YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 72, Issue 6, 15 June 1946, Page 613

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS

How to Use Paints and Varnishes

This article is taken from a recent radio talk given by Mr. M. D. Harvey, Palmerston North, in the Wellington council’s Y.F.C. session broadcast from Station 2ZA, Palmerston North.

PAINT is a combination of a pigment, such as lead or zinc oxide, and a drying oil, generally linseed. Colours are obtained by the addition of vegetable or mineral agents such as yellow ochre, umber, or vegetable black. In countries such as New Zealand the drying process or oxidisation is quickened by the addition of terebine or patent driers. Turpentines, both mineral and vegetable, are also used as thinners.

By a thorough grinding through the paint mills and a blending of ingredients, each manufacturer evolves his paint. Years of exposure tests are carried out on the paint film. The older type of mill consists of three pairs of heavy granite rollers, each revolving at twice the speed of the set above. By also moving laterally, the rollers squeeze -and grind the ingredients until they emerge as a velvety paste. Extra oil is added until the paint is of a consistency to apply. The ball mill, a more modern type, is a large steel drum containing hundreds of small pebbles and revolving on a shaft. After the ingredients are put in, this machine requires practically no attention until the paint is ready. This process is usual in the production of an oil-base house paint. Other agents such as titanium or barium sulphate may be added as extenders or to make the ’ paint more opaque. The procedure is varied for paints for special purposes like traffic marking, dairy factories,. and heat resisting.

Roof paints are blended with a highgrade boiled oil in preference to raw linseed. A paint for ironwork is usually of different composition from one for wood. Painting Problems The most common painting problems are blistering, chalking, and cracking. Blistering is caused by sap or moisture in the timber. The heat of the sun draws it against the paint film until it forms a pocket and finally bursts.

The best answer is to use dry and seasoned timber, particularly totara and matai. A priming paint will help, but that . will not dry on wet or greasy wood.. For such a surface a coat of shellac knotting should be used. When blisters have occurred it is necessary to clean the broken surface and apply a coat of the shellac knotting or aluminium paint before priming.

Chalking is the result of oxidisation the oil content dries out and leaves the pigment. This can be tested by rubbing the hand on the painted surface, when the dry powder will rub off. This condition is preferable to cracking, and can -be remedied by the application of oil, though that is not often done.

Cracking is a different problem, and is more common with zinc paints and can be caused by a very hard paint surface (such as a varnish or zinc’ paint) being used over one that has not a zinc base. A paint must breathe, and if the surface is so hard that it cannot expand and contract with variations of temperature the surface must break. Repainting then often necessitates burning off. Two don’ts.— paint in damp or frosty weather, and don’t apply a good paint over a broken or bad surface without cleaning off. Methods of Application Painting is more than just brushing

bn paint from a tin. Paint manufacturers and master painters have evolved paints and methods of application for each type of job. Old paintwork should be free from all cracked, blistered, or flaked paint, which should be burnt off or removed with a paint remover. Good paint will not hide a rough broken surface. Burnt-off work should be primed again. Undercoats should dry in two to four hours less than a finishing coat. Build up from the quicker-drying underneath to the slower-drying on the surface. This gives a surface of more elasticity. The drying, of course, is governed by the atmospheric conditions.

For interior work a paint or enamel of a hard glossy finish, can be used, There is little direct sun to contend with, but in a kitchen or bathroom steam or cooking vapour can damage the film. The enamel film, being hard and glossy, can shed the damp and stand up to continual washing. Enamels have not the body or covering power of an oil paint, and therefore a good deal depends on the undercoat. A good full-bodied flat paint, near the colour of the finishing coat, will give satisfaction provided the work is done on a good clean surface. Old or perished work should .be sandpapered down and washed with painter’s sugar soap.

Varnishes are of two types—cold varnish or long oil vanish made by boiling. . In the first category are white spirit, knotting, paper and french polish. They are made by a straight mixing process of methylated spirits and shellac base. They will not stand water and, except for french polish and paper varnish, are mostly used as undercoats. The long oil and more elastic varnishes are made by boiling blended oils with selected gums. At one time kauri gum was used extensively, but it has been displaced by overseas products. Under this ’ heading are spar, carriage, and general. purpose varnishes, which will withstand water and hard wear. Hard oak, which is used extensively in the home, is made similarly. Except for general purpose varnish, each varnish has its own particular use.

Taumarunui District Field Day THE Taumarunui Agricultural and 1 Pastoral Association recently sponsored a successful field day for the three local clubs —Kaitieki, Taumarunui, and Ohura. The field day took the form of demonstrations on various breeds of livestock. Mr. W. Lindsay, president of the A. and P. Association, introduced three leading judges from Waikato, who had been invited to give the demonstrationsMessrs..JT. Johnstone,

of Waitetuna (Romney sheep), D. Morrison, of Tauwhare (Aberdeen Angus cattle), and J. Pattison, of Kihikihi (Jersey and dairy-type cattle). , Mr. Johnstone in demonstrating Romney rams dealt with the breed from both a meat and a wool-pro-ducing view. He indicated that a square-shaped body with good heavy bone ' was needed. Fine-boned sheep were inclined to run to fat. The wool should be uniform throughout. A fleece which varied, say, from 52’s on the shoulder to 46’s on the hindquarters was not suitable. In buying rams it was important to handle the wool and see that it “opened up” well and did not have too many cross fibres or kemps. ~ A ram with black patches on the skin was undesirable, as there was a possibility of his progeny being black. ■ Mr. Morrison demonstrated with an Aberdeen Angus heifer. , He emphasised the difference between the Black Poll and the dairy breeds, and referred to the importance of docility as indicated ? by the eye; quiet cattle tend to fatten more easily. To breed an even line of stock was a decided advantage. , . Mr. Pattison demonstrated the points of Jersey cows by the use of a judging chart, . and pointed out the various defects in the cattle on hand, describing clearly the method of picking the

