AGRICULTURAL CLUBS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 169, 17 June 1940, Page 5

AGRICULTURAL CLUBS

MANAWATU-OROUA AREA. REPORT OF JUDGES. Messrs E. H. Lange (Wanganui) and R. A. Robbie (Feilding), judges of the Boys 1 and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs in the J'lana-watu-Oroua area, in their reports for the year state: — Plot work was undertaken in 41 schools, 239 projects being presented for judging during February, March and April. The number of completed plots is the highest in the history of the competitions in the Manawatu district, the next best being the 211 plots completed in 1931. The compulsory crops grown in the plots were: Carrots (2 varieties), parsnips, mangolds, silver beet, sugar beet. To complete the plot each competitor was required to grow an additional three rows of “own choice” crops. A very wide selection was seen by the judges; flowers, farm crops, now and rare vegetables, etc., all found places in the optional sections. Though much of the judges’ time was devoted to club work, they feel that time spent .in this connection is well [worth while. Teachers, parents and pupils evinced great interest in the work, which has a far-reaching effect on all concerned. The scat-on proved to be most favourable and excellent results were achieved". All crops grown wore suitable and appealed to the children. Year by year much improvement is noted in the efforts of individual competitors, showing that steady progress is being made. The main faults noticed were those connected with the cultivation of the soil and the thinning of the crops. The rules provide that- all competitors receiving 75 per cent, or more of the total marks available shall be awarded' a certificate. The fact that 149 certificates were won speaks volumes for the efforts of the children.

The competition for the Farmers’ Union Challenge Shield, awarded to the school in the Wanganui Education Board’s district whose total competitors secure the highest average of marks under the headings cultivation and record resulted: Pohangina School 1, Brunswick School 2, Otoko School 3, Omatane School 4. The lop school, Pohangina,. is in the ManawatuOroua district, the other three schools being in the Wanganui-Main Trunk area. The shield is at present held by the Pakihikura School. Records. —In previous years competitors have been supplied with exercise books, for rough note* and with charts io be completed as records of the projects. This year charts wore not available and the exercise books wore , marked. Good work was done by the competitors, but marking vyas made much more difficult. Some pupils wrote long accounts that could, with advantage, have been more concise. It is likely that i exercise books only will be available this coming year. I The judges that plot work be continued on lines similar to those of last year, that the compulsory crops be the same and that the entry fee of sixpence per plot, imposed for the past season, bo continued. Thanks arc extended to the teachers and all who assisted the movement. STOCK REARING PROJECTS. Thirty-nine schools competed in stock rearing competitions and 456 animals, exclusive of lambs, which numbered 71, were paraded before the judges. During