THE WINTER SHOW

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18203, 26 September 1933, Page 7

THE WINTER SHOW

ANOTHER EFFORT URGED ANNUAL .MEETING’S VIEW NEW POLICY’ DISCUSSED lu spite of the last show’s heavy loss, the annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Winter Show Association last night was of the opinion that another show should he field next year, but un a different site to that last used. A generally optimistic view prevailed as to the prospects, and matters of future policy were discussed. As a result of the unpropitious weather the attendance was small, but much enthusiasm was displayed. The president, Mr. G. W. Armstrong, was in the. chair. It was pointed out in the annual report, in yesterday's third edition, that a loss of £154 17s lOd was inclined on the year’s working. In the balance sheet submitted by the secretary, Mr. J. M. Kay, it was shown on the assets side that cash in hand amounted to £8 3s 4d, while on fixed deposit there was £2OO. with the. plant account standing at £167 3s sd, and shed £39 16s 6d. after accounting for depreciation, and sundry debtors owed £55 18s sd. The balance of assets over liabilities totalled £414 13s 6d. Ihe only liabilities were £l9 6s 7d in sundry creditors and £4O 16s 7d overdraft, with £1 in a subscription paid in advance.

In giving the statement of receipts and expenditure, as follows, the previous year’s figures are shown in parentheses : The income included £26 3s 6d (£4l 15s) for advertising, £2 14s 9d (£2 18s) as catalogue sales, £169 17s 9d (£216 13s) in door takings >’s9 4s 3d (£SB 7s 6d) for entry fees, £SB 16s 6d (£BO 8s 6d) in ground and floor fees, £ll 19s 3d (£2l 8s 3d) in interest, £5 19s 6d (£5 8s 6d) in lighting refunds. £8 13s 6d (£5 ss) in prize donations, £ls (£ls 10s) in subscriptions. £7 15s (£lO 17s 3d' in weight estimating, leaving a deficit of £134 17s Jod of expenditure over income.

The expenditure comprised £lO 4s 9d (£2O 14s sd) in bad debts, £lO 17s lid (£ll 2s 7d) in depreciation, £4 5s lid (Cl 5 19s 7d) in insurance, £54 12s 6d (£B7 6s lOd) in labor, £93 13s 9d (£lO2 2s 3d) in printing, etc., £129 8s 3d (£136 8s 6d) in prize money. £?5 10s (£ls 10s) in lent, £BO (.£80) in salaries, £B4 16s 9d (£BS 16s lOd) in show expenses, £4 2s (£3 11s) in sundry expenses and £5 10s in petty expenses; total expenses. £503 Is lOd (£587). PRIZE TICKETS ONLY? The president asked what, support the .association was likely to get if it staged a show without giving prizemoney, which was one of the association’s biggest liabilities, and giving only prize tickets to successful exhibitors. Members refrained from venturing an opinion, except that the Rev. R. Hodgson said it was a good suggestion

FOXTON MEETING ACCEPTANCES ANNOUNCED (Per Press Association.) PONTON, last night. Hollowing are the acceptances tor the Foxton Pacing Club's meeting on September 3C:— Poroutawhuo Hurdles, of £7O; one mile and live furlongs.—Kimbo 10.6. Tunbridge 9.13, Join de Val 9.13, Hamuna 9.10, Palace, Revision 9.3, Thomist 9.0. Maiden Stakes, of .CcO; six furlongs.— Palm Queen, Prince Umberto, Aweketia, Waipiata, Arauline, Tupurangi, First View, Wytulale, Bold Jim, Zeles, Koyal Passion, Colossal, Vostiation, Aerelict, Hint, Arctic Region, Gay Coat, Kaparahara, Hark Forrard, Lacktowu, May Pay, Tommy Atkins, Hakoru, Chief Ruler, Vescatcs filly, Celeste 8.5. Robinson Handicap, of £125; one mile and a. quarter.—All Humbug 9.0, Chopin, Eminent 8.5, Joie de Val 7.7, Thrasher, Wasteland, Beryl Ratour 7.0. Foxton Two-year-old Handicap, of £6O; four furlongs and 22yds. —Wheimakura 8.13. Contract, Tutor, General Quex. Golden Chance, Lord Hereford, Bachelor’s Song 8.5, Lifeguard 8.2, Superior, Brown Betty 8.0, Poniard 7.11.

