N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 59, Issue 5, 15 November 1939, Page 448

N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

Edited by

S. Freeman,

Dominion Organizing Secretary

Y.F.C. National Centennial Memorial Tree Planting Scheme

AFTER reviewing reports from the various councils, .the special committee appointed by the Dominion Executive to consider the proposed Y.F.C. National Centennial Memorial . Tree Planting Scheme decided at a recent meeting that it would be practicable to proceed with the undertaking. A circular briefly outlining the proposals was forwarded to all units of the organisation. The scheme embraces the planting by clubs and club members of trees as a National Centennial Memorial, the trees to be supplied, through the Federation, by the Department of Internal Affairs, and made available for the 1940 planting season. It ..will be a contribution by the Young Farmers' Clubs towards a memorial to the early settlers who have done so much for the Dominion; the project envisages the planting of public grounds, etc., witn trees. The report prepared for the committee by Mr. A. C. Cameron, Chairman of the Otago-Southland Council, is so comprehensive that it has been adapted to serve as a detailed explanation and a guide for clubs which intend to undertake the scheme in their respective districts. Objective The objective is to be the permanent improvement of one or more areas .of public ground by tree planting as a Young Farmers’ Club District Centennial Memorial. The trees should be planted in a spot where they will be seen and admired by residents in the district. . ~ ; . Due regard should be given to the size of the trees when grown, the needs of road safety, and such things as possible overhead wires and other factors which might lead to the damaging or removal of the ■ trees at some future date.

Position Club members should scout round without delay and decide upon a suitable position for the memorial. In deciding upon a position the following suggestions may x be helpful: — (a) As a rule, each district has a natural centre, and there may be suitable places in or adjacent to such a centre where planting could be carried out. The planting may take the form of specimen trees or groups of trees. ’ (b) The planting may be done in the local domain or A. and P. Society’s grounds, and may take the form of specimen trees bordering the ground, a group of trees in a corner, or an avenue leading in. (c) The planting may be done round a local dairy, factory, school, hospital, or any other public institution. (d) Where the highway has been straightened, planting could be done where the road used to be,' provided the old surface is broken. . (e) The Lands and Survey Department has agreed to advise clubs, upon application, of any. Crown lands handy to district centres, areas reserved for domains, special reserves, etc., where planting could be done, and it is suggested that clubs explore the possibilities in this direction before deciding where planting will take place. Application may be made direct to the local Field Inspector, Lands and Survey Department, or through the Dominion Y.F.C. Organising Secretary in Wellington. • (f) Roadside planting may be done in certain highways, specimen trees being recommended for this, the trees to be planted approximately a chain apart. (g) Where the most suitable spot would appear to be private land adjacent to a centre or highway, for example, a corner where crossroads meet, the owner might be persuaded to

make a gift of such land to the district, the district authorities attending to the necessary survey and transfer, and paying the cost. There are, doubtless, difficulties in this connection, but they are not insurmountable. (Mr. Cameron states that he has had many experiences of such gifts of land in connection with the Dunedin Amenities Society.) (h) It has been suggested that the top of a. hill in a district might be planted. This has possibilities, but it is considered that such a proposition would mean planting with conifers or cypresses, as other trees do not thrive too readily in too exposed positions. Permission In every case, before proceeding with the work permission must be obtained in writing from the competent authority, that is, the Public Works Department or county council in the case of roadside planting, and directors of dairy factory, education board, and school committee, A. and P. Society, domain board, as the case may be. Protection It is useless planting trees unless consideration is given to the following factors: (a) There must be sufficient soil to give the trees an adequate start. (b) If the position is windswept it may be necessary to plant a temporary break of pinus insignis on the weather side or to erect a manuka fence. (c) The trees must be fenced off from stock, and in certain localities rabbit netting will be essential. The fencing will, in many cases, prove the deciding factor in selecting a position, as obviously there is a limit to what individual clubs can afford. Specimen trees may be protected by, say. a ten- or twelve-foot square consisting of four , stout posts with barbed wire (and rabbit netting where necessary), care being taken to prevent cattle from stretching over the wire. If no fenced area is available and trees have to be planted on th' 3 roadside in this manner, then a club may have to

limit itself to • comparatively few trees because of expense. Fencing must definitely be left to the initiative of individual clubs, and if farmers or others can be persuaded to assist in this respect, well and good. . Trees . It is not suggested that clubs be asked to stand the expense of trees.. The Department of Internal Affairs will make available trees from various sources, and the following is a list of those so far procurable fror .. e Christchurch Botanical Garde’s. -- . Acer Buergeriana. ... x-d m - sized ornamental tree, suitable jur park and street planting. . Present height, 4ft. Acer Colchicum Rubrum. Largesized ornamental tree, suitable' for park and street planting. Present height, 3ft 6in. Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple).— Medium-sized tree suitable for park and street planting. Present height, 3ft. Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut). — spreading tree suitable for all purposes. Present size, 2ft. Carpinum Betulus. Medium-sized ornamental tree suitable for park and street planting. . Castanea Sativa (Spanish Chestnut). —Large spreading tree suitable for all purposes. Present height, 3ft and 6ft. /. <... : Fagus Sylvaticus (English Beech). — Large .spreading tree suitable for all purposes (excluding street planting). Present height, sft. Quercus Aegilops (“Valonia Oak”). — Splendid spreading tree suitable for park and general planting (excluding streets). Present height, 4ft. Quercus Sessiliflora (Durmask Oak). —Large spreading tree suitable for general planting (excluding streets), especially on dry areas. Present height, 6ft. .; . . Nothofagus Fusca (New Zealand Red Beech). —Present height, 2ft. . . Nothofagus Cliffortibides (New Zealand Mountain Beech).Present height, 2ft. Supplies of English beech, oaks, and horse chestnuts of a present height of Ift or more are also available, but because of their smallness they are not suitable for street or park planting. They could, however, be utilised for group planting where suitable. Mr. Cameron has suggested, more particularly for districts in Otago and Southland,' where the rainfall is good and frosts not too severe, the following as . specimen trees, being hardy and suitable for street. planting:—Limes, English beech, horse chestnut, Spanish chestnut,: silver birch, ' golden poplars,

