RANGITIKEI NOTES

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 116, 14 February 1928, Page 6

RANGITIKEI NOTES

Marton, February 13. To some extent, at least, the drought was broken during the week-end, after 41 days without any rain whatsoever, and nearly seven weeks after rain of any appreciable value had fallen. There were several refreshing showers. While the fall is appreciated, it hardly relieves the situation so far as water shortage is concerned, and will do little good to pasture land. Crops of rape and nips will benefit, but tojlay rani, looks as far away as ever. Dairymen, in particular are finding the position serious. In the Pakihikura district, near Jluuterville, during tho week-end, the decomposed body of an elderly man, Josepn Sheridan, was discovered in a clump oi bush. Evidence at the inquest disclosed that he had been in a distressed state or mind owing to ill-health, and a note was found in a wliare declaring his intention of taking his life. A blood-stained razor was found beside the body, and a verdict ttiar deceased committed suicide by cutting his throat was returned. “That the abomination of daylight saving shall cease,” was the brief but pointed resolution carried at a meeting of several dairy factory directors, who contend that the measure is injurious to the health of farmers’ women and children. The trial of the measure, they contend, has been unsuccessful.