DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 March 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

lIURWORTH. Our Own CorrespomWi). A lni'vim;/ wa = held on Maivh \i at tin! i-'vauriry vi.aii factory of -n;.]-!lffr-ai'il i'ai'iin!--:. Mr. i';a':er j re-=i(iinu" over a pood atti-n.l:n:i'-i'. The chairman, in i"B opi-nill;; ri'iiiarks ill'tw .".Ltoiition to tin- position "i '.li'- Iran-.1--y road I'-ac-ion, st alii:;; thai oiii <■; I! sv.p;.liu'.s -8 (possibly morci arc tor tiie Grit or -i-aoni.l ballot. Now tlii ,; ;e farms are what, aiv called one-man farms, milking from ten to tn.-nty-li-,c- cows, a few iiiiiiiin::' more. farms rtqa.re a lot of a.tu-nt;oi! and work, owing to the words and no liir.-d labor would work on tl.em like '.'he cvi.or. After a dis-cu-sion it was proposed that the National Efficiency Board be written to -tating the facts. A committee was : et up to meet the Board, con! prising Messrs Baker (chairman), Binnie, Hiil, Jellyman, Upson and Waswo (manager). A discussion took place in reference to Sir James Allen's appeal to the farmers, asking them to appeal, It was pointed out that as Sir James Allen evidently understood the necessity of keeping tip the production of the farms-, it was unjust to place the farmers in that I position, the farmer neglecting his duty if he does not appeal, and tailed a sliirkor if he does. Now, at the Appeal Board in New 'Plymouth it was suggested that a ploughman be paid £4 per week. To pay that sum per week to manage these small farms the Government would have to subsidise the profits, for the simple reason that after paying interest or rent, buying manure, seeds, etc., there would not be enough left to pay the manager. A lot of the farmers are patriotic enough, and do not object to go to the front, and if they had to go they would rather run dry stock than have a manager, as their womenfolk would have more worry than ever. They would not have more work, as they are doing all they can now, and have been for years. Considering the experience of Britain, which took too many men oft' the land and had to take them out of the army to produce food, the Government should have prcf; ,1 by their mistake. WAREA. (From a Correspondent!. On Wednesday evening last-a farewell social and presentation was tendered to Boinbadier E. F. Clark, of the 24th N.Z. Field Artillery, who was home on his final leave. The presentation took the torm of a gold-mounted fountain pen. There was a very representative gathering of settlers of the district. Mr. James Burgess, .who made the presentation, said it was only a short time ago that he was- called upon to make a presentation to two of our boys and it gave him very great pleasure to ' make the presentation to Boinbadier Clarke. This case needed special mention, as the young man had enlisted be- • fore and was turned down, but, rccognis- ' ing his responsibility and his duty to his country, placed himself under medical treatment to fit himself for the front, ! which showed his grit, and he felt sure I he would show the samp grit at the [ front, and called on "Ted" to come forward to receive the present. He wished • him God-speed and a safe return, and ' hoped that every one present would be there to welcome the boys home again after the war. 1 After singing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," Bombadier Clark returned thanks, and said he felt it an honor to be placed on, the list of the Warea boys ; who had gone. Dancing was again indulged in, a : large number of couples taking the floor. ■ A dainty supper was handed round, at ■ which the ladies assisted with the ari rangements. Mr. Barnctt presided at » the piano and was assisted by Mr. i Thompson (cornet), which was very • much aprpeciated. Extras were played • by Miss 6. Barak. Messrs Alex. Rookes . and H. Larking made excellent M.C.'s. . 'Die singing of "Auld Lang Sync" closed i very pleasant evening.