POULTRYMEN MEET.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 934, 2 December 1933, Page 27 (Supplement)

POULTRYMEN MEET.

South Island Association’s Annual Conference. MANY DELEGATES ATTEND. The thirty-fourth annual conference of the South Island Poultry. Pigeon and Canary Association Avas held at In\'ercargill on Friday, November 24. The president, Mr G. H. Bradford (Christchurch) presided. The following delegates were present:—Messrs G. E. Jeffreys (Christchurch Poultry Club). F. G. Hanson (Dunedin Fanciers), S. Thompson (Invercargill), R. E. Huffadme (Ashburton), A. E. Hawkins (North Canterbury), George Gough (Oamaru), N. D. Smith (Kaitangata), R. Pearce (Tapanui), A. Rillstone (Waiau), R. Devon (Westport), C. H. Cunningham (Hokitika), W. Pickford (Dunedin Utilitv Poultry Club), W. Taylor (Dunedin Cage Bird Club). J. Neilson (Dunedin Young Bird Club), A. J. Robertson (Dunedin Pigeon Club), J. D. Gobbe (Leghorn and Minorca Club), G. D. Holloway (Rhode Island Red and Orpington Club), C. Neilson (Canterburv Bantam Club), P. G. Lindsay (United Pigeon Fanciers’ Club), A. W. Pritchard (New Zealand Utility Poultry Club) and R. Wilson (Angora Rabbit Breeders).

The president of the Invercargill Poultry Club (Mr F. L. Witting) welcomed the delegates and introduced the Mayor of Invercargill (Mr Millar). “ it is only fitting that the venue of this conference should be Invereai-gill, which is the centre of a fine agricultural district,” said Mr Millar in Avelcoming the delegates. He hoped that thev would have a pleasant time during their A'isit and that the conference would be successful in every way.

Mr Bradford, in returning thanks, expressed the visitors’ pleasure in being able to A'isit Invercargill. He was certain that they would retain pleasant memories of their visit.

The question of birds being rung at shows, as recommended at previous annual meetings, Avas discussed. It was decided to ask all societies to alloAV poultry and canaries to compete at slioavs rung. The president explained that seA’oral clubs had OA-erlooked the fact that it was permissible for all birds competing to be rung if desired. He trusted that all clubs would fall into line at the 1934 slioavs.

The breakage of eggs sent through the post Avas discussed. The secretary was instructed to write to the Post-master-General, asking for the co-opera-tion of his officers in the handling of eggs posted for incubation purposes. Correspondence.

