Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities.

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 58, Issue 1, 20 January 1939, Page 87

Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities.

A T the request of a number of members the name AT the address of the club secretary is included and address of the club secretary is included -K 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).—Lecture by Mr. A. Douglas, Inspector of Stock, Lumsden, on, “ Pulpy Kidney in Lambs and Ante-partum Paralysis in Ewes.” Lochiel (Secretary : A. R. Forbes, Otahuti R.D., Invercargill). Thornbury (Secretary: G. O. Fallon, Section 4, Wright’s Bush R.D., Invercargill).Practical demonstration by Mr. D. Marshall Invercargill, on “ Judging Romney and Southdown Hoggets.” Woodlands (Secretary: S. J. Hargest, Rakauhaka, Invercargill). Wyndham (Secretary : J. Winter, Florence Street, Wyndham). Eastern Southland. (District Secretary: W. Faithful, Department of Agriculture, Gore). Crookston (Secretary : D. Rea, Crookston). Moa Flat (Secretary : L. Sutton, Moa Flat). Otama (Secretary: C. C. Dickson, Box 35, Gore). Discussion on Y.F.C. Scholarship to -Lincoln College. Address by Mr. G. P. Cross, of Gore, on “ Travel Abroad.” Mr. Cross gave an excellent description of his recent extended tour of Great Britain and other European countries. 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).— by Mr. Judson on “ Farming in North Auckland.” . Lawrence (Secretary: W. McNoe, Waitahuna). Milton (Secretary: D. Tweedie, care of Mr. D. Clarke, sen., Moneymore, Milton). Stirling (Secretary : Ron Anderson, Box 19, Stirling). Lantern lecture by Mr. D. S. Robinson, Apiary Instructor, Department of Agriculture, on “ Beekeeping.” At the previous meeting, Mr. F. L. Nicholson, who recently returned from overseas, gave a very interesting talk on his travels, illustrated by moving films. During his address he dealt with the Smithfield Meat-market and the Armour headquarters in United States of America. Central Otago. - (District Secretary: G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture, Alexandra.) Alexandra (Secretary : Peter Weaver, Earnscleugh, Alexandra).Debate with the Alexandra Junior Homemakers’ Club, the subject being “ Is Twenty-one too Young for a Girl to Marry ? ” Contending' that women were too young to marry at twenty-one, Miss Hardy and Miss Weaver led the Junior Home-makers Club, and W. Cummock'and E. Weaver advanced the opposite view for the Young Farmers’ Club. Unfortunately, the Alexandra Y.F.C. Chairman (L. Kinnaird),

who would have been one of the leaders, was taken to hospital the previous day suffering from appendicitis. The judge, Mr. G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture, decided in favour of the Junior Home-makers Club, and in summing up gave some useful hints on debating. Mrs. W. Bodkin, who took the chair for the evening, also brought before the members some interesting points in the art of debating. ■ The Junior Home-makers’ Club members served a very enjoyable supper. The holding of a combined J.H.M.C. and Y.F.C. 1 ball was discussed and arrangements were finally left in the hands of a committee. Arrowtown (Secretary : C. B. Anderson, R.D., Gibbston, Arrowtown). Manukerikia (Secretary : D. Armitage, Lauder R.D., Becks). Roxburgh (Secretary: E. J. Dunlay, Roxburgh East). —Address by Mr. S. R. Whyte, Hon. Secretary, Otago-Southland Council, on “ The Liability of the Farmer in Respect to Accidents to his Employees. Mr. Whyte also exhibited some interesting and humorous films. . 