NGATEA PARADE

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 55, Issue 32795, 27 November 1946, Page 7

NGATEA PARADE

WELL ORGANISED SHOW A. BLAKE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP On Tuesday, November 19, the ■Ngatea School Calf Club combined with the Young Farmers’ Club to run a Calf Chib Show. In spite of showery weather it was a most enjoyable day. The judge was Mr A. C. Bailey of Wharepoa and the associate judge was Mr Williamson. These men handled their task most capably. The Young Farmers’ Club was much indebted to the numerous donors and to Mr B. C. Miller who went to endless trouble to help the club in their first attempt to run a show. The school loudspeaker system greatly assisted in the efficient running of the programme. Luncheon was served and the aid of the ladies who attended the tables was much appreciated by the chib. Results: —

Calf rearing, light breed, senior: Nita Smith 1, A. Blake 2, D. Mold 3; junior, light, A. Tippens 1, M. Tippens 2, L. Morrow 3. Heavy breed, senior: R. Williams 1, K. Dalgety 2, D. Francis 3; junior, D. Donaghy 1, C. Dalgety 2, M. Donaghy 3. For the above competitions shields were given for first prize. Calf rearing, Young Farmers’ Club, light breed, K. Scott 1, K. Scott 2, L. Grimes 3; heavy breed, M. Morrow 1, R. Bryant 2, L. Slatter 3. Dairy type, light breed, senior: A. Blake 1, D. Mold 2, J. McCollum 3; junior, A, Tippens 1, G. Gillard 2, M? Tippens 3. Shield for first.

Dairy type, heavy breed, senior: K. Dalgety 1, D. Francis 2, R. Dalgety 3. Shield for first. Junior: D. Donaghy 1, Claire Dalgety 2, Colin Dalgety 3. Shield for first.

Dairy type, Young Farmers’ Club, light breed: K. Scott 1, K. Scott 2, L. Grimes 3; heavy, M. Morrow 1, R. Bryant 2, L. Slatter 3. Best Friesian on ground: K. Dalgety 1, R. Bryant 2.

School champion, senior: A. Blake 1, K. Dalgety 2. Cup for first. Junior: A. Tippens 1, Gay Gillard 2. Cup for first. Champion of champions: A. Blake I, A. Tippens 2. Cup for first and halter for second. Young Farmers’ Club championship: K. Scott 1, K. Scott 2. Cash prizes. ' Yearlings: R. Bond 1, G. Morrow 2, J. McCollum 3. Shield for first. Handling, senior: R.' Agate 1, N. Agate 2; junior, J. Capper 1, L. Moderich 2. Cash prize. Record books: J. McCollum 1, G Ivicevich 2. Home-made halter: A. Mold 1, D. Mold 2. Cash prize.

At the conclusion of the day Mr G. Slatter, president of the Young Farmers’ Club thanked the children for making the day a success and apologised for the weather. He then introduced the judge, Mr Bailey, who con-

gratulated the children on the class of calves and gave some instructive comments and suggestions for improvements in handling. FLOWER SHOW SWEET PEAS ON DISPLAY On Tuesday, November 19, the Ngatea District High School held a flower show in conjunction with a calf club day. The main object of the show was to display sweet peas which the children themselves had grown from seeds obtained from the school. The children co-operated to make a most attractive display of flowers and there were numerous entries in all classes. Results:— Sweet pea section, three blooms of one variety: Fay Hayward 1, M. Spencer 2; one bloom of three varieties, R. Agate 1, F. Hayward 2; one bloom of five varieties, Rio Agate 1, B. Spencer 2; champion bloom, Fay Hayward 1, E. Blake 2. Decorative Section Decorated saucer, eight years and under: P. Thomas 1, K. Harris 2; nine and 10 years, R. McAulay 1, M. Campbell 2; 11 years and over, B. Connors 1, B. Kerby 2. Table vase, eight years and under: Nancy Cocks 1, M. Campbell 1 2; nine years and 10 years, M. Curry 1, J. Waugh 2; 11 years and over, A. Death 1, A. Death 2, B. Kerby 3. Buttonhole, eight years and under: P. Thomas 1, E. Boatswain 2; nine and 10 years, B. Foreman 1, G. Birkenhead 2; 11 years and over, D. Watson 1, A. Wright 2. Model tray garden, eight years and under: R. Harris 1, Alan Cocks 2; nine years and 10 years, M. Curry 1, B. Waugh 2; 11 years and over, J. Turner 1. Mrs Flint was a most able judge and her job was not an easy one. Mrs Thomas, who accompanied the judge, was able to point out the faults for the children’s sakes. This she did later in the afternoon to a most appreciative audience. The children will undoubtedly benefit from the discussion and it wil Istand them for future shows.