ACCLIMATISATION.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 1109, 6 March 1879, Page 3

ACCLIMATISATION.

In compliance with terms of an advertisement, a public meeting was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability of forming an Acclimatisation Society. The attendance was not large, but inlluentiil. Dr Douglas was voted to the chair, and commenced the proceedings by stating the object of the meeting—namely, to form an Acclimatisation Society for the County, either as an independent body, or as a branch of the Otago Society. Several residents —more especially Mr J. S. Worthington—had taken an active part iii these matters, but he thought it was time that there was some organization, and it was in view of this that he proposed a notice of motion at the last meeting of the County Council for a subsidy in aid. Mr Edgar, Chairman of the County Council, had expressed an opinion that it was not too soon to take up the matter, and he (the speaker) quite coincided. The introduction of animals and fish into the district was of great importance, and if the object wore gained, they would after a time prove a source of sport and profit to residents and visitors. After a few more remarks the Chairman asked Mr J. S. Worthington to read a letter lately received. Mr Worthington, a member of the Otago Acclimatisation Society, said, that as soon as he had heard that the County Council were likely to take steps to aid in the formation of an Acclimatisation Society here he wrote to Mr Begg, hon. secretary to the Otago Society for any information and suggestions he could supply on the subject. In reply Mr Begg kindly torwarded the following letter Otago Acclimatisation Society, High Street, Dunedin, Feb. loth, 1579. J. S. Worthington, Esq., Queenstown. My dear Sir, —I am in receipt of yours of the 12th inst. lam glatl you arc proposing starting a branch society. It would be of much assistance in guiding and assisting us as to supplying your wants, etc. With regard to the white fish ova you would be sorry to hear that the supply expected by Government did not arrive. Iha ve not yet hoard particulars, but hope to do so shortly. I may say that any of this ova entrusted to my care we intend to send to your Lake, as it is now the most accessible and one of the most suitable for this kind of fish. This fish, and the kinds already introduced—viz., trout, salmou (American and English), and perch, are really the only kinds of lish it is desirable to introduce here. If we have plenty of these we will have our waters stocked with good kinds of fish, and none of questionable utility. Any further supply of white lish ova we have we shall send to your Lake. We shall also be glad to co-operate with you in introducing any suitable sorts of game or small birds. You cm affiliate your society by sending us a list of your office-bearers and members, and a copy of your rules. I am, my dear Sir, Yours very truly, Alex. C. Hon. Sec. J. S. Worthington, Esq., Queenstown. Mr Mason thought the most desirable course to pursue would be to procure books on the subject under discussion, to form a society, and to appoint a Provisional Committee, and afterwards adopt rules for their guidance. He proposed—That a Branch Society be at once formed for Lake County, to co-operate with the Otago Acclimatisation Society. Seconded by Mr A. I3oyne, and carried. Mr Edgar said he had great pleasure in proposing—7'hat a Committee be formed to canyout above resolution, to consist of the following members :—Dr Douglas, Messrs W. Mason, -L S. Worthington, J. Edgar, A. Boyne, 11. M. Adair, J. D. D. Macalister, .T. Hodge, P. B. Poult, W. Warren, T. G. Betts, T. 1 licks, L. Hotnp, and P. Waldemann, with power to add to their number. Seconded by Mr Warren, and carried. A proposition was made that Mr Worthington be President of the Society, but it was afterwards decided to leave the" appointment of officers to the Committee. The meeting then closed with a vote of thanks to the chair. Immediately after the above a Committee meeting was held, Dr Douglas in the chair, and all the members being present It was proposed by Mr Mason, seconded by Adair, and carried—That a Sub-Committee consisting of the following gentlemen be appointed to draw up rules for adoption at the general meeting Dr. Douglas, Messrs Worthington, Adair, Betts, Warren, Edgar, Boult, and the mover. A short discussion took place as to the appointment of officers, when it was decided to let the matter stand over until the election of a Permanent Committee. Mr Worthington kindly consented to act as hon. secretary, pro tern. Resolved, on the motion of Messrs Adair and Boult—That the annual subscription be not less than Us 6d. Mr Edgar, County Chairman, kindly placed the County Chambers at their disposal, and it was resolved that the Sub-Committee meet in the Chambers on the sth instant., at 4 p.m., five to form a quorum—said Committee to have power to call a general meeting of subscribers as soon as convenient. The Sub-Committee met at the Council Chambers yesterday. Present All the members except Mr Edgar. The Rules and objects of the Otago Society were carefully gone through, and with the exception of slight amendments to meet the altered circumstances, wore approved of and resolved to be submitted for adoption at the first general meeting of the Society in the Town Hall, Que •nstown.

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