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). South Taieri (Secretary : G. A. Graham, jun., Maungatua R.D., Outram, Dunedin). —Report of District Committee meeting discussed. Decided to approach West Taieri Club regarding a ploughing match to be run by the combined clubs. All members present signified their intentions to enter for the Y.F.C. stock-judging competitions at the Dunedin and Taieri Shows ; one member to compete in the blade-shearing contest at the Dunedin Show. Waikouaiti (Secretary : S. Heckler, Waikouaiti). West Taieri (Secretary : John Young, jun., “ Brantsfield,” Allanton). North Otago. (District Secretary : T. A. Sellwood, Department of . Agriculture, Oamaru.) Duntroon (Secretary : A. Francis, Duntroon). Enfield (Secretary : J. Porteous, care of Mrs. W. Malcolm, Enfield R.D., Oamaru). t . . 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). x 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, 1 imaru.) Albury (Secretary: S. Askin, Mount Nessing, Albury). Arno (Secretary: R. P. Lindsay, Waikakohi R.M.D., Waimate). Cannington-Cave (Secretary : R. McKenzie, Cave, Timaru). Fairlie (Secretary : B. J. O’Neill, Allandale, Fairlie). Geraldine (Secretary : R. L. Volckman, Te Moana, Geraldine). Hunter (Acting-Secretary : E. R. McConnell, Hunter R.M.D., Waimate). Maungati (Secretary: J. F. Collie, Otaio Gorge, Maungati R.M.D., Timaru). Mi ford (Secretary: .Geo. Crossman, Milford, via Temuka).Minutes of District Committee meeting. Arrangements for turnip-hoeing competition; subcommittee set up, consisting of J. Woodhead, A. Johnson, and A. D. Crossman, to appoint judges,

fix date, and draw-up conditions. Discussion on Farmers’ Union trip to Lincoln College. Report by the Secretary on the South Canterbury Y.F.C. tour of the North Island. Morven (Secretary : L. Paul, Waikakahi R.D., Waimate). Pleasant Point (Secretary A. D. Talbot, Pleasant Point). —Report by delegates on District Committee meeting. Members who took part in the South Canterbury Y.F.C. tour of the North Island gave their impressions of the trip. Address by Major Lee on “ The New Zealand Territorial Force.” Southburn-Ly alldale (Secretary : . R. Gray, St. Andrews, —Discussion re oat and wheat stacking competition. Mr. R. Gray (Advisory President) reported on the District Committee meeting. Reports on the South Canterbury Y.F.C. tour of the North Island were given by K. Bishop and E. Parry, both of whom took part in the tour. Waihaorunga (Secretary : W. B. Armstrong, Pentland Hills R.D., Waimate). Mid-Canterbury. (Distric Secretary : V. P. Boot, Department of Agriculture, Ashburton.) Ashburton (Secretary: J. J. Burrows, Chertsey Ashburton). Hinds (Secretary • D. G. Tait, Ashburton-Lowcliffe R.D.). Mayfield (Secretary: . W. Lojan Doyle, Mayfie d R.D., Ashburton). Methven (Secretary: T. A. Richards, Box 78 Methven). Christchurch. (District Secretary: L. W. Blackmore.. Department oj Agriculture, Christchurch . Darfield (Secretary: James W. Stewart. Box 34, —Discussion re stacking competition : also sheep-judging competition at Sheffield Show. Secretary to arrange for cricket and tennis matches with the' Ellesmere Ch . Mr. F. Bull exhibited a series of moving pictures on a “Trip through Australia, The Year’s Work on a Canterbury Farm,’’, and “ Interesting Events in the Malvern County. ’ A field-day was held on the properties of Messrs. W. J. Jenkins (Sheffield) and W. W. Mulholland (Darfield). Demonstrations included the following : Half-bred sheep (Mr. L. Jenkins) ; Southdown sheep (Mr. W. J. Jenkins) ; farm machinery (Messrs. T. Stewart and R. Thomson). A very successfid barn dance was held by the club to raise funds to send a member (E. R. Stewart) to take part in the Y.F.C. shearing championships at Palmerston North. . An energetic committee, under the capable leadership of the Club Secretary, transformed Mr. C. O. Redfern’s grain-shed into a very serviceable dance floor. About ninety couples danced to music provided by the orchestra consisting of Messrs. A. Hart, W. Pettit, and S. Sherry. The M.C.s were E. P. Stewart, M. Hutton, B. C. Jarman, and I. Gillanders. During the evening an exhibition tap-dance was given by pupils of the Darfield Keep-fit Class. Novelty dances were won by Miss Irene Stewart and Mr. J. Cridge, Miss Thelma Cooper, and Mr. A. Levick, and Miss Betty Reid and Mr. B. C. Jarman. A savoury supper was served. The barn dance was also successful financially, showing a credit balance of £8 ss. 3d. Dunsandel (Secretary : A. T. Wright, Dunsandel).