N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 60, Issue 6, 15 June 1940, Page 483

N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

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NX Young Farmers' Club in Egypt

M EMBERS will be interested . to learn that a Young Farmers’ Club has been formed in Egypt-Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Pierce, 2nd Division Cavalry Regiment, N.Z.E.F., Egypt, has written as follows to the Hon. W. Lee Martin, Minister of Agriculture:— 1 “The members of Young Farmers’ Clubs in my regiment have formed a club here and got in touch with the Department of Agriculture, and last Sunday they conducted us over their State Farm in Cairo. . This week they are arranging for us to visit the Royal Agricultural Show. The officials of the State Farm have been most helpful and courteous. As I have several members of the New Zealand Department of Agriculture in my regiment, it is also most valuable to them.” Mr. P. G. Thevenard, of the Kimbol-ton-Ki witea Young Farmers’ Club, has forwarded extracts of a letter from

his brother, Trooper R. H. Thevenard, 2nd Division Cavalry Regiment, N.Z.E.F., which read as follows: “We have formed here a Young Farmers’ Club, consisting mainly of members of the organisation, and we have got about 80 to join so far. One of our officers is terribly keen on the movement, and the Colonel is also eager to see us do our stuff. One of our chaps who was at Massey College got into touch with the local Director of Industrial Research, and we are going out next Sunday to see the Plant Research Station at Gizeh (near the Pyramids). They are very progressive with their cotton, and do not allow any inferior seed whatever to be sold or planted; all is tested and certified. They have model factories' for extracting olive oil, oil of roses, tinning fruits, beans, tomatoes, etc. Any industry they wish to start is first of all tried out in miniature at this sta-

tion. Other trips have been arranged to cotton mills, industrial factories and works, irrigation schemes, poultry farms, cropping experimental areas, and a horse-breeding establishment. We are also to inspect a date-stoning and sterilising plant.” These letters are of particular interest, and pay a tribute to the keenness of the members of the New Zealand Young Farmers’ Clubs who are at present with the forces in Egypt. In spite of the many handicaps of war conditions the movement in the . Dominion is still going ahead. Club memberships in all districts are depleted through enlistments, and doubtless before the war is over will be even more so, but the news from their comrades in Egypt will do much to stimulate the efforts of those remaining behind on the “home front.”

THE District Executive Committee J of the Central Hawke’s Bay Y.F.C. held a sheep dog trial, open to all financial members of Y.F.C., in the Wellington Provincial Council District, on April 26, at Mr. lan Henderson’s property, Waipukurau. The sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. N. Tilley, snr., M. Tilley, jnr., and W. J. Craig, jnr., all of Takapau, worked particularly hard, especially the secretary, Mr. M. Tilley. The at-

Wellington Y.F.C. Sheep Dog Trials J. W. PALMER, District Secretary, Hastings.

tendance was somewhat hindered by the petrol restrictions, particularly the attendance from the Wairoa district, and unfortunately the trials were held towards the end of the month, when, no doubt, the petrol supplies were almost used. , It appears that, with the present petrol restrictions, such functions will not receive the fullest support of members of clubs who are any distance away, and that the clubs themselves

will have to organise their ' own field days and may be assisted by a neighbouring club rather than by district or provincial committees. Mr. J. S. Tait, of Dannevirke. kindly acted as judge. Mr. Tait is well known among the best dog trial men of New Zealand, particularly for his ability in handling dogs. He handled four dogs at once, and demonstrated the ability of each dog ‘while the other •three dogs remained under perfect

control. With these dogs he penned three sheep, and instead of closing the gate each dog was in turn brought up and placed across the entrance of the pen. This display reived. great . ap- . plause. -... ■■ At the conclusion of the; day Mr. Tait commented on the various runs, particularly on those who secured a place, and stated that the runs of the placed competitors in the open, and even in the maiden events, were of a surprisingly high standard and would gain a place in many out the open trials. He also pointed out the faults of some of the younger competitors who were making their first run. at such competitions. A hearty vote of thanks, was passed to Mr. Tait by the district secretary.

The placings were as follows: — Open Shorthead and Yard (max. 60 points).—H. Campbell’s “June” (Hastings Y.F.C.), 57| pts., .1; W. Toogood’s “Nell” (Woodville Y.F.C.), 55 pts., 2; M. Tilley’s “Zo” (Takapau Y.F.C.), 50 pts., 3. Maiden Shorthead and Yard. —W. Toogood’s “Nell” (Woodville Y.F.C.), 55 pts., 1; W. Craig’s “Trim” (Takapau Y.F.C.), 50 pts., 2; B. Forbes’ “Roy” (Pahiatua Y.F.C.), 424 pts., 3. Consolation Event (max. 40 points). —N. Checkley’s “Boy” (Pahiatua Y.F.C.), 32 pts., 1; W. McSporan’s “Spark” (Takapau Y.F.C.), 314 pts., 2; Miss, M. Matthews’ “Lass,” Pukeora, Hatuma, 284 pts., 3. 1 • ---

Special Prize for Competitor having first run in trial and gaining most points. —B. Forbes’ . “Roy” (Pahiatua : Y.F.C.). This trophy was donated by Mr. N. Tilley, of-Takapau. The subcommittee agreed to permit Miss Matthews to compete at this trial. She had a very good run in the open, and although she did not gain a place in the other ,events she was able to gain third place in the consolation event, which was a very creditable performance for this young competitor. The weather was perfect, and a very successful day was concluded by a social in the evening organised by members of the Waipukurau Y.F.C.

