FAIRLIE MACKENZIE “BAY”

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21089, 15 July 1938, Page 5

FAIRLIE MACKENZIE “BAY”

Committee Receives Congratulations “WONDERFUL RESOURCES” Several letters of congratulation on the success obtained at the South Canterbury Winter Show, were read at a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, of the committee which organised the Mackenzie “bay.” A letter from the Mayor of Waimate (Mr George Dash) stated: “Waimate would offer hearty congratulations to your committee on the excellent exhibit created and the success attending it at the hands of the judges. That in your first effort in this Winter Show competition you should carry off first honours must be gratifying, and to us indicates that your County has wonderful resources in both material and endeavour.” A telegram of congratulation was received from Mrs W. T. Taylor, chairwoman of the Levels “Bay” Committee, and letters were sent by the Fairlie Women’s Institute and Mr H. Tritt. Those present at the meeting were: Messrs C. J. Talbot (chairman), H. A. Munro, K. Anderson, W. Close, C. Carney, W G. Black, A. Freme, H G. Shanks and D. Jeune (secretary), and Mesdames W. H. Hammond and E. J. Robertson. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £2/6/1, and the total expenditure was £24/14/5. Receipts were made up of a donation from the Mackenzie County Council of £5, the Mackenzie A. and P. Society £5, Mr C. J. Talbot £l, the Winter Show Committee £lO and a guessing competition organised by Mrs Hammon £5/10/6. On the expenditure side, the largest item was timber costing £7/8/9. In expressing gratification at the success the County had achieved, Mr Talbot said one of the outstanding features of the “bay” had been that everything was arranged according to classes. He would like to mention the fine services given by Mr Close as supervisor. The few who had attended the first meeting of the committee had undertaken a large responsibility in starting the “bay” and it had been satisfactory to see that their confidence had been justified. The result had brought the county into prominence,

as well as had the snowfalls experienced in recent weeks. There was no doubt that the snow had made a vigorous and energetic people. He concluded by paying a tribute to the work done by Mr Jeune.

In mentioning the great assistance the committee had received from all parts of the County, Mr Jeune said Mr Rollinson had carted material to Timaru free of cost, the C.F.C.A. had lent a van both to down and bring back goods, Mr T. Tritt had iced the cake made by Mrs Hammond, and in different ways numerous helpers had contributed to the success of the “bey.”

The sum ol £3/3/- will be received as first prize in the competition, in addition to the cup. and it was decided to set the money asid so that the purchase of some permanent record could be considered. Mr Close undertook to organise the “bay” again next year provided arts and crafts were omitted and it was decided to appoint him organiser for 1939. A recommendation is to be made to the Winter Show executive that separate “bays” should be included for arts and crafts. A cake guessing competition was won by John Sadler, Fairlie.

A. AND P. SOCIETY

ANNUAL MEETING At the annual meeting of the Mackenzie A. and P. Society over which Mr A. Freme presided, Mr T. F. Bussell, the treasurer, in explaining the balance-sheet, stated ‘hat each show indicated that the work necessary to handle the fixture was Increasing, and he thought that a larger committee should be elected. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £255/7/5, which was an increase of £l5 on the year. That did not represent the net profit, as new material had been added at a cost of £52, which was profit. The gate takings amounting to £373 were a record and he thought they would touch £4OO next year. Entry fees were up but against that prize money and other expenses were much higher.

Mr C. Z. Talbot said the balancesheet showed that the Society was in a very satisfactory position. Mr Freme congratulated the committee responsible for the Mackenzie County “bay" which won the cup at the South Canterbury Winter Show. Those who had given so much of their time were deserving of the thanks of the community.

Mr C. J. Talbot on behalf of the Mackenzie “bay” committee, acknowledged the thanks and said he trusted the Mackenzie County would make a good effort to retain the cun next year. Before vacating the chair, Mr Freme extended his thanks to the committee, the treasurer, secretary (Mr J. A. Eraser) and all others who had assisted him during his term of office. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for the great services he had given to the Society. Mr Talbot, who proposed the motion said he wished to in-

clude the treasurer and the secretary. Officers elected were: Patroness, Mrs E. H. Grant; patrons, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., Mi' D. Barnes, M.P., Mr George Murray, Mr C. J. Talbot and Mr W. R. Davidson; president, Mr J. L. McKerchar; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Caskey and T. B. Crampton; treasurer, Mr T. F. Bussell; hon. veterinary surgeons, Messrs C. H. Williamson and W. Smith; auditor, Mr O. F. Lyons; secretary, Mr J. A. Fraser; committee of management, Messrs A. Freme, J. Mcßeath, H. A. Munro, W. R. McConnell, A. Grant, H. Thomas, J. H. Pollock, A. B. Mackenzie, I. Mackenzie. W. H. Collins, W. L. Bourn, K. Anderson, W. Close, W. G. Black, G. Pinkerton, W. Scott, L. Seigert, J. H. Willetts, P. E. Neilson, D. Fraser, P. Kidd, W. Mackintosh, R. A. Grant, H. G. Waters, J. Stevens, O. Sadler, E. H. Pike, W. B. Trotter. J. Anniss, W. J. Dick, C. L. Tubb, W. Simpson, W. H. Cook and A. Pinkerton. Miss Austin and Messrs W. Simpson, James O’Neill, C. Pateman and H. Chisholm were unanimously elected members of the Society.

At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea was served by Mrs Freme, wife of the retiring president.

NATIONAL PARTY

WOMEN’S BRANCH FORMED Yesterday afternoon. Mr D. C. Kidd, the National Party candidate for Waltaki, addressed a meeting of 30 women in Fairlie, after which a women’s branch was formed with Mrs F. J. Carter as chairwoman and Mrs S. Gillingham as secretary. Those present were formed into a committee, and arrangements were made to hold a ball early next month. Mr Kidd said that there were Socialistic trends in the Government’s legislation and issued a warning against the inroads of State control. He also referred to the 12 points in the National Party's policy as given by the leader of the Party.

FOOTBALL TEAMS The Aorangi senior team to play Cave at Cave to-morrow, is: W. Cordes, M. Saunders, H. Morrison, J. Edge, J. Hall, T. Cook, R. Cook, G. Paiki, A. Mills, M. Sims, A. H. Carlton, J. Ackroyd, P. Perry, W. Perry, Jack Edge, A. Bateman and J. Ross. Owing to ground conditions, the game has been transferred from Fairlie to Cave. Transport will leave Clarke’s corner at 2 p.m.

A junior trial match to select a Mackenzie representative team, will be played at Albury to-morrow. South team: Muir, Mackenzie, Argus, Cameron, Little, Eccles, Verdon, Mackintosh, Gray, Burke, J. Shugrue, Day, Sugrue, Loomes, Norton. Emergencies: Glass and Perry. North team: B. McConnell, J. McConnell, P. D. Carlton, E. Crichton, S. Brooks, M. Keenan, M. Surrldge. H. Munro, Gardiner, Young, Whatman, L. Carlton, R. Mallet, Brooks, Surridge. Emergencies. Ellis (2) and Riddle. Transport leaves G. Dunn’s at 1.15 p.m. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the l-.te Mr William Gallen was carried at the annual meeting of the Mackenzie A. and P. Society. The president (Mr A. Freme) stated that Mr Gallen had been one of the early members of the Society, and in his younger days as a member of the committee for some years had taken a keen interest in its affairs.