THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16308, 4 September 1918, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

-♦ NEWS AND NOTES. STAVELEY DAIRY COMPANY. The annual meeting of shareholders of the Stavclev Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., was held in the Staveley hall on Monday evening, Mr F. W. Ruddenklau presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed to those who had lost relatives at the front. The chairman suggested that dairy fanners in the district should improve their herds during the prosperous seasons, and also make provision for "> winter feed. The report and balance-sheet (already published) were adopted. Four iiominations were received for tho two vacant seats on the directorate, and Messrs D. A. Symes and F. Douds were elected. The auditor, Mr J. W. Bowd<-u, was re-appointed. The secretary roferred at some length to the attention dairymen throughout New Zealand were giving to tho manufacture of the by-prod uet.s of milk. Already in parts of the North Island, butter factories were manufacturing casein curd, which was being refined, and marketed by central companies in Wanganui and Frankton. Many fresh uses for casein were being discovered, and the future of this addition to the industry was assured. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring directors, Messrs Hugo Friedlander and W. Bishop, for their services since the inception of the company. TEMUKA AND GERALDINE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The eighth annual report of the Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Association says that the year's work has not been as successful as in the past. The war, now in its fifth year, has affected the operations of the Association. Our man-power is continually being drawn up and commercial life is feeling the strain, which, in return, rebounds upon the members who are principally producers. ' The clashing with the Ashburton Show undoubtedly interfered -detrimentally with our fixture. Notwithstanding the drawbacks experienced, your committee feel that they have nothing to regret in continuing operations, and they trust thai with loyalty to the district and selfsacrifice on the part of the exhibitors, the prospects of the incoming year vil warrant the autupin show being held as usual., The financial position has not retained its bupyancy, a loss oi £96 17s 6d being shown on the year's operations. Against this, however must be shown an increase in the assets of £12, amount expended on 2i hurdles procured to meet the demanc for more pens owing to the exception ally large entry of sheep. The tots receipts were £337' 6s 2d, and tho ex penditure £434 3s Bd, showing ; loss of £96 17s 6d on the year's work ings. Thanks are accorded the donors of special prizes, and Mr Andrew Guild, who generously returned his f prize money to the funds ; also to th< many members and exnibitors wh< have continued to support and assist the Association under many difficul ties. KAIKOURA DAIRY COMPANY. The twenty-fonrtli annual meeting oi the Kaikoura Dairy Company was held on Monday, Mr James Boyd presiding. Tho directors' report "stated thai thero had been an increase in the supply of milk, and the output had been twenty tons better than tho previous year. Thirteen consignments had been forwarded to London, seven of which had been cleaned up, and six (1341 crates) remained in store at Wellington. Nothing definite was known as Si the intentions for the coming season A, dividend of 6 per 'cent, was recommended, and a payment of 2d per pound to suppliers. The profit and loss account, after making provision for payment of dividend and accounts showed a net profit of £2891 12s 7d. . The report* and balancc-shcet were adopted. The retiring directors were re-elected) ' and Mr Robinson re-appointed auditor, Mr J. N. Flower handed in his resignation as secretary, after 24 years' service, and thanked the directors, shareholders, and suppliers for the many courtesies extended to him. The resignation was accepted with regret, the chairman and others present paying a tribute to Mr Flower's valuable services. At a subsequent meeting of the directors, Mr Flower was voted a bonus of £50, and Mr Austin Seeley appointed to the position of secretary✓- . JOTTINGS FOR FARMERS. The classes in machine and bladeshearing, which are held by the Tecnnical Collego at Addington Show Grounds, will commence at the end of this month. The annual parade of draught horses, thoroughbreds, trotters, carriage