The Oamaru Poultry Club intimated that its 1934 show would he its jubilee fixture, and asked for additional championships to help attract. entries.—lt was decided to grant Oamaru four additional championships, the calsses to be: Best poultry in show, best pigeon in show, best canary in show and best Budgerigar, any colour, in show. The New Zealand Championship Association Avrote offering its certificates on hand, also blocks, at a price to be agreed upon.—The matter was left in the hands of the council, with power to act. The North Island Poultry Association Avrote regarding the same blocks, also regarding the affiliation of the Nelson and Blenheim Clubs to the South Island Association.—This letter and the one from the Championship Association were referred to the council. The Lyttelton Fanciers’ Club Avrote explaining its inability to pay exhibitors prize money due, and undertook to settle all liabilities in the near future.—The council was instructed to Avatch the interests of exhibitors at the last Lyttelton show. Notice of motion moved by Mr H. w. Boyns. “ That the constitution of the council be altered,” was lost. A motion “ That the association send to all affiliated clubs every three months a resume of the work transacted by the council,” was carried. Annual Report. The annual report stated that the council wished to congratulate societies that during the past year had so successfully held their annual slioavs, despite the fact that in a number ot cases their financial position had tempted them to cancel their 1933 fixtures. Council meetings had been held at regular intervals during the year, and the association's business given every attention by councillors. Business referred to the council from last year s annual meeting hacf been dealt A\-ith as follows. The Minister of Railways advised that he regretted not being able to make the charges on poultry exhibits consigned to shows gross Aveight instead of charging each box separately. The Postmaster-General Avrote regarding the despatch of eggs through the post, stating that in every case special care was taken, proA'iding that the packing was efficient and the parcel sent ” fraSl The°affiliation of the Nelson and Blenheim Clubs to the South Island Association was still undecided. The printing of the utility poultry standard was still in abeyance, a remit on the agenda paper dealing with this item. Shows. —Thirty-two societies had paid their affiliation .fees to the association this year, namely, seventeen major clubs and fifteen specialist clubs. Nineteen public shows had been held, two being specialist shows. Although entries Avere down in most oases, the reports from judges in commenting on the awards for championships indicated that the quality of the exhibits was above the average. The competition for championships Avas keen, especially at the two shows held on the West Coast. Results:—East Coast shows (91 championships): Won outright 20, certificate only 37, no quorum 19, no entries 15. West Coast shows (8 championships): Won outright 8. The Victory Challenge Shield was competed for at Kaitangata Show, and was Avon by Mr A. Balloeli, of Kaitangata. The report stated that in connection with the aAvarding of a championship certificate Avliere there Avas no quorum to qualify, the association pro\ide<? for the granting of such to a competitor if the judge certified to the association that the exhibit was Avorthy. No time date after a show was stated for the judge's reply to the association, and it would be a Avise move to insert some such clause in the conditions, for applications for certificates had been made to the association in some cases as long as eighteen months after a show. In other cases competitors had written to the judges asking for the association to be advised that their exhibits were worthy of the certificate. The council Avas of opinion that this A\ r as not the spirit intended in the clause, antiP would welcome the addition mentioned. Art Union.—The usual Gold Dust art union was conducted in conjunction with the season’s shows, fifteen clubs supporting the scheme. The Avinning tickets Avere sold at the folloAving shows:— First prize, Waimate; second. Invercar- , gill; third, Oamaru; fourth, Kaitangata; 1 fifth. Rangiora; sixth, Kaitangata; seventh, Invercargill; eighth, Christchurch. The balance-sheet shoAved the association’s finances to be in a sound position. In the near future a sum of about £SO AA'ould be required to issue more certificates, and the council considered 1 that a. sufficient sum should be set aside to provide for this expense. The receipts. including the balance brought forward of £I9S 16s, Avere £326 11s lid, the expenditure being £ll7 14s 7d, leavring a credit balance of £2OB 17s. The art union account had a crecFit of £2 17s 2d. The. assets Avere shown to be £325 3s 4d, the liabilities £ls 13s. being £3 3s for championships and £l2 10s for unclaimed prizes. The report also stated that the Christchurch Canary Club resigned* from the association on April 24. 1933, and. following that, had held t.AA r o unaffiliated sHoavs on June 30 and July 1. 1933, and August 11 and 12, 1933, and that all officials and exhibitors were duly disqualified by the executive according to the rules of the association. The annual report and 'balance-sheet were adopted on the motion of the president, avlio pai<? a tribute to the work of the secretary (Mr R. Pearce). Before proceeding with the election of officers the president asked that the action of the council is disqualifying the canary exhibitors at the tAvo unaffiliated shows in Christchurch be endorsed. A motion to that effect was moved by Messrs W. Taylor and W. Pickford and carried. Officers (Elected. The following officers were elected fo r the 1934 executive:—Patron. Hon C. E. Macmillan, Minister of Agriculture: president. Mr G. H. Bradford; viceuresidtents, Messrs G. E. Jeffreys (Christchurch), A. Rillstone (Waiau), F. G. Hansbii (Dunedin), J. P. Walls (Taieri), F. 1,. Witting (Invercargill), J. W. Jarrolrl (Tapanui), G. Bundy (Ashburton), W. Stevens (Westport), E.

