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Johnston & Grranston MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS 0F CANADIAN & FOREIGN Granite Monuments Phone HYland 2081 Open Evenings Res. Phone 9788 Customerâ€"“You made a mistake in that prescription I gave my mother- in-law. Instead of quinine you used strychnine.” Druggistâ€"“You don’t say! Then you owe me 2-0 cents more.” The North York Horticultural Soâ€" ciety held its annual Flower Show last Wednesday and Thursday and had the largest exhibit on record and the largest attendance. The Clarion orchestra was in attendance both ev- enings and provided very fine music. The cafeteria under the direction of Mrs. Jarrett was well patronized. The Show was officially opened by Hon. Duncan Marshall, Minister of Agriculture. Mrs. Percy Waters de- monstrated making a living room bouquet which was very interesting ’to all. The Doll Carriage Contest was also very interesting. Elsie Wells received second prize. The doll car- riage which received first prize re- presented a large flower basket fil‘l- ed with beautiful flowers. The de- corated bicycles Were also very fine. A complete list of prizes will ap- pear later. The funeral of Mr. Harry Austin Foord, florist, of Ellerslie Ave., was held last Wednesday afternoon with a service at the Consul Burial Home conducted by Rev. A. H. Halbert. Interment in Prospect Cemetery, T0- ronto. Mrs. H. A. Foord had just arrived in‘ England where she in- tended visiting friends when she re- ceived the mes-sage that her husband had passed away very suddenly. She immediately returned and arrived home two days previous to the fun- eral. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Foord in her sad bereave- ment. TRAVEL SERVICE Richmond Hill Y. B. Tracy, Agent, Phone 1'69 Steamship Reservations to Great Britain and the Continent. Premier service to West Indies PASSPORTS ARRA'N GED FOR Rail tickets and sleeper Reservations Can. National Station It was announced that a Young People’s Religious Training School would be held again this autumn commencing on Thursday, Sept. 28th, the first meeting to be held in the Thornhill United Church. Dainty re- freshments were served at the close of the program. Rev. R. G. Halbert and son Billy of Durham were exhibition guests at the parsonage last Monday and Tues- day. were present from Lansing, Willow- dale, Newtonvbrook, Headford, Carrâ€" ville, Maple and Edgeley. A sing- song was enjoyed around a huge camp fire led by Mr. Fred Western of Toronto. Rev. Mr. McCrimmon of Maple brought a very timely mess- age which was enjoyed by all. The Young People’s Unions of To- ronto Centre Suburban area held a very successful picnic last Wednes- day evening at the farm home of Mr. Carl James at Thornlea with a large attendance. Representatives The teachers and officers of the United Church Sunday School will hold their monthly meeting- this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock in the SS. hall. Plans will be made for the fall season. Newtonbrook United Church will celebrate its 80th anniversary on the present site and 97 years of service in the community with Special ser- vices on October 17th and 24th. There wili be a re-union of former pastors, members and friends. 1849 Yonge St. (east side) Between Mertan & Balliol Sts. An interesting game of baseball was played on the school grounds last Thursday evening- between Unâ€" ionville and Newtonvbrook, but dark- ness f-ell too soon for the completion of the game. The Score was 5-4 in favor of the local team. Rev. A. H. Halbert acted as umpire. Mrs. Wells of Brooklyn, N.Y. spent last week-end with her nephew, Mr. W. T. Wélls. Mrs. A. H. Halbert is spending- this Week at Alcona Beach. Mr: Fred Danby returned this week after a visit to friends in Ott- 3W2. Messrs. Donald and Billy Graham have returned home after spending their vacation with friends in Co- bourg. A number of our residents are at- tending the Canadian National Ex- hibition in Toronto these days. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 1937. NEWTONBROOK John M. Lee, son of George Lee, former head of the T. & N.0. Railâ€" waf was killed in an automobile acâ€" cident early Sunday morning on the Kingston Road. The car in which he was riding is alleged to have col- lided with the rear of an empty g'ra- vel truck which was travelling the same direction. The auditors' report in East York township shows a deficit of $17,875 as compared with $29,670 in 1935. The waterworks department showed a net profit of $14,229 after pro- viding $5,680 for depreciation of meters. EAST YORK AUDIT SHOWS SMALLER DEFICIT The onset is usually sudden, with rapidly rising TEMPERATURE, fluctuating between 101-103 