FRANKLIN A. & P. SOCIETY

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 349, 1 February 1918, Page 4

FRANKLIN A. & P. SOCIETY

Meeting of Executive At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Franklin A. and P. Society held on Friday last there were present Messrs Dynes Fulton (President), J. N. Massey, J. Wylie, A. B. Barter, J. H. Webb, W J. A. Moore, J. H. Craig, F. Ballard, W. J. D. Sharpe, J. W. Johns, J. Roulston and D. R. Hamilton. secretary's ILLNEBS A letter was received from the Searetary (Mr J. M. Baxter) regretting that owing to his indisposition he was unable to attend the meeting. On the motion of the Chairman it was resolved that a letter should be sent to Mr Baxter expressing the Committee's sympathy with him in his illness with a hope that he would soon be restored to his usual health. In the meantime Mr D. R. Hamilton has kindly arranged to assist in the secretarial duties. INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENT The question of insuring against accidents indemnifying the Society against claims by the public during the time the Show is held was introduced by Mr Barter as the result of an interview with the Manager of the National Insurance Company. After an informal discussion the matter was referred to the President and vice-President to take such steps as were considered necessary.

TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS It was reported that the President and Mr D. Hamilton, with Mr R. F. Bollard, M.P., had waited upon Mr A. Duncan, the District Traffic Manager of the N.Z. Railways Department, Auckland, with reference to the train arrangements in connection with tee forthcoming show, and a letter was received from that official stating that he would be pleased to provide train facilities. He submitted a schedule of trains which would be running on Show Days to and from Pukekohe. With regard to trains for the conveyance of stock, he said, it would be necessary for owners to consign exhibits to the Show by the ordinary trains on the 21st February. For the return of stock on Saturday, 23rd February, it might be possible to make arrangements for a train to leave Pukekohe for Mercer at 4 30 p.m., thence to Frankton by the ordinary afternoon train leaving Mercer at 6.50 p.m. and arriving Frankton at 9.15 p.m., but stock for south of Frankton would not be accepted on Saturday, 23rd February, unless owners agreed to take delivery at Frankton. A train might also be arranged to leave Pukekohe for Auckland at 6.30 p m. for the north bound stock. The running of these trains was contingent upon the number of trucks offering and he asked that particulars of the live stock exhibits should be supplied as soon as the entries were complete. Mr Barter and other members expressed the opinion that the proposed train arrangements, considering the difficulties associated with the working of the line owing to the depletion of the railway staff consequent on the war, were very satisfactory. COLLECTING THE AMUSEMENT TAX The President reported that he with Mr R. F; Bollard, M.P., and Mr Hamilton had waited upon the Commissioner of Taxes in Auckland on the subject of the payment of the amusement tax of Id per person. The deputation pointed out that that the admission money on Show days was a contribution towards the expenses of the Show and that if a tax were chargeable an increase entrance money would have to be imposed and it was asked that some reduction should be made in respect of members tickets. The deputation were informed that side-shows would be responsible for the collection of such tax in respect of the takings. W'th regard to the request of, the deputation that some reduction should be made in respect of privilege tickets issued to members the Commissioner said that he would consider the question but he could not promise that any concession could be made. Mr J. Roulston questioned the legality of charging the funds of the Society with a tax under the heading of an "amusement" tax and urged that representation should be made to the Commissioner protesting against such tax being levied on the funds of the Society.

Mr Walter Johns expressed a similar opinion and regarded the tax as an imposition. He supported the suggestion that the Society should express indignation that they should be charged with an amusement tax. It was ultimately resolved on the motion of Mr Massey that the matter should be referred to the President and Mr Hamilton to be dealt with as they thought best in the interests of the Society.To meet the tax as imposed by the Act it was decided to charge Id per head in addition to the entrance money Is. publican's hoot 11 The President having reported that no tender had been received for the Publican's booth when offered at auction by Messrs Buckland and Bon it was decided that Messrs Dynes Fulton and J. H. Craig should be empowered to make arrangements for the side thereof. LIGHT REFRESHMENT BOOTH The acting Secretary (Mr Hamilton) reported that arrangements had been made with Messrs Miles and Simon of Cambridge for supplying light refreshments and soft drinks. NEW MEMBERS The Chairman reported that six applications had been received for membership and these were accordingly elected. Uu the motion of Mr Hamilton Messrs J. iioulston and J. li. Craig were appointed a committee to secure further members.