Whangaroa County

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 9, 4 December 1931, Page 6

Whangaroa County

Christmas Carnival The much discussed Christmas Carnival, which was held in Pye’s hall on the afternoon and evening of Thursday last was an unprecedented success. Members and friends of the Methodist Church in Kaeo had been working for this event for many weeks, and there was hardly room for the handmade articles, produce, etc., sent in from all over the County. The stock was large, ranging from step- < ladders and pigs to ice cream and strawberries. The children were de- , lighted by the Christmas tree, although the bona fide Santa Claus in attendance caused considerable consternation.

Competitions were numerous and well patronised, the following being the winners : Shies—Mr. J. Bramley, jnr.; Quoit throwing—Messrs. T. H. and J. L. Hayes ; Nail driving Messrs. C. Herbert, E. Blumhardt, J. Hills and W. Jones all tied, and in the “drive-off” tied again, so the prize, a cake, was divided between them. Guessing the circumference of a hoop—Mr. W. Pye’s guess of 99 inches was nearest the correct length (99i inches) ; Number of stitches in seam of nightgown—The number was 607. Miss D. Hayes won with a guess of 605. When, at the close of the evening, the takings were reckoned, it was found that after all expenses have been met there will still remain well over £IOO, which goes to the circuit fund. Ensilage-making Demonstration On Friday last Mr. Hamblyn of the Dairy Division gave a demonstration of ensilage making at the farm of Mr. W. H. Lane, Kaeo. This was attended by quite a number of local farmers, many of whom intend to make ensilage this season. The senior boys of the Waiare and Kaeo schools were also present. After giving a practical demonstration, Mr. Hamblyn talked for some time, treating with the difficulties encountered in ensilage making and telling how to overcome them. He said that a pit makes just as good ensilage as does silo, while the use of the latter may add one hundred pounds on to the cost of winter fodder. Contrasting the food values of hay and silage Mr. Hamblyn stated that while a cow can live on the former, on the latter she can produce milk. At the close of his address Mr. Hamblyn was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.