THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7503, 4 July 1903, Page 3

THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

dreamery at Rangitumau

Formal Opening,

A Very Enjoyable Gathering.

The formal opening of the creamery erected at Rangitumau by the Masterton Dairy Company took place yesterday afternoon. The creamery, which cost exactly .£507 16s 9d, has been working for the greater portion of the season, and has proved a valuable adjunct to the local factory. The Rangitumau is settled by a number of enterprising settlers, and the district is an excellent dairying one. The ceremony was witnessed by some twenty settlers and their wives, who evinced keen interest in the proceedings. Mr Renall asked Mr G. R. Sykes, secretary of the Masterton Company, to read two apologies for absence, which were from Messrs A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., and J. Stuckey. Both these gentlemen wished the settlers success in their enterprise. Mr Renall then remarked that ho would very much liko to have seen Messrs Hogg and Stuckey present, but he was glad to find that they both took an interest in the industry. He apologised for the delay in not having the formal open'ug of the creamery earlier, but the settlers had been very busy, and it would bave been inconvenient for them to bave attended before. When he first saw the Rangitumau district, he was greatly impressed with its adaptibility for the dairying industry, and he was now convinced it was ono of the best in the district, and the butter coming from it could stand side by side with any in New Zealand. In erecting the creamery many difficulties had to be contended with, but happily those have now been overcome. A good year has been experienced, but he I anticipated that the ensuing year would be more successful. On the whole the Masterton Company has had a profitable year, nothwithstauding the scattered nature of the district. Masterton, Mr Renall said, is not a good dairying district, but it was only by inaugurating a scheme for conveying the cream and milk from the several surrounding ds- ;- tricts that the operations of the Company had been of such a successful character. He was glad to say the Company was in a position to pay a further small dividend to suppliers over that which they had already received. Mr Renall appealed to the Rangitumau settlers to attend diligently to their own interests in regard to the industry, and endeavour to increase the supply for the ensuing season. The greater the supply the larger would be the profit to the suppliers, because a larger supply would not be any more expensive to handle than a small supply. He believed New Zealand had some keen competition to face in the butter and cheese market, and it, therefore, behoved farmers to put the best article possible on tho market. He contended that dairying was more profitable than sheop breeding, and said dairying is the bone and sinew of New Zealand. (Applause). Mr C. E. Daniell followed with a few remarks. Ho acknowledged the invitation extended to him to be present, and paid a compliment to the Rangitumau settlers on their enterprise. He wished them success in the industry, and said that any enterprise that brings produce directly into the market is of benefit and interest to the whole community. They all recognised that if the farmers did not thrive the townspeople would have a very poor show, therefore they wero all very much interested in the success of the industry. (Applause). Mrs Bertlesen, wife of Mr Bertlesen, Rangitumau director of the Company, then cut the ribbon and declared tho creamery open. The toast of tho success of the industry was then duly honoured by those present. Later ' _ the evening a gathering was held at the schoolhouse, when a social and dance took place. Mr J. A. Renall was in the chair, and there was about fifty present. The wives of the suppliers to the Company prepared an excellent tea which was highly appreciated by all present. Among the toasts duly honoured were: "The King" which was proposed by the Chairman, who also proposed that of " Industries," coupled with the name of Mr C. E. Daniell. The latter suitably replied. Mr Bertlesen proposed " The Ladies," and Mr G. R. Sykes " Tho Press." Dancing was indulged in, and those present " tripped it on tbe light fantastic" with much enthusiasm.

The Chairmau and ladies were accorded very hearty votes of thanks.

Several visitors from Masterton were present, and were most hospitably entertained by the Rangitumau settlers.