TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 86, 12 April 1938, Page 10

TAIHAPE

A. AND T. ASSOCIATION

The general committee of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association met on Saturday afternoon, when there were present Messrs. E. R. Fannin (chair), H. Harris, F. Garmonsway, V. Nicholls, F. Donovan, A. P. Batley, D. R. Gordon, L. O’Callaghan, F. Cottrell and the secretary (Mr. C. E. Darvill). Several apologies for absence were received.

The meeting stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Mr. R. Wilkie, who was a foundation member of the association.

The secretary read the reports on the Tairape show lambs submitted by Mr. J. Drysdale and Mr. D. L. Broome. The former described the lambs as the best that had come forward from Taihape. The president remarked that the report was most satisfactory. On the motion of Mr. Batley it was decided to send letters of appreciation to Mr. Drysdale and the staff oi the Longburn freezing works tor their assistance.

Mr. D. R. Gordon mentioned the matter of a pen of lambs exhibited at the last Taihape show being starved so that they would not be overweight. He thought that some rule should be made to meet such cases as this.

Mr. H. Harris: I don’t think that we can interfere with the farming methods of some settlers. What a farmer does to his sheep before bringing them to the show is really no concern of ours.

Mr. Gordon: The sheep are supposed to be in natural condition and lambs which have been starved for two days cannot be regarded as “natural condition” sheep. The chairman: We can't be expected to know what happens to sheep on a settler’s farm.

Mr. Harris: It would be unwise to interfere. It would be like trespassing. Mr. C. H. Washer, who judged the pony section at the recent Taihape show, wrote expressing thanks to the committee for making his visit to Taihape the most enjoyable of all his visits to shows during the past few years.

The following new members were elected:—Messrs. F. McLean (Marton), W. K. Creighton, W. Holloway, J. Norton, A. H. McGinniss, L. McCoard, M. O’Dea, S. Perry. Mr. J. Goodwin (Ohingaiti) was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for offering to replace the Otauri Cup which he had won outright. Mr. W. N. Anderson was also thanked for foregoing certain cups which he had won in the draught horse section.

The monthly financial statement, which disclosed a credit of £3OO, was adopted.

TAIHAPE TENNIS CLUB The official closing of the 1937-38 season of the Taihape Tennis Club, took place during the week-end in the presence of a large gathering of visitors and members. The president (Mr L. E. Lyons) extended a warm welcome to the visitors and addea that he was pleased to see the patroness (Mrs D. Neagle) and several of the old members present. He warmly welcomed the Railway Tennis Club members, and declared that the season had been one of the most successful in the history of the club. Playing conditions had been ideal, with an abundance of sunshine, and member had taken advantage of the favourable weather to obtain as much play as possible. Mr Lyons thanked the secretary (Miss E. Welch) for her excellent services on behalf of the club, ano also expressed his gratitude to the executive committee for their loyal support and co-operation. The finances of the club were in a healthy state and six courts were now available for the use of members. Prospects for the future were extremely bright and he hoped that next season would be just as successful and enjoyable as the one just closed. The speaker referred to the good spirit of sportsmanship shown by members during the season and congratulated the winners of trophies on their success.

Mr Lyons then declared the season closed and presented the trophies as follows: Trophy Winners. Senior Championships. Men's singles; J. Bradley. Ladies’ singles: Miss I. Anderson. Men’s doubles: N. Lelievre and J. Bowick. Ladies’ doubles: Misses I. Anderson and J. Ryan. Combined doubles: N. Lelievre and Miss R. Casey. Junior Championships. Ladies’ singles: Miss P. Montgomery. Men’s singles: R. Ross.

Handicap Events.—Men’s singles: J. Bradley. Ladies’ singles: Miss I. Anderson. Men’s doubles: J. Bowick and J. Tierney. Combined doubles'. S. Sinclair and Miss I. Anderson.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION At Saturday’s meeting of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association Mr D. R. Gordon suggested that more entries would be obtained in the open classes for sheep if the rule stating that the sheep must have ben in the owners possession for three months, was de lected. The president pointed out that this was one of the rules of the Royal Agricultural Society and the association had to abide by it. School Pet Class. Mr A. P. Batley moved that it be a recommendation to the incoming committee to include a pet lamb class for school children in the next schedule. Mr Batley pointed out that some children who were too small to enter for the school calf club classes, would welcome a class for pet lambs. The president seconded the motion, which was carried. Sheep Judging Competition. Mr D. R. Gordon reported that 27 entries were received for the sheep judging competition that was held at the Taihape show under the of the Young Farmers’ Club. The first prize was won by himseif, while the second prize went to his brother, Ron-

aid Gordon. An interesting demonstration had ben given by Mr Shori. The competition had proved a distinct success and everybody seemed to be well satisfied. The Young Farmers’ Club wished to thank the association for its support in connection with the matter, and hoped that the same cooperation would be extended next year, if the competition was continued. The chairman remarked that the competition had created a lot of interest. Mr Gordon announced that the club, had decided to hold as many field days as possible. A demonstration on horses had been arranged for the end of April or the beginning of May. |