JERSEY BREEDERS’

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 23 November 1922, Page 7

JERSEY BREEDERS’

Mi; 11. 1C lb WATSON ENTER- ’ LAIN ED A large gathering was in the .Richmond Borough Council Chambeis on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Nelson Jersey Breeders Club, for the purpose of entertaining Air 11. K. B. Watson, the noted New Zealand Jersey breeder and judge who is on a visit to Nelson in connection with the

A, and I*. Show, where he acted _as judge of the Jersey classes- Ah’ V\ also a’.s visit is an event of first importance in connection with Ihe Jersey Breeders' Club and it was lelt the occasion could ran be allowed to pass without some special recognition. The gathering look the tovm of a light dinner and, was presided over by Dr 11. 0. Washboum, I’resident ol the Jersey Cattle Breeders Club. Following members of kindred societies. etc., were invited to attend : Messrs F. W. Hamilton, D. WtewarL, D. Dal gleish. Director of Veterinary Stir goons, J. A. Adams, George Best, ('. C. Empsotr, W. F. Snodgrass, J. Ward, C. Webby, W. F. Wilkes, E. J. Thomas, E. W. Cross, G. Kidd. J. A. Haycock. T. H. Holland, IC Konev. 11. Best, T. Chisnall, F. W. Fairey. (t. Macmahon, W. D. darkness, W. Thorn. W. Ryder (Motueka), J. F. Childs.

After the loyal toast laid been honoured, the chairman, in proposing the Guest of the Evening (An H- E- B. Whitson) said that one of the aims of the Jersey Breeders’ Club, in addition to promoting the interests of the hived, was the holding of social gatherings and encouraging feelings of good ■fellowship. This was their hr.s!. social gathering and he had great, pleasure in extending a hearty welcome to Air ’ll. E. B. Watson, who was so well known to Jersey breeders all over New Zealand that no words ol introduction were required from him. He was sure he was voicing the w ishes ol a,, present in hoping that Mr Whitson would enjoy his visit to Nelson. (Applause.)

Mr Watson was warmly received. He. thanked those present for the enthusiastic manner in which they had accepted the toast in his honour. He ■desired also to thank all the exhibitors at Ihe Show for the thoroughly sportsmanlike way they had accepted his'decisions, He desired heartily to congratulate the local club upon the enthusiasm shown. He also paid a line tribute to the President. Hr 11. 0. Wash bourn, for the fine lead lie had given the Club. The President's brother at Timaru was also most thrsiasHc in regard to Jerseys. The Nelson Jei'seys w r ere good now and they would he better in a few years. R was a great work, of benefit not only to themselves hut to the oilmens generally. In his opinion the Jersey was the one and only breed for cheese and butter. It was generally stated by judges when commenting on their work that the stock they' had judged was good enough to be shown anywhere. Nelson’s slock had been shown at Palmerston North, lor instance, and had won so there was no need to express an opinion in this direction. It was not a very difficult matter to get to the top ot the tree, but it. was a very difficult task to stay iHere. This Jersey business was a game that commenced on Is! January i;nd ended on 31st December and went on year after year, not one year but every year. ‘’Bui don't- be afraid to take’ it’ on. There is money in it." They should realise that the average yield per cow was 164!bs. of butter I'nt per year, against the easily possible 3001 hs. System, selection, breeding. feeding, testing and culling were ali essential. The .Nelson exhibits had all been of good quality. There was not a. long tail hanging on a tew good lines. The quality was far above wind, he expected lo sec. The Iwo-year-old heifers were the best on the ground. The man who had the 6th ticket had nothing to he ashamed of. It was heller than the average lirsi. else-

■.viii'iv. The males would more than hold their own. Thi! old bull, be considered, hud had his di’iy. He had had an unbeaten record throughout New Zealand, but it the yearling 1ml! had been eligible for the championship he would have got it. This was as nice a bull as he had seen for a long lime. He would not say the young hull would have beaten the old one ai Ids age.

Then AH' Watson gave the A, ami P. Association something of Ids mind regarding the half-bred bull, lie lamented the fact, that there was still a place for him on the ollicial catalogue. It look breeders ali their time to gel what I,hey wanted with the purebred bulls, leave alone lialf-breds, wnieh could not be relied upon in any shape or iorni, so far as good breeding was concerned. II it, was a question ot expense, no man could afford to be without n* purelm-ti bull. It will do more than anything else to lift the mortgage on the farm. With half-bred bulls they might be. all rigid with the first cross, but after that they did not know where they were going.

••Get a pure-bred bull and nothing but the best," concluded the speaker, "and nothing will give yon a greater return for your money.’' (Applause). Air Geo. Macmahon proposed the health of the Richmond Borough Council. They all knew what_ it had done for (his portion of the Waimeas. Councillors were frequently more criticised than thanked for their services. Richmond had done a work that was much to the credit of the Council.

