Among the Clubs : Reports on Activities.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 57, Issue 6, 20 December 1938, Page 555

Among the Clubs : Reports on Activities.

AT the request of a number of members the name and address of the club secretary is included in this section beside the name of each club. It is considered that this information will be of value, as it will encourage secretaries to correspond with one another on club matters, &c., and will also assist prospective members and others to make contact with clubs in the various districts. The names of the District Secretaries are also indicated. A number of clubs are at present in recess because of seasonal farming activities, and consequently their secretaries have no news to report. This applies particularly to the South Island, where harvesting and other operations make it necessary for clubs to close down during the summer months. The same applies, in a lesser degree, to clubs in the North Island, many of which close down for one to two months because of haymaking, shearing, &c. Western Southland. (District Secretary : A. Stuart, Department of Agriculture, Invercargill. Dipton (Secretary : J. R. Palmer, Dipton). Lochiel (Secretary: A. R. Forbes, Otahuti R.D., Invercargill). Thornbury (Secretary: G. O. Fallow, Section 4, Wright’s Bush R.D., Invercargill). L. Harbord, Department of Agriculture, gave an address on “ Life at Lincoln College,” and also a talk on “ Ragwort.” Woodlands (Secretary : S. J. Hargest, Rakauhauka, Invercargill). : Wyndham (Secretary: J. Winter, Florence Street, Wyndham).Request from the A. and P. Society for members to assist in the show ring on Show Day, and also to be attached to the judges with the idea of gaining instruction in judging, &c. At the meeting ten-minute speeches were given by members, the subject being “ What I would do if I were Boss on a Farm.” ■ ■ ■ Eastern Southland. District Secretary: W. Faithful, Department of Agriculture, Gore.) Crookston (Secretary : D. Rea, Crookston). Kelso (Secretary : A. Crossan, Kelso). Moa Flat (Secretary : L. Sutton, Moa Flat). Otama (Secretary : C. C. Dickson, Box 35, Gore). — Discussion on the Y.F.C. Judging Competitions to be held at. the Dunedin Summer Show ; general club activities were also discussed. Waikaka (Secretary : W. Kerse, Box 1, Waikaka). South Otago. (District Secretary: A. F. Greenall, Department of Agriculture, Balclutha.) Clinton (Secretary: F. G. Corbett, Ashley Downs R.D., Clinton).—-Address by Mr. Garfield Anderson, Principal, South Otago High School, on “ Education for the Farmer.” Lawrence (Secretary: W. McNoe, Waitahuna).— Impromptu debates, the speakers being R. Greeves, A. Cameron, T. Cunningham, R. Labes, R. Walker, and W. McNoe. . Milton (Secretary: D. Tweedie, care of Mr. D. Clarke, sen., Moneymore, Interesting address by Mr. J. A. Alberts on “ A Trip around Australia.” At the previous meeting a talk was given by Mr. Grace on “ Pasteurized Milk.” ... Stirling (Secretary : Ron Anderson, Box 19, Stirling). Central Otago. (District Secretary: G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture, Alexandra.) Alexandra (Secretary : Peter Weaver, EarnscleUgh, Alexandra),

Arrowtown (Secretary: C. B. Anderson, R.D., Gibbston, Arrowtown). —Discussion re Journal of Agriculture, &c. Lecture by Mr. G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture, on “ High-country Grasses.” The speaker dealt fully with his subject, and also mentioned the different types of grasses being experimented with by the Department on the Pisa Flat. Manuherikia (Secretary : D. Armitage, Lauder R.D., Becks). ' Roxburgh (Secretary, E. J. Dunlay, Roxburgh E.). Arrangements for annual social. Lecture by Mr. S. Frew, Orchard Instructor, Department of Agriculture, on “ Six-legged Pests, and How to Control Them.” Upper Clutha (Secretary : ; W. A. Kane, Box 5, Hawea Flat). - Dunedin. (District .Secretary : S. H. Saxby, Department of Agriculture, Dunedin.) Middlemarch (Secretary : James Howell, “ Stonehurst,” Middlemarch). Palmerston (Secretary : I. T. Smith, Bushey Road, Palmerston South). — with the Dunedin Junior Chamber of Commerce, the subject being “ That the Introduction of Machinery has done more Harm than Good.” The speakers were as follows : Dunedin Junior Chamber of Commerce (negative), Mr. French, Mr. Stannage, and Mr. Neil Palmerston Y.F.C. (affirmative), J. Lowen, N. Wright, and F. Clearwater. Mr. Mcßae acted as judge, and gave the decision in favour of the visitors by a fairly wide margin. ■ South Taieri (Secretary: A. McKenzie, Berwick, Dunedin). Waikouaiti (Secretary : S. Heckler, Waikouaiti). West Taieri (Secretary : John Young, jun., “ Brantsfield,” Allanton). —Mr. R. Fougere, Valuation Department, Dunedin, gave an instructive lecture on “ How Land is dealt with in