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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1947-12-12, Page 1Eighty-mightb Year 'Whole Number 4174 LIONS' MEMBERS ARE TOLD XMAS SEAL FUND STORY Frank Fingland, K.C., Urg- es Wholehearted. Sup- port of Campaign. w . Huron County citizens in 1946 con- tributed over $9,000, or 23.4 cents per capita, to the Christmas Seal Cam- paign, Frank Fingland, K.C., Clinton, chairman of the county committee, told the Seaforth Lions Club Monday evening. The donations of the people of Huron compared favorably, he pointed out, with the Provence -wide figure of 12 cents per capita.' Describing the wu:k accomplished by fends rased le t''*..e sale of Christ= rmas seals, Mr. N; nglaud said that iu Huron last year 7,000 free X-rays had been taetu, r ssuraittce has been re- ceived that the Mobile X -Ray Clinic will visit the. :meatier of the county during the coming year. Each X-ray costs the. Huron committee 30 cents. e Quoting statistics to indicate the downward trend in the number of, deaths attributed to 'tuberculosis, the speaker said that today there wei'e but 45 deaths per 1,00,000 of popula- tion as a result of a definite stand having been taken by the public against the disease. Since it has been proven it can be eliminated, "we would be very Stupid if we don't do what we call to eradicate TB," he said. Mr. Fingland, 'who told of the ori- gin of the Christmas seal 'movement in Denmark in 1900, .urged whole- hearted support for the campaign now in progress. • The speaker was introduced ;by Mayor M. A. Reid, chairman of the Seaforth Christmas Seal Committee, while, the appreciation of the meeting was expressed by A. „ W. Sillery. Chairman of the meeting was C. E. Smith, who during the business per- iod reviewed the Christmas program of the Lions .Club. During the meet- ing J. A: Stewart contributed a solo and was accompanied by J. M. Scott. Stores Stay Open Wednesday Afternoons Seaforth stores will remain' open on the two Wednesday afternoons preceedi-ng Christmas, December 17 and 24, according to C. E. Smith, chairman of the Merchants' Commit tee of the Chamber of Commerce. • Bowling on The Green (By Bill Hart) With Jack Frost looking in the win- dows and Santa. Claus peekin' around the corner, it just doesn't seem to be the time to talk about bowling. So we'Il be as brief as possible. Last Friday evening the executive of the club passed a motion to hold the an- nual meeting the first week in April. It was felt that the facilities of the clubhouse could be used togood ad- vantage by having a real get-together with the election of officers, followed by cards and lunch. The club passed through a year of heavy expenses. The new mower was the main item, but there were sev- eral, such as fertilizer and sand for the greens, new kitties, ditch boards, etc. It would have been difficult to have ,shown,a balance, but the ladies came to the rescue with donations amounting to $300.00. With every- thing at the green and clubhouse in splendid shape, next seasonshould be most successful. • • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, DEcJM RH 12, 1947 Clear Way for Installation Of Brucefield Street Lights • • • • • • TESTED Seaforth firemen, under Chief Allan Reid, held a dress rehearsal Wednesday afternoon, using the new .,$7,500'. truck and pumper, which had been delivered that morning. Instructed by factory representatives, the firemen held demonstrations .near the former recreation grounds, South Main Street, at the Hesky Flax Pro- ducts plant, Market and Jarvis Streets, and at the Seaforth Lions. Park, where water was pumped from Silver Creek. The equip- ment, which weighs over seven tons empty, carries a 400 -gallon water tank, 54 feet of ladders, 350 feet 'of hose, 'and necessary nozzles. It is mounted on a three -ton chassis. • • 0 • • • SAVES 27,550 USED POSTAGE STAMPS Varna Lady Assists Bible Society By Saving Old Stamps. Mrs. M. G. Beatty, of Varna, who since 1943 has collected and sent to the British and Foreign Bibe Society 27,550 used stamps, which are sold on the market,. in London, England, the proceeds being turned over to the Bible Society, • has received the fol- lowing letter from the society: "Dear Mrs, Beatty: Thank you for your letter and further contributions of used postage stamps. We deeply *appreciate . all you have