CAMBRIDGE FARMERS CLUB.

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 945, 13 July 1878, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE FARMERS CLUB.

A meeting was held at the Club House, July 3th' afc 7 p.m. Present : E. Maclean (President, ' m the chaii-), £. B, Walker, F.

James lviinciinan, John K,um:<in>in> Captain Walmsley, b). Like, Richd. Reynolds, Henry Reynolds, Reuben Pan-, J. Brooks, H. Buttle, 11. A. C. Fergusson, A. A. Fauthain, Captain Owen, S. E. Clark. Minutera of last monthly meettiug and of special meeting- toad and confirmed. NEW MEMBERS. Major 'Jackson and Mr Win Breakell, were elected members of* the Club in Ihe usual manner. CORRESPONDENCE. A lotter was read from W. J. Hurst, & Co., offering 1 seeds, chemical manures, &c., at res] need prices Mr James Runci man also brought forward a letter from Mr Henry Byron, of Carpenter and Bryon of Te iCowhai, I^g-aruawahia offeringseeds, wire, &c. on advantageous terms. The Secretary rend the leiter, but the Chairman ruled that it could not be discussed as it was not addressed to the Club. Question of the Show to be held under the joint auspices of the Cambridge Farmer's C uh, .and Waikato Agricultural Association. The Secretary sui 1 that ho forwarded the resolution passed at the last meeting of the Club, inviting the members of tho Commission appointed by the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association to confer with Farmer's Club relative to holding a joint Show, to attend at the meeting 10-night. He had received no communication till this afternoon, when the following telegram came to band. "Te Awarnutu "July Bth. 3878, 3.42 p.m. 11 H. Battle, " Cambridge, " Neither Mandeno nor I will be over to-night. (Signed), " C. J. Storey/ 1 - He had received no reply, from Mr Mandeno himself, to whom he forwarded the resolution. Mr Lake said that both he acd Mr Buttle were at the meeting of the Pastoral Association, and he (Mr Buttle), would remember that it was arranged verbally that by Mr Buckland's sale some ten days ago, the Commission would be able to li'ive received an answer from the Club. He thought the question would have been brought before the meeting held to receive the report of the scab Commission. Mr Buttle said that he thought the meeting of the Club would have been held a weei< earlier than it was, it altogether depended upon the movements of the scab Commission. The special meeting of Club was held a week later than he thought, so the so the Commission from the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association could not receive an answer from the Club by Mr Buckland's sale day. The Club had met tonight to discusss the question. The Chairman said they had a week to consider the matter, and might have given a little more courteous answer to the invitation of the Club than, a telegram a few hoars before the meeting. He had received a letter from Mr Cox, President of Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association, he supposed it was addressed to him as President or the Club. The letter was then read. Mr Cox seemed to think that the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association would have to hold their Show at Ohaupo. Mr Lake said respecting Mr Cox's letter, he would say it was originally resolved by the Waikato Agrieultura! and Pastoral Association to hold the Show at Ohaupo, but thinking that the Farmer's Club might like to amalgamate with the Association, and hold a joint Show, as it was said that they intended to hold it at Hamtlton. Mr Buttle had told them thar they were deliberating as to whether the Club should hold its Show at Hamilton this year or not. The Chairman said that the Club intended to hold a Show, but that they did not intend to o-o farther than Hamilton East. But if the Club thought they should hold a joint Show together with the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and they undertook to raise a certain sum, and the Association to raise the same amount, so that they could both meet on equal terms, well and good. Mr Buttle then read a letter from the Town Clerk, of Hamilton, stai - ing thai &i present they were unable to say what amount they could contribute towards the show if held at Hamilton, as the Mayor had been away, and a good many of the principal people of the Borough had to be seen before anything could be decided, and asked what was the latest date, at which the Club will receive the decision of the Hamilton people. On the motion of the Chairman the Club resolved itself into committee to discuss the business before the Club » Mr Clark thought the matter of holding a joint Show was fraught 'with many diflualties, the Club had received no definite offer, and he had very grave donbts as to whether it vould be desirable to hold the Show at Hamilton. He felt disposed to stick to their own township. Mr Fantham thought the Farmers' Club Show should be held at Cambridge. It would not be right | to go to Hamilton, as it would be going into the domains of the Wai- ! kato Association and would take from their show. Tn Christsluirch j a number of local shows were all ! held in the same week, and all the prize takers at these shows exhibit at the Grand Central Show. He thought they ought to encourage aa many

