STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 56, 27 July 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION A meeting' of the executives of the Association was held on Friday evening, tin' president, Mr. E. Jackson, being in the chair. Mr Brake reported the result of the conference with the Poultry Society, the outcome of which was that unless the Society would hold a winter show it would he useless for a poultry exhibition to he held. The Minister of Internal Allah'* wrote that permission to rall'le a motor-car could not be granted.

The chairman stated that it would bo well to leave the matter over, as it was being looked into by a solicitor. The Department of Agriculture wrote relative to the suggestion that the names of the steamers carrying dairy produce sliould be mentioned in the cables notifying the prices. He concurred in the value of the information, but considered it was a matter for merchants' private cables. Mr, Fulton, of the Dairy Produce Division, wrote suggesting the. Association should strike out the factory butter and cheese classes in the show. —Received. Mr Iluggett wrote protesting against the shooting at the show grounds. ' The chairman said the objection was [ a just one, and he pointed out that the | portion of ground assigned to the gun I club wan nnt bring adhered to..—lt was I left in the bands of the president and Mr. j";,"" 1 ""' to iiiic: viow Mr ' Wugg'-'U and the din Club with a .'' K ' w to '"'' ranging matters. A letter was read from Messrs. \leLeod and Slade relative to posters. The matter was referred to the Advertising Committee, with power to act. The Toko Settlers' Association wrote intimating that they had no intention of nominating a candidate for Carnival Queen, but would support the A. and P. i Association's candidate. ]

It was decided to discontinue the subscription to the New Zealand Times. Mr. I'. 11. Wellington wrote asking for a cheque for his prize in the gift calf competition. The amount was authorised to he paid, also Mr. Orr's prize money. .Mr. Brake wrote resigning from the committee. On the motion of the president, ivho eulogised the services of Mr. Brake, the resignation was accc, t•'•! with regret, after Mr. Dingle had n;::d a tribute to .Mr. Brake's Valuable work for the Association. Mr. Brake, in acknowledging the remarks made, offered a prize of one guinea for the best hoy driver at the show.

A gratifying tribute to the Association was contained in a letter from Mr. Jo.m l'obertson. late of Inalia, and now of Clevedon .South. He wrote: "I mav sav tnat I have visited all the principal shows in the Auckland district, and :an far that Stratford has nothing to learn from the shows there, either as to management o: its show or kindness io exhibitors."

(Mr. Cuff applied for a three-years' lease of the show ground, with the right to plough up a portion.

After considerable discussion, it was decided that the application could not he granted. The following chairmen of committees were appointed:—Horse section. Mr. Young; cattle section. Mr. Dolison: sheep and pig section (deferred); weight judging. Mr. J. B. Richards: machinery and side shews, Mr. !(. Masters: office and press, Mr. W. V. Kirlcwood; home industries, Mr. Cato: ring. Messrs. R. Dingle and Kelleher; fodder. Mr. Shutter; railway receiving, Mr. Fletcher. The appointment of a member of the executive to fill Mr. Brake's place wa, held over till the next meeting. | It was decided that the matter of repairing the oval fence he left in the hands of the f! rounds Committee.

The secretary reported the steps lie liad taken to secure the rooms under the grandstand from intiusion.

The secretary reported the result of his recent trip round the district during which he had obtained a mimher of new members, but owinj» to the wet weather lie had been unable to do as much as he hoped. The prospect of a large accession of members from the Whangumomona end of the district wore very promising.

The chairman said he was confident a large number of new members could be obtained. lie had already personally secured a satisfactory number in town. The meeting then adjourned.

A meeting of the. general committee wa.s held on Saturday afternoon, the president, Mr. E. .faekiion, bein'' in the chair.

The president urged that tins members should do all in their power to further the success of the Country Girl candidate for Carnival Queen, nominated by the executive.

The secretary as the result of his canvass submitted the names of '.U new members. The president also submitted a list of l(i new members. All the applicants were elected.

Considerable discussion took place on the proposal to raffle a motor-oar as a means of raising funds for the Association.

