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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-06-19, Page 16n • 44k GODERICH SIONAL.STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 19,1969 Issue Osier Philatelist Corner comminemorative • College. Toronto, where he had enrolled in 1867 with a short-lived purpose of entering -the ministry, he transferred to the Toronto Medical SchoOl; later he studied at McGill where he took his KJ). Returning in 1874 from a study of advanced medical_ practices iD. London, Rerlin and Vienna, ° he established himself in private medical practice for a short period at Dundas, Ontario; an offer of an appointment as lecturer on physiology and pathology at McGill was promptly accepted and, at the age of 25, he was named a full professor at the same institution. It is said that Osler, looking back during a long medical teaching career, was fond of pointing out the initial entry in his private practice account books: "Speck in cornea ----5Q cents." Dr. Osler, who excelled as a medical teacher and as an inspirer of young men, played prominent roles in the founding of the Rockefeller Institute for Sir William Osler, Bart., M.D., a native of Bond Head, Ontario, whci 'achieved world recognition as a medical teacher and as one of the finest diagnosticians of his day, will be comrne.morated on a six cent Canada Post Office . stamp to be issued on June 23. The new stamp, vertical in format and having dimensions of 24 by 40 mm., marks the' 50th anniversary of the year in which Osler died. His commemoration coincides with a world meeting of nurses „ at the XIV' Quadrennial Congress of the International Council -of -Nurses to be held in Montreal where he took his M.D. at McGill in -1872. A. brown, steel engraved portrait of Osler occupies the lower three-quarters of the stamp; a denominative 6, also steel engraved and printed in brown, appears in the lower right corner. To the lower left, arranged onIhree lines in white letters, is: "Sir . William Osler .1849-1919." In two lines, above the portrait, the same brown and printing process is used for "The System of Medicine" and "Traite de Medecine," the English and French titles of 'a seven . volume medical encyclopedia edited by the late doctor. Two photogravure blues are used,, a dark tone for an encircling: border and as a back_ground fOr a Medical Research, New York Do not remove the green foliage of spring -flowering bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils. These leaves should be allowed to die back naturally when blooming has finished, advise horticulturists with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. The foliage.provides food for the development of strong bulbs for, next :ye. 0 • the foliage is removed too early, next spring's flowers' will be of poorer quality. Faded and maturing blossoms should - be snipped off. This City, and the Johns Hopkins Medical School, ,,Eiltimore; he - continued his teaching career at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, where he taught from.1884 to 1889; Johns IIqpkins, 1889-1904 and Oxford University, England, 1904-1919, Created a baronet in 1911, Sir William Osler was to succumb . to pneumonia on 29th December 1919; he .'ad readily recognized the symptorhs against which he had battled on behalf of others for many years. The Qsler Library at McGill in Montreal houses an extensive collection of. Sir .William's medical and rare books which were bequeathed to the University. One 'of the ' best known writings by Osier is "Principles and Practice of Medicine," first published in New York in '1892; sixteen editions of this work have been published with translations into French, German, Spanish and Chinese. Painting patio pieces. Don't miss a day of outdoor summer furl just because your lawn furniture isn't in shape. Tainting patio pieces not only beautifies them, but protects too. If your lawn furniture is metal, cracks in the paint are open invitations for moisture to sneak in and promote corrosion. Remove the' deteriorating paint, with °a wire brush and sand rusted areas with steel wool. Spot coat these problem areas with a protective anti -corrosive . primer — such as a zinc chromate type — then add a top coat of colorful, exterior metal enamel. - Unpainted iron or steel furniture must be painted to avoid corrosion. Galvanized steel should receive a coat of special primer — such as zinc 'lust -zinc oxide — to insure proper • mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease. Dry thoroughly; then apply a clear, non -yellowing exterior lacquer. , Wood ' furniture can be. attacked by moisture — bOth from rain and damp ground. Be sure to check the undersides to see if the paint is in good condition. The entire piece should be protected with a cdat of good quality enamel. If you have wood. furniture,. you may want to retain its natural beauty, .0 so, a spar or urethane varnish , will give a glistening finish ' that will highlight the grain of wood. The Canadian -Paint Manufacturers Association suggests you , consult your reputable ' paint dealer and always fol -low • the manufacturer's directions. for application: einem-1*r using quality exterior enamels, you can create your own decorating scheme for picnics, patio or poolside. Choose bright, carefree colors that contrast with the outside of your home and add casual, cheery accents to Ytuebutcloor . recreation areas. white —adhesion of the enamel -topcoat. R--- Allow the primer to dry thoroughly, then apply one or two coats of a good exterior . metal enamel. Aluminum furnit e, beautiful when `new, may develop ugly pitting or become dull when left in an outdoor or a corrosive environthent, siich as a large industrial area. By using a phosphoric acid cleaner and sanding lightly you can' remove the dull film. Wearing rubber gloves during this procedure will protect your skin. Restore the original dazzling appearance by wiping the furniture with • "Canada",at the top margin; the dark photogravure blue is also used • to the right of Osler's forehead for a rendition of the, symbol of medicine, the serpent entwined staff of ,Asclepius,, Greele-Ordri,Meifie. Thirty-five million Osler stamps will be* printed by the -British American Bank Note ' Company, Ottawa, originators of the design. Customary First Day Cover -service will be provided by the Postmaster, Ottawa 2. The son of a pioneer missionary at Bond Head, William Osier was born on 12th July 1841 From Trinity . asmessesmielgewalmIlleweeelefe GARDENING TIPS Soon after forsythia has flowered, prune out some of the oldest wood. Weak and broken branches should be removed sas well. Horticulturists with the OntariO Department of Agriculture and Food say that this encourages the production of new wood which will flower next spring. If this chore is delayed until midsummer or later, the amount of bloom next year may be reduced. FRESH FLOWERS Bring spring in. Fresh floyers add a cheery note to any table arrangernent. Use as, a centerpiece or accent individual settings with a single bloom. Home economists at Macdonald Institute, University of Guelph,, remind you to keep bouquets fresh, removing or replacing wilted flowers. • prevents we formation of seed which drains the vitality of bulbs. When -the foliage and stalks have matured and died, they should be removed as they ma' be sources of infection. Is there a hole in the wall where you took down, the picture? Don't despair — repair! Mix equal amounts of salt and starch with just enough water to make a plaster -like. paste. Holes will bo covered and no one will know your salt secret. • YOU CAN'T TELL .A MATTRESS. 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