FRUITGROWERS' ASSOCIATION.

Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 59, 21 November 1896, Page 2

FRUITGROWERS' ASSOCIATION.

The 3rd session of the delegates was held at Paterangi on Tuesday, 17th inst., at 7 p.m., and was attended by about 12 visiting delegates, Captain Broun, the Entomologist and about 10 Waikato fruitgrowers. There were also a number of visitors.

The delegates, after their Bastion at Ohaupo in the morning and lunch at Mr Dolancy's Hotel, were driven to Mr Potts' orchard, which they found well worthy of a visit, being huge and well kept and a credit to tlie owner. Thej were then brought to Mr Olive's orchard which is also in beautiful order and was deservedly praised. From there the delegates came on to I'atcrangi, where after tea at Mr nermann's and a short inspection of his orchard, a move was made for the hall. SESSION. The chair was taken by the vice-presi-dent, Mr A. Hoey. offjci:i:s. The first business was the election of oflieers. Mr Kay moved that Mr W. Johns be president of the association for the current year, seconded by Mr Beecroft and carried unanimously. Mr Beecroft proposed Mr Hanlon as vice-president, seconded by Mr Flewellyn, after some discussion as to where the vice-president should reside, Mr German was nominated but declined, and Mr Haulon's name having been withdrawn, Mr Thompson of Birkenhead, was unanimously elected. Mr Morrison proposed Mr Flewcllyn as secretary, seconded by Mr Key burn and carried unanimously. Mr l'otts proposed and Mr Kay seconded Mr Gennanu as Treasurer. Messrs Andrew Karl, \V. K. Lippiatt, Hanlon, J. Olive, J. J Kay were elected members of the Kxecutive Committee. The Special or Vigilance Committee, to consist of the following ireotleincn, was elected : Messrs Sturges, W. E. Lippiatt, J. G. Kay, Thompson, and Flewcllyn. ■iCnscuii'TNO's Considerable discussion ensued as to the -1111011111 payable by Associations for each member towards the Union. Mr Karl was of opinion the sum should be one shilling each member. Otheis wished the rule to remain as at present. It was finally resolved that the escailtive consider the financial position of the Cnion and report at the next meeting. I'AI'KUS. Mr W. Johns th-n read a paper entitled " Notes on the growth, sale and distribution of fruit." Me-srj Rcyburn, Flewcl'yn, Kay, Becroft, Hanlon and others joined in the discussion, which was interesting and important. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Johns was carried by acclamation. Mr Lennard read a paper by Mr Green, entitled " Fruitgrowers as specialists, or how to make fruitgrowing pay." This was also interesting, but was not discussed. A MISHAP. On returning home Mr Karl unfortunately drove into a rut, and the jar caused the hind scat on which Messrs Conies and Becroft sat to fall to the ground Mr Conies was severely hurt in the hack and returned to Auckland next morning. Mr Becroft, tad to relate, was more seriously hurt. He was unconscious for a time ami had to remain overnight with Mr Kay, who conveyed him to To AwainuUi on the following morning, where Dr. l'airman attended to the sufferer. It was found Mr Bccroft's left shouldei--bl.Mli', was broken. The doctor soon made the patient as comfortable as possible;, but it will take a month before he will he right again. VISITS TO OIiejIAUDS. 'l'll i delegates met on Wednesday at the Te RaJiii cross roads, and drove to Mr John's farm, where they inspected his large and beautiful orchard. Anyone who has not seen this orchard ought to make it a point to visit it, as it is by far the most extensive orchard in Waikato, and is beautifully kept. Alter dinner the diive was continued through Rangiaohia to Orakau, wlico several papers were read on the site of the Irstoric battlefield, after which a s'art was made for To Awamutu where the last session was to be held.—(A Correspondent).