EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 December 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

CALF CLUB RESULT OF COMPETITIONS. (“Times-Age" Special.) The final judging in connection with the competitions of the Tararua Boys’ and Girls' Agricultural Club was held in Pahiatua yesterday when the finalists of the Eketahuna and Pahiatua groups were paraded before the judge, Mr. R. C. Leach, of Woodville. There was a large attendance of parents, children and others interested. The quality of the calves was excellent and' the judge had difficulty in making his choice in the various classes. The trophies won during the day were presented by Mr. F. U. Goggin. president, who during his address thanked the boys and girls, parents and other helpers for their co-operation in making the occasion such a success. Messrs G. Brown (president of the Pahiatua group), H. W. Hesse (supervisor of Agricultural Instruction) and F. Brockett (Agricultural Instructor) also spoke, congratulating the competitors on their fine display. The results of the competitions were as follows: — Tararua championship—Doreen Bond, Ballance; reserve champion, Kathleen Brosnan, Mangamaire. Type: Doreen Bond, Ballance 1; Kathleen Brosnan, Mangamaire 2; Dawn Geange, Pahiatua, 3; Clive Webb, Kakariki, 4. Condition: Doris McClenaghan, Scarborough. 1; Kathleen Brown, Mangamaire, 2; Doreen Bond, Ballance, 3; Arthur Balfour, Eketahuna, 4. Simpson Class: Doris McClenaghan, Scarborough 1; Robert McClenaghan, Pahiatua 2; Audrey Wheeler, Ballance, 3; Bill King, Ballance 4. Holstein Class) Doris McClenaghan, 1; Robert McClenaghan, 2; Pamela Harris, Rauwhata 3. School group (type): Kakariki, 1; Ballance, 2; Mangamaire, 3. • School group (condition): Mangamaire, 1; Ballance, 2; Kakariki, 3. Cup winners:—Brockett Cup, Doreen Bond. W.F.C.A. cup: Doris McClenaghan. Holstein Cup.—Doris McClenaghan. Henderson Cup—Kakariki School.

BUSH CRICKET DRAW FOR SATURDAY. Thed raw for the games in connection with the Bush Cricket Association to be played tomorrow is as follows: — Pahiatua v Fire Brigade, at the Pahiatua recreation ground. High School v. Mangamaire, at Mangamaire..

S.M. COURT NIREAHA STORE INCIDENT. At the special sitting of the Eketahuna S.M. Court on Wednesday before Mr. H. P. Lawry, S.M., Bruce Davidson and Leslie Washington, both of Nireaha were each fined £2, with costs, 10s, on charges of disorderly conduct. In outlining the case for the police, Constable McCowan stated that accused had on their return from a visit to Pahiatua burst in a door of the Nireaha Store. There had been four persons in the car, but the two accused were the only ones connected with the breaking in of the door. Nothing was missing from the store, and the police viewed the matter as a drunken escapade. Washington, who had had two previous convictions against him, was at present on probation. There was nothing known against Davidson, whose family was highly respected in the district. Mr. Page appeared for accused, and admitted that the facts outlined by the police were substantially correct. He stated that Washington's employer was ready to keep him in his employ. The accused, who were friends of the manager of the store, had called in on their way home. Receiving no reply to their knocks, they had foolishly burst the door in, but had touched nothing in the store. The magistrate severely admonished the accused. Steady Rain After a fortnight’s hot weather a steady rain commenced to fall last night, and continues this morning. Although it will be of much benefit to pastures, it will curb shearing activities, which are now in full swing in the Eketahuna district.