THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17223, 13 August 1921, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

THE 3IEXACE OF TRUSTS. Tlio danger that would follow tho operations of trusts in the Dominion were referred to by Mr J. Boddic at the monthly meeting of the Auckland Provincial Executive of the Farmers' union this week. He said that if the farmers were content to remain quiet and allow matters to take their course they would be in grave danger of having tho primary industries of the .Now Zealand crippled by combines. The farmers should raise their voices against tnisM on every possible, occasion if they desired to keep clear of them. He moved: "That tho executive learns with satisfaction of the resolution arrived at by tho Dominion Conference in regard to- the prohibition of trusts in the country, and earnestly endorses it and urges the Government by every possible means to oppose the granting of licenses to anv trusts." Mr A. A. Ross seconded the motion. In reply to a question Mr Boddie said it was evident the Government would be only too glad, of any assistance the public was prepared to give it in fighting trusts. The chairman said the resolution passed at tho conference briefly was that the Government take immediate steps to prevent any trusts operating in New Zealand in any manner whatever. The motion was carried Unanimously. Jottings for Farmers. A lecture on "Nauru and Ocean Island Phosphates" will bo given to farmers and all others interested by Mr L. J. Wild, of the Cliristchurch Training Oolloge, in. the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's rooms, \Vorccstcr street, on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. A meeting of Canterbury members of the N.Z. Friesian Association was held m tho Automobile room, Mr R. New all presiding. All those present were elected a District Committee. Mr T. H. Overton was re-appointed secretary. The secretary reported having paid £9B 14a to the various Canterbury A. and P. Associations'as special prizes, etc, amounts allocated being:—Canterbury 21 guineas, Ellesmere, Ashburton, Timaru, Methven and Peninsula 3 guineas each. Northern, Courtenay, Malvern, and Oxford 2 guineas each. It was unanimously decided to again offer prizes for the coming year, the amounts voted being: Canterbury A. and P. 30 guineas, EJlesmere, Ashburton, Timaru, Methven and Peninsula 10" guineas, Northern, Courtenay, Oxford, Malverrj Vind Wnimate 5 guineas. Favourable comment was expressed by several breeders upon the excellent entries and good quality of the Pnesians shown, which clearly justified the granting of the special prizes. Reference was also made.to the rapidly increasing membership in Canterbury, which is now 58. The chairman intimated that it was desirous to have all subscriptions in as early as possible, to enable the secretary to definitely notify the Associations of the amounts voted them. CHEVIOT. Word has been received that Hugh Chisholm, a pupil of the Mackenzie School, has passed the Public Service Entrance Examination, gaining 53rd place oe the list for New Zealand. A special meeting of the Y.M.C.A. was held on Thursday evening, when Mrs Brastock presided over a large number of members The following committee was elected for the ensuing session • Miss Hayes, Misa Keys-Wells, Miss Ford, Miss Nita Fraser, Miss Mora, Miss Webster, Miss Truman. It was deciaed to hold a social evening on September Bth. The remainder of the evening was given up to singing, under the guidance of Miss Ford. The first dance was held in the New Town Hall on Saturday evening. ' It was organised tot entertain the Waiau Ladies' Hockey Club, who, however, were unable to make the journey owing to the fall of snow. The dance, which was a most enjoyable one, was largely attended and excellent music was provided by.Mrs Ross Smith and Messrs W. Hughes and Smith. The large concrete building for Da.lgety and Co.. to replace thte one recently destroyed by fire, is nearing completion. .Great sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs J. Fleming, of Leamington, in the 'loss they have sustained by the death of their second daughter, "Nurse Eva, The funeral, which was a private one, took place on Thursday. The Navy League Essay Competition in the Mackenzie School, was won in Standard 6, by Doriß Truman, and Avis Brastock, and in Standard 5 by