A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 2027, 17 September 1913, Page 6

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

MONTHLY MEETING.

The monthly meeting of t'e above was yest«r ay, Mr F. S. Mcßae presiding. CORRESPONDENCE.

From the Feildi-g Star, <roprietors, stating that it was impossible to insert t e a vprtisement of the butter fat competition at the price offere', especially as the Associations treatment to the firm in regard to catalo ues and echednles showed a remarkable lack of fair business treatment. The Finance Committee reported on the matter, and the .eport was taken in committee. STOCK TRAIN.

From the Railway 'Department, stating that the Northern special stock train for the Spring Show would be given another triel this year. PRIZE DONATIONS. Secretary of the Plaxmillers' Association wrote stating that Mr H Akers had cousente to donate £lO to t'e next sow for the best bale of exhibition hemp; Mr R. T. Bell £5 for best bale tf god fair hemp Mr Liggins also donated £lO for exhibit of flax product other than g.'oa fair. The donors were thank ed The Wellington Racing Club donate 1 ! £25 to the prize money on tbe same terms as last year. NEW MEMBERS. Messrs Jewell, Liggins and Jaekson, new country members, were welcomed to the committee by the President.

Several new members were elect e".

Accounts amounting to £23-1 (is 7-1 were passed for payment. The report of the Canvassing Committee, which recently visited Wellington, was taken in committee. PIG PAVILLION. The Ground Committee, amongst other matters, recommended that s?,cti nof t'e No 1 pavilion be al - lotted to pigs. That ten more hors» boxes be provided That covered accommodation be provided for 20 mares with foals. It was i ecided fiat the necessary horse accommodation reco i.memied by the Ground Committee be provi ed at a cost not exceeding £250 The report of the Sub-Committee regarding the rafliinw of u rm tor car at the Spring Show was taken in committee It was decided to abandon the proposal. Van jus stewards were appointed to,act at the Spring Show. Mr Arbon, of Komoko, was elected t j fill a vacancy ou the committee.

Mr Dalryin !e suggested that the stewards' badges have a horse, sheep or a cow printe i thereon in order that the stewar i can be more readily distinguished. The s ggestion was adopted. NOTICE OF MOTION.

Mr Gillies wave notice to move at the next meeting: Ti at the letling of the grounds be left in the bans of a sabc nioaittee of five who will have absolute control. Mr J. M. Johnston gave notice of rnotou that the Finance Committee be increase i fr n* seven to nine members.