LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chronicle (Levin), 31 July 1946, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Quadruplet Lambs Quadruplet lamns were borh at Ihakara yesterday morning. The mother, a Romney ewe, and her offspring are reported to be wo» The ewe is one of a fiock owned by Mr. W. J. Bowker. It is believed that this is a record in the district. Shooting Accident Mr. E. Bielski, of Rangiwahia, who was injured by the accidental discharge of a rifle while deerstalking in the Ruahine Ranges, is now in a satisfactory condition. according to information received from the Palmerston North Public Hospital to-day. Children's Interest Consideration was given at the meeting of the Dorhinion executive of the S.P.C.A. to the subject of instruction in schools to interest children in animal welfare, and to the matter of suitable broadcasts which it is hoped to arrange, with a view to stimulating interest in the work of the societies. Snfectious Diseases Twenty-two cases of notifiable infectious diseases were reported by the Department of Health in the W&lling'ton-Hawke's Bay district during the past weeL Of these eight were of scarlet "fever, eight of diptheria, two of tuberculosis, two of erysipelas, and two of dysentery. There was one death, from dysentery.' Mcat Coupon Values To compensate for the normal seasonal fluctuations in meat prices the values of the total weekly quota of meat coupons have been increased by one penny, and they now amount to 1/7 in the North Island and 1/8 in the South Island. The increase from 3d to 4d in the face value of tne "H" and "J" coupons is effective from August 1 in the North Island. Protection of Animals One of the principal matters dealt with at the quarterly meeting of the Dominion executive of the S.P.C.A. was the quest/on of the proposed legislation which has been drafted for submission to the Government with the object of bringing up to date with the legislation of other countries the Acts which ensure adequate treatment of and 'protection for animals. The proposed Acts are now to be submitted to all .member societies for : ftnal approval. bfefo^e" gfrbinission fo ; the Government/ ' -\w' 1 ') ' Hunt Ball Next Month f. One of the highlights of the social season, the hunt ball, is to take place on Friday, August 30, and this year the function is being held at Levin in the Regent Hali. The committee is proceeding with the arrangements, which will be on the usual elaborate scale. Larkin's orchestra from Palmerston North has been engaged and a free bus is to run from Otaki for the benetit "of dancers there. As usual it is anticipated that the gathering wili be a large one and representative of the whole district. Not an Easy Job Preparing for the election at the end of the year meant a lot of hard work, the Leader of the Opposition /Mr. Holland) told a conference' in Wellington yesterday oi ex-servicemen's orgECnisations. During the week-end he had been working on a policy to present to the electors. Turning to the Minister of Finance (Mr. Nash), who was present, Mr. Holland said, amid laughter: "Mr. Nash has probably been involved in the same work for his party so I am sure he will agree with me when I say that writing a policy is not an easy job." L.C.A.A. and C.C. Social An entertainment suitable for old and young, dancers and nondancers, will be held in the Druids* Hall on Wednesday, August 7, at 8 p.m., when the Levin Combined Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club will entertain its friends and supporters at a social evening. Local artists have combined to make this an evening suitable for the whole family, and those who attend are assured of an enjoyable evening. Tickets are available from club members, and extra seating accommodation has been arranged for to provide for the large attendance which is expected.