Gladbrook dispersal
THE dispersal of the Gladbrook herd of stud Polled AberdeenAngus cattle was concluded yesterday, and was the most successful sale of its kind held in the dominion, if not in Australasia. Several factors contributed to this pleasing state of affairs, the principal of which were: The herd was a carefully selected one, it had been skilfully culled, the infusion of fresh blood had been capably attended to, and the proprietors had spared no expense in selecting the best specimens of the breed obtainable. The herd was a
noted one, and cattle men in the North Island, having recognised the suitability of the ‘‘poleys’’ for breaking down the rough country in the interior of Wellington and Hawke’s Bay provinces, took advantage of the dispersal to secure a change of blood as far as their studs were concerned. The prosperity obtaining among large graziers was probably another contributing factor to the success of the sale, and this was coupled with the difficulty cattle owners are experiencing in replenishing their stud herds owing to the shipping difficulty existing. In all 160 animals were sold, and the gross amount realised was £14,177, an average of 831⁄3 guineas each.
obey orders or that we must give up soldiering. So no Bolshevik mouse has squeaked, and among the West Coast mines not so much as a dog has moved his tongue. It remained for the law officers of the Crown to discover that although in gaol, and sentenced to two years’ hard, Private Webb is still member for Grey. A new and delightful vista thus opens up. There is no reason why the Speaker’s writ summoning Parliament should not reach him in his present seclusion. If the gaoler, by force majeure, hinders him from obeying it, the law officers will have to consider whether or not a writ should issue against the gaoler. It is a serious thing to obstruct a member of Parliament in the execution of his duty. On the other hand it may be argued that Private Webb will be able to represent his constituents as efficiently in gaol as anywhere else. On that view the leave of absence vote, of which already there are whispers, would be easier, and the monthly Treasury cheque in payment of the
hon. member’s honorarium might escape challenge. — Civis.