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ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

The annual general meeting of mem- V hrrs of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association waa held at tho ' Arcade Chambers at 3 o'clock yes terday afternoon. There wai a large attendance and the chair was occupied by the Prosid nt, Mr T. Bullock. REPORT. The Committee's report was re^d as follows :— Your Committee m presenting this 11th annual report congratulate tho members oa tho slightly increased figures m connection with the show of 1887 Notwithstanding the long prevailing depression which has existed it is evident the necessity for keeping up the quality of stock, both cattle and horses has been quite understood by farmers and breeders, but we regret to say there w-s a marked decrease m the entries for sheep, iv merinoj none at all having been received. In a district such as our'a tha quality of cheep should be a great de ideratum and it is sincerely to be hoped that the coming show will produce a marked improvement both io quality and quantity of this clais of stock. In the membership list there have been great changes, a number of regular and respected members hiving dropped out of the Association from one Oiuae and another, but the balanoa-bheet and oiher documents Bubmittei show a slight numercial improvement m this respect, a number of new name 3 having bsen added. Your Committee must, however, express their great regret at the apparent lack of interest taken by the farmers m the working of this most importsnt Association. The Secretary receives very little encouragement m trying to obtain meetings for any disouesion as a quorum can barely be collected ; should membra desire, however, that these meetings should be held m the evening instead of the afternoon, it may be attempted with advantage At the horse parade held on September 24th there wera 20 sires exhibited, whioh must be eons! - dered a great Buccess taking into consideration, the faofc, that it was a wet and uaple&BMnt day ; there was, however, a large gathering on the occasion as shown by the inoreased figures m the balance* sheet. The 10th show was held on the 28th October last, and the day was ail that could be desired, an increased attendance being evidenced by the sum of £98 14* having been taken at the gates. The entry money for this occasion stands at the very respectable figure of £104 12s 6d, and the quality of stock shown was pronounoed exceptionally good, especially horses A trial of Quinlivan's patent band citter and self feeding threshing machine was made early m April under the auspices of this Association. The trial was held at Mr D Williamson's farm and the thanks of the Association are due to Mr Williamson for his hospitality on the occasion. The trial was attended by the owner* of threshing machines and a number of farmers. It may be stated that all expenses m connection with tbia were borne by the patentees, similar trials having taken place at Ohristchurch and Oacnaru under the auspices of their re I spective Agricultural and Pastoral Associations There was also a trial of Howard's pulverizing plough m a paddock of Mr L Markey'a, this, however, was not well attended by farmers; the same p'ough has been exhibited at Fendalton, Irwell, Methven, and other places, and farmers m those dietrecta epeak m high terms of the work done and of its general usefulness as an Agricultural implement. In conolu sion your Oommittee wish to convey the thanks of the Association to those gentlemen who aßsiated m various capacities at tbe recent fhow, and especially to those who so handsomely contributed to the prz9 list. The balance-sheet showed the gross raceipts for the past year 16* bay© been £467 48a, thfl_^ia(upalJtom8 J Jbsfng.£9jt 6a 6d for member* 1 subscriptions, £103 12s 6d entry money, £93 14s gate money, and £48 16 » priva'e and subscription prizes. The amount of prize money given waa £309 143 or about £100 more than last year. There wa^ an overdraft of £35 9a 4d, but this could not be attributed to the past year's working as there were outstanding liabilities not shown m the last balance sheet which had since been met. One source of lose to the Society lay m the fact that £85 Ms has been given away for prizi money m classes where there was no competition.

