N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 57, Issue 4, 20 October 1938, Page 361

N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs.

Edited by

S. Freeman,

Dominion Organizing Secretary.

President’s Message to Young Farmers.

I WISH to congratulate all associated with the Y.F.C. organization on the rapid strides that have been made

since the inauguration of the federation four years ago. At the same time, I consider that a “ stock-taking ” is necessary to ascertain whether members and clubs are obtaining the utmost value from their organization. It must not be lost sight of that the Y.F.C. movement is primarily to educate the young farmer, to fit him for his own job, and to enable him to appreciate the many advantages of rural life, thereby rendering him of more value to the community. I would advise clubs and members who feel that they are not getting the best out of the movement to endeavour to arrange through their district secretary for the organizing secretary to attend one of their meetings with a view to assisting them to devise some means of establishing their club on a better basis.

Attendance at Meetings.

Clubs should make every effort to ensure that their delegates attend all district committee meetings, at which they will come in contact with members of other clubs, and also with the .district secretary (the local Instructor in Agriculture), who will be able to render them valuable service. The regular attendance of district committee delegates at council meetings is also important, and will provide another link in the chain. Regarding the Journal of Agriculture, which is how your official organ, I feel sure that the Department’s offer of direct postage to all members at the concession rate will be appreciated. I would urge clubs to take full advantage of the Y.F.C. section in the Journal. Club secretaries

can do their part by. forwarding regular reports through the proper channels, and members can assist by sending in articles and photographs for publication. Interest might also be created by sending in questions for other members to answer. Encouraging Younger Members. In regard to the raising of the age-limit to thirty years, only time can tell whether or not this is a wise move. It is to be hoped that z older members , will do all within their power to encourage younger members to take a full interest in all club activities, and that, where practicable, they will give them preference for the officers of club chairman, secretary, &c. We in this Dominion are fortunate in possessing the finest • agricultural and pastoral country in the world, and, in my opinion, . the opportunities for young . farmers are greater than ever before.

The Y.F.C. movement will enable them to grasp their opportunities, and will assist them to become better farmers and better citizens.” It is their own organization, and the more they put into it the more they will get out of it. I sincerely wish the clubs and members another year of progress. (Signed) ALAN GRANT, . ' President, Waimate. President*s Career. Mr. Grant was born on a farm in Morayshire, Scotland. Educated at Forres Academy and Aberdeen Agricultural College, he took a diploma in agriculture at Aberdeen University, and was . prizewinner in agriculture . and medallist in stock-judging in 1908. He came to New Zealand in 1913, and was for three years in the Department of Agriculture. Later, he farmed in both the North and South Islands, and went to Canterbury in 1918, since when he has been breeding stud Romney and Southdown sheep. Mr. Grant is chairman of the Waimate Hospital Board, of which he has been a member for ten ' years. He has been connected with the wheat-marketing schemes since 1930, and is at present a member of the Wheat Committee. He is also a member of the Agricultural Committee of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, and is a member of the Plant Research Bureau. He has been associated with the Y.F.C. movement since the formation of the federation, and is chairman of South Canterbury District Committee and chairman of the Canterbury Council of the New Zealand Federation. fl- * fl-

Educational Week in Dunedin.

S. R. Whyte, Hon. Secretary, Otago-Southland Council

FOR the sixth year n succession a very successful Young Farmers’ Educational Course was organized at Dunedin during the week commencing Ist August. During the past five years Mr. A. C. Cameron has personally organized these courses, and they have been an outstanding success. This year the course - was organized as an activity of the newly-formed Otago and Southland Council, but the executive of that body asked Mr. Cameron if he would undertake the organizing work on similar lines to previously, and this he willingly undertook to , do. No fewer than 103 lads, representative of nearly every district in Otago and Southland, attended the course.’ Of this number, 45 were from various Young Farmers’ Clubs in Otago and Southland, and 58 were from districts where there are at present no young farmers’ clubs. The programme was a varied one and was followed with the greatest interest throughout. During the week the following addresses were delivered : Citizenship,” Dean Cruickshank ; War and the Poets,” Mr. H. P. Kidson, M.A., B.Sc. ; “ International Affairs,” Mr. J. T. Paul ; “ The Young Farmers’ Club Movement,” Mr.. J. M. Smith (Field Superintendent, Department of Agriculture), and Mr. A. C. Cameron. Visits to Institutions. A visit was paid to the Otago Medical School, where the Dean of the Medical •Faculty, Professor C. E. Hercus, gave an illustrated lecture on “ Physical Education.” Another visit was paid to .the Chemistry Department of the University of Otago, where Professor F. G. Soper gave a lecture and demonstrations on “ Some Relations of Chemistry to Agriculture.” An afternoon was 'spent at the Dunedin Public Hospital, where the young farmers were conducted through the various departments and given an idea of the working of a large metropolitan hospital. A morning was spent at the Dunedin Technical School, where Dr. Vernon Griffiths gave a talk on “ Music,” with demonstrations by the school choir, band/ and orchestra. Visits were paid also to the University of Otago' Museum, where the curator, Mr. H. D. Skinner, M.A., gave a talk upon the Maori exhibits, and to St. Paul’s Cathedral, where Dean Cruickshank gave a talk upon the fine interior Gothic architecture.

During the week the party visited Waipori Falls hydro-electric power-station

as the guests of the Dunedin City Corporation, . which supplied a - most enjoyable luncheon at the falls. Visits were paid to Messrs. Cadbury, Fry, Hudson’s works, to Ross and Glendining Roslyn woollenmills, the Evening Star printing office, to 4YA Broadcasting Station, . and to the Otago Early Settlers’ Museum. Entertained at Dinner. The party was entertained one evening at dinner as the guests of the Dunedin Junior Chamber of Commerce, and to the theatre as the guests of the Otago Provincial Council, New Zealand Farmers’

Union. During the week, morning and afternoon teas were supplied by the Otago Farmers’ Union Mutual Fire Insurance Association. The continued success of these educational weeks lies in the fact that each year different lads attend the course, and very close co-operation exists between the branches of the Farmers’ Union, Women’s Division, and Young Farmers’ Clubs, all of which assist in the selection of the representatives from the particular district concerned. Undoubtedly much of the success is due to the personal work done by Mr. A. C. Cameron.

Manawatu Debating Contest.

