FREIGHTS ON DAIRY PRO-DUCE.

NO REDUCTION AT PRESENT.

The question of freight rates ou but-ter and cheese was discussed last weekat a conference of representatives ofthe dairy factories and associations oftheDominion, and representatives ofexport houses and shipping interests.

Noreport of the proceedings wasfurnished to the Press. It is under-stood^ however, says the "Dominion"that it is unlikely there will be any re-duction in freight rates at the presenttime, but that the -whole position willbe reviewed in. January of next year.

This decision is apparently in linewith the agreementarrived at in Lon-don on July 18th, when thecommitteeappointed by Mr Massey's conferenceof_New Zealand producers and ship-owners exhaustively reviewed theposi-tiojr'of shipment and freights generallyfrom both points of view. It was thenagreed that the question of frojghtsand cargoes be again considered inNew Zealand not later than the firstweek in next January. The ship-owners expressed their readiness togive every consideration to thepositionthen, irrespective of existing contractsand with reference to such reductionin the working cost of steamers as mayhave then taken place. It was alsoagreed that negotiations with regardto the renewal of current contractsshould take place at the same time.''

MILITARY SPORTS.

Duiring last week'sfine weather theNo. 1 Troop, D Squadron, 3rd A.M.R.,held a campat Whangateau, and aftera week's enjoyable training a veryinteresting sports programme wasprovided by the cacup.

The O.C. (Lt. J. C E. Wyatt), StaffSgt. Major McNauiara, N.C.O.'s, andmen of the camp are to be congratu-lated on the mauner in which thewhole show was organised and for thefine display of horsemanship in eachevent. ~The following is the list of winfeingcompetitors '.-—Victoria Cross Race,Tpr. E. J. Wyatt 1, Tpr. D. G. Bell 2 jFlag Race, Opl. N. A. Neeley 1, Tpr.D. G. Bell 2; Snatching the handker-chief, Tpr. T. J. Harris 1, Tpr. D. G.Bell 2; leading raoe, Cpl. N. A.Neeley i, Tpr. T. J. Harris 2; cigarrace, Tpr. G. F. Harris 1, Sgt. E. B.Birdsall 2 ; Lloyd Lindsay, Tpr. E. J.Wyatt's section 1, Sgt. E. B. Birdsall'ssection 2; tent, pegging (individual),Ipr. J. E. Brown 1, Tpr. 11. G. Bell 2;tent pegging (sections); Tpr. E. J.Wyatt'a 1, Sgt. Birdaall's 2.

In the afternoon at 3.30 p.m. thecamp played visitors a gameof foot-^bal|, which after a hard gameresulted-ina win for the visitors by 11 pointsto 6. ,

GOLF.The Rodney Golf Club played a

four-ball best-ball at the Solway Linkson Saturday last. For various reasonstheattendance was not upto the usual.

In the ladies section Mrs Buchananand Miss Jacksondefeated Mrs Hamil-ton and Mrs Pickering, 4 up.

In the men's Messrs Cullmg and J.Morrison defeated Messrs Buchananand Hamilton, 3 up. .

On Saturday next, 27th inst., thesemi-final of the Club Championshipwill be played. The draw was an-nounced in laßt week's issue.

SOCIAL AND DANCE.A peep ioto fairyland would justly

describe the thoughts of one wholooked into the Town Hall onFridaynight last when the Golf Club heldtheir annual social.

Willing hands and deft fingers hadspent many hours decorating the ballin a well-planned oolour scheme withgreenery and coloured paper ; and theresult fully;iepaid the workers^ fortheir toil, as many exclamations of de-light testified. '■",... . .

Cosy little alcoves, hiddenby fernsand palms, were formed in the cornersof the hall, and proved very attractiveto bashful youth and coy maiden,while the stage was comfortably fur-nished with carpets and easy chairs

for the convenience of non-dancers.Mr A. Scholium (cornet), and the

Misses Scholium (piano and violin),assisted by Mr Ken. Prime (violin),provided the music, assisted duringseveral dances by Mr Lewis Munro,an old Warkworth boy, who gave anexhibition of piano playing such ashas seldom been heard iii Warkworth.

One and all, to judgeby thehappy,smiling faces, had a real _ good time,and were loth to leave when the lastdance was called at 2 a.m.

The beauty of the-hall, or the dam-sels, or the witchery of the music, in-spjred one anonymous, budding poetto effuse thus: —

THE GOLF SOCIAL.

■1. Last night a sound of revelryCame from the WarkworthHall,Where all select folksgathered,Itwas tho golfer's ball.

2. The hall was a verdant forest,With ferns and rimus green;With fairy lamps to light all,And rainbow tints between.

3. The ladies, bright as flowerets,That with sweet Spring appear,Made each shy partner whinper,"If I could only dare!"

4. They were clad, as a violet modest,Daffodil—dressed in gold—A shamrock, pure white lily,Androsebud, too, I'm told.

5. frThe music- —no choir celestial,Could e'er with it compare;Like elfin,fairy musicIt floated on th« air. "~

6. The supper was quite the finest,That mortal man has seen,Then came the dance of twilight,(A cloud the moon didscreen.)

7. In the wee, small hours of morning,All folksdid homeward go,"Best social of the season—Golfer's,of course, you know "

WEED DESTRUCTION.chemical Compounds.

