NEW SCHEME QUESTIONED

Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1929, Page 6

NEW SCHEME QUESTIONED

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AMALGAMATED DAIRIES’ CLAIM.

NEARLY 200 ATTEND AT HAWERA

The new marketing scheme of Amalgamated Dairies, Ltd., embraced in the proposed formation of Empire Dairies, Ltd., was explained by Messrs W. Grounds and W. Goodfellow to an audience of South Taranaki farmers and dairy company directors numbering over 170 at Hawera on Saturday. The address was identical with that given at New Plymouth. A number of questions were asked and answered, while a motion of thanks to the speakers was proposed by Messrs J. B. Murdoch (Jolls) and P. J. Sheahan (Ohangai). Mr. A. B. Muggeridge (Manutalri) was the chairman. A request was made by Mr. Murdoch that, owing to the difficulty of following closely all the remarks, prosp cluses be circulated. It was stated in reply that particulars would be collected and circulated.

Mr. P. J, Sheahan jvas the chief questioner. In seconding the motion of thanks, Mr. Shea'han praised Mr. Grounds for the very lucid way he had put the address before the meeting—from the speakers’ own points of view. They had not been lucid from the producers’ points of view, considered M r . Shea’han. THE ONLY REWARD SOUGHT. The only reward sought, said Mr. Grounds, was that he should contribute towards harmony within the industry and to lead it away from the chaos to which, he considered, it was drifting. There was a necessity for getting together. The new council would consist, said the speakers, of all chairmen of all companies in New Zealand —between 50 and 60. There were 28 on the council already. Mr. Grounds replied to Mr. Sheahan that the Mr. Grounds there that day was identical with the late chairman of the Control Board. “Well, I admire his consistency,” said Mr. Sheahan. “Mr. Goodfellow was not so sincere towards Mr. Grounds before. Why the change?” The chairman: That’s not a relevant question. Don’t bring Control Board into the discussion. Mr. Goodfellow: Even husband and wife fall out, but they can come together again and be just as good friends (laughter). “What will it cost to run tne dairies?’’ asked Mr. B. L. Joll. “You will get something for nothing,” replied Mr. Goodfellow. “I do not mean that It is no answer to my question,” said Mr. Joll. “What will the directors of the board be paid —and the men in London?” “I’LL CHANGE YOU PLACES.” “My salary is £1500,” said Mr. Goodfellow. “Mr, Wright’s is £3OOO a year. The salary of the directors is not fixed. Amalgamted Dairies’ directors get £lOO a year.' “I’ll change you places,” suggested Mr. Sheanan. (Laughter.) “Mr. Wright is under my control,” said Mr. Goodfellow to a further remark of Mr. Sheahan, “and he takes instructions from me.” Mr. Sheahan: Oh! How long have you had him that way? (Laughter.) Mr. Wright was a fine man, declared Mr, Goodfellow. He (Mr. Wright) had been blackguarded, alleged Mr. Goodfellow, from one end of the country to another—by people who did not know him—not by those who did know him, (Applause.) “Mr. Wright can do nothing without my authority, and I can do nothing without the authority of my directors,” added Mr. Goodfellow to a suggestion that Mr. Wright might dictate to the