In responding, the Mayor of Richmond (Air W. E. Wilkes) said'it was true that Richmond was favourably situated. It was on the main thoroughfare and they had to look to their laurels, for there was an association recently formed—the Progressive "'Association —I hat would keep them up to the mark if they lagged behind. Progress had certainly been made. The population was increasing at a greater rale than ever before. The rates,were lower than in the County, hut it was not likely, that? this would continue for Jong. There were three further loans lo be placed before the electors, and the people must remember that the borough not- be improved without expense. The natural beauty of the place was also stressed. The next toast was that of the A. and P. Association, proposed by Mr E. J. Thomas. There was improvement taking place every year, and the Assqciation was doing good work lor the district.

Mr J. A. Haycock, president of the A. and P. Association, in responding, said Air Watson had given the Association some very broad bints. (Kaughler). He was sure the Jersey Club was doing good work and be eongraiiilaH'd the Club on its success. T( was forimiule in having such a worthy gentleman as Dr. Washboum as president.. Mr F. W. Fairey, in proposing the health of the Jersey Breeders Club, said if il had not been for the formation ot the ijuh they would not he enjoying themselves that evening- (Kangliicr) Vast strides had been made by breeders. If breeders of other cattle follow -

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i'i| tlii!.’ example of ocr.srv breeders further good would result. In responding, Mr dames Hunt said liie Club started with 15 members and it now had 30, extending from the Waiili Valley (o Tabaka, and some very live members. They fell- that the more breeders they could get in the district tlie better. Two of the, exhibits came from Mctueka in a motor lorry. The president was a very live member, and as was also the secretary (Mr T. B. Hnit’am). who had done splendid work for the Club. The treasurer (Mr Smallbone) was also among the keenest members. They hoped to increase the breed and fell They would be much stronger in the years to come.

Mr W. D. Darkness proposed the health of the Stock Department. There was only one drawback in regard to official testing, and that was the expense, Ofiicial testing would be of very great importance. None but those families wlio were good testers would command good prices. Mr C. F. Empson, who had conducted (.lie ofiicial testing in Nelson, said he was really an ex-member of the Department. He had to thank the Club personally for invitation to (he gathering and also lor the kindness and consideration shown him in every way. It was recognised that £27 per head was the difference between tested and untested cows. Officials' efforts were sometimes scarcely appreciated by the farmers. The officers were very upright and conscientious and were doing their duty not only for the pay, hut as a matter of conscientious endeavour. The public tiardlv gave them credit for what (hey j did. ‘ •

Air F. W. Hamilton said he had very great pleasure in proposing the health of the Anchor Company. It was a Nelson company. (Applause). Jersey breeders and other importers of stock had often been obliged by the company. Steamers had been kept waiting and they had been helped in various ways. He mentioned that Mr Rogers, the manager, had been connected with the Company for nearly 50 years. (Protests from Mr Rogers and applause), Mr Rogers thanked those present for the way in which the toast of the company had been honoured. He recalled bringing mutton from Wanganui and later beef. Now the district was exporting. The company had prospered with the growth and development of Nelson. He remembered the day when the four or live steamers of the company did not have a combined tonnage of one of the latest additions to the fleet. After all the good things lie had heard about the Jerseys he felt he would like to be a breeder" himself. He would not admit he had had 50 years' service with the company. Air W. vS. Snodgrass proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the president and members of the Club for the pleasant evening provided. 'The president, in proposing the toast of successful exhibitors, said they were all indebted to Mr Watson for his faithful criticism of the stock. That was what they wanted. One thing be felt the Club bad done was to join them to gelher in good-fellowship and they could quite gladly see the other man win. ■Speaking of bulls, he was only sorry Mr Darkness’ bull was so placed, that it was not eligible under the present rules for the championship, lie hoped that next year it would be so. Mr Smallbone responded and referred briefly to the good work of the Club. Air G. Macmahon added a few further words of congratulation to the Club.

Air James Hunt said lie differed from Air Watson in saying that a yearling bull should be allowed to compete for the championship. A bull at one year was not fully developed, and he might not develop on the lines indicated. Mr 11. Rest, senior steward of the Jersey classes at,the Show, said lie would like to thank the exhibitors for the splendid manner they had attended to (he requirements.- His task had been particularly easy and pleasant. Other toasts were The Radies, proposed by Mr A. Jellyman and responded to by Air Griflin, Juur. The Visitors, proposed by Air A. Cotton and responded to by Air F. W. Faircy; and the Press, proposed by Mr James Hunt and responded to by Mr Jv. G. Kucas. Air F. \V. Fairey on request told a few .stories, and Mr G. Macmahon gave a recitation.

During the evening various musical items, arranged by Mr Harrison, wore given by Alessrs V. Treacher, C. Woodward, Francois, and H. Glover. These were heartily thanked for their services, also the Borough Council for the use of the building, and Air H. Crouchor and assistants for the excellent dinner provide'!, The atlenda Ps towards The end of the evening provided one of the musical items. The National Anthem and Auld Kang Syne brought a veiy successful gathering to a close.