TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 7168, 11 September 1886, Page 2

TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

A 31 Chi ing *•£ the Agricultural Society was held iv Ui-J lirilge Club Room this afternoon, Colonel Trimble in the chair. There wero- twenty membors present.

ESTIIAJJCG FEE.

Captaiu Gibson moved, and Mr. KyngDON tj.coadod, "That metnbers be allowed ono exnibit free at each exhibition, and bo allowed iree entries to all shows oa producinj; bis membership ticket."

After soiuti discussion, this motion was carried by ei-jht votes to three.

UNITED ASSOCIATION.

A 1< tt'.-r ana read from the Patea Association, in which it was stated that they had decided to endeavuir to form a United Association for tho West Coast. A circular iiom the Patea Association pointing out the advantages of auch an institution was also read.

Mr. Ktngdon said that there was nothing tamable before the meeting. The proposils were indefinite, and ha thought they could hardly discußS them. He thought the matter had better be left to the Committee.

The G'UAiHMAN said it seemed to him that the idea was to include the district from Manawatu to the northern boundary o£ Taranaki.

Mr. UlsOX said that reply night be given thac they agreed with the proposal from Patea; but he thought the Taranaki Society was hardly justified in incurring the expense o£ sen ling delegates away again, seeing that nothing had come of the last meeting of delegates.

It was finally decided, on Mr. Olson's motion, seconded by Mr. Newland, '"That being generally favorable to a United Agricultural Association for the West Coast from Mauavvatu to Mokau, this Society will give any definite proposals to that end an earnest cousideration when submitted for approval, but does not at present see its way to appoint delegates to a general meeting, efforts having hitherto in that direction tailed."

SHOW AT BELL BLOCK.

A letter was read from Mr, Sargent, of Bell Block, pointing out the adviaibleness of holding a show at Bell Block, and offering the use ot his yards for the purpose. Tho names of fifty-four gentlemen were also given as being willing to take part if suitable prizes were given at the Bell Block Show.

Mr. Kyxgdon thought it was not advisable to go to Bell Block. A promise of more members to the Society it" thu Sho>v ■was hyid ihtre, but aa tho only objection hitherto raised aguainst the Taranaki Society was its inefficient management these fifty-four gentlemen should joia with the viow of effecting an improvement in that respect. He moved that tho matter be left to the Committee for settlement.

Air. Olson thought it unjust to relegate this proposal to die Committee. i'lie gener.il meeting lud been specially called to discuss it.

Mr. Okky Hdid that the fifty-four gentlemen cuuU decide the question o£ the place ot the Show by joining the Taranaki Society.

.vi j. Ntv. land eaid that was so, as they would form a majority.

Mr. Daui>->on moved that tho Show be held at iicll Block this year.

Mr. (x. Lltiuv becon.led the motion, but debited to hear the gentlemen ou tho other side <A tLo town expn hH their opinion. If thero wua a decided objection irom that quarter, lie would not picny tho mailer, but would allow things to ruat whero ihey wero

i\r. J. JlTul' 'boii"iit th'; ir.ain thing was to j.,'-' .".. . . . 'i il'"J' *- ! " -n KJ yy auywlifcii, \ .. .<• • '■■ cjul-J bo obt. uued.

'J In iiAiisM kM point ul out that Mr. {:'>„>■ ,i >,t ii i . '.li< rcii Xj givo i'AO towtrds a Be.li ' i>)c ' ->ui>\,

M r m.mjdon d' hir.-'d to ki.'nv whether tbobx.i-t.v would reci ivc all tho entries, jjcin- in' jiio % , etc., it ihe Show was hold at ii-ll J,,0..h.

xii> CJiAiiiMAN replied that Mr. Sargent's leu- i suu;<! : •'! n!i,ili givo tho yards, Dudduckb, and bliudu ior thopurpoHO l'rcu. 1

Tho meeting, he said, might make the removal to 801 l Blo:;k conditionally upon a certain number of new members joining. It was then decided, on Mr. A. Davidson's proposal, seconded by Mr. G. Hoby, "That comliiionil upon the yards, paddocks, and sheds (together with all privileges of control aud entrance money and refreshment stalls) belonging to t\lr. Sir^tnt at Bull Block and the sum of £10 in 0 is!i over and above members subscriptions beiii;? pai i to tho Treasurer, a Show be held at Bell Block, aa proposed by Mr. Sargent and oihers, provided that thirty new mombtra join tlie Si .Mcty from 801 l Block and northwards before oat\ month from this dice; that this meeting at its rising adjourn till this day live weeks for tho purpose of final settlement." On Mr. Nkwland's motiou, seconded by

r. Kino, it was decided " That the Committee be instructed to arrange for, a Spring Show." ' Tuo meeting then terminated.