LINCOLN COLLEGE.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18366, 27 April 1925, Page 3

LINCOLN COLLEGE.

MEETING OF BOARD. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury Agricultural College, held at Linooln, thcT© were present—Meaers H. A. Knight (chairman), K. M. Orbell, J. StudWme, the Hon. D. Buddo, M.P., and Dr. Chilton. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs John Deans Iu W. Lochhead,

Before rrooeeding with the business tho chairman said he felt it was the duty of tho to paes a resolution of sympathy the Prime Minister in his illness, wa.3 largelr the result of overwork. -Ir Masscr had never spared himself in the interests of tho Dominion, and everyone is the Dominion recognised this, and wished J" extend to him his sincere fvriupathv, ihe chairman proposed "This Board expresses its sympathy "with the Prime Minuter in his long and painful illness, and sincerely hopes he will soon bo fully restored to health."

Mv Buddo, in feconding: the motion, enthe chairman's remarks that Mr Massoy's illness was largely due to overwork, and that everyone desired to sco him tully restored to heaH.h

The chairman reported ha-ving given evidence before the Commission appointed to enqmro into agricultural education and on the visit of the Commission to the College. After discussion it was decided to defer consideration till after the Commission presented its rex>ort.

The farm report was received and vns considered satisfactory.

Farm Eeport. The i&rm report for tho quarter eliding March 31st, 1025, was adopted, aa follows: Tho conditions daring tho past three months have not been favourable at any time.. At the beginning of the year, and during harvest, the continuous recurrence of showery weather made work much more difficult and slow. Our harvest was 10 days later than the average of the last 15 years; then tho drying winds and low rainfall ill Majcli spoiled tho prospects for winter feed. Up to now there had l>een no shortage of feed, birt the covering on tho paddocks haa disappeared. Turnips are a, poor crop, and green feed and now sown gra«3 have made little or no progress.

Mangels promised to be exceptionally good, but are only a fair crop. Potatoes are vary poor. Turnips looked splendid at the end of Fobrnnjy, but the only chance of getting much from, them now ia the second growth, which may come after this rain. Eighty-five acres of oats at the College and 50 at Ashley Dene havo been put in for green feed. So far there is not much gTowth, but with the late rains it will prow and provido a partial Bubßtrtuto fnr tho turnips. Forty acres of Italian ryegrass, 16 of a. mixture sown at the College, and 30 acres of Italian and 30 mixed grasses at Ashley Dene, have made no progress, but will also do well now. Harvest, as already indicated; was very prolonged. The cropa so far as straw was concerned, wero abnormal, but did not yield grain in proportion. None of the Collego crops rusted very badly, but one thing, irrespective of variety, was very evident, and that is that late sown crops wero much more seriously affected with rust than the earlier sowings. Last year it was decided to grow all cereals in the autumn, and it is pleasing to report the policy fully justified itself. The following are the crop yields:—

The schema for cropping for next year is practically the earns as last year—Wheat, 105 acres; oats, ,120; barley, 12; oats and ■vetches, 36; p®as, 21; mangels, 12; rape, 40 to 60. TV oris is well advanced, and if the weathar holds, crops will he sown in good tima. All classes of stock hare done well lately. After weaning, soma of the purebred lambs did not do well and a few died. As this •trouble oocurred with the two lote grazed on the lower part <)f the farm on which the gross was badly attacked by rust, the trouble was traced to rnst poisoning. The crossbred lambs on Ashley Dene did exceptionally well—no losses. The first draft sent away on January 80th, averaged 41.581b. Sales of nvms and surplus stud sheep have been satisfactory, as the following returns will show:—242 rams sold, averaged £9 13s •Id; 92 ewes, prinapally cast fbr ago averaged £5 63. By flocks, the averages are:—