rowans, plane trees, and the various species of acer. ' . For grouping, he suggests prunus pissardi or prunus nigra, oaks, New Zealand mountain beech, New Zealand red beech, ornamental crab apples, kowhai, ribbonwood, flowering apples, cotoneaster, junipers, etc. Where positions are suitable he recommenos the planting of New Zealand natives, but states that, generally speaking, they are unsuitable for planting on roadsides as specimen trees. . Natives should be protected, if possible, by flax, veronicas, ngaio, olearia, etc., until the larger-growing trees, such as totara, become established. Kowhai, ribbonwood, and New Zealand . beech are hardy, and will stand up to isolated positions. Local authorities recommend deciduous trees for street planting, and practically all natives are evergreen. While the foregoing is not by any means a complete list of trees available, Mr. Cameron gives it as an indication of the varieties, which may be planted. . Time for Planting Planting should be done in either late autumn or spring, according to locality. It is suggested that when the position is decided upon a “working bee” should get everything ready beforehand in order to leave very little to do when the actual planting takes place. A feature could be made of the planting by inviting other bodies and organisations to make a picnic function of it. Notices It is suggested that with a view to securing the interest of the district

and preventing vandalism a notice be placed on the spot indicating that the planting is a Centennial Memorial carried out by the local Young Farmers’ Club and giving the date, etc. Future Upkeep This should be considered, as obviously steps will need to be taken to see that neither stock nor rabbits destroy the trees, and that they are not choked by weeds. Once the trees grow to a certain height they will look after themselves. General The scheme was first mooted before the outbreak of war, and there is at present a tendency on the part of some clubs to refrain from undertaking any special activities. The Centennial Tree Planting Scheme, however, is one which can well be carried out by clubs in many districts. It should be remembered that it will be a memorial' to the pioneers who have done so much towards bringing this country to its present productive state; it will help mark a milestone in the progress of the Dominion, and it should serve to show that young farmers are not unmindful of what they owe to posterity. The fact that the planting is to be done at a time of national crisis should serve to add interest to the ceremony. It is suggested that clubs which are interested in the scheme should select sites for planting as soon as possible, and communicate with their district committee in order that the Federation may arrange for the necessary supplies of trees to be made available through the council.

Western Bay of Plenty Football

A SUCCESSFUL seven - a - side A Rugby tournament was - side Rugby tournament was held at Omokoroa on June 28. In spite of wet weather, more than 150 club members and supporters attended. The football was of a high standard considering the heavy ground and greasy ball, and some close matches resulted. Results were as follows:First Round.Paengaroa A 3, Omokoroa B 0; Paengaroa B 6, Tauranga 3; Omokoroa A 19, Waihi 0; Te Puke 9, Combined Team 0. Second —Paengaroa A 9, Paengaroa B 0; Omokoroa A 19, Te Puke 0. Final.Paengaroa A 6, Omokoroa A 3. ‘ The final match between Paengaroa and Omokoroa was played at. a fast pace, and both sides handled well.

Superior back play swung the balance in favour of the Paengaroa team, for which tries were scored by P. Volz and G. . Mortensen. For the losers, L. Nicholas kicked a penalty. The winning team was as follows: G. Mortensen (captain), E. Gordon, B. Gordon, A. Riddell, P. Volz, A. Walter, and G. Ranapai. The day concluded with a full match between a combined Omokoroa-Waihi team and the remainder of the district, the latter team winning by 11 points to nil. Cups were presented by interested Omokoroa farmers to the members of the winning team, and the afternoon concluded with afternoon tea supplied by the Omokoroa Y.F.C. A. V. ALLO, District Secretary, Western Bay of Plenty.

How One Club Minimises Transport Difficulties

G. M. BARR,

Hon. Secretary, Kaukapakapa Y.F.C.

r T' I HE restrictions on petrol have THE restrictions petrol have added to the difficulties which some clubs have experienced in the transport of members to and from meetings. The system which our club has put into operation is a simple measure to reduce these difficulties, at the same time introducing other desirable features, and it may be of interest to others. A suitable number of members are chosen, one for each locality of the

club’s territory, and these undertake the duty of organising transport for the members from their respective districts. This merely involves finding out which members wish to attend the meeting and what cars, are available for. their use. Arrangements are then made so that the minimum of cars are taken and that all concerned are “given a lift.” It is necessary, of course, that every club member’ be communicated with

either by those responsible or others delegated by them. This is normally done by telephone, and, apart from the question of transport, this direct and personal communication provides an effective means of reminding members of meetings and encouraging their attendance. As the work involved is shared by a number of members it does not bear heavily on anyone. Indeed, by providing special duties for a greater proportion of the club’s members the system encourages the greater interest in club affairs which, as a rule, comes from active participation, in its organisation. Above all, it is proving effective in practice.

North Auckland Y.F.C. Tour G. T. STUDHOLME. Hon. Secretary, Arapohue, Y.F.C.

