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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

Poultry, Pigeon, Canary And Kennel Club — The Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Kennel Club

Poultry, Pigeon, Canary And Kennel Club.

The Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Kennel Club was established in the year 1902. This club holds an annual show on Arbour Day, in the month of July, in each year. The shows are held in the Opera House, Greymouth, and have been very successful; a profit of over £60 or £70 is made in connection with each show, and a large number of prizes are awarded every year. The club has a considerable number of movable cages, and is continually increasing them, so as to make the annual show more effective. Patron, the Hon. A. R. Guinness, Speaker of the House of Representatives; President, Mr. J. A. Petrie; and Messrs W. Arnott, J. Steer, T. W. Ponsonby, and G. S. Smith, vice-presidents. Mr. W. E. Reynolds is treasurer, and Mr. J. B. Merrett, secretary.