30 APRIL 1932, Page 17

THE INTERNATIONAL-PROTECTION OF ANIMALS

A deputation supported by- 1,500 Animal. Protection Societies throughout the world, was received last .week at Geneva by Mr. Arthur Henderson. It was introduee4 by Miss Lind-af-Hageby, who appealed tor the inclusion of animal protection and humane education amongst the social activities of the League of Nations under- Article 23 of the Covenant. Mr. Henderson's attitude was extremely sym- pathetic, and the deputation felt that by Iris receiving diem an atmosphere had been created favourable for action by the League of Nations with regard to animal protection.—Tilt ANIMAL. DEFENCE AND ANTI-VIVISECTION SOCIETY, 85 Old Bond Street, W. 1.