WHATAWHATA

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2597, 5 March 1889, Page 2

WHATAWHATA

Proposed Creamery,

A LAUiiKLT attended meeting of settlers, convened by Mr T. Iluthwell, to consider the advisability of establishing a creamery in the district, was held in the schoolroom on Friday evening last, Mr Rothwell in the chair. In opening tho proceeding, the Chairman said, that for a long time he had thought that Whatawhata was admirably situated for the erection of a creamery, being at the junction of four main roads and adjoining the Waipa river, and also in the centre of a good farming district. Recently he had met Mr Reynolds in Hamilton, and asked him whether he would, if inducement offered, erect a creamery at Whatawhata, and Mr Reynolds had replied that provided a guarantee was given of from 200 to 300 cows, he would erect and run a creamery ; hence his, Mr Rothwell's action in the matter. The Chairman also produced a short list of those who would undertake to supply milk, and this was at once added to by those present, until the respectable total of 225 cows was reached It was also resolve.l that Messrs K. C. Shepherd, C.tlder, Dawson and Rothwell should canvass the settlers in their respective neighbourhoods for further support, and give the result to Mr Rothwell who was empowered to see Mr Reynolds, and if possible get him to visit the district and meet the settlers. _ The meeting terminated with a well-deserved vote of thanks to Mr Rothwell for the time and trouble he had given to the matter, and the wish was expressed by all, that he would not rest until ho had the creamery in full swing. A generous offer was made at the meeting on behalf of Mr Fergussou of a creamery site within a few yards of the bridge, containing a good spring, and both road and river frontage, at a peppercorn lease. Throughout this mat ter there is a fooling of unity and confidence, almost every settler that has been con-suited, giving his cordial support. The respect which is felt for Mr Reynolds as a straight and pushing business man, has no doubt much to do with it. Of course, we do not expect to start until next spring. This will give the suppliers ample time to get prepared, and should Mr Reynolds bo satisfied with the support promised, there seems little doubt but that the first year's operations will be conducted with from 300 to 400 cows. (Own Correspondent).