MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 12 June 1939, Page 3

MOTUEKA

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION i ANNUAL MEETING MR F. TEECE ELECTED PRESIDENT Over fifty members attended the annual meeting of the Motueka Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held in Mr O. C. Wilkinson’s office, on Saturday evening. Mr L. Canton (president > occupied : the chair. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEETS The annual report and balance sheet were presented by the secretary, Mr O. C. Wilkinson, and, after a number of questions in respect to the finances of the Association, had been asked and answered, were adopted on the motion of Messrs N. Drummond and H. Williams. The balance sheet disclosed a cash credit of £27 Os sd, and assets over liabilities of £389 18s 7d.

Mr D. I. Llewellin in reviewing the year’s activties expressed the opinion that the Association’s finances were as low as it was safe to go, and contended that in future the Show Committee Would have to exercise more vigilance in the way of conserving the funds, and if possible cut down expenditure. Mr Llewellin considered that the Association had reached the limit, and the schedule, if amended, should not be increased. WOOD CHOPPING COMPETITION Mr C. Blake said he was curious to know what the wood chopping competition had cost the Association at the last show. The secretary admitted that it had been an expensive item on the programme. He was, he said, not in a position to give full particulars at the moment would also do so when the schedule was being prepared. Mr A. G. Green thought that as the Association had now reached its fifth year the purchase of a show ground should be considered. He contended that the amount paid annually for cartage of gear would go a long way towards paying interest on the purchase price of a ground.

Mr F. C. Batchelor (parton) who has been made a life member of the Nelson A. and P. Association, received the congratulations of members. Mr Batchelor, in reply said he had been agreeably surprised at the honour conferred pn him by the Nelson Association, and thanked members for their congratulations. ELECTION OF QFICERS Office bearers elected by ballot for the ensuing year are as follows: Patron, Mr F. C. Batchelor. President, Mr F. Teece. Vice-president, Mr D. I. Llewellin. Executive committee, Messrs D. L. Drummond, L. P. Haycock, A. L. Cook, E. A. Jackson, R. Teece and C. A. Newport. Show Committee: Mesdames A. Douglas, F. N. Drummond, L. Inwood, and A. D. Taylor; Messrs A. Atkins, G. Blake, R. P. Cook, J. N. V. Drummond, R. Y. Drummond, L. K. Drum-

mond, F. N. Drummond, A. Douglas, B. Fauchelje, A. G. Green, F. H. Herrick, B. Inwood, D. Haining, A. Robinson, W. G. H. Robinson, S. Tasker, J. Teece, E. Teece, A. D. Taylor, H. Williams, A. Williams, P. C. Williams, F. L. N. Wells. E. S. Wratt, N. A. Win and D. W. Tbpmpsqn. Auditor, M. H. H. Suckling. PRESIDENT’S REPORT The president, Mr L. Canton, presented his report for the year as follows; — . “The past year has been very successful in that our entries and membership have shown considerable increase. This is most gratifying, but we hope for a still further increase and I would like to ask members to give all possible assistance in this matter.

"The balance sheet shows a surplus of £l4 odd for the year. Although this amount seems small I think that when we compare it with results achieved by other associations this year, we should be gratified to come out with a credit balance.

“In spite of the fact that the balance is not large I am sure yoh will all agree that the Motpeka A. and P. Association has been of great service to the whole province. This is noticeable in the improved standard of stock shown at our show and seen throughout the Motueka district in particular. “One of the biggest problems of the farming community to-day is that of rapidly increasing costs. An improvement of our stock combined with an increase in production would go a long way to counteract difficulty and our own show is an incentive in this direction. For this reason alone its successful continuance is essential to

“May I ask for more co-operation from the business section of Motueka? I refer particularly to representation on the show committee. I recognise the assistance already given by them in the way of trophies and advertisements in our schedule and catalogue and for these we are most grateful, but we would like our committee to be representative of all sections of the community.