— Field-day to be arranged. Outline by D. Skinner (club member) of bis “ days out ” with the Lyttelton Harbour Board. Ellesmere (Secretary: C. S. Tod, Hamner Road, Irwell R.D.). —Challenge accepted to a tennis match with the Darfield Club, to be played at Leeston on 14th January, 1939. Decided to select one club member as a candidate for the Lincoln College Y.F.C. Scholarship. Address by Dr. Weston, of Lincoln College, on “ World Affairs and How they Affect the Farmer.” At the previous meeting, Mr. I. D. Blair, of Lincoln College, spoke on “ Forestry and its Relation to the Farmer.” Hororata (Secretary : J. T. Thwaites, Hororata). Ladbrooks (Secretary: M. J. C. Meyer, Springston R.M.D.), Little River (Secretary : M. G. White, Coach Road Little River).

Springston (Secretary: L. Harris care of Mr. E. J. Harris, R.D., Springston). Teddington (Secretary: Alan H. C. Nutt,- Motukarara, Canterbury). West Melton (Secretary : G. G. Calder, Halkett R.M.D.). Lantern lecture on “ Potatoes and Lucerne ” by Mr. J. G. McKay, Department of Agriculture. North Canterbury. , (District Secretary A. S. Nash, Department of Agriculture, Rangiora.) Amberley (Secretary: C. Lavis, R.M.D., Sefton, Rangiora). Amuri (Secretary : F. H. Belton, Waiau). 2, Oust (Secretary : C. J. Patient, care of Mr. R. G. Wolff, Horrelville-Rangiora R.M.D.). Hawarden (Secretary: F. K. Forrester, “ Heatherdale,” Hawarden). Oxford (Secretary : N. W. Skurr, “ Beck Rank ” Carleton, Oxford).—Address by Dr. W. E. Minty on “Hydatids.” ■ 1 Scargill-Omihi (Secretary : H. G. T. Dunbar, care of Mr. D. S. McKenzie, Happy Valley, Motunau). Marlborough. (District Secretary; D. R. Wilkie, Department, of Agriculture, Blenheim.) Blenheim (Secretary : Colin R. Laidlaw, “ Craiaieburn,” Blenheim). ° ■ Flaxbourne (Secretary: D. F. Matthews, “Glenfield,” Ward). Seddon (Secretary : A. L. Ferguson, Seddon). Nelson. (District Secretary : D. Merry, Department of Agriculture, Nelson.) Dovedale (Secretary: Irvine S. Winn, R.M.D., Wakefield). ’ Motueka (Secretary : Alan E. Wratl, “ The Grange,” Motueka). ° Motupiko (Secretary : R. J. Read, Motupiko). Moutere (Secretary : . S. Smith, care of Mr. H. R. Holdaway, Lower Moutere). Wairarapa. (District Secretary : N. Lamo;, , Department of Agriculture, Masterton.) Alfredton (Secretary: N. Napier, “Strath Eden,” R.M.D., Eketahuha). - Ballance (Secretary: J. F. Bremner, Ballance, Pahiatua). ■ Carterton (Secretary : lan Thompson, Carrington, Carterton). —Five new members enrolled, Report by P. Swinn on the table-tennis match, Masterton v. Carterton, won by Carterton by 21 sets to 7. Eketahuna (Secretary: E. M. Wright, Nireaha Eketahuna). —Lecture by Mr. W. J. Gray, Government , Veterinarian, on “ Milk Fever, Grass Staggers, and Paralysis.” A number of older farmers attended by general invitation ; the audience showed its appreciation of Mr. Gray’s lecture by the numerous questions that were asked. Mr. W. James, Chairman of the Wairarapa District Committee, gave a short address on the Y.F.C. movement in the Wairarapa. The club secretary reports that the farmers of the Eketahuna district, both young and old, are now taking full advantage of the opportunities offered by the Y.F.C. Featherston (Secretary : M. Benton, Kahutara Road, Featherston). Greytown (Secretary: V. H. Gates, Greytown). Arrangements for entertaining the visiting South Canterbury members., Practical demonstration on The Making of Concrete Posts ” by Mr. R. Hills of the W.F.C.A. Mangatainoka (Secretary : K. R. Pryde, Ruawhato R.D., Mangatainoka). Martinborough (Secretary: D. Ross, Box 44, Martinborough). ’ ’ Masterton (Secretary : K. Donovan, 58 Opaki Road, Masterton).Discussion re fleece competition to be held in Masterton. Members agreed to collect fleeces from neighbours and friends, the fleeces to be judged and afterwards sold, the proceeds to go to the funds of the District Committee. A club debate was held the subject being “That a Dairv-farm takes more Managerial Ability than a Sheep-farm.” The speakers were as follows : J. S. Mackay, D. McGregor K Donovan, J. Wright, and G. Buick (affirmative); G. Blatchford, C. Mackay, L. McLachlan, K. McLachlan, and W. Dalgleish (negative).

