HUNTER VILLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 65, 17 March 1936, Page 3

HUNTER VILLE

OTAIRI SCHOOL PICNIC. The Otairi Sctiool picnic was held on February 29 in fine weather. The following are the results c-f the ’ children's races: — Girls six and under.—Phyllis Tod 1, Jean Lambert 2. Boys six and under.—Godfrey Toni min J, Larry Stent 2. Giris eight and under.—Muriel Willcocks 1, Gwen Coleman 2. Boy,- eight and under. —Jimmy Lilburn 1, David Reynolds 2. Girls 1" and under.—Doreen Hartley 1, Grace Tod 2, Boys JO and under. —John Lilburn 1, Ron Tod 2. Girls 12 and under. —Joan Reynolds 1, Margaret Tonlmin 2. Boys 12 and under. —Dick Coleman 1, Gordon O’Leary 2. Girl<’ three-legged.—Doreen Hartley and Margaret Tonlmin. Boys’ three-legged.—Douglas Pearce and Ron Tod. Boys’ obstacle. —Willie Hmpson 1, Gordon O'Leary 2. Skipping race.—Jean Tod I, Mar- ! garct Tonlmin 2. Sack race (girls).—Margaret Tonlmin 1, Gwen Coleman 2. Sack race (boys).—Willie »Simpsc*n 1, John Lilburn 2. High jump.—Dick Coleman J, Gordon O’Lvary 2. Pony parade—Peter Hall and Margaret Tonlmin. The adults’ racer and competitions were many and varied. A very enjoyable day was spent with several lolly scrambles and lunch and afternoon tea. to Mrs. Studholme, thanking her for the donation. Mr. G. E. Anderson paid a special tribute to the splendid services rendered by Mr. A. W. Bicknell in connection with the show, and added that ho did not know how the association would get on without Mr. Bicknell. Mr. Anderson’s remarks were endorsed by other speakers, and the meeting accorded Mr. Bicknell a hearty vote i of thanks. In the absence of the president (Mr. iJ. M. R. Collien Mr. Quirk took the iopportunity of thanking rhe committee I and the stewards for their splendid work at the show, and added evervthing had gone off without a hitch The association was fortunate ; in having a fine day fnr the show, and i it was a pleasure tn note that the fixture was a success despite the postI ponement. The association was especially indebted to Mrs. Studholme for I her donation of a draught horse, which I had realised £BO 2s for the association. Thanks were also due to Mr. ,T. ' Price ( Marton) fnr judging the horse events at nr. expense to the associa- ; tion. Mr. V. Nicholls was also entitled I to praise for the manner in which he hd conducted the weight-guessing competition. The speaker also eompliI merited the secretary. Mr. C. E. Dn r - I vill. on bis unt’ring efforts ami efficient I organisation in connection with tne I -how GENERAL NEWS. I A meeting of the Old Boys’ Football <’lub will be held in the Gretna Had. Taihape, on Thursday next. March 19, nt 7 p.m All members and supporters [are invited to attend. SHOW LAMBS At Saturday's meeting of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association Mr. Joseph Webb submitted a report on the fat lambs for export that were exhibited at the Taihape Show and then sent to Longburn freezing works to be judged on the hooks before being shipped to London for exhibition on the Smithfield market. Mr. Webb said that the lambs arrived at Longburn at 11 a.m. on Friday. March 6 —the day after the Taihape .Show—and were killed after Mr. Drysdale, who judged the lambs on the hooks at Longburn, had commented favourably on the quality of the exhibits. In fact, he was most enthusiastic about the lambs, which he described as the best that had ever come from the Taihape .Show. The quality and condition of the lambs was excellent though all were a little on the big side owing to the lateness of the season. Mr. Webb added that 9G lambs would be shipped to London for exhibition at Smithfield. The balance had been sold to the Longburn freezing works at current rates. The speaker went on to refer to the excellent manner in which the staff at Longburn had handled the lambs. Similar praise was bestowed upon Mr. Drvsdale for his efforts in connection with the judging of the lambs on the Looks and the secretary was instructed t<» send letters of thanks and appreciation to Mr. Drvsdale and the management of the Longburn freezing works. Awards were made by Mr. Drysdale as follow: Three Fat Lambs, in wool, Down crosses, 421 b and over.—John Law 1, AV. N. Anderson 2 and v.h.c., J. T. Duncan 3. G. E. Anderson h.c. Three Fat Lambs, in wool, longwool crosses, 421bs and over.—W. N. Ande* - son 1. Three Fat Lambs, in wool, Down crosses, under 421bs. —John Law 1 and 3, D. G. Gordon 2. Three Fat Lambs, shorn, longwool crosses, 421bs an J over.—W. N. Anderson 1 and 2, D. W. Reid (Feilding) 3. Three aFt Lambs, shorn, Down crosses, 421bs and over.—J. T. Duncan 1, D. W. Reid 2 and 3, W. N. Anderson v.h.c., John Law h.c. Three Fat Lambs, shorn Down crosses, under 421bs.—W. N. Anderson 1. Three Fat Lambs, shorn, Down crosses, under 421bs. —John Law 1 and 2, W. N. Anderson 3 and v.h.c. The above exhibits will be judged again at Smithfield and results will be I published when they come to hand.