A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Kaikoura Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 58, 29 July 1943, Page 2

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of members of the Kaikoura Agricultural aud Pastoral Association was held at the Lamp Pavilion on Saturday morning. Mr II J. Barratt (President) presiding. Those in attendance were Messrs E. C. Latter, A. B. Clark, E. B. Smythe, R- Balia n tyne, G. Gray, J. Trewin, H. Roberton, W. Scott, J. Latter, G. E. T. Shand, H. Escott, J. Schroder, J. Griffiths, P. S. Humm, A. C. Scott, W. H. Dalzell, E. W. Harris. D. M. Boss, C. Aitken, Mesdames J. Trewin, E. C. Latter, G. Gray. Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs H. Crampton, H. A. Fairweather, H. Hamilton, W. Stephens Mrs Gale and Miss Latter. The following were elected members of the Association: —Miss J. Latter, Mrs R. Ballantyne, Messrs John Latter, G. Dalzell, D. M. Ross and H. Escott. REPORT AND BALANCE-SHEET. The President, in giving a resume oi the activities of the Association during t’he past year, said he desired to express his thanks to Mr J. Carter for taking over the duties of secretary and for other assistance rendered. He also expressed thanks to the Editor of the Kaikoura Star for assistance. Mr Barratt said he hoped all would do their best to keep up the Association in preparation for the usual activities when Victory was won. To those who had otherwise assisted he extended his thanks. The balance-sheet (already publish ed) was taken as read. Mr G. E. T. Shand referred to the cattle and sheep pens in the assets, say ing he considered that the depreciation was too little. He suggested that a committee be set up to deal with the matter, and moved to that effect. Messrs P. S. Humm. A. B. Clark, E. W. Harris, J. Trewin, E. C. Latter and W. Scott expressed the opinion that the present-day value of the pens had been based on a fair value, but if anything a little low. Messrs G. E. T. Shand, E. C. Latter, W. H. Dallzell, and t'he President (ex officio) were appointed as a committee, with power to act. The Secretary reported having collected £lO 12/6 in members’ subscriptions since the balance-sheet had been circulated. The President stated that it had been agreed to invest a further £lOO in the War Loan. As it was late before th? signatures of the trustees could be obtained the money was invested in the National War Savings Account. Mr E. C. Latter was appointed as cctrustee in the place of Mr IL R. Laidlaw, who is on military service. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following were elected officers: — Patrons, Hon. R. Semple and Mr E. P. Meachen, M.P.; President, Mr H t J. Barratt; Vice-Presidents, Messrs H. Roberton, H. P. Acton-Adams, and J.. Schroder; FiFnauce Committee, Messrs J. C. Smith, A. E. Lee and H. Escott; General Committee,. Messrs H Escott, D. M. Ross, H. Hamilton, A. B Clark, G. E. T. Shand, E. E. G. E. Gray, D. A. Barker, J. Armstrong, A. E, Lee, T. P. Shand, E. B. Smythe, H. A. Wajghorn, J. J. Harnett, J. M. Reid, A. C. Scott, R. Ballantyne. F .J. Monk, P. S. Humm, J. Griffiths. B. W. Harris, R. Howard, A. Howard, C. J. Aitken; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr J. Carter; Auditor, Mr C. A. Jensen. It was decided;, to add £5 to the Sec- I retary’s salary, but Mr Carter said he did not desire i any remuneration for carrying out thqj secretarial duties unless a Show wasf being held. Thanks were to Messrs J. Carter and d A. Jensen for their services. GIIfERAL. Resignations svere received from Messrs A. E. P. Lilian and Mrs Kilian, who had left tie district, and these were accepted with regret, and it was requested that litters of appreciation be forwarded to Siem for past services. Mr Latter mowd as a recommendation to the ihcoftiing committee that the timber lying Bat Mr Perrin’s property be sold, pn (4 this was agreed to. GRAHAM VEpEkINARY ASSOOIA tion of Marlborough. The President inferred to the Gra ham Veterinary) Association of Marlborough and sought an expression of opinion by membets. Mr Trewin explained that the late Mr Graham had left a bequest of £4OOO for the purpose of such an association, and ibi was the endeavo-jr of the Blenheim | people to secure a veterinary surgeon? at a salary of £750 per annum, to reside in Blenheim. If sufficient support wjas forthcoming from Kaikoura arrangements could be made for a regular visit to the district Mr Humm also dealt with the question, stating that It had been brought up at the directors’ meeting of ths Dairy Company, aijd the matter wou'l probably be brought up at the annual meeting of the edmpany. It was - <> I erally accepted that their Sto<' spector (Mr Smythe) was a very .....

able and efficient oflicer. The time eie-. ment was a sfltong factor concerning veterinary wore. Mr Smythe Stated that his position was in an adwsory capacity only, and he would be plbased to welcome a veterinary surgeon. Mr G. E. Shand said several residents had alrfady joined the Association, but as t'l® fee was considered too high taking iifto consideration the distance to be travelled, he had suggested that the fee Be £1 1/ per annum for south of the Ularence River, with at least two days spent per month in Kaikoura. He moved that application be made to the {Association to make the fee £1 1/ foq members residing south of the Clarence, and that two visits be made per mop th to the district. Thi« was seconded by the President. Mr R. Ballantyne said ’he did not approve of the Mr E. W. :Harris said if sufficient members coulil be secured an assistant should be provided for Kaikoura, otherwise the scheme would be of little benefit to the district. The motion was then put and carried. The President expressed thanks to lose in attendance, especially the ladies.