BANKS PENINSULA FARMERS' CLUB.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 625, 11 July 1882, Page 2

BANKS PENINSULA FARMERS' CLUB.

■» A meeting of tin's club wee held oil Saturday lael. Present—Messrs Piper, President, in th , chair, Checkley, Chappell, McGregor, Libenu. Vogan, Berwick, Baker, Curry and Jacubson. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE. LetteTs were read— From Mr Roi.t. Dawber. asking particulars of bis shipment uf ulieese per Orari, and asking what .subscription \v;is due by him to the club no that a settlement might be effected. -.'7 ■ From Messrs Clmrliek, Bros., provision' merchants, Adelaide, asking what was the price of produce. Mr S. Curry proposed that the Secretary write to Messrs Charlick that the price of cheese at present is 8J per Ib, and that of bacon 7ti per Ib. Seconded by Mr Chappell. Mr Baker thought the ctub should write to the effect that they were not yet in a position to deal with the matter themselves, but that they could refer the applicant to farmers having produce for sale, end at wit at price. Mr McGregor a id others nleo thought the club should not represent themselves as dealers, and begged to move the following amendment on the resolution :—"That Messrs Charlick Bros, be written to, informing them that the snle of produce i» not at present amongst the functions of tiie club, but that they can introduce them to members of the club dealing in dairy produce, and that the current rates existing here are: cheese 8d per Ib, bacon 7d per Ib, cash, f.o.b. Mr Baker seconded. Mr Jacobson thought the club should take the responsibility. He understood that their functions were to improve the quality, and consequently raise the price of Peninsula produce. He believed something should be said about the chetse being of ft similar quality to that exhibited in Christchurch, as the application undoubtedly was a consequence of what had been said regarding the Penineula cheese

at the Exhibition. Hβ believed that i cheese were sold in the club's name i would bring more than any private mdi vidual would get. He hoped if any wen cent it would be of the best quality, e< that the reputation of Peninsula cheesi might be established in Australia. Thi club should have eorae distinguishing mark for all produce cent under thei auspices. Several members were of opinion thai little cheese remained for sale, but Mi Curry and others stated that there was 8 good deal procurable. After long discussion the amendment was withdrawn in favor of the following amended resolution of Mr Curry's •.—••'That the Clerk wiite and inform Messrs Cbariick Bros., that cheese (similar in quality to that now on view at the Cliristchurch Exhibition) and bacon, ore procurable al 4he following prices:—Cheese 8d per lb ; bacon, 7d per Jb ; grass seed, none in etock. The resolution as Altered was carried unanimously; From Mr E. Davis to Mr Chappell, offering 7d a lb for the cheese ehown at the Exhibition _ Mr Cliappel! eaid that he thought it right to fating this offer before the club, but it was not at all intended to accept it. He had received a notice from Messrs Joubert and Twopenny, stating that the ineiias woq by the exhibitors in the Farmers' Club would be presented on the Isth of July, wrhen he would be in attend • mice to receive them. From Mr Hamilton as follows:— "Victorian Court, '• •ChrWrlrarHi, June 2«, 1882. " Sir.—Till* jii'ois having awarded you n gold medal certificate., I uhall be glad to Iwitw whether you desire to have the actual medal The gold having to be •ordered from the mint is giinranteed of 22 <jartit qualily, and the price is £4 5s Tor the gold alone, paynWe on order; a further Mini of' £1 being paynhle when the medal is finished, mnkittg the (ost of anediii—22 carat gold £5 sn; 18 do do £4 15s ; 15 do do £4 ss; 12 do do £3 17s <6d. The favor of an immediate reply -will oblige, in consequence o£ having to eend to Melbourne for the gold. Orders wiH be executed in rotation. Duplicate •copies-of silver and bronze medals may be iiad on application.—Yours, etc, M GK W. N. Hamilton, "Medallist to the Exhibition." .Several members were of opinion that if the certificate were framed and hung in the club room it would answer all pur g>oß6B. Mr MeG regor then meed: " Th&t the club be satisfied with the certificate." This was unanimously agreed to. SIZE OS , CffESSEIT*. The Chairman asked if tfie committee appointed to consider this matter had anything to communicate on the subject. Mr Duxbuiy said tlie committee had eiot yet met, but they' would report at next tneeting of the cltth. ?.'iipy had nil seen in the Akaroa Max Rome irifoimotion on i\w uinttcr, gathered by Mr ffenning, and 4ie. thought it was most desirable thtit there .should ho uniform sizes, but did not ■know if it were practicable. It wan a move neater (0 the factory system, mid would benefit them all, as it would be «nore convenient for tfae dealers. Some resolution might be prepared l>y the icommittee, tbat club members should have any new c&essetts made a certain «ize. Some dairy fartnera who had been spoken to said they saw no necessity for <this. as they were always able to sell their -cheese whatever size they made it. He would himself act as the convener of the committee, and see that a report was presented at the next meeting of the club. CHEESE PEB MATAURA. Mr Checkley said that the case of cheese he had sent for shipment in the Mataurn's •cool cl 1 amber had been sold by Messrs Slnttray & of Dunedin, at 8d per H>. He did not know why the cheese had not been sent in thucool chamber, ac he had never said it was to go in the refrigerating chamber. He supposed it was owing to some mistake. Mr Duxbuiji , eaid that he watt giad to be sable to state that sotue cheese sent by Mr McDonald., of Wainui, had gone Home in the cool chamber of the Mataura, so they would have the benefit of the experience after aIL COMPLAINT. Mr Checkley said he had been charged 12s 6d for sending ten small cheeses, weighing about 1461b, to the Exhibition, ■whilst others who had cent four cheeses' weighing SOtb or 601b each, or over 2001b, iiad only been charged 5s or 6s. He did not think this right. He was quite willing to pay his share, but did not think he thould be charged three times as much as •others. He also complained of a foot note to the account sent by Mr Chappell. Mr Chappell eaid that at a meeting of the Club it had been resolved Is a cheese should be charged, besides freight. The 12s 6d was a shilling apiece for 10 cheeses and 2e 6d freight. Every one else had been charged Is a cheese, even Mr Duxbury, who hed sent some of o;ly 61b weight. The number of cheeses sent increased the chance of & prize, as each was examined separately by the judges. The foot note complained of by Mr Checkley was the same that had been placed at the bottom of every account eont. After a little further discussion, the matter dropped. A HARBOR BOARD FOR AKAROA. Mr Duxbury 'said he was anxious to bring the question of the management of the wharves before the club. These wharves were timde for the benefit of the farming community, but many of them were going to dei-ay through bud management. Ihe pubiie boiliou would take no responsibility regarding the wharves at Wainni, Duvniichelle's, and Barry's By. -iid the Akaron jetties, in which they were all m proluceis. vitally interested were in the hands of the Akaroa Borough Council. This was altogether wrong. The county reall}' supported the wharves, <wid should have a voice in tlie management. Look at Lyttelton: a Board had the management ol that harbor, who had nil the necessary powers to carry on the work properly. They trusted to no Borough Council, but to a Board consisting of representatives from the various farming districts, and Mr E. G. Wright vvap inoving in Parliament to get the representation Ktill further extended. It wns the farming community outside the borough that should manage the wharf, and not the petty little town of Akaroa. The whaif at Wi.inui wns in a disgraceful Btate, and the ratepayers there had themselves called a meeting to see what was to be done, as the wharf was necessary for

