AUCKLAND

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4730, 5 March 1884, Page 2

AUCKLAND

This day.

A general meeting of tho New Zealand Eifls Association was held last night to consider the affairs of the Association. About 90 persons were present, and the hon. Major Baillie presided. An estimated balance-sheet was presented, which showed the receipts to be £1473, and the expenditure £1413, leaving an approximate balance of £60. Several spoke against the system of employing scorers and others from Wellington, as it considerably increased the expenditure. Surprise was manifested on the receipt of an account for £100 from Mr Peach, on whose ground the target* had pe&n

erected. All local Committeemen stated that at an interview with Mr Peach, the latter unhesitatingly offered the land free of all charge on the terms that it was left in the same condition as before the meeting. Ultimately it was decided not to recognise the_ claim, and to carry out the agreement with Mr Peach. A loDg discussion ensued on the system of management, and.^. the heavy expenses incurred at each meeting. Ou the motion of Captain Mahon, a resolution was carried, "That with a view to decreasing the expenses, the entire management of the Association meetings should be in the hands of the local and executive committees, and that they be responsible for the efficiency of markers, etc." Another I resolution was carried, " That the Council be requested to amend the rules of the Association, with a view of giving effect to the foregoing resolution." In replying to a question, Mr Stevens stated that when the affairs of this meeting were settled he intended to resign the position of Secretary.