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AGRICULTURAL MATTERS.

THE TARANAKI SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Taranaki Agricultural Society was held yesterday, when there was an attendance of about thirty members. The president (Mr. W. B. Grant) occupied the chair. Referring to the report and balancesheet (particulars of which have been published), the chairman regretted that the results of the year’s working were not as good as they might have been. He pointed out, however, that it was a period in which there had been a good deal of expenditure, which was absolutely necessary and which, they hoped, would not occur again for a long time. The greater portion of it had been the means of increasing the assets of the society, and other outlay had been necessary to protect the assets built up in former years.

The expenditure in protective works to the banks of the Waiwakaiho river was unforeseen, but unfortunately this item had cost the society almost sufficient money to roof in another cattle pavilion. The two groynes erected seemed to be having the desired effect of saving the property from the numerous floods which came down the river.

The overdraft at the bank, although it seemed large, was not altogether bad. considering the amount of new work and improvements that had been effected in the last few years. The society’s assets amounted to £7580, and the liabilities were £3391. The position would have been a good deal better if members had paid up their subscriptions, and it was disappointing to And 150 of these outstanding. The president remarked that it was not many societies who could offer members anything like the value for their £l, and he urged that it was surely in the interests of the farming community to support one or other of the shows. He thought the shows had been attractive and educative, and the society were always open to receive further suggestions. He trusted that members would not abandon the society; work put into the organisation by the ladies alone ought to be sufficient inducement to members to do U-hat little the committee expected of them. It would be a sad state of affairs to see an important dairying district like Taranaki without its A. and P. association. THE SOCIETY’S HELPERS. Continuing, the chairman said the showgrounds were looking in splendid condition at the present time, a tremendous amount of work having been put in by a few of the willing workers The society did not realise fully the value “of such men as Messrs. Giddy, Dobson, Hoskin, Sampson and others who were always on hand to assist. There was little to report as regards • donations, but fortunately there were a few staunch supporters who always came forward when the society was up against it. The committee had received one or two very generous donations. Mr. John Hale gave a bull which returned a net amount of £4B; and a bull donated by Mr. H. C. Sampson was sold for 57 guineas. In addition to this Mr. Sampson donated the proceeds of the sale of another animal which brought 30 guineas. Messrs. Newton King, Ltd., had assisted by selling the animats free of commission. Mr. A. T. Moore had donated 12 sheep and a calf, and there were others who had herped liberally in cash, and who came forward every year. There was no doubt that those closely connected with the society had been most generous in their services and financial assistance.

Referring to the wonderful assistance received from the ladies’ committee, the chairman said he often wondered how the committee would get along without their help. They were, without doubt, the backbone of the society, and the envy of many other societies. Such a band of willing workers was a great asset, and the results from the catering and other departments which the ladies handled, as shown by the balance-sheet, were remarkable. Tn conclusion the chairman thanked all members of the committee who had worked with him during the year for their co-operation and help, and acknowledged the assistance received from the stewards, donors, secretaries of dairy companies, and the Press. He moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. The motion for the adoption of the report was seconded by Mr. A. Turnbull. In reply to Mr. Kurth, the secretary (Mr. w/P. Okey) said that tickets were not issued to financial members. In regard to the falling off in membership, Mr. J. S. Connett urged that a special committee should be set up to make a thorough canvass in order to induce new residents of the district to join the association. He emphasised the desirability of having a strong membership. The chairman pointed out that it was not so much the farmers who were at fault as the residents of the Town. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected: President. Mr. W. B. Grant: vice-presi-dents, Messrs. H. C. Sampson and W. Hall, general committee. Messrs. A. T Moore, W. Hall, Z. T. Walker, J. Eva, C. Hoskin, A. Pv. Davis, A. P. Lister, A. Turnbull, W. Rumball. W. McKenzie A. E. Washer, J. H. Allen, F. Amoore, W. I McKenzie, H. Salway, N. W. Hill, ECole, C. W. Reube, J. A. Kurth, E. Jackson, G. W. Browne, H. Stonex, A. RGoodup, J. G. Short. F. Cornwall, A. S. Frost, C. Dobson, G. Bell. B. Blackball, W. K. Morris, R- H. Pigott, T. N. Blackball, J. F. Dodunski, S. Topless, F. Hodges, J. R- Rowlands, W. Morton, G. Cunningham, H. Ward, L. A. Nolan, J. S Jones, A. J. Luxton; auditor, Mr. J. S S. Medley, hon. vet. surgeons, Messrs. R. B. Wood ana W. G. Taylor. GENERAL. On the motion of Mr. J. S. Connett a resolution was passed expressing appreciation of the work earned out by last year’s committee. He recalled that previously the funds of the society had been augmented by members donating stock, such as a heifer, and he su gg e3t^ d thi. method might be again adopted. The idea was taken up, and a numbei of offers were received in the room. Reference to the good work of the lady helpers was made by Mr. W. Rumbali and a resolution was passed placing on record the society’s sincere apSLSion of excellent results achieved, and stating members fully recognised ”ft wXlt this help the society wouid not be in such a favorable postering the meeting the chairman remSd members that Stratford Show close on Saturday next he urged all exhibitors to support th 7 .hanks was passed to the stewards donors of prizes and stock, Ind others who had helped society. The following new member elected: A. H. Gilbert, C. Fever, F. L. gUI and F. Amoore.

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Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1921, Page 7

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AGRICULTURAL MATTERS. Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1921, Page 7

AGRICULTURAL MATTERS. Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1921, Page 7

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