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ISERICOMIZEIT:;4'
NORMAN S. GRANT
2.iany old irictio and acquaint-
ances here will remember Nor-
man. S. (.Lrant, who died in Tor-
onto Dec. 7th.
1.870. Manitoba admitted into
ConfederatiOM Due to shortage
of silver coins and because paper
money could be printed quickly,
government issues 25-cent notes,
popularly called ehin-plastere,
Junipiag the gun by a few
hours the national capital, ap-
propriately, usherod in (!ddada's
Centennial Year. A televised mes-
sage from the Queen, the lighting
of the Centennial Plante on, Par-
liament Hill and a message to
the country from ine prime miai-
isler were parr of the Sew
Year's Eve program at Ottawa.
Startittg at 7 p.m. ceremonies
on Parliament IliII to inaugurate
Centennial were carried Una liyo
telecast for half an. hour.
It was Newfoundland, the last
province to join the Confeder-
ation, which started the Mid-
night pealing of Wild Bells and
herald the 12 months of cele-
brations marking the hundredth
anniversary of Canada's 00a.
federation.
Because Newfoundland clocks
are set on the firSt of seven
time zones across the country,
tower bells on churches and town
halls in the communities of the
great Atlantic island were the first
to ring. Wild Bells rang at inter-
vals in the other time zones across
the land. The last were those in
the far north and west, at mid,
night Yukon Standard Time.
It is a small community in.
Alberta which best symbolizes
the enthusiasm of Canadians for
Try the new, fast,
more powerful
or great Centennial, The 'town of
t, Paul, now well known for ini-
tiating- the greatest number of
°eat Centennial projects of any
Canadian. community, provided
great sapport to the Cen t enu iu.I
Commission's Wild Bells progralll
wilt the result that Canadian Cell-
bells rang all over the
world.
The St, Paul Chamber of Coin-
1101 ,e, earlier in 1990 mailed in,
vitations to ring Wild Belle to
countries throughout (ho world
and received almost 190 pledges
from the 'United Kingdom,
South America, japan, India,
Hong Kong, .Australia and New
'ealand, i Eldon e s ht. and Lit United
States.
The bells an Parliament U.
played a significant part in, the
early evening ceremonies on Sat-
urday. Dominion Uarilloneur
Robert Donnell accompanied the
Centennial Choir of more than.
.100 voices, under the direetioi
a Nicholas Goldschmidt, head of
the Centennial Commission's per-
forming arts division, The choir
sang in English and Wrench, the
Centennial Anthem written by Dr,
Healey Wiliam and Robert
With the lighting of the Cen-
tennial rla,me by the prime Min,
ister torch bearers ran to light
fires of friendship m tile civic
centres of Ottawa's neighboring
cOmmanities. Similiar fire light-
ing ceremonies took place in the
other parts of the country to sig-
nal the start of community tole.
bratiOns.
The next day, January a.„ the
Confederation Train was dedicated
at Ottawa before its trip to Victor
is where it will start its 1907
tour on January 9.
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Health Tips from the
Canadian Medical Association
there is only one
Most imp or twit
causitive 'Meters is an allergy to
sonic! proteins, often found in
grasses, moulds, feathers, an-
imals, tobacco, fish. eggs, milk,
face powder, soaps and many
other every-day materials,. When
the offending allergen has been
identified the asthma can be pre-
vented by avoiding contact with,
it, or by injection. to create im-
munity.
A second important factor caus-
ing asthma is repeated respir-
atory tract infections, especial-
ly sinusitis. When asthma, is
caused by Such infeCtions, it
usually can be, controlled effect-
ively by treating the infection
with appropriate antibiotics.
Asthmatics suffering chronic
irritation of the bronchi by the
inhalation of irritants such as
smoke — an important factor in
many cases -7— should avoid
smoking. as Mitch as possible.
Even when all such factors
I are controlled, there still re•
loins a large m11111)01' Of cases
of bronchial asthma for ,N1lieh
no simple cause can be found.
These often can be controlled by
tLe use of a number of drugs
asthmatic attacks,
The says that because
bronchial asthma is a leading
cawec. chronic'. bronchial bron-
chitis and emphysema, one of the
most, disabling and unpleasant
afflictions knoWn, it is iinport-
ant that the disease be prevent,
ed and controlled,
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condition known, as bronchial
M r. Grant_hich are safe and effective. Sherri,sPe.'" 1,) Ye"rs asthma, there are many causes
hero a , kl (11.1 e n i6 (, with to 1.4:motiona I factors are also
Clcl suni ,,tunes Several. tu'titti' found frequently to be a cause cat C real Luke:; Paper Company lUsing •• — which must be zind periods. .4tt, Fort Francis and.'
ftcognized tor preVention and Konora before moving to Kapus- tontrol of the disease, the tau- kasing in 1049.
' a dian Medical Association re - Mr, crant served six terms as : ports. tyor of Kap. until resigning
August 1905, because of fail- One of the
ing health. his wife Margaret
was a for in cr concert pianist,
graduate of Toronto Conserva-
tory of Music and widely known
as a music adjudiater. Their two
sons, Peter aim John are oat,
standing' students.
A tirele.se community leader,
Mr, Grant told a reporter shortly
before moving to Toronto ho
first became interested in inuni7
cipal afairs when. elected to Port
William school board in 1943.
414stagi
— Port WilliaM Times-Journal
The above refers to a former
resident of this community Who
Will be remembered by many
here. ,
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1967 is a great occasion for
Canada., From Ottawa I extend
wishes on behalf of the Centen-
nial Commission to all Canadians
for a happy, enjoyable Centennial
year and a future as bright as the
inguest hopes we have for Canada r .
in the corning years.
PRENATAL GLASSES
A: series of prenatal classes will
begin Wednesday, January 11th,
19137, at 2:00 p.M. at the ilealth
Unit Office, Seafortli Community
Hospital, Seaforth.. These will be
held at Weekly intervals for nine
weeks. Those interested are in-
vited to attend on the above dote.
or 'alone the Public Health Nurse
- Seafortb 527-1243. between 9 -
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