ideal Jersey. He demonstrated dairy type with a pen of four Red Poll cattle, and illustrated his points by using a Y.F.C. judging card, indicating the proper manner in which the card should be filled in. After each . demonstration numerous questions were answered, and many interesting points were brought out. At the conclusion a picnic lunch was served under the trees, and a number of speeches were made, the speakers including Messrs. W. Lindsay (president A. and P. Association), D. Wapp (Taumarunui Y.F.C.) , J. Dougherty (Ohura Y.F.C.), D. McFadyen (Kaitieki Y.F.C.), and R. Mear (High School). Thanks were expressed to Messrs. Johnstone, Morrison, and Pattison for their able demonstrations, to Messrs. E. Thurston, McKinnon, and D. Wapp for the loan of stock, and to Mr. C. Miles for the use of his stock and property. N. H. STREET, hon. secretary, Taumarunui Y.F.C. Wairoa Field Day THE Wairoa Y.F.C., assisted by the newly-revived Nuhaka club, held a very interesting field day recently on Mr. Humphrey Bayley’s property at Tahaenui. The weather was favourable and more than 80 members

attended. Demonstrations were given as follows “Setting and .handling of a plough”: Mr. G. Newlands, of Awamoti Station. “Ailments and first aid in stock”: Mr. A. D. M. G. Laing, Government veterinarian; among other subjects Mr. Laing dealt with facial, eczema and temp or ary sterility. “Establishment and maintenance of pastures”: 'Mr. A. M. Lee, Department of Agriculture. “Pruning and planting of fruit trees'”: Mr. B. Teague, florist and nurseryman. “Killing and dressing of a sheep and a dairy cow”: Mr. J. Ryan, of Swifts (N.Z.) Ltd. The cow was given by Mr. F. Shaw. “Breed type and points of a dairy cow”: Mr. F. Shaw. “Dressing of a sheepskin”: Mr. T. Glenny. “Romney sheep”: Mr. W. L. Torbett. The sheep weight-guessing was won by P. Brombie and W. L. Torbett, equal, their estimate being -Jib. more than the true weight of 1771 b. Lunch was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bayley in the grounds, ,of the homestead. At the conclusion of the field day . the Wairoa club chairman thanked demonstrators for their services and Mr. and Mrs. Bayley for their hospitality.

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WESTERN SOUTHLAND 0 tan tan —Business meeting. Reports on annual district meeting. Circular about drought problems discussed and full support to be given to proposals. Members „will assist with the local winter and summer shows. District bay competition fully discussed. Twelve members present out of 22.. Seaward Downs.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. J. McKenzie, sen.; chairman, C. Sellars; secretary and treasurer, 11. D. Martyn. Attendance of 14. Circular on drought problems discussed, attention being drawn to the seriousness of the position in parts of the North Island. Mr. K. Hargest, Western Southland Y.F.C. district chairman, gave some useful advice on the proposed interclub debating contest, and . referred to the arrangements for the annual general meeting of the federation to be held in Invercargill, and the educational course to be -held shortly. The interclub debating contest was fully discussed, and a challenge issued to Tokanui Y.F.C. A practice debate will be held on the subject “That Young Women should be Eligible to join the Y.F.C.” Teams selected weie: Wylie, Sellars, Marshall, and McCorkindale (negative); Rule, Maxwell, Howden, and Martyn (affirmative). ' Mr. Beck, a schoolmaster, will coach the teams and judge the contest. Tokarui Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. W. Young; chairman, T. Ruddenklau; secretary and treasurer, C. D. Hurle. Attendance of 12. EASTERN SOUTHLAND . Five Rivers.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. G. Muir; chairman, P. Drummond;, secretary, and treasurer, R. W. Muir, twelve members present. ■ -

SOUTH OTAGO Ciinton— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. Pannett; chairman, H. Bell; secretary and treasurer,.!. A. Steel.. Eleven members present. Milton. Address by J. McCallum on “Farming in Italy.” Twelve members present out of 17. . ' Te Houka— Annual meeting. . Officers elected: Advisory president, ’ Mr. L. Barclay; chairman, B. Helthrop; secretary and treasurer, K. Botting. Arrangements were made for table tennis. .Ten members present out of 19. Warepa -An address by Mr. D. F. Miller on

“Electricity” was of particular interest because the district will shortly be served by electric power. Attendance of 11. DUNEDIN Dunback. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. E. McLew; chairman, E. C. Stanley; secretary and treasurer, C. N. 'Prater. In the absence of the speaker at a subsequent meeting an interesting discussion took place on the working of a paddock from turnips to sowing down in permanent pasture. There was a full attendance of 10 members at each meeting. Palmerston. Annual meeting. Officers e'ected: Advisory president, Mr. T. Sheat; chairman, J. Wilde; acting-secretary, J. C. Kimmo. Attendance of 15 members out of 29. . . West Taieri Annual meeting. - Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. D. Grant: chairman, A. L. Robertson; secretary and treasurer, A. M.. Reid. Twelve members present. . NORTH OTAGO Enfield.— North Taranaki district’s invitation to a party of Otago-Southland members ti

visit Taranaki clubs was discussed. Members • will be billeted with local club members. Smoke concert discussed. Address by Mr. J. B. Chapman on “Service on Public Bodies.” Eighteen members present out of 25. Five Forks. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. C. Johnston ; chairman, F. J. Simpson; secretary and treasurer, C. R. Kingan. A roll of honour board was discussed. Members will act as assistant stewards at the North Otago- A. and P. Association show. A letter will be sent to Mr. M. Austin thanking him for his services to the club. Attendance of 21 members out of 23. SOUTH CANTERBURY ' Pleasant Point Annual meeting. Officers elected: Chairman, E. L. Ester; secretary, F. J. Wylie; treasurer, P. A. Agnew; advisory members, Messrs. ,D. B. Gardiner and W. Skinner. Twenty members present. Wiliowbridge-Studholme. A newly-formed club. Officers elected: Chairman, I. Grant; secretary, H. Rollinson; treasurer, S. Meyer. Fourteen were present at the initial meeting. At a subsequent meeting Mr. J. Barclay was elected advisory ' president and an entertainment committee was appointed. A form of “Brains Trust” was conducted by Mr. J. Foley, in which 52 questions were asked, mainly on farming subjects; this proved very successful. Twelve members present,.-. . > MID-CANTERBURY Chertsey.— newly-formed club. Officers elected Advisory president, Mr. AV. H. Wilkinson; chairman, A. Wilkinson;. secretary, J. Copland; treasurer, P. Williams. The initial attendance was 15, together with seven primaryio school boys.