“In conclusion may I thank the vicepresident, past president, secretary, treasurer, executive and committee for making my term of office an enjoyable one. I would especially like to thank the ladies of the various committees for the valuable assistance they have on every occasion. I also wish to all who helped on show day to make the show the success it undoubtedly was and trust that this year wiU see the show even more firmly established.” Mr R. Teece, in moving the adoption of the president’s report, said Mr Canton had given a good outline of the Association’s activities, and had stressed the fact that the A. and P. Shows were a decided benefit to the whole district. Mr Newport seconded the motion. Mr Llewellin, speaking in support, said he had been particularly struck \yith the marked improvement in the exhibits of stock since the inception of the Motueka A. and P. Shows. SHOW GROUND FUND With the object of building up a fund

lor the purchase of a show ground Mr \ F. Teece moved that an account be j opened in the P. 0.5.8., and that the sum of £8 10s, proceeds from the sale of gift sheep, be deposited as a nucleus of a show ground fund. This was j seconded by Mr L. Haycock. Mr E. S. Wratt was appointed trustee 1 for the P. 0.5.8. account. LADIES’ COMMITTEE On the motion of Messrs W. Robinson and A. Green, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Ladies’ Committee who had in hand the arrangements for the A. and P. Association’s ball. Caried by acclamation. Mrs Taylor moved that it be a recommendation to the Executive Com- ' mittee that proceeds from the efforts jof the social committee be placed in j the Ground Purchase Fund. This was ! seconded by Mr Llewellin and carried

MR F. TEECE INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT Mr Canton after thanking the members for their help and co-operation during his term of office in the chair asked Mr F. Teece to take over the meeting in the capacity of president with his best wishes for a successful year. Mr Teece, in returning thanks, said he hoped he would fulfill his duties to the satisfaction of the Association. The organisation had only been in existence for five years but was entitled to call its next show a Centennial Show, and to be in line with similar associations should make a special effort on this occasion. Something, however, would he said have to be done to improve the financial position, and he suggested a stock drive as a good means of raising money.

Mr Teece said that he believed in punctuality, and would do his best to be on time, and expressed the hope th/at members would att’end meetings regularly and punctually. Mr D. I. Llewellin thanked members for electing him as vice-president. Mr R. Teece in moving a vote of thanks to the retiring president said Mr Canton had caried out his duties in a manner that had been a credit to himself and to the Association. He had been the youngest member of any A. and P. Association in New Zealand to be elected as president. The motion was seconded by the chairman and carried by acclamation. Mr Canton briefly returned thanks for the kind remarks.

1939 SHOW The meeting decided that the 1939 show be held on the second Saturday after the Nelson A. and P. Show. It was resolved, Messrs P. R. Cook and L. K. Drummond, that it be a recommendation to the Show Committee to make provision for additional hurdles before the next Show. The chairman intimated that Mr A. L. Cook (member of the Eexecutive Committee) had been indisposed for some time and moved that a letter of sympathy be forwarded him. This will be done. NEW MEMBERS Messrs J. Schwass and E. Mytton were nominated and elected members of the Association. CORRESPONDENCE The Secretary, Dannevirke Agricultural and Pastoral Association advised that the Association’s next show and Ram Fair had been fixed for the 6th and 7th February and Bth February respectively. The secretary, New Zealand Pig Breeders’ Association whole asking for a copy of last year’s schedule of pig classes, and intimating that the Pig Breeders’ Association may be able to suggest some improvements which would benefit both the Motueka Association and exhibitors.

The secretary, the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand forwarded extract from Gazette No. 29 with reference to the adoption of By Laws by the Moteuka A. and P. Association.

The Secretary, the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, in a circular letter asked the Association to give careful consideration to the subject matter of the minutes re. the future of the Royal Show, as this matter would be fully discussed at the annual meeting to be held in Wellington in July.

The writer also advised that in response to the Society’s representations advice had been received from the Hon. W. E. Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs, that permission had been granted to all affiliated A. and P. Associations to use the word “Centennial” in connection with the 1939-40 shows.

