WESTLAND A. and P. ASSOCIATION

Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1921, Page 4

WESTLAND A. and P. ASSOCIATION

SATURDAY. JULY 23

The mutual meeting of the Association was held in the County Chambers, Hokitika, at 2.30 p.m. -Mr L. H. Morel (President) occupied the chair there being an attendance of about 25 persons present. The minutes of last annual meeting were read and confirmed. ANNUAL REPORT.

The 28th annual report of your Association is here presented to you lot your consideration. At the last annua meeting the numbers present elected as their Executive Committee the follow jj,o : Mr L. 11. Morel, President; Mi E. Wall, Vice President; M.r J. Eloming, Treasurer; and Messrs R. Houlistou, T. O’Neil, E. C. Marshall, R Clarke, J. Monk. W. O’Reilly. R. .A Ha i court. N. llanis and das. Smith Committee. The membership fee wa raised this rear to Cl Is, and if i Imped that by thus increasing the tin ances the Association will he enabled t( revive the annual Show, ploughing matches, and to assist generally it furthering the agricultural interests o the West Coast. It is proposed also ti encourage the inauguration of cow testing associations and lurm clubs The Westland Branch of the Canterbury Progress League at a recent meeting pledged iUelf to support the Assooia timt in this direction. In August lathe Association called for application for a working Manager < f the lime kill Mr (filbertsou's services were accepted hut the operations caused the Assticia tion considerable delay, and liabilitu amounting to almost Cloo. A Ires start was made in November under tie management, with the result that 33 tons of lime were turned out for M year. During that period considerabl trouble was caused by water leaking in to the kiln which necessitated it bein drarvn on several occasions. In .him last the kiln was in such a condition a to he practically unworkable and it wo decided to dose the kiln down pet manently. Owing to the had state c the kiln the President paid a visit i inspection in April last and at one recommended the committee to build ; new kiln. Arrangements for the wort to bo carried out are now in progress and we hope to see the new kiln orectet in time for next season’s supply.— Be reived.

A statement of receipts and expend ture was ttlso read and received.

Mr R. A. Hnrcouri moved the adop tion of the report and balance sheet. Seconded by the Chairman, and afto tt brief discussion, a paragraph wa amended. Mr Hoiiliston stated the hahiiin sheet was not complete, a.- ti did no give tt statement of assets and liahili ties.

The Chairman explained that for tin hurt, lour years only a statement of re ceipts and expenditure hail been sup plied.

The Secretary stated when lie tool office in July 1920, he had not a halam-i sheet to start upon. Tin l present state incut was a correct o'tic in accordance with the hooks.

A general discussion followed during which it was elicited that a balance sheet had been drawn up and certified to by the Auditor (Mr It. Wild settin out full particulars of I he financial pnsi tion. This was road, and discussed. Mi Wild giving particulars of a number of matters on which questions were asked. It was then stated that a liability of O’ll was not included, that had been advanced by some of the settlers without interest in connection with the lime kiln. It was ultimately resolved that tin- .Secretary and Auditor draw up a complete statement and that it he published fur general information. This will he done in the course of a day of

CORRESPONDENCE. The Westland branch n! the Canterbury Progress League wrote urging the re-establishment of the annual show, the establishment of a farmers’ bureau in Hokitika, and installation of cow testing association. —Received. Mr Jeffries stated the League were prepared to give every possible assistance in the suggested movements if the Association took them up ns indicated in the letter.

Mr J. Fleming moved that the letter

be referred to the incoming oommitti to deal with.

Mr Williamson suggested l hat tin matter lie discussed hv tin l meeting. Mr Harr-oiirt asked wliat wits the innpose. The subscription had keen increased from 7s (id to L'l Is for the purpose of financing the limekiln and not In pay for.shows. He objected to their money being wasted like it had been previously. The Chairman said he was somewhat disappointed at the attendance. The only apologies he had were received from Messrs Evans, Harris and Monk, lie was glad to see a number from Amhnra. district present. He hoped that they would arrange for the holding of a show. Mr lloitlislon said the lime kiln was a purely local affair and he thought that should ho kept as a separate account and not he brought into the work of the Association. Hon 11. It. Michel was of opinion that the lime kiln should be assisted by an allowance from the general funds, a small sub-eommittee to have the management. He suggested the meeting set up a com in ti tec oi’ lour, to lx? uppointed to work with a. similar number of four prom the Progress League to go into the matter of holding an annual show. Mr Pilkington outlined the course that was followed in other centres, promising every assistance in helping on the successful carrying out of a show, which was one of the duties of an A.

Mr Wild suggested that if a show committee were appointed, they could set up a guarantee fund so as to not to cost the Association a penny. Pie moved that in the opinion of the' meeting a show was desirable and that the incoming committee sot up a sub-com-mittee to meet a similar number from the Progress League, with a view te considering conditions under which n show could he held without encroaching on the funds of the Association. Hon FT. Ti. Michel seconded the motion, stating there were now altered times to when previous shows were held and it was much easier for settlers to ■ get into town to attend. I Mr W. A. Jamieson endorsed the ro--1 marks of Mr Pilkington in connection

with a show. They had to look forward to their connecting up in the near future with Canterbury. But still the most important feature of their requirements was a lime kiln, because lime was an urgent necessity to the settlers of the district. The Chairman said the matter had been well discussed. Tie was in accord with the proposal of holding a show. The question of lime however, was a most important one for the Kokatnhi district.

Hon TI. L. Michel suggested that a small limited liability company of sixty members he formed to carry on the limekiln business.

A lengthy discussion took place, alter which the motion was agreed to. Mr R. Hareourt referred to the disgraceful condition of the roads in the Kokatnhi district, and said he would like to know where the rates were going to. He thought the meeting should enter a strong protest at the condition of affairs.

The Chairman said 15s out ol eiery (j of rates went to the Charitable Aid Board. They could rest assittcd that something would he done at the next meeting of the County Council. Mr Hoiiliston moved that the annual subscription he 10« bd.—Seconded h\ Mr Fleming and agreed to. Mr Morel returned thanks to members for assistance during the past year and for the attendance that day. He moled that a bonus of £lO he voted to the Secretary for work done. -Seconded by Mr Eleming and carried. Mr Morel then vacated the chair and •j.,. Meelion of officers was proceeded wit !i. ELECTION OF Oi'EK EBS. President—Mr L. H. Morel (re-elect-ed). . , .

Vice-President—Mr W. A - Jamieson Treasurer—Mr J. Eleming (re-elect-ed). Secretary—Mr J. Han.

Committee —Messrs,). Monk.N. Hatris F. C. Marshall, R. Hoiiliston. Williamson, A. H. Pilkington, \Y. Jelfnes. and two members to he appointed Iron Arahura.

The meeting discussed it number ol matters in an informal way, the speakms being allowed considerable latitude throughout the afternoon. Mr Hoiiliston moved that the Executive he authorised to borrow such money l,v debenture mortgage as required to repair the lime kiln.—Seconded by Mr Fleming and agreed to. The meeting concluded with a vote ol thanks to the chair at 5.30 p.m.