DISTRICT NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10587, 19 March 1912, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

j [From Our Ovm Correspondent.] | KAIPARORO. j The weather, though warm. has boon decidedly boisterous throughout the week, and very heavy rain lias fallen. The Makakahi River for the greater pari of the time has been in heavy flood, and milk suppliers have had some difficulty in negotiating the ford. A frost took place 011 Monday night, and tho weather since has been bright and sunny. The bulk of the potato crops grown here this season have been very satisfactory, and in spite of the continuous wet there has been an almost total absence of blight. Some fine crops of oats and cocksfoot- grass seed have been completely ruined by the rain, and in .several cases will not be worth harvesting. Small birds have been strongly in evidence, and they have helped consider- j aibly in the work of destruction. The milk supply at the cheese factory is now commencing to decrease, so dairy farmers will soon be able to enjoy a well-earned rest. - | The district will be almost deserted ) next Thursday, as most of the resi- [ dents from here intend journeying to Hnstnoll to attend the sports.

NIREAHA.

Mr D. C'nddip gave a most interesting. address on the dairying industry in the Hall last Tuesday. Amongst other things, he emphasized the importance of fanners having their herds tested if they 'would obtain the best results, the necessity for the proper cooling of the milk, and tho benefits to be derived from breeding from pureibred stock. In response to the request of the Directors of the local cheese factory, Mr Caddie spoke on the subject of whey separators. Whilst he did not want fto influence this Company one way or the other, he said that other companies which had taken lip the matter were quite satisfied with the results. In answer to questions, lie said the Dairy Department found it a fair estimate to reckon on 21bs of butter fat per lOOOlbs whey, and that the outside cost of instalment should not exceed £7OO. After Mr Ouddie's address, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders was held to consider the advisability of the Company's goip£ j n J" ,7 whey separation. A motion to that : vas *■*"* h "' M - »;"• the result that 121 v.? "* !»■' and 83 against the scheme, wluC.' therefore declared • carried. On Thursday evening the Tui Minstrels held first entertainment in the hall, and in spite of most unpromising weather a good house greeted their efforts. A most enjoyable programme was 'presented, the rounds of applause testifying to the appreciation of the audience, many of the singers receiving <?hcores. The Minstrels hope to appear again shortly, when a new programme will be submitted, the proceeds to go for the benefit of an invalid in Nireaha.