done to help in this way, and you will no doubt be interested to know that one of the organizations supported from the pro-, ceeds of the sale of used postage stamps, Enraque ' Bazan, of Bolivia, sold some 60,000 copies of the Scrip- tures last year. We pray you may have continued health and strength to. help in this way. With every good wish, yours faithfully: Rev. J. B. Armor, M.A." According to Mrs. Beatty, even torn stamps are- converted into cards and sold, and in 1942 over $5,000 was re- alized for old, used and torn stamps. • SEAFORTH RESIDENT OVERCOME BY GAS Egmondville, Ont., Dec, 9, 1947. The Editor, The Huron Expositor: Dear Sir; I take the liberty of presenting a natter which concerns the welfare and even the destiny of our Hospital, and, I may even say, our common happiness and pleasure as a community. This may even be called a 'crisis' that demands honest. consideration and just judgment. We are all conscious of the many distractions' of our age, but there is no difficulty that will not yield to en- thusiasm and united effort, and it can be done,. The main ,course of distress is that ,our people know so little of the go- ings-on at the Hospital. We must all feel a personal responsibility for the Hospital in all its interests, and es- pecially for the health of every fam- ily in the community. The past week Premier Drew visit- ed the Hospital. He seemed delight- ed with what he saw. The new wing 'has almost been completed. The work on it has progressed satisfac- torily; its furnishing is the next step. The ''Board 'has named a committee composed of Mrs: Frank Kling, Reeve N. R. Dorrance :and W. H. Finnigan, -who wilt contact all church organize - lions, service clubs, institutes, etc., mho wish to furnish a room, or con- tribute in some way to this cause. A description of the rooms and contents will be sent organizations in the dis- trict. The Board is asking all organiza- tions to contribute in some May to the furnishing of the new wing. Signed en behalf of the Committee: W. i. `INNIG.AN Overcome by escaping coal gas as she worked in the kitchen of her home, North Main Street, Seaforth, Friday morning, Mrs. Thomas John- stone is in Scott Memorial Hospital in a critical condition. Mrs. John- stone, becoming faint, discovered the presence of the gas only in time to crawl to the door and .Call: for help. Mrs. L. Boshart, a neighbor, heard her cry and summoned medical. at- tention. She was removed immediate- ly to hospital. Mr. Johnstone, who himself has been in poor health for some time, was in the house but was not affect- ed by the gas. • ORANGEMEN ELECT NEW OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Seaforth Orange Lodge was held in the lodge rooms on Monday evening when the officers for the coming year were elected and thenewly-elected officers were installed by W.M. William Mur- ray. The officers for the year are: H. Lawrence, P.IVi.; Garnet McClinchey, W.M.; William Miller, D.M.; Dr. Harburn, Chaplain; John Oldfield, R. S.; 'Charles M. Scott, F.S.; John Stev- ens, Treas.; D. MacLean, Marshal; J. A. Westcott, 1st Lect.; Wm. Old- field, 2nd, Lect.; John Montgomery, 1st Com.; Sam Hanna, 2nd Com.; Norman Sanderson, 3rd Com.; H. Ad- dicott, 4th Com.; Charles Pratt, 5th Com. Following the work lunch was serv- ed and a very enjoyable social hour spent. • ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS FOR XMAS MAILING The mailing public can greatly as- sist the staff at the Post Office by tying their Christmas cards in bun- dles rating the cards one way, and, if possible, separating the out-of- town from the locally addressed cards, according to Postmaster C. P. Sills, Mailings of printed matter, such as quantities of calendars, shout be postponed, where . possible, un it af- ter the rush period. Early mailing assures Cbrl turas delivery, and the dates suggested by the Department should be followed as closely as possible. Cbristmas seals should be placed on the back of en- velopes—never on the address side. Parcels should also be posted in strong containers, never using such containers as shoe boxes, the Post- master advises, since these are eas- ily broken in the mails. Put your re- turn address on letters and, parcels. Information relative to Air Mail ratea, parcel post, and other postal information will be gladly furnished by the Postmaster or his