G. S. Robinson, District Secretary.

FOLLOWING somewhat similar lines to the debating competition recently arranged by the Bay of Plenty Young Farmers, a competition in the Manawatu is now in progress. A valuable Challenge Shield has been presented by Mr. W. J. Viles, of Apiti. Earlier in the season clubs held elimination contests, at which their club teams were picked. These consist of three members, the leader being allowed ten minutes for speaking and five minutes for summing up, while the other speakers are allowed five minutes each. . --- The first round has just concluded, the subject being “ That Farming To-day is More Difficult than it was Fifty Years Ago.” All contests were closely fought out, and the winning teams now left to

compete in the second round are Otaki - Te Horo, Levin, Rongotea, Fitzherbert, Colyton, Pohangina, Kimbolton, Kiwitea, and Apiti. The subject for this round will be “ That the Embargo on the Direct Importation of Live-stock because of Foot - and - mouth Disease should be Lifted.” ' , The following is the draw for this round : Otaki (affirmative) ‘ v. Levin (negative), at , Levin ; . Fitzherbert : (affirmative) v. Rongotea (negative), at Rongotea ; Kimbolton -(affirmative) v. Apiti (negative), at Apiti; Colyton (affirmative) v. Pohangipa (negative), at Pohangina. It is hoped to hold the : final contest in the Opera House at Palmerston North towards the end of September. ■O’ * *' '

L. W. Blackmore, District Secretary. Christchurch.

IT was with a feeling of adventure and pride in being the first South Island Young Farmers’ Club party to make a tour of the North Island that the North Canterbury party set off on nth July on its comprehensive tour, which involved sixteen days and a distance of nearly 1,400 miles. On arrival at Wellington the party was met by Mr. S. Freeman, the. Organizing Secretary, and,' after breakfasting, departed for Palmerston North-in the three twenty-seater buses which had . been engaged for the tour. After lunch Mr. G. S. Robinson, Department of Agriculture, Palmerston North, conducted the party to the Plant Research Bureau, where Mr. L. Gorman described the nature of the plant breeding and selection work being carried out there. Great interest was shown in the 80-acre rotational grazing experimental sheep-farm under the supervision of Mr. -A. W. Hudson, of Massey Agricultural College, members of the party being' greatly impressed with the increased carrying-capacity which had - resulted since the new system of management had been adopted. ■... Reunion Dinner. A very entertaining two hours was spent at the Manawatu Young Farmers’ Club touring party’s reunion dinner. Later that evening at Massey College a welcome was extended by the Director, Professor G. S. Peren, after which the

Director of the Fields Division, Mr. R. B. Tennent, in an address on the Young Farmers’ Club movement, pointed out that the future of the movement was in the hands of the young farmers of to-day. Mr. Tennent laid particular stress on the need for young farmers realizing their responsibility, and urged those present to - take a greater part in the organization of their own activities. The following morning a visit was made to the main fat-lamb areas of the Manawatu, calling at Mr. F. Tanner’s property, “ Karere.” At Mount Stewart, on the way to Hawera, the party was .met by members of the Wanganui district clubs, and Mr. C. J. Hamblyn, Department of Agriculture, briefly outlined the lay-out of the surrounding country, its soil types, and the kind of farming engaged in. On the journey to Hawera visits were made to Ellis Bros’. Southdown stud and to Mr. Phillips’s farm at Marton. The latter farm has wintered a thousand ewes on a hundred acres for several years. That night we were the guests of the Hawera Harmonic Society at their choir concert. Unique Honour. A unique honour was conferred upon the party the following morning when we were welcomed at the historic TuruturuMokai Redoubt, for it was the first occasion on which a welcome was given at this ancient battleground by members of the

Tour of the North Island by North Canterbury Young Farmers.

Maori race. For three centuries this area had been declared tapu, but by a special Maori ceremony performed a few days previously by members of the South Taranaki tribes the dreaded tapu had been removed for all time. The party was also welcomed by the Mayor of Hawera, Mr. J. E. Campbell, and Mr. John Hewston, the well-known authority on South Taranaki Maori affairs, gave an address on the historical aspect of the pa, explaining the points of construction and the Maori tactics in war. He also referred to the social and economic problems of the Maori to-day. Our visit to the Waimate West Demonstration Farm, where Mr. J. E. Davies outlined the work in hand and members of the Farm Committee explained various points of management, was of great interest. From Inglewood ‘ the party was conducted to Mr. J. N. Blyde’s high-producing dairy-farm at Lepperton, where we were" met by members of the North Taranaki clubs. Longest Journey. From New Plymouth, the party set out on its 160-mile trip to Hamilton, the longest journey of the tour. Met at Mahoenui by Mr. K. M. Montgomery, Department of Agriculture, we were taken to Mr. L. Purdie’s farm in the heart of the King-country, where a demonstration was given on some of his stud Aberdeen Angus cattle. In discussing his farm

Mr. Purdie placed particular emphasis on stocking heavily with cattle, and said that in country such as his, which is likely to revert to scrub rapidly if neglected, cattle were an absolute necessity for successful grassland management. Late that afternoon the Te Kuiti limeworks, which are the largest in New Zealand, with a capacity of 400 tons of lime daily, were visited, and a visit was also paid to the Waitomo Caves.

The following morning at Ruakura Experimental Farm Mr. T. E. Rhodda and Mr. C. E. Ballinger outlined the nature of the work being carried out. The former confined his remarks chiefly to pastures, and the latter spoke on pigs and cattle.

On the way to Rotorua a visit was made to the . Arapuni hydro-electric scheme, where we were met by Mr. C. S. Dalgleish, Department of Agriculture, and members of the Putaruru Club. A most interesting day was spent in the Rotorua District, where the party made a trip to 1 the thermal sights at OrakeiKorako, and on the way travelled through the Perpetual Forests Afforestation areas, covering a total of 176,000 acres, and the Native Development Scheme at Horohoro. Mr. Dalgleish, who accompanied the party, explained the methods that had been adopted in developing this class of pumice land. It was explained that the main factors bringing success were proper consolidation of the soil, the sowing of certified grasses and , clovers, and the application of liberal quantities of superphosphate. Apparently the soil, on the whole, was not deficient in lime. Visit to Thermal Sights. Before leaving Rotorua next day the party visited the sights at Whaka and the lakes Rotorua, Rotoiti, and Rotoma. Die party was met by Mr. C. R. Taylor, Department of Agriculture, and, after passing through the cinder-like Tarawera shower area, where further land-develop-ment work had been done, a welcome was given ■by members of the local club at Edgecumbe. That afternoon an inspection was made of the Rangitaiki Dairy Factory and the well-known piggery which, although two miles away from the factory, is supplied with buttermilk by pipe-line. About two thousand baconers and between three hundred and four hundred porkers have been sold off the farm during the last twelve months. , On the way to Opotiki that afternoon a visit was made to the Whakatane Paper Mills, which are now nearing completion.

