A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 119, 22 April 1925, Page 10

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

MEETING OF COMMITTEE, Tho general committee of the Manawatu A. and P. Association met yesterday the president (Mr J. A. Nash, M.P.) presiding over a good attendance. CORRESPONDENCE. From tho Canterbury A. and P. Association thanking the Manawatu Association for schedules and advising that, with reference to the New Zealand Pig Breeders’ Association circular, it agreed that it would bo impossible to submit entries to tliat body. It was the duty of any breed association to scrutinise entries and advise secretaries if there ''was anything wrong. The. secretary of the Canterbury Association thought the regulation of tho Manawatu Association, that “the responsibility for the accuracy of the description of pedigree and of the eligibility to compete of the animals rests solely with the exhibitors,” a wise one, and it would be placed before the committee of the Canterbury Association. —Received. From the Otago A. and P. Society advising that it had passed resolutions appreciative of the generous contributions received towtrds the establishment of an agricultural college; recommending that all contributions bo concentrated so as to ensure one college being established and fully equipped; and pointing out that no success could be achieved by having chairs of agriculture established at soveral universities without providing the facilities for a course of training. The question wus an important one and the Otago association asked the support of the Manawatu body in making representations to the Premier and Minister on the lines indicated. —The chairman and Mr J. H. Perrett expressed their concurrence with the views expressed in the letter, the latter stating tlmt he would say, at the risk of being deemed parochial, that the College should bo established on the railway line between Palmerston North and Marton. The South Island Would bo largely catered for bv another institution. They wanted the college to he placed in the most central position. but above all they needed one well equipped college.—Mr Nash said shut, Yvoraroa was the only site worth consideration.—lt was decided to concur with the request contained in the letter. From the medical superintendent, Porirnn Mental Hospital, stating that, in the matter of the institutions wihdrawal from membership of the Manawatu Association, tlie resignation could not be reconsidered ns the decision to discontinue showing stock at various shows was a L'abinot measure.—Received.

From R. O. Wallace stating that the entry fee of 5s for sheep at tho fat stock show and sale to be held at the Winter Show seemed rather high, though it was quite in order for cattle. It would have been advisable to specially feature the fact that the Auctioneers’. Association was donating the whole of the commission earned to the Manawatu A. and P. Assoeint ion.—Received. From G. F. Moore. Kai Iwi, Wanganui, noting that the association had decided not to hold an autumn show. He presumed that, the Royal Show would be hold by the Manawatu and Canterbury Association’s alternately us they were the only ones with the facilities to handle tho big fixture, otherwise the Manawatu Association could probably have held an autumn show when it was not its turn to conduct the Royal fixture. lie recognised that to hold an autumn, winter and spring show would be too much. lie asked if the association would arrange to hold a class for two-year-old purebred steers (any breed), for he would give a ten guinea trophy for the event —The donation was received with acclamation and tho suggestion about the class referred to tho fat stock committee. From Osmond and Son, Ltd., asking that the terms of their trophy be for the “best dairy heifer on points ns a milker”—not *for best Jersey heifer as previously.—Held over for tho Spring Show schedule committee.

From the .secretary of the sowing committee of West End School stating that, nt a recent meeting of the sewing mistresses of the town, the sewing rules for the primary schools division at the November Show were discussed and it was reselved tliat a revised syllabus be forwarded for the consideration of the committee.— Agreed to, a committee to make arrangements.

From ihe secretary of the Waikato A. and P. Association advising that that body’s show would be held at Claudelands on November 18. —Received. From the Otago A. and P. Association stating that its Winter Show would _be held on June 2 to 5 inclusive.—Received. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of tho Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural ami Pastoral Association states, inter adia : —National Dairy Show, 1924. By resolution of the committee, this show was prolonged one day making it a five day’s event. 11l luck in tho way of bad weather throughout the show greatly handicapped tho oommittee in its efforts, so that, notwithstanding increased attractions, the resultant balance was somewhat less than the usual average. Football matches were provided on four days. Wrestling matches, tug of war, Scotch and Irish dances and school singing were innovations introduced, giving pleasure to many show visitors in the evening sessions. The expense of providing these entertainments was heavy* and this factor coupled with the drop in gate money, through continuous bad weather, is responsible for the comparatively small credit of £265 ss. Property, maintenance nnd repairs: Attention has previously been drawn to the constant enlargement of the buildings and the consequent increase in the amount which it is necessary to spend on the upkeep of the premises. During the year the sum of £204 Os 2d lias been expended in the completion of the horse pavilion, or to No hall, as it has been re-named: £1304 17s 2d in the erection of No 5 hall, linking up No 6/ with No 4; £516 11s lid on electrical installations throughout the premises and £ll 11s 9d on sundries. Maintenance and repairs have cost tho association £706 14s 7d of which amount £4Ol 11s 3d was for levelling, resowing and other improvements to the oval; £144 0s 2d for general labour and the balance for roofing, spouting, paint and general sundries. With regard to the amount expended on the oval, though this is an “improvement” it cannot be charged to a capital account. It has therefore to bo met as an ordinary maintenance charge. But for this item the maintenance account would not be greatly in excess of last year’s debit. The excellent condition of tho premises reflects tho greatest credit on the enretakor and his staff, and the association has every reason to be proud of the encomiums passed on the grounds by visitors at tho first Royal Show. The committee again extends hearty thanks to al donors, judges, stewards, exhibitors and all who have in any way contributed to the success of the past year’s working. Retiring members are: The president (Mr J. A. Nash M.P.), hon. treasurer (Mr J. M. Johnston); vice-presidents, Messrs D. Buchanan, M. A. Conway and 1,. 11. Collinson; ordinary members, Messrs N. T. B. W. Beetham, D. Buick, Jos. Batchelar, j Balsillie, N. Blackmoro, D. Collis, J. B. Johnstone, O. Monrad, W. Mckenzie, F. C. Raikes, D. Thomas and F. R. Tliorntey.