order to Arrive at its True Value.” North Otago. (District Secretary : T. A. Sellwood, Department of ■ Agriculture, Oamaru.) . Duntroon (Secretary : A. Francis, Duntroon). Enfield (Secretary : J. Portedus, care of Mrs. W. Malcolm, Enfield R.D., Oamaru). Five Forks (Secretary : W. J. Kingan, “ Black Cap,” 15d R.D., Oamaru). Hampden (Secretary : R. Douthwaite, Post-office, Hampden). Papakaio (Secretary : L. D. Gray, Papakaio). Tokorahi (Secretary : Ken Cook, Livingstone, Otago). . Upper Waitaki (Secretary : J. H. McCaw, “ Cliffside,” Hakataramea). •, Waitaki-Hilderthorpe (Secretary: W. R. Paton, Pukeuri, Oamaru). ' South Canterbury. (District Secretary : C. C. Leitch, Department of Agriculture, Timaru.) ' Albury (Secretary: S. Askin, Mount Nessing, Albury). Arno (Secretary : R. P. Lindsay, Waikakahi R.M.D.; Waimate). Cannington-Cave (Secretary: R. McKenzie, Cave,* Timaru).Talk by Mr. H. Roberts (club member) on Lucerne.” Addresses, &c.. at meetings previously unreported include the following: Diseases in Sheep ” (Mr. E. J. Lukey, Government Veterinarian), “ Preparing Wool for the Market ” (Mr. R. Grant), “Farming Conditions and Problems in Australia” (A. Scott, club member), Pasture Control ” (Mr. C. C. Leitch, Department of Agriculture), and “ Insect Pests ” (Mr. J. Millar, Department of Agriculture). Fairlie (Secretary : B. J. O’Neill, Allandale, Fairlie). Geraldine (Secretary : R. 1,. Volokman, Te Moana, Geraldine).

Hunter (Acting-Secretary : E. R. McConnell, Hunter, R.M.D., Waimate). Maungati (Secretary : J. F. Collier, “ Otaio Gorge,” Maungati R.M.D., Timaru). . Milford (Secretary : Geo. Crossman, Milford, via Temuka). Morven (Secretary: L. Paul, Waikakahi R.D., Waimate). Pleasant Point (Secretary : A. D. Talbot, Pleasant Point).—lnstructive address by Mr. A. B. Struthers, Timaru, on “ Farm Book-keeping.” At the previous meeting two debates were held, the subject being “ That Town Life has more to offer than Country Life,” and “ That a‘System of Mixed Farming is better than Pastoral Farming in the Pleasant Point District.” The first debate was won by the negative and the second by the affirmative supporters. Southburn-Lyalldale (Secretary: ’R. Gray, St. Andrews, Timaru). Waihaorunga (Secretary: W. B. Armstrong, Pentland Hills R.D., Waimate). Mid-Canterbury. (District Secretary: V. P. Boot, Department of Agriculture, Ashburton.) Ashburton (Secretary: J. J. Burrows, Chertsey, Ashburton). —Field-day at Ashburton ; demonstrations including Milking Shorthorns Ryelands, and English Leicesters. The speakers were Messrs. R. J. Lowe, Withee, and G. H. Bill. There was a total attendance of forty, including visiting members and farmers, &c. Hinds (Secretary : D. G. Tait, Ashburton-Lowcliffe Arrangements for a debate at Methven. Members were congratulated on winning the stockjudging competition at the Ashburton A. and P. Show ; ' a cup donated by Mr. White will be held for six months each by B. J. Simmons and D. G. Tait. A discussion took place on debating, and some very helpful hints were given by senior members. At the previous meeting prepared speeches were given by members on the following subjects : “ Irrigation, “ Is the Header-harvester economically suited to New Zealand Conditions ? ” and “Is the Horse more payable to the Farmer than the Tractor ?” Mayfield (Secretary : W. Logan Doyle, Mayfield R.D., Ashburton).—Team selected to take part in an inter-club debate at Methven as follows : R. M. Milligan, S. Sewell, and W. L. Doyle. The members of the Farmers’ Union were entertained at a card evening. , Methven (Secretary: T. A. Richards, Box 78, Methven). —A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr. C. H, Wilson was carried, and members stood in silence as a mark of respect. Mr. R. J. Low, Advisory President, gave an outline of the conditions decided upon for the stock-judging competition at the Ashburton A. and P. Show, and stressed the importance of as many members as possible taking part. The results of the competition would be considered in selecting a team to represent the club at the Christchurch Show. An address entitled “ Some Aspects of Farm Economics in the Ashburton County ” was given by Mr. J. Fleming, M.Agr.Sc., who described characteristics of the various soil types in the county and the practical points of farm management on each type. A general discussion followed. Christchurch. (District Secretary : L. W. Blackmore, Department of Agriculture, Christchurch.) Darfield (Secretary: James W. Stewart, Box 34, Darfield). Dunsandel (Secretary : A. T. Wright, Dunsandel). Ellesmere (Secretary : C. S. Tod, Hamner Road, Irwell R.D.). —Arrangements for a field-day on the Agronomy Division’s grounds, Lincoln. Impromptu speeches (two minutes) by all members present. Hororata (Secretary : J. T. Thwaites, Hororata).

