HOROWHENUA AGRICULTURAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 September 1910, Page 2

HOROWHENUA AGRICULTURAL

AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL MEETING.

DATE OF THE ANNUAL SHOW,

The annual meeting of the Horowhenua Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on Saturday afternoon in the Diiuids , Hall, Levin. Mr J. Keibbell, the president, presided over a large gathering oi members. The animal report and balance sheet, which have already appeared in these columns, were taken as read. THE ANNUAL REPORT. In moving their adoption the chairman made some brief comments. He said he did not think there was very much to call attention to. na had heard some remarks outside about the sundry accounts, but they were only a small amount. The Own. secretary (Mr B. R. Gardener) remarked that he could give all particulars, and read out tiln amounts. •Mr J. Davies: Tt is not worth considering. (Applause). The chairman, (continuing) said, that he would: have liked to have seen a better balance at the end o< the year. Of course, the assets fa.r exceoded the liabilities, and as regarded the shed, timber ant* yards the secretary informed him they had' written 20 per cent off them so as not to create a false value. If they were removed they would, not be worth what they were standing. Mr J. Davies thought the position of the Association was a very creditable one. Mr H. J. Richalrds seconded the motion for the adoption of the reix>rb and balance siheet and the same was unanimously agreed to. GRATEFUL EXHIBITORS. The secretary read letters from many of the exhibitors thanking the Association for the consideration shown to them and' also for the kind treatment which they had received at the hands of the officers of the Association. DATE OF SHOW. On the question of fixing a date for the show, the chairman said thai unfortunately a good many days had been taken up in February, ano there was practically only one date open and that was the first of February. Dannevirke and Palinerston had fixed tlieir days, and Ma.sterton and Feilding had done likewise. Mr Saxon, said that early in February was a good day for the show. Mr Richards thought that tin Association should 1 si.ck to one. par ti.cu.lar Wednesday in February. Mr J. McLeavoy moved that the show be. held on the first of February. He concluded by referring to having the show on two days. The chairman remarked that i they decided to hold the show on two days it would be held on the Thursday as well.

Mr Rieihards thought at any rate for this season they should confine themselves to one day.

Eventually the motion that the show be held on the Ist February was adopted.

On the question of (holding the show on two days, Mr MeLeavey said that personally lie did not think it would bo wise to do so.

Mr J. Da vies said that there had been no demand for a two day show. He was not aware that any of the exhibitors were pressing For a two days show.

Mr F. Roo observed that last yea) exhibitors liad expressed an opinion iii favour of a two days show. They had said it was hardly worth thei-i while coming all the distance they had to como for one day. Admittedly there would be increased expenditure attaching to a two days show. He thought if the exhibitors could' arrange to be in Levin by the mid-day train the previous day, .s that everything could be got in otrder, it would be a very good thing. % He moved that the exhibitors bo' circularised as to whether they could not get in their stock the previous day. Mr 'McLeavey seconded the motion, which was adbpted. SYMPATHY. Mr McLeavey at this junctim. moved a. vote of condolence with Mi Gillies (of Palmerston North) in the death of his wife. Mr Gillies, he said, had helped the' show considerably, and was a very ihard working member. He deeply regretted the .blow which had fallen on him. Mr J. Davies seconded the motion which was supported by the chairman, and agreed to . ELECTION OF UFFICERS. In connection with the election of officers Mir W. H. Field, M.P., was , on the motion of Mr McLeavey, seconded by the chairman, re-clecteu patron. Mr Roe proposed the re-election of Mr J. Kobbell as president. Mi Kebbell, he remarked, had eanriea out his duties to the entire advantage of t3ie Association, and he (tiluc speaker) would be very pleased to see him re-installed in that position. (Applause). Mr Jack Johnson seconded the motion, _ which was unanimously, and amid applause, adopted. The chairman, in acknowledging the compliment, thanked the members for the honour they had l again conferred upon ihim. Tt was, he said, an honou'r and he fully appreciated it He promised to oo all lio conk, to promote the welfare ami prosperity of tihe Association.