staff. No Serious Outbreak of Dis- ease in Tuckersmith in 1947, M.O.H. Tells Coun- cil. Final approval was given for the installation of streetlights in Bruce - field, when Tuckersmith council, meet- ing Saturday, passed a by-law, No. 10, 1947, providing the necessary authority of an agreement with the H.E.P.C. It is understood installs+ tion of nine lights will be proceeded with at once. All members of coun- cil were present at the meeting, and Reeve Arthur Nicholson presided. Dr. E. A. McMaster, Medical Officer of Health for the township, presented his report, showifig that there were no serious 'outbreaks of disease dur- ing the year. One hundred and forty- seven persons were immunized against diphtheria, 68 against scarlet fever and 147 against whooping cough, and it is now estimated that of the chil- dren from one to 14 years of age in the township, 90 per cent are now protected against diphtheria,' 60 per cent against smallpox, 40 per cent against scarlet fever and 90' per cent against whooping cough, Innocula- tions given this year were at a cost of $175.78, which was paid to the Medical Offie'er of Health, along with salary of $100.00 and convention ex- penses of $25. The premium on the tax collector's surety bond of $37.50 was ordered paid and grants of $25 to the Seaforth Lions Club and $10 to the Brucefield Library were made. ' • - Ed. Gormley, contractor for the tile work'on the McCullie Drain, was paid $100 on account of his services, and T. R. Patterson, Engineer, was paid $90 on account of the Dill Drain and $82 on account of the McCullie,Drain. The Aux Sauble Watershed Conser- vation Authority, was paid, $8.00, Tuckersmith's share of fees. Owing to numerous complaints on dog tax in the township, council de- cided to form a court of revision, Dec. 15, 1947, for the purpose of deal- ing with complaints on said matter. Payment of $220.00 to the Hydro - Electric Power Commission of Ontario for Egmondville street 'lighting, was authorized, and the Clerk ' was in- structed to notify interested parties that cash payment would be accepted up to and including Dec. 31, 1947, on the Charters, Dill, Buchanan and. Mc- Cullie Drains. Accounts passed included: Relief, $109.53; hospitalization, $3.80; poul- try valuator fees, $9.00; drainage, $280; postage, re tax notices, $28.00; grants, $35; salaries,' $100; Board of Health,' $300.67; roads, $10,300.90 (contractor, Broadfoot Bridge, $6,- 788.80, steel $368.79 cement $1.509, engineer's fees $300) ; postage, $5.00; sundry, $11.48. Council adjourned to meet Monday, December 15, at 10 a.m. • Promise One -Third Amount to Furnish Wing As a result of appeals directed to Seaforth and district organizations on behalf of the program for furnishing the new wing of Scott Memorial -Hos- pital, there already has been promis- ed a total of $3,225,- or approximately one-third the amount required. In another column of this issue, Harold Finnigan, chairman of the - special committee in charge of con- tacting the organizations, discusses the requirements. The furnishings covered by the amount required include furniture, floor covering, decorating, curtains' and lighting fixtures. • ORANGE LODGE SPONSORS EUCHRE A successful euchre party was held Thursday, evening in the Orange Lodge Hall, when aboth 22 tables were in play. The prize winners were: Ladies, most games, Gladys Forbes; lone hands, Mrs. D. H. Wilton; consola- tion, Mrs. Hiram Shannon; men, most games, Miss Phemia Gordon; lone hands, Mrs. Leslie McClure; consola- tion, Albert Alexander. A delicious lunch was served and the evening closed with the National Anthem. • TUCKERSMITH GROUP GIVES TO HOSPITAL GREY RETURNS FORMER REEVE JOHN .McNAB Goderich Voters Elect New. Reeve and Deputy; En- dorse Bylaws. . . Two new reeves were elected by Goderich voters on Monday. In Grey John McNab was returned as reeve after ,a number of years' .absence from council. Goderich voters turned out- to poll a large vote Monday, which elected, J. E. Huckins reeve, with a majority of 77 over his opponent, George Mathieson. Clayton Edward won the deputy- reeveship contest with a plurality of 217 over his opponents, Arthur Keit- ting and John Spain. The by-law to raise $325,000 for a new school was carried. A by-law to add half ' a mill to the tax rate for expenditure for the Band also was carried, with 496 votes for and 279 against. Reeve—Elected: Clayton Edward, 875; defeated: Arthur T. Kaitting, 531; John Spain, 127. Council—Elected: Earl Elliott, 908;. A. F. Sturdy, 861; Reg. McGee, 807; Thomas Taylor, 709; Leo Walzak, 646; John Graham, , 597. Defeated— Joseph Moody, 592; Kenneth Penning- ton, 419; George Parsons, 404; Jos. Allaire, 363; John Cuthbertson, 161. Morris Township Council—Elected: James Peacock, 389; Bailey Parrott, 329; Samuel Al- cock, 305; Charles Coultes, 217. De- feated—James Yuill, 189. Grey Township Reeve—Elected, John McNab, 389; defeated, Stanley Machan, 381. Deputy Reeve — Elected, Clifford Rowland. 