AGRICULTURAL CLUBS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 107, 7 May 1936, Page 10

AGRICULTURAL CLUBS

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ ACTIVITY REPORT ON PAST YEAR AWARDS OF THE JUDGES Following is the annual report of the judges of Boys and Girls’ Agricultural Glubs in the Wanganui and Main 1 runk area for the year just concluded, •vith the list of awards nf marks:— REPORT OF JUDGES Plots, this year, were not less than 50 sq. ya,\- in area, and the pupils were provided with seeds of mangels (2 varieties), carrots (2 varieties) swedes and parsnips. In addition to the above they were invited to grow three additional rows of any other crops. Ihe seeds for the compulsory rows were provided free of cost by Messrs. F. Cooper, Ltd., to whom the thanks of all concerned are due. Manure was given by Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., and the issue of this was a gieat 1 actor in the splendid results obtained. Marks -were awarded as follows: Cultivation (max. 40). —Working of plot, thinning, spacing, finish, etc. Quality (max. 20).—Root types, fitness for use, value of plot as a whole. Extra Rows (max. 10). —Awarded to “own choice” rows. Records (max3°). Twenty-four schools entered the competitions and 131 plots were judged. The exceptionally wet season adversely affected the development of the crops and, in several cases, floods were responsible for damage to plots. At Waitotara, six plots were ruined, while at Wangaehu all the plots were covered with a silt layer up to six inches deep. Notwithstanding conditions, the work throughout was of a very order. General remarks on the work are as follows: CULTIVATION.—As the marks indicate, the cultivation generally was good. The improvement in this direction is, in a measure, due to the fact that many plots were at the pupils’ homes where facilities for regular cultivation are greater. QUALlTY.—Attention to details of cultivation had its reward in a higher all-round standard of quality. The value of careful thinning was stressed at every opportunity and comparisons made between development in wellthinned and in poorly thined plots. Lack of sunshine and excessive wet weather were limiting factors in development and maturity throughout. EXTRA ROM'S.—Choice of vegetables for the extra rows was, in nearly every- case, very sound. Red beet, silver beet, potatoes, leeks, etc., featured largely in this section of the plots. RECORDS.—The general standard was very good. Information, in most cases, was detailed and relevant, and the general setting out showed considerable improvement. Drawings indicated greater attention to the nature study aspect of the work in that weeds, diseases and pests were more accurately represented than in the previous year. In the majority of cases teachers favour the home plots rather than plots at school. The pupils are obviously intensely interested in their home plots which are, in many cases, bright spots in the home gardens. Parents likewise display a keen interest in plots at the homes, so that the work takes an important place in the teaching of practical agriculture. Teachers and parents generally are in favour of dispensing with field roots—mangels, etc. It is argued that these have no place in a home garden competition. For the Petersen Cup—most meritorious performance—we recommend the Ngutuwera School. This school of twelve pupils produced seven ►plots of a very high order. In fact, it is doubtful if better work has been done in any other school in the area since the institution of these competitions. We would also commend the efforts of the following schools: Alton, Whentiakura, Mangaeturoa, Ohingaiti, Orautoha. The Farmers’ Union Challenge Shield competition cannot, be decided until the judging in the Manawatu-Oroua Division is completed in June. In conclusion, we desire to express our appreciation of the efforts of the pupils. It is very pleasing to be able to record the improvement effected and the interest shown in the work during the year. To teachers, committeemen and farmers who have interested themselves in lhe work and, by their efforts, made the competition possible, we also extend our thanksA. J. CAT.DEL’, E. H. LANGE, Judges. MVanganui Education Board) It should be noted that schools are not grouped this year. The Central Executive will provide certificates to Ist, 2nd and 3rd in every school. The question of other awards in the various schools is a matter for the local group committees. WANGANUI SCHOOLS The marks obtained by pupils at the various schools are as follows:

z .2 * £ 7; i 2 ? 3 3 H g cAlton School Dora Metcalfe .... 39 IS 10 28 95 Hazel Metcalfe .. 39 15 10 27 91 Max. Armstrong .. 38 18 8 25 89 Freda Armstrong .. 36 17 8 22 83 Victor Armstrong .. 38 17 J 8 19 82J Neil Sutherland .. 38 18 9 J 15 80J Terry Bruff .... 38 17 7 J 0 62| James Tocker .... 35 16 7 0 58 Geoff. Hamlin .... 15 11 4 18 48 Bulls School. Joan Churchill ,. 29 14 6 22 71 Beryl Mackay .... 27 13 5 20 65 Hubert O’Connell .. 20 10 5 23 58 Ian Jamieson .. .. 20 11 4 20 55 Mona Thomas .... 18 9 4 17 48 Sheila Signal .... 18 7 3 18 46 Kaitoko School. William McIntyre .. 37 15 8 21 81 George Church .. 35 16 7 21 79 Alice Neighbour .. 24 10 3 0 37 David Towgood .. 20 7 2 0 29