Pongoroa (Secretary : T. E. Hall, Pongaroa). _ 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) Report of committee set up to inquire into possibilities of holding a Y.F.C. show. Decided to . hold a stock show in February ; committee appointed to proceed with arrangements. Each member gave a short address on some farming topic. “ Top-dressing ” and Subterranean Clover on Hill Country ” were two subjects which caused considerable discussion. , The Management of the Dairy Heifer” also gave rise to debate. Another subject of interest was A Two-hour Breaking-in Method for Hacks.” Bunnythorpe (Secretary : A. Stewart, Ashhurst Road, Bunnythorpe).—Address by Mr. Brownlie, International Harvester Co., on the 41 Care of Farm Machinery.” Colyton (Secretary : R. J. Shortall, Spur Road R.D., Feilding). Feilding (Secretary : R. E. G. Mason, Reid’s Line, Feilding). Mr. Stevens spoke on club affairs generally, and suggested activities which would assist in retaining interest in the club. A film depicting the working of an oil -refinery was exhibited by , Mr. Lister, of the Vacuum Oil Co. Fitzherbert (Secretary : N. James, Linton). Halcombe (Secretary : J. Curtis, Mount Biggs R.D., Feilding).Arrangements for “ lecturette ” competition ; each member to speak for five minutes. An interesting address was delivered by Mr. K. W. Dalrymple on “ A Hunting Trip through the Yukon.” Mr. Dalrymple illustrated his talk with moving films taken during the trip. Johnsonville (Secretary : N. Bryant, Ohariu Valley, Johnsonville). Kairanga (Secretary : R. Buchanan, “ Lockwood,” Kairanga, Palmerston North).—Discussion re Y.F.C. tours, &c. Suggestions were brought forward by D. Rowland, club chairman, including the inviting of members, of other clubs to monthly meetings, and also the holding of a social evening in the near future. Mr. H. B. Low gave an interesting and instructional address on “The Drift to the Cities and Farm Prices, their Connection and the Way in which they affect Farming Prospects.” Kimbolton-Kiwitea (Secretary : H. H. Beard, - ” Stockwood,” Kimbolton). Levin (Secretary : G. F. Gimblett, Box 80, Levin).— Discussion re Y.F.C. radio lecturettes. Addresses by Messrs. M. C. Holmes, of Otaki, and R. Wilkinson, of Levin, on “ The Felling and Splitting of Trees for Farm Timber ” and “ How to make Things Last,” respectively ; the latter subject dealt with woodwork, machinery, &c. Oroua Downs (Secretary : W. Jarvis, Himitangi). Otaki-Te Horo (Secretary ; R. W. Hillas, Box 35, Otaki Railway). Paraparaumu (Secretary : H. W. Holland, Box 35, Paraparaumu). «^°^ ragno Valley (Secretary: A. McDonald, Wahipa,” Ashhurst). 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).—A “ Parents and Friends Evening ” was held. A club debate was held during the evening, the subject being “ That the Friesian is a more Profitable Cow than the Jersey.” The speakers were as follows : R. Brown, J. Pearson, and F. Dear (affirmative) ; J. P. Gloyn, M. Huddleston, and H. Hunt (negative). The Advisory President addressed those present and explained the objects of the Parents and Friends Evening.” Supper was provided by the club members. The evening was an unqualified success ; in all there were seventy-five people present. Shannon (Secretary: N. Guerin, Kingston Road, Shannon). Waituna (Secretary : J. H. Old, R.D., Feilding). Whakaronga (Secretary : R. G. Scott, jun., Whakaronga R.D.). ' 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, Bulls).

