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HOLLAND PILGRIMAGE FOR KIN OF WAR DEAD Ottawa - The Royal Canadian Legion has announced that the ninth pilgrimage to Holland, for relatives of Canadian war dead buried th ere, leaves Montreal on May 2nd. Some 140 pilgrims will be based at Bergen-Op- Zoom and Holten during the eight days in Holland. Both of these areas are sites of Canadian cemeteries. While in Holland, the Canadian visitors will be guests of Dutch families. The Netherlands War Graves Committee, a private organization responsible for the pilgrimages, will also provide financial assistance to next-of-kin in necessitous circumstances. A fixed amount has been set aside so that parents, who otherwise might never make the trip, may visit their son's grave. While the fund is limited, it is possible that individuals might be assisted to the full extent of the cost. To date, over 650 relatives have taken the pilgrim- age to Holland where 6,331 Canadians lie buried. ST ANDREWS ANNUAL MEETING The annual congregational meeting of St.Andrews United Church was held on Wednesday evening. A bean supper preceded the meeting with approximately sixty members and adherents attending. Rev. D.F. Muldrew, B.A., B.D., was chairman for the meet- ing with Mrs. R.G.Macadam acting secretary. Yearly reports were given by the secretary or rep- resentative from each group within the church. Re- ports showed the debt of the organ purchased in 196l fully paid and the balance of the pledge to the United College fund completed. The Missionary and Maintenance Fund givings over the past year were very encouraging. The Sunday School department showed many changes through adoption of the new curriculum now in use in most United Church schools. Several new teachers were added to the staff with J.N.Ross as superinten- dent. The Finance Committee of the Board of Stewards presented the budget for 1965 which was accepted. Mr.G.Drake, chairman of the property committee gave a resume of repairs and work done on the church building and manse, stating that his committee felt that a new manse is imperative. A Memorial Manse building fund was opened with Mrs.Gary Drake named secretary-treasurer of the committee. The United Church Women reported a very succes~ sful year, both spiritually and financially. $500 was donated to the Manse Building Fund and $500 to the Board of Stewards. (continued next page ) Dr. Ian MacQueen, DPH Dr. Ian Glenroy, DVPH Ontario heard the first full account of the Aber- deen Typhoid Outbreak on January 29th. Dr. MacQueen, M.O.H.of Aberdeen, Scotland, scene of 1964 typhoid episode was lead speaker. Dr. Glenroy, first Public Health President in the Ontario Veterinary Association 91 year history states. "Sal- monella infections range from clearcut human dis- eases, e.g. typhoid and food poisoning to purely veterinary condition e.g. pullorum disease of fowl. Between these lies a jungle of conditions common to man and animal and shuttling between them" Many M.D."s and D.V.M's met in Toronto for a major interprofessional discussion on this critical subject. ST JOHN'S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING W.E.Collinson was appointed Rector's Warden at the annual Vestry meeting of St.John's Anglican Church. Rev. R.J.S.Inshaw was chairman for the meeting and W.G.Furlonger was vestry clerk. The Rector outlined the highlights of the activities and accomplishments for the year-- commemorating laying the cornerstone of the present building fifty years ago, when Rev.T.F.Moore of Red Rock, a former parish member, was special speaker: the Restoration Group (a new group within the church) undertook renovating the Church Hall--an enormous financial responsibility. This was accomplished through the men of the parish who volunteered time and labor and the Women's Auxiliary and the Even- ing Group who gave financial assistance. The side entrance to the church hall was renova- ted and will be completed as soon as weather permits The Girl's Auxiliary, directed by Mrs.R.J.S. Inshaw, was very active through the year. One project undertaken and carried out was suppl ying new church kneeler pads. They were also respon- sible for the sale of 100 church calenders. (Continued next page )