1 CANON JACQUES Best Equipment For Learning Childs Eyes Must Be Protected In beginning his talk on Your Children Eyes Canon Jacques said that a childs are W best equip ment for learning Recent re search has disclosed that out of impression which reach the mind of a normal individual one is by one and a half by touch three and a half by smell seven by hearing and by aright Canon Jacques spoke at the February meeting of the Newmarket Home and School Association In the year 3000 children ia their first year of attendance at school were screened in Hamilton- It was found that one in every six had something wrong with his test showed that parents had been more of dental care than eye care From such experiment it has been discov ered that many antisocial be havior patterns can be attribut ed to eye defects- When they have been corrected the undesir able behavior disappears These experiments are continuing and from them it has been learned that there are more defects of the eyes in little children than had been suspected It is necessary to safeguard sight from the very beginning Such sharp articles as knives needles and scissors must be Kept from little children Any thing which could do damage to the eyes should be placed safely out of their reach- Next when they reach the sandbox stage they should be warned against throwing Sand is the of grinding compounds and sand eye grinds and irritates bows and arrows sling and firecrackers are next in line as sight If parents cant keep them out of the hands of they should teach them the proper use and care of such dangerous ma terials In this next year Canon Jacques said that it can be expected that six boys in To ronto will be blinded by BB- guns When boys reach teenage the most dangerous item has proven to be dynamite caps Some at traction leads boys to play with these caps and annually many loose their sight because of them First we must try to prevent accidents to the eyes Next the laws of good health help to pre serve good eyesight Proper nu trition Is first Many of the Hong Kong veterans who were prisoners of the Japanese be came blind as a result of their improper diet The other rules include cleanliness healthy ex ercises in the fresh air and plenty of rest Youngsters think that rest is a waste of time but It isnt if they are going to nave good sight Infection causes a great deal of damage to the eyes Infected tonsils abscessed teeth or any infection in the blood should re ceive immediate attention The eyesight may be affected When you think that there is something wrong with your childrens eyes consult a man trained to detect diseases of the eyes and to treat these diseases and injuries Such a doctor is an oculist An optometrist is qualified to measure and teat eyes for glasses and to fit them when necessary with the glasses The eye trouble might be the result of the eye being mis shapen Similar defects of the eye such as a squint will be corrected through glasses And as in all cases of trouble they respond best when they re ceive early treatment People are careless of their eyes They read and sew in bed when HI because they feel they are otherwise wasting time t-i-i-ir- eyes are more easily strain ed when one is ilL For any close work it is important to have the light in the right position The light should be evenly distribut ed over the page Dont have too strong a light as glare is a greater enemy of the eyes today than years ago Finally dont fatigue eyes Stop before the eyes become weary There are many ways that poor eyesight will reveal itself Watch for these symptoms and if they have your childrens eyes checked immedi ately Children who insist playing inside all the time and dont want to play with others may do this because the light hurts their eyes or they cant the ball well enough to play with the other children Another symptom is when children frown and screw up their eyes when they are look ing intently at something like a map or the blackboard Bad headaches are another symptom and slow progress may be due to eye trouble In telling of the Canadian Na tional Institute for the Blind services Canon Jacques said that the Institute begins work with families who have age children who are sightless It is a terrible shock to the family to learn that their child is blind Some have such compas sion that they do everything for the child thus taking away its initiative Others find that the child is good and so neglect its development A consultant of the visits the homes and prepares the family and the child for the time when the youngster must enter a school for the blind- It is important that for as long as possible sighted and blind child ren should mix Blind persons must live in a sighted world and the sooner they become adjusted to this the easier it is for them Canon Jacques told of a little blind boy who was old enough to enter the school for the blind He had been so sheltered and cared for at home that the little lad couldnt dress or clean himself He had to be sent home A CJTLB consult ant gave him a course and be fore long he was ready to be admitted to the school Poor vision cramps your style said Canon Jacques who has been blind himself since You can have artificial limbs or teeth and they will work for you An artificial eye wont see Parents are the first and natural teachers of all child ren sighted or blind Only through their proper training will children reach adulthood as worthwhile citizens unconscious of their physical defects Public Schools Plan Coronation Festival The annual spring festival of the Newmarket public schools will be presented in the Mem orial Arena on the evening of June An outstanding feature will be the choir of pupils from grades and accom panied by the Newmarket Citi zens Band The hand will also give sev eral solo groups under the direc tion of William There will also be use and folk dancing by the junior classes Music Supervisor If Fow ler has planned inspiring pa triotic program by children Willi the Coronation as the central theme The musical numbers will be from the works of British and Canadian com posers to assure the audience of a thrilling evening to mark Cor onation Week Zephyr News W V tf- VoSivvi Hi Mayers KT a Arena Wlayft hardball with all club are asked March IS Dont forget the organization meeting on Friday March at in the community hall Zephyr Boys from the ages of eight to interested in form ing a Cub pack are asked to be present with their parents or guardians leaders from the First Newmarket