A. AND P. ASSOCIATIONS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3102, 27 August 1913, Page 21

A. AND P. ASSOCIATIONS.

WINDHAM. The annual meeting of the Wyndham A. and P. Society was pres'ded over by Mr Peter Campbell, jun. The annual report and balance sheet (already published) were adopted. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: —President, Mr Janies M'Glinchcv; vice-president, Mr John M‘Kay; treasurer, Mr D’Arcy Raymond (re-elected); auditor, Mr Benj. Sutherland (re-elected); executive —Messrs Alex. Bell, T W. Foster, R. Arnott, Angus Campbell, A. Howe, A. Beange. P. Campbell, jun., Alfred Horne, R. Shields. R. Hunter, 11. E. Clarke, Jno. M‘Donakl, 11. E. Porter, G. Hunter, Jas. Beange, Tlios. Morrison, H. Adams, Charles Milne. Mr Thomas Ayson was elected a life member of the society. The date fixed for the annual show was November 19, and October 8 was also fixed for a home parade. Canvassers were appointed for the various districts, and judges woro nominated to act at the forthcoming show. It whs resolved that be again made to the Wyndham Racing Club for a donation towards a trophy for thoroughbreds. Messrs P. Campbell and Sons, who won the £55 trophy for most points in the show, presented a tropins of similar value to be competed for as the executive thought lit. Mr Alfred Horne, winner of trophy for freezing lambs, also gave a trophy of similar value to bo competed for as the committee thought advisable. X OTAGO CENTRAL. annual meeting of the Otago Central A. and P. Association was presided over by Mr G. Harvey. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £lB 13s 4cl. 1 lie date of the next show was fixed for November 21. The election of officers resulted as follows: — President, Mr J. Sheppard ; vice-president, Mr A. M‘lntosh; auditor, Mr 11. E. Stephens; and a large committee. The secretary was instructed to approach the member for the district with a view to having the guarantee of £l6 reduced in regard to the running of one extra train from Clyde. Tenders for catering and accommodation were ordered to be called for in connection with the amofe concert to be held on the evening of the show. WINTON. At a meeting of the Win ton A. and P. Association Mr J. H. Thomson presided over an attendance of over 30 members. Messrs Hamilton, Gerrard, and Keith reported having inspected a paddock adjoining the saleyards, and with a few improvements it would make an ideal show' ground. The directors of the saleyards were to be approached for the use of the yards for the show, which will bo held on November 26. Messrs Broom and Porrellc were appointed to canvass the district for subscriptions and special prizes, etc. SOUTHLAND MKTROPOLITAN. The annual report to lie presented to the members of the Southland .A. and P. Association on the 30th inst. shows the finances of the association to bo. in a very satisfactory position, the excess of assets over liabilities, or capital, amounting to £9003 4s 7d. This amount is larger than 12 months ago by £915 4s 9d, which sum is made up by donations £5Ol 15s. proceeds of Myross Bush endowment division £l6B 7s Bd, interest £SO 13s Id, and profit on the year’s operations £194 9s The income from annual subscriptions shows an increase of £3l. and it is hoped that next year’s balance sheet will show a very marked improvement on these figures. The gate money also shows a. substantial increase, but there is a slight fallingoff in t iio entry money and special cash prizes At the horse parade held in October the number of imported horses was large, and created much interest. The Summer Show was favoured by good weather, and tho attendance was large, the gate receipts totalling over £6OO. The entries were large, and tho quality of stock exhibited was of a high standard. As the King's Hall was the only hall available for the Winter Show the trade exhibits were cut out; there was, however, a creditable display of Southland’s produce. The next Ram Fair will bo held on the new show grounds during the first week in March, and now regulations have been drawn up governing the fair. Tho principal alteration is tho rule which allows the vendor who. selling 10 or more flock rams, secured the highest average price at the fair the year before, the privilege of having his rams sold first the following vaar. Tho council at its first meeting elected Messrs John Grant, John M'Crostie. John MTCerchar, and Wm. Menzies honorary life members. The auditor. Mr \\ m. Young, retires, but being eligible offers hijpsolf for re-election. Thanks arc due to all who assisted in tho operations of the society, and especially to the donors of special prizes, J'udges, stewards, and to the press. It is loped that an effort will be mado to increase the membership during the ensuing year. WALLAO 1 At a meetimr of the Wallace A. and P. Association Mr J. B. Fordo presided over on attendance of 15 directors. It was de-

