Jersey Breeders and Young Farmers Foregather

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 142, 18 June 1938, Page 2

Jersey Breeders and Young Farmers Foregather

A FESTIVE OCCASION

Members of the Manawatu Jersey Brooders ’ and Young Farmers ’ Clubs combined very happily on Thursday evening in a social gathering which proved one of tho highlights of show week. Tho Jado ballroom, where the function was held, was absolutely crowded with enthusiasts in festive mood, a very jolly evening resulting, j Mr. J. A. Russell, president of the Manawatu Jersey Breeders * Club, was in attendance, also Mr. E. W. Barnett, vice-president of the Manawatu District Committee of tho Young Farmers’ I Clubs, deputising for Mr. H. J. Lancaster (president). The hostesses were Mrs. Russell, who woro a graceful frock of black taffeta with a coat of patterned lacquered tafeta, also Mrs. Barnott, who wore a picture frock of floral angel skin with a matching jacket. Accompanying Mrs. Russell were her two daughters, Miss Joan Russell, wearing floral crepe de chine with a coatee of cherry lacquered satin, Miss Betty Russell being in figured taffeta with coatee of blue lacquered satin. Members of the ladies’ committee of (he Jersey Breeders’ Club, who had assisted in the preliminary arrangements were Mesdames A. Montgomery, J. O ’Donnell, W. E. Thomas and J. Smith. A pleasant interlude was provided by Mr. G. M. Wliitelock, of Newbury', whose fine voice was heard in two vocal numbers accompanied by Mr. C. TepX)ett. With an excellent orchestra to provide lively music for old-time and modern numbers, tho floor was crowded throughut tho evening and with a proponderenco of males the girls were in the happy position of a choice of about three partners to every dauacc. Among those in attendance were Mr E. J. Fawcett, of Wellington. Acting Director General of Agriculture, Mr. S. Freeman, organiser for tho Young Farmers’ Clubs, Mr. A. J. Galpin, also Mr. and Mrs. J. Linklator, Mr. and Mrs. C G. C. Dermer (Cheltenham). Mr. Barnett was tho Master of Ceremonies and was indefatigablo in hie attention to the guests.

After supper had been expeditously served, ■with the assistance of many young farmers, opportunity was taken by Mr. Russell to extend a warm wel come to the company on behalf of the two clubs. It was a happy gesture on the part of the young farmers to offer their support and tho Jersey breeders had appreciated their co-operation in this annual function, he said. Continuing, Mr. Russell said he had a pleasant duty to perform iu presenting the Jersey Club’s Shield for team judging to Woodville. He ferred to the development of this side of their activities, remarking that the team sent to Australia had acquitted themselves very well.

Mr. Hansen, who received the shield for the Woodville team, briefly returned thanks.

Mr. Barnett said tho young farmers felt it a privilege to bo taking part in a function the Jersey breedors had run so successfully on previous Qccasions. He thanked tho club for tho opportunity and as vice-president of the Manawatu executive complimented tho young farmers on their behaviour. The Jersey breeders need have no fear that the enjoyment would bo marrod in any way by the presence of tho young farmers. He offered an apology for the president, Mr. Lancaster, who would have the sympathy of all the members in his iudisposition, having entered hospital that day. Mr. Barnett then called on Mr. Fawcett to present a very “valuable” trophy to the Martou team which had won the seven-a-side tournament. Mr. Fawcett said ho found it difficult to express adequately his pleasure in being associated even in a minor capacity with the function. Hq felt the young farmers ’ movement was the most significant he had seen in New Zealand agriculture to date. Tho department had a largo organisation and was pleased and proud to be associated with the young farmers. His department had a parental interest and in watching the growth had been particularly pleased about the spirit of comradeship that had been developed. In this growth it was desired they" should becomo more sellsupporting and feel they were running their own concerns, at tho saino time keeping tho contacts that could do muchj for them. As in most growing families they would find rivalry but arising out of that they Avould have greater effort. As tho result of rivalry, Mr. Fawcett continued, Marton hat 1 Avon a handsome trophy which he felt sure other teams Avould strive to secure.

Accepting tho “rooster” the Marton representatives returned thanks and congratulated tho other teams on sporting performances, tho officials for the manner in which they had organisod the tournament, and the YefcrCcs for the time they had so cheerfully given. Mr. Barnett then called upon “Ollie” and “Robbie” (Messrs. Galpin and Robinson) to come forward in order that appreciation might be shown of their ser\*iees to the young farmers’ clubs.

On behalf of the Manawatu A. and P. Association Mr. Russell expressed gratitude to these two gentlemen for tho way in which they had carried through children’s day, this effort being capped by young farmers ’ day'.

Musical honours and cheers were enthusiastically accorded these two members.

Returning thanks Mr. Robinson said he was proud that the young farmers had really been put on tho map by their efforts of the week.

Expressing gratitude for the kindly remarks and musical honours, Mr. Galpin remarked that the order “Ollie” and “Robbie” would now havo to be reversed as from now on Mr. Robinson would be their own man. Ho intimated that. Mr. Robinson would bo immediately stating out oil fch intensive canvass to secure about 1,000 men in their own district and solicited co-operatien for the organiser. “Will you help us to do its” queried tho speaker. “I’ll say,” was the typica 1 response from a number. The week’s happenings had boon days of particular importance to the young farmers, not only to the Manawatu but the whole of tho Dominion. Mr. Galpin continued. All would agreo that in three years’ work they bad become - »nia«d in New

Zealand and if they continued to work in harmony would really do something iod Ncav Zealand agriculture.

Dancing continued until 1 o’clock when “The End of a Perfect Day” intimated the termination of a notable gathering following tho usual courtesies and the National Anthem-