Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society

Franklin Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 31, 20 March 1939, Page 5

Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE PROFIT ON SHOW OVER £SOO -ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPORTS An interim statement of receipts .and expenditure on the recent show revealing an estimated profit of over £SOO, was presented by the secretary, Mr G. R. Basham, at Friday light’s meeting of the executive of the Franklin A. and P. Society. There were present: Messrs W. J. il\ Sharp (president), J. Fulton, C. R ..Fulton, N. Stuart, A. Best, W. Collie, C. J. Whitmore, E. M. Wright, R. .Ewing, J. Reynolds, F. J. Morrow, G. JLauer, Geo. Carter, A. J. Harris, J. W. Robinson, L. C. Logan, G. F. Mclnnes, .and the secretary (Mr G. R. Basham). Apologies l'or absence were received from Messrs W. G. Morris, R. C. Clark, A. J. Raynes, D. R. Hamilton, R. Schlaepfer, P. T. Field and C. E. Walter, Before the ordinary business was proceeded with, the president referred to the death of Mr E. Allan, a pastjrresident, Mr F. C. Thomas, the first secretary, Mr W. F. J. Munro's father .and' Mrs Robinson, a sister of Mrs E. Appleby. Motions of sympathy with rthe relatives were passed in silence. . Date for 1940 Show The Northern District Council of the Royal Agricultural Society asked for the proposed dates of the Franklin society’s 1940 show. It was pointed out that it was extremely important to deal with the matter urgently owing to the proposed changes to show dates on account of the centennial celebrations in each district. On the motion of Mr Best, seconded by Mr Stuart, it was decided to make application for February 16 and 17. The Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand asked that remits for the 1939 conference be forwarded at the -earliest, that .the names of delegates ana recommendations of names for inclusion in the judges’ list, be also .sent. —Received. ®>Fhe supervisor of show 7 exhibits of the Fields Division of the Department of Agriculture, thanked the society for fits help and kindness in connection with the Department’s exhibit at the autumn show, and hoped that the exhibit had been instructive. —Members -expressed the opinion that the exhibit was outstanding from an educational point of view, some having heard remarks that the exhibit itself was worth the 2s paid for admission. —It w 7 as decided to write the Departjuent thanking it for its very fine exhibit. New Members Elected Fifty-six new members were elected .and five resignations were accepted—a gain of 51. It was decided to comb the district this year for new mem : hers and if possible to reach the 1000 mark. Each member of the executive was asked to do what he could in. this connection. “There are dozens of people in Franklin who would link up with the society if they,were .approached,” was the opinion of one j member. i

A grant of £5 5s was made to 1 lie Franklin Kennel Club in connection 'with the staging of its annual dogshow on April 1. A comprehensive vote of thanks was accorded all who assisted in any way ir. making the 1930 show a success, and all who assisted with the erection of the pig pavilion and pens. The meeting placed on record its appreciation of the services rendered by Mr C. Atchison of Clevedon, over a long period, and in addition elected him ■an honorary life member. Some discussion ensued regarding the society’s membership with the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand. It was claimed that the -constitution of the Royal Society required amending. At present the society with a large membership paid over £6 a year and could not get voting power or representation, yet a private individual who paid £1 Is had more power than an A. and P. Society. The question as to whether the Franklin Society will resign its membership is to be considered after the conference of the Northern District Council, which takes place shortly. Satisfactory Financial Position

Accounts totalling £I4OO 8s id were passed for payment. The secretary estimated that the profit on the show would be £SOO, which was £3OO better than last year. After meeting liabilities including the ccst of new buildings, he estimated the cash balance would be £9OO. — Members considered the position most satisfactory. It was also hoped a would be shown on "the forthcoming sports. Dancing competition are to be staged at the sports' on April 1, a grant of £5 being made toward the prize money.

Stewards for the sports were appointed as follows: — Chopping: Messrs A. Best (head and .starter), N. Stuart (ring), L. Best. D. Silva, J. Reynolds, E. Fulton, Jos. Fulton, J. J. Fulton, G. Dazeley, W. Reynolds, D. Golgan, T. Hare, J. Bregmen, J. Franklin D. Ward and R. Donovan. Horses: Messrs C. E. Walter, C. R. Fulton, L. C. Logan, R. Schlaepfer, W. -Collie.

School events: Mr F. McGrath. Public address system: Messrs A

Best, B. C. Clark and J. Fulton. Sideshows and stalls: Mr P. T. Field. Motor car parking: Messrs B. Ewing, A. A. Patrol and assistants. Gates: Messrs J. W. Robinson and C Lauer. Timekeeper: Mr C. J. Whitmore. Raffle: Messrs W. Reynolds, N. Ingram, D. Ingram, C. Brown, R. Hemming, E. M. Wright and A. J. Harris. Judges for chopping: Messrs J. Reynolds, N. Stuart and G. Carter.