cidod that annual show be hold on November 19, and the horse parade on September 2. The president (Mr J. B. Forde) and Messrs Buiok, Ryan. O’Brien, Garrick, W. Lindsay, and S. James were appointed a Grounds Committee. It was proposed that the Sires’ Progeny Stakes be judged at the horse jrarade of 1914 instead of at the show. The voting being equal, the chairman said instead of giving a casting vote another vote would be taken next meeting. The president, vice-president, ant .Messrs K. Carrick, Macdonald, Bradley, Buick, Buckingham, Ryan, W. Lindsay, and J. Lindsay were elected the Horse Parade Committee. Canvassers were appointed for tho various districts. Entries for the show will close on Friday night, November 14. Accounts to tho amount of £7 l 7 s 3d were passed for payment.

CANTERBURY MARKETS.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE REPORTS. (Lyttelton Times, August 23.)

During tho last conole of months tho grain and produce market has been exceedingly dull, business being almost at a standstill, with declining prices, and at present there arc no signs of an impending change for tho better. As lias been the case for some months, the amount of grain offered by farmers continues to be of very narrow compass, all hough during the fast few days a little has been on offer, but in most cases the wide divergence of ideas as to values held by sellers and buyers has resulted in little trade resulting, “ growers in almost, every case standing out for prices which merchants consider above the parity of Current values. Prices remain unchanged. New oats have been placed on offer for some t ine, and virtually the, whole of the small amount of business that is being done is ex store. Values remain unaltered.

The marked depression in the potato market which has characterised trade for some weeks still continues, values having a still further downward tendency, and to-day merchants are offering- from 30s to 35s on trucks at country stations, while in some instances buyers refuse to advance beyond the first-named figure. Naturally under the circumstances holders are not inclined to do basinets at these prices, and many of them have expressed their determination to feed their tubers to stock rather than accept current prices. In anticipation of the coming sowing season a fair business is being done in grass seed, and a considerable number of parcels have changed 'hands for forward delivery. The market for cocksfoot has hardened somewhat recently owing to more inquiries. The following quotations are for purchases from farmers, net cash, sacks extra, delivery at country stations: — Wheat —Tuscan, 3s 5d to 5s 6d; Hunters, 3s 6i<l to 3s ?id; Pearl, 3s 9d to 3s lOd. Oats —Cartons, Is lid to 2s 3d; Duns, Is lOd €o 2s Id; Danish, Is 9d to 2s 2d; Algerian, l« Tld to 2s Id. Barley—Malting, 3s 6d to 3s 9d per bushel, according to quality. Partridge Peas-—3s 4d to 3s sd. Chaff—£3. Potatoes —£1 10s to £1 15s. Flour —£9 per ton; 1001 b bags. £9 10s; 501 b bags, £9 15s: 251 b bags, £lO. Bran —Local. £4 15s; f.0.b., £4 10s. Pollard—£6 per ton.

Oatmoai—£l4 10s per ton. gees—Ryegrass (Italian and perennial) : Machine-dressed parce’s. 3s 3d to 3s 9d. Cocksfoot. 131 b seed, 3Jd to 4d, W hite clover: Maohinc-drcsaod, 13d to 14d; farmdressed, 9d /to lid. Cow grass, Bd. Dairy Produce—Cheese, dairy large sid; factory, largo 5Jd to 6d. Butter, fresh local factory prints, is 4d; second grade, is 3d; farmers separator, lOd; farm dairy, ?d. Mams, lid; sides, 9jd; rolls. 10jd; rolled hams. lid. I.ard pals. Hid. Eggs, lOd per dozen.