the 1938 season 494 animals were judged. The judging period was cold and wet and it is felt that more animals would have been presented had weather conditions been more favourable. The following gentlemen acted ns judges at the various schools and merit the thanks of all concerned in the movement for their generous assistance. Messrs 11. D. Brewster (Makino), 11. It. Green (Kairanga), C. M. Hyde (Kairanga), IT. J. Lancaster- (Glen Oroua), 1,. Lancaster (Kopane), A. Montgomerie (Awahuri), J. 11. Mason (Feilding), J. O’Donnell (Bunnythorpe), D. Prentice (ICopanc), T. Ranford (Whnkarongo), IT. IC. Thurston (Makino), and N. Wilson (Longburn). Messrs Prentice' and Wihon were exhibitors in the early days of the com-petit-ons and we welcome their sustained interest in the movement. At, some schools the local Young Farmers’ Clubs played prominent parts in the activities associated with judging day and their assistance is

much appreciated. The committees would j welcome volunteers from the ranks of our past, exhibitors who are willing to act as junior judges. , . , . At the championship gaTiering, held at the Feilding Showgrounds, Mr C. B. Morgan (Woodville), judged the type classes, while Mr G. J. Masters (Wanganui), officiated in the care and attention classes. Sixty-three calves and thirteen yearlings were paraded for the judges inspection. The quality was excellent and the work that the pupils had put in to prepare their charges lor the display well merited the high praise bestowed by both judges. The awards were presented to the successful exhibitors by the Hon. J. G. Cobbe, M.P. Messrs .Mason, Green, Thomas and Robbie acted a 9 stewards. The report details the- principal awards, which were jublished on judging day. In these competitions, as in the root crop work, the success is very large.y due to the interest of the teachers and to the support and assistance given by parents, supervisors and judges. ROOT CROP COMPETITIONS. JUDGES’ PLACINGS. The following are Ihe judges’ placings in the Manawatu-Oroua division root crop competition of the Boys’ and Girls Agricultural Clubs; — Ashhurst School.—C. Tunnicliffc, cultivation 38, quality 17, extra rows 9, record 16, total 80; T. Hewitt, 36—14—8—20—78, K. Drummond, 36 —16—18 —15 75; Duleie Ifackett, '30—14—7-0-51; G. Drummond, 25 Whakarongo School. —Betty Robinson, 38 —16 —8 —27—89; Aylmer Cresswcll 37 18—9—23—87; M. Harvey, 35—16—8—26 85; N. Robinson, 36—16—8-24-84; Thelma Tauchcr, 37 —16—B—28 —22 —83; S. arncr, 35 ; J. McSavney, 35—15—7 15— 72 ;E. Hemmingsoii, 27 —12—6—15 60. Pohangina School. —Alison Stuart, 40—19 —8—29—96; Heather Stuart, 40—18—8— 29 E. Drummond. 39—17 —8—27 91; R. Passey, 39-18-9-24-90; Lynotto Drummond, 37—15 —7 —23 82; Beverley Wild bore, 37 —16—6 —22 —81; I>. lews, 37 14_7_22—80. Awahou North School—Natalie Spelman, 36- B. Spelman', 32-13 I—16— Belle Glapham, 20—10—5—23—58. Colyton School.—Nola Basset, 38-17-8 30— D. Trcwlutt, 40—18—9—24—91; Penelope Langdon, 39—17—9—22—87; M. Jenson, 38—158 —20—81; M. Lynch, 36Rauma'i School.—R. Edwards, 39—18—9 21— Tl. Macdonald, 37—17—8—20—82; Bernadette Hanlon, 37-—ls—B—2o 80. Taonui School.