ASK THE WITCH DOCTOR

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 29, 4 February 1933, Page 16 (Supplement)

ASK THE WITCH DOCTOR

I Spud asks which is tlie better butter— New Zealand's or Ireland's.—The question is a debatable one and opinions vary, but an expert advises that Irish methods are | not quite so up-to-date as those employed j in Hie making of butter in New Zealand, i Undoubtedly New Zealand butter ranks as high as any entering the Old Country. * * * * Tennis Fiend asks: (a) When the American tennis players arc corning to Auckland, and (b) bow lo'ng they will be in this city.— (a) The American tennis i ! players will be playing in Auckland on ' February 11. <b) Tliey are scheduled to , sail lor Vancouver on February ti. ** * > Bookworm Is anxious to know: (a) The i name of Hie author of "Tess or the Storm Country" and the price ol' the book, (b) I, The name or a book of humorous recitations j 1 suitable for concerts, and its price.—(a) I <

Grace Miller White is the author's name; there Is an edition priced at 2/6. (b) "The Standard Comic Reciter," the price or which is 2/9, should suit your requirements. * * # . * Cat Fanoiei' would like to know how to prevent a cat's hair rrom railing out.—An Auckland veterinury surgeon advises that this may be caused by lack or animal rood in the cat's diet. ll' it is Ted twice a day 011 raw meat, Jisii, milk, etc., and properly housed this trouble should disappear. However, a cat's hair Is bound to rail out a little now* as this Is the time or the year when it changes its coat. Athlet'e asks: (a) Are raw good for athletes in training-, and il' so, . how' should they be taken? (b) The name or, a. good hook on athletics and its price.— ia) The best method Is to make a drink akin tu an egg lllp by beating the egg With a liMle nutmeg and milk, (b) "Athletics," a book priced at 10/, 'covers the entire Held or sport and can lie obtained, ll' speci- i ally ordered, I'rom any Auckland bookseller. | As this book has to come I'rom England the • price will probably be considerably higher j owing to the altered rate or exchange. I