A. and P. Society.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 6286, 23 October 1891, Page 2

A. and P. Society.

•The committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society met this morning,. : ;when there were present—Messrg O. A. Fitzßoy (chair), R. Dobson, Cartwrighfc Brown, J. H. Coleman, A. MoHardy, Arch. MoLean, . R. Well wood, F. D. Luckie, M.R.Miller, Waterhouse and Campbell. ■.. _ . ■ Captain.-Russell wrote Btating that ha wished to leave for a similar prize the special prize won by his gelding Pesoador. He would- write to Messrs Elkington, at Sydney, on the subject of the piece of plate, which he would try to get down at once, so as to have it on view before the next prize list was decided on. He suggested there should be a class, for thoroughbred geldings of three-years-old and upwards, so as to try and induce more competition. Exhibitors failing to see in the programme a class for that description of horse, did not notice the'speoial prize. It -would be well, if possible, to fix an hour at next show when ladies' hacks should be judged, as also ponies, and if a large printed placard was exhibited thus, " Ladies' hacks will be judged here at 1.30 p.m;,-' great convenience would be afforded to many who waited about not knowing the hour or the plaoe where the competition is to be decided.—The Committee passed a' vote of thanks to Captain Russell for his prize, and "the secretary waa asked to make a note of the recommendation made for consideration before next show. Mr Dobson, treasurer, stated they had got the accounts ready, and the result of the show could be given. The total takings were £315 16s 3d, as against £316 lis 3d. These figures were as nearly as possible the same as last year. Their yarda were completed, and after they had paid for every, thing, judges' expenses and cash prizes, they would have to break their fixed deposit, which would leave them with a credit of £98 9s 3d. The cash prizes cost £50 more than last year. ■ Accounts amounting to £479 10s 3d were passed for payment. Mr Coleman thought that the ground adjoining the yards should be ploughed up— it being very lumpy—and laid down before next show, and be moved in that direction. —Mr McHirdy seconded the motion, and during the course of Eome remarks he said the ground in which the hack classes were judged this year was very rough, and

several said they would not show again, inasmuch as they could not properly show the paces of their horses.—

a Mr Wellwood bore out what Mr MoHardy • said, and asked why the racecourse waa hot s used, the same as last year ?—The Chairr man said he believed objection was raised r on the ground that the course would be cut 1 up too much.—Mr Luckie explained that ; they had had heavy rain before the show, t and the course was consequently not in as 1 good condition as last year. The surface tof the ground was very soft. The haok t classes would have dono it a great deal of > harm, as they were judging them from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., and they did not '. all go the one way, but just a certain dis- • tauce and then swung round. This would ; have caused holes in the course, as the roller going one way Would knock the ground up the other way. It would be dangerous in the interests of racing to have the course, iv such a condition, and that was the reason why the course was not used for the judging on this occasion. The training track was quite hard and in good condition, but they would not go there, but judged the horses on lumpy ground.—There waa considerable discussion on this question, until the chairman eventually put the question before the meeting, viz., the advisableness or otherwise of ploughing the grounds. The matter was referred to the Ground Committee. It wag resolved to grant a bonus of £5 to the contractor for the sheds in recognition of the mannor in which he had carried out his work.. The secretary's office was ordered to be insured for the sum of £50. . The following gentlemen were appointed a, committee in connection with the proprosed trial of sheep-shearing machinein Hawke's Bay : — Messrs Fitzßoy, McHardy, Dobson, Coleman, T. Hallett, R. Harding, J. Williams, Cartright Brown, Wellwood, Campbell, R. McLean, M. R. Miller, Kettle, Lang, Luckie, and Shrimpton. Five will form a quorum. It was decided to write to Mr A. C. Lang, now in Australia, asking him to ascertain the basis upon which the competitors wero likely to agree as to the trial. Some routine business was transacted, and the meeting adjourned. SUMMER, 1891.-High.-ass Tailoring at right prices. We are showing a choice selection of the Newest Materials for this Season.. Gentlemen requiring Fashionable Garments would do well to inspect our Stock, and see the class of work turned out at our Establishment. Cierica l Tailoring a specialty. Ringland and Thomas, Clothiers aud Outriders.