Tokomairiro poaching
Sir,— The annual report of the Otago Anglers’ Association contains a statement which will bear a little criticism. It is with reference to the poor fishing in the Tokomairiro River. The report says that the fishing in this stream last season was not as good as usual. The cause is not far to seek. The best water is netted for all it is worth for about three miles from the mouth, so that there is not much chance for the legitimate angler to get a fish, let alone a fair basket, for his day’s toil. I understand that the Acclimatisation Society derives a revenue of about £40 from Milton anglers. Therefore, it is its duty to look after the rodfishers’ interests. The season starts on the 1st of October, and I believe the persons most busy preparing for it are the poachers, with their nets. I understand the rangers of the society have made attempts to catch poachers with trout, but without success. Nevertheless, it is well known about here that great quantities of trout are taken in nets every season. This is written in the hope that the Otago Acclimatisation Society will show some energy, and give licenceholders a fair deal. — I am, etc., Sport.
Naming the cows
The Auckland Star says that in advancing a reason for being given extension of time a reservist appellant on Thursday said that his successor wanted to learn the names of the cows, of which there were 110. The board inquired whether the new chum could acquire the nomenclature by October 18, but appellant did not think so. He said he was good to his cows, and gave them each periodically six weeks’ spell. — ODT, 21.9.1917.