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Hinds.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president,. Mr.. H. L. Chisnail; chairman, J. R. Cocks; vice-chairman, K. McConnell; secretary, L. N. Chisnail; treasurer, A. McKenzie; auditor, Mr. T. P. Lowe. Several new members attended. Laur.ston. —A newly-formed club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. C. Hilgendorf; chairman, S. Leatham; secretary, G. W. Hayward; treasurer, F. Clements. Twelve present at the initial meeting. \ Wakamri.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. Amos; chairman, H. L. Hyland; vice-chairman, B. Hyland; secretary, S. Watson; treasurer, R. Amos; advisory members, Messrs. J. E. Moore and C. Crawford. . ; CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch Technical College—A newlyformed club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. C. E. Iversen; chairman, A. Rolston; vice-chairman, P. Leech; secretary, F. Redpath; assistant secretary, T. Stone; treasurer, S. H. Chatterton; assistant treasurer, G. Cox. Attendance of 68 at the initial meeting. 1 Ellesmere.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. G. W. P. Osborne; chairman, A. C. Lambie; secretary, E. H. Overton; treasurer, C. Abbott. Attendance of 26 members. A field day was held at Winchmore Model Farm, when Mr. McKeelar, a local farmer, gave, a talk and demonstration on “Irrigation”’; 31 members of the Ellesmere club and 40 visitors from neighbouring clubs attended. At a later meeting three returned members were ' welcomed and a farewell accorded Mr. Barker, who is leaving the district. Arrangements were made for the annual ball.' A lantern lecture was given by Dr. I. D. M. Blair, of Lincoln College, on “Some Features of North Island . Farming.” Thirty members present out of 59. , , ■ NORTH CANTERBURY ■ Cheviot. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. S. Harrison; chairman, H. M. Cooper; secretary and treasurer, R. M. . Stevenson. Arrangements were made for future meetings and field days and the circular about drought problems was discussed. A short talk was given by Mr. E. C. Withell, district ■ Y’F.C. secretary.. Attendance of 20 members out of 40. . Scatgill-Omihi Annual meeting. Officers elected: Chairman, H. Symonds; secretary and treasurer, G. G. Gardner; advisory members, Messrs. W. H. . Brown, 11. Loe, and J. Sloss. Messrs. E. G. Smith and E. C. Withell (district Y.F.C. secretary), both of - the Department of Agriculture, were present. Attendance of 18 out of 45. . ■ West Eyreton.— A newly-formed club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. S. Bower; chairman, B. I. D. Rolls; secretary and treasurer, L. R. Thompson. Mr. E. C. Withell, the.' district Y.F.C. secretary, was present at the meeting, the attendance at which was 12. At a later meeting Mr. E. G. Smith, assisted by Mr. J. P. Beggs (both of the Department of Agriculture),, gave a lantern lecture on “Subterranean Clover” to a full attendance of 14 members. - MAREBOROUGH 1 Flaxbourne. — Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. W. S. Morrin; chairman, E. T. Rudd; vice-chairman, R. Forsyth. The election of a secretary was left over till next meeting. Two new members were enrolled. Attendance of nine members out' of 18. Seddon Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. W. J. Kennington; chairman, K. Dysart; vice-chairman, R. Fleming; secretary and treasurer, P. Marfell; club reporter, J. Hammond. Three new members were enrolled. Arrangements were made for dog trials and a special committee appointed. Attendance of 16 members. ' NELSON Moutere.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. Teece; chairman, T. Teece; secretary, and treasurer, R. H. Eggers. Twelve members present.

Tapawera.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. F. A. Eden; chairman, M. Savage; secretary and treasurer, B. F. Hodgkinson. The minutes of the district committee meeting were read for members’ information. A remit was passed proposing that a representative of-the Nelson Boys’ and Girls' Agricultural Clubs be invited to attend future district meetings. Support was offered to the Tapawera club in the running of its proposed dog trials. A vote of thanks was accorded Miss Hodgkinson . for auditing the club’s accounts. Attendance of seven members out of 14. Waimea NorthA newly-formed club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. ,Griffin; chairman, B. W. Buss; secretary and treasurer, D. G. ' Heslop; advisory members, Messrs. W. H. Heslop and M. Harford. The district secretary, Mr. D. M. Merry, of the Department of Agriculture, showed a film entitled “New Zealand’s Scenic Wonders.” At a subsequent meeting Mr. Merry gave a lantern lecture on “The Importance of Good Pastures in Pastoral Farming.” It was arranged that ’ all members present should speak for a few minutes at the next meeting. Full attendance of 15 members. WESTLAND Kokatahi-Koiterangi—A field day was held on the properties of Messrs. L. Duncan (Koiterangi) and J. Monk (Kokatahi). Demonstrations were given by Dr. Burns, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. Bevin, all of Lincoln College, on “Soils and Manures,” “Dairy Stock,” and “Pastures” respectively. Thirteen members and 17 local farmers and others interested attended. •’ HOROWHENUA » Levin. — Annual meeting. 1 Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. J. Lancaster; chairman,' M. Bolstone; secretary and treasurer, S. Gimblett. The attendance was 31. At a subsequent meeting four new members were enrolled. Arrangements were made for a field day at Massey College and a committee of five appointed to arrange for radio talks. A ball will be held. Three-minute talks will be given by members at the next .meeting. Mr. G. S. Robinson, of Massey College, spoke about his visit to England. Attendance of 28 members out of 43. Otaki-Te Horo.— Address by Mr. F. Wilton on' beekeeping. Fifteen members present out of 20. ' MANAWATU ■ Bunnythorpe.— The minutes of the annual meeting of the district committee were discussed. Four members will attend the educational week at Palmerston North. Teams will be entered for the seven-a-side football and tug-of-war at . the educational . week, and several club members will compete in field events. A practice debate will be held at the next meeting in preparation for the interclub contest for the Vile’s Shield. G. McKenzie and A. Dittmer, members recently returned from overseas, gave interesting addresses on their experiences. Attendance of 15 members out of 23 (one absent with J-Force). Coiyton -The minutes of the recent district annual meeting were discussed. Entry forms for the educational week at Palmerston North were distributed.' Arrangements were made for club football and a dance, ' and ways of raising funds discussed. ' A list of speakers will be prepared and submitted to the district secretary. Mr. R. J. Shortall, an ex-member of the club, spoke on “Living and Farming Conditions in Italy.” Seventeen members present out of 24. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. W. H. Hocker; chairman, T. S. Manson; secretary, K. M. L. Porter; treasurer, R. J. Salmond; advisory members, Messrs. J. Vealleans and C. Burr. Invitations to the annual ball of the Oroua Downs Y.F.C. and Waituna West Y.F.C. sports day were received. Feilding.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. A. C. Buist; chairman, I. D. Colquhoun; secretary and treasurer, F. J. Mills. Attendance of 22 members. Halcombe Annual meeting. Officers elected:

