JERSEY BREEDERS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5453, 26 July 1929, Page 3

JERSEY BREEDERS.

THE THAMES VALLEY CLUB, ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Thames Valley Jersey Breeders’ Club was held yesterday at the residence of Mr G. Buchanan, Paeroa. Mr B. E. Veale was voted to the chair in the absence of Mr E. Hoffman, and presided over Messrs G. Buchanan, J. K. Dean, and C. Townshend (secretary). Visitors were Mr W. J. Broad, an intending member, and Mr W. A. Gray, of the Invercargill Jersey Club. Condolence. A resolution of condolence was passed, the members standing, to Mrs W. J. Hall on the death of her husband, who was a valued and enthusiastic member of the club. Report and Balance-sheet. The annual report was read as follows :— “General.—The year just completed saw a decided revival in interest among the breeders of the Thames Valley. “Mr Edgar Hoffman was elected president of the Club, in succession to Mr B. E. Veale, and he has very ably filled the chair for the year. “Six meetings were held during the year, and they were well attended by the enthusiastic members of the Club. “The Club is anxious to get in touch with all breeders of Jersey cattle in the valley, and intending breeders as well. “At the August meeting of the Club Mr W. L. Lawrence tendered his resignation as secretary owing to his journalistic appointment in the Hawke’s Bay district. Mr Lawrence was the recipient of a gold pencil from the Club members, and their best wishes for success in his new sphere of activity. “Mr C. Townshend was appointed to the position of hon- secretary and treasurer. “The membership stands at 19. It is hoped to increase this number during the ensuing year. “Tours of Inspection.—The very pleasant innovation was introduced during the year of tours of inspection of members’ herds. Messrs Hall and Son’s herd at Matatoki, Mr M. Crimmins’ at Waikino, and Mr W.- Muir’s at Waihi were inspected, the programme proving most enjoyable and instructive to all who made the trip. It is intended to continue these informal functions until all members’ herds have been inspected. “Papers.-r Messrs G. Buchanan and the late W. J. Hall prepared and delivered papers, on “Progressive Breeding” and “The History of the Jersey in New Zealand,” respectively. Thesp i were greatly appreciated by members. ! “Stall at Show. —A publicity stall at the Hauraki Show was conducted by the secretary, with the aid of the Hamilton Club and the late Mr W. J. Hall. An effective display of the Jerseys’, performances and beauty was given. “The thanks of the Club are due to the ‘Hauraki Plains Gazette’ for publicity given in its columns throughout the year.” Accounts showed a credit balance of £9 8s 6d at the bank, and an account outstanding totalling £1 4s 6d was ' passed for payment. Mr Veale remarked that it had been a most successful financial year ; one of .the best they had had. It* was a great thmg to have a good secretary. Mr Buchanan. added that the .club appreciated. the work .putin by Mr : Townshend as secretary, and what he had done. It was the first time the' club had ended the year with such a satisfactory balance. Election of Officers. On being proposed as president Mr Veale, in returning thanks, declined > the proposed honour as he was of the opinion that the yoiinger members ' should have their chance. He therefore took pleasure in nominating Mr Dean, a proposal that was carried : unanimously. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :— Mr J. K. Dean ; hon. secretary, Mr C. Townshend ; executive committee, the president, the secretary, and Messrs G. Buchanan and B. E. Veale. The chairman arid secretary were given signing authority at the bank. ■ Subsidising of Clubs. A resolution was passed to the effect that the possibilities of the parent body subsidising clubs out of its annual subscription of£l Is be considered. Mr Townshend said it was understood that the parent body had under consideration a* publicity scheme of advertising. He considered that no better form of publicity could be suggested than the gaining Of new members. Each member was naturally a publicity agent himself, and would co more good than advertising any other way, General. Mr Buchanan was congratulated on his appointment as an official judge of the N.Z. Jersey Cattle Breeders’ A ssociaUon. It was decided to hold the next meeting on the third Thursday in September, and to leave the question of the next run until then.