-Molly Clcvcly 40-19-8—21—88; R. Marston, 37—17—8—20—82, Joan Marston, 37—15—7—22—81; Coral Marston, 34-15-8-23-80; Marion McFarland, 34—14—8—20—76 Te Arakina School. —Maisio Johnston, 34-16-10-24-84; R. Griffin, 38-15-9-20—82; G. Johnston, 34—12—7—0—51; G. R. Jcpson, 30—12—4—0—46. „ Rongotca School—lv. Mossop, 35-14—8 .—19—76; C. Fioidhousc, 32—12—7—0—51; G. Ficldhousc, 32 —12—7—0—51. Waitohi School—S. Gray, —76; G. Hintz, 30—12—5—19—66; S. Rowe, 20-10-5-o—4o. ■ _ . . „ ’Terrace. End Scliool.-B. Kensington, 38 17 —-B—28 —21—84; C. Ostcn, 36—14—7—20—77. Glen Oroua Scliool.-B. Scott, 38-16—7 —24 —85; I. Hunt, 38 —17—8 —21—84; Audrcy Boswell, 38—15 —8 —22 83; Enid W ebb, 36 —16 —8 —22—82; Nora Badey, 3^-13--8— C. Angus, 38—12—6—20—76; IT. Angus, 38—12—6—19—75; A. Angus, 38— 22 5 17 73. * Kopane School. —L. Houghton, 39—18—10 —24—91; Rita Sanson, 36—17—8—28—89; J. Carr, 38-16-9-25-88; B. Garr 37—16 —8—24—85; D. Hill, W. Russell, 36—17—74—20—804.; I. Bennett; 36-13-6-21-76; K. Bennett, 32-12 —7—21—72; B. Rcdmayne, 30—14—7—20 71; D. Houghton, 39—17—9—0—65; I. Carr. 37-16-8-0-61; B. Mitchell, 34 15—6—0—56; I. Christensen, <"2B—ls—o—--0—49; Alva Dyer, 20—10—4—0—34 _ Milson School—J. Board, 37—177 —21 —B2; I. Rowan, 37—17—8—20—82; NancyKidd, 35-14-7-25-81; Julio Eaton, 3314— D. Wright, 35—15—7—1875; I. McCrea, 35—14—8—16—73; R. Blackwell, 35 —15 —7 —15—72. Linton School.—Molva llillas, 37—14—8 23 —82; Joyce Philps, 32 —14 —8 26 80; B. Bhilps, 30—15—7—0—52. Tiritca School.— P. Shore, 35—16—8—17 Kairanga School. —Beryl Malleit, 35—15 —7 —25 —82; A. Cooper. 35—16—8—21—80; I. Mallctt, 35—14—7—22—78; T. Larson, . 33-14-8-12-67. Tiakitahuna School. —Betty Hawke, 4f>~* 18 — B—28 —26 —92: G. Voss, 39-19—9-23—90. Longburn School. —S. Callcsen, 36 17—9 —22—84; J. Lockwood." 36 —14 —7—l8 —75; Jean Stephenson, 30 —12—6 —21 —69; Noelino Bcc, 33—12—6—17—68; R. Flotclioi, 30—13—8—15—66; I. Swensson, 36—17—9 15 — 77; ’J'. Saylcs, 27—11—6—0—44. i Bunnvthorpe School. —Brenda Hooper, 38 '—ls —6—26—85; I. riari-is, 35—15—8—20 —7B; W. Rose, 32—14—8-22—76; B. Neylon 30—14—8—0—52; L. Faulkner. 25 10—-5—0—40. . Oroua Downs School.—Lexic OUvcr, oo 19 — 10 —27—94; B. Vcalc, 33 —17 —b—23 —81; N. Albrcy, 32—15—7—25—79; R. Shailcr, 34 —18—B—l8 —18 —78; L. Christensen, 31—16 5 —21 —73; M. Shailcr, 30—158 —18—71; R. Thompson, 30 —14—5 —0—49. Baincssc School. —I. Buchanan, 35 17 4 —26 —82; J. Baker, 36-18—0—0-54. Rangiotu School. —Janet White. 36 18 9 29 —92; B. Duncan, 36—17 —7 —l8 —78; R. Bond. 32—15—5—21—73; L. Hunt, 26 g g 0 37. Clydesdale School—Dawn Teague, 37 15_5_2b—84; Patricia Luxford, 33—16 7—27—83; L. Gcnnills, 36—15—6—20—77; Ngairc Short, 30 —13 —6 —27 —76; Dclcie Zajonskowski, 36 Teague, 28—12—5—18—63; Ailsa McKenzie, 26 . n Carnarvon School. —R. Harris, 38 —18 9 27 — 92; J. Harris, 36—17 —B—28 —28 —89; B. Tow 36—17—7—25—85; Rona Vahendcr, 33 —ls7 —26 —81; F. Reid. 30 —16—7 —23—76; D Reid, 30—14—5—24—73; Verna Carrington, 29-13-5-24—71. Ohakca School. —E. Hartley, 37 19 0 28— 93; D. Matthews, 37—167 —28 —88; Betty Matthews. 36—18 —B—28—26 —88; Archie Hazlewood, 35 —18 —B—28 —24—85; Jill Bartlett, 32—15—9—26—82; E. Masters, 34—15—8 23 —80; N. Bailey, 31 —16 —7—23 —77; R. Hazlewood, 30—15 —7 —23 —75: Lorraine Henderson, 29—14—7—24—74; Susie Walker 27—12—5—25—69; Harriet Walker, 25 —11—6—25—67. . Lylton Street School.