PATRIOTIC FARMER.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1739, 21 July 1917, Page 1

PATRIOTIC FARMER.

RAISES THOUSAND POUNDS. A well-known figure at farmers 7 gatherings in the Wellington provineal district is Mr 11. Daysh, of Martinborough. Before the war Air Daysh, better known as Farmer Daysh, was noted for his habit of giving jjoint to his speeches at meetings of farmers by breaking into appropriate song or verse. When war broke out he decided to turn his ability to “sing a good song“ to account, .for the benefit of patriotic funds, and he avowed his intention of singing again and again till he raised £I,OOO. Farmer Daysh has been as good as his word. When he wont to Marlon as a delegate to the Farmers’ Union Conference the amount aimed at was in sight. The singer appeared in top hat and frock coat, both of which articles of attire he won recently by securing most new members for the Carterton A. and P. Society. There was a banquet at Marton during the conference, and Farmer Daysh was given a place on the entertainment programme. He cheerfully accepted his opportunity, and once again appeared with the familiar “Grand Old Flag.” His total then stood at £932, but the response at the banquet was so generous that after the song had been sung and re-sung the £I,OOO was reached.