1 C £ § K 3 Kakaramea School. Gertie Chamberlain . 18 18 9 21 86 Mavis Ward 1’7 12j 5J 20 65 Madge Cadman .. 9 9 51 21 544 Aitu Huatahi .. .. 20 11 5 17 Kani Blake «. .. 20 10 4! 15 494 Kohi School. Leslie Perkins . . "8 1 8 64 27 864 Poland Mountfort 36 15 80 Paul Mountfort . i 14 ,6 24 77 Robert Oliver 1 14 5 20 70 Dorothy Perkins •> 12 4 0 41 Manutahi Scheo’. Thomas Smart . . . . 36 17 b 19 78 James Schwass 1 1 1 7 • ><> 75 Armorel Schwass 1 16 7 19 Rae Muggeridge 1 1 5 0 214 684 Thomas Para IS 6 0 62 Noel Schwass •> 8 3 17 50 Bruce Schwass >4 in 0 39 Maxwell School. Joan Hughes >S 1.8 4 884 Margaret Blair . . 17 0 22 74 Bena Brown 0 14 7 20 71 Vernon Woodhouse .. 13 2i 18 604 Ngutuwera School. A 1pm. Trudgeon 0 18 •>7 94 William Trudgeon ;d IS 8 27 92 Mary Cronin ... , ; 18 81 901 Rex Muldrock II 1 8 9 2 89 June Hannett >7 1 i 91 '• d 871 Ron. Downs .. .. 18 18J <) 9.1 Violet Cronin 59 ISA 9 19 851 I’atea School. (8 ■j ■ • > •» Clarence Featonby .. 56 « 21) 81' 11 77' Dexter Mays u 19 uj Turakina School. Jean Kronast 1 8 9 91 85 IS 19 0 Myra Larking .. 28 50 Waitotara School. Jack Noema 14 4 1 ■> 63 Ta pa Noema 28 1" 10 53 Etu Wipa .. 10 15 4 0 49 Wangaehq School. Hereinaia Smith ]8 91! 834 Douglas Hodge u '3.1 734 Humphrey O’Leary l(i 10 6} 14 60J Rangi Woon 28 8 4 20 60 Pat. Kenny 21 8 4 25 58 Ivan Bertie 9 , i 17 56 Vai. Bignell .8 2 24 49 Rosina Honeyman •. .8 48 Molly O'Leary .. 8 19 45 Sheila Bignell 4 2 " 1 42 Betty Hodder 15 4 - 15 36 Wavcrlcy School. Brian Rayner .. W 19 10 70 Robert Quayle .. 5 15 Janies Elmslie .. ’.0 14 6 0 45 Westmere School. Mary Dunbar 17 X 85 James Laird 14 15 7 _ .i 81 Joan Franklin 35 1 n - 20 i 7 Norma Taylor .. 11 24 71 Kelvin Taylor .. 11 • 20 64 Whcnuakura School. Herbert Parsons ; ■ i - 9 97 92 Edward Handley ib 15 J) 26 86 Lesley Hurley > 3 16 74 28 844 Dorothy Barnes 31 16 7 •' 84, Kath. Travers .. 16 23 81 Peter Parsone ., .. 34 1 5 7J 24 804 Myra Parsons .. >4 161 8 20 787 Marie Hunley .. «. JD 7 26 76 James Travers ,, .. 28 14 7 71 MAIN TKUNK SCHOOLS. Greatford School. Ernest Stantiall i<) 16 8 26 80 Jack Stantiall .. 2 8 a 69 Moira Ellery 2*> 16 0 2:» 67 June Winchcombe . • JU 9 a .0 59 Karioi School. Ian Selby .. .. 16 I . 9 19 82 Kath. Bailey .. «. 14 6 -1 79 Allan Selby «• *. la 16 8 15 74 Trevor Selby .. .. 16 i o Ian Strachan .. 15 7 0 49 Roy Johnston 8 4 6 «« Mangacturoa School George Hunt 8 _b 80 Herbert Clementson . 16 A P < Ray Woodiil 16 7 24 84 Marton School. 1 , 10 70 Phyllis Howlett .. 30 15 6 60 Ohingaiti School. Neil McDonald • ■ 39 17 8 26 90 Pat McCullough 7 16 8 26 87 Annie McCullough .. 34 15 9 28 86 Pat. Meroer > 85 Edward Double 14 6 ~ ■ ■ 77 Bruce Coleman - 12 a 74 Orauloha School. Mat.. Gardner 18 3 0 93 Ethel Gardner 7 17 28 90 Gordon McNie .. .. .. . 8 24 86 Leslie Rowles 86 Jack McNie 16 » 25 So RacLihi School. James Baird 17 8 2 6 86 Edwin Pawson .. .. 4 16 s . 79 Ona Morris .. ■ i 14 6 24 79 Arnold Davis .. . • 34 14 6 24 78 William Donaldson . 16 20 76 Don. Parker 13 21 69 Arthur Oliver .. . i : •• 6 66 Joe Cronin 0 16 58 Rangataua School. William Sinnett 18 9 18 82 Jack Hall .. 0 15 17 6'J Stanley Pulman 0 1;» 13 66 William Hall '1 14 6 l a 65 Stanley Fraser .. 2 8 17 64 Maurice Pulman 0 13 0 40 Umumuri School. George Wilson 16 8 0 59 Victor Ormond 1 6 0 JO Owen Hammond 14 6 0 Douglas McFarlane >0 13 0 48 Ray McFarlane . • 214 7 () 46