GORE.

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 30, 28 October 1893, Page 5

GORE.

The G.ore dairy factory opened on Monday, when only .five suppliers came forward, with an aggregate, of 5100 gallons of milk. Contrast this with the Mataura Factory, which is already getting 1,100 gallons per day, and it

must be said that the shareholders in the Gore factory are not doing their duty, The directors may reasonably expect the quantity to greatly increase at an early date.

The ordinary meeting of the Gore Farmers’ Club was held on Saturday last, there being rather a small attendance. A reply was received from Inspector Turner re small birds that an alteration in the Act had been under consideration, but Mr McKenzie did not consider the local administration clauses had been proved a failure, and until a fantrial had been given by the local bodies he had decided not to step in. Some members thought the Act required alteration, and that the Minister was not doing his duty in letting things remain as they are. Mr J. S. Miller moved that the secretary write to the Minister of Lands pointing out that the matter had become serious and requesting him to take steps under clause 7 of the Act of 1891, which provided that on a report from the inspector that the enforcement of the Act was necessary, the Minister of Lands may require the local authority to give effect to the provisions of the Act, and in case of default undertake the duties himself and surcharge the public body. Mr Falconer seconded the motion. An amendment was moved by Mr Frank Milne that the County be asked to set aside a sum of money to buy birds eggs and heads. He contended that if this system were adopted the boys and girls would do all that was necessary. The amendment was seconded by Mr Coutts. The chairman (Mr McQueen) pointed out that if the County Couucil were not doing their duty the ratepayers had it in their own hands to make a change at next elections. His own opinion was that the Minister had shown great judgment in refusing to interfere —the matter was entirely in the hands of the people. He pointed out that the desire to enforce the Act was not general over the county, the Gore club being the only body moving in the matter. On being put to the vote, the motion was carried by sto 4. Promised support re the wheat discount question was received from Winton and Wyndham, and also from the Palmerston und Waikouaiti A. and P. Societies.

The Wesleyan Church choir gave a capital rendering of the cantata “ The Haymakers” on Tuesday to a crowded house, and the conductor (Mr Macphorson) is to bo congratulated on the great improvement his choir has made since “ The Haymakers ” was first given by them.