CALF REARING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 285, 4 December 1940, Page 7

CALF REARING

BOYS' AND GIRLS’ CLUBS JUDGING IN WANGANUI DISTRICT Judging of calves entered In the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs movement in the Wanganui district, began yesterday. Mr. J. Robb, Wanganui, officiated as judge at. the Parewanul and Turakina Schools. The animals were presented in excellent condition and the children at both schools were complimented by the judge on their efforts. Parents and supporters turned out in numbers at both schools, the gathering at Turakina being particularly well attended. Judging will be continued until December 17, the Raetihi district being visited on that date. TURAKINA SCHOOL Presented:—l6 calves, 2 yearlings, 2 lambs. Calves Dairy Type.—Nola Perry's Pearl, 1; Isobel Major’s Susie, 2; Shirley Healey’s Wendy, 3; Rex Healey’s Togi, v.h.c.; Jean Strachan’s Jean, h.c. Care in Rearing. Senior: Nola Perry's Pearl, 1; Pat Perry’s Judy, 2; Roger Perry's Patches, 3; Joyce Flyger’s June, v.h.c.; Alan Dowdle’s Duchess, h.c. Junior; Jean Strachan's Jean, 1; lan Perry’s Pansy, 2; Joyce Wilkie's Cleo, 3; Jocelyn Perry’s Sunray, v.h.c.; Shirley Healey's Wendy, h.c. Yearling Helfer Dairy Type.—Grant Watt’s Sunray, 1; lan Jackson’s Peggy, 2. Records Nola Perry, 1; Pat Perry, 2; T. Stirling, 3. Certificates Awarded Nola Perry, 1; Patricia Perry, 2; Jean Strachan, 3. Merit: Grant Watt. PAREWANUI SCHOOL Presented:—Six calves. Calves Dairy Type. Lorna Osborne’s Flossie, 1; Ernest Osborne’s Betty, 2; Beth Homes’ Daphne, 3; Lorelei Homes’ Jenny, v.h.c.; Malcolm Peffers’ Trixie, h.c.; June Ellery's Starlight, h.c. Care in Rearing.—Senior: Lorna Osborne, 1; Ernest Osborne, 2; Lorelei Homes, 3. Junior: Malcolm Peffers, 1; Beth Homes, 2; June Ellery, 3. Records Lorelei Homes, 1; Lorna Osborne, 2; Ernest Osborne, 3. Certificates Awarded Lorna Osborne, 1; Ernest Osborne, 2. Merit: Malcolm Peffers and Beth Homes.