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N.Z. FARMERS' UNION.

ANNUAL MEETING*OF OHAU BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Ohau branch of the Farmers' Union was held last evening, in the Ohau Hall. There was an attendance of about thirty, and the president (Mr Harold McLeavey) was in the chair. An apology tor , absence was received from Mr J. H. Mungavin. FINANCIAL POSITION. The balance sheet, presented by the secretary and treasurer, Mr P. A. Page, showed that at the beginning of the year there was cash in hand amounting to 10s 9d, members' subscriptions yielded £lB, and the remainder of the receipts comprised the proceeds of a social and dance, making the total £-1 6s 3d. A debit balance of £ll had been carried over from the previous vear, and the expenses amounted to £ll 15s 3d, making a total of £22 los 3d, which left a debit balance of £1 9s at the date of the meeting. The President stated- that the present membership was 63. In reply to a question, he stated that no difficulty had been experienced in inducing members to pay their subscriptions through orders on their factory accounts. Mr R. V. Brown asked how the Farmers' Union, apart from the braneh, was progressing financially. - The President: Very well; there are just a few cancellations. Farms changing hands have to be watched by the branches, which would drift right back if this were not attended to. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr McLeavey, before vacating the chair prior to the election, of president, said he would like to thank the members very much indeed for having given him every support during the year. As far as the branch meetings were concerned, he had kept them down, because he did not like asking people to come out at- night, especially farmers, unless there was something very important to discuss. The executive dealt with minor matters, and if they felt that a branch meeting was needed they called it. All the sub scription3 had been paid, and that was the main thing. (Applause). Mr R. G. Wall .said that Mr McLeavey had taken ah exceptional interest in the Union, and the branch had never been more successful than since he had been in the presidential chair. He had much pleasure in again nominating Mr McLeavey for the position. Mr R. V. Brown seconded the motion, and endorsed the remarks of Mr Wall.

No other nominations being-received for the office, Mr McLeavey-was declared re-elected, amidst applaHse. On resuming the chair, he thanked all present for the honour they had conferred on him. He nevertheless felt that there were really good, sound men and practical farmers in this branch who,could conduct its business . better than he could.

Other officers elected were: —Vicepresident, Mr R. V. Brown; delegate Harold McLaavey; executive, the President, viee-president, secretary, Messrs R. Catley, R. W. Evans, E. Hogg and C. Knight. The President said he wished it was the lot of every member to attend a conference. If every farmer could do so, he would become a member of the Union, and a real live one. PICNIC TO BE HELD IN SUMMER. The question of the annual ball was brought up by the President, who said that of recent years these functions had not been a great success. He thought they might be given a spell for a while; the arranging of them wa.3 hard both for the ladies and the committee, considering the results. •Mr Gi,bbons moved that, in place of the annual ball, the branch hold a picnic next summer. Mr P. Catley supported the motion, saying that there should be more of a community spirit among the farmers. An outing such as was proposed would bring them together; it would provide a certain amount of enjoyment, and it would give an opportunity for stressing the advantages of farmers becoming members of the Union. The President asked how the outing would be financed.

The mover said he would propose that the ladies attending the picnic provide the refreshments. It would be a fairly simple matter if each family provided for itself. If outside catering were to be done, it would be rather difficult to estimate the cost. The motion was carried by a large majority, and the arrangements were left to* the executive, who were empowered to add to their number to form a picnic committee. AGRICULTURAL LECTURES. Mr R. V. Brown urged that endeavours be made to arrange for some addresses by experts of the Agricultural Department during the ensuing year, as had been the practice in former years. It was decided, on Mr Brown's motion, seconded by Mi-R. W. Evans, to get in touch with the Department, with this object in view. Mention was made by Mr Evans of the demonstration and lectures given that day at Manakau by experts from Massey College. He remarked that it was a great pity that greater advantage was not taken of the opportunity afforded at such field days of gaining information on agricultural subjects. He was sure that' all who had attended'that day's demonstration came away feeling that they had at least learnt something. The lectures by the experts were very interesting and instructive, fand} those who attended did not become tired of listening to the talks given. He suggested that the branch try to arrange for some lectures to be given in the winter evenings, and perhaps ensure a scries of them. The President he would not care to invite any ledturers if the members were not prepared to turn out and listen to them. If the executive were successful in securing the serr vices of a lecturer on any topic, he hoped that one and all would attend. Mr Evans announced that, on March

JSC uic aid athe •ge 2 re into idral ar, ter 10to 27th, under the auspices of the Horon(j whenua Jersey Club, a demonstration j 3V would be given at Mrs Speirs’s prog. perty on Foxton Road. There was an . open invitation to the public, and the 1 club would like to see as many pres*ent as possible. At the conclusion of the business, a +. gpnerous' supply of refreshments was | handed .round, the ladies kindly pro- ' ciding them being Mesdames R. Y. i Brown, P. A. Page, and Harold McLeavey. ■ Lll ' i Mr Walls tendered the thanks of >s ~ the gathering to the ladies /for the |sumptpt>us supper Supplied, anld «x- ---® pressed appreciation of the presence jp of ladies at the meeting. He added n ®.' tht the farmers were very pleased to go home feeling comfortable, and it , said a great deal for the wives of members that they were prepared to . come and add such an enjoyable feature to the gathering. p' A hearty vote of thanks to the la'dies, on Mr Wall’s motion, was carried T 3 by acclamation. Thfc president thanked the members ■ for their attendance,• and the meeting was brought to a hapiy close.

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Shannon News, 15 March 1929, Page 2

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N.Z. FARMERS' UNION. Shannon News, 15 March 1929, Page 2

N.Z. FARMERS' UNION. Shannon News, 15 March 1929, Page 2

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