MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 16 November 1937, Page 6

MOTUEKA

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION MEETING arrangements for coming SHOW [From Our Own ForrcHpouricul] At a meeting of the Show Committee of the iVlotueka Agricultural and Pastoral Association, hold in the secretary’s office on Saturday evening, Mr R. Teccc (president) presided over a large attendance of members. TENDERS FOR PRIVILEGES 111 response to an enquiry by Mr C. Blake, as to what tenders had been accepted for privileges,, the secretary, Mr O. C. Wilkinson, submitted the following information: Licensed Victuallers, £ls; fruit, soft drinks, ice cream, etc., £3 10s; stewards’ booth, £6 or Is per head. In regard to the music for show clay, the sub-committee reported that the Molueka Municipal Band, assisted by Takaka bandsmen, had offered their services for £7; and the Molueka Ladies' Pipe Band, assisted by Nelson pipers, for £3. The chairman stated that although the sub-committee had been given power to act it had been decided to refer the matter back to the general committee. After a full discussion and certain suggestions had been made the question of music on show day was again referred to the sub-committee (Messrs R. Teece and O. C. Wilkinson) to make final arrangements. CORRESPONDENCE Messrs Pitt and Moore wrote acknowleding the association’s letter and forwarding receipts for £ls as rental for land (Pt. section 189-90) leased from the estate of B. L. Knyvett for a period of six months, dating from 14th September with right of the association, in the event of its failure to purchase the property, to remove all buildings and property of the association. The Nelson Automobile Association wrote stating that the association had recently appointed a patrol to assist organisations, where traffic was likely to be congested, and offering the services of the patrol to the Motueka A. and P. Association on the occasion of its show on 4lh December. The offer was accepted with thanks. In a letter to Mr K. J. Holyoake, M.P. the Prime Minister advised that it would not be practicable for him to visit Motueka on 4th December and open the show; but lie would be pleased to make enquiries with a view to ascertaining whether any of his colleagues would be in a position to officiate on that occasion. The matter was left for Mr Holyoake to arrange. The Riwaka Croquet Club wrote stating that the association’s offer of the luncheon booth on show day had been accepted and that it was the wish of the club to run a pie and sandwich stall in conjunction with the luncheon booth. The chairman informed the meeting that the executive committee had agreed to this proposal. The Nelson Freezing Company, Limited suggested that the Fat Lamb- Competition be held on the Bth December, as the season this year was earlier than usual. As a guide when lambs will be ready the writers stated that from now on lambs should gain in weight 51bs per week.

The secretary intimated that the Blh December had been accepted as the date for the competition. The Nelson Gun Club wrote offering to arrange a clay bird shoot on show day as an added attraction. Mr L. Haycock thought that to hold a shoot on show day would not be safe owing to the limited area of the ground. Mr H. Holyoake raised an objection on the score that a shoot might cause a stampede of horses, not used to gun lire. A motion by Messrs 11. Williams and A. Robinson that the Nelson Gun Club be granted permission to hold a clay bird shoot, was lost on a show of hands. Mr D, L. Drummond said it was the duty of the association to consider the interests of exhibitors. The chairman agreed that exhibitors must have first consideration. On the motion of Mrs A. D. Taylor and Mr C. Newport the secretary was requested to thank the Nelson Gun Club for its offer, and to inform the club that, at present, the association was not in a position to accept. NELSON KENNEL CLUB Mr Wilkinson staled that the Nelson Kennel Club had made a request for a space at the show ground for the purpose of exhibiting its dogs. The club, he said, would make an entrance charge. Mr IT. ITolyoakc pointed out that the club would provide everything in the way of equipment, etc., and all the association would have to do was to grant the space. Mr A. Robinson considered the club should be encouraged as the dogs, he thought, would attract many people. Some members contended that if the club was going to make a charge, it should be treated on the same basis as a side-show. It was resolved (Messrs A. Robinson and A. Douglas) that the Nelson Kennel Club be granted the space required to show its dogs and given permission to make a charge. Mr Holyoake said that the association would probably benefit from the exhibition to the extent of a donation. BUILDINGS When Mr F. Tcece moved that the works committee be authorised to purchase the necessary iron to complete certain work on the buildings at the show ground, Mr Holyoake, chairman of the committee, pointed out that the president had already cancelled an order for iron, without consulting the committee, and he, (Mr Holyoake) wanted to know just where the works committee stood. Mr Tcece explained that he had cancelled an order for 34 sheets as the lengths were unsuitable for the job. He thought he had done right and had no desire to override the action of the works committee. The secretary stated that the iron in question would have been useful but he felt sure that Mr Teece's intentions had been in the interest of the association and he hoped that the matter would not be taken seriously. Mr Tcece said that he had evidently made a mistake and would accept the

responsibility, lie expressed the opinion, however, that the members should in the meantime be satisfied with the permanent buildings as the association had incurred considerable expense; and, it much more money was spent, the funds of the association would be very low indeed. The secretary stated that the works committee was trying to avoid using Messrs Buxtons’ shed on the show ground as it was fuly of heavy material. To remove this to a place of safety would be more expensive than to improve the permanent buildings by purchasing additional iron for the lean-to, which would be an asset to the association. The chairman said lie had interviewed Messrs Pitt and Moore regarding the association purchasing the old building on the show ground and making use of the iron. lie expected a reply in the near future. Mr Wilkinson informed the meeting that Mr Thomas Ilcwctson had donated a special prize of £.'s 3s for the best foal by "Riseholme Quaestor.” On the motion of Mr C. Newport the secretary was requested to forward a letter of sympathy to the patron. Mr F. C. Batchelor, in his illness and expressing the hope for a speedy recovery. New members elected were: Messrs K. Drummond, R. L. Drummond, A. Gray, E. Goodman, and H. Dutton. DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB The Motueka Defence Rifle Club fired a trophy shoot over 500 and 000 yards, 10 shots. In the A grade Rifleman G. Manifold registered 48 at 500 and 41 at 600, taking the Painter Feathers. In the B grade Rifleman A. Clouston, a new shot, put on a good 46 at 500 and 40 at 600 topping the score. With the greatly increased membership it has been found necessary to form an A and a B grade. Following are the scores:— A Grade