DURING the first week-end in July some 38 members of the Young Farmers’ Clubs from the Dargaville and Whangarei districts travelled to Auckland on the first stage of a tour. At Onehunga they inspected the Onehunga Woollen Mills. Here, all processes through which the wool underwent from the bale to the finished cloth or blanket were closely examined. Travelling through the Mangere district, where numerous small farms and market gardens were to be seen, they reached Otahuhu and inspected the garages and workshops of the Passenger Transport Company. After lunch the Challenge Phosphate works were visited. Although the manufacture of superphosphate was not in full swing, members gained a good idea of the processes. Leaving Auckland by train that evening the party proceeded to Frankton, and left again next morning by bus. Passing through the Morrinsville, Te Aroha, and Paeroa districts, it was noticeable that feed was very short, and the members from the Northern Wairoa district considered themselves far better off in this respect. A stop was made at Waikino, where a visit was paid to the treatment works of the Waihi Goldmining Company. Passing through the rapidly-develop-ing Waihi Plains, the party reached Kati Kati, where they were entertained to lunch by members of the Kati Kati Club. Later the party visited Messrs. Francis Bros.’ farm at Omokoroa. The pastures, hay sheds, and the application of machines to

grassland farming were particularly interesting. After being entertained to afternoon tea by Messrs. Francis Bros, and the Omokoroa Y.F.C., the party travelled to Tauranga and inspected the Gate Pa battle site. The party was entertained at a dance that evening by the Tauranga Club. A launch trip arranged by the Tauranga Club was made next morning to the Mount. On the return to Tauranga the citrus factory was visited. Reaching Paengaroa, the party was entertained by the Paengaroa and Te Puke Clubs to an enjoyable lunch. In the afternoon a visit was made to Messrs. Ross Bros.’ piggeries, where the management and feeding of the

pigs was carefully explained. After being entertained to afternoon tea, the party proceeded to Whakatane, and stayed there for the night. Next morning the hill behind the town was climbed, and a wonderful view of the Rangitaiki Plains was obtained. A visit was later paid to the paper mills, where the processes involved in turning the pine timber into cardboard were described. The party then travelled to Edgecombe, via Thorton, and to the Rangitaiki Dairy Company’s piggeries. After lunch as guests of the Edgecombe Club the factory was inspected, and then the farm of Mr. McCracken. On the journey to Rotorua the party was able to view

the lakes before darkness set in. At Rotorua the local clubs . entertained the party to a social evening, at which shield for th®. b es Y- F -C. exhibit at the Waikato .Winter Show was preIHrt clubs Wm " Saturday and Sunday were spent in sightseeing, the places of interest being Orakei-Korako, Blue and Green Lakes, the buried village at Te Wairoa, Tarawera Lake, Whaka, and the Blue Baths. Many members also viewed the thermal regions from the air. The pumice land development areas were

inspected on the Saturday, but members were not favourably impressed with the country, which at the time o ,f be year was certainly not looking its b t After leaving Rotorua on Monday, a halt was made at the Rainbow Springs, where the trout confined to these remarkably clear pools provided a sight that few of the party had seen before, The party continued through the Putaruru district to the Arapuni hydroelectric works, where an interesting hour was spent. The Ruakura Animal

Research Station was reached at midafternoon, and here the actual part of the . tour ceased. Several members, together with Mr. E. H. Arnold, Instruo tor - n Agriculture, Dargaville, who had accompanied the party on the tour, then left the party. The remainder joined the rally of the Young Farmers’ Club members of the Auckland Province. In conclusion I would like to thank all those persons who helped to make the tour such a success and for the splendid hospitality they extended.

Bay of Plenty Young Farmers Tour North Auckland A. V. ALLO, District Secretary, Tauranga.

THE THIRD annual tour of the Bay of Plenty Young Farmers’ Clubs began on sth July, the party leaving the Bay on its way north. Thirty-three club members made the trip, accompanied by Mr. J. B. Cawte, advisory president of the Paengaroa Y.F.C., and Mr. A. V. Allo, District Secretary. Two comfortable buses accommodated the party. On the first day the party travelled to Auckland via the Hauraki Plains, and on the Wednesday the tour began in earnest. We left Auckland via the harbour ferry, and arrived in Wellsford at midday, when we were met by Mr. P. S. Syme, Department of Agriculture. After lunch we visited the farm and orchard of Mr. P. Beecroft, Te Hana, and were impressed by his modern apple packing and grading plant and his very fine pastures and dairy herd. The party then left for Whangarei, being met en route by Messrs. Arnold and Glanville, Department of Agriculture, and also by members of the Whangarei clubs. The night was spent at Whangarei. In the evening we attended a dance at Ruatangata held by the local clubs. The following morning the party visited the Jersey stud of Dr. G. Walker, and Mr. F. Morgan demonstrated the fine cattle bred on the farm. After lunch the party visited the Portland cement works and inspected the manufacturing processes. After tea the Mayor of Whangarei, Mr. W. Jones, welcomed the party, and a debate was later held between the tourists and the Whangarei Junior Cham-

ber of Commerce. The subject was, “That the Country Serves the . Community Better Than the Town.” The Bay, represented by A. V. Allo (District Secretary), A. F. Walter (Paengaroa), R. Walford (Kati Kati), and H. Chester (Waihi) took the negative, and was defeated by a narrow margin after a good contest. Party Divides The following morning the party divided into two groups, one going north via the West Coast, in charge of Mr. Arnold, and the other going north via the East Coast, in . charge of Mr. Glanville. . The two parties saw the same items of interest, but had to travel in this way because of accommodation difficulties.