Ladbrooks (Secretary : M. G. White, Couch Road, Little River).Address by Mr. W. H. Montgomery, Little River, on “ Farming in Mexico and Other Countries.” Springston (Secretary: L. Harris, care of M. E. J. Harris, R.D., Springston). ‘ Teddington (Secretary: Alan H. C. Nutt, Motukarara, Canterbury). West Melton (Secretary : G. G. Calder, Halkett R.M.D.).Lecture by Dr. M. C. Franklin, Lincoln College, on Nutritional Losses in Sheep.” The speaker showed charts, and exhibited samples of internal parasites taken from lambs. North Canterbury. (District Secretary : A. S. Nash, Department of Agriculture, Rangiora.) , Amberley (Secretary: C. Lavis, R.M.D., Sefton, Rangiora). Amuri (Secretary : T. H. Belton, Waiau). Cust (Secretary: C. J. Patient, care of Mr. R. G. Wolff, Horrelville-Rangiora R.M.D.). Field-day at Amberley on Mr. Bowler’s property. Demonstrations included the following : Clydesdale horse (Mr. Wyllie), Shorthorn cow (Mr. Peach), and English Leicester sheep (Mr. Sidey, Lincoln College). A judging competition on English Leicesters was won by Mr. Croy, of Oxford, who holds a silver challenge cup for the year ; this was presented at lunch-time by the donor, Mr. P. Parish. In the afternoon members attended the opening of the Amberley limeworks by the Right Hon. G. W. Forbes, M.P. A table-tennis tournament and farewell to N. Shilleto, former club treasurer, was held at a later date. Hawarden (Secretary : F. K. Forrester, “ Heatherdale,” Hawarden). Oxford (Secretary : N. W. Sknrr, “ Beck Bank,” Carleton, Oxford). —Lantern lecture by Rev. . Mr. Fowles on “The North Island of New Zealand.” Selection of team for stock-judging at Christchurch Show. Scargill-Omihi (Secretary : H. G. T. Dunbar, care of Mr. D. S. McKenzie, Happy Valley, Motunau). — Arrangements for field-day. Address by Mr. Bevan, Lincoln College, on “ The History of Farming in Australia and Tasmania.” The speaker spent ten years with the Department of Agriculture in Tasmania. Marlborough. (District Secretary: D. R. Wilkie, Department of Agriculture, Blenheim.) Blenheim (Secretary : Colin R. Laidlaw, “ Craigieburn,” Blenheim). , Flaxbourne (Secretary: D. F. Matthews, Glenfield,” Ward). Seddon (Secretary : A. L. Ferguson, Seddon). Nelson. (District Secretary : Mr. D. Merry, Department of Agriculture, Nelson.) ■ Dovedale (Secretary : Irvine S. Win, R.M.D., Wakefield). —Address by Mr. C. H. Smith, Dairy Instructor, on “ Some aspects of the Dairying Industry.” A field-day was held on Mr. N. A. ’ Win’s property, forty-one members and visitors being present. An illustrated report of this activity appears in this issue. Motueka (Secretary : Alan E. Wratt, “ The Grange,” Motueka). Motupiko (Secretary : R. J. Mead, Motupiko). Moutere (Secretary : S. Smith, care of Mr. H. R. Holdaway, Lower Moutere). Wairarapa. • (District Secretary : N. Lamont, Department of Agriz . culture. Masterton.) Alfredton (Secretary : N. Napier, “ Strath Eden” R.M.D., Eketahuna). — from Dominion Organizing Secretary, Mr. S. Freeman, who addressed members on the Y.F.C. organization and exhibited some sound films. Ballance (Secretary: J. F. Bremner, Ballance, Pahiatua).Visit from Dominion Organizing Secretary, Mr. S. Freeman. Members of the Mangatainoka Club were present. Carterton (Secretary : lan Thompson, Carrington, Carterton). —Visit from Dominion Organizing Secretary, Mr. S. Freeman. Eketahuna (Secretary : E. M. Wright, Nireha, —Arrangements for a debate, and also for a visit by South Canterbury touring party. Featherston (Secretary : M. Benton, Kahutara Road, Featherston). General business and impromptu debate. Greytown (Secretary : N. Gates, Grey town). Mangatainoka (Secretary, K. R. Pryde, Ruawhata R.D., Mangatainoka).

