EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 August 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES HUKANUI MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a good attendance of members at the August meeting of the Hukanui Women's Institute. Mrs L. Wenham presided, and the meeting opened with the "Ode to Friendship.” followed by the Prayer for Peace. It was stated that parcels had been sent to soldiers, and members willing to bake cakes or biscuits to forward to soldiers were asked to hand in their names to the president. The competitions resulted as follows: —Prettiest flour-bag apron. Mrs Doug. Udy 1. Mrs Twentyman 2; best bloom, Mrs Goodin 1. Mrs Rasmussen 2. There were also two novelty competitions, one of which caused much amusement. Each member was given a wooden match, and had to light a candle as often as possible before the match burnt out. Mrs Harrington was the winner, having lit the candle 42 times. Mrs Lemberg won the other novelty competition. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses .Mesdames Lemberg, Parker and Rasmussen.

DANGEROUS DRIVING HAMUA FARMER FINED. In the Pahiatua S.M. Court yesterday, before Mr H. P. Lawry, S.M., Messine Guy Bailey, a farmer, of Hamua, was charged with dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle without lights. He pleaded guilty to both charges, and was fined £2, with costs 16s. on the first, and £l, with costs 10s, on the second charge. The police stated that at about 6.15 p.m. on August 9, defendant, while proceeding along Main Street, Pahiatua. grazed another car, but failed to stop his own vehicle, which was not showing lights. Subsequently defendant had been interviewed by the police and had admitted the offence. He had made a statement giving as his reason for not stopping the fact that he did not think sufficient damage had been caused. It was a dark night and he had been suffering from influenza. Defendant’s speed at the time was about 10 to 12 miles an hour . Counsel for defendant submitted that accused had only travelled a short distance at the time of the impact. His speed was slow, and it was ‘extraordinary that the other vehicle had been damaged to the extent that it was. for defendant’s car had hardly been scratched. Bailey had been driving for 25 years, and had not been previously convicted.

THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY KAIPARORO ANNUAL MEETING. The 30th annual meeting of shareholders of the Kaiparoro Co-operative Dairy Company was held at the factory on Monday. The chairman of directors, Mr G. A, Hansen presided over a good attendance. The directors’ report was submitted as.'follows:—“The season shows a small increase in output and advances have been made at Is Id per lb of butterfat, and our balance sheet shows a further 4Jd on the season’s working. You have received Id of this, which was paid out on July 20, leaving 3.|d still to be paid, and this will be distributed directly funds are available. As previously, all export cheese was taken by the N.Z. Government under the guaranteed price scheme, and any stocks on the shelves have been valued at 8d per lb. Our previous season closed finally with a pay out of Is 5 3-Bd. Your directors recommend a dividend of 3 per cent on paid up share capital, and that any balance unprovided for be transferred to reserve. The retiring directors are Messrs C. Burton and H. Hofmeister, who are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. Mr Godfrey Taylor, F.P.A. (N.Z.) again offers his services as Auditor.” The report is signed by Mr G. A. Hansen, chairman. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, Mr Hansen referred to various items mentioned therein. With regard to the coming season he said that certain butter factory suppliers were forced to supply cheese factories owing to war condi-

tions. The change-over was a matter of some difficulty to these suppliers, and the company would be prepared to help them to the extent of providing milk cans free of charge for two seasons. The company was also prepared to provide sufficient cans for the requirements of all suppliers. Mr Hansen thanked the staff for their efficient services during the year. He mentioned that the first assistant, Mr B. Minnett, was away on active service, and he wished to place on record the services that he had rendered, not only to the factory, but also to the district as he was always a willing helper in any effort.

The adoption of the report was carried.

The two retiring directors, Messrs C. Burton and H. Hofmeister were reelected and Mr Godfrey Taylor was re-elected auditor.

At a subsequent meeting of directors, Mr G. A. Hansen was re-elected chairman of directors. EKETAHUNA COMPANY. EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING The eighth annual meeting of suppliers of the Eketahuna Co-operative Dairy Company was held in the Municipal Chambers last night, when there was a fair attendance presided over by the chairman of directors, Mr W. Simpson. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr G. Olivant., Mr Simpson, in moving the adoption of the report briefly outlined the activities of the company during last season. He slated that taking everything into consideration, the position of the Company must be considered very satisfactory. When the time arrived lor the election of officers. Mr Simpson said that as he was leaving Eketahuna he wished to resign from the directorate. It was unfortunate that many of its suppliers were being forced to supply cheese companies, at a time when the company had become firmly established. It was to be hoped that this would be only a temporary measure and that all the suppliers compelled to leave would come back again. It was anticipated that the output this season would decrease by 40 tons, but the extra whey cream would be a good source of supply. He was confident the forthcoming season would be a good one. One of the retiring directors. Mr C.

J. O'Donnell declined nomination, and the following were nominated and elected to fill the four vacancies:— Messrs P. Fauvel, W. Keith, Taylor and R. Cornforth.

Mr A. W. G. Hollings was re-ap-pointed auditor. It was decided to write letters of thanks to Messrs D. Signal and J. McWhirter, ex-managers, for their contined interest and help in the workings of the factory. The chairman thanked the staff for its continued loyal service. The new manager, Mr A. Hardingham, he was sure, would serve the company faithfully. He hoped the company would enjoy a prosperous season, despite the loss of suppliers. He thanked the directors for making his work easy and hoped his successor would receive the same support.

Mr G. Olivant expressed the thanks of the directors and suppliers for the valuable service Mr Simpson had rendered during his term as chairman. It was a matter of deep regret that he had resigned from the directorate. The annual report stated inter alia: —"During the year 201 tons 6cwt 2qrs 51b of creamery butter and 54 tons 1 cwt 3qrs 271 b of whey butter was manufactured, which is an increase of over 11 tons of creamery butter and 30

tons in whey butter. In the directors report for the previous year it was estimated that the average payment per pound of butterfat (all grades) would be: Creamery 15,838 d and whey 14,00 d and this payment was made. In respect of the current year, the butter unsold has been valued at 1’.0.b. according to its grade, and on this basis it is estimated that the average payout for the season per pound of butterfat (all grades) will be creamery

15.766 d and. whey 14d. The amount available for distribution is £3471 13s 7d, and your directors recommend that after making the final payment to suppliers provision be made for the payment of a dividend at the rate of 4 per cent on the paid-up capital, the payment of income tax, social security tax and national security tax and that any balance be transferred to the Reserve

Account. It will perhaps be as well to remind suppliers that they are required hold one £1 share for each 150 pounds of butter fat. and that a deduction of Jd per pound butterfat has been made from all suppliers as a service charge. This amount will be credited to (he share purchase account expect in cases where the butter fat supplied is less than 1000 pounds, when the amount will be retained as a service charge. Mr G. McWhirter has recently been appointed manager of the Mauriceville Co-op. Dairy Co., Ltd., and Mr A. Hardingham, who has been in the employ of this Company since its incorporation, has been appointed manager. The retiring Directors arc Messrs C. J. O'Donnell and W. Keith. Mr A. W. G. Rollings again offers his services at Auditor.” The report was signed by the chairman. Mr W. Simpson.

Rugby Football. On Saturday aftenroon. at Rugby Park, the Bush representative team will play a match with a team composed of ex-Bush representative players, The game will provide the necessary "workout" for the rep. team to play the N.Z. Army team on September 7. Mr R. J. Smith will select the Old Timers, and Mr S. Oliver the reps.