TOKOROA.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 246, 19 July 1928, Page 1

TOKOROA.

Cheese Factory. Mr. Stevenson, of the Dairy Division, and Mr. Cave, architect, of Hamilton, met the works committee of the factory directorate last week regarding the proposed additions and improvements to the factory. The outcome of the visit was placed before a full meeting of directors last Wednesday, who, after considering the report, decided to proceed with the necessary alterations without delay. These include the enlarging of the cheese-making room to hold five vats instead of three as at present; also the extension of the curing room, storage room and packing room, to cope with the increased supply. The improvements allow for a small hoard room, where the directors will be able to attend to the company’s business in comfort. Previously their meetings have been held in the packing room, which was far from being cheerful.

The water supply for the factory, which is obtained by the means of a water wheel, is to be discarded and a ram is to be installed to take its place. ' Factory Manager. Mr. Eric. Penwarden was unable to fulfil his appointment as manager of the factory. Mr. Garden, of Te Kuiti, was selected and took up his duties last week. Post Office. Mr. J. V. Johnson, the successful tenderer for the new post office, is making good progress with the building and should be finished by the end of the month. Dance. The Pacific Forests held a plain and fancy dress ball last Friday in the hall, which was a great success in spite of the very rough night. The music was supplied by the Pacific orchestra and there was a large attendance. Prizes were given for the best fancy dresses and were won by the following:—Ladies: Miss T. Walker (Cap and Bells). Gents: Mr. Len Muschen (Post Office Letterbox). Mrs H. E. Follett, of Putaruru, was judge. The waltzing competition was won by Miss T. Walker and Mr. M. Voice. The proceeds went towards the post office fund. Football. A week-end football match was played between No. 7 and No. 5 camps of the Perpetual Forests. The game was at times fast and exciting flashes of good play were witnessed. The result was a win for No, 7 by two unconverted tries, six points, to one converted try, 5 points. Mr. L. J. G. Hamilton was referee. GeneraL Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co, who have handled the factory output for several years, have been again entrusted with this season’s output. With the mild winter and the apparent early spring, and as in several herds there are early calvers, it is expected that the factory will open early in August. With new settlers and additions to the present herds, together with the bright prospects generally, it is anticipated that there will be a record output for the factory.