TAIERI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23206, 2 June 1937, Page 2

TAIERI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL MEETING The retiring president (Mr James Dow) presided over an attendance ol 40 members at the annual meeting of the Taierl Agricultural Society held in the Agricultural Hall, Outram. The secretary (Mr John Williamson) read the seventy-sixth annual report and balance sheet, which recorded another very satisfactory year for the society. The annual show was held on the Show Grounds. Outram, on Saturday, November 21. The weather was good, and there vas a record attendance of the public, and the judging of the various sections passed off expeditiously. The grand parade of prize stock and the jumping competitions were again attractive features of the show. Exhibitors had again shown their appreciation of the improvements to the Show Grounds by bringing forward their exhibits in increased numbers, the entries in all sections being very good. The quality, too, was up to the usual high standard. The ladles also were well to the fore in their display of dairy produce and cookery exhibited, the whole display being a credit to the district. Total entries for all sections numbered 820. Remarks by the judges proved that the display of prize stock was one of the best that ever came before them. Eight ordinary committee meetings were held during the year, and were well attended by the members. It was gratifying to notice the increased interest shown by members. The annual social, which had become a popular function, was held in the Agricultural Hall, Outram. There was a full hall, an excellent programme, and the winners received their trophies with the good wishes of all present, concluding with a very enjoyable dance. The balance sheet detailed a healthy financial position, showing continued support from all quarters. The society’s thanks were due to all contributors. The committee might specially mention the generous support accorded them by business and commercial circles. Thanks were expressed to all exhibitors, subscribers, and donors of special prizes, those ladies and gentlemen who acted as judges, the auditor, the press, and all who helped to make the show a success. i

On the motion of the president, seconded by Mr John Murray, the report and balance sheet were adopted. Office-bearers were elected as follows: —President, Mr John M. Murray; vice-president, Mr John Campbell; committee—Messrs D. Grant, W. J. Marshall, G. T. Bathgate, J. C. Renton, R. Gawn, M. Bathgate, J. S. Blackie, A. E. Blair, A. S. Murray, J. A. Fowler, and W. N, Taylor; auditor. Mr Mazqngarb; hon. veterinary surgeons, Messrs Dayus and Doyle.

Thank were expressed to the retiring office-bearers, and a special vote of thanks to Mr John Logan (auditor for many years).

COMMITTEE MEETING A committee meeting followed the annual meeting, Mr John Campbell presiding. The Clydesdale Horse Society forwarded the annual balance sheet for the period ended April 30, 1937.—Received,

In answer to a circular letter, the president and vice-president were appointed delegates to the Southern District Council of the Royal Agricultural Society. The West Taieri Brass Band wrote returning thanks for the use of the hall for concert practices. The Wyndham A. and P. Society notified the date of the annual show —December 11. The town clerk, Mosgiel, wrote acknowledging the society’s donation towards the Coronation celebrations. Accounts totalling £25 18s lOd wore passed for payment. The president was asked to revise the sectional committees for the selection of judges. It was decided to purchase a quantity of school forms at 5s each for use on the show ground on show days. It was decided to place on fixed deposit the sum of £350. This sum was £SO in advance of that already so placed, and which required renewal. The annual show was fixed for November 20. and the annual ball for July 23.