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Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 13 December 1927, Page 7

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(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CALF JUDGING. The judging oil calves in group \ B took place here on Friday afternoon, in perfect weather. It was. pleasing to see so many from other districts takincr an interest, in the Boys and Gills CHub competitions, the Farmers Union members were especially prominent, many coming quit© a distance. Some dissatisfaction was expressed over the directions not being explicit, in respect to the feeding of calves. These state, “oa.lf to ho off whole milk at one month old.” Moist children read this to mean that tlie calf receives no whole milk after, white others give .whole milk with the; addition, of meal or water, etc., reading the paragraph to mean anything so long ais> not milk alone. Needless to> say “whey-fed” can easily be picked from the milk-fed ones and stand little chance of a, prize. Perhaps tlfe newly formed association will make this clear before next year s entries. Tlie object of the competition appears to be to teach the children to rear good calves, under farm conditions (anyone can manage on ■whole milk), therefore the cost must come m to be effective; perhaps _ not many marks for cheapness, but if the: cost does not count, the children are learning nothing. Another very noticeable feature was between calves horn on or about August 1 and those on or about September 15, the dates allowed. In the local school the first calf was horn on the first day and the last calf on the last day—one four months old and the other two, and a half months._ Tlie opinion freely expressed locally i.s that a fortnight is enough difference in age_, and the supervisor should be notified when the calf is started and brand it then. SCHOOL. CONCERT. The school concert eventuated on Friday evening and was very successful in every way. A large and appreciative audience greeted the performers, who acquitted themselves well throughout the ambitions programme. The whole school sang “Good King Wencoslais’' and the infants were very sweet in the old favourite “Lullaby.” The rest of the programme consisted of a humor-o-ils ske>toh “Lit>t»le Pickle” and tlie onnitaita “Cinderella.” In the sketch Ti'oni Hargreaves, -as the “little Pickle ” Cyril Watson (uncle), Chrissie McKinnon (aunt), Milly AVatson (Polly), Peggy Templeton (pedlar), Paulin© Palmer (teacher), Jack Templeton (farmer), all acted naturally; while, tlie pranks of “Little Pickle” brought down the house. The second half was devoted to Cinderella, the following taking parfr: “The Prince,” Jack McKinnon; “Cinderella,” Ina Stock well; “Charity,” Myrtle Coxhead; "Patience,” Eldna Ooxhead; “Papa,” Hector McKinnon; “Fairy Godmother,” Gladys Tynan; “Lady Guy,” Kathleen o’Hanlon ; with a fulfil .array of dainty fairies, ladies and courtiers. The dresses, horses and carriage etc., were all made under the supervision of the' teachers, and with only tlie children and the help of members of the school committee, and reflected credit on both. Miss Wood anted as accompanist© throughout practice and performance and to, her a great deal of credit was due. After the concert Mr Collins (chairman of the committee) thanked Mrs Rumble and Miss Wood for their hard work and patience, also the children and the audience. All were entertained to supper, Mesdames Templeton, Collins, _ Coxhead, Sayed, and McKinnon officiating in the supper room. A short dance, was held for the “young folk,” the music being supplied 'by Mr M. Jefferies, Mr AV. Coxhead playing an extra, and Mr B. S. Online fulfilling the duties of M.C. With the door takings the committee intends giving each child a., prize ; tlie remainder, about £4 10s, to be, spent on tlie library. 1