contribution. The beneficiary shall be paid 60 per cent. of the amount deficient in his yearly income to raise it to the pension basis determined for each commune — so that 60 per cent. of such basis rate yields the necessary means of support in the commune. Old age pensions are payable from the age of 70. A contribution to funeral expenses is also paid. This act has not yet taken effect. (A number of communes have introduced a similar measure, but for the present without state aid.) (Disablement Insurance has not been introduced as a separate measure — v. Sickness and Accident Insurance Acts. Some communes have incorpor- ated disablement insurance in their Old Age Insur- ance.) SPECIAL SOCIAL RELIEF Child Welfare. Malernity Benefil, The Boarding Out of Infants: The Child Maintenance Act of April 10, 1915, with amending acts. It embodies public aid for mothers and babies, and the control of children under 14 years of age boarded out in communes in which the Foster Children Act has not yet been given effect. Supervision is exercised by the local health committee. Foster Children: The Foster Children Act of April 4, 1905, relates to the supervision of children under 14 years of age received for reward by private families or nursing homes. Control is 166