A number of orchardists in Feikling district who complied witli a request made some time ago by the Government orchardist that certain trees badly affected with blight should bo destroyed, were somewhat surprised on receiving a visit from that official to find that merely cutting down a tree was not sufficient. All trees ordered to be destroyed must be burned. The blight thrives equally well on those which have been cut down and allowed to remain on the ground. “It’s a very go-as-you-please Court,” said Mr Alpers, referring to the Christchurch Police Court during the course of a trial at the Supremo Court a few days ago. “I have.frequently seen people not sworn in th witness-box. Is that not so, Mr Stringer?” I think Mr Alpers had better confine himself to the witness,” was Mr Stringer’s non-committal reply. The statement had been brought forth by Mr Justice Dcnniston saying lie thought it would ho almost mechanical on the part of a Court official to swear a person entering the witnessbox. Medical authorities agree that, although there are many contributing causes, excess Uric Acid in the blood is tbo real cause of Rheumatism. Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, and kindred diseases. RHEUMO is the one remedy that will remove ibis excess uric acid and quickly give relief. Sold by. all chemists and stores, 2s (id and 4s Gd*
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 82, 20 November 1911, Page 7
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