THE RABBIT PEST.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1495, 18 July 1912, Page 8

THE RABBIT PEST.

CLOSER SETTLEMENT THE . SOLUTION. Though good work is being done in settled districts' in controlling'til? rabbit ]>est, and in several infesled areas where rabbit-trapping as a business has not Wen established, the fact that an export trade in rabbits is still maintained makes ii difficult (savs the late Minister for Agriculture in his annual report)'lo bring ail our farmers to realise the necessity of vigorously fighting the rabbit. Some farmers in formerly badly infested areas .'have, in co-operation with udicers of the Department, secured a thorough clearance, and have now the satisfaction nf having tlleir properties clear ol' (he pest. Closer settlement is a solution of Ihe rabbit problem, but unfortunately where t'>e rabbits .most abound, the land is generally linsuilahlo for subdivision, mul thus tho breeding-grounds of the post remain. Concerted work in this connection is imperative, and it is to be hoped that those concerned will come lo realise their responsibility in tho matter. JERSEY BREEDERS. ANNUAL MEETING OP THE ASSOCI- ■ A'i'lON. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Stratford, July 17. ' At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders' Association held hero this afternoon forty delegates were present. Mr. -A.- H. Haleonibe (Ureinii) was in the chair. The retiring president, in • his address, congratula-cd the association 011 the state of its affairs. The membership was now 235, and the accounts . showed. a credit balance of The following officers were elected dent, Mr. .W. N. Tapp; Auckland vicepresident, Mr. H. E. B. Watson; Palmerstop, Mr. A. H. Halcombe (retiring president). Messrs. J. M'Rae and Tapp were elected to vacancics on the council. A motion to reduce t.he fee for opening the Herd Book was defeated. It ■ was decided that the ( expenses of members of the council when travelling on tho association's business be reimbursed. The council was instructed to prepare a scheme to have the country divided into seven divisions, which should bo represented by members of the council. Tt was decided to revise the rules and send a copy to each member before the next mooting, at which they shall be considered. The question • of legislation regarding impure progeny was referred to the next meeting. The council was recommended to urge the auctioneers not to advertise as purebred cattle other than those eligible for the Herd Book. - The council was instructed to formulate a scheme for giving a prize to encourage young judges. Tho next- meetiae was fixed for Palmcrston North. The visitors were entertained in the evening: by the Stratford branch. Simplicity should be Hie keynote of all machinery used on the farm,' as the average farmer has no timo to waste pothering about complicated machines. Nor is a knowledge of machinorv or mechanics necessary if nn "Anderson" Oil EnI'ine is installed in preference -o even tho best imported make. "Anderson Engines are built in New Zealand for farmers—not for expert, engineers. Consequently, these engines are easv to operate, so simple that 11 boy can gi'vo them nil the attention they require, and not overtax his brain or,strength. Tliev can drive large Milking Plants with ease, and on a. minimum supply of fuel. Insist on getting an "Anderson" Oil Engine with vour milking plant—it is the best. Full 'particulars obtainable from the mauufaeturers Andersons, Ltd., Christchurch and Hollmtftmi. 4 ' 1 A WINNER OP COMPETITIONS. The Egg-laying Competitions for 1910-11 and 1911-12 were both won by pens vcnretl Oil "A. and. P." Chick Raiser. The first essential for profitable poultry keeping. Obtainable from all StorekecDers.*