THE final debate in the National Debating Championship took place " at ’Christchurch on May 15 between the Apiti (Manawatu) team and the Otama (Eastern Southland) team. The result of the contest was a win for the Apiti team by 223 points to 214. The subject debated was: “That the Increasing of Primary Production for the War Can Best be Achieved by Concentrating All Efforts on Existing Farms Without • Developing Other Areas.” The Dominion president, PilotOfficer E. W. Barnett, presided, and Dr.

Field, Canterbury University College, acted as adjudicator. The teams were as follows: —Apiti: H. G. Viles, A. Viles, A. Cowan. Otama: S. Mackay, L. Mackay, E. Cameron. The Apiti team took the affirmative. summing up, the judge indicated that he considered the best speaker to be H. G. Viles, with E. Cameron second. The speeches by all members, he said, showed evidence of careful preparation, but in his opinion there was, perhaps, rather too much prepared matter throughout at the expense of

Y.F.C. National Debating Championship

proper debating. He congratulated both teams on their very fine performances. Congratulatory speeches were made by the president and Mr. H. G. Stephens, chairman of the Canterbury Council. The organising secretary, Mr. Freeman, also congratulated both teams, and commented on. the value to the Y.F.C. movement of such activities as debating. There was an attendance of about fifty, and the evening was brought to a pleasant close by the provision of supper by the Canterbury Council.

THE annual field day held by the Farmers’ Union in the Central Hawke’s Bay district was entered into by the Young Farmers’ Clubs of the district this year, the Waipukurau, Takapau and Onga Onga clubs all taking part, at Arlington Station. Although the weather was overcast, with intermittent showers early in the day, and in spite of the restrictions on petrol, there was a large attendance of about 30 to 40 Young Farmers and some 250 to 300 farmers and their wives. • Mr. A. P. O’Shea. Dominion Secretary of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union, who was the main speaker of the day, spoke on “the difficulties ahead for the farming community of New Zealand.”

Centra! Hawke's Bay District Field Day

Other speakers were Mr. J. W. Palmer. Instructor, in Agriculture, Hastings (“Mole Draining—lt Pays”); Mr. E. Lister (“Petroleumlts Relation to Agriculture and Pastoral Industries”); Mr. A. D. M. G. Laing (“Internal Parasites of Sheep”); Mr. E. Bruce Levy (“Our Pastures in Relation to Our War Effort”). Mr. R. McDonald, of Dannevirke, interested a large gallery in the morning with the demonstration with a dog, pointing out the correct method of training them for farm work. During the day sheep judging open to Y.F.C. members was held, the judges being Mr. C. R. Edgecombe (Romneys), Mr. R. . Oakley (Southdowns).

Results were: — Romneys (points possible, 180). B. Tod, Otane, 160 pts., 1; C. Hobson, 155 pts., 2 Southdowns.—B. Edgecombe, 1; Miss B. Oakley, 2. A weight-guessing competition was also held, the winners being:No. 1 sheep: Mr. J. W. Palmer, 170 lb. (correct weight); No. 2 sheep: Mr. J. Chalmers and J. Oakley, 162 lb. (correct weight). At the conclusion, Mr. Edgecombe thanked the Women’s Division for providing afternoon tea and all the speakers for their informative addresses.

Meeanee Club's Annual Sports LESTER L. GRIFFITHS, Chairman, Meeanee Club.

r T~’HE second annual sports meeting THE second annual sports meeting | of the Meeanee Club was, like the first, an outstanding 1 success, and credit is due to club members who assisted in the preparation of the grounds and acted as efficient stewards at the meeting itself. The sports meeting was inaugurated last year by Mr. J. Guthrie, the club’s advisory president, with the idea of increasing the club’s membership and providing one day a year when all members and friends could meet. The idea, combined with the members’ enthusiasm and local support, has done much for the v Y.F.C. movement in the district.. The gate showed an increase of £lO over last year, and in all sections entries were considerably higher, particularly in the axemen’s and horse events. A very high standard was set in all the jumping events, quite equal to any New Zealand Royal Show. Mr. C. Oliver was an efficient secretary.

The results were as follows: ATHLETIC EVENTS. 100yds ' Handicap.—J. Ness, 1; R. Golop, 2; C. Kronk, 3. Time, 10 4-5 sec. 220yds Handicap.—F. Collinge, 1; B. Scullin, 2; O. Banks, 3. 440yds Handicap.—C. Kronk, 1; R. Goll °P’ 2 - \ 100yds Ladies. Misses J. Elliott and L. Climo, dead heat, 1.

75yds Ladies.—L. Climo, 1; J. Elliott, 2. Three-legged Race.— Elliott and F. Collinge. 1; L. Climo and B. Scullin, 2. ‘ Married Ladies.—Mrs. Kane, 1; Mrs. W. Brown, 2; Mrs. McCorkindale, 3. 100yds Young Farmers’ Race.—H. B. Co XL I; Po V DU m an ; 2- . Weight of Sheep.—T. Elmers, correct weight 2331 b, 1; M. E. Elmers, 2301 b, 2.