Hunterville (Secretary : P. S. Weston, Vinegar Hill, Hunterville).—Discussion on report of District Committee meeting. Address by Mr. R. Dukeson on “ Concrete Posts.” Marton (Secretary : A. B. Marshall, “ Greenbank,” Marton).Decided that the club should give a radio talk on 10th January entitled “ Culling the Ewe Flock.” . Debate arranged with the Hunterville Club, the subject to be “ That Farming To-day is more Difficult than it was Fifty Years Ago.” Lantern lecture by Mr. B. Tennent, of Massey College, on “ Faults of Wood.” A successful club dance was held during the month, a profit of £8 17s. being realized. Taihape (Secretary : S. V. Smith, Taoroa, Taihape). Waimarino (Secretary: A. G. Mountfort, Raetihi Road, Ohakune). Westmere (Secretary : C. Goldstone, 21 College Street, Wanganui).— C. Leach, club delegate to the District Committee, outlined the proposals made at the District Committee meeting regarding the holding of a Y.F.C. camp at Wanganui. An interesting address on his recent trip to England was given by Mr. S. Timbs. The speaker described the type of sheep and cattle in the various counties of England and Scotland. He also dealt with the grades and grading of chilled beef, and the grades of beef and mutton in demand in different parts of England. At the previous meeting, Mr. C. Dickinson, manager of the Westmere Cheese-factory, spoke on “ Present-day and Older Methods of Cheese-manufacture.” South Taranaki. (District Secretary: J. E. Davies, Department of Agriculture, Haivera.) Alton (Secretary : W. Saggers, Alton, South Taranaki).Report by Mr. T. Garnett (delegate) on the recent Wellington Council meeting held in Palmerston North. A social evening followed. At the previous meeting arrangements were made for demonstrations in preparation for stock-judging at the Hawera Show. This was followed by. an address by Mr. H. Hod°e on “ The Best Types of Dairy and Show Cattle.” " Eltham (Secretary : A. Jenkins, Rawhitiroa, Eltham). —Entries received for stock-judging competition at Hawera Show. Decided to hold a club debate at the January meeting. Lecture by Mr. A. Leslie, veterinarian, on “ Parasites in Stock.” Numerous questions were asked at the conclusion of the address. Hawera (Secretary : C. J. Washer, Inaha, Hawera) . Kapona (Secretary : Geo. Gordge, Palmer Road Kaponga). Lowgarth (Secretary : J. T. Sultzberger, Lowgarth, Taranaki). Pukengahu (Secretary : R. Bremer, Wingrove Road, Stratford R.D.).Arrangements for cricket match with Kaponga Club in January. Address by Mr. J. Barnard on “ Farm Seeds, their Selection, Certification, and Cleaning Process.” Waverley (Secretary: W. P. Matthews, Box 26, Waverley). Whakamara-Mokoia (Secretary : I. Buckrill, Whakamara, Taranaki). Discussion re impromptu debate. Address by Mr. N. Howells on “ The History and Work ' of Massey College.” At the previous meeting, Mr. L. Julian, factdry-manager, spoke on “ The Cheesefactory.” Whenuakura (Secretary : W. Honeyfield, Whenuakura, Patea). North Taranaki. (District Secretary : G. A. Blake, Department of Agriculture, New Plymouth.) Cardiff (Secretary : W. Brunton, Cardiff, Stratford). Hillsborough-Tarurutangi (Secretary : N. T. Sampon, Hillsborough, New Plymouth). Karawaka (Secretary : L. Oliver, Lepperton). Arrangements for club debate “ Tractor v. Horses.” Radio lecturette to be prepared entitled “ Winter Milk-production.”, Address by Mr. A. Turnbull, Huirangi, “ General Sheep-farm Management.” The District Secretary, Mr. G. A. Blake, was present and spoke on Y.F.C. affairs. OLau-Tongaporutu (Secretary : Owen Collins, Tongaporotu, via Waitara). — on the future activities of the club. Dance to be held in January. A collection of different varieties of grasses exhibited, the ma jority of those present being successful in naming them successfully.