Martinborough (Secretary : D. Ross, Box 44, Martinborough).Visit from Dominion Organizing Secretary, Mr. S. Freeman, who addressed members on the Y.F.C. organization and exhibited sound films. Masterton (Secretary K. Donovan, 58 Opaki Road, Masterton). from Dominion Organizing Secretary, Mr. S. Freeman. At the previous meeting Mr. J. E. Duncan, Wool Instructor, Department of Agriculture, gave a lantern lecture on “ Wool.” Pongaroa (Secretary: T. I E. Hall, Pongaroa).Discussion of topics suggested by members as follows : “ Water Troughs,” “ Sledges,” “ Horse-couplings and Check-reins,” and “ The Handling of Valuable Sheep.” Tinui (Secretary : J. Lancaster, “ Waiawa,” Whareama, Masterton). Manawatu. (District Secretary: G. S. Robinson, Department of Agriculture, Palmerston North.) Apiti (Secretary: F. V. Viles, Apiti, Feilding).— Lecture by Mr. E. A. Madden, Grasslands Division of the Plant Research Bureau, on “ Pastures in Relation to their Districts.” Bunnvthorpe (Secretary : R. A. Stewart, Ashhurst Road, Bunnythorpe). Cplyton (Secretary : R. J. Shortall, Spur Road R.D., Feilding).Six members volunteered to act as stewards in the National Y.F.C. Shearing Competition to be held at the Palmerston North A. and P. Show. Lecture by Mr.. C. J. Hamblyn, Department of Agriculture, on “ Pasture Establishment.” At the previous meeting an address on “ Shearing ” was given by Mr. E. W. Barnett, of Halcombe. Feilding (Secretary : R. E. G. Mason, Reid’s Line, Feilding).Address by Mr. Jamieson on “ Cropping in General.” The speaker dealt very fully with his subject, and also touched. on grasses and grassingdown. Fitzherbert (Secretary : N. James, Linton). —Discussion on club finance and raising of funds, &c. Arrangements for debate with Women’s Institute. Halcombe (Secretary : J. Curtis, Mount Biggs R.D., Feilding). Johnsonville (Secretary : N. Bryant, Obarui Valley. Johnsonville). —-Discussion re shearing competition; arrangements for club dance. Talks by two members of the Otaki-Te Horo Club, Messrs. Holmes and Galloway, on “ Fencing ” and “ The Care of the Breeding Ewe,” respectively. Kairanga (Secretary: R. Buchanan, Lockwood,” Kairanga, Palmerston —Address by Mr. A. C. Morton, Massey College, on “ General Sheep-farm Management ” ; the numerous important aspects of the subject were fully discussed. < Kimbolton-Kiwitea (Secretary : H. H. Beard, “ Stockwood,” Kimbolton). — by Mr. J. Hill Motion, M.R.C.V.S., on “ Diseases in Sheep.” Levin (Secretary : G. F. Gimblett, Box 80, Levin). — Discussion re bacon competition. Talk on “ Defence ” by Sergeant-Major Holmes, Defence Department. Oroua Downs (Secretary : W. Jarvis, Himitangi). Otaki-Te Horo (Secretary : R. W. Hillas, Box 35, Otaki Railway).— on Mr. C. C. Holmes’ property, Otaki. Demonstrations. included the following : Southdowns (Mr. L. J. Staples) ; moledrainage (Mr. C. J. Hamblyn, Department of Agriculture) ; manurial trials (Mr. G. S. Rebinson, Department of Agriculture) ; Romneys (Mr. M. C. Holmes). Paraparaumu (Secretary: H. W. Holland, Box 35, Paraparaumu). Pohangina Valley (Secretary: A. Macdonald, “ Wahipai,” Ashhurst). — by Mr. L. J. Wild, Principal, Feilding Agricultural High School, on “ Agriculture Abroad.” Rangiotu (Secretary : H. Lucas, Mangawhata R.D., Palmerston North). Rangiwahia (Secretary : S. J. Thompson, Rangiwahia, via Feilding). Rongotea (Secretary: F. Dear, Kopane R.D., Palmerston North). Shannon (Secretary : V. Guerin, Kingstone Road, Shannon).lmpromptu talks by each member present on his idea of “ The Most Interesting Job on the Farm.” - Waitima (Secretary J. H. Old, R.D., Feilding).—Lecture by Mr. L. J. Wild, Principal, Feilding Agricultural High School, on “ Agriculture Abroad.” Whakarongo (Secretary : R. G. Scott, jun., Whakarongo R.D.). Arrangements made for conveyance of members to a field-day to be held at Borthwick’s freezing-works. Lecture on “ Top-dressing ” by Mr. G. S. Robinson, Department of Agriculture. Woodville (Secretary: H. G. Goldsworthy, No. 2 R.D., Woodville). Wanganui. (District Secretary : A. R. Dingwall, Department of Agriculture, Wanganui.) Bulls (Secretary : F. J. Thorby, Brandon Hall Road, —Address by Mr. Mackay, solicitor, on the transfer of land and other legal matters of interest to farmers.

