LINCOLN COLLEGE

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23947, 14 May 1943, Page 3

LINCOLN COLLEGE

INCREASED ENROLMENTS

ACCOMMODATION PROBLEM Up till recently, and particularly in the earlier stages of the war, the prospects were that there would be a marked falling-off in the number of students at Lincoln College because of the call for the armed forces. That position has been reversed. A report submitted by the director (Professor E. R. Hudson) to Tuesday’s meeting of the board of governors stated that it was becoming increasingly apparent that unless additional facilities are available the college will not be able to accommodate students who will be seeking admission. In his report the director stated that students were still being enrolled and a number of men released from the armed forces had returned to the college to complete their studies. Several returned men had also enrolled. The number of students and cadets approximated 70, and was putting a severe strain on the available accommodation. In particular, studies were over crowded. Next term it would be necessary to bring the short-course accommodation into use for full-time students. i present over-crowding could be taken as an indication of the position which could be expected to arise as soon as hostilities ceased. After brief discussion on the increasi..g demand for instruction and the difficulties developing in the way of accommodation, it was resolved to lay the position before the Minister, when he was being interviewed shortly in respect of other matters.

A DRY MONTH

LINCOLN COLLEGE REPORT ■ Only 47 points of rain fell during April, this being approximately one quarter of the average rainfall for the month, according to the report presented by the director (Professor E. R. Hudson) to the monthly meeting of the board of governors of Canterbury Agricultural College. The dry conditions, he said, were reflected in the very limited growth of pastures and in particular newly-sown grasslands had failed to show normal autumn production. During the last week-end 60 points of rain fell and this should do much to improve the position. All stock were in good condition and no concern was felt so far as supplies of winter feed were concerned. Supplementary crops should be sufficient to meet needs. Hand feeding, however, had to be commenced much earlier than usual. Most of the wheat paddocks were now sown and fine weather favoured this work. Difficulty had been experienced in connexion with hot water treatment of the seed, and finally this was done by the college’s own staff making use of the plant at the Agronomy Division, Before next season the college might have to consider the installation of a seed dryer, as the drying of the treated grain presents the greatest difficulty. Seasonal work was well advanced except for top-dressing. Only limited supplies of superphosphate were available and difficulty had been experienced in obtaining them. A start had been made with the work this week but it would have been advantageous if it had been completed by now. The Porina caterpillar was again doing serious damage to the better pastures on the heavier soils. Arrangements were being made to poison infested areas, using the mixture of Paris green, bran, and molasses which proved effective last year.