FARMERS AFFAIRS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 June 1941, Page 6

FARMERS AFFAIRS

P. AND A, SOCIETY MEETING AT CARTERTON. SHOW TO BE HELD THIS YEAR. (“Timos-A go” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society was held at Carterton today. The president. Mr J. A. McLeod presided. There was a good attendance of members. Several apologies for absence were received. Prior to the commencement of business the president referred in sympathetic terms to the death of Mrs Reynolds, Senr., Masterton. and Mr A. Rowbottom. Otane. He termed Mrs Reynolds "the grand old lady of the district." As a pioneer settler she was well known throughout the district; Messrs C. and F. Reynolds, committeemen. were sons. Mr McLeod stated that Mr Rowbottom had always been interested in A. and P. pursuits, both as an exhibitor and as a judge. He paid a personal tribute to Mr Rowbottom’s character. “He was one of Nature’s gentlemen and one was fortunate to be able to call him a friend," he said. Those present stood in silence as a mark of respect. It was decided to send letters of sympathy to the relatives. The treasurer. Mr Geo. Brown, reported a credit balance of £440 in the Bank of New Zealand, and £494 in i the Post Office Savings Bank, making ( a total credit balance of £934. Re-| ceipts .since last meeting totalled £75.1 Accounts for £2O 12s lid were passed for payment. I

The Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand advised that a medal for the best ram under 18 months in the Natural Condition Class of the Southdown section had been allotted to the society. It was decided to send a letter of thanks to the Southdown Society. The Wairarapa Rugby Union wrote thanking the society for reducing the showground rent for the 1941 season to £lO.

( “We have covered the ground very fully at. previous meetings and came | to the conclusion that the Eastern District Show Council was of little use." said Mr McLeod in commenting on the report of a meeting of representatives of the society and the Masterton A. and P. Association held in Masterton recently. "We met the Masterton Association and agreed that we were paving hard cash to the council and getting no benefit. The remit passed would mean the amalgamation of the eastern and western show councils and would resul 1 in the societies getting more value for (heir money. The one body would be- in a belter position to arrange show dates to avoid clashing." The delegates’ action in moving the remit in conjunction wit!) the Masterton. Association, was approved. Arising oul of a report bv the grounds committee in connection wit); maintenance paint work it was decided to leave the matter of buying nainl in the hands of the treasurer and the grounds committee. Mr Brown stressed the need of securing paint immediately. He pointed out ‘hat it was increasingly diil'icult io sc-1 cure supplies from England and prices wcra rising steadily. Mr C. ,1. Nix pointed out that al- I though the stands required palnling it

was more important io paint the roofs first-. It was deceived that estimates for the work- fo be carried out be considered bv the finance committee. A I meeting of the finance committee was fixed for July 14. II was decided to agree to lhe procedure adopted iasl year for the election of producers’ representatives on the New Zealand Meat Board. Mr Smart reported that the Farmers' Union and the Sheep Federation had nominated Messrs W. A. torus and A. McDonald last year. They had "stirred things up” and had done good work-. Mr M. J. Parker asked for an assurance that lhe show would bo held. He ■ kited that breeders required notice now lo prepare for the event. "There is no reason why we shouldn’t carry on," said lhe president. Mr ,1. A. McLeod. "It is the wisest thing toi do. There is no reason why we. shouldn't make a success of it.” . 1! was decided to carry on with the 1 show as usual this year.