Carnarvon Hack, of L7O; one mile.— Chock Say 9.0, Pegged Exchange 8.7, Gold Killer 8.5. Kalmuk 8.3, King Tliomond 8.0. Kevision 7.13, Callus, Headmistress 7.10. CoJossical 7.9, Nebulae 7.3, Sir Komco 7.2. llawora 7.1, Joy Stick, Quebec, Tranquillity, En Videtto. Pahiko, G'unctield, Transact 7.0. Kehhell Memorial, of £BS: seven fur longs.—Foreign Queen 8.11, Cluny, Diatomous 8A Takakua 8.1. Equitant 7.13, Arikira 7.12, Forestry 7.7, Wasteland, Quietly 7.0. Herrington Hack, of £65: five furlongs and a half. -Might 9.d, Senegal 8.9. Ilaulbowiine 0.3, Gladinm, Lady Konald 8.7. Astcrisea 8.1. Palace 8.0, Merry Hunter. All Spirit 7.0, Plicon 7.7, Willowmere, Miss Hushahye, Arauline, Camella- Horn. First View, Gay Coat 7.0.

Having scored three successive victories iu his opening engagements at live years old. Chatham appears to have bright prospects of having another very successful season. At the close of his four-year-old career it was feared that respiratory troubles would prevent him from reproducing bis best form, but treatment has apparently effected a complete cure. He is engaged in the Epsom Handicap with 9.10. till), more than lie carried to victory last year, when lie ran (lie mile in the fast lime of 1.37. It can he accepted as dcliuite that K. Heed will be on Chatham iu the Epsom Handicap (says “Pilot”). Last year that horse was ridden by -I. Pike, who niijilo aii early engagement for bronze Hawk on this occasion. It is probable Keoil will also he on Milantbeon in the Metropolitan. He will lie on bay 'lree- in the Derbv.

rim Hi.'carton two-year-olds Custodian /Lord Warden—Monoxide), Control (british Empire—Windshield), Cup bearer ('tea True--Ilancing Doll). Knock Out (Winning Hit Kivalry), ami Marcus Cicero (Hunting Song (Jratrix) ligure in the nominations for the Dominion Handicap oil the second day of the. Dunedin .Jockey Club’s spring meeting, indicating that present intentions are to send them south to contest the McLean Slakes on the opening day. Similarly, Fracas, Guarantee. Silvox, Southdown, and The Masqueradin', engaged iu the Dunedin Guineas on the second day, have been nominated for the Electric Handicap on the Inst day. so they. too. can he expected lo he at Wingatui. Tile presence of the horses named will help materiallv towards the successes of the two ilasrie events.

In wlib’li the commit Ice should give considerat ion. Mr T. (I. .1 11 1 1 ns said 11 1 : 1 1 ill the event of the association deciding not to give pri/.e-muiiey no entry fees should lie elmrgeil. The .annual report, published yesterday, together with the balance-sheet., were adopted without further discussion. The following ollieers were elected: President, Mr G. W. Armstrong; vicepresidents, the Rev, It. Hodgson and Mr 11. s. Brer: treasurer, Mr \V. P. Walker; committee. Mrs M. Mawsoa. Messrs. S. 1). Bautin, T. G. Johns, F. G. Murphy, IL McCullough and 11. J. Rougher, with two further vacancies to til 1. The Rev. !!. Hodgson paid a tribute to the great elVorts of Mr Murphy for the last show, and moved that the association place its appreciation on record. The motion was curried by acclamation. .SOMETHING NEW. Mr. Murphy moved a recommendation to the incoming c<>mmiltcc«that it should seriously consider the holding of a show next year. The association was doing work of benefit to the town, and he maintained that the association should do its best, ami reduce expenditure for the purpose. Mr. Johns secomk'd this.

The president agreed, and said that it was too early yet to wave the white flag. Conditions generally were improving, and there might be means by which the past deficiency could be rectified.

The motion recommending the committee to consider holding a show next year was carried unanimously. 'The meeting thou went on to consider possible alternative sites to the New Zealand Shipping Company's stores. s;

The president said that Mr. Bunt in had suggested that, the association should try to provide something now in entertainment each evening during the progress of the show, and this was •l valuable suggestion. Mr. Murphy said that flic association must certainly give up the idea of the site of the last show.

Mr. J. B. Greig said the time was opportune to again urge for the reconstruction of the Garrison Hall, the destruction of which was the cause of the association’s losses since then.

The Rev. R. Hodgson said there appeared no hope for the rebuilding of the ball at present, judging by the Minister’s recent letter to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. P. C. Jeffreys referred to the improvement in primary produce markets. and said that this should be the means of helping the association’s finances next year. Even without the destruction of the Garrison Hall, ho believed the association would have shown a loss during the past few yea rs. It was decided to recommend the committee to seek a share in one of the earlv art unions.