N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 61, Issue 1, 15 July 1940, Page 69

N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

Edited by S. Freeman Dominion Organizing Secretary

Annual Stock Judging Competitions Of Levin Club

L. EARL, District Secretary, Palmerston North

nr’HE annual stock judging contests THE annual stock Young contests of the Levin Young Farmers’ Club. were held on May 16 on Mr. Harold J. Lancaster’s farm at Fairfield, when members had their most successful field day to date. Some 30 young farmers were present, as well. as a number of others associated - with the movement, and the wide scope of activities provided much of interest and educative value.

The programme of competitions was one of the largest yet organised by a club, and covered the wide field of primary ' activity embraced by pigs, sheep, horses, and cattle. Each section was taken separately, and opened with a brief outline by a competent judge of the desirable type characteristics, after which the young . farmers were asked to judge three animals and give their placings and the reasons for them. This was followed by the judge stating his placings and indicating the features leading to his decision.

Baconer Pigs The class for the baconer most suitable for export was in charge of Mr. E. P. Nielsen, of Tiakitahuna, who mentioned that while the reverse was the case three years ago, today Great Britain had asked New Zealand breeders to produce as much bacon as possible and not pork. The requirements of the Home market in respect of baconers was for a pig not too heavy, with a fine head, even top, fine bone, good length and good ham. The speaker said that if New Zealand breeders were going to conform with the standards fixed by the English authorities more attention would have to be paid to the length and quality of pigs. Differences of opinion in regard to quality had retarded the industry’s progress.

. The judging results were:—Mr. C. V. Lewis (165 points), 1; Mr. M. Jepson (160 points), 2; Messrs. H. Marshall and R. Blackbum (135 points each), equal 3. Fat Lamb Breeding Mr. J. H. Staples, of Manakau, judged the class for the Southdown ram most suitable for mating with a . flock ewe for breeding fat lambs, and also the best flock ewe for that purpose. Mr. Staples said a selection in this instance was made more difficult by the influence of the various types of land used and the fact that different farmers used sheep of different ages. The ewes should not be too thick in the shoulder, and should have good depth in the body and little wool over the ■ head. Alertness, plenty of capacity, and con-

stitution, with the body not too near to the ground and legs not too close were other features to look for. The ram should be distinguished by a short neck, strong and masculine head, thick, and low-set body, with the meat well down to the hock and a tight fleece. The judging results were: —Mr. V. C. Lewis (160 points), 1; Mr. M. Jepson (145 points), 2; Mr. P. Carter. (140 points), 3. .. . Draught Horses Mr. V. Bird, of Himatangi, said that in judging draught horses one went first to the head to look for character and . a keen eye, followed by a nice crest and shoulder, with the front legs set not too far forward. and of hard bone. The ankle’should not be too thick, with a clean coronet at the top

of the hoof. The rear legs should have a flat, deep bone, and be well placed without sag. Trotting would give an idea of the horse’s feet movements. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the animal’s coat.

The judging results were:—Messrs. P. Carter and V. C. Lewis (160 points each), equal 1; Mr. H. Marshall (145 points), 3. Dairy Cows Demonstrating the points of a dairy cow, Mr. R. W. B. Evans, of Levin, said that firstly one looked for good general conformation, followed by constitution, build, length, and , fineness and openness of bone. A good dairy cow should have a long neck, well set on to the shoulders, a straight backline, plenty of width between flat hip bones, a well-sprung rib with good capacity in the body, and an udder well caught on to the thighs. The judging results were: —Mr. H. Marshall (170 points), 1; Mr. B. D. Stewart (135 points), 2; Mr. N. Lewis (115 points), 3. . < Acknowledgments; During the afternoon tea interval the club’s president; Mr. V. C. Lewis, expressed gratification that so many members had attended the field day, and expressed pleasure at the presence of Mr. R. O. Gloyn, chairman of the Manawatu District Committee, and Mr. L. Earl, Department of Agriculture, who is the movement’s district secretary. Mr. Lewis thanked the judges, Messrs. Nielsen, ...Staples, Bird, and Evans, for their work; Mesdames H. J. Lancaster, D. A. Stewart, V. Lewis, S. Speedy, and J. H. Rolston, and Misses P. Speedy, :N. Lewis, and N. Stewart for taking charge of the dispensing of luncheon and ' afternoon tea; Mr. H. Denton for supervising the competitions; and Mr. and Mrs. . Lancaster for making their farm available.