Messrs H. S. Hodfield, P. Bartholomew, J3. Ling and W. H. Simcox were re-elected vice-presidents. In connection with the election ol committees, Mr MeLeavey urgeo the importance of making thorn thoroughly .representative of the county. He was prepared to stand, out in order that men from the outlying districts might be elected. Tihe Chairman : We cannot let you oft .Mr McLeavey. Mr W. H. Needier asked that his name might be taken off the "ommittee list as he had not the necessary time to give to the Association. Mr Prouse and Mr Saxon expressed the hope that Mr Needier would not persist in his request, and the chairman remarked that he (Mi I eecher) had the full confidence ol tho exhibitors.

Eventually Mr Beechor waived his objection.

The following general committee was then elected .-—Messrs J. J] ts Leavoy J R. McDonald, J. Naxon, H. J. Richards T. A. Jl. Hudson J. JJrysdale, J. Prouse. S. A. Hroadbelt J. Ryder, W. Ryder, J. Davies E. M. flemck, T/ Bevnn, .inn., J. Devonshire, Winiata Pataka, J. Cameron, V. E. Hitching, d*? eb V- Jo hnson, Tompsitt, F. Retter, Monokton, F. Hall, J. Stephenson, Murray, G. T-nlly, Judd, Skerman. M. Lynch, W. J. Howell Venn, Moymhan, Law, W. Harbor, O Robinson, D. Gardner, ALajot i T'ri G ' Watson,. A. Drake and D. Hannan, Mr McLoavey pointed, out thai -Uγ lravors was shortly leaving the district. He had worked very'iharc. tor the district while ho had been ini it, and' he therefore, mov<xl that a hearty rote of thangs be passed to Inm for his services with the hope that he would ibavo eve/ry suc«e&. m the future.

~l Mr H; J. Richards seconded, and tJie motion was unanimously agreed

On the motion of Mr McLeavey, by Mr J. Davies. Mr F. Roe was re-elected lion, treasurer. On tho motion of Mr J. Davies, Mr B. R. Gairdener was unanimously re-elected 1 secretary, and Mr Mcliityre was re-elected auditor,

THE SECRETARY. The chairman remarked that the Association ought k> vote the secretary something air his airduoiis work. Ho had a very great <len>l to <10. He suggested that he should have tho same remuneration as last year. Mr J. Davios thought the matter might be left in tlio hands of the committee, because, in his opinion, Mr Gardener was not adequately iremuncrated for his labours. Mr .Tames Prouse thai !Mr Gardener be paid 2n guineas, and if things were satisfactory latei mi Jio might bo given a bonus. (Applause.) Mir Toinpsitt moved that Mie secretary be paid MO guineas. Mr Saxon .'•econded and tho motion was unanimously agreed to. COMMITTI'KS. The following were elected a Finance Committee:-- Messrs H. » . Richards, J. McLeavoy, D. Hannan.i J. Davies and FT. R. Lodge. The I'forses and Competitions Committee is as follows :■-■ Messrs J. R. ■McDonald. T. .Mevan. jun., V. Hitchings. J. Ryder, 0. P. Hall. Slice]): ff. J. liiehard', J. Davies, D. Gardner, J. McLeavey and Skerinan. Cattle: J. Saxon, J. Prouse, K. Herrick, J. Johnson, D. Hannan and W. Ryder. Pigs: Fi Rotter, .1. Devonshire. Broadbclt, T. A. B. Hudson and Monckton. Tlho chairman then moved a cordial vote of thanks to the retiring committee, and the donors of prizes the exhibitors and all who haa helped k> promote the welfare o! the Association. This was carried ami 1 acclama- j tion. and on the motion ~!' Ror a hearty vote of thanks •■■•as passed to the chairman for his Me occupancy of the chair. This concluded the bus.'; ;s. i