JERSEY BREEDERS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5307, 1 August 1928, Page 3

JERSEY BREEDERS.

THE THAMES VALLEY CLUB. DECISION TO CARRY ON. Formed in 1*421, the Thajneus: Valley Jersey Breeders’ Club, with headquarters at Paeroa, was a live institution for a number of years, and by mutual support and co-'operat’ion much good was done by its members. During the last 18 months, however, there* hWVb®en a falling-off in attendance. of members at meetings, although the Jersey breed has grown; in numbers and popularity in the district. On Saturday morning a meeting of i breeders wap held at Paeroa with a ( view to determining, the desirability of winding up the affairs of the club and allowing those who desired it to affiliate with the South Aucklanl Club at Hamilton. Mr B. E. Veale (president) presided ovej- Messrs G. k Buchanan (Paeroa), XV. J- Hall and E. * Hofmann (Matatoki), C. Townshend (Awaiti), M. Crimmins (Waikinq), W. F. Johnstone (Rotokonu). XV. Muir (Waihi), J. Buchanan (Ngavua), H. L Harris (Omahu), and W. L. Lawrence, secretary. CLUB TO CONTINUE. * After reviewing the affairs of the club daring the last few months the president deplored the la.ck of interest tha.t had been taker.: by the majority of members. He pointed out that members had some of the finest Jersey cattle in tihe Dominion, and tnc .Shr" functioning of .a, club in their midst should prove to be of inestimable value. Personally, he was desirous of seeing a revival of interest among the breeders, and was in favour of the club being, kept together if possible. However, he would welcome an exF pression of opinion from those r present. In the* opinion of Mr Ha.ll a renewed effort should b® made to carry on. Apart from the loss members would sustain by windipg up the club, the Ha.uraki A- and P- Association wbuld be seriously handicapped withv out the- services and backing of the, club in the* pedigree Je ; rs e y sections. Jn the past the club had given*libel al- ■ w"ly towards the association’s' prize funds, a.ud a decision 'to disband would be a retrograde step. Similar views wiete expressi&d by Messrs Buchanan .and Crimmins, and without further discussion it , was unanimously resolved to carry on the club, those present pledging themselves to undertake a campaign for njpw members. ARREARS WRITTEN OFF. . In ordi&n to make a. fresh start, and to encourage members to take an interest in the club and assist its progress. it w.a.s resolved that all subscriptions in arrears should be writr L ten off. The* secretary was authorised to give effect to the resolution. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. . A Th© president suggested that as the chib was being reconstructed it was ” desirable to elect n|e ; w officers. On being nominated fob re-election as prreylent Mr Veale declined on, the fc. grounds tha.t he had already hjeld that ** office and preferred to see* one of the youJSer members appointed. The election of officers resulted as follows: president, Mr E. Hofmann ; vicQ-p residents, Messrs Townshend and Harris; secretary and treasurer, •Mr W. L. Lawrence. The president and secretary were authorised to operate* on the club s bank account. •ENROLLING OF| MEMBERS. In ord>er that tire club .should have som/ething definite to work 'Upon when collecting members’ subscriptions, the secretary suggested that a suitCWrible nomination for membership form ’ ■ should be drawn UP. When a mew member Was proposed, the form i would be signed by the; proposer and seconder, and the ' nominee would also be required te sign, agreeing to become a member and acknowledging liability for the annual subscription. On the motion of Mr Buchanan, the secretary w,ag authorised to anrangp for a supply of suitable forms, copies to be forwarded to those members present at the meeting so that a canvass ifoh new members might be made. REGISTRATION FEES. Referring to the registration of •peltigree stock through the club, Mb ©ucihanan m'oved that & change of 2s 6d ®yer registration .be ma.de on all members requiring the secretary to do the work, such fee* to be in addito the regular charges made by . / the N.Z. Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association. ' Seconded by Mr Hall and carried. MEETINGS.. Some discussion followed on what was the m'os,t suitable day on which to hold meetings each month. Finally it wa,s resolved to hold meetings at 11 ;a.m. on the third Thursday of each ■month. INSTRUCTIVE ADDRESSES. In order to stimulate interest in . the club’s activities Mr Hall offered ► to deliver an address on “Cows of the ' .Jersey Breed” at the next meeting. It .was als'o suggested l that as the •club progressied, visits to the stud farms of the members might he made. J In advocating a spirit, of mutual injterest and co-operation. Mr Buchanan suggested that talks on cattle uiseases and remedies, and other sucn subjects, would prove both beneficial and interesting. THANKS. On the motion of Mr Biic'ianan a be&rt-y vote of thanks was accorded to Veale, th® retiring president. • and It was decided to record the ■ club’s appreciation of the; services :-an;d time he had given during his ■ t*mi of office. vote of thanks was also accorde 1 ’Messrs Brocket and 1 Shand for the use iof a me’&ins room.