A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 82, 5 March 1938, Page 4

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

SUCCESS OF RECENT SHOW. The general committee of the Feeding A. and P. Association met last evening, Mr N. J. Short presiding. The president referred to the passing of an old exhibitor, Mr G. Ellis, of Bulls, and stated that the association had lost a good friend. He mentioned the bereavement Mr G. M. Whitelock, of Newbury, had suffered in the death of his son. Motions of sympathy were carried in silence. Mr Short welcomed back Mr L. J. Wild as a member of the committee, and intimated that the committee was to have the pleasure of listening to an address by Mr Wild regarding his experiences and observations in connection with A. and P. associations abroad, , A vote of thanks was accorded the

following judges who had carried out their duties free at the recent Show: —Messrs G. K. Alien (Masterton), E. P. Nielsen (Palmerston North), H. E. Johnston (Hawera), I. AlcLeod (Martinborough), Mrs A. M. Henson (Feilding), Messrs H. C. Sampson (Taranaki), N. P. Nielsen and A. C. Morton (Palmerston North), Miss Matthews (Feilding). Donations were acknowledged, including the following: Wellington Harbour Board, £5 os; 'FT Borthwick Ltd., £3 3s; Manawatu Auctioneers’ Association, £l2 12s; S. M. Hobbs, £1 Is. A list of donations involving 93 contributors was submitted to the meeting, the total amount being £lO2 8s 9d. The list included the donations mentioned above.

Mr J. Knight was appointed delegate to meet the Western District Council of the Koyal Agricultural Society, regarding show dates, and Mr H.. J. Lancaster delegate to represent the association at the Royal Agricultural Society’s conference. Mr H. J. Lancaster paid a tribute to the splendid concert arranged by the Mayor (Mr T. Collins) at the recent Show, and moved that a vote of thanks be accorded him. The motion was seconded by Mr D. W. Reid, and carried enthusiastically. Mr Collins and the townspeople were accorded a vote of thanks for -declaring a holiday on People’s Day of the Show. Mr Short said it was a gracious act on the part of the business people to accede to the Mayor's request to observe a holiday. It was

decided that a letter be forwarded to Mr Collins, expressing the association’s appreciation. It was decided to write to Messrs Borthwick and Sons, Mr J. Drysdale, and the local grader for attention given to show sheep and lambs and chilling beef in connection with various competiti ons.

The lady stewards, the junior stewards, and all others who assisted with the recent Show were thanked for their services.

Mr W. K. Morton, of Silverhope, wrote donating his first prize of lOgns. back to the association towards the prize money for the shearing ewe class at the 1939 Show, and made various suggestions.—lt was decided that Mr Morton be thanked for his donation and extended an invitation to exhibit at future shows.

The following new members were elected:—Messrs H. Foster, A. H. Gray, Dr. Hunter , Will, Messrs Hansen and Avery, A. Lawson, Massey College, Messrs D. G. McFarland, B. R. Robinson, J. H. Rutherford, A. K. Sievers, E. V. Somer, S. D. Walker, Douglas White, G. Wade. Life members were appointed as follow:—Messrs W. H. Fry, Feilding; R. Linklater, Colyton ; N. J. Short, Waituna West.

The president reported.on the recent Show as follows :

“This year’s Show was held under ideal weather conditions, and the support generaliy was quite satisfactory. Entries were not so numerous in the pony and horse classes, but most of the cattle classes were up to last year’s standard. The Friesian section was weak, and the Jersey classes were very disappointing after the grand display made at the previous Show, when the Oaks competition was held. All the purebred sheep sections were well filled, the fat sheep and lambs showed a decrease due to the dry season. Exhibitors in the pig section had keen competition. Entries in the home industry classes were not so numerous, but an interesting display of articles was staged. The total entries were the second highest received since the inception of the association. It was the intention of the Minister of Agriculture (Hon. W. Lee Martin) and party to attend and officially open the Show, but at a late hour this arrangement was cancelled. Hon. Adam Hamilton, Leader of the Opposition, attended and formally opened the Show. Hon. J. G. Cobbe, member for Oroua, and Mr C. L. Blunter, member for Manawatu, were also present on People’s Day. “On the first day of the show Dr. J. Hammond was present and met numerous stock breeders. He very kindly gave a practical demonstration on lamb carcase and his lecture was well attended. Dr. Hammond and party, together with well-known pig breeders, representatives of this association and several other gentlemen., were entertained at luncheon, and cur grateful thanks are due to Mr maun for this courtesy. Oil people’s day ring competitions, pony races, etc., were kept well up to time. The trotting events proved most popular and probably accounted for increased attendance. The Cossack riders also came

along and gave an interesting exhibition of stunt riding, etc. A most enjoyable concert programme was rendered on the second evening and the Feilding Municipal Band is to be congratulated in providing such a delightful entertainment. “As far as I know, the Show was quite popular with the public, exhibitors appeared to he well satisfied, and very few complaints were made,” said Mr Short. “The ram fair on the two following days was well attended and most of the large entry of rams was sold at satisfactory prices. To the judges, stewards, junior stewards and all who assisted in any capacity 1 wish to express my. hearty thanks for tlieir services.” he concluded. TREASURER'S REPORT.

Mr G. M. Moffitt (treasurer) reported as follows: “The following is an estimated statement of what the finances of the association are expected to yield at March 31. it is pointed out that many accounts have vet to come in, and several hundreds of pounds to be collected in subscriptions, fees, promised donations, advertising; etc. Expenses: Prize money will be about on a par with last year, £790. Show day wages and expenses are higher, being approximately £3OO as against £285 in 1937. Printing and advertising are a little less (£5). The secretary’s salary is now £125, an increase of £25 on last year. Insurances, petty cash, rent, rates, depreciation, etc., remain about the same as the last balance-sheet. The bonus and subscriptions 'account is £sl, as against £7l last year, when a substantial donation was made towards the Jersey Association’s smoke concert. This year our grounds, etc., have been inspected and approximately £l2O expended in maintenance, as against £ls last year. 1 anticipate the miscellaneous accounts to be in the vicinity of £7O compared with £55 in 1937. Permanent improvements and plant have also had £lls expended thereon. “Income.—Annual subscriptions will possibly be about £570. Entry fees are £32 less owing to a decrease in genera] entries. Side-shows space will be about £SO. Donations are £l7O or £7O less than last year. Of this amount £35 is accounted for in the special Jersey Association donation, which was not- available this year. This still leaves a shortage of £35 on the general donations. This year £146 Is 6d was taken at the lawn and gates. this being an increase of £7 on 1937. It is pleasing to note this increase. par- j ticidarlv in view of our increased membership” and’the gates of former years. The ram fair is a very substantial source of revenue and will return £l9O profit. The farm account will show approximately £l7O nett, being £SO less than last year when higher prices were available. The sale ol weight judging and pony tickets amounted to £B6 10s, being £lO less than the sum taken last year. Catalogues, advertisements, privileges and sundry miscellaneous accounts are practically on a par with last year’s figures. 11 is anticipated that the association will finish the financial year with a small credit balance in both No. 1 account and with £2BO in the life members’ reserve account, and that a profit of from £7O to £IOO will show on the year’s working. Members are again' reminded that the above figures are estimated only.”

Arising out of the executive committee’s report, authority was given the committee to deal with the Feilding Jockey Club in flic matter of grounds in the best interests of the association. . At the conclusion of the business, Mr Wild, headmaster of the Feilding Agricultural High School, gave a brief address on his recent trip abroad.