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OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1922 K A ~ Oshawa and District Degrees Comferred Five members were given the Scarlet Degree and two the Orange Degree at a meeting of Queen Mary Lodge, No. 97, L.O.BA., held last Friday evening, After the business of the evening, a social hour was spent. Twenty dollars was realized from the drawing of a club bag, the winner of which was Mr, Jinks, who held No. 16. Slight Chimney Fire Very little damage was done when "fire broke out in the home of Mr. Alfred Robinson, Queen street, late yesterday afternoon, - The chimney caught fire when the pipes became overheated but it was detected in time to prevent serious conse- quences. An alarm was turned in 'and the Fire Brigado made a quick response. It was not necessary to use the hose as the fire had merely started. Precautions were taken to prevent fire from breaking out again, To Aid Blind i At the regular mecting of the Local. Council of Women Thursday afterndon an interesting address was given by Mr, Jackson, a representa- tive of the Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind, Toronto. He made an appeal to the Council to raise funds for this institution, stat- ing that they were making their first public appeal. The Courcil de- cided that they would, as soon as arrangements could be made, put on a campaign or some other function for this purpose, Water Pumped The following report relative to _ the amount of water pnmped during all during the month and back wash: the month of November was issued this niorning by W. €. Smith, Town Engineer. The total number of Im- perial 'gallons pumped. was 25,840,+ 808; the maximum per day was 961,732; the minimum per day was 595,670; the daily average was 840, 970 per day. The maximum run per day was 15 hours andl 51 minutes. The average daily run was 13 hours and 2 minutes, It was stated that 10 ounces of chlorine were used every day. The lake was very rough ed nine filters. There was one fire alarm and the steam plant was op erated in seven minutes. Home and School Club. Centre Street Home and School Club held their regular monthly méeting on Thursday. evening. It was not quite so well attended as usual, but a considerable amount of business was attended to. They in- tend to purchase more records for the grafanola, more books for the teachers use in class, and planned another desperate attempt to pro cure a ring for the children this win ter, The roll call results were ag follows--Miss Brian's room came first, just beating Miss Holmes' roon by one attendance, There will be no December meeting on account of the holiday. The January meeting will be of a social nature and chuck full of interest, refreshments etc. ete. In the meantime it is hoped the children will get their rink. Dorothy McMurtry will be a de- light to her many Oshawa friends as "Rose Prescott" in My Dream Girl, Regent, Wednesday and Thursday, Local members of the Sons Held Whist Drive b together . with a gooll England, There was a large turnout. Many Hear MeArthur A good-sized crowd known Ontario humorist and author who spoke at the Ontario Ladies' College. All express themselves as el pleased with the' excellent ad- ress. Today's Market With eggs remaining at 70 cents a dozen, it is quite evident that they have reached the pinnacle in price. At the market this morning a few dogen Were offered at and buyers are showing no inclina- tion to pay more, er selling for 33 and 85 fowl will be plentiful and the market each Saturday morning will see the usual large quantity on sale: A machine has been invented to vash the outside of railroad cars as 'they pass through it. Much Good (Continued from page 1) Communicable diseases reported for the year, Nov. 1, 1921, to Oct. 81, 1922, are as follows: -- Chickenpox 131 Measles J Scarlet Fever deaths Whooping Cough ... 7 Diptheria Active .... deaths Dec, 6-7. 102-a Diptheria "Inactive" Tuberculosis of OshawaTubercular Su people visited Whitby last évening The Sugpests to hear Peter McArthur, the well-vhooping' cough fs probabl ) y not in- this price|t Butter was sell. | f Ing for 38 and 40 cents a pound. The al 'eature of the market was large dis- is plays of chicken and duck, the form- le cents a he! sound while duck sold for 38 cents. of From now up to Christmas choice a 1 Erysipelas . f | Mumps Y | Meningitis number of friends held an enjoyaple Poliomyelitis whist drive in ther hall last, Cs Typhoid Fever 8--1 death 2 Je) death . 36--6 deaths Total vu ... ....49¢ 19 Prevalence of chickenpox and cated by the figures above, thou , gh Ste discasey among the school chil- [t 3 are closely followed and by the 3 In the school, admission to Rome Is gained where we get in ch With the pré-school age as » he public in general are ] sig the dangerous sequels of of hn st diseases, such as ' » measles, and diptheria, latter disease has threatened hy ead twice during the year. The co-operation of the medical pro- n in administering antitoxin to tacts in the home where there active case has done much to fo diptheria this year. The num- cases i cut in half to that previous year, Though but members of health. Haq it not very much less wor been accom the physic day. For this, most grateful. the Social Service more complicated a; tact 'with