RYELAND SHEEP SOCIETY

Southland Times, Issue 23998, 13 December 1939, Page 12

RYELAND SHEEP SOCIETY

APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR JUDGES

A. AND P. ASSOCIATIONS TO BE APPROACHED

The opinion that Agricultural and Pastoral Associations should be asked to appoint junior judges in the Ryeland sheep section at their annual shows was expressed by members at the annual meeting of the Ryeland Sheep Society of New Zealanu last night, it being considered that young breeders keen to gain a first-hand knowledge of the breed would obtain valuable experience by being appointed junior judges under an official judge. A decision to communicate with the various Agricultural and Pastoral Associations concerned, stating that the society would welcome the appointment of junior judges in the Ryeland sheep section, was made. Those present at the meeting were:— Messrs 8.. G. Scown, president (Taranaki), S. T. Evans, C. H. JenKns, J. Robertson and I. Robertson (Southland), J. Brooks, H. C. B. Withell, R. Reid, H. G, Stevens and W. O. Rennie (Canterbury). “It is pleasing to note the satisfactory progress made during the year in the breeding of Ryeland sheep, said the president (Mr Scown) in his annual report. Mr Scown added that the number of flocks now registered was 98, compared with 86 last year. Mr Scown said that during the year 15 new breeders had joined the society and he wished these new members every success with their flocks. All new flocks were inspected before the sheep could be re-registered and it was ms opinion that this was a step in the right direction, and that the rule should be rigidly adhered to. “New Zealand breeders have imported quite a number of Ryeland sheep from England during the year, said Mr Scown, “and I congratulate those breeders on bringing new blood into the country, at the same time wishing them every success in their venture. The society was in a sound financial position, said Mr Scown, who stated that the surplus on last years working was £75/19/8. The changing world conditions had to some extent altered the position concerning- the advertising of the merits of the Ryeland breed, but the publicity decided upon would be adhered to as far as possible. In future, all sheep, including flock sheep, would have to be accompanied by certificates, signed by the appropriate breed society, before exportation would be allowed. The society’s thanks were due to those who had exhibited at the Centennial Royal Show, and especially those who had brought sheep long distances. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mr H. C. B. Withell (Canterbury); vice-president, Mr L KAverill (Hawke’s Bay); council, Messrs E Averill (Hawke’s Bay), R. R. Budd (Hawke’s Bay), H. C. Hewlett (Auckland), J. W. L. Ridd (Palmerston North), J. Brooks (Canterbury), S. T. Evans (Southland), W. O. Rennie (Canterbury), J. S. Brooks (Canterbury). It was decided to increase the export fees on stud rams from 2/6 to 5/-,ana to reduce the fees on stud and fiocK ewes from 2/6 to 1/-.