OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY

Otago Witness, Issue 3912, 5 March 1929, Page 12

OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY

MONTHLY MEETING.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Otago A. and P. Society was held in the society’s board room on Thursday afternoon, and was attended by Messrs W. O. M‘Kellar (president), H. Turnei-, David Phillip, J. W. Blair, John Hellyer, A. Johnson, J. P. Little, D. J. Ross, A. Mac Kay, G. Black, H. Price, T. T. Ritchie,, and George Ross. Accounts amounting to £l7O 5s lOd were passed for payment. The secretary read a letter to the Licensed Victualler’s Association asking that special concessions should be granted to judges acting at the various shows.— Noted. :

The South Island Dairy Association wrote advising that it would subscribe a trophy valued at £3 3s for maiden classes in cheese.—Accepted with thanks. , Mr T. T. Ritchie, reported that the Tahuna Park grounds had been granted

to the sth Mounted Regiment to hold an annual camp.—Action approved. The manager of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers’ Federation, Wellington, wrote advising that the association had decided to grant £lO 10s for prizes to be devoted for the export fruit competitions.—Accepted with thanks. The. New Zealand Farmers’ Union of Hawera, wrote advising that tentative arrangements had been made with the Railways Department to run a special train to the South Island, leaving Hawera about May 21. They suggested that the itinerary would include a visit to the society’s annual Winter Show if dates were suitable. The secretary replied that the Winter Show wotdd be held on June 1,3, 4,5, and 6, and the committee would be pleased to extend a hearty welcome to the farmers from the Hawera district to be present at the Winter Show. The secretary of the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club wrote applying for the use of Brydone Hall for June 13, 14, and 15, to enable them to hold their annual show. It was decided to grant the club the use of this building on these dates, providing that they were agreeable to work in with the society in erecting their stands. The secretary of the Canterbury A. and P. Society wrote that the committee had under consideration an alteration in the election of the General Committee, and asking the society if it would supply the necessary particulars in connection with the system adopted here in appointing district representatives. The secretary replied giving full information in regard to the manner in which country representatives were elected, and enclosing them full details in connection with the arrangements made in electing district representatives on the committee. The New Zealand Settlement and Development League, Wellington, wrote advising that it proposed holding a two days’ conference in Wellington, opening on Tuesday, Margh 12, and asking the society to appoint representatives to attend this conference. After considerable discussion it was decided that until more particulars were obtained as to the object of this league, that no representatives be appointed, but the committee would be pleased to receive from the league a report of the conference so as to enable them to clearly understand their objects. The following is a list of the retiring members: —Dunedin —Messrs F. Freeman, T. T. Ritchie, G. Black, and H. C. Campbell; Bruce and Clutha. Messrs R. H. Edie and H. Allan; Waikouaiti and Waihemo. Messrs A. Fleming and D. J. Ross; Taieri, Mr J. W. Blair; Central Otago, Mr D. Andrew; Peninsula, Mr J. Hellyer. The president reported that at a meeting of the executive held on February 19 the following resolution was passed, and a copy sent to Mrs P. Johnson, South Dunedin: —"‘That this meeting expresses its regret at the death of Mr Peter Johnson, and desires to extend to his wife and family its sincere sympathies with them in their bereavement.” The secretary’s action was approved. TAHUNA PARK PROPOSALS. The president, in submitting a statement dealing with the negotiations now being carried on between the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association and the so-

ciety in connection with the erection of ' buildings at Tahuna Park, stated that whilst he was not in a position to make a definite statement in regard to the main issue, a definite understanding had been arrived at .on several matters. The. chairman read lengthy reports from individual representatives of each body which he considered would satisfy the committee that they had many difficulties to overcome. He anticipated, however, that they , would be ultimately able to overcome many of the difficulties suggested in the reports. Mr George Black supported the remarks of the chairman, and went fully into the whole position showing the actual results so far as the negotiations had proceeded with the manufacturers. Mr Turner stated that the reports read and the information supplied by the president and Mr Black should satisfy members that the proposals had received very careful consideration by the special committee appointed to deal with these matters and. carry out these negotiations, and he considered that they were entitled to ‘the thanks of the whole committee. After several members had expressed their opinions, and the chairman had answered several questions, it was decided that the small sub-committee appointed be asked to continue negotiations and report to the General Committee. ' SALE OF CRAWFORD STREET . * PREMISES.

- . A^ er a ver y full discussion it was decided to call for tenders for the pur-

chase of the Crawford street property, and the secretary was instructed to advertise accordingly. The president pointed out that this was a very valuable property, and it covered over one acre two floors, and had a frontage of 147 feet to both Crawford and Vogel streets, and could be worked from both streets.