Mr. Lancaster, the club’s advisory president, announced that the cup which he had presented for the competitor gaining the most points in all sections had been won by Mr. V. C. Lewis (585 points), with Mr. B. D. Stewart (495 points) second, and Mr. H. Marshall (440 points) third. Mrs. Lancaster presented the cup to Mr. Lewis and congratulated him on his success.

In congratulating the club on the success of its field, day, the newlyelected district president, Mr. R. O. Gloyn, said they provided an ideal means of education for the Young Farmer. He mentioned that in the dark days which lay ahead of the Empire the farmers would have to do all they could to increase production.

This club is one of the oldest in the North Island, and the interest it has shown and support it has given in all the Y.F.C. activities has been largely

responsible for the strength of the movement in the Manawatu.

Wairarapa Stock Judging Contest

N. LAMONT, District Secretary, Wairarapa.

Remarkable consistency has been shown by the Masterton Club in its series of successes in

the district inter-club stock, judging contests. This year the club has scored its fourth successive win in this contest, while on this . occasion its B team also occupied second place. . An interesting feature of this annual contest has been the fact that the Masterton. Club, although consistent winners in the aggregate, have in no case monopolised the individual and class winners. On the contrary, the club’s success has been due to the consistent excellence, of every member of the teams, and its performance is all the more praiseworthy on this account.

The members of the winning Masterton A team this year were Messrs. F. Stowell, A. Cruickshank, O. Wyeth, G. Blatchford, W. Ireland, W. Benson, E. Henderson, H. Millar, A. P. Southey, J. S. Mackay, H. Bannister, and D. McLachlan.

The results of the contest in detail are as follow:

CLASS RESULTS (TEAMS). Beef Cattle—Masterton B and Martinborough, 230pts., 1; Masterton A, 214pts, 2; Greytown, 140pt5,.3. Clydesdales.Masterton A, 308pts., 1; Carterton B, 276pts, 2; Carterton A, 207pts, 3. Baconer Pigs.Carterton A, 285pts, 1; Masterton A, 280pts., 2; Tinui, 255pt5., 3.

Dairy Alfredton, 223pt5., 1; Martinborough,' 214pts., 2; Masterton B, 200pts., 3. Romney Sheep.—Masterton B, 242 pts., 1; Masterton A, 195pts., 2; Tinui, 179pts., 3. Southdowns.Masterton A, 250pts., 1; Martinborough., 220pts., 2; Carterton A, ISOpts., 3. ■

CLASS RESULTS (INDIVIDUALS). Beef Cattle.—-W. Jury, Martinborough, ■ 160pts., 1; F. Stowell, Masterton A, 154pts., 2; C. McKay, Masterton B, 140pts., 3. Clydesdales.—J. Rose, Carterton B, 176pts., 1; O. Wyeth, Masterton A, 172 pts., 2; J. Milne, Carterton A, 137pts., 3. Baconer Pigs.— Benson, Masterton, 165pts., 1; C. Bliss, Carterton A, 160pts., 2; V. Cripps, Tinui, 145pts., 3. . Dairy Cows. Gates, Greytown, 125pts., 1; W. Campin, Carterton A,

122pts., 2; E. Henderson, Masterton A, 120pts., 3. Romney Sheep. Wyeth, Masterton B. 135pts.. 1; I. McLaren, Martinborough,' 123pts., 2; A. Morrison, Tinui, 122pts., 3. Southdowns. —M. Hancox, Martinborough, 170pts., 1; D. McLachlan, Masterton A, 140pts., 2; H. Bannister, Masterton A, HOpts., 3.

Field Day at Hanmer State Forest

W. P. BELTON, Hon. Secretary, Amuri Club.

r TT’HERE was a good attendance of THERE was a good attendance by members at the field day held by ‘ the Amuri Young Farmers’ Club at the State Forest, Hanmer, on April 27. A tour through the forest was conducted by Mr. Jolliffe, State Forestry Department, and the party stopped frequently at points of interest, where Mr. Jolliffe gave short addresses as well as answering numerous questions. He , pointed . out,' when inspecting the insignis and ponderosa pines, that the older part of .the forest was planted by prison labour during the period of 1902-13. The trees in those days were planted at a distance of 4ft by 4ft, but this, is now considered too close, and trees are planted not less than 6ft by 6ft. A visit was paid to the new - creosoting plant. Mr. Jolliffe explained that the fencing posts and telegraph poles were of larch timber, which, when creosoted, could be expected to last

about 15 or 16 years in the ground. By this process there is no doubt that posts will last about seven more years longer than untreated posts, a feature of great value in Canterbury. Before the posts enter the creosote bath they are stripped of their bark and seasoned for some time, after which they are lifted by a gantry crane into a creosote bath, where they soak for seven hours. The posts absorbed up to half a gallon of creosote per cubic foot. Continuing through the forest, the party inspected a block of larch trees, after which, there was an • interval. for afternoon tea. ; / A short halt was made to inspect about two acres of Oregon pine plantation, and Mr. Jolliffe explained that these trees are difficult to grow, as they require a considerable amount of natural cover. At the close of the day Mr. H. D. Bowron, club chairman, thanked Mr. Jolliffe for the interesting day.

