STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 March 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Stratford, March 5. LADIES' PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE. Mrs. Boon presided over a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the above committee, held this afternoon. The treasurer (Mrs. R. 11. White) submitted a list showing the takings during February totalled £7O !Js 4d, of which £32 12s 4d was taken at' the tea rooms and £37 17s at the mart. Of the latter total £l9 was paid to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund and £lB 17s was placed to the credit of the Trench _JTund. In reply to Mrs. J. S. McDonald, the treasurer stated that the Lady Liverpool Fund now stood at £41)8. Mrs. McDonald suggested that they might increase the parcels forwarded each month from 144 parcels to 200, and a motion to thia effect was carried. T. Harry Ptnn, hori. secretary, forwarded a letter stating' that his committee (YM.C.A. Auxiliary War Commit- 1 tee) desired the co-operation of the ladies in making Red Triangle Day, on the 23rd instant, a big success. A house-to-houst canvass is being arranged, and a country committee was also being set up. They would be glad of any suggestion towards achieving their object—a big cheque for "the boys." Mrs. Boon thought they might place the tea rooms and mart at the disposal of the Y.M.C.A. for that afternoon. Mrs. Budge said they all recognised that the Y.M.C.A. was deserving of every support. This appeared to be the genera) opinion, and the mart and tea rooms will be used for that fund on the 23rd. W. Lander (lion, secretary of the Stratford Patriotic Committee) wrote acknowledging a donation of £3B towards their recent appeal (gift auction sale) on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Sybil Nathan, Red Cross Society, Wellington, thanked the workers for the parcel of garments sent, also two of £7 and £lO. These had been forwarded, and a reply had been received that one had gone to Egypt, and had been spent on comforts for the benefit of the sick and wounded there. A little discussion followed on the question of forwarding cakes, etc., to the soldiers in the trenches. Householders having treacle, mustard,'pepper tins, etc., are requested to donate same to the committee, which will be glad to make use of them. STRATFORD MODEL DAIRY FARM. The monthly meeting was held on Saturday, there being present: Messrs. J. W. Deem (chair), J. I}. Richards, R. Dingle, and- W. 11. Were. Apologies were duly received from Messrs. .J. W. Boon and S. Pitt. The following additional members were elected: Messrs. W. H Perry (Tututawa), F. J. MeJirtens (Pukengahu), i'hos Linn (loA'garth). It was resolved that, in consideration of the inclemency of the weather on the official opening day, farmers and oilier interested persons bo invited tn attend at the farm, for the purpose of inspection on Thursday, 14tli instant, at 1.30 p.m. The matter of advertising has been left in the hands of Mr. Richards and the secretary. Votes of appreciation were accorded Mr. Newton King, of Stratford, for the generous loan of a benzine engine to the i society; and to Mr. Tlios. Linn, of Low-! garth., for the gift of a Planet Junior drill. The cropping committee's report sttaed that nil the crops were flourishing. About two-thirds of the first sowing of soft turnips have been carted out and fed to the eows, the maximum amount being four loads per day, each load weighing eleven hundredweight, which represents approximately 75 per cent, roots, 25 per cent. tops. The turnips are allowed from twelve to fourteen hours to wilt before the cows eat them. There lias been no complaint of turnip flavor in the milk. The oa'c stubbie (No. 0) is now being ploughed, and it is proposed to sow as soon as ready with spring fodder crops, viz., Black Skinless barley, Cape barley, White Legowow oats and Algeria oats. 2} bushels per acre, plus lOlbs crimson clover per acre. Manure: Basic slag, basic super, and, if procurable, bonemeal, equal parts, three hundredweight per acre. This should continue sorrel and soqeh smothering, and the crimson clover should provide a growth for ploughing in next spring for green manuring purposes. Electric motor power has been installed by the Borgugh Council, and is now working the milking plant. Accounts amounting to £sl 3s 5d were passed for payment. GENERAL. The Mayor and Rev. J. Dawson Madill will deliver farewell addresses to the soldiers leaving for camp to-morrow (Wednesday) morning. The Town Band, under Conductor Spurdle, will also be in attendance. The Women's National Reserve intends holding a sale of work next month, and a concert and dance will probably be held at the same time at Stratford, and also Midhirst.