EXCOURAGLMFAT TO THE FARMERS

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1258, 22 July 1880, Page 2

EXCOURAGLMFAT TO THE FARMERS

■Sik, — 1 ictollert some years «iijo the English Go\ernmcnt wished to tfhe <in ciuouta^cinent to linsjl.indN sti^.ir-jfiouin^ lolome-. 1 In- ()o\ eminent, therefore, passed .1 speti.il Art allowing the use, <it sui^.n m the manut.u tureot spirits and l)eer. llie state ol tiling is the ie\eise heic \\ r e want to nnpto\e the cf)iulition ot the fanners in tins colom, iind ate not p u ticul.irly interested in tilt.* suij n-ifiownifj colonies to the c\t lusion of our h ud-working' tarmeis. J, thereioie, think they should bestir themsehes, and ui^e. the passing of an \i t prohibiting the use of su^ar in bicwenes, and en.v ting tliiit beei manuI.v tuied by public breweis should be in ide — to use the old teiin — fiom " malt .uul hops onh ,'\ llie addition ot water and jeast ib al\\a)s undet - stood. I think there is no question but that beei m ule from coin is t.u pielei.ible to th.it m ide tiom su^j.li . An Act of tins sort would cncoma-je. uur colonial fanneis toi^iowa lai^e area of bade) . whit h would .ilwaj s command ;i better prii c and be. more remuneratne than other ce.ie.ils. it am tiling can be done to assist our sti Lij^^Tliny •iffi'u ulturists, b) all means let a tn.il be made. — I am, Sa ., E. ]'>. JhbHOi'. Chri&tchurch, Ma) 20. Mr Fantham proposed and Mr Clark seconded. ' ' That this Club cordially approves of the action taken by the Christchurch Corn Exchange ye the prohibition ot the use of &ugir in brewing beer, and will be very glad to co-operate with the C'liristchurch Association in any way to further the object." Carried. Captain Runciman's motion, notice of which had been given, at the previous meeting-, " that different &oil& be collected from the burrounding distiicts, and for- ! warded to Messrs Byron and Hammond, who had very liberally offered to send them to England for analysis, free of expense to the Club," was lengthily discussed, and it was ultimately decided that the different members should procure samples from their districts, and forward them to the Club m boxes 4ft. long and 3in. square by next meeting. The chairman remarked on the paucity of members present and the sujmieness shown which did not auger well for the success of the show, and moved that rule 6be suspended for the nonce. This was seconded by Capt. Runciman and carried. The Chairman continuing said consideringthat there were reasons for supposing that pleuro was not extinct in the markets it would be better to exclude cattle from the exhibition, Mr Clark strongly advocated that cattle should be exhibited believing that before October, pleuro would be a thing of the past. He did not like to see one thing after another toppling over in connection with the Club. Mr. Tantham thought that certificate would be quite as much valued as money prizes, and believed that judges would gladly come without the usual honorarium, which would be a great saving. He then referred to the scant attendance, and strongly urged that something should bo done to revive an interest in the Club. Captain Ruaciman believed it would be

btjsfc to confine the show to horses, sheep, and implements. He had n» hesitation in raying that the cattle disease was the tame as in 'Gi and '65, and for fe.ir of contagion and trouble it would be best to omit them. Mr Buttle quite agreed with the last speaker, and moved " That a committee be appointed to carry out the annual exhibition of stock, implements, etc. ; such committee to consibt of the' Resident, Vice-Presidents Runoiman -ftad Hicks, Messrs Clark, F.mtham, R. Reynolds, and the 1 mover." This was aeconded by Mr Clark and carried. The Chairman moved " That the exhibition committee should meet at 11 o'clock on the day of the next monthly meeting to consider the programme, that it might be presented to the general meeting at 2 o'clock of the same date." Seconded by Captain Runciman and carried. Mr Buttle, in referring to the few members present, thought if the Club held its meetings in the evenings they would perhaps be better attended, and moved " That the Secretary be requested to prepare and lay on the table at the next meeting a statement showing the number of times the meetings of this Club have been held in the evening, with the average attendance at such evening meetings ; also, the average attendance at an equal number of meetjuga dating back from the meeting to-day." Mr Hicks seconded. Carried Mr Hicks gave notice that at the next meeting he would propose " That breeders of stock and merchants be asked to give enps for stock and produce raised in the district." Mr Clark offered a cup for the exhibition. , Captain Runciman promised a paper or essay for the next monthly meeting, and Mr R. Reynolds one for the meeting in September. I Ihe Club then rose.