The party in charge of Mr. Glanville left for Pahia on Friday morning. En route, Mr. N. Taylor, Soil Survey Officer, explained the soil types, and Mr. Glanville described the methods of breaking in the various types of soil. The party arrived in Pahia in time for lunch, and after lunch embarked on a launch trip around the Bay of Islands harbour, visiting Zane Grey’s fishing camp and Russell. The historic church at Russell was of great interest to the party. Next day we left Pahia for Keri Keri, visiting the old church at Waimate North en route. We were then shown over the Keri Keri citrus factory by Mr. P. Everett, Orchard In-

structor, and were impressed by the modern lay-out. ' A visit was then paid to the citrus orchard of Mr. A. Graae, who gave an interesting talk on the citrus industry in the district. After, lunch Captain Voelcke, Keri Keri, spoke on big game fishing, illustrating his talk with photographs. We then proceeded to the ironstone country, where Mr. Glanville described its formation and how it could be broken in. Afterwards we proceeded to Kaeo, where members were billetted by the Kaeo and Oruru clubs. Launch Trip Sunday was a leisurely day, and a launch trip on the Whangaroa Harbour whs much enjoyed, although rain and cold rather spoiled conditions. On Monday the party left for Kaitaia, where lunch was provided by members of the Kaitaia Club. After lunch the party visited the farm of Mr. A. Thomson, and in the evening

the party were guests of the Kaitaia Club at their annual ball. Next morning the party, accompanied by Mr. Arnold, proceeded to the Ninety Mile Beach at Ahipara. Lunch was provided by members of the Broadwood Club, who also ,escorted the party over some experimental plots in the district. Oponui was reached at dusk after a long trip via Rangiahua. The Waipoua kauri forest was visited next day. The beauty of the bush was greatly appreciated, and the. highlight was a demonstration of tree-climbing by Mr. Yakas. Visit to Farm After a long spell in the forest the party visited the Northern Wairoa Demonstration Farm, and spent an instructive time inspecting the pastures, piggery, and dairy. After tea the party were the guests of the Northern Wairoa Club at a dance at Dargaville.

■ The next morning was spent in a visit to Mr. L. Ambury’s farm at Ruawai, where a pasture strain , trial and several pastures were examined. - The party were interested in the production of beef on this farm, and admired some of the prime stock. Lunch was provided by the Marohemo Club, and, the two buses having met at Maungatoroto, both parties proceeded to Auckland. The next , morning was occupied in a sight-seeing trip ' around the waterfront drive and a visit to the museum, and most of the party visited the Zoo in the afternoon. The buses left for Tauranga, next day, thus ending a memorable trip and one which, it is hoped, will help along the movement in the north. The hospitality shown to the party at all stages did much to make the trip a success, while the co-operation of northern clubs and instructors assured that the utmost benefit was obtained from the visit.

Mid-Canterbury Inter-Club Debate For Rotary Cup

THE ANNUAL debate between the Mid-Canterbury Y.F. Clubs was held in the Hinds Schoolroom before a large audience. In addition to the president and members of the Ashburton Rotary Club, members and supporters of the Y.F.C. from all over the county were present. The visitors were welcomed by the chairman of the Hinds Club, Mr. E. Rhodes, who stressed the gratitude of the clubs to the Rotary Club for the interest it was taking in the movement. He then placed the meeting in the hands of the advisory president, Mr. L. Chisnail. The subject was: “That Modern Methods of Farming Compete Successfully with Rising Costs.” The speakers were:—Affirmative: R. Penney, L. Bush, R. W. Wightman (Methven), and T. Mulligan, E. Rowell, S. Sewell (Mayfield) Negative: E. Rhodes, B. Simmons, D. Tait (Hinds), B. Clements. J. Burrowes, and A. Bennett (Ashburton). At the close of the debate the judge. Mr. J. Brown, of the Ashburton Debating Union, awarded first place to Methven. Mr. Brown congratulated the speakers on the high standard of their work, mentioning especially the Ashburton team.

Mr. J. W. Kingan, president of the District Executive, thanked the Rotary Club for its support to the movement,

and made a strong appeal to parents and employers to give every support and encouragement.

Dr. J. Russell Wells, on behalf of the Rotary Club, presented the cup to the Methven team, congratulating them on winning the trophy for the second time in succession. He also promised full Rotary support for the movement.

A vote of thanks was passed to the judge by Mr. Inch.

During supper, Mr. T. V. Wilkinson presented the Challenge Shield won by the Hinds Club last year. This shield, donated by the executive of the MidCanterbury Farmers’ Union, is awarded to the club whose members obtain most points in the Y.F.C. stock judging competition held annually at the Ashburton A. and P. Show. . He also congratulated Messrs. Poff and Tait on their success at the stock judging championship held at Lincoln. Mr. B. Simmons accepted the shield on behalf of the club. . -

The team chosen for the South Island debating championship is: R. Penney (leader), E. Rhodes. L. Bush, R. W. Wightman; emergencies, B. Simmons, E. Rowell, and J. Burrowes.

Taieri Ploughing Match

Compiled by members of the South Taieri Y.F.C.

TT’OR many years ploughing matches FOR many years ploughing matches 1 were distinctly out of favour, and it is some 37 years since one has been held on the Taieri. Of recent years, however, they have again become popular, and last spring the South Taieri Young Farmers’ Club decided to revive' the Taieri ploughing fixture. The paddock was kindly lent by Mr. J. Miller, and was in perfect plough-

. Approximately 1,000 people attended, and visitors came from near and far, North Otago, Otago, . and Southland being well represented. We received 31 entries—ls horse teams, and 16 tractors. The ploughing was of a very high standard, and five champions from Southland competed for champion ploughman of the match. Mr. G. Gray, a veteran, carried off the honours, and won the! Bremner Memorial Cup. The champion of the tractor classes was Mr. K. D. Townley, a member of the Edendale Young Farmers’ Club, who also won the special prize for most points gained by a member of a Young Farmers’ Club. Our youngest member (R. Jury, aged 15) was placed first for best-turned-out, team open to members of all clubs. He also won the prize for best ins-and-outs in open competition, and the gold medal for competitor under 20 years gaining most points in any class. There were four main classes, the results of which were as follows:

CLASS A. High Cut.—G. Gray (Wallacetown), .1; J. A. Lindsay (Gladfield), 2; J. Hardy (Invercargill). 3. Best Break.G. Gray, 1. Best Finish. —J. Hardy, 1. Best Ins-and-Outs. —A. McKenzie

CLASS B. Horses, two furrows, coulter cut optional. Cowan (Henley), 1; W. Bissett (Momona), 2; Allison Bros. (Clarksville), 3. Best Break.— Bissett, 1. Best Finish. — Bros., 1. Best Ins-and-Outs. —R. Jury (Maungatua), 1.