Advisory president, Mr. G. Buchanan; chairman, I. H. Old; secretary, K. Cowdrey; treasurer, M. J. Ferguson; club reporter, T. Wishnowsky. Twenty-five members present. Kairanga.— Twelve members will attend the educational . week at' Palmerston North and teams will be entered in seven-a-side football and tug-of-war. The club programme was reviewed. A number of field days will be held during the year, including a visit to Massey College,’ a stock-judging c day, and a sports meeting. Impromptu speeches will be given at each meeting by three speakers to be selected by ballot,, choosing own subjects. Mr. A. Williams, of the Kairanga Dairy Company, introduced members to the technique of . tug-of-war. Attendance of 27 out of 37. A sports meeting was held later in the month, events including seven-a-side football, a relay race, and 100 yd. sprint. A relay team was selected consisting of 8. Callensen, 0. Mitchell, T. Kearins, and M. Fleming. . . Kimbolton-Kiwitea.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, * Mr. D. Watt; chairman, A. Shapleski; secretary, W. Foreman; treasurer, G. Craine. Eighteen members present. . Oroua Downs.— Arrangements were made for a field day. Two members will attend the educational week at Palmerston • North, and teams and competitors were selected to take part in sports events. B. Veale was nominated to give a radio talk on “Pampas Grass” in the Y.F.C. session from 2ZA, Palmerston North. An interesting display of films was shown by Mr. A. V. Lithgow, Department of Agriculture. Full attendance of 24 members, together with 12 visitors. ■ , Rangiotu— Final . arrangements were made for the club show. Two seven-a-side football teams will be entered at the educational week at Palmerston North; the coach is M. Donaldson and the selectors G. Millard and M. Griffin; practices will be held. The treasurer, D. Robertson, retired. Twenty-three . members present out of 25. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. F. Bond; chairman, R. Andrew; secretary, I. B. Te Rangi; treasurer, V. Alve. Rangiwahia.—A field day was held on the property of Mr. Miller, who spoke on the handling of dogs. lie then ran a huntaway, while Mr. Goodwin gave criticisms. Mr. Goodwin then ran a heading dog while Mr. Miller gave the criticisms. One of the club members also ran a dog. Attendance of 26. Rongotea. A sports committee was appointed to arrange seven-a-side and tug-of-war teams, and other entries for the sports events 'at the Palmerston North educational week. Mr. A. V. Lithgow, secretary of the Wellington Y.F.C. Council, gave details of the suggested survey in each district aimed at forming new ' clubs and recruiting members. Two ex-servicemen club members gave talks. F. Luxford spoke on New Caledonia, giving details of mining and other industries, illustrated by maps. M.

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offered their co-operation. Nineteen members were enrolled at the meeting. Mangatainoka. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. W. D. Harris; chairman, M. M. Osborne; . secretary, C. V. Brown; treasurer, B. Brady. Twelve members present. Woodville. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. M. D. Murray; chairman, R. Martin secretary, D. Oxenham; treasurer, A. Clarke. Nine members present. CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY Hastings.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Chairman, R. Baddely; secretary and treasurer, M. R. Steele. Nine members present., A later meeting was addressed by Mr. A. D. M. G. Laing, Government Veterinarian, on “Facial Eczema, and Sterility in Dairy . Stock.” Attendance of nine members. Matapiro.— The club recently resumed activities after four years of recess. Mr. A. W. Butt, a previous advisory president, gave a short account of the alterations to the Y.F.C. district boundaries; the Meeanee and Matapiro clubs, originally in the Northern Hawke’s Bay area, are now included in Central Hawke’s Bay. , He expressed the opinion that there was a bright future for the club. Eight members attended. Meeanee.— the annual meeting nine members were present out of 16. Otane. Subjects for a field day at Otane will include Romney sheep (Mr. J. Tod), 10 a.m. to noon; Trees (Mr. R. Tod), 2 to 5 p.m. Mr. P. Plummer, Hawke’s ' Bay member of the N. Meat Board electoral college, spoke on “The Meat Board,” and Mr. Lamont, Postmaster, Otane, spoke on "The Famine Relief Committee.” ! Fourteen members present out of 17. Wa’pukurau. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. J. W. Harding; chairman, P- Mills; secretary, B. Elliott; treasurer, H. McWilliam. Fourteen members present. NORTHERN HAWKE’S BAY Wairoa— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Patron, Mr. A. C. deLatour; advisory president, Mr. H. Bayley; chairman, J. M. Brownlie; vice-chairman, R. Hill; secretary, I. McKinnon; treasurer, P. Jobson. A suggestion < by the Dominion organising secretary that the club should be divided into two or more clubs was discussed, and carried over to be dealt with at an extraordinary meeting the following month. POVERTY BAY Gisborne. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. 8. D. Briant; chairman, E. Tattersfield; secretary, D. G. Smith; treasurer, T. J. Atkins. Attendance of 27 members. At a later meeting a working committee was appointed to arrange a programme. All members present gave their ideas on activities to be included in the current year’s programme. Twenty-seven members present out of 72. TAUMARUNUI Kaitieke.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. L. K. Couper; chairman, W. G. Couper; secretary, T. D. MeFadyen; treasurer, J. P. Karam advisory members, Messrs. J. Dempsey and V. Crocke. Free membership will be granted to returned servicemen until March, . 1949. An invitation from Taumarunui club to attend a field day on Mr. C. Mills’s property at Taumarunui was accepted. The full membership of 18 attended the field day. — Arrangements were made for a permanent meeting-place and supper facilities. The chairman reported on the A. and P. Association’s field day for Y.F.C. members held recently at Taumarunui. General satisfaction with the field day was expressed. Seven members .present out of 22. Taumarunui.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr F. Duncan;