Wheeler (North Canterbury), C. D». Hart (Hokitika), J. S. Norris (Lyttelton), J. Meikle (Oamaru), E. C. JD’Auvergne (Waimate), J. Monk (Kokatahi), R. Drysdale (Gore), J. F. Soper (BalI'lutha), W. B. M’Kenzie (Wellington), A. Balloch (Kaitangata), J. Noble (Reefton), F. Boyle (Nightcaps); councillors, Messrs C. H. Bull (fancy poultry), J. D. Gobbe (utility poultry), H. W. Boyns (bantams), F. W. Chambers (fancy pigeons), H. A. Pearson (working homer pigeons), R. W. Thompson (canaries) ; honorary auditor, Mr V. Bedwell; honorary solicitor, Mr E. .T. Ross; secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Pearce. Remits Considered. Remits Avere dealt with as follows: The NeAA' Zealand Utility Poultry Club moved: “ That for the purpose of improving and standardising the quality of pollard the Government be urged to take immediate steps to frame regulations to ensure an improvement in the quality of this important commodity.” This remit was taken with one from the Christchurch Poultry Club, ” That the Government be asked to facilitate the passing of Pure Stock Food Act.”— After discussion both were agreed to by the delegates. The New Zealand Utility Poultry Club also moved: “ That the South Island Poultry Association endeavour to arrange with the Government for the printing of the new Utility Poultry Standard.”—Delegates, in speaking to this remit, realised the position fully, the question having been before the last conference. The general opinion Avas that it would do no barm to approach the Government again, and the remit was carried. Another remit from the New Zealand Utility Poultry Club was as follows: “ That in view of the necessity for organising the poultry industry the South Island Poultry Association and affiliated clubs be urged to support the Poultry Amendment Bill.”—Mr A. W. Pritchard, the club’s delegate, placed before the meeting the proposed Bill, and read every clause, explaining any item necessary. After a long discussion the remit Avas thrown out. It was decided, on the motion of Messrs Jeffreys and Hawkins, that the conference send a telegram to the Minister of Agriculture protesting against the passing of the Poultry Runs Registration Bill. The Gore Poultry Club moved: (1) That the council approach the Railway Department Avith a view to having delivery charges on show poultry removed”: (2) “That separate championships be allotted for self colour Indian Runner (drake or duck) and Indian Runner (drake or duck) other than a self colour.”—The first remit Avas rejected and the second was carried, the championships being placed in the Utility section, with slight alterations. The New Zealand Rhode Island Red and Orpington Club moved: (1) “That the association take action to have the Dominion Utility Poultry Standard printed”; (2) “That the association issue instructions to judges that they must furnish a report of a championship to the association where there is less than the stipulated number of competitors for the usual quorum.”—Both remits were withdrawn by the club’s delegate as they were covered by similar ones from another society. The North Canterbury Poultry Club’s remit, “ That the association spend £IOO in assisting the unfinancial clubs to carry on and keep the shows going,” Avas rejected. The Hokitika Poultry Club moved: (1) “That in the event of a club deciding not to bold its show, the nearest club have the first right, to purchase the championships allotted to that club on payment of a small fee to the council”; (2) “That championships allotted to clubs not holding their shows be competed for at other shows in the interest of breeders.” —The first remit was lost, and the delegate withdrew the other one, as Rule 37 already provides The Christchurch Poultry Club moved: (1) “That the 1934 conference be held in Christchurch”; (2) “That the sliding scale be taken off wheat and a fiat rate be imposed”; (3) “That the association forward to all clubs a certificate form as to the worthiness of exhibits for a championship certificate where there is no quorum, such form to be attached to the judge’s sheets.” —It was decided to hold the next conference in Christchurch, with a recommendation that the 1935 conference be held in Dunedin. The remit dealing with wheat was referred back to the club. The last remit was carried, the association’s secretary being instructed to draft the necessary form. which is to be returned to the association within one month of the show date. The Angora Rabbit Breeders’ Association moved: “That rabbit breeders be represented on the council.”—lt was decided that the time was not suitable to grant this request, but that at some future date the question could be again considered, if the Rabbit Associations in the South Island came to some agreement among themselves regarding their support of the shows. General Business. The president explained the absence of the address which was to have been presented to Mr G. E. Jeffreys as a toke n of respect from affiliated-clubs on his retirement last year after ttventy years as president. The council was asked to arrange a suitable r}at*e for making the presentation to Mr Jeffreys, in Christchurch. It was decided to apply for an art union to be held in conjunction with th e association’s 1934 shows. The "Christchurch Star” was reappointed the official organ of the association. Before the allotment of championships was made, a delegate inquired why Silkies were being classed as bantams by some clubs. The chairman 'explained what had been done at last year’s conference regarding Silkies. Several delegates spoke against the action taken, being of opinion that tire Silkies in New Zealand were not Silkie bantams but fowls. W. Bradford said that if the meeting was of the opinion that an error had been made last year, it could be corrected. It was moved by W. Holloway and seconded by Mr Cunningham: “That the recommendation passed at the 1932 conference that Silkies be placed in the Bantam classes, be rescinded.” The motion was carried Alterations in championships were made as follows: The Gore Club’s remit was altered to read self-coloured Indian Runner and Indian Runner other than a self-coloured. It was decided to allot a championship for Utility Khaki Campbell, drake or Duck. The Tumbler Pigeons, cleanlegged, were altered to read Tumbler black and Tumbler self-colour other than black. Show Bates. The following were the show rates applied for or reserved for 1934: Dun-' edin Specialists Young Bird Club, March 23 and 24; Canterbury Bantam Club, March 23 and 24; Christchurch Poultry Club, June 7, 8 and 9; Dunedin Fanciers’ Club, June 14, 15 and 16; Ashburton Fanciers’ Club. June 21 and 22; North Canterbury Poultry Club. July 6 and 7; Waimate Poultry Club, June 29 and 30; Oamaru Poultry Club,. July 13 and 14; Lvttelton Fanciers’ Club. July 20 and 21 ; Taieri Poultry Club. June 30; Tapanui Poultry Club. July 14; Kaitangata Poultry Club, June 27 and 28; Balrlutba Poultry Club. June 22 and 23; Gore Poultry Club, July 20 and 21; Invercargill Poultry Club. May 8, 9 and 10; Nightcaps. May 11 and 12: Waiau (Tuatapere), May 2 and 3: Westport Poultry Club, .Tune 15 and 16; Hokitika Poultry Club, July 27 and 28. The Nightcaps and Invercargill Clubs wtere instructed by the conference to arrange so that their Shows did not clash. Show dates are to he allotted to Oreymouth, Granity, Kokatahi, Reefton, and Waimangaroa Societies if they decide to hold shows. A number of clubs having made no

