ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22294, 21 June 1934, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“ Inquirer,” Kelso. —The hostess supplies the refreshments at a “ kitchen ” afternoon, and each guest provides a present for the prospective bride. J. W. 8., Mornington.—The bowling average in each case Is three runs per wicket. The methdd of computing bowling averages is to divide the number of runs scored by the number of wickets taken. " Coupon," Ranfurly.—ln order to obtain accurate Information It will be necessary for you to supply the number of the debenture and to Inquire from the City Treasurer of Auckland what amount has . been authorised for payment on the coupon in London. K. L., Kaltangata.— (1) The Octagon Hall Is the property of the Dunedin Central Mission. (2) Mr (?. L. Johnston controls the pictures. (3) The Central Mission holds Its weekly services In the hall on the Sunday. (4) If milk Is fresh and clean It will not curdle In the process of boiling. "A B C,” Roxburgh.— (1) The unimproved value of small grazing runs is assessed by an appraiser appointed by the Land Board. This ollicor makes a valuation of the substantial Improvements of a* permanent character on the land which are (ho property of the lessee, and another valuation of the fee-simple of the land. The land Is then offered for lease at a rental fixed by the board. (2) The rent Is expressed as a proportion (being not less In any case than 25 per cent, per annum) of the value of the fee-simple, less the value of Improvements. These conditions are identical with those In force In 1913.