YOUNG FARMERS CLUB

Feilding Star, Volume 6, Issue 1889, 27 April 1928, Page 8

YOUNG FARMERS CLUB

second annual show

OPENED IN FEILDING TO-DAY

Without- doubt the junior show promoted by the Feilding and District Young Farmers' Club haft come to stay. Inaugurated last year for the first time the/ show provided in every way the success anticipated and sit reception this year was welcomed not only by; the parent body, tiioi Feilding Agricultural High School, hut- by many young farmers throughout- a wide district. Entrie s are limited only to young people under the age of 21 years, the classes being open to all who desire to compete, primary school pupils included. The show is under (lie patronage of Mr 0. .1. Elliott. M.P.. while 1 lie Presidency is hold by Mr A. Campbell, of Taonui, who''has taken a- keen interest in the Club since its formation. The vir-e-Presidents are* Mr -las. Knight, of Feilding, and Mr T\. W. Dalrymple, of Bulls. The committee comprise the following: Committee (young people.) ■ —Mona Beattie, Nellie Guthrie, Annie- Page, B. Goldfinch, A. .’Mitchell, A. Trass, K. Whisker. R. P. Martin, N. Wilson, I. Gibbs, H. Knyvelt, G. Burgess. Teachers —Miss I). Tunnieliffe, Messrs E. IT. Lange, H. H. Allan, L. J. Wild, X. S. Tankersley, Cl. X. Wild. Adults—Messrs A. TT. Atkinson. IT. J. Booth, A. Kidd, AY. Maxwell. E. B. C. Swainson, D. Whisker. District CommitteeMessrs D. Cooper, Rangiwahia; G. Cowan, Aipti; H. .laggard. Cheltenliam; W. McLennan, Haleomhe; J. Bat-chelar, Waitunn West; J. Bradley, Ramson; F. Burgess, Rongotea ; D. Martin, TCairanga ; -T. Vincent, 'Ashlinrst; J. Short-all, Only ton ; A. O, Cook, Taihnpe; J. Stewart:, Silverhope.

Seldom ha s a show secretary received the same measure of support ns that accorded Mr Jack Campbell. The result- amply proved the co-operation which has made itself evident.

The initial step in the formation of the Young Farmers’ Club must rp credited to Mr L. J. Wild, principal of the school, who conceived, the idea on a, trip through, certain of the States of America. Here it was that he recognised, the educational value of a junior show and it was not long after his return that the Feilding and. District Young Farmers Club, the first of it s kind. in. New Zealand, was inaugurated.

To-day the fine grounds of the Feilding Agricultural High School presented a busy scene. The weather, after all night rain, remained line until midday when a heavy shower threatened to spoil the outdoor attractions. The clouds soon broke, however, and the- crowds ventured forth to view the- excellent live stock display. The. indoor exhibition was unique. Different sections were arranged in each classroom with an indescribable array of exhibits Hie like of which has never been seen before in Feilding. The root and forage crops, vegetables and fruit wore classed in order awaiting the judges’ decisions. The quality throughout was excellent and the. number of entries far in excess of what had been anticipated. Tn tbe cooking and preserves sections thei young ladies found ample opportunity of showing their expertness in thei culinary art, while their handicraft was evidenced in the needlework. art crafts and art sections. Many pieces of beautiful worn were seen and the judges had a difficult but not unpleasant task and making their awards. Photography gave sufficient scope for the- camera enthusiasts. Tn school worlc the- commercial classes, typing. bookkeeping and shorthand, were among the best supported. Not of least importance were the classes for natural history collections, school forestry and horticulture. The show was officially opened this afternoon by tbe Hon. O. J. TTawken (Minister of 'Agriculture) before a. large assembly. Tbe show concludes to-night at 9 o’clock.

THE AWARDS. The following awards were received up to fbo time of going to press:— FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . (Judge: Mr W. Weightman) Four dessert apples. G. Gallop I and 3, E. Moore 2. 10 entries; 4 cooking apples. M. Sim L E. Moore 2, G. Gallop 3. 9 entires; collection of apples. 0 named varieties, including at least 2 cooking varieties. .7. Cowan 1 : 4 cooking pears. N. Walsh 1 and 3, Taonui School 2. 0 entries; 4 tomatoes, smooth, M. Cummings 1, E. Moore 2. G. Morgan 3. f> entries; 4 tomatoes, any oilier variety, M. Hancock 1, W. Petty 2. P. Thevcnard 3. 5 entries: 4 Quinces, 11. Waugh 1: 4 carrots, short, C. Andrews 1, D. Rowlands 2, Watts ma. 3. 4 entries; 4 carrots, intermediate, D. Smith .1, M. Hancock 2. D. Rowlands 3, it entries: 4 carrots, long, R. .Taggard 1, D. Smith 2. 5 entries; 4 onions, Brown Spanish. E. Moore 1, D. McFarland 2, R. Rowlands 3, 10 entires; 4 onions, any other variety, M. Hancock 3, D. Smith 2, A. Trass 3, 12 entries; 12 eschallots, pickling variety, R. Jaggard 1, D. Smith 2, J.

Richardson 3. 7 entries: 12 esclmllols. anv variety. D. Rowlands 1 and -/ D. Smith 3. (> entries: 4 parsnips, long, G. Morgan 1. D. Smith 2, R. .laggard 3: 6 tables potatoes. M. Hancock 1. B. Litchfield 2. D. McFarland 3, 21 entries; collection of 6 named varieties .table pot a iocs, 3 of each, entry to be accompanied b.' written statement concerning relative size of cmp. disease resistance, and quality as cooker, M- Hancock 1. B. Li Icb field 2. B. Harris 3, 3 entries C(HIKING. ( Judge, Mrs A. E- Wilton. BunnyMiorne.i. Four plain scones. Vera Whisker 1. Cecil Andrews 2, Joan Walls 3; 0 pieces of short bread, M. Elliot! 1, V. Whisker 2. J. Bill/nan 3 sponge cuke with filling (undecorated), L. Adsnti; (Col.vi on) 1. L. Baker 2. J. Maxwell (Hnnn.vr-home) 3: !) l>iscnits. D. Wells 1. O. Belt ffors 2. C. Ami rows 3: (I pikelets. I>. Wells 1. J. Rillmar* 2. D. Rowlands 3; collection of 6 small cukes (plain or fancy), n Baker 1. 1). Wells 2; plate of clear toffee. (). Bettors 1. T. Thomson 2, .7. Hayward 3; plala* of nut or fruit iofl’e. Freda Hayward (Manchester Street) 1. Mona Brandt 2. Audrey James 3; plate of fudge. Doris Wells 1. Jo.vee Fifield 2.1). Rowlands 3: plate of cocoa nut ice. Vera Whisker 3. TTazel Onayle 2, T). Rowlands 3; plate of cocoa nit I ice. host fancy assort menl, Doris Wells 1. POULTRY. The judge, Mr J’. Edelston, staled that: both number of entries and the quality of the birds showed a great improvement, especially inMlio White Leghorn section. He suggested that the exhibitors next year place their birds in larger boxes with wire fronts to facilitate judging.