Annual Meeting of Federation

THE sixth annual General meeting of the N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs will be held in Christchurch on Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m., in the Conference Hall, Chamber of Commerce Buildings. The meeting consists of all members of the four Councils. Any other member of the Society is welcome to attend and take part in discussion, but only council members are eliigible tto vote. There is a considerable amount of business to be put through at the meeting. In addition to the ordinary routine, such as the consideration of the annual report and balance sheet and the election of officers, there are about twenty remits and notices of motion to be dealt with. A meeting of the Dominion Executive Committee will be held before the annual meeting, and will begin at 9 a.m. It is hoped to publish a full report of the annual meeting in the Y.F.C. Section in the next issue of the “Journal.”

Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities

Western Southland. Dipton.Arrangements for club: . concert. Teams chosen for practice debate. Club members were guests of the Farmers’ Union at a lecture and film display arranged by Mr. G. Herron. ,' . Drummond— film display was given by the Department of Agriculture, the following being shown: —“Nitrogen,” "Seed Dispersal,” and “Our Daily Bread.” Lochiel.—General business. Mr. W. R. Harris, Invercargill, spoke on “Winter Feeding.” His address ’ was illustrated with the aid of suitable lantern slides. Thornbury.—General business. An address entitled “Banking Services” was delivered by Mr. C. B. Mathewson, of the National Bank, Riverton. Wyndham.—Arrangements for field day. A club member appointed to correspond with a Wyndham Young Farmer now on active service. Dr. lan W. Fraser gave an interesting account of his travels. ■ Eastern Southland. Balfour.—General business. Five-minute speeches were given by the following club members :—J. Nicholl, J. Stevens, A. Lamb, and S. Grant. Crookston.Mr. Taylor, veterinarian, gave an interesting lecture entitled “Entero-Toxaemia.” Moa Flat. Talk by Mr. R. Allan on “Whaling in the Antarctic.” Otama. —General. Impromptu speeches given by all members present. South Otago. Clinton.—Arrangements made to hold a concert and community sing. Mrs. A. T. Harris, Clinton, spoke on "Farming in Europe.” Lawrence.- —Discussed tree-planting scheme with Mr. McKinley, of the Lawrence Domain, Board. Talk on “The Centennial Exhibition” by Mr. K. McCaw.

Stirling.Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. C. Holgate; chairman, L. G. Bell; secretary, H. R. Holgate. Warepa.—A lecture entitled “Treatment of Horses, and Sheep” was given by Mr. G. McDonald, M.R.C.V.S. At the conclusion of the talk numerous questions were asked, and much useful information was acquired. Central Otago. Roxburgh.Proposed football match with Moa Flat Y.F.C. Mr. G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “Grass and Grasses.” Upper Clutha.—General business. A talk on "Grasses” was given by Mr. G. G. Calder, Department of Agriculture. At a previous meeting Dr. Douglas gave an address on “Evolution.” Dunedin. Palmerston South.—General. An address was given by Mr. G. Ross on > "Dogs and Dog Trials.” At a previously unreported meeting Dr. T. T. Thomas spoke on “How the Soil Was Formed.” West Taieri.—Mr. B. A. Taylor, B.Sc., B.V.Sc., Department of Agriculture, lectured on “Stock Diseases.” North Otago. Enfield.Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. G. Yuill; chairman, D. S. Anderson; secretary and treasurer, R. McNaughton. Fivo Forks.—Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. M. Austin; chairman, H. Newson; secretary, I. Meuldrew. Hampden.—Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. W. Gillies; chairman, E. Cleghorn; vice-chairman, A. White; secretary, ,T. R. Mureatt; treasurer, A. Gillies. Papakaio.— meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. D. Borrie; chairman, ,1. R. Borrie; secretary, G. C. Hurst treasurer, R. Aubrey.

