FIELD DAY AT CARDIFF

Taranaki Daily News, 30 March 1933, Page 6

FIELD DAY AT CARDIFF

JERSEY CATTLE CLUB’S EVENT. SUCCESSFUL DAY HELD. An ideal day favoured the Stratford Jersey Club’s field day held on the property of Mr. E. Bennett, Cardiff, yesterday. There was a large gathering, and keen interest was manifested by those present in the demonstration given by Mr. J. S. Jones, of Bell Block. Mr. W. J. Polson, M.P. was present. Following lunch served by the ladies the mayor, Mr. P. Thomson, on behalf of the Jersey Cattle Club, extended a welcome to the visitors. Conditions were ideal, he said, and they had the advantage of having with them Mr. Jones, who would act as demonstrator. Mr. Jones was a man who had had wide experience, and possessed an extensive knowledge of his subject. Mr. H. J. Kaye, president of the club, also spoke, extending thanks to the ladies for their work in connection with the lunch, and to ther hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, who had allowed the club the use of their property. _ The gathering then adjourned to the paddock where the deinonstration was to be held. Prior to the demonstration, a talk on vhat was possible in cheese production from the Jersey cow was given by Mr. E. Griffiths, New Plymouth. “We have all heard that cheese from the Jerseys is doing harm to New Zealand,” said Mr. Griffiths. One of the troubles was that many breeders did not know what could be done. When a cheese was made for show-purposes the dairy factory manager took milk not only from the cleanest suppliers, but from those who had a test of 5 and over. At the New Plymouth, Hamilton, and Palmertson North shows, the winning cheeses were made from milk with a test of over 5. “It shows not only that cheese can be made from high test milk, but that it is chosen for that reason,” said Mr. Griffiths. The cheese was of exactly the same quality as that which was sent home to England. During the last season the Bell Block factory made the highest grade cheese graded at New Plymouth, and the factory had one of the highest tests in New Zealand. It was all “bunkum” to stay that the Jersey milk was no good for cheese, stated the speaker.

“It was about 50 years ago at Otaki that I remember the first cow our people had,” stated Mr. J. S. Jones, who gave a very interesting demonstration on both a Jersey cow and a yearling bull. “It may interest you to know that she gave 251 b of butter-fat per week off the pan,, and we received 2s 6d per pound,” continued the speaker, Mr. Jones then proceeded to give an explanation of the various points which should be looked for in a good dairy cow. His remarks were listened to - with keen interest, while his thorough knowledge, and the clear way in which he explained the various points were much appreciated by his audience. Following the demonstration a judging competition was held. It was explained that the competitors had to place five cows and bulls in order of class. Six points were awarded for each correct answer, and five subtracted if wrong. The possible number of marks was 50. Mr. R. Wellington (Beaconsfield Road), Mr. J. P. Trott (Wharehuia) and Mr. E. Corlett (Ratapiko) all gained 48 points, but Mr. Wellington, in placing all the cows correctly, gained first place. To decide between the second and third, a further judging was held on four heifers, which resulted in Mr. E. Corlett gaining the second place/ In the schoolboys’ competitions A. Bonner gained the first place with 46 points, and four boys tied for second with 44 points, but R. Morrison was awarded the position, as all his cow platings were correct. Detailed results were:—

Adult competition: • R. Wellington (Beaconsfield Road) 48 points 1, J. P. Trott (Wharehuia) 48 points 2, E. Corlett (Ratapiko) 48 points 3. Schoolboys’ competition: A. Bonner 46 points 1, R. Morrison 44 points 2, Joan Bacon, E. Thomas and A. Kofoed 44 points 3. After the deciding of this event afternoon tea was served the guests, and the trophies were presented to the winners of the competitions, by Mr. W. J. Polson, M.P. There were cups for first and second in both sections.

Mr. J. S. Jones thanked the committee for asking him to officiate, and Mr. J. McDow further added thanks that the boys from the Technical High School had been alowed to participate. The school, he said, was out to help the farmer.

Mr. E. Bennett, the owner of the property on which the demonstration was held, said he was glad to see such a large attendance, and to know that they had had a successful day.

PERSONAL ITEMS. Messrs. P. Gavigan, B. Oldfield and S. McKay, Eltham, are making a motor trip in the central part of the North Island, including the Chateau Tongariro. GENERAL ITEMS. Prowess at Shooting. Held by the Stratford Technical High School last year, the Islington Cup for the best shooting company in New Zealand has been awarded to A Company 3rd (C) Battalion, Otago Regiment, with the Stratford school A Company as run-ners-up. This makes the third year in succession that the high school company has been senior company for shooting in the central command. Legion of Frontiersmen. The newly-formed Stratford troop of the Legion of Frontiersmen met on Wednesday night, there also being present members from Hawera and Eltham, who gave the new troop useful information. Regular meetings are to be held, and officials will be elected in the near future.

Successful Scottish Social. The success that attended the Scottish Society’s first social and dance of the season on Thursday night should ensure good patronage for future gatherings. Music was provided by the Ambassadors’ Orchestra and a committee of ladies served supper. * Avon Teams for New 1 Plymouth.

Eight teains from the Avon Bowling Club will travel to New Plymouth today to play at the Vogeltown and New Plymouth greens. Teams for Vogeltown are: Newland, Summers, Soundy, J. Weston (s); Dwyer, Pettigrew, Von Sturmer, Dickinson (s); Pennington, Skuse, Walker, Lonsdale (s); Finnerty, R. H. White, Robinson, Hardy-Jones (s). The teams for New Plymouth are: Mclnnes, Kelly, Cook, F. Weston (s); R. Hill, Carter, Collingwood, McDonald (s); Coleman, Moss, W. Mills, Ansley (s); Borland, Lawrence, North, Betts (s). Cars will leave White’s comer at 12.45 p.nu