Toko (Secretary : L. J. Kilsby, Huiroa R.D., Stratford). —An interesting account of his experiences in Australia was given by W. Lister, a club member who has just returned from a visit to that country. A field-day was held on Mr. J. Weir’s farm, demonstrations on the judging of cows and pigs being given by Mr. H. J. Kaye and Mr. Sorensen, respectively. Urenui (Secretary : K. Phillips, Waitoitoi).— Selection of teams to take part in the stock-judging competitions at Stratford Show. Two field-days were held, one on Mr. W. J. Freeth’s property ; a judging competition was conducted, three cows being placed in order of merit by members, the competition resulting in D. Peek and V. Graham being equal for first place. The judge, Mr. E. Griffiths, gave a demonstration on the points of a show cow. The other field-day was held on the property of Mr. B. Jonas, an instructive demonstration on the bacon pig being given by Mr. A. Alexander, Tikorangi. Southern Hawke’s Bay. (District Secretary : J. W. Palmer, Department of Agriculture, Hastings.) Dannevirke (Secretary: N. Kilford, Private Bag, Dannevirke). Norsewood (Secretary : B. Anderson, R.D., Norsewood). , Onga Onga (Secretary: Clive W. Masters, Box 18, Onga Onga, H. 8.). —Discussion on “ Farming Matters in General ”by club members. At the conclusion of the meeting a supper of strawberries and cream was supplied by the Advisory President, Mr. E. S. Bibby. Takapau (Secretary : Maurice N. Tilley, Kurinui, Takapau).—Discussion on proposed field-day and trip to Tomoana freezing-works. Lecture by Mr. A. Sheele on “ Farm Book-keeping.” Tirokino (Secretary: H. Eddy, Tirokino, H. 8.). Northern Hawke’s Bay. (District Secretary : R. P. Hill, Department of Agriculture, Hastings.) Meeanee' (Secretary, Lester L. Griffiths, Meeanee, Napier).Final arrangements for a sports meeting and dance. Nuhaka (Secretary: N. J. Alexander, Nuhaka).— Arrangements for field-day. Purchase of books for club library. Lecture by R. Mclntyre (club member) on “ Economics.” Putorino (Secretary : E. Smyth, Raupunga).— debate, the subject being “ That Grassland Farming pays better than Ploughing and Cropping.” In the absence of D. McLean, W. G. Brownlie (Wairoa Y.F.C.) took the lead for the negative. The speakers were as follows : E. Smyth and J. Woods (affirmative); W. G. Brownlie and E. Boustead (negative). Mr. Long acted as judge, and declared the negative side the winners by a margin of 15 points. At the conclusion each member present spoke for two minutes on the debate in general. Mr. Brownlie advised the meeting of an inter-club stock-judging competition to be held at the Nuhaka Show, and also of the Y.F.C. fat-lamb competition to be held at the Wairoa Show, the conditions to be three lambs suitable for export, 36 lb. or under. - The District Secretary, Mr. R. P. Hill, drew members attention to a general Y.F.C. meeting to be held at Hastings in connection with the proposed Education Week. Wairoa (Secretary: W. G. Brownlie, Fraserton, —Report on the Anniversary Dance, which proved an outstanding success and netted a profit of £l4 7s. 6d. Recommendation to District Committee that a Y.F.C. stock-judging competition be held at the Nuhaka Show. Discussion re subdividing the club into smaller branches ; members unanimously against the proposal. Efforts to be made to have stock-sale reports and wool-sales broadcast from 2YH. Napier. Suggestions offered for Educational Week to be held in Hastings in May next. Address by Mr. G. F. L. Hudson, Inspector of Stock, Wairoa, on “ The Control of Blackberry.” Poverty Bay. (District Secretary E. M. Bates, Department of Agriculture, Gisborne.) Gisborne (Secretary : G. W. Smith, Box 246, Gisborne). Te Karaka (Secretary : A. D. N. Manuel, Te Karaka, Gisborne). Tolaga Bay (Secretary : M. Robison, Tolaga Bay).