The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1907. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2119, 29 June 1907, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1907. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

JAVith tlio Hon. It. McNab as politician we have little sympatli; but as a Minister of Agriculture it pleasant to relate that the lion, gel tlemau appeared in, a very desirah light at the National Dairy (Show t Palmerston North last week. T 1 Minister was speaking to the large: anti most representative assemblage of dairymen yet got together in tli country, and throughout his addre; he showed a keen and thorough aj predation of the needs of the dair industry. Tho proposals that wei outlined by the Minister are like) to have far-reaching and benelicii . effects. Mr. McNab announced tha tho Government has definitely deck ed to institute a thorough inspectio of all dairy herds. No one who ha given tho question of milk suppl " consideration can fail to recognis the necessity of such action. Nei Zealand consumers are likely to ap predate the Minister’s scheme fo Y pure milk, and we have the authorit; , of the Dairy Commissioner for sayini e that in ondeavoring to improve th guality of New Zealand butter fo fix-port it will be necessary to go t( the source, namely, tho milk as i conies from the cow. At one time i was intended to place the cost of th< inspection, some £12,000 a year, di racily upon the dairy industry bj means of a tax per head upon dairj cattle, but this proposal was wisely rejected, and the money will comt from the Consolidated Fund. A further statement by Mr. McNab. that in the appointment of the new stock inspectors only men of recognised qualifications will be selected, and that political influence will on no account be tolerated, is very gratifying. The weakness of such an assertion is, of course, that it should have to be voiced at all; but Mr. McNab’s frankness in the matter suggests that he will refuse to be a party to the class of appointment which have in tho past tended to degrade our public service, and it is to be hoped he may prove strong enough to withstand the opposition that is certain to be forthcoming from thoso who wish to see their ffiends comfortably installed in Government billets. In connection with the same scheme Mr. McNab outlined a plan whereby the Department will at a nominal cost test the milking capacity of the individual cows in any herd, the owner of which makes known his desire to obtain such information. The importance of ascertaining which cows in a herd pay for their feed and which are unprofitable is being recognised by the dairymen of Denmark and Canada at the present time ,and milk-testing associations are recognised institutions in those countries-. In such a matter New Zealand cannot afford to lag behind her commercial rivals, and when the time comes it is to be hoped dairymen will utilise to the full the opnorunitv thus offered of learning the "actual value of each cow- in their herds. The Minister also detailed the work that is being carried out at Levin, and announced that a private person had presented the Government with a thousand pounds for the establishment of a 'first-class Jersey herd. It is Mr. McNab’s intention to get together the finest animals procurable in the dairying countries in the world and breed from them at Levin for the supply of stock to the dairymen of this country. Briefly summarisedjthe proposals are to compel absolute cleanliness in tlio production of milk whether for home consumption or export as a manu, factored article; to give dairymen an opportunity to weed out unprofitable stock, and to replace them with animals of the highest type. Another very excellent move is the decision to appoint a dairying expert who will reside to London and report upon the condition of our butter and cliecso upon its arrival there. In the past there have been frequent complaints of alleged faults in our produce, and in order to ascertain whether or not such complaints are justified the proposed step became necessary. The s speech received emphatic approval from the dairymon present, and there can be no question that the policy there outlined should materially benefit nil industry which year by year is gaming in'-importunco iu .t-hia country * X.—i -V-—k,;-rv-■t.— ~

The Waimata telephone lino was interrupted yesterday. Tho Black-Promyulav Concert Company arrived from Napier by tho Zealandia this morning.

A prohibition order was granted against a local residont at, tho Police Court yesterday morning.

Full particulars lire given in an advertisement in tins issue regarding tho School Bath Social to bo hold Oil "July 11th and 12th.

The cookery classes fit tho lechnical School will ho d.iscontmuod for tho year about tho nuddlo of next month, when tho dressmaking classes btart, under Mrs Tliomaß, of Napior.

Tho Harbor Board has a notico elsewhere in thiß issue regarding the local bill proposed to be promoted ill connection with the outer harbor scheme.

Tho mooting at the Salvation Army Barracks nil day to-morrow will bo conducted by Adjutant Dickens. A liapnv day. is looked forward to. A hearty welcome ifl extended to all. It is evident that the Harbor Board does not intend to disturb the rating stipulated in the Enabling Bill. The malcontents have no option but to petition Parliament.

The services at Wosley Church tomorrow will" ho taken, by i; ' Griffin— morning subject A Happy People,” evening subject be mg in Glasshouses and Throwing Stones at Others.”

The Zealandia left Napier late last night waiting for the Black-1 remyslav Co., who open here on Monday night. As the steamer lias a large cargo to discharge, the last launch does not leave till noon.

