Thames Valiey A., P. and H. Association

Te Aroha News, Volume XXXIII, Issue 15711, 20 December 1915, Page 2

Thames Valiey A., P. and H. Association

' EXECUTIVE MEETING The executive the Thames Valley A.-,-P. an«HP*Association was held on SaturfSy; Mr J, A. Clothier presiding. CORRESPONDENCE LABOUR FOR HARVEST A letter was received from the Department of Labour asking how many extra men would be required in the district for the harvest. The expression of most of the farmers was that each should help one another as it would be difficult to arrange for extra men who were unknown. " children’s drill A letter was received from the Secretary of the School Committee with respect to the alleged discourtesy shown to the children and the teachers in connection with the children’s drill display. Mr Clothier suggested that the Secretary write to the School Committee to explain that the rain and the delay in the jumping events, were partly responsible, and that no discourtesy was intended. It was also decided to pay the prize money to the girls and that the entrance money of the boys be returned.

application for hurdles The Secretary of the Fire Brigade wrote requesting the use of a few hurdles for the forthcoming sports. The use of the hurdles was granted under the supervision of Mr T. Stanley. SUGGESTIONS FOR XEXT'SHOW Mr F. M. Strange proposed that the school teachers should be asked to organise the Public Schools Division.’and to suggest the judges to be appointed. Seconded by Mr W. Montgomerie and carried. f FAT CATTLE Mr Clothier said the judge of the fat cattle had suggested that the class for fat cattle should be defined. It was agreed to go into the matter. ENTRIES Mr Anderson stated that he. had not entered his two-year-old filly as he had only seen one entry, but yet he saw that a first prize had been awarded according to the Herald and the Mail. The Secretarv stated that as no prize had been awarded, the Mail and the Herald were evidently wrong. The question of late entries was discussed but nothing was arrived at.

JUDGING It was resolved that all stallions should be judged on the second day. . THE PARADEMr Craig said that the Parade was a disgrace as it was badly organised, the classes being mixed up. Mr Burke said it would need a steward to every animal to carry it ■' out successfully. * ARRANGEMENT OF CATALOGUE Mr F. M. Strange said the judging of the fruit, produce, etc., should be done on the first day, and that the day of judging should be definitely stated over every section in the catalogue. SPECIAL CLASSES Mr Craig asked that the special classes be more clearly defined. GUESSING COMPETITION It was asked why the competition had not taken p’a;e, and the President explained that owing to the prospect of rain, Mr Hedge had not sent the fat bullock and sheep and only the pig was present. TIME OF JUDGING Mr W. Montgomerie said that the clause allowing cattle to come along at 2 p.m. should be deleted as it kept judges waiting.

Mr Craig said that in one case a man had ordered a truck but the Railway Department rang him up and told him that they could not lift it by the train and therefore he _ had to proceed by road. THE CATERING Mr H. O. Cooper said that workers on the grounds should be provided with tickets for luncheon. He explained that owing to the rain he had cancelled some of the provisions and afterwards found he was short. Although he was unable to show a profit the catering had just about paid. Mr Clothier said the Association was deeply indebted to Mr Cooper who had given all his time gratis,..and he did pqt thipk it cqulfi be done better by anyqne. The secretary stated that he fiad sold luncheon tickets tq the value qf £4 18s \yhich was clear profit. Mr Qoqdfellow Rroßosed tbqt thp valuable work of Mr Cooper should be placed ip the rp‘ n *4t e S* Seponded by Mr T, Stanley and carried upanb mopsly. BALANCE SHEET Tfie secretary stated that ovy'Pg to accounts not being sept ip hp pop|d only prepare a rough balance, but thjs showed that the overdraft copld be paid off and the Associatiqp placed on a financial footing, PAYMENT OF PRIZES Much discussion was occasioped by a proposal to pay tfie full prize money ip the case of only ope eptry in a class, but it was decided that the rules be adhered to qeneral^^t' Mr Q. Stewart returned his prize money to the Association and wa§ thanked by the President and PieiiH bers,

Mr Clothier thanked all those who had worked in connection with the Show. Mr G. Goodfellow said the president was mainly responsible for the successful show, and proposed a vote of thanks to him which was seconded by Mr T. Stanley and carried by acclamation Mr Clothier responded saying that he had only . done his best to make the Show a success. Members also praised the Secretary (Mr W A Clark) for the able way in which he had carried out his duties. Mr Clark said be had made a fevjr mistakes, but had dope Swhat' fie> could to carry the Show on successfully. The president complimented him on his excellent worjc, gnd a votg of thanks closed.thp‘meeting.