CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB.

Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7158, 20 September 1888, Page 6

CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB.

A general meeting of the members of t—e Hunt Club was held last night. Mr A. E. G. Rhodes occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. A letter was read from Mr H. Alan Scott suggesting that a theatrical performance should be given in November in aid of the funds of the Club, as there was a deficit on the year's transactions. He suggested further that a Sub-Committee should be appointed to carry out the details of the proposed entertainment. Mr A. Cure, the Hon. Treasurer, read a statement of accounts, showing that there were sixty-four active members and seventeen honorary members. There was a balance of £15 18s, but against this were liabilities which placed them in the position of having about £60 to the bad to commence the next season with. Some back accounts of the past year had been paid this year. The Chatrman moved the adoption of the balance sheet, and said that considering the wet weather they met with on the occasion of the Hunt Club Steeplechase, the season had not been so unsuccessful.

Mr Brabazox seconded the motion, which was carried. The question raised in Mr Scott s letter was then discussed. Mr E_MB—i—. suggested that a ball might be held. It was not necessary to hold the bail In the November week. Mr A. Lean thought that as a means of raising money a ball would not be at all comparable with theatricals. Mr Ejmhel _ then thought that what would be better than a ball or theatricals would be to make a call on the members to meet the deficit. He would move— " That the deficit be met by a call on the members." Mr Brabazon seconded the motion, which, after some discussion, was carried. A Sub-Committee, consisting of Messrs A. G. Bennetts and G. Palmer, was appointed to carry out the details of the above resolutions.

xne question nuseu i— —"■ -—*»-»» —»*«~«. was then discussed. Mr E_MB—i—. suggested that a ball might be held. It was not necessary to hold the bail In the November week. Mr A. Lean thought that as a means of raising money a ball would not be at all comparable with theatricals. Mr Ejmhel _ then thought that what would be better than a ball or theatricals would be to make a call on the members to meet the deficit. He would move— " That the deficit be met by a call on the members." Mr Brabazon seconded the motion, which, after some discussion, was carried. A Sub-Committee, consisting of Messrs A. G. Bennetts and G. Palmer, was appointed to carry out the details of the above resolutions. The sum of £26 19s was, subscribed in the room. The next business was the election of Master. Hon. E. Parker moved—"That Mr Kimbell be again requested to act as Master for the next season." j Mr A. Cuff seconded the motion, j which was carried unanimously. Mr Kimbell briefly thanked the members of the Club for the honor they had done him in re-electing him as Master. He desired to thank Mr Lyon for his exertions on behalf of the Club. Not only had he allowed the use of his country, but he had, owing to his (Mr Kimbell's) illness, taken the whole of the work of the season on his shoulders. The Club was greatly indebted to Mr Lyon for his efforts in the cause of the Club, as he had been most energetic and zealous. Mr Lewis gave notice of motion for next meeting, to the following effect:— "1. That the weights for age at the Hunt , Club Steeplechase be in accordance with the weights of the English Grand National. (2) That gentlemen riders in the C.H.C. Steeplechases for the future must be on the Jockey Club list of nominated gentlemen riders. Maiden riders to receive an allowance of 51bs as hitherto. (3) That the Hunt Club Cup be a Handicap for members of the C.H.C. only. No horse qualified unless certified by the master of. the Christchurch Hunt Club, to be ridden by members of the C.H.C. A piece of Elate, value £20, with £20 added; second orse £20; three miles. Tally-ho to be for members of Hunt Clubs and for qualified hunters. The first prize to be £10, and £10 to second horse. Handicap. No horse to have won over £15. Three miles." Hon. E. Parker moved—"That the various Hunt Clubs be asked to send delegates to a conference in November next to consider and lay down some general rule as to the qualifications of a hunter to be observed by all the Hunt Clubs.** Mtßanda—l seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr Lewin moved—"That a Sub-com-mittee, consisting of Messrs Brabazon, Boyle and the mover, be appointed to consider all points connected with tbe Hunt Club Steeplechases, and report upon the conditions under which they should be run." Mr Bennetts seconded the motion, which was carried. A vote of thanks to Mr J. Ollivier for auditing the Steeplechase accounts was cvrried unanimously, and the meeting i terminated. I . . •