After a stiff and somewhat uninteresting climb over-the Raukumana Range we were met by Mr. E. M. Bates, Department of Agriculture, and members of the Te Karaka Club. En route to Gisborne a demonstration was given at Waihohu Hereford stud, and an inspection was made of Mr, G. Brown’s farm near Te Karaka.

. A full day’s entertainment was arranged by members of the Gisborne Club. The party was welcomed at Mr. C. Tietjen’s farm in the morning, when Mr. Tietjen and Mr. Graham, president of the local A. and P. Association, outlined the type of farming carried out in the district, and instanced a number of cases in which the carrying-capacity had been particularly high. That afternoon Mr. Smith’s farm was visited, and an inspection made of the areas silted by floods during the year. Because of heavy rain that night and the next day we decided to remain the day at Gisborne, which, unfortunately, meant that the programme prepared by the Nuhaka and Wairoa Clubs had to be cancelled. Land-development Area Visited. On our way to Napier the following day we were met by Mr. R. P. Hill, Department of Agriculture, and visited the 27,000-acre Government land-develop-ment area at Kotemaori. The manager, Mr. Monteith, pointed out that this land had originally been sown down in grass, but had gradually gone back and scrub had taken possession. In relating the methods adopted in the regrassing of these areas he stressed the part that had been played by subterranean clover and - dressing. The devastating effects wrought by the recent heavy rains on the country between the Mohaka River and Napier was astounding, and anything from 10 per cent, and up to 50 per cent, in certain parts of the surface of the hillsides in this area was scarred by slips. Because of the delay at Gisborne we were not able to visit the Esk Valley. At Hastings we were met .by Mr. J. W. Palmer, Department of Agriculture, who accompanied the party as far as Dannevirke. In the morning a visit was paid to the property of Mr. A. F. Symes, Longlands,. where demonstrations were given on Southdown stud ewes, Polled Angus cattle, and' a recently imported

blood sire. Mr. D. Grant’s farm was also visited, and great interest was taken in his Polled Angus cattle. Mr. Palmer gave a description of the types of farming carried out in the various parts of the district. That evening members attended a very successful dance organized by the Dannevirke Club in their honour. In the Wairarapa. After leaving Dannevirke the party was shown over the farms of Mrs. Cornelius and Mrs. C. Walker, of Pahiatua, and met members of the Ballance Club, being entertained at morning tea and lunch. The property of Mr. T. Ross was also visited. Although his farm is only too acres in area, Mr. Ross sends between 1,200 and 600 fat sheep off the property annually. . At Masterton on the following morning the stud Romney sheep on Sir William Perry’s farm were inspected. Members were particularly impressed, with the high quality and evenness of his ewes. At Masterton the party was welcomed by the Mayor, Mr. Jordan, and after lunch a visit was made to Mr. J. Donald’s stud Ayrshire farm at Featherston. On the last day in the North. Island a most interesting morning- was spent at Wallaceville Laboratory, where Dr. G. S. Moir outlined the history of the institution and referred to the work, being carried out in connection with . stock diseases. A thorough inspection was then made of the rooms in which the research work is being carried out, the work being described by the staff. In the afternoon the party split up into two groups, one going to Ford Motor Assembly Works and the other to Parliament Buildings. The party left Wellington by steamer that night, 25th July, and so. ended a very enjoyable and , memorable tour. The tour was a great success, but it would not have been possible without the co-operation and hospitality so freely given at all stages of the journey. * fl* <■

The Necessity for Leadership.

VALUABLE advice, based on experience, was tendered to the annual meeting of the Federation

of Young Farmers’ Clubs by Mr. A. C. Cameron, who, as Dominion Vice-Presi-dent, presided over the conference in the absence of the President, Mr. W. F. McLaren. Mr. Cameron is one of the founders of the movement, and has played a big part in bringing it up to its present strength.

“ Although we may get valuable suggestions from the experience of the Young Farmers’ Club movement in other countries, I believe that in the main we must work out a technique of our own,” stated Mr. Cameron. “ For one thing, our ages for club membership differ from those of Australia, America, and England, and whereas in those countries the emphasis is given to such things as calf-rearing, smallplot development, and stock-judging competitions, we in New Zealand give the emphasis to general farming practice. Proud of Progress Made. “ We have reason to be proud of the progress made, but I do not think , that any of those who are actively working for the furtherance of the Young Farmers’ Club movement in New Zealand can afford to be complacent about it. “As in the case of every new movement, and particularly youth movements, we must expect a continual evolutionary process, and we will be very fortunate indeed if at . times we do not get a revolutionary one. “ My experience with the working of Young Farmers’ Clubs during the past nine or ten years leads me to make the following generalizations.

A Real Problem

It will be a real problem to maintain interest where clubs are established in sparsely settled districts. Such clubs may do well where they have chairmen and secretaries with personality and initiative, but will languish when young men without these qualities hold office. It is inevitable that some clubs will need more spoon-feeding than others.

“ The standard,' of what for want of a better name, I will call ' loyalty to the club ’ varies in different localities. It is an unfortunate fact that some districts cannot be sure of a decent attendance of members even for a prominent visitor, and this is most disheartening for those who have made the arrangements.