HunterviUe (Secretary : P. S. Weston, Vinegar Hill, Hunterville). Marton (Secretary: A. B. Marshall, “ Greenbank,” —Report by Chairman on recent field-day held in Marton ; judging competitions arranged for Marton A. and P. Show. Arrangements for club dance, and also for meeting South Canterbury Y.F.C. touring party. Address on “ Fat Lambs ”by Mr. J. Caithness, Marton. : Taihape (Secretary : S. V. Smith, Taoroa, Taihape). Waimarino (Secretary : A. G. Mountfort, Raetihi Road, Ohakune).—Arrangements for club dance ; talk on “ World Affairs ” by Mr. Purdon. A fieldday was held on Mr. J. E. Deadman’s property, Ohakune, where Mr. T. Ranford demonstrated on Jersey cattle. Westmere (Secretary: C. Goldstone, 21 College Street, Wanganui). South Taranaki. ( District Secretary : J. E. Davies, Department of Agriculture, Hawera.) ;■ Alton (Secretary: W. Saggers, Alton, South Taranaki). Eltham (Secretary : A. Jenkins, Rawhitiroa, Eltham). Hawera (Secretary : C. J. Washer, Inaha, Hawera). —- Field-day on the properties of Messrs. J. C. Best, Eltham, and S. Morgan, Mangatoki. Demonstrations included “ Romney Sheep ” by Mr. Best, and “ Jersey Cattle” and “ Dairy Type” by Mr. Morgan. Afternoon tea was provided at Mr. Best’s homestead. Kaponga (Secretary : Geo. Gordge, Palmer Road, Kaponga). Lowgarth (Secretary : J. T. Sultzberger, Lowgarth). Pukengahu (Secretary : R. Bremer, Wingrove Road, Stratford R.D.). —Arrangements for stock-judging at Hawera and Stratford A. and P. Shows ; return debate with Eltham ; stewards for coming Stratford Show. Address by Mr. E. W. Haybittie on “ Sheep, their Management and Care throughout the Seasons.” Two field-days held, one on Mr. C. Clemow’s farm, Cardiff, and the other on Mr. D. Hyndman’s farm, Ngaere. Mr. Clemow demonstrated on dairy cows, giving an exposition of different breeds and their characteristics, and Mr. Hyndman demonstrated on Berkshire, Tamworth, and Large Black pigs, detailing type and qualifications, &c. Waverley (Secretary: W. P. Matthews, Box 26, Waverley). Whakamara-Mokoia (Secretary : I. Buckrill, Whakamara, Taranaki). —Address by Mr. S. Wrigley on “ The Essential Points of a Dairy Cow.” Whenuakura (Secretary: W. Honeyfield, Whenuakura, Patea). —Addresses on the major points of stock-judging“ Sheep and Cattle ” (Mr. S. Mcßae), and “ Pigs ” (Mr. W. Parsons). At previous meetings an interesting talk was given by Captain W. E. Barnes on “ Experiences at Sea in Sailing Ships,” and a travel talk by Mr. F. Parsons. At a recent field-day on Mr. W. Parsons’ farm demonstrations on sheep, cattle, and pigs were given by Mr. S. Mcßae and Mr. Parsons, and an address on “Bees and Beekeeping” by Mr. H. F. Dodson, Apiary Instructor, Department of Agriculture. North Taranaki. (District Secretary: G. A. Blake, Department of .Agriculture, New Plymouth.) Cardiff (Secretary : W. Brunton, Cardiff, Stratford). —Teams selected for stock-judging at Stratford A. and P. Show. Talks by Messrs. A. O’Sullivan and A. Johnson on “ Bacon Pigs ” and “ Dairy Cows ” respectively. Hillsborough-Tarurutangi (Secretary : N. T. Sampson, Hillsborough, New Plymouth). Karawaka (Secretary : 1,. Oliver, Lepperton).— Teams selected to represent the club in the stockjudging competitions at the Stratford A. and P. Show. Address by Mr. C. J. Harris on The Points of a Bacon Pig and General Pig Management.” Members also attended at the invitation of the Farmers’ Union a lantern lecture entitled “ Impressions of Farming Overseas,” given at Lepperton by Mr. E. Bruce Levy, Director of the Grasslands Division, Plant Research Bureau. Okau-Tongaporutu (Secretary : Owen Collins, Tongaporutu, via Waitara).Discussion on future club activities. Short talks by members as follows: “ Farming in the Gisborne District ” (J. O. Sullivan), “ Dehorning Cattle ” (N. Bishell), and “ The Chain System in the Freezing Works ’’ (D. Rattenbury). A field-day was held on Mr. H. E. Collins’ property. Mr. Collins demonstrated the points of a dairy cow, and each member judged two groups of four pedigree Jersey cattle. The results were : 0. Collins, 1; A. Stratton, 2 ; and A. Jimmieson, 3. Toko (Secretary: L. J. Kilsby, Huiroa R.D., Stratford). Urenui ( Secretary : K. Phillips, Waitoitoi).

