, 1909-11-24
REMARKS.

"A "PPOAANCo " I0O CCHAO VI
management of the 3 st. Croix rife clubs
for the purpose of working for their amalga-
nation recently submitted to Government
the question whether the intended ANAL
gamated club might expect any aid from
the Treasury.
As Government was of opinion that it is
a matter of public interest and deserving
Of public support, the question was referred
to the Municipal Committee, who unani-
mously recommended a yearly grant Of
FIR. 1000 for ammunition, prizes &c, on the
condition that the Colonial Council appoint
/ member of the Central Board Of Manage
ment and the Government l member.
Information having now been received
as to the contamination of the amalgamation,
it is proposed to grant 500 Fir. for the last
6 months of the present financial year.
LIST Crownmember (AnderSen) begged to
be allowed to say o few words Oh this Grant.
He would then first on behalf of the Shoot
ing Clubs beg to thank the Governor for
bringing in this Money Bill it is highly
appreciated by the Members of the Club,
not because of the money aid, but also be-
cause there is thereby shown such sympathy
and good will on the part of the Govern
ment, which cannot but have the greatest
Importance for the progress of the matter.
We know that the Shooting Club is some
thing new out here the Shooting Club here
has, as far as it was possible, been framed
and organized on the basis of the same rules
and regulations as in the Mothercountry
the Club in Christiansted was established
3 years ago; those in Frederiksted
and Kings Hill only in this year.
The humber of Members is for
Christiansted, 80, in Frederik5ted so and
Kingshill 80, or in all $50 members, but SO
OF this number belong either to the Gendar.
merry or to the Militia the others are for
the greater part men of more advanced age,
80 to so years old, while it should of course
rather be younger men, for instance of Is
to 30 years, as in the Mothercountry but
1t is probable that that disproportion will
rl3hten itself, but we must have time; there
As wanting here that incentive for young men,
which in Denmark is afforded by Patriotism
and the Unborn inclination to do military
service but it is hoped that also this will
come in time. The thing is, however, under
all circumstances o good thing, one which
deserves to be supported he would there
fore beg honorable Members to vote for this
grant.
End Member for FrederIksted (G0Lden)
would beg to say that the Rife Clubs are
no doubt very commendable; but the re-
marks to the Bill are not explicit he would
therefore beg to ask, what value can be
attached to the Institution or Club?What
Is the extent of the value thereof
Inc Governor 1000 Fir. p. a.
End Member for Frederiksted (Goiden)
SAID he did not mean it in that way, but he
meant to ask what benefit is the Club to the
Community?
End Member for Christiansted's Country
District (Lachmoamn) would beg to suggest
Il the subsidy might not be applied SO that
sae half be used for helping the poorer
Members of the Club to provide themselves
with ammunition and shoes subsequently
'ne Member withdrew this.
End Member for Frederiksted's Country
D!strlct (L~nney) said, as Member of the
niue Club and of the Municipal Committee
as would beg to recommend this grant.
: = IS a we'll known fact, that all over the
ppo1id' and particularly also in Denmark,
Nlne Clubs have been established or are
every day being established =: in a small and