if THE PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1925. NORTH LINCOLN COLLEGE. i aedm CANTERBURY. ♦ RANGIORA. The annual meeting of the Ashley Educational Institute was held in the Kangiora School on Friday. Mr H. F. Thomson presided over an excellent attendance. The balance-sheet showed that £46 had been received as subscriptions and £1 15s 4d as interest, vrlule the credit balance was £30 16s. Morland reported that a highly successful sports meeting had been held :n Rangiora last November, and it was resolved to have anothor this - c ' 1 '' i*_ an earlier date if possible. J 5 - • Sullivan was elected president, :ui<l too it fho chair. Mrs Webb and Mr V>. ■}■ Keovvn wore fleeted viee-presn en s, Mr Ambrose H<vrotnry and treasurer, and tliev, together with Misses Kennedy and Lvnskey and Messrs "Withers and llinfon, were appointed the committee. Mr Thomson, who was made an honorarymember and thanked for his P as .L sl '" vices, w,-js elected auditor. Mr -b. . . MeKeown was elected delegate to the next meeting of the X.Z.b.I. m c lington. The sum of £4 4s was granted to the Murray purse. The same committee which ran 1he district football was reappointed for this year. Tn the afternoon a tennis match was held. ——• MEETING OF BOARD. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury Agricultural College, held at Linooln, theTe were present—Messrs H. A. Knight (chairman), K. M. Orbell, J. Studholme, the Hon. D. Buddo, M.P., and Dr. Chilton. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs John Deans Iu W. Lochhead, Before rrooeeding with the business tho chairman said he felt it was the duty of tbe Board to paes a resolution of sympathy with the Prime Minister in his illness, which was largely the result of overwork. -Ir Hasscr had never spared himself in tlic interests of the Dominion, and everyone is the Dominion recognised this, and wished j" extend to him his sincere sympathy, the chairman proposed "This Board express,is its sympathy with the Prime Min-is-tor in his long and painful illness, and sincerely hopes ho will soon bo fully restored to health." •Mi' Burldo, in Pcconding the motion, endorsed the chairman's remarks that Mr Massey's illness was largely due to overwork, and that everyone desired to sco him lully restored to healt.h The chairman reported having given evidence before tho Commission appointed to enquire into agricultural education and on the visit of the Commission to the College. After discussion it was decided to defer consideration till after the Commission presented its reiwrt. The farm report was received and was considered satisfactory. I : y.\ few words the Mothers and Fathers of young scholars A good lamp shedding a good light on the table greatly ltdps your boy or girl to settle down to the evening's studies and finish them satisfactorily. To protect those young eyes you want to be sure that the light is soft, white and full, and that it does nob flicker. The best kerosene you can buy is not too good when your children's eyes are concerned. We are prood of A© great popularity of LAUREL KEROSENE —" The soft, white Light,"—amongst the mothers of Australia and New Zealand. For years it has been regarded by them as the standard of excellence. They appreciate the difference in the reliable and restful illumination it gives. * mi iRnshi KAIKOURA. The euchre 'tournament organised by the Drill Hall .Improvement Committee continues to receive good support, there being a good attendance at the last evening. The prizes were won by Miss Fisher and Mr H. Chisnall; consolation prizes going to M rs J. iven and K. Evans. . . , Local footballers axe putting in good work at the practices in tbe Drill .Hall, tho junior players being very keen. As a result play in tbe field should show a great improvement. All afternoon was tendered Mrs J. J. Anderson, by Mrs A. Gooch, on Wednesday, when a.pleasant afternoon was spent. Mrs Anderson, with her husband, will bo leaving Kaikoura early next month. . - The Hapuku ladies are showing a keenness for hockey this season, and plav will start earlier, than usual. Mrs Guinane has proved a good organiser and an energetic secretary. The fishinsr industry is still under a cloud as a result of the freezer being closed, and several of the fishermen are preparing to leave Kaikoura. The adjourned monthly meeting _ or tbe Kaikoura A. and P. Association took place on Wednesday afternoon, Mr P. Acton Adams {president) presiding over a good attendance of members. Mr W. Dale was elected a member. Several donors of special prizes _ wrote agreeing to allow their donations to stand o.ver until next year. The treasurer reported that £18 lis had been received for the last sale of sheep in oonesdon with the sheep drive. Twenty'-' four sheep were being grazed and would be sent to Addinsrton for realisation. The Farm Beport. The faj-m report for tho quarter ending March 31st, 1025, was adopted, ae follows: — Tho conditions during tho paet three months have not been favourable at any time. At the beginning of tho year, and during harvest, the continuous recurrenco of showery weather made work much more difficult and slow. Oar harvest was 10 days later than the average of the last 15 years; then tho drying winds and low raintall in Majcli spoiled tho prospects for winter feed. Up to now there had been no shortage of feed, but the covering on the grass paddoeka haa disappeared. Turnips aro a poor crop, and green feed and now sown gras3 have made little or no progress. Mangels promised to be exceptionally good, but are only a fair crop. Potatoes are vary poor. Turnips looked splendid at the end of February, but tho only chance of getting much from them now ia tbe second growth, which may come after this rain. Eighty-five acres of oats at the College and 50 at Ashley Dene havo been put in for green feed. So far there is not much gTowth, but with the late rains it will grow and provide, a partial BubBtrtuto for tho turnips. Forty acres of Italian ryegrass, 16 of a. mixture sown at the College, and 30 acres of Italian and 30 mixed grasses at Ashley Dene, have made no progress, but will also do well now. Harvest, as already indicated; was very prolonged. The cropa so far as straw was concerned, wero abnormal, but did not yield grain in proportion. None of the Collego crops meted very badly, but one thing, irrespective of variety, was very evident, and that is that lato sown crops wero much more seriously affected with, rust than tho earlier sowings. Last year it was decided to grow all cereals in the autumn, and it is pleasing to report the policy fully justified itself. The following are the crop yields:— Average. Highest. Lowest. Bushels. Bushels. Bushels. Wheat ... 51 52J 47 Oats s., 80 95 62 Barley 40 — — Peas — — Italian ..55 — —