Some club secretaries are very careless, and we frequently hear of members

failing to get notices of meetings. Some clubs have ‘to run dances and sports fixtures at frequent intervals in order to keep members together. Leadership Lacking. “ In many districts there is little indication shown of any ability on the part of the young fellows themselves to organize their own functions thoroughly. In other words, essential qualities of leadership are sadly lacking. This is a very real problem for executive members of the movement, but it is one which I am convinced can and will be overcome. “ I want to make it quite clear that this generalization does not apply to all districts. I could name many districts where young fellows with leadership qualities appear to be plentiful, and where some are outstanding, and where there appears to be no dearth of capable material coming on. > “ Generally speaking, this position applies in the more prosperous closely settled areas where the majority of the club members have had the advantage of secondary education. The capable organization of the ‘ Cavalcade of Agriculture ’ at the last Palmerston . North Show is an illustration of what can be done by young farmers who possess leadership ability. Athenian Oath. “ It should be our aim to encourage our young farmers to help themselves—to learn to lean upon themselves provide their own driving force. At a certain stage in their lives the youth of ancient Athens had to take an oath before they were allowed to take part in the

activities common to the youth of those times. Let me quote a portion of that oath : “ • I will not disgrace the name of my city. ... I will hand on my city, not only not less, but greater and better than I found it.’ “If the young farmers of New Zealand would apply the spirit of this oath to their own district and to the Young Farmers’ Club in their particular district, then assuredly we should have nothing to fear.” National Sheep-shearing Competition. G. S. Robinson, District Secretary, Manawatu. j FOLLOWING the National Young Farmers’ Club’s Stock-judging Competitions held at the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Spring Show in 1937, the Manawatu Young Farmers’ Clubs have gained the honour of arranging for a Young Farmers’ Club National Shearing Competition to be held on Saturday, sth November, in the Motor Olympia Halt at the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Spring Show. At this competition will be found the New Zealand Champion Young Farmers’ Club shearer. The prize-money which the Agricultural and Pastoral Association is offering is £6O, and this should be an attraction to all eligible shearers. The competition is to be divided into three classes according to the ability and experience of the competitors. There is a learners’ class for shearers who cannot shear more than 100 sheep a day, an intermediate section for those between 100 and 150, and a senior section for those who can shear more than 150.

Prizes are divided as follows :

I. Learners’ Class —First, £2 ; and eight prizes of £1 each. 11. Intermediate Class First, £l2 ; second, £3 ; third, £2. 111. Senior Class First and New Zealand Championship, 20 guineas ; second, £7; third, £3.

One of the big features of the competition is that , it will provide excellent entertainment for the spectators, and seating accommodation for more than one thousand will be arranged. There will be ten stands of electric motors, and ten competitors will start together at the gong. Time will be taken over two sheep, and the judges will take this into consideration, together with the style and neatness of the shearer, in making their' awards. Four-tooth wethers will be used for the competition. . ■> <■ -0-

Survey of Clubs in the Wellington Area.

F. E. Sherwood, Hon. Secretary, Wellington Council

A SURVEY of the Young Farmers’ A SURVEY the Young Farmers’ Club movement in the Wellington Council area discloses some interesting figures. At the time of writing (18th August, 1938) the following statistics are available: —

(The location of the clubs and the district boundaries will be seen by a perusal of the accompanying map.) . The total membership of the area is 1,836, which is distributed among 62 clubs in eight districts, and district committees have been formed in each district. While the number of clubs in the area is considerably greater than the number in any other Council territory, and the membership is more than a third of the Dominion total, it can hardly be said that the area is fully covered by this remarkable young man’s movement. A perusal of rural population statistics discloses the fact that a very small -percentage of possible members have actually joined the Young Farmers’ Club organization. In the Wellington Council area there are upwards of ten thousand young men between the ages of fourteen to twenty-five resident in country districts—that is, rural areas outside of cities, boroughs, and town districts. ' , - It is estimated that a full coverage of the Council’s territory would mean about 120 clubs, or twice as many as are actually operating at the present time. However, the remarkable popularity of the Young Farmers’ Club movement, combined with the enthusiastic and enterprising efforts of district committees, district secretaries, and clubs, should, with the co-operation of club members themselves, attract a large proportion of present non-members to this fine organization. ' \ Among the clubs the enthusiastic Wairoa Club has the largest membership in the area with no members. It is probably the largest club in the Dominion. Other large clubs are Masterton, with

94 members, and Dannevirke, with 70 members. The oldest club in the Wellington Council area is the Levin Club, founded on 27th August, 1934. It was the first club formed in the North Island, although the Ballance Club (founded on 24th September, 1934) was the first actually to affiliate with the New Zealand Federation.

Y.F.C. Radio Broadcasts from 2YA.

* J ’HE following is the programme of Y.F.C. lecturettes to be broadcast from Station 2YA, Wellington, during November :

’ Tuesday, ist November—“ Lucerne”: Messrs. W. Moffatt and W. Jarvis, Oroua Y.F.C., and Mr. A. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture. Tuesday, 15th November “Fat _ ■ Lamb , Selection ” : Members of the Bulls Y.F.C. Tuesday, 29th November —“ Preparation of the Seed-bed for the Sowing of Grass Seed ” : Messrs. A. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture, and G. S. Robinson, Manawatu District Secretary. The Y.F.C. session at Station 2YA, Wellington, is from 7.40 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday fortnight. * -fl- -fl-

A football match was held at Blenheim A football match held Blenheim recently between representatives of the Blenheim and Seddon clubs. There were a few regular footballers on either side, and for the most part the players were rather out of training, with

Football Match at Blenheim.

the . result that in the second spell the play was slowed up. Fast breakaways by Blenheim broke up most of the Seddon attacks before much ground was gained, and the Blenheim backs showed more combination, with the result that they were

given, the ball at every opportunity. The final score was Blenheim 16, Seddon 3. Blenheim scored four tries, two of which were converted, and Seddon scored one unconverted try. The Seddon team hope ' to retrieve their laurels in a return match at an early date.

Western Southland. n . . A , , u tit i-« a wr mi t JCF int y ±;.» S ' W ' Tho ""’ Thornbury.— gave reports as follows : J. Mitchell (Dunedin Education °Weekj e , d“slusiionof“ Lambinv” was A discussion on Lambin, was also held. . ««•arsfEsm. w £, exh”a%el" films dScting%ewTeaSs beauty spots and tourist resorts. Wyndham..— by Mr.. J. Danshin, Governmeat Veterinarian, on Diseases of Animals.” At the New^Zealtmd 7 ” a leCtUre ° n me Sheep Industry oi New Zealand. r A- j f-ijJ Combined Field-day. A combined field-day was held by the Western Southland clubs at Makarewa on 30th August. Nearly one hundred members, representative of the Dipton, Lochiel, Thornbury, Woodlands, and Wyndham Clubs were assembled. Demonstrations and talks were given as follows: “Stock Ailments” (Mr. G. Brash, , B.V.Sc.), “ Sheep-dogs ” (Mr. J. Nelson), “ Lambing.” (Mr. J Lillico), “ Clydesdales (Mr. J. Ewan), “ Ploughing ” (Mr. G. Gray), “ Romneys ” (Mr. W. i. »S?5 h L™””““Tc. <££), JVSS3* Industry (Mr. A. Derbie). Stock-judging competitions were held, resulting as follows Romneys: ”• j \ „ e SgJ (Inornbury), 1 ; L. McKenzie (Woodlands), 2. Southdowns : G. Stewart (Wyndham), 1 ; J. 1. Lindsay (Drummond), 2. . ' Southland. ■ a ‘ u . Crookston.— Address on - Farm Book-keeping ” by Mr. R. J. Sim, Heriot.

