A DRY SPRING

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 71, 6 October 1939, Page 4

A DRY SPRING

General comment from the country indicates tha.t the unusually dry spring weather experienced of late may have a somewhat detrimental effect in the later dairy season, unless rain falls in the near future. The pastures at the present moment leave nothing to be desired, and we understand that factory figures, and comparative returns are most satisfactory. However 'in the opinion of a prominent Plains farmer, in order to give the grass a sound and good heart for the summer months, very heavy falls of rain must be experienced before the middle of October, otherwise, he maintains the sole will be eaten out and a steady permanent growth, seriously endangered. :In view of the Governments appeal for greater produotion, farmers are begining to view the position with considerable apprehension.

TRACTOR DRIVERS "It is a fact that apparently is not generally lrnown, to the farming community, but a man who drives a tractor must have a I.cense," said c traffic inspector in the A-shburton Court. Asked by the magistrate if a special license had to he the inspector slated that the tractor driving license was merely an endorsement of the ordinary motor driving, liccnse.

EXPECTED TO DIE "This is about the most original excuse I have ever heard," said Mr R. C. Abemethy, S. M,.in the Magistrate's Court at Invercargill in fining an unregistered dog. The defendant wVote to the court saying that the dog was old and was expected to die any time. Ugly fatness goes quickly with healthful Bonkora. No dieting.' Call to-day. Obtainable F. G. Macklow,