CALF FIELD DAY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 60, 9 December 1946, Page 5

CALF FIELD DAY

RANGITAIKI COMBINED CLUBS JUDGING AT AWAKERI The second annual Field Day arranged by the Rangitaiki Plains Calf Club, was held on Tuesday, December 3, at the Awakeri School. The weather was ideal for the occasion and a pleasing feature of the day was the lunch time scene about the tree-shaded lawns. The various districts of the Plains were well represented and v there were exhibitors also from Galatea, Manawahe and Taneatua. Thanks to the co-operation of the -executive members of the committee, the teachers ■ from the schools taking part and the Awakeri School Committee, the programme on the field was run through smoothly and the indoor show of flowers, vegetables, sewing etc. was well arranged and conducted. Visitors to the show included Mr W. Sullivan, M.P., who briefly addressed the gathering round the ring prior to the commencement of the calf judging. Mr A. H. Adams, the Club Chair,man, officially opened the indoor show, and the calf trophies, medals etc. were presented by Mr Bell who represented the Education Board.' Mr A. Mountfort, the Board’s Agri- • cultural Instructor, was also present. The calf judges, who had a strenuous day, were Messrs. Neil Carter, "W. Murray and J. Rae. Mr C. McKenzie judged the lambs. A splendid display of flowers and decorative work was judged by Mrs Alan Martin assisted by Miss Boon. Mr •J. Cannell judged the vegetables and the good array of needlework was judged by Mrs C. Wilson assisted by Mrs L. Carter. . The results were as follows:

CALVES Junior Heifer Calf, Light Breed: Colin Dodunski (Otakiri) 1; David Gibson (Edgecumbe) 2; Kerry Carder (Edgecumbe) 3. Senior Heifer Calf, Light Breed: 'Geoff Fulford (Otakiri) 1; Pam Macdonald (Awakeri) 2; lan Newdick (Taneatua) 3. Junior Heifer Calf, Heavy Breed: Betty Moir (Otakiri) 1; Connie Moir (Otakiri) 2; lan Gamble (Paroa) 3. Senior Heifer Calf, Heavy Breed: Alan Hill (Otakiri) 1; Francis Gamble 2; Tom Hill (Taneatua) 3. Junior Best Reared Calf: Betty Moir (Otakiri) 1; Colin Dodunski (Otakiri) 2; Connie Moir (Otakiri) 3. Senior, Best Reared Calf: Barry Sullivan (Edgecumbe) 1; lan Fairbrother (Otakiri) 2; Valerie Olansen (Galatea) 3. Pedigree Section Junior Light Breeds:- David Hill (Taneatua) 1; Margaret Reid (Taneatua) 2; Cedric Green (Opouriao) 3. Senior Light Breed: Tom Hill (Taneatua) 1; Barbara Reid (Taneatua) 2; Lindsay Sandilands (Otakiri) 3. Senior Heavy Breed: George Adams (Thornton) 1; Arthur Brashier (Thornton) 2. Yearling,. Light Breed: Barbara Reid (Taneatua) 1; Lindsay Sandilands (Otakiri) 2; Erskine Sandilands (Otakiri) 3. Senior Best Reared Calf: Barbara Reid (Taneatua) 1; Lindsay Sandilands (Otakiri) 2; Erskine Sandilands (Otakiri) 3.