It was resolved (Messrs C. Blake and D. I. Llewellin) that while the Association approves of representation at the Royal Agricultural Society’s Conference, it is at present unable to contribute towards the expenses of a delegate. ARMY REMOUNT COMMITTEE Mr C. Blake on behalf of the Army Remount Committee gave an interesting verbal report on last season’s activities. The secretary stated that the committee had done a good deal of work, and had been one of the most successful in New Zealand. He understood, with the exception of a committee in the Auckland district, none had done better than the Motueka District Remount Committee RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SCHEDULE It was decided on the motion of Messrs Llewellin and R. Teece that last year’s chief stewards revise the schedule for the forthcoming show, and being down recommendations for the next meeting. GROUNDS COMMITTEE The following were appointed as a grounds committee in connection with the 1939 show, Messrs A. Douglas, R. Teece, A. D. Taylor, A. Robinson, E. Eginton, L. Cowin, and D. L. Drummond. The meeting went into committee to discuss certain matters in regard to the purchase of a ground and ways and means of raising money. On resuming Mrs Taylor moved that the special committee, set up in respect to the purchase of a show ground, bring down recommendations at a later date. This was seconded by Mr A. Douglas and caried. EXECUTIVE’S ANNUAL REPORT The Executive Committee of the Association in presenting the fourth annual balance sheet and statement of apeounts, duly audited for the year ending 31st March, 1939. stated:—

The Association has closed the year with a surplus, thanks to an energetic and perservering Show Committee, and the support of the general public. During the year nine executive meetings and ten Show Committee meetings were held; there being an average attendance of 30.75 at the latter.

Annual Show: This was held on 3rd December at Marchwood Park. The morning broke beautifully fine, and a most successful Show was held, the public attendance bein’ a record. The Association expresses its thanks to the officials, Show Stewards and Judges, who all assisted in the conduct of the Show, and made it a great suc-

The Show was opened by the Hon. F. Jones, Minister of Defence, in the unavoidable absence of the Prime Minister apd .the Minister of Agriculture.

The Executive Committee took the opportunity to bring before the Minister the position of the Association with regard to the ownership of the Showground. Mr Jones, in expressing his admiration of the beautiful grounds on which the Show is now held, promised his full support in the Association’s endeavour to purchase same.

Your Executive at the appropriate time will take all steps necessary for the purchase of a permqment showground.

Membership: The membership shows an increase on last year, also donations in cash and kind. Your Association is in urgent need of an increased membership, and all members are invited to co-pperate in adding to the present numbers.

The competition for new members resulted as follows:—Secretary 22, F. Wells 14, President 5, A. G. Green 4, F. Teece 4, L. P. Haycock 3, H. Williams 3, A. Robinson 3, J. Teece 1, E. A. Jackson, 1, R. Teece, D. W. Thompson 1, C. J. Teece 1. Grand total, 53.

Thanks: The thanks of the Association is extended to all those who donated money or cup prizes, and to the members for their valued subscriptions.

Specially do we thanks Mrs Goulter. of Marlborough for the handsome Ribbons presented for the Light Horse Section. This was a very fine gesture of assistance from Marlborough. Also our Marshal. Mr J. Balck, deserves thanks for the manner in which he again carried out his strenuous duties.

The parking arrangements were in the capable hands of the N.A.A. Patrol Officer, Mr McLaren, to whom the thanks of the Association are due.

I desire to thank all my officers and committee for the loyal menner in w hich they have assisted me to make my term of office a pleasant one, and the Show a success.

I trust that the same spirit of goodwill and co-operation will aways attend the efforts of your Association.

A kind-hearted old lady noticed a trampish-looking man gazing into an eatinghouse window. She found the sight touching, and, wishing to give the iqan the price of a good dinner without hurting his feelings, pretended she had picked up a coin from the pavement. “Look what I’ve found!” she said, as she handed his a florin. “You can have it; it was nearest to you.” The man made a grab for the coin. “Thank you kindly,” he said with a grin of delight. “It’s juqt dropped out o’ my pncketl Wait a minute! I’ll give you a penny for yourself!”