FEILDING NEWS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 142, 20 May 1925, Page 2

FEILDING NEWS

HOCKEY TOURNEY. For tho hockey tourney to be held on Saturday at Victoria Park, under the auspices of the Feilding Hockey Association, tho following teams have been entered ; LADIES. Section A: Carnarvon A, Merton,- Ohakea B. Section B: Hinekoa A, Ohakea A, Carnarvon B Section C: Hinekoa B, Kiwitea, High School. Section D: Halcombe, Tokorangi, Old Girls. Tho draw is: Ground I.—Carnarvon A v. Waituna, 1.30 p.m.; Marton v. Ohakea B, 1.45 p.m.; Hinekoa Av. Ohakea A, 2. p.m.; Carnarvon A v. Marton, 2.15 p.m.; Waituna v. Ohakea B. 2.30 p.m.; Hinekoa v. Carnarvon B, 2.45 p.m.; Carnarvon Av. Ohakea, B, 3 p.m.; Marton v. Waituna, 3.15 p.m.; Ohakea A v. Carnarvon B, 3.30 p.m.

Ground 2.—Hinekoa B v. Kiwitea, 1.30 p.m.; Halcombe v. Tokorangi, 1.45 p.m. ; Hinekoa I! v. High School, 2 p.m.; Halcombo v. H.S. Old Girls. 2.15 p.m.; Kiwitea v. High School, 2.30 p.m.; H.S. Old Girls v Tokorangi, 2.45 p.m.

Section winner's times will bo announced later.

MEN.

Section A: Carnarvon C, Wesley, Marton A.

Section B: Pirates A, Carnarvon 13-, Pakeha B.

Section 0: Carnarvon A, Pakeha A, Pirates B. The draw i 3 :

Ground 3.—Carnarvon C v. Wesley, 1.30 p.m.; Pira:cs Av. Carnarvon B, 1.45 p.m. ; Carnarvon A v. Pakeha A, 2 p.m.; Carnarvon C v. Marton, 2.15 p.m,; Pakeha B v. Pirates A, 2.30 p.m.; Carnarvon A v. rates 11, 2.40 p.m.; Wesley v. Marton, 3 p.m.; Pakeha B v. Pirates A 2.30 p.m.; Carnarvon Av. Pirates B, 2.45 p.m.; Wesley v. Marton, 3 p.m.; Pakeha B v. Carnarvon B, 3.15 p.m.; Pakeha A v. Pirates B 3.30 p.m. Section v,’inner's times to be announced later.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

The usua monthly meeting of tho Feilding Chamber of Commerce was held on Monday eveinng. The president, Mr W. E. Carthew, was in the chair, and the attendance was good. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce advised that the proposed business men’s tour had been regretfully abandoned, owing to insufficient support. The Chair ber of Commerce, Christchurch, forwarded a bulletin, prepared by tire Board of Economics, Canterbury College, on “Wheat Growing in New Zealand” for the information of members. The Railway Board advised that tho chamber’s request for a warning bell to be* installed at Kimbolton road crossing was not piacticablo.—The president suid he failed to see why a boll could not bo installec for down trains and then switched on to be a warning for the up limited, which went through Feilding at a good s reed. It was pointed out that two fatal aicidonts had already occurred at this crossing and in both cases it was tho down train.—Mr Pearce considered something v as necessary even if somebody was paid tc attend tho crossing at night time. It stemed to him that there was nothing surer than that there would bo a smash up unless some setps were taken. —Tho chairman thought that the nighi watchman could be employed for this purpose.—Another suggestion was mndo that a lighted sign bo strung across tho road and lit from 10 till 10.30 p.m., and bearing the words; “Look out for the Limited.” Mr ICillow moved that tho president and secretary interview tho department regarding tho warning light at the

