A. and P. Association.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7247, 22 July 1901, Page 4

A. and P. Association.

The Committee of the above met on Saturday, the President, Mr ,T. 0, Eatchelar, occupying the chair. COKKKSPONDKNCB. From D. P. Buchanan, suggesting that the society should announce that two or more members of the committee resident in Palmerston be deputed to measure on the society's measuring floor, horses and ponies at any time previous to the Show, and to issue certificates of each measuring, same to be accepted by tho judge.—lt was decided that Messrs Gillies, Stevens 'and Wood be a committee to act individually or with any other member of the committee to measure ponies of applicants or intending exhibitors on any Thursday at Falmerston N. up to the date of entries, their certificate to be conclusive on the question of height. From New Zealand Col'.ie Club, stating conditions attached to the club's special prize of £15. —On the motion of Mr R. S. Abraham, it was resolved that the offer be accepted, provided the donors see their way to alter their dates from June Ist, 1899, to November 15th, 1901. From W. Wilson suggesting that in the event the sheeppens being in a dirty state consequent upon wet weather at show time, the sheop entered which are not for sale be not brought into the yard at all on the third day.— 11' solved shafc consideration of the suggestion be deferred. From Messrs Gamman and Co., pointing out several matters in connection with the society's programme for the forthcoming show, which, it was stated, iiad been overlooked.—lt was resolved ihat the horse schedule committee's •ecommendation be adopted. The • ecorumendation is to the effect, that ,-n tries in horse classes from 20 to 24 can compete in class 33 ; also that class 55 can compete in class 53. An amendment by Mr Johnston that class 55 be also allowed to compete in class 52 was lost. From Manawatu Racing Club with regard to the prize of £'6 3s voted by the ciub for the thoroughbred horse classes. —Resolved that a vote of thanks be accorded the Racing Club. & From Department of Agriculture stating that the judging of bu'ter and cheese at the forthcoming show could be performed by the department on the same lines as last year, but that the Dairy Corninissioner desired the exhibits to be down in the cool stores or grading room at Wellington. - On the motion of Mr J. M. Johnston it was resolved that two members of the committee be present when the butter is being judged, MISCELLANEOUS. Leave of absence was. granted to Messrs Barraud, Sunderiand, Birch, Donnelly, Wilson and Captain Dunk. The action of the chairman in calling a meeting to appoint a delegate to the Poultry Associatipn was confirmed. Mr • Booth announced that Mr J. Northcote had promised a donation of two guineas f:r the best yearling draught filly at the next show. Letter of thanks passed. The secretary reported that Mr Cohen, on bebulf of the U.F.G.A., had contributed a prize valutd at £10 for the most points in the horse classes, the prize to take the place of the one presented by the Association for fat sheep— A vote of thanks was passed for the donation. A number of accounts were passed for payment. Several new members were elected. Mr A. Rutle.dge was also elected a life member of the Association. v ßesolved on the motion of Mr Johnston that the judges for the butter and cheese cempetition be a Government dairy expert and another chosen by the CheeseMnakers' Association. The action of the time-table committee in altering the days of the Show to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was confirmed. The secretary reported that Messrs Barraud and Abraham had presented the Association with a spirit stand, to be-awarded in the fat cattle classes —It was resolved that a letter of thanks be forwarded to the donors. On the motion of Mr R. S. Abraham it wa3 resolved that the selection of judges be referred to the various schedule committee with power to act. It was decided that the resolutions preventing bulis exhibited from being left on the grounds during the show be rescinded, and that for the convenience of exhibitors bulls be now left in the stalls on the nights of the show. It was proposed by Mr R. S. Abraham —That entriej of Leicester sheep be accepted, provided they can be shown to be eligible for the Flock Book prior to January Ist,- 1901. The chairman, after considerable discussion, said he had given Mr Abraham's motion a good deal of considera* tion, and he now ruled it out of order. It was explained that this course was was taken in accordance with the rules of the Association, the motion affect"'ig a resolution passed at the last meeting of the committte. ■' Members freely expressed their opinions upon the subject, the discussion also embracing the resolution previously passed to the effect that all sheep shown must be entered in the Flock Book. The chairman considered there should be classes of distinction for sheep entertd in the Flock Book and those not entered. Mr Wheeler spoke strongly in favour of supporting tho motion passed at last meeting of the Committee, and MiAbraham on the contrary contended that the motion was detrimental to the interests of the Association. It was also contended that the resolution passed at last meeting had not been sufficiently before the members of the Committee, Mr A. E. Russell eaid the chairman's ruling on Mr Abraham's motion was unassailable. In the course oJ further remarks he said he did not think it was right of the Society to take the attitude w of compelling owners of sheep to be* come members of the Flock Book, Mr Abraham also contended that the feeling of the committee on the matter was such that if the question were brought up at a subsequent meeting the motion would be rescinded. He also spoke strongly in favour of his motion, and condemned the passing of the resolution in favour of the Flock Book. Mr Dalrymple also supported Mr !•'. S. Abraham's inetion and to emphasise his argument, he submitted letters from various sister Associations with which he had comtnumcated on the matter. The letters read were from the following A. and P. Associations—Canterbury, Wood-< ville, Hawke's Bay, Auckland, Egmont, Wanganui, Otago, and Wairarapa, and the information supplied was to the effect that no prohibitive distinction was made against sheep not enfcosed m tbp Flock Book. After the question had ben further debated, the chairman terminated the discussion by pointing out that the proceedings were informal, Mr Abraham's motion having been ruled out of order. On the motion of Mr Johnston, it was resolved that the question of holding an annual dinner be left to the Finance Committee. Resolved, that with a view of obtaining a ballot between the various bands for the privilege of providing musis at | the_ show, the secretary to ascertain which bands desire to compete. The meeting then terminated.