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has kindly consented to open the Annual Horticultural and Poultry 

 Show on Thursday next (20th) ; and that final arrangements for the 

 Show are now being made. 



The Directors of the Railway, and the Steamer Contraftors have also 

 most generously encouraged the Show by promising to carry exhibits, 

 free of charge, to and from the Show along their various routes. 



Some suggestions have been made as to the keeping of the Show 

 open for a second night if the Mayor and Town Council would kindly 

 grant permission, but the Committee are somewhat doubtful of the 

 results, unless the Seciety endorses the proposal. 

 I have, &c., 



J. J. QUELCH, 



Hon. Secretary. 



The Chairman said that there were some doubts as to 

 the advisability of keeping open the Show for a second 

 evening ; he thought it could be better decided on the 

 day of the Show. 



The Honorary Secretary called attention to the fa6l 

 that the Direftors of the Society had rendered the 

 Society liable for a certain sum and that they could 

 scarcely be called upon to a greater extent, if the second 

 opening did not pay expenses. 



On the motion of the Hon. N. Davis, seconded by Mr. 

 C. H. Legge, it was agreed to leave the matter in the 

 hands of the Committee, permission for the use of the 

 Gardens being obtained in case they should be required. 



The Chairman, in reference to the Prize offered for 

 an Essay on Tobacco cultivation and curing, said he was 

 glad to say that eleven essays had been received. He 

 regretted however that notwithstanding the clear condi- 

 tions of the competition as advertised two competitors 

 had attached their names and addresses instead of noms- 

 de-plume. These were unfortunately disqualified, but 

 perhaps might be published with the others if the writers 



