YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 167, 18 July 1939, Page 10

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

FIELD DAY AT BULLS Own Correspondent >. BULLS, July 17. I The efforts of members of the Bulb , District Young Farmers’ Club met ' with unqualified success when a field j day was held on Thursday last on the : property of Mr. C. E. Vile, “Pukenui,” I Bulls, though unpleasant weather no i doubt affected the attendance. AH i events went off smoothly, and were well contested, which proved the ’ efficiency of the stewards. Cold weather made the sawing contest a popular event, and the performance of the winners, Messrs. Smith Bro’s., of Marton, was a very good one. An old-timers’ contest re- , suited in a win for Messrs. Torrey j Bros., who later gave an exhibition, getting through their log in 16secs. 1 The main events of the day were the dog trials, the response being very good, and although the standard of work was not very high, competitors appreciated the opportunity of giving their dogs a run. During the afternoon Mr. C. B. Anderson (in the unavoidable absence of the club chairman. Mr. S. G. Avery, who sent an apology) took the opportunity of welcoming the visitors, amongst those who came from a distance being Mr. C. J. Hamblyn, Fields Supervisor of the Department, of Agriculture; and Mr. A. R. Dingwall, Wanganui District Y.F.C. secretary. He thanked Mr. Vile for placing his farm and stock open for their use for demonstrations, and for assisting in judging and demonstrating. He also thanked the other judges and demonstrators. who had travelled some distance to give their services; Messrs. H. Bowen. J. G. Wilson, and R. O. Dalrymple, for the loan of .stock: Mr. J. Simpson, for carriage of stock: and Mr. Bob Cole, for generally assisting. Fie also thanked members of the local branch of the Farmers’ Union for their assistance, which had lightened the work considerably. In conclusion, Mr. Anderson said that, the day would be a great boost to the club and the organisation, and he called upon the boys to show their which they did in no uncertain term*. Mr. C. E. Vile, in reply, said that it gave him the greatest pleasure to do anything possible for the young farmers, and he wished them well in their future activities. Other judges and demonstrators also offered to give their service on future occasions. Captain B. Barrington, recruiting officer of the Defence Department, was present, and spoke briefly on the recruiting campaign, afterwards interviewing a number of young men who were interested. Results were as follow:- Y.F.C. Dog Trial (judge, Mr. T. W. Norris): A. Brightwell 1, F. J. Thorby 2. Also competed: B. Coleman, G. Torrey, A. Torrey and D. Grace. Southdown Judging (judge and demonstrator, Mr. C. E. Vile): C. B. Anderson. 120 points (maximum) 1; B. Balmer, 111 points, 2; S. LastHarris, 85 points. 3. Also competed: C. L. Grace, K. Field, J. Gibbons, W. Bowen and G. Prichard. Romney Judging (judge and demonstrator, Mr. W. Morton, Hunterville): S. Last-Harris 1, C. B. Anderson 2, J. Gibbons 3. Also competed: W. Bowen, N. H. Amon. C. L. Grace, G. Prichard, and J. G. Wilson. Local Dog Trial.-To. Torrey 1. J. McLean 2, D. Grace and G. Torrey (equal) 3. Also competed: I< Scott, G. Woods, D. Stent, J. Preston, A.

Torrey, B. Coleman, A. Brightwell and Rex Homes. Log Sawing. - First heat: Smith Bros., 1. Also competed: J. Palmer and S. Last-Harris. W. Lamberg and J. Young, and B. and T. Palmer; second heat; C. B. Anderson and E. J. Kilgour-Carter 1. Also competed: G. Prichard and J. G. Wilson, H. Webber and G. Ellery, N. H. Amon and A. Young and R. Simpson and W. Bowen. Smith Bros, won the final in 19sec., Anderson and Carter taking 27sec. The final item was a demonstration on a hack and a Clydesdale by Mr. Hocken. of Fielding, this proving most instructive and interesting.