LAMBS Best Pet Lamb: Betty Haslam (Otakiri) 1. Best Wool Lamb: Betty Haslam (Otakiri) 1. Best Shepherded Lamb: Marion Ercey (Awakeri) 1. FLOWERS SWEET PEAS Four Varieties, 3 stalks of each: Esme Jensen (Awakeri) 1; Lois Green (Edgecumbe) 2; Terry Burgess (Edgecumbe) 3. t Vase of Mixed Colours: Anne Roberts (Awakeri) 1; Jeanette Macdonald (Edgecumbe) 2; Terry Burgess (Edgecumbe) 3; Joan Gardner H.C. (Thornton). Vase of One Colour: Anne Roberts (Awakeri) 1; Jocelyn Roberts (Awakeri) 2; Judith Jensen (Awakeri) 3; Shona Lord, H.C. (Otakiri). Other Flowers and Decorative Vase of Flowers (quality) Junior: David Carter . (Awakeri) 1; Julie Haultain (Awakeri) 2; Jocelyn Roberts (Awakei-i) 3. Vase of Flowers (quality) Senior: Barbara Macdonald, Special (Awakeri) 1; Esther Barker (Otakiri) 2; Betty Haslam (Otakiri) 3; Pam Macdonald, H.C. (Awakeri). Bowl of Flowers (effect) Junior: Ruth McDonald (Thornton) 1; Leslie Goodwin (Awakeri) 2. Bowl of Flowers (effect) Senior:

Jeanette Macdonald (Awakeri) 1; Jeanette Cooper (Awakeri) 2; Barbara Gow (Edgecumbe) 3. Vase of Flowers (effect) Junior: Julie Haultain (Awakeri) 1; Margaret Knight (Awakeri) 2; Leslie Goodwin (Awakeri) 3. Vase of Flowers (effect) Senior: Marie Magee (Awakeri) 1; Barbara Gow (Edgecumbe) 2; Esther Barker (Otakiri) 3; Barbara Bell, H.C. (Awakeri); Rosie Baker, H.C. .(Awakeri).

Vase of Wild Flowers (effect): Barbara Gow (Edgecumbe) 1; Joy Perkinson (Awakeri) 2; Danny Baker (Awakeri) 3; Marion Erceg H.C. (Awakeri).

Six Native Plants: Marjorie Mayo (Otakiri) 1; Jill Learning (Edgecumbe) 2; Leslie Olsen (Edgecumbe) 3.

Three Gent’s Buttonholes (Juniors): Joan Kirk (Edgecumbe) 1; Billy Gibson (Edgecumbe) 2; Judith Jensen (Awakeri) 3; Leslie Goodwin, H.C. (Awakeri); Vernal Peck, H.C. (Otakiri). Shoulder Spray (Seniors): Beverley Teasdale (Edgecumbe) 1; Esme Jensen (Awakeri) 2; Lois Jensen (Awakeri) 3; Shona Lord, H.C. (Otakiri); Pam Macdonald, H.C. (Awakeri).

Sand Posy: Georginia Rowles (Edgecumbe) 1; Ross Blair (Otakiri) 2; Margaret Knight (Awakeri) 3; Robert Allen, H.C. (Awakeri); Leslie Goodwin, ,H.C. (Awakeri). VEGETABLES Collection of 3 Varieties: Betty Haslam (Otakiri) 1; Joan Gardner (Thornton) 2; Betty Hoyland (Awakeri) 3. Collection of 6 Varieties: Betty Hoyland (Awakeri) 1; Billy Menary (Awakeri) 2. • Best Six Potatoes: Shirley Cooper (Awakeri) 1; Betty Hoyland (Awakeri) 2. Three Lettuces:. Jocelyn Roberts (Awakeri) 1; Betty Haslam (Otawiri) 2; Betty Hoyland (Awakeri) 3. HANDICRAFTS . Sugar Bag Kit S.l: Leslie Goodwin (Awakeri) 1; June Ratahi (Awakeri) 2; Bubby Bush (Awakeri) 3. Sugar Bag Apron S.l: Leslie Goodwin (Awakeri) 1; Marjorie Hawkins (Edgecumbe) 2; Alison King (Otakiri) 3; Judith Smith, H.C. (Edgecumbe). Flour Bag Apron 5.2: Marlene Miller (Awakeri) 1; Marion Ratahi (Awakeri) 2; Avis Cooper (Awakeri) 3.

