MILKING SHORTHORNS.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18653, 3 June 1932, Page 6

MILKING SHORTHORNS.

, ' N.Z. ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL MEETING. MR R. D. DUXFIELD, PRESIDENT. The annual general meeting of the Now Zealand Shorthorn Association was held iast evening, the president. Mr Robert Peach, of Canterbury, presiding over a large attendance. The annual report stated: The council lias pleasure in reporting further progress in the work and objects of the association and in the breeding of milking Shorthorn cattle throughout this Dominion. The popularity of this breed in many districts is gaining favour, indicated by the larger number of entries of milking- Shorthorns in the various A. and P. shows. At the Royal Show' in Christchurch this year the Shorthorns held oride of place and w'ere indeed an outstanding exhibit of qualify stock. Members deserve great credit for the manner in which they prepared and brought out thei” cattle at this show. Association’s Prizes. English Dairy Shorthorn Challenge Cup.—Congratulations are extended to Mr G. N. Bell, Palmerston North, on again winning this cup with his cow “Bickland Blanche 2nd.” Fitzllugh Challenge Cup.—To Mr Gordon Jones on winning this cup with his yearling heifer “ Halswell Joybell,” against keen competition. McGovern Challenge Cup.—To Mr F. E. Jones on winning this trophy with his yearling bull “Vale Royal Winsome Lad.” C.O.R. Testing i Challenge Cup.—lt is encouraging to place on record the achievement of Messrs R. S. Goodw’in and Son, Ranglora, who, for the first time, placed their stook under C.O.R. test, and won the association’s annual prize w'ith their cow “ Greenville Bell,” with a record of 7181 b butterfat. Royal Show Championships.—Male, won by Mr Gordon Jones with his bull “ Matangi Mary sth’s Boy.” Female, won by Mr J. Bateman with his cow “ Matangi Hazel." To these two exhibitors the association extends hearty congratulations. Grand Challenge Cups: Auckland Show, Mr R, D. Duxfleld; Waikato Show. Mr G. D. Hall. Registrations. The number of entries for the year show a slight decrease, but this w'as expected owing to the present depressed state of -the live stock markets. Ruling prices for pedigree stock throughout the Dominion are mu-b lower than formerly and this must influence the number of young stock reared. The entries for volume 11 now number 876 males and 2210 females, which is 'certainly very satisfactory. Membership remains practically the same. Thirty-one new members have joined the association! while resignations number 23. Finance. Although the bank balance is not so high as at the 31st. March, 1931, the financial' position is nevertheless good. By the end of the year subscriptions outstanding by members rose from £174 6s to £246 15s. Members whose subscriptions are still unpaid are requested to forward same to the secretary as early as possible. The report and balance-sheet were adopted as read. Eleotlon of Officers. The following officers were elected: President, Mr R. D. Duxfleld, Horo--tiu; vice-presidents, Messrs Ralph Ranstead, Matangi, J. Gillanders, Canterbury; secretary, Mr A. W. Green; treasurer, Mr R. D. Duxfleld; auditor, Mr C. W. Armstrong, v Thirty-one new members were elected to the association. A recommendation from the Canterbury branch “ that the association prepares a list of bulls that have five or more tested daughters whose but-ter-fat production is up to the association standard under group or official herd test, and to publish the, list in the Herd Book as 1 ordinary herd test bulls,’ ” was received. The recommendation was carried. The next annual meeting is to be held in Hamilton during Winter Showweek. Messrs J. C. PoLts, J. M. Govern, and A. P. Horne were elected life members of the association. Mr Duxfleld in moving a vote of congratulations to Mr J. M. Ranstead for his winning the Blcdisloe Medal, said that the honour was richly deserved. The motion was carried with acclamation. At the conclusion of -the annual meeting a very enjoyable smoke concert w'as held. Many toasts were honoured.