' CYCLING. Boys’ Half-mile.—D. Simpkins, 1; J- Dine, 2; A. North, 3. . Young Farmers’ Half-mile.—G. Andrews,. 1; J. McDonald, 2. One Mile Handicap. Tarr, 1, T. Attwood, 2, E. Montaperto, 3. Time, Tarr, 1; T. Attwood, 2. Two Miles Handicap.—M. Tarr, 1; w -williams 2. ’ HORSE EVENTS

Pony Jump. W. Lewis, 1; June Wills, 2; H. Thompson, 3. Draught Horse Race. — Logan, 1; McDonald, 2; E. H. English, 3. Maiden Jump. — Gove, 1; E. H. English, 2; G. Algie, 3. Turning.—W. Lewis, 1; H. Thompson, 2; S. Cawston, 3. Bending.— Lewis, 1; H. Thompson, 2; X S. Cawston, 3. Pony Race.— Marquand, 1; W. Lewis, 2; S. Cawston, 3. Open Jump.A. Carswell, 1; Miss J. Patterson, 2; Miss D. Nelson, 3. Young Farmers’ Hack Race. —R. G. Montgomery, 1; J. Parsons, 2; P. Ensor, 3. Time, 51sec. Handy Hunters. J. Patterson, 1; J. N. Lowry, 2; E. H. English, 3. Hack Race. — Parsons, 1; R. G. Montgomery, 2; S. Cawston, 3. Consolation Jump.—-J. Vernon, 1; Miss Holden, 2; Miss D. Nelson, 3. Ladies’ Race.—Miss J. Patterson, 1; Miss D. Nelson, 2; Miss M. Wellwood, 3.

Tilting. Miss M. Wellwood, 1; G. Algie, 2; S. Cawston, 3. Children’s Riding.—Boys: J. Tait, 1; W. Lewis, 2; G. Wood, 3. Girls: Miss June Wills, 1; Miss Pam Wills, 2; Miss C. Thompson, 3. AXEMEN’S EVENTS. Twelve-inch Standing Chop.F. Robson, 1; N. Hancock, 2; A. Curtin, 3. Twelve-inch Underhand Chop. —F. Robson, 1; M. Robson, 2; R. Le Compte, 3. Fourteen-inch Standing Chop.— Hancock, 1; H. Burkin, 2; A. Curtin, 3.

. Twelve-inch Jigger Chop.M. Robson, 1; R. Wood, 2; V. Ward, 3. ; Ten-inch Standing.—W. Wittie, 1; R. j Ohoiwa, 2. ; Fourteen-inch Underhand Chop.— Burkin, 1; H. Burkin, 2; M. Robson, 3. Ladies’ Chop.—Mrs. F. Robson, 1; . Mrs. Brown, 2; Mrs. Hogan, 3. Tug of War. —Taradale won Gilbert Challenge Cup outright. , Junior Tug of War. —Napier Boys’ High School. i CLAY BIRD SHOOT. Bird, Young Farmers’ Eye-opener

(Nine Birds). —W. King 1; S. Parsons, 2. Open Handicap (Six Birds). —A. Clinch, R. Gunn, and C. Gunn (all equal), 1. Handicap Sweepstake (Nine Birds). — W. Nichol and R. Gunn (dead heat), 1 Quail Drive Sweepstake.—C. Gunn and C. Small (dead heat), 1. Consolation Shoot (Six Birds). —R. Hartree, A. White, and C. Small (all equal), 1. Consolation Shoot (Six Birds). —R. Gunn, A. White, C. Small, R. Douglas, J. Davy, and C. Holt (all equal).

X 7ISITS to irrigation construction VISITS were made by Ellesworks were made by the Ellesmere Club during a recent field day. Arriving at Mr. W. R. Hammond’s farm, Winchmore, the party was met by Mr. J. O. Riddell, engi-neer-in-charge of the Lyndhurst-Meth-ven scheme, and Mr. W. Stafford, Department of Agriculture, Timaru. Mr. Riddell explained the method by which a farmer received his supply of water,and Mr. Stafford then showed members over the experimental area of 36 acres on Mr. Hammond’s property. Here members were shown what irrigation can do on light, stony land. The pasture had been down two years, and compared very favourably with anything on heavy land in the Ellesmere district. The border-dyke system is used, and on three borders which had not. received any water at all the grass grub had made a clean sweep, while on the rest of the paddock not a trace

Ellesmere Y.F.C. Visit to Irrigation Works in Canterbury D. HURFORD, Hon. Secretary, Ellesmere Club.

of the grub was to be seenan excellent illustration of the value of irrigation in controlling grass grub on light land. The party then travelled along the Lyndhurst-Methven race to where it will join the main diversion race. Every two or three chains concrete gates have been built in the race to check the rate of flow, as the fall of the land is about 50 feet per mile. Stops were made several times to inspect the works. After lunch, which was taken near Methven, the party proceeded towards Springburn, passing Alford Forest and Bushside on the way. At Springburn a P.W.D. camp under construction was visited, and nearby members saw machinery at work cutting through a hill. The next call was made at Mount Somers, where the main race has been practically completed. Dragline shovels

were used, and a huge bank of shingle was thrown up on both sides of the race. Near Surrey Hills a syphon to carry the race under the Hinds River was seen under construction. A pump with a capacity of 87,000 gallons an hour is used to keep the water clear of the foundations. Going on past Montalto P.W.D. camp the party finished the day’s tour at the head works on the Rangitata River at Klondyke, where Mr. Smith explained all details of the work being carried out there. Before leaving for home Messrs. K. McGill and M. Scott expressed the thanks of the club members to Messrs. Stafford, Riddell, and Smith for their courtesy in showing members over the scheme. On the return journey, Leeston was reached at 7.30 p.m., the members having covered about 180 miles. '

r T i, HE first field day conducted by the THE first field day conducted by the Clevedon Y.F.C. was held on the Clevedon Showgrounds on April 13, and was an unqualified success. The club enlisted the interest and support of the district farming community generally, and although heavy rain lasted all the previous night and right up to the time the : display was due to start, there was, an attendance of 60, including members of the A. and

Clevedon Club's Field Day

A. V. DRIVER, Hon. Secretary, Clevedon Club.

P. Association, Farmers’ Union, visiting clubs and local Y.F.C. members. ’ In arranging the . programme the field day committee appointed a club member as junior demonstrator in each instance, the subject being finalised by a senior who in every case was a well-known judge. Beginning at 11.45 a.m., a demonstration on Southdown and Romney sheep was given by Mr. Vic. Driver

