MACKENZIE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14144, 2 March 1910, Page 2

MACKENZIE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

THE COMING SHOW. A meeting of the Committee of the Mackenzie A. and P. Association was held on Monday evening. There were present—Messrs B. Wright (President), A. S. Smith (Vice-President), Goodwin, Arden, Brien, Davidson, C. Talbot, Dobson, Sutherland, Trotter, W. Bray, F. R. Gillingham, Innes-Jones, and W. Giddings. Correspondence was read from the following consenting to act as judges at the forthcoming show: —Sheep.— Messrs John Brown and J. Sinclair; Draught Horses —Mr A. Dalgleish; Cattle and Pigs—Mr J. Guild; Light Horses—Messrs C. N. Orhell and' E. R. Guinness; Sheep Dogs—Mr W. Hewson; Fruit and Vegetables—Mr T. H. Pye; Miscellaneous —Miss Stuart and R. R. Bowie; Farm Produce and Field Roots—Mr F. H. Matheson.

A letter was read from Mr E. Clifton, Director Agricultural Department, stating that the Society's request for a Departmental exhibit had been referred to the Secretary of Agriculture. A later letter contained the information that the display could not be made. The tender of Mr W. J. Andrews, Fairlie, was accepted for catering, and that of the Garrison Band, Timaru, for the supply of music. The following class stewards were appointed:—Sheep—Messrs J. Davidson, W. Arden, C. Rudd; Cattle—Messrs G. Dabinett, W. Sutherland and A. L. Dobson; Draught Horses —Messrs R. Guthrie, J. Caskey, L. J. McGregor, and E. Anderson; Light Horses — Messrs W. B. Manning, Innes-Jones, J. Burnett, S. Dale, R. Gillingham, J. Trotter; Sheep Dogs—Messrs E. Gillingham, and E. Goodwin; Sporting Dogs—Mr L. Macgregor; Pigs—Mr I. Battison; Fruit and Vegetables— Messrs F. R. Gillingham, C. King, H. Thomas, G. W. Talbot; Farm Produce and Field Roots —Messrs R. E. Gillingham and C. Talbot. It was decided to procure an additional marquee for the display of school garden collections. On the suggestion of Mr J. Davidson it was agreed that an allowance of 31bs be given to lambs competing in the fat classes when the weather immediately preceding the show has been wet. It was pointed out by Mr. Davidson that fat lambs just touching the weight limit might be disqualified by a few pounds of moisture taken in by the fleece should a day's rain occur ju6t before the show. An allowance for wet sheep should therefore bo made. A Ground Committee, consisting of Messrs J. Trotter, F. R. Gillingham and J. Goodwin, was appointed. Mr V. Gillingham reported that the "grass"oh the new show grounds had taken fairly well in spite of the scorching weather in January. The turnips were patchy, but of fair size. It was agreed not to take any action towards letting the grazing till nest month. Messrs*Doull, Keenan and A. S. Smith promised a sheep each for the weight-guessing competition. A large number of new members' were elected, the majority of them be-'' ing nominated by Mr. W. Bray.