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pose his successor. He had therefore great pleasure in 
moving that the Honourable Dr. Carrington be elected 
President for 1893. It was not necessary to say much 
on his behalf as they all knew him to be an accomplished 
gentleman, who took a great interest in everything per- 
taining to the agriculture and commerce of the colony, 
and he did not think there was a better man for the 
office in the colony. 
Mr. F. A. R. Winter seconded the motion and it was 
carried unanimously. 
Dr. Carrington thanked the Society for the great 
honour they had done him. He considered the Presi- 
dency of the Royal Agricultural and Commercial Society 
a very important position, in fact, one of the most im- 
portant in the colony. Having regard to the fact that a 
Chamber of Commerce was established, they might con- 
sider the functions of the Society in regard to that 
section as put somewhat in the background. But agri- 
culture — the mainstay of the colony,— left plenty of scope 
for work, and although his connection with this great 
industry was limited, he would, as President of the 
Society, do his best to foster it. They might rely upon 
it that during his year of office he would not fail in his 
part whatever might be the result. 
Mr. Thomas Daly proposed and Mr. Howell Jones 
seconded that the Hon. A. Weber be elected Vice- 
President, which was also carried unanimously. 
Mr. Thomas Daly said that as Mr. Geo Garnett did not 
wish to continue in office as Honorary Secretary he 
Would propose Mr. Luke M. Hill who had already served 
ably in the same position. This was seconded by the 
Hon. W. S. Turner and carried. 
