LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 66, 14 October 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Weather forecast.—The indications are for northerly moderate to strong winds freshening. The weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled, with rain following. Barometer falling.—Bates, Wellington.

A serious case of lead .poisoning among dairy cattle came under the notice of the local Inspector of Stock (Mr P. Beere) during this week. A Fariki dairy farmer lost four valuable cows from the effects of eating paint, ...the undation of which was white lead. Lead, in any form, is fatal to stock, and seldom responds to treatment unless dealt with in the initial stage. Every care should be taken by owners of stock to eliminate from the precincts of cowsheds and yards any old tins or drums that have been the receptacles for paint. Every year cases of the foregoing description come under notice, and at this time when cattle, and especially dairy ruhng at such a high figure, tlio loss sustained by an owner such as just described is most severe. The lnsv>?ctor,: remarks that in.cases of mysterious,, mortality among cows, there is every probability that upon a thorough investigation, the ~ same cause would have been brought to light as obtained in the present instance. .'/

It is satisfactory to learn that the visit of Messrs K. Masters, C A. Wilkinson, E. Dixon, and the secretary (P. S. Wlutcombe), representing the Taranaki Education Board, who went to Wanganui for the purpose of adjusting financial matters with the Waganui Board (represented by Messrs F. Pirani, F/F. Hemingway, and the Secretary (Mr W'.'%. jSwanger), was not only a pleasant one, but cheered the visiting members by the amicable and friendly spirit in which they were received by the Wanganui Board. The financial position generally was discussed relatirft to the rebuilding of'schools and other matters, resulting \n a fair and equitable arrangement' being arrived at between th j, respective Boards. Whilst at Wanganui, the visiting members were taken to Wanganui East and Aramoho schools, which are on the latest plans. , The visiting members were particularly interested in the Montsorri system of teaching infants'. Altogether the Taranaki Board members highly appreciated the manner in which they were entertained by the members of the Wanganui Board.

There was a representative tag at Cardiff last night to fifrewell Sergeant Bogers, Corporal L. €. Marchant, who are on final leave, and both of whom are highly respected throughout the district. Mr Don Cameron acted as chairman, and Mr J. Bichards presented each with a ! case of pipes as a small memento of their association with -Cardiff, and t wished them a safe return. The invalid mother of Corporal Marchant was present. Among those who con- ' tributed items in the programme were Mr B. J. l'eters, who sang "Father O'Flynn," and was re-call-ed. Mrs E. W. Hancock contributed . an excellent item and had to respond. | Mr J. H. Lister sang "Comrades Side by Side" and "Queen of the Earth" as a re-call. Mr J. Howe was much applauded for his singing "When 1 was a Boy at School," and for a re-call sang "Ann Jane." Songs were also rendered by Miss Willcox, Mrs S. M. Mills, and .Mr Wm. Bicheno. Miss Howe, wlio. holds a good reputation as a reciter, gave "The Ballad of (Ranks,' 'responding with "The Culprit." Sergeant Rogers, who made an excellent speech, said he hoped the credit and honour gained by the Cardiff man would be well maintained, land that those just leaving would do their best to keep a good name ■ and do their duty. A dance followed, Mr Chas. Barker capably carrying out the duties of M.C. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., wish to draw the attention to the Stratford sale which they are holding in their Stratford yards on Tuesday, 17th inst., particulars will be found on page 8 of this issue. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co, wish to draw attention to their hull fail 1 which they are holding on Monday, the 16th inst., at their Stratford saleyards. They j have good entries in grade and pedi- j greo bulls, and those requiring bulls are invited to attend,