STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) September 2. Mr. W. J. Keilson, the proprietor of the Royal Arms cheese factory, Midhirst, expects a greatly improved output, this year. The milk supply is, he states, three times greater than it was at the same period last year, and to cope with the increased supply further vats and machinery are to be installed later in the season. Storage room has been provided for 100 tons of cheese, and in this respect there will be no difficulty in dealing with the output. The factory, though small, is in conformity with the most advanced ideas, and is a model of good order and cleanliness. A special room has neon provided for the manufacture of cheese resembling in flavor and get-up the well-known Stilton brand, and for this there is an excellent market, but pressure of more important work will prevent anything bein? done in this direction this season..

The few passengers who waited to board the morning train at Midhirst on Monday were obliged to stand or walk about almost unprotected from the pitiless cold wind, which blew continuously from the south, till the much-belated train arrived, which would be about an hour after schedule time. For some obscure reason the door to the public room was locked, and such comfort and protection as it afforded were not available. Schoolboys sought the warmth of the fire blazing in a forge opposite, and the kindly blacksmith, who doubtless would have much preferred their room to their company, permitted them to remain. The girls kept themselves warm and cheerful with sundry games. Among those who boarded the train was a man whose destination was Hawera. where he expected to attend to business matters and return by the noon train. As the train did not reach Stratford till 11.53, it would probably arrive in Hawera just about the same time as the train for the north was due to leave.

A start has just been made with the building of the Douglas dairy factory, and an endeavor will be made to complete the work within two months. Very largely as the result of the activities shown by Mr. McDonald, the manager for the Stratford Farmers' Co-operative Company, temporary provision has been made for handling the whole of the Douglas supplies of milk, so that the de- '«'• in erecting the new factory will mean little if any loss

Tenders ore now out for the additions to the Stratford Public Hospital and Nurses' Home, and also for a hot water heating system throughout both buildings. Tho additions are to be in brick.

It is more than probable that handsome trophies will be awardeVl by the Stratford A. and P. Association for the dour different breeds of cows at the next =how. namely, Jerseys, Friesians, Ayrshires, and Shorthorns. Excellent .3MII-1T 1 lipb been ununified, and if afl goes well the conditions will shortly be announced. Tho president; mentioned yesterday that the committee regarded plate, such as tea or coffee service, as much more accent sble than a pup, and would wherever possible make the prize something serviceable. With tho amount donated bv the Jersey Prceders' Association a sum of CIOO will lie available as prize money for the New Zealand Jersey rhamnionships. A sum of £3O will be awarded for champion bull, and an equal amount for champion cow. The committee has also decided that there shall be a reserve champion for tho same breed.

The president of the association, Mr. Dingle, on taking offifle, immediately started a campaign with a view to obtaining new members!. He set out with flie definite purpose of enrolling an additional 200. which he considers well withi" rin> nylon of possibility. He has done a great deal himself, in company with the secretary (Mr. Barr), in getting new members, and has never missed an opportunity pf impressing upon members of the general committee the need for exerting themselves in this direction. The campaign has led to a great revival of interest in the society, and batches of new members are from time to time enrolled. . The sub-division of the district, with special representatives of the society in each, should do much to strengthen the position of the society. All promises well for the next show. Liberal support is being received from many, and as there will not be any other spring show within reasonable distance visitors from all over Taranaki are expected.

Yesterday Mr. J. W. McMillan (mayor) telegraphed to Major Hine congratulating him on his elevation to Cabinet rank.

The Sacred Efeart High School has received the following results of examinations from the National Business College, Sydney:—Elementary typewriting and commercial English: Eileen Reeves 98 per cent., Constance 'Bonner 1)5, Mary Hewes 03, Kathleen Lonergan 90, Teresa dans. flO. Junior typewriting: Teresa Jans 94 per cent., Constance Bonner 94. Junior shorthand: Teresa Jans 94 per cent., Nellie Mathers 92. Speed shorthand: Maggie McKe.nzie 135 words per minute, Zada Aagaard 0(1, Freda Belcher 85, Mabel Geraghty 07. A meeting of the Stratford School Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr. J. W. Boon presiding. Th c chairman's action in asking the Hon. J. A. Hanan to lay the foundation stone of the new technical school in his capacity as a private member was endorsed. The chairman said the date for opening could not.be fixed, as the grant for the school was still under consideration by Cabinet. A sum of £7500 had been passed by Cabinet, but this was considered too small, and Mr. Hanan was prepared to spend up to £13,000. The further sum would have to be confirmed by Cabinet. It was decided, on receipt of definite information from thc board, to call a special meeting of the, committee to arrange for the opening ceremony. Messrs Boon and McDonald were appointed to bring down a report on thc tennis court, which is urgently in need of attention. The Rev. Tinsiey and Mr. Smart were appointed a committee for the ensuing month.

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