pack Lome and Miss Stevens will con duct the meeting with Cub Corn Art Townsley in at tendance Anyone interested in helping with leadership is also asked to be present If enough interest is shown a Zephyr pack will be formed The of the United church held a successful quilting and pot luck dinner last Wed nesday The ladies served a very sumptuous dinner the pro ceeds of which amounted to Before the quilting began the ladies made a presentation to Mrs Win who left our midst in December for her new home in Mrs- Silversides presented Mrs- with a life mem bership certificate to show ap preciation for her valued friend ship and splendid services to the society Mrs made a fitting reply after which the la dies sang Blest be the tie that binds The ladies quilted three large quilts and one cot quilt during the afternoon The Zephyr will hold its VANDORF Wesley United church Wo mens Association meeting was held last Wednesday at the home of Mrs Arthur Starr with Mrs Grant Morley presiding The de votional period was given by Mrs Bert with Mrs Wicks reading the Scripture and Mrs Bertram Dike leading in prayer The topic Christianity in the Home was given by a guest speaker Mrs Arthur Haw- tin a missionary from India who is visiting relatives here Roll call was answered with suggestions on how to entertain children on Sunday A lovely lunch was served by Mrs Floyd Preston and Mrs Wicks Our sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Mr William Atkinson Aurora who passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday Mr and Mrs John Irwin Johnny and Barbara spent Sun day with Mrs Irwins brother and family Mr and Mrs How ard Mr and Mrs Davis New- tonbrook were Saturday even ing dinner guests of Mr and Mrs S Aylett Mr and Mrs Herbert Oliver and Mrs Earl Foster attended the funeral on Saturday of Muss Grant formerly of this community Mr and Mrs J Kingdon attended the funeral last Thurs day of their cousin Mr Carman Mr and Mrs Sidney Aylett and family spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Aylett Toronto Mr and Mrs White and fam ily visited Mr and Mrs A White on Sunday Mrs A White and Mrs J Loveless had dinner on Mon day with Mrs James and daughter Miss and Mr and Mrs Tom Smith of Scarboro Junction The Womens Institute meet ing will be held at the home of Mrs John Irwin on Wednesday March Mr and Mrs Powell have returned home after a three week vacation in Florida Mr and Mrs Wilfred and family were Sunday guests of their daughter Mrs Norman Burns and Mr Burns and baby daughthcr Barbara Jean Mr and Mrs Ralph Cook and Donna and Mr and Mrs Edward Richardson spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Aus tin Richardson and family Your correspondent would ap preciate any news items of this community Please telephone Aurora March meeting in the commun ity hall on Tuesday March at The Sandford la dies are invited to this meeting and will provide the program program will be a celebra tion of St Patricks day Congratulations to Mr and Mrs- Arnold on the birth of a baby son We are glad to report that Mrs was able to return to her home on Saturday last alter undergoing an oper ation in Newmarket hospital Mr Ivan Law has returned home after spending a few weeks in Florida Mr and Mrs Max at tended the funeral of Mrs brother the late Mr Pickett of the concession of Scott on Thursday last Our sympathy is extended to the friends and relatives in their bereavement MOUNT Miss Cole has returned home after spending a week at Mrs Carl Greenwoods home Newmarket Mr and Mrs Reggie Mcintosh visited Mr and Mrs Vera on Friday evening Mr Harry Cooper spent the weekend at home Mr and Mrs Lome Allen Lansing visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Sweet on Sunday The Young Peoples service will be on Friday evening with the Holt young people in charge Sunday services Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am Please watch for further no tice on special missionary ser vices for the weekend of April 24 and KESWICK Mr and Mrs Keith McFayden and Douglas Toronto spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs By BEACH Master Jimmy son of Mr and Mrs John won honors for Jersey school by scoring marks the highest marks awarded in seven year class for piano at the recent festival Congratulations to Jim my his parents and his school teacher Miss The Jersey school teachers en tertained the parents and friends interested in school work Thursday evening The survey of the wonderful display of work books and art was was touch enjoyed by all who were pres ent Much preparation and careful planning of teachers and pupils was indeed worthy of great praise to all Lunch was served Miss district health nurse poured coffee and senior pupils assisted i i a Have V t ib c- ifiV Club i i r- p fcave purchased Mr General Insurance as of March to all the same friendly the put from Mr GEORGE W DflUKANGK Mr and Mrs Morley Cook left on Thursday for a few days In the London area Mr Cook attended school for George White agents held in London and Mrs Cook enjoyed holiday with Mr and Mrs Cook family at St Thomas Mrs Hendricks attended the Ontario Horticultural Asso convention at the King Edward hotel Toronto on Thursday Misses Margie Lynn and Susan Held and Master Larry Cook successfully passed grade 2 piano examinations Their teacher is Mrs Marie Newmarket Mr and Mrs Clayton and family spent Sunday with Mrs Re Ids parents Mr and Mrs Johnstone Toronto Glad to report Mr Johnstone la out of the hospital Mrs Lusted and Mm Newmarket were Friday guests of Mrs Cook on the occasion of her birthday Mrs B Hendricks and Mm Kenny and David spent Saturday with their sister at the bom of and Mrs Walsh Toronto Mr Jack spent weekend at home Glad to report Master Victor in over the measles and able to be out again HOLT Mr and Gordon Main- Holt Caul- at Aril wen Toronto on Saturday v J A w iN II fejt V I 1 it NEW PATTERNS IN the floor covering thats FAMOUS FOR LONG WEAR iS a- 9 It 3- Depth tmiT i a rtr A sculptured x J I i 1 CONGOLEUM CANADA LIMITED Montr AN tor of CONGOWAU I Sri 1 It J A i J a XvK J i I s fT iS r JN as fc f iVj fi lift SP- J 1 I i i iJ t s Crnnktypd Clutch lh Improved isslon and Ecohomiwr iflsm few Tinted optional w treat in driver com gas Gives flm Come equipped bring you more miles per all economy of operation theyre the line in in and drive great new car fa mi cvrotet offers this engine lii all with the Ecooomfcter rear axle and a l0hp Corrvani l entrance and Matter- mm life S3 i tyy i i iVVi V