WOODVILLE

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 87, 11 March 1935, Page 4

WOODVILLE

WOODVILLE, March 8. The committee of the WoodviUc A. and P. Association met this week, Mr W. H. Gaisford presiding. The secretary (Mr R. R. Johnston) submitted.a lengthy, report on tho recent show, in which ho said the total increase in the number of entries was 92. The report continued: “In spite of the fact cf making considerable advancement in our show, especially with entries, I regret to have to report another estimated loss of £52 on the year’s working. Tho prize money was increased with a .view to fost-

cring several of our sections, tlic result being not altogether satisfactory. The total increase in prize money this year of £4l makes up the.greater part cf our loss. Judges’ expenses arc £6 higher, but the majority of other items of expenditure show a saving on last year. Our receipts in most items show an increase. An extra effort has been made to keep down all expenditure and this has been carried out as far as possible. It will be necessary for the committee to give the future operations of the socicy serious consideration. I feel confident that with a more sustained and united effort to increase our membership we can again reinstate our association on a good financial basis.” In answer to Mr G. Morgan, who suggested deleting the classes which did not pay, the president stated that it would be a difficult matter, as one section which was down one year might increase the next. In addition, it would be bard to cut down their expenses, as they had been much lower this year than previously.' The whole point at -issue, however, was that everyone, should pull together to keep the association in action, said Mr Gaisford. There was no doubt that the stewards at the last show had done their- part, as everything went off well. He urged all members to become financial. It was decided that tlic annual ball be held earlier this year. The Woodyillc County Council met toI day, Cr. M. O. Grainger presiding. Or. O. 11. Druce drew attention to tho state of tho road bordering the Manawatu .River at Copelands from Mr 11. 11. Norman’s residence to tho rabbit, fener.—The chairman stated that the graders would be available shortly, and the matter would be attended

to. Or Williams asked that an estimate be prepared of the cost of preparing the portion of Sowry Read between McLean Street and Woodlands Read as a stock route. Ho stated that several culverts would be needed, but there was permanent water, and ho was of tho opinion that drovers would prefer this route to tho metal read. The engineer

was instructed to go into the matter and submit a report. Tho engineer reported, inter alia:—WoodviUc Riding: Metaf repairs were attended to cn Oxford, Woodlands. Bushmill and Upper Pinfold Roads.

Grading was done on Woodlands Road and McLean Street. Woo'd villo-Pahnerston North No. 1 Highway: Surfacing and watcrlablcs were attended to. Shoulders were repaired. Thirty-five chains of tirocoat penetration seal were completed. . Napicr-Wcllington 2/5: Grading and surface repairs were attended to where necessary. Metal repairs were attended to on the shoulders of the highway. Fourteen chains of two-ccat. penetration seal at Ngawapimia Bridge, approach were completed. Wcod-villc-llopclands No. o: Grading was done throughout and metal repairs attended to. The longitudinal decking of the Manawatu River bridge was renewed. WocdviileTamaki 7/8: Grading was done periodically and metal' repairs attended to. Side drains wore cleaned. Freeland’s Highway No. 9: Metal repairs were attended to. and tlic bridge approaches repaired.