HOROWHENUA JERSEY BREEDERS.

Otaki Mail, 10 September 1923, Page 4

HOROWHENUA JERSEY BREEDERS.

FOKM A JEUSEY CLUB. A meeting of Jersey breeders interested in the formation ol a Jersey Cattle Club, was held in the Druids' Hall. Levin, Fridav afternoon, ami was attended by the following breeders:—Messrs It. L. Horn, 11. J. Lancaster, J. H. Taylor, D. Horn, A. Horn, Jas. horn, L\ Field, J. Nicholson, M. .1. Lenihun, U. Thompson, R, Holston, D. Bowker, T. G. Vincent, V. Hunter, A. Anderson, and W. Davies. Mr R. L. Horn was voted to the chuir.

Mr H, J. Lancaster, of Glen Oroua, president ol tile Manawatu Jersey Breeders' Clttl), attended, and at the invitation of the chairman, addressed the gatheringi In" opening the meeting the chairman expressed pleasure at seeing such a number of young breeders present, which argued veil lor 1 lie prospect of an enthusiastic club. As they were aware there was a Manawatu Jersey Breeders' Club which took in the whole West Coast, but it was found to be tori targe to be workable, and (he formation of a more compact district was desirable. He called upon .Mr Lancaster to give the meeting any information possible regarding the formation of a club. Mr Lancaster, who was greeted with applause, said it gave him great pleasure to meet (hose present, and any information and .advice which he could give, they were at all limes welcome in. As the chairman had saiif. there was a Manawatu Jersey Brooders' Club, hut il Was too large, taking in as il. did 1 (be whole of the West Cf.a s l from Wanganui In Weilington. There was no cohesion hi siir-li an extensive area., and the club lacked (hat enthusiasm which made for sinvess. Tin.; m.ajoritv of its members were in the Horowhenun disIricl, and I lie present movement showed that they had the necessary keenness. A successful club could do a great deal to help the breed, and also the breeder. Men got together and discussed points of common interest regarding breeding: remits could be franted and forwarded fo the Now Zealand Jersev Breeders' Association, and they had; where necessary, the weight of thai body behind them. He, considered they were very wise to fake the present step, and felt sure that the Club would be a. very successful one. Mr Lancaster then read the rules of the Manawatu Club which were submitted as a guide in the framing of rules. These, be said, were about nil that was necessary, and he suggested iha.f the secretary of the club to be formed should go into them with the committee with a view to

their adoption or modification. In answer to Mr M. J. T.enihan. the chairman explained that the suggested boundaries were from Pai'apapaumu in the south to Tokomaru, and including Fox ton in the north. Mr J. IL Taylor then moved, and

» Mr .1. Nicholson seconded. That a , bre.ue.li of (lie Jersev Breeders' Association, to be called the "Horowhenua ' Jersev Breeders' Club," I'm? formed. ! This was carried unanimously, and i the, whole of those present, were electf ed members. | ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Officers were elected as follows.— President.—Mr R. L. Horn. Vice-president,.—Mr .1. Nicholson. Sccrekni'v.-Mr T. G. Vincent. '- Treasurer. -Mr 11. .1. Lancaster. j I On the motion of Mr Nicholson, i " seconded bv Mr Lancaster, il was | ,_ ■! agreed that the Committee should consist of the president, vice-president ■ and three members, the following bes ■ ino- elected to the position: Messrs S. 8, Bowker, T. G. Vincent and H. J. I.aiti I caster. 3 , in accepting the position ol presi- » deni Mr Horn expressed 'she opinion 8 Unit I he. Club would bo good for the I breed and good for the district. There wen' a large, number of young breeders in the distficl ami these were the i right men to get under and push the ' club along. On ih t . proposal of Mr Lenihan, j seconded bv Mr J. Horn, it was def cided Hint the rules of the Manawatu I cloli should tie adopted in full. The question of holding a pedigree jersev sale in October of this year, where breeders would offer their surplus stock, came up for discussion, a j canvass of tie' room resulting m a : very satisfactory offering being re- J ] ! ceived. If was' suggested that ven- , j | dors should offer their stock through I whichever firm they preferred. a ' ■b, :l rge of 3/6 for calves, and 5s for I o'der cattle being made by the club j towards the cost of organisation. The. t 1 matter was finally left in the hands < j I of the committee for further investi- I ' gation and decision. ij* ! " Subscriptions were fixed at 10s per . | Hcat'tv voles of thanks, carried by ! j acclamation, to the chair, and to Mr g 11. .1. Lancaster for his assistance. 1 concluded the meeting. ; I