It was rubbish, declared Mr. Goodfellow in reply to Mr, Cameron, to suggest there was trouble in the Wai-’ kato. Output had been increased and the suppliers were as loyal as ever. Mr. Sheahan: Is not this an attempt on Mr. Grounds’ part to start a second little control board in this district? “I SAW YOU NUDGING!” Mr. Grounds: We are not concerned with the Control Board. It is just an endeavour to assist producers and establish marketing upon a broader and better. basis. Mr. Sheahan (to the chairman); You need not be nudging! I saw you. It doesn’t become a chairman. I saw you nudging. (Laughter.) The chairman made no reply and joined in the evidence of amusement. Mr. E. K. Cameron: Is the market right for price fixation —so disastrous in the past? Mr. Grounds: I do not agree with the speaker that price fixation was disastrous. It was the lack of continuity of purpose that was disastrous. All trade and commercial concerns fix prices. Mr. McKenzie (Hawera):' Why fix prices when other countries don’t ? Mr. Grounds: It is ridiculous of merchants to suggest they can shut New Zealand out. We have built up a for quality am 1 there is no reason to fear consequences, seeing we are becoming such big suppliers of foodstuffs. MANAIA LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. A friendly match was played at the Manaia golf links on Friday between Eltham and Manaia ladies, the home team winning by six games to two. The results, the Eltham names being mentioned. first, are:— Miss Wilson and Miss Clague, all square. Mrs. Morton defeated Mrs. Craig. Mrs. De Launay lost to Miss Ryan. Miss M. Pease lost to Mrs. H. ChrisMrs. Hessell lost to Mrs. Meuli. Mrs. Abbott Jost to Mrs. Smith. Miss Casey defeated Miss Elliott, Mre. McKay. lost to .Mrs. J. Christie. Mrs. Crawford lout to Miss Armitage.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ATHLETICS, PATEA TOURNEY ARRANGED. The committee of the Patea and District Public Schools’ Amateur Athletic Association on Saturday considered the question pf improving the arrangements in connection with the annual sports t-o be held in March. The following recommendations were made:— That spectators be kept behind the oval fence. That more care be taken to adhere to the time-table. That more hurdles be provided for the hurdle races or the number of entries be limited. That two conductors be appointed and that judges be appointed for first, second and third place-winners. That the 440 yards event be deleted from the programme. That arrangements be made for a better clock for the sports. It was decided that the football, and basketball tournament should be held on Saturday, August 10, provided, the ground was available. The basketball would be played under the New Zealand Association rules. Schools would be notified that in the event of two basketball teams being entered they should be made up of nearly equal strength, otherwise the school would be liable to be disqualified. The following football referees were appointed:—Messrs F. McKenna, L. Hunt, R. Rutherford, A. C. Southcombe and G. Spratt. Mr. Tarrant was appointed timekeeper. The appointment of a basketball referee was left in the secretary’s hands? It was decided that the age for the senior football team players be under 15 on the day of the tournament and that schools with a roll number of under 30 be allowed to play two senior boys in the junior team provided these two boys were under Bst. In the event of there being no score at the end of seven minutes, the teams would toss again for ends and the loser would kickoff. The matter of medals was left in the secretary’s hands and. he was also instructed to procure two basketball posts and rings. Entries for the tournament are to close on the evening of August 9. PATEA BOWLING'CLUB. COMMITTEE REVIEWS SEASON. The finances of the Patea Bowling Club showed a slight improvement during the past year. Considering the membership, the committee thought the position satisfactory. R. G. Scown was the first winner of the Scown cup competition, in which considerable Interest was displayed. The committee admitted the club’s indebtedness to Mr. Scown for the interest his donation aroused. The championship contest, conducted in conjunction with the Scown competition, was won by W. Paterson, whose performance was excellent.

Visits from Auckland and South Auckland bowlers were much enjoyed. Generally the green was in good order during the season. The club played banner matches with only moderate success and had several enjoyable games with Waverley. Mr, H. Palmer, a popular and energetic club member, left during the season for Papakura. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer were tendered a farewell social. The annual meeting of. the dub was held last night. COMING OF AGE PARTY. The Foresters’ Hall, Hawera, presented a gay scene on Thursday, when Mr. and Mrs. W. 'J. Linkhorn entertained a large number of friends to celebrate the coming of. age of their only son, Mr. Winfield Percy'Linkhorn. Greenery, and gaily-coloured streamers decorated the walls. Dancing, games, and musical items were the order of the evening, music for the occasion being played by Barton’s orchestra. Songs were contributed by Mr. McDonald. Miss P. McGlashan played the accompaniments. Streamer, confetti and balloon dances held during the evening caused a great deal of fun. The decoration of the supper room and tables were inded a work of art. .Mr. Linkhorn senior welcomed the gatheiMr. James Freyne proposed the health of Mr. Percy Linkhorn. Mr. Duncan Poole, an old friend of Mr. and Mrs. Linkhorn, also spoke. A small toast lis was honoured, and included Mr. an Mrs. Linkhorn (Mr. Poole —Mr. Linkhorn sen.), the Musicians (Mr. MeDon-. aid—Mr. Freyne), the Carlton and Stall (Mr. Linkhorn —Mr. L. Marter). HAWERA OPERA HOUSE. “THE LAST WARNING.” “The Last Warning” opened, at the Hawera Opera House last evening to a well-filled house. It is a riot from start to finish. All the ghostly things that can happen do happen in this greatest of mystery photoplays. For sheer suspense this is the finest piece of art the director, Paul Leni, has ever turned out. It surpasses “The Cat and the Ca.nary. Laura La Plante is delightful in the starring role. There is a murder—m fact, two murders —a haunted theatre, and ghosts warning a theatrical company not to stage their show. are some splendid performances m the supporting cast, notably those of, Montagu Love, as the producer, Roy D’Arcy, as the leading man, Margaret Livingston as the former burlesque queen, John Boles as the understudy, and many others, including Bert Roach and Mack Swain. The motion picture is an excellent cinematic treatment of Thomas F. Fallon’s famous stage play, and. Paul Leni has directed as only he can with odd. angles which make the very sets seem living things. Also showing is ft Famous Music Master series.

