BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1926, Page 16

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS

RECORD ENTRIES AT AUROA. CALF-REARING COMPETITIONS. (From Our Own Reporter.) Hawera, Last Night. That the South Taranaki Boys’ and Girls' Agricultural and Calf-rearing Clubs are gaining in popularity and proving of great value to the young fanners was demonstrated when the schools in No. 3 group were judged to-day. The total number of entries in excess of last year is nearly 100, and it is safe to say nearly one hundred per cent, will face the judges. The schools comprising group 3 were completed ,by the judges today, when the Auroa School held the distinction of topping the list for this season by bringing 21 calves and three yearlings to be judged. At each school visited evidence of the value of the movement was seen. When the demonstrations were given by the judges, who explained all the important points in the choosing and rearing of a good calf, many parents and farmers took a keen interest in the remarks, and followed the demonstration themselves. At Oeo and Otakeho medals were presented for the group winners last year, and in each case they brought forward the same animals as yearlings. z Members of the Farmers' Union at Auroa provided luncheon for the judging party, complimentary remarks being made by Mr. R. Dunn, who spoke to the boys and girls and advised their continuance on the land. At Manaia, after the judging was completed, presentations were made to last year’s winners. Lloyd Walker was the recipient of a silver cup, nicely engraved, which was won for second place in the mangold growing competition. His record of 95 tons 12 cwt. per acre was a very creditable one. He also received a . silver medal for the third Jersey championship in the group. Clera Rothery and Willie Dakers also received medals. Mr. J. R. Corrigan, on behalf of the Farmers’ Union, made the presentations amidst applause. Mr. J. Dakers (chairman of the school committee) and E. J. Betts briefly replied. The judges were Messrs. J. R. Corrigan (dairy type), P. Bremmer (condition), R. Syme (chart). Winners for the group will be selected, at Otakeho on December 10, when a large crowd is expected to follow with keen interest. Following are to-day’s results.— OTAKEHO SCHOOL. JERSEY—AYRSHIRE CLASS.

On dairy type.—Mildred Jeakins 1, J. Walker 2, E. Bridgeman 3. ' Yearling class.—Eva Bridgeman 1. Two-year-old class.—Tom Edwards 1. Master Jack Walker was the recipient of a silver medal which he won by his last year’s calf being placed s- ond in the group and first in his school. Mr. J. R. Corrigan made the presentation. OEO SCHOOL. * JERSEY CLASS.

On dairy type.—H. Davidson 1, F. Simpson 2, R. Minhinnick 3. Yearlings.—N. Evans 1, J. Harrop 2. N. Evans, the winner of last season’s competition (in judging the greup) was presented by the judge with a gold medal. His yearling (last year’s winner) was again placed first on dairy type and brought •forth very favourable comment from the judges. A very typey animal indeed, was the judge’s report. MANAIA SCHOOL. JERSEY CLASS.

FRIESIAN CLASS. Chart. Cond. Tl. Guy Edwards 28 100 128 This calf was also given first place on dairy type. Yearling class. —Clara Rothery/ 1, Norman Teppard 2, Charlie Souter 3. AUROA SCHOOL. JERSEY—SHORTHORN CLASS. Chart. Cond. Tl.

On dairy type the placings were. —Irene Kirk 1, M. Buxton 2, E. Shearon 3. FRIESIAN CLASS. i ■ Chart. Cond. Tl.

On dairy type.—H. Benton 1, J. Davison 2, B. Bradford 3. Yearlings.—Geo. Murfitt 1, Peter Symes 2, O. Tait 3.

Chart. Cond. Tl. 28 100 128 M. Jenkins .... 29 95 124 Eva Bridgeman Tom Edwards .. 29 90 119 27 85 112 Ken Jenkins ... 65 92 William Jenkins 29 60 89

Chart. Cond. TI. F. Simpson .. 27 100 127 H. Davidson .. 28 90 118 K. Minhinnick 26 80 106 F. Fitzpatrick . 26 60 86

Edna Jones ... Chart. Cond. Tl. 127 27 100 Clara Rothery . ..... 28 95 123 Eric Rothery .. ..... 27 93 120 Ivan Berrv .... 22 97 119 Gordon Spencer 28 90 118 Eric Berry 24 97 121 Howard Frost .. 25 80 105 Arthur Frost ... 28 65 93 Darcer Vernor .. 21 70 91 On dairy type the placings were:— Jones 1, I. Berry 2, G. Spencer 3. Enda

E. Shearon 28 100 128 Margaret Sturgeon .. 28 98 126 G. Bigham 27 96 123 I. Kirk . 25 97 122 F. Bradford 25 92 117, M. Buxton 26 90 116 G. Kirk 28 85 113 A. Muggeridge 26 82 108 R. Cameron 27 80 107 Una West 26 78 104 R. Barlow 25 70 95 G. Sturgeon 28 65 93 O. Mace .. 28 63 91 E. Sandford 29 58 87 J. Hartley 24 62 86 Percy Smale 26 60 86 A. Aroa 27 57 84 M. Mace 28 55 83

Hardy Benton .... .., 27 100 127 Brian Bradford ... ... 27 95 122 James Davison ... 29 90 119