PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 April 1942, Page 5

PIRINOA

FARMERS’ UNION BUSINESS AT ANNUAL MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a good attendance oi members at the annual meeting of the Tinui branch of the Farmers Union, Mr lan Speedy presiding. There was a discussion on the shortage of horse shoes. One man had been held back from camp but there was now no horse shoe material available for him and in the meantime in the Tinui district there were 200 horses unshod. The secretary, Mr R. H. Williams, explained the steps taken and the following resolution in the form of a remit was passed: “That horse shoeing be declared an essential industry.” . Transoort charges were also discussed and Mr J. Soler, a new arrival from the King Country, explained what steps had been taken in the Auckland district to overcome difficulties. They felt in the North that the rest of New Zealand were not doing sufficient in the matter of transport. It was resolved to ask the Government veterinary surgeon to test house cows in the Tinui district for tuberculosis.

The election of officers resulted:— Chairman, Mr lan Speedy; vice-chair-man, Mr P. Andrew; committee, Messrs lan Speedy, P. Andrew, Jas. Andrew, L. Meredith and F. Bartholomew; delegates to Provincial Executive, Messrs lan Speedy, P. Andrew and Jas. An-, drew; delegates to Conference, Messrs lan Speedy and Jas. Andrew. Mr Soler thought it a tragedy that many farmers were not taking the in-> terest they should by serving on the executive. He pointed out that in Auckland there were always many candidates for the various positions. The question of killing and freezing charges was also discussed. Mr lan Speedy read a letter from a minister of religion with reference to the new Christian order which had been inaugurated.

RABBIT CONTROL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION. Mr James Andrew presided over a meeting of the Tinui Rabbit Association held on Monday. There was a good attendance of members. It was reported that since September last year 978 rabbits had definitely been destroyed. A certain amount of dislocation had taken place during the change over of inspectors, but if farmers advised one another when the rabbiter would be coming on to their land there should be no difficulty. There had been some delay also owing to sickness with the dogs, but they were now well again. The finance statement produced by the hon. secretary, Mr R. H. Williams, showed there was a credit balance of £l2. It was resolved that £5 be paid to the Farmers’ Union for the work done by the staff.

WOMEN’S DIVISION PAST YEAR'S ACTIVITIES. The annual meeting of the Tinui Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Tinui Hall on Monday. Mrs Jas. Andrew presided over a very fair attendance. An interesting review of last year’s activities was given. It was stated that over £lOO had been raised by the branch for patriotic and social purposes. Gifts of flowers from the Social Fund were much appreciated by several of the members who were in hospital during the year and members who were ill were thankful for the help supplied by the Division’s housekeepers. Hampers were being sent regularly to the A.N.A. Club, Wellington.

The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs James Andrew; secretary and treasurer, Mrs C. F. Hay; delegates to Provincial Executive, Mesdames James Andrew, C. F. Hay, and R. Foreman; delegates to annual conference, the president and secretary and Mrs Pain. At the conclusion of the business supper was served, to which the members of the Farmers’ Union who were also having their annual meeting were invited.

GOLF CLUB TO GO INTO RECESS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The annual general meeting of the Pirinoa Golf Club was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening, the chairman, Mr F. Lovegrove, presiding over a fair attendance of members. The balance sheet was adopted. The secretary (Mr Didsbury) was congratulated on the able manner in which he has managed the affairs of the club. The financial position of the club was most satisfactory. After a short discussion it was unanimously resolved that the club go into recess until such time as it was deemed advisable to continue operations. It was unanimously decided to invest £3O in the National Savings Account.

The action of the secretary in advising the New Zealand Golf Council that the club was to discontinue membership was endorsed. The matter of the engraving of the various trophies won last season was left in the hands of the secretary.. It is the intention of members of the Golf Club who are not engaged in army duties to join up with one of the nearby clubs as country members.

Motor Accident. A motor smash, fortunately without serious injury to the drive I’, 1 ’, who was the only occupant, occurred near the Burnside Church early on Sunday afternoon. The car ran into a telegraph pole and was considerably damaged. Sharp Frost. A sharp frost was experienced here on Monday. Pumpkins, marrows and tomatoes suffered severely. Personal. Mr J. Riwai will shortly leave fo. Wellington where he has accepted a position with the Railway Transport Department. Miss M. Hutana, Waipukurau, is on a short visit to her mother, Mrs Bragg. Mr W. Watson is visiting relatives in the South Island.

Mr and Mrs Tom Smith, Wanganui, are on a short visit to relatives here. Mr and Mrs Simpson have left on their return to Blenheim. Messrs Riwai and Guthrie were the winners of the McDougall Cup, competed for by the members of the local tennis club.