WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19906, 17 September 1934, Page 3

WAIMATE

CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS The annual meeting of shareholders of the Waimate Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd. was held on Saturday, the chairman of directors, Mr H. H. Meredith, presiding over an attendance of 18. The annual report showed that a satisfactory year had been experienced and the directors recommended a dividend of 4 per cent, on paid up capital. Supply had shown an increase, the year’s output being a record. The retiring director, Mr J. I. Kearton, would be declared re-elected unopposed, and no nominations had been received for the vacancies caused by the resignations of Messrs J. F. Cairns and A. Johnson. Appreciation was felt at the loyalty of North Otago and South Canterbury dairy farmers, which it was hoped would continue. The balance-sheet showed butter profits £1625/0/2, and cheese profits £289/0/11. sales having been, butter £34,249/3/10, and cheese £9327/8/2. Chairman's Address. Moving the adoption of the report Mr Meredith said that throughout the Dominion dairy farmers would welcome better prices. It was not his intention to be pessimistic, but the prospect ahead was not encouraging. Prices on the London market compared with last year were:—Butter, 75/- to 76/- (96/- to 98/-); cheese, 47/to 48/- (52/- to 53/-); while stocks of butter on hand were 1,787,6461 b (1,000,336). The complaint that our butter lost its identity at Home was justified, and an experiment of selling in pats had resulted in increased prices. The Dairy Board had the matter in view. The report of the Dairy Commission and subsequent action should help to put the industry in a better position, as no doubt regulations would be stiffened up and the quality of the raw product improved. Local market sales would also probably receive attention with a view to greater consumption, especially of cheese, which was the lowest in the world. The factory had maintained a high quality standard, with an increase of 25 tons in production over the previous year. Expenses had been kept as low as possible, and the total net profit of £1914 would go against the debit of £2958 in the profit and loss account, and reduce it to £1044.

“In conclusion,” said Mr Meredith, “I would like to say that the future of our industry is almost overwhelmed with difficulty, but I sincerely hope that by next annual meeting many of our troubles will have disappeared. Times such as we are passing through call for co-operation in the truest sense of the word.” Finally he said that the average prices they had obtained for the year had been 71/2 for butter, 43/5 for white cheese, and 43/10 for coloured cheese.

Mr E. Penno seconded the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. Pay Out For Cheese. In answer to questions, Mr Meredith gave details of cheese unsold, etc., and said that the pay out for cheese was not up to that of competing factories, because the directors had decided, in view of the position which had arisen in Temuka, that the profits be put to a reserve fund. Mr B. Trumper: You think you can fleece the Temuka end and start a reserve fund? Mr Meredith replied that the fact was lost sight of that Temuka was being worked for Messrs Lovell and Christmas, London, who had agreed a short time ago practically to make them a present of £I3OO. Mr W. Lindsay pointed out that the whole of the reserve was placed in the cheese account. When the motion to adopt the report was put Mr Stanley objected and moved an amendment that the bal-ance-sheet be referred bad: to the directors as the cheese account was unsatisfactory to the cheese shareholders. Mr Cairns seconded the amendment. Mr Lindsay: What part of it is not satisfactory? Mr Stanley replied that they objected to the reserve fund. The pay out was nearly 3d below that of other factories in Temuka, which was a big item with the market in its present state, and an explanation was wanted. Mr Lindsay said he took it that the amendment was a reflection on the management of the directors. After Mr Meredith had shown from the articles of Association that they had power to set up a reserve fund, Mr Stanley adhered to his amendment, which was put and lost on the voices, only the four Temuka shareholders voting in favour. A vote of thanks was passed to the staff and to the chairman, Mr Meredith, in reply to Mr Lee, stating that he would see that the Temuka shareholders were advised as to what the directors decided upon in the matter of the taking over of shares. HOOK TENNIS CLUB At the euchre and dance held on Friday night by the Hook Tennis Club there was a satisfactory attendance. A cake given by Mrs Wilken was won by Mr J. McKenzie. The prizes for the competition were given by Mr and Mrs Henderson and Mr and Mrs Wilkin, the winners being Mrs McPherson and Mr H. Sherwin. The consolation prizes fell to Miss B. Croft and Mr A. Dale. Excellent music was provided by Messrs Jones and Clark. Mr J. Wilson was M.C.

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION A meeting of the committee of the Waimate Automobile Association was held on Saturday afternoon. Present— Messrs T .Y. L. Geddes (president), Rev. Jas. Hay, J. Betten, J. I. Hayman, E. Englebrecht, W. Bell, M. Mcßae, A. W. Good, J. Smillie, J. Dempsey and G. B. Hamilton. In reply to an inquiry from the compiler of the South Island road map, it was resolved that the Association did not think it necessary to include the names of back country stations or road numbers on the map. Mr J. I. Hayman was appointed the Association’s delegate to the annual conference, with power to choose a co-delegate.

