THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 557, 29 October 1902, Page 2

THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

ADDRESSES BY MESSRS KIN SELLA AND GILRUTH.

There was a large attendance at tho meeting of farmers held in the Matawhero Hotel last evening for the purpose of meeting Messrs Kmsollaaud Gilruth. Mr \V. Welsh was voted to the chair, and expressed pleasure at meeting the visitors. Mr Kinsolla prefaced his remarks by expressing surprise that tho peoplo of the district had not gone into the dairying industry years ago. He gave illustrations of the great prosperity that it meant for a district such as Poverty Bay. He did not see why a district such as this should not support eight co operative factories. He advised the formation of a central factory supported by sovcral auxiliaries, stating that it would be a great saving on tbe initial cost, ft was essential that such a factory should have the very latest machinery and the best of management. He insisted on tho necessity of uniformity in the products, and gave illustrations of the advantages that would bo thereby gained. He endorsed the lines upon which tho Poverty Bay Co operative factory had been started, and predicted that it would be a great success, ft was in an unique position to turn out a firstclass articie. (Appluuse.) Mr Kmsell-i gave farmers a good deal of information as to the methods they should adopt to improve tho quality of butter, pointing out mat if they turned out a good article they would be able to compete with any country in the world. He drew comparisons between New Zealand and Denmark, ami stated that if they worked on ttie system of education now offered New Zealand would be able to compete with the Danes. Colonial produce was now worm us mucu on tile London market as mat ot Denmark. The address throughout was full of infui million, aud the speaker was frequently applauded. In answer to a question from Mr Cam eron, Mr Kinsella stud he saw no reason why Poverty Bay should not have a Go verniucnt dairy inspector, who would undertake all matters of supervision in regard to dairies and factories. Mr Gilruth, Chief Government Veterinariau, brought before settlers the necessity of paying special attention to tbe rearing of calves. He considered that there was great loss through neglect to provide proper food for young stock. He did not see why an export trade in calves should not be established, as he believed there would he a good demand for frozen veal.

1 he Hon. Mr Carroll also addressed the a ' ld said he , was suro that those present would appreciate supplied by the previous speakers. He congratulated the farmers who had gone iu for co-operative dairying, and felt sure that they would bo adequately rewarded. Mr Carroll promised that he would do what he could to obtain a dairy ins ector for the district. The Government would assist tbe industry in every possible way. Un the motion of Mr A. Graham, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the visitors.