ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22716, 31 October 1935, Page 8

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

" Enquirer," Waitahuna.— (1) Pineapples grow in the centre of a plant not unlike the smaller species of cactus. (2) The Inquiry regarding the broadcast of the carillon in Wellington should bo addressed to the manager of the Radio Broadcasting Board at Wellington. (3) It will be necessary in the first place to cleanse the cow's hoof thoroughly by means of poulticing and warm water. Then pack the split in the hoof with Stockholm tar, working in the tar with a suitable Instrument. A groove should be made in the hoof abo7o the crack at right angles to the crack, the purpose of which is to prevent the split extending higher up. If possible a bent horseshoe nail should be inserted In the hoof across the crack and a strong piece of wire wound round the ends of tne nail. This would grow down with tho growth of the hoof. The insertion of the nail presents difficulty on account of the comparative thinness of a cow's hoof compared with that of a horse. It is necessary during treatment to keep the hoof clean by means of a covering, a sugar bag being appropriate for the purpose. " Milton."—The secretary of the Hospital Board would advise as to the member of the honorary medical staff who specialises in such cases as those mentioned by you. "Ars Longa Vita Brevis."—As far as we have been able to ascertain, the matter to which you refer was, In large part, discussed In committee by the County Council. As the person to whom you refer was exonerated, it does not seem that any useful purpose would be served by reopening the question. " Elector."—Any reasonable expression of opinion on questions of political interest will be considered.