WAITAHUNA DISTRICT PLOUGHING MATCH.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 282, 26 June 1873, Page 5

WAITAHUNA DISTRICT PLOUGHING MATCH.

A public meeting was held at Coghill's Hotel, Havelock, on Wednesday, June the 18th, for the purpose of taking into consideration the desirability of holding a ploughing match at an early date in the Waitahuna district. Mr. Ford was voted to the chair, and briefly explained the object of the meeting. He then solicited the opinions of those present on the subject. Mr. M'Ara spoke in favor of the movement, and said that from what he could learn moat of the business people had promised to subscribe, and he had heard that some of the miners intended to give a prize to be competed for in the event of a ploughing match being held in the district. After a few remarks from one or two other gentlemen in snpport of the movement, the following motion was submitted to the meeting and carried :—": — " That, in the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable that a ploughing match be held in the Waitahuna district." Mr. It. Craig moved • " That a Committee consisting of seven be appointed, with power to add to their number, to carry out arrangements in connection with the proposed match."

The following gentlemen were then elected a Committee for the purpose :—: — Messrs. Ford, Craig, W. Auld, M'Taggart, A. M'Cprkindale, Coghill, and Moggath. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the proceedings to a close. The Committee met at the close of the meeting. Members present : Messrs. Craig (Chairman), Ford, M'Taggart, Coghill, and Moggath (Secretary.) The Secretary was instructed to draw up subscription lists as soon as possible, several resideutsin the district having volunteered to act as collectors. He was also directed to obtain a copy of the Taieri Agricultural Society's rules and regulations with regard to ploughing matches. No other business being before the Committee, they separated, with the understanding that they would meet again on the 25th inst. to report progress. A very suitable piece of ground for the purpose of the match, which it is intended will come off about the middle of next month, has been promised to the Committee by Mr. Leslie, so that, all things considered, the first ploughing match in the Waitahuna district promises to be a success.