CANTERBURY FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2414, 11 December 1880, Page 2

CANTERBURY FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of shareholders in the above Association was hold to-day at Mr IT. Green’s grain store. Although the proceedings commenced some time before noon there was a large muster of farmers, and for nearly an hour Mr Green, who lias been officiating as secretary, was kept busy issuing scrip, and receiving the allotment fees. When the meeting took place over 100 farmers, comprising a fair representation of every class of agriculturists, from the poorest to the wealthiest in South Canterbury, assembled in the building. Without mentioning names we may state that the remotest portions of the district from the borders of the Mackenzie Country to Waihi hush, Pleasant Valley, Parenra, and Waimate, in fact the whole of the fertile district between the Rangitata river on the North and the Waitaki on the South was powerfully represented. Prominent among the assemblage was Mr Bradshaw, one of the chief promoters of the movement, Mr II owed, Mr Acton, and Mr Bourne, formerly of Ellesmere and now one of the principal settlers at Makikihi. The utmost good feeling, unanimity, and enthusiasm marked the proceedings, and it was evident that on this occasion the settlers of the district were thoroughly in earnest. Resolutions and amendments were discussed briefly, and whenever a sentiment of a popular nature was expressed, the speaker was heartily applauded. As a preliminary step, Mr X^ostlethwaite was unanimously voted to the chair, and in brief but appropriate terms he explained the object for which the meeting was convened ; namely, to consider the deeds of association prepared by Mr llumersley, and to elect office-bearers. The following resolution was proposed ly Mr Howell, seconded by Mr Dawson and carried by acclamation — “ That a hearty vote of thanks be given to the provisional directors for the trouble they have taken in endeavoring to successfully float this proposed company.” The deeds of Association were next submitted, and partially discussed, when as a number of those present had to leave town by train, it was resolved to defer the rest of the business, including the election of office hearers, for an adjourned meeting on Saturday next.