POULTRY INTERESTS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 246, 6 December 1940, Page 5

POULTRY INTERESTS

BAY OF PLENTY CLUB'S ANNtTAL -/MEETING ■ "It must be remembered that poultry fanciers, in common with other classes of the community, have been affected by the prevailing Avar coil-" ditions, but nevertheless the interest of members in the activity of the club has been well maintained," said the president, Mr R. F. Smith, in reporting to the 10th annual meeting , of the Bay of Plenty .Poultry,' Pigeon »ijd Cage-Bird Cljusi , "The number of entries for poultry exhibits at the A. and P. Show in February showed an increase Avhilst. the all-iround quality of the exhibits was excellent, Messrs A. G. Allan and the late Mr G. Anselt are to be thanked for providing special trophies for this show. "Tlic. entries of local enthusiasms at the Winter Show were entirely satisfactory.-Mr Ju Nixon, the noted judge, commented very favourably indeed upon the high standard of the exhibits.. It can be said with, trytli that the poultry Section of Uie Winter Show bears comparison with those in larger towns, -The club now has an- imposing array of - cups and special trophies in connection with this Show. ; An Innovation.

"An innovation -introduced during the season and one which met with general favour was the,.periodical meetings lield to demonstrate various classes of fowls and their utility qualities. I must thank Mr A. G. Allan for providing the premises for these demonstrations.

"It is with deep regret that I have to record the decease of four members of the club,: Messrs G. AnselU G. A. Latham, R. Loonies and G. Adler-. Mr Ansell was a very en,, thusiastic worker and exhibitor, besides officiating as a judge. Mr-Gv, A.. Latham was a well qualified judge and a prominent exhibitor at our shows. The sympathy-of members will go out to the relatives of the deceased.

a "The balance sheet shows a decline in the at credit but this is accounted for by non-recur-ring expenditure and the cost of purchasing miniature trophies. "In conclusion I have to thank members for their cordial co-op-eration and whole-hearted support in. carrying on the business of. the club during 'the past year." North Island Championships. Extending his report, Mr Smith said lie had attended the annual - conference of the North Island Pout try Association and all remits moved by the club had been carried., North Island Championships award - ed the club for the' 1940>-41 year were for the Standard Khodc Island Red arid the Utility Rhode Island - Red (female). It was decided Eo recommend as .judges W. Emery (Game Classes) and G. Wood (Opotilu) (all varieties) and various alterations to thfr schedule for the poultry division at . the A. and P. Show were > agreed: ,