One of the many ingenious methods adopted by Chinese gardners for the protection of their growing crops has been brought under the notice of the Inspector of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, At yesterday's meeting of the Society's Committee, the Inspector (Mr Smith) said it had been reported to him that certain of the gardeners at Newtown keep cats tied with a long cord to boxes. These cats are not fed, but have to catch rats for their food. The inspector had visited 2 of the gardens and not "seen any cats in them. It is his intention to watch the gardens more closely in future Inangahua Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1080, 18 November 1896, Page 2