I Next Saturday the first shoot for the T. Stevens’ Cup will be tired over 200 and 300 yards, ten shots. The shoot-off for last week's trophy ! was won by R. Coleman. ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH GARDEN PARTY OPENED BY MR K. J. HOLYOAKE The annual garden party of the St. Thomas’ Church Ladies’ Guild, held in the Vicarage grounds proved a most successful and enjoyable function. A large number of parishioners and visitors attended and were received by Mesdamcs P. Kirkham, S. P. Clay and Miss F. Jordan. With ideal weather prevailing the flower gardens and wellkept lawns made a picturesque setting for the various stalls, laden with attractive wares. These were in keen demand; and stall-holders were kept very busy attending to the many patrons. The Vicar, the Rev. P. Kirkham, in welcoming Mr K. J. Holyoake, M.P., and Mrs Holyoake, said it was a privilege and a pleasure to have Mr Holyoake present to officially open the garden party and to him and to Mrs Holyoake he extended a very hearty welcome. On the stalls could be seen ample evidence of the work the Ladies’ Guild had undertaken —a work for which the church was very grateful—in an endeavour to make the parly a success. The vicar also extended a welcome to the Rev. H. Blomficld and to the other visitors. Mr Holyoake thanked the Rev. P. Kirkham for his kind words of welcome and the Ladies’ Guild for the invitation. The surroundings—the vicarage grounds—were, he said, wonderfully appropriate for the holding of such a function as a garden party. He complimented the Ladies’ Guild on the fine arrangement of their stalls and expressed the hope that great success would attend their efforts on behalf of the church. There was, he said, a great work, in which the ladies could play a large part, for the churches to do with an ever-increasing field to explore. On such an occasion as this all denominations of the Christian Church could mingle and become better known to one another. In declaring the garden party officially opened Mr Holyoake again expressed the hope that it would be an unqualified success. Games and competitions, which were keenly contested, and a treasure hunt for the children formed part of the afternoon’s programme, and a delicious afternoon tea was provided and dispensed by the ladies. A radio, kindly installed by Mr Pike, supplied music for the occasion. The secretarial duties were in the capable hands of Mrs J. A. Wallace. Stalls and stall-holder- were:—Work, Mesdamcs J. O. Anderson and G. Stratford: produce, Mesdames S. Cate and G. Mason; sweets and strawberries and cream, Misses F. Heath, Buckeridge, M. Wallace and Mesdames N. Lewis and O. Taylor; afternoon tea, Mesdames A. Cameron, C. Primmer, W. Green, A. L. Taylor, L. Stanton. F. Sparrow and Misses IT. Pierce, Cooper, J. Mackay and G. Jordan; competitions, naildriving, Mr J. O. Anderson; box-hockey, Master 11. Wratt; quoits, Master P. Wratt; Aunt Sally, Masters J. Pearless and K. Taylor; clock golf. Misses E. Stewart and Mr T. Dredge; shooting ] gallery. Messrs H. Satherley and P. Marshall: Misses M. Pierce and Heath ; acted as gate-keepers. Winners of competitions were: Nail driving, Mr E. Bcatson (men), Miss

Brown (ladies); clock golf, Miss E. Everett; target shooting, Master J. Pearless; quoits, Mrs L. Mackay; tea cosy and nest; Mr H. Fawcett; fowls: Miss G. Jordan and Mr N. Lewis; treas-' ure hunt, Master Bruce Bradley. ! Proceeds from the garden party! amounted to £32. | CRICKET FIXTURES j Cricket fixtures for Saturday are as j follows; i Senior Brooklyn v. Motueka (Messrs Harry! Fry and W. Foote); Whakarewa v. Riwaka (Messrs A. G. Talbot and O. Chittenden); Upper Moutere v. Lower Moulere (Messrs E. Bensemann and J. Hart). Junior Tui v. Ngatimoti, at Lower Moutere. Riwaka v. Pokororo, at Riwaka. ' Motueka v. Brooklyn, at Motueka. ! High Schol v. Whakarewa, at High I School. TENNIS ASSOCIATION Tennis fixtures for Saturday have: been drawn as follows; Lower Moutere v. Riverside B, at Riverside. I Central B v. Kia Ora. at Kia Ora. ; Central A v. Riverside A, at Central.! Orinoco, a bye. j MARKET GARDENERS’ LTD. [By Telegraph— Special to “The Mail"] WELLINGTON. This Day. Market Gardeners’ Ltd., report: : Stunners. 6s to 8s: Delicious 6s to 9s: • < strawberries Is to Is 6d; peas 9s to 11s a I 1 cental. 1

500 000 I Id. Ttl. yds. yds. G. Manifold 48 41 4 93 F. Painter ... 45 42 6 93 R. Coleman 47 40 0 93 L. Rolling ... 44 47 1 92 E. Stokel 41 43 1 85 V. Bruce 44 — — 44 B Grade 500 000 Ild. Ttl. yds. yds. A. Clouston 40 40 7 93 A. Perry 38 38 12 88 E. Grooby .... 41 35 0 82 H. Dredge .... 40 33 8 81 D. Gee 30 37 12 79 M. Rose 38 28 12 78 A. Stuart .... 31 35 8 74 R. O'Neill .... 33 28 12 73