(club member) and then by Mr. A. D. Bell, of “Hakerewai” fame. Two very fine .specimens from Mr. Bell’s stud were used to give visitors a sound impression of the valuable characteristics of these two breeds. Next came draught horses, with Mr. Gordon Bell (club member) as junior demonstrator and Mr. E. M. Wilson as senior. Both are keen advocates of the Clydesdale, and were able to show

the all-round usefulness of this famous breed. Lunch was served under the grandstand at 1 o’clock, the arrangements being well carried out by an able committee under the supervision of Mr. W. St. Paul. The club chairman, Mr. F. S. Atchison, outlined the aims and objects of the Young Farmer movement, and stressed the importance of field days. He thanked those who had come a distance, particularly the lecturers and all who had so willingly assisted, in-

eluding the A. and P. Association for kindly lending the grounds and Messrs. Bell, Fleming and Duder for supplying the stock. Mr. J. P. Kalaugher suitably replied on behalf of the visitors, Messrs. Rex Lane (member) and J. P. Kalaugher, secretary of the Friesian Association, gave a demonstration on dairy cows. A judging competition was held on three Jersey cows, with Mr. Kalaugher as judge. The total points awarded to the cows by the judge was 219 out of possible 300. Prize winners were:—G. Bell (220), 1; I.

Strachan (217), 2; R. Orum and F. Atchison (215), equal, 3. Mr. Collins, M.R.C.V.S., District Superintendent, Department of Agriculture, gave a lecture on “Diseases of Horses,” dealing particularly with the hereditary troubles on which a horse may be rejected under the recently introduced Stallions Act. Mr. H. W. Carbury, M.R.C.V.S., Department of Agriculture, lectured on “Teeth Troubles in Horses,” showing many ailments that may be traced to this source.

Stock Judging Competitions at Whangarei Summer Show

I. D. BODLE, Matarau Club.

THE stock judging competitions | conducted by the Whangarei 4 District Committee at the Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Show were held on March 8 under ideal weather conditions. In fact, many members who wished to compete were too busy finishing their crops of autumn hay. Entries for the competitions were received from as far south as Pukekohe and as far north as Kaitaia. Results were as follows: . • Bacon Pigs (senior). G. Agnew, Matarau Club, 1; T. McKegg, Matarau Club, 2; W. L. Morrison, Maungatapere Club, 3. Bacon Pigs (junior).S. Stringer, Whangarei High School, 1; N. Griffin. Whangarei High School, 2; I. Crawford, Whangarei High School, 3. Jersey Cows (senior). —V. Flynn, Kaitaia Club, 1; J. C. Armstrong, Pukekohe Club, A2; W. L. Morrison, Maungatapere Club, 3. Jersey Cows (junior).—N. Griffin, Whangarei High School, 1; I. Leslie, Whangarei High School, 2; P. Eyton, Whangarei High School, 3.

Bacon Pigs (teams).Matarau Club (H. Agnew, A. Rushbrook, T. McKegg), 1. Jersey Cows (teams).Maungatapere Club (W. Morrison, J. Stevens, A. Horn), 1. Special prize for most points in competitions.— G. Agnew, 216 pts., 1; T. McKegg, 204 pts., 2; W. L. Morrison, 188 pts., 3. It is but fair to admit that the Whangarei High School pupils returned better cards than members of the Young Farmers’ Clubs.

The District Committee wish to thank Dr. Walker and Mr. P. C. Butler for prizes,' Messrs. Dewhurst and Morpeth for acting as judges, the Jersey Club and the A. and P. Society for their help, and the Whangarei Canvas Coy. who lent their tent for our use. Another factor which did much to make the competitions a success , was the active co-operation of club members, High School pupils and Mr. E. B. Glanville, Department of Agriculture.

The following is an extract from an English farming journal, and is of particular interest to Y.F.C. members in New Zealand, as doubtless it has a similar application: J “Mr. N. Gettins, of the Ministry of “Agriculture, in addressing a Young

Most Benefit From Agricultural Education

Farmers’ school at Glenarm last week, discussed the age at which members derived most benefit from agricultural education, and stated that in his opinion it was between the ages of 17 and 25 years, when the mind was more easily impressed and a higher responsibility realised.”

Wairarapa. — Arrangements for ball. Two debates between club members:(l) “Grassland Farming v. Supplementary Cropping”! (speakers, B. Brasell, J. Milne, T. Orr . for “Grassland,” and W. Campion, H. McKenzie, A. Ordish' for “Cropping”); (2) “Tractors v.

Horses” (speakers, Mr. Knutson, F. Ward, R. McKenzie for “Tractors,” and L. Renall, J. Ross, A.- Fisher for “Horses”). Featherston.— Programme of activities drawn up for ensuing year; arrangements for ; a debate with Carterton Club.

Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities

Greytown.— of team for stockjudging competition at Masterton. Club debate “That the Tractor is more Economical than the. Horse on the Harm.” Messrs. Skeet and Ben acted as judges and gave the decision to the affirmative supporters. ’ '

Manawatu. Bunnythorpe. club advisory president, Mr. J. Linklater, exhibited films taken during his recent South Sea Island trip, and also scenes of interest taken on his farm. Colyton. Discussion and impromptu talks by club members on “Future Activities of the Club.” I Feilding.- Election of two delegates to the Feilding Farmers’ Union. Adoption of a syllabus of lectures, drawn up by the committee for the ensuing year. Lecture on “Denmark” by Mr. H. C. D. Somerset. — Discussion re Y.F.C.. Course to be held at Massey College; also re the urgency of dealing with parasitic diseases in hoggets and calves. Lantern lecture by Mr. A. W. Hudson, Massey College, on “The Use of Fertilisers." The following ,officers were elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. A. Hopcroft; chairman, J. I). Woodley; secretary, T. P. Coulter. Halcombe. — Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president; Mr. G. Buchanan; chairman, N. Pleasants. . Kimbolton-Kiwitea. Arrangements for dance; discussion re Y.F.C. sports and competitions Lantern lecture (the first of a series) by Mr. Hill Motion, on “The Feeding of Stock.” At the annual ■ meeting officers were elected as follows: Advisory president, l Mr. H. Lawson • chairman, C. Tappin; secretary and treasurer. W. Lodge. Levin. — Arrangements for field day. Address by Mr. G. Buchanan on “Grasses and Clovers and their respective merits in Pastures.” Opiki.— Business meeting. Discussion re short course at Massey College. The advisory president outlined the procedure at the annual district meeting. Orona Committee formed for selection of trees in connection with the Centennial tree-planting , scheme. Arrangements for field day. Films exhibited by Mr. H. de 0. Chamberlain, including “T. 8. and “Heredity.” Otaki-Te Horo. — Lantern lecture by Mr. L. Gorman on “Plant Research.” At the previous meeting a lecture on “Book-keeping” by Mr Wills, Otaki. Rangiotu.— Report by delegates to annual district meeting. Discussion on euchre tournament. Lecture by Mr. A. Bayley, Government Veterinarian, on “Diseases of Dairy-stock.” / Rongotea.— Report on flag 500 and dance; donation made to Patriotic Fund. Invitation accepted, from Oroua Downs Club to attend field day at- Massey College. Address and exhibition of films by Mr. H. de 0. Chamberlain, Department of Agriculture. During April a party of 30 club members travelled to ■ Wellington by bus and cars and visited the Centennial Exhibition. ' Shannon. — Discussion on programme of lectures, etc., for the year; also Y.F.C. Centennial tree-planting scheme. Tokomaru. Business meeting. Arrangements for dance, etc. Waituna. Discussion re Short Course to be held at Massey College. Arrangements for dance, half proceeds to go to the National Patriotic Fund. Short talks by , members on “The Breeding and Management of Stud Stock.” * Wanganui. , > Bulls. Arrangements for annual ball; selection of debating teams. Report by C. B. Anderson, on the Wellington Provincial Stock-judging competitions, and the annual district meeting. Taihape.— day at the Karioi State Forest. Members were ' conducted round the nurseries, and then went for a long drive through the forest, the different varieties of trees and other points of interest being pointed out; the visiting party numbered 17.

South Taranaki. Alton. Annual meeting. - Officers elected : Advisory chairman, x Mr. A. Taylor; chairman, C. Penny: secretary, T. W. Boyce; treasurer, P. Metcalfe. Cup to be purchased for pasture-

judging competition.. Decided to retain as active members all members enlisting for overseas serviced Arrangements for co-operation with clubs adjacent to Hawera for social and other activitives, inter-club visits, etc.

Hawera. — Club to be invited to a social evening. Lecture by Mr. E. K. Cameron, on "Bird Life, Habits and Migration.” At a previous meeting a talk was given by Mr. L. A. Taylor on “The Weather.” Kaponga.— Address by Mr. Jackson on “The Wintering of Pigs.” Central Taranaki. Cardiff. Annual meeting. Election of officers, etc. . 'Midhirst. Arrangements for dance. Fiveminute talks, to be given by' members at next meeting. Address by Mr. Vinton, Bacteriologist, on “How to Produce Finest Grade Milk.” North Taranaki. Karawaka. meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. C. B. Lepper; chairman, I. B. -Julian; secretary, L. .V. Oliver; treasurer, N. Tate. Mangorei. Demonstrations on stock, by Mr. R. B. Wood, veterinarian. - Okau-Tongaporutu. Report by K. Calvert on the annual district meeting. Arrangements for field day. A report on the annual club dance showed it to be a financial success. Rahotu. — of £1 to Patriotic Fund. Report of dance. Brief resume of their impressions, etc., by members who ha'd visited the Centennial Exhibition. Urenui.— Annual meeting. Officers elected; Advisory president,'Mr. W. J. Freeth; chairman, G. Sulzberger; .secretary, J. F. Luxton; treasurer, H. Wetton. Southern Hawke’s Bay. Ballance. Report of annual meeting, showing credit of £5 6s lOd, which was donated to the Red Cross Fund. Club debate, “That the best net returns are obtained by eliminating the Plough” won by the affirmative. Mangatainoka. Arrangements for annual dance. Working bee arranged for tree-plant-ing. Address by Mr. T. Richardson on “Grasses and the Types suitable for Different Districts.” Dannevirke. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. L. Feirabend; chairman, W. Simmons vice-chairman, H. M. Poole secretary, K. Bateman; treasurer, J. Poole. Programme of future activities 'discussed. Decided to donate £ 2s to Patriotic Fund. Central Hawke’s Bay. . Onga Onga. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. E. S. Bibby; chairman, I. Schaw; secretary, S. T. Carter; treasurer, C. Masters. ' Tikokino. Lecture by Dr. Allen on “Personal Hygiene and General . Health of the Body.” Northern Hawke’s Bay. - Matapiro.— Arrangements for field day. Talk by L. C. Gallien and J. Wedd on “The Working of Sheep Dogs at Trials.” This was demonstrated with drawings on the blackboard, L. Gallien dealing with the huntaway and J. Wedd with the heading dog. Advice was given to, amateurs, and the rules of the N.Z. Dog Trial Association were explained. All present were invited to attend the Tunanui dog trials. Meeanee. Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. S. Parsons; chairman, L. L. Griffiths: secretary, I. D. Crawshaw; treasurer, ;E. L. Fairey. Radio lecturettes discussed;, report on sports meeting. Programme for ensuing year. Nuhaka— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. D. Hughes; vicepresident, Mr. H. Schwass: chairman, J. Mataira; secretary, G. J. Whitmore., .; Wairoa. Annual meeting. Officers elected : Patron, Mr. A. T. Carroll; advisory president, Mr. A. C. .de Lautour; chairman, W. Powdrell; secretary, W. G. Brownlie; treasurer, J. Mulcaster. Discussion re programme for ensuing year, etc.

