The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1929. SUCCESSFUL DAIRYING.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1929, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1929. SUCCESSFUL DAIRYING.

The Westland dairy factories are giving practical demonstration of the suncross which can he made of dairying throughout the district. The success of dairy products from Westland se.it to compete in outside places hy Ivokatalii, Waitaha and Arahura dairy ilactories indicate that in pastoral pursuits Westland is well able to hold its own. This fact should prove of great encouragement to those on the land, for it brings to mind the belief

that Westland in dairying is at last coining into its own in quality as the Taranaki of tlio South Island. The very pleasnig feature for the man on the land here is that land values are not of an unreasonable nature, but at the average price, on the capital invested a very fair annual return is possible to the farmer. Circumstances prove also that where there is room for side lines, such as pigs or sheep, the annual returns can be augmented considerably, and the result is that in general those on the land pursuing dairying activities, are doing well This is a complete change of industry from the oJd mining days, and in that respect it is interesting to note that many of the successful dhiry farmers to-day, are descendants of the miners of forty, years ago. It seems clear that with the practical use of the land, Westland can produce rich returns, nd the past two seasons have demon strated that fact. Now that market 4 ire more settled and the demand Jor production appears to be mare stable, the Westland dairy farmer might begin ro emulate the North Island farmer in attention to those details which as sure greater production from a given area. There is the land and its con dition to he Considered. It requires to be kept clean and sweet, and clear o! noxious weeds. The value of fertile ing is being well appreciated now, and with the late fine season, it is remarkable how well the grass lias held over an extended period. That is all in favour of the farmer and the foretlioir he has has shown in respect to his pasture land. Another prime consideration in enhanced and sustain production is the herd. The district is certainly backward in the matter ol herd testing compared with the pm tice in other places, but even those who, by a rough and ready plan, have carried out a test in their own primitive way, have found the benefit of the check, and the herds have been improved accordingly. There was time when the sale of the product was of some concern to the lactones, hr with the experience in the interval and the knowledge gained over the period, very few mistakes' can he made now, and on the whole the factories appear all to be doing very well. The pre vious season was a good one, and the closing season has been better. J lie increase in quantity has not been as great in fact as phenomenal, as some of the North Island factories, whore there has been a remarkable jump in output, hut there is an increase and a higher sustained price to credit. With so successful a season, dairy farmers will bo encouraged to attend more and more to their land and the herds, while the fart of the special success of the three factories refenod to at the outset, will also assist to stimulate interest by manifesting what the district is capable of producing in quality when pitied a-amst the best in cliibits that the Noith Island or the hast Coast can put forward. Those associated with the fno torios referred to deserve all oommendiitioy not only for their pleasing success in appropriating valuable trophies, but for their courage and enterprise in challenging the best the Dominion

can produce in those special lines of dairy exhibits.

Whkthkk in peace or m war, the Grenadier Guards may lie considered Britain’s greatest military glory. They are a force supreme, and typify as it were the might and majesty of the Britisn prowess. In a late issue there was published a moving word • picture of the great review of the ■ Guards in London by the Duke of Connaught. In prose and in verse they nave also been extolled, and the story of “ How the Guards Came Through ” in the Great War is one of the most notable of poetic effusions connected with the greatest of c-nfli.ts. The Guards as a type of the British soldier are a worthy model and example of the rue so ilicr. Their hearing on parade is something to marvel at. They march as a perfect one-piece machine. The tinisaed Guardsman is the beau ideal of a soldier, and is a wonderful product of that still more wonderful master of soldiers—the' SergeantMajor. The recent parade in London recalls their effective parade at the time of the Great Strike when the industrial and civil peace of the country was menaced by a- foolish strike tending towards revolution certainly defiance of law and order. The Guards paraded in all liieir panoply of military glory, and the very display of organised force was sufficient in itself to save the nation useless bloodshed and cruel waste of life. On that occasion the Guards proved to he a veritable national insurance against wild insurgency which, had it been allowed to go unchecked, must have done incalulahle harm and incurred appalling loss in both life and property. The Guards hav# proved a blessing for the safety of folk in many a clime. Only recently in China their presence served the good purpose of checking unlicensed raiding and plunder. r l he Guards are a great imd honourable institution in the British military sphere. They have served in every quarter of the globe, and possess a great heritage in the prestige they have won, and which is reflected to the glory of Great Britain. With n record so notable it can will he understood how tiie public flocked to witness their special parade, and showed a straining interest in their review, which was honoured also by the presence of the Prince of Wales, himself a Guardsman who has served on active service with the Colours.

.Mr Howell, of Sale Street, lias been appointed agent for Columbia Tea Coy. place ot .wr C. LeUerman).

At the gas cooking demonstration to-moirow afternoon at the Soldiers’ Hall, Mrs Heinz will prepare the following homely menu:—Roast beef, baked potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, apple, pie with sponge crust, pink cocoa nut sandwich and French buns, with waffles and scones for afternoon tea. Patrons arc desired to attend punctually in order to secure the benefit of the full course.

Before play started in the senior game on Cass Square on* Saturday afternoon, Mr F. McGregor (Vice-Pres-ident of Westland Sub-Union) in an appropriate speech extended a welcome to the Brunner senior team, expressing flie pleasure felt at their senior team coming again to Hokitika where they bad played regularly in earlier years. The captain (Mr J. Bell) suitably acknowledged the welcome.

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ooJJi , on it statement un a is or tli island paper that tile recciu eartiiquaue uad disturbed the pheasants. Dr. onion, woml-firnious Jap aticse seismologist, said -ur Banu, had spent a great deal of tune studying the habiis of pheasants. l/r vjmon lound that pheasants were a-uie

to detect the preiiimmuy vibrations of an earthquake some seconds befoic they were foit by human beings. This was only to be expected when one recollected that wild aninnus were more sensitive to sound and vibration than men. Confidence in the new Minister oi Education (Hon H. Atmore) is expressed in the annual report of the -\ T ew Zea.and Educational Institute. •‘Mr Atmore,states the report, ‘‘has fiad varied experience in connection with the management of educational affairs, and there is reason to believe that lie will prove a capable and envtg’eti’c administrator. The initial stages of the Institute’s relations with hin", established at an interview after the January meeting of the Executive, have been cordially and friendly; ami the executives believes that the important matters that it has to bring before him will be dealt with in an impartial sympathetic and pub.icspjirited way. Front his public utterances since lie assumed office it is clear that he lias not only a comprehensive knowledge of the educational position, but also the intention to bring his knowledge to bear on the work of educational work.”

Just opened a nice assortment of breakfast cloths with' assorted borders, sizes 30 x 30 at Is 9d, 4S x 47 at 3s 6d. ~4 x 54 at 4s fe’d, also n velty damask cloths in all sizes.-—tchroder and Co.— Advt.

Smart costumes now to hand in the new linked tweeds, wool and silk materials cut in the correct style. latest colourings and styles showing in jumpers and cardigans, also a good range of chiklieids. ' inspection invited.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Harlov and Co. the Complete House Furnishers wish to notify the residents of Hokitika and' district, especially those who are contemplating refurnishing, that they can give most exceptional easy terms and supply every necessity for the home. They have a huge stock to choose from: furniture in all the latest designs, tapestry and draping, curtains, eiderdowns in latest shades. Their traveller, Mr Robertson, will be pleased to call on anyone wishing to see patterns or designs, and will he°pleased to give prices etc. A letter to headquarters requesting him to call will be immediately attend A to. Advt.