WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN

Hokitika Guardian, 11 August 1923, Page 1

WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN

ANNUAL MEETING. FRIDAY. AEG. pith. The annual meeting was held at 1.4.3 1 in. Present:—Messrs J. Fleming (President) and )2 members. Apologies were made for the absence of Alinelmn Bros. I be minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL. REPORT. In presenting, on behalf of your Executive, the Eighteenth Annual Report. 1 desire to congratulate the Association upon having experienced a fairly .satisfactory and encouraging year. It lias been marked by increased interest and .support on the part of all, although as you will note from the Financial Statement appended, donations and subscriptions were slightly less than the last year. However, the receipts from gates and other sources at the Annual whow « ere considerably in excess of our last Show. There is no doubt that bad the Weather been more favourable our annual fixture would have proved a success from every point of view. The total exhibits numbered 307, as eomotired with 327 the previous year. The whole of the Executive, ably assisted by others, worked harmoniously and well towards the results attained.

While dealing with the Show. I dcsitt

m call attention to the steps taken by the Executive to improve the arrangements for that function in the future. We are again much indebted to the. Westland Racing Club for the continued use of their well appointed property. Owing, unfortunately to the weather which wo experienced, and are liable to suffer in the future, injury to the course is unavoidable by the congestion of trn/Tio on parts of same. ’lbis has induced the Committee to take in hand financial arrangements that may permit such expenditure on the Racing Club’s grounds as will provide a show ring and other facilities off the racing track itself. This scheme is heartily recommended to the incoming Committee. Another matter requiring consideration is the question of fixing the date of the Show to harmonise with those of other Coast centres. .Such a ■u'hoine v. ill no doubt encourage visiting exhibitors, while facilitating the obtaining of judges, and should be taken in band at an early date. The Association lent its assistance tn Ibe recently promoted Boys and Girls Calf Rearing Competitions. There were fi.urleen boys anil an equal number ol girls, who entered exhibits sit the Show IVr these events, which proved exceedingly t rcditablc. Afr Dalgiiesli. Fields’ luMriitlor, is to lie congratulated as the promoter and supervisor of this Club. The experience of the first attempt will prompt sundry amendment*, and the knowledge and instruction gained, will undoubtedly prove invaluable to all concerned. The success of last \\ inter School, encouraged the renewal of this fixture, which wits held during the last week in June, the better to suit the dairy, fanners. The district is under a great obligation to the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Progress League for its assistance in again promoting the School. Imt more especially to the Canterbury College, and to the Minister ami Department ol Agriculture for the assistance rendered, by arranging for expert lecturers, which made the School possible. The information anil advice available from this School deserved very much bettor support by the farmers of the district, v arious causes may have conduced to the paucity of attendance. but the School was worth sacrifice on. the part of (hose for whose bcnclit it was primarily belli. Its value was evidenced by the opinions ot tins-,.' who did attend.

A Root. Crop Competition again figured in the Asociation’s programme. The recently published lesults and comments on the year’s worS- by Mr Dalgliesh. Fields Instructor, who judged the areas, are worthy of perusal by all farmers. The field pasture entries were not so well supported. During the year we were sttceessl ill in arranging further visits from Major Stafford. Government Veterinarian, wlio-e lectures and demonstrations are always worth while. He gave lectures in Arabuiii. Kokatahi and Koiterangi (listl it Is. to good gatherings. He was also present and assisted at the Show. An itinerary was made by Mr J. Kerrigan, Veterinary Spervisor of the district. who visited Hatiliari and adjoin-

ing districts. The Kokatahi and Koiloraugi Winter Show Commit Lee tire again to he tuiigrattilated on tile unqualified ,-iiccess ol their Winter Show. It was held in the ennimodioits new ball erected on tin' site recently leased by tills Association to the ( ommitie.'. and was attended bv the Winter .■school Lecturers and

students. The linaneial position as set out in the appended , stal.'ai uil (list loses a balance in band about equal !•> that, at the close of last year.