application for dates, the council has allotted the above so as to avoid shows clashing with one another. The ballot for the East Coast championships resulted; — ■Christchurch Poultry Club.—Golden Wyandotte open class, Indian Runner drake or duck open class, Utility Black Leghorn, Black Pekin Bantam, Pouter or Cropper pigeon, Tumbler pigeon C.L.L.F. other than a self-colour, Norwich yellow canary, C.T.V.N.C.F., Persian female cat other than smokteblue or black over eight months. Dunedin Fanciers’ Club—Utility Black Orpington male, Flying Homer cock (275 miles or over), Roller canary, Smoke, Blue or Black Persian female over eight months. Ashburton Fanciers’ Club—Drake or duck other than Indian Runner, open class, Utility Barred Plymouth Rook, Black-red or light-red Old English Game Bantam, Persian Kitten under eight months. North Canterbury Poultry Club— Silver Wyandotte open class, Utility Rhode Island Red, Utility White Leghorn male. Black Rosecomb Bantam, Magpie Pigeon, Frill Pigeon, Crest or Crest-bred Canary, Colour-fed Canary any variety, Persian Male Cat other than Smoke. Blue or Black over eight months.

Balclutha Poultry Club—Mionrca open class; Any other Variety Heavy Breed Poultry, open class; Utility White Wyandotte. . . Waiau Society (Tuatapere)—Andalusian, open class; Hamburg, open class; Utility White Leghorn Female. Lyttelton Fanciers’ Club- —Black Leghorn open class; Old English Lame Male’, any colour; Utility White Plymouth Rook; Utility Brown Leghorn Old English Game Bantam, othei than Black-red. Light-red or Spangled: Black Tumbler Pigeon, e.1.1.f; Other va black; Homer Hen Gwa r . Mule Bu/t Norwich Canal-5, c.t.t .n.c.i., C „” y . nl Poultry Club —Barred Plymouth K°^ iv OP^" co na ?S; Bllck-r e ed ModNun or daeobin Pigeon: Buff Yorkshire Canat. , t v n c f • Norwich Self-gi een ,„ r Foul-green Canary. Sho^w. c ' ninnsViins' Best Poultry m fc>no\A ._ => Pigeon'*i n Show: Best Canary in Show, Best Budgerigar any colour, m • Taieri Poultry Club —T>uff or than Black, open class; 'Utility Buffo Cinnamon Orpington; Modem Bantam, other than Black-red: Homer Horne v* Plgeonf^Tor ks IRre°S6l f-grt?en or Minorca’Jlaii-: ’utility Khaki'Campbell Drake or Duck: Any Other Variety Bantarn; Muffed Tumbler Pigeon; Utility Pigeon: Yorkshire Yellow' Canarj, c.t.v.n.c.f. Gore Poultrv Club—Silkie Fowl: Game ot Viter than Old English or Indian; Utility Black Orpington Female; Utility

Indian Runner Drake or Duck, other than a Self-colour; Fantail Pigeon. Nightcaps Society—Rhode Island Red. open class; English White Leghorn; Utility Sussex; Buff or Cinnamon Pekin Bantam; Best Coloured Flying Homer; Homer Hen. ringed 1933; Yorkshire Cinnamon Canary, n.c.f. Kaitangata Poultry Club White Wyandotte, ouen class; Any Other Variety Light Breed Poultry, open class; Utility Minorca Female; Utility Indian Runner brake or Duck, Self-colour; Spangled Old English Game Bantam. Tapanui Poultry Club—Brown Leghorn. open class; Old English Game Female, any colour: Utility Langshan; Utility Silver Wyandotte; Japanese Bantam. Dunedin Young Bird Club—Best Exhibit in Poultry or Bantam; Best Exhibition in Canaries. . . Victory shield. 1934—The competition for the Victory Challenge Chield for 3 934 was drawn in the ballot by the North Canterbury Club. The West Coast Championships were left to the council to allot. Votes of thanks were passed to the newspapers, the. retiring officers and the Executive Council for their work during the past year, and to the delegates who attended the conference.