MASTERTON A. & P. SOCIETY.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1462, 10 June 1912, Page 8

MASTERTON A. & P. SOCIETY.

' ■ .MEETING OP COMMITTEE. Tho monthly meeting of the General Committee .of tho Masterton A. and P. Association', was held on Saturday last, there being present: Messrs. 11. Morrison (lihainnan), K. C. Harper, Jl. Lynns, G. it. Shaw, !•;. G. Allen, B. ltayncr, If. Gray, D. M'Gregor, jun., W. Cooper, C. I'. Vallunce, W. 11: liuick, G. C. M Rillop, 11. J. James, W. J. Welch, W. Perry, .. Straus;, 11 J. Perry, D. Caselberg 11. J. Dagg, 0. C. Cooper, Mid I}. Donald. Society's New Premises. Tho president congratulated l!io committee upon being able to take possession of their new offices. The association could 'congratulate itself upon having the bestequipped showground in New Zealand, and they had now a meeting-room in keepin--' with tho showgrounds. During- tho last few weeks the association had made satisfactory progress. The stock fair had yielded over J!800. The Minister for Railways had promised to alter the name of tho" Purakau railway station to Solway, and to improve railway facilities at the showground. In connection with the new offices, thev had established a room which would be available for members for rending and writing. They hoped eventually to establish an agricultural library... Mr J. C. M'Killop risked if tho writing: room would l» available for farmers generally. , The president replied that members could bring friends to the rooms. Mr. D. M'Gregor mentioned that The-Domixiox and the two local papers were already provided in tho rooms. There were also other papers. Mr. W. Perry suggested that members should supply agricultural paper?. . T'ne president stated that tins invitation had already been extended through the press. , , .. Veterinary Instruction, A communication from the manager of tho Masterton Technical School, asking for rceomniend.-itions in regard to the establishing of a class in veterinary science, was referred to the Veterinary Committee. Ground Committee, The report of the meeting of (lie Ground Committee, at which Mr. W. .T. Welch presided, was read. The caretaker reported having trenched the ground and planted and fenced rosa hedges at each end of the grandstand lawn; planted'and fenced off corners of stock paddocks: replaced dead trees around ring; planted fifty cabbage trees at various points on the ground. Jle was now engaged in creek deviation, which he hoped to have finished on June 8. Ills next work would be the preparation of Bower-bods in the corners in front of the lawn and planting the banks of creek deviation. On tho motion of Mr. M'Gregor, ; tho caretaker was authorised to procure the necessary material for making thirty or forty stretchers for use at show time. It was decided that Mr. Gray should instruct the caretaker re the topping of trees in the avenue and on the western side of the bush. Finance Committee. The Finance Committee (presided orer j by Mr. G. C. Summerell) submitted its report v The treasurer's statement showed receipts for the month amounting to 4:171 10s. Ltd., and expenditure JMS 2s. sd. The debit balance shown by the passbook was £12U 2s. lOd. Tho secretary reported that tho proceeds of the recent stock fair, witli cash donations, amounted to .£7l6' Is.' Id. With tho addition of the proceeds of the sals of gift rams at tho rain fair, the total result of the special effort was .£859 17s. ill The Finance Committee... recommended that the use of the rooms bo granted to the Horticultural Society, and that the annual meeting of the association be held on July 2S. The report was adopted. Six new members were elected. A Royal Society.' Mr. W. Perry stated that replies had been received from various associations . in regard to the proposal 1 to institute a royal society in the Dominion. Several of* the leading associations had opposed the proposal, thinking that it meant the holding" of a royal show. Mr. Perry pointed out that this was not the intention. It was proposed that the Royal. Society be really an executive to carry out the wishes 'of tiio conference. The secretary of the conference had suggested that another circular be sent out, and he (Mr. Perry) moved: "That this association is of opinion that another -circular be issued, placing the matter before tho asso'■ialions'iu its right light." Mr. I). M'Gregor seconded the resolution. He thought.that some of the associations had been afraid that a royal society would mean the holding of a royal show in a given centre. The intention was merely to have a body to carry out (lie wishes of the conference. The remit liad boon unanimously agreed to by the conference. Mr. W. J. Welch thought the matter one for consideration by.the conference. Mr. Perry said that tho proposal was to carry the matter out more on the lines of the' Farmers' Union, which had a Dominion executive. At present there' was no body to which associations could make representations. At the present time there was no means of- putting into effect the wishes of tho conference. What was wanted was an executive of the whole of the associations. Mr. Welch asksd if the conference had not already an executive. Mr. Perry replied .that it had, but it wanted something stronger. Mr. Welch said this looked like setting up a dual body. After 'discussion, Mr. Perry's resolution in favour of tho issuing of another, circular to A. and P. Associations was carried. v Tho Splendid Mako and Finish of "Victor" Vats are no small -factors in the great success of theso utensils. One user . says he is satisfied "Victor" Vats "Can't tie beat"; that the tin work as well a.s the timber is first-class, and tiie workmanship good. You -will soy the sanio when you have seen and used these- superior Vats. Manufacturer, ALBERT J. PARTON, CARTERTON.