SLIPPERY ROADS

Evening Star, Issue 21285, 14 December 1932, Page 16

SLIPPERY ROADS

A MENACE TO HORSE TRAFFIC The, ever-present danger to horses of the slippery surfaces of tar-sealed roads in the city, particularly on the hills, was again a matter of discussion by the executive of the Otago Society for Prevention of Cruelty Animals at its meeting yesterday. The Rev. AV. Saunders occupied the chair over the following;—Messrs W. Cooper, 11. Fountain, A. D. Sutherland. J. M‘Gregor, S. P. Leith, and J. C. Willis. The Chairman referred to the strenuous endeavours of a driver to negotiate Stuart street from Moray place to Smith street, and said that the opinion had been expressed that the City Corporation should provide screenings on a 2ft strip of the road in order that horses could get a footing. The inspector (Mr J. J. Hinchcliff) reported that on Monday last he had interviewed the assistant engineer (Mr Scoullar) as a result of several complaints which he had received in regard to the same problem. In respect to a bad corner in Albert street, the engineer had assured him that the matter would be attended to immediately. When it was suggested that the City Corporation should bo asked to attend to the bad section referred to in Stuart street, Mr Fountain voiced the opinion that all such dangerous corners should be attended to by the council. It was decided that the council be approached with a view to obtaining immediate _ attention to the Stuart street section.— It was also decided to point out the necessity of making provision for horses on all hilly roads. LIVE BIRD SHOOTING. On the suggestion of the chairman it was decided to write to the local Bird Shooting Society expressing the society’s satisfaction that success had attended the recent clay bird shooting competition in Dunedin, and expressing the hope that northern societies would > also evade the practice of using • live birds for shooting matches. INSPECTOR’S REPORT. In his monthly report the Inspector stated that he had visited the following places:—Oamariu Mosgiel, Ontram, Momona, Allanton, Balclutha, Milton, Oturehua, St. Bathans, Cambrian, Omakau, Ophir, Lauder, and Ranfurly. He had also attended the A. and P. Society’s shows at Oamaru, Taieri, Dunedin, Balclutha, Milton, Omakau, and Ranfurly; stock sales at Burnside and Balclutha, and a race meeting at Forbury Park. He had investigated three cases during the month, one of which dealt with a stray dog which was injured by being struck with a shovel. The inspector reported that the injury was considered to have been unintentional, and the dog had been conveyed to, the veterinary surgeon for attention to its injuries. He said that he would report further on the matter at the' next meeting. The report was adopted. GENERAL. The Perpetual Trustees and Agency Company'Ltd. advised that under the will of the late Miss Emma Mary Stevens the. sum of £250 was bequeathed to the society.—Received. Mr ' R. , Fountain referred to the method of ' dehorning cattle ns outlined in the report of the calf-rearing competition amongst members of the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club, and pointed out that the work of this club should,be supported by the society. A donation for a prize would stimulate the. interest-of these children ,in the welfare v of animals, and at the same time improve the standard of the stock on farms. I :—Jt was agreed by members that the cause would assist in furthering the society’s work, and it was decided to grant a donation of £3 3s.