MANGONUI

Northern Advocate, 20 March 1934, Page 5

MANGONUI

DAIRY COMPANY PICNIC. conspicuous success. One of the most successful picnics ever staged by the officials of the Oruru-Fairbnrn Dairy Company was held on Saturday at Air .1. Foster's property, Peria. When dawn appeared the indications wore for a tine day, and the favourable conditions enabled people to at once make up their minds and get ready for an early start. At, ]] o'clock the main highway leading to Peria was a stream of traffic, and vehicles of all descriptions, antiquated and otherwise, were headed for one point, their occupants with but one thought of “Heigh, Ho, Come ■ to the Fair.” By noon it is estimated that the crowd was the largest ever nssem- - bffid at such a function. t The food had been prepared in Iwo nflhgis by experts, and when these vere opened up it could be seen that • the pork, knmaras and fish had been done to a turn. The whole was most appetising, and, judging by tlie queue at the servery it must have been enjoyable. Juft before dinner was served, Mr W. 'lloskin, chairman of directors, extended a hearty welcome to everyone, and said he'was pleased to see so many of the suppliers present. It gave him

pleasure also to extend a hearty welcome to representatives from other neighbouring dairy companies. He expressed appreciation of the progress tlic Maoris were making as dairy farmers. Ho mentioned the fact that the promissory notes asked from suppliers to the factory if they wished to have a new factory had been freely signed, and there was now no doubt about the new factory. Finance was assured, the plans .and specifications were in hand, and in two or three weeks tenders would be invited for a new building. He expressed his thanks for the support given and said ho felt sure Ihe new far lory would be a great advantage to the district. Mr lloskin also remarked that they were privileged indeed lo have with them (hal day His Oram, Achbishop Averill, lo whom he extended a web come as well as the other clergymen jiie ent. He (‘ailed upon His (Irace to give a blessing before'the food from the Ixapa Maori was partaken of, and this was done. AI a later period the Archbishop look Hie opportunity of thanking Mr lloSkin for his hind welcome. He congratulated (lie suppliers upon setting aside a day for association, ns no bet ter time was afforded for an exchange of greetings and good will. He was pleased to see the innovation made on this occasion of introducing the native

items into the programme. As it was at the Waitangi celebrations, so it was evident at this gathering that these traditional native dances were a revival of the lost arts and customs, and cemented a feeling of good will and fellowship between the two races. The Primate said ho did not propose to address them lengthily on any particular subject, relating to dairying, as. probably most of his hearers were bettor versed in such matters than he, and other distractions were'occupying their minds. Ho would content himself by extending his congratulations upon a most successful and well-organised function, and he could odor no better wish than that- they would receive much higher prices for their butter-fat than was the case at present, thus compensating them in a small measure for the long hours and tedious labour There was no doubt that the-Maori items added materially to the programme, the hakas and singing being particularly well done. The titg-o’-war between Ibo two races was another interesting event. For a trial of strength the teams were very evenly matched, the Maoris being slightly heavier, and they proved victorious in two pulls. The following are the results of the programme events. — Boys, (I- O.—N. Pepi 1, N, Olsen 2, 0. Edwards tU

Girls, (5—9. —0. Dawson 1, AT. Kitchen 2, E. Maddox .‘l. Boys 9 —12, first section. —1). Dangcu .1. N. Greaves. 2, G. Hoskin 9. Second section. —H. Ferguson 1, R. Albert 2, T. Greaves 9. Girls, 9—12. —Z. White 1, 11. Maddox 2, M. Taylor 9. Boys, 12 —19. —W. llanenx 1, .1. Martir. 2, G. Foster 9. Girls, 12—19. —F. Matthews 1, .1. Button 2, R. Wilkinson 9. 8 ingle men, first section.—-.L King .1, P. Marsh 2, D. Newton 9. .Second sec-ton.--A. Wells 1, S. Gibbs 2, 11. Bucking ham 9. Single ladles, — M ias I*. Matthews 1, Miss .1. Bnlion 2, Miss A. Dawson 9. Married men.—R. Itetnraka I, nJ Kitchen 2, F. Rnhnrihi 9. Married ladies.-- Mrs Olsen 1, Mrs i"a lie re 2, Mrs Rei liana 9. Hop, Stop and dump,- B. Harrison 1, B. Hill 2. Maori Haka Teams. Mangalaniwlia tManngamnka ) alid Whatnwhiwhi, each 299 points, 1; Peria, 208 points, 9. Tng-o’•wai'.--The Maori team beat the Fakelm team. The judges for (he haka contests wore Messrs Heim re King! (Ferin), Hota, Greaves ( Wlmtnwhiwhi ) and Hota Era (Mangntaniwha 1.

HERD-TESTING FEBRUARY AVERAGES The averages of the Manponni Group Herd-Testing Association for February, as supplied by the secretary, Mr N. Clifford, are as follows: Group I. —Kaeq. Group Average: 721 cows, 929 lbs milk, 9.0 test, 29.09 lbs fat. Highest Herd; 89 cows, 098 ibs milk, 9.9 .test, 98.71 lbs fat. Owner: M- .1 W. Hayes. Lowest Herd: 22 cows, 299 lbs milk O. lest, 1-1.18 lbs fat. Highest Cows; 99 lbs fat. Owners; Messrs .1. W. Hayes and Leslie Bros. Group II. —Kaitaia-AwanUf. Group Average: 1040’ cows, 454 lbs milk, 9.4 test, L’9.01 lbs fat. Highest Herd; 14 cows, 949 lbs milk, 0.0 lest, 90.21 Ills fat. Owner: Mr E. 8. Brent. Fewest Herd; 09 cows, 999 lbs milk, 9.0 test, 10.78 lbs fat. Highest Gnw: 99 lbs fat. Owner; Mr E. 8. Bren*. Group 111. —Cruru-Victoria Valley, etc. Group Average: 091 cows, •*lßl lbs milk, 9.1 test, 29.80 lbs fat. Highest Herd: 29 cows, 012 lbs milk, 9.7 lest, 94.88 Ibs fal. Owner: Mr W. Blanchard, Molntangi. Lowest Herd: 90 cows, 929 lbs milk, 9.9 test, 17.90 lbs fat.

Highest c0w:.56.1bs fat. Owner: Mr A. P. Duff. “Own Samples” System. Average: 515 cows, 488 lbs milk, 4.8' tost, 28.41 lbs fat. Association ‘ ‘ Group ’ ’ Summary. 2452 cows, 407 lbs milk, 5.4 test, 26. PS lbs fat.