A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Southland Times, Issue 20586, 10 September 1928, Page 3

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

MEETING OF DIRECTORS. A meeting of the Southland A. and P. Association was held on Saturday morning, the president, Mr J. Milne, presiding over the following members: Messrs G. S. Edie, D. H. McLean, A. Horne, A. Campbell, W. Kennedy, H. S. Irving, A. S. Holms, R. J. Anderson, J. Young, W. R. Ronald, W. Roxburgh, W. Clark, D. Teviotdale, A. Gerrard, J. King, J. J. McCrostie, and S. T. Evans. A letter was r/ceived from the Canterbury A. and P. Association recommending the alteration of the annual sheep returns from April 30 to June 30, the reason given being that the number of sheep slaughtered late in the season made the returns inaccurate.—Decided on the motion of Mr J. King that the association had no recommendation to make. The matter of May Fair carnival expenses was held over owing to a meeting of the committee not being possible at the present time. Four nominations for the vacancy of director caused by the retirement of Mr J. Drain Jnr., were received and held over until the consent of the nominees could be obtained. JERSEY BREEDERS’ REQUESTS. A deputation of Jersey breeders, with Mr E. Clent, president of the Jersey Breeders’ Club, as spokesman, appeared before the meeting and tendered several requests and suggestions. Mr Clent said that the allocation of stalls at the show was not at all satisfactory from the Jersey exhibitor's point of view, and suggested that the allocation of stalls should be rotated. The auctioning of stock usually started with the Shorthorns and the Jerseys were not reached until most of the buyers had departed to other duties or attractions. Mr Clent suggested that the policy adopted at stock sales should be used, the auctioneer to start at alternate ends each year. A better position in the grand .parade was also requested, as was also a light and extra trough behind the grandstand. The stalls did not have rails or hurdles to secure the animals and this had caused great inconvenience. The facilities for washing stock were considered to be inadequate and an additional wash-down was suggested. Another steward, seats around the judging enclosure and more accommodation for yearling bulls were also suggestions brought forward. Several members of the deputation spoke regarding the policy of placing two yearling bulls in one stall. If one of the bulls proved wicked both animals had to be tied with a short rope and this prevented them from feeding. Mr Qent said that he desired to express appreciation for the green feed and other fodder provided at the shows, the Southland Association being second to none in this connection. NATURAL CONDITION SHEEP, Two letters were received, one from the Kelso A. and P. Association, and the other from Mr R. Yardley, Heriot, referring to the conditions governing the section for natural condition sheep. The secretary of the Kelso A. and P. Association said that his committee had heard that the Southland Association had passed a by-law in regard to the dipping, spraying oiling and locking of sheep. This association did not consider that this would be in the best interests of associations if brought into force and he had been instructed to inquire if the information was correct. Exhibitors in the Kelso district had said that they would not patronize such clases but would confine their exhibits to the clothed and housed classes. This would mean a substantial reduction in the number of exhibits. Some of the Kelso breeders were ■ keen exhibitors at the Southland Show and the Kelso Society thought it would be a mistake to interfere with exhibitors if any means could be devised for getting over the difficulty. Mr R. Yardley agreed with the association regarding the clause governing housing, covering, colouring and oiling, but he claimed that locking and opening up of a sheep’s wool was quite another matter. Mr Roxburgh moved that the class be cut out. Mr Holms said that they were better to do away with the class than to agree with the recommendations. He considered that the class was useless without specified restrictions. Mr Milne said that the committee’s recommendations should be considered. Mr Anderson said that there was another section for locked sheep. Mr King supported the recommendation of the committee and said that the matter could not be left to the judges. Mr Milne said that he was against the abolition of such a popular class. The meeting then decided to adhere to the rule. FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE. The following resolution was received from the Hawkes Bay A. and P. Association : “That the Government be urged that the importation of live stock or substances or plants likely to carry infection be prohibited from all countries for a period of two years.” Mr Milne said that he had some photos which showed that the disease was a terrible scourge and he thought that no precaution would be too drastic. Several other members also spoke strongly on the matter and motion endorsing the resolution was carried. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The following committees were appointed:— Finance: Messrs J. Milne, J. Price, J. King, John Macdonald, John Gilkison, and the Hon. A. F. Hawke. Grounds: Messrs J. Milne, J. Price, J. J. McCrostie, W. R. Ronald, J. Macdonald and J. King. Judges: Messrs J. Milne, J. Price, J. King, A. S. Holms, R. J. Anderson, W. Kennedy, W. Roxburgh, A. Campbell, A. M. Weir, W. Swale and G. S. Edie. Schedule: Messrs J. Milne, J. Price, J. King, A. S. Holms, R. J. Anderson, W. Kennedy, W. Roxburgh, A. Campbell, A. M. Weir, J. J. McCrostie, S. T. Evans and W. Swale.