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STRATFORD.

HOSPITAL BOARD. Stratford. Aug. 14.

TV monthly mooting of the Hospital Board was hold to-day. Present: Messrs J. W. McAllister (chairman). E. Walter, J. Smith. A. McCutcheon. A. Meredith, •1 <T,ri-::.-;<Vl. 11. McK. M.rwm.

Patoa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board wrote requesting the Stratford Hoard to pay proportion of a motor bicycle or ear for the health inspector. This was essential as, owing to the increase of infectious cases, there was great difficulty in attending to the duties.' The chairman remarked that Mr. Cray had a railway pass, and the Government also paid for a gig when necessary. He thought the (iovernment should assist in the matter of securing a cycle or car.— The letter was received.

The Inspeetor-Uenera! wrote asking for information as to payments received on account of persons assisted during the year ended March 31.—Amount received was €IOO7 lis 4d. It was resolved to transfer the Board's fire insurance risks to the State office as they fall due. I The secretary was instructed to write

to the Department regarding the plans for heating apparatus, as the account For the preparation of. same was now in the Board's hands.

Dr. Steven reported that during July 20 patients were admitted and 20 discharged. Eighteen remained in the hospital at the end of the month. Thirteen operations were performed under anaesthetics. The isolation ward was still full of diphtheria patients.—Received.

The matron, Nurse Russell, reported that Miss Burgess, probationer, was showing excellent progress, and her work was very satisfactory.

PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE The Patriotic Committee met this afternoon. Present: Hi-; Worship the Mayor, Mr. J. W. McMillan, and Messrs XV. P. Kirk wood, W. .T. Crawshaw, Max Gcrnhoefer. W. Lander, W. I'ocoek, A. F. Crant. 1). J. Malone, V. .). Malone, H. N. Silk (Stratford Hairy Company). R. McK. Morison (Midhirst). J. Lucena (Toko), and E. Marfell (Toko Road). Probably owing to the atrocious weather ■prevailing- the attendance of country representatives was disappointing. A long discussion ensued on how to keep the country committees in touch with the work of the Stratford Committee and War Relief Association. It was pointed out that the committee and association both welcomed visitors if they cared to attend the meetings, and

there was no secrecy as to how amounts were allocated, but it was hardly desirable that the names of those securing financial backing should be published

It was resolved to set afoot in the immediate future a big Stratford district rally, whereby it was hoped to raise a fund in keeping with the importance of the country. It was recognised that the individual efforts of various sections of the district each week were very commendable, but it was also desirable that all Stratford and her country cousins should yoke up and draw a furrow that would yield a golden harvest.

Regret was expressed that Messrs J. W. Boon and J. B. Richard*, who have both accomplished much good work on the- committee, had found it impossible to continue their work. Their resigna-

tions were accepted and the committee's appreciation placed on record.

FARMERS AND FARMING. It is surprising the varied opinions one finds existing auumg.it farmers regarding what should or should not be done to bring farming ahead. There is one fanner here who persists that the best methods of getting results is to allow Xaturc to do the work unassisted. He will tell you that he can grow mangolds, ete., tit for any competition class, and that, mind you, without the ground receivirig any artificial fertiliser. He omits, however, to state that his little patch is close to the cow bail or paddock, where the ground is naturally improved by the cows being herded there. The man cannot be convinced that by the introduction of fertilisers his ground could be made a great deal more productive. Ou top of this he pleads that the farmer is a poor man, and quotes himself as an instance. He sincerely believes he has secured the uttermost results by merely ploughing his ground, planting the seed, and allowing the sunshine to do the rest. He says he is a poor man. and I believe him. In fact, although the writer has not been over the ground, he is prepared to believe that this fanner's milking herd is kept in the same haphazard way, and beyond u belief he could not point out his best butter-fat cow if paid to do so.