Mr. 11. Dingle pointed out that in the past the townspeople liad always willingly j.'iven donations for prizes,' hut lie recognised tliat they were entitled to a spell. He considered that it would have liecii hotter if the Association had ;irran»cd to participate in the benefit of the' Carnival contest, but he assumed that it was too late to think of tiiat now. Tie favored a scheme of olfering a- prizes for an art union nine thorou«l° l.ivd cattle and believed that a s'ub--tantial sum could be raised in tli.it way. but he did not see how a' motorfar could be raffled as the Association "iiild not be party to any deception -c as f„ overcome the leg;,] difficult.. Mr. R. Masters was eonlident that the

townspeople did not object to "ivim: donations to the Association. He would like to see the. motor project dropped and Mi-jested that a scheme mi-lit be -•I on foot to increase the lnembersnip of the Association by olferinj.' a prize of A two-seater motor-ear to the person who secire-,1 the largest number „f new members, provided that a sufficient number was obtained to cover the tost of the car.

After further discussion, in which the president pointed out the urgent necessity for obtaining a substantial addition

to the Association's funds, Mr. Kirkwood moved that a committee, consisting of the committee. Messrs Dinel, Malone and the mover, report on tin: matter to the next meeting. The president supported the motion. Mr. Malone was in favor of still can-

vasing for donations as lie was quite certain a good sum would be obtained thereby, but it was necessary to raise i large sum and therefore lie advised tlio

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. committee considering the matter. He 1 was averse to the motor-car project. I The motion was carried. A heartv vote of thanks was accorded J to Mr. Sullivan, of Cardiff, for donating a special prize for the best two-year old heifer of any class to he milked and tested before the, stewards. In connection with Mr. Brake's resignation owing to leaving the district, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him for his past services, and appreciation of his good work placed on record. Mr. Dingle voiced a protest against planting Broadway North with trees, and he thought it would be advisable to request the Telegraph Department to remove the posts to the boundary of the road, and to approaeli the Borough Council with a request not to plant trees but to metal the whole of the road as to have the full width available for traffic which was JJQW very great, especially as to motor cars. Mr. Kirkwood agreed with the removal of the telegraph poles, but strongly advocated the retention of an avenue of trees. J Mr. Ilcaly was averse to the trees unless there was sufficient width for traffic. The president also strongly advocated a clear road. Mr. Malone advocated the trees being planted on the other side of the road. Mr. Dingle: They would shade the road. Mr. Malone: Not so. The trees shed I their leaves in the winter so would not ! keep the sun off the road at that period i , "r<Tof the nw. i-i m i- i Mr. Morison supported .Mr. KirKwood's viei vs and considered that in time to come jx 0 !' I '' 1 wo ," 1<1 COllsidcr th " Borough Council ~: A doni ' vcry & 00<l work in tree-planting. Mr. Dingle said tlw fflatu'.' was , a very serious one, especially to those .. w ° had to drive stock.

Mr. C. Jackson said the trouble w.ts I that the traffic now was much too fast. He agreed with Mr. Ilealy. Mr. Dingle advocated waiting on the Council to protest against the trees being planted. Mr. Aforise.ii; The trees are already on the spot. Mr. Dingle preferred a clear street, hut would lip-lit against them unless the street was metalled the full width and the poles removed. He moved that a deputation consisting of the president, -Messrs R. Arasters, Young and the mover wait on the Council to discuss the matter, and that in the meantime, the Council be asked to withhold the planting of the trees.

Afr.- Alorison opposed the motion, and he hoped the majority of the meeting would do so. The class of tree to be planted was American ash.

The president: We must do all possible to have a clear roadway to the showground. Mr. Kirkwood pointed out that the. trees would probably be planted on Monday. The motion was carried.

'Afr, Alorison moved—That the Association very strongly but respectfully re quest the Telegraph Department to remove the poles to the road boundary on the side of the railway.

■Mr. Dingle seconded'the motion,which was carried.

The committee then proceeded to select judges for the forthcoming show,

GENERAL Saturday was one of the most unpleasant days experienced in Stratford this winter. There was a thunderstorm, a bitterly cold wind with driving rnin. sleet and snow, and it says much for the hardihood of the country settlers that they came into town in goodlv numbers. Mr Beauchamp, chief clerk in the goods shed, is acting stationmaster durhi" Mr Campbell's illness. " In the eribbage match between Stratford and Ngacre played on Friday evening, there were eight sets of plavcrs, Agaffife proving the winners. Your photograph will please them all —some of your friends have been expecting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, just as you are to-day, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment td-day with Mr McAllister. Stratford