degrees. HEADACHE is another common symptom. The young child is apt to appear irritable and cries easily when dis- turbed. The patient is usually willing to stay in bed, appears drowsy and takes little interest in his surroundings. Signs and Symptoms of the Disease The early symptoms of poliomyelitis are neither constant nor regular in their appearance, but certain of them are sufiiciently suggestive to warrant the summoning of the family physician. Any set of circumstances which permits the fre- quent and rapid transfer of nose and throat secretions from one person to another increases the possibility of infection. There is no evidence that flies or other insects play an important part in the spread of poliomyelitis. -Chlorin-ation of municipal water supplies as now prac- tised, and the proper pasteurization of milk have eliminated water and milk as possible sources of infection. The‘exact manner in which the disease is transmitted from one person to another is not known. However, the disease does not arise spontaneously. The source of infection is a human being who is carrying the virus. Such a person need not necessarily be mffering from the disease. Yet the mere presence of the virus in the nose and throat affords ample opportunity for spread of infection. In such cases minute particles are given ofi by coughing, sneezing and talking. Fingers are constantly being carried to and from the mouth and nose and in this way articles, such as improperly washed eating and drinking utensils, common towels, children’s toys, etc.. may become contaminated. ‘ Much remains tovb-e discovered about the hature of this virus but a good deal has already been learned. In size, it has been found to be less than one millionth of an inch in diameter. The virus is present in the nervous tissue of humans who have died from the disease. It is also found in the nose and throat, not only of persons ill with the disease, but also of persons who have been in contact with the disease. Cause of the Disease Poliomyelitis has been definitely recognized as a com- municable disease since 1909 when investigators succeeded in securing from humans, ill with the disease, a minute living substance called a “virus” which was found to be capable of producing poliomyelitis in monkeys. Since the disease is not limited Ito infants and since paralysis does not occur in all cases, the name "infantile paralysis" is now regarded as a misnomer. The correct name for the disease is “polio-myel-itis”, which simply means acute inflammation (“iris”) of the grey matter ("polio") of special portions of the spinal cord which control movement of the muscles. This inflammation is believed to be due to a special sort of infection which'probably gains entrance to the net- vous system through the upper part of the nose and throat. Like measles and scarlet fever, "infantile paralysis" is a communicable or "catching" disease. Like them also, it is mainly a disease of childhood. Yet the term “infantile” is apt to be misleading. While it is true that the majority of cases occur among children under ten years of age, the disease does occur, especially in rural districts. among older children and young adults. The term "paralysis" is likewise misleading since it con- veys the impression that some loss of muscular function is characteristic of every case of the disease. This is not true. It is now known that only a small proportion of those who contract the disease actually develop paralysis. In view of the prevalence of "infantile paralysis" in Ontario at the present time, and in recognition of the deep concern felt by parents over the protection of their children, the Provincial Department of Health is issuing the following state- ment concerning the nature of the disease and the question of what can be done to reduce the danger of infection. (“INFANTELE PARALYSIS”) Moral Courage~7The feeling of se- curity when you haven’t done any- thing that anybody could tell on you. Y E L 1T1 s The General Synod Meeting of the Church of England tn Canada will be held in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia next week. His Grace Arch- bishop Derwyn TL Owen, of Toronto, Primate of all Canada will preside. Mg'l". J. F. Ryan aged 40, rector of the cathedral of Christ the King, Hamilton has been named Bishop of Hamilton to succeed J. T. McNally who was recently installed as Amhâ€" bishop of Halifax. GENERAL SYNOD MEETING NE‘V BISHOP N AME!) THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO How the Disease Spreads ulure of the Disease Statement by the Ontario Department of Health on Joan Louise Miller, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Miller of Inglewood was found drowned in a cistern at the rear