LINCOLN COLLEGE

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23536, 14 January 1942, Page 8

LINCOLN COLLEGE

MONTHLY MEETING OF BOARD Because of the petrol restrictions the monthly meeting o£ the board of governors yesterday of Canterbury Agricultural College was held In the city instead of at Lincoln College. The meetings will continue to be held in the city whilst the present conditions exist. Those prestent at yesterday’s meeting were-Messrs W. .0. Rennie. C. T. Aschman, J. R. D. Johns, G. F. Wright W. C. Colee, Dr. F. W. Hilgendorf, Messrs H. S. S. Kyle, M.P.. C. M. Wilhams M.P. L. B. Scott (associate member), and the director (Professor E, R. Hudson). Only one nomination was received for the chairmanship for the ensuing year—that of Mr Rennie-and he was re-elected for the sixth year In succession Mr Kyle in moving the appointment, said that Mi Rennie had served the board well In the five years of his chairmanship. As an old student he knew the work of the college thoroughly, and this knowledge was of distinct benefit. Director's Report The director’s report for the month stated:-After a prolonged dry period rains were experienced in the latter halt of December, from which time the weather had remained unsettled, with frequent showers. The December rainfall amounted to 215 points, bringing the total for the year to 34.76 inches. For the most part crops were good, but considerable difficulty was being experienced in the harvesting of grass seeds, the broken weather being responsible. Wheat would yield heavily, oats were fair, peas good, barley poor, and small seeds variable, but on the whole satisfactory. Some of the lucerne paddocks were now ready for the third cut of the season. Stock were in good condition and feed was sufficient for their requirements. Approximately 400 fat lambs had been disposed of before Christinas, most of them coming from Ashley Dene. All cultural work was well in hand and some 140 acres were under summer fallow in preparation for sowing to pasture in the early autumn. Farm Committee Mr Kyle brought up the question of reestablishing the farm committee, which had been abolished the previous year. The work of the college was being exceedingly well conducted by the present director, but a farm committee, the speaker thought, could be mutually helpful. A similar view was expressed by Mr Williams. Mr Aschman expressed a contrary opinion. After discussion the motion was carried. Committees were appointed as follows: Farm: the chairman, and Messrs Johns, Wright, Kyle, and Colee; finance and estates: the chairman, and Messrs Aschman, Colee, McCombs, and Scott; college: the whole board. Resignation Tendered A letter was received from Mr N. M. Orbell, who represents the South Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Associations on the board, tendering his resignation. He said that the petrol position and the unsuitability of the train services made it difficult for him to attend the monthly meetings. To do so meant a lengthy absence from his home. Mr Aschman thought it a great pity H .Mr Orbell was compelled to retire in such circumstances, as he was the only South Canterbury representative, and he had been a member of the board for 17 years. It was resolved to ask Mr Orbell to reconsider his resignation, and to inform him that it was probable future meetings would largely be held in Christchurch. The director reported that the district engineer of the Public Works Department had stated that It was his Intention to proceed with the work of renovating the main college building as soon as urgent military works and constructional work in connexion with linen flax were disposed of. In view of the number of students now in camp and the petrol restrictions it was resolved not to hold the annual diploma presentation function this year.