STRATFORD DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 August 1928, Page 10

STRATFORD DISTRICT NEWS

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SCIENCE IN DAIRYING. CARDIFF TO JOIN FEDERATION. RECOGNITION OF.THE RESULTS. The Cardiff Dairy Company, although a prime mover in the agitation that ultimately led to the establishment of the dairy science laboratory at Hawera, has never subscribed to the institution nor associated itself with the Federation of Dairy Companies. At the annual meeting of the company, Mr. H. Marchant strongly criticised the “sit on the fence” attitude to such purpose that, at the conclusion of the ordinary business, the company decided to link up with the federation and to subscribe to the laboratory. Mr. C. A. Marchant, chairman of directors, recalled that the original public meeting in connection with the establishment of a laboratory for dairy research was held in Stratford, and Mr. J. T. Belcher, the then chairman of the Cardiff Company, had convened the meeting. Cardiff, however, had never joined the federation that was subsequently formed, nor had it contributed a penny towards the maintenance of the laboratory. “On the other hand,” he said, “our company has been quite content to benefit by about £lOOO a year from the investigations and recommendations of Mr. P. O. Veale, the dairy scientist in charge of the laboratory.” Mr. Marchant proceeded to outline Mr. Veale’s work and instanced cases where his investigations had remedied serious troubles at factories and had pointed the way to greater returns by the adoption of more scientific methods. The saving of over £9OO made last season by the Cardiff Company from Mr. Veale’s recommendations in connection with pressed fat alone, was a valid reason why the company should lend its support to the laboratory. He understood the only other company in the district that had no financial interest in supporting the laboratory was their neighbour, the Waingongoro Dairy Company, and the chairman of that company had recently informed the speaker that the directors were thinking seriously of departing from their present attitude and linking up with contributing companies. Mr. Marchant proceeded to explain certain advantages that had accrued from Mr. Veale’s investigations into the questioii of yield and its relation to added water. Mr. H. Marchant: I think this company is losing in prestige and in money through staying out of the contributing companies and the federation. I don’t call it fair play. The resolution to link up with both institutions was then adopted, all further discussion being in favour of a change of attitude.

ELTHAM MAGISTRATE’S COURT. CLAIM FOR WAGES MADE. Mr. R. W. Tate, S.M., presided at the fortnightly sitting of the Eltham Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Judgment by default was given in the following undefended civil cases: — R. E. WUlians v. A. Rea, £7 Is 4d (costs £1 12s 6d); C. A. Belcher v. E. Fletcher, £l2 16s 9d (costs £2 18s). A claim for £l4 entered by James Caldwell, a labourer, against P. Humphreys for extra wages allegedly due from October 23, 1927, to December 10, 1927, was non-suited by the magistrate. Caldwell in evidence said that he lived in the same camp as defendant at Rowan. Witness had had a contract with J. Chamberlain, but Humphreys, who was in difficulties as to securing workmen, had asked Caldwell to help him. Chamberlain had agreed and witness worked for Humphreys for about eight or ten weeks. He did everything he had been told to do. Witness was offered £3 a week, but at the time he said nothing. At the end of the job witness received £7 and left because the others went.

In answer to Humphries, witness repeated that he had asked him definitely to take the job. In the witness-box Humphries said Caldwell had volunteered to work for him at 10s a day. Caldwell left when witness was injured in an accident. Witness had been told by plaintiff that he was going back to work. Humphries kept details of Caldwell’s working, times in a notebook. At the camp witness had supplied the food. The magistrate, after hearing further evidence on the part of both parties, considered that neither had brought enough details, and he non-suited plaintiff.

VANDALISM AT STRATFORD. COMMENTS BY PROGRESS LEAGUE. Vandalism in the public parks and iiooliganism generally throughout the borough of Stratford was a topic discussed at last night’s meeting of the Stratford Progress League, when strong opinions were expressed. Though most of the discussion was taken in committee the serious light in which the matter was viewed was evident in the decisions reached. The discussion arose w'hen the secretary said he wondered whether the league could in any way help the Domain Board in putting down vandalism, particularly in King Edward Park. This park was a credit to the town, and it was a pity that it should receive such bad treatment as had been the case on various occasions.

Mr. R. V. Kay considered that there should be lectures at the schools in order to combat such habits among children.

Another member suggested that there should be some kind of a vigilance or citizens’ committee to help the board. In Mr. 8. Ward's opinion there was not enough civic pride. There was a tremendous amount of vandalism, and he would not believe that it was young

'children who were doing it. He considered that the mischief was done mostly by youths.