horses, hackneys, and ponies will take place on tho Show Grounds, Addington, on Wednesday, 18th inst. Entries close on Saturday, 14th inst. , KAIKOURA. The rainfall at Kaikoura for the 4.S hours ended Monday was 3 inches. The Wakatu arrived on Monday, and is still sheltering. The Rev. C. Saunders is attending the Nelson Synod. The traffic road south was blockod on Monday, but communication was restored yesterday. The Red Cross Guild is opening a sale of work here, in aid of the I'unvis of the Copper Trail. Kaikoura's proportion is £465. RANGIORA. The annual meeting of the North Canterbury Cricket Association was called for yesterday, but lapsed for want of a .quorum. The sccretarv was requested to adjourn the meeting sine die, and to place the two cups in the Bank of. New Zealand for safekeeping. The credit balance of £3 13s is, to remain in the Post Office. ROLLESTOX. At the annual meeting of the Rolleston Red Cross branch, Mr Kempthorno presided ovqr a Aery good attendance of members. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs ICempthorne; vice-president, Mrs Wallace; secretary and treasurer, Miss H. E. M. Mcllwraith; buying committee, Mcsdames Kempthorne, Crossen and Pearce;-general committee, Mcsdames GiJmour, Crossen, Glen, Pearce, Turner, Misses Pearce and Thompson.' Work has been carried on steadily during tho year, and. with tho present increased membership, it is hoped that even more work will be done. KIRWEE. Tho annual meeting of the Kir woe Patriotic Committee was held on'SaturI day evening. The members of the Ladies' Red Cross Branch were also present. The president (Rev. P. Revel!) presided. The president thanked the ladies for their work during the year, especially with regard to socials, etc., and also the musicians. Reference was made to the loss which the committee had sustained, by the departure from the - district of Mrs J. Stewart, and Private J. C. Stoc'kden, while Mr O. F. Bishop was going into camp, and Mr I. Lorgelly was leaving the district. The report and balancesheet. which was adopted, showed the receipts to have been £263 8s 3d, and the expenditure £238 14s 9d, which left a credit balance of £24 13s 6d. The ladies' monthly subscriptions totalled £38 los, and it stated that during

the Tear they had made np £120 worth ol' material into garments, ctc. The work don© during the year was considered very satisfactory. The election of officers resulted in the Rev. P. Revell being elected president, Mr C. Page vice-president, Mr T. D. Jarman secretary, and Mr G. T. Robertson treasurer. All the "gentlemen'present wore elected a committee, ■with power to add to their number. It "was decided to place on record the valuable services rendered by Mr I. Lorgelly to the patriotic cause in the district, and to invite him to be present at a social to be held at an early date. A meeting of the committee "was then held, the Rev. P. Revell presiding. Letters were read from the secretary of the Canterbury Copper Trail Committee, giving information in regard to the scheme. Mesdames G. T. Robertson and J. Dysart. and the Rev. P. Revell, ■were appointed delegates to attend a central meeting, if required. It was decided to canvass the district in the interests of the Copper Trail, and canvassers were appointed. It was agreed to ask the Caledonian Society to give a concert at Kirwce on October 4th. A meeting of subscribers to the "piano fund" was then -held. The chairman reported that about £50 had been collected, and that arrangements had been made for the balance required. The Courtenay A. and P. Association had agreed to take charge of the piano, and it was left to its qpmmittee to fix the charges to he made for the use of the piano for all functions in the Agricultural Hall. Votes of thanks were passed" to Mr Revell, who had started the movement, to Mesdames J. HJarman. J. Christopherson. and A. Stewart, for selecting the instrument, and to the Courtenay A. and P. Association for taking over tho trusteeship. • - . The rainfall for.August was 2.12 inches. Rain fell on nine days, the maximum fall being .83 inches on the Bth. The fall for the corresponding month of 1917 was 1.82 inches, and to 1916 1.46 inches. The total fall for the eight months ending August 31st was 17.02 inches, as compared -with 16.59 inches for the corresponding period of 1917, and 22.26 inches for 1916. Rain set in early on Sunday morning, and continued all day, .28 inches being registered. The grass should recoive a much-needed start. "Wattle trees are now in bloom, but they are much later than they were last season. HORORATA. The young ladies of the district have decided to hold a social in the .hall, the proceeds being for patriotic purposes. The Rod Cross Society has appointed canvassers to collect funds for "Our Day" appeal, and it is hoped tho district will respond liberally for such . a worthy cause. Rain began to fall in Hororata early on Sunday morning, and continued ail I day, and again on Monday. In all ! 221 points were recorded. All farm work will .be stopped for a time, which I will delay the sowing of spring crops. It is feared that the loss of young lambs will be heavy. The young ladies of the district aro holding a social this woek for patriotic purposes. GREENDALE. Following a few days of spring-like weather a change came up on Saturday evening, rain setting in during the early .hours of Sunday morning, gradur ally becoming heavier as the day advanced. It continued-steadily throughout Sunday night, and all day Monday, being very heavy during part of Monday afternoon. There; is not very much-wind with, the rain, but it has changed Several times from south-east to south-west and back again. The rain ■ must Havo been very much heavier along the hills on Sunday, as a heavy stream was running in the Selwyn river early on Monday morning, aiiid has.been-rising during the day. The Hawkins/river is not down-yet-, but will no doubt got through, as a strong stream is;.reported to be. gunning further up. Farm work $ which m some cases is backward, will noTV jbb hcld up again for some days... • • * GREENPARK. A public meeting was held in the Grecnparb School on. Monday evening, to discuss the circulars from the Springs County Council regarding th< raising of the district's quota for th< Red Cross Copper Trail. Mr F Huh bard, chairman of the local Patriotic Committee, occupied the chair. II was decided to appoint Messrs F.- Hubbard .and J. W. McMillan to interview the (Committees in Lincoln and Motultarara, and report to a subsequent meeting.. 'The amount to vbe raised in the county is £428 of which one-third is doe fi*om the Greenparh riding. SOUTH MALVERN DISTRICT. The rainfall for August, as on the Government rain gauge at Coalcate, was 207 points. Rain fell on ten davs and the . maximum fall was 82 points on the Bth. After a week ot unsettled weather rain set in early on Sunday morning, and up to 8 a.m. yesterday 2i inches had fallen. Very little wind accompanied the rain, and given a spell.of fine weather now there should soon be plenty of feed for stcck. Lambs are . making their appearance, all over the district, but there is very little feed for the ewes except on new pastures and autumn sown oats. The quiet of Mr \V. Leeming's board-ing-house at Glentunnel was rudely disturbed recently by the arrest of a trucker employed at the Homebush mines. He entered the mine on April 20th last and produced an attestation payer in tho name of M. Fitzgerald, in which he was classified C 2. However, it turned out that he had been wanted by the military police for some months past a* a deserter from camp. His real' name was Thomas Jeffares. -After his arrest he was taken direct to camp. On tho M>me day a man was arrested on his arrival from Lake Coleridge, andcha gel with the theft of a bicycle at Fairlic. Mr l'\ A. Silcock, who has been headmaster at Glentunnel school for tho past -two years, has taken up a similar position at Waddin'gton. His place will be hard to fill.in the district. Of a- retiring disposition, he was none the less a worker in every good cause, and the Horticultural Society in particular will miss his -filling and effective help. He was secretary to the South Malvern branch of the Red Cross Society and the Glentunnel Public Library. The Glentunnel school has also lost the gcod services of Miss J. S. Sioane, njio has accepted a position in tho Kaiapoi school. Mr H. Schroeder and' Miss Collinson havo been appointed temporary teachers in their, places, and commenced their duties yesterday. The school is suffering from a water famine just now. Tho Education Board recently erected a large concrete reservoir. hut it has never held water, and to make matters worse the {-pouting round the school was badly damaged in the July snowstorm. One of the Board's foremen (Mr Reilly) paid a visit to the school last Friday, and it is expected that the spouting and other necessarv repairs will be attended to in a week or two. The committer has been in need of funds for some time past, and