TEMUKA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2098, 13 September 1890, Page 2

TEMUKA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Tfae annual general meeting of the above society was held at the Star Hotel, Temuka, on lhursday evening. There was a very fair attendance. The president, Mr A. M. Clark, occupied the chair. The minutes of the last annual general meeting were read and confirmed. KEPOKT, ETC. The secretary then read the annual report, which was as follows: " [n submitting: the second apnual report of the Temuki Caledonian Society, your directors congratulate the members upon the fioaocial position of the society} which, in spite of certain adverse circumstances, show a progressive movement, The Bociuty now numhers 132 paid-op members. The balance-sheet nhich accompanies this report, and which will be du'y read to you, shows that the financial year started with a balance of £24 la 7d and termina'el with a balance of £2B 14s 4i, and this in spite of the fact that the sura of £2O was lost to the sooiety through Mr T. McAuUifEe not paying fcr privileges purchased. The wet weather that prevailed on the sports day mirred somewhat the fioancial sue cesa of the sports and concert; the latter, in fact, showed a loss of about £4. i'he directors, however, decided, uoder rnOßt adverse circumstances, to carry the sporta through, desiriog to deserve the confidence of the general public. In all, the sum of £l3O was expended in prizes, and it is confidently hoped to increase this amount in the future. The track was carefully prepared at an expense of £lB, but it is intended to still further improve it, and prepar-itioDS are already in progress to thut effect. The social gatherings of the EoaiVy have been'most

successful. During the season three 'lngleßides' have been held, each being more popular than the preceding one. A grand faDcy dress ball was held, at wh'<h about 100 couplea were present ; H was in every respect a great success, and h*s done much to maintain the popularity of the society. The object of the soeiety in this respect has not been with the view of making the gatherings a financial eucCB8», bat to promote harmonious feeling ; but it is gratifying to state that the results show a small cedit balance. This is largely dno to '■!'•> ■ contributions from Messrs Murray, W. McLeod, Allan, McGaskill, .Henry, Pbil'ipe, Mogridg», Mabin, E. S. Smith, A.M.Clark, M. £uinn. and Jas. Swaney. To Messrs A! E. G. Rhodes, M.H.K., 0. J. Newbury, J. VI. Twomey, H. Lee, and J. Angland the thanks of the society are due Jrr do rf nn to the prize fund, and to Mossrs Mann, Newbury, AllaD, Bisßet, aod Henry, who, bb membeie of the working committee, rendered invaluable Beryiceß to the eeciety. The directors also desire tb record their hearty thanks to Mr \fabin for pipe music, to the Press for their kind support, and to all who in any way contributed to the success of the several gatherings, especially to those ladies who so kindly give their services in dispensing refreshments at the ' inglreides.' In accordance with the nmsnded rules all the directors and officers no* retire, and it will be necessary to elect 20 directors, and from them a president and two vice-presidents. Io conclusion, your directors have endeavored, as far as poFsible, to oarry out the objects of the society, and, with that end in view, the president used his influence to briDg Mr Murphy from Obristcbu?ch, who gave a very Interesting lecture on ' Farming,' which was much appreciated by our farmer members an 1 others. It is hoped, as your society progresses, to extend its usefulness in that direction. Benevolence has also received the atfceotieo of the Booiety, arid, as showing what the society has done and are prepared to do, it may be mentioned that at one of the socials, without any notice whatever, the president called upon those present for subscriptions towards the Balaclaya Relief Fund, and the haadsomo amount of £9 10i was subscribed there and then, tiiis including one guinea from the patron of the society, A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq." The balance-sheet accompanying it showed that the total receipts from all sources, including a balance in hand of £24, Is 7d, were £372 15a 6d, and the expenditure £344 Is 2d, leaving a balance to credit of £2B 14s 4d

The president desired, before the report was adopted, to make a few remarks. The office-bearers had done their best to make the society a success, and, although some mistakes might hav« been made, still it must be remembered that as they progressed the working details would be better attended to. Some explanation might be desired with regard to the loss on sale of privileges. Mr K. F. Gray, who had submitted the same to auction, had done so without commission, and had not deemed himself liable for the amounts realised. None of the directors had felt it their duty to attend specially to the matter, and the amount had consequently been lost. In future he thought it would be better to pay a fair commission and make the auctioneer responsible. He would be glad to answer any questions upon the subject, or give any information regarding the balancesheet now before them. . Mr Quinn had pleasure in moving the adoption of the report and balancesheetß as read. He considered that the past year had been, under all circumstances, a most successful one. Mr P. McCaskill seconded tbe motion, which was carried on the voices.

