JERSEY CATTLE CLUB.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 25 July 1928, Page 12

JERSEY CATTLE CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING AT STRATFORD

A GOOD YEAR RECORDED

The work done during the past yeat was reviewed at the annual meeting of the Stratford Jersey Cattle Club yesterday, whem Mr. D. O’Sullivan presided over a good attendance of members.

The annual report stated that subscriptions amounted to £32 10s, compared with £29 IQs last year. There was a surplus of £72 3s over liabilities, of which £6B was casli held at the bank.

The annual demonstration and field day was held on March 14, on Mr H. Kaye’s farm. Toko. Mr. Griffiths again officiated as demonstrator. A large number of farmers were present and a most instructive and enjoyable day was spent. The serond futurity stakes were concluded at the 1927* Stratford show, seven of the original number of 84 nominations received being carried through and finally appearing before the judge. Of these Mr. If. Cornwall s Oakland’s Silky was awarded the first prize of £4l Is and the club’s blue ribbon. The club, as an additional prize, also awarded a £5 gold medal to the winner of the competition. Mr. Cornwall had handed back the value of the medal as a donation towards the funds of the third stakes, which were now running. The total amount for distribution in the second stakes was £B2 17s.

A decided improvement in the quality of stock offering had marked the 192728 sales; prices realised had been more satisfactory, and the number entered, catalogued and passed inspection compared more than favourably with previous tears.

The Jersey section of the Stratford show was again well up to the Stratford standard. A recommendation from the last- annual meeting that a class for pedigree calves should be included in the schedule was adopted. OFFICERS. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: President, All 1 . I). O’Sullivan; vice-president, Mr. H. A. Hunt; executive committee, Messrs >S. Gaclsby, 0. McAloon, H. Kaye, W. Johnson, and J. Browning; auditor, Mr. R. V. Kay ; delegates to provincial council, Messrs H. A. Hunt, \V. Johnson, and the president. GENERAL. In connection with the proposed formation of a bull club it was decided to open a list of those willing to join, the list to be closed in a. fortnight. It was decided to hold the annual bull fair in October. Eol owing a discussion on the children's call section at the Strut.ord show, this class was made open, calves to he led by the children and leaders provided where required.

It is to be a recommendation to the provincial council to make preparation to counteract the propaganda produced by Mr. P. 0. Yeale'is observations with regard to the findings of the recent Tokaora experiments. ANNUAL REUNION. A SUCCESSFUL EVENING. There was a large gathering of members and friends present at the reunion held in the evening, which took the form of a smoke concert Air. D. (.’■Sullivan presided, and had associated with him Messrs E. Griffiths, G. H. lie! I, and E. Alar chant. Apologies were received from the Hon. 0. ,T. Hawken, Alessrs R. J. Linn, AV. A. Hewitt, C. G. Trotter, AleAlillan, Truby King, Al. C. Crighton, president and members of the Hawera and New Plymouth Jersey Clubs. Ayrshire Breeders’ Associations, and New Plymouth A. and P. show. A lengthy toast list was honoured during the evening, and altogether an enjoyable time was spent. “The King” having been duly honoured, “The Dairying Industry” was given by Air. H. Trimble, who emphasised its importance and said it would go on growing in parts suited to its operations. Taranaki had the best class of land ?or the purpose. With care, skill, and perseverance the output could be increased, and he urged the meed of herd testing, so as to find out the cows that were worth keeping. He believed that the output could probably doubled bv this and by more careful and efficient farming. AIV AY. Byrne, replying, Haul that the farmers were only .scratching the -j’lrfaco of the country, and this applied to much of the best land in the Demin’em. As mere people went- on the: land the industry must develop to a- remarkable extent.

Mr ]>. O’Sullivan, proposing ‘‘Kindred Societies.’’ said l there was no* doubt ail) the breed societies were doing a .opod work for the Dominion. He referred to the wonderful growth of the Jersey Hieeder/?;’ Association, which; now numbered 1701). and had; the distinct ion of bo.ng the largest association of its kind in the world. They owed a debt •of gratitude to the men who imported high clasr-i animals by which the standard was maintained and improved. In his reply, Mr C. iMa,reliant referred to, the i ejood’ feciing existing between tire breed societies, and paid a. tribute to the Jersey Association, which had been largely instrumentai in estaitdi.shin r the> industry. All breeds, however, had taken a part in the progress; and; prosperity which were due to dairying. He referred to the serious competition r-in other pants of the world. Stud breeders were only 10 per cent, of the total number of breeders, and they all marie a. hobby of the work of rearing pedigrees. The .Jersey was uinrivalied ior butter and the Friesian -the best for cheese-making. In addition, the Ayrshire and Shorthorn Associations a’nd the A. and I*. societies weio aid doing a. great work. He paid a tribute to the daily cattle section of bile Stratford S'.iow, which die considered one of the best.

The “N.Z. Jersey Breeders’ Council” was proposed by Air H. H. binnell, who said a. 1 could realise tin importance of the council. He referred to the beginning of the movement to establish ivord Is/oks when the council came into exiistcii i and began the great work that, had since been done. He referred to the wise choice made in the election of Air (> nv Bel,' 1o succeed Air 15. Griffiths. }iu urged the need of getting more information about the doings of the Counci'i. especially the remits sent forward by blanches.

Replying. Air Bell said it was an hr-n • r to L? asked to be present at such a gathering, and lie hoped to be able to continue the good work done in the ast. He hoped to he able to justify the confidence of lii s supporters. He said l there were 1700 members in the a.s-.o iatioii and there were several thousand registrations annually. They must trv to do the best tuey could for the bre?d and if they did anything to forward the interests of farmers they wo id then be a real help. Ho referred to the strong financial position of the association, 'through which they were able to eregt a /building in Palmerston North, at ■■ cost, with land, of £12,000. He referred to the introduction of the 305 day test, which he considered a useful' innovation. in addition, the association was out. to further tine practical interests of all concerned in the industry. /

“The Department of .agriculture” was proposed by Mr F. Cl rifiiitli.s. who eu.'ogised the work, not only of the iYlii listens who had controlled its operations, but it s executive officers', led by AJr Sing,let on. He referred with appreciation to the institution of the 0.0. Tb system, which had d-one a, wonderful amount of good to the industry. The toast was briefly acknowledged, by Messrs Cook and Blair, who agreed that it- was always a pleasure ,to work with and for the farmers. All- It. B. AVood gave a long and interesting resume of his experience', during the course of a- trip to the> Gild AV-cr'd, eulogising the work done by experts in Australia, and Great Britain, anil tlie earnest desire of all the men he met to help in every possible wav. Other toasts honoured were: “The Ladies.” “The Visitors.” “The Press” and ‘‘The Chairman.” During the evening songs and recitur tions were given, hv Messrs AY. O’Snilili van. Duncan, Aitkeri, F. Partridge, "Vickers, Anscombe and Carter, and all. were much enjoyed. '