UNUSUAL INTEREST

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21550, 1 November 1944, Page 5

UNUSUAL INTEREST

KENNEL CLUB MEETING "Considering the very troubled and uncertain lim-s. the i-lul) can be considered incky to r. lain a civ-dit balance of just, under £26 plus £l,i Ills, hanked and £8 as in hatal,” stated the report of the Poverty Bay Kennel Club presented to the annual ineetincFurther i.■i.u.va/r- to iii.- club’s fumnceM wa; made by members, who considered il v t ;;v "ratifying that in. club was carrying on :..i v.vll in the face of many diiliculties. Mention was made of the unusual interest shown in the club's activities by outside fanciers, an indication of which was given by Ihi' number of clips and special prizes donated by fanciers from as far south ns Christchurch and Dunedin. Grateful acknowledgment was expressed to tile donors. Many outside fanciers had indicated their intention to exhibit and attend the dog show at the annual A. and P. Show and that, together with the continued interest displayed hy local fanciers, was expected to make a real success of the club's show. It was mentioned that arrangements to hold a winter dog show were well in hand, hut owing to unforeseen circumstances it had to be abandoned. The club anticipated holding one next year when conditions would be better. Reference was made to the winning puppy in the £SO puppy stakes at the Ilutt show. It was stated that it had been bred in Holme kennels, Gisborne, and was an English colter, I-lolme Kirkwood, owned by Mr. Kiucham. Appreciation of the valued services of Mr. and Mrs. Uedfoarn was placed on record, it was reported that the club’s president. Lieutenant G. Law, was still on service with the Royal Navy and it was hoped that he would soon lie hack to- resume his posi lion. Officers were elected as follows: Patron, Mr. N T . H. Bull; president, Lieutenant G. E. Law, U.N., vice-presidents, Messrs, it. Tucker, F. Redfearn, J. Peach, E. Wilkinson, S. Bardwoll, M. W. Howe, R. Humph reps and T. Smale; committee, Mesdames Rcufoarn, Colter, Walker, and Berry, Messrs. Campbell. Redfearn, Goodwin, Elliott, Walker, T. McKcague, R. King, J. Dunlop, Scuudrett and E. Grundy: secretary and treasurer, Mrs. E. S. Redfearn; lion, solicitors. Messrs. Brosnahan and Chrisp; audi!nr, Mr. M, J. White; chairman, Mr. A. L. Campbell.