The chairman stated that the next duty>would be the election of officers for the ensuing year. Under rule 8, as "new amended, all the officers retired, but were eligible for reelection; but before he vacated the president's chair he desired to thank his fellow-directors and the members generally for their kindly co-operation during the past two years, To their good feeling he felt was largely due the success which had attended the efforts of the society. Everything had worked most harmoniously. From his knowledge of kindred societies he could say that none were more successful than the Temuka society. At their socials all had enjoyed themselves, and all had come to make themselves agreeable and to cultivate good fellowship. All would agree with him that a society like this must do good, and he felt that credit was due to the committee, who had so ably earned put these objects. Their sports, for a one-day n?eeting, were se«ond to none in JNew Zealand, and last year's gathering, had it not been for wet weather, would have been hard to beat. He hoped the new officers would carry out the duties of their offices as harmoniously as hitherto. To Messrs Allan, Henry, Bissett, Newbury, and Smith, the working committee, were due most hearty thanks. They bad done the real hard work of the "society. Mr Mabin, their piper, had been of infinite service to them. In conclusion he thanked them all again for their hearty co-operation in the past.

Mr Russell thought it right to signify their appreciation of the services of the directors and their secretary. The report and balance tjheet were most lucid, and showed that the interests of the Bociety were in good hands. He moved " That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the retiring officers." Mr J- McCaskill seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mr Quinn moved "a hearty vote of thanks to their late President, Mr A. M. Clark." He waß the cause of the great success of the society. He was a regular attendant at all meetings and it was chiefly owing to his exertion*

3 that their position was so creditable. ; It was good of their late president to • refer in so, kindly a manner to the 1 other directors, but under so able a 1 leader any gang ©f men could work. f \ He desired that the thanks of the , society to Mr Clark be recorded upon: r the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr' i Marshall and can ied with applause. ' Mr Clark said that he had felt it an ' honor and a pleasure to work in 1 company with so energetic and painstaking a committee, He did not deserve the flattering comments passed I upon him. He ought to hare done much more, but they were aware that he was frequently absent from the township, and, therefore, could not always devote the time to it that it deserved. He hoped the society would progress under a more able president! than he had been. (Applause), ELECTION OF PBESEDENT. Mr M. Quinn in a very Heat speech proposed that Mr A. M. Clark be again re-elected president. He had been associated with the society from itß infancy, had watched its growth to boyhood, and in another year would see it arrived at maturity. After that perhaps it could proceed by itself. Mr Clark's name, as associated with the society had given it a tene it would not otherwise have had, and he was sure all would agree with him, that he was their rightful chief. (Applause). Mr McNaugbton seconded the nomination, which was put by the secretary and carried unanimously. Mr Clark, on resuming the chair, was greeted with applause. He I thanked them very cordially and in feeling terras for their cordial recep. j tion of him that evening, He felt that there must be some good points about him when his fellow-men showed their appreciation of Mr Quina's nomination so unanimously and heartily. He would endeavor to fill the duties to the best of his ability for : another year, but trusted that after that some newer blood would be infused. ' ELECTION OP 1 OPKCEBS. It was decided after a little discussion to elect twenty directors, including the president, and nominations were then taken and balloted for. Messrs Gh H. Mogridge and A. W. i Gaze acted as scrutineers. In all < twenty-eight aominations were re- i ceived, and the following gentlemen i were duly elected: —Messrs Henry, < Allan.. Angland, W. McLeod, Qumn, s Mann, Blytb, JSTaughton, Archer, W. i Ackroyd, Scannell, J. McCaskill, P. McCaskill, R. Pinekney, J. Lawson, ' J. Velvin, J. G-uild, C. J. .Newbury, and J. Maze. BECOMMENDATION. ] Mr Storey moved that it be a i recommendation to the Sports Com- i mittee that the open handicap be ' omitted from the programme, and a ] number of smaller events substituted, e

The president said the recommendation should have attention. THAHIS. Votes of thanks were then passed to the chairman, the secretary for his indefatigable services, and to Mr J. ABhwell for auditing the accounts free of charge. The meeting then terminated. Dibectobs' Meeting. A directors' meeting was then held. On the motion of Mr Henry, seeonded by Mr A. W. Mann, Mr M. Quinn was re-elected a vice-president of the society. On the motion of Mr J. Lawson, seconded by Mr P. McCaskill, Mr David Henry was elected vice-president in the place of Mr J. Murray, who retired.

Mr Mogridge was re-elected secretary and treasurer. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Newbury, that a deputation, consisting of Messrs A. M. Clark, Henry, Allan, P. McCaskill, and the mover, wait upon the Park Board in reference to repairs, etc., to the pavilion. Messrs Clark, Quinn, and Allan were appointed a committee to attend to all matters connected with the ground. The secretary was instructed to take preliminary steps for engaging singers for the annual concert. Messrs E. 0. Dann, T. McG-uire, and C. Ternall were elected members of the society.

It was decided to hold the next meeting of the society in a month from date.

The meeting then terminated.