shows us possible. These littl e shows wore but the school (o th e larger ones. Mr Mac-loan thought that the Show hold in Cambridge Avas as large as any in the district, that at Oluiupo was a little show and tho To iwanmin sliow was a little .show. He thought that Cambridge would be found to be the place to hold the Central Show. Mr James Rancirnan thought it a great pity if they could not manage to arrange to hold a joint Show. If there were two Shows one would materially injure the other. He thought it most desirable to meet ihe other committee at some early date and discuss the matter. Mr Lake wished to know if the Club wonM join with the Wnikato Agricultural nnd Pastoral Asssooiatiou for three years. He thought Hamilton was the place to hold the Show, as there were greater facilities for getting stock than anywhere Use, but to try the temper of the Club he would move, " That the Cambridge Farmer's Club hold joi:.t Shows with the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoru l Association for three years, the first year hold the Show at Cambridge, the second at Hamilton, and the third at Te Awaniutu. As there were already yardserected at Cambridge-, it would be well perhaps to hold the Show there this year. By next year the Hamilton bridge would be erected, and by the third year the railway would be opened to Te A wamutu. Mr James Runcimau said those had always being* his views, therefore he. would second the resolution. Mi John Runciman thought they should not go from place to place, but decide on a central spot near a railway station. No show would be a success, unless a large number of people came to see it: It it was held near a railway station, there would be greater facilities for the public to attend. This was most apparent at the Canterbury Show. There must have been between 16,000 and 20,000 people at that Sho .v. Mr Maclean was very glad to have met Mr Lake at the Club, but was very sorry that there was no other residents for that side of the district. He agreed with Mr Lakes' motion in principle, but did not think the Club ought to pledge themselves to carry it out. He thought that they would not be jnstified in pledging themselves to it. The majority of the stock that would be exhibited at the Show was all this side of the district. There was not much prize stock in the neighborhood of Alexandra and Te Awamutu, With regard to facilities for people to attend, last year when the facilities were not so great as they are how, there was a large attendance at the Cambridge Show. It was far more important to have the Show where there were facilities for bringing stock. He did not believe in putting stock on board a steamer to take them to the Show. Mr -Clark said he would be sorry for the Club to pledge itself to any arrangement that it would feel itself bonnd to abandon next year. Re thought that in future it would be found that Cambridge would be the place to hold the Central Show. He agreed with Mr Lake's motion in principle. Mr Fautham thought the question of going anywhere else was the question of yards. Many breeders would not exhibit their valuable stock unless they had covered yards to exhibit them in. Mr Clarke's said Mr Lake's motion wns extremely liberal ir: giving Cambi'idge the Show this year, but they might be in nitereJ circumstances next year, and feel themselves unable to carry out the arrangements now made. Mr Maclean said he would noi exhibit his stock in sale yards like those at Oliaupo. S^me years a^o some valuable stock had been injured by being put into Mr Puckland's yards, where the show was held. They had just been passed, and the st'.ck was injured by remaining there so loner. Mr Hicks quite agreed with the principle of Mr Lake's motion, aud perhaps it would be as well to appoint two or three gentlemen to meet the Commission from the other side. He thought they should have one big show, and give Fifty Guinea s Cups, as they did at Hawke's Bay. Mr Fantham said at the Napier Show they gave Fifty Guinea Cups. The Cups had to be won three times by the same exhibitor. There were as many as seventy entries for one of them, at £1 each. Before these cups were won they would bring in perhaps £2000 to the Assaciatiou holding the Show ; they had r (ready realised 40 per cent. It would be the best thing for this district if they would do the same here. Suppose he won a cup one year, others would try all they could to keep him ont of it next year. Sd it might be a long time before these cups were won, and the best animals in the country would of course go to where these viable prizes were given. An exhibitor having won the cup one year could keep it in his houss by depositing fifty guineas. Mr Maclean thought Mr Lake had better withdraw his resolution, as he thought the Club did not see their way clear to cany it out. Mr Lake said lie only wanted to carry his point of having- a joint show this year. Mr John Rnnciman moved an amend- i ment " That the question of the Show be ' puspoued till the Oenterul Committee be

i communtcated with, with regaad to holding a joint Show. Mr Lake seconded, and it was carried, ine names of some gentlemen were then proposed to confer with the Central Committee, but it was subsequently left to the members of the Club, who would be present at Mr Backhand's sale, to be held the next day (Tuesday) at Chaupo, when the Waikato Agricultural and Jrastoral Association would meet. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr James Runciman asked if the Club intended to. join together to get manures &c, as they did last year, they got, by this means, what they wanted at a reduced price, and the carriage from Auck-' land did not cost so much. He would give notice that at the next meeting of the Club he would move, " That the members of the Club join together in sending for manure as they had last year." Mr Hicks asked Mr Maclean when the gentleman who had offered to reed a paper on sugar beet was going to do so. . Mr Maclean said that he han not heard from him since, but that perhaps Captain Walmsley would read a paper on horse breeding. Captain Walmsley said he should be happy to do so some time in October next. Mr Hicks asked if anything more had been done with regard to the scab case. Mr John Runciinan said he had heard nothing further. Mr Hicks said the matter ought not to be lee drop. At the next meeting of the Club he would move that " The Club petition the Government to appoint a Commission to investigate the recent Jolly scab case." Mr Henry Reynolds gave notice that at the next Tneeting he would move " That the Club elect another vice-President." Notice was also given of some new candidates for membership. This was all the business.