them to export their produce, and the Duvauchelle's and Barry's Bay wharves were fast getting out of repair, and would soon be use ess. As to the way in which matters were managed in Akaroa, it showed the incapability of those who had the wharves in charge. If the county people did not know exactly when a steamer was starting, they had to leave their goods on the wharf if the vessel were not alongside, or if they were put in the shed for however short a time, they had to pay for it. Of couise this regulation was made by people living in the town, who could take down their goods when the steamer actually arrived, and hey who were unfortunate enough to ive three or four miles away had to pay for it. It was time the county people had a voice in the matter. Look at whut had been called attention to in the Akaroa Mail about those who could cart in produce getting the use of the wharf free, whilst those bringing produce in a boat had to pny. This was a great injustice, and showed the very bad management, and he thought the time had come when the Farmers' Club should take notice of the matter. The Road Boards had refused to take the other wharves over, and they were consequently left to the mercy of everyone, and were fast dropping into decay. If a Harbor Board were established, properly representing the county, it would be an immense benefit. Something might be arrived at, and the prosperity of the di trict assured, and they would not be in the helpless position they were at present. He commended the matter to the attention of the members «f the club. Mr McGregor said that Mr Duxbury was in enor in stating that storage was at once charged. Toe new regulations allowed twenty four hours free storage. They had Ito pay a certain scale for the goods being ; taken and delivered. He agreed it was an absurdity that the wharf rates were so annoged that some had to pay and others not. Hβ thought, however, the establishment of a Harbor Board for a little wharf like that of Akaroa would also be absurd. The Okaiti'a Bay Eoad Board had taken over their wharf, and so had the Pigeon Bay Bond Board, but the latter liaci found it did not pay, and they had given it up. As to the Borough Council, which Mr Dux'ouiy had referred to as such a two penny half-penny body, they had simply been administering the act because no one else came forward. After a few more remarks the question dropped. THE INCORPORATION OF TRE CTUB. Mr Checkley naked if the memorial to the Government, praying that the club should be incorporated, had been forwarded. The Clerk answered in the affiimative. PRESENTATION The President said a very pleasant duly had fallen to his lot, viz., the presentation to Mrs Duxbury of a silver tea and coffee service. They nil knew that Mr Duxbury had v«iy kindly acted for a long time as Secietarv to tlie Club, nnd done a deal of work for them, for which he refused any leitiunennioii whatever. Th« club hart thereioie determined to show llieir appreciation of his novices by asking Mrs Uiixlmry to accept a token of their reignd. He w;'si sine that the intrinsic ; value of the gift would not be so much looked at as the spiiit in which it was given. Mr Duxbury bogged to thank them , most heartily for iheir handsome fiift. What he hud done for the club lie had done from a wish to promote its welfare. and not with any thought of a rewaid of any kind. Making the pre-er.t to Ms Duxbury was a kind and act, as his being away on behalf ot the club had no doubt given extra work to Mrs Duxbury. He begged again to thank tliem most heartily. AOCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £4 9s were passed for payment, and the club then adjourned to Saturday, August Bth, at 2 p.m., when they will meet at Waeckeile's Hotel, Akaroa. The next meeting will be a most important one, as the complete statements regarding the Exhibition will then be before the club, and the reply to the request of the club to lie incorporated will then have been received from Wellington.