'A general discussion followed. All present agreed that a Kennel Club was an essential and that eventually it must come into being, Dut the more thoughtful, who were in the majority, pointed out that the Dog Shows of the past three years had afforded proof that ex: hibitors and officials still had a great deal to learn and another show run by the same people might prove to "We the one lesson needed to com plete their education. They also thought that, as a China Kennel Olub must develop into a very big and important affair, it was neces: sary for complete" access that things should be run smoothly and harmoniously from the start, and it argued, that this was more likely of achievement ifthe club were inaugurated on the top of a wave of popularity such as developced from a successful show, and not several months afterwards "when enthusiasm might have died down.
In order to secure an option on the name, which they. will hand over if and when an association is formed, the committee constituted themselves the China Kennel Club, to arrange and guarantee another show, for which, tentatively, they selected the date' of Saturday, May 1. "Every Saturday in March and April has been booked by the two race clubs and May 1 (the Saturd defer date before the hot weather, is hoped other secretaries will do their best to prevent a clashing of fixtures. Mr. E, T. Byrne and Mr. H, K. Strachan will carry on as "President and hon, secretary, respéttively, Mr. M. Swann was elected hon. treasurer.
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