STRATFORD.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
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A. AND P. ASSOCIATION'.
Stratford, Sept. 16. The monthly meeting of the general committee was held on Saturday afternoon. Present: Messrs J. W. Boon, president (in the chair), W H. Rutlidge, T. Orr, I). O'Sullivan, A. Hucgett, C. Jackson, J jr. Shatter, 1?. MeK Mori' son, T. Waite, U. Ferguson, G. W. Gardiner, J. Fenwick, and E. H. Linnell. Apologies were received from 11. Dingle, T. Ranford, W. Pettigrew and W. J. Lopdell.
A report was submitted by the executive committee. The sub-committee were well forward in regard to the erection of weight-giies;i)ig pen and ice cream stall. The sheep committee had decided to re-erect the pens, and a working bee would be held s'hortly. The biuier-fat competition was now under way and entries would soon be coming in. There was as substantial increase in donations over last year. The chairman said the butter-fat competition was the first thing coming on, and hoped all members would take an interest in this matter. The Association had been in touch with Mr Cudley and hie assistants with regard to these one-day tests, and they had advised a continuation of the competition. A one-day test on the farm was preferable in many ways to a test on the .showgrounds. lie admitted there were some drawbacks, but it proved a splendid advertisement for the show. It was desirable that an active canvass | should be made to secure entries for the i various clashes. Last year it was [generally conceded the show was a firstclass one, and in some classes there were up to 25 entries. They should recognise that all could not e.vpect to win the prizes, but. their exhibits went a long way to making the show. It was generally admitted by judges and visitors to be the best dairy show in the Dominion, if not for pedigree stock. They had set up a high standard and should make every effort to continue to maintain this reputation, and by doing so the Association would continue to piV)=pcr. There was a possibility of a competition being arranged with the lads of.the schools regarding book-keep-ing, and if this were done with the usual testing it would mi 1 ' ■an interesting contest. It was satisfactory to note that the donations for prize money ( .£.180) were well ahead of previous years, whilst a fair sum had been received to keep on the books members with the Expeditionary Forces. He then moved the adoption of the report. Air C. Jackson stated the guessing ?ompetition pens would be found in a more convenient position for the public this year. lie thought the donations received were magnificent. In the past the canvasser? spent hours, frequently with little result. They had not been round so much to the sales, bur, despite this, had dono remarkably well. It was unfortunate that the Association had lost inanjf active members through leaving the district and also becoming members of the Expeditionary Forces. He was no prophet but ho hoped before the show of 1919 t-he wir would be over. Touching on cattle classes, he said breeders generally recognised the value of the show competitions to push the breeds along, as these generally led to a sale. Last year they showed the cattle in splendid condition, and, although the weather of late had been bad, they might not «how so well as last year lie was satisfied the display would be good. The report was then adopted.
The committee set up to arrange a breeders' group, recommended that the class should consist of 1 bull and 3 females,, 2 years or over (pedigree).— C'irried.
Mr C. Jackson hoped the Association would improve the prizes in the horse -action. Feed had gone up considerably, and the horse section was important to the general public, and, if they made it worth-while, they would get horses from all parts of the North Island. £ls was not a 'big prize, and they should bring this up to £2O. Mr Linnell agreed. They should not let £5 stand in the way. The travelling public appreciated the Stratford Show, and this was in a large measure through Ihe enthusiasm in the horse s--lions. Leaping competitions were a big attraction, and he would like to see the committee give this consideration.
A motion was carried that tho winner of tho jumping competition shall receive a champion ribbon. Mr Gardiner thou Jit they might specialise more in the cattle classes. There should be a points prize in each division. He thought the Friesian Society would be agreeable to a donation in this respect. They did not want cash. A trophv was more desirable. Mn Linnell agfeed, and believed the Jersey Breeders' Association would favorably consider an application of this character. , character. The secretary will write ue associations on the matter. \ working bee to iix up fence:, etc., will be held at the grounds on Wednesday, 14 members having signified thenintention of being present. MASQUERADE BALL. Novel effects will be introduced in the masquerade ball to be held in the own Hall on Thursday evening. A steady demand has set ill for tickets, and indications point-to the financial results proving very satisfactory to the Red Cross funds, for which object the function is to be held. Mr. Fox's orchestra of seven will supply the music, so r.o doubt be raised on the score of quality, the ladies of the Patriotic Committee will provide the supper, and this ensures an abundance of toothsome dainties. petition for the trophies being offered for the most original and mtractive costumes should be numerous, as dancers from Eltham, Ngaere and Midhirst will enter the lists agianst tho Stratford "characters." With the weather at all reasonable a very pleasant evening should result, GENERAL, Stratford County Council meets on Saturday. Many soldiers up on final leave were farewelled at the station this morning. Mrs. R. Hogg, of Midhirst, a great, pa'riotie worker., is at present an inmate >f a private hospital at Wellington. Mr. Hogg left by train this morning for Wellington. The many friends of the family hope preseutly to have better news of the patient, who has already undergone an operation. 1 Good progress is being made with the new cheese factory premises at Midhirst. From present indications the building does not look elaborate or comprehensive, ' tut utility" Will be the first and last consideration of the proprietor—Mr. Neilson. ' It it stated that the secretary o£ the
borough Copper Trail movement hag received another offer of a donation of £SO, and a hope is expressed that others will come forward with similar Bums, to make up the total to £3OO. There are plenty or folks who appreciate niee pictures in the home. To those on the look-out for illuminations fit to graco any walls, we can recommend a call at C* IS. James' Warehouse. Here one can get the pictures in all shapes and sizes, framed and unframed, nn the premises. Mr James is also of. fering great values in ladies' handbags, etc.— Advt.
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