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Northern Advocate, 7 May 1920, Page 1

That tree-planting has altered the climate on the Canterbury Plains was an opinion expressed by a Southern farmer. Ho said ho had often noticed when no mist hung over the open paddocks it could be discerned clinging round the plantations, and this was more than the effect of background. Trees drew the moisture, and often had a good deal to do with precipitating it in the form of rain; therefore it was a good policy for the County Council to map out a tree-planting programme over a series of years. Dry seasons wero now not nearly so common or so serious in their effects as in the earlier days. FIRST AID IN COOKERY. The undoubted superiority of Tucker's "Family" Baking Powder has seta'blished it as a popular aid to cookery in New Zealand. It is first quality grape cream of tartar baking powder. Although so good, it is economical for the splendid results it gives. The use of Tuckets "Family" Baking Powder ensures the production of cakes, scones and pastries, that are a credit to any home. It never fails to give adequate raising and to 'contribute to the wholesome ness generally of food. For a long time now, professional chefs havu continued to use Tucker's "Family" Baking Powder. The public demand for it has always been large. It will increase. Ask your grocer for a trial tin now.