WAIRARAPA P. AND A. SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3795, 27 April 1891, Page 2

WAIRARAPA P. AND A. SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. aad A. Society was held at Carterton on Saturday Presents- Messrs W. C. Buchanan, M.H.R., (President), in the chair, W. 0, Williams, (VicePresident), Wm. Booth, (Treasurer), E. W. Dorset, (Secretary), and a good number of members.

The minutes of the last annual meeting, together with the annual report and balance sheet, were read and adopted.

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, congratulated the Society on the advance made during the past three years. He believed that some settlers at the south end of the valley were losing their former animosity to the Society. Comparing the number of exhibits with those of the Wellington show, they fell short by only 200. The last show held in Carterton was second to none in New Zealand as far ns the the,'exhibits went. It behoved stockowners, however, to be up and doing if they wished to maintain their reputation in the English markets. He further drew attention to the efforts of the Canadian Government in forming dairy schools, and to the satisfactory result accruing from the same. He (the speaker) thought such schools would be highly beneficial to tbis colony. He hoped that at the next annual meeting the Society would have the pleasure of seeing some 50 new members added to the list. He felt highly honored at being able to more the adoption of the report. The Treasurer (Mr W. Booth) ecouded, and in some very pertinent remarks referred to the position of the Society. He felt bound to say that in a great oeasure the success of the past yeer had, been due to the indefatiga table energy of their Secretary, (Mr E. W. Dorset). Whatever had been said in reference to the Wellington Association should not in any way convey that there was any animosity, but he hoped that the Wellington Association would be successful, a3 he believed that their success would in a measure promote the interests of the Wairarapa Society. Mr W CBuchanan was re-appointed President, Mr W 0 Williams vice President, Mr W Booth Treasurer and Mr F. Feist Auditor. Messrs J Martin and F Gray were appointedScrutineers. Five members were/ballotted out, and the follgwiug added to the Comi.mitteA4cf"the ensuing,year :—Messrs N. Grace, A. Matthews, T. Bay, A Pilmer, J. Mbncrieff, T. A. We3ton, and J. M. Drew. The Chairman drew the attention of the members to the action taken by Hhe Stock Department in licensing entire horses, and asked for an opinion on the matter. He would move that no action be taken in reference to the circular issued by the Minister for Agriculture.

In answer to Mr Martin the Chairman stated that from what had come to his knowledge, the circulars had been issued at the instigation of some other Societies.

Mr H. E Bunny thought the information as given in the circulars was so meagre that members were totally at a loss to know what was really wanted. He would suggest, however, that the Chairman's resolution be somewhat modified and that the Society meet at some future date to discuss the matter.

Mr W. Booth, in Bpeaking on the question, said he should very much deprecate the State interfering with private property in such a manner as indicated by the circulars. The Chairman then read a resolution which had been tabled, That this society lias seen no reason to recommend the Legislature to take action in the matter indicated in the circular from the Minister of Agriculture. Mr Martin seconded the resolution, which was carried. Mr N. Grace thought that a good substantial tax on entire horses would lead to the importation of a better class of horses. Mr Booth thought that until the people could be educated to the ad. visab'lity of improving their stud there would be a lot on inferior animals in use. It was recommended that a two days Show be held at the next annual exhibition ; also that the recommendation of the Committee be adopted as to the fixing of the days for the Shows.

The recommendations were adopted, and it was decided that all entries close at the same time; also that poultry be added to the exhibits, Mr Bunny moved that a bonus o ten pounds be given to the Secretary for his able services to the Society, and also that bis salary be raised from £3O to £4o j)er annum.

•Mr Martin seconded. Carried unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.