396; defeated: George Mac- Donald, 305. Council—Elected: Bert Johnston, 522; Kenneth McFarlane, 455; Percy Ward, '417. Defeated: James Collins, 198. The December meeting of the Tuck- ersmith Ladies' Club was held at the home. of Mrs. Warren "Gibbings, with 19 'members, 13 visitors and 13 chil- dren present. The roll call was an- swered by giving a Christmas recipe. The yearly reports were given. It was decided to donate $50 to the Clinton Hospital, to buy lamps, also to give $10 to the Tuberclosis Fund. A reading an an ehcore were given by Mrs. Burns, and a recitation by Douglas G'bbings. A number of household lnts were read by Mrs. I3. Johns. The president, gave a very in- teresting contest, the winners being Mrs. J. Pepper and Mrs, B. Garrett. Mrs. Gibbings donated flowers, the winner being Mrs. A. Crich, A vote of thanks was given by Mrs. W, Pepper to Mrs. Gibbings for the use of her .home, • Stephen Township Reeve—Elected: • Elmer Lawson, 538. Defeated—James H. Dalton, 478. Council—Elected: Roy Swartz, 683; Willis Gill, 614; John,A. Morrissey, 565. Defeated: Wma 'Stanlake, 502. • Vnjoy Musical Nite At S. Army Citadel An en;oyable evening of music and missionary message was held at the Seaforth Citadel of the Salvation Army on Saturday, when a musical combination, consisting of members of the Salvation Army Bands of Strat- ford and Wingham, under the baton of Mr. Fred Russell, of CKNX, Wing - ham, gave splendid renditions of num- erous marches and selections. The guest pianist for the evening was Miss Alice Coulter, of Stratford, who played, "I Believe Jesus Saves." Cap- tain Cecil Goodwin. in charge of Wingham Salvation Army, read a Scripture portion. A duet, "The' Church in the Wildwood," was beau- tifully rendered with much expres- sion by Major and Mrs. H. Corbett, the Commanding Officers • of the Stratford Corps, who spent nearly 18 years as missionaries in India. Mas- ter Donald Corbett played a piano- forte solo. The audience gave spontaneous ex- pression of delight and appreciation following each number, especially two Euphonium solos by Mr, Fred Rus- sell. . The chairman and guest speaker was Brigadier Oliver Welburn, recent- ly returned from China after com- pleting over 20 years as a missionary in that country. The Brigadier spoke from his wealth of personal experi- ence and briefly mentioned vivid memories, .from skirmishes. with China's Communistic forces, to hap- penings in a Jap prison camp. The large audience who availed themselves of the opportunity to at- tend the gathering will not soon for- get the words of Brigadier Welbourn. Appreciation courtesies to those who took part wa, extended by, Lieut. , A. Millar. • PLAN WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES • To Need. for Parking By -Law Department • -of Highways Says Amendment To A T.A. Cov- ers Parking During Snow Plowing Operations. • As a result of 'an amendment to the 'Highway Traffic Act earlier this year, the by-law passed by the town council to control parking onstreets during snowplowing operations was not nec- essary, the Department advised the council in a letter read at the Mon- day night meeting of council. The by-law had been forwarded, to the department for approval. Under the powers as contained in the Highway Traffic Act, the po:ice have prohibits•; parking tial 'ng the winter months on all streets of the town during the hours )f 2 a.m. and 8 a.ni., council was informed Mayor M. A. Reid presided at the meetirg and all members of the coun- cil wer4 present. During the past month receipts in- cluded the provincial subsidy of one mill, amounting to $1,106.61, and the provincial street maintenance grant of $1,558.50, Treasurer D. H. Wilson told council. Tax arrears include $4,700 