Tlie West Coast lias at last entered li;: m all era., wliirb will without doubt mark the beginning of great changes. This is brought about bv the long looked for consummation of linking West with East bv rail. The way is open

new for inllax of capital, more settlers and improved methods, and lor direct :;ml ;'ica; • r outlet for nor products.

Y> u <ll henceforth be imniediutelY lip against the world's nmikets. ami ii 1.-hoves ns as individual.. and :is an Assoeiu I in'll to keep abend nf llm limns. This is tin' film linn nf such a hndy as c diirs. and i am assured all will <nnI iuiie in work still move keenly with this ohinrt in view. Only a iivc and energetic Associalion can fllllil all tint is oxpeeted dI it. A moil)' a host of ardenl workers it i invidious to make individual mention, and f will rnnclmle hy tendering to on-.- and all my hourly nnnreciaiion of the assist a nee T have had during my year nf office. EALAXCE SHEET. The statement of accounis sfiowed tin' receipts including a hnlunco brought. forward of M 3 1 7s fid. amounted to .C3l I. Ms Bd, members’ subscriptions nic.utHing lor TB7 ys fid. donations TdS os lid. and rereipi> from annual show Cliff 2s (Id. The oxponditnro totalled £3ll 8s fid, including a credit- balance of C3d ys. I’ri:'/' mnnev for ilie show amounted to £Bfi os 2d. and the general show expenses ncr-onmed for a considerable further oortion.—Received. The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and l ahiiiee sheet, and complimented members on the success!ill results of the year. "TTo outlined matters in connection with the show, and the proposal to improve an area at I he racecourse for show purposes. Tie thought that the different show dates should ho brought into line, and that consideration should he given for one yreat show for the Coast. He congratulated Mr Dalgliesh on the success of the Incs ami girls ealf roaring < ompetitions. In connection with the winter school, he suggested that visits to the various entres by the lecturers would be a great advantage to the farming community. He trusted the annual show would he favored with hotter weather this year and prove a greater success, and hoped that . n would he able to hold the show doling January, while the Exhibition was open. He trihuted the splendid assistance given to the Association throughout the vear hy Air Dalgliesh. Seconded by Air J. Afonk and carried, j The Chairman moved that a hearty j vote of thanks he passed to ATr Hal- ! gliesli for his valued services during The year. Seconded hy ATr A. Dinnniek and carried. The Chairman moved that a vote ot thanks l>o passed to the Westland Racing Club for their liberal assistance in connection with the show and the lease of the area for a show ground. Seconded by. Air Marshall, who appreciated j the valued assistance given. The mo- I

turn was carried. Afr .Mclntosh on behalf of the Racing Club acknowledged the complimentary vote.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were def ied : President—Air D. Jellie. Vice-President-—Air W. A. Jamieson Treasurer—Air AY. A. Jamieson. Secretary —Mr J. Jarman. Executive —Messrs C. S. Dalgiiesli, J. Dimmick. A. Dimmick. Al. Houston. J. Mincliaii. J. J. Afclutosh, C. S. Neville Al. Keech. J. F. Aiindiai). J. Ab nk. 1.. li. Alorel, 11. Jones. W. Jeffries R. Wild. J. Alnrsh.il!, W. Olderog, A. G. Pilkingtoii. J. Davidson (Wailnhn). J. Fleming J. Wilson, J. J. Ab-Kay t Hr.rihni'i). and W. D. Ah Kay. It was resolved that the President o' or.e of the Executive attend any meeting held in the various outside centres. Dr Teicholmann wrote in connection with the Winter School, inviting support towards the cost involved, stating there was a deficit, of over £ll.—Received. Afr Pilkingtoii made a strong appeal for the support of the farming community in future winter schools. Mr Wild spoke in support. Ibe Chairman said they all apm roved of the work „r the Winter School. The Kokatahi Dairy Factory bad voted £3 3s Od and b,- moved that the Association vote tic sum of 23 Gs—-Smended by Air \Uild and carried. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to ihe retiring officers, and to all who bad assisted in making the- Show a success, and to the press. The meeting terminated at 2.13 p.m.