chairman, D. Wapp; secretary, N. Street; treasurer, D. Eggers. Ten members present. TE KUITI Otorohanga. Annual . meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. Davis; chairman, . C. Sanders; secretary, C. Sutton; treasurer, B. Bell. Seventeen members present. Paewhenua. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. P. D. Crowley; chairman, W. Mexted; secretary, R. T. Millar; treasurer, M. Mclvor. Twenty-one members present. At a later meeting the proposed dog trials were discussed and ' arrangements made for the annual dance. Seventeen present out of 22 members. WAIKATO Cambridge. The chairman, R. Lang, reported on the recent combined field day, ' and G. Herbert on the recent meeting.of the Waikato district committee. Dance arrangements were left to a committee. : Mr. B. B. Blackmore, agricultural . lecturer, Hamilton Technical School, spoke on farming in the South Island. Attendance of 22 members out of 48. The committee met after the meeting and discussed the forthcoming dance and club’s roll of honour. Etstow.— Arrangements were made for a field day. Sixteen members present out of 26. The field day took the form of a visit to the Horotiu freezing works, the party numbering 26, including seven farmer friends. The grading of carcasses was demonstrated by the supervising butcher, and the works manager spoke on the general management of the works. A talk on diseases of cattle and the inspection of carcasses was given by a veterinarian. Eureka.—A newly-formed. club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. L. Masters; chairman, R. Townsend; secretary, L. Hunter; treasurer, T. Mair. The attendance was 15. At a later meeting the advisory president and the chairman outlined proceedings for the election of delegates to the. district committee. The chairman also read extracts from the Y.F.C. constitution and answered questions. Attendance of 14 members out of 18. Hamilton Technical High School.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. B. B. Blackmore; chairman, B. Leatham; secretary, G. -R. Smith; treasurer, B. Dumper. The attendance was 76. At a later meeting an address was given by Mr. 8. J. Sheaf, of the Herd Improvement Association, on “Herd Testing and Sire Survey Work.” Mr. Blackmore spoke on “The Points in Judging a Friesian Cow” and outlined the milk and butterfat production of the breed. Seventy-six members present out of 83. Hinuera.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president,^ Mr. W. Oates; chairman, ,P. Blyde; secretary, D. McPhail; treasurer, A. Newman. Fifteen members present. Two field days were held. On Mr. J. Shaw’s farm, Matamata, the owner gave a comprehensive demonstration of the maintenance of farm machinery. Members inspected ploughs and a wagon 25 years old in perfect condition. On Mr. P. Ward’s property, Hinuera, Mr. W. Oates demonstrated the points of an Ayrshire cow, and Mr. W. C. Wallis lectured on two pig carcasses, a baconer and a porker. Mr. Wallis then spoke on pigs in general and demonstrated the castration of young pigs. Attendances of 16 and 22 at the field days. Kakepuku radio talk from IYA, Auckland, and the club efficiency contest were discussed. A report was received from two delegates who attended the annual ‘ meeting of the Waikato district committee. Fourteen members attended the district field day held on Mr. Chynoweth’s property. Mr. C. Eyre spoke on experiences in the Long Range Desert Patrol. Sixteen members present out of 22. Ki witahi— A newly-formed club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. Young; chairman, N. Wells; secretary, P. Mortensen; treasurer, P. Milliken. Attendance of 17.

Ngahinepouri.— The club k decided to take an interest in the local community centre and to place a wreath at the local Anzac Day service. Impromptu speeches were given by members, and Mr. Paul demonstrated rope splicing. Thirteen members present out of 17. Okoroire The alteration of boundaries and the formation of a new district committee were discussed. Reference was made to the new reduction in rest room fees and the operating of a banking account. Two field days were proposed. Mr. Patterson, Government Apiary Instructor, spoke on “Wasps in the Waikato.” Mr. Bamfield showed interesting lantern slides on a variety of subjects. Thirty-three members present out of 52. Twenty members attended the Tirau-Putaruru Dog Trials on Mr. Total an’s property. Mr. Frazer-Smith, a prominent figure in New Zealand dog trials, explained the objects of trials and detailed the events, following this with a commentary on the runs of some of the . dogs. There was an attendance of about 220. Spr.ngda.e.— meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. J. Singers; chairman, G. Roberts; secretary, M. Barlow; treasurer, 8. Old. Twelve members were present. At a later meeting an impromptu debate took place on "Loose Hay v. Baled Hay.” Mr. Palliser was judge, and the speakers were: R. Ladd, M. Barlow, and K. Bennett (baled hay); G. Roberts, 8. Old, and E. Davison (loose hay). The result was a draw. Nine members were present out of 19. A party of 18 ’ members inspected the Horotiu freezing works, where Mr. Kneebone, the Supervising Meat Grader, spoke on "Grading of Meat,” Mr. Toulson, veterinarian, on "Diseases in Condemned Stock,” and Mr. Hill gave: a talk on stock drives, explaining how cattle are marked and can be traced through the works. ' Tahuna.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. R. Leach; chairman, D. White; secretary, A. Stewart; treasurer, V. Towler. Nine members were present. The next meeting was “subscription night.” The new committee was welcomed by Mr. D. Waide, the club’s advisory delegate to the district committee and chairman of that body. A field day to be held at Cambridge was discussed and arrangements made for a club field day dealing with the care, management, and breaking-in of horses. A dance will be held, ami a special committee was appointed. Ten members present out of 20. Te Awamutu.— A club debate will be held at the next meeting. A social committee was appointed. A reminder was given of a broadcast talk from IYA, Auckland, and suggestions made for future activities. A lantern lecture was given by Mr. E. P. Neilsen, consulting officer to the N.Z. Dairy Board, on “Sire Survey Work”; he dealt with the wastage in dairy herds and herd improvement. Eighteen members present out of 28. Waerenga.— F. B. Smith, an Australian visiting the Dominion in connection with the wine industry, gave an interesting talk on wine making. In a club debate, “That horses are more suitable for general farm purposes in the Waikato than tractors,” R. Hoult led the affirmative and R. Keith the negative; the judges, Messrs. A. R. Cadwaller and J. McNaughton, awarded the decision to the affirmative. Mr. McNaughton criticised the speakers and gave valuable advice on debating. Fortyfive members present. out of 50. Wardville.— Fortnightly meetings are beingheld. A general discussion took place on the subject of horses v. tractors. Twelve members were present. At a later meeting arrangements were made for a field day at the Waharoa dairy factory. - Two new -members were enrolled. Two radio lectures read to the meeting were followed by a discussion. Fourteen members present out of 20. THAMES NethertdnA programme of future activities was prepared; many useful suggestions came from members. Mr. -E. Clark, District PigSupervisor, gave a lantern lecture, on "Pigsand their Management” he answered questions on management and feeding. Messrs. Denize

