FRIESIAN BREEDERS.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18652, 2 June 1932, Page 9

FRIESIAN BREEDERS.

MEETING IN HAMILTON. [ PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICTE. | There was a representative attendI ance of breeders from many parts of New Zealand at the annual meeting of tiie New Zealand Friesian Association in Hamilton yesterday, the pre- * sident. Mr R. A. Wilson, presiding. I The annual report and balance sheet, which have already been published, were read and adopted. The secretary reported that tho North Island championships had this year been allotted to the Waikato A. ; and P. Show, and the South Island j championships to Canterbury. 'flic chairman made tlie presentation of a special certificate to the Piri Land Company for their performance in breaking Hie three-year-old production record for all dairy breeds with their cow Totara G.ll. Buttercup, which gave 25,885.311) of milk and 989.11 b of fat last year. Mr T). J. •McGowan received Hie certificate amid applause. A recommendation to the Council lhat it should abolish the bull ven- | dors’ fee of half a crown was approved. j Speaking of the position of C.O.R. j lost ing in relation lo the Friesian I breed, the secretary, Mr J. P. Kalaug- I her. said lhat the figures covering all breeds showed that the Friesians were I . well, to '

Election of Officers. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year;—Council (four vacancies), Messrs ,T. I. novels (Christchurch), E. C. Banks (Ma'tamata), n. 11. Dickie (Tuturau, Mataura), .Major R. a. Wilson (Dulls). President, Mr E. M. North (Omiml, Otago). Vice-prcsidcnls, Messrs 11. E. Johnson (Tokaora), D. .1. .McGowan (Auckland). Auditor, .Mr D. A. Revel!. It was decided that it 'should be a recommendation to the Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Associations of New Zealand that the calving date for animal? exhibited at shows In both islands should bo June 1.