FOR THE GOOD OF BABY

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 55, 14 June 1910, Page 5

FOR THE GOOD OF BABY

JUT HUBBY'S WACES WON'T ALLOW IT. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Xighl. Mrs. Dyer, wife of a hotel porter, was giving- evidence in the Arbitration Court to-day iu the eook- and waiters' dispute, holding up ;t red booklet entitled, "Baby's Welfare.'' written by Dr. Agnes Bennett, ami issued by the dirotien of the Hon. G. FnwM.s, when Mr. C':irev. the union secretary, asked, "You u">t this when you went to register the birth of your last child';" Witness: Yes. Mr. Carey: It tells you that the child when twelve months' oM 4i,.uld have porridge or home-made bread with milk, breadcrumbs, boiled eggs, stewed fruit, •and milk. etc. Have vou been able to do that?— Witness: No.'

Mr. Carey: It tells you that at eighteen months a child should have "listi, fowl, or meat mixed with breadcrumbs." Have you been able to follow those instructions';—Xo.

Mr. Carey: They told you that for the good of the baby' and the good of Xew Zealand you should do thisY—Yes. Mr. Carey: But your husband's wages won't allow you to do it?—Xo.