—D. Sandilands, 39 —lß —9—2l —B7; I. Sandilands, 39—16—9 22 Maui Sandilands, 38 —17—10 —20 — 85; Beryl Whitehead, 34 —15—3—25 —82; Iv. Lawrence, 31 —15 —7—23 —76; E. Woodruffe, 32—13—7—20—72; Betty Vincent, 27 —12—5 —26—70; Doreen Woodruffc. 32 — 14—5—16—67; Janet Woodruffc. 30—14 — 7 14—65 ; T. Woodruffc. 28—14—7—13—62; B. Funncll, 25-10-4-12-51. Mt. Biggs School. —Noelenc Gardner, 34 —lo —6—24 —Bo; J. Mr Andie. 35 —14—6 —21 -76: 11. Lobb. 33—13—7—22—75. Hnlcombc School. — T. Wishnowskv, 38 — 18—6—27—89; Clarice Garnett, 34—14 —7 27—82: 'Jean Malone. 32—16—5—27—80; E Brett, 37—17—8—17—79; D. Malone," 34 Tokorangi School. —G. Mills. 38—18 — 9 —22—87; Evelyn Fcrgussoii, 35 —15 —7 —26 —B3; G. Parata. 34—14 —0 —0 —48. Cheltenham School. —S. Taylor, 38 —17 —- 8— 27—90; Anno Booth. 36 —14 —B—28—28—87; 11. Taylor, 36-15-9-27—87: Betty Booth, 35 — 19 —5 —27 —86; Nancy Anderson, 33 — 18 —6 —25—82; Dassia Dunstan, 34—15—9 —23 —81: N. Anderson, 32 —15 —6—27—80; B. McFarlane, 33 —14 —7 —24 —78; Doris Vi'cs 32—15 —5—23 —75; Joan Gawnc. 28 — 14-6—23—71. Beaeonslleld School. —Marie Enmes. 38 — 18—9—16—81: D. Richardson. 33—16 —8— 22-79: T. Short. 33-15-7-17-72; Kathleen Corpc. 32 —14 —7—-18 —71; Betty Bush. 27—12—5—20—64: Trevor Bowatcr, 30—12 —5—16—64; Nancy Eames. 36—17—8—0— 61; Mary Richardson, 27—11 —6 —17 —61: I. Bowatcr) 21—11—5—0—40; E. Bowater, 24 8-4—0—36. Waipurn School.—Joan Holloway, 31—16 —4 —22—73; Lois Parkcs, 32—12—6—22 —72; G. Eames, 32 —16—7 —17—72; Veda Holloway, 29—15 —o—20—22 —66; M. Craig, 26—15 —5—18 —64; J. Craig, 28—15 —3 —17—63; H. Corbett, 39 —13—4 —16 —63. Rewa School.—R. Hunter. 35—15—7—16 —73: J. Hunter, 34 —16 —7—l4—71. "" Pakihikura School.—N. Brown. 36—18 7-26-87; K. Reid, 35-17-3-25-80: G. Jones, 31—15—7—25—78; Mabel Luoui, 35

—14 —6 —22 —77: Noleen Reid, 36 —15 5 21—77; Joan Luoni,. 35—14—6—20—75; D. Reid, 30—14—5—22—71; L. Brown, 37—19 Kimbolton School.—Valeric Youle, 36 17— —26 —86; A. Gerard, 34 —14 —8 —23—79; Mavis Terrill, 36 —15 —B—2o8—20 79; Ins Jensen, 30—16—8—20—74; Janice Morgan 31 —12—7—19—69; June Harris, 33—11—6 18— . Valley Road School.—J. Anstis, 32—13 7 22 —74; Althea Atkinson, 30 —13—4—16 Rangiwahia School. —G. fiaukhauscr,. 40 18—7—23—88; N. Billinghurst, 38—15—8— 25—86; Esme Smith, 31 —17—9 —28 —85) Doreen Tompkins, 36 —16 —B—28 —23 —83; C. Mills, 32—15—9—25—81: Sylvia Bladder, 33 —14 —7—27 —81; D. Jones, 30—16—7—20 —73; B. Lawrence, 30 —15 —7 —l6 —68. Apiti School.—B. Benscinann, 38—19—9 -20-86; W. Lc Qucsnc, 35—16—8—27—86; S. Lo Qitesnc, 33—17—7—24—81; R. Bensemann, 36- —18—7 —l7—78; Mabel McNicol, 38—14—7—18—77; G'advs Le Qucsnc, 32 14— A. McNicol, 34—13—6—22 75; Mary McTntyre, 33—14—6—0—53; J. Bonscmann, 32—13 —60 —51; E. Watcrson, 30— Waituna West School. —J. Short. 36 —18 — 8— IT. Williamson, 38—16—7—21—82 C. Strawbridgo, 34—15 —B—l8 —18 —75; G. England. 29—14—6—25-T-74 ; F. Halford, 31— 15— R, Short. 31—13—8—21—73; J. Camplin. 33—14—7—18—72; Anno Short, 31 — 14—7 —19 —71; Joan Leicester, 28—13—6 —20—67; Dal Williamson, 30 —13—s—l5—19—67; 11. Strawbridgo, 28—11—7—18—64; T. Strawbridgo, 30 —13 —70 —50. Tapuae School. —B. Mods, 36 —17 —B—28 —27 — 88: N. Shannon. 38—157 —26 —86; L. Johanson, 37—18—7—20 —82: J. Shannon.37—14—6—25—82: P. Richardson, 32—12—9 —23—76.