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Star (Christchurch), Issue 2040, 21 September 1874, Page 4

+ LYTTELTON REGATTA. A meeting of the committee took place in the Colonists' Hall on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance of members. The chair was occupied by Mr H. N. Nalder, vicecommodore. Tho Chairman said the object of calling the meeting was to receive the balance-sheet, and make ar'-angementa for cilling the public meeting. The balance-sheet, duly audited, was read. From it itappeared that the receipts had been as follows :— Subscriptions, £174 0s 6d ; entrance fees, £32; provincial grant, £50.; balance of previous year's account, £29 2s 3d; total, £285 2s 9d. Expenditure— Prizes, £199 ,- expenses, £50 5s ld ; leaving a balance of £36 7s Bd. The Chairman said that they had a good balanco to start with, and in addition to this they would have the annual Government grant. Mr Packard moved, Mr Agar seconded, arid it was resolved — " That the balance-sheet be received and adopted." The Chairman said that the commodore, Mr P. Cunningham had, previous to hia leaving for England, spoken to him about the arrangements to be made for the forthcoming Regatta. He might state that Mr Cunningham promised to try and obtain a silver cup from the New Zealand Shipping Company, and he was glad to say that he had succeeded in obtaining a twenty -five guinea cup. As far as subscriptions, the commodore stated, that they could rely on him for an amount, from £70 to £80. Mr Sinclair, Mr Cunningham's representee, was only waiting instructions in the matter. Mr Cunningham's opinion waa that the amount of prize money for the schooner race should be increased, and also that larger prizes for sailing races shoul c given. It was well known that the harbour was not fit for outriggers and gigs, and the regatta should be made so as not to depend on the uncertainty of the weather. Another matter was that the schooner race should be confined to two-masted, vessels. Mr Agar endorsed the remarks respecting the schooner race of last year. This was the greatest attraction of the programme. Mr Hawkins said at the last Bottling up of the regatta ifc was agreed that larger prizes should be offered. If the committee gave a prize of £100, and a cup, instead pf their having five or six vessels to compete they would have a dozen competitors. Tho Ohairman said he should like to see a prize offered by the publicans in the town, • either a purse or a cup. - It wa? well known that fcho publicans in the town on the regatta day reaped a large sum of money, and they shonld come forward liberally. If was fco be? hoped they would do .'so at the forthcoming, regatta. ... -j.. - ,:•/;; _ -a a •„,-•;■ Mr Agar moved, Mi* Packard seconded.' and it was reßolved-W' That ihia.. Worship .the Mayor be requested to call a public meeting of the inhabitants on Tuesday evening next, in the Colonists' Hall, and that he be asked to preside, in order that steps may be. tatcen for the election of committee and officers for the forthcoming regatta." , . A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close, , : , LYTTELTON BOATING CLUB. A meeting of the membera of the old club was held at the Mitre Hotel on Friday everi? ing. There were thirteen members .present. Mr W. Packard was elected chairman. _./;'. . Tho Ohairman said the . meeting had been called to ascertain what should be done, with the funds accruing from the sale of , the late club's property. „.;.•• A balance-sheet, Bhowing that there was a credit of £78 11b 2d to the cliib, was read,.. „ Mr Eyes said that Mr 'Harrison had an account against the olub. The Chairman said tbe accounts had been advertised for, and Mr Harrison had not sent in any claim, and as there was no account before them the matter could not be entertained. Mr Rich said the claim was for work done. for the amalgamated club. Tho Rev F. Pember said the account was for work done prior to the amalgamated club. Mr Bolt moved, Mr Rich seconded, and it waa resolved — " Ihat the claim of Mr Harrison be not entertained. ' ...■>,"'."'■" Mr Carder moved, Dr Macdonald seconded j and it was resolved—" That the balance sheet be received and adopted." The Chairman said the next business was to consider the purport of the circular, of which every member had received a copy. Mr Rich moved, and it waß resolved— "That ten minutes' free discussion be allowed." A discussion kereupon ensued as to what Bhould bo done with the funds, after which, The Chairman said be considered that whatever resolution was arrived, at .that ; evening, it would be binding on those absent. Mr Carder said he had protested strongly, against fche breaking up of the old club. When the subject of forming a yachting cluh was firsfc started, he was in favour of the scheme,' bufc, since then, he was opposed to the formation of a club. As the members had not been able to support a boating, olub, how would they be able to Bupport a yachting club? It would cost at least £300 to atart with, and ah expense of £20 per annum to keep ifc up. He moved — "Thafc fche money be divided amongst the members." Mr A. W> Parsons seconded the motion. :Mr Ward moved an amendment — " Thafc a yachting o!ub be formed, and that the balanco , t 'f_wm a nucleus of a fund for thiß purpose." He did not agree with Mr Carder, and was certain that if the club was Btarted, it would be a succe^s^ He knew of fifty persons in Christchurch who would like to join it. He thought that the^present members should be constituted members-of ihe club. Mr !Bolfc seconded the amendment. He thought the club would-be a success. He trusted the club would hot -be an exclusive one. Mr Eyea supported the amendment. If they made a commencement they could add new yaohts year by year. , Mr Rich was in favour of a yachting' clvb x He said he had been a member of the old club Binee it had started. They commenced with • whale boats, and they gradually got finer every year until it resulted in getting outriggers. Ifc was proved that these boats were nofc fit for Lyttolton harbour. He would like to see yachts of sor 10 tons. The club need not go in to heavy expenses. They did not want yachts to cost £500. Another thing he should like to see would be for the club to procure light whale boats for members of the club. Tbis would induce many persons in Christchurch to join the club. If the present opportunity were taken of forming the club, he was certain ifc would be successful. Let each pufc his Bhoulder to the work, and thoy would soon havo aix yachts. The Chairman eaid he waa sorry fchat the