Author: Munster Agricultural Society
Credits: Munster Agricultural Society
Copyright: Munster Agricultural Society
Keywords: 1932, Minutes, General Committee
Meeting of the General Committee held on Saturday , September 17th , Mr. Wm. Roberts in the chair also present Miss G. Montgomery, Comm. Hodder, Major Morgan, Messrs. E.J. Clarke, P. Crowley, H.C., T. O’Sullivan, J. Daly, V.S., H. Twomey, J.S. Henderson, N. Hayes, F. Hayes, W. Desmond, T.D., M. Twomey, D. Cronin, E. O’Grady, T.J. Spillane, J.J. Crean, J. Lehane, C. Good, A.H. Moore, D. Ross, P.C., T. O’Brien and P.J. Good.
Meeting of the General Committee held on Saturday , September 17th , Mr. Wm. Roberts in the chair also present Miss G. Montgomery, Comm. Hodder, Major Morgan, Messrs. E.J. Clarke, P. Crowley, H.C., T. O’Sullivan, J. Daly, V.S., H. Twomey, J.S. Henderson, N. Hayes, F. Hayes, W. Desmond, T.D., M. Twomey, D. Cronin, E. O’Grady, T.J. Spillane, J.J. Crean, J. Lehane, C. Good, A.H. Moore, D. Ross, P.C., T. O’Brien and P.J. Good.
A letter was received from Mr. J. Hainsworth, organizing Advisor, Agricultural and Industrial Fair, pointing out that, as the Organizers of the Fair were desirous of having expert opinions on the Demonstration Plots , both Horticultural and Agricultural, which are being developed at the Fair this Summer he would be obliged if he (Secretary) would forward his opinion , together with the opinions which were expressed by the Members of the Society’s recent excursion. The letter went on to state that these opinions coming from communities who are definitely interested will be very helpful. The Secretary was instructed to reply to the letter to the effect that the Society highly appreciated the worth of the sections and complimented the instructors and Instructesses on their work.
The Secretary stated that Messrs. Russell & Sons, Princes Street had put up a Silver Cup for Exhibitors gaining the highest number of points in the Fruit section, and Mr. P. Crowley had given them that morning a Gold Medal for reserve in the same section.
The Secretary stated that, as they were all well aware, their receipts for the late Show were down on account of the bad weather, and that Mr. Moore had been very active in the interests of the Society. He (Mr. Moore) had sent in a £5 subscription from Mr. Jas Wolfe , Douglas Road together with a similar subscription from Messrs. Ogilvie & Moore, Warren’s place, received through Mr. Moore. On the proposition of Mr. O’Sullivan , it was unanimously agreed to sincerely thank Mr. Moore and the other donors.
On the motion of Mr. Crowley seconded by Mr. P.I. Good following cheques were passed:-