AWARDS FOR CALVES

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20987, 14 December 1939, Page 6

AWARDS FOR CALVES

MORRINSVILLE GROUP SEVEN SCHOOLS REPRESENTED (Special to Times) MORRINSVILLE, Wednesday Seven school clubs of the Morrinsville district were represented in the various competitions held by the Morrinsville group of the Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs. The judge of the calves were Messrs J. A. Sanders and H. J. Barford. They stated that there was a noticeable improvement in the condition of the calves and in the way they were prepared for exhibition, as compared with last year. The prize winners were as follows: Best handled calf (Tui Cup), Jean Paterson’s “Princess” (Te Puninga), 1; Betty Corbett’s “Ivy” (Morrinsville), 2; Maurice Shaw’s “Dinah” (Morrinsville), 3; June Tindal’s “Maggie” (Mangateparu), 4. Best dairy type (Mr A. J. Arthur’s Cup), Reginald Goldsbury’s “Dorothy” (Morrinsville), 1; Douglas Scott’s “Dainty” (Tahuroa), 2; Alex Cooper’s “Patches” (Kereone), 3. Best team of three calves (Morgan Davies Shield), Te Puninga School 1, Morrinsville School, 2.

Best kept notebooks (Morrinsville Jersey Club’s prizes), Alex Paterson (Te Puninga), 1; Dannis Barrowclough (Mangateparu), 2; Bob McIndoe (Te Puninga), 3. Youngest competitor (Mr Sanders’ prize), Alison White (Morrinsville). The Mayor of Morrinsville, Mr W. Hetherington, presented the prizes and also offered to present a shield for competition. Mr Stretton, the club president, thanked the Mayor for his offer and said he was certain the shield would be much appreciated. Mr W. S. Goosman, also addressed the children and congratulated them on the way they had presented the calves for exhibition. TE RORE COMPETITIONS SUCCESSFUL FIELD DAY (Special to Times) , TE RORE, Tuesday Keen interest was displayed at the Te Rore School last Friday, when the annual judging of hand-reared calves in connection with the Te Awamutu District Calf Club movement was held. A large number of parents and other settlers attended. A dozen calves were paraded by their owners, the judges being Messrs J. S. Patti6on, A. S. Wyllie and M. Webber. The first event was for the best mannered calf and the awards were: lan Anderson 1, Olwyn Bell 2, Eric Coxhead 3. The judges commented that this was a remarkable class, for with a maximum of ten points no calf secured fewer than seven. Mr Pattison gave a demonstration of the points of a good type of dairy cow.

In the parade there were six grade Jerseys and six Shorthorns, and it was decided to make two classes. Among the heavy breed, the placings were:—Francis Krippener, 1; Olywn Bell, 2; Bill Bell, 3. The Jersey class resulted: Joan Oakshott 1, Marjorie Finn 2, Estelle Oakshott, 3. Six pet lambs were paraded, the result being: Beryl Rice, 1; Dawn Bell, 2; Olywn Bell 3. Peggy McKinnon was granted a certificate for her pet dog. Mr G. Finn voiced the thanks of the committee and the parents to the judges for their helpful advice. He also congratulated the teacher and scholars, and expressed the hope that the competition would attract even stronger entries next year. lan Anderson asked Mr Guest to accept the gift of a pipe as a farewell gift from the school children, with all good wishes for his future experiences on active service and a safe return. Mr Guest, who was going into camp next day, expressed thanks for the kindness of the children. He was accorded musical honours.