Tokarahi.—General business. Mr. T. A. Sellwood, Department of Agriculture, showed films illustrating “How to increase Production.’' Annual meeting. Officers elected: President, Mr. M. Milmine,; chairman, T. McLean; secretary, A. J. Meikle. Waitaki-Hilderthorpe. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. J. B. Chapman; chairman, C. Grocott; secretary and treasurer, B. A. Paton. South Canterbury. Albury.—A lecture on “Certification of Crops” was given by Mr. C. C. Leitch, Department of Agriculture. 1 At a previous meeting Mr. A. Smith spoke on “Api-Culture.” Amo.—Business meeting. Cannington-Cave.—Discussion on land settlement schemes. Lecture entitled “Pig-keeping” by Mr. Mclntosh, Department of Agriculture. At a previous meeting talks were given as follows:—"Wheat Growing” (J. Kelynack), “Lincoln College” (J. Gillingham). Geraldine.—A talk on “First Aid” was given by Dr. L. C. Mail. At a previous meeting a report of a club dance in aid of the Patriotic Fund disclosed a profit, of £7 9s Bd. Mr. H. Warner, a club member,, spoke on “Club Procedure.” Hunter. Business meeting. Maungati.— E. J. Lukey, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “Supplementary Winter Feeding of Stock." Arrangements for club debate. Mr. Booth, Dairy Instructor, spoke on “The Care and Treatment of Milk." Pleasant Donation of £lO to Red Cross Sick and Wounded Fund. Scheme for settlement of Young Farmers on the land was discussed. Mr. C. C. Leitch, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “The Certification •of Seeds.” At a previous meeting the tree-plant-ing scheme was considered, and a talk was given by Mr. Grant, Department of Agriculture, on “The Dutch East Indies.”

Waihaorunga.—lmpromptu club debates, 18 members taking part. At previous unreported meetings Mr. Leadbetter, rector of the Waimate High School, gave a very interesting address on “Astronomy.” Mr. Scott, Transport Department, spoke on the "Work of a Traffic Inspector.”

Mid-Canterbury.

Ashburton.- Tree-planting scheme considereo. Mr. G. K. McPherson, Department of Agriculture, gave a talk entitled “Topdressing, of Soils." ■ Hinds. Tree planting and Lincoln College short course discussed. Arrangements for a debate with Methven Club. Two debates held. In the first, “That it is Necessary to Have a Scientific Education to be a Successful Farmer,” Messrs. A. Mackenzie, E. Rhodes, G. Watson took the affirmative, and E. Withell, L. Watson, and D. Chisnail took the negative. The latter team gained the decision. In the second debate, “That Women Should be Allowed in Local Affairs.” the affirmative side, J. R. Tait, D. Tait, and R. Ferriman, were the winners. The negative team was represented by R. Watson, I. Tait, and E. Rhodes. Mayfield.— Debate to be held. A talk entitled “Southdown Sheep” was given by Mr. W. T Early ’ Methven.— to subscribe 10s 6d towards the expenses of every member who Intends to take part in the short course of instruction at Lincoln College. Talk by Mr. G. K. McPherson, Department of Agriculture, on "Cultivation of Cruciferous Seeds.” Field dav attended by 17 members, held at "Homebush Brick Kiln” and Mr. J. Deans’s “Homebush.” The manager and foreman of the company explained the various processes used in the manufacture of bricks, drain pipes, etc., and the party spent a very instructive hour being shown over the works. The afternoon was spent at "Homebush,” where Mr. Deans gave . the party a talk on the trees in his native bush and plantations. The party was also shown a fine stand of Montgomery red clover and subterranean clover. The club chairman thanked Mr. Deans for his hospitality and his address.

Christchurch.

Darfield.— to lend the Government £25 free of interest for the duration of the war and six months after. Arrangements for debate with West Melton Club. Three short debates’ were held. At . a previous meeting, Mr. S. Freeman showed a number of films dealing with agricultural subjects, and Flying Officer E. W. Barnett, president of the New Zealand Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, spoke on “Recruiting as it Affects Young Farmers." Ellesmere.— Debating team selected. Held mock court in aid of Sick and Wounded Fund. The sum of £25 was raised by this effort. Mr. R. M. Taiaroa gave an account of Maori Life in Bygone Days.” Springston.— business. The manager of Massey Harris Co., Ltd., showed the meeting several films on “Machinery. At a previous meeting Mr. Hawkins spoke on„ Cream Separation and Alfa-Laval Separators.

North Canterbury.

