RODNEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 11 December 1929, Page 4

RODNEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

A meetiDg of the General Commit' teo. was held in the Public Library, Warkworth, on Saturday evening last, Mr Harold Edwards, deputy chairman,' presiding over a good attendance of members. The chairman reported that Mr Eobf. Ward bad agreed to lease the smalt portion of the Society's grounds across the main road, and that a satisfactory agreement was being completed. In view of the impending departure from the Dominion of the Governorgeneral, Sir Charles Fergusson, it was resolved that a letter be forwarded to His Excullenoy, thanking him for his generous assistance to the Society, and expi easing regret at his departure. . Five new members, Messrs Rsg. -K. Collins, F. J. Anderson, F., Woodcock, Guy Mauder and J. Clegg, were elected to the General Committee. The fullowiug Stewards were duly appointed : — Car Parking.—Messrs J. L. Buchanan, E Hall and C. O'Brien. Stall. —Messrs A. Shaw, F. Flay, J. N. Smith and A. Roke. Refreshment Bootia, with ladies. — Messrs F. Woodcock on door, Claude Phillips, A. McNaught, A. H. Goatley, Rev. Hart. Assistant Secretary.—Mr L. Carroll. Gatekeepers. —Messrs H. Language, J. Tutt, K. J. W. Taylor, G. IV Civil, R. A. Simpsan, Fiauk Miller, H. iST. Russell. ■■ Coucert Doorkeepers.—Messrs.P.1 A/ MuDo»\eli, C. AuuettandL. Petherick Chief Usher and Master of Ceremonies.—Mr J. L. Buchanan. ' Horse Stewards. —Messrs L. Petherick (chief), R. J. W. Taylor, D, iVlcFarlaue, S. J. Barker and J. H. Mason. Call Steward.—Mr Adam Brott. Cattle Steward—Mr 1). J. Carratt ; (chief.) >■■■' : Bhorthorn.—Messrs F. J. Grimmer, H. Edwards*, W. ftharp and A. S. Ciuickahank. ' Jersey.—Messrs H. Phillips, Les.Beresford, F. 1. L. King ahd M.; Hood. Friesian.—Messrs C. Carran, H. A, Bmltly and Athol Moriis6ii. ' ;i * Sheep.—Mebsrs H. Clayden (chief),. Theo. Edwards, N. E. Russell and Wv B. White. ■■.■■■; r ■ .