EXPORT CLASS FOR DOMINION FAT LAMBS

Horowhenua Chronicle, 21 June 1929, Page 8

EXPORT CLASS FOR DOMINION FAT LAMBS

Preliminary Work COMPETITION BETWEEN A. & P. ASSOCIATIONS The proposal to form an export class in fat lambs, to bo killed in New' Zealand and judged in England, was considered last evening by a conference of delegates from interested A. and P. associations. The Maaterton A. and P. association was the nrime mover when the proposal was first brought up last year. In November, 1928, delegates from the Dannevirko, Levin, Masterton, Foil cling, Woodvilio and Pahiatua associations met in Palmerston North to consider the matter. It was then decided to hold a fat lamb competition between the associations represented at the meeting, the exhibits to be killed *.n Now' Zealand and judged at Home. It was considered that the move was an excellent one, w'dl designed to advertise New Zealand’s prime lambs on the English market and after preliminary discussion had taken place, the arrangements were left in the hands of the Masterton association.. It was found, however, that the competition had been proposed too late to catch the autumn shows, as most associations already had their schedules printed. I Last evening’s meeting therefore, was convened in order to discuss the proposed competition further, and if possible put it on a working basis in time for this year’s autumn show’s. Those present at the meeting were: Messrs T. C. Cornford (Pahiatua). «L M. James, W. F. McLaren and R. W. Williams (Masterton), E. Burrell and L. T. McLean (Foilding). Mr. McLaren, who was'elected chairman, regretted, that the meeting was scarcely representative but considered the proposed competition should be proceeded with. The first step to bo taken, was to obtain an expression of opinion from those present as to whether their associations favoured the scheme being put into operation. The delegates representing Pahiatua, Masterton and Foilding associations, ali signified those were willing to cooperate. The chairman stated that the Dannevirko, Marton and Levin associations, which were also interested, would fcc communicated with in due course. The meeting then proceeded to discuss details of the proposal, the opinion being expressed that ■ arrangements should aim at simplicity until the competition was established. Mr. McLean moved that each pen entered by the association should consist of four Southdown cross woolly lambs under 421bs in weight. The motion was carried, and made a recommendation to the interested associations. i The chairman stressed the importance of all carcases being assembled together, after being frozen. It would bo necessary for all entries to leave Now Zealand in one parcel. Mr. Burrell moved and Mr. Cornford seconded, that the Masterton association handle the whole competition and report to the other, interested associations. Air. McLaren expressed the opinion that the competition would stimulate keen rivalry and would result in a very representative exhibition of New Zealand lamb. Once started, the competition would keep itself alive. It. was decoded to make it a recommendation to the interested associations that the class should bo handled at Home by Messrs Henry Fitter and Sons, of London.