A. & P. ASSOCIATIONS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18456, 10 August 1925, Page 4

A. & P. ASSOCIATIONS.

ellesmere. A meeting- of the General Committee of the Ellesmere A. and P- Association was held at Leestoa. Present—Messrs T. A Stephens (president). A. McPherscn, H. ilcT*euaghta. W- E. Aiifcoti, A. E. "Withell, A. M. Inwood, H. Schnellfe, Gibcrt MiLichlan, Ales. Mr-ii%-nE'lai). R. G. McClttre, John '>ixon, E. H. Galpin, V. McLachlan. G. H. Barnctt, G. Xhirn, I. McGili, W. Lcchhesd, L. B. Cof. E. E. Jenkins, V. Johnston, R„ T. jNIcSIiUan, H. Gardiner, "W. O. Rerinie, "\V. .T. Doyle, John Brooks, Joseph Brooks. A motion of condolence was passed 7ii]j (lie relatives of the late Mr'TOIHa-.n Klxon. Mr Nixon. bad been a member of the Association for over 60 years, and was a noted breeder and exhibitor of stock The following new meinbers were elected: —Dr. Hunt. Mersrs F. P. Sivcrtsen, D. •Bohan. J. Simpson, If-. W. Dawson, 11. Hurford, W. Cooper, end Ales. Lochhend (life member).

For tho Sheep Committee, Mr John Brooks reported that the committee did not wish to mako anv alfpratioris or additions to the schedule. The Canterbury Agricultural College had given a. ikKgQtual dud.lcOK« cup, valued at "i2s. for most points iu mire-" fired sheep, and the president a cup Tallied *l. £lO lGs for rv. O"* -now.'.) iu fat- lambs, the latter to bo wen tlirep times before becoming the property of anr pshibitor. Votes of thanks were accorded to tho donors of the cups. The Cattle Committee- (Mr Or. IT. Barriett) iecomiilended: (11 Making a stipulation that 110 animal he exhibited in two classes except i'l pro?env clb-sfps; (2) that the names of thp winners of tho Canterbury Agricultural Cha'lp'ise Shield be priVitpd at the head of <lm Shorthorn rln=scs: (3) that a champion ribbon be awarded to bull in milkinn- Shnrtbnrn class: tliat iti Class IS (milkini? Shnrthorn, Class 90 and 01a c s 39 CFriesipn'i the words "rnlved prior to .Tuly ipt. I.qoo," should be added. The Lieht Ilovse Committee (Mr H. Schnellp) rpcommonded: (1) Thnt brood mni-ps in the saddle section he eligible for hackney and remount classes onlv, and that broo'l mires in harness and trotting section be elreibic for h/v-ipss classes onlv; (2) that 111 pony class 32 the rider should not exceed If! vears. and class 33, 13 years; cla-ssps !tl 9ili 35 riders not t-o exceed 12 years. Mr Lechhead had oftpred a special prize of £i> for Vest potij- entire uncler 14 hand 9, Mr J. Xixon a cup valued at £lO 10s for moat points in light horses, saddle and harness, and hunters. to be won threo times in succession or four times at intervals before beinp won outright. Both prizes tvero accepted: with thanks.

Mr «T. Boag, for the Draught Horse Committee, recommended: (1) That classes 59 and GO road, "Team to be shown in harness," and that a special bo allotted to each class; (2) that a class bo added for host walking draught, two yours or over; (3) that E class he ftdried for best shod draueht horse, •blacksmith to make the entry; (4) that the Association affiliate with the Clydesdale Horse Society; (5) that the liorso parade bo held on the Show Ground on the. last sale day in September; (6) that four doore on tlio entire horse 'boxes be completed, and four hiore half doors be erected. The Dairy and Domestic Produce Committee (Mr A. J. Inwood) rcccfrnmrnded rearranging the order of classes in some cases. The recommendations were adopted. The Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rholes, replying to a letter from the Association, undertook to obtain from tho Minister of Internal Affaifs dh interpretation of a clause in tho Motor Vehicles Act dealing with the fees payable in resneet to heavy motor vehicles a Hhi engine plants for farm work, The Ellesmere Rugby Football SubUnion was granted permission for motorcars t.O be takfen on tho Show Ground on August 15th and 22nd. and for aa admia-r sion charge to be made on tho ground. The offer of Mi- J. C. Free to grant the Asdf.ciatioh a rierht-of-way through his proPfftv fronting Maneo road, to the Show Grouiidj for all time, was accepted with tjumks. Memoers reported on their canvass for funds for Show Ground improvements, which hjM resulted fairly satisfactorily, although thero was still a substantial amount yet to he r,ai3ed-.

AMURI. Tho annual meeting of tho Amuri A. and S®! 1 '' 0 ? was th e Coronation rm Iau > -^ r G. 0- Rutherford presiding, llie annual report and balance-Bheot showed the Association to be in a very sound position, tha assets being £3Bl 14a 3d, of which £ISU 10s 9d is cash credit at the bank and no liabilities. Tha president and. several members commented favourably on this very satisfactory position. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adapted «m read. Mr G. O. Rutherford thanked; members for the hearty support accorded him during his year of office, and especially the ieoretaj-y for his help and co-operation. Officers for 1 tho ensuing year Were elected its follows; Patrons, Eon. .f. G. Coates, Hon Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, Hon. W. Kos•prorihy, iflsa 1. Rutherford, l)r. E. Jennings, OololfiM ft. A. Chaffey, Major J. A. Northcote and Messrs G. w. Forbes, M.P., T. Ci Robinson, It. T-ittle, W. A. Banks, M. fiethell, T.. Chapman, F. 8. Northcote, if. T. and Lo Clere Latter; president, Mr C 4. O. Rutherford {re-elected); vice-presi-dents, Messrs G. Jelfs (rfe-olcaved) and G. W. Aldridga (re-elected); hon. treasurer, Mr A. H. Bfcfeer; hca. auditor, Mv H. VP. D. Sogers; hoi*, vet. surgeon, Mr- H, S. S. Kyle; secretary, Jlr H. T. Knight; compiittee, Messrs T» £f. Ferguson, G. "White, It. Sliarne, E. Mercer, J. Hobatt, C. Moor, 'f. Harlatid, G. S. ijeavon, S. Chaffer, L. Iverach, C. Higgiiis, H. G. Martin, T. C. Hobiisb-fi, D. McLean, J. H. McKie, G. Jfeid, E. Roberts, E. Wilke, J. J. Gallagher and J. Fraseh The eeoretarv was instructed to insure the oiips and trophies, Valued at £76 16s, belonging to the Association. It was resolved to hold the committee meetings alternately at Rotherham tund Wisiau, the next meeting to bo held at Rotheinam in Oetcber.

Several inoraberß spoke feelingly of tie past services rendered to the Association by Mr H. T. Beaven, who, after filling the position pf treasurer for a number of years, had thia year resigned from that position, and On tho motion of Mr E. P. H. fhirbury, seconded by Major J. A. jSTorthcOt-e, Mr Beayen v;&a tinanimcusly olefcted a litfe niemher cf the Association. Mr Beayen suitably replied, thanking members for the honour dono hifn.

Two iiew members, Messrs T. F. Northcote »nd H. G. Martju, were proposed qjid accented.

Several matters of minor importance were transacted, and it was decided to dispose of some heavy gate poets and strainers belonging to the Association, and to replace them later on with lighter nosts^