CAMBRIDGE FARMERS’ CLUB

Waikato Independent, Volume III, Issue 214, 10 April 1906, Page 5

CAMBRIDGE FARMERS’ CLUB

The above met last night. Present.— Messrs W. N, Sturges (President) M. Butler, (deputy-president), J. Wallis, J. Gane, C. Jarrett, E. W. Beer, W. Tucker, G. Watt, F. Hicks, J. Fitzgerald, Atkinson, W. Gray, M. Wells, R. Clark, J. Conder. LECTURE. Mr R. Dick, of Otahuhu, wired at the last moment on Monday that very urgent business prevented his coming to Cambridge and delivering his promised lecture. Members expressed regret at Mr Dick’s inability to attend, but hoped he would find it convenient to carry out his intention to address them on some future occasion. ANNUAL PICNIC. Mr E. Hornnnan, of Hamilton, wrote enquiring whether the Cambridge Club could see its way this year to join in holding the annual farmers’ picnic about the end of this month. All school children and their parents had been invited through the school committees. It was decided that the year was rather too far advanced for such a function, but if the matter were taken in hand earlier next year the Club would be only too glad to co-operate. SACKS. Mr H. Webb, secretary of the Paterangi branch, wrote asking the Club’s support on the following motion to be brought before the Provincial Conference: “ That in the opinion of this meeting all sacks used in the disposal of chaff, grain, and other farm produce, should be paid for and not weighed in as at present.” Mr Butler said he believed the farmers of Waikato favored the idea contained in the motion. Resolved, that the Club support the Paterangi Club in its resolution, and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the provincial executive. AGPiICULTUKAL ENDOWMENT. Mr J. D. Melville, of Hamilton, wrote as follows ; “ The question of an endowment in land for the purpose of agricultural education in Waikato having been raised, will you kindly lay the matter before the members of your Club at their first meeting, when they would, he felt sure, give the subject that consideration its importance demands.” Messrs R. Reynolds and J, Wallis spoke in support of the proposal. The secretary (Mr E. Yeale) detailed what had been done in the Taranaki district in regard to agricultural endowments and the great benefits resulting therefrom. It was resolved to co-operate with the Hamilton Farmers’ Union in any action they may take in the matter. PROPOSED LECTURE. Messrs W. S. Laurie and Co., of Auckland, wrote that Mr Hatrick would again be re-visiting New Zealand and if farmers were willing to avail themselves of his offer he would be willing to deliver a lecture at Cambridge, on Thursday, 26th of April. It was stated that the subject would be principally with regard to potash as a manure. Mr Sturges said no doubt Mr Hatrick would have some very valuable information to impart. It was considered that a large enough attendance would not be forthcoming to warrant the Club inviting him specially, but that if Mr Hatrick came along to one of the ordinary meetings members would be glad to give him a hearing. Mr Reynolds said if Mr Hattrick had anything new they should welcome him. They seemed to be progressing in everything except road-rnaking. (Laughter). It was decided to thank Messrs Laurie and Co. for their letter, and to say that the Club would be pleased to have Mr Hatrick present at any ordinary meeting. DELEGATES. * The President and Vice-President were elected delegates to the Provincial Conference to be held in Auckland during May. ACCIDENT INSURANCE. Mr Garland, secretary of the Farmers’ Union, Auckland, recently interviewed the insurance companies respecting reduction in accident insurance rates, and as a result the South British Insurance Company offered special terras for members of the Club to insure themselves or their employees under their accident insurance scheme. Mr M. Wells .addressed the members on behalf of the Company. Members appeared favourably impressed with the scheme, and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Gane, seconded by Mr Jarrett, that the Club support the South British Company. .( FREIGHT ON WIRE. Mr R, Clark spoke of the exorbitant freight on the railway carriage of wire from Auckland to Cambi idge, which he said was at the rate of 33s 4d per ton for barb and 28s 6d for plain wire. Mr Gane thought they were indebted to Mr Clark for bringing the subject forward. He moved that the question be one for discussion at the Provincial Conference.

Mr Reynolds supported the motion, which was carried.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting was fixed for May 7th.

MISCELLANEOUS. From Mr J. G. Wilson, President of the Colonial Conference, re the Farmers’ Advocate.—Received.

From G. J. Garland and G. H. Buckeridge, re supplying farmers with goods at cheap rates. —Received.

Mr T. W. Kirk, Government Biologist, forwarded leaflets and particulars re tar weed and other troublesome weeds. A number of small accounts were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.