The Chairman In moviDg the adoption of the report and bajanoc-aheet expressed hta pleaaare at the large attendance. He hoped that it would continue bo In the fat arc, and that farmers would see the policy of attending these meetings,' because nrftiy matters of interest to them were discussed thoreat, and the interchange of views muse remit beneficially. In regard to the operations of the Society as disclosed by the documents then before the meeting, he waa glad to Bee the increase that had taken plaoe In the scope of the Association. He moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. Mr John Gilmonr seconded. Mr Thomas said that he noticed nn item of £10 for hire of tho ground. He wished to know if it was customary to pay for the use of the ground. 'J he Chairman said that It had been. Mr G. W. Leadley said that be notioed an item! "Members subscriptions less commission thereon." What was that commission 1 The Chairman explained that the commission was given for the collecting of subscriptions. Mr Thomas wanted to know for how many years the Yard Company had been paid £10 for the use of the grounds. The Secretary Bald that the item appeared m other balanca-sheets as "hire of shed." The Chairman said that the Company had erected a shed, the use of whioh was given to the Association, and when a show was held the Company had to remove stalls, eto. Mr Thomas thought the Yard Company made a good thing of it. The grounds bad been given for the Association, and the Yard Company having got them made a good thing out of the Association. Mr 0. N. Grigjj thought the charge excessive. " The Chairman said that tho Association had the use of the yards, shed, luncheon room and office. It waß, however, for the members to say whether tbey paid too much.

Mr Thomas said that the grounds bad been granted for the purpose of an A. and P. Association. The buildings spoken ot had no right on the ground if the Association objected. Mr R f riedlander daid that the grounds had been leased to the Saleyarde Company by the County Council, and were there fore the Company's property for the time being He was surprised at the attitude taken up by Mr Thptnas, and he did not think the ohargo at all exorbitant, The Company had to keep m repair the grounds and fences, which, to his knowledge, had been greatly damaged at the last show Mr Thomas ea : d that the Company had the ground intended for the Association, and then charged the Association for the us 3 of the ground.

Mr Leadley thought the Association should defray any expenses incurred m getting the groijncfs ready for the show, and pay a reasonable rent of, say £5, for the use of tha eheda and other ojn reniencen.

Mr Wrlgg thought that the Aaiociatton paid » good deal last time for wire, galvanised irop, etc.

Mr Silcock said that he bad previously moved m this matter, but had been eat on He was glad, therefore, to see other UK-mi eea now bringing it up. There was niutiifer jnattor m connection with these grounds, to OQueider, afcd that waa that the.

Association every year inourred expeneft for permanent improvements. Ibey had carted a lot of shingle on to the ground, thus greatly benefiting the Company; ) Mr Thomas thought that the under* atanding had been that the yards were to be free for shows. i The Cha'rraan said that thay had been erected for market yarlß and not show ya'd?, Mr SiVok wished to draw the attention of the meeting to another matte?. Ciia Association were to have had fie yards three days m the year, one of whioh I was to be for a ram and ewe fair. . Thay ! oonld hava m»de a large inoome out <-f this, but the Company had been t)O wide-awake for them, so they were doae en*: of It The Chairman said that they had betteridopt the report and balance-sheet, and any resolution dealing with the SOD j act . ooald then be brought np. Af'er a brief disouesion on other nutters arlfiag out of the balanoe-ihaet, n it and the report were adopted. M* Grigg asked what was the arrangement with the County Saleyards Company. The Seoretary said that as he under? stood from the late seoretary and Mr Jameson they had to pay £10 a year for the use of the shed. The Company leased the Association's yard at Tinwald for whioh they paid £31 a year* After some desultory discussion, Mr 0. Reid suggested the appointment of a committee to see if the oharge was fair or unf «ir. The oommittee could go into the whole question, and the minds of members would then be satisfied.

Tin Chairman thought Mr Reid's propoeal a very good one, and he entirely agreed with it Acting on thla suggestion a oommtttes. oonsia^ing of Messrs Thomas, Grigg, Bea ell, Bullock, and Reid were appointed to go into the matter and report to. a committee meeting. SECRETARY'! SALA.EY Mr Reid brought op the* question of the Secretary's salary, and .^suggested that it should be a oommlssloa of 5 per cent on the gross luoome, Instead of as at present £25 a year and commission on lobiortp* tions collected, A very lengthy discussion followed. Mr Thomas moved, and Mr J, Qllmour seconded, " That the salary of the Seoretary remain as at present, Mr Leadley moved as an amendment, " That the salary be 5 per cent on tbt gross income of the year." . ■ Mr Reid seconded jpro forma. The Chairman, as president, stated that membars generally had no idea of the amount of work whioh devolved on the Secretary, and the remuneration reoelved waa well earned

