TOKOROA CHEESE FACTORY.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 255, 20 September 1928, Page 6

TOKOROA CHEESE FACTORY.

■ ANNUAL MEETING. Record Output. The annual meeting of suppliers to the Tokoroa Co-operative Cheese Factory was held on Wednesday, 12th inst., in the local hall, there being only a fair attendance. Mr. J. Mossop (chairman of directors) presided. The meeting was one of the shortest on record, and passed with little discussion, satisfaction being expressed with the past season’s management. The report, which was read by the assistant secretary, Mr. Drummond, was adopted on the motion of Messrs Mossop and Flavell. An increase in output of 88 tons of cheese was shown, r.nd a total payout of Is 62d per lb decided upon.

Whey Tanks. Mr. H. H. Bryant drew attention to the muddy state of the surroundings of the whey tank, and suggested that it was not fair to the manager to allow the continuance of this nuisance. On the motion of Messrs. Bryant and Dyson, it was decided to recommend to the directors that the area be concreted. Election of Directors. Only two nominations were received for the two vacancies on the directorate, these being Messrs. J. Mossop and J. Campbell, who retired by rotation. On the motion of Messrs. Bryant and Walker, Messrs. Mossop and Campbell were re-elected. Directors’ Fees. On the motion of Messrs. Camp-

bell and Dyson, the chairman was granted an honorarium of £2O for the coming season. Mr. D. Walker suggested that the directors receive £5 5s each for the coming season. Mr. Bryant thought that owing to the expense the factory had been put to during the past season the fees remain as in the past. ' Mr. Mossop supported Mr. Hamilton’s view that the works committee at least should receive some monetary recompense. Mr. Boyd Walker pointed out it was only during the past two seasons that directors had received remuneration.

Messrs. D. Walker and H. Walker then moved that all directors, with the exception of the chairman, receive 10s per meeting. On being put to the meeting two voted for and two against. Mr. Bryant pointed out that with a meeting each month, 10s per meeting would mean £6 per director, which was more than they could afford.

Messrs. Dyson and Bryant then moved that the fee remain at £3 3s as previously, and that 10s each be paid for each trip made to Putaruru on factory business. Mr. Bryant: Have not the directors a vote ? The chairman: If they had it would be carried easily. (Laughter). This motion was then carried with but two dissentient voices. Auditor Re-elected. On the motion of Messrs. Bryant and Dyson, Mr. T. J. Ryan was reappointed auditor at the same remuneration as previously. Factory Road. Mr. Dyson asked if the short cut to the factory between the factory and the house could not be put in order.

The chairman thought the road should be closed, but he doubted if it was possible to close it. Mr. Flavell pointed out the road was a nuisance during the summer owing to the dust which blew into the factory. He thought suppliers who used it might put it in order. Mr. Ingle thought the factory ground should be fenced in and a gate erected. Mr. Bryant thought settlers using the road should repair it.

The chairman: I’m not much of a worker, but I think I could do the whole lot myself in a day. (Laughter). Mr. Dyson: Well, I am willing to do my share. Messrs. Bryant and Flavell then moved the matter be left in the hands of the directors to decide whether the road be fenced or closed or put in order, providing the company was put to no expense with the exception of the fencing. This was agreed to. Another “ Duck Pond.” On the motion of Messrs. Bryant and Dyson, the chairman was empowered to interview the county forefan with a view to getting a “ duck pond ” on a county road filled in. A voice: Get them to shift it to the domain; it might be useful there. (Laughter). Thanks. On the motion of Messrs. Bryant and Dyson, a very hearty vote of

thanks was accorded the chairman* secretary and factory manager fo* their work on behalf of the factoryW Directors’ Meeting. At a subsequent meeting of direct* ors Mr. J. Mossop was elected chairman for the eighth year in succession. j