if THE PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1925. NORTH LINCOLN COLLEGE. : ' xfmr\ CANTERBURY. ♦ RANGIORA. The annual meeting of the Ashley Educational Institute was held in the Kangiora School on Friday. Mr H. F. Thomson presided over an excellent attendance. The balance-sheet showed that £46 had been received as subscriptions and £1 15s 4d as interest, vrlnle the credit balance was £30 16a. Morland reported that a highly successful sports meeting had been held :n Rangiora last November, and it was resolved to have auothor this - c ' 1 '' i*_ an earlier date if possible. J 5 - • Sullivan was elected president, :ui<l too it fho chair. Mrs Webb and Mr V>. ■}■ Keovvn wore fleeted vice-presic ui s, Mr Ambrose ner-rctary and treasurer, and tliev, together with Misses Kenneth and Lvnskey and Messrs "Withers and llinfon, were appointed the committee. Mr Thomson, who was made an honorarymember and thanked for his P as .L sl '" vices, w,-js elected auditor. Mr i>. - • MeKcown was elected delegate to the next meeting of the X.Z.b.I. m c lington. The sum of £4 4s was granted to the Murray purse. The same committee which ran 1he district football was reappointed for this year. Tu the afternoon a tennis match was held. —♦ MEETING OF BOARD. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury Agricultural College, held at Linooln, thcT© were present—Messrs H. A. Knight (chairman), K. M. Orbell, J. Studholme, the Hon. D. Buddo, M.P., and Dr. Chilton. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs John Deans Iu W. Lochhead, Before rrooeeding with the business tho chairman said he felt it was the duty of the Board to pass a resolution of sympathy the Prime Minister in his illness, which was largely the result of overwork. -Ir Hasscr had never spared himself in tlic interests of the Dominion, and everyone is the Dominion recognised this, and wished j" extend to him his sincere sympathy, tile chairman proposed "This Board express,is its sympathy with the Prime Min-is-tor in his long and painful illness, and sincerely hopes ho will soon bo fully restored to health." •Mi' Buddo, in peconding the motion, endorsed the chairman's remarks that Mr Massey's illness was largely due to overwork, and that everyone desired to sco him lully restored to healt.h The chairman reported having given evidence before tho Commission appointed to enquire into agricultural education and on the visit of the Commission to the College. After discussion it was decided to defer consideration till after the Commission presented its report. The farm report was received and was considered satisfactory. st I i;/fm I : y.\ jt few words Y :o the Mothers and Fathers of young scholars A good lamp shedding a good light on the table greatly ltdps your boy or girl to settle down to the evening's studies and finish them satisfactorily. To protect those young eyes you want to be sure that the light is soft, white and full, and that it does nob flicker. The best kerosene you can buy is not too good when your children's eyes are concerned. We are prood of A© great popularity of LAUREL KEROSENE —" The soft, white Light,"—amongst the mothers of Australia and New Zealand. For years it has been regarded by them as the standard of excellence. They appreciate the difference in the reliable and restful illumination it gives. Imrtlisa&o f IBOU KIpM Don't say the favourite kerosene— andcoohtfg* ** LttUTel" lT*e Soft WHITE Ugtt 5 L 2 KAIKOURA. The euchre 'tournament organised by the Drill Hall .Improvement Committee continues to receive good support, there being a good attendance at the last evening. The prizes were won by Miss Fisher and Mr H. Chisnall; consolation prizes going to M rs J. iven and K. Evans. . . , Local footballers are putting in good work at the practices in the Drill .Hall, tho junior players being very keen. As a result play in tho field should show a great improvement. Au afternoon was tendered Mrs J. J. Anderson, by Mrs A. Gooch, on Wednesday, when a.pleasant afternoon was spent. Mrs Anderson, with her husband, will bo leaving Kaikoura early next month. . - The Hapuku ladies are showing a keenness for hockey this season, and plav will start earlier, than usual. Mrs Guinane has proved a good organiser and an energetic secretary. The fishinsr industry is still under a cloud as a result of the freezer being closed, and several of the fishermen are preparing to leave Kaikoura. Tho adjourned monthly meeting . or the Kaikoura A. and P. Association took place on Wednesday afternoon, Mr P. Acton Adams {president) presiding over a good attendance of members. Mr W. Dale was elected a member. Several donors of special prizes _ wrote agreeing to allow their donations to stand oyer until next year. The treasurer reported that £18 lis had been