A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2144, 29 July 1907, Page 1

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL MEETING. Tlioro was an attendance of, about 70 members at tho annual mooting of the Poverty Bay A. and P. Association. held at tho Farmers’ Union rooms, Dunlop’s Buildings, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. T. Holden (president) occupied the chair. COMMITTEE’S REPORT. The secretary read tho annual report, which __ was in the . following terms:

“Tho annual balance-sheet 31st May, 1907, herewith placed before the members of tho Association, discloses tho sound position of its finances, the assets exceeding the liabilities by £763 13s lid in addition to which tho subscrijitions for the current year bccamo due on Juno Ist, which in themselves represent a sum exceeding tho liabilities. “Tho membership is steadily increasing, and could be yet much more increased if each member would

use his influence to obtain at least one now member, not in itself a very great undertaking. It is obvious that the income from membership is tho backbone of the Association, and as it increases, the prize list can with safety bo augmented, and further inducements offered to exhibitors and the xniblic.

“It! will bo noted very ample pro- ' vision has' been niado for deprecia-* tion of property, a prudence that will doubtless commend itself to members. “Prior to the last show, substantial now sheep-yards were erected, which afforded facilities to exhibitors which were much appreciated, and met with favorable comment from visitors. Before tho next show it is hoped new pig pens will be erected, an 1 some improvements made in the accommodation for horses, neither of which will, however, represent any great outlay. “Numerically the exhibits at the last show were in excess of previous years, as will be gathered from the' usual summary herein. Although the cattle classes are not represented ifs they should be, the entries both in stud and dairy cattle should from our district be much larger. The quality in most classos was, taking the judges’ remarks, well up to the mark, and many of the exhibits if i given the care and attention in bringing out which is given in larger centres, would worthily hold their own in keen competition. The sheep classes especially, elicited strong commendation from the judges. “The following Challenge Cups are being competed for: Draught Horse, Shorthorn Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Fat Cattle, Longwool- Sheep, Fat Sheejj, and Fat Lambs, and it is expected that the next show will drawstrong competition to wrest them from their present holders. “The progress of the Society is evidenced in the summary as follow's :—-

1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 Uorsds ... 315 383 380 374 469 Cattle 75 108 131 118 126 Sheep 119 133 159 244 266 Pigs 23 24 24 23 29 Poultry ... 40 35 38 22 26 Produce ... 79 69 113 88 101 Dog,s 31 33 43 63 65 Competitions, Vehicles & SilndrfeU 42 46 138 168 253 Total 1 ) ,724 831 1026 1100 1335 Members 212 269 370 459 558 “The Association has to regret tho decease of Mr. J. A. Harding, who was an activo member of the Committee, and took a keen interest in the welfare and progress of the Society ; and the doath of Mr. A. McKenzie, of Seaforth, has removed one of his strongest and oldest (sujiports, both as an exhibitor and a member. As a breeder he had a reputation known far and wide. “To those who so kindly assisted tho Association by donations to its prize fund sincere thanks are due, their liberality enabled a far more attractive po-jjzo lis/fc ./oeing offered than the moans of the Association would otherwise have permitted. “The Committee tvould record their appreciation of the good services rendered by the gentlemen who acted as judges, stewards, etc., at the last show.—For the Committee, T. Holden, President.

The balance-sheet shows receipts amounting to £1433 15s 7d, including subscriptions £549, entry fees £196, gate receipts £227, guessing competition £l7, sale of privileges £99, catalogues £53, rent of ground space £45, donations to prize fund £242. The expenditure was £ll6B 17s 7d, >lus £B9 written off for depreciation, caving £175 15s to be carried to capital account. The expenditure included caretaker £5, show employes £49, labor £3O, show expenses £9B, general £3l, judging £4O, Junchfons £2O, printing and advertising £72, catalogues £3O, prize moneys £640, rent £2O, salary £llO, interest £2O. BALANCE SHEET. Receipts.—By subscriptions, £549 3s; entry fees, £196; gate receipts, £227 14s 6d; guessing competition, fill 19s; sale of privileges, £99 15s; sale of catalogues, £27 6s 3d; advertising in catalogues, £26_ 8s lOd; rent, of ground space, £45 ss; donations to prize fund, £242 11s . 6d; hire of loose boxes, £1 12s 6d. Total, £1433 15s 7d.