Vera Petrie and Edna. Pender. The Mackenzie School Sports Competitions are being very keenly contested. The girls daily practice basket ball, while tho boys are engaged at football in preparation for their weekly matches. The results to date show the basket ball as Blues 4 wins, Reds 1 win and one draw, and the football: Town 2 wins, Country 2 wins, and two drawn games. LOBURN. The weeklv euchre party was held on Wednesday evening. The prize-winners ■were Mrs Pulley and Mr Henry, the consolation prizes going to Mrs Watson and Mr Herbert Saxton. A good attendance is expected next week, it being the last of the second tournament. At a special meeting of the school committee, it was resolved to recommend Mr Ellis, of the Darfield school, "for appointment as headmaster, in place of Mr Cooper, who is retiring. WEEDONS. At the Wesley Guild social, Mr A.«G. ■Chambers presided. In the absence of the Rev.,Mr Ryan, Adjutant Gudsell opened and closed the meeting with prayer. Ho also gave two concertina polos, which were much appreciated. Recitations were given by Miss L. G. Chambers and Master A. Dingwall. Competitions were won by Misses Larcombe. Felkins and E. Chambers. Supper was dispensed by the ladies. The Missionary evening ,was_ well attended. Mr A. G. Chambers introduced Mr S. Green, the Foreign Mission deputation, who gave an interesting address on Mission work. At the. conclusion, Mr T. Hight proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was seconded by Mr G. Rolston and carried. RANGttORA. The Presbyterian Girls' Auxiliary held an "At Home" on Tuesday afternoon and a social in the evening, by means of which they raised about £ls in aid of a fund to provide a cottage for Sister Jessie, of the Nuhaka Maori Mission. Mr G. H. Holford, chairman of the Rural Educational Committee of the Canterbury Progress league, gave a very interesting lecture in the Institute Hall on Thursday night on Agricultural "Development and Rural Education, dealing with the present economic position/relating to the agricultural and pastoral industry. The lecture, which was given under the auspices of tho Northern A. and P. Association, the Farmers' Union, and the Workers' Educational Institute, was illustrated by about 200 lantern slides. There was a very good attendance, and Mr T. W. Ambrose, chairman of the Rangiora Branch of. the W.E.A. presided. At the close of the address Mr T. Leech, chairman cf the Farmers' Union, moved a vote of thanks to Mr Holford. and Mr W. Stalker, chairman of the Northern A. and P. Association, seconded the motion. which was carried by acclamation. ASHBURTON. A light, hut very much needed rain fell at Ashburton during Thursday night and at 9 a.m. yesterday .21in. was registered. The weather continued dutf*

and there was drizzling rain during the greater part of the duy. The first meeting of tho new Board ot Managers of tho Ashburton Technical vSchoof, was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs C. Reid, T. Hayes, G. W. Andrews, W. G. liillier and J. AVatcon. Mr Reid was re-elected chairman. Leave of absence was granted Messrs James Cow and R. Collins. The Director (Mr R. J. Thompson), in his monthly report, referred to the recent visit of tho Minister of Education to open the new workshops. He expressed his sincere thanks lo the members of the old Board for their kindly support and interest taken in the general welfare of the school throughout the past year. Ihc Education Department wrote stating that it did not appear that an Agricultural and Pastoral Association wouM bo recognised an Association of Emplovers in terms of the regulations for «the" appointment of Managers of Technical Schools. Farmers' Unions would, however, appear to be eligible for recognition. Votes,, of thanks were accorded Messrs W. T. Lill and 1. A\ilson, former members of tho Board. Mr Collins was re-elected treasurer. Messrs Hillier and Ilayes were appointed a machinery committee. The chairman and Messrs Hayes, Collins and HilUer were appointed an Executive Committee. It was decided to again communicate with the Minister of Railways, pointing out. fhc great inconvenience cause-l iv the slow trams from north and south not arriving so as to allow the students to get to the school in time to attend their classes, and again asking that these trains, be so timed as to arrivo before the usual 10.15 a.m. express. "