CLASS C. Two furrows, tractor plough or converted plough.— D. Townley (Edendale), 1; J. Richards (Maungatua), 2; J. Wither (Maungatua), 3. Best Break. — Richards, 1. Best Finish.— D. Townley, 1. Best Ins-and-Outs.—J. Richards, 1. CLASS D. Three or more furrows, tractor plough.—W. Allison (Drummond), 1; Massey-Harris Co., Ltd. (J. A. Miller, driver), 2; J. A. Miller (Maungatua), 3. Best Break., —W. Allison, 1. Best Finish. Massey Co., Ltd. 1. Best Ins-and-Outs. Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., 1. Best-turned-out three-horse team. J. Campbell (Momona), 1. Best-turned-out four-horse team.— Allison Bros., 1. Youngest Competitor.R. Jury, 1. Member Y.F.C., most points.K. D. Townley, 1. Competitor under 20, most points.— R. Jury, 1. The judges of the ploughing were three old Taieri match ploughmen, Messrs. J. Campbell, D. Sinclair; and J. Miller. The judge of the teams was Mr. J. Dow. It was pleasing to note that club members held their own in open competition, gaining all three places in Class C.

Manawatu District Seven-a-side Tourney Won by Halcombe Team

THE annual Manawatu District Y.F.C. seven-a-side football tournament was held at Palmerston North on August 23. Entries were very good, comprising 26 teams from all parts of the Manawatu, Wairarapa, and Wanganui areas. The day was fine, and the games were played off in good time. During the morning the first three rounds were decided at Rugby Park, where some bright football was seen. Inter-club rivalry is keen in football matters as many of the players are district representatives. In the afternoon the semi-finals and finals were played at the Showgrounds. After a hard game Oroua Downs beat Waimarino, 5-3, in the semi-finals. Early in the game a try was scored for the winners by Jarvis, a Manawatu B representative. and converted by Dermer. Whale then scored for Waimarino, but the try was not converted. In the .second match Rongotea A met Halcombe B. Rongotea held the ’ advantage for the first few minutes, but Halcombe pressed. Adamson (Rongotea), who plays for United Seniors, broke away, and passed to P. Teazer, who scored. > Gloyn converted. Tait (Halcombe) spurted through and scored a fine try. Shortly afterwards he led the movement which resulted in Pye

scoring the winning try of the match, ma king Halcombe the winners, 6-5. In the final Halcombe, who have Tait and Pye, players in the Rangitikei representatives, and the latter also a Wanganui B representative, were too good for Oroua Downs. Oroua Downs were represented by P. Thevenard, an Oroua representative, Devonshire, a Horowhenua representative, Jarvis, a Manawatu B representative,

and M. Dermer, a Manawatu representative. Early in the game J. Hughes (Halcombe) scored from the line-out, but the kick missed. Oroua Downs pressed again; but were driven back by the fast dribbling of the Halcombe forwards. In the second half Halcombe were awarded an obstruction try, J. D. Hughes being tackled in a race for the ball. The kick failed. Immediately afterwards E. Craine scored for Halcombe, making the final score: Halcombe 9, Oroua Downs, 0. The teams in the final were: Halcombe B.Pye, Prior, J. D. Hughes, W. Tait, E. Blunden, E. Craine. Oroua Downs. Devonshire, Doyle, Jarvis, Dermer, Waller, Carmichael,. P. Th even ar d. Referees for the games were kindly supplied by the Manawatu Referees’ Association. - The dance held in the Empire Hall brought to a conclusion a very' successful day. The Cope Cup was presented to the Halcombe B team by the donor, Mr. P. G. Cope. Mr. E. W. Barnett, Dominion president and chairman of the Halcombe Club, also spoke. Mr. A. J. Galpin announced the players selected to play in the trial at Kimbolton to choose players to represent the Manawatu Y.F.C. against Wairoa Y.F.C. Unfortunately this match has had to be cancelled. It is hoped that the tournament will be held next year and that the keenness will be maintained in the Manawatu Y.F.C. sporting activities.,

Hinds Club Dog Trials

AT a successful field day held recently by the Hinds Club, a dog trial in the form of a drive and yard event was held in the Hinds Domain. Entries, open to members of the neighbouring Young Farmers’ Clubs and Farmers’ Unions, totalled 21. Strong halfbred wethers, lent by Mr.

W. McConnell, tested the dogs well and provided plenty of thrills for the spectators. At the end of the day the judge, Mr. R. J. Martin, a well-known Corriedale breeder and exhibitor, gave his decision, and congratulated the competitors on their efforts. Results were as follows: —W. Keeley’s

“Jock,” 1; lan Skinner’s “Tess,” 2; W. McConnell’s “Dart,” 3. The winner of Mr. M. D. Cunneen’s cup for the member of the Y.F.C. scoring the most points was W. Keeley. Next year the club hopes to enlarge the competition by adding a long head and huntaway event. .. • • • H. INCH, District Secretary, Ashburton.

Levin Club's Field Day C. LEWIS, Chairman of the Levin Club.

