FEILDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 17, 17 December 1932, Page 4

FEILDING.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The general committee of the Feeding A. 'and P. Association met last night, the president, Mr L. J. Wild, being in the chair. The Alanawatu Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Club wrote asking if the association would appoint a judge for the Jersey Oaks competition from the list of judges supplied bv the club. The president said that whilst the association had every sympathy with the request of the club, it had to be remembered that the association desired to have a say in these matters. In any case the New Zealand Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association - had its official list of judges, and to this list the association wished to adhere. Mr J. Knight spoke in similar vein, and Mr H J. Lancaster also voiced his disapproval of the association falling in with such a request. It was decided to reply to the club explaining that the association had to consider expense in these matters, and also abide by the list of judges compiled by the Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association. The Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Association wrote soliciting a donation towards a fund for the purpose of fighting the white butterfly pest.— I The president, in moving that the letter be received, said there was little need for the association to interest itself in this action of the Hawke’s Bay Association. The matter was being carefully investigated by the Government authorities and the Cawthron Institute, and with them the control of the white butterfly could be left. Tho letter was received. A reply was received from Hon. J. G. Cobbe stating that bo would endeavour to avail himself of the committee’s invitation to be present at the show, while Hon. E, A. Ransom also replied to the effect that he would be glad to attend if bis duties permitted. Donations were received with thanks from the following:—N.Z. Red Poll Cattle Breeders’ Association, £4 4s (£2 2s each for champion bull and cow); Wellington branch N.Z. Friesian Association, £1 Is; Mr C. E. Taylor (Mayor), £2 2s: Gear Meat Co., £2 2s: Wellington Meat Export Co., Ltd., £2 2s. A tender of £35 was accepted for the

booth at the show and ram fair. The president reported that the bank balance at date was £1573 5s sd, a reduction of £lO9 9s 4d against December, 1931.

The president further reported that at a meeting of the general catering committee it had been decided to carry out the catering at tho show and ram fair this year on the same lines as last year, the Women’s Division of tho Farmers’ Union taking the first day, the Women’s Institute the second, the Plunket Societv the first day of tllo ram fair and the combined committees the second day of the fair. The committee expressed its desire to receive gifts of foodstuffs, and donations of a bullock, lambs, hams, potatoes and fruit. FAT LAMB COMPETITION.

The report of the Feilding district fat lamb export competition was adopted, inter alia, as under:—“A total of 68 pens of lambs from 39 breeders were received for this competition, the entries being drawn from the whole of the surrounding districts. Unfortunately the competition had to bo postponed for one week it being finalised at the Feilding freezing works on Wednesday last. Of the'6B entries, 47 pens weer received for judging and killing, 21 pens did not come forward, this being probably due to the competition being held one week later than was anticipated, and best quality lambs being too heavy. First prize, pen 36, Short Estate, winning Mr T. A. Duncan’s prize of £3 3s; second prize, pen 67, L. T. McLean, winning Mr J. Knight’s donation of £2 2s, third prize, pen 4, J. Shortall, Association’s £1 Is. Of the three placed pens Air Shortall’s lambs are the only ones to go forward to London, the first prize ]>en being disqualified overweight when killed, and the second prize was not selected to compete with the best 15 export pens. To Air Drysdale, of the Alent Board, fell the task of judging the most suitable pens for export, bis selection being as follows: Pen 2, Hoeken and Sons; 3 and 4, J. Shortall ; 6, N. Shortall ; 8. A. Campbell; 15, J. Williamson; 19, J. Knight; 23 W. G. Booth ; 27, H. Burrell and Son; 29, W. H. Burrell; 32, R. Burrell; 40, AY. F. Jacob and Son; 61, A. AI. Henson;. 63, AA r . H. Henson; 66, J. B. Bradley. These 15 pens will compete in London as the Feilding group. The carcases will be shipped to London next week. The hearty thanks of the asoseiation are due to Alessrs Drysdale and Caithness for coming to Feilding to judge; to the exhibitors for their splendid support; to Air Stevens and boys from the High School for undertaking the live weighing and to the Press for publicity; also to Air Hill of

the freezing works for providing refreshments.”

In moving the adoption of the report. Air Knight stressed the importance of the regulations being amended tp ensure that tho prize-winning pens in the live weight condition went forward to London for the carcases to be judged. Air J. B. Bradley expressed similar views, the points raised being noted for consideration later.

Air T. Ranford, AVhakarongo, was appointed judge of the boys’ and girls’ classes.

