INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2390, 30 November 1881, Page 3

INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

An adjourned general meeting of the members of the above association war held on Tuesday last at the Congregational schoolroom, Manchester street, to consider a pamphlet prepared by the committee setting form arguments against Messrs Joubcrt and Twopeny’s proposed exhibition. There was a large attendance, and the chair was occupied by Mr Howland, vice-president. Mr Eobt. Allan moved—“ That as tho pamphlet prepared by the committee does not fairly state tho views of this association, it refuses to authorise the issue of it; and this association is further of opinion that in the interests of our colonial industries ic is desirable that every effort should be made to make the best possible display of How Zealand productions at the forthcoming Exhibition, and that the committee bo requested to give immediate effect to this resolution.'' He then proceeded to criticise tho pamphlet in detail. Tho association was formed for the encouragement of local industries, and ho maintained that one of the best methods of doing this was to encouraga a wholesome rivalry, such as would be induced by a national exhibition, and to recognise the foot that our industries were not yet perfect, bnt were capable of improvement.* It* would seem as if the pamphlet were framed in the interests of one or two individuals, for it said, “We have large stocks on hand that we must dispose of or go bankrupt.” The pamphlet was full of glaring inconsistencies. Tho committee said— '■ Could we not have had an exhibition on the same principle, inviting our merchants, importer*, and shopkeepers to show their foreign goods, that are fairly imported, by the side of oar local manutactures, and have kept the money in the country instead of giving it to foreign enterprise.” Then they simply meant that they were not opposed to an exhibition, but objected to it a facing carried out by Messrs Joubert and Tfop cy. No steps had yet been taken by the association to invite Messrs Joubert and Twcpsny, as was implied in the pamphlet. These gentlemen were coming entirely of their own accord. They only asked the association lo assist them, and tho then committee replied by letter, promising to co-operate on condition that facilities were given for the display c£ local products. That committee realised that the proposed exhibition was going to be an extensive affair j they felt gratified that Christchurch should be chosen as tho locality, and they recognised that anything that benefited the city of Christchurch would advance every industry in the place, and that in the interest of our own products it was desirable to make every effort to secure a good display. Mr O. Hull seconded the motion. He did so for the purpose of supplementing the information afforded by the mover, by reading the communication received from Messrs Jcubert and Twopony in reply to the letter of tbo committee. He read the letter, which has already been published. They would ail agree that that was a very fair letter, and bore no indication that Messrs Joubert and Twopeny, as had been suggested, were eaten up with greed. The Association were not asked to expend a single penny, while the local products would receive advantage over those of other countries. Tho committee in their pamphlet were most inconsistent. They said that coming after the great national shows which had recently been held, an exhibition in Christchurch of a necessarily limited extent and local character would be no novelty and would fall flat, and yet further on they spoke in favor of a local exhibition. Then again, while they argued that practically the exhibition would be one large saleyard, whore everybody would purchase goods, they at the same time spoke of tbe privilege of selling as a very questionable one. He hoped tho resolution would be carried.

Mr J. P. Jameson said tho pamphlet was put forward as an educating medium, but its influence in that direction, if any, would be most pernicious. The committee said they were “frightened.” Considering that the pamphlet mainly emanated from a gentleman present whose countrymen were in the habit of saying they could “lick all creation ” this was rather a surprising admission. He did not think anything could be more favorable to the objects of the Association than the proposed exhibition. They should encourage self-reliance, bat the pamphlet went in quite an opposite direction. Ms T. O. Kelsey was of opinion that the resolution might with advantage go even further than it did, and that the pamphlet instead of being circulated should bo destroyed. It should be remembered that Messrs Joubert and Twopeny would only bring representative goods—samples and not stock. How vrae it possible that the sale of these samples, at a price probably below cost, could harm local industries? The Association, if it were afraid of any such effect, could themselves purchase tho samples at a price which es stated in the pamphlet, would bo below cost, [Hear, hear.] Those who contended that the exhibition was antagonistic to the objects of the Association, should bear in mind that if Messrs Joubert and Twopeny had not forestalled them the Association would have proposed an exhibition of the same character. Mr Hiorns pointed out that many of these who would come to Christchurch in connection with the exhibition would probably take up their permanent abode here. Mr H. J. Ross agreed with the pamphlet because he did not believe in free trade. It was true that the foreign exhibitors would only bring samples, but they would take orders and supply goods to any extent. This would not foster local productions or keep tho workshops going. As to the educational effect of the exhibition, there were workmen in New Zealsnd capable of competing with the best mechanics in England or anywhere else, as was evidenced by the medals which had come to this country from the Sydney and Melbourne Exhibitions. It was the protectionist who was self-reliant, and not'tho man who was dependent upon tho foreign producer for the supply of his wenta. The Exhibition would bring consignments from the over-stocked markets of Europe to compete with our manufacturers, who were struggling to make a living and to keep men employed. Mr Crook said the pamphlet had evidently been written by shopkeepers and 2£ per cent, merchants. Those whose interests were most oonoerned were the manufacturers and workmen. If the Exhibition was going to be a great bazaar, let the local shopkeepers send their goods there and sell them. The speaker criticised the pamphlet in a very amusing speech. Mr W. 8. King spoke against the resolution. This was after all a question of free trade and protection, and New Zealand bad not yet arrived at that stage when it could afford to adopt free trade. He would support the pamphlet, and hoped nothing would be done to the committee who prepared it, and who were actuated by a desire to fosler local industries as against foreign productions. ,JMr Rhodes supported the resolution, and Mr Knott spoke against it.

Mr Scott (of Scott Bros.) said tbat Naw Zealand was, of all countries, the ore where an International Exhibition should be hold, as its workmen were removed many thousand miles from the great manufacturing countries of the world.

Mr Hulbert remarked that if the pamphlet were drawn up in the interests of the manufacturers, it was a libel upon them. Thera was not a single argument to show that any industry would suffer from the Exhibition being held in Christchurch, and he, as a manufacturer, was in favor of it. Tiro pamphlet was written in the interests of 'merchants, importers, and rabid freetraders. Mr J. B. Sheath moved tho following amendment : —“ That this association having been formed for the purpose of fostering and encouraging local industries, cannot take any part in Messrs Joubert and Twopeny’s exhibition, such exhibition being antagonistic to the interests of the association.” Mr Toomer seconded the amendment.

Mr Allan replied to the arguments adduced against his resolution. The fixhioition was certain to be held in Christchurch, whether the association favored it or notj and t lie real question was whether they would abandon the field altogether to the foreign producer, or endeavor to make as good a show as they could, [Hear, hear.] Mr Mitchell, as local agent for Messrs Joubert and Twopeny, wished to remark that numerous applications for space in tho Exhibition had been received from the other towns in the colony, and that twenty-six local applications had been made.

The Chairman spoke at some length in approval of the pamphlet. Mr W. S. King supported the amendment. The question was then put to tfcs vote, and the amendment was negatived by 47 to 22, the original resolution being put and carried by 47 to 23. The following nominations were then made —President, Mr J. P. Jameson; vice-presi-dent, Dr. Yon Hsast. The election will take place at next meeting.

SPORTING- NOTES. luiiad dropped a very nice ch f last Monday, end was followed on Tuesday by Trcs Deuco dropping a very fine ch c, both sired by Xiecliuuß. Fancy’s foal is a bay oolt, not filly, as previously reported. The only remaining mares cow to foal at Kussloy are Titania and L’Oriont, the former of whom is now due, and tho latter not till the 12th of next month.

During the past week the handicaps of three of principal raers of tho season have been published. From a cursory glance over them that of the Wellington Oup appears far and away tho best handicap of tho three. The Dunedin Onp, on paper, appears a moral for Chancellor. Ho is, however, such an uncertain brute that nothing is ever « certainty for him. Raudwick, Libeller, The Dauphin, Mutaku, Lady Emma, Volunteer, Titania, and King Quail, are all very leniently email, with, while Virginia Water, if she is tho mare one was before her accident, would also have a fair show for a place. The Auckland Oup loses a good thing for Grip, if he" inns the horse he did at the 0.J.0. Spring meeting. His moat dangerous opponents are Libeller, Peeress colt, Amulet, Lara, and The Poet. The Wellington Oup is more difficult to pick from, and is undoubtedly a very good handicap. Among the best in are The Poet, Slander filly, The Dauphin, and Amulet.

By the Australian files to hand during the week, wo are put in possession of the results of tho whole of the Y.R.O. Meeting. It will bo seen the New Zealanders never obtained places during the meeting. Tho following is a condensed account of the various events :—Oa the first day, proceedings commenced with the Melbourne Stakes, won by the Queenslander Whoatear, Wellington second, and Bathurst thiid ; Tout, Woodlands, and Sweetmeat being the only others who faced tho starter. The Hotham Handicap brought a score together. This, Mr Wentworth pulled off with Saunterer, aged,6it 51b; Attache, syrs, 7ot 51b, second ; with Gipsy Oooper, syrs, 7at 91b, third ; Hilarious nowhere, For the Maribyrnong Plate the rare good field of thirty came to the post. Mr White’s Segenhoe, by Maribyrnong The Fawn, proved tho victor ; whilst Guesswork, by Gang Forward, and Navigator, by Robinsen Crusoe, ran a dead heat for second place. The Derby, as known, fell to Darebin ; whilst the Sssendon Stakes fell to Mr H. Fisher’s Sunset, wish Ooriolanus second, and Poll Mell third. Zulu was one of the other six starters. In tho next race Mr Fisher had another slice of luck in pvlling off the Ooburg Stakes with Courtenay, u five-year-old son of Yattendon ; Pawnbroker second, and Napper Tandy third. Nineteen started. The Maiden Plato opened proceedings oa the second day, when Tourmaline, who was much better served by a mile cad a half than over the longer course of the Biaendou Stakes, won cleverly from Gudarcz, Spectre third. Eight started. In the Railway Stakes a dozen faced the starter, wtion Commotion, who ran third for the Derby, won easily, with Don Quixote second, and Larpent third. Seventeen juveniles saddled for the Kensington Stakes. Tangle, a daughter of Hawthornden out of Sunshine, just pulling off the race from Sylvanus by Robinson Crusoe, Paragraph third. After tho Cup, won by Zulu (particulars of which have already been published), the Darling Stakes proved another throw In for Sunset; while the Yan Yean Stakes fell to Sir Thomas Elder's Baron Von Muller, a four-yoar-old, with 7at lib up ; Respite, four years, 9 it 21b, second; Courtenay, 5 yrs, Sat 81b, third ; Hilarious, 9st 31b, being one of the sixteen starters. Sport on the third day was opened with the Hurdle Race, won by Lothair, followed by the Royal Park Stakes—a walk over for Sweetmeat. For the Flying Stakes eighteen started, Somnus being tho favorite, but cur New Zealander never was tho least prominent in tho race, which was pulled off by the two-year-old Navigator, by Robinson Crusoe—Coooanut; Morpeth, two years, second, and Mistaken, two years, third. In tho Spring Handicap Sir Modred, Bst 101 b, gave|lumps!of weight to the eighteen who faced tho starter, but hs, like Somnus in tho former race, was never in it, Pawnbroker, 4 yrs, 7st 71b, winning easily by three quarters of a length, from Courtenay (7st 121 b), Guinea (4 yrs, 7st 51b) third. The Thres-year-old Ladies Race fell to Royal Maid, by King of tho Ring—Maid of All Work, Tourmaline second. Declamation third, Spinningdalo and Birthday being the only other starters. It is worthy of notice that this is the eighth Oaks winner trained by Mr James Wilson. The Veteran Stakes, won by Josephine, 4 yrs, 6st 51b, finished the third day’s programme. The fourth and last day’s proceedings commenced with the Flomington Stakes, in whiob twentyone youngsters faced the starter. Mr E. de Meatre's Solitude (7at 101 b), by Robinson Crusoe —La Mousse, coming in an easy winner, Jaok-in-tho-Green (7at 91b) second, Bassanio (7st4lb) third. The Produce Stakes was a gift to Darebin, notwithstanding his 51bs penalty, as without being really pushed until a furlong from home, he covered the mile and a quarter in 3min. 125e0., Monmouth second. Commotion third, and Tourmaline next. Santa Claus, Spinningdale and Sceptre being the remaining starters. For the Y.R.O. Handicap, thirteen saddled up. This Oreawick, 7st 71b, landed, with Saunter, 7st 111 b second, ard Guinea 6st 101 b third. Wellington 9it 21b, Zulu 7at 101 b, and eight others storied. The Steeplechase went to Prima Donna, and the Canterbury Plate fell to Wellington, Svrsetrdeat second, Santa Claus third, Woodlands and Royal Maid being the remaining starters. The last race of the meeting, tho Free Handicap, fell to a horse named Albyn, Gyre, 7st 51b ; Waxy, Gyrs, Bst 51b, second, and The Moor, 3yrs, 7st 41b, third. Twelve started. The following are principal amounts paid to winning owners : Hon. J. White, Maribyrnong Plate and second moneys, £lßls ; Mr O. M'Donel, Melbourne Cop, £1805; Mr F. F. Dakin, V R.O. Derby, £1215 ; Mr W. Branch, Oaks, £740 ; Mr H. Fisher, Ooburg, Essendon, and Darling Stakes, £726 10s ; Mr E. DoMestre, Flemington and Plying Stakes and second moneys,£699j Mr S.Gardiner, Mares’Producs Stakes and second moneys, £532 10s; Mr W. Pearson, Kensington Stakes, £405; Mr Moore, Spring Handicap, £379 ; Mr A. K. Pinlay, Maiden Plate, £372; Sir Thomas Elder, Yon Yean Stakes, £356, £356 ; Mr J. Cunningham, Steeplechase, £356; Mr Baldock, Canterbury Plate, £350 ; Mr Brennan, V. 8.0. Handicap, £316; Mr Wentworth, Hotham Handicap, £3OO. The actual winnings of Darebin are £1737 10s, as he was the victor in both the Darby and Produce Stakes; but being nominated for the latter in the name of bis breeder, the cheque had to be made payable accordingly. The total sum paid being no less than £12,654 10*. I have often called attention (remarks “ Augur ”) to the objectionable practice adopted by Mr George Watson in starting his horsss right on the post, thereby often spoiling what would have been a good start. This was noticeable on the first day of the T.B.C. meeting, but on the second day a white line was marked out twenty yards behind each starting post, and this was found to be a great improvement. This explains why the electric boll did not ring until the horses had taken a few strides. The innovation was found to be a great success, and, no doubt, will be continued at future meetings. Tho London “ Sportsman,” in noticing tho recent purchases, speaking of one of tho mares, says :—"Perhaps one of the bargains or the sale was Steppe, for whom there was an exciting competition,' some of the English breeders viaing with the foreigners for her possession, but Mr Stead would not be denied, and he secured the great, good - looking daughter of Saunterer for 760 guineas.” Nov/ South Wales was also well represented at the Oobham stud sale ; the Hon. J. White, Mr W. Kite, Mr J. Macphillamy, Mr P. Leo, and Mr W. Qreville all being present. The Hon. James White purchased a brood mare named The Solent, by the Derby wit-ner Pavonius from Lady Newby ; this mare was in foal to Landmark, so should be a cheap enough bargain at 175 guineas. Ho also secured a two-year-old filly named Princess Maud, by Adventurer from tho Princess of Wales, for 310 guineas. Mr White has also bought Lily Hawthorn, by Knight of the Orescent from Hawthorn Bloom ; Phillina, by Bonnyfield from Menandran, and Rush, by Brown Bread from Lady Sophia, by Stockwell. Mr Kite became the owner of Willow Wren, by Blair Athol from Ortolan, for 75 guineas, and Miss Emma, by Saunterer from Dulcimer, for 180 guineas. In making some remarks, Mr Tattoroall said he felt sure the investments made on behalf of the colonials would yield good interest, for with tho boautifnl climate of Australia whereupon to turn out mares, no possible reason existed why the colonials should not one day bring back animals capable of beating the best that hod been reared in England. The Americans hod shown great pluck in sending horses over to England, and the pluck had been rewarded by the victory of Iroquois in the Derby and Loger ; and he

trailed that some day the colonials would bring to England animals capable of beating the Americans. Several of the Australians present at the meeting had informed him (Mr Tottersall) that the English system ot racing was not the correct one, for the Englishmen had too many short cute, and preferred them to longer races which were so popular in the Antipodes. Mr A. K. Finlay, owner ot the Grlenormiston stud, has purchased the full sinter of the American horse Foxhall, winner of the Grand Prix da Paris and Cambridgeshire Stakes. The filly is a two-year-old. The price is stated to have been 750 guineas. Betting on the next Y.JEI 0. Derby and Oup has already commenced, 100 to 25 to 30 having been accepted many times over that Segenhoo, winner of the Maribyrnong Plate, pulls off the double. Segenhoeis by Maribyrnong cut of the Pawn, by tho Premier, end is therefore an own brother to those sterling good horses Richmond and Bosworth. Tho late Y.R.O. Derby winner Darebin is now tho solo property of Mr W. A. Gueidon, Mr E. G. Talbot having disposed of his interest in the oolt to that gentleman for 500 guineas. Mr Dakin being of opinion that it would be unadvisable and almost impossible to train a great growing colt like Darebin for the Champion Stakes, advioed his owner to withdraw him, and tho colt has therefore been struck out of the groat three mile race.

A letter in the “ Australasian ” stales that in one of Millar’s sweeps on tho Melbourne Oup a young woman drew Sweetmeat. She shortly received a telegram from Miller that unless she sold him an half-interest ot her chance the owner (Mr Ivory) would scratch the horse. On tho advice of her friends, she, very unwillingly, asked £3O for her halfinterest. By the next mail came the following letter :—“ Sir, —Mr Ivory has agreed to accept half your share in Sweetmeat in No. 1, and wo now enclose you a cheque for amount, less our commission of 5 per cent. Kindly acknowledge same on receipt—£3o, loss 30s commission, £2B 10s. —Yours truly, Miller and O’Brien.” In a foot note the editor of the “ Australasian ” says :—“ Having in our possession the original telegrams and the letter referred to in tho above communication, wo feel bound to make it public. Mr Ivory will, no doubt, also feel called upon to explain the use made of his name by Messrs Miller and O’Brien. —[Bp. Ed.] When next Messrs Miller and Co. get up sweeps our readers will do well to bear in mind what may chance to them if they are lucky enough to draw a favourite.

To “ Boaeon” I am indebted for the results of the following Southern meetings : —The Spring races of the Mauiototo Racing Club on the 9th inst. do not appear to hove been an unqualified success, for the local paper states that the handicapping was bad ; that some of tho talent —whoever they may be—behaved in a peculiar manner; that the winner of the Maiden Plato had won several races previously; and that T. McKay was cautioned for foul riding. The Hurdle Handicap was won by Mr Foster’s Rocket, 13st, beating Cinderella, 10st, and Halfcaste, list 81b. Mr Gilligan won the Spring Handicap with Teviot, 9st 71b, beating Skipper, 9it 51b, Peeping Tom, and Abdallah; the Maiden Plate with Nelly, beating five others ; and the Hospital Race also with Nelly The Pnketoi Handicap fell to Mr Horne’s Black Best, 9it, whose competitors were Skipper, Teviot, 13st, Jack the Flat, and another. Mr McLean’s Skipper secured the Consolation Stakes, and Mr Malone's Miss Chatham the Hurry Scurry. Winton recss were spoiled by rain, the additional drawback that the old stand was in too unstable a condition to be capable of use, rendering visitors still more uncomfortable. The Hurdle Handicap of 25 sovs was won by Mr J, Leokie’a Hussar, 9st 71b, after a good race with Lady Dauntless, 9it 7ib, Mountaineaor, and Shillelagh. Five ran for the Maiden Plate, the winner turning up in Mr W. Moffett’s Flageolet. The Oup of 35 sovs. fell to our old friend Atlantic, 9at 12!b, who had small difficulty in disposing of tho The Brewer, 6it 51b, La Bohemieano, Sat 4!b, Tora and Butterfly. Mr Cupple’s Longstart beat Mr R. Anderson’s Billiard ball in the Trotting Race, and Atlantic then added to his previous victory for Mr Brunton the Publicans’ Handicap of 20 sovs, beating six others. Mr Plunkett’s Kingbird took tho Hussar Race; but the Consolation Stakes and two minor events had not been run off in time to be reported in the Invercargill papers.

