CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE PREPARATIONS

Northern Advocate, 9 December 1936, Page 4

CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE PREPARATIONS

Expectations for a first-class championship parade of the Whangarei Calf Club Group at Kensington Park on December 11 were voiced at a

meeting of the executive held last night. Many calves will come up for the final judging, and careful selection by the judges at school parades ensures that only high standard animals Will be on show. From out districts come rumours of “mystery” calves, which fanciers assert cannot be beaten. A judge from Whatitiri felt certain he had seen a winner—one, he felt sure, that could beat all-comers, even though he had not seen what other areas had produced. But other judges were sceptical.

•“There’s one I’ve got in mind,” said another judge, “that will take a lot of beating.”

Yet a third judge shook his head and smiled knowingly. It would seem that there was a real surprise-packet among the entries he had recommended for the championship parade.

Keen Competition Certain.

Certainly there will be keen competition on Friday next, and stock lovers may expect to see some very fine exhibits. The parade will not be without its human appeal, for junior classes are included, and some very tiny competitors will be on parade, anxious to show what they can do.‘ Timed for 12.15 the children’s handling competition should be of particular interest.

Good public support is expected for this championship parade, and it was prophesied that many farmers will postpone hay-cutting for a day to see young Northland demonstrate that it is growing up with a wide knowledge of all that is best in dairying. “Most of the schools entering for the championships have been granted a holiday for the occasion.” Mr J. H. Dennehy said, “and parents will be anxious to. accompany their children to the parade. There is every indication of interest among town-dwell-ers, and, given a good day, we’ll have a thousand on the showground.”

Many Points Finalised

At the executive meeting last night many points were finalised. While the transporting of calves to the championship parade has been left largely in the hands of the districts concerned, a scheme of subsidising this expense has been suggested.

Hot water and tea will be available to visitors, who should take their own tea-pots or billies. Trimming of calves is definitely discouraged and, for this, a penalty of 1 or 2 points may be imposed as the judge thinks fit. Over-condition in calves may also be penalised at the discretion of the judge. Junior calves, it has been advised, are eligible for the competition for the best reared calf without records, and also for the dairy type contest.

Calves of any breed may be entered for the calf-rearing competition. Children with winning calves are required to bring their note books for re-marking at the championship parade.

Preparation by Children,

Where required, a committeeman, specially appointed for the purpose, may wash down calves on the ground, but it was stressed that after that all preparation must be done by the children competing.

A very full programme has been carefully arranged, and, in order to ensure the events being completed in the time available, every assistance should be given to the call stewards. It is hoped to adhere to the detailed programme included in this report, and Mr K. Hayr, secretary to the executive, suggests that competitors might save a lot of time by assembling at some central spot—say, between the grandstand and the totalisator -a few minutes before the time set for their event. Judgings are to take place on the lawn in front of the stand. The programme is as follows: —

The Programme.

10.30 a.m: All calves must be as-

sembled. 11 a.m: Calf rearing, light and heavy

breeds. 12.15 p.m: Handling. 12.30 p.m; Best reared calf. 1.30 p.m: Dairy type. 2.15 p.m: Children’s judging. 2.45 p.m: Yearling. 3 p.m: Presentation of trophies by Mr H. W. James.

Mr G. S. B. Morrison and Mr A. Phillips will have charge of the light breed judging, and Messrs B. Hawken and H. Hutchinson of the heavy breeds. Dr. George Walker has been appointed judge for dairy type.

The Trophies

The following trophies are to be awarded: —

Heavy breeds. —Calf rearing; Lister Cup and miniature for first; A. and P. Society Trophy, for second. Dairy type: Walter Wakelin Challenge Cup and miniature, 1; Mr Taylors Trophy, 2.

Light breeds. —Calf rearing: Keatley Cup and Kupe miniature. 1; H. W. James Cup, 2. Dairy type: Dr. Walker’s Challenge Cup and miniature. 1; J. Marshall’s Trophy. 2. Best reared calf without records. J. Sloane Gold Medal, 1; Drummond Bros. Trophy, 2. Best record.—Stringer Medal. 1.

Children’s judging.—J.O'Shea Challenge Cup. 1; W. Whitmore Cup. 2. Heavy yearling.—Whangarei Dairy Co. Trophy. 1.

Light yearling.—Whangarei Dairy Co. Trophy, 1.

Handling.—Leather halters for first and second places, presented by Mr. Geo Grantham. >

Points Trophy for school with most entries. —Farmers’ Trading Co. Cup.

A consolation prize of a halter will be given to every calf attending the parade. A vote of thanks to the A. & PSociety for the use of its committee room was carried with acclamation at the conclusion of the meeting.