The Druid’s Social to be held at His Majesty’s Theatre next. Thursday promises to bo a great success. Steoplechase Day would not be complete without it. The Committee Ms.C., etc., have been appointed and arrangements are well in hand.

The ratepayers of Waiap.u County are petitioning Parliament against the Outer Harbor Bill., The Maiapu County Council,, os a body,, is also petitioning (both Houses against the inclusion of Waiapu in the rating district.

The local officer of tho Department of Agriculture wishes us to state that owners of sheep who on April 30th last had not put in a return to the Department are liable to a fine. Forms of return can be got from Mr. Miller on application.

During the progress of the science lessons tho other (lay at’ the main school, a little methylated spirits was accidentally spilt on a pupil 8 left hand and caught alight, lbe burn was very painful at the time, but the sufferer is doiri" all right.

A gentleman, owning a motor car, was proceeding to give some Maoris a ride yesetrday afternoon when four promptly jumped up and a great deal of persuasion was needed to convince tho Native occupying the driver’s seat that his presenco could be dispensed with for that trio at least. “Steeplechase mooting” lias always been a popular fixture with the public of Gisborne and district, and next week’s meeting promises to rank with any of its predecessors in public estimation. " Excellent acceptances and general entries were received last night by Mr. Nasmith, secretary, and only fine weather is needed to ensure a great success.

Tho Otago witness says:—Mr. Andrew' Black is tho greatest living English baritone, and to hear him is worth guineas a lesson to those who would like to sing, f Tho natural quality of his voice is simply delightful ; his breath control, his enunciation, and production are practically perfect, and his versatility is amazing.

The examinations for the teachers cookery classes w'e're commenced at 2 p.m. yesterday and continueci till o o’clock. Miss, Millington, of Thames, the examiner, arrived from Napier on Wednesday morning, .and returns by the Taraw'era to-morrow night. Theory was taken yesterday, and the practical side will be irom to a.m. to 1 p.m. to-day. '-“'L

a. good muster of the Gisborne Rifles last evening, under tiie command of Captain Beere. Three new members were lected to the corps, one coming on transfer from the Taranaki Guards. A useful evening’s work was put ill at company drill. Much interest was displayed in the 11011-commissiofiod officers’ examination to'be conducted by Sergeant-Major Williams next week.

“The comparatively small number of children in so wealthy a district who avail themselves of free secondary education at Gisborne,’ remarks Mr do Lautoiir in his annual report concerning the High School, is remarkable. Possibly the district, being to so large an extent a pastoral one, with unformed roads, the boys are drawn at too early ail age into the permanent work of life. IV hatever the reason, the result will be a matter of regret to them in later years. At the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court the other day all elderly female, witness, having admitted that she might sometimes take a little drop to keep the cold away,” was asked by the opposing counsel. f Dp you drink, Mrs. ?” The question was put in a somewhat inviting tone, and the lady, apparently believing that she was the recipient of an invitation common among the merely male, returned with a graceful courtesy. and replied sweetly, JNo, thankee, sir.”

A meeting of the High School Governors was held yestertlay afternoon. Present, Meusrs. C. A. De Lautour (Chairman), R. Johnston, J W Bright, J. Coleman and the Secretary (Mr. W. Morgan). A reply was read from a number of parents accepting free plaee> scholnrsliips for their children. The Cook County Council notified tho re-appolntment of Cr. A. F. Matthews as. its representative on ..the Board. Routine business was transacted. It- was reported that a defective chimney had been rectified, and that alterations and painting of the art room were completed; half the cost of the latter would be paid by the Department,

The question of costs was decided in a novel manner by the Magistrate, in the juvenile cases yesterday. There were three charges against three hoys and the expenses of..one witness had to he paid. The witness was not required. The Magistrate did not think that the country should lie put to the expense of paying Ins expenses and suggested after the first case had been heard - that- the father of the accused lad; pay the .witness, also a lad, who estimated it at 2s. The boy's father paid this and after the hearing of the second case, His Worship directed that the parents pay the expenses between them, so one gave <t shilling to the father wh rtl paid t-lie 2s

A charge of damaging a, canar was preferred against Charles Connor at- the Police Court yesterday morning. Tho bird in question belonged to Mr. Cuthbert Morse and was valued at 10s 6d. Sergeant Williams stated that the accused entered the house at 6 o’clock, frightening everybody and refused to out when requested. When he did go out he wilfully knocked the cage down and destroyed the bird. Such conduct was becoming very prevalent lately, j “Reports had been received or these gentry going on verandahs, opening windows, etc. A fine of £1 TV ‘ aj l sni ’ nosed, with 2s costs, or in default 7 days imprisonment. Connor was ordered to pay the 10s 6d. On a charge of drunkenness he was fined os, 2s costs or 24 hours' imprisonment.