OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3672, 29 July 1924, Page 16

OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on Thursday, and was attended by Messrs George Black (president, in the chair), William Robertson. James Macandrew, R. H. Bdie, G. R. ttitchie. Sir John Roberts, A. Johnson, T. Scott, H. M. Driver, D. Andrew, John Nimmo, H. Turner, H. C. Campbell, James Begg, James- Gow, James Biaii', James Birtles, E. O. Hazlett, R. A. S. Cantrell, T J. Gawn. The President, before proceeding with the business of the meeting, referred to the death of Sir Walter Buchanan. He stated that Sir Walter had for many years taken a * very keen interest in all matters pertaining to agriculture, and especially in regard to primary products, and his name would go down to posterity as one of our greatest pioneers. He moved —“That this meeting places on record its high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the late Sir Walter Buchanan in extending and promoting the agricultural, pastoral, and dairying interests of this dominion. Sir Walter held the respect and esteem of all classes of the community, and was at all times ready and willing to assist by practical advice and financial assistance any movement which tended to the advancement of New Zealand.” Sir John Roberts referred to his long association with Sir Walter, and stated that no man had done more in the advancement of the dominion than he had.—The motion was carried, members standing. The President welcomed Mr William Robertson and Mr R. H. Edie, the newlyelected members of the committee, and stated mat he was quite satisfied that their election on the committee would be of considerable assistance to the society. The President moved the adoption of the following report of the executive:—Hie subcommittee set up at last meeting for the purpose of reporting on the improvements at Tahuna Park, and the suitability of Lake Logan as a show site, is not yet in a position to report. The Dunedin City Council has been communicated with, and the committee submits herewith the correspondence with the Harbour Board on the matter, but so far has not been able to ascertain the position, and until such time as the committee has some assurance as to the nature of the tenure of Lake Logan site, no recommendations can be made in that uirection. In reference to the suggested improvements at Tahuna Park, there are some important matters that will require most careful consideration before the comim-iee would be justified in recommending any large expenditure.—The report was received. The Finance Committee submitted accounts amounting to £946 7s Bd, and they were passed for payment. Messrs D. Andrew and E. F. Duthie submitted a report in connection with their attendance as the society’s delegates at the Royal Society’s first annual meeting.—On the motion of the President, the report was received and the delegates thanked for their attendance. The following special prizes were offered and referred to the various subcommittees: —Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Ltd.), challenge cup for competition at horse parade. Friesian Breeders’ Association. Waitaki challenge shield and cup for South Island -championship (Friesian section). Briscoe and Co., trophy, £3 3s, for best roadster or hack up to 11 stone. A. Stewart, £2 2s for best spring-van horse. Milburn Lime and Cement C-0., truck of ground lime for most points in fat cattle. Forbury Park Trotting Club, £lO 10s for light norses _ Dunedin Jockey Club. £SO tor competition classes. N.Z. Coal and Oil Company, one truck of coal, to be allocated by the society. Otago Hunt Club, two silver cups for competiton in the hunting section. Clydesdale Horse Society, two British Clydesdale Horse Society's medals for competition in that section. Anonymous, £5 for best gelding four years or over. Refrigerating Company, trophy for most points in fat lambs. Romney Marsh Association, two champion shields for Romney ram and ewe. N.Z. Sheep Breeders’ Association, two shields for best Border Leicester ram and ewe, and also two shields for the best Corriedale ram and owe. David Murray, cup for most points in Shorthorn cattle.—The secretary was instructed to thank the donors for their support and interest. Messrs Stewart and Paine wrote advising the committee as to the position of the

title to Tahuna Park and the society's rights in connection therewith.—The letter was referred to the executive. The annual horse parade was fixed for September 25, and similar classes as last year were approved, and the secretary was instructed to ascertain the conditions for competition for the Wright, Stephenson, and Co. challenge cup. A letter wag received from the Hon. W. Downie Stewart thanking the committee for the use of the board room and its services in connection with the display of primary products for the Wembley Exhibition The Cross Convalescent Home wrote thanking the committee for the privileges received at the Winter Show, and advising 'hat the sale of articles made by invalided soldiers was satisfactory. Phe Otago Rugby Football Union wrote enclosing cheque fo r £lO, annual donation to tho appeal fund. The sheep, cattle, and Clydesdale Horse Sub-committees all submitted their reports m connection with the revising of the schedule for the forthcoming Summer Show, which were approved.