Answers To Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27570, 12 December 1950, Page 8

Answers To Correspondents

“ Inquiries,” Roxburgh—Sc far as we know, there is no branch in Dunedin of the Institute for the Blind. The headquarters of the institute, St. Dunstan's, is in Auckland. “ Tests,” Park Terrace.—The first match between the MCC and Australia, played at Brisbane, commenced on December 1 and finished on December 7. The following are the dates for the remaining four tests:—Melbourne, December, 22-29 (second): Sydney, January 5-11 (third); Adelaide, February 2-8 (fourth); Melbourne, Februaiy 23 (fifth) —this test will be played to a finish if the ashes are at stake. In all the test games a Sunday intervenes, and in the second test, at Melbourne, there will be no play on Christmas Day. “ Roses Only,". Ophir.—Your questions have ben referred to Mr D. Tarmock, and the answer will appear in his next gardening column. ” Fish," Dalmore.—Weasels are to be found in various parts of New Zealand, but have now become comparatively scarce. Stoats, which have become very numerous, are frequently referred to as weasels. The stoat is slightly larger than the weasel and it has a short, bushy tail, whereas the tail of a weasel more resembles that of a rat.

T. J.. Clyde Hill.—Full particulars will be supplied to you on application to the office o£ the Land and Income Tax Department, 399 Moray place, Dunedin. ‘‘Milton,’’ Mataura.—(l) Full particulars with respect to an application for national superannuation (age 65 years) will be given if you call on the district agent for the Social Security Department at Gore. It will be necessary to produce your birth certificate. (2) Wash the mat thoroughly in warm, soapy water, using a soft rag.