WESTLAND A. & P. SHOW.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1922, Page 1

WESTLAND A. & P. SHOW.

AfEETING OF COMMITTEE.

The Committee of the Association met on Friday last, Mr L. H. Morel (President) occupying the chair. The Chairman congratulated the members on.” the success of the recent show both financially and .otherwise. Votes of ttninks were passed to Messrs Kettle and Cochrane (Greymouth), Judges who had kindly given their services at the showl 'Thanks were also accorded other judges at the show. The balance-sheet shows assets £199 liabilities £134 17s 2d. It was resolved also that a letter of thanks be sent to the District Traffic Manager of Railways for t*ie assistance he rendered in granting special railway facilities on show day. Essays on the show by school children were handed in from Airs G. A. Perry who had allotted the first prize to that of Miss Wild and the second to Miss L. Payn. It was decided that the winning essay be handed to 'he “Guardian” for publication.

Th e matter of adjusting the amusement tax was left with Mr Pilkington and the Secretary. It was resolved that letters o( thanks he written to Air 11. Stapleton and Aliss Halliday for assistance rt the show.

It was resolved that all prize money be paid in full, irrespective of the number of entries.

It was resolved that the appreciation and thanks of the Association be recorded Mr J. Hunt (Richmond) for his promise to donate a Jersey bull calf as a prize next show. It was pointed out that the entrants in No 134 who had been awarded first prize, and 140, second prize, had not complied with the rules and the *ame was admitted by them. It was resolved that these be disqualified and that the first prize money be paid to No 137, Mr 1L Nightingale, who had been awarded third prize.

With regard to Class 162 it wae reported that the winner of th e second place in the event —W. Graham —had entered and ridden a horse, the property of D. Diedrichs. Graham had further given an order to pay the prize money to D. lliedrichs. Further that in class 163 it was pointed out that Graham had broken rule 22. ft was resolved that W. Graham and his entry in both be disqualified. It was resolved that in Class 162, At. Shaffrey take second prize and in Class 163 the first prize goes to L. Jamieson (second horse), and that the second horse be forfeited. Thy action of Mr Jomiesoa in declining two entries in Class 163 was approved. The financial statement was approved, and accounts were passed for payment. It was moved that the form of trophy for Classes 33, 39, 45, 51, and | 57 be left with Messrs Dalgleish, Pilkington and the Secretaxy. The matter of having Cups engraved was left with the President (Mr Morel) Messrs Dalgleish and Pilkington, and a case be obtained for Mr Dimmick’s cup. The disposal of timbeir on the ground was left with Mr Dalgliesh. A gratuity of £5 5s was passed to the caretaker and a special vote of thanks was passed to the Racing Club lor the use of the grounds. A bonus of £2O was granted the Secretary and appreciation of his work was generally expressed. Mr Fleming voiced the feelings of the Committee in appreciation of the great amount of work done by Messrs Pilkington, Dalgliesh and Scott. Tho ladies were also included in the thanks of the Committee, also Mr McLean for his splendid effort, and which assisted in the success of the show. A general discussion ensued on, a suggestion to hold a winter show in Hokitika, nt the conclusion of which the exhibits might be sold for the benefit of the Association. It was decided not to clash with the Kokatahi district project and to suggest that Arahura likewise make a district effort at the time when the winter school is being held. A winter show to be held next year. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair.