NEW ZEALAND HOBBIES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 84, 9 August 1915, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND HOBBIES.

(Illustrated). AND FANCIERS’ JOURNAL, Dominion interest will be taken in the proposal to establish a journal in the interests of The Fancy, particulars concerning which are now being circulated among prominent fanciers. The movement originated in Hawke’s Bar, where a meeting of fanciers was held on July lb, with a view to establishing a Journal devoted to the interests of the Dog Poultry, and Kindred Fanciers ol New Zealand.” In a letter to Mr Tom Kirkwood, who. together with Mr H. Dobson, was appointed to represent Stratford on the provisional committee, the secretary pro tpm Mr H. Shanley (Ashburton) explains the position as follows: “The publication of such a Journal has become a necessity by reason ol the decision of “The New Zealand Farmer” to abolish that section which, under the heading ol the “New Zealand Field,” has for many years past recognised the work ol Fanciers and attended to their needs. Fanciers throughout New Zealand Avill readily agree that without a periodical containing leading articles, the latest news, full show reports, etc., etc., our various hobbies and pursuits would become veiled in obscurity and our efforts to improve the standard of excellence already attained would go unrecognised. If the Fanciers’ efforts in New Zealand are to receive due recognition, if the Clubs and Societies are to continue to hold successful Shows, if new Faucieis arc to bo enlisted and interested, the publication of a paper is necessary. Realising this, a number of well-known Fanciers met and suggested that the Fanciers themselvds should form a Company to publish a Journal devoted to their respective hobbies and pursuits. The name of such Journal to be:—

“N.Z. Hobbies (Illustrated) and

Fanciers’ Journal.”

The Company is to be a Limited Liability Company with a capital of £IOOO which is to he sub®rib(sd in one thousand £1 shares. The purchasers of shares accept no further liability and the profits will be divided pro rata. In order to set the ball rolling, a prosisioual committee has been formed to deal with the preliminary business and general arrangements. This Committee has been elected by nominating well-known Dog and Poultry Panders Loin the principal centres of New Zealand. Your name has been included, and we trust that you will see your way to accept the appointment. We look to this provisional committee, in the first instance, to make suggestions and formulate a policy for the successful launching of the undertaking. The prospectus is in course of preparation, and we trust that wo may rely upon your assistance and sui*' port. As this is to be a Journal published by New Zealand Fanciers for the New Zealand Fancy, the Journal cannot but prove to be a financial success. The promoters in common with other shareholders subscribe to the Capital. There will he no promoters’ shares. In consequence of the special nature of the Company’s formation, no brokerage on the sale of shares will he necessary. It is proposed to make the Journal attractive in every department, of interest to the general public and of value to fanciers. A w ide circulation is thereby assured. Capable men will ho secured to manage the affairs of the publication. Kindly let us know:— (I) Do you approve of the scheme in general ? (2) Do you accept nomination as a member of the Provisional Committee ? (3) Have you any further suggestions to make? Trusting to receive an early reply, etc.” j

THE INITIAL STEP.

Accompanying the above, was a copy of the minutes of the meeting on the 16th u 11., showing, inter ilia, that those present were Messrs N. jWacle and J. Chalmers (Auckland), .Cntts (Wellington), S. Devcreux (Dunedin), and H. Sha n ley (Ashburton), j the first-named being voted to toe chair. j In relating the facts leading yp to the meeting, the Chairman stated that the successor of Mr Hayward, t . late editor of the New Zealand Farmer, had decided to practically eliminate the “X’.Z. Field” section ,thus depriving both Dog and Poultry Fanciers of a publication, the only publication, as a matter of fact, devoted to their interests. Idealising the serious importance of such a step, a deputation in Auckland waited upoh the Manager and Editor of the “X.Z. Farmer,” with a view to inducing them to reconsider their decision. Their efforts, , however, were in vain. They were told that it had finally- been decided to drop that section of the “Fanner” about October or November of this year. The Chairman went on to point out what a very serious matter it would bo for the X.Z. Fancy, both for the Kennel and Poultry World, if they would be without a Journal devoted to their interests. He considered such- a state of affairs equal to a death blow to the fancy. In consequence, lie considered that it was absolutely necessary that a Journal devoted to the interests of the Fancy should be established ,ancl, if

possible ,that such Journal should be edited and published by the X T .Z. Fau- ' tiers themselves.

! Tlie meeting unanimously agreed that such a paper should be founded, and it was resolved to appoint the following well-known flog and Fanciers as members of the Provisional Committee.

Auckland—A. Stonex, J. Chalmers, 11. H. Sheppard. Wellington—Coutts, J. Cordon/* Christchurch —Kickin', Fred Daere, George Lewis., Dunedin—Ben Ellis. J. 13. White. Xapior-—Paul Hunter, Chas. L. Thomas. Hastings—J. Parker, A. Hickling. Palmerston XorWi—Campbell Aitcheson, P. Larcombe. Wanganui—Galloway, J. T. Sinclair. Stratford—T. Kirkwood, H. Dobson. Xcw Plymouth—G. H. Saunders, Teed. Oamaru—Gillies. Ashburton—Bundy, Do Beer.

The secretary was instructed to circularise the above gentlemen, asking them to accept the appointment as v, ell as to give the movement their support and co-operation.

i It was suggested that Lady Liverpool be, later on, accept the patronage of the Journal. Also 'to invite competition lor a Prize for a Cover Design for the Journal.

i It was resolved to issue the initial number of “X.Z. Hobbies (Illustrated) and Fanciers ’Journal) in December, as a Xmas Xumber. It was suggested that the publication be issued monthly.

i N :L KEMMEL ULUS.

1 The annual general meeting of the Aew Zealand Kennel Ol ub will be held ’at the Chamber of Commerce, Cus--1 tom House Quay, Wellington, on Wednesday, 18th iust. ,at 7 p.m. The

statement of receipts and expenditure for the past year shows that the receipts were £213 Ills sd, and the expenditure £156 Us 9d (donation war fund £SO, honorarium secretary £65, 'printing and stationery £ll 13s, expenses delegates £9 10s, audit fee £f 11s 6d, donation Society P.C.A. £1 Is, sundries £l7 5s 3d, leaving a balance of £B7" 18s Bd. Outstanding subscriptions amounted to £lO 10s. It is interesting to note the growth of lire Club as shown in the list of registration and transfers of dogs recorded:—l9ls, 510; 1906, 019; 19iy, 068; 1908, 515; 1909, 318; 1910. 761; 1911, 909; 1912, 1405; 1913, 1528; 1914, 1235; 1915, 1267. In 1909, the Club had a very lean year, while six years later it was at the zenith of its strength.

Among the notices of motion to be discussed appears the following of general interest: “Tljftt Clause 3 of Regulation 21, page 21, he deleted and the following substituted“ One Challenge for both sexes for each ( breed of dogs shall ,be allotted to ■ Clubs holding Championship Shows in | the South Island, and two Challenge jClasses for both sexes of each breed of dogs shall be allotted to Clubs holding Championship Shows in the | North Island, in each year, at “the discretion of the Executive, but no I Club shall be entitled to classes for the same breed in any two consecutive years.”

The affiliated Clubs are as follows : -Auckland Kennel Club, Canterbury, Dunedin Fanciers’, Hawke’s flay, Manawatu, Nelson, Wanganui, Wellington, Invercargill, South Canterbury,' Whangarei, Egmont, Hawke’s Bay, Stratford, S. Taranaki Winter Show Co., Ltd., Taranaki, Wairarapa, Ngaruawahia, Huntly. Licensed 'Shows; Central, Dannevirke, Timaru, Marten District, Wairoa County, and Masterton A. and P. Associations,

ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES.

.gjfr. WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH. Per Press Associac.on. Auckland, August 8. Gertrude May, a single woman, aged i'O years, died in the Te Kopuru Hospital yesterday morning, from injuries sustained through her clothrng accidentally catching fire at Mangawlmre on Wednesday night. QUARRY FATALITY. Wanganui, August S. Thomas Arthur Wilson, married, aged 29 years, was killed at Castleeliff on Saturday afternoon, through about two tons of gravel falling on him while ho was working in a pit.