— Discussion re an official visit to the Gisborne Club next February. Lecture by Mr. E. J. Simmons, Government Veterinarian, on “ The Treatment of Wounds and Abscesses in Horses.” Members showed their interest by asking numerous questions after the address. ' Waiapu (Secretary : B. McCosh, Ruatoria).

Taumarunui. (District Secretary : J. M. Hopkins, Department of. Agriculture, Taumarunui.) Taumarunui (Secretary: L. G. Smith, Patunga, Taumarunui). — of advisory officers and general routine business. Address by Mr. F. Duncan on “ How to Conduct a Meeting.” Te Kuiti. (District Secretary: K. M. Montgomery, Department of Agriculture, Te Kuiti.) Aria (Secretary, E. A. Riddle, Aria). Otorohanga (Secretary : C. G. Murphy, Te Kuiti Road, Otorohanga). Te Anga (Secretary : H. O. Goddard, Te Anga R.D., Te Kuiti).—General business, and election of new Chairman, H. Wright, owing to the resignation of G. Butcher. Arrangements for presentation to G. Butcher, who has left the district ; also arrangements for dance in Te Anga Hall on 26th December, 1938. 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 a cricket match with the Waimana Club. Discussion re the Ruakura Rally and Y.F.C. Courts at the Waikato Winter Show; also arrangements for stock-judging competitions. Opotiki (Secretary : I. O. Grant, Woodlands, Opotiki).—Discussion re the Waikato Winter Show and stock-judging competitions. Decided that at the next meeting each member should speak for five minutes on “ How to Improve the Club.” Arrangements for a field-day at Mr. Thompson’s farm. A successful field-day was held at the Opotiki Dairy Association Piggeries, the demonstrations including “ Devon Boar ” and “ Dip for Pigs ” (Mr. Beattie) and “ Tamworth Sows ” (Messrs. Reenberg and Beattie). Taneatua (Secretary: W. Garlick, Taneatua) General business, and election of new chairman, F. Read, owing to the resignation of L. McCready. Waimana (Secretary: C. R. White, Waimana). — Members advised of rally to be held at Ruakura next July, and the courts for competition at the Waikato Show. Arrangements for club dance. Lantern lecture by Mr. Hodson, Bacteriologist, Rangitaiki Dairy Co., on “ Bacteria in Milk, and their Control.” Western Bay of Plenty. (District Secretary : A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, Tauranga.) Katikati (Secretary: R. F. Walford, “ Foxbro,” Katikati). —Lantern lecture by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “ General Farm Management.” . Omokoroa (Secretary : E. Emeny, Omokoroa). Paengaroa (Secretary : A. F. Walter, Rongakawa R.M.D., Te Puke). — to hold a social in January. Lecture on “ Maize Growing ” by Mr. W. T. Black (an advisory member). Address by Ned Marsh (club member) entitled “My recent Trip to Sydney and Tour of New South Wales.” Short talks by members as follows : “ Points of a Jersey Cow ” (Alan Riddell), “ A Trip Down the East Coast ” (Neville Wickham), “ Ragwort Control ” (Alan McClure), “ A Trip to Wairoa at Time of Easter Flood ” (Jim McClure), “ Points on Judging Dairy Stock ” (Jack Gulliver), “ Dipping Sheep ” (Jim McDowell), “ Rearing Calves ” (Sam McDowell). 