current, and $2,590 for 1946 and previous. Arrangements for a planning con- ference embracing the municipalities within the London, Planning Area, were discussed at a preliminary meet- ing in London Thursday, Councillor E. A. McMaster reported to coun::il. He had been a delegate at the meet- ing. Reeve F. Sills, chairman of the property committee, reported the pur- chase of a quantity of bay. He sug• gested it may soon be necessary to buy a new town horse. The street committee had examin- ed Coleman Street Monday and fours: water Tying to 'a depth of many inches on the sidewalk, Councillor E. H. Close, chairman of the street com- mittee, said. It was felt that if means were provided for the -water 'to escape' to the east side of the road the condition •would improve. Strong criticism of the delay in the receipt of a report from Town En- gineer S. W. Archibald was voiced by members of council. While sev- eral months have elapsed since his preliminary visit to examine the drainage situation in the southeast part of town, as yet no report has been received, it was 'stated. Councillor B. F. Christie, chairman of the fire and water committee, in- formed council the new fire truck would be ready for delivery within a :(Continued on Page 8) At a meeting of the Seaforth and Distinct Ministerial Association, held recently, plans were made for the annual Week of Prayer Services to be held in Seaforth. The services will be held as follows: Monday, Jan. 5: The Salvation Army, Rev. Richard H. Williams. Tuesday, January 6: St. Thomas' Church, Captain Halliwell, Wednesday, Jan. 7: Egmondville, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert. Thursday, Jan. 8: Northside 'Unit- ed Church, Rev. A. W. Gardiner. Friday, Jan. 9: First Presbyterian Church, Rev. H. V. Workman. The Rev. R. J. Peters will write a Christmas message for the local press on behalf of the Ministerial Ass•ocia- tion, and the Rev. Richard H. Wil- liams„ will contribute an article for the Week of Prayer. The Rev• R. Gordon Hazlewood presented a very interesting paper, entitled "The Church and the Prob- lem of Youth." The next meeting of the association will be held on Monday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., at the Salvation Army, and the paper will be presented by the Rev, 13. J. Peters. . ccL,1 u i •..ei..k .,. w:n�ti.�.e • Wager, $,130.00 At . Seaforth Race Meet Seaforth in one day's racing wag- ered $130, while during the 329 days' horse racing in Canada at 36 meet- ings in 1947, a total of $48.519,909 was wagered, a decrease of $147,835 from the amount wagered at 305 days' rac- ing at 33 meetings in 1946. Prize money paid in 1947 totalled $2,323,675, an increase of $508,585 over 1946, fig- ures released by the Supervisor of Betting for the Dominion Department of Agriculture reveal. For the sake of comparison, $18,-1 841,284 was wagered ".at Toronto, while Mitchell, with a one -day meet, wagered $68. • C.W.L. SPONSORS XMAS TEA AND SALE The members of the Catholic Wo- men's League held a very successful tea and home baking sale in St. James" Parish Hall on Saturdays af- ternoon. The tea table was attractive with its lace cloth, centered with a Yule - time log and with tall red candles burning brightly. The small tea tables were similarly decorated. Mrs. J. F. Daly and Mrs. W. J. Duncan poured tea. The home baking table was not without its touch of Christmas. An old-fashioned snowman took shelter under a prettily decorated Christmas tree. Mrs. F. Devereatix, Mrs. Charles MacDonald and Mrs. M. Stiles enter- tained at the piano, playing popular .airs and Christmas carols, Miss Mabel Cameron was -the lucky winner of the Christmas cake. • CURLERS TO MEET TUESDAY NIGHT Because of counter attractions, the annual meetings of the Lawn Bowl- ing Club and Curling Club, which were to have been held in the Town Hall Friday evening, were postponed. The Bowling Club will hold its meel.