LOWGARTH.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 22 August 1924, Page 3

LOWGARTH.

(From Our Own Correspondent-.) I'he weather of late has been very mild, and in consequence quite a spring growth is noticeable. Pastures generally are looking quite fresh, and present indications point to an early spring. Ihe farmers are again entering upon another season and beginning to get busy. Cows are coming in freely, and the factories also are running with an increased supply. Speaking of milk, it is to be hoped that the factories wilL not be up against the condition of the milk as in the past season. Perhaps a word in time would be both beneficial and helpful. In conversation with the local factory manager, he states that if the use of soda in the ivashing of the machines was discontinued to a great extent and ordinary lime was substituted, and the teat cups were allowed to stand in lime water between milkings, he states that the prevalence of slimy milk would be considerably eliminated, and the action of the lime not only sweetens the milk receptacles, but also nreserves the rubbenvare.

The new factory is just about completed, and it is expected that it will be in working condition in the course of a few days. I understand that the opening ceremony will take place in about a fortnight, followed by a smoke concert in the hall in the evening. In connection with obtaining water for the factory, I understand that the services of our local water diviner (Mr • • P- Hall) were acquired, and on sinking a well of approximately 50 feet on a spot located by him gives indications of great promise, and I am informed that a good supply of water was struck.

The Farmers’ Union organiser has been busy in the district of late, and has met with very general satisfaction; Almost every farmer has joined the union, and in consequence" a meeting was held in the hall on Tuesday evening when the organiser addressed a well-attended meeting. At the conclusion of the address a branch was formed, with Mr L. Babington president and Mr A. Piner secretary, with Messrs A D. Johnston, C. Schneller, and \\. Richardson as an advisory committee. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the organiser for his able address, which was on the lines of his other addresses 1 , and has already anpeaved in the Star. 1 1