MANAWATU A.& P. SOCIETY. UNCLEAN MILK.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1784, 24 June 1913, Page 8

MANAWATU A.& P. SOCIETY.

UNCLEAN MILK.

CUPS AND TROPHIES. Those present at a recent meeting ot the General Committee of the Alanawatu A. nnd I'. Association gave ample proof of their interest in the association, Mr. J. A. Al'Creu, who Jias been fanning at Stoney Creek of iatc, but has no;v decided to ivtirc from country occupations, presented tiie committee with a sterling silver trophy of the value of .k-0 as a prize for the best Jersey bull and three cows, and was accorded a-liearly vote of thanks. Tlio chairman stated that the association had been offered a 50-guinca cup, to ue called the "Conway Cup/' as a permanent trophy for tlio winner of the most points in live stock—horses, cnttlc, sheep, and pigs—the namo of the donor to be given if the offer was accepted. considerable amusement was caused bv an attempt to locate tli3 donor. Mr. Conway absolutely denied ail knowledge ol tlio cup, but 'Air. J. M- Johnston would not he denied the privilege of expressing the committee's gratitude for such generosity, and ejaculated "Rubbish!" when a committeeman reiterated Air. Conway's denial. However, the motion of acceptance was carried amidst applause. • Air. P. A. Al'Hardy then acknowledged the soft imputation, and explained the reasons actuating him in making the gift. Ho just said that the only conditions he would make were that the words "Conway Clip" must lie engraved on the trophv, and that it should not bo won outright, but be kept for competition for all time. His reason for the namo was that Ixo wanted to recogniso in somo way the good work accomplished by Air. Conway in securing for the society 'a section of land adjoining tho show ground. lie left office' himself he handed to Air. Coiuvav the letters in connection with the land, and asked him to secure it at any cost and ho would provide any funds necessary. .Mr. Conway accomplished the difficult task successfully without calling on him fo\* a sixpence, and he wanted to make some recognition of that work. Of course others, prominently Air. Jacob, had assisted materially, but Mr. Conway was the man who had pulle(l ft through, and the main credit was his. Mr. Conway said it was not. often that ho was so taken by surprise as he was that day. Ho "could not express the great gratitude h? felt for perpetuating his name in such a handsome way, and whilo lie was only too pleased to accept the proposal, he felt that there were others associated with him who also deserved a great share of the credit for the work Mr. Al'Hardy referred to. It was almost superfluous to say that that gentleman had the interests of the association very much at heart, and in regard to tho matter referred to he had to provide whatever money—running into many hundreds—was neccssary. Ho deserved all the praise and all the encouragement tho members could give him for his public-spirited attitude on all occasions. Personally, lie was under a deep debt of gratitude for such a signal compliment, and thanked the donor from the bottom of his heart. ' Mr. J. AI. Johnston suggested that tho trophy should bo called tlie "ConwayAl'Hardy Cup," in honour of the lato Mr. Al'Hardy, who was really tho founder of its prosperity. Air. P. Al'Hardy could not see 1119 way to alter his proposal. His father's memory was perpetuated in numerous trophies connected with the show.' In proposing a hearty veto of thanks to the donors of tho trophies, the president (Air. T. K. Hcddcr) said that if they searched the Dominion through they would not find a more loyal-hearted body of com.mi'tteemen—men who Ikhl devoted time, money, nnd interest to the service of the association, and tho members owed a dnep debt of gratitude to them. The motion was seconded by Air. J. AI. Johnston and carried. It was decided that the holder of the trophy should be given a five-guinea gold medal as well. Other donations received were:—.£s ss. from Mr. D. Howie for mare and progeny; cCIO 16s. from Air. G. A. Turner, Eltham, for champion Shorthorn bull and cow; and <£3 3s. from Air. J. Knight, Feilding for horse prizes.

