STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 January 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.)

(All communications, letters, etc., laft with j Mr 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will revive prompt attention.) MOEkEL Diffly FARM. Stratford, Jan 9 The monthly meeting of the Stratford Model Dairy Farm Committee was held on the 7th inst,, Mr. J. W. Iteem being in the chair. The Stock Committee reported that dehorning ol cows was completed during the first week of December, li/18, no illeffects being observed, though a slight drop in the milk supply resulted, but the supply wa a back to normal in a day or so. The committee are well satisfied witli the results obtained. Mr. Dingle intimated that the bonus in, respect to the 1917-18 season should be payable at an early date, and that thereafter the monthly payment should be at a higher rate thn heretofore. Mr. T- Walker was elected u member of the society. The Cropping Committee's report was received. A recommeendation was handed on to that committee to defer making ensilage until "neft year. The hiring out of implements was discussed, and It was resolved that, in view of the conditions arising during the influenza epidemic, the drilling of adjoining neighbors' turnips at current rates be approved. It wag resolved that the matter of covering haystacks ibe left in the hands of Messrs Bichards, Wickham, and Pitt. The cvoppitig report was adopted, and is as follows:

Growth of all crops has been alow oa account of the unseasonable weather. Field 10. —Swedes were drilled, on December 18, 1318, }Jin apart, 10y 3 oz seed to the acre; manure IS, super, 2y 2 cwt per acre, for variety test, as follows: From carrots: 4 drill widths Sutton Elephant, 4 drill widths Hurst's Monarch, 8 drill wid'li- Webb's Superlative (not headlands). Area as pegged: Garton'3 Superlative; then the left coulter furnished with Webb's Superlative, balance Gortons Superlative: manure increased to Scwt per &cr». Note: Webb's Superlative of this year was Unattainable, and last year's seed was used. Soft turnips: Growing well. Mangolds: These have been hoed: making fair growth. Swedes: Satisfactory. except Algerian oats; latter slow Azov barley Is easily best tit present. Field 7: ffuda Kale and grass. Fair growth, considering season. Club-root showing in kale. Field fc: Oats and grass: This is a very good crop. The Eau Kina oat 3 much forward of the Algerian, but not so thick.

Field 6: Crimson clover is now making fair growth, and a fair quantity will be available for ploughing in. Accounts amounting to £152 18s Cd were passed for paym9nt. It was resolved that the members of the committee meet at the farm on the Monday afternoon preceding the monthly meeting, for the purpose of inspection. GENERAL. Yesterday there was a disturbing ele. ment in Broadway. A IVilI, whilst proceeding thtough. a by-street, evinced a desire to traverse Broadway; which nowadays is reserved for motor-car and less dangerous traffic. The animal at first assumed a course that kept him in tha middle of the road, but afterwards made for the shop fronts, The drovers bad an anxiou* time, fully anticipating broken windows and other damage owing to the confusion being augmented by unnecessary dogs. Amongst the interested spectators was a policeman, who did not attempt to arrest the unruly and an insurance agent who had no opportunity to effect a policy.

Ngaera fiaidens are dally increasing in popularity, and the attendance from thig district is very satisfactory Ou Boxing Day over 3000 visited the grounds. On Sunday the public will have an opportunity of hearing the orchestrala. whichis tlie first in Taranaki. Tvith tile present sunshine continuing, a large attendee* at tha gardens is a certainty for next Sunday afternoon. .My, T XX Sullivan, borough engineer, inform . mo that the work of erecting the necessary machinery preparatory to tar-nruK-adamiamg Broadway is proceeding very astisfactorily. At tie last meeting of the Fire Brigade, Captaia Grub!) presented Foreman Alt MlOll with a five-years' service medal. The recipient, who.is also treasurer tc the brigade, has taken a keen interest ; n this body, and a few weeks previousl;: was one of four who received medals from the Mayor in recognition of having- y l)een present at every fire alarm, pra tice, and meeting during the year. t

T. Lama?on r 9 usual sale will be h»!d on Saturday, when he will be selling a quantity of furniture on behalf of sundry vendors, also a. quantity of fruit for private sale.' Whilst it hv-atisfactory to record good business during the holidays. Mr 0. K. James desires to make known that he is still offering ladies' her.dbags at lowest prices. If in need of a portmanteau purchase here and save money. Do you desire to present the wife, sister, or sweetheart with a watch, bangle, brooch or necklace? Mr. C. E. James will have the article you' require. For toys his variety cannot be beaten, and for Doulton ware, vases, etc., his prises defy competition. CsH and inspect. An invitation to ,:!i, and no one pressed to buy.-—Advt