A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 96, 20 November 1916, Page 7

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

I At . a meeting of the General Committed on Saturday, there were pre-sent-Messrs E. Jackson (chairman), ■\V Pettigrew, \V. H. Butledge, B. McK. Morison, B. Orr, J. M. Shottev, C. Jackson, ». M. Silk, K. Dingle, AY J. Lopdell, E. H. Liunell, 1. Banford, D. Pedcrsen, E. Ferguson, E. H Kelleher, S. M. Porritt, D. JMalone, S. Orr, T. Perry, and others. | Onthe motion of the President, seconded by Mr Ferguson, the report ot the executive was adopted as follows: Your Executive has pleasure iu reporting that since last meeting, a number of working bees have been held on the Show grounds, and tho whole of the work of roofing-in the bull pens has been completed. This muchneeded improvement has been erected and completed by' voluntary labour and subscriptions, and at no cost whatever to the Association. The effort of the Committee should inuuee a large increase in entries. The thanks of the committee are due to all those who assisted either by donations or by voluntary labour. Muchneeded improvements are now being made iu the stalls for the draught horses. The grounds are in splendid condition, feed is plentiful, and exhibitors can rely on a plentiful supply of green feed. The paddock accommodation is sufficient to enable tho whole of the cattle to be accommodated on the grounds during the show. Entries are coming in freely. Several members of the committee visited the Wanganui show, and secured a large number of entries and promises of heartv support from others. It behove/ all who have the welfare of the Association at heart to exhibit as largely as possible this year. The committee have been successful in securing the Kaponga Band of eighti en players. The Executive are most 'anxious that all members of the Association should receive their' admission tickets prior to the Show to enable them to participate in the pr.vileges. Members who have not yet received their tickets would assist the committee by forwarding their subscriptions at once, and tickets will be issued immediately. Matters in connection with the establishment of a Model Dairy Farm in this district have been kept steadily in view, and applications have been invited for suitable areas. Entries for the forthcoming Show close on Thursday, 23rd inst. Several members of the committee intend visiting the Hawera show ; next -nveofci with' the object of securing entries. A tent will be erected on the Shdtv grounds, and the assistance of any, member of the Association will be appreciated. In coiu elusion, the committee would appeal to farmers and others to make a special effort to become exhibitors, and they trust that every pen will be well filled with show stock. It is to Ibe hoped, by the united efforts of 'members, that the Stratford Show of 11916 will be a record one for the Association'and the Province.

j The President briefly drew attention to the many improvements effected, !all of which added to the comfort of i the animals. Mr Perry so much appreciated the work done that he donated an extra two guineas to the funds. I With regard to the Model Dairy Farm, the President said there was 'every probability of a dairy farm being established in the district. I If assistance was given by those at- , tending the Hawera show, the executive hoped to secure a large number !of entries. It was necessary to Procure as many entries as possible to make the show a great success. ] The President said no bid was received for the privileges of the publican's booth, but Mr P. Whittle had 'since tendered, and his tender had , been accepted. NEW MACHINERY BUILDING. The suggestion had" been made to the executive by Mr Newton King that a handsome building be erected on the site usually occupied by him for the exhibition of machinery, and j that the same be a permanent building. The President reported that, they agreed to the erection of a permanent building, provided it remained the property of the Association and had arranged to let this to Mr (King for ten years at a peppercorn ' rent of Is a year.

JUVENILE JUDGING. The President, in reporting this mutter, said that Mr Sergei would 0i.1.y agree to jerseys being judged, and not the three representative breeds, at any rate for this year. The President considered that a boy should bo allowed to judge any of the breeds and not be restricted to one. Mr Sergei, however, was emphatic that the judging should be restricted to the Jersey breed, and there the matter had been left. ' Mr Pedersen altogether disagreed With Mr Sergei's decision, and thought the boys should have an opportunity to judge the various breeds and not any particular one. ! Mr C. Jackson also agreed with the last speaker, but knew Mr Sergei's wishes were definite. I Mr T. Rauford, though especially interested in Jerseys, considered that the judging should Be of cattle of dairy type and not only of one breed. i Messrs J. M. Shotter, B. Orr, and ID. Watkin, also endorsed the views expressed by Mr Rauford. | Mr Dingle pointed out that whilst he agreed with what was said, they must remember that the duties and responsibilities were p l .ncee"*in Messrs Fulton and Sergrd's hands entirely. 1 Mr Pedersen said that if that were the ease, the power of the Association was taken away. The President combated this idea, and explained the power of the Asso-

ciation had not been sacrihed m any way. Mr Morison said thai the judging oi all the breeds Mr Sergei look„.i upon as too cumbersome for .his year, and that was Mr Sergei'.- reason for limiting it to Jerseys. In order to test the feeling of the matter, Mr Malone moved, that the ; suggestion with regard to judging be adopted. This was agreed to by 16 to b\ NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were elected:—Mrs Gilliver, Messrs H. Cook, H. Manson, A. Anderson, C. Stewart, E. Goodfrey, S. Mills, and R. Jenkins. NO DOGS. On the motion of Mr Orr, seconded by Mr J. M. Shotter, it was resolved, that all drovers employed by the As-j sociation bo asked not to use dogs when driving stock to and from the Show. THANKS. It was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to all who had rendered assistance'in connection with the erection of the bull pens. NOVELTIES AND ATTRACTIONS. The President, in asking the support of all to make the Show a great success, mentioned that special attractions and novelties would be provided for a large section of the public who went to see the many side shows. Favored with line weather, there was no reason to think the Show would not be the best held, and he assured all that the Association would be supported by a large crowd on both days. Entries should be sent in at once, and as this was the last meeting of tho General Committee, ho Jioped all would render every assistance.