Amur!.—-Field day to be held. , Mr. Colin Mclntosh, Eyreton, spoke on “Sheep.” Cheviot. —Arrangements for club dance and club debate. Mr. J. Wright gave a lecture on "Fencing.” At a previous meeting Mr. W. S. Allan of Cooper, McDougal, and Robertson, Ltd., spoke on ."Internal Parasites in Sheep. Oust.— Mr. A. S. Nash, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “The Utility, Cultivation, and Establishment of Lucerne.” At a. previous meeting Mr. S. Freeman, Dominion organising secretary, showed films of general agricultural interest. . Hawarden.Decided to donate £2 2s to Red Cross and also to hold a ball, the proceeds of which are to be used for the same cause. Mr. S. Freeman, Dominion organising secretary, showed a number of films, of topical interest, and gave a short talk on The Y.F.C. Movement.”

Scargill-Omihi.— challenge to play a football match against Cheviot Club. Annual ball to be held; and proceeds to be donated to Sick and Wounded Fund. A lecture entitled "Maintenance of Farm Tractors” was ' given by Mr. J. Buckley, of Gough, Gough, and Hamer, Ltd. Westland. Murchison. General. Debate by club members, the subject being “Horses v. Tractor.” Nelson. Moutere.Mr. R. W. Skinner, Department of Agriculture, lectured on “Inspection of Stock." He dealt particularly with the control of hydatids. At a previous meeting Mr. D. Merry, Department of Agriculture, gave an address on "The Purchase of Farm Seeds.” Marlborough. Flaxbourne.Arrangements for annual dance.. Mr. Cuddon. showed several films on "Allis Chalmers Tractors and Headers.” At a previous meting Mr. D. Le Souef, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “Tuberculosis in Sheep and Pigs.” Wairarapa. ' — Members decided to compete at dog trials. Mr. C. Hay spoke on “How to Train Sheep Dogs.” Carterton.—Decided to give members on active service full membership rights. Profits from club ball to be donated to Patriotic Fund. Tentative arrangements for club birthday party. A lecture entitled .“Farm Shelter” was given by Mr. N. Blatchford. Featherston.— to form a working bee to plant trees under the Centennial Tree-plant-ing Scheme. Half of the profits from the club’s annual ball to be donated to the Red Cross Fund. At a previous meeting a debate was held with the Carterton Club, the subject being “That Supplying a Butter Factory is a Better Proposition Than Supplying a Cheese Factory.” The Featherston team, consisting of R. J. Pillor, A. Weatherston, and M. Benton, took the affirmative, and the Carterton representatives, B. Brassell, L. Rennall, and M. Knutson the negative. The judge, Mr. Fisher, gave his decision in favour of the Carterton side. Greytown.Decided to continue with the tree-planting scheme. An inter-club debate was won by default from Martinborough. Martinborough.—General business. A talk on “Banking” was given by Mr. Sadd. At a previous meeting a lecture entitled “Farming Law” was given by Mr. H. L. Griffiths. Manawatu. — Roll of Honour instituted. Final arrangements for the tug-o-war contest to be held. Mr. E. S. Payton. spoke on “The South Island Tour.” Bunnythorpe.Club Roll of Honour started. An address was given by Mr. J. H. Mason on “Land Valuation." i Colyton.Selection of a seven-a-side team. Arrangements for annual dance. Mr. L. Earl, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “Production and its Relation to War.” Feilding.Seven-a-side football team selected. Club debating team chosen. "Shelter Belts and Farm Trees” was the subject of a talk given by Mr. Bruce McLeod.

— Arrangements for annual dance. Entries for root crop competition received. The club chairman. Mr. J. Woodley, gave an account of the Y.F.C. tour through Canterbury.

Halcombe. — The seven-a-side football tournament, .Viles Shield Debate, and Centennial Tree-planting Scheme were all discussed in detail. At a previous meeting a debate was held with the Junior W.D.F.U., the subject being “That a Farm is the Ideal Place to Rear a Family.” Club members took the negative side, and secured an easy win.

Kairanga.— Discussed Massey College short courses. Mr. Belgrave gave a talk on “The

Setting of Ploughs."

Levin.— Field ; day held on Mr. H. J. Lancaster’s property at Fairfield, Levin. There was an attendance ,of 41, including ten members of the general public. The club’s annual stock judging was held, the following being the results Pigs (N. P. Nielson), sheep (J. H. Staples), horses (V. Bird), and cattle (S. Evans).

_ Opiki.Team selected to play in seven-a-side tournament. Debating team to be chosen. Mr. H. de 0. Chamberlain, Department of Agriculture, spoke on "Agriculture and the War.”

Oroua Arrangements for debate. Field Day to be held. Mr. Belgrave, of Reid and Gray’s, gave an address on "The Setting of Ploughs.”

