HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 138, 11 June 1909, Page 6

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Auckland Horticultural Society held Its annual general- meeting- last night at the office of the secretary (Mr "W. W, Bruce). Mr W. Handley presided, and there was a food attendance. The Annual Beport.—The twelfth annual report referred to the financial success of the year's undertakings. The reoelpts showed a decline on those of the previous year, but this was mainly due to the fact that two shows were held Instead ot the usual three. For the same reason tbe expenditure showed a decrease. The first show of the season was held on September 3 and 4, and eclipsed the best previous efforts bt the society. The summer exhibition, held on November 21 and 22, was referred to as having been very successful, and It was jnentloned that the sweet pea exhibits formed a distinct feature. It was also found necessary to find other accommodation for the children's exhibits. The report deplored the fact that the society had been •enable to hold a chrysanthemum show ln the autumn. The committee recommended that a new banner, or possibly a shield, be procured to take the place of the banner which had been pres<£nted to Papatoetoe. The thanks of the committee were due to the Ladles' Committee, and also to Mr "William Goldle, who for many years had judged the children's gardens. The balancesheet showed that at the end of the yea.there was a credit balance of £51 18/3. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Election of Officers. —The following officers were elected:—Patron, His Exceuenoy the Governor; vice-patron, Mr 0. Brett, president. The Mayor of the city (Mr C. D. GTey); vice-presidents, Sir John Lcgan Campbell, Hon. E. Mltchelsnn, Hon. G. Fowlds, Mr r>. _-. Murdoch; committee, Messrs F. H. Brown, G. Hunt, W, Haridley, J. H. Hutchinson, K. H. Patterson, G. "W. -Plummer, W. GuUlver, "W. Timewell, and Munro Clark; hon. treasurer, Mr T. S. Jacka; hon. auditor, Mr B. S. Medley; hon. soUcitor, Mr P. H. WUUamsoa'; hon. auctioneer, ilr B. A. Perkins; secretary, Mr w -w. Bruce. The election of the Ladies Committee was left to the lady members.

General.—Votes of thanks were, passed to toe Ladles' Committee, and to a number of officers and officials who had rendered serTice to the society during the year. Official Organ, — The "N.Z. Graphlo" was appointed tup official organ of the Auckland Soi-'cultural Society.