Otama.— Report by club members, W. White, L. Mackay, and T. Logan, on the Dunedin Educational W “ l South OtagO. . Lawrence.— debate,“That Agricultural, Farms“de’supporting pastorll aOr were ar adju3ged Ihe winners bv 207 noints to 176 J by Mr - p - L Stirling Address by the Rev. A. Millar on Chinese rm Agriculture. « x S A* Centra! OtagO. regarding the Y.F.C. Sheepshearing Competitions. Talk by Mr. W. H. Thompson, an advisory member, on “ The Winter Feeding of Stock in the North of Ireland.” Roxburgh.— lecture by Mr. H. Doyle, Government Veterinarian, on “Tuberculosis in Cattle.” Upper Clutha.— lecture by Mr. J. M. Smith, Department of Agri culture, on “ Comparisons between North and South Island Farming.” At the previous meeting a lecture was given by Mr. C. V. Dayus, M.R.C.V.S., on “ The Management of Breedingewes.”. . ‘ " Dunedin. Palmerston. South.— Dr. Thomas gave an instructive address on “First Aid to the Injured,” explaining what to do in cases of strains, broken ribs, dislocated hips - and shoulders, broken bones, haemorrhages, foreign bodies in the eye, &c. He also gave a practical demonstration of artificial respiration. West Taieri.— Lecture by Mr. F. L. Nicholson, of the South Otago Freezing Co. Mr. Nicholson gave a very interesting address on his travels abroad, and illustrated many views of interest with both coloured

Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities,

and black and white movie films. Following this, Mr. S. H. Saxby, Department of Agriculture, made ,b. p ra «..,,Wrfp,.U U ..... .h. loci P aS Ure com e 1 10n " <■. North OtagO. , Ouniroon.-Arrangements for a dance, and address by Mr. James Gerry on his trip to the Continent and “ Enfield.— Selection of a team to debate with a Toe H team, the subject to be “That the Time is Ripe for a Major Immigration Scheme in New Zealand ” ; the cl " b team to take negative. An interesting address was given by Mr. W. Widdowson on the trip to Australia by the Anzac Contingent. ♦ „ „ Five Lorks.— by Mr. P. Cooney on Causes a ? d Curcs of Lamb Mortality. The remainder of th evening was occupied by impromptu speeches, Mr T . hee P” At previous meeting Mr. J. T. Kibblewhite gave an nz . e?? °rr*7J T^ S * m n » r t i L M P On f 1 ?? en 3 Mr ; E : * e,d ’ “ an Y useful hlts . g ‘WU Ik J S by a series of pictures exhibited by Messrs. Benson and N. Reid. South Canterbury. — Short talks by members on farming subjects. At the previous meeting Mr. C. C. Leitch, Department of Agriculture, addressed the meeting on “Grasses and Clovers,” stressing particularly the value of certified seed. This is a new club with good prospects. — Talk by Mr. C. Kippenberger on “ The Work of the W.E.A.” Geraldine. Discussion regarding proposed tour of North Island. Interesting talk and demonstration

on the “ Sharpening of Saws ” by Mr. W. A. Sherrat. The speaker discussed and demonstrated on three different types of saws. Maungati— Lantern lecture on “ Certification of Grass and Clover Seeds ” by Mr. Millar, Department of Agriculture. Pleasant Point. Discussion re proposed North Island tour, and lecture by Mr. L. E. Finch on “ Some Aspects of the Law in Relation to Farming.” The speaker dealt with many interesting points in connection with the Fencing Act, Stock Act, &c. Southburn-Lyalldale— Debate with the Maungati Club for the Howell Cup, the subject being “ That the Young Farmer of To-day has Greater Opportunities than bis Grandfather.” The teams were as follows : Maungati (affirmative), R. Howell, D. McNeill, and G. Dale; Southburn (negative), M. Toohey, J. Stowell, jun., and K. Caird. Mr. S. Black, of Timaru, acted as judge, and gave the decision to the affirmative side. Waihaorunga.— A challenge was issued to the Women’s Institute to a debate. An Interesting account of the Y.F.C. Australian tour was given by Mr. C. M. Whatman, the leader of the New Zealand team. At the previous meeting a lecture was given by Mr. E. J. Lukey, Government Veterinarian, on “ The Care of the Ewe Flock.” Mid-Canterbury. Hinds.— Discussion on stock-judging competitions at Ashburton A. and P. Show, to be conducted as an inter-dub contest. Lecture by Mr. G. K. McPherson, Department of Agriculture, on “ Fertilizers.” Mayfield. Club to . support stock-judging competitions at the Ashburton A. and P. Show in November. Address by Mr. Vincent, Mount Somers Lime-works, on “ The Manufacture of Agricultural Lime.” The speaker also dealt with the formation of lime deposits, and exhibited a number of samples. Methven.— Address by Mr. R. J. Low, Highbank, on “ The Management of Breeding-ewes.” Mr. Low stressed the importance of compulsory exercise for pregnant ewes, and dealt with drenching, growing of supplementary fodder crops, and the importance of high-quality feed, giving many interesting points on his own personal management of his stud and flock ewes. ' ■ Christchurch. Darfield. Arrangements * for annual ball. The following members spoke on their impressions of the North Island while on tour : F. Johnson, M. Jenkins, J. Gallagher, and L. McLaughlin. A football match was played against the Ellesmere Y.F.C., the Darfield Club winning by 11 points to 5. Dunsandel. Lecture by a club member, D. H. Johnston, on his tour of Australia. Ellesmere.— Lecture by Mr. R. A. Calder, of the Agronomy Division, Lincoln, on “ Plant Breeding.” Ladbrdoks.- Arrangements for field-day and annual ball. The following members spoke on their impressions of the North Island while on tour : R. Anderson, O. McDrury, W. Wood, and M. J. C. Meyer. Little River.— Address by Dr. I. W. Weston, of Lincoln College, on Methods of Raising Finance for the Purchase of a Farm.” Mr. 1,. W. Blackmore, District Secretary, was also present and spoke on club matters. Teddington. Talk on “ Lamb Mortality ” by Mr. G. K. L. Knott, Government Veterinarian. North Canterbury. Oxford. Report of the North Island tour by N. Skurr and C. Gamble, members who took part. Scargill - Omihi. Arrangements for club ball. Lecture on “ Lamb and Hogget Troubles ” by Dr. M. C. Franklifi, of Lincoln College. Marlborough. Blenheim. Discussion re fat-lamb judging competition to be held at Blenheim A. and P. Show. Impromptu speeches by members. < At the previous meeting a lantern lecture was given -by Mr. D. R. Wilkie, Department of Agriculture, on “ Rye-grass Strains.” The speaker also . dealt with the local manurial trails. A suggestion from the Dovedale (Nelson) Club regarding a tour of the South Island in April next was discussed, and an invitation to a field-day from the Seddon Club was also discussed. Flaxbourne.— devoted to impromptu debates, all members taking part. At meetings not previously reported, talks were given by Mr. J. M. Stewart, Veterinarian, on Stock Diseases,” and Mr. Harris, Soil Survey Department, on “ Soil Survey Maps.” Seddon. lmpromptu speeches (two minutes each) ; subjects were placed in the hat by all members present, each drawing. in turn. On the vote of the meeting for the best speaker, A. Hammond and W. Dysart tied. At meetings not previously reported a lecture on “ The Blow-fly Pest ” was . given by

