WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 September 1925, Page 4

WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN.

The adjourned annual meeting was held in the County Chambers on Saturday la-t at 1.3 U p.ni. Mr 1. Dimmirk, President, occupied the chair. The attendance of members, especially from the country was not so good as might have been expect,M. T he mitiute- of the last annual meetIII", al-o o| a special general meeting, su ‘n tuT!l!v held. were read and con I:rti 11 ■!I. The Chairman in moving 11-. e adoption ol the Report and Babinr-' Hied, which had been printed and distributed by oust to all members, am! a!mi published bv the " Guardian." expressed regret that the past year had been upset bv the genera! epidemic, by reason ol which the annual show had not I "Ol held. Ile hoped, however, that the Society would’ have a better vear ahead, and that by united effort a show, successful in every I'espcel. would he held. He commended tit" published report to the thoughttul lottsid' iatiun of every member and tanner. 11l the matter of linanee the Association bad first held it- own. but the liability in respect to the show grounds had to he kept in view. However. he wa: sure that with a couple of successful and enrelulk managed years, this could he met quite mictessl'ully. He thanked all those who so cheerfully and loyally assisted him through the year, and although he could have wished lor a term of office showing more tangible results, he was sure all had done their best. The report and balance sheet Were adopted. The election of olliers was then proceeded with. Mr ,1. J. .Mclntosh nominated Mr J. Dimmiek as President for a further vear. He stressed the I act that despite adverse ciremnstnncos not the least of which was a period ot ill-health Mr Dimmiek had kept a brave and enthusiastic front. With more members of a like spirit he was sure the Association would grow and

prosper. The nomination was seconded by Mr Jeffries, and heartily endorsed bv several other sneakers, and conlirmed unanimously. Air Dimmiek thanked the meeting for the expression of confidence, and assured all that he would continue to do his very lasi lor the good of the Assoeia I ion. Mr

J. .1. Mclntosh was unanimously elected Vie,'-President on the nomination of Air Jell'r ies. seconded liy .Mr Elcoel;. Air W. D. Alaekav was re-elected Treasurer, and Mr W. J. Morris, Auditor. On the matter of I lie election of the Committee a general discussion took place, the whole trend of which was the desirability ol bringing about more

energy and interest in the affairs ol the Association. There appeared lon

great a tendeticv lo leave business and work to the willing lour. It was emphasised that the townspeople could not be expected to continue their interest if the count rv people and farmers, for whose benefit, the Association primarily existed, showed inertness and neglect. The Association had been

formed over a quarter of a century ago—in fact as far back as 1803—by those who had ettergv and conlideitee enough to consider such an institution desirable, and alter the lapse of time the District must sitrelv warrant the

would he tt serious reiloction upon the

prO'cnt generation if such were not so. It was ultimately decided, upon the motion of Mr Jeffries, seconded bv Mr Mclntosh, that the election of a committee lie deferred, and that a special general meeting he called for Friday. Kith October, at 11 a.m. in. the County Council Chambers, it avaiialhe. and that a determined effort he made to arouse the members and all others whom it was thought should actively support the Association. Consideration of the question of a list of Show Judges for the South Island Federation official list, and of the conditions of the Show Ground were also deferred. The President moved a hearty vote of thanks and appreciation to all outgoing officers, to donors to the funds, and to the Press, the last-named having on every opportunity materially assisted in every was possible.