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Cocker’s subject was “Concrete Fencing Posts,” including details of construction and useful hints about manufacture. Twenty-three members present out of 44. The sports committee met after the meeting to arrange practices. Te Arakura— Entries were sought for a club sports meeting and final arrangements made for a field day. The Palmerston North educational week was discussed. Talks were given by members on “Correct Growth of Cattle” (8. Avery) and "Planting of Fruit Trees” (J. W. R. Stewart). Mr. C. J. Hamblyn, Fields Superintendent, Department of Agriculture, Palmerston North, lectured on “Farm Drainage.” Attendance of 16 members out of 18. Twelve members visited the Feilding freezing works, where a demonstration and talk on "The Causes of Sterility” were given by Mr, G. H. Jarrett, Supervising Meat Inspector. Waituna West. —A report on a meeting of the district committee was received. Arrangements were made. for participation in sports at the Palmerston North educational week. A dance will be held. A talk prepared by J. Shannon and D. Meads to be broadcast in Y.F.C. radio session from 2ZA, Palmerston North, was read by Shannon. Twenty-two members present out of 27. , W hakarongo.— The annual parents and friends evening was combined with a welcome home to returned servicemen in the district. I. Tabor reported on the forthcoming Y.F.C. educational week and sports meeting at Palmerston North. The club chairman, D. Robertson, congratulated Tabor on his election as chairman of the. Manawatu district committee. Arrangements were made for the annual club ball. A field day will be held on Mr. S. Oxenham’s 'property. Tabor reported on the recent annual meeting of the Manawatu district committee. Mr. G. Dawick, secretary of the N.Z. Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association, showed a selection of films on behalf of the Palmerston . North Cine Club. Twenty-two members were present out of 29; the total attendance of 61 included 13 ex-servicemen and 26 other visitors. WANGANUI Bulls.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. D. Pennington; chairman, F. Jurgens; secretary and treasurer, T. G. Thoms. Prospective members and unfinancial . members will be approached. Mr. A. V. Lithgow, secretary of the Wellington council, gave details of the forthcoming edu.cational week at Palmerston North. Three . members , signified their intention to attend. A dinner for ex-servicemen and an annual. dance will be held. The club library was discussed. A talk on the Y.F.C. movement was given by Mr. S. Freeman, Dominion organising secretary. Sixteen members present. Hunterville.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. C. T. Chisholm; chairman, P. Rhodes; secretary, J. D. Lilburn; treasurer, M. Henwood; Press reporter, K. G. Morrison. A trophy given by Mr. C. J. Craig for member attending the most meetings was won by M. Henwood. R. Pickford and P. Rhodes will prepare and deliver talks in the Y.F.C. radio session from 2ZA, Palmerston North. Twenty-four members present. Mangaweka.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. G. McDermid; chairman, A. Reilly; secretary and treasurer, J. K. Dalrymple. The Palmerston North educational week will be supported. The proposed club radio talk from 2ZA was discussed, and the subject selected was “Pioneering Days in Mangaweka.” A dance and fortnightly euchre evenings will be arranged in support of the Y.F.C. National Memorial Fund. A visit to Imlay Freezing Works, Wanganui, while killing is in progress, was arranged. Ten members present. Marton.— Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. G. Stewart; chairman, A. L. Vile; vice-chairman, W. B. Gray; secretary, M. F. Gray; assistant secretary, D. R. McFarlane; treasurer, K. H. Smith. The roll of honour board and broadcasts from 2ZA, Palmerston North, were discussed. Dele-

gates were appointed to attend a meeting of the Hunterville Sports Club. Club . stationery will be printed. W. B. Gray was appointed club librarian. A debate with Hunterville Junior W.D.F.U. will be arranged if possible. The advisory . president appealed for more junior members. Sixteen members present. At a later meeting arrangements were made for a club dinner and the annual dance. There was further discussion on the educational week, for which a seven-a-side football team will be entered. A field day to be held on Mr. K. McK. Duncan’s property will include breakingin and castrating a horse, working sheepdogs, and a post-mortem. K. Coles spoke about new clubs in the Wanganui district and appealed for a larger membership in the club; he said there were many young men in the district who should join. Members were ■ urged to ascertain what activities were not . catered for so that adjustments could be made to the club programme. Attendance of 21 members out of 27. SOUTH TARANAKI Hawera— club recently resumed activities after being five years in recess. Officers elected: Chairman, R. Corder; secretary, R. S. Heise; treasurer, Q. Hicks. An advisory president will be appointed later. The meeting was convened by Mr. J. Johnson, who spoke on the working and activities of the club before the war. The district Y.F.C. secretary, Mr. J. E. Davies, also addressed the meeting. Attendance of 14. ' NORTH TARANAKI Inglewood.— The chairman, J. V. Mclntyre, spoke on a motion dealing with land settlement carried at the recent district committee meeting. Six new members were enrolled. A radio talk will be prepared for the Y.F.C. radio session from 2ZA Palmerston North. The advisory president, Mr. F. S. Burson, gave an address on "The Conduct of a Meeting.” Twenty-three members present out of 27. Karawaka— -Annual, meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. C. B. Lepper; chairman, D. Hall; secretary, S. McCaul. Fifteen members present. At a later meeting arrangements were made for the preparation of radio talks, and members were addressed by Mr. C. A. Burgess, Department of Agriculture, on crops most suitable to the district. Attendance of 13 out of 15. Mangorei.—Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. West; chairman, O. Balsom; secretary and treasurer, W. Johnston. Nine members present. ? Rahotu.— Annual meeting. Officers . elected: . Advisory president, Mr. A. Gilhooly; chairman, J. W. Was wo; secretary, N. J. Hopkins; treasurer, G. Campbell. Eleven members present. A field day was held at the Waitara freezing works, members being conducted over the works by the staff in charge of departments. Attendance 17. Taraki.— newly-formed club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. H. M. Taylor; chairman, G. Long; secretary, W. Shepherd; treasurer, B. Quigley. Attendance of 25 members. Toko.— new members were enrolled. A supper committee was appointed. The Palmerston North educational week was discussed. Mr. T. T. Murray spoke on “Land Valuation.” Twenty-seven members present out of total of 35. A field day was held at the Waitara freezing works, members travelling more than 30 miles by bus. The visitors were shown over the works by members of the staff and watched with interest the killing of pigs, sheep, and cattle. The party numbered 24, including five prospective members. WAIRARAPA — Arrangements were made for the annual dance. The combining of funds col- - lected for men returned from overseas service was discussed. A field day will be held in Masterton. The Palmerston North educational week was discussed. Mr. W. V. Hadfield, De- , partment of Agriculture, lectured on “Seeds and Certification.” Attendance of six members

