, Tai Tapu; R. Jennings, 882 Montreal street; F. D. Neave-, 35 Mathers Toad-, W. DalzieH, 14 Broad etreet, Woolston; H. W. Wellock, Shirley; W. A. Erasmuson, 52 Worcester street; C. H. Hassall, Clarkville; B. Withell, Ealing; D. G. Clements, 3T Russley road, Kicoarton; F. W. Eobertson, Halswell; E. Giddens, Barrv's Bay; L. D. Amans, Sheffield; Murray Bros., Clydevale; E. M. Caffin, Farmers' Ins. C 0.,, Chriatchurch; G. R. Stratford, 177 Bealey avenue; F. Carter, Ohristchurch Brick Co., Farnley; Hugh, Dysart, Kirwee; Boyce Nicholls, Coutts Island; Bob. Harris, Spencerville road, Chaney's; John Calder, West Melton; L. B. Coe, Irwell; Arthur C. Heed, Christchurch; Williamson Engineering Co., Ltd., 37 Moorhous© avenue; Arthur D. Merton, 165 Harewood road, Papauui; A. C. Wells, 89 Hereford street, Ohristchurch; K. M. Gresson 81 Hereford street; Frank E. Graham, Hereford etreet; J. S. Middleton, National Bank of N.Z., Ltd.: J. Muirhead, Lagmhor; F. J Murray, St. Elmo, Worcester street;' P. B. Harris, South British Insurance Co.; Morton Hudfield 11 Ormsby terracs; O. P. Jo'-n----ston, Comely Bank, Gore; Wm. Perry Penrose, Masterton; Jerom° McAnulty, Winchmore, Ashburton; Messrs Ford and Hadfield, 133 Worcester street; and Wm. Webo care Ehnery Bros. ' Lady members wee elected as follows: Miss M. Teschcmaker, Middleton; Mips A. M. Chamberlain, Ra'-ensworth, Leeston; Miss Marjorie LonHeu, Mt. Somers Estate, Mt. Somers; and Mrs W. Bua3, 121 Puriri road Riccarton. ' Members for IM-3 were el"cW as follows: Allan Mfl.fsn-n. H. 'Mats-in ar-d Co.;' Oeo. Gardiner, Excelsior Hotel; and Thc-s. Henley, Lincoln. The chairman remarked that the number of new members elected was more or less a record.