A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 570, 24 May 1913, Page 4

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

The interest shown by the settlers in the A. and P. Association, and the support tendered the institution by both town and country residents ia a subject upon which the promoters of the association may well bo congratulated. The annual report submitted to the general meeting on Wednesday evening last show ? a highly satisfactory position, considering that the associaton is merely in its infancy, and that the two shows which have been promoted h »ve been held under many disadvantages. It is unnecessary to refer to the manifold benefits derivable by the setter from the association further than to point out that the improvement to stock which naturally follows in a district where a show is promoted ia alone an inestimable benefit. It is recognised by all progressive farmers that the increased production and improvement in quality, which is fostered by (he example of the show, in themselves constitute a justification for the establishing of an association in any suitable district. In respect to the King Country A. and P. Association a further claim to the support of the settlers exists in the fact that the executive i? promoting a Fat Stock Association for the purpose of assisting the farmer to secure the best possible prices for his fat Bheep. The efforts of the association in this direction are highly commendable, and it is to be hoped they will be rewarded by the unstinted support of every settler in the district. One important feature which was emphasised fit Wednesday evening's meeting was the furnishing of returns by the settlers of the stock held by them. The tendency to laxity in this respect is somewhat marked in (his district, and by scrupulously fulfilling their duty the settlers will be promoting the interests of the district, and materially assisting the association in its efforts. There is ample scope for the future activities of the association in oil its branches, and the thanks of all are dug to thoße who undertook the work in connection with the formation of the association. A special general meoting of the Te Kuiti Bowling Club will be held in the Chronicle ollice on Thursday evening, May 29th, at K o'clock. As the business is important it is hoped that a representative gathering will be present. Mr C. K. Wilson, member for the district, put in a busy time during the past week, visiting Waitanguru, Kiritehere, Marokopa and Waikaoau districts. He returned to Awakino on Thursday, and proceeded to Mahoonui and Paemako. Mr Wilson will be iri; Te Kuiti next week.

Ai, tho annual mooting of tho A. and I'. Association on Wodneaday evening Mr 0. Stevens that, the points prize which was usually donated by tho president in tho nhapo of a tenRuinua cup ahould in tho event of tho president i)oi11elected for a second term of oflico, h(3 provided out of the fund* of the association. Tho principle was unanimously allirnied by tho meeting.

Wo have pleasure in inlimatinK to our numerous readers that a new serial story Cjmmences in this issue, <'n paj'r (>, entitled " All or Nothing," by a well-known author. The story is described an a thrilling romance, ami the popularity with which our serials have always been received assures tor "All or Nothing" a widely read reputation.

ihe Premier stated on Thursday that tlie Government had completed the purchase of two additional estates for closer settlement purpose?. Tho first is known as Lake Run, Top House district, Nelson. It comprises lD lii acres freehold and 27!50 acres Crown leasehold. Thin will access to tho Crown lands in the Howane block, which are now opened up for settlement. The land in suitable for pastoral an 1 agricultural purposes, and will be subdivided with portions of the Crown lands, thus giving settlors a (air amount of open p;rasß land on which to bi>/*i» farming. The other estate compri.soH acres, near Fortification Hill, Waimahaka, Southland, purchased from Washbourne Bros. The land ia suitable for mixed farming. On the '2lst inst., the Now Zealand Dairy Association, Limited, distributed amount its fiuppliors tho Bum of .£<?!>,'. Ml) in 'ld. This payment covered butterfat supplied during the month of April. The corresponding payment last year wn? £:>„ r >, 7X. r > ]Os 2d. Thus the increase for the month an compared with last year is XIO.T 17s 2d.

Mr J; R. Graham will hold a clear - ing sale on Tuesday at the Mart, of all the contents of a five-roomed cottage. All good clean, well kept stuff. A nice dairy farm, also farming stock and implements in the estate of Mr P. J. Hallmond, is advertised for sale. Full particulars in our advertising columns. In the course of his journey through the bacbblocks on the East Coast, tne Minister of Public Works mentiune that the Government would down a Local Government Bill ® lth " this or next session. Probably it would come down this year, but pos sibly would not be passed till next. Press Association. The Rev. A. Armstrong will conduct ' services in the Presbyterian Ghurc to-morrow, preaching at 11 a - m * °° "The Decline of a Disciple," and at 7 p.m. "The Christianity of Christ. Mrs W. Cowan will render a solo at the evening service. At the meeting of the Library Comlast t night, the hope was expressed that the interest taken by tne public in the library would be greatly increased when the fact became that a large number of new 'books had already been placed on the shelves, and that a regular supply of the latest works was to be obtained. At a meeting of the Congregational Union, held at Auckland this week, the matter of the P_io Pio charge was discussed, and it was decided in view of the time which elapse before the minister from Home can arrive it would be desirable

to carry on the services in the meantime. It was arranged that the services should be carried on from Sunday, May 30th. by a Minister to be sent from Auckland. Mr Graham will sell by acution on 31st inßt., at 1.30 p.m., "ice fiveromed house,- close to town. Exceptionally low upset price.

Attention is called to the fact that section 8, block 7, Mapara survey district, which is notified as being open for application on May 27tb, has been withdrawn from sale.

In consequence of the Fire Brigade concert being held on Thursday evening la=fc, the usual meeting of the Debating Society was adjourned. An evening will be arranged debating the question of Eating on Unimproved Values as applied to Te Kuiti. Mr D. J. Young will take the affirmative and Mr A. F. Howarth the negative. The London Society of Arts was crowded on Thursday when Sir Joseph Ward gav* an illustrated lecture on New Zealand as a place of residence. Sir Joseph dealt exhaustively witj every feature of the country, and also its social legislation, trade, and improved means of communication, and sport. Lord Brassey was loudly applauded when he paid a tribute to New Zealand's share in defence, mentioning the donors' present satisfaction in inspecting their battleship gift. Lord Plunket, Hon. T Mackenzie, and Mr J. McCall, Agent-General for Tasmania, made felicitous speeches.

Tbe London Times, commenting on emigration, says, "It is desirable that the great and sparseley populated portions of the Empire Bhould not be allow 3d to lie waste. Their development should be carried on by our own people. The interests of the Empire demand it."

Republican Senators are proposing amendmsnts to every item of the United States Tariff Bill. The Democrats are confident of defeating the amendments, but a stiff fight is expected m the sugar schedule.

Public opinion in Japan remains calm concerning the Califonian AntiAlien Act, though in some quarters the measure is regarded as a flagrant national affront. The newspapers disclaim any idea of initiating an anti-foreign propaganda. The latest sea serpent story is told By-the passengers and officers on the steamer Dimboola. They state that as they were crossing the Great Australia Bight they saw a strange looking sinuous sea fish, at least 50ft in length. The head was a little bigger than that of a porpoise, whilst the tail was like an exaggerated fish tail. The strange monstEi? thrashed the waves with its tail as it pursued a school of porpoises and small whales. The Waikato A. and P. Association decided to take steps to form a Milking Shorthorn Breeders' Association, and to request Mr Bowles, traffic manager, to visit Kirikiriroa railway station with a view to effecting improvements in the roading and yards. It was resolved to take steps to change of Kirikiriroa to Claudelands The dates of the next show were fixed for November 25th and 26th The McNioci Memorial Cups were allotted to exhibitors gaining the most points in the grade Shorthorn and Romney classes. The association expressed its intention of increasing the prize money considerably with a view to attracting Southern competition. Special prizes ranging from £2O to £3O will be offered for all the principal classes, and fifty guineas for the best hunter.