EXPORT OF MEAT

Otago Witness, Issue 3212, 6 October 1915, Page 20

EXPORT OF MEAT

POSITION MUCH IMPROVED. WELLINGTON, October 3

A statement concerning the export of frozen meat was made by the Prime Minister to-day. “ The increased accommodation which has been provided at freezing works all over the country,” said Mr Massey, “ will make it impossible for congestion such as we experienced last year to occur during the coming season. We shall have storage for not less than 1.000. extra carcases of meat this year, and unless something occurs to disturb the arrangement we have with the Imperial Government, it is the business of the Imperial Government to keep up a good supply of ships. lam hoping that nothing will happen to disturb the arrangement, which has worked very smoothly. We have bought nearly £5,000,000 worth of meat now, and we have still nearly 1.000. carcases in store. There will not be a great deal of this left in the stores by the end of this month, but by that time some of the freezing works in the North Island will be commencing operations again.” In reply to a question, Mr Massey said it was not correct to assume that the heavy export of meat was causing a depletion of our stocks. ‘‘The number of sheep in the country is greater than it was this time last year/’ he said. “ One cause that may have operated to deplete our flocks is the drought that has affected certain districts, especially Canterbury and North Otago. I quite expect that there may be less sheep in those two districts, but elsewhere the stocks have kept up wonderfully. E’AKADES. WALLACE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. the tenth annual horse parade under the auspices of the Wallace A. and P. Association was held at Otautau on tire 29th ult.; but the attendance was not large. There were nine horses on parade, and, without exception, were a line lot of stall.ons. There was no judging of the exhibits, but the horses were paraded by the marshal. The parade state was as follows: —Aged stallions: Messrs T. and K. Affleck’s Dalmore (imp.), sire Marcellus (by Hiawatha), dam Albertiana (by Prince Albert of Rosehaugh); Mr G. Wilson’s Dunure Thomas (imp.), sire Montrose Prince, darn Carina II (by Hiawatha) ; Blakie and Sons’ Royal Marcellus (imp.), sire Marcellus (by Hiawatha), dam Etta ;by Prince Thomas); Mr R. Wilson’s Rozelle, sire Abbot (imp.; by Baron’s Pride), dam Kate (by Shepherd Lad); Mr D Macdonald’s Scotland’s Stamp, sire Sir Thornley (imp.), dam Darling (by Wallace; imp.). Threo-year-olds: Mr T. Meehan’s Young Agitation, sire Agitation (by Agitator; imp.), dam Bloss (by Crown King). Thoroughbreds: Mr W. Keith’s Canrobort, sire Soult (by St. Simon, clam Hotchcrina (by Hotchkiss) ; Mr R. M'Nay’s Soldiers’ Chorus, sire Martian (by Martagon—Otterdon), dam Grand Opera (by Gipsy Grand—lima). Trotters: Mr IT. Gilmour’s Proud Child, sire Rothschild, dam Pride of Lincoln. SOUTHLAND A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The annual horse parade under the auspices ot the Southland A. and P. Association was held in the show grounds on Saturday in line weather. The attendance was not as large as usual, and there was a considerable falling off in the entries. Following are tho results: Four-year-old and upwards: Don Macdonald’s Scotland’s Stamp (Sir Thornley— Darling), 1; Fortrose and Pine Bush Syndicate’s General Miller (imp.) (Sir Hugo— Milton’s Favourite), 2; Robert Kennedy’s General Douglas (imp.) (Douglas Chief— Polly II of East Colej, 3; R. Wilson’s Rozelle (The Abbot —Kate, by Shepherd Lad), v.h.c; R. and T. Affleck’s Dalmore (imp.) (Marcellus —Albertina), h.c.; Youngson Bros.’ Robin Again (Sir Dighton— Rosie), c. The throe-year-old class attracted only a couple of entries, and the first prize was given to T. Meehan’s Young Agitation (Agitation—Bloss), a useful-looking colt, and second prize to A. Chrystal’s Baron Alvie (Baron Tauapa—Nell Alvie). Thoroughbreds and trotters were not judged. Four, including Canrobort, Glenculloch. Vice-admiral, and Obolus, were paraded. The parade of light-harness sires attracted five, as follow: —H. Gilmour’s Proud Child (Rothschild —Pride of Lincoln), T. M Curdy’s King Child (Rothschild—Lady Gray), W. Grant’s Bellman (Judge Baldon —Bell). Cody Bros.’ Harold Direct (Harold Rothschild—Jennie Harold), Win. M‘Grath’s Young M'Kennoy (M‘Kenney—Kate Brady).

NORTH OTAGO A. AND P ASSOCIATION.

The annual horse parade was hold at the show grounds, Oaraaru, on Saturday. There was a falling off in entries, accounted for by the fact that the standard of breeding sot is of such a grade that unless an owner has something- really good he will not exhibit. The quality of the stock on parade was pood. The following is a list of the horses on parade and their owners:

Clydesdales.—CommcH’s Trustees (Incholruo) Fyvio Jackson (sire Baron Fyvic, dam Princess Fanny II), FI. Keen’s (South Oamaru) Argyllc (sire Duke of Argylle, dam Emerald III), Wra. Gardiner s (Papakaio) Revolution (sire Revelanta, dam Lily of Knockinlavv), J. O’Brien’s (North road, Oamaru) Morocco (sire Horner s Kyle, dam Nancy of Kersie), ffm, Gardiner’s (Papakaio) Rab the Ranter (sire Baron Fyvic, dam Jess), Jas. Patrick’s (Outrani) Lee Creek Perfection (by Baron Bold), Joseph Johnston’s (Pukeuri) Relief (sire Silver Orest, darn Jenny Robgill), A. Dalgleish's (Pukeuri) Mountjoy (sire Montreathmont, dam Lady Ronald). Trotters: J. O’Brien’s (North road, Oamaru) Marvin Wilkes. Ponies: Jas. Robertson’s (North road, Oamaru) Young Barnego, R. Gordon s (Ardgowan) Bedouin. Thoroughbred : R. Berry’s (Weston) Cymbiform (by Multiform—Saucer).