A GROWING MOVEMENT.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 September 1935, Page 8

A GROWING MOVEMENT.

LEVIN YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Speaking eloquently of the steady growth of a young organisation formed for the betterment of the farming industry of the future, the first annuax general meeting of the Levin Young Farmer’s Club, held in the Band Room, last evening, drew an enthusiastic attendance of well over twenty interested young men. The chair was occupied by the President, Mr R. C. Blcnkhorn, who in opening the meeting, remarked that, taking into consideration the fact that there were a few unavoidable absentees, amongst whom apologies had been received from Messrs 11. Benton and N. Aplin, the gathering represented an almost full muster of members. ANNUAL REPORT.

In presenting his report upon the Club’s activities, the secretary (Mr. R. Brown) called attention to the steady progress made by the organisation during the twelve months of its existence. Against the seventeen members joining at” the inaugural meeting in August of 1034, the financial membership now totalled thirly-iivc. The year’s activities had included lectures at the club’s monthly meetings, together with field days at various farms. A potato-o-rowiug competition drew' twelve entries, and was won by R. Speedy and No wall Bros. In conclusion, the report expressed appreciation to the farmers who had placed their propcities at the club’s disposal, and to the lecturers who had so freely given of their services. The balance-sheet presented by the treasurer (Mr. B. Claridge) showed the club’s finances to bo in a most healthy position for the commencement of the ensuing year. Members’ subscriptions totalled £2 5s and donations £2 2s (id, while other receipts were: Sale of potatoes, £2l 2s 4d; and dance profits, £1 I3s (id. The principal items of expenditure were; Cost of potatoes, £l9 17s (id; donation, A. and P. Association £1 Is; prize money, £1 15s, and stationery, 11s (id; thus leaving a credit balance of £3 Ids sd. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the chairman added an expression of thanks to the secretary and the treasurer for their services, lecturers and property-owners for their assistance and co-operation, the Department of Agriculture, the Borough Council for the use of room, and the Press.

The report and balance-sheet were then adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following were elected to take office during the ensuing year: President, Mr. J. Denton; vice-president, Mr. R. Brown; secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. Claridge; auditor, Mr. J. Casey; executive committee, Messrs B. Blcnkhorn, N. Aplin and J. Newall; hon. directors, Messrs E. M. Herrick, R. P. Connell, H. J. Lancaster, F. Davies, A. J, Gimblett, R. V. Brown, H. Denton and C. Brickland.

Votes of thanks were accorded the retiring president and other officebearers, including Mr. ,T. Casey for his services as hon. auditor, ‘and the hon. directors for their assistance at Held days and meetings. Responding, Messrs R. V. Brown and E. M. Herrick expressed pleasure at the work the club ( <as carrying on, and congratulated rue members on the progress made. A number of now members were elected to the club, while the membership subscription was fixed as for the previous year, viz.: 2/0, and for members still attending school or under 17 years of age, 1/-. GENERAL BUSINESS.

It was decided that the matter of the proposed visit to the plant of General Motors, Ltd., Wellington, be reconsidered during the following winter season. For the September field day it was decided that Mr. A. Horn, of Kuku, be communicated with regarding- the possibility of a visit to his property, for the purpose of studying Jersey cattle, while it was also decided to approach Mr. J. Whiley regarding his addressing the club at an early meeting. Instead of the conducting of a potato-growing competition, a tentative agreement was reached that a root-crop competition be held during the summer season, the rules to be formulated at a later meeting.

The future debating activities of the club were left in the hands of Mr. N. Aplin, while the suggestion for the holding of a further dance was referred to the executive committee.