MANAWATU KENNEL CLUB

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 252, 21 September 1933, Page 4

MANAWATU KENNEL CLUB

VENUE OF SHOWS. BASIS OF OPERATIONS. To determine tlie advisability or otherwise of carrying on its operations, a general meeting of tlie Manawatu Kennel Club was held last night, when Mr J. H. Kissling (president) presided over a large attendance, while numerous apologies for absence were received. The chairman explained that the club had been working on an overdraft for the past three years, .while the secretary (Mr J. 11. McDowell) had not received any remuneration for his valuable services. “Nevertheless,” added the speaker, “we can carry on provided the enthusiasts rally round.” A general discussion ensued, it being resolved that the'club should definitely carry on, but that before holding a show all outstanding accounts be paid. The sum of £l2 was offered by the members present and keen interest was displayed, promising well for future activities. In reply to a request for premission to hold a show in conjunction with the Manawatu A. and P. Association, a letter was tabled from the association stating that it would not allow the club to conduct a show in conjunction with its spring fixure unless payment was made for passes issued to the Kennel Club by agreement. The club, it was explained, was under the impression that these passes were given free under the new agreement controlling the 1932 show. Members expressed the opinion that it would be impossible to again hold a show in conjunction with tlie A. and P. Association and members of the club who were also members of tlie association expressed groat regret at tlie attitude adopted by the show authorities. It was decided that a meeting be held on October 5 when the question of holding an independent show would be considered. It was explained to the meeting that the last Kennel Club exhibition at the Spring Show was a record-breaking one for the club, due mainly to their obtaining the services of an international judge and the enthusiastic efforts of the committee, but tlie conditions then imposed by working with the A. and P. Association had prevented the club from showing a profit. Expenses were paid despite the fact that no suhsidy was given as in the past. Undoubtedly the show authorities had benefited by the display of clogs, it was contended, but general dissatisfaction had been expressed by dog fanciers visiting from a distance, owing to the fact that passes were not issued to them. On the occasion of the proposed independent display to be decided upon in October, it was felt that greater success would be achieved.