MILK FOR BABIES

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 14, 16 July 1918, Page 8

MILK FOR BABIES

to ma editor. Sir, —The- point of view on the important subject of the milk supply in Wellington (or rather the lack of it) as put forward by "Aged Parent" surprised me greatly. Surely the writer has forgotten the important fact that it is usually not desirable for mothers to nurse their children for more than nine months, and that after that period cow's milk, properly modified' and adapted, is absolutely necessary. My 'impression is that the Plunket Society's work lies largely in the aid of children who have just left the maternal nursing stage, as well as the attention to infants whose mothers, for a variety of reasons, do not feed their own children. In New Zealand and other countries in these days there are many women, who are quite unable to nurse, the cause being their own physical condition, for which they are not responsible. There are many mothers who make great efforts in this direction, assisted by the best advice, and yet are unable to accomplish it. Granted that, there is a certain proportion lof foolish, irresponsible, pleasure-loving women who neglect this duty when able to perform it—but I doubt if there are many of such people. "Latte Fresco" strikes a much truer note in the suggestions made, notably those with rei gard to the methods of quick delivery and special cleanliness, Another valuable idea put forward is that of "permits" from the head Plunket Nurse, to be j given in cases of great necessity, and; to I be honoured by the milk vendors as a "first charge." In the present uncomfortable transition stages of the milk perplexity, this would be a, certain amount of assistance.—l am, etc., „,, T , MATER. ' 16th July. 10 THE BDITOR. Sir, —Will you kindly permit me, through the columns of your paper, to ask ."Aged! Parent" how old her (?) babies were when she weaned them? If it was when nine to twelve months of age, did she straightway put them on a diet of bread and meat, black tea, etc.? Or perhaps she (?) was able to nurse her babies until they were about three years old. I would suggest to "Aged Paj-ent" that Dr. Truby King and the Plunket nurses know what they are _ about when they order milk for babies, and I know that the Plunket nurses advise the mothers to nurse their babies as long as they are able to' do so. —I am, etc., YOUNG PARENT!

Five first-offending inebriates were each fined ss, in default 24 hours in gaol by Mr. F. V. Frazer, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court this morning. Thomas Farrell, a third offender, was given the option of paying, a fine of £1 or going to gaol for 72 hours. A prohibition order was also issued against him. Alfred Cruse, charged with the theft of* two pairs of boots, valued at £2 Is 6d, from Hannah and Co., Ltd., yesterday, was remanded to appear on Friday. A charge of the theft of a pair of leather leggings, valued at 12s 6d, from Mrs. Hayvice, was preferred against William David Creamer, but in this case also a re!mand was applied for and evidence will be taken on Tuesday next. Grace Richardson, charged with loitering in Conr-tenay-place for the purposes of prostituj'tion, was further remanded for a week. I An enquiry was opened by Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M., yesterday afternoon concerning the death of a widow named Mary Ann Edwards, who died a* her residence, 27, Martin-square, on Sunday night. Dr. Makin gave evidence that in his opinion the deceased, who was 76 years of age, .had, died from senile decay and heart trouble. Mrs: Kee, a friend of the deceased, gave further evidence this morning to the effect that the deceased, who had suffered from a, severe cold, was sitting by the fire, when she suddenly collapsed. A verdict was retuTHed in accordance with the medical evidence. American papers report the arrival in ! that country of nine British Army offi- . cers on a military mission. The New ; York Times says that t.he officers will i be attached to the staff of the British i Embassy and Special High Commission, i All of the officers have been at the ! front, some of them having been in continuous service from the beginning of I the war. The officers are- Sir W. Leth- ' ridge, Bart., Grenadier Guards; Captain j James Hutchinson, London Irish Rifles and Royal Air Force; Captain T. Seddon, M.P., a son of the late Right Honourable Richard Seddon, Prime Minisj ter of New Zealand; Major Eric Laii- ' keter, Honourable Artillery Company ;- . Captain Dudley D. Haskard. Royal Garrison Artillery; Major Ferguson, Royal 1 Field Artillery; Captain Frank Edwards, ! Royal Fusiliers; Major Sandford, Royal ! Field Artillery; Captain Abercromby, I Royal Air Force. The mission, adds the ;■ Times, will be concerned, not merely 1 with military matters, but with _ shipbuilding, financial, and social activities. Mrs. E. Swiney, of 91, Pine-street, ! Wellington, has received from the Rev. i G. T. Robson, chaplain to the Ist Canterbury Infantry Regiment, a letter givin"- particulars of the death of her son, Private F. A. E. Swiney, in France. Chaplain Robson says:—"We were in the support trenches at the time, when at five o'clock on t-he morning of Bth May a shell landed right beside your boy and j Corpora] Mackie, killing them instantly, t so you may be assured that he felt no pain, as death was instantaneous. That same afternoon we took the bodies down ;to the British Military Cemetery in i Hebutenne, burying them beside some other New Zenlanders.' To-morrow I hope to erect a cross to your son's sacred memory. I indeed feel for you in your great ioss." The late Private Swiney, 1 who was twenty-two years of age, left ' New Zealand with the 32nd Reinforcements. He was a brother of Mr. E. A. K. Swiney, of the literary staff of The Dominion. The Hon. Arthur M. Myers (ActingMinister of Finance) a-nd Mrs. Myers, left for Auckland by to-day's express. They will return to Wellington on Monday. Lieutenant-Colonel T. Mill, who has returned to New Zealand, will shortly ' undertake a tour of inspection of the i various military hospitals in the Domin- ' ion, paying special attention to orthopaedic cases, of ■which he made a special study while in England. ] Judgment was given by his Honour I the Chief Justice (Sir Robert_ Stout) in ! the Supremo Court this morning in the ; case of Frederick John Lysnar, sheep- ; farmer, Gisbovne (appellant) and the Manawatu Molybdenite Mines (no liability) Company* (respondents). The ap- , peal was against a decision by Mr. S. K. ■ M'Carthy, S.M.,in an action wherein ap- : pellant claimed relief in respect of allotment on shares. The Magistrate decided j in favour of the company, and against ' that judgment Lysnar appealed. His Honour dismissed the appeal, with £7 7s costs. In our report on Monday night of the ! results of Association football matches, it ; was stated that Island Bay School defeated Woraer Bay by four goals to two. We have- been informed that the score should have been reversed, and Worser Bay credited with the victory. In the , match between Seatoun and Karori the , score was not 7—l, but .7—o in favour of Seatoun. Mr. A. T. Trendlo will sell by auction ' ai the Central Auction Rooms, 53, CubaI street, at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow, piano, fur- ' niturc, blankets, etc.