Me Sllcook would like to move " That the salary be £25 without commission. ' Me Leadley withdrew bis amendment m favor of Mr Siloook'a. . .. Me M. Friedlander thought that the matter should be left In the hands of the Committee, but the general opinion wu that it was one which had to be dealt with at that meeting. On being put to the vote Mr Siloook'a amendment was lost, only four voting for It* ■ Mr Thomas' motion wag then pat and carried, there be'ng three diasentianti. ELECTION OF KBW MBMBBBS. Messrs Virithell, A. McFarlane, 0. M, Brooke, T. Taylor, O. Hagohln, T^ Mahoney, MoKandry, LaßOombe, A. Orr. H, Oallen, Horsey, D. Wileoa T. Maw. im, Body, and Bißhop were elected members of the Ass volition. ELECTION Or OFIIOBBS, The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follow* ;— President : Mr J. 0. N, Grigg j VlcePreaidenta ; Messrn R. Miller, R. Fried* lander, W. J. Siloook, O.Reid, J Tucker j Oommltteemen: T.Ballock, Thomas, Htltt, A, McFarlane, P. Williams, Upton, A. Ore, D. McKandcy, J. Small, D. Cameron, G. Jameson, D. Buttcrick, P. Walker, A. HaerUon, E v Oookoon, . J Bonif ant, D. Williamson, J.Lloyd, John Shearer, D. Oliver, Seoretan, W, 0. Walker, O. Qt. Hawdon, b. White, Lyttelton, W, Straohan, W. Ji. Olatke, O. J. Harper. S; S. Chapman, D. Baok, G. Laadloy, H. Oallen, T. Taylor, J Gilmour, M. Fried* lander, O. Dlgby, J. Witheli, 6< Lttnb, Strlngf allow, J. H. Dent, A. Dawaon, W. Sutherland, Jrs. Hunt, J: W. Sawl*, R. Molntyre, H. Friedlander audT. Moreland; Seoretary : Mr J G, Restell ; Treasurer : Mr D. Thomas ; Andltori, Messrs A. Onrlia and A. H. Shury. The Seoretary anaounqed that he would forego his claim for commission on the first hundred subscribers colleoted. The announcement was received with »p* plauae. : „ T

EXOIJBSION TRAINS. On the motion of the Chairman It was decided to ask the cooperation of kindred Associations m urgipg upon Government to run excursion trains when shows were being, held MEDAIS, ' '• Mr M Frledlander moved that It be a recommendation to the incoming Committee to consider the advlsableness of giving medals instead of cash to prlietakera. ■ • ,"•'•■■••-'- COMPLIMENTARY. ~ Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring President (Mr T. Bullook), and to the Auditors STOATS AHD" WJUBUiS.

Mr Siloook thought the Aisootation •hould give some expression of opinion In regard to the. .introduction of itoats and weasels. He understood that a number had boeu liberated at Mount Somen. Ha thought that these animals would prove a corse to the country, and there should be a protest made Bgatnat their liberation. Mr Grigg agreed with Mr Siloook. Ho had net heard of a consignment being sent to Mount.|Somera, but one had been forwarded to his father, whom, however, he induced not to liberate then,. ' Mr A. Macfarlane did not think thare was the slightest danger from them at the hills. If any had been- lent there there would not hare been a mother's son of them left that morning. (Laughter.) Some member! seemed to think that the animalß m attention were cot bo easily killed. Mr Silcookaald that they weta told that the stoats and weasels would be of benefit to the oountry. So also had they been told In regard to the sparrows and larks when these were introduced' It was said that the stoats would destroy rabbits ; he, however, looked upon the rabbits air rather more of a ' blessing than a ourae. He thought they had bee a sent by the Allmighty to make large landowners who did net do anything with their lacd release It. , Mr Leadley pointed out that large sums had been spent m ihe Introduction of the animals* and he would more—" That this meatiog strongly protest against any more money belog spent m importing stoats and weasels into Canterbury, and that the mombera for Ashburton and Is«ngltata be. requested! to use their endeavors to pre* vent Buoh importation." Mr Sllcook seconded the motion, which) was oarried. The usual compliment to the olutf oonoluded the meeting.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1901, 25 July 1888, Page 2

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ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1901, 25 July 1888, Page 2

ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1901, 25 July 1888, Page 2

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