April 1, 1903.] THE TROPICAL 
ACrEICULTUrJ^T. 
671 
ment notification dated 15th November, 1900, in 
Government Gazette No. 5735 of 16 idem regulates the 
rotation of diatriota for the issue of liceuaes for the 
Capture of Elephants.— I am, Sir, your obedient 
pervant (Signed) S Haughton, Government Agent, 
Eastern Province. 
The Society at chis meeting through i heir Com- 
mittee expressed it& iipprecialion of the Govern- 
ment froclamalion prohibiiiuf? the export of 
sanibur and spottei-i deer horns, and duly re- 
corded its thanks. It will be noted that no men- 
tion is made in this report of elephants or bulfa- 
loes, but from all I can learn the destruction of 
these animals is upon a very limited scale and 
previous reporls have dealt thoronglily with the 
subjsci. 1 anjiex my bahuice !>heet whieii I think 
explain.^ itseif. It bruises the accouni;:-; up to the date 
of xhi.s meeting witli the exception of tlu'se s»ub- 
pcrii.nons for 1903 z. R15 and Mr Shand'.s cheque 
for K45 from the Nasvalapiciya branch, 'i here is a 
credit balance in the Mercantile Jlank of India of 
lll,839'26— irre.«peetive of the two items just 
mentioned viz. K60— which after two years expend- 
iture is in excess of the balance taken over by 
one or two years at^o, by K44-77 plus IIGO subse- 
quently received. 
BALANCE SHEET 1902—1903. 
Balance from last year R2,026 ; Donations R130 
Fines 11375 ; Government Subsidies E405 ; Subscrip- 
tions E620; Interest Pv37-70. Total R3,222-45. 
By paid Game Watchers R879 ; Forest Peons Game 
Watchers R158 ; Uva for Hon. Secretary Hapatale 
Branch R115 ; 4 Subscriptions from Uva Residents 
R20 ; Stationery Stamps and Commissions R69:89 ,• 
A.dvertisements R76'40 ; Legal Fees &c. R27'.50 ; 100 
Copies Report for 1901-1902 R35-40; Balance R1.839 26. 
Total 3,222-45. 
MATUBATA PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION. 
FIRST ANNUAL REPORT : 1902, 
Eegipteb. — The number of estates on the register is 
DOW 16 against 17 last year (1902). Wellakelle and 
Ellamnlle estates have been made into one. 
Meetings. — Three gener-al meetings were held dur- 
ing 1902, at which most members were present. 
Finances, — There is a balance of R1310 to the 
credit of the Association. 
Acreage and Tea Estimates.— 4,810 acres in tea ; 
4,7.')8 acies in bearing; estimate 1,700,000 lb. Black 
Tea for 1903 : equal 357 lb. tea per acre. The manu- 
facture of Green Teas has not been tried in the 
disirict. 
Cbop and Prices.— Generally this district has not 
had a bad year, as regards crop ; the shortage was less 
than in most districts. Prices have been scarcely so 
well maintained, as in former years. 
Roads. — The district minor roads ia Maturata have 
never been famed for their excellence. The natural 
configuration of the district and original bad traces are 
chiefly responsible for this. The best has been done 
with the money available. Four new bridges have 
iDeen built and two have been renewed. Another bridge 
is urgently required on the Mandara Nuwara-Ellamulle 
Road. The road from Allacolawewa lo Padiaprtlella is a 
constant source of expense and trouble ; land-slips and 
subsidences are of frequent occurrence, but as this 
road is by far the moat important in the district, it 
must always be kept in good order. It ia hoped that 
Government will consLiuct a first-class metalled cart 
road from Brookside to High For-st, at aa early date. 
The erection of S'gn-pjsts i>) a lu-it.tor of urgent 
neoessi'.y, and your Committee arti desiruu^ of obtain- 
ing a spi.oial grant from the D R C for thiu purpose. 
Hospital, — The new Miiturata Hospital was opened 
on March 1st, 1902, and from that date to December 
31st. 261 in-door patients and 2,975 out-door patients 
were treated, which figures show how necessary this 
Hospital was. 
Postal. — The work of the Post-master at Maturata 
has given satisfaction throughout the year. 
Police.— Your Co'nmittee consider that the 
eatublishmenij of a branch station in the neighbour- 
hood of High Forest, worked from Eagalf, with a 
guard-room and a regubr system of Police patrol, will 
meet the requirements of the district. 
Labouh. — This c^n scarcely be said to be in a satis- 
factory state. A general restlessness is apparent, and 
advances appear to be rising. 
Tin Tickets. — This scheme work^ satisfactorily, but 
very f-jw coolies c ima in from the Const to -hi-^ district 
during 190-2. Your Committee won'd reocm!Hf;)id 
special cSoitg beins; made, duviiig 1903, to rpcvuit 
3'.:bour from the Co^st, with the aid of rin-tickets. 
New districts must be tapped, and a special Recruiting 
Ag -nt eshiblishnd. 
C.P.R.C. — The local section oonsiata of 12 members. 
A Rifle-range has boen completed cn the Government 
Pafcnnas adjoining Gouakelle estnte. 
Genebal. — Your Committee r*^gret the apa,lby of 
certain Superintendents in the district, who b^.ve not 
supported o" joined the Assoi-iafcion, and consider tb.at 
such show a gredt lack of pubbc-spirit;-'5ue:Js. 
F. G, Harvey, Hon. Secretary. 
HEWAHBTA PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION. 
ANNUAL REPORT 
as follows, which was adopted. 
Membebship. — The number of estates on the regis- 
ter is 9 ;i3 ooiuDired with 7 in 1932 . 
Finance. — The balance to credit of the Association 
at the end of the year is E309"70 as compared with 
263'33 at the end of last yenr. 
Cr'^p Estimate for 9f^3. — The official returns received 
show 9,142 acres in tea and 8,8,52 acres in bearings. 
The eatim:ited crop is 3,909,800 lb, including 10,000 lb. 
of green tea, giving an average yield of 427 lb. per 
acre. The foregoing figures do not include 535,500 lb. 
of green leaf from various native gardens, the acreage 
of which it is diflicuU to estimate. 
Season. — The tea crop was short owing to the un- 
favourable weiither during the latter part of the year, 
but in several instances estimfttes were obtained. The 
prices generally have been fair. 
Main Roads— The main road from Peradeniya to 
Deltotta, especially from the I7th mile post downwards 
as also the main road from K^indy to Hangurankette 
leave much room for improvement, and your Com- 
mittee trust these roads will have more attention 
in the near future. Your Committee would ouoe more 
urge upon Government the desirability of j lining 
Upper and Iiower Hewahetta districts by joining the 
cart roads ending at Loolecodera and Rabatuugoda. 
Telegraph. — Your Committee have much pleasure 
in recording the opening of the Deltotta Telegraph 
office, which has proved a great boon to the district, 
and they trust that Government will shortly extend 
the service to Upper Hewahetta. 
Hospital, — The working of the hospital ha= 
generally been very satisfactory, but your Committee 
would speciall.y urge on Government the necessity of 
a waiting-room for outdoor patients being built at 
once, as during the S -\V. monsoon the ordy accomo- 
dation at present i? an open verandah, which is open 
to the full force of the wind and rain. 
Labour. — Continued so;>.rcity of labour causes much 
anxie.tv and .your Committee wouid like to see Mr 
Westland's soheme given a f;iir trial. 
PoLiCi;. — y.)ur Committee regrets to have to report 
th'it i:li' it s.'ilfs nf arrack and toddy are still cairied 
on with impunity in the distiii^t, and the Police aeeiu 
to be quite incapable of coping with the eviU 