in-order to raise pome money it has decided to hold a spring flower "show in the school in October. In addition to the usual classes there will bo a class for Red Cross work. The Patriotic Society is at present busy collecting the ingredients for Christmop parcels to be sent to all the J South Malvern boys at the front. In, oacli parcel a printed card bearing a suitable message from "the people of the district will be enclosed. Alreadv a •rood sum of money is in hand. "The foalpate Amateur Theatrical Society raised about £20 by of a (social. In other parts of the district collectors ire busy, and the South Malvern Brass Band held a social last Friday night, by vhich effort the sum of about £o was realised. The district still suffers a practically phoneless existence as a result of the lulx storm, and there seems little like- '

lihood of any improvement for soma months to come. The Department pleads shortage of 'men and material, and in the meantime there are only seven out of. twentjTfonr telephones * working. AKAROA. Mr' Win. Kearney has been returned unopposed as rf member of the Akaroa Borough Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. A. Macfarlqne. This week will see most of the dairy factories on the Peninsula resume operations. From all accounts there appears to: bo a record season in store for them. The copious winter rains, with a fairly thick coating of snow on the hills, havo practically ensured a. splendid growth of pasture in the late spring. Though one hears of occasional losses among dairy cows, the bulk of them havo wintered well, and the supply to ■ the factories should be , above the average when onco milking is in full swing. The Social Hall 'of the Boatsheds was filled last Friday evening by a gay party of merrymakers, most of whom' were arrayed—more or less —in what is usually known as ''hard-up rig." The affair had been arranged by the Takamatua folk, who were desirous of making some substantial addition to their lied Cross and other patriotic funds. Many of the costumes —if the ragged apparel could be so termed—were plain enough indication of the fact.that, for 1 the time being, at least, the wearers had reached the last stage of abject poverty. Those people who appeared in a garb that still betokened prosperity had to pay forfoit. Dancing was carried on until the early hours, while for those who did not appreciate the exorcise there were cards, and other pastimes. The "harcl-up" supper received due attention. Altogether th<j affaif was voted such a decided success that a repetition has been suggested. At a meeting of members of the Peninsula Horse Show Association, held at Duvaucholle on, Saturday, matters arising out of the action of a member at the annual meeting were discussed. and the following motion, moved by Mr D. McKay, and seconded by Mr J. Wright, was carried by a large majority:—"That the committee interview tho member in question to arrange for a lease of the grounds for a,.term of threo or five years under reasonable conditions, provided he will express in writing •to the Association his regret for his action at the annual meeting." ASHBURTON. The monthly meeting of tho Ashburton High School Board was held yesterday, when Mr Joshua Tucker presided. Tho chairman reported that tho loan account showed a debit of £6000, and tho current account a dehitof £311 4s Bd. The Director of Education (Mr W. J, Anderson) stated that in view of the fact that the laboratory building had cost £1087 14s 6d to date, a further subsidy of £70 lis 3d had been approved. The headmaster (Mr W. F. Watters) reported that the school roll was 174, with an average attendance of 154.3, or 89 per cent, of the roll number. The Asnburton Electric Lighting Company's tender in connexion with the lighting of the laboratorv was accepted. Messrs W. T. Lill and W. Oakley were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month. WAIMATE. The \ Licensing Committee granted! transfers of' licenses" as followsGlenavy Hotel, T. Tansey to J. J. Ardagh ; Waihao Forks Hotel, Alfred Harris to R. T. McFarlane. At a soldiers' social at Hannaton there was e good attendance. Corporals W. H. Mills and John Fyall were welcomed back, and Privates D. I>ick and R. Reynolds' farewelled. H. Eden, convicted for using an unregistered tfaction engine on the county roads, wag ordered to pay cogte. -At a enchre party and dance in the Douglas School. Mr J. Wall acted as M.C. and Miss O'Neill and Mr M. Foley ;snpphed tho music. "'===*=========- """" n