TAIKOREA

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 236, 4 September 1929, Page 9

TAIKOREA

From Our Own Correspondent). TAIKOREA, Sept. 3. The weather has been beautifully warm and springlike, a fact fully appreciated in a farming community, but the blustering nor’-wcsterly is now taking command, bringing a cold spdll with it. DAIRY COMPANY. On Friday, 30th August, the annual meeting of shareholders and suppliers of tiie Taikorea Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., was held. The chairman (Mr fc>. K. Algar) had the following satisfactory report to make : “On behalf of the board, it is again my pleasure to present to you a satisfactory report and balance-sheet. The average price of cheese on consignment and actualy sold was B.lßd f.o.b. That in transit and in 6toro and factory has been taken for balancing purposes at B£d f.o.b. Prices on the local market have averaged 9.14 d, while that for local trade in the factory has been taken in at 9d nett. The average advance for butter-fat for the year was 18.35 d, and, there being a balance for distribution of £1249 14s 2d, it is proposed to make a further and final payment of 1.13 d, bringing the total payment up to 19.48 d. It will be noticed that the sum of £270 has been allowed for depreciation. This will bo paid off the liability against tho factory, thereby reducing that account accordingly. It will bo noticed also that thore was a considerable increaso in cheese made during the year, and the care of tho raw material by tho suppliers ha 6 so helped the manager and his staff that not one pound of second grade cheese has been made during the season under review. Such help wo hope and feel sure will be continued. The factory and surroundings have had a good clean up during the slack season, and necessary repairs and alterations have been attended to so that everything is in good working order for tho current season. “In presenting tho following figures I wish to express, on behalf of the company, appreciation of tho efforts of the staff and also on behalf of myself appreciation of the co-operation of members of the board who have done their utmost to further our mutual interests. The following are the statistics for tho past year:—Milk received, 6,573,8161b5.; butterfat, 264,5401b5. ; average test, 4; cheese manufactured, 679,2211b5.; lbs. of milk to lbs. of cheese, 9.67; cost of manufacture, .90; cost of f.0.b., .58. The different percentages of costs per lb. of butterfat in connection with the business of tho company are as follow:—Advances to suppliers, 18.350 d; bonus, 1.130 d; coal and power, ,372 d; crates and scale boards, .490; wages, .950 d; bandage, caps, salt, wire, nails, staples, .242 d; oil, grease, rennet, colour and maintenance, .282 d; railage and cartage, ,619 d; cool storage, insurance, Control Board, ,205 d; depreciation, ,245 d; commission and interest, ,387 d; freight, ,278 d; director’s fees, salary secretary, cheques and printing, audit fee, exchange, legal charges, discount, miscellaneous, port and landing charges, .370 d; total, 23.920 d. Average price received for butterfat, 23.920 d per lb. The return of ,75d per lb. return on whey cream is included in the above.” The report was adopted, and general business was placed before tho meeting. There were two directors to bo chosen. Messrs. S. E. Algar and F. Foster, who rctirb this year, offered themselves for reelection, and as no other nominations were received, the directorate stands as before, viz., Messrs. S. E. Algar (chairman), F. Foster, F. Hancock, M. J. Hehir, R. Davidson. The following figures appeared on the balance-sheet: —To manufacturing account: By cheese sales, export, £19,668 16s 3d; by cheese sales, local, £5875 4s; by whey cream, £833 19s Id; total, £26,377 19s 4d. The profit and loss account showed a credit balance of £1249 14s 2d, as against a credit balance of £35 19s lOd last year. These figures should prove most satisfactory to those concerned. Among tho improvements mentioned in the chairman’s report, the most noticeable is tho installation of a new system of conveying tho whey from the vat direct to tho separator. After separating the whey is passed to the outside tanks ready for the supliors. From tho vat chutes are placed across the passageway to a 2ft. drain, from which it is pumped, thus serving the separator only a few seconds after leaving tho vat, a jrjreat improvement on the old method. The factory and men’s quarters were given a refreshing touch of paint and the drainage given a thorough cleaning. There was also a new pasteuriser replacing the older one, and a cheese waxing plant is being installed. CONCERT AND DANCE. ( The concort and dance held in tho Coronation Hall on Friday evening was a great success, the people of Taikorea and surrounding districts turning up in full force. The concert opened with a delightful pianoforte solo by Mr McLachlan, which set a high standard which was held throughout the programme. Mr Gregory made a vory good impression with his first song, “Shipmates o’ Mine,” which was increased when he returned in response to vociferous applause. Mrs McLachlan sang a charming song of the coloratura type, responding with a second of tho same number. Master Sunbourne’e guitar solos were so appreciated that ho was recalled three times bcforo the audience was satisfied. Mr Cronin sang charming folk songs, both Maori and Irish, Miss Morgan following with a beautiful little song, “Not Understood.” Her encore, * ‘lf You’re In Love, You 11 Waltz, from “Rio Rita,” showed her beautiful voice in an entirely different way from the rich sadness of her previous song. Mr Farmer, tho humorist of the evening, gavo a number in. which talking arid singing alternated in a very clever manner, the title being, “What Would the Vicar Say.” Mr Ross, who is always sure of a hearty -welcome, sang ono of Easthopo-Martin 6 charming folk songs, “Harvest Time,” following this with "Red Devon by the Sea.” Tho audience were disappointed not to hear more of his singing. Mr Grace, a clever conjurer, then entertained tho company with sleight of hand tricks; fie also received much applause. Tho audience like Oliver Twist, asked for more and members of the party vory kindly obliged. Among tho items in tho extended programme were Mr Gregory’s, “Yeoman’s Wedding Song,” Mrs McLachlan s “Laughter,” Master Swinburne’s charming rendering of “Tho Rosary” and a medley, and Miss Morgan’s “Jeannino,” from “Lilac Time.” Mr Algar then presented the points prizes, Mrs Castle, winner of tho ladies, being given a handsome set of carvers in a presentation case, Mr F. Locko receiving a travelling companion, containing brush, comb, razor and strop, etc., in a leather case. He thanked tho people for tho support given during the past season to the euchre and dance evenings, which had proved a great success. A dainty and refreshing supper was then dispensed by the ladies, after which dancing continued till a late hour. The music for tho dance was supplied by Mrs Mora, assisted by Mrs Turner, Mesars. Farmer Sunbonriie, McLachlan and Mora. The evoning was a great success and we are all grateful to Mr Ross and his company of Fellow-performers for a delightful entertainment.