At the conclusion of the meeting the season’s greetings wero exchanged between the president and members of the association.

BOY SCOUTS’ ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Feilding Boy Scouts’ Association was held last night, when the work of the past year was reviewed. Air A\ T . E. Carthew presided and there wero also present Alessrs A. C. Buist, J. S. Tingev, C. S. .leffs G. J. Fitzpatrick, K. M. Little, C. E. Taylor (Alayor), G. Kilvington, Rev. F. Copeland and Scoutmaster Street. Prior to the commencement ot tlie business of the meeting a motion of sympathy with the relatives of the Into Mr E. Hassall, Commissioner, was carried in silence, the chairman eulogising the late Commissioner’s work for the movement. The annual report was adopted as under: — “The continued success of the scout movement in Feilding is a source of gratification to the committee, and all parents and citizens interested in lour lads must appreciate the unselfish labours of the scout and cub officers. The roll totals 38 scouts and 60 cubs. Scoutmaster Street continues to do fine work, his enthusiasm counting a great deal towards the continued interest the lads take in their work. AsI sistant-Scoutmaster I>. Milner left for Wanganui in July and his excellent services are much missed. A rover troop is in the course of formation, the older scouts working quietly meantime to ensure the troop is established on sound and lasting lines. The cubs are as enthusiastic as ever, the two packs being capably led by their officers. One pack is under Aliss E. Geary as cubmistress, with Aliss L. Geary as assistant, while the other is controlled by Aliss E. A'oung, with Aliss AI. Morphy as assistant. Assistant-cubmistress E. Guthrie retired during the year after rendering loyal service, and the committee appointed Aliss L. Geary to fill the vacancy. It is with feelings of sincere regret that we have to record the passing away of our esteem-ed-commissioner. Air E. Hassall, who so ably guided the affairs of the association for over eight years. Commissioner Hassall had a long association with the scout movement, and the lads will not forget the example he set them of being always ready to do a good turn. Our sincere sympathy has l>eon extended to the relatives of our late leader.

“Regular parades have been held throughout the year and the efficiency of the troop and packs successfully maintained. Our representatives at the jamboree acquitted themselves very creditably, rendering invaluable assistance. The outstanding event of the year was the splendid AVest Coast jamboree held in Feilding mst January. Through the courtesy of Air and Airs IT. E. Hoeken, a suitable site was secured on their beautiful property at “Grassmere,” some 300 lads attending. The committee

desires to record its thanks to all those who so liberally assisted tho jamboree committee. Our thanks are again due to the Alanchester School Committee for the use of the quadrangle for weekly parades. Besides assisting at the Anzac luncheon, the scouts and cubs have performed many other good turns during the year, their services being available at all time to help approved objects. “It has not been necessary to make any public appeal for our own funds since 1927, and the treasurer’s statement shows that our credit balance is now £2l 2s sd, which we hope will tide us over the present difficult times. A most sympathetic Press has. lielped us throughout the year, and we desire lo record our appreciation of their assistance, and also lo thank all those who have aided the Scout Alovement.” Air Carthew was re-elected chairman and the following officers appointed:— Secretary, Air A. C. Buist; treasurer, Air C. S. Jeffs; lion, auditor, Air O. A. Aldis; trustees, Alessrs Carthew and Jeffs.

The resignation of Scoutmistress E. Geary came before the meeting, members expressing their appreciation of her services in the cub movement. It was resolved to send, to Aliss Geary a letter conveying the appreciation that was felt at her services to the cubs under her charge. j The committee also made reference to the work of Scoutmaster Street and his officers, and noted with pleasure the activities that wore being carried out. Air Buist brought up the matter of the appointment of a commissioner, explaining that since the death of Air Hassall headquarters had not made any appointment, although Feilding was (carrying on practically the same footling as existed during Air Hassall’soffice. It bad been suggested that Feilding cooperate under the Alanawatu district commissioner, but on representations being made to headquarters it had been decided to allow Feilding to maintain a separate identity. Air Buist further announced that the Alanawatu Boy Scout executive had extended to the Feilding troop an invitation to attend a jamboree at Pohangina I about the middle of January. | A vote of thanks was accorded all those who had assisted the movement, and the Press. AiOTORISTS’ CAAIP. The AA’anganui Automobile Association forwarded ndvice to Feilding yesterday that, in connection with the improvements to be made to the motorists’ camp site at Johnston Park, the association had made a grant of £lO towards the work. The improvements to be effected at the camp will now be able to bo carried out in full as the result of the donation, and the association also states that special mention of the motor camp improvements at Feilding will be made in the road report now being prepared for the Christmas holidays. AVIATION INTERESTS. A visit was made to Feilding yesterday afternoon by Squadron-Leader T. AVilkes, Direetor of Air Services, for the purpose of inspecting the racecourse property in connection with its suitability as an aerodrome for the Feilding Aero Club. It is understood that Squadron-Leader AVilkes was satisfied that the ground answered all requirements as a landing field and as a training ground, with the qualification that solo flying work by trainees would not bo possible owing to the restricted area for emergency landing.