Rivendale races also suffered from bad weather, but still there was some good racing. The Maiden Plate had six starters, and Mr A. Waldron’s Trollyman won by only a head from Lady Jocelyn, Tho Cup went to Mr A. Mitchell with the assistance of Brunette, who was opposed by Tom King, Huntingdon, Border Lad, Scrip, Little Fraud, and Ploughboy. The Trotting Race was won by Mr John Hamilton’s Aoe of Clubs in a field of seven ; and Mr James Hamilton’s Tom King then secured the District Handicap. The Consolation Stakes went to Border Lad, a Hack Race to Huntingdon, and the Hurry Sourry to Wardie. The first Spring Meeting held by the Wairarapa Jockey Club came off on the 9th inst., and is described as being highly successful in every respect. The opening race was the Hurdle Handicap of 25sovg, in which Mr Hill’s General (10. it 61b) beat Shamrock (list) and Nikau (9it 71b). Mr Collins’ Venture beat three others in the Hack Hurdle Race, and a good field then contested the Birthday Oup of 50 sovs, which ended in a victory for Mr J. Hayward’s Orphan (7st 31b), with Sonorita (9st) second, Petruchio (7st) third. Mr T. Ray’s Annie added another Hack Race to her long list of wins in such contests, and Mr J. S'rang’s Gentle Annie beat six others in the Maiden Stakes. Beggarman ran away with a Hack Race, and the County Handicap was taken by Mr T. Ray’s Ootnus, beating Flycatcher, Haiti, Dansbury, and Ika. ENGLISH. In the London market, a backer laid £IOO even on seven against tho field, for the Cesar witch, and took Geologist, Come filly, Iroquois, Chippendale, Reveller, Tagus, and Retreat. A New York contemporary states that with Sly Dance and Parole Mr P. Lorillard won about 3000dola per week for four weeks in America, and now with Iroquois’ winnings bids fair to head the list of winning owners in America this season.

For the fourth time in his life thoroughbred horse Blair Athol was submitted for public competition recently. It was at Oobham that the pale-faced ohesnut was led into the sale ring, and he was purchased for 1950 gs by Mr Stewart, who will doubtless have him located at Horsley Towers next season. Blair Athol was originally sold for SOOOga at the break up ot Mr Jackson’s stud, his purchaser being Mr Blenkiron, at whose sale in 1872 the eon of Stockwell realised 12,500ge, his buyers being the first Oobham Stud Company, at whose sale in 1879 he was retained on the establishment for 4500g5. At Sir Thomas B. Lonnard’s annual sale of hunters at Belhua park, forty animals realised 6290g5, or an average of 157igs each. Mr Lefevre has purchased Lady Audley, the dam of Pilgrimage and St. Louis, privately from Mr Oookson, and the mare has safely arrived at Ohamant. She is in foal to Chevron. At the Oobham Stud sale the horse Wild Oats was purchased by Baron Maltzahn for 2000 gs, and of course leaves the country. The Grand Duke Michael Stakes was won byPoxhall ; Don Pulano, the property of the same owner, Mr Keene, the popular American, was second. Sing Song, by See Saw— Fragrance, has won a couple of two-year-old races at Newmarket. See Saw will probably head the list of winning sires.