SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Chronicle (Levin), 9 July 1946, Page 4

SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Harowhenua Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club The annual meeting of the Horowhenua Boys' and Girls' Agriculcural Club was held in Levin last night. It was the sixteenth annual meeting since the forming of the 'Club. • Apologies for absence were . received from MisS Bowen, Mrs. Collins, Messrs. Hesse, Robinson, Calder, Guy, Stubbs, Casey aiid Hartstonge. The chair man, Mr. H. J. Lancaster, in a brief welcome to members, said that he hoped they would all anjoy their future work in the club. Mr.' Lancaster also welcomed Mr. ,C. E. Wiseley baek to the club after his serVice overseas, and referred to the capable manner in which Mr. J. A. Goodwin had carried Mr. Wiseley's secretarial duties during , nis aosence. Mr. Goodwin had been an excellent secretary, and nad proved his worth as such. Past Year's Work On behalf of the committee, the president gave the following annual report: "Your committee places on record another suecessful year of activity in all sections ' of its work. Since our last report . the war has come to a successful ■ conclusion, and may we extend to : all our servicemen and women our I gratef ul' thanks for the great part |they have played in bringing vic- : tory to our cause. Our duty now ! lies in working for and maintainiing that peace for which so many . of our vouth gave up their lives.

"Calf rearing: This project was again very well supported and continues to maintain its position as the largest of all sections. The number of ealves and the quality of the animals brought forward for judging constituted a record, and the manner in which they were presented left nothing to be desired, also leaving no doubt as to the lessons gained by previous experience in earlier competitions. The final judging at Levin School was again very successful, each school being well represented. The attendance of parents, pupils and the general public was a reeord, and bore testimony to the interest taken by all in the club's activities. "Lamb rearing: Some excellent 1 animals were brought forward, being a credit to their youthful owners, but we would like to see more of them and competition keener in this stepping-off point for the' larger and_ more exacting project of calf rearing. "Pig rearing: Entries in this section were not large, but some good work was done and competitors are to be congratulated on the results of their efforts. May we look forward to larger numbers taking part in this worthwhile proiect.

"Home gardens: There were 140 j competitors in this group. We are indebted to Mr.- Jack §nd Mr. Bartosh who judged . the Levin and Otaki groups respectively. The gardens of the smaller schools were judged by the headteachers concerned — to the above gentlemen we tender our thanks. The gardens on the whole were very good. '"Finance: It is very pleasing indeed to be able to .report that ihterested bodies in the district still continue to contribute flnancially to the support of the club, and this to a great degree ensures the progress of the various activities. Your committee sincerely thanks all donors to the club's funds. "Secretary: We would like to extend a very warm welcome home to our secretary, Mr. C. E. Wiseley, after his service overseas. Our acting-secretary, Mr. J. A. Goodwin, has carried on in his absence, and we owe him a deep debt of gratitude for his excellent work. It is . also : y'ery pleasing . tp, have our; £tifjervisdr'/ "-1^ . VJ,_ J. : Steyenson,: back again wilh us- after 'h|s (recent illness." ' ' The.. report also detailed- - the competition results, details of which have previously been published. In conclusion it tendered thanks to the Levin School Committee for the use of a room for meetings and the school grounds, Wellington Education Board and its officers, the supervisor (Mr. Stevenson) and the judges. Finances The financial statement showed that the year had commenced with a credit balance of £20 14s 4d and had concluded with a credit oala'nce of £18 17s lld. The chief item of inco'me was the Wellington Education Board's grant of £24. while • small donations and graiits brought the total receipts to -£57 12s. Expenditure totalled £59 8s 5d, the principal items being badges £17r 14s 6d, ribbons £15 9s 7d and cartage £7 10s. The report and the balanceshe.et were adopted by the meeting. Election of Officers ; On vacating the chair prior to the election of officers, the retiring president, • Mr. Lancaster, informed the meetine that he dia not wish to be nominated again , for the office. He considered that it was the duty of a president to step down after a few years' service. On . the withdrawal of his nomination, Mr. Lancaster proposed Mr. J. G. Horn as president. Mr. I Horn was elected unanirnously The officers of the club for' the ensuing year are as follows: — Patron : Mr. H. F. McClune; president: Mr. J. G. Horn; vice-presi-dents: Messrs. R. W. Evans and R. L. Robinson; secretary: Mr. C. E. Wiseley"; executive committee: Messrs. C. H. Arcus, F. O. Malcolm and I. D. Parsons; honorary auditor: Mr. F. P. Walkley. . Appreciation of the work done by Mr. Lancaster as president was expressed in a motion passed by the meeting to place on record Mr.

Lancaster's service to the club. Several members spoke in support of the motion, which was passed unanirnously. Supervisors were appointed as follows: — Levin south: Messrs. R. W. Evans and I. D. Parsons; Levin north: Mr. H. J. Lancaster: Levin east: Messrs J. E. Honore and F. O. Malcolm. Koputaroa: Messrs. M. J. Ching and D. K. Guy. Poroutawhao: Messrs. D. Hartstonge and C. H. Arcus. Manakau:' Messrs. M. Mayman, S. Atkins and C. N. Neilson. Ohau: Messrs. E. J. Watts, J. G. Horn and P. R. Catley. Muhunoa: Mr. E. f. Rolston. Shannon: Messrs. Wilson and Jeffery. Tokomaru: Messrs. White and Bond. Opiki: Messrs. Barnes and R. L. Horn, Junr. Makerua: Messrs. C. Brown. Otaki: Messrs. James and D. C. Blake. Paraparaumu: Messrs. Shaw, A. Hardham and J. Casey. Te Horo: Messrs. Duncan and Splers. Waikanae and Reikorangi: Mr. Gore. aitd--head... teapher. . .y

General Matjters -It ' was decided that a letter of appreciation. be sent to. Mr. J. A. Goodwin in recognition of his services as secretary during the absence of Mr. Wiseley. The final judging day was fixed at November 14. The question of prize ribbons and badges was discussed. It was agreed to adhere to last year's arrangements for ribbons, and that the matter of badges be left in the hands of the supervisor, Mr. Stevenson, who was to report to tne president and secretary after investigating the situation. The secretary was instructed to send a letter to Mr. G. S. Maloney, of Carterton, thanking him for the use of his loudspeaker at the judging last year. Thanks to the school committees for the manner in which they had co-operated and asslsted in the club's activities were expressed by Messrs. R. W. Evans and I.JD. Parsons. Considerable discussion .followed a' proposal by Mr. R. W. Evans that older boys be appointed to act as associate judges, to*~aceompany the judges during the adjudicating, and thus gain experience of a valuable nature. Mr. Evans said that the associate judges could be drawn from the College and the Young Farmers' Club. Mr. Lancaster suggested that the associate judges be obtained exelusiveiy from the Young Farmers' Club. He f elt that the Young Farmers' movement was" a logical "followon" from the Boys* and Girls' Clubs. Other speakers disagreed with this suggestion, their opinion being that it would deprive a large number of capable potential judges of a chance to gain experience. There were many young men who were not conveniently able to join the Y.F.C. Mr. McClune suggested that each school committee appoint one nominee each for the positions. On further discltssion, it was agreed to do this. Donations were received from

the following: — Levin Dairy Co., Kuku-Manakau Dairy Co., Koputaroa, Shannon and Otaki Schools, Levin Farmers' Union, Levin School Committee, Messrs. Lancas1 ter and Horn. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the chair and the Press.