Mr. McFarlane, and a talk on “ The Mysteries of Wireless ” by Mr. Wastney. The Seddon Club was successful in a debate with Blenheim Club, but, as the secretary puts it, “ very unsuccessful ” in a football match! w . Nelson. Dovedale.— Mr. Albert Max, a local farmer, gave a talk entitled “A Trip to Europe,” which comprised some of his experiences while on tour with a party of farmers in 1936. . . Motueka.— very instructive field-day was held, members visiting the tobacco-factory at Motueka, where they were shown round by the manager, Mr. Chas Lowe . Motupiko.— Discussion re tour of South Island as proposed by the Dovedale Club. A stock-judging competition at the Nelson A. and P. Show was also dealt with. General discussion on “ The Best Type of Sheep for the District.” A field-day was held on Mr. F. R. Berryman’s property, and took the form of a post mortem examination of a bullock by Mr. Blair, Government Veterinarian; the animal was opened up and the functions of the various organs explained? The bullock was suffering from the disease known as “ lumpy-jaw.” — Discussion re junior judges to assist at Nelson A. and P. Show. Debate with the Farmers ’ Union, the subject being “ Autumn v. Spring Topdressing.” The club team won the debate by 170 points to 153 ; the judge, Mr. M. Palmer, of Waimea, complimented the speakers on their efforts. Wairnrana " * . Alfredton. — Lecture by Mr. W. J. Gray, Government Veterinarian, on “ Diseases of Live-stock.” Ballance.— Arrangements for club dance; discussion regarding improvement of club and club work generally. Carterton. Arrangement for club dance, and also a debate with Martinborough Club. Lecture by Mr. G. E. Allen on “ Sheep-farming in General.” Eketahuna.— Challenge to a debate by the Mangatainoka Club accepted, and team selected. Club members to prepare a talk on “ Tree Planting,” to be broadcast from 2YA. Lantern lecture by Mr. N. Lamont, Department of Agriculture, on “ Common Pests ” ; slides were shown depicting the life-cycles

of the white butterfly, diamond-back moth, and grass grub. The speaker also dealt with the parasitic control of these pests and the success obtained by the Department in this direction. Greytown.— and instructive talk by Mr. R. Tilson on “ Fat-lamb Production.” Mangatainoka.— Ensilage and fat-lamb competitions discussed. Arrangements for annual dance. Talk by Mr F - , E - Ward on Comparisons between Farming in England and New Zealand. At the previous meeting Mr. N. Lamont, Department of Agriculture, Save a lecture on “Common Pests.” Martm&orough.— on Y.F.C. shearing competition to be held at Palmerston North. Club debate, That the Rural Dweller can Live as Useful and Intellectual a Life as the City Dweller.” The debate was won by the team supporting the negative, o Tmui.—Address by Mr. G. Roberts, of Murray, Roberts, and Co., dealing with the History of Wool, The speaker traced the wool from the sheep s back * he finished cloth, dealing with work in the woolshed r ad he woolstore, the buying, transport to Bradford, &c. He described the sorting of fleeces, and the blending and scouring of the wool and also exhibited samples of tops, &c., and explained the differences between woollen and worsted yarns. , Manawatu. Colyton.— Decided that all members should be supplied with Y.F.C. badges, cost to be met out of club funds. Proposed field-day discussion. Film showing caterpillar tractors exhibited. Feilding.— Arrangements for club dance. Address by Mr. L. J. Wild, Feilding Agricultural High School, on “ Agriculture Abroad.” Fitzherbert. debating contest discussed ; the club was successful in reaching the semi-finals, Arrangements made for the next debate against the Levin Club at Linton. Kairanga. Debate between Rongotea and Kairanga Clubs, the subject being “That Speed is not the Greatest Factor in Causing Accidents on New Zealand Highways To-day.” The team were as follows : Rongotea, R. Brown, M. Huddleston, G. Pearson ; Kairanga, A. Mikkelsen, A. Ploen, I. Fraser, The judge, Mr. A. Wright, of . Palmerston North, awarded the decision to the Kairanga team by one point, and gave a full criticism which was greatly

