DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

I-lURFORD ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The dry* spell Is seriously affecting dairying In these parts. The season will probably be much shorter than last year, as there was sp'lendid growth this time last season. The factory is turning out about thirteen boxes of butter daily at present, dropping considerably each week. In all probability the* factory will run every other day from next week, and the manufacture of casein will cease. Most people are carting water for household purposes, wells having gone dry that have never been .known to before, and tanks have been empty for some considerable time. Mr. T. Thompson had a very pleasant evening last Wednesday with his pupils. Judges from town were present, and are deciding who are the most ’ Improved boxers at the end of the first quarter. The first three are to receive trophies donated by Mr. C. H, Weston, Mr. W. H. Smith and Mr. Lurtoij. The judges were pleased with the performances of the pupils, who should give a good account of themselves later. In riding home on his motor bike on Sunday night, Mr. Cyril Jury had the misfortune to run into a gig while turning a corner, and broke his leg and collar bone. He was conveyed to the hospital for medical attention. The suppliers of the butter factory are anxiously waiting for the price of butter to be fixed. Had those responsible for fixing the price and the complaining consumers only some of the conditions of the average dairyman to put up with the price would soon be settled, and with a decided increase. ' The telephone poles are laid along the road, so the bureau which is to be installed at the factory should soon be open. This will fill a long-felt want. At a meeting of the Settlers’ Association on Friday night, it was decided to send a deputation to wait on the County Council to urge them to complete the grading of the hill before the winter sets .in. Although late in the season, mushrooms are fairly plentiful still.