MOUTOA NOTES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1093, 7 September 1912, Page 2

MOUTOA NOTES.

(Own Correspondent.)

A movement is afoot to erect another creamery at lower Moutoa in connection with the Shannon Co-operative Dairy Company, owing to the increased quantity of milk being delivered at the Shannon factory and the creamery at Marotiri. It is recognised that something will have to be done to cope with the supply. The directors are considering the erection of another creamery or to enlarge at considerable cost and inconvenience those now running. It is said that new herds will be supplying the local factory this season, with a prospect of more in 1913. Milking machines are being installed by several farmers, of which I will furnish full details later on.

The old boys and girls of the district, now scattered all over New Zealand, will all regret to hear of the death of the late Mrs Thomas Edwards. Most of her children passed through the Moutoa School, and her eldest son, Robert, was the first chairman of the committee, Mrs Edwards will long be remembered for her kindly disposition. She has left a record behind her four-score years and two, that the ncighbournood will, I am sure, feel proud of. Mr J. Doyle, who has been manager for Dr Walls for the past two years, has accepted a similar position for Mr Higginson tit Koputaroa. Miss Ivy Russell, of the local teaching staff, has been on a shoit visit to her home in Wanganui. The Moutoa hockey team disputed positions with Shannon last Wednesday afternoon, and were beaten by tour points to one. Mr and Mrs Doyle were entertained by the settlers of the district last Wednesday evening. They were presented with a beautiful silver tea and coffee service and tray. Mr W. Carter occupied the chair, and spoke of the high esteem in which Mr and Mrs Doyle were held by the people of district. Mr Doyle thanked all for their kindness, and regretted leaving so many kind friends. Songs and recitations were given by Miss May Faire, Miss Mary Dawick, of Palmerston, and Mrs R. G. Hall, Messrs Wilkinson, Carney, and Faire. After supper had been served, dancing concluded a most enjoyable evening. The music was supplied by Messrs Walden and Prentice and Mr S. Dudsou was M.C.