- ing the first week in April. The Seaforth Curling Club, which this year is entering its 71st sea- son, following a meeting of last year's executive, will hold its organization meeting in the Town Hall on Tues- day evening of next week. In the meantime members of "the executive are canvassing potential members with a view to determining the extent 'to which support for the season ca.n be counted on. It is intended this year to arrange a series of competi- tions between various organizations and groups, and already, according to R. J. Winter, president, members of the staff of the High School have chal- lenged any rink that any organize. tion can produce. - • 0 • • ' •• SANTA VISITS HERE .. FRIDAY, DEC, 19 Santa will visit Seaforth on Oil - day, December 19, at 2 p.m., not December 18 as -,was previously announced, and as has been the case in previous years the trip is under the auspices of the Sea - forth Lions Club. Since Hydro dim-out regulations prohibited the decoration and lighting of the large outdoor tree, which each year is erected at the corner of Main and. Goderich Streets, the reception and presentation of more than one thousand stock- ings to the children of the dis- trict, will take place in front of a tree to be erected at the Town Hall. • • • •. • -1 n KIPPEN CHURCH 18 THREATENED BY FIRE Blame Overheated Furnace For Fire That Dgstroy- ed Platform. Fire, caused by an overheated furnace, was discovered about 10.15 a.m. Sunday in St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen, when smoke began to appear through the registers In the Sunday School. Upon investigation dt was found that the church was full of smoke. The fire brigades of Hen - sail, Brucefield and the R.C.A.F., Clin- ton, were suinmonsed and were able to confine the fire to the platform, A Large rug was badly damaged and the platform completely destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones and Mr. anjl Mrs. Harold Jones visited on Thursday with the former's bro- brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and (Continued' on Page 5) • DR. M. W. STAPLETON IS SHORTHORN V. P. Annual Meeting Of Huron- Perth Shorthorn Assoc - &tion Held in Clinton: W. A. Culbert, Dungannon, was elected president of the Perth -Huron Shorthorn Club for 1948, succeeding' George Waldie, of Stratford, at the annual meeting held in Clinton Wed- nesday. Roy Nethercott, St. Marys, was elected 1st vice-president; 2nd vice-president is Dr. M. W. Stapleton, of Seaforth. In addition to choosing' officers. for 1948, the meeting created a special committee to promote boys' club work 'in Perth' and Huron, and to encourage the raising of Shorthorns by mem- bers of junior clubs . The committee consists of Richard. rinsman, William Nethercott•'and Arnold Robinson from Perth, and Andrew Gaunt, R. M. Peck, and Wilbur Turnbull from Huron. Other officers elected are: Past president, George Waldie; secretary - treasurer, Gerald E. Nelson, Clinton; assistant, Ralph E. White, Stratford; auditors, R. M. Peck, Kippen, and Arnold Robinson, St. Marys; Perth directors: Lincoln• White, of St. Marys; William Potts, of Mitchell; R. E. Whitney, of Brunner; Ben Thiel, of Mitchell; Arnold Robinson and George MCGillawee, of Stratford; Huron directors: J. M. Scott, of Sea - forth; Howard Armstrong, of Sea - forth: 'R. M. Peck, of Kippen; Andrew Gaunt, of Lucknow; .Anson McKinley, of Zurich; William Turnbull, Brussels. The meeting heard addresses from Harold White, of the Canadian Short- horn Association, and Alfred Hales, chairman of the Retail Meat`Dealers of Canada. Oxygen Tent is Donated To Hospital A new oxygen tent of the latest design is now in use at Scott Mem- orial Hospital. The equipment was donated by Seaforth doctors. • PARTY HONORS MR., MRS. McELROY A pleasant party was held 'at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simpson, Tuckersmith, on Tuesday evening, when the Rebekah Lodge, their hus- bands and the near neighbors met to honor Mrs. Herb. McElroy, of Blyth, who was the former Mrs. Mary Rin- toul. • . During the evening euchre wa.a played and an impromptu program of songs by James T. Scott, Fred E. Willis, Bob Irwin and Mrs. Frank Kling, Following lunch Mr. and Mrs. McElroy were presented with two lovely aluminum trays. Prize winners at euchre were: Ladies, most games, Mrs. L, Carter; men, most games, Mrs. Chas. Cun- ningham, (playing as a man); lone hands, Lorne Carte; consolation, Leonard Strong; lucky chair, Mrs. John Powells A delicious lunch was served at the close. Board of Real Restaurants 1V1.011.; 474s:: Seaforth was free frons, a 4derlu in 1947 medical Offie'exeof •Hca tl1 fir, P. L. Bratty told eouneil•,Monday •eve- ning, ve-ni rg, as he presented. his annual lrls- port. While there were believed tet have been. 52 cases •of mumps, this was not considered as being, of inajor significance, he said. Another highlight of the report was the statement that as of January 1, local boards of ' health would have authority to examine, and if found_not satisfactory, to close anyrestauraat or eating place within the munic3- pality. The Board" of Health .intends. . to exercise its responsibility in this respect, Dr. Brady said, as he recom- mended to council that a license for such places of business be establish- ed. One case of poliomyelitis •was re- ported from Seaforth, but this ,was 'a non-resident. Suggesting that' both the general public and medical p'r`o- fession were lax in reporting com- municable diseases as required by the ,Act, Dr. Brady told council the Board of Health proposed next year to insti- tute a return card system: During the year under review, 177 infants were born in Seaforth, 55 of which were to Seaforth residents; 24 deaths occurred, 24 of which were residents. No deaths were reported arising from infectious disease; 18 were attributed to heart, 13 to stroke, three to cancer, and two were, the re- suit of accidents. Dr. Brady found the health of the community generally good, as also was' the sanitary picture. However, he pointed out that this would 'be materially improved by a municipal garbage collection. The manner of disposal of waste front slaughter houses also leaves something to be desired, he said. A condition found to be existing early in the season., at the Lions Parti Pool as a result of the regular exam- inations of the water, was corrected by the manual introduction of chorine. As a result of contact with Sea-.., forth schools, 94 children were . im- ' munized ,against diphtheria, 85 against scarlet fever; 45 against smallpox, and 94 against whooping cough, addition, it • was estimated 15 other cases had been attended by their. family physician. Only the fact that -parents refuse to co-operate prevents 100 per cent. immunization of children in the age group 1-14,, he said, ard estimated the number immunized at 90 per cent. Suggesting an arrangement with lo- cal physicians whereby nre-school children would be immunized and the family physician reimbursed by the Board of Health, Dr. Brady ,said this. . was the only practical soltion for a 100 per eent program. Continuing his report. the Medical Officer of Health reviewed the work of the school nurse and told of the ' setting up of TB X-ray clinics every other Wednesday in Seaforth. He re- commended that the work of the health nurse be extended to include the High School, since students there required from time to time reinforc- ing doses. During the year 90 samples of the town water supply were tested and all .were excellent, except 'in one test, where it was indicated the poor test arose from improperly sterilized con- tainers. Milk tests were all excel- lent and educational work was car- ried on among milk producers serv- ing the focal dairy. ' While complaints Were received concerning private cesspools, Dr. Brady saw no permanent solution to the problem until such time as a sewerage system was in operation. • NEW ELDERS FOR FIRST CHURCH It was announced at the services '4n First Presbyterian Church on Sunday that the foldwing men have been elected to the Session: Mr. Kenneth M. Campbell. Mr. Ernest Geddes, Mr. Robert McMillan and Mr, Thomas Oliver. The service of ordination and in- stallation will take place on Sunday.. Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. With these new additions the Session of the church will number seventeen. • Sends Remittance But No Name During recent weeks a large num- ber of subscribers have renewed their subscriptions to The Huron Ex- positor. While every effort has been made to ensure that the new elcpira- tion dates have been correctly meter- ed, it may be .that in certain cases the expiration date as shown on the label does not agree with the remit- tance emittance forwarded. If this should be the case the publishers would ap- preciate being advised in order that the necessary adjustments may be made: Cash remittances of $1.50 each, one postmarked Hensall, the other Sea- forth, have been received from tune subscribers, and In each case no home accompanied the money. The sub- scribers concerned are requested • to advise the publishers in . ,order that proper credit may be $wefts l,