A very successful and instructive Avery successful and instructive field day was held on July 20 at the farm of the advisory president of the Levin Club, Mr. H. J. Lancaster. Thirty members of the club were present. The afternoon was spent with two stock judging competitions, which were run on the new Y.F.C. system, and were very successful. These competitions were held with a view to furthering the interests of stock judging in the club and increasing the knowledge of members in this direction. Two competitions were held, one for Romney ewes and one for dairy cattle, the stock consisting of three stud Romney ewes and three pedigree Jersey cows lent for the occasion by Mr. Lancaster. The competitions resulted as follows: Romney Ewes. Speedy, 1; P. Carter, A. Horn, equal, 2. Jersey Cows.—A. Horn, 1; N. Lewis, R. Horn, equal, 2. The official judges were Mr. E. P. Neilson. Feilding, who judged the

sheep, and Mr. T. Ranford, Whakaronga, who judged the dairy cattle. The judges gave a full account of their reasons for placing the animals. At the conclusion of the field day

the club chairman thanked the judges, and Mr. Lancaster for the use of his property and stock, and Mrs. Lancaster for afternoon tea.

National Y.F.C. Stock Judging Championships

THE Royal Show, Invercargill, will | be the venue of the National Y.F.C. Stock Judging Championships this year. The show will be held on December 12, 13, and 14, and the Stock Judging Championships will take place on the second day, Wednesday, Decernbe^.\ 3 -. 4. ... , i, • District Committees have been mvited to arrange teams of from four to six members to comnete in the Provincial Championships. Individual competitors may enter for any or all of the classes, and it is hoped that a representative gathering of competitors from all parts of the Dominion will be present.

The following are the classes:—Romney rams, Southdown rams, dairy cows (in milk), beef cattle, Clydesdale horses, bacon pigs. Trophies for the respective classes ave been donated by the N Z Southdown Breeders> Association," the N.Z. Jersey Breeders’ Association, the N.Z. Breeders’ • Association the Hereford Breeders Association, the N - z - Clydesdale Horse Society, and the NZ - Pi S Breeders’ Association. In ad- ««<»> to thia, prize money will be presented by the Otago-Southland Council m each classfirst, £2, second, £l, third, 10/-. A Championship Cup will be presented by the Federation to the

team gaining the most points in all classes. A circular containing full details of the competitions has been sent out to all club and district committee secretaries, from whom further information is available. Entry fees . are: First entry, 2/6; subsequent entries, 1/- each. Entries, accompanied by fees, should be forwarded to Mr. S. R. Whyte, Hon. Secretary, Otago-Southland Y.F.C. Council, by December 1, and the full name and postal address of the applicant . should be given. Competitors should also state if they wish to take advantage of the special Y.F.C. railway fare concession in order that the necessary vouchers may be prepared and sent to them in time. — Organising Secretary.

Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities

Western Southland Lochiel.— by Mr. A. Branks on “First Aid.” ’ . ' Eastern Southland Moa Flat. —Business meeting. Consideration of football match with Roxburgh Club. South Otago Clinton.—Business meeting. Lecture by Mr. G. McDonald, Veterinarian, entitled “Sheep Troubles.” Lawrence.—Arranged broadcast over 4YA, the subject to be “The Care of Farm Implements.”' Lcctu-e by Mr. G. McDonald, Veterinarian, on “Diseases in Sheep and Care of Ewes at Lambing Time.” Milton.—Business meeting. . Lecture by Mr. G. Reid, Stock Inspector, Department of Agriculture. entitled “The Care and Breeding of Horses.” Stirling.—Lecture by Mr. G. McDonald, Veterinarian, entitled “Diseases in Cattle.” Warepa.—Talk by Mr. Angus on “Banking and Farm Finance.” Report on the short course at Lincoln College by L. Christie and T. Maitland. Central Otago Manuherikia. —A prize for impromptu speeches donated by Messrs. S. Beattie and A. Brown was won by Mr. R. Hore, . Roxburgh.Address by Mr. S. Frew on “Improved Method of Modern Fruitgrowing.” Dunedin Middlemarch. —Talk by Mr. W. G. Thompson on his trip to Australia. Palmerston South.—Mr. A. Twaddle, Palmerston. gave an interesting account of his recent tour of Australia. y North Otago Enfield.—Debate with Waireka Lodge, the subject being “That Farming Offers Better Opportunity for Young Men Than Other Callings/

South Canterbury Cannington-Cave.—Report of meeting of South Canterbury District Committee. ■ Address by Mr. L. Stumbles entitled “Bee-keeping.’ Fairlie.—lllustrated lecture by Mr. C. C. Leitch, Department of Agriculture, on “Pasture Plant Strains.” . Geraldine.—lmpromptu speeches by club members on subjects of farming interest. At a previous meeting the evening was spent in social activities. Mr. C. S. Davies gave an interesting talk on his recent trip to England via the Suez Canal. Milford.—Arrangements for debates at next meeting. Address by Mr. J. Edgar on “Shorthorn Cattle.’ The speaker traced the history of the breed both in England and New Zealand. Two club debates held “That Military Training Should Be Compulsory in Peacetime’ and “That Dairy Farming is Preferable to Sheep Farming.” : Pleasant Point.—Talk by Mr. C. Coxhead on “The Growing of Certified Seed for Profit.” Waihaorunga.—Address by Mr. Lincoln College, on “Farm Management?’ Mid-Canterbury Ashburton,—Lecture by Mr. Ewer, Department of Agriculture, on “Lambing Troubles And How to Avoid Them.’. ’ ■ Hinds.—Reports on club debate and the Y.F.C. short course at Lincoln: College. ( Christchurch Darfleld.—Report on annual ball, showing a profit of £ll 10s. Talk by Mr. M. Johnston on the upkeep and adjustment of cars and tractors. . , ? Ellesmere.— E. L. Siddall, Veterinarian, Department of Agriculture, gave a lecture on “Diseases of Dairy Cattle and Their Control.” Short talks by club, members, “The Ryland Breed of Sheep” - (H. Stephens) and "The Live-stock Embargo” (W. .B. Morland). Tcddington.— to hold meetings' at Motukarara in conjunction with Farmers’ Union, the club to provide speakers for alternate meetings.

