YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 117, 18 April 1939, Page 8

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS.

There was a fair attendance at a debate, held last, evening, between members of the AVoodville and Whakarongo A'oung Farmers’ Clubs, which was held in the Borough Council Chambers. The chair was taken by the chairman of the AVoodville Club (Mr H. Goldsworthy). The subject was: “That disease control is of greater economic importance than the breeding of highly-producing strains of stock.” The debate was won by the AA'oodville Club, the speakers for their side being awarded 679 points as against 038 for the AA'hakarongo team. For AA’hakarongo the speakers (affirmative) were Messrs R. D. Alillar (leader), B. Dickson, and G. Spall. The AA’oodville speakers were Alessrs K. Alitchell (leader). A. Compton, and A. Fountaine. The judges were Alessrs H. P. Horne (AA'oodville), E. J. Harding (AA’oodville) and G. Crossley (Palmerston North). In their comments, each took different avenues of statement, Air Harding criticising the various speeches made and pointing out where improvements could have been effected. Mr Horne submitted a general review of debating practice, while Mr Crosslev also followed the

same line. All congratulated the speakers. It was pointed out. that the AA'hakarongo speakers had been penalised through not tilling the time allotted, this causing a loss of 18 points in the aggregate. Air Mitchell’s subject matter was stated to be slightly better than that of the AA’hakarongo leader, and the award for the best speaker was made to Air Dickson. Air Compton had brought forward one of the best arguments, while Alessrs Fountnino and Spall were also congratulated on their subject matter and their deportment. Air Horne spoke in general appreciation of the initiative of the Young Farmers’ Club in promoting the debate. In thanking the judges for their remarks Mr Alitchell said it was the policy of the clubs to further such contests.

Arrangements were made by the AA’oodville Club for a field day to be held later in the month in conjunction with the AA’oodville branch of the Farmers’ Union. The gathering is to he held at the racecourse, and the club also arranged for a short, sports meeting to be held for their members following the other attractions.