FEILDING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 117, 18 April 1931, Page 10

FEILDING

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The general committee of the Foilding Agricultural and Pastoral Association met last night, Mr E. Burrell presiding. The request of the Feilding branch of the National Beekeepers’ Association that a honey soction be included in the schedule for the next show was referred to the incoming committee. Messrs B. N. Sandilands and C. G. C. Dermer were appointed the association’s delegates at the lorthcoming North Island A. and P. Associations’ Confeernco. It was decided t.o apply for February 2 and 3 next for the next show dates. The committee resolved to apply to North Island A. and P. Associations’ Conference for the North Island championships in Jersey bulls and cows. A sub-committee consisting of the chairman of the schedule committee and Mr 11. B. Johnston Was set up to prepare remits for the forthcoming A. and P. Associations’ Conference. Messrs Sandilands, Wild, Knight, Johnston and McLean wore appointed a subcommittee to go into the suggested standard by-laws and regulations front the North loland A. and P. Associations’ Conference, with a view to bringing down recommendations at the next meeting. On the motion of Mr D. W. Reid, a vote of thanks tvas accorded Mr W. E. Barber, of Foxton, for tho donation of a pony at the last show, Mr Roid reporting that the association had raised quite a good sum of money per medium of tho pony. Donations were ' received with thanks from the following: Messrs Pirani and Coy., £2 2a; Mr R. 11. Buchanan, two sheep. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE. Mr J. G. Sliott referred to the lifting of the embargo on tho importation of stock from England on account of the danger from foot and mouth disease, and mved that tho assoc:atiou views with alarm the imported action oh the Board of Agriculture in lifting tho embargo. Mr Eliott felt that too much stress could not be laid on tho danger existing from such a step and he wondered that the board would consider it. The danger to New Zoalan.d; if tho disease broke out, would be incalculable, and he was emphatic that tho farmers of the Dominion should strenuously res:st every attempt to lift the embargo. Mr H. B. Johnston seconded tho motion. Mr Jas. Knight thought there was now no dangitf in the embargo being lifted. As far as he could see, the whole thing hinged on tho report brought back by lit. lion. G. W. Forbes from England that all danger from the disease was now past. New Zealand was the only country that still persisted with the embargo on English stock, and the speaker could see no reason for it being continued. The chairman also thought tho embargo could be lifted and assured those present that the Board of Agriculture would not take such a step without full investigation into the facts. Mr Sandilands spoke in support of the embargo 'being lifted, claiming that adequate steps were being taken outsido Now Zealand to ensure the protection of the farmers. Mr Forbes had made the fullest investigations whilst abroad and in any case the association should get further information before it carried the resolution, Mr L. J. Wild said he was going to voto against the resolution. Foot ami mouth diseaso was essentially a matter for the expert and not one for tho layman to reach determination on. Whatever the motives behind the Board of Agriculture in its action, it could be accepted that ovory safeguard was boing taken against tho diseaso, lie understood that if a beast did happen to leave quarantine at Home infected with tho disease it would show ample manifestations of it before New Zea. land was reached. Replying to the speakers, Mr Eliott said he wus extremely sorry to hear such expressions from farmers and he would not like it to go forward that the Feilding A, and P, Association had endorsed the action of Board of Agriculture, He again spoke emphatically of tho dangers of tho disease, the embargo against which he could soe no valid reason for lifting. On being put to tho meeting Mr Eliott's motion was carried by a small majority, A similar resolution, on tho motion of Mr Eliott, was carried yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the committee controlling the Feilding District Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs, CRICKET ASSOCIATION SOCIAL.

The Feilding and District Cricket Association officially wound up the season last night when a large number of players and others attended a social function at which the season’s trophies were presented. Mr V. E. Smith, president of he association, occupied the chair and in reviewing the season referred to the los3 Feilding cricket had suffered in the departure to Auckland of Mr G. V. Wild. Mr Smith complimented the teams on the sporting spirit manifested in the competitions and Old Boys on their successful issue. At a suitable juncture Mr Smith presented the Guthrie Cup to Mr J. Dewe, captain of Old Boys senior team', and the Smithers Shield’ to the Feilding junior team which was successful in the B grade competitions. The Bartholomew Cup was also annexed by Old Boys senior toam, the doublo victory of this eleven being warmly applauded. The trophy for the most improved senior player was awarded to L. Whitehead, of the Colyton eleven, and that for junior players to J. Nielson, of the Feilding team. Mr H. Jaggard was presented with a pipe in recognition of his services as scorer. A lengthy toast list was gone through as follows: “The Association,’’ “The Winning Teams,” “Kowhai Park Committee,” “The Press,” “Donors of Trophies,” “The Secretary.” Vocal items were rendered by Messrs G. J. Fitzpatrick, N. C. Harding and T. Donaldson, while Mr A. Kingston gave a humorous recitation. Mr J. H. Thompson officiated at the piano. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUB. Mr W. L. Griee presided at a meeting yesterday afternoon of the committee controlling the Boys’ and Girls’ Club movement in Feilding. There was a large attendance, including representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Education and other interested organisations. Proposals were placed before the meeting for enlarging the scope of operations with the object of embracing the Calf Club movement and, following a discussion, the meeting agreed to the proposals to enlarge the controlling body and give effect to the objects. FEILDING MAYORALTY. Mr J. G. Eliott, of Feilding, has stated that he has definitely decided not to contest the Feilding Mayoralty as requested as his full time and interest will bo required in his candidature for the Oroua seat at the general election this year. PRESENTATION TO MR J. M. MASON. On the occasion of his approaching marriage, members of the Feilding Law Society gathered at the Feilding Courthouse this morning to express to Mr J. M. Mason, by way of a presentation, the appreciation and esteem in which they held him. Mr H. McIntyre presided and in remarking on the seven years ho had known Mr Mason in Feilding, stated that his .. recollections of their association would always bo of tho brightest. Mr Mason had always proved himself a true friend and one whose aim in his business dealings was to uphold tho traditions of his honourable profession. Mr Mclntyre wished Mr Mason and his wife-to-be, on behalf of this Feilding Law Society, evory success in their future life. All tho other members ol tho society endorsed tho remarks of tho president and voiced the personal pleasure they had always enjoyed in their business and social associations with Mr Mason. Mr Mclntyre then asked Mr Mason s acceptance of a silver tea and coffo service, suitably engraved, with which went tho sincere wishes of hfs legal friends for his future prosperity. Mr Mason, in his reply, acknowledged with gratitude tho help ho had always received from the members of the legal profession in Feilding since ho commenced training in law seven years ago

in Fcilding. Ho could always look back with pleasure at the relations that had existed between his fellow members of tho society and for the kind remarks made and the presentation and wishes extended hiai. Mr Mason tondered his sincere thanks.