North Canterbury Oxford. Address by Mr. Bevan, Lincoln College, on '/Pasture Management..” - .At a previous meeting, Mr. Kippenberger addressed the club on “Business-side of Farming.” Westland Murchison. Address by Mr. J. G. Bailey on “Local Farming Problems.” Nelson M outers.— by Mr. Dragemuller on a recent meeting held in Brightwater, which was attended by Messrs. E. W. Barnett, Dominion President, and S. Freeman, Organising Secretary. . > '* : Wairarapa Aifredton.— lecture by Mr. N. Lamont, Department of Agriculture, on “Certification." Ballance. —Talk by Mr. T. Richardson on his recent trip to the British Isles. At a previous meeting Mr. E. Bruce Levy, Director of the Grasslands Division, gave. an address on “A Comparison of Pasture Development in New Zealand and Overseas.” Carterton.—Short talks oh the recent South Island tour/ were given by five club members, P. Swinn, M. Knutson, A. Fisher, C. Bliss, and 11. McKenzie. Featherston.—Business meeting. . Mangatainoka.— lecture by Mr. E. Bruce Levy, Director of the Grasslands Division, oh “Comparison of Pastures in New Zealand and . Overseas.” - Martinborough.—Business meeting. Arrangements for field day. Masterton.— of district debating competition with Tinui Club. Tinui Club won by 312 points to 300. Manawatu Apiti.—Talks were given as follows': “Tractors for Farm Work,” by Mr. H. Jenson , and “Bookkeeping. for the Farmer," by Mr. J. D. Kilgour. At the previous meeting Mr. M. - McKay gave an address' om “Care of - Skins , and Hides,” and Mr. E. Osborne spoke on “Handling a Young Dog,”

Bunnythorpe.—Lecture by Mr. E. Bruce Levy, Director of the Grasslands Division, on “My Impressions of Grassland Farming Overseas.” Colyton.— Exhibition of sound films by Mr. H. de 0. Chamberlain, Department of Agriculture ; at a previous meeting a talk on “Parliamentary Procedure,” by Mr. J. Linklater. Halcombe.—Arrangements for dance. Debate with the Junior W.D.F.U., the subject being “That It Is Advantageous to Marry Young.” The Young Farmers, who took the negative, were awarded the decision. Kairanga.—Talk by I. Fraser on. his recent South Seas cruise. Address by Mr. J. Linklater on “Parliamentary Procedure." Kimbolton-Kiwitea.Mr. H. de O. Chamberlain gave a lecture on “Potato Growing.” Levin. Addresses by Mr. R. M. Law (“Y.F.C. South Island Tour”)- and Mr. G. F. Gimblett (“Fencing”). Cpiki;—Debate on “That the Tractor Can Economically Supersede the Horse for General Farm ‘ Work.” The debate was' won by the affirmative team, consisting of C. Davey, E. Bond, and F. Much. The team taking the negative was B. Olsen, R. Aitchison, and F. Seymour. ' : - Oroua Downs. Business meeting. Report on dance received. Pohangina Valley. Display of cinematograph films by. Mr. L. Earl, Department of Agriculture. . ,i, f . , Rangiotu.—Mr. Crossley, Palmerston North, addressed the meeting on “World Affairs." Rangiwahia.—Mr. Earl,. Department of Agriculture, Palmerston North, exhibited several interesting sound films. At a previous meeting arrangements were made for a club dance. Mr. M. Wood spoke on “Rotational Grazing at Lambting-time.” This was followed by a general discussion on farming matters. Rongotea.—Business meeting. Arrangements for broadcast talk. Shannon. Mr. Krammes, Palmerston North, gave an . interesting address on "Geology in Relation to Oil Survey.” —Business meeting. Arrangements for dance. - Waituna.—A film display was given, by Mr. H de 0. Chamberlain, Department of Agriculture, the ’films exhibited being “Fasciola,” "Heredity in Man,” and “Pollination.” Whakarongo.— day arranged. Address by Mr. R. G. Scott on “Lucerne Growing.” Wanganui Taihape.—Mr. C. W. Newport, Stock Inspector. Department of Agriculture, addressed the meeting on “Assimilation of Nourishment From Food in the System” and “Some of the More Prevalent Diseases in Stock.” At the conclusion of his address the speaker quoted some interesting clauses from the Stock Act. South Taranaki. Alton. Report on annual ball,'showing profit of £4. C. Palmer showed his . photographs of. Australia,' and explained items of interest. ■ Kaponga.—Discussion by members on en-silage-making. North Taranaki Cardiff paper on “Piggery Lay-outs” broadcast in June last by the club was read and discussed. Hillsborough-Tarurutangi.Arrangements for field day. Discussion on the' subject of the forthcoming debate with the Karawaka Club. Inglewood.—Arrangements for club euchre and dance. Address by Mr. G. A. Blake, Department .of Agriculture, on “The Use and Value of - Pampas Grass.” Mangamahoe.Discussion by members on "Farm Shelter.” . IWangorei.— debate held, the subject being ."That Rearing Own Stock is Preferable to Buying Them.” The decision was awarded to the team taking the negative. Midhirst.Arrangements made to hold two field days. A talk was given by Mr. W. Crosley on “Good Points of a Cow,” and’ Mr. Lepper spoke , on “The Good. Points of Bacon add Porker Pigs.” At a previous meeting, Mr.