of herlparents’ home on Friday, Au- gust 21st. YORK TOWNSHIP ELECTION DATE York Township elections have been Some folks will tell you that the female of the species is more deadly than the male. But traffic accident records of the Highways Department don’t hear this out by any means. In fatal accidents last year, 94 per cent of the drivers were men; and in non-fatal accidents, 93.3 per cent of the drivers were men. Although these figures do not reverted to January ilst instead ofshow the relative number of male December 7th. election date resultcd in a smallerthe old adage. such an old and silly legend, if ALL drivers, men and women, would make There are 41 less families on reâ€"up their vote being polled. The early Decemberand female drivers, still it refutes But regardless of minds V that HIGHWAY lief in the town of Mimico than there DEATHS MUST STOP, there would were at this time last year. be mighty few motor accidents. DROWNED IN CISTERN Joan Louise Miller, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Miller of Inglewood was found drowned in a cistern at the rear of her parents’ home on Friday, Au- gusf 21st. \pv ONTARIO Precautions in the Care of Those Ill When a diagnosis of poliomyelitis has been made, the patient must be isolated for a period of at least three weeks. Since other members of the family are likely to be carriers of the virus, the protection of the community requires that they be quarantined until the dange: of further spread has been eliminated. Care should be taken to see that articles which may have become contaminated by the patient are disinfected or burned. Special precautions should be taken in regard to the disposal of nasal and alimentary discharges. Those who are handling the patient should exercise special care regarding their hands and person before coming in contact with other people. Based on the assumption that the virus enters the body through the upper part of the nose, attempts are being made to prevent its entrance by spraying the nasal passages with certain chemicals. Since this method is still entirely in the experimental stage, it is not one which can be recommended for general use. Convalescent Serum Medical opinion is divided concerning the eflectiveness of the so-called "Convalescent Serum" in poliomyelitis. In the absence of conclusive evidence, the Department is con- tinuing to supply this serum to physicians on request. Owing to the limited supply available, its use must of necessity be limited to cases suffering an attack of the disease. Of equal importance for the protection children is the prompt calling of a physician if the c ild shows the indications of illness described above. “Keep your child in your own yard” is a wise pre- caution. In crowded stores, street cars, motion picture theatres, bathing pools, picnics,â€"in fact, in any set- ting where there is a large number of people, the chances of exposure to possible infection are tremend- ously increased. The precautionary measure of first importance is to pro- tect the child from contact with infection. Since other human beings are the primary source of infection, then children, who are evidently much more susceptible than adults, should be protected as far as is reasonably possible from contact with people. PECULIAR SITTING POSTURE. When he sits up he props himself behind with extended arms supporting a tender or painful spine. However, in other cases, the disease proceeds into a second stage, in which the elevation of temperature and rapid pulse are accompanied by marked irritability and drowsiness. The patient becomes mentally disturbed and takes on an anxious, frightened expression. Sleep may be dismrbed by twitching and the hands may shake and tremble. The following specific signs are of particular importance: STIFFNESS OF THE SPINE. The head may be bent on the neck but efforts to bend the neck on the shoulders cause pain and are resisted. The child is unable, while sitting up in bed, to bend his head down to touch the knees. If he bends at all, it is at the hips with the back held rigid. In many cases of poliomyeliris the condition does not go beyond this stage, and terminates after fcur to ten days' illness. SORENESS IN THE MUSCLES of the back and STIFFNESS and pain in the joints of the arms and legs may occur. VOMITING is fairly characteristic. Constipation is often present, whereas diarrhoea is unusual. Food is refused. Often the characteristic symptoms of COLD or SORE THROAT are present. Preventive Measures MINISTER OF HEALTH Nasal Spray MALE vs. FEMALE Young Manâ€"J‘Sure. If I’m I married then I’ll let you know." Girlâ€"“Give me a week to think over your proposal?” R. H. 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