REVIEW OF YEAR

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 180, 14 November 1941, Page 5

REVIEW OF YEAR

ACTIVITIES OF WINTER SHOW ASSOCIATION

STRONG APPEAL FOR SUPPORT

In presenting his annual report to the annual meeting of the Bay of Plenty Winter Show Association on Wednesday night Mr A. J. Canning (retiring president) included an appeal for support for the organisation which he claimed was a most -valuable one to both town and district. His report read as follows: • Notwithstanding the abnormal conditions caused by the war, the 1941 Winter Show can be regarded as one •of the most successful yet held. The financial position as disclosed "by the balance sheet shows a sound position, the sum of £61 19& lOd being the surplus on the year's working after writing off depreciation (10 per cent on plant and equipment and 5 per cent on buildings) the capital account now stands at £4167 17s sd. STiie net profit from the Winter "Show section transferred to Revenue Account amounted to £156 4s 9d as against £183 7s 5(1 in 1940, and £200 4s 6d in 1939. This year approximately £50 excess prize money was paid out owing to prizes being awarded in cases where there were only one and two entries. The effect of this, will, wo feel s,ure, act as a stimulant and an encouragement to exhibitors on future occasions. The cash balance in the bank shows an increase of £107 3s 7d on the previous year. The gate money was down £48 9s Id on lasit. year, £11 15s 6d on 1939 and £35 9s 6d on 1938. It would seem, from these figures that it might be advisble to hold the Show « little earlier in order to avoid clashing with other attractions, in particular the Auckland races. Entry fees amounted to £63 15s Bd, as compared Avith £77 12s 3d in 1940, £59 18s 5d in 1939. All other Show income was up on the previous year. Member's subscriptions were main, tained, and I feel that the membership of the Association could be •considerably increased by the inauguration of a determined drive by the Executive Committee and by the "present members. On behalf of the Executive Com, mittee I desire to thank the Ladies' Committee, Stewards, Judges, and all .those enthusiastic supporters whose -efforts, in a large measure, were •sponsible for the success of the show, Year after year, this loyal band •of workers come forward and offer their services willingly, their only reward being the satisfaction of knowing that they have done a good .job for the general benefit of the •community.

The weather during the first two days of the last Show was appalling. However, the final day proved perfect, with the result that the Procession Committee, found itself with an extraordinary number of entries to deal with, and the crowd which entered the Show grounds in the wake of the procession was almosl too large for the gate officials to cope with.

During the 1941 period, your Executive Committee held thirteen meetings which were well attended by the committee men.

Early in the year we lost the services of a valued member o>f the Executive Committee owing to the death of the late Mr H. G. Rand. Mr Rand was for many years a valued member of the' Association.

Mr G. Booth was appointed to the Executive Committee in order to ■fill the vacancy. During the period Mr L. B. Savage was transferred away from the district and we also lost his services.

Before,; closing my remarks, I desire to make a strong appeal for the -continuance of your support in the \worthy objects of this Association— ihat being, the development of this town and its surrounding district.

Remember that this is the Bay of Plenty Winter Show Association, that the future prospects of this district are great. I't is our endeavour, and our duty, to play our part m developing such pursuits which will not o-nly prove profitable to the district as a whole, but also those which will afford suitable avenues of employment for our young people.