CARTERTON.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 5372, 3 September 1904, Page 7

CARTERTON.

Friday. The Tarahihi dairy factory commenced operations this morning, when eomc tourteen shareholders supplied ' 4.*, Riilloiis. This is considered hißhly salislacf-O] y. The Dalefiold and Belvedere lactones open on Monday. At the yVairarapa Pastoral and Agricultural Society's meeting yesterday alternoon, Mr 0. .T.. Tally offered five gaineas for the champion cow in the milking classes. It was resolved to erect dog kennels on a more improved plan, Messrs Allen and HcPhoe to .be supervisors. Messrs Tullv, Beeler. Donald, and McPhee were elected a sub-committee to go into the question of purchasing requisites in connection with the proposed tea pavilion. • ' *

It is probable that Mr Ernest Smith, of Dunedin, will bo elected manager of uio Wairarapa Bacon Company, vice Mr \V. Penton, resigned. Mr i Smith has very high recommendations. The return euchre tournament between the Foresters' and Druids' Lodges last night resulted in another win for the former, the points being 42 to 38. A convivial evening was afterwards indulged in, when several toasts were honoured, and songs rendered. ' The Belvedere Dairy Factory suppliers held a pleasant social evening last* mgfthere being a large attendance. Mr W. F. Wallis presided, anti in his opening re-’ marks paid high tribute to the capable manner in which the company’s affairs had been worked, and extended a hearty welcome to the directors and staff. Mr George Stevens, as chairman of directors, responded, stating he considered New Zealand was not far behind, if not equal to, Denmark and'Canada, and New Zealand produce had reached within 2s or 3s nf the maximum of those places He said the colony possessed excellent cheesemakers, and all the farmers had to do was to secure good cows. Songs were rendered during the evening, and greatly appreciated, after which a dance was indulged in, Mr G. A. Fairbrothcv (Mayor) has received the following letter from Mr Buchanan, M.H.R.: —Wellington, 27th August, 1994.—Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 15th ulto., supporting the representation of the deputation (introduced by Mr Buchanan) from Carterton and Greytown, that waited on you recently, asking that the night train from Palmerston North be extended to Featherston, instead of Masterton, I have the honour to inform you that the alterations requested could not be granted by a rearrangement of the existing services, but would require additional trains, which could only bo provided at a much heavier expense than either the existing or prospective trafhc warrants. I regret, therefore. tliat after full consideration I am unable to accede to the request of the deputation.—l have the honour to bo. Sir. your obedient servant, (Signed) «T. O. Ward. Notwithstanding the above contents, .Mr Buchanan intends to interview tho Minister of Railways, and urge upon him the necessity for an alteration.

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