Thames Horticultural Society.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2813, 19 February 1878, Page 2

Thames Horticultural Society.

An adjourned meeting of gentlemen interested in the establishment of the above society was held at the Governor Bowen Hotel last night—Mr Walter Fricker was called to the chair. There were about 20 present, and apologies for the absence of a number of others through prior engagements were presented. Mr Pulleine read a report;prepared by the Committee appointed at the first meeting, as follows:—" That the officers of the Society for the year consist of a president, vice-president, hon. treasurer, lion, secretary, and a committee of seven. That two shows be held annually—one in the spring, the other in the autumn. That an inaugural show be held, open to residents at the Thames and goldfields districts adjacent. That members of the Society be allowed to exhibit free of entrance fee, and be admitted to the exhibition free of charge. That the entrance fee to non-members be sixpence for each exhibit. That all exhibits be the bona fide property of, and have been grown by, the exhibitor. That, in competition for prizes given for beuquets, the flowers may be obtained from persons other than the exhibitor, but that the prizes be awarded for arrangement of colour and design, not for rarity of flowers altogether. That in design in cut flowers the prize be for " design," not for rarity or variety of flowers. That ilia desirable to obtain the services of a competent judge, who is non-resident at the Thames. That an inaugural show of fruits, flowers, and vegetables be held at an early date, to be fixed by the committee. That the committee appoint officers for the year ending February Ist, 1879. That a committee be appointed to draw up a schedule of prizes for the forthcoming show, and make all necessary arrangements." Mr Pulleine said they bad been unable to complete the draft of' rules, not having obtained the desired information. He might inform the meeting that he had spoken to a large number of gentlemen, who had promised to render assistance in making too society successful. Besides those whom he had mentioned as requesting apologies for their unavoidable absonco, he might mention that Mr C. F. Mitchell has promised to become a mem- 1

ber and do all lie could to help the society, and would endeavor to have Ohinemuri represented at the first show. The Hey. V. Lush would also become a member, and he r.ould have been present but for a vestry meeting taking place that evening, which nlso prevented the attendance of Mr Wildman. After some conversation, Mr J. Bright proposed, Mr Prescolt seconded, and it was carried, " That the first show of the j Society be held in the Academy of Music , on Saturday, the 2nd March, if the building can be had on that date." The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows :— President, Mr E. T. Wildman; VicePresident, Mr J. E. Macdonald; Hon. Treasurer, Mr J. B. Stoney; Hon. Sec, Mr F. A. Pulleine; Committee: Messrs Frickcr, McCullough, Tizard, Bright, C. Hill, Claxton, Hopkins; the Committee to carry out all arrangements for the Society's shows until February next. The meeting proceeded to draw up a ■chedulo of exhibits and prizes.