out of 20. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. J. L. Heckler; chairman, J. Hill; secretary and treasurer, I). A. Napier. Attendance of 17 members. Carterton— A debate will be held with the W.D.F.U. A donation of £1 10s. will -be made to A. and P. Association. A field day is -to be held. Mr. E. T. Bliss spoke on “Porker Pigs: Carcass Conformation and General Judging Points.” Twenty ' members present out of 23. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. E. T. Bliss; chairman, 'R. McKenzie; secretary, F. O. Playle; treasurer, A. F. Haste; advisory members, Messrs. H. McKenzie and W. B. Campin. Attendance of 23. > Greytown.—-The club recently resumed activities after being in recess for nearly five years.. Officers elected: Advisory president, Ah’. C. Ingley; chairman, V. Gates; secretary, A. Saywell; treasurer, S. Linton. Four members of the Wairarapa district committee, D. McLachlan, H. McKenzie, A. James, and J. Bose, spoke on aspects of the Y.F.C. movement. Fifteen members attended the initial meeting. A later meeting decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. C. Ingley for their offer to present a cup, to be known'as the Ray Ingley Memorial Cup, for annual competition among junior members. The chairman spoke on the points of a porker pig and the judging of dairy stock. Mr. W. V. Hadfield, Department of Agriculture, lectured on “Plant Breeding and Seed Certification.” Attendance of 13 out of 15. Masterton.— Members will attend a field day to be held on Mr. H. Morrison’s property, "Awatoitoi,” and also the district field day at Solway,' where judging classes ’ will include porker pigs, Ayrshire dairy cattle, and Romney and Southdown ram hoggets. The club has entered for the district efficiency contest, and will be represented at the Palmerston North educational week. Details of the roll of honour board were discussed. Members will attend lectures at the Wairarapa Training Farm, where rehabilitation students are being trained. A tour of the South Island was suggested and discussed. ' Arrangements were made for a club ball. Mr. S. R. Divers, manager of Perry and Co., spoke on “Pasture Seeds,” emphasising the necessity to buy certified seeds for successful pasture establishment. Twenty members present out of 49. Tinui.Club reporter was elected. Mr. W. V. Hadfield, Department of Agriculture, lectured on plant breeding and seed certification. Seventeen members present out of 35. A successful field day was held on Mr. H. Morrison’s property, “Awatoitoi,” demonstrations including ‘“Rotational Grazing on Second- and Third-class Country” (Mr. H. Morrison); "Best Type of Station Hack” (Mr. R. Pilmer); “Polled Angus Bulls” (Mr. G. Laing); and “Romney Rams” (Mr. Southy). The attendance of 36 included 20 visitors. SOUTHERN HAWKE’S BAY Ballance.—Arrangements were made for a visit to Longburn freezing works. Mr. Wilsher spoke on the training of sheepdogs. Mr. Wilsher illustrated his talk with photographs, and also brought along a young dog and gave demonstrations in the hall. Full attendance of 22 members. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. C. J. Rising; chairman, Q. Holdaway; secretary, R. C. Schroder; treasurer, C. Rising. Fourteen members present. Kumeroa— A : newly-formed club. Officers . elected: Advisory president, Mr. K. Mitchell; chairman, A. Compton; secretary, D. Druce; treasurer, E. Poulton; advisory members, \ Messrs. A. Ramsden and T. Bryant club reporter, W. Poulton. Visitors were present from the Dannevirke, Woodville, and Mangatainoka clubs, together with the district chairman, Mr. I. Algie, and the district secretary, Mr. F. J. S. Holden. Mr. Algie presided over the meeting, and Mr. Holden outlined the many advantages offered by the Y.F.C. movement. Messrs. M. D. Murray and R. Martin, of Woodville, expressed the opinion that a good club could be formed at Kumeroa, and

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and Morgan, visiting members from the Pukekohe East Y.F.C., gave some valuable, advice and an interesting account of the activities of their own club. Twenty-four members present out of 29. . ROTORUA Putaruru.— An advisory committee was elected. Mr. McDiarmand, a local veterinarian, lectured on “Diseases of Stock and their Treatment.’’ Full attendance of 18 members. WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY Tauranga.— meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr.' L. Ferguson; chairman, B. Murray; vice-chairman, J. Carlyle; secretary, G. Rowlandson; treasurer, E. Kirk. A proposed athletic meeting was discussed, and .a report was given on a very successful fishing trip. Arrangements were made for a debate. Seventeen members present out of total of 37. EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY Edgecumbei Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. I. B. Gow; chairman, J. Hawker; secretary, G. M. Crang; treasurer, A. Gow. Attendance of 12 members. Awaheri— A newly-formed club. Officers will be elected , at a further meeting. Opotiki District High School.— Annual meeting. Officers' elected: Advisory president, Mr; F. Grant; chairman, L. Black; secretary, A. Paterson; treasurer, C. Edwardson.' Forty members were present. At previous meetings lectures were given as follows: Talk, and demonstrations On dairy, piggery, , and horsejudging, by, Mr. B. Black; lecture and demonstration on, ’ sheep-shearing and - wool-classing, by Mr. Gordon.; demonstration of nursery work and grafting of ' fruit; trees by . Mr. Johnson; lantern lecture 'by Mr. E. C. Marry'att, Apartment of Agriculture, on “Food Flavours in .Milk, and the Farm Water Supply.” ■... ; - x Thornton.— Mexted was appointed club Press reporter.- The subject for debate 'was “That the'- x Single-unit . Farm is the .most Efficient and ' Economical for Production.” The speakers were M. Law, A. M. ‘.'Ellis, and R. Craddock (affirmative)’; R. Cleland, C. Martin,