Handkerchief from Flour Bag 5.2: Betty Bunn (Otakiri) 1; Jocelyn Reid (Manawahe) 2; Thelma Hodson (Otakiri) 3. Stocking Bag on Coat Hanger 5.3: Ngaire Elliot (Awakeri) 1; Maureen Menery (Awakeri) 2; Beverley Teasdale (Edgecumbe) 3. Dutch Apron 5.3: Maureen Menary (Awakeri) 1; Ngaire Elliot (Awakeri) 2; Janet Anderson (Edgecumbe) 3. Stocking Bag 5.4: - Mavis Shaw (Awakeri) 1; Pam Scott (Awakeri) 2; Shirley Cooper (Awakeri) 3. Cooking Apron and Veil 5.4: Anne Roberts (Awakeri) 1; Nancy Baty (Awakeri) 2; Shirley Cooper (Awakeri) 3. Pinafore Dress Forms 1 and “II: Joan Cain (Awakeri) 1; Joy Shaw (Awakeri) 2; Marjorie Mayo (Otakiri) 3. Shorts Forms I and II: Lois Hawkins (Edgecumbe) 1; Barbara Macdonald (Awakeri) 2; Jeanette Macdonald (Awakeri) 3. Worked Tray Cloth Forms I and II: Betty Haslam (Otakiri) 1; Valmai Griffiths (Otakiri) 2; Barbara Macdonald (Awakeri) 3. Knitting S 1,2 and 3: Jocelyn Reid (Manawahe) 1; Denize Dennehy (Manawahe) 2; Joan Anderson (Manawahe) 3. Knitting 5.4, Forms I and II: Betty Haslam (Otakiri) 1; Colleen McKay (Awakeri) 2; Doreen Russell (Edgecumbe) 3.

Best Model in Wood, Junior: Walter Schou (Awakeri) 1.

Best Model in Wood, Senior: Maurice Davies (Thornton) 1; Peter Withy (Edgecumbe) 2; F. Berryman (Otakiri) 3; Kevin Fitzgerald, H.C. (Edgecumbe). School Lunch, Junior: David Gibson (Edgecumbe) 1; Margaret Knight (Awakeri) 2; Elaine Hawkins (Edgecumbe) 3. School Lunch, Senior: . Doreen Russell (Edgecumbe) 1; Peter Withy (Edgecumbe) 2; Shirley Cooper (Awakeri) 3.

Best Poster: Patricia Dennehy (Manawahe) 1; Valmai Griffiths (Otakiri) 2; Eliza Awatere (Manawahe) 3; Vida Wells, H.C. (Otakiri). WAIMANA SCHOOL DISPLAY At the Calf Club display held in the Waimana School grounds" last Monday the following were the awards:— Intermediate Rearing and Handling: Marlene Wardlaw 1; John Boynton 2; Rex Eagle 3. Juniors Rearing and Handling:

Gordon Looney 1; Reg McConnell 2; Frances Falkner 3.

Dairy Type: Gordon Lo'oney 1 ; Richrad Henderson 2; John Boynton 3.

Victory Cup: Gordon Looney. , Miniature for 1945: Rex Eagle. Champion Calf: Gordon ' Looney

At the conclusion of the judging, Mr Drury gave the children a talk on handling and leading of calves. Mr Davis, of Opotiki, also spoke to the gathering and appealed to farmers to get further behind the calf club movement and encourage the children to take greater interest in it. . Mr N. Eagle, on behalf of the Club Committee, thanked all the children who had competed and wished all good luck for next year, the speaker also thanked the judges, Mr McGregor, Mr Drury, Mr Davis and members of the Y.F.C., Mr D. Woolfield and Mr V. Fleming. The ladies were also thanked for the luncheon they had provided. NUKUIIOU NORTH The Nukuhou North Calf Club day was held on Monday afternoon, there were 14 entries. The awards were as follows: Intermediate Rearing: Jim Black 1; Joan Pike 2; Josie Ball 3. Junior Calf Rearing: Bob Robinson -; Tom Robinson 2; John Robinson 3. Senior Calf Rearing: Amy Robinson. Dairy Type: Miichael Ruff 2; Bob Robinson 2; Joan Pike 3. The Macdonald Cup (Rearing): Jim Black. The Robert Fleming Memorial Cup to be competed for by the local schools: Gordon Looney (Waimana) 1; Jim Black (Nukuhou) run-ner-up. Mr S. Mottram on behalf of the committee, thanked the children, judges and the ladies who provided the afternoon tea which was greatly enjoyed. CALF JUDGING FIELD DAY AT PONGAKAWA MATATA WINS SHIELD A field day for the Te Puke boys and girls Calf Club was held at Pongakawa on Wednesday, December 4, when a total of 92 calves from the various School Calf Club Groups faced the judges. The Matata Native School Calf Club had the honour of winning the much-coveted Te Puke Agricultural Boys and Girls Club Shield, against schools of the whole Te Puke Group area from Matata to Papamoa. The day was a day of days for the Matata children, who showed 9 calves and one yearling taking a total of 5 firsts, 3 seconds and 4 thirds. Eleven of these prizes were won by the 4 calves shown by the children of Mr and Mrs Clive Savage of Pikowai and one shown by the son of Mr D. Taylor of Awakaponga.

