DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 57, 28 July 1914, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. (l'rom our Own Correspondent.) _ Tile repu-i ami b.ihiii:v-sheet of tin Tariki Co-operative IV.rrv Co. lias not yet been piibli.Onl. but i' hear on good authoiity tnat jI u:il disclose very satisfactory .result, for tin- past season, the payment on butter-ia, for the cheese period will be equal to Is 2d per ib- which means that substantia; bonuses' wili cheer the spirits of the shard'nolders at the general meeting. Several of the Mid.hirst sii'ipliers wlw have, 'been bringing their milk to the Tariki Company, whilst their own factory was closed for repairs, have expressed their satisfaction at the price tliey received fur their milk, viz., - Is I'cr lb. of butter-fat, the/same rate as the Tariki shareholders. Prior to the departure for their new home on the Rugby road, Mr and Mrs Hancock received a .yurprise visit from a number of .local residents. A very pleasant time was spent, and during the evening Mr and Mrs Hancock were presented with a pretty cut glass, silver mounted cruet. Considering the hig'h regard in which they are held, it is not surprising that when at the conclusion of a neat little speech, Mr Hancock's remark that though, they were leaving the township they would stiil he ill the "suburbs," ami hoped to take their share in. anything that was going, was received with Ulie. heartiest applause. Mr W. Bonnor has disposed of his interests in the Tariki Hotel to un Auckland gentleman. Host •'Bill" deservedly enjoys a wide popularity, euid will carry with him the best wishes of a large circle of friends when he leaves us. Mr. A. E. Cowley still continues to ; niiiike gaod progress towards recovery' i from 'his a.eeideiii at Mr Ha.rkmss' sale. <