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 club debate at January meeting. Lantern lecture by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “ General Farm Management.” Rotorua. (District Secretary : C. S. Dalgleish, 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, Huntly —Field-day at Mr. C. Bailey’s Ayrshire stud farm, Huntly South. An address on “ Method in Breeding ” was delivered by Mr. F. A. Knight (N.Z. Herd-testing Association), and a demonstration on “ Dairy Type ” was given by Mr. C. Bailey. There was a total attendance of twenty-two. Kakepuke (Secretary: H. W. Budden, Te Kawa R.D.). Matamata (Secretary : S. K. Duxfield, Station Road, Matamata). Malangi (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.) Maungatawhiri (Secretary : G. Quick, care of Mrs. C. Peach, Maramarua). — to arrange for a court at the Waikato Winter Show. Club debate, the subject being “ Horse v. Tractor.” Mr. J. E. Bell, District Secretary, acted as judge, and gave his decision to the side favouring the horse. Whangarei. (District Secretary : E. B. Glanville, Department of Agriculture, Whangarei.) Matarau (Secretary : lan D. Bodie, Matarau R.D.). Maungakaramea (Secretary C. W. Timperley, Maungakaramea). Dargaville. ( District Secretary : E. H. Arnold, Department of Agriculture, Dargaville.) Arapohue (Secretary : J. T. Studholme , Mitata Dargaville). Marohemo (Secretary : J. Petrie, Maungaturoto Railway Selection of delegates to District Committee (M. Wallis and N. Fergus). Club debate, subject being “ Tractors v. Horses,” won by team supporting tractors. Ruawai (Secretary: E. Barnes Walker, Parahi, Matakohe).Discussion re hire of hall for meetings and arrangements for lighting. Lantern lecture by Mr. E. H. Arnold, Department of Agriculture, on “ Hay and Ensilage.” Mr. Arnold also outlined the suggested itinerary of a proposed Y.F.C. winter tour. A number of members of the Farmers’ Union were present by invitation, and followed Mr. Arnold’s lecture with interest. Kaitaia. (District Secretary : E. Moss, Department of Agriculture, Kaitaia.) Broadwood (Secretary i B. Rogers, Broadwood, Hokianga).—Arrangements for a field-day to be held in conjunction with the local calf clubs. Addresses by Mr. J. McKenzie and Mr. Copland on “ Horses ” and “ Dew-ponds ” respectively. At the previous meeting a debate was held, the subject being “ That Conservation of Feed is Essential to Sound Farming Practice.” The speakers were as follows : R. Proctor and H. Proctor (affirmative), D. Hawkins and B. Rogers (negative). The decision was given to the side supporting the affirmative. Herekino (Secretary : Dave McKeay, Herekino). Kaeo (Secretary : J. R. Brighouse, jun., Kaeo). — General business. Discussion took place on the following : “ Tree-planting Scheme,” District Committee Meeting at Umawera,” “ Preparing a Paddock for Hay,” and “ Cattle-judging (Competitions.” Kaitaia (Secretary : H. C. Hooper, Box 26, Kaitaia). Oruru (Secretary : O. F. Packard, R.D., Mangonui, Oruru, Kaitaia). Decided to hold a club debate at the next meeting. Lecture by Mr. J. McKenzie, of Broadwood, on “ Agriculture on the Farm.” At the previous meeting N. Barriball, delegate to the Auckland meeting held at Hamilton, gave a resume of the business transacted. At this meeting it was decided to make inquiries, through the Department of Agriculture, regarding the gorse weevil. A “ working-bee ” was held at the Oruru School to prepare a plot of ground for the propagation of shelter-trees. Umawera (Secretary: K. R. Webber, Umawera , Kaitaia).