YOUTHS’ FAILURE TO REGISTER. PATEA MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Failure to render military service was alleged against three youths at the Patea Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Sergeant-Major Stevens appeared for the Defence Department. L. W. Hill pleaded not guilty. He was a new arrival from England and immediately he found he had to register he did so. A week afterwards he received a summons. Mr. J. H. 'Salmon, S.M., convicted him and ordered him to pay 10a court costs. James H. Hotter also pleaded not guilty. He thought f.s he was outside the boundary he was not liable to register. He was fined fl and costs IQs, as was Charles Henry Forbes, who did not appear to answer a similar charge. F. Aker and Carl Jorgensen were charged with cycling after sunset without a light. Constable Kelly appeared in support of the informations. Defendants were each fined 10s. BOXING CLUB IN HAWERA. An organisation to be known as the Hawera Boxing and Pastime Club has been formed. Mr. Les. Calvert, ex-Nelson provincial bantam weight champion, is the instigater of the move and is imparting his knowledge of the art to all members. Mr. Laurie Wills, an ex-wel-ter weight boxer, who has a lengthy experience to draw upon, has consented to officiate as honorary instructor, and will take an active part in coaching and sparring. Air. “Darky”* Hall is acting secretary. No fees are charged, but a subscription of Is 6d per week will be levied to defray the cost of the hall and possible equipment at a later date, though sufficient has been lent by supporters of the club. The club’s nominees for the Taranaki championship ti be held next month at New Plymouth. are: Fred Mancer, fea-ther-weight; Les. Calvert, light-weight. HAWERA GOLF CLUB. Following are the best cards handed in for the Hawera Golf Club’s bogey handicap held on Wednesday and Saturday: Little 1 up, Sagar 1 down, O’Callaghan 1 down, Wills 5 down, Syme 6 down, Gibson 6 down, W. G. Strange 7 down, Whitehead 7 down, Harrop 7 down. The second round of the Quin,trophy wag played in conjunction with the bogey handicap, and the net result of both rounds still leaves the competition open. The best net scores are: O’Cal-

The second round of the Quin,trophy wae played in conjunction with the bogey handicap, and the net result of both rounds still leaves the competition open. The best net scores are: O’Callaghan 3 down, Little 4 down, Wills 4 down, Strange 7 down, Whitehead 10 down, Syme 12 down, J. C. Robb 13 down, Overbye 14 down, Gibson 14 down. The third round will be played this week. On Wednesday Patea will play Hawera at Hawera. PERSONAL. Mr. Jacob Marx, Mangatoki, has sold his farm to Mr. W. Doud, Urnti, and will shortly be leaving for the Waikato district. Mr. Ralph Sage left Hawera yesterday to take a position in Wellington. Messrs E. J. Betts (president of the South Taranaki provincial executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union), J. Cocker (Eltham branch president) and W. E. Carter (Mangatoki branch president) left yesterday for Wellington, where they will attend the Dominion conference. Delegates to the annual conference •of the women’s division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, to be held at Wellington this week, occupied a special carriage on yesterday morning’s express. Among those travelling to the conference were Mesdames W. E. Carter (president of the South Taranaki branch), C. Benton (Auroa), T. Sutherland (Manaia), Cocker and Austin (Eltham), Harris (Oakura) and Young and Chambers (Qpunake). Miss A. B. Johnstone (secretary South Taranaki branch) and Mrs. D. M. Cameron, who are also attending the conference, proceeded t n Wellington on Saturday.

Captain D. 0. MacGregor left Hawera for Hamilton yesterday in his. D.H, Gipsy Moth biplane which had been overhauled after the recent mishap. ,Hc was accompanied by Mr. Valentine, a director;of Hamilton Airways, .Ltd. They will, return to Hawera in a few days, GENERAL. ’ !: Bobby calves were plentiful on the Main South Road, Manaia, yesterday. As a motor-lorry conveying calves to the works was passing through the town the door of the vehicle became unfastened and a number of calves fell out. After considerable effort the • escapees were recaptured and the journey was resumed. Mr. A. J. Glasson has been, authorised by the.. Agricultural Department to state that the department is prepared to continue its assistance of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club Association in the form of judging, and supplying manures and seeds. Mr. Glasson did not recommend the department in this connection. A reminder is given of the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club’s dance to be held in St. Joseph’s Hall, Hawera, tonight. • ” . • The Patea Plunket Society met on Friday, Mrs. T. E. Roberts presiding. The Plunket nurse’s report was: Old cases on books,. 44; visits to office, 4 days, 51; new cases for June, 3; visits to homes, 23; sales, £3 3s lOd. The nurse reported that owing to stormy weather there had been fewer visits to rooms this month than usual. The Mayor of Patea has received, additional donations amounting to £2B Is 6d for the earthquake relief fund. Included in this amount are £lO from the Kakaramea Sports Club and £l4 Ils 6d from the Kakaramea dance. The Carlyle Cycle Club held, its weekly road race on Saturday from Patea to Waverley and return, a distance of 20 miles. The race was won by A, Fentonby, with R. Clarkson second, G. Signal third and A. Clarkson fourth. Clarkson made fastest time. An enjoyable dance was held in the Kakaramea hall on Friday night in aid of the earthquake fund. The attendance was large. The music was supplied by Miss M. Hurley, Mr. A. Carey and Mr. G. Taylor. Messrs J. Mainey and, P. Kearney carried out the duties of masters of ceremonies. At the supper adjournment the Mayor of Patea, Mr. F. Ramsbottom, heartily thanked all for th*e way they had rallied in the cause of humanity. . ,