A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 16 July 1928, Page 9

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

PONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Nelson A. and P. Association was held at Richmond on Saturday evening. There were present : Mpssrs Geo. Manson (president), A. Thomson, .1. Hunt, A. E. Max, G. W. Rest, ,1. Biggar, 11. Croucher, James Ching, A. Gibbs, E. 11. Darkness, R, 11. Hammond, J. W. llagen, F. Lusty. W. 11. May, W. Martin, F. C. Page, 11. F. Palmer, E. Smallbone, E. Win. Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Messrs T. B. Chisnall, D. Max, ,1. Ingram, W. Hill, Geo. Macmahon. NEW MEMBERS The following new members were elected : Messrs C. J'.. Hodson (Nelson) and I!. Shirtclil'f (Appleby). SUPPORT FOR PROGRESS LEAGUE The Nelson Progress League asked the Association to be represented on the League. The chairman said the idea was a good one.

Mr J. Hunt, in moving that the President represent the Association, said the League was doing excellent work for the district, not only in regard to railways and the advancement of the district generally, but in connection with the Wellington Winter Show, which was in line with the aims of the A. and PAssociation.

Mr E. Smallbone seconded, and the motion was carried.

SHOW REGULATIONS

The Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand forwarded a number of resolutions affecting A. and P. associations carried at'the recent conference. The main resolutions were :

I.—" That the date for shearing sheep in the shorn classes for the spring shows be not earlier than Ist September." 2.—" That the following conditions be adopted throughout New Zealand for sheep in the natural conditioned classes: (a) No artificial foods, such as grain, meal and made-up foods allowed. (b) No housing, colouring or covering (except in transit) of any description allowed. (c) The sheep in the opinion of the judge must be fairly shorn with No. 2 or 3 combs. No trimming other than crutching or cleaning allowed. (d) All green foods such as roots, oats, barley, mustard, rape and lucerne allowed. Meadow hay also allowed. (e) A declaration must be made on the entry form stating that the conditions have been complied with." 3.—" That it be a recommendation to all A. and P. societies that the actual travelling expenses of judges officiating at shows be paid." It is hoped that all A. and P. associations will adopt the above resolutions, so as to have uniformity throughout the Dominion. Then followed a number of resolutions dealing with the control of side shows on show grounds. One resolution dealt with persons "interfering with, or using improper language to any officer of the society" ... he debarred from exhibiting at future shows of the society. The chairman suggested that a committee should be set up to consider the regulations in detail. Mr Hayes Croucher was of opinion that the regulations had been drawn up by those with wider experience. They (in Nelson) never knew when they might be up against any of the matters covered by the regulations. Mr G. W. Best proposed that the matter be left in the hands of the Finance Committee to report to next meeting.— Carried.

MR RIGG INVITED TO ADDRESS MEETING-

The secretary (Mr W. D. Harkness) reported that Mr T. Rigg. AssistantDirector of the Cawthron Institute, would be prepared to deliver a lecture to the Association.

The chairman said all knew the good work Mr Rigg was doing in the district. The Cawthron Institute was taking great, interest in many things. For instance, Professor Easterfield had conferred with him in connection with stones in the kidneys of sheep. In one, part of the Moutere Hills there had been an example of it, due to malnutrition. Where pastures had been top-dressed the trouble did not exist. No doubt Mr Rigg would be able to enlighten them on many such matters. The chairman moved that Mr Rigg.be invited to address the Association.

Mr Thomson presumed all members of the Association would be invited to attend. 'The chairman: Certainly..

Mr Hunt said anyone interested should he invited to attend. Mr Page supported the suggestion. When Mr Rigg had addressed them previously in the Institute, the building was crowded. It was decided to invite, the general public to bo present at the address. Mr J. Biggar said Mr Rigg was present at the Fruitgrowers' Association meeting at Stoke on Friday evening and the round table talk proved most helpful.

It was decided to add a class for the large whites in the pig class. Considerable alterations were made in the industrial and other classes, bringing the schedule more in keeping with modern requirements. LAMBS FOR FREEZING The manager of the Nelson Freezing Company wrote stating that the company was prepared to offer half-ton rape manure for the best pen of three freezing Down cross lambs, weight not to exceed 361bs freezing weight. The company also offered half-ton rape manure for the best pen of three freezing crossbred lambs, weight not to exceed 361bs freezing weight. It was further stated that for the Association's guidance, to arrive at this weight, lambs should not be over 65§lbs live weight. The company.further stated that it was of opinion that by reducing the number to three in each pen, it would give the smaller fatteners a better chance and

encourage a wider competition and inconditions should be altered stipulating the live weight as suggested by the freezing company. Mr A Thomson said many fine lambs of' high' quality \vould be excluded if this were done. . The chairman: The tendency in the Home market is for small joints—36lbs is that which is most desired. '' Mr Thomson: You would block people with splendid lambs. The chairman: Previously a 361 b to 421 b was prime Canterbury, but that is not the case to-day. Mr 'E. Smallbone said that at the Royal Show lambs overweight had been thrown out. On Mr 11. F. Palmer s motion, it was decided that the regulation be altered to read 651bs live weight It was decided to add further bouthdown classes to the show schedule. Mr A. E. Max stated' that a wellknown breedet' had guaranteed to place £IOOO worth of Southdown sheep in the show pens, provided the same number of classes be provided as at present set out for Romnev Marsh sheep. It was decided that the secretary make the necessary arrangements for the insertion of the Nelson show dates iti the ■•Journal of Agriculture," "New Zealand Farmer," "Dairyman" and other farming journals.