The president reported that the agreements in regard to the free road service which will shortly be inaugurated were ready for the garage proprietors to sign, and that it was proposed to launch the scheme in the near future. The following new members were elected:—Messrs W. F. George, W. A. Stephens, W. A. White (Waimate), G. W. Kidd (Glenavy), C. Barney (Makikihi), and C. Murphy (Morven). Mr Hamilton brought up the matter of a dangerous corner at Tawai School, on which Mr Smillie was asked to report to the next meeting. W.C.T.U. At the monthly meeting of the Waimate branch of the W.C.T.U. the president (Mrs Roy) presided over a fair attendance of members. A vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs Walker, also the late Mrs B. H. Low, of Timaru. members standing in silence. The president made reference to the good work done by the late Mrs Low in the interest of the Union throughout the Dominion. Miss * Barnett, president of the Methodist Auxiliary, gave an address on the work of the missionaries in New Zealand and the Islands. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. A recitation by Mrs Claridge and a sacred solo by Miss Hayman were much appreciated. It was decided to hold the annual shop day on October 27. Mrs Kippenberger was appointed to act as delegate at the District Convention to be held at New Brighton. HIGH SCHOOL REUNION The following will be the basketball teams to take part in the High School reunion tournament:— No. 1 Team—Doris Rathgen, Mary Cox, Margaret Smith, Maisie Bryce, Mavis Chalmers, Laurel Morrison, Gladys Kennard, Nancy Price, Ellen Skevington; emergencies, Muriel Cummin?, Nancy Jack. No. 2 Team—Dorothy Grylls, Ina Smith. Alice Meyer, Jean Meredith, Anna Malthus, Mara Brownlie, Alison Malthus, Gaynor Travers, Riwa Horler; emergency, Elizabeth McPherson. No. 3 Team —Ethel Jackson, Ella Gunn, Eva Dunlop, Hilda Head, Molly McNeill, Myra Olorenshaw, Edith Sherwin, Vera Harrison, Morva Dickson; emergency, Hazel Wilce. No. 4 Team—Thyna Neal, Joan Ross, Jessie Sauer, Lorna Dixon, Rene Bruce, Maisie Dixon, Isobel Dickson, Gladys Fyall. Teresa Ryder; emergencies, Dorothy Jackson, Zillah Goodwin. The foolball teams are:— Town Team v. High School—D. Jones, T. Joyce, T. Cutler, I. Chalmers, M. Cocks, A. Calder, T. Calder, K. Stevens, G. Anderson, G. Hewson, S. Wasley, W. George, E. Wilce, J. Tamblyn, L. Ryan; reserves, W. White, J. Hettrick. Town Team v. Country—B. Wheelan, E. Morrisson, S. Fleming, G. Collett, C. Ryan, O. O’Sullivan, G. O’Malley, D. Grylls, T. Granger, J. Glynn, L. Hunt, G. Hynes, G. Bird, W. Jack, E. Dash; reserves, N. Kilworth, G. Wilce. Country Team—D. Samways, J. Lindsay, W. McNeill, W. Dennison, F. Sole, P. Giles, K. Giles, K. Cutler, J. Goodwin, H. Fleming, T. Fleming, R. Thornton, J. McKenzie, E. O’Neill, J. Barbour; reserves, F. Trott, L. Meredith. MINIATURE RIFLES At the weekly shoots of the various Miniature Rifle Clubs held in the Waimate district last week, the following were the highest scores off the rifle:— Willowbridge—B. Richardson 80; C. Bennett, G. Joyce, A. Dunnill, J. Faulkner, C. Blair, R. Kennard 79; S. F. Cox, . Hawke, H. Hayman, E. Melton, H. Melton junr., J. Richmond, S. D. Richmond 77; H. Melton senr. 76; S. J. Richmond 75. B. Richardson won the Duncan button and A. Dunnill the silver rifle.

Hook—L. Bell, J. Medlicott 80; F. Grayson, R. Wiison, A. Kingsbury, L. Rathgen, C. Medlicott 79; C. Rose, E. Wilkin, F. Sole 78; J. Girvan, R. Campbell, H. Mason, H. Meyer 77; J. Mackenzie, C. Alexander, J. Hughes, A. Buness, Ron Wilson, S. Rathgen 76; F. Medlicott, G. Alexander 75; A. Dale 74. L. Bell holds the club button; F. Sole wins the Mills button, and R. Wilson won Mr J. Simmons’ trophy with a possible in the shoot-off. A. Kingsbury wins the club championship, with J. Medlicott runner-up. Arno—G. Thomas, T. Thomas, E. C. Wright 79; G. G. Hossack 78; J. Meredith, F. Dugdale 77; N. McKenzie, C. Thomas 76; A. McKenzie, H. W. McKenzie 75; J. McDonald, G. McKenzie 74. The club button was won by G. Thomas. Hunter—J. Anstey 80; W. Clark 79; J. McFarlane, A. Richards 78; J. McNeill, B. Powell, R. Watson, T. Cooper, E. Neill 77; T. Allan, R. Barclay, A. Leathwick, A. Robinson, A. McFarlane 76; W. Gibson 75. McFarlane button. J. Anstey; novice button, R. Watson; Mr W. Ballach's trophy, E. Neill; Mr J. McFarlane’s trophy, T, Cooper; Mr E. Neill’s consolation trophy, W. Clark. Studholme—C. Rollinson 80; F. Saunders, E. Rollinson 78; F. Henshaw, D. Rogers 77; J. Barrar, J. Fair, c! Hansen, J. Weir 76; L. Lemon, G. Laraman 75; T. Rogers 74. F. Henshaw won the trophy, and C. Rollinson the Henshaw button. Morven—K. Keen 79; S. Bruce, W. Hay, H. Spencer, G. Wilson, R. McAleer 78; S. Blair, H. Keen, G. Hay, R. Keen 77; W, Hay 76; J. McAleer, r! Crowe, K. Bruce 75; L. Morrison, J. Taylor 74. Melton button, F. Keen; Mr H. Keen's trophy, G. Wilson; Mr A. Keen’s trophy, W. Hay.

John R. Procter, Ltd., the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be making the next professional visit to Waimate, on Saturday, 27th October, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Royal Hotel on that date....