STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSN.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 16 December 1924, Page 6

STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSN.

At a general committee meeting on Friday, the chairman returned thanks to all who had worked so hard to make the show a success, and paid a tribute to the organisation of the various sections. The secretary! (Mr A. J. Barr) had been of ,the greatest assistance, and his tact and ability had played an important part in the undoubted success of the show. Mr Aylward also complimented the press, and referred to the fact that reports of the show had appeared in numerous papers throughout the Dominion. The following' finanical statement \yas presented by the secretary: Donations £147, an increase of £l3 over last year. Entry fees £284, a decrease on last year of £l4. Luncheon rooms profit £lO2 (decrease of £5). Kiosk profit £59 13s 7d (decrease of £3). Weight guessing competitions £2l 12s Od (decrease of £l6). Space, fees £9O (decrease of £5). The sale of catalogues realised £2O, being an increase of £1 over last year’s figures, while the advertising tees for the schedule amounted to £55 12s 6d, being an increase of £l3 evei* last year. Gate takings were £2O ahead of last year, and totalled £362.- The subscriptions received to date are £434, There were about 200 members’ tickets taken at the gate the subscriptions for which are still unpaid., The total entries numbered 1909 as against 2077 last year. Various suggestions’ for the better working of the different sections were received from the chairman of the sections, _ and the ponds raised received full discussion.

worms: _i_q ‘ "ATURSE DIX will he in attendance at the Plunkct Poonisj ’phone 647, in fligh Street (opposite Public Trust .Office) on alternate Mondays and every Thursday find Saturday, from 2 to 5, and Wednesday mornings, 10.30 to 12. ■Private address, 65 Argyle Street j ’phone 726.