J. E. Davies, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “The Educational Tour of New South Wales.” Arrangements for a club dance. A talk by Mr. Davies on “Horticulture." Rahotu. — general discussion embracing several subjects included the following:— “Methods of Control and the Treatment of Mastitis” and “The Advantages to be Gained by Herd-testing.” Tikorangi.—General business. A very interesting address was given by Mr. J. Garner, of Tikorangi, the subject being “Butter-mak-ing." Toko. -An address by Mr. Murray on “Handling of Sheep.” At the conclusion of the talk Mr. Murray answered a number of questions on the subject. Southern Hawke’s Bay Onga Onga.—Business meeting. Discussion on proposals for - Centennial Tree-planting Scheme. —Arrangements for club dance. A debate held, the subject being "That the Young Farmers of Today Have More Opportunity Than the Young Farmers of 50 Years Ago.” Speakers for the affirmative were W. Waldin and P. Tennent. The negative was taken by F. Fox and G. White. The result .was a win for the affirmative team. Waipukurau.— meeting. Discussion by members on lambing. . Northern Hawke’s Bay Matapiro.—Four new members elected. Talk by Mr. R. P. Hill, Department of Agriculture, Hastings, entitled . "Grassland Management.” ; nd.—Talks by, Mr. McCallum ("The Tallow Department of a Freezing'Works”)' and E. Smyth ("Points on Competing .. at Dog Trials”). .' At a previous meeting talks 'on “Docking Arrangements" (T. Haliburton), “Horse Shoeing’ (S. Scott) < and “Pack Horses” (A. Headley). Poverty Bay Matawai. —Mr. H. J. F. Tombleson gave an address on “How to- Conduct ■ a Meeting.” Gisborne.--Address by Mr. K. F. Jones entitled “Soil Erosion.” Te Kuiti Te Anga Central.—Mr... K. M. Montgomery, Department of Agriculture, Te Kuiti, gave a lecture on “Certification of Potato Seed” - and “Home Growing of Potatoes.” , Eastern Bay of. Plenty ', . ■ Edgecumbe.— Debate arranged with W.E.A. Report on Eastern Bay of Plenty district committee. Discussion on "Local Farm Schools.” Opotiki.— day on Mr. R. B. Gaskill’s property. The ’ members were shown over the farm by Mr. Gaskill. Taneatua.—A club debate entitled “That Making of Ensilage for Fodder ,is More Profitable Than Growing Root Crops.” - - •’' Waimana.—General business. Arrangements made for birthday of the club. Western Bay of Plenty Kati Kati.—General business, which included the - election of Mr. M. - Palmer as acting chairman to replace Mr. R. Walford, the former chairman, who left the district for military training. At the close of the meeting the club held a social evening. : —Arrangements for club dance. Discussions on proposed Centennial Tree-plant-ing Scheme. A talk on Maori customs was given ’ by Mr. W. Black. Tauriko—General business. E. Fryeth, club member, gave an interesting cinematograph display. Te Puke.— A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, gave an interesting lecture on “Cream Flavours and Their Control.” Wai hr. —Lecture by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “Lucerne Growing.” Waikato Cambridge. Dr. H. E. Annett gave an interesting, address on “General Soil Deficiencies and Nutrition.”

Huntiy West.—Business meeting. —Report on Auckland district committee meeting. Talk by F. Green on the Ruakura educational week. Tahuna.—Discussion on subjects which arose at the district council meeting. Field day held on Mr. R. White’s property, Tahuna. The demonstrations included a post mortem on a cow, conducted by Mr. Maclndoe, who also gave a lecture on “Fig Management.” There was an attendance of 50, which included 30 members of the general public. To Awamutu. —Report on recent dance. An interesting address was given by Mr. J. S. Sheaf, Auckland Herd Testing Improvement Association, on “Herd Improvement." He dealt in particular with herd-testing, sire survey, and artificial insemination. A successful field day was held on the property of Mr. H. Allan, Kihi Kihi, the club being the guests of the Te Awamutu Jersey Club at their field demonstiation. Mr. Lancaster, the demonstrator, outlined the qualities of the Jersey breed and spoke of the industry it maintains. The Jersey Club were thanked by the club chairman for their hospitality. There . was an attendance of 64, including eight visiting club members and about 35 older farmers. Hauraki.—Address by Mr. E. Edwards entitled “How to Conduct Meetings.” Auckland Clevedon.Report on club dance, showing a profit of £9 10s. Address by Dr. W. S. Hill, Otahuhu Technical High School, on “Classification and Uses of Grasses and Clovers." This was the first of a series of lectures on “Grassland Farming.” Harrisville.—Club debate held, “That .Grassland Farming is Preferable to Partial Cropping.” A ’ field day held on the property of Mr. M. J. Barrett, Auckland. Mr.’ J. Armstrong demonstrated on “The Points to Observe When Selecting a Breeding Sow.” Mr. Barrett’s electric fence was also inspected. . Mauku. Business . meeting. Arrangements for club, dance and.field day. . Warkworth Kaukapakapa.-Business meetings. Arrangements for field day. Address by Mr. K. .A. Sneddon,' “The Conduct of Meetings.” / 1 Whangarei Keri • Keri.—Discussion by members on “The Maintenance of a Bearing Lemon and Orange Orchard.” The discussion embraced the cultural, picking, and breed control methods. At the previous meeting, Mr. H. S. Benner gave a lecture on, accountancy. • Maungatapere.—Arrangements for club’s annual ball. ,Mr. T. H. Hankin, Department of Agriculture, Whangarei, gave a very interesting lecture entitled “Diseases in Dairy Stock.” ... Dargaville Arapohue.— E. B. Glanville, Department of Agriculture, showed the following agricultural sound films: —“Tour of New Zealand," “Benefits of Herd-tes ing,” and “Reproduction among Mammals.” Marohemo.— demonstration was given by Mr. E. B. Glanville, Department of Agriculture, of a portable sound projector, and several interesting films on agricultural subjects were shown. Ruawai.—Sound films exhibited by Mr. E. B. Glanville, Department of Agriculture, on agricultural subjects. Tangiteroria.Arrangements for club dance. General discussion on various farm topics. A field day was held at Paradise, at which a demonstration and lecture on the care and shoeing of a horse’s hoof was given. All club members later . carried out the operation > themselves for experience, and proved remarkably, adept for beginners.’; •