As a contrast to this farmer, let me say 1 was out at another farm one early morning, and here was a great difference. Two men hand-milking. Hot water and Condy's fluid available for washing the udder of each cow, and the milking of each carefully placed on the scales and recorded. A little more time taken, but each cow's record day by day was known, and the owners knew to within a fewpence the actual milking value of each cow in the herd. Here was system. Again, after the milking, I saw a fine ensilage stack that was being relished by the cattle. The young grass was coming along well in the paddocks, but the ensilage seemed preferable to many, and they came along quietly for their fill. At the milking there was-no noise, no dogs barking, no yelling to bail up, etc. Each cow was attended to in turn, und allowed to remain in bail until the row was complete and a fresh lot brought in. As with the cattle, so with the land. The party I am reviewing have not been many years in possession, but they are making great headway. Having secured nothing but the best in cattle, ther realised that the land, to do justice to the cows, must alao be kept up to the highest grade, and the result—well, io quote a remark of one of the milkers, 'Here's a Jersey cow we expect to come In shortly, but we can't dry her oil'; and look at the condition?" And he was right. The cow was very well able to ;;o into the show ring and do credit to the owners.

To go back to the first farmer, it would be idle to tell liim that by neglecting to use fertilisers lie was starving the land, and consequently the cattle. He would not listen to it. And yet here's the result. One has tattle that will only milk a few months, and the other has cattle that required to be milked right up to calving, and no spell needed to build up condition. One admitted he was a poor man and always would be, and the other admitted the value of his land had gone up by quite £ls. And this was brought about by brains, plus hard work. There was no need to rail about what might bo done on a small section, and what farmers might do if they left things to Nature. The man who looked after his herd knew the ffltVjng vjgug ft ffa font ww.tlie w-

parity of it—two factors that go a long; way towards success in dairying. Well may Mr. Dingle say that farmers should be ashamed that tlie average per milking cow for tiie Dominion was only 1001b. There are plenty round here who go over ollQlb, and prohably there may be a few —let us hope only a few — who are at the average. Tarauaki hind is at too high a raluo to carry the ''.scrubber" cow. Prices being paid for cuttle are encouraging enough to warrant nothing but the best, itud those interested in the industry are to be commended lor their efl'orts to build up a | high-testing, free-milking 'held.

GENERAL. The Toko Hall has been engaged for Thursday evening for the farewell isocial to Privates Cole and liiiigham. Several local performers arc assisting, and indications point to a verv enjoyable evening. Whilst returning thanks to the Stratford Court of Foresters for the hospitality extended to delegates, Pro. A. Coiilwell, Inglewood, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a line municipal building, and he thought it reflected the greatest credit on the ratepayers, a remark that met with general approval.

The "Scotties" of Stratford are now engaged making every post a winning one regarding their big ell'ort on Saturday next in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. They have succeeded in receiving much generous support, and tickets in connection with various art unions are meeting with ready sale. A meeting is being.held to-night at which progress reports will be received. The concert and dance on Friday evening promises to be one of the most successful in the history of the Society.

Tlie long winter evenings arc still on hand. To those who find time hangs heavy a visit to Mr. C. K. James' warehouse will soon provide a remedy, as he has in stock all classes of parlor games t'or young and old. Besides amusements, the warehouse has a large nvjige of Doulton ware, whilst the range of jewellerjshould satisfy all tastes. The smoker ran secure all classes of tobaccos, cigars and pipes at lowest prices. "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever,'' and the place to secure beautiful things is in an up-to-date jewellery stock. Mr. Den. J. Peters, of Stratford, in announcing the success attending his sale efforts, which is now in full swing, lays stress on the elass-vaJue of the bargains now offering, and whether it be to-day, to-morrow or the next day, you lire sure to have the choice of quality goods, nothing else. The romantic side of Hie must not be lost sight of, as romance iias a direct bearing on our stability. Young men are requested to fall in love and then into Ben. J. Peters' s:ile for a good engagement ring. A nice choice in presents awaits reciprocating young ladies.*

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Taranaki Daily News, 15 August 1917, Page 3

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STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 15 August 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 15 August 1917, Page 3

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