FRANKLIN A. & P. SOCIETY

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 515, 19 March 1920, Page 4

FRANKLIN A. & P. SOCIETY

EXECUTIVE MEETING I i The executive r-oniniitloc of the Franklin A. and P. Socict.v met on Tuesday night, when Ihore were present: Messrs. J. N. Massey (president). A. P. Daysh. J. Reynolds, C. McConmVk, J. K. Hamilton, F. .7. Morrow, H. Stuart. C. F. Shiphcrd, Jas Wvlie, IT. Keith. W. J. P. Sham "J. TT. Keith, F. Ballard. .1. Roulston. J. Pollock, If. Bookett, T>. Fulton. P. T.. Alien and the secretary, Mr. I). U. Ifamillon. Conference of Societies. The secretary reported that he had attended a conference of A. and P. Societies in Auckland, when Mr John Massey was elected th" representative on the Board of Agriculture. Waiuku Town Band. Mr. Hamilton also reported that the Waiuku Town Band had been engaged for the show at a fee of H". His action was confirmed. Letter of Sympathy. It war- resol/ed to forward a letter of sympathy to Mi . 'I. I l ' Wilkinson with regard to the accident tojiis littto daughter. Jean, who was seriously injured on People's Day. as a result oT a mishap to the "Ocean Wave." Leijal Opinion. On the motion of ihe president, seconded by Mr. J. li. Keith, il was decided to obtain legal opinion as to lho society's liability in cornierlinn with ful ure aendont': lo • hl<v howon show day.. Enlarging of Stock Pens. Mr. Parry II Sutton, of JY.patoetoe, wrote urging the society to enlarge the fal stocl; pens for. next year. Left in the hands of a subcommittee . Protest Dismissed. Mr. Thos. ITonlt. Karaka, lodged a protesl against the winner ol' the maiden hunters' competition on tin l grounds that tlie animal was not up to the required standard, and that it was not ridden with saddle. Tie claimed, the conditions of the catalogue were not adhered to.- Tlie secretary explained that as soon as hehad received Mr. Hoult's protest, he at once investigated the matter and received all the evidence he could. The stewards in the ring declared Mr. Turner rode with his srrtldle on. and a certificate stoned l>v Mr. P. G. V. Fear certified that Mr. Turner and saddle weighed over 12st. After hearing the statement from the secretary which was corroborated by the ring stewards, and the production or the certificate. Mr. I'. Shipherd moved and Mr. RouMon seconded, thai a ■ the society had considered the protest it could not stand. The motion was carried. Allotment of Prizes. Tlie p-e-sident. se.-ielar;.. and Mr. .7. Roulston were appointed a subcommittee to peruse the prize list and allot the pri/.' s 1 , the various winners. Ground Improvements. The secivlarv. Mr. T). R. Hamilton, submitted the following report: The 1D2(I -how has been one of i] y > ~.,,.( successful c-ve- held under Ihe niisi-U-fs of the Franklin A. and P. Society. It n»wts th it this disi i iol can run a fii-st-eH'-' show. Our accommodation is very poor, however, and about five thousand nounds is at present required' to o.iuin the showground with cattle pens, buildino'l', stand, etc. We must strive to increase our members' roll so as to have a thonsand financial memh»rs. At present over three hundred members have failed to pnv their subscription. Tn view of the foreeoing and Mr. Sutton's letter, and also recommendations for improvements bv members of the enmmittoo. th ' r<>llowin" sub-commit lee was set on to submit a reno 1 l"i>r conside" .1 ion at nevt moeling: M-s'-rs. J. v. M i sev. J. Wvb'e. A. P. Davsh J. K. llmuillon F. Ball'rd, V. Rhinhord : nd J. Roulston. The committee is to meet -d the shows-rounds at 10 a.m. on l-Yi day. March 1!>. Recommendations for P J -A Show. 11 v is revived 1o < miicate •villi the \ irioiN i-1.. ■ • solicilin- ethe next show. 't * Show. Tlie .-oftretaiv :"d .. I i-;.ci f. d H.--1 i -1:,:.i i,r ,:M'..1,". 1,,' id tV.:;'Jhe |ii,il,|;„.. |,i l.,:1 .1 ,„■„ e Aifho ' roimd, Me!-... ■ hren rlel.v ed <."•. in- lo the lin.li' : dldi. iiity l,'r> .-civil. La'.'ics* Ci:i'( Room. lire.-(-id eh a'- room : ■ in 11 e w ■.>■ o|' Ihe proposed new slimy h i-ldim-'*. After 'dis.-i:."iii" it wilh the : r.Tutect they would ■;" -I moviw- il over and . invert in..- il in'o Iwo |..„- , boxes. The matte.- \\ a- h-fl p. ;a.ibcoium.ilt a to d.-" wilh. Votes of Thanks. The following were acco .Jed vote-, of thanks for worl; ilmm ;.< tlie recent show: Mr. J. Roulston for th..- manner in whi.h in' canvas-cd for subscrip- " Messrs! A. i'. Davsh. 11. Keilii and 11. lioekeU for services. a.t the gates. Mr. J. Wyiie and th- ring assistants. Mr. J. K. H.miiiion and his assistants for the erection of the cattle Me-.--.rs. 1.. 1.. Aden Jamie.,,,, and Jt-. i . I, ,d, -.! ■ :ti a--i-ia.o Pa ''Hie pre-i l.'ni 'for :'■ ■ ai ]'./ mannei in with h iie cndm-lcd the \ armus duties of a president. Messrs. Fulton and C !\. Lawrio for ente taining tli -tinguished \ isitors, and Mr. I.awrie for the able manner in which he handled llm .-id,..llov \\ I'i'.'lli L' .ll'.-: i 1 IV CIMIIIH 1 iiioM . .\|. ■ -. \. limi 'red ami Smis foil, e U.-e ..I' Icvdie-. The railway st-uards. M.-- i,. ['. Klavcl, <'.. Have!. I. Hmigl ;.- and 1,. Short . Persons wlc but pad,;,-. 1; hj«; J. M. Ma\t.-r and \. I), Slanlej for as-i.- tance a - n •■-- : ■•"', arils. Tic- slat ionmasiei aed r i!v iy id'iii iais lor tiie Verv ah' ■ m .i-n T ill whicii they coped' v l: '• L'-v liea-y show (rallic. The Tuahaii 'I .v.n I'.o-od -1 'h; Rum • In ' u-e of i 1..-..■■. Mo- rs. J! .iil-m.,ii i 0,..-. .!. C-, ,!,ie. W. Adaei-a M. V.,-11 an I I . i ucas Tli.- si-en I IIV V,';:- il. tr ! led to wi-iic and Ib-.'.nk a'! :.lcwards and olheis who rendered valuable assistance in connexion with tlie show.

Donation. Mr. \. Tli"in|'S"n, i>l" donated ;:■" towards the society's funds ..n condition thai ID others (li.ni'.t'.'i, l : ; ~> each, The oll'er was ae-L-pptfl. : nn 1 th'' ilonoi ivn.i accorded it !;(■:■! !v vote t»r ill.urn!..-. Mr. 1.. 1.. All. n oilerod to see the i-tmdilions were luliilled, as lie con.i,|, r,d Ikj could ln'l 10 others who ~,,„-,. |„v|.„ vd to donate l :0 each toShow Balance Sheet A Sulistantial Profit. j The secretan submitted a balance sheet on the workini: of the show, which showed a |>ro,'il of CClf) Us Id. [ Members considered this highly sal-. isfactory. The meetinc then terminated,