CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 444, 16 November 1875, Page 2

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

The half-yearly general meeting of the C.J.C. was held at Warner’s Hotel yesterday afternoon. Present—Sir Cracroft Wilson, Captain Clogstoun, Messrs W. Reeves, C. F. Barker, P. Campbell, H. P. Lance, G. G. Stead, E. G. Griffith, Frankish, J. Innes, M, Studholme, Westenra, R. H. Campbell, Brabazon. Mr W. Reeves was voted to the chair. The minutes of last half-yearly meeting were read and confirmed. The secretary read two letters relative to a room for the C.J.C. meetings. The first was from Messrs J. and R. H. Campbell, offering the old Jockey Club room at a nominal rental of Is per annum. The second offer was from Mr W. F. Warner, offering to give the club the use of a room in his new building free of all cost, and his large dining room for general meetings on the same terms. After some discussion, it was resolved that the matter be left in the hands of the committee. The question of the erection of a new stand or addition to the present one was brought up. Mr Stead pointed out that the present stand was totally inadequate to the number of people desiring to be present on it. He thought it would be better to increase the present stand than to erect a new one. He felt that no one could deny that it was wanted, as they had no convenience for the persons who paid their 10s for admission. By the plan he proposed they would increase the accommodation greatly both at the top and in the body. He thought they might easily borrow £2OOO, allowing it to spread over a number of years under a guarantee system. Mr Griffith was in favor of the erection of a new stand rather than the enlargement of the present one, as proposed by Mr Stead. The new stand would, he believed, pay a better dividend on the money expended than the enlargement of the present one. Mr Lance suggested that by commencing six feet below the present verandah, and making a flight of steps from thence to the ground, they would be able to accommodate a large number of gentlemen, which would relieve the Grand Stand somewhat. After a very desultory and conversational discussion, Captain Clogstoun moved “ That if the guarantor system as proposed can be satisfactorily arranged the club proceed to the erection of a new stand on the plans furnished by Mr Armson, at a cost not exceeding £llOO, provided the funds be forthcom ing either from club money in hand or to be raised by personal security of members.” Mr R. H. Campbell moved that the words “ from club money in hand” be struck out, and the following words added after the word “ members,” viz, “To be repaid by instalments in five or seven years out of club funds.” Mr Stead seconded the amendment. The amendment was carried by 8 to 5, and the resolution as amended was then put and carried. Dr Frankish suggested that the club should procure two of the patent check turnstiles, to be placed at the gates. This year there were a great number of persons who got on to the course without paying, besides this would be a check on the gatekeepers. These turnstiles were very inexpensive, and would pay their cost in one season. Captain Clogstoun thought that this matter was rather one requiring impervious fencing, as this was what would check the getting on to the course without paying. Mr R. H. Campbell suggested the advisability of procuring a second set of scales, as there was on the occasion of the last Metropolitan a great deal of time lost by the boys having to weigh on one set of scales. Captain Clogstoun moved—“ That members of the C.J.C. have free entrance to the saddling paddock.” Mr Stead seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Sir Cracroft Wilson brought before the meeting the necessity of calling in the life medals, with a view of registering them and re-issuing them. Mr Stead moved—“ That the grand stand medals be called in for registration and reissue.” Captain Clogstoun seconded the motion, which was agreed to, Mr Lance moved—" That the committee be instructed to prepare the programme for the Autumn meeting, suggesting the date, to report to a general meeting to be held on that day month.” The resolution was agreed to.