Southern Hawke’s Bay. (District Secretary: J. K. Palmer, Department of Agriculture, Hastings.) Dannevirke (Secretary : K. Kilford, Private Bag, Dannevirke). Norsewood (Secretary : B. Anderson, R.D., Norsewood). Onga Onga (Secretary : Clive W. Masters, Box 18, Onga Onga). Takapau (Secretary : Maurice N. Tilley, Kurinui, —Arrangement for club field-day. A debate was held, the subject being Tractor v. Horses.” The speakers were as follow: L. Thomas and E. Taylor (tractor), W. Craig and M. Tilley (horses). The debate resulted in a draw. Tikokino (Secretary : H. Eddy, Tikokino). Northern Hawke’s Bay. (District Secretary: R. P. Hill, Department of Agri-' culture, Hastings.) Meeanee (Secretary : Lester L. Griffiths, Meeanee, Napier).Motion carried in favour of holding a sports meeting. Mr. J. Guthrie outlined the genera] form of the activity, and stated that the idea was to foster the Y.F.C. movement and at the same time increase the club membership. He offered his paddock, which was the most suitable and most central, for the sports meeting. Officers and committee were elected, and the programme of events drawn up. Nuhaka (Secretary : N. J. Alexander, Nuhaka). Putorino (Secretary : E. Smyth, Raupunga).— Discussion on minutes of recent Northern Hawke’s Bay District Committee meeting. Address by Mr. V. Long on “ Farm Management.” Five-minute talks by club members, D. McLean, M. Johnstone, and E. Smyth, on their experiences and knowledge gained while acting as stewards, &c., at the Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Show. Teams were selected to take part in a debate at the next meeting, the subject to be “ That Grassland Farming pays better than Ploughing and Cropping.” Wairoa (Secretary : W. G. Brownlie, Frasertown, —Arrangements for second anniversary dance ; preliminary arrangements for fat-lamb judging. Lecture by Mr. R. P. Hill, Department of Agriculture, on “ Spring Sowing and Pasture Management.” Poverty Bay. (District Secretary: E. M. Bates, Department of - Agriculture, Gisborne.) Gisborne (Secretary : G. W. Smith, Box 246, Gis- • Arrangements for a “ weight estimating ” competition to be held at the A. and P. Show. Address by Mr. R. De Costa on Insurance.” Te Karaka (Secretary : A. D. N. Manuel, Te Karaka, Gisborne). —Lecture by Mr. E. J. Simmons, Government Veterinarian, on “ Treatment of Wounds in Farm Animals.” , Tolaga Bay (Secretary :M. Robison, Tolaga Bay).— Lecture by D. Jones (club member) on “ Fencing.” Impromptu speeches by all members present. Waiapu (Secretary : B. McCosh, Ruatoria). Taumarunui. (District Secretary : J. M. Hopkins, Department of Agriculture, Taumarunui.) Taumarunui (Secretary L. G. Smith, Patunga, Taumarunui). Te Kuiti. (District Secretary : K. M. Montgomery, Department of Agriculture, Te Kuiti.) Aria (Secretary: E. A. Riddle, Aria).—Lecture by Mr. I. L. Johnston, Government Veterinarian, on Parasites in Sheep”; Mr. Johnston exhibited specimens of parasites found in sheep, and answered a number of questions. Otorohanga (Secretary : C. G. Murphy, Te Kuiti Road, Otorohanga).Visit by Mr. C. Walker, Sec- , retary, Auckland Y.F.C. Council. A debate was, held, the subject being “ Horses v. Tractors.” The speakers were as follow: D. Phillips, P. Evans, P. Dowd, and A. Bell (horses) ; and S. Tye, G. Neustroski, S. Smith, and L. Hewer (tractors). Mr. Walker acted as judge, and gave the award to the team supporting the tractors. The first club debate was held at the previous meeting, “ Ensilage v. Hay ” being the subject selected. The speakers were H. Murphy, J. Croasdale, and R. Rountree (ensilage), and R. Palmer, C. Murphy, and E. Muir (hay), the ensilage supporters winning by a small margin. Eastern Bay of Plenty. District Secretary : 'C. R. Taylor, Department of Agriculture, Whakatane.) Edgecumbe (Secretary: R. Strachan, care of Mr. G. W. Mexted, R.D., Whakatane). —Arrangements for final of Bay of Plenty debate, Waimana v. Paengaroa, to be held at Edgecumbe.

