WAIORONGOMAI (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 346, 27 February 1889, Page 2

WAIORONGOMAI (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Waiorongomai, Tuesday. Accident Relief Fund : — A meeting of members of the above fund was held in [ the Waiorongomai Public Hall on Saturday evening last, about forty persona being present. Mr John Somerville was voted to the chair. The Chairman stated the object of the meeting was to receive the Committee's report, and he would ask the Secretary to read the minutes of last meeting. The minutes having been read and con* firmed, Mr Taylor then brought forward his motion (due notice of which was given at a previous meeting). The motion was as follows, That the resolution carried at a previous' meeting, that the money be divided pro lata amongst the members, be now rescinded, the motion was duly seconded by Mr James Samson, Senr., who spoke of the folly of the proposed course, and put it to the meeting whether it would not be better to have the money as a necleus f or a new fund. The lemarks of Mr Samson were favourably received by the meeting, and the motion was declared carried, Mr O'Keefe asked whether the meeting had power to rescind a resolution carried at a previous meeting without giving notice. This question was in reference to a reso* lution of Mr Taylors, that Messrs Adams and Crump receive some slight present as a recognition for past services in connection with the management of the fund. The Chairman said it was usual to give notice, but no harm would result in putting a resolution. It was then proposed by Mr O'Keefe and seconded by Mr D. Samson, that the resolution be rescinded. Mr Gavin said it was not legal to rescind a resolution without givingprevious notice. Mr O'Keefe made some reference lo doing things with a high hand. Mr Gavin said he was glad Mr O'Keefe | had said this, and proceeded to further address the meeting when the Chairman requested Mr Gavin to confine himself to the resolution. Mr Gavin asked why Mr Taylor had not given notice. The Chairman ruled that although it was usual to do so, it was not compulsory. Tellers were then appointed with the result that the motion was declared carried. Report : The Committee's report was then read.' The following is a copy :—: — " Gentlemen — We have, atyourreqnest, the honour to Iny'before you the following statement : — A set of rules have been com-, piled which we think will suit the requbements of this Society, aud which will be read to you to-night for your consideration. We are glad to say the error whirih the books showed at last meeting hasj| been rectified, so far as the error is concerned. Mr Crump has promised to see Mr Adams about the matter, when no doubt a cheque for the amount will be handed over. Your Committee have also reluctantly to bring under the notice of the meeting the opposition shown by a member of the old Committee, in refusing to sign an order for transferring the nccount in their name to the Accident Relief Fund. All, with this one exception, fc are willing to sign, Under the circumstnnceB we ask the meeting to decide what course of action is io be tiiken for the recovery of the inone\. Your Committee have intoi viewed Mi Howell, who is well satisfied with the

rules, and has, expressed his willingness to assist us in every possible manner. He* also asks us to make this matter as unanimous as possible, and to get the names at this meeting of those who are willing to join. Wo also recommend that Mr Crump leceive some recognition for his past services in connection with this' fund" In referrence to transferring the money over to the new (Jommittee, Mr Gavin asked whether the members of the old Committee had agreed to sign. The Chairman said according to the Report only one had refused to sign, - Mr Jennings said he had asked Mr Gavin to sign and he refused, and he said other members would sign if he (Mr Gavin would do so. Mr Gavin said then the Report was wrong, as other members of Committee had not signed. Mr Jamieson asked whether Mr Gavin would kindly give his reason for not signing. Mr Gavin said he had no objection, and proceeded to say that the business of that meeting was illegal. He said Mr Adams had called a special meeting for a special purpose, namely, for appointing trustees to receive that money from him. After the business was concluded it was the duty of the Chairman to have vacated the chair, elect a fresh chairman, and proceed with nny other business. His opinion was that the whole of the business was illegal. Mr Gavin was pi'oceeding to further address the meeting, when the Chairman interposed with a view of modifying affairs ; some angry words ensued with the result that the Chairman vncsited the chair, Very general regret was expressed at his so doing, and a strong effort was made to induce him to retain his seat, but he declined to do so after what bad passed, and left the hall Some difficulty was then experienced in securing another Chainrmn, and eventually Mr O'KeelV was persuaded to accept the responsible position. The Chairman after a few appropriate remarks proceeded to bu^ines?, nnd called OntheSecretuy to leadtlie proposed rules of the Association, this was accordingly done, and with some slight ultera tions were generally approved of. Recognition of Mr Crump's Service : — Proposed by Mi Taylor, seconded by Mr Hill, that the sum of £5 be given to Mr Crump for past services in connection with the accident fund. Carried. Quorum at General Meetintr : Proposed by Mr Taylor, seconded hy Mr Jamieson, that five memheis constitute a quorum at a general meeting 1 . Curried. It was resolved that the sum of L5O be set aside as a reserve fund. Mr O'Keefe proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr John Somcrvilie for his kindness in presiding 1 over their meetings', This was duly seconded and carried by general acclamation, in a most hearty manner. The meeting then rone. General : Mr James Orr is the successful tenderer for cm ting for the Te Arolm S. and G. M. Co. for the cr suing three months, Mr Booth is making rapid progress with the constt uction of a four roomed cottace for Mr D. K. Young, which will probably bo completed in about ten or twelve dijs. Alameda Shaft •' Good headway is being made in the sinking of this sh,<ft. i understand it ia now down some 60 feet, and the country has considerably changed since work was resumed, I should not be surprised to hear of the striking of sand stonerock at any moment.