respect to such exhibition the same information. as required of a society by paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of section 23 hereof, an amount equal to sixty per cent. of the amount actually paid out for prizes at such exhibition but not exceeding the sum of three hundred dollars; [1907, c. 5, s. 16(3); 1921, c. 48, s. 3(g).] (g) To each agricultural society holding a field grain competition and filing in the Department a return furnishing in respect to such exhibition same information as required of a society by paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of section 23 hereof, an amount equal to sixty per cent. of the amount actually paid out for such prizes but not exceeding the sum of fifty dollars for any one competition, nor the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in all; [1910(2), c. 16, s. 7; 1911-12, c. 4, s. 10; 1915, c. 2, s. 15; 1921, c. 48, s. 3(g).] (h) To each agricultural society holding a combined field crop and clean seed competition and filing in the Department a return furnishing the same information as is required of a society by paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of section 23 hereof, an amount equal to sixty per cent. of the amount actually paid out for such prizes, but not exceeding the sum of three hundred dollars in all; [1921, c. 48, s. 3(h).] (i) To each agricultural society holding a spring stallion show and filing in the Department a return furnishing in respect to such exhibition the same information as required of a society by paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of section 23 hereof, an amount equal to sixty per cent. of the amount actually paid out for such prizes but not exceeding the sum of three hundred dollars; [1910(2), c. 16, s. 7; 1911-12, c. 4, s. 10; 1921, c. 48, s. 3(g).] (j) To each agricultural society holding a good farms competition and filing in the Department a return furnishing in respect to such exhibition the same. information as required of a society by paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of section 23 hereof, an amount equal to sixty per cent. of the amount actually paid out for such prizes but not exceeding the sum of one hundred dollars; [1910(2), c. 16, s. 7; 1921, c. 48, s. 3(g).] (k) To each agricultural society holding a plowing match under conditions to be prescribed by the Minister, and filing in the Department a return furnishing the same information as is required of a society by paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of section 23 hereof, an amount equal to sixty per cent. Proceedings for disorganization of societies Provision for settlement of affairs on of the amount actually paid out for prizes, but (2) Notwithstanding the provisions contained in subsection (1) of this section no sum shall be paid to any society thereunder in excess of a sum bearing the same ratio to the moneys appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for the aid of agricultural societies in general, as the sum permitted to be granted to the said society does to the total moneys permitted to be granted to all societies. [1922, c. 72, s. 2.] [1903(1), c. 17, s. 33; 1907, c. 5, s. 16(2)(3); 1910(2), c. 16, s. 7; 1911-12, c. 4, s. 10; 1913(1), c. 9, s. 10; 1915, c. 2, s. 15; 1917, c. 33, s. 3; 1920, c. 4, s. 11(2); 1921, c. 48, s. 3; 1922, c. 72, ss. 1, 2.] Disorganization of Societies. 34. In the event of its appearing advisable that any society be disorganized, the Minister may order and declare that, on and after a day to be named by him, such society shall be disorganized, and thereupon the same shall cease to exist and the officers thereof shall cease to hold office. [1903(1), c. 17, s. 34; 1913(1), c. 9, s. 10(1).] 35. Upon the disorganization of any society the Minister may appoint a liquidator or liquidators to adjust and settle disorganization the assets and liabilities of such society and such liquidator or liquidators so appointed shall have full power and authority to sell and dispose of and convert into money all the assets and property of the society, and shall apply the same so far as the same will extend, first in payment of his or their remuneration, to be fixed by the Minister, and secondly, in payment of the liabilities of the society, and the surplus, if any, shall be paid into the general revenue fund of the Province. Regulations [1903(1), c. 17, s. 35; 1913(1), c. 9, s. 10(1).] 36.-(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations for the guidance of agricultural societies and exhibition associations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act respecting the manner in which their official books and records are to be kept and governing the conduct and management of agricultural institute meetings, exhibitions and any other undertakings in which such societies are authorized to engage. (2) No society that fails to carry out such regulations shall be entitled to participate in any appropriation in aid of agricultural societies and exhibition associations provided by the Legislative Assembly. [1903(1), c. 17, s. 36; 1910(2), c. 16, s. 8.] 37. Notwithstanding anything herein contained, women shall be upon an absolute equality with and have the same rights and privileges and be subject to the same penalties and disabilities as men under this Act. [1916, c. 5, s. 2(11).] SCHEDULE. FORM A. (Section 5.) APPLICATION FOR FORMATION OF SOCIETY. To the Minister of Agriculture of the Province of Alberta: We, the undersigned, hereby apply to be formed into an agricultural society under the provisions of The Agricultural Societies Act. The proposed name of the society is "The.. Agricultural Society." The proposed chief place of business of the society is at in the Province of Alberta. And the undersigned, each as to himself, says: 1. That he is over eighteen years of age; 2. That he is a resident of the Province of Alberta; 3. That he is not a member of any other agricultural society; 4. That he has subscribed to the funds of the society the sum set opposite his name in the fourth column hereunder and that he has paid to the said funds the sum set opposite his name in the fourth column hereunder. Canada Province of Alberta To Wit: I, .of.. in the Province of Alberta, make oath and say: 1. I am one of the subscribers to the foregoing (or annexed) application; 2. I verily believe that the statements made in the said application by each of the said applicants are true; 3. The sum of.... dollars, being the total sum paid by the said applicants towards the funds of the proAgricultural Society is now held by in trust for said society. posed.. A. ..in and for the Province of Alberta. [1903(1), c. 17, Schedule, Form A; 1913(2), c. 2, s. 3(6).] A.D. 1...., application was made to the Minister of Agriculture for the Province of Alberta by (here set out names and addresses of applicants) for the formation of an agricultural society under the provisions of The Agricultural Societies Act, to be known as "The. Agricultural Society" and to have its chief place of business at. ..in the said Province and the requirements of the said Act as to matters preliminary having been complied with it is hereby declared that the said agricultural society has been this day organized under the name of "The.... .Agricultural Society" and having its chief place of business as aforesaid and subject in all respect to the provisions of the said Act. Dated at this.... day of .A.D. 1.... Minister of Agriculture. [1903(1), c. 17, Schedule, Form B; 1913(2), c. 2, s. 3(6).] CHAPTER 159. An Act respecting Benevolent and Other Societies. HIS MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta, enacts as follows: Short Title. 1. This Act may be cited as "The Benevolent Societies Short title Act." Interpretation. 2. In this Act, "benevolent society" and "society" Definitions shall mean a society incorporated under this Act or under the Ordinance of the North-West Territories entitled An Ordinance respecting Benevolent and Other Societies. Incorporation of Society. form societies 3. (1) Any five or more persons of full age may become Power to incorporated under this Act for any benevolent or provident for certain purpose or for any other purpose not illegal save and except for the purpose of trade or business. (2) Where any Act other than The Companies Act provides for the incorporation of persons for a special purpose, no society shall be incorporated for that purpose under the provisions of this Act. [C.O. 1898, c. 66, s. 1.] purposes 4. The proceedings to obtain incorporation shall be as Mode of follows: (a) Such persons shall make and sign a declaration (b) The declaration may be made and signed in dupli- (c) The said declaration shall be filed with the Registrar (d) Upon the filing of the declaration the Registrar incorporation |