NO CHANGE WANTED.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 14508, 24 October 1910, Page 8

NO CHANGE WANTED.

ACCLIMATISATION CONTROL. CONFIDENCE IN AUCKLAND. SOCIETY. [BY TKT.EOn.U'H. OWN' CORRESPONDENT.} Hamilton, Sunday. In consequence, of the many misstatements and misrepresentations mado by the promotel's of tho recently-formed Waikato Acclimatisation Society, Mr. E. W. Payton, president, and Dr. T. Hope Lewis, of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, visited Hamilton yesterday, and in the evening addressed a public meeting of those interested in acclimatisation matters. There was a good attendance, including several members of the Iluntly Rod and Gun Club. The Mayor, Mr. .1. A. Young, presided. Mr. Pay ton dealt with the work of the Auckland Socioty, and from facts and figures entirely disproved the statements made in the petition circulated by the promoters of the new society. He said the members of tho Auckland council were enthusiasts in acclimatisation matters, who had no axes to grind, but who had worked ungrudgingly in the true interests of sport in all portions of tho district. They had no desire to continue in office if a change were thought desirable, but he pointed out it was better to have one strong united society than a number of small ones, whose revenue would be largely eaten up by administration. Thore was not, he fell eure, that desire for a change which was stated by tho petition. Dr. Lewis spoke briefly as to the folly of disunion, and urged all to show their interest by forming small local clubs. Tho following resolution was carried unanimously :"That this meeting records a hearty vote of thanks to the members of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society for their addresses, expresses every confidence in tho administration of acclimatisation matters in the district by that body, and disapproves of any action tending to interfere with the work of the society in the Auckland district." It was further decided that a copy of this resolution bo sent to His Excellency the Governor, the Hon. D. Buddo (Minister for Internal Affaire), and local M.P. The local speakers expressed their high appreciation of the work done by the Auckland Society, and a regret was expressed that the promoters 'of the new society had not shown sufficient interest in acclimatisation matters to attend and learn the true facts of tho ease. Mr. Pay ton, with tho Mayor and members of the local Anglers' Club, drove out to inspect the streams in tho Kaniwhaniwha district.