STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 260, 1 April 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FBGIfi QUE i:S3IDENT KEPOKTEB.

Office and Job Printing "Works: York Chambers (upstairs)

Telephone No. 113.

PERFECTING BUTTER MAKING THE VICTORIA Clll'UX. To Taranaki everything beneficially affecting tlic dairying industry is of llic utmost importance, for it is from Unit source that the province derives its wealth and importance. Stratford is rightly regarded as the centre of "cowilom," and it was at the Stratford Dairy Factory that a News reporter came across a combined churn and butterworker that luts made its mark throughout the dairying; world—Denmark, Sweden, Germany and America —and is now attaining fame in New Zealand. When tile "Simplex" was installed at the Stratford factory it was considered to be the last word in churns, but the "Victoria" proves that assumption to have been wrong. In place of the six beaters) and the separators workers that have to be introduced into the Simplex, the Victoria is an entirely self-contained machine, having only two beaters, and the workers being part of the huge barrel in which the whole process of converting the pasteurised cream into the finest

grade butter is carried out with an accuracy and Jinisli that is simply wonderful. This new mahine, which has double the capacity of a Simplex, has now been in operation at the Stratford factory for about five months, and nothing hut the highest praise is given to it by those in charge. Its intense simplicity of construction and method of working not only effects a considerable saving of time—fifteen minutes at each churning —but the working of the butter takes only- eight minutes, as against thirty in the open-door type of churn. Another very important result is the absolute cleanliness of the new type, there being no corners in which particles can accumulate. Besides this, all the metal parts that operate are enclosed in oil chambers, thus preventing rust and excessive wear and tear. Then, again, the two beaters and double set of workers which form the. interior operative parts of the Victoria give that completeness to the concussion that is so essential to the manufacture of the best butter by reason of the process being completed in quicker time, and leaving the granules in as perfect a condition as possible. The running oil of the but-ter-milk and the washing process are both greatly facilitated by the simplicitv of the internal arrangements, the bnik of this liquid being let oil' by the main outlet provided, but the two inlet doors are brought into requisition to drain off the remainder from the upper portion of the mass of butter. The vexed question of the amount of moisture in the butter has evidently been solved by the makers of I his machine, Messrs I'aasli, Jjirs and Petersen, of Denmark. (inquiry as to this important matter elicited a high tribute of praise from the butter-maker at the factory. The control of the churn and butter workers is so effective that the tests of the product of each churning show 7 but little variation. The records exhibit a marvellous regularity, the average test being 15.1 i per cent, of moisture, this eminently satisfactory result being attained without the slightest trouble, xs the writer can testify after having witnessed a test carried o nt in the factory laboratory.

However perfect machinery may be, it must be judged only by the results obtained. It is of Hie highest importance, therefore, to know whether the butter produced is all'ectcd for good or otherwise. On this point there is not the slightest room for doubt, for it has been found that since the Victoria churn has been installed at. the. factory the quality and texture of the butter lias maintained a uniform grade of the highest standard. This is demonstrated not only in the grade notes received from the Moturtm Freezing Works, but also by the praise accorded to the butter by buyers on the Home, market.' A question that naturally suggested itself to the reporter was whether the (iovernment dairy experts had expressed any opinion as to the merits of this new typo of churn, and it was gratifying to learn that both .Mr. O.ldie and Mr. I'cdersen had spoken of it in the highest terms of praise. The fact that it is a Danish-made machine should also be in its favor, for the Danes top the market with their butter and are always in the van of progress in all matters connected with the dairying industry, while the makers of the Victoria churn are the foremost manufacturers of dairying equipments in that country, the ".Sinus" machinery being held in high repute the world, over. It may safely be predicted that before long the Victoria combined churn will he in universal use throughout New Zealand, and that it will be a factor in bringing our butter to equal, if not (o head, the price lof Danish. Higher praise than tins is I impossible. BERNARD'S PICTURES.

One of the greatest and most sensa- i tional of picture dramas forms the chief ', attraction in the new programme to be j screened to-night at the above picture • theatre. "Alone in the Jungle" is the title of this thrilling production, a Selig : drama of MUD feel, which, as may lie ; imagined, contains a series of marvellous adventures, in which lions and leopards take a prominent part. There is, of course, a love story and a villain, as well as a hero and heroine, and the development of the plot reveals one stirring sensation after another. The heroine, being chased by lions, falls from a cliff into the stream below, still pursued by the ferocious beasts, but is rescued in the nick of time by her lover. Nothing, more exciting lias been exhibited on the screen than these realistic scenes in the jangle. Included in the supporting lilnis are two effective dramas. "A Daughter of Society" and •'The Courage of Commonplace," besides an excellent selection of scenic, industrial and humorous lilnis. The musical portion of the programme is, as usual, very meritorious. There should be crowded houses to-night and to-mor-row night.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. I The final screening to-night of tlie excellent programme presented to the public at the Town Hall on .Monday night xhonk! again prove a, great attraction. The star drama, "From Out of the ; Past,"' received the highest appn- ' eiation on the opening niglii,, and is well deserving of large patronage. The iheinc is one that appeals to f.U rigntmiraled people, and proljably that is the reason for the very favorable reception given to this drama. Nothing but praise can he given to the other dm mas,

comedies, scenics and popular pictures .which' constitute a most attractive programme. Professor Henderson may be relied on to give added pleasure by his excellent music. A. & P. GYMKHANA.

! Wonders will never cease as long as | this planet of ours remains, inhabited. i To think that, thirty years ago, Strat- ! ford as a town was non-existent. The J space where the County Hotel now stands was a swamp; Broadway was only a mere trail that rose up and hit the wayfarer as he wandered wearily on hia way. There was no such thing as a recreation ground then. Horses were the only means of locomotion; no tripping about in motor cars or on bicycles was possible—in fact, things were as bad ja3 they could he. Now, the wonder of the transformation scene almost staggers j the imagination. The people's look of contentment is undoubtedly planted there by the action of the Stratford A. ! and P. Association in instituting, some three years ago, an annual gymkhana on Easter Monday. Formerly Stratford had nothing to do on Easter Monday that I would offer to residents- a chance to be amused. People cither stayed at home and worked or went elsewhere. Now they look forward to Easter Monday with the longing of the sailor out on a long voyage for the delights of his next port. The management have catered for this longing for Easter, and have spread themselves lavishly this year. They can accommodate, as was pointed >out before, about 20,000 people, and if that accommodation is taxed, they will still further improve upon it. GENERAL NEWS.

Messrs McMillan and Frcdric have secured a contract for heating His Majesty's Theatre.

In addition to Messrs Were and Walter, who lately resigned from the Stratford County Council, and are seeking re-election, it is understood that Mr. Fryday will also be a candidate. Beyond the closing of the banks and the Court, there was no observance of the anniversary of the province in Stratford yesterday.

Eight sticks of dark Havelock tobacco for (is; eight sticks of Derby, (is; eight 2oz tins Havelock, 7s (id; eight 2ca tins Derby, 7s (id. These arc specimen prices from Stan. Sharp's stock of smokers' requisites. Next Bollringer's, Stratford. There is no questioning the fact that -"The Kash" is the best place in Stratford for men to supply their clothing and mercery wants. Quality and prise tell their own unequalicd story in favor j of the store.

Your photograph will please them all —some of your friends have been expecting one for a long time —don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. just an you are to-day, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment to-dav with Mr. McAlister, Stratford.