BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS

Taranaki Daily News, 1 August 1930, Page 6

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS

COMPETITIONS DISCUSSED. ENTRIES CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 20. At a meeting of the executive of the South Taranaki Boys' and Girls’ Clubs’ Association in Hawera yesterday the closing date of entries for root-growing and calf-rearing competitions was fixed as September 20. Mr. R. Syme raised the question of feeding in the calf-rearing competitions. At present the period during which calves could be fed on new milk was limited to one month, he said, and some competitors thought it should be extended to six weeks. Mr. H. Hodge was against any increase in the period. Judging by the calves at the last competition the conditions could not be improved, he said, and if the calves were fed on now milk for an additional fortnight there was the danger that the type would be-, conic obscured by flesh. Mr. E. J. Betts said he always fed his calves on new milk for six weeks as it built the constitution for all time. Mrs. W. T. Seed considered that anybody could rear a calf on new milk. The children should be taught to rear calves economically. Mr. J. W. Palmer said there were cases of calves having been given new milk for over the month. The extension of the period might help the children who followed the rules.

Mr. Syme pointed out that the more rules there were the more opportunity there was for breaking them. The only way to avoid, this trouble was to have no rule.

The chairman (Mr. G. Ford) thought an extension might be worth trying. It was decided to extend the period to six weeks.

Mr. Syme said the senior division was attracting little interest. Mr. Palmer thought they might get support from the Farmers’ Union. If more interest were not taken the competition might have to be abandoned. Mr. L. O. Hooker suggested getting into touch with the children-who had just left school.

Mr. F. Hoskin thought the size of the crop plots was too large. It was decided to continue the competition with the plot reduced from onefourth of an acre to one-eighth. The Farmers’ Union representatives promised to bring the question before their executive.

Mr. Hooker promised that the Winter Show Company would provide a class for the seniors.

. Mr. Palmer said it had been suggested to him that there be a smaller plot for children in the lower standards and for girls. Mr. Syme said he would not be agrec:able to a reduction in the size of the plot. Mr. Betts was also against a reduction and on his motion it was decided to leave tho rule as it was.

Mr. E. J. Booth suggested maizegrowing and vegetable plots for town children.

Mr. Hooker said there was a lot in favour of encouraging town children in general gardening. Ho did not support the growing of maize in South Taranaki, however. Mr. Palmer said that in North Taranaki last year he had judged home garden competitions. That sort of thing could be adopted in South Taranaki. Messrs Ford, Syme, Palmer and Hooker were appointed to go into the matter.

Mrs. Seed thought calves should be branded. Mr. Syme said that branding or ear-marking would save a lot of talk but there were difficulties in the way.

Mr. Hoskin said that branding should be done immediately after the closing of entries. Tr e thought the association’s brand was too severe. Mr.\ Syme said they would need a branding iron for every school to do it properly. Earmarks would be better but a tag migh'- be the solution. The secretary was instructed to make inquiries to see if suitable tags could be procured. It was decided to allocate the Hodder and Tolley Cup for condition and the Women’s Division Cup for type in the classes for heavy breeds of calves. Those present were Mrs. W. T. Seed, Messrs G. Ford, W. T. Seed, R. Syme, J. W. Palmer, E. J. Betts, L. 0. Hooker F. Hoskin, E. J. Booth, H. Hodge and W. V. Parker. METHODIST FLORAL FAIR. MISSION FUNiDS BENEFIT BY £BO. As the result of the fair held in Hawera on Wednesday and several bring-and-buy afternoons, the funds of the Hawera Methodist Missionary Auxiliary will benefit to the extent of about £BO. On Wednesday evening a concert programme was given at the fair, those contributing being . Mr. Piper (songs), Mrs. Leaman (elocution), Mrs. Hartman (songs) and Master Louis Fox (violin solos). Mrs. Barron had charge of a bran tub and keen interest was taken in competitions conducted by Mr. E. J. Yearbury. * GENERAL ITEMS. Congratulations upon the world’s record performance of Te Kawau Princess at the Normanby competitions have been received by the competitions secretary, Mr. G. L. Gaylard, from the Government School of Agriculture and Experimental Station, Glen, South Africa. “I wish to congratulate you sincerely on the truly marvellous record of 304 eggs laid by the Orpington hen at your test,” the'letter elates. "Our best production for that breed is 33(>. Wishing your competitions every sueCera and assuring yon of our co-opera-tion at any time, L. C. Oliver, competitions manager." The final euchre party and dance for I the season will bo held in the Matapu ■ hall on August 5, , Details are ad ver- i Used. Mr. and Mrs. 11. P. Gibson, Kapuni, { in view of their recent marriage, arc’ to be given a welcome by the local re-; sidcnts.at the Kapuni hall on Monday* evening. A dance has been arranged and ; >ood. music will be provided. . • {