appreciated. A brief talk on the value of Y.F.C. stock-judging competitions was given by Mr. C. J. Hamblyn, Department of Agriculture. ' Kimbolton-Kiivitea.— arrangements for ball. Address by Mr. Gordon Elliott on “ Parliamentary Procedure.” — Club members visited the Levin Telephone exchange. Remainder of evening devoted to inpromptu speeches. . The club entertained members of the newly formed junior division of the W-D-F-U. to supper. . Oroua Downs.— Lecture on “ Lucerne ” by Mr. A. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture. Otaki -Te — Lecture by Mr. A. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture on “ Lucerne.” At the previous meeting Mr. W. L. Bradfield, of Levin, gave a talk on “ Shelter-trees.” Paraparaumu.— Decided to purchase a “ Cavalcade ” banner. Lecture on “ Lucerne ”by Mr. A. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture. Pohingina Valley. Field-day at Massey College. Demonstrations included the following : Romney hoggets and Polled Angus heifers (Rr. Morton), Jersey cow (Mr. Randfort), Friesian cow (Mr. Clifford), Ayrshire cow (Mr. Coltman). • , Rangiwahia. Lantern lecture by Mr. E. Bruce Levy, Director of the Grasslands ■ Division, Plant Research Bureau, on “ Impressions of Agriculture Overseas.” Members of the Farmers’ Union were invited to this meeting, and there was a large attendance. Rongotea.— Lecture on Top-dressing ” by Mr. A. W. Hudson, of Massey College. A club debate was held at a previous meeting. Members who took part in the Educational Tour also gave their impressions and experiences. —Discussion on Y.F.C. sheep-shearing competitions. Lecture by Mr. A. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture, on “ Mole Draining,” a short film being exhibited. Whakarongo.— Talk by Mr. G. S. Robinson, District Secretary, on the Y.F.C. sheep-shearing competitions at the Palmerston North Show in November. Lecture by 1.. W. Gorman, Plant Research Bureau, on “ Strains in Grasses and Clovers.” At the previous ' meeting Mr. R. Denize, Inspector of Stock, gave a lecture on “ Animal Husbandry.” Southern Hawke’s Bay. - Dannevirke. -Film dealing with caterpillar tractors exhibited. At the previous meeting Mr. A. D. Laing, Government Veterinarian, gave a lantern lecture on “ The Care of Breeding-ewes.” Norsewood. Arrangements for a club dance. Lecture by Mr. R. Somerville on the “ electric fence.” Onga Onga.— and speakers chosen for forthcoming debate. Mangold-growing competition discussed ; Norsewood and Takapau Clubs to be invited to compete. Formation of new clubs in the district was also discussed. Lecture by Mr.. J. W. Palmer, Department of Agriculture, on “ Lucerne, Supplementary Crops, and the Establishment of Pastures.” Takapau. Arrangements made for a field-day. Club debate, “Tractor v. Horses.” E. Thomsen and E. Taylor spoke in favour of the tractor, and W. Craig and M. Tilley for the horses, the result being declared a draw. Northern Hawke’s Bay. Meeanee.— Arrangements for a debate at the next meeting. Mr. Geo. Westbrook, Apiary Instructor, Department of Agriculture, gave an instructive lecture on “ The Life-cycle of the Bee.” Putorino -Arrangements re hall, &c. A useful address was given by Mr. T. W. Hercock on “ How to Conduct a Meeting.” This was followed by fiveminute talks by club members as follows : “ The Manufacture of Cement ” (T. Haliburton), “ Bearingtrouble in Ewes ” (D. McLean), “The Advantages of Lucerne ” (E. Smyth). This is a new club, which will form a very definite link between the Meeanee and Wairoa-Nuhaka Clubs.

Wairoa.— Discussion on the shearing contests at both Poverty Ray and Manawatu A. and P. Shows. Reports by delegates on the Northern Hawke’s Ray District Committee meeting, and also on the annual meeting of the Federation. Talks by Mr. C. M. Pilkington, Government Traffic Officer, on “ Driving Regulations,” and Mr. G. Westbrooke, Department of Agriculture, on “ Bee-keeping.” At the , previous meeting a talk was given by Mr. W. J. Lee, Department of Agriculture, on “ The Grading of-Cream, and the Grading and Marketing of Butter.”

Poverty Bay.

Te Karaka.— Lecture by Mr. W. J. Lee on “ Creamgrading and the Production of High-quality Cream.” > Tolaga Bay.— Talks by club members as follows : “ Working a Dog in Dog Trials ” (F. Calcott), “ Lucerne through the Ages ” (L. Donald), “ A Protest against Raising the Age-limit for Club Membership ” (T. Post.) At the previous meeting impromptu speeches were made by all members present.

— Lecture by Mr. E. J. Simmons, Government Veterinarian, on “ Wounds in Animals, and their Treatment ” ; lecture by Mr. E. M. Bates, Department of Agriculture, on “ Harvesting.”

Wanganui.

Bulls.— selected for a debate with Hunterville club, the subject being “ That Dairy-farming is a More Pleasant and More Profitable Occupation than Sheep-farming.” A. practice debate was held, the judge, Mr. C. B. Anderson, making the award as follows : Dairy-farming supporters, 36 points ; sheepfarming supporters, 35 points. At the previous meeting a “talkie” film was exhibited illustrating “ Modern Farm Implements.” Marton. The secretary, H. B. Marshall, who was a delegate to the annual meeting at Christchurch, outlined the more important business that was transacted. Arrangements for a debate. Mr. J. C. Hammond, Marton, gave an address on “ Mangelgrowing ” and concluded with some useful hints on shearing-machines, &c. Taihape.— Club debate, the subject being “ That the Young Farmer of To-day has Equal or Greater Opportunities than His Grandfather.” At the previous meeting Mr. L. J. Wild, Feilding Agricultural High School, gave an address on “ Impressions gained during a Trip through Canada and Great Britain.” —Arrangements for field-day in conjunction with the Wanganui Jersey Cattle Club. A discussion was held on the subject of “ Sheep-farming v. Dairy-farming.” The speakers in favour of sheepfarming were F. Frederick, T. Baker, H. Meyer, and E. Todd, and those in favour of dairy-farming were E. Whale, J. Drayton, J. Cranston, O. Hammond, H. V. Mountfort, and A. G. Mountfort. Westmere. -Club dance finalized. Lecture by Mr. B. Dawes on “ Farming in Fiji.” South Taranaki. Alton. Arrangements for dance. General discussion on the annual meeting of the Federation. Pukengahu.— Final arrangements for a debate with the Eltham Club. An address was given on “ A Recent South African Rout ”by Mr. Harper. At the previous meeting a debate was held with the Farmers’ Union the subject being “ Grass-farming v. Cropping.” The Farmers’ Union supported the cropping, and were awarded the decision on points. North Taranaki. Karawaka. Arrangements for a club debate, and also for a dance and euchre party. Address by Mr. H. E. Blyde on “ How to Conduct a Meeting.” Mr. G. A. Blake, District Secretary, outlined the business conducted at the recent District Committee meeting. Okau-Tongaporutu.— A field-day was held on Mr. W. A. Burton’s property at Tongaporutu. Mr. Burton gave a talk on “ Pig Management,” and showed members over his pig lay-out. The club also held a field-day in conjunction with the annual judging of the district hay and silage entries by Mr. A. G. Elliott, Department of Agriculture. Stacks were judged by members for a trophy donated by the Farmers’ Union. The score cards were tabulated by Mr. G. A. Blake (District Secretary), who was in control of the activity, and the detailed sectional differences in the stacks compared with the judge’s award. The results were as follows : M. Collins, 1 ; G. O. Donnell, 2 ; O. Collins, 3. Te Kuiti. Te Anga Central. Club debate, “ Polled Angus v. Hereford Cattle,” judged by Mr. K. M. Montgomery, Department of Agriculture. Rotorua. — Arrangements for • ploughing match ; stewards, prizes, rules, &c. ; also arrangements for smoke concert. A successful tour of the Waikato was recently undertaken by this club, visits including Mr. A. R. Vosper’s property, Putaruru, where a very up-to-date pig-feeding plant was inspected, the Te Awamutu Co-operative Dairy Co.’s piggery, the Arapuni power-house and spillways, and Ruakura Experimental Farm. Mr. Luxton’s pedigree Jerseys were also inspected, and the members were shown farming-methods on the property of Mr. Mortimore.

Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Edgecumbe.— Presentation of certificates of merit in connection with the pasture competition, 1937-38 by Mr. F. Reynolds, as follows : R. Strachan (177 points), 1 ; C. A. McCracken (170 points), 2. Arrangements made for a debate between Waimana and Paengaroa, to be held at Thornton, this being the final of the shield competition. A lantern lecture was given by Mr. Thomson, Veterinarian, on “ Farm Diseases, and their Treatment.” A debate was held at Taneatua against the Waimana Club, the subject

being “ That All-the-year-round Dairying is more Profitable than Seasonal Dairying.” The teams were as follows : Edgecumbe, F. E. Briggs, R. Strachan, J. Murray, and J. Tollemache ; Waimana, C. R. White, E. Woolfield, L. Macdonald, and H. White. The judge, Mr. Mead, of Taneatua, gave the award to the Waimana team, which took the negative side. — Business meeting; club airs discussed ; decision made to carry on despite small membership. Waimana. —Arrangements for club’s second birthday party. Debate with Edgecumbe Club at Taneatua (details given under Edgecumbe notes). ’

Western Bay of Plenty.

Katikati.— by Mr. A. V. F. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “ The Certification of Seeds.” Paengaroa Arrangements . for annual dance and for field-day at Mr. Ross’s piggeries. Practice debate in preparation for debate with the Waihi Club. This debate, which was in the third round of the shield contest, took place at Tauranga. The subject was “ That Radio has a Greater Influence than the Press.” The teams were as follows : Waihi (affirmative), H. Chester, N. Wheatly, A. Sutton, and A. Martyn ; Paengaroa (negative), A. Walker, E. Pinker, V. Benner, and P. Hickson. The judge, Mr. F. Cook, gave his decision to Paengaroa, who scored 334 points to Waihi’s 308. Mr. J. B. Cawte acted as timekeeper. Supper was served at the conclusion by the Tauranga Club.

Te Puke. Business meeting; address by Mr. A. V. F. Allo, Department of Agriculture, who has succeeded Mr. C. Walker as District Secretary.

Waikato.

Huntly West. — Discussion .re dance, &c. Address by Mr. J. O’Sullivan on “ How to Conduct a Meeting.” Debate on “ College Education for Farmers’ Sons.” This is a new club with good prospects. Kakepuku.- -Address by Mr. A. J. Sinclair, secretarymanager of the Te Awamutu Co-operative Dairy Co., on “ The Conduct and Procedure of Public Meetings.” A new club with good prospects; twenty members already. Te Kowhai.— Arrangements for debate and fieldday. Lantern lecture by Mr. H. Woodyear-Smith on “ The Certification of Rye-grass, Cocksfoot, and Clover Seed.” A field-day was held on Mr. E. C. Hockin’s farm; demonstrations included “Pigs,” by Mr. C. Harrington, and “ Cows,” by Mr. Dale. Auckland. Mangatawhiri. Discussion re the Country Library Service. Dargaville. Arapohue. -Arrangements re club programme. Lantern lecture by Mr. E. H. Arnold, Department of Agriculture, on “ Ensilage.” The speaker dealt with the making of ensilage, its feeding-value, methods of feeding, types of ensilage, and discussed the merits of pits, silos, and stacks. A field-day was held at the Northern Wairoa Experimental Farm. At 10 a.m. Mr. E. Bruce Levy, Director of the Grasslands Division, Plant Research Bureau, gave an address on “ Pastures,” after which he showed members over the paddocks, drawing attention to many items of interest, and in particular the marked difference between pastures sown with certified and uncertified strains of seed. At 2 p.m. Mr. C. E. Ballinger, of the Ruakura Experimental Farm, gave an address on “ Pig-feeding,” and dealt with the experimental work carried out in that connection. At 8 p.m. Mr. Levy gave a lantern lecture entitled “ Impressions of Grass-land-farming Overseas.” The field-day was attended by members from the Arapohue, Marohemo, and Ruawai Clubs. Marohemo.— Lecture by Mr. H. Woodyear-Smith. on “ Pasture Plants and their Management.” Ruawai. Address by Mr. P. W. Smallfield, Fields Superintendent, Department of Agriculture, on “ The Activities of the Ruakura Farm of Instruction.” The speaker dealt with all phases of the work being carried out at Ruakura, including pig-feeding trials, pasture experiments, ragwort eradication, and the work in connection with facial eczema. Whangarei. Matarau.- A field-day was held on Mr. H. E. Johnson’s property. The attendance included members of the Ngararafanua Pig Club and other visitors. An inspection was made of Mr. Johnson’s piggeries. Mr. Johnson demonstrated the points of the animals, and gave an instructive talk on the feeding of pigs without milk. .. . . . . . Maungakaramea. Election of officers, &c. Address by Mr. A. T. Brainsby on “ How to Conduct a Meeting.” This is a newly formed club with good prospects. <■

District. I Number Total District ofCommittee Clubs. Formed. Total of MemberClubs. ship. District Member-Committee ship. / Formed. N. Taranaki 5 103 12th Aug., 1938. S. Taranaki .. 9 1.34 27th May, 1937. Wanganui .. 6 214 , 30th May, 1938. Manawatu . . 20 630 30th Oct., 1936. Wairarapa . . II 294 19th Sept., 1935 Southern H.B. 4 157 19th Aug., 1938. 19th Aug., 1938. Northern H.B. 3 170 14th Aug., 1938. Poverty Bay 4 134 29th May, 1937.