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BEAUTIFYING THE FACTORY

GARDENS: ANB THEIR INFLUENCE ENCOURAGEMENT TO DAIRY COMPANIES. (By William H. Paul, Secretary of the Waikato Winter Show Association). The charm af gardens has been realised and appreciated ever; since Clod Almighty first planted' a garden. Bacon says truly that,-“lt'is the purest of human pleasures and the greatest refreshment to the spirit of man; without which buildings and palaces are but gross handy-works.-’ ’ The modern age, too, is not altogether neglectful of gardens; The garden no less than the apparel oft proclaims the man; a stranger before he reaches the doorstep can often read the whole character of the inhabitant in the flowers and shrubs or in the place where they ought to be. The growth of a new corporate and communal feeling in towns and even in small country districts has also brought forth gardens. There is, however, still another field on which the glory of the garden may bo shed; there is no reason why natural beauty —a shrub or two, a strip of grass, a flower-plot-—should not adorn factories; warehouses and sometimes even 1 offices and shops. This is not of course always possible, but it often consists in turning eyesores—waste spots that hurl'their ugliness "at the world, odd corners with nothing but a few blades of straggling and unkempt grass, rub bish heaps that have lain untouched for . years-I—into 1 —into things of lasting beauty. It is easy to do these little things; big expenditure of time, labour or money is not necessary. The amount of ground unoccupied by buildings must necessarily determine the scale on which beautification can be attempted,; Sometimes the planting of creepers on the walls of the building is all that can be done. Where there is . land- unbuilt on —even though It be a tiny strip of a few corners, it may be possible-to plant a plot of grass or flowers and perhaps some shrubs. If there are - recesses in the building they should hot tie allowed to remain waste Bare concrete or brick walls should be covered :by creepers. Unsightly objects; Can be hidden by shrubs and bushes or sometimes by a creeper or vino-covered lattice-fence. Where there is room, ornamental trees should be planted to'form as it were a frame for the- whole decoration scheme. . Above all, t it-is" necessary to'keep in mind that the beauty of the parts will not make; up for l the faulty arrangement of the whole. There should be a general harmony; not a mere conglomeration. And now as to; the purpose of such work,-it might be claimed for the factory or. warehouse beautiful that it would help to generate enthusiasm among the employers and employees by satisfying the aesthetic appetite; that this unconscious influence would prompt better work and greater efficiency; that- the “reaction” on the customer and even on the passer-by would'be most favourable and that the work- would- constitute a first-class advertising medium; in fact that it would make for “community uplift.” The desirability of all these things is widely v recognised. But it is for other reasons than these that I would urge you to move in the directions I have Indicated. - Efficiency should not be the goal; of all opr seeking. People are cither consciously or unconsciously in flucnded by their surroundings and tho surroundings of nature have always been the most beneficent .To bring back nature to the people is one of the first works of. the social reformer and it is the, work of the gardener. Tho employer does not beautify the surroundings of his factory in order that his employees having better conditions may do more and better work, but that they and others may be happier with the true joy* of the garden. I think you will agree with me that the surroundings of a number of dairy factories are open to improvement. I need not enlarge on the matter. I am. nevertheless aware that the keeping of the surroundings in good order is in some cases largely a labour of love on the part of the manager and his assistants;; At the same time it is generally recognised that when a man starts a good work, willing assistance soon comes along to aid in the good work.

A Beautifying Competition.

In 1930 the Waikato ( Winter Show Association proposes to hold a competition for the most beautiful dairy factory under some such conditions as the following:— 1. ;The trophy will bo held for one ycar by the dairy factory gaining most points for improvements effected , dur ingvthe year preceding in regard to conditions of premises, employees and surroundings. ' 2. < The winner of thej trophy each year , will receive £— inf cash, which v/iH .'be dealt with by the directors of the factory as they think fit. The fae tory second in number of points will receive £—, and the factory third in number of points £—in cash. 3. The trophy and cash prizes are donated on' condition that per cent. * of the ''factories notify to the secretary of the Waikato Winter Show their indention of entering for the competition. 4. Thb trophy will not be won outright by any. one factory, but will be held by the winner of the competition for the onsuing ; year. A miniature cup . ’ will become -the property of the winner each year. o. Factories entered for the competition will be inspected by a committee of three, appointed by the Waikato ’ Winter. Show Association. The judging ■''T"' will take place' between the first day 'of December; and the 31st day of January each season. The first award will ’be made in the season. The entrance fee will be payable on date of making - entry. Points in the Contest. Points will be awarded in respect of—1. The condition ; of . main buildings ’ and outbuildings, -having special regard i

to painting and maintenance of woodwork, brickwork and roofs.

2. Methods and condition of appliances for disposing of waste products. 3. Condition of all roads and pathways, and storage of materials. 4. Condition of entrance, gates, fences, and line fences.

5. Ornamental trees, shrubs, and flower-beds.

6. Work done by managers, employees or suppliers in tho form of experimental plots of supplementary fodders grown on the factory grounds, points to be awarded in respect of experimental value, number of varieties, quality of crop and general layout of plots. Photographs of all dairy factories entering for the competition will be taken at date of entry and again 32 months hence, so that comparisons of conditions may be noted.

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Shannon News, 21 December 1928, Page 4

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BEAUTIFYING THE FACTORY Shannon News, 21 December 1928, Page 4

BEAUTIFYING THE FACTORY Shannon News, 21 December 1928, Page 4

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