The following are the prizes won by the calves shown by these children:—

Te Puke Agricultural Boys and Girls Club: Matata Native School Child’s Effort 1.

Summett Cup for Group Championship Child’s Effort for Crosslbred: Charlotte Savage 1 with the. remarkable number of 99 points out of 100 and Egavas Savage with 97g points 2. Group Championship Light Breed Child’s Effort: Clive Savage 3. The Wright Cup for Junior Child’s Effort was also won by Clive Savage 1, Egavas Savage 2, William Savage 3. Leading Competition Junior Child’s Effort: Clive Savage 3. Special Trophy for Maori Child’s Effort was also won by Charlotte Savage 1. In the Yearling Class Child’s Effort Dairy Type gained a 3rd prize for Russell Taylor. This is a really great record and the parents of these children should be justly proud of them, their Headmaster should also be proud of the effort of these children for it reflects credit on his teaching.

CALVES ON DISPLAY CLUB DAY AT MATATA SPLENDID TYPES SHOWN The annual Calf Club judging was held at the Matata Native School grounds on Friday, November 29. A large number of calves were on view before a representative gathering of those interested in the movement parents of the school pupils being to the fore. The judges were Mr J. Pattie and Mr Gordon; Stewards, Mr E. Henry and Mr Taylor; Chairman, Mr Whitham; Secretary, Mr E. Naumann. There were some very nice calves on show both in the Senior and Junior classes. The judging was for

Child’s Effort and Dairy Type and Champion of all breeds. The‘calves were a great credit to the children in all classes, but more so to the winners of the Child’s Effort. Outstanding in this class were the calves shown by the children of Mr Steve Savage, these specimens were a perfect example of a Child’s Effort and should stand a good chance in the show to be held at Pongakawa on Wednesday, December 4. The calves (in the same class) of Mr E. Henry were also a great credit to his son Colin. . The Dairy Type judging was a very hard task as the types of calf on show were a very even lot, with not a great number of points dividing them.' After a lot of examination the following awards were made:— LIGHT BREED CHILD’S EFFORT Senior: Charlotte Savage 1, Egavas Savage 2, Russell Taylor 3. Junior: Cleve Savage 1, Gavin Parkinson 2, William Savage 3. LIGHT BREED DAIRY TYPE Senior: Michael Whitham 1, Mary Whitham 2, Mary Coffin 3. Junior: Desmond Nixon 1, Colin Henry 2, Trevor Signal 3. CROSS BREED DAIRY TYPE Senior: Charlotte Savage 1, Tony Davis 2, Egavas Savage 3. Junior: Erica Naumann 1, Tommy Raston 2. CHILD’S EFFORT Junior: Erica Naumann 1, Tommy Raston 2. YEARLING Russell Taylor 1. LAMBS Lynette Warbrick 1, Colin Henry 2, Joy Marshall 3. Best Dairy Type all Breeds on Ground: Desmond Nixon. After the judging the ladies’ committee put on a very dainty. afternoon tea.