Expenditure.—To caretaker, £5; show employees, £49 Is; labor, £3O; show expenses, £9B 10s 3d; general, £3l 3s 6d; judging, £4O 19s; luncheons, £2O 6’s 6d; printing and advertising, £72 13s lOd; catalogues, £3O; prize moneys, £O4O 19s 6d; rent, £2O; salary, £110; interest, £2O 4s. Total, £ll6B 17s 7d. Depreciation written off plant, yards, etc., £B9 2s lOd; balance carried to capital account, £175 15s 2d. Assets. —By plant £lB7 18s Id, less, say 10 per cent, depreciation £lB 18s Id—£l69; buildings £254 8s Bd, less, say 5 per cent, depreciation £l2 8s 8d —£242: yards £513 16s 10d,, less, say 10 per cent, depreciation £sl 16s lOd —£462; improvements to grounds £2Bl 19s 3d, less amount written off £5 19s 3d —£280; stationery on hand (certificates), £l7; sundry debtors, £IOO 19s 6d; doubtful debtors, £27 6s. Total, £1298 5s Od. Liabilities.—Sundry creditors, £ll 12s lid; bank overdraft, £514 18s ?d; accrued interest on samo, £8 0s 6d; capital account, £763 13s lid. Total, £1298 5s Od. Questions on the balance-sheet were invited by the president. In reply to a query Mr. Waclisman was informed the building is insured, Mr. Lysuar inquired the nature of the item, “Sundry debtors, £l2B 5s Od.” If the amount was not collectable it would be better to wipe it out altogether than to carry it forward as a nominal asset.

The' secretary stated that since May 31st, the end of the financial year, the amount had been reduced to £7O. Ho did not think the society would lose £5 of that amount. Mr. McDonald remarked that a largo number of members would pay the two years’ subscriptions at once. The President assured members that the committee had been through the list very carefully. The money outstanding was all sound. He moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet.

Seconded by Mr, G. McLean, and carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Mr. Ewen Cameron, in nominating Mr. T. Holden, for re-election as president, said that lie had worked energetically and welT in the interests of the society, both at show time and in the interim. ' The mover did not think they could get a better man. Mr. Slierratt seconded. Mr. C. Gray nominated Mr. Frank Baiker for the position. He explained that lie had no fault to find with the president, who had done very good service, but Mr. Holden

had now held the position for five years, and it was desirable that tho position should go round. Mr. C. Neenan seconded. A ballot was thou taken, Messrs. Syines and lyells boing appointed scrutineers. Tho Chairman announced that sub-

scriptions must bo paid up before members could exercise their votes. A member: A guinea a vote. (La lighter.) Mr. Svmos announced that the bal-

lot resulted in the re-election of Mr. Holden. A member: 'Will you tell us the figures? Mr. Symes: No; it is not customary to do so. Mr. Holden briefly returned thanks for the confidence reposed in him. He trusted that the work would continue to be carried on smoothly during tho ensuing year. He trusted tlia r r, the contest would make no difference in their friendly relations. (Applause.) Tho President concluded by nominating Mr. F. B. Barker for re-election as vice-president. Mr. Barker had been a keen worker for the society, and he would be sorry to see any change made, Mr. Kirkpatrick seconded. Mr. W. D. S. MacDonald was nominated, but declined to stand, pointing out that he was now on the committee whereas Mr. Barker had been a member for years. Mr. Barker was elected amidst applause. In returning thanks he said there was no possibility of friction between him and Mr. Holden. His only object in standing, as he had intimated to Mr. Holden, was to toss the feeling that the office should go round.

Air. D. Morice was re-elected treasurer. and Messrs. \V. F. G. Anderson (re-elected) and A. F. Kennedy auditors.

With regard to the committee, the President announced that the following had previously been declared elected, the nominations not having exceeded the number of vacancies: Messrs. W. Bell, W. It. Barker, A. J. Cameron, C. A. Fenwick, C. Gray, D. Kirkpatrick, J. It. Murphy, W. D. S. MacDonald, C. J. Parker, W. G. Slierratt, AV. W. Smith, H. G. Tucker, H. H. Wall, A. S. Wachsman, and Geo. Witters. Mr. MacDonald takes tne place of the late Air. J. A. Harding. Air. Symes raised the question of Air. AVall’s extended absence- from the colony. He thought the committee should not have a vacancy; there were plenty of good men who could have been appointed in place of tho absentee. He had no feeling against AJ. Wall, but thought it undesirable to have a vacancy.

The President explained that Air. AYal! had been given leavo of absence. As only the required number of nominations had been received Air. AVall win declared elected. Air. Symes said he had reason to believe that Air. AVall would not be back this year. The President said he had understood Air. AVall would be back within a few months.

Air. Ewen Cameron suggested that another member should bo appointed, as Air. AA r all would not bo here for tho show. Air. Wachsman mentioned that he ha 1 nominated Air. AVall.

Air. Cameron: AVlio gave you autlicritv? (Laughter.) The President said that the rules would solve tho difficulty-. After a

lapse of three meetings the scat could bo declared vacant. After somo further discussion Air. Gray said it waS a matter for the committee, who would no doubt act in accoi'danco with the expression of

opinion. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the officers for their past work.