CALF JUDGING

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 59, Issue 4222, 11 December 1939, Page 4

CALF JUDGING

DISTRICT CLUB MOVEMENT. TE RORE COMPETITIONS. Very keen interest was displayed at Te Rore in the annual judging of hand-reared calves in connection with the Te Awamutu District Calf Club movement, and in addition to a full muster of school children there was also present quite a number of parents and other settlers. Mr E. J. Guest, the sole teacher, had been abli' supported by the members of the School Committee, headed by Mr G. Finn, and all arrangements were made for judging day. A dozen calves' were paraded by their proud owners. The judges for the occasion wera, Messrs J. S. Pattison, A. S. WyHK 1 and M. Webber. The first event was the competition for best mannered calf, and the awards were: lan Anderson 1, Olwyn Bell 2, Eric Coxhead 3. The judges commented that it was a remarkable class, for with a maximum of ten points no calf secured less than seven points. Thus they were very even In tractability, indicating keen attention by their owners. Mr Pattison then gave a very interesting demonstration of the points of a good type of potential dairy cow, and he lucidly explained them as he handled a future producer. In the parade there were six grade Jerseys and six Shorthorns, and it was decided to make two classes. Among the heavy breed, the placings were: Francis Krippner 1, Olwyn Bel! 2, and Bill Bell 3. For Jerseys the honours were gained by Joan Oakshott, with Marjorie Finn second and Estelle Oakshott third.

Then came a judging competition among the children, seeking to place the Jerseys according to the judges’ estimates. Among the older children lan Anderson was first and Peggy McKinnon second. Among the junior division the winner was Barbara Baker, with Dawn Bell second.

Six pet lambs were paraded, and Beryl Rice paraded the winner, with Dawn Bell second and Olwyn Bell third. .Peggy McKinnon was granted a certificate for her pet dog. Mr Finn voiced the thanks of the committee and the parents to the judges for their keen Interest and encouragement in school affairs, especially for their helpful advice in the matter of calf rearing. He also congratulated the teacher and scholars, and hoped that the competition would attract even stronger rivalry' next year.

Master lan Anderson then asked Mr Guest to acept the gift of a pipe as a farewell gift, from the children, with all good wishes for his future experience on active service, and a safe return. Mr Guest, who was going into camp next day, said he felt the kindness of the children, conveyed in such practical form, too great to voice, and asked them to accept his heartfelt thanks. He was then accorded musical honours. JUDGING AT POKURU. Pokuru district has maintained a keen interest in the work of the Te Awamutu District Calf Club right from its inception, and already has a meritorious record of achievement. This year’s competitions took place at the Kakepuku School last Saturday morning, when, despite the very unfavourable weather, there was a good display in the presence of a very interested muster of children and their parents. The Calf Club judges for the day were Messrs H. Allen, A. V. Lancaster and A. S. Wyllie, and they were accorded a hearty welcome in a few well-chosen words from the headmaster, Mr Smith, who apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr S. H. West, chairman of the School Committee. The leading and handling competition was won by Betty Clarke, with M. Mulcahy second and Betty Smart third. The best grade calf paraded, judged on dairy type, was that of R. Allen, with H. Woolly second, Betty Clarke third, and Jim Turner a close fourth. Betty Clarke exhibited the best pedigree Jersey calf. with Mona Clarke second. The pet lamb classes was won by Hilda Richards, with Heather Richards second. At the close Mr T. E. Turner, secretary of the local School Committee, thanked the judges for their practical help in the movement, and assured them that the people of Pokuru, and especially the school children, were very appreciative. AT TE MAWHAI. The judging at Te Mawhai School was also done on Saturday, with Mr Hamilton Allen representing the Calf Club, and Mr J. E. Short acting for the School Committees. " The competition for the open grade Jersey calf was won by Florence Edwards, with Betty Short second, Annie Tai third and Jim Short highly commended. For a native-owned class, Annie Tai paraded the winner and Willie Tai was second. In the class for leading and handling Willie Tai was first, Annie Tai second and Florence Edwards third. The Te Mawhai entries represented very good standard and the judge remarked afterwards that there was a likelihood that at least some of them would be worthy opponents for the best at the A. and P. Show in February.