A Freak Calf.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 August 1943, Page 2

A Freak Calf.

A freak calf has been born on a Ngarua (Te Aroha) farm. Although normal in all other respects, it has, in the centre of its forehead, between the two normal eyes, what appears to be a modified third eye.

Guides Win First Class Badges. The annual report of the Masterton Girl Guides’ Association states that during the past year four patrol leaders of the Weraiti Company, Ann Garland, Esme Dunbar, Nancy Hodder and Shirley Watson, had done what was expected of all good Guides, and won their first-class badges. Ann Garland had also won her "all round cords.” Many second class and proficiency badges had been gained. First Aid Classes.

There was a splendid attendance at first aid classes held by the St. John Nursing Division in the Municipal Buildings, Masterton, last night. Dr N. H. Prior lectured and practical bandaging was taken. Dr. Prior congratulated those present on forming such a large class. The next lecture will be at 7.15 p.m. on Monday next' in the lecture room. Municipal Buildings. There is still room for more to join the classes.

Diphtheria Cases. Four mild cases of diphtheria and five carriers were reported in July, stated the Borough Health Inspector, Mr T. A. Russell, today. This position, he indicated, was a big improvement on that of the previous month. As many as 620 Masterton children up to seven years of age had been inoculated against the disease last month, and a considerable additional number had been done by medical practitioners. The immunisation campaign would be continued next year.

Healthy Hamilton. Hamilton continues to have the highest birth rate and the lowest death rate in the Dominion, according to the monthly'Abstract of Statistics. For the first five months of this year the birth rate for Hamilton on an annual basis was 23.32 per 100 population. Palmerston North followed with 20.33, and the lowest was Napier, with 13.68. Hamilton’s death rate on the same basis was only 6.85, with Palmerston North next in order with 8.23. The highest death rate was attained by Nelson, with 12.73 per 1000.

Arbor Day Tomorrow. Arbor Day falls tomorrow. Special reference to the significance of the day is being made in Masterton schools and in one or two cases a few trees are being planted. Referring to Arbor Day, Mr Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs, states: “Again I am pleased to emphasise my belief that suitable trees — preferably native —are ideal living memorials of soldiers, airmen, naval men, nurses, and also of battles and other war feats in which New Zealanders have won fame. Many such memorials are linked with the first World War and with the Centennial, but the planting already done for those purposes, although it is extensive, is only a beginning. There is much scope for further action in every inhabited area in the Dominion.”-