CALF CLUB FIELD DAY

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 75, Issue 6443, 7 November 1947, Page 4

CALF CLUB FIELD DAY

PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNCTION LARGE VARIETY OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS EXHIBITED The annual Calf Club Field Day of the Te Awamutu Primary School was held at Teasdale Street yesterday in gloriously fine weather. It is safe to assume that the large concourse of children, and no doubt their teachers, found it much more pleasurable and enjoyable than being in the classrooms, airy though they might be. Parents of children from town and country helped to swell the happy throng. The well kept school were a tribute to the caretaker, Mr Steenson, and the scene was one of animated charm. In addition to the calves there were pets of almost all kinds—'dogs, ponies, puppies, cats, kittens, bantams, poultry, pigeons, doves, guinea pigs, goats, and one donkey ‘Jackie,” whose “hee-haw” while raucous, gave an added effect to the babel of noises. The standard of the calves showed an upward tendency and the good objectives of the calf club movement, a love .for and interest in calves and animals generally was acclaimed yesterday. Even if all the pets did not receive prizes it is fairly safe to say that their owners did not love them the less, probably more, as a mother has a specially warm spot in her maternal heart, for some less favoured member of her family. There were 26 lambs, 43 dogs, and 49 calves, not to mention other pets, and the grand parade revealed the wealth of entries. The judges and the stewards had a busy time but they appeared to enjoy it. also. The generosity of Mr J. F. Parker, of Korakonui, in donating a truly handsome silver cup, was greatly appreciated by those who are in charge of the movement. It indicated a sincere and keen interest in the movement and will do much to encourage competition in the grade section of the calves. The Education Department gave a £1 for £1 subsidy on voluntary donations, and as the cost of ribbons (for prize winners) and transport, entails a heavy expense on school calf clubs, it is hoped that this gentle reminder will cause generously minded people to give donations. The movement is a really well worth while one and it is one in which the town and country children can join in. It does serve to bring town and country children and their parents closer together. The judges were Mr S. J. Pattison and Mr A. J. Johnson in the main classes and they were assisted by others, including members of the Young Farmers Clubs. Mr Johnson and the secretary Mr Pattison judged the grades and the pets and they were lent valued assistance by others. Mr T. R. Birdsall assisted in the judging. Mr Birdsall has been appointed agriculture organiser for this district, which covers 99 schools. The Education Board has re-organised the agricultural activities associated with the schools. Mr Birdsall’s district extends from Ohaupo to Taumarunui. Mr Birdsall, in a brief conversation with the Courier, said the Board was out to increase interest in the raising of calves and lambs, and inculcate a greater love for animals generally. There was an urgent need to keep closer to the source of production. Referring to the need for greater interest in vegetable growing, Mr Birdsall mentioned the fact that the greater portion of vegetables for the town dweller was grown by Chinese gardeners. Mr Atkinson made an efficient announcer over the L. W. Spence public address system. The chairman of the primary school committee (Mr L. W. Spence) in thanking all who had been associated with the function, referred to the fact that they had been blessed with fine weather. The speaker then tnanked Mr Rigby, the judges, officials and Mr and Mrs Parker, for their gift of the handsome cup. In congratulating the prize-winners, Mr Spence urged those who did not win prizes not to be disheartened, for they possibly would be the prize winners next year. Mr A. J. Johnson was also thanked for his donation of championship ribbons. Following are the results:— Calves Leading: Elizabeth Storey 1, Wilfred Holdaway 2, Gordon Tiling 3, Lois McFall 4, Marie Ronantrie 5Child’s Effort (June-July calves): Rosemary Augustine 1, Shirley Cameron 2, Mary Clarke 3, Lorraine Balme 4, Richard Storey 5. AugustSeptember calves: Neville Harvey 1, Pat Clarke 2, Mary Clarke 3, Mary Empson 4. Type, Grade Heifer (light breed): Lorraine Balme 1, Shirley Parlett 2, Shirley Cameron 3, Elizabeth Storey 4, Peter Richmond 5, Rosemary Augustine 6. August-September Calves: Keith Parker 1, Barry King 2, Neville Harvey 3, Murray McFall 4, Lois McFall 5, Patsy Spencer 6, Dorothy Richmond 7. Type Pedigree Jersey: Keith Parlane 1, Pat Clarke 2, Jan Parlane 3, Desmond Johnson 4, Mary Clarke 5. Type, Heavy Breeds: Thelma Thompson 1. Championship Calf,, all breeds: Keith Parlane 1 and 2, Lorraine Balme 3. Championship Grade Calf. Winner of Parker Cup: Neville Harvey 1, Keith Parker 2, Lorraine Balme 3. Pets Little Chickens: Sheila Johnson 1, Morris Stevens 2, Neil Jensen and Will Johnson (equal) 3. Pigeons: Colin Anderson 1, Janet Calvert 2, Christine Calvert 3. Doves: Meria Letford 1 and 2. Budgie: Rex Arney 1. Hedgehog: Shirley Richards 1. Goat: Loftus Wallace 1. Pig: Nan Pittams 1. Guinea Pigs: Graham Miller and Peter Miller (equal) 1, Murray McMillan 2. Hen with ducklings: Barry Wiley 1. Donkey: Alva Churches 1. Ponies: lan Gower 1, Barbara Gower 2, Jim Dean 3. Large Pups: Mervyn Buckett 1, David Prince 2, Alf Forsman 3. Small Pups: John Dickson 1, Noel Watson 2, Brian Nolan 3. Cats: Phyllis Winchcombe 1, Blair Hill 2, June Adams 3. Kittens: Sylvia Dyson 1, Betty Brown 2, David Cairns 3. Rabbits: Robyn Old 1, Marie Sims 2, Gay Taylor 3. Bantams (cocks): Don Carter 1,

Gillian Mather 2, Neil Jensen 3. Bantams (hens): Neil Jensen 1, Hazel Hughes 2, Walker Blair 3. Big Chickens: Allan Perry 1, Helen Crow 2, Robert Crow 3. Large Dogs: Kay Langmuir 1, Peter Duncan 2, Alan Smith 3. Terriers: John Robertson 1, Kelvin Ackroyd 2, Shirley Anne Stewart 3. Spaniels: Bruce Thomas 1, Richard Fowler 2, Gary Renwick 3. Pet Lambs. Beverly Greenough 1, Tui Glanfield 2, Neil Thorsen 3. Certificates were awarded to June Illing, Margaret Iljing, Keith Bayley, Colleen King and Morris Glanfield.