Opotiki (Secretary: I. O. Grant, Woodlands, Opotiki).—Arrangements for a rally at Ruakura, a field-day at the Opotiki Dairy Co.’s piggeries, and a cricket match against Waimana. Taneatua (Secretary : W. Garlick, Taneatua). — Discussion regarding a proposed tour in 1939. Waimana (Secretary : C. R. White,. Waimana). — Arrangements for cricket season election of captain ; selection of team, &c. Discussion re radio talks, stock-judging competitions, &c., and proposed 1939 tour. Address by Mr. J. Reenberg, Supervisor, Bay of Plenty Pig Council, on “ The Sow and her Treatment.” Western Bay of Plenty. (District Secretary A. V. Allo, Department of Agri- ■ culture, Bay of Plenty.) Katikati (Secretary : •R. F. Walford, “ Foxbro,” Katikati).— November meeting was held in the Parish Hall, Katikati. Dr. Keenan, of Katikati, gave an address on The History and Life on Nauru and Ocean Islands.” The speaker detailed the treatment of the raw rock phosphate and the shipping of it to New Zealand and Australia. He stressed the value 'of these islands to the Dominion, and the enormous wealth that had been obtained from them. The club Chairman, Mr. D. B. Thomas, moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Keenan for his address, the motion being carried by acclamation. The evening concluded with a dance, which was particularly well supported. Supper was served by Mrs. W. Johnson and the members of the W.D.F.U. Omokoroa (Secretary : E. Emeny, Omokoroa).— Arrangements for a card party. Lantern lecture on Top-dressing by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture. This lecture was the first of two dealing with the same subject ; the second part will be given at a subsequent meeting. Paengaroa (Secretary : A. F. Walter, Rongakawa R.M.D., Te Invitation from Te Puke Jersey Club to a field-day (demonstration and judging com- - petition). Mr. K. Chapple, M.A., made suggestions to improve still further the standard of debating. Mr. Chapple’s coaching was largely responsible for the club’s success in the Bay of Plenty Debating Contest. The Paengaroa team won the western zone debates, but were beaten in the final for the shield by Waimana Y.F.C., the winners in the eastern zone. Mr. Chapple further offered to instruct members in elocution ; he considered that this would, with some members, be - of possibly greater assistance than debating in teaching them to express themselves. Mr. Chapple was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, gave a lantern lecture on “ Topdressing,” which was greatly appreciated. A fieldday was held on the property of Messrs. D. and S. Ross, Rangiura Road, which took the form of an inspection of the extensive and up-to-date piggeries and demonstrations on pigs by Mr. W. E. Bowen. Afternoon tea was served at the homestead. The club Chairman, Mr. E. Blackmore, expressed the club’s thanks. Tauranga (Secretary : W. R. Hamilton, R.D., • Tauranga). Te Puke (Secretary: A. D. McNaughton, Box 42, Te Puke). . Waihi (Secretary: B. Thornton, Waitekauri, Waihi). —Arrangements for a debate, and also a dance. Lantern lecture by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “ The Certification of Potatoes and Rye-grass Seed.” At the previous meeting Mr. Allo gave a lantern lecture on “ Top-dressing.” Rotorua. (District Secretary : C. S. . Dalgliesh, Department of Agriculture, Rotorua.) * Horo Horo (Secretary : T. D. Kingi, Box 174, Rotorua). Ngakuru - (Secretary : J. E. Willoughby, Ngakuru R.D., Rotorua). Putaruru (Secretary : S. G. Penwarden, Putaruru). Rotorua-Ngongotaha (Secretary : E. L. Lewis, 58 Malfroy Road, Rotorua). Waikato. (District Secretary: J. F. Shepherd, Department of Agriculture, Hamilton.) Huntly West (Secretary : J. H. Furness, Ruawaro, Huntlyß.D.). Arrangements for a field-day. Lecture by Mr. C. Bailey on “ The Farmer’s Difficulties.” Kakepuku (Secretary: H. W. Budden, Te Kawa R.D.). —Debate, “ Town Life v. Country Life,” three members taking ‘ each side. The side supporting country life won by 13 points to 7. An address was given by Mr. R. Naylor, Government Dairy Instructor, on “ Cream Grading.” Matamata (Secretary : S. K. Duxfield, Station Road, Matamata). Matangi (Secretary : J. R. Ranstead, Matangi). Te Aroha (Secretary : J. P. Hunt, Box 58, Te Aroha). Te Kowhai (Secretary : Ivan Porter, Te Kowhai R.D.).

