GENERAL NEWS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 30 April 1927, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

riS-M°> ral n „, b °ys attending Clu is I s College, Christchurch, returned homo for a five weeks' vacation 3 csterday. In conversation yesterday, on the subject of wool and its alleged doteriorluion, Mr A. M. Paterson, M.R.C.V.S. &aul that the quality oJP wool is lamely determined by the breed of the animal; reeding would not altor the quality of the wool. If high quality sheep were placed on poor pastures, the wool would remain practically the same in quality, though it would become deficient in quantity. Farmers paid too little attention to the rams which they usedit they wanted good quality wool anti plonty of it, they should breed from sheep of high quality, and feed them properly. Top often in-lamb ewes were kept on insufficient or unsuitable feed, and the injury then suffered by the lamb in its pre-natal existence r-ould not afterwards be remedied. Too little attention was paid to the feeding of ewes in the winter and spring months. Because the roots "which the sheep were fed on kept them in fair condition, it was often imagined that bey wore being well fed. What was happening, was that the sheep were putting on a deposit of fat, but the whole _ system was being weakened otherwise. The two main things to correct deterioration in wool were:— (1) Hie use of sheep with high quality wool, for breeding; and (2) more care in feeding tlio eye in winter and earing. I

The medic ulexaminations for senior cadets eligible to go into territorial ranks this year, are expected to bo hold from May 9to May 17. Tlio number of cadets throughout South Canterbury to be examined is expected to be in the vicinity of 200.

The first meeting of the newly elected Borongh Council will be held on Wednesday next, when the business will be the swearing in of the, new councillors. It is not known yet, whether the mooting will be held an noon, or in the evening. included in the business, which will not be very large, will probably he the election of committees. A Press message from Dunedin says that the hearing of the charges against Henry Ilmmett Shicl and Stanley Kitchener Barnett, of making a false document, and obtaining a motor car by false pretences, and conspiring to defraud the New Zealand 'Motor and Engineering Co., of a Fiat car, valued at £298, was continued yesterday, before Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., Each of the accused was committed for trial to the Supremo Court, each reserving liis defence. Bail of £5 was allowed in each caso, with one recognisance of the same amount. A programme well up to' the high standard set by the Timaru Scottish Society greeted a large audience on Thursday evening on the occasion of the monthly gathering in the Unitarian Hall. In the absence of Chief W. S. Young, acting-chief J. Ramage, assisted by Councillor J. M. Thomson, presided. In welcoming those present, the acting-chief again thanked them for their support. He apologised for the absence of several of the performers. No apology was necessary, however, as the programme was fully deserving of the enthusiastic approval that greeted each item. A well-varied bill consisted of vocal, elocutionary and dancing numbers, the humorous touch being added by Master Bobbie Todd, who was loudly applauded for his amusing Scotch songs and stories. The following contributed: Songs, Misses B. Boys, and J. Groves; Messrs R. Nicol and B. Todd; elocutionary items, Misses P. Neilson, M. Preen, and Mr D. Thompson; dancing, Misses Marie Stevens, M. O'Brien, E. McKay, H. McKay and P. Waters. The accompaniments were played by Mr Lance Craig, while Mr C. Burns piped for the dancing. The usual dance was held after the concert, the music beingsupplied by Miss M. Davidson (piano), and Mr E. Latimer (violin). Mr J. M. Thomson was a capable M.C. The housewife of to-day recognises the value of clean, bright, lasting kitchen utensils of aluminium. At a new low record price of 17/6 per set of four, the English aluminium saucepans offered by England, Mcßae, Ltd., are of unapproachable value. In slightly larger sizes, they still have these saucepans at the old price of 19/6 per set. Remember the Quality is heavy, and the goods are of genuine British manufacture. Aluminium coffee pots, hot water jugs, teapots, kettles, and hot water bottles are also in full supply at the Progressive Hardware Store. Call and see our display of fine British aluminium ware