ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22779, 15 January 1936, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“ Master.” Mornlngton.—The royalty per head for German owls, which is being paid by Mr A. H. Fisher, is 2s. His address is 91 Bedford street, St. Clair, S.W.I. R. F. S., Dunrobin.—The information can be obtained from the secretary, New Zealand Wool Pack and Textiles, Ltd., Brandon street, Wellington, Cl. “ “ Wager,” Moke Creek.—ln 1928 Jack Carroll had three tights. On July 23, in Wellington, he fought a 15-round bout with Harry Casey and lost the decision. On August 9, in Wellington, he won a points decision after 15 rounds with Charlie Purdy. On August 16 Carroll won a points decision against Casey after 15 rounds. There were the only contests in which Carroll has fought in tlie Dominion. ' G. S. T., Moonlight.— (1) Attempts are being made to locate the missing man. (2) We cannot discriminate between firms which purchase skins. It will be necessary to get into touch with some of them and to obtain quotations. The prices fluctuate with the changes in market prices. Information with regard to deer skins will be forwarded. •' Left Behind Again,” Port Chalmers.—The excursion to Colac Bay on January 26 is being organised by the Sunshine Club. If you will communicate with the secretary. Sir H. Marsh, care of the stationmaster, Dunedin, no doubt arrangements can be made to convey Port Chalmers patrons of the excursion to Dunedin >if there are a sufficient number to warrant the employment of a bus. W. L. P., Stirling.—From the outline of symtoms the dog is not suffering from mange, but from a dry form of eczema. The root of the trouble may bo due to tapeworms, and the dog should be treated for them. For eczema the best treatment is a purgative in the beginning. Feed on cooked, lean beef. In chronic cases arsenic in the drinking water is very beneficial. Iron, quinine, and mix vomica are excellent tonics. The skin must be gently cleaned and the hair removed. Then bathe in a solution of sulphate of potash (loz per gallon). For the moist variety of eczema dust with equal parts of starch and zinc oxide. Exercise is essential. Mange in dogs is extremely rare In New Zealand. " Third Party," Kelso. — (1) A club may become an incorporated society on a decision by a majority of its members. An application must he signed by 15 members, accompanied by a copy of proposed rules, and submitted to the Assistant Registrar of Incorporated Societies, Security Buildings, Stuart street, Dunedin, C.l. The cost of incorporation is £2. It will be necessary to have the services of a trained man to draw up the rules, unless it is possible to obtain a copy of those adopted by another gliding club. (2) The questions regarding affidavits being prepared for the protection of members In the event of claims for damages arising out of accidents are too obscure to permit of deflnate replies. If a member is imured while gliding his fellow-members are not liable, but, neither an institution nor its members can be absolved from lawful responsibility by the use of affidavits dis-

claiming liabiuity or by any other means. R. C. 8., Balcluthn. — (1) The last New Zealand cricket team to visit England was composed of I. B. Cromb, ,T. L. Kerr, K. C, James, R. O. Talbot, G. L. Weir. W. 10. Merritt, A. M. Mathcson. J. 10. Mills. M. L. Rape. T. C. Lowry, F. W. Allcolt, C. S. Dempster, R. C. Blunt, and H. 0. Vivian. The team arrived in England on May 1, 1931. and departed late in September. (2) We shall endeavour to procure the Information.