CLYDESDALE SOCIETY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 193, 20 July 1925, Page 3

CLYDESDALE SOCIETY.

MEETING OF COUNCIL. At a meeting of the council of the Clydesdale Horse Society of New Zealand it was decided that, if inquiries indicate tliat sufficient matters of business and interest are forthcoming, a general meeting of members be held at the time of the Otago stallion show at Dunedin, when the next meeting of the council will also take place. • Eight resignations were accepted, and the roll purged. The following new members wero added to tho roll: —Messrs S. J. Blake, Dargavillc; James Peal, Patalahi; W. Hallett, Waitoa; Matamata A. and P. Association; May Bros., Chaupo; R. Meredith, Waipawa; G. Alexander, Normanby; P. Brenner, Okaiawa; J. C. Green, Matapu; G. W. Harding, Ohangai; J. Hartley, Auroa; J. McCarty, Ohangai ; H. Salway, New Plymouth; Taranaki Agricultural Society; K. Easton, Foxton; J. M. James, Masterton; Levin and Co., Feilding; Geo. Malcolm, Feilding; R. P. Maxted, Masterton; Murray, Roberts, and Co., Feilding; E. J. Grimsey, Oxford; Martin and Murray, Temuka; J. Allen, Morton; W. Bryant, otokia;,Jas. Dow, Outram; W. Kirk, East Taieri; C. Morrison, Kaitangata; P. G. DahlenburgWaikouro.

In reply to a suggestion that tho competition for the society’s silvor medals should be thrown open to animals other than those bred by exhibitors, it was decided that, as this would defeat ono of the main objects for which the medals wero given, no change be made. Prelixes were approved as follows: “Wairero” to Mr H. E. Porrit, Pukeroro; and “Bonnyrigg” to Mr C. 11. S. Johnston, St. Andrew’s. Tho following Clydesdales have passed the veterinary examination :—On account of F. Richmond, Hinuera, one colt, “General Dene”; on acr count of J. Ford, Tahatika, three mares, “Janefield Bloom” “Janefield Rena” and “Janefield Myra.” There were no rejects. An export certificate was issued for the mare "Real Lady” (3317), sold by Mr A. Campbell, Woodside to Mr J. H. Francis, Maitland, South Australia. Certificates for tho following imports are to hand and in order: —Three stallions —

“Risque” on account of Mr David Wilson, Washdyko; “Woodhall Reward” and “Epinard” on account of Mr Harry Salway, New Plymouth. An order of seventeen medals has come to hand, and they will bo -distributed shortly. The printing of volume 7 of the Stud Book is now completed, and copies, as delivered, will be forwarded to financial members. It was decided that tho treasurer bo instructed to invest £BOO in Government bonds; that £3O be voted to the Clydbsdale section of tho Royal Society’s schedule for 1925; that £5 be Voted to the Breeders’ Club at the Manawatu Showgrounds. The list of winners at the Royal Show is to be included in tho Stud Book, and tho publication of the travelling appendix is to be resumed. It was decided that the evidence regarding tho pedigree of Mr Patrick Bellow’s colt was not sufficiently satsifoctory to warrant registration. The Union S.S. Cup is to be competed for at the Masterton A. and P. Show, and- the British Clydesdale Horse Society’s medals at the Eginont A. and P. Show. Tho registration rules, as circulated among the members of the council, were taken seriatim and confirmed, and the editing committee was empowered to revise the export rules and have copies sent to members. CANTERBURY PRODUCE MARKET.

Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, July 17. The oat market, which was weakening last week, is on a definitely lower level to-day. Invercargill is now ottering B’s through store at 4s. an easing ot 2i-d on last week, and A’s at 4s an easing of lid on a week ago. The B s are for August or September delivery at buyers’ option. Prices here are influenced by nothern quotations, though the bulk ot the local offering is of inferior pats. Ryegrass is firm with a fair inquiry and sales at 5s 104 d are reported. Holders are asking 5s 9d to 6s 9d according to quality. , Cocksfoot is firmer. Reports are that the Danish market is a little firmer, quotations being 82s and 83s in place of 30s c.i.f. , , Clovers are the same as they wero last ' Potatoes have jumped up during the week. Auckland’s short buying policy has resulted in the inevitable, a distinct scarcity of supplies. The Kiatoa is due to sail on Monday, but her space has been cut down by a third, so not much relict will be provided in the north until the arrival of the Wanaka, which may leave on Thursday followed by the Wingatui. There is also talk of another boat being put on for Sydney next week. r J. ho potatoes in transit from New Zealand should reach Sydney to-morrow and will strike a lucky market. Owing to the maritime strike Tasmanian potatoes will be held up and to-day’s Sydney quotation is £l6 per ton. Farmers are being offered £5 o,n trucks locally, the f.o.b. S.I. figures being £6 10s to £7 per ton for prompt. Iho agricultural returns show a large area sown in the Dominion, but the estimate ot seed was made before several bad bursts of weather. .„ , Onions are worth £lO 10s to £ll per ton on trucks, but offerings are practically over.

FROZEN MEAT MARKET. Levin and Co.. Ltd., have received the following cable from tEeir London agents, dated 17tlr July, |920. Owing to the hot weather, the demand for lamb is slow with a downward tendency; mutton, no change. , The New Zealand Meat Producers Board has received the following cable from its London office dated J < til July, 1925, advising Swithheld delivered prices at that date as follows: New Zealand wethers and maiden ewes: Canterbury quality, selected brands. 561 h. and under, 7£d; o< -64, 7d ■ 65-72, 7cl; other brands, oblb. and under, 7Jd; 57-64, 6jd; 65-72, 6}d. New Zealand ewes, 641 b. and under, sj>d. New Zealand lamb, Canterbury quality, 361 b. and under, 12d; 37-42, 10Jd; 43-50, 10d; seconds, 11R]; selected brands, 361 h. and under, 12d; 37-42, 103 d; other brands, first quality 421 b. and under, 11-id; seconds, llgd. Now Zealand beef: Ox fores, 3Jd; hinds, ojd; cow fores, 2Jd; hinds, .Ijd. Argentine chilled beef: Ox lores, 33d; hinds, Bd. Argentine frozen beef:. Ox fores, 3^d; hinds, 6d. Frozen pork, SO-1201b5., not quoted; 120-1801bs., 81d. Frozen veal, not quoted. LONDON SHEEPSKIN SALES. Dalgety and Coy., Ltd., report having received the following cablegram from their London house under date of the 17th inst.: —Sheepskin sales: 5300 bales of sheepskins offered, including 2129 bales of Punta Arenas; 4832 hales sold. As compared with last sale’s closing rates crossbred combing skins prices are 7i to 10 per cent, higher, crossbred clothing skins par to 5 per cent, higher. Following is the range of prices:—Merino three-quar-ter to full woolled, ICJd to 18d; quarter and half woolled, lOd to 14d ; short and shorn, 7id to 9sd; crossbred three-quarter to full woolled fine, luid to 18&d; medium and coarse, 11-Jd to 16d; quarter and half woolled, fine, llid to loRl; medium and coarse, 9d to 14d; short and shorn, 8-Jd to 1-d; lambs, 12d. to 16id. CANNED AND DRIED FRUITS. LONDON, July 18. The canned and dried fruits trades have both been of the quietest, the latter suiter* ing a lull following on heavy sales prior to tho removal of the dirty. It is too early to say whether sellers will bo able to maintain the present prices.—A. and N.Z. cable.