BACK TO CHEESE-MAKING

Taranaki Daily News, 15 August 1931, Page 12

BACK TO CHEESE-MAKING

SOUTH TARANAKI MOVEMENT,

'prospects more favourable.

Cheese prospects for tho season are improving, as is indicated by the fact that several South Taranaki factories, which last season changed over to butter, have returned to their usual manufacture. Advances this month in South Taranaki will probably average lid for cheese supply. Cows are coming in fairly early this year and factories arc now dealing with a good quantity of milk. Production is about on a par with last'season so far, but an increase of considerable dimensions is not anticipated. This month’s advance is, of course, only for a small quantity of butter-fat, but with companies calculating their payments on a conservative basis the increase to lid is an indication of the more optimistic feeling prevailing. For the last eight months of the season just closed payments averaged 9d. The position of stocks in England is good, much better than at this time laxst year. Cable advice yesterday was that the market for cheese was firm, White has advanced to 03s and coloured to 655.

Butter prospects have also improved and factories are advancing lOd this month. London prices have risen from 110 s to 114 s, with the market firm. The stocks position is also good. Offers for butter afloat and in store of Is have been made. There are no offers so far for this season’s make, except for July, when there was, of course, very little production.

MUSIC EXAMINATIONS.

I ' RESULTS FROM LONDON.

The results of the examinations conducted by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music, and the Royal College of Music, London, in June have just been received by the hon. local representative in Hawera, Mr. F. W, Horner. Passes were secured as follow: Harmony (higher division), Gladys Kelly (Miss M. Hamerton, teacher), Rudiments: Edith C, Bublitz; (Miss J. M. Dix), Iris U. Milos (Mrs, E. H. Morrison). Grammar and music, div. III.: Cecile M. Bolton (Miss J. Dix); division t: Elsie Li Ogle (Miss J. M. Dix).

MAKAKA DISTRICT NEWS.

The school at Makaka was crowded for the final of a series of four euchre parties. Visitors were present from Hawera, 'Eltham, Te Kiri and Opunake. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs. Tindle, Te Kiri, and Mr. R. Gray, who played off with Mr. Harkness. The points prizes were won by Mrs. Cuff and Mr. Lines, while Miss Frost and Mr. Avery won the consolation prizes. Dancing followed to music supplied by Miss Watson, Miss Duckett,' Mrs. Gray and Mr. Dormer (piano), Mr. Mhindonald (accordion) and Mr. J. Lines (bagpipes). A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Master Willie Crawford and Mary Fischer. The competition “musical stick” was won by Mary Fischer, a parcel-wrapping competition by Mr. B. Lind and Mrs. Duckett and a box of. chocolates was won by Master Owen King. During the evening two pianoforte solos were played by Miss M. Duckett. Credit is due to Mr. Dormer for the able manner in which he conducted the evenings. Mr. and. Mrs. Maindonald gave the use of their piano. Miss Matty Duckett has returned from her visit to Hawera and Manutahi. Mr. and Mrs. Butwell and family will leave shortly for their new home at Rowan. Miss Pearl Sangster has returned from her visit to the Hawera district. Mr. E. Johns (Manutahi) has been visiting his parents. Mrs. Gray has returned from Wanganui. Miss E. Fischer has returned from a holiday. Miss Grace Butwell, who has been sewing mistress for some time, will be much missed by parents and pupils. GENERAL ITEMS. On the schedule prepared by bankrupt a surplus is shown in the estate of Annie Josephine Fama., Hawera. Assets are estimated to exfeed liabilities by £620 Ils 7d. Owing to increased production'* in the district additions have been necessary to the Whakamara dairy factory. A new packing room has been built. The Hawera Motor Traders’ Association states officially that the price of petrol in South Taranaki will be reduced by Id per gallon on Monday, This drop in price is unfortunate for retailers who recently procured large stocks in anticipation of a rise in price. R. P. Morrissey and Co. advertise particulars of sales at the Union Street salerooms, Hawera, to-day at 11 a.m., 1.15 p.m., 2.15 p.m. and 7 p.m. They also advertise particulars of a sale of household furniture and effects in the bankrupt estate of Mrs. A, J. Fama on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. at the residence, Turuturu Road, Hawera,

The auction sale of Irish lino being conducted by J. C- Smith at the shop in Union Street, Hawera, next to W. V. Patterson, mercer, is advertised to continue to-day at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

KAPONGA AND MANAIA TALKIES.

ATTRACTIONS FOR TO-NIGHT.

'■’Paramount -on Parade," the gay, sparkling all-star frolic, will, be shown, at Kaponga to-night. It is something to laugh at, something to thrill to, something to marvel at, something to surprise you. It ifl the time for the time of your life. “Paramount on Parade” is at Kaponga. Reserve at Mrs. Brewer’s. At the Manaia talkies to-night Buck Jones will be shown in “The Avenger.” A clatter of hoofs, flaming shots in the black night, stolen gold and the Black Shadow adds another thrilling.adventure to his swift career. Do not miss this or the commencenient of “The Jade Box,” a mystery, .sound serial. A special 'matinee starts a,t;.2.15 p.m, i