ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22136, 14 December 1933, Page 8

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“ Student," Dunedin. —The use of the word " depicts" In the following sentence is wrong" The varied colour of English trees depicts a milder climate.” The word used should probably have been “ denotes.” “ Subscriber,” Palmerston. —“ Parley *’ or ** parlie “ (“ a parliament cake ”) Is " a small, thin gingerbread cake, sprinkled with small sweeties.” Possibly some correspondent may possess a recipe of what Is described as “ a kind of bun made In'.. Scotland years ago.” If one Is received we shall be pleased to publish It. " Thirsty,” Wedderburn.—The rights associated with streams and the disposition of the water therein are governed by highly technical statutes and legal decisions. In mining districts further considerations and complications ariSe, and It would therefore be Inadvisable and certainly not helpful to offer an opinion on the case stated. “ Inquirer,” Dunedin. —The sentence in the article " Back to Coal ” In our Issue of yesterday contained a typographical error, the word " cast ” being printed Instead of " cost.” The sentence should read:—" The conversion Is attributable to the great overall cost of the Diesel engine and the vibration and noise to which It gives rise In large passenger ships.” "Peggy,” Lawrence.— (1) Club root Is caused by a micro-organism or virus which may be inherent either in the seed or In the soil. The Infection may remain In the soil for a considerable period, and club root will bo reproduced In any soli by the use of bad seed. Some varieties are more highly resistant than others. (2) For gold and silver the ounce, divided decimally, and not Into grains. Is the sole unit of weight, the weight Is Troy—24 grains equalling one pennyweight (dwt), 20dwt, one ounce.