DIRT AND DIET GERMS. Much lias been said and written lately concerning tho contamination of milk sent to dairy factories, and the effect of this upon the nuality of the manufactured article, especially cheese produced from it (sayg "Viesse," veterinary contributor to the New Zealand Farmers' TJ'nion "Advocate"). All tlis evidence available points to there being very sound grounds for the statements made, and all those dairy farmers who have seriously considered the matter must agree that there is room for ranch improvement in this matter of ensuring the cleanliness and purity of milk supplied to factories. The blame for most of the trouble is placed upon milking machiiios, and there seems little room for doubt that this measure of blame is rightly placed—not because tho machines are wrong or faulty, but simply because they are not kept properly clean. Owing to various causes, the milking machine has become almost a necessity on many dairy farms, and it has undoubtedly proved a great boon to the dairy farmi'.iig community, but like many other good things of a mechanical nature, it must bo handled properly and kept in a proper condition if it-is to be of real and lasting value. It is of no use to save money by supplanting hand labour by mechanical 'appliances if, as a result of neglect, money is lost through lessened selling value of the marketable output. It often seems to me that the dairy farmer, the man on whose work the whole fabric of our great industry really depends, is far too apt to limit his thoughts and }iis aspirations to his own immediate surroundings, and to pay too little attention to what is really a matter of vital .importance to him—the various factors which affect the .selling faille of dairy produce in the great markets of the world. It is quite right that he should do his level best to improvo his farm and his herd, but it is a very great mistake for him at tho same tiino not to, do his best to ensure that his share of'tho milk supply, which goes to make tho marketable product, is, delivered in' such a state as to be fit for producing butter or cheese of the highest quality and best selling value. It is, oi course, easy for the man who sits in an office and deals in dairy produce to find fault with the farmer, who does the toughest and hardest work of anyone connected with -the industry, and I know, from personal experience, what this work ' means, but at the same time it is quite evident that more care is necessary 011 the part of' many farmers in this matter of keeping milking-machines clean. It is not a difficult matter, or 0110 involving much labour, to ensure cleanliness, if. first understanding all details of constroc tion a.nd working of the machine, it i? mado a matter ot the ordinary routine oi work, to maintain' in a stato of cleanliness. Our New Zealand dairy industrj is already a big thing, but it will beconu much bigger as years go on, and it is «i to tho farmers to do their part toward' working it up to the highest possiblo levc of profitableness by doing all they can. t( assist in turning out products of the I>esl possiblo quality. Such products cannol be manufactured from contaminated milk and milk is bound to be contaminated ii passed through a badly-kept milking ma chine. Apart from -the bearing of this upon the production of butter and cheese the calves and pigs fed upon the separatee milk and whey have to be considered. Tin same contamination which impairs tin qtialilv of these articles will affect tin health of the animals consuming the by products. Strong, healthy calves canno 1)0 reared, and pigs cannot be profitably fattened, upon food material such as this but rather indigestion, scouring, and otliei troubles are likely to result. '1 lie tw< essentials to really successful dairy farm ing are good farming methods and clean line S3. ' ,

DAIRY DEVELOPMENT. | The development of the dairy industry is very steady in Soutli Taranaki. anil some biff advances are Ucinp made in the Waverley district. sny.s our travelling correspondent. The Xgaio Dairy Company, to ojierate in Block 9, Moumahaki, litis just been formed, and as tho result of the subdivision of Mr. S. Fowdroll's Karihaka property, tho prospects of forming another company are under consideration. A meeting of settlers was held in Waverley to discuss the proposition, and 250 cows out of the required 356. were guaranteed. After some discussion it was decided that no action lie taken this year, but that (lie mailer bo introduced in 1914.

Mr. Farmer, dill von liiako as much profit as vou should have done last season? You sav'if you could liavo secured more help vou would have made more money— exactly! That is just the reason you should instal an "Anderson" Oil Engine, so that it will work your Milking Machine, pump tho water, cut tlui tiialf, and' do tho hundred and one other jobs wluch take up so much of the farmers' time. Order an "Anderson" now- ,It is reliable, costs little, and what's more, it will work dav and night, if necessary. Send for booklet. Anderson's, Ltd., Christchurcli.—Advt.

The reasons why "Victor" Vuts have been so favourably received by Cheese Factory Managers nre not far to seek. In the first place the workmanship and material of these vats are excellent, that they outlast the old style vats, und give years of good service. Secondly, the '"Victor" with its sloping bottom helps to produce cheese of a high.-grade quality, that brings better returns. The "Victor" has helped others—it can help vou—if vou don't possess one of the hundreds that have been installed. Send for particulars to-day. Albert J. Parton, Plumber, Carterton—Advt.