CORE A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Mataura Ensign, 28 January 1911, Page 5

CORE A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

—— COMMITTEE MEETINC. 1 The monthly meeting of the Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association Committee was held in Latham's rooms to-day and was attended by Messrs S. G. lnder (presiding), A. Murdoch, J. Clouston, W. Y. Dickie, A. Copeland, T. Telfer, Geo. Morrison, J. Turn bull, J. Stevenson, C. Cooper, G, P. Johnston, S. White, J. 'Dickison. P. S. Culltn, H. Smith and H. Mclntvre. THE RECENT SHOW. W. Waddell wrote drawing attention • to the fact that the stewards in the draught section at the recent show had ! admitted a mare the property of Mr 1 Ewen to be judged in Class 148, which had not been entered, and she was awarded iirst prize. He (Mr Waddell) could not lind any rule to warrant the stewards pursuing such a course, and he therefore claimed the first prize. In reply to the chairman the secretary said there was no entry in the name of 31 r Ewen in Class 118. The first prize was awarded to •">7la. out there was no such entry. '.l'lie prize ! was not paid over. Mr Ewen in his original list of entries had nothing entered for Class 148. Mr Cullcn said there was sonic mistake in .Mr Ewen's entry. He had alterations to his own list, but did not . inform the secretary of them. It was resolved: "That Mr Waddell ' be credited with the lirst prize, and 1 the difference in prize money be paid | j to Mr Waddell.'' Mr R. Miller, of Man'jdeville, was awarded second prize in I place of third. It was also resolved: j 1 "That Mr Ewen be written to cxplain- . ing what had been done."' / TROPHY PRESENTED.

It. Irving, jun._ wrote tendering Jiis resignation as a member of the committee. Ho stated that lie did so with reluctance, hut his departure from the Dominion necessitated the step. Ho would always renieinher the Core A. and P. Association and lie asked the | society to lie good enough to accept a | trophy, value CIO 10s. to he won by the hest Clydesdale year-old eolt or tiilv bred and owned hv the exhibitor, the said trophy to he won twice not necessarily in succession. He suggested that the name ol each winner he inscribed on the plate. The chairman said he felt sure all would regret the departure of Mr : inn, :l| 'd moved : "That a minute oi re- ! grot at his departure and recognition 'of past services to the association !»e i recorded "on the minutes." This was ! carried unanimously. | It AIUV AY ST.UT TMANKKI). | Mr (i. I'. .Johnston moved: "That the Association place on record its 11 great appreciation of the services oi the j railway staff ;.t (.'ore 011 the occasion I of the receni shun." T! e -|/caker re)j marked tliat the way the si alf had I handled the stock was most <t<•<!itahle ; I to a 1! concerned. lie (Mr Jolim ton) j believed this would tend to increase their entries at future shows. I Mr Murdoch seconded the motion. ! The chairman added his appreciation ; and pointed nut that, the additional ! i loading-bank was a great factor in handling the .-tuck returning Irom the | show. f The motion was carried unanimously, j and a copy was ordered to be sent to , the Kailway Department. AOK OP STOCK. Mr O. I'. Johnston moved: "That "j the attention ol exhibitors be drawn to MT{ule 17, regarding t!ie age oi stock. -J such rule in future to be strictly enJj forced and to have special rcU reitce to - | fat lambs." J Mr .Murdoch seconded the motion, j which was carried. . j THK TAIT TUOPHY. >| It was resolved: "That the preMdent ; and secretary procure a suitable case ■«! wherein to enclose the silver-mounted , I rain's head presented by Mr T ut, of j Kdiiiburgh. a!-o to have it iii Mired.''