EGMONT A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 2 April 1927, Page 7

EGMONT A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

GENERAL COMMITTE. MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the general committee of “the Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held this afternoon, was attended by Messrs S. C. Tonks (president), W r . McL’Dowie, A. E. Death, R. McCoy, J. S. T. Short, N. Crocker, F. Gillanders, D. Crocker, K. L. Death, J. Forbes, D. J. Salmon, G. Hawken. A. Lankow, A. J. Basel tint*. B. C. Gibson, J. F. [Mills, B. E. Johnson, C. 11. Washer, and E. A. Washer. Apologies were received from Messrs J. D. Scott and P. Bremer.

COM MITTEES ’ R EPORTS. The gounds commitete recommended that wire frames in front of exhibits ue made to work more smoothly, that show cases be provided for cake and pudding exhibits; that paper sheets oe placed over the home industry exhibits over night, and that a sloping bench be provided in the centre of tlie hall for art exhibits; that the partition on the south side of tlie hall be removed, and that permanent shelving |,e erected in the extra space provided; that tlie caretaker lie instructed to effect the necessary repairs to conveniences; that the table in the secretary’s office be levelled; and that the matter of procuring extra timber for pig railings lie held over. —Tlie recommendations were adopted. The executive committee reported that in reply to 'the representations of the chairman of the II a wera High School Board, it had been decided to offer the use of the dining room beneath the stand at a rental of 22s Gd per week, all alterations to be made at the expense of he board. —The action of the executive was confirmed. It was reported that the executive had finalised negotiations with the Huia Lodge, and had rented to them the association’s board rooms for, lodge nicer: rigs. The action of the executive was confirmed. SHOW CONFERENCES. The secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand advised that the annual conference would commence at Wellington, on May 26. — As the association was not affiliated, no action was taken.

The president of the Auckland Metropolitan Agricultural and Pastoral Association forwarded a booklet relative to land settlement. An accompanying letter stated that a considerable amount of attention had been given to this problem since the conference held in Auckland during Royal Show week. Tt. was felt that the time had arrived when a general awakening throughout the whole Dominion to the importance of stimulating primary production was necessary, and it was hoped that a further conference, to be representative of all parts of the Dominion, and that the association would be represented. Sir Andrew Russell had promised to preside, and influential gentlemen from various parts of the Dominion had already signified their intention, of beingpresent. —The communication was allowed to be on the table. MISCELLANEOUS.

Mr. V. B. Grant, of Yogictown, New Plymouth, wrote suggesting that in the pig sections, as there were such wide differences in the ages of exhibits, classes which were now for animals of “six months and under” should be split into two, for exhibits four months and under, and eight months and under. Although this would mean adding one class, the writer stated that the age and size of the exhibits would be more uniform, rendering judging easier.—The matter was referred to the schedule committee. Westwood Bros. Enterprises, Ltd., applied for the sole rights of glass blowing at the forthcoming show.—The request was granted, provided a fee of £5 were paid. The matter of holding a stock drive was discussed, but no action was taken. Several members stressed the necessity for raising money, and the president urged that an effort should be made to increase membership. The resignations of Messrs Robertson, Blackley, E. M| Poole, S. B. Howlett, and M. Kelly were received. The annual meeting was arranged for the last Saturday of May. Accounts totalling £3l 10s 3d were passed for payment.