SCHOOLS CLUBS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20106, 28 November 1939, Page 4

SCHOOLS CLUBS

CALVES AND SWEET PEAS JUDGING ON THE COAST PRAISE BY ADJUDICATORS (Herald Correspondent.) Despite the wet weather, there was a fair attendance of Tikitiki residents at the school grounds last Thursday, when the calf club held its competition. A sweet-pea display was held in conjunction.

Mr. C. If. Cooper, Patutahi, judged the calves, and Mr. C. G. Calvert, 'school agricultural instructor, judged the flowers. Eleven calves were paraded before the judge, who congratulated the members and gave some valuable advice. Mr. Calvert gave an interesting talk on sweet-pea culture and congratulated the children on the excellence of their exhibits, stating that they compared favourably with those of other centres. The school gardens were also favourably commented on by Mr. Calvert. The headmaster, Mr. Dobson, thanked the judges. The results were:—

Calf Club.—Kumi Ferris, 1; Bussey Mahuika, 2; Waitai Pokai, 3. Handling.—Boy Green, 1; George Ferris, 2; Kumi Ferris, 3.

Sweet Peas. —Senior Group: Wally Kaa, 1; Dave Green, 2; Neville Tuck, 3. Junior Group: Noi Mulligan, 1; Jocelyn Tuck, 2; Nola Jenkins and Joy Jenkins, equal, 3.

School Gardens, Individual Plots. — Seniors: Wallace Kaa, 1; Male Haenga, 2; Mary Poi aiVcl Davi Green, equal, 3. Juniors: Lily Atkins, 1; Koha Taarc and Goosey Manuel, equal, 2. Owing to the rain, the home garden will be judged later. Rangitukia, School

In the afternoon the Rangitukia School’s annual Calf Club parade was attended by a large and enthusiastic number of parents and visitors. Owing to the rain in the morning, only 25 out of an entry of 36 calves paraded. Addressing the children, Mr. C. H. Cooper, the judge, commented on the large entry, fine type and splendid condition of the calves, and said that they were very well handled and compared very favourably with any on the Coast. He said that it was regrettable to think that with an unlimited market for our dairy produce we had to-day 100,000 less cows in production than in 1036. It took, he said, 23,000 heifer calves to keep up replacements. The winners were:—

Seniors.—Dairy Type: Caroline Swann, 1; Harry Swann and Hoti Tautau, equal, 2. Handling: Kiwi Nepia, i; Mvra Kauka, 2; Kuini Raroa. 3.

Special award, yearling.—Mahura Kahaki, 1. Juniors. Dairy Type: Mohi Mauheni, 1: Ady Reihana, 2; Kua Waihi, 3. Handling: Ady Reihana, 1; Piri Tunaka, 2; John Papuni, 3.

Following his inspection of the school grounds, Mr. Calvert commented on their excellent lay-out and said that the vegetable garden was a credit to the teachers and children. The headmaster, Mr. T. A. Murphy, thanked Messrs. Cooper and Calvert for their instructional talks and encouraging remarks. The Rev. P. M. Kohere, chairman of the committee, spoke on behalf of the parents and children. A popular feature of the day was the exhibition of arts and crafts work done by the scholars. In the wood, metal, sewing and knitting sections the work was of outstanding quality. In conjunction with a “bring and buy” stall some of the arts and crafts work was sold, the total realised being £25, which goes towards the school. As a wind-up to a very successful day, a most enjoyable dance was held in the schoolroom. Haiti Sweet Pea Club The Kaiti School Sweet Pea Club’s flower show was held on Friday, the judges being Mesdames Woodrow, Johnson, and Ormiston. Results were:— Champion bloom (15 entries): Bruce Hansen, 1; Jean Miller, 2; Robert Cooper, 3. Three blooms, mixed (7 entries): Jean Miller, 1; Nea Mason, 2; Robert Mason, 3. Three blooms, one colour (13 entries): Robert Cooper, 1; Julius Benson, 2; Margaret Fitzgerald, 3. Decorated bowl (24 entries): Michael Chrisp, 1; Alison Muir, 2; Chris. Dodgshun and Bunty Wellborne, tie, 3. Wall vase (15 entries): Barbara Excell, 1; Bunty Wellborne, 2; Valerie Nathan and Max Phelps, tie, 3. Buttonhole (51 entries): Alice Grierson, 1; Michael Chrisp, 2; Avis Menzies, 3. Shoulder spray (22 entries): Jean Harvey, 1; Jocelyn Lloyd, 2; Avis Menzies, 3. Decorated plate (14 entries). Alison Muir, 1; Barbara Langlands, 2; Arthur Kelling and Rayma Phillpotts, tie, 3.