WALTON NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18350, 9 June 1931, Page 9

WALTON NEWS.

The Weather and Pastures. Tiie cold weather during the last ' fortnight is no doubt seasonable, ’ ! nevertheless trie hard frosts have ; been servero and will have a detrij mental effect on the pastures. ... The stock mostly are in good conI dltion and are well able lo stand the I winter providing the extremely cold nights do not continue for a long period. There is plenty or winter feed on most farms, which will probably all be wanted, as there is every ' possibility of tiie spring growth being later than usual. Most farmers milk right through the winter in the Waikato owing to. the mild winters and now that low prices are being received winter milking is more needed than ever. A small cheque coming in during ihe winter months is the secret of successful farming, providing it docs m affect the cows too severely and leave them in a weak condition for coming in during the spring, but If the cold weather continues there will not be much milk obtained from the herds in Ibis district during winter. Hall Society Affairs. For some lime Ihe Saturday night socials held by the hall committee have not been financially successful. Although there has been a fairly regular attendance the number has been small compared with Ihe people in the district, and the Income has been barely sufficient, to pay expenses. The committee at the last meeting decided to try and make an effort to improve the attendance, and with Ills end In

view it was decided to get the ladies Lo help in whatever way possible. Last Saturday evening, previous to Ihe entertainment tiie ladies were met by Messrs W. McLean (chairman) and 1 G snerlcy (secretary), and their • assistance was requested in preparing | a programme Hint may help to induce the people lo attend. Nothing definite was done, but it was decided ihal the ladies of Ihe district meet the hall committee on Tuesday afternoon and that the question be thoroughly gone into. it was decided at the last meeting to have the hall painted. An offer was received to give tiie hall a tliorugh painting for 1135, including some repairs lo fences and furniture. This offer was accepted and the contract was let. It was decided tu improve the system of keeping the society’s hooks in order. The treasurer, Mr F. Ililliar, reported that there was a credit balance of about £GO.