more fa the distress of industrial de our work has led us into give assistance material relief tiohs are made this condition help given to Sreanizations for en eavor to make each | . ndividu - lf sponsible for his maintena al re times of president o welf: LJ tnat a car was ber of last the he numerous In an industria) re the matter relief, time established, the - connéction with' the Sora. public health has already 8 mission for quick return, Tubercular Problem ulosis still remains a pro- bley ery few cases come to yi aot | the incipient stages mak- ina ifficulties greater owing to 1 t in the home. No orga- ir of control can ope to goLn without hospital and sani- ap vision for incipient, mod- sre) anced, and far advanced pri h case receiving home 5h ted at intervals and in- Wid In the personal hygiene iven the home, 24 cages re- i Yo rium care during the yval rr culosis control implies ttl i, lhe preventioh of the ance ARN ® Juilding of resist. tor, me proj ma be Chi Dec. Contagious Diseases . Treatment and Bedside Care Everyone in Osh Westaway. Ruth Manly in Regent, a few adjustments in the Tholgn this is not eh are exceptio pleased when pid oh suggestions offered. A total of 4,617 c J the given in a subdivision ld Welfare You will love 6-7, thelr Support by giving supplies in Hines sickness and distress. Added | s is the great interest by the 4 f_the society. taken in the re of, the department, so much donated in Decem- year, for the use.of the department . of Deen for this, woul plished, to say Save al exertions expended on miles travelled each Miss Cross and I are town such as ours, problem hecomes $8 We come in con- milies, in illness and whera is desired investiga- as to the reason for and suggestions and relieve the cause be- is handed over to ne adapts himself to alls have de during the year and in Boon total some idea of work might of: -- +. 1471--calls 1252--calls $39-~calls Investigations; Ca, 27 calls Birth Registrations lk i Prenatal - 2b0--calls 217--calls 163--calls "My Dream Girl," Wednesday and Thursday, Through pression, homes to We nce with ome life. feasible, we are bered mo plans for many and The Month of Good Will a DECEMBER The month worth wait- ing for! December. An- ticipatory thrills and opes come to a glad cli- max. This Storer ig erted every effort to make it a long remem- nth--a month of re mark- able values and excellent service. 7 extensive stocks of Gift mer- chandise are now ready and our aiding the shopper are very, much worth while. awa likes Gladys TT A new topographical map of Mont- real gives some interesting detatls The total area is her as of the city's 10222 y's size, | | rr ! 82,165.16 acres, of which 2 water, There are 1,517 eat as a total length of 836 miles, of 'Which 608 miles have heen homologated by the city. Sidewalks, with a total length of 707.6 miles, are computed to cover 1,421 acres of land ------------ It will be worth u and see little June Ir Yuile 10 %o i Smith play Lit- tle Nellie in "My Dream an or gent, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec, 3-7. 102-a Prenata, ith several branches, school ArBity, Infant and Pre. year bale Prenatal work this work .aiBlven more intensive and for |BRt than previously prospect} approximately 125° ervised. '€r8 have been. sup- proper mn' has shown that the moth! nd nursing care of confinem!{® Pregnancy, and at tect her | After care will pro. will very, future health and hazard fobllY cut down the especially | 2ht a8 avell, - It ig should exi"t that this work time of cq Pervices into the have no cpl» but as yet we maternity Unk suring the more, n or ate. worklre intensive pre. ty Msg the train- | PM |ed maternity wo | carries on the asegsiiiently varal! efforts are directed The Electric Suction Cleaner that gets both kinds of dirt HERE are two kinds of dirt in your rugs,--the powdery dust and litter on the surface, and the gritty, germ- laden dirt embedded in the pile. The laboratory jar-of-water test, illustrated at left. shows clearly how the R_yal removes bob, kinds of dift in the only way-it can be thorougiily rémoved,--with powerful suction scientifically applied. For the Royal cleans by air alone! (3A BRONCHITIS *™ pS - BSAA guickly elves even or acute bronchitis. A few dose | We are hoping in the fifth: leviats the hacking pain d aa} {up this vastly important pled enable the sufferer to sleep natn. PROPERLY £ JURY & LOVELL, Ltd. Suction gets all Phone 28 Phone 1101 the Dirt Note the iarge amount of dirt in ALSAMEA is a sy containing PA avzA nbd gh A root of a fate Plant, and is free from all harm. the jo. Itcutsthephlegm and clears ungs. Keep it in your home. is --full of sharp grit that cuts and ruins rugs. It sinks be- cause heavier, the surface litter floats. (From an actual photograph.) give years and years of serv air alone, it can never injure even If you want a cleaner that will everything, let us give you a fre your own home. Ask to-day for Its extra-wide, furniture and into corners readily, adjusted to any floor-surface by Royal adjustment screw. pounds), large rubberoid w It has no brushes, belts or gears to get out of order or slow up its strong, cleansing air-stream. 