Otakl-Te Horo.— General. Mr. F. S. Elliott gave a resume of the South Island Y.F.C. tour.

Pohangina Valley.— Selected debating team. Speakers during the evening were Mr. A. J. Galpin ("My Observations of Top dressing") and Captain Neilson ("Formation of Mounted Units”). At a previous meeting Mr. Ernest Nielson spoke on “Herd Improvements and the Giro Cycle."

Rongotea.— Selection of debating team. An address was given .by Mr. H. A. Bayley, Department of Agriculture, on “Parasitic Infestation in Young Stock.”

Shannon. Mr. H. A. Bayley, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “Parasitic Infestation in Hoggets and Calves.”

— Arrangements for club dance, the proceeds of which are to go to the Sick and Wounded Fund. .

Whakarongo.— The Vile Shield Debating team is as follows: Dickson, I. Tabor, and R. Scott. Club debate to be held in July. Mr. Firth spoke on "Activities of Superior Oil Company.” . At a previous meeting all members on active service were elected as honorary members for the duration.

Wanganui.

Bulls.— Selection of team and subject for debate with the Halcombe Club. ■ Arrangements for annual ball. Tree-planting scheme considered. Mr. Nielson, of the Dairy \ Council, gave a lecture on “Feeding, Management, Herd Sire Selection, and Genetics.” ,

Marton.— Tree-planting scheme and dairy and sheep farming courses at Massey College discussed. A talk entitled “Wool—its Aspects and Developments” was given by Mr. J. E. Duncan, Department of Agriculture.

Taihape. Lecture given by Mr. J. E. Duncan, Department of Agriculture. His address was well illustrated with lantern slides.

Waimarlno.— Decided to plant 200 trees on the A. and P. Showgrounds as a Centennial Memorial. Debating team to be chosen. Dance to be held, half of the profits to go to the Patriotic Fund. Two teams are being entered in the seven-aside tournament at Palmerston North. The club’s football team plays regularly in the local junior competitions, and this year has won all games to date.

Westmere. — Centennial tree-planting scheme. Short courses at Massey College and district debating competitions discussed in detail. Mr. Davies described the different forms of oil erosion in New Zealand and elsewhere.

South Taranaki.

—Arrangements made to visit' Patea freezing works. Invitation to Hawera club to attend a social evening. Talk by Mr. A. Taylor on “Ford Motor Works.” A “question and answer” evening held, followed by general discussion. Eltham.General. Football team chosen for coming tournament. Mr. Knowles, herd improvement officer, New Plymouth, addressed the meeting on "The History and Value of Herd Recording.” Hawera.—General business. A lecture was given by Mr. A. Leslie on “Lung and Stomach Worms — Cause, Prevention, and Means to Take to Destroy Them.” At a previous meeting Mr. I. Hayman showed moving pictures of the troops’ departure from New Zealand, in addition to other very interesting films.

• Central Taranaki. Cardiff. —Field day held at the Waimate West Demonstration Farm, attended by some 19 persons. Mr. ,T. E. Davies, Department of Agriculture, assisted by Mr. A. Patterson, lectured on "Farm Pastures, Crops, and Farming in General.” A visit was paid ,to Mr. F. Gamblin’s ■farm. ■ Midhirst.— Arrangements for club dance. Five- ' minute speeches by each member; J., L. Hunt and . 1., S. Harper scored highest points. Pukengahu.— Decided to enter a team in ten-a-side football tournament to be held in Eltham. Mr. G. A. Blake, Department of Agriculture, spoke on “Pig Husbandry.” . — General. Impromptu speeches were given by the following members: Milne, W. H. Needham, G. Anderson, and H. Ancell. At a previous meeting a talk on “Land Valuation” was given by Mr. T. T. Murray, Toko. North Taranaki. Inglewood. Teams selected for football tournament. A talk entitled "Cleanliness in Production of Milk” was given by Mr. Kristensen, Department of Agriculture. At a previous meeting various members spoke on the subject "What Young Farmers Can do to Help Increase Production. . Karawaka. —It was decided to pay half the fees of two members attending the short courses at Massey College. Euchre and dance to be held. Mr. J. L. Mander, fertiliser company manager, spoke on his “Trip to Nauru Island.” ; Mangamahoe.— General. Talk by Mr. F. Hunter entitled “Lives and Habits of Bees." Mangonel.— A lecture on "The Grading of Butter” was given by Mr. D. . Hull, Department of Agriculture. ' —Annual meeting. Officers elected. Southern Hawke’s Bay. Ballance.— Teams chosen for stock judging competitions at Dannevirke. Two members are to attend the farming courses at Massey College. Mr. J. A. Walsh lectured on "World Affairs,” dealing fully with the present situation. Woodville.— College farming course discussed. A talk was given by Mr. F. E. Ward, Pahiatua, on “Farming in England and Ireland 20 Years Ago.” Central Hawke’s Bay. ■ Tikokino.— -Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. G. Mowat; chairman,. S.: J. Rumbal; secretary, R. B. Hughes; treasurer, K. W. Clark. Waipukurau.Mr. E. Bruce Levy spoke on “Increased Pasture Production” and • illusstrated his talk with lantern slides. At a previous meeting Mr. C. G. E. Harker, a solicitor, gave a lecture on “Laws and Acts Which Affect the Present-day Farmer.” Northern Hawke’s Bay. Matapiro.— Field day held on Mr. M. C. Conners’s property. There was an attendance of 30. Mr. Conners conducted the party over his farm and explained interesting features. Some of the main points of interest included home-made concrete troughs and haymaking implements, the watering system used on the farm, concrete post-making, hay barn construction, and the method of clearing gorse. — General business included arranging of programme for coming year. A discussion was held on "The Necessity (or otherwise) of Removing the Tops From Mangolds When Storing Them.” Mr. J. N. Guthrie explained the method of treatment in the British Isles. . ■ Walroa.Return debate with Gisborne Club to be held in Wairoa. Arrangements for third annual farmers’ ball. The Y.F.C. to combine with Collie Club and Athletic Football Club in a farewell function for district members of the Third Echelon. Mr. J. M. Taylor described the tour of the Waikato, Rotorua, and Bay of Plenty Areas by the Wairoa dairy farmers’ party.

Poverty Bay.

—Challenge accepted for debate with the Wairoa Club. A scheme was outlined whereby the Dominion’s production of bacon and pork might be increased.:, A club dance to be held. Mr. W. R. Pilmer was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for donating a handsome debating cup., Two short talks by club members, “Autumn and Winter ' Farm Work of Far-reaching Importance” (R. Alley), and “The French Foreign Legion” (R. Muir).

Matawai.General. District Y.F.C. ball discussed. Massey College Y.F.C. course considered.

Te Kuiti.

Otorohanga.—A send-off to Mr. E. T. Brightwell in the form. of a: surprise party was given by club members and a presentation made. A recent football-match against Kakapuku resulted in a win for Otorohanga by 11 points to ' 8.

Te Anga Central. — Arrangements for next season’s potato-growing competition 561 b of Government certified seed to be ordered for each grower. The club has decided to keep a Roll of Honour. Mr. K. Montgomery, Department of Agriculture, addressed the meeting on “Bacon Production and the Winter Feeding of Pigs.” ;

Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Edgecumbe.General business. Discussions took place on subjects of topical interest.

Western Bay of Plenty.

Katikati. — Decided to support the proposal to start a pasture competition in the Bay of Plenty. Members propose to give Is to the Red Cross at every club meeting. Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture, gave a lantern lecture on pasture management.

Paengaroa.—Arrangements for Winter Court at Waikato Show. Practice debate to select team for debate with Tauranga Club.

Pukehina.Arrangements for club dance. Trees to be planted at Pukehina School as a Centennial Memorial.

Tauranga.— Club dance to be held. A competition for a bed jacket presented to the club by Mrs. Voss realised £4 and was donated to the Patriotic Fund. A lantern lecture on “Farming Conditions in New Zealand" was given by Mr. A. V. Allo, Department of Agriculture.

Tauriko. —General discussion on preparation of a paper for broadcasting. Te —General business. Mr. E. Gibson spoke on “The Feeding of Dairy Cows Through the Winter.” At a previous meeting Mr. A. V. Allo gave a lanter lecture on “Topdressing.” Rotorua. Horo Horo. — Annual meeting. Election of officers. Entries received for Winter Show. Waikato. Tauhei.—A talk entitled “The Care and Management, of Sheep” was given by Mr. G. Smith. — Decided to give full support to the court at the Winter Show. Badminton to be got under way. A field day to be held. Te Awamutu.- — match to be played against Kakepuku Club. Club members read their radio essays to the meeting:—"Mammitis: Its Causes and Controls” (J. Finn) ; “The Windmill” (W. ' Daniell) ; "Afforestation” (L. Clarke); "Increasing Production in the Early Spring” (I. Donaldson) ; ‘ “Footrot in Sheep" (R. Mandeno) ; “Making the Most of Pasture on a Dairy Farm” (R. Harrison). At a previous meeting a social evening was held. A field day was held on Mr. B. Boswell’s property at ' Pokuru, there being an attendance of 50. Mr. Boswell demonstrated the desirable points in a Clydesdale show horse. . Mr. Richardson outlined the , points to look for when buying an ordinary . utility horse. Mr. Melrose spoke on “Horse Ailments and Their Cures.” Mr. Clarke demonstrated on how to break in a horse.

Auckland.

Clevedoh.Mr. D. S. Cook gave an address on “The:Art of Impromptu Speaking." At previously, unreported meetings the following were , speakers:— Mr. Corby, New Zealand Dairy Board ("Increased Production”), Mr. H. Wood-year-Smith (“The Action of Artificial Fertilisers on the Soil"). He also showed the following films to the meeting: "Search for Pasture by Primitive Tribes” and “Manufacture of Superphosphate.”

Frankton.— Centennial tree-planting scheme discussed. Proceeds of club dance to go to Sick and Wounded Fund. At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: —Advisory president, Mr. F. Appleby; chairman, A. Franke secretary-treasurer, R. W. Franke.

Harrisville.— party to be held in aid of Patriotic Fund.. A talk entitled “Farm Shelter” was given by- Mr. Burrows, Pukekohe. At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: —Advisory president, Mr. J. Armstrong; chairman, E. K. . Alexander; secretary, G. A. Barrett; treasurer, R. Barnaby.

Hurua.—General business. A talk entitled “The First Principles of Breeding” was given by ■ Mr. K. Richardson. At a previous, meeting the same speaker lectured on "How to Conduct Meetings.” • . • ■ ■

Warkworth.

Wellsford.— Mr. P. S. Syme, Department of Agriculture, spoke on "Pampas Grass."

Whangarei.

Kerikeri.— General business.- ■ Mr. Marples spoke on “Fertilisation of the Orchard." At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. Knowles; chairman, R. S. Benner; secretary-treasurer, D. R. Bowden. A -talk was also given by Mr. A. Knowles entitled “Quantities and Measurements.” . ■ .

Matarau. —Lectures were given by Messrs. J. Durney and R. Taylor on “Herd Testing.”

Maungakaramea.—General business. Mr. H. H. Preston, pig club organiser, addressed the meeting on “Pig Breeding"’ and “Judging by Tape Measurement.”

Maungatapere.—Field day held at Moerewa freezing works.' There was an attendance of 67. A demonstration on carcass quality, evaluation, and requirements •of the British trade was given by Dr. C. McMeekan, Professor of Animal -Husbandry at Canterbury . Agricultural College.' ■

Dargaville.

Arapohue.—Mr. E. H. Arnold, Department of Agriculture, lectured on “Fertilisers, on' the Farm.” *

Dargaville.General. A talk entitled “The Conduct of Meetings” was given, by Mr. P. W. Hill.

Tangiteroria.— Field day to be held. Arrangements for club dance. . Discussion on sports club, and a talk by Mr. J. Hemphill, entitled “Sports.”-

Kaitaia.

Broadwood. Lantern lecture by Mr. H. H. Preston on “Conformation and Housing of Pigs.” -Field day on Mr. John McKenzie’s property, at which a pig club was inaugurated. An . earlier field day was held on Messrs. James McKenzie’s and T. Nash's property. ' There was an attendance of 30. Demonstrations included “Handling Horses” and “Ploughing,” by Mr. J. McKenzie, and “Progress Made on a Small Farms Scheme Property,” by Mr. 'T. Nash. - .

Kaitaia. —Arrangements for annual ball. Debating team picked for contest with Oruru Club. Lecture by Mr. E. F. Bradley on “Electricity.” Members of the Farmers’ Union were. guest's of the evening. ,

Oruru.—General. Debate held with Kaltaia Club, the subject being “That Surface Cultivation is Superior to Ploughing in the Establishment of Pasture.”- ,

Team Beef Cattle Clydes- ■ dales Baconer Pigs Dairy Cows Romney Sheep Southdowns Totals Masterton A. 214 ' 308 280 162 195 250 1409 Masterton B. 230 165 170 200 242 130 1137 Carterton A. 110 207 285 165 117 180 1064 Martinborough . * 230 155 60 214 - 178 220 1057 Carterton B. 120 276 230 149 35 150 960 Alfredton 130 175 •130 223 132 160 ■ 950 Tinui / 90 60 255 ' 93 179 150 827 Greytown 140 80 .155 178 131 130 814 .