Present: W. Mellor, J. Hardwick, J. Wright, F.W. Tyson, J. Taylor, J.S. Hill, Herbert Ellis and I. Whitworth (Secretary) Minutes…
Hardwick promised to ascertain whether there was any copy of original rules in the old records of the society
It was decided that a payment of 1s. on account of entrance fee should be made by each intending exhibitor….
Present: W. Mellor, A. Moorhouse, J. Hardwick, J. Wright & I. Whitworth Minutes of last meeting read & passed. Hon.…
A payment on account of one shilling requested from each potential exhibitor.
The question of introducing professional gardeners was again discussed and it was unanimously resolved to permit them to exhibit but only in the names of their employers……
Rules for terms under which Professional Gardeners could show agreed
Mr Hardwick resigned his position as Honorary Secretary to the Society after a service of 25 years….
The question of permitting professional gardeners to exhibit along with the amateurs was raised….
A new Minute Book and a new Secretary. Irving Whitworth replaces Jesse Hardwick.
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