YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14090, 23 March 1939, Page 5

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

ANNUAL FIELD DAY HELD AT REGBY PARK. There was an exceptionally good attendance at the Baliance and Mangatainoka Young Farmers’ Clubs’ fourth annual Field Day, which was held in brilliant weather at Rugby Park yesterday. The attendance included a party of 24 members of the North Taranaki Young Farmers’ Club, which is at present touring the Nortn Island, and was present during the morning part of the programme A very interesting series of lectures and demonstrations was given, in the course of which much varied information into different branches of farming was imparted to those who attended. Mr G. Cotter, chairman of the Mangatainoka Club, in opening the Field Day welcomed the Taranaki Young Farmers and expressed pleasure that they had found it possible to stop on the way. He also welcomed them on behalf of the Ballance and Mangatainoka Young Farmers’ Clubs. Apologies lor absence were' read from Messrs W. F. McLaren of Masterton and F. E. Ward, advisory president of the Man. gatainoka Club. MORNING PROGRAMME. The morning programme consisted of :n ■demonstration arranged by the Jersey Breeders’ Club, in which Mr T. Raniord, of Whakaronga, Palmerston North, gave an explanatory lecture on points for the dairy breeder. illustrated by reference to a jersey cow and bull kindly lent by Mr A. R. Wylie (Xikau). At the conclusion oi the demonstration, Mr F. Bremner. president ol the Ballance Club, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Ranford for his veryinteresting demonstration, this being carried by acclamation. Followed a tug-of-war between the Taranaki Young Farmers’ and the Ballance and Mangataii.oka Young Farmers’ this being won twice by the Taranaki side

Before the departure of the Taranaki contingent, their President. Mr A. Johnson, expressed the hearty thanks of the Club to the local Clubs for arranging the field day—one of the objects of the tour had been to meet members of Young Farmers' Clubs, and they had not seen any until this time, and they were very glad of the opportunity He also expressed the gratitude of the Taranaki Club to Mr Ranford for his very interesting demonstration, which was one of the best, he had heard in a. long experience of such talks. Mr G. (’otter suitably replied. and thre«3 cheers were heartily given for each club. DEMONSTRATION AND LECTURE IN AFTERNOON. After a short luncheon ad jour nmerit, a demonstration on a diseased Qk sheep (given by Mr A. Hancock) was ''conducted by Mr E. E. Eilpliick M.R.C.V.S., of the Department of Agriculture, Palmerston North. Mr Etphick dissected the sheep, pointed out the functions of the various organs*, and indicated the possible diseases to which they were subject. He also showed various diseased conditions of the sheep dissected, and indicated methods of prevention and treatment. At the conclusion of his demonstration a hearty vote of .thanks moved by Mr H Wilton, secretary of the Ballance Club, was carried by acclamation. The next lecture was on “Feed rations for Pigs,” using feu* demonstration purposes a pig lent by Mr R. A. Burke*, and was given by Mr E P. Nelson. Supervisor of the Pig Recording Chib, who pointed out things to look for and work for in the breeding of both porker and bacner types, with some notes on feeding A heartv vote* of thanks moved bv Mr H. R entoiil. secretary of the MangataiE<)k*a Club, was carried by aeelamation. (Full reports of these three demonstrations will be published later.) presentation or cups. Pillowing the set programme, the presentation of tin cups and medals won by mein I Hus of the Young Farmers’ Club* at the Pahiatua Show was made. Mr James. President of the Wairarajia District Council of the Young Farmers’ Clubs, in making the. presentations, thanked the Ballance and Mangatainoka Clubs for the privilege of being present to perform the ceremony. He* commended the Show Comm'ttee for arranging the stock judging competitions, xnj congratulated die winners heartily Ho then presented the follow ing cups and medals. -h. . judging: Mr A. Sinclair's cup to Hr IT. Wilton. Mr li. Cotter’s medal to Mr W. Holdaway. Mr Jl. R. Wilton’s medal to Mr M. Ross. Mr ( . H. Wilton’s medal to Mr I. \Y Hivmner. (These four members, o| tin* llalJance Club ■fcitd tor first in the competition, Mr Wilton winning in the draw, the three medals being presented foi the occasion.) Jersey Classes; Mr J H BremDcr’s Cup to Mr R. WaJdnian Ballance. CONGRATULATIONS FROM MR FREEMAN. Air G. Cotter then introduced Air S. Freeman, Secretary for the Young Farmers* Clubs throughout New Zealand. and remarking on how honoured they were to have him there for the occasion, asked him to say a few words. Mr Freeman said how glad he was to have this opportunity of renewing old connections with the district. nr*;f how encouraging it was to see such a (fathering. These were two good f Strong clubs, and there seemed to be TUt (ear of this part of the country ' going back as far as maintaining interest vent. The movement was being well carried on all over New Zealan I •—there were already 186 clubs in exist* ! 'and the 2(K) mark would be reached befoie long. He congratulate*! tl; ■ local clubs on trie pro-

gress they were making by their organisation and effort THANKS TO DEMON’,STRATOES Mr G. Cotter then gave thanks on beliall of the liallanee and Mangataiuoka. Clubs tp the demonstrators for their help. The beys, he said, appreciated all tin y bad -aid and had gained great benefit- from the demonstrations. He thanked also the Wo ad vi lie -Jersey Breeders’ Club who had provided the demonstration free. Messrs A. If. Wy'ie. A. Hancock an,. If. A. Burke for the loan of stock, and also the dinghy- Union for the use of' the ground. .Mr Wylie'replied briefly assuring the clubs that he was only too glad to be of use at any time. RESULTS OF SPORTS The meeting concluded with a brief sports gathering open to all Young Farmers, results being as follows: i"5 yards sprint: A. Fulton (Mangatainoka) 1. R. A Burke (Ballanee) 2. W. Holdawuy (Bulla.ice) 3.' Young Farmers' Club Belay: Mnngatainoka team 1, Ballance team 2. Throwing the cricket hall: G. Coffer (75 yards) 1, K. Pryde (Co yards) Tog of War: Mangatninokn beat Ballance; “Old Buffers” heat the Man gat a inok a team.