14-inch nozzle is specially shaped to go under partial-payment plan, Its kght weight heels, and positive oiling system make it exceptionally easy-running. The Royal is built to ice. And, because it cleans by the finest rugs or fabrics. clean thoroughly and clean ¢ Royal demonstration in Judge for yourself the merit of the Royal. this demonstration and the terms of our and may be quickly means of the patented (barely 11 The Royal Attachments are simply and easily connected. They clean hangings, upholstered furniture, |_--etc., as thoroughly as the Royal itself cleans rugs and hardwood floors. 4 : wish to get maximum service from your machine. mattresses, pillows, You need them if you The Electric Shop 52 SIMCOE ST. N. | work to carry on and complete our | program as a whole of Child Wel- |fare. There is one point which should be emphasized, and that is, that prenatal care should be intel- ligently sought by and given to the \. LOVELY, THE Relief gu, REXALL STORES: Jim e | wealthy as well as the poor. That there is sufficient monetary posses- sions to cover all medical attend- ance 'is no indication that such is sought. Unfortunately, a number have not realized apparently the fruitful field which has opened up for them and go through childbirth without adequate instruction or medical and nursing care. Up to the present our greatest in- terest has centred on the infant. We {plan in the future to give more at- | tention to the pre-school child. As the ills which come at this time are ||| very often the result of faulty nutri- tion, this forms the basis of our in- structions, We would hope to hand the child over "100% perfect at school age." 'The attendance for the year at the English Clinic was 1,184 with an average weekly attendance of 26 babies. The attendance at the Non English Speaking Clinic was 824, with an average weekly attendance of 16 babies. The latter is a pro- blem. Among several families most excellent results are being obtained but among the majority the pro- blems are, exceedingly difficult, though, nevertheless, a problem worth while. } The total ngmber of births and mortality of i as follows: -- Intestinal .... Premature Stillborn Other Causes The infants who died of intestinal infection show a market reduction Presents For Particular People This Shop is Full of Likely and Unusual Gifts Sure to Please For the man or woman in search of good gifts "The Rexall . Stores" will prove a" pleasing to the most diver y Hunting Ground" for gifts that are sified tastes are to be found here. \ No matter for whom you are secking a remembrance, you will find something here that is certain to strike the responsive chord. The prices are decidedly reasonable too, and in all you will be sure to be satis if you put this store on your shopping list. SEE OUR GREETING CARDS THE FINEST IN THE The Rexall Stores JURY & LOVELL AND F. W. THOMPSON from 18 of last year to half the num- ber this year. Co-operation has been ants for the year is||| That Xmas Dinner will be the best ever if you use our goods as follows: --The best Bread Flour, Pastry Flour, Graham Flour, Corn Meal, Rolled Oats, Wheat Granules, Sugar, Salt, and Potatoes. Use these according to directions given in a fam- ous Cook Book we supply to purchasers of Purity Flour and Xmas we'll. be Merry. | Cooper - Smith Company Phone 8 16 Celina St. The new business street just south of Post Office Are Usually Due to Constipation en you are constipated, enough of Nature's lubricating liquid is pro- duced in the bowel to oi the food waste soft and prescribe Nujol acts like this natural lubricant and thus replaces it. Nujol is a lubricant--not a medicine or laxative -- $0 'cannot splendid along this line and it is safe to say that if medical attention is called sufficiently early, followed by nursing care and treatments all of these little lives would have been saved. Out of 91 babies under one year reported by the doctors to us as suffering ffom intestinal troubles and malnourishment, wey are sorry to state that we have lost one in- Igfant. No doubt, the intensive work done among infants and the educa- tional work at the clinics has done much to stimulate this branch. HS Red Cross Aids During the year the local Red Cross Society provided the Separate School with a set of weighing scales, as was done in all the otlier schools. It was suggested, as po nurse was jn any way counected with the school, that the Public Health Nurses should weigh the children during the year. Thete were 200 children weighed and measured and a hur- ried inspection made. 17% were found to be more than 10% under- weight. During this next year we hope to repeat the inspection and ob- serve gains made by those having knowledge of their lack of standard, The local Red Cross Soclety, as in previous years, co-operated with our department in our many activities of relief in various forms, thus car out their peace time policy of "fim- | provement of Health, Prevention of | Disease and Mitigation of Suffering." {No ome can estimaté the value of --- $12.00 This handsome Mantel Clock will run eight days with one wind- ing. Strikes the hour and half-hour om cathedral Al timekeeper--g teed such. Our stock of Cloeks is large, containing all the newest and most up-to-date designs as well as all the old standard styles. Come in 'and inspect them yourself. D. J. BROWN 4 JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST 10 King St. West + OSHAWA gong, and is an