received for the last sale of sheep in oonesdon with the sheep drive. Twenty- 1 four sheep were being grazed and would be eent to Addington for realisation. The total so far derived from the sheep drive was £53 6s. There was a credit balance on current account of £23 10» (inclusive of special donations of £33). With the latter amount ear-marked for next year there was at present a debit balance of approximately £10. A separate account existed at the Post Office of £85 16s 7d, the original amount invested being £21 19s, which had been increased by interest. Mr G. E. Parsons offered the use of his car to secure outstanding subscriptions. The offer was accepted, and the president and Mr A. Boyd were appointed to canvass with Mr Parsons. It was decided to invest tho sheep drive money in the Farm Beport. The faj-m report for tho quarter ending March 31st, 1025, was adopted, ae follows: — Tho conditions during tho paet three months have not been favourable at any time. At the beginning of tho year, and during harvest, the continuous recurrenco of showery weather made work much more difficult and slow. Our harvest was 10 days later than the average of the last 15 years; then tho drying winds and low raintall in Majcli spoiled tho prospects for winter feed. Up to now there had been no shortage of feed, but the covering on the grass paddocks has disappeared. Turnips aro a poor crop, and green feed and now sown gras3 have made little or no progress. Mangels promised to be exceptionally good, but are only a fair crop. Potatoes are vary poor. Turnips looked splendid at the end of Fobrunjy, but tho only chance of getting much from them now ia the second growth, which may come after this rain. Eighty-five acres of oats at the College and 50 at Ashley Dene havo been put in for green feed. So far there is not much gTowth, but with the late rains it will grow and provido a partial BubBtrtuto for tho turnips. Forty acres of Italian ryegrass, 16 of a. mixture sown at the College, and 30 acres of Italian and 30 mixed grasses at Ashley Dene, have made no progress, but will also do well now. Harvest,, as already indicated; was very prolonged. The crops so far as straw was concerned, wero abnormal, but did not yield grain in proportion. None of the Collego crops meted very badly, but one thing, irrespective of variety, was very evident, and that is that late sown crops wero much more seriously affected with, rust than tho earlier sowings. Last year it was decided to grow all cereals in the autumn, and it is pleasing to report the policy fully justified itself. The following are the crop yields:— Average. Highest. Lowest. Bushels. Bushels. Bushels. Wheat ... 51 52J 47 Oats s.. 80 95 62 Barley 40 — — Peas — — Italian ..55 — — The schema for cropping for next year is practically tho earns as last year—Wheat, 105 acres; oats, ,120; barley, 12; oats and ■vetches, 36; peas, 21; mangels, 12; rape, 40 to 60. Work is well advanced, and if the weathar holds, crops will be sown in good time. All classes of stock hara done well lately. After weaning, soma of the purebred lambs did not do well and a few digd. As this •trouble ooenmed with the two lots grazed on the lower part <)f tho farm on which the grass was badly attacked by rust, the trouble was traced to rnst poisoning. The crossbred lambs on. Ashley Dene did exceptionally well—no losses. The first draft sent away on January 80th, averaged 41.58lb. Sales of nvms and, surplus stud sheep have been satisfactory, as the following returns will show:—242 rams sold, averaged £9 13s ■0f'~ VACUUM OIL COMPANY, PIYKP k' m- _ - - ' ; : ■:• - Post Office. Messrs A. Boyd and J. Walter were appointed to deal With tenders for cutting the Show Ground hedge. The sum of £2 2s was passed for payment as subscription to the "Royal Agricultural Show, £1 Is for use of library, and £1 to W. Clement for carting. Mr A. Gooch consented to assist the. treasurer in carrying out tha secretarial duties until an officer was appointed to succeed the retiring secretary (Mr J. J. Anderson) who is leaving the district. aged £5 63. By flocks, the averages Avenge. £ s. d. Scnrthdownfl i-a hm 56 10 18 4 ghropahirea — 30 ? 12 9 Suffolk?, 14 lambs — 5 17 6 Border Leicestera 44 9 14 0 English Leicester 39 1218 0 Homney Marsh ~ 45 7 6 8 Corriodal# —t •— 13 8 0 0 Southdown ewes >••< ?0 f ' J Suffolk • - 18 1 0 0 Shropshire wo ? f,? J Border Leicester — 12 216 0 Fat lambs, 790, averaged 39s 7d; weight 89.21b; fat ewes, 18S, averagod 38s 3d. 'Ak M i r »/ Aj $43 <"g3~ There is a ptnalljr to pay if yon're V Wk a popular hcotcss! You never know INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. 4 EXECUTIVE MEETING. The Executive Committee of the Induatrial Association of Canterbury met oh Friday night. Present: Messra E. H. Mar-