crossing and this, was carried. 'The secretary of the Foxton Chamber of Commerces wrote advising that new sheds had been erected at Foxton and the Hathour Board had taken over the control o. the wharf. He pointed out that the trade had diminished from 80,000 tons in 1914 to 10 00(1 in 1924. Members pointed out that Foxton had apparently fallen out of favour as a port and the letter was received. Mr Red Ross asked permission to address the chamber on the question- of Esperanto.—The president supported the .proposal and Mr Ross is to bo invited to address tho next quarterly meeting of the chamber in Juno. t . At the instance of the president, v.he secretary had written to the Taihapo Chamber of Commerce asking the position of the Tokaanu road. In reply the Taihapo chamber said that tho Public Works Department had put £3OO on the estimates but this was not spent on tho main road but on a bye one. —Mr Oarthew said the popularity of Tokaanu was yearly growing and it was a matter of greo.t importance to those at this end of the North Island to have a direct road for motors, for at present the only motor road to Tokaanu was via Napier, which was double tho direct route. He advanced the opinion that they should work in with 1 aihapo and also approach their member for bis good offices. It was decided to thank the Taihapo chamber for its letter and suggest that it approacli tho Tourist Department, at the same time promising .support. As the quotation for a signboard at ME Stewart was satisfactory-, Mi* Jeffs moved that samo bo erected and tho motion was carried. Mr Kellow drew attention to the dangerous opsition to Denbeigh street bridge and he hoped that something would be done. Mr Pearce supported Mr Kellow and suggested that a footpath outside tho bridge be made.—The chamber decided to bring the matter before the council.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL REPORT.

It is pleasing to record that, notwithstanding the trying circumstances of the epidemic which ‘militated so much against: the attendance aft the show this year, the Feilding A. and P. Association has come out on the right side. While the special, donations have materially helped, Uie; balance-sheet shows there lias been prudent and careful management, ' Tlie annual report states inter aha: : On account of the prevalence of infantile paralysis, a difference of opinion existed regarding the advisability of holding the show —several associations having either postponed or cancelled their fixtures. Fortunately, your committee decided to go on, with the result that, although the attendance was adversely affected by the absence of children, tho show was in other respects most successful. 'The rarn fair extended over two days, and may now be regarded as a firmly-established and most valuable adjunct to the show. The fair was well organised, well conducted, and highly successful. The amount (£282 3s 3d) appearing in the profit and loss account for the fair i» chiefly made up by the donation of several rams, and the sale and re-sale of tho same. The generosity of donors and purchasers in this connection realised the handsome sum of £176 B*, and the association is greatly indebted to those who contributed. The financial position of the association is eminently satisfactory. Its total indebtedness now- stands at £371 3s 7d owing to the bank, while its assets, after writing off £lO4 15s 6d for depreciation, amount to £4337 14s 2d. Notwithstanding the effect of the epidemic upon the attendance on show- days, tlio nett prefit for the year amounts to £406 2s 6d. This unexpected and very satisfactory Tesult is chiefly due to (he liberality of several sheep breeders, who donated rams to the association, and to the careful and efficient management of ' the secretary, Mr E. H. _ Fisher. Vi hi e , the 1 members of the committee feel deeply grateful to those ,vho have donated cash or I trophies to the association, it has been

thought advisable to direct attention tr. the lact lha the amount received as direct donations show's a tendency to decrease. There are various improvements the committee would like to make which would benefit the show, but which must be postponed until funds arc available. It should be remembered that the show is of great benefit to the town, and tends to increase its importance and improve its trade. It is also of great value to the stock breeders of the district and, together with the ram fair, must have added many thousands of pounds to the district’s wealth, It is hoped that the mere mention of these facts tc (hose who benefit directly and indirectly by the show may have the effect of raising the donations to their old level. The following retire in accordance wi :h the rules: President, Mr J. G. Cobbe; vice-presidents, Hon. D. 11. Guthrie. Messrs O McElroy, R. McDonald J. 8. Tingevj;, hon. treasurer, Mr J. \\. Brarnwell; auditors, Messrs A. H. Maguire and E. J. Waclcrill; general committee, Messrs F. J. Boddy, J. B. Bradley, R. Cobbe, A. P. Francis, H. J. Lancaster, B. N. Sand Hands, E. E. Short, L. J. Wild. The committee convey best thanks to all those who in any w-ay contributed to muke the show the success it undoubtedly was, and particularly to the jufiiOr stewards lor their hard and ungrudging work -efficiently carried out- to the judges, to those who donated cash or trophies, to the press, utid to th« stationmaster and his staff.