Auckland. (District Secretary : J. E. Bell, Department of Agriculture, Auckland.) Mangatawhiri (Secretary : G. Quick, care of Mrs. C. Peach, Maramarua).Advantage is to be taken of the Country Library Service, and an application is to be made for the loan of books. Arrangements for a debate at the next meeting. . Address on “ Mammitis ” by Mr. A. E. Kidd, Bacteriologist. The speaker stressed the need of prevention, and enjoined the young farmers of to-day to approach the disease from that angle. The address was listened to with great interest, and at the close Mr. Kidd answered numerous questions put by both junior and senior members of his audience. Whangarei. (District Secretary: E. B. Glanville, Department of Agriculture, Whangarei.) Matarau (Secretary : lan D. Bodie, Matarau R.D.). : Discussion re district Y.F.C. tour. Mr. H. Woodyear Smith exhibited a film entitled “ Grass.” Maungakaramea (Secretary : C. W. Timperley, Maungakaramea).Lecture by Mr. Brown on “ Herdtesting.” The speaker explained the various methods used and . the advantages of herd-testing generally. At the previous meeting a lantern lecture was given by Mr. H. Woodyear Smith on “ Strains in Grasses.’’ ’ Dargaville. (District Secretary : E. H. Arnold, Department of Agriculture, Dargaville.) Arapohue (Secretary : J. T. Studholme, Mititai, Dargaville).Address by Mr. W. A. Beattie, Supervisor, Northland Pig Council, on Pigs and their Management.” A field-day was held at the Arapohue Cattle-dip. Mr. T. H. Hankin, Government Veterinarian, gave an address on “ Diseases of Live-stock,” and conducted a post-mortem examination of a condemned beast. Marohemo (Secretary: J. Petrie, Maungaturoto Railway R.D.). Ruawai (Secretary : E. Barnes Walker, Parahi, Matakohe). —Field-day on Mr. L. E. Ambury’s farm, Ruawai. The grass and clover specie* and strain trial area* were inspected. Mr. E. H. Arnold, Department of Agriculture, demonstrated the value of certified seeds and the use of fertilizers on the Ruawai Flats, and Mr. Ambury dealt with the advantages of timothy and strawberry clover in wet' soils. There was an attendance of thirty-four, including many older farmers. Kaitaia. (District Secretary : E. Moss, Department of Agriculture, Kaitaia.) - • Broadwood (Secretary: B. Rogers, Broadwood, Arrangements for club debate. Lecture by Mr. E. Moss, Department of Agriculture, on “ Facial ’ Eczema : Its Effect on Stock and Methods of Prevention by Farm Management.” Herekino (Secretary: Dave McKeay, Herekino). — Address by Mr. W. A. Beattie, Supervisor, Northland Pig Council, on “ Pigs, and the Work of Pig Clubs.” Kaeo (Secretary : R. Brighouse, Kaeo). Kaitaia (Secretary : H. C. Hooper, Box 26, Kaitaia). • —Arrangements for a field-day. Mr. G. Bell gave a brief talk on the combined field-day at .Morewa freezing-works. A Welcome was extended to Mr. C. M. Whatman, who was the leader of the : New Zealand Y.F.C. party which toured Australia early in the year. Mr. Whatman gave an interesting address on the Australian tour, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Oruru (Secretary: O. F. Packard, R.D., Mangonui, Oruru). Umawera (Secretary K. R. Webber, Umawera, Kaitaia). — of Auckland Council meeting discussed. Remit to be forwarded to the Kaitaia District Committee suggesting that a district field-day be held in July to judge hay, ensilage, and crops. General discussion on seasonal work and farm stock generally, the principal speakers being A. Harrison, K. Harrison, G. Butler, W. Postlewaight, G. Carman, and H. Gray. Mr. E. Moss, Department of Agriculture, assisted in the discussion. There was a full attendance at this meeting, and one intending member was also present. A field-day was held at the Morewa freezing-works on 11th November, and was attended by members and visiting members from Kaitaia and Kaeo Clubs, as well as older farmers. The killing of pigs, examination for. disease, &c., was demonstrated. Mr. W. A. Beattie, Supervisor, Northland Pig Council, showed carcasses sent in by club members, and gave their grading results. * ■> *