Poverty Bay. Gisborne.Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. Graham; chairman, J. L. Munro; secretary, N. T. Tolerton; treasurer, W. Drummond. . ' Eastern Southland. Dipton. Discussion re programme for year’s work; ■ also Centennial tree-planting scheme. Short speeches by members on “What I would do if I were Boss on the Farm.,” Drummond. Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. R. Kennedy; chairman, H. Hubber; secretary and treasurer, I. Kincaid. Discussion re Centennial tree-plant-ing scheme arrangements for sound-cinema evening. ■’ Lochiel.— Lantern lecture by Mr. W. R. Harris, Invercargill, on “Winter Feeding.” Thornbury. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. J. Linscott; chairman, K. S. McKenzie; secretary, M. L. Leith. Lecture by Mr. C. B. Matheson, National Bank, Riverton,, on “Banking Services.” Woodlands. — Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. G. Stevenson; chairman, K. Hargest; secretary, B. P. Butson. Wyndham.— Discussion re Centennial treeplanting scheme. Lecture by Mr. W. R. Harris, Invercargill, on ‘‘Pasture Management and Topdressing.” Western Southland. Balfour. — Annual meeting. Report of District Executive Committee meeting. Crookston.— Arrangements for euchre tournament and dance. Report on District Committee meeting. Addresses by two . club members, A. Revie and G. Adam, : on “The Centennial Exhibition.” ' Moa Flat. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. G. M. Love; chairman, J. B. Gordon secretary, H. A. Duff. » Otama. Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. D. Bruce; chairman, P. Mackay; secretary, W. G. White: treasurer, C. G. White. Programme for year’s work; lecturers, discussion, impromptu speeches, debates,' etc., 'arranged. South Otago. Clinton. Lecture by Mr. W. Peirson, Gore, on “Caring for Hoggets.” Lawrence. Debate with Milton Club, the subject being “That Dairyfarming is more profitable and pleasant than Sheepfarming.” Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. R. McCaw; chairman, J. Walker; secretary, W. A. Cameron treasurer, R. Cameron. , ■ . > Warepa.— Lecture by Mr. .Dodds on "Wool and. Methods of Classing.”. . Officers elected at the annual meeting; Advisory president, Mr. A. J. Christie; chairman, T. Maitland; secretary and treasurer, W. F. Ashman. Central Otago. Alexandra.— field day at Earnscleugh. Demonstrations included the following : High-pressure spraying outfit (Mr. W. ,H. Hinton, Hinton’s Orchards, Ltd.) ; grafting and budding (Mr. Lloyd Williams, Department of . Agriculture) ; handling and throwing a flighty horse (Mr. G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture). At the annual meeting officers were elected as follows: Advisory president, Mr. J. Muir; chairman, R. White; secretary, P. Weaver; treasurer, 0. McCarthy. ~■ Arrowtown. Discussion re Centennial treeplanting scheme. Impromptu speeches by members. Roxburgh.— Lecture by Mr. S. Frew, Department of Agriculture, on “The Marketing of Pip Fruit from Pre-war times to the Present Day.” ' ' . : Upper Manuherikia.— Annual meeting. Officers . elected : Advisory president,' Mr. W. Armstrong ; chairman, ■ D. . Hamilton : secretary,. H. Mee. Two challenge cups, were presented by

Mr. J. Wilson for annual 'dog trial competition between members, one for heading events and the other for huntaway. These were competed for at the St. Bathan's Collie Club trials, which included two classes for Y.F.C. members, the results being as follows: Heading, W. McConnachie' 1, W. Harley 2; Huntaway, W. Harley 1, W. McConnachie 2, T. Hamilton 3. Dunedin. - Palmerston. discussion on club dance. Lecture by Dr. T. T. Thomas, on “The Formation of Soil.” Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. Ivan Smith; chairman, I. T. Smith; secretary, J. A. Chisholm. South Taieri. Preliminary arrangements for this year’s ploughing match. Films were exhibited of agricultural interest, including “Land Clearing,” "Clover,” and “Seed Dispersal.” Members of the Farmers’ Union and the W;D.F.U. were present. West Taieri. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. D. Grant chairman, K. W. Reid; secretary and treasurer, W. A. Young. .. North Otago. : Papakaio.— meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. D. Borrie; chairman, J. R. Borrie; -secretary, G. C. Hurst. Mr. T. A. Sellwood, Department of Agriculture, exhibited films including "Tree-stumping,” “Weeds,” and ‘‘Our Daily Bread.” ■ South Canterbury. Aibury.— Business . meeting. Cannington-Cave.— of cup for the most improved debater in the club for the year 1939 to R. McKenzie; cup donated by Mr. G. Squires. Address by Mr. G. Squires entitled “Shelter and Shade on Farm.” Geraldine. —K. McKenzie, chairman of ♦the Geraldine County Council, . presented the ' stock valuing cup to V. Stonyer; placings were : V. Stonyer 1, J. Thatcher 2, D. Robinson 3. Address and practical demonstration by . Mr. M. Watson on “The Uses of Concrete on the Farm.” Hunter. Annual, meeting. Officers' elected: ' Advisory- president, Mr. A. Robinson; chairman, I. McNeill; secretary, F. Scott; treasurer, J. O’Connell. - Maungati. Annual meeting. Arrangements re programme, etc. ' Milford.— Discussions on scheme for teaching young tractor drivers, and ideas for tire settlement of young farmers on the land. Club debate, “That Freehold Tenure of Land is preferable to Leasehold Tenure;.” R. Palmer, L. Livesay, and G. Crossman took the affirmative, and W. McCormick, J. Dale, and G. Lyall the negative. The judge, Mr. G. Mulligan, gave the award to the team supporting . the negative. Pleasant Point. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. D. M. France; chairman, S. F. Jackson: secretary, R. S. France; treasurer, A. Crombie. At the following meeting the year’s programme was arranged, and a discussion took place on the Y.F.C, Land Settlement Scheme. Waihaorunga.— Address by Mr. A. M. Paterson, entitled “Obstacles in the Way of the New. Zealand Farmers.” Ashburton. Hinds.— Discussion on preparation of ground for tree-planting. Team to be entered for rifle shooting contest at Ashburton,. Lecture by Mr. A. Douglas, Inspector of Stock, on “The Feeding of Stock.” Mayfield.— Programme of meetings discussed. Arrangements for annual dance. Mr. R. Inch, Department of Agriculture, spoke • on items of general interest : to Y.F.C. members for the coming year. At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: Advisory presi-