While the hoe aud thecultivator arelikely so remain as the two most effi-cient weapons to use in the combatwith weeds, there are certain caseswhere the use of some chemical. maybe extremely desirable. A good ex-ample of the latter,is the case of aJ;rain crop infected' with an annualsuoh as wild mustard, where it is pos-sible by spraying with iron sulphateorcopper sulphate to injure the weedto such an extent that it is unable toripen its seeds. r

Thereare also numerous pldts ofwaste grouud iv towns, miles of road-sides all over the country, railroadtracks, and large areas of stony orrocky ground that cannot be cultivatedwheie the employment of chemicalmeans for keeping down weeds,mightbe profitably considered.

The spray should be applied in finecalm weather when there is a proba-bility that uo rain will fall during thenext 24 hours. The muount of spray-ing mixture will vary somewhat withthe kind of spraying machine used,but as a general rule at least 60 gal-lons are necessary to cover an acre.The spray should be applied while theweeds areyoung.

The chemical substances that -aremost employed for killing weeds aresulphuric acid, iron sulphate, coppersulphate, common salt, caustic soda,sotium arsenite,.carbolic acid, orchardheating oil and fuel oiJ. After the useof some of these the.soil remains ste-rile until thechemical has been washedout by rain. In calculating thestrength to be tiaed it has to be re-membered that a gallon of waterweighs 10 pounds.

Sulphuric aoid or oil of vitriol has acorrosive effect on the spraying appa-ratus and can. be used only ina weaksolution varying from 3 to 10 per cent.It has;no injurious effect on wheat,oats oirbarley crops,and has a fertilis-ing effect on the soil.

Iron sulphate of copper as is usedin a solution of 15 to 20 per cent, butcannot be applied with safety to aorop of beans or flax.

Copper sulphate, or blueatone canbe used instead of iron sulphate, butonly in.a solution of 1£ to 2£ per cent.

Common salt or sodium chloride iiused in a strength of 20 to 25 per cent.It checks the growth of other plantsbesidpibreeds until it has.been washedout by;riiq;. /'

Cauaticiioda or sodium hydrate isused in aS per cent, solution. Itkillsail kmiis of vegetation. .

Sodium araenite is used at the rateof 2 pounds to 60 gallops of waterIt is very poisonous and the powder isdangerousto health if inhaled. Itkills all vegetation '

Carbolic acid is used in a solution oi12£ per cent, or stronger.

Orchard heating oil is applied at fullstrength in a fine mist. It destroysall vegetation, but is not poisonousand does not injure the-soil.

Fuel oil can be used on wasteground or garden paths. After its usethe soil remains sterile for a consider-able period.

Mary Elleu, " oop fra' the country,"got into an omnibus. Presently theconductor said affably—"Your fare,miss." The girl blushed. The con-ductor .repeated "Your fare, miss,"and the girl blushed more deeply. Bythis timethe conductor began to lookfoolish. After a pause he again re-peated—" Miss, your fare." "Well,"said the girl, " they do say I'm goqdlooking at home, but I don't see whyyou want to say it out loud."

Two girls were quarrelling. " Youare always saying mean things aboutpeople," said one to the other. " Thetrouble with you is you've gota chauf-feur's tODgue." " A chauffeur'stongue?" echoed the other girl."Yes,'' was the answer, " It's alwaysrunning people down."

" Aye, tear her tattered ensigndown !" was given out in the morn-ing's dictation lesson. When theexercises werevhandedin the governessfound on MaggieBurns's paper. " Ititter tatter upside down."

Motorist: " She's not much to lookat, but I -can honestly say I have'ntspent a penny on repairs for overthirteen months." Pedestrian : " Ibelieve you—at any rate, that's whatthe chap who did therepairs told me."

A Japanese advertiser in Tokio pro-claims that his superfine vinegar ismore acid than,the tongueof the mostfiendish mother-in-law.

"Yes, I advertised for an officeboy, but I'm afraid you are not oldenough." Boy: " All right, I'll comeback next week."

Wednesday August 24, 1921THE RODNEY I.ND OTAMATEA. TIMES.

For Saddles and Harness

A. HOYSTED,WARKWORTH (Next Bridge.)

nPHERE i» no need for YOU to order else-X when*. Have your workexeouted on thespotand ata fair price. lam * Manufacturerof every description of SADDLES & HAR-NESS. Allworkhand-sewn at town prices.

Full Supplies ofHorse & Cow Covers.A goodrange of WHIPS,SPURS,BRIDLES,

padall Saddleri' Requisites alwaysin stock.

I HAVE several Clients with goodDuiry Farms in the Waikato,

Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, and theWairarapa,who desire to exchangefersheep runs, or partly improved coun-try If you are interested in a dealof this kind, let me havefull detailsof your property. >

I have another Client with a goodmortgage of £2,700 who wants agood going concern Dairy Farm, anddesires to put upthis mortgage insteadof cash.

Also have Cash Buyers every week,and if you want to sell your farm sendme full particulars. "

JOHN GREY," Land Agent,

HELENSVILLE.Ttlephon© No. 13.

Now then, BoysWhat's the matter with giving the

Old Firm a turn ?

We have lines that are bound t<> pkase you. They're all first-class.Patterns and Mateiial, Fit ami Durability, all making the Bargain:

better than ever.

OUR GREAT REDUCTIOISSALE

Is nearing the end, so send along the moneywe and the Goods will do the rest.

Special Quality in Men's Suits.

GOODS WILL BE MARKED WITH CASH SALE TICKETS.

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For FARMS & HOUSESGet in touch with

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