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Adame wma AANA Aras 4 A MAtenen WHITBY -- Whitby Takes S teps to Safeguard Milk Supply- " Water Reported Pure Board of Health Sends Cir cular to Milk Dealers Pointing Out That Bacte- ria Count is Too High -- Suggests Changes in Pas teurizing Plant -- Epi. demic of Diphtheria Pre. vented By Prompt Action of Official (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct. 26.--Acting upon a report received from the department of public health, the local Board of Health drafted a resolution last night to he forwarded to all town milk dealers pointing out that the bacteria count inthe milk was too high and, although in most cases the milk test- ed showed a high percentage of but- ' ter fat, there was one instance where the percentage was below the requir- ed 3.5 per cent, Water is Pure Dr. C. F. McGillivray, medical health officer, reported that Assistant Engineer Ball of the department had Inspected a local milk pasteurizing plant and recommended certain chan- es, The matter will be looked into y the board. An inspection had also been made of the town water and the Regent NOW PLAYING Ken Maynard "The Upland Rider" also Comedy 'Sweeties Screen Snapshots New Martin NOW PLAYING ~ "The Grip of the Yukon" Neil Hamilton and Francis X, Bushman also 8rd Episode "Tarzan the Mighty" 'sanitary engineer found it pure, on account of the modern pumping and filtration plant which was installed several years ago. Sewer Connections As sewer connections have been laid on Green street between Trent and St, Peter streets, a district which hitherto was not served, the board will order the house owners to n- stall sanitary conveniences. Epidemic Averted Prompt measures saved an epidmic of diphtheria from breaking out among the children at the Deaconess- es' Home, Haydenshore Park, this summer, as shown by a statement made by Dr, McGillivray, health oi- ficer, During July one of the children holidaying at the home took sick and was sent back to Toronto, where 1t was found that another member of the family had been taken ill wnn diphtheria. The provincial health board was notified and communicated with Dr, McGillivray who took action and swabbed the throats of all the children and nurses at the home. The swabs were returned to the depart- ment where it was found that three were unfavorable. Necessary precaus tions were taken and the danger era- dicated. Tourist Camp Whitby may well be proud of its tourist camp at the town park for the Board of Health has been informed that it has been approved by the gov- ernment, Out of 418 similar camps in Ontario there are only 63 in this cate- gory. Dumping The much discussed question ot dumping in the marsh again came tw light last night and the board made a ruling that no vegetable matter should be deposited there, It will be left to Chief Gunson, as sanitary in- spector, to enforce this ruling, The board also instructed Chief Gunson to communicate witly the owners of certain properties in town and ad- vise them that they must equip thew buildings with sanitary conveniences. Adjournment was made at o'clock, Those present included Ma- yor John Bateman, chairman; Dr, C. F, McGillivray, medical health officer; E. L, Odlum, John Frost, secretary, and Chief Gunson, inspector, ACCIDENTAL DEATH VERDICT ENDS LOEWENSTEIN INQUIRY Boulogne, France, Oct, 26.--A ver- dict of "accidental death" was hand- ed down today by Magistrate Mon- messin here who has been investigat- ing the circumstances of Capt, Alfred Loewenstein's disappearance from an airplane over the English Channel July 4. The verdict closes the in- quiry here, DEDICATE ORGAN (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct, 26,--~8unday even- ing, November 4, has been set aside for the dedication of the new memorial pipe organ at All Saints' Anglican church, As the organ was built in memory of those members of the church who gave their lives overseas during th Great War, the service will be o a military character and some out standing clergymen will be present, It is also planned to give an organ recital, Saturday- Dress Sale ~The last day of our Regular Month End Dollar Saving Days SEE WINDOW FOR SPECIAL VALUE ATTRACTIONS Dresses of Heathersheen, Wool Jersey and Flat Crepe. Sizes 16-42, Regular values up to $19.95. On Sale for ,, ........ ' Yh clean a uminum pa Pe ENTERTAINMENTS ARE PLANNED BY WHITBY CLUB Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club Hears Encouraging Financial Report Staff Reporter) A od Oct, 26.--The financial report of the Whitby Lawn Bowl- ing and Tennis Club as presented at a meeting of shareholders and members, held in the town hall, last evening, is emcouraging, A total of