dent, Mr. J. W. Kingan; chairman, W. F. Mulligan; secretary, M. Austin; treasurer, H. Murdoch. Methven. — Arrangements for field day. Lecture by Mr. W. F. Ross on “The Training of. Sheep Dogs.” . x . Christchurch. Darfield.— Programme for future meetings; teams picked for club debate. New members elected. Ellesmere. — Arrangements for annual dance. Address by Mr. J. A. Scott, on “Farm Accountancy.” Teddington.— Business and general meeting, following which the club members were the guests of the Motukarara Farmers’ Union at a social evening. North Canterbury. Amberley.— Lecture by Mr. Strachan on his travels abroad, illustrated by lantern slides. Hawarden. Lecture by Dr. Weston, Lincoln College, on “Farm. Accounts.” Members of the Farmers’ Union and pupils of the District High School were present by invitation. — Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. Winter; chairman, J. Perham: secretary, I. Croy. Arrangements for table • tennis evenings during the winter months. Scargill-Omihi. Lecture by Mr. Cameron (judge at Omihi Collie Club trials) on “The Training and Working of Sheep Dogs.” At the previous meeting Dr. Burns, Lincoln College, gave a lecture on “The Uses of Manures and their Application.” Nelson. Moutere.— Annual meeting. Election of officers, etc. . Marlborough. Flaxbourne. — Annual meeting. Election of officers. Programme for year’s work, field days, lectures, etc. WestlandMurchison. — by members (C. Bait, R. Thomson and R. Newman) on their impressions of a visit to the Centennial Exhibition. At the previous meeting a lecture was given, by Mr. A. D. Mercer, Department of 'Agriculture, on “Land Clearing.” Matawai. lmpromptu speeches by members. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. H. J. F. Tombleson; chairman, P. P. Thomson; secretary, F. B. McLoughlin; treasurer, W. E. Clark. Te Karaka.—Talks given by members in a contest for trophy donated by Mr. W. C. Bull; “Foot-rotting” (T. McLean) ; “Care of Dogs” (D. Bright) ; “Shelter Belts” (J. Dymock) ; “Manuring” (A'. Manuel) ; “Sickness” (A. Young) ; “Hay-baling” . (A. Bayley) ; “Ploughing” (J. Bayley). At previously unreported meetings lectures were given as follows “Mineral Diseases in Stock,” by Mr. R. E. Alexander, Government Veterinarian and "Soil Erosion”- by Mr. K. F. Jones. Officers elected at the annual meeting : Advisory president, Mr. W. C. Bull; chairman, I). Bright; secretary, A. C. Bayley; treasurer, W. Perreal. ’ Tolaga Bay.— Annual meeting. Officers elected; Advisory president, Mr. G. E. Robinson; chairman, G. Robison; secretary, I. James. ' . - Taumarunui. Taumarunui.— arrangements for district court at Waikato Winter Show. Club debate “That High-priced Beef Cattle are more efficient for crushing Broken Country than Cheaper Breeds, as an economic Proposition.” Mr. 0. J. Howarth, headmaster of the District High School, acted as judge., Te Kuiti. Otorohanga.— Arrangements for annual ball. Football match arranged with Kakepuku Club.