TENNIS. A tennis match between the Alakino and Stanway A grade teams was played on the Alakino courts, the home team winning by 13 sets to 3. The following are the details, Alakino players being named first: — Men’s Singles.—AA’. Fry lost to K. Parsons 2—4, D. Younger beat R. Burke 4-—3, S. A’ounger beat E. Christian 4—3 H. Nairn beat S. Jones 4—3. Afen’s Doubles. —Fry and D. Younger beat Parsons and Burke 4—2, S. Younger and Nairn beat Christian and Jones 4—2. Ladies’ Singles.—Aliss C. Laing beat Aliss K. Green 4—o, Aliss T. AlcDuff beat Aliss lv. Aides 4—3, Aliss I. Amer lost to Aliss P. Green 3—4, Aliss E. A’ounger beat Aliss Jefferies 4—o. Ladies’ Doubles.—Alisses Laing and AlcDuff beat Alisses K. Green and Aides 4—l, Alisses Amer and Younger beat Alisses P. Green and Jefferies 4—l. Alixed Doubles.—Fry and Aliss Laing beat Parsons and Aliss K. Green 4—o, D. Younger and Aliss AlcDuff beat Burke and Aliss Aides 4—3, S. Younger and Aliss Amer lost to Christian and Aliss P. Green 3—4, Nairn and Aliss Younger beat Jones and Aliss Jefferies 4—2.

IIIELE SHOOTING. The Cheltenham Rifle Club held the third shoot for the A and B grade competitions, S. C. Sandbrook topping the scores in the A grade, details of which are as under:—S. C. Sandbrook 95, R. E. Stuart 93, V. Barrrow 91, H. Buchanan 90, F. Whitehead 90, S. Alavhcw 86. B grade: E. Buchanan 98, J. Osborne 92, R. Taylor 92, I. AlcLean 87. To-day the club held a shoot for the cup in conjunction with the Feilding Mounted Signallers over the 300, 500 and 600 yards ranges. AIAKINO SCHOOL. Advice has been received that Cabinet ha.s decided to approve of a grant for the erection of a new school on Alakino Road. The present school is one of the oldest in the district and a new building has been a long-felt want. NOTES. Harvest operations are in train at the Alerrv Hill farm of tho Feilding Agricultural High School, a number of boys being busily engaged under the charge of Air P. G. Stevens getting the crops in. A substantial acreage of a variety of crops was sown this year, and with the excellent season experienced there should be no lack of winter feed for the valuable stock the school farm possesses. The Feilding Jockey Club has made a donation of £lO to the Feilding Municipal Band in connection with its services at the recent race meeting. Tho Alanchester Stret Si’hool cricket eleven defeated a team from the Halcombo School during the week. Halcombo made 55 in their first innings, to which Alanchester Street replied with 49. In the second innings Halcombe could only obtain 38, while Alanchester Street improved their score to the total of 78. Several of the bowlers secured good averages, Hutton for Halcombe doing the “hat trick.” CRICKET A SSOCI ATI ON. The management committee of the Feilding and District Cricket Association met last evening, Air E. H. Lange presiding. Also present were Alessrs S. Still, C. B. McClure, AI. Barltrop, N. Fitzpatrick and T. Donaldson (secretary). Apologies lor al>senee were received from Alessrs W. Power and J. Dewe. A request was received from the Sandon Cricket Club for Hie postponement of its match at Feilding today on account of it being unable to attend, and on the motion of the chairman a bye was granted. The Horowhenua Cricket Association wrote suggesting the inauguration of of a home-and-home series .of fixtures for the current season. On the motion of Air Donaldson, the committee decided to agree to the suggestion the first game to take place at Levin on January 11. An offer was received also from the Rangitikei Cricket Association of a junior game at Feilding on January 2 and 3. the offer being accepted on the motion of Air AlcClure. Air Lange undertook to arrange the Feilding team.