Shannon

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 279, 25 November 1939, Page 12

Shannon

From Our Own Correspondent. Farmers’ Union

A well attended meeting of the Shannon Farmers’ Union was held on Wednesday night, Mr. S. W. Barber occupying the chair. Mr. H. O. de Chamberlain, of the Department of Agriculture, was present, with the object of forming a local branch of the Primary Producers’ Council in this district, the objects of which are to maintain production by encouraging the farmer to produce more commodities. Mr. Chamberlain pointed out that the counen was trying to help farmers in respect to farm labour, aud requested the local branch of the Farmers’ Union to endeavour to ascertain the number of farm hands required in this area. Farmers are being asked to save, where possible, grass seed of all description, and in particular rye-grass seed, as there would be a shortage of this. Any further information may be obtained by communicating with Mr. Chamberlain c/o of the Department of Agriculture. It was resolved to form a branch of the Primary Produceis Council in Shannon, to work within the framework of the established Drancli ot tne Farmers’ Union. Calf and Lamb Competitions There was a fair attendance of the public at the Shannon School on Thursday afternoon to witness the preliminary judging of the local entries in the Horowhenua calf and lamb rearing competition, which is conducted under the auspices of the Horowhenua Boys’ ami Gins’ Agricultural Club. The judge on this occasion, in both the calf and lamb

sections, was Mr. B. Robinson, of Alanakau, while Mr. E. Dwyer, of the Education Department, was also present. The calves this year showed evidence of better care and attention, there being eight entries in the senior section and three in the junior (open to pupils below Standard 3), which latter were judged entirely on condition. The junior section, remarked the judge, was included with the object of encouraging children to look after their calves and to bring forward another calf next year. Following the judging, the calves placed first and second respectively in the senior

section were brought forward and the judge gave an interesting explanation as to what features ho had looked for in making his decision. There was little t.» choose between these two calves, said Mr. Robinson. Mr. S. W. Barber, president ol the Shannon Farmers’ Union, in congratulating the winners on their success, said that this was an encouragement to others to compete next year. Thanks were extended to the judge and officials for their services. Mr. C. Goodwin, representing the school committee, also thanked those who had assisted. The judge gave his decisions as follows:—Calves; Senior, condition, Ted Barber’s Greenfields Sprightly 41 1, Trevor Mardon’s Betty 2, Jim Pratt’s Star 3, Neville Munford’s Secundus 4. These calves will represent the Shannon School at the final judging for the group championship in Levin. Best dairy type; Trevor Mardon’s Betty. This calf will go forward to Levin for the final judging. These were four entries in the lamb competition, the placings being as follows; Maureen Goodwin’s Jim 1, Laurie Andrew’s Topsy 2, Laurie Ben nett’s Biddy 3, Shona Johnson’s Bill 4.

Mr. and Mrs. Graham, snr., of Wellington, spent the week-end with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Graham, of Ballance Street.

Mr. J. A. Jenkins, of the Shannon Post Office sta,ff# has received notice of trans*

far to Norsewood. The vacancy will be ! filled by Mr. Norris, who is at piesent i stationed at Fokeno (Auckland) and who jis shortly to be married. He is due to ! arrive about December H. I .Messrs. T. Newton and F. Tremowan were recent visitors to the Exhibition. They motored through to Wellington, and while there were the guests of Mr. Tremewan's sister, Mrs. Nees, of Northland. Merle Hook, a pupil of Mrs. ft. ft. Lind, sat for her senior division Trinity College , music (practical) examination at Levin last Friday. She passed with 72 marks, j A number of local Technical School ! pupils have passed their junior grade I.P.S.A. (-Pitman’s) typewriting examination held recently. In alphabetical order, their names are as follows: Nena Clough, Dorothy Haleley, John Koliilia, Deidre Leng-Ward and Paula Small,