Talk by Mr. D. Brightwell on “Abbreviations in Book-keeping and Cheques." At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. H. Evans; chair-' man, S. Tye secretary, D. W. McCormick; treasurer, G. Symes. A district field day was held on the properties of Messrs. V. M. D. Hitchings and T. Cumpstone. Stock-judging competitions were held for the F.A.C. Challenge Cup and miniature cup donated by Mr. E. T. Brightwell, won by R. Miln (Te Anga),. with C. Murphy (Otorohanga) 2nd, and 0. Gordon (Te Anga) 3rd. Eastern Bay of Plenty. Edgecumbe.— Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. W. A. McCracken: chairman, N. J. Jameson; secretary, A. C. McCracken. Taneatua. meeting. Officers elected Advisory president, Mr. M. Grace; chairman, W. Shearer ; secretary, C. J. Mitchell. Western Bay of Plenty. Kati Kati. Business meeting. Arrangements for trip to Centennial Exhibition. Paengaroa.— Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. J. B. Cawte; chairman, A. Walter; secretary, C. W. Riddell; treasurer, A. Riddell. Pukehina. Arrangements for debate with Te Puke Club. A practice debate was held, the subject being “That the Farmer serves the Community better than Townsmen.” _ The ' speakers were G. Law, B. Byrnes, S. Gibbons (affirmative), D. Shearer, E. Taylor, T. Cammock (negative). Tauriko. — Address by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “Gorse Seed Weevil.” Club debate, “That the Farmer serves the Community better than the Townsman.” Tauranga. Discussion re hockey team. Debating team selected and practice debate arranged. Impromptu speeches by 11 members, Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, acting as judge; won by. A. Voss, with R. Hamilton 2nd and M. Wilson 3rd. Te Puke. Discussion re competitions, ensilage, root-crops and pastures. Committee set up to collect material for a Y.F.C. Court at the’ Waikato Winter . Show. Films exhibited by Mr. C. Walker, Department of Agriculture, including “Salt of the Earth,” “Destruction of Rats” and also scenic views. ' At the previous meeting an essay by W. Pryor entitled “Our Dairy Herds” was read. Lecture given by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of , Agriculture, on “The Sowing-down of Permanent Pasture.” Waihi. —Lecture by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, on “Feed Flavour.” RotoruaHoro Horn. —Lantern lecture by Mr. H. Woodyear Smith, on “Farming 'in Australia and New Zealand.” ' Putaruru. -Discussion re Y.F.C. Court at Waikato Winter Show. Lantern lecture by Mr. Bruce Smith, showing Norway, Denmark, etc., changes in the development of Agriculture. Waikato. ■ Rauraki. — on district committee meeting. Address by Mr. Niblock, .Paeroa, on “Farm Accountancy.” . 1 Kakepuku.— Arrangements for football match with ' Otorohanga Club ; team selected. Report on district. committee meeting; discussion re Y.F.C. Court at' Waikato Winter Show. Decided to invite parents and friends to the debate with Otorohanga Club; subject of debate, “That Secondary Industries in New Zealand should be encouraged.” At the previous meeting a club debate was held, “That Cropping is superior to Grassland Farming from the point of view of Dairy Production.” The affirmative side won by ' 285 points to 175, Mr. W. G. Neill, sen;/being the judge.

Te Awamutu. — Field day held at Waikeria Institute and Mr.' W. L. Walker’s farm. Members were conducted in the morning through the main buildings of Waikeria Institute by Mr. Dunlop details of records, farm accounts, etc., were explained, and apple-grading, etc., was viewed. The afternoon was spent on Mr. Walker’s farm, where his particular methods were explained and studied. There was an attendance of 44, including 12 visitors. Auckland. Clevedon.— Field clay at Clevedon Showgrounds. Demonstrations were given as follows: Southdowns (Mr. A. D. Bell) Romneys (Mr. A. V. Driver) ; draught horses (Messrs.. E. M. Wilson and G. A. Bell) ; dairy cows (Messrs. J. P. Kalaugher and J. R. Lane). A stock-judging competition was held, Mr. J. P. Kalaugher acting as adjudicator. Lectures were also given, “Disease in Cows” (Mr. Collins) and “Teeth Troubles in Horses” (Mr. Burberry, Department of Agriculture). There was an attendance of 60. « Harrisville. Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. J. Armstrong: chairman, E. K. Alexander; secretary, G. A. Barrett. Sound films were exhibited by Mr. .1. E. Bell, Department 'of Agriculture, as fo 1 - lows: "Dairy Farming in U.5.A.,” “Pig Production” and “Reproduction among Mammals.” Mangatawhiri. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. D. McClay; chairman, H. Newland; secretary, P. G. O’Brien : treasurer, R. E. Hale. Mauku. — Report on council meeting. Arrangements for dance. Films exhibited by Mr. R. S. Naylor, “Quality Milk,” “Southward Bound’.’ and “Destruction of Hawks and Vermin.” Warkworth. Kaukapakapa.— Arrangements for club debate, subject to be “Should Women be employed on Farms in War-time.” Lantern lecture by Mr. H. Woodyear Smith on “Manures and their Manufacture.” At the previous meeting an account of a recent field day at Southdown Freezing Works was given by J. Manuel and A. Swinburne; the field day was held in connection with the baconer-pig competition. Welisford. — by Mr. P. S. Syme, Department of Agriculture, on “Sowing-down of Pastures.” Whangarei. Matarau. Business meeting. Discussion -.-e proposed northern tour, and farm schools at Ruakura, Pukekohe and Whangarei. Maungakaramea.— Business meeting. Programme of activities. Maungatapere. Lecture by Mr. H. H. Preston, Supervisor to the Northland Pig Council.' on “Pig-breeding.” Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. W. H. Ellis; chairman, A. Horn; secretary and treasurer, D. I). Robinson. Dargaville. ' Ruawai. — Annual meeting. Officers elected; Advisory president, Mr. K. R. Gunderson; chairman, G. Robson; secretary and treasurer, H. McCarthy. Tangiteroria.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. J. Bale ; chairman, G. R. Thornton; secretary, C. Beatly; treasurer, G. Beatly. , Kaitaia. — Remits for district committee meeting. Club debate “That . -Farming in New Zealand offers the most Attractive Career for a Young Man.” Speakers: A. Bell, T. Flinn, G. Bell (affirmative), S. Matthews, J. Cowie. P. Heath (negative). Messrs. C. S. Puchey and E. W. Hansen acted as judges, and awarded the decision to the negative. Oruru.— Annual meeting ; previous year’s officers elected for a further term.