DAIRYING AT MANGATOKI

Taranaki Daily News, 3 August 1932, Page 8

DAIRYING AT MANGATOKI

PAY-OUT OVER ONE SHILLING.

SAVINGS IN MANUFAGTUNE.

The 32nd annual report of the Mangatoki Dairy Company states:—The total payments for the season 1930-31 amounted to 11.48 d per lb butter-fat. The payment for the year covered by these accounts is estimated at 12.1 d per 4b but L ter-fat. Costs to f.o.b. ocean steamer are .Id per lb butter-fat higher than last year, due to the fact that the output was 500 tons of cheese greater this season. Wages, fuel, maintenance and cartage charges, which come directly under the control of the management, have been reduced by £6OO in spite of the larger quantity of cheese made. The output was consigned and the returns compare favourably with those of other factories. The directors recommend the payment of 5 per cent, interest on paidup capital, which will absorb £1360, or .2d per lb butter-fat. The directors regret to record the death of the general manager, Mr. George Woods, who filled the position for two and a-half years. His death has caused a distinct loss, not only to this company, but to the whole industry. Mr. J. L. Taylor has been appointed to the vacancy. After the death of Mr. Woods, the n agement of the main branch and the supervision of the supply of stores and requisites for the whole of the company was undertaken by Mr. F. W. Seamark, who carried out his onerous duties in a manner most creditable to himself, and to the entire satisfaction of the board. The retiring ‘ directors, Messrs Free, Kemp and McCormack, again offer their services.

The factory statistics are:—Total lbs milk received, 37,049/130 (37,718,865); total lbs butter-fat, 1,614,389 (1,630,830); average test, 4.3444 (4.3); total charges, including depreciation per lb butter-fat, 2.95 d (2.'SSd). Used for Butter-fat, 1,509,0741 b cheese made, 3,926,4711 b, or 1752 tons 17cwt 3qr 31b (2,862,6061 b or 1227 tons llcwt 3qr 26 lb); yield of cheese per lb butter-fat, factory weight, 2.6019 (2.64). Used for butter-making: Butter-fat, 101,4611 b (543,0111 b butter made, 123,0991 b, or 54 tons 19cwt Oqr 111 b (659,410 lb, or 294 tons 7cwt 2qr 10lb); overrun, 20.32 (21.43); whey butter made, 91,7281 b (65,4671 b whey butter per ton of cheese, 52.351 b (521 b

JUNIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURES.

The fixtures and the referees for the junior Rugby in the Central Division tomorrow are» First juniors: Cardiff v. Pukengahu at Cardiff, Mr. A. R. Harrison; Stratford v. Midliirst at Stratford, Mr. F. Julian; Celtic v. Toko at Toko, Mr. C. Pellowe. Third grade: School v. Inglewood at Inglewood, Mr. A. O’Sullivan.

GENERAL ITEMS.

At Eltham July has been the coldest month on recoi’d, with 15 frosts, lhe maximum temperatures have been correspondingly low. Very cold winds of moderate strength were experienced during the whole month, and as much as ten degrees of frost were registered. Only a moderate rainfall was recorded, 2.63in5, this being much below the average.

In committee the Eltham Borough Council further considered the question of street lighting and the matter of reverting to gas lighting for a portion, of the borough was discussed. No action was taken with regard to gas, and it was .resolved to approach the Power Board with an amended offer to renew the contract for the supply of electricity at a figure involving a very considerable reduction in the price paid in the past. The Eltham Ladies’ Hockey Club held a very successful dance on Monday, the Oddfellows’ Hall being well filled. There was a good programme of modern and “old-time” dances. Mrs. Attrill played excellent music and “extras” were supplied by Miss E. Mehrtens and Mr. A. Wilson. A spot waltz was won by Mr. Bob Gower and Miss G. Glenrworth, a Monte Carlo 'by Mr. W. Crozier and Miss T. Wolfe and a “mystery man” and “mystery woman” dance by Mr. J. D. Robertson and Miss C. Arden. Mr.E. Newland was master of ceremonies. Supper was served by the hockey girls under the direction of Mesdames D. Gyde and S. Murray. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. The coronation ceremony in connection with the Plunket baby queen carnival will be held in the Town Hall, Stratford, to-morrow at 3.30 'p.m., but the doors will open at 2.30 p.m.