and A. Martin (negative). Eighteen members present out of 32. Waimana.— A dance will, be held to raise funds. Members gave impromptu speeches to assist in the selection of a debating team. Two teams were selected to debate the subject “That the Single-unit Farm is the most Efficient in Dairy Farming”; Mr. Heather was judge., Fourteen members present out of 24. AUCKLAND Clevedon.— new members were enrolled and arrangements were made for a dance. Mr. Yockney, veterinarian, Franklin Veterinary Club, spoke on “Farming and Diseases of Cows in England.” Attendance of 26 members out of 45. , .? East Tamaki.— A dance will be held, the profits to go to club memorial fund. A field day will be held at To Aroha. Four new members were enrolled. Subjects for impromptu speeches were drawn from a hat, and twenty members took part— Shaw (“Town Milk ■ Supply v. Butterfat”), L. Johnson (“Horses v. Tractors”), R. Greenwood (“Benefits of Tours”), W. Landon (“North v. South Auckland”), E. Wright (“The Best Season for Topdressing and Why”), W. Thomas (“Hedges and Shelter Belts”), J. Swaffield (“Cropping v. Grassland Farming”), L. G. Black (“Cheese v. Butter”), L. Halverson (“Pressing v. Haystacking”), M. J. Green (“Should We Encourage Interclub Competition and Why?”), P. Dawson’ (“Stripping v. Non-stripping”), H. Anderson (“Benefits of Field Days”), E. Thorburn (“Mechanisation of Farms”), D. Stone (“Benefits of .. Debates and Discussions”), B. Green (“Methods of Farm Management -to Increase Winter Milk”), W. B. Litter (“Opinions for and against Topdressing with Stockyard Manure”), L. Shaw (“How to Produce Clean Milk with a low Bacteria Count”), H. B. J. Webb (“Contractor v. Co-operative’ Ownership of. Heavy Farm Machinery”), A. Wright (“Should Paspalum be Encouraged in Pasture”), and R. Pegler (“Your Opinion of Heavy pr Light Harrows in Pasture Management”). At the conclusion L. Lansdown spoke on his experiences overseas. Twenty-six members - present out of total, of 39.

Franklin— Dance arrangements were.- completed. An appeal for blood donors by the St. John Ambulance met ■ with a good response. The result of the farm plan competition was: S. Adeane 1, E. Black 2, A. Holmes 3. A debate was held on the subject “That a Programme of Cropping in Conjunction with Grass is More Profitable than Straight Grassland Farming.” The speakers were L. W. Aldridge, S. Adeane, and H. Kirton (affirmative), C. Upton, L. Shaw, and W. Dunn (negative). Both teams had put a lot of preparation into their subject, and a good debate resulted, the award going to the affirmative. Full attendance of 25 members. Harrisville Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory ’ president, Mr. X. Drumgool; chairman, W. A. Barnany; secretary, J. D. Hyland; treasurer, E. Smith. Eleven members present. MangatawhirL club recently resumed activities after being in recess during the war. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. V. C. Hastie; chairman, L. A. McLaren; secretary, T. Young; treasurer, C. Crum. Twelve present.

Pukekawa.— One new member was enrolled. The chairman reported on the programme for the year. Three cricket matches were held during the month ' preceding', the meeting. Prepared five-minute speeches - were given as follows: H. Geraghty (“Rotational Grazing”), F. Lozell (“Topdressing”), •L. Reade (“Harrowing”), S. Logan (“Phosphates of Calcium”), P. Savage (“Carrot Growing”), 8. Brewster (“Deterioration of Farmlands”), B. Logan (“Lime”), W. ■ Greer (“Herd Testing”), H. Cathcart (“Shelter Belts”), A. Miers (“Government Herd Testing”), L. Hunter (“Pampas Grass”), R. Parker (“Pig Types”), and K. McNeill (“Fencing”). N. Murray gave constructive individual criticism. Nineteen members -were' present but of 22. “ Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. J. L. Cathcart; chairman, H. Cathcart; secretary, R. F. Parker; treasurer, S. Logan. It was decided to appoint a junior vice-chairman to preside over meetings twice a year to train and encourage younger members;' K. McNeill was elected. Twenty members present. iPukekohe East.— Representatives of Auckland Hospital and St. John Ambulance attended; members present gave two gallons of, blood for the blood bank, following the example set by the Franklin club. Twenty members were present out of 43. Officers elected at the annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. R. M. Cowan; chairman, S. S. Denize; secretary, C. J. Morgan; treasurer, R. F. Morgan; club reporter, L. L. Harris; auditor, Mr. G. J. Williams. Thirty-one members were present. At a later;meeting, _ attended by 33- members, Mr. V. Brown, architectural instructor, Auckland University, gave an interesting address on house . planning. . WARKWORTH Matakana— newly-formed l club. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. 11. Linton; chairman, J. Bassett; secretary, ■L. T. Clay den; treasurer, B. de Luen. Fifteen were present. At a later meeting a general discussion took place on the activities of the club,' and a social committee was appointed. Mr. H. A. Mellville spoke on ranch life in America, dealing with some aspects of American life as seen during his travels through 36 States. Two new members were enrolled. Sixteen present out of 17. Warkworth.— The club recently resumed activities after a period of recess . during the "' war. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. F. D. Miller; chairman, R. K. Hudson; secretary, I. C. Macfarlane; treasurer, R. Langridge. Attendance of 22. Wellsford— club also recently resumed after a recess. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. G. Pool; chairman, H. W. Logue; secretary, T. F. Waldrom; treasurer, G. W. Henson. Attendance of 11.

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