Most of the trouble occurred on Sundays, said Mr. Barr, “It is disgraceful that we are breeding a race without ideals,” said Mr. Kay. “We will have to do something to stamp it out.” It was resolved that the Domain Board be advised that the league was willing to help in putting down vandalism, and suggested that a vigilance committee be set up. Mention was then made of the hooliganism and loitering that took place, particularly in Broadway, and especially on Sunday nights. It was not safe, said one member, for a lady to go along Broadway at about a quarter to seven on a Sunday night without having a lot of insulting remarks and rude suggestions thrown at her by youths loafing in shop doorways. Again, at the entrance of the picture theatre the footpath was often blocked by people, and it was considered the duty of the police to keep the path clear. It was not fair to shopkeepers nearby. A great deal of destruction of public property throughout the town had taken place and many disgraceful acts perpetrated. It was stated that Stratford youths were not wholly responsible, for parties often came from other towns. Further discussion was in committee, after which the following resolution was passed: "That the poliise be informed of complaints received relative to hooliganism and loitering in and about the borough, with special reference to Broadway, particularly on Sunday evenings, and that the league protests against the public being allowed to monopolise the footpath adjacent to the picture theatre. The league looks to the police to take immediate action to cope with the nuisance.” Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the police at Stratford, the inspector of Police at New Plymouth, and the Stratford Borough Council. PROGRESS LEAGUE MEETS. IMPROVED RAILWAY SERVICE. The Stratford Progress League met last night. Mr. R, V. Kay presided, and there were present Messrs S. Ward, G. Gaw, Baker and A. J. Barr (secretary). Apologies were received from Canon Kayll and Mr. N. B. Fletcher. With regard to the Whangamomona railway line, - the chairman suggested that there should be a fast passenger train each way at least once a week. It took about four hours to come from Tahora, a distance of about 50 miles. Many people considered a fast train was necessary. While agreeing that an improvement could be made on the branch line, Mr. Ward thought that the department was to be congratulated on the new main line service.

It was different from a few years ago, agreed Mr. Kay. He remembered one occasion, iu 1920, on which he left Stratford at 2.15 p.m. and arrived at Wanganui at 7.45 p.m., stopping an hour at Hawera.

Charges on the railway from New Plymouth to Stratford were dearer by train than by lorry, said another member, though the lorries always sought the most profitable loadings. It was resolved that Messrs Kay, Gaw and the secretary interview the railway commercial branch on these matters. The league resolved to commend the action of the borough council in disallowing the Railway Department permission to remove a large tree in order to use a bridge over the Patea River for advertising purposes. It was hoped that the department would in future see its way to discontinue, erecting hoardings along the railway lines. ‘‘lf something is not done ,we . will have these signs everywhere,” said a member. Discussion took place as to the need of a full-time medical superintendent at the public hospital, but the matter was deferred until the next meting. GENERAL ITEMS. A.s indicating the gradual decline of Canadian cheese on the London market, Mr. C. A. Marchant, at Monday night’s annual meeting of the Cardiff Dairy Company, stated that five years ago Canada had exported 00,000 tons, to London. The following year the quantity dropped to 80,000 tons, the next year to 62,000 tons, the next to 42,000 tons, and last year only 35,000 tons came into competition with New Zealand produce at Home.

Reviewing the past season’s operations, Mr. C. A. Marchant (chairman of the Cardiff Dairy Company) mentioned that the average pay-out of the company over a period of six years was Is 6Jd. This year it was Is BJ/L

BIG PROGRAMME AT THE KING’S.

A programme of outstanding merit was screened at the King’s Theatre last evening. The chief attraction wj> the screening of the local film tests taken last week. The film itself is most humorous and interesting, and the photography is extremely brilliant considering the irregular lighting. Each and every one who appeared before, the camera in the tests shows great signs for future prospects, but nevertheless some are more outstanding than others. The audience voted for the stars who are to take part in the local film production. The filial results, which will be announced at 9 o'clock on Thursday morning, are eagerly awaited. The supporting programme features Tom Mix in his latest special for William. Fox, “Silver Valley.” Il is a Mix picture which is something out of the ordinary. Also on the same programme is one of the ever-popular series of “The Collegians.” The playing of the King’s trio under the direction of Miss Mitchell, L.A.8., L.R.A.M., assists to make the whole evening’s performance a huge success. A special entr'acte will be played this evening by request, “Rosita.*

Intending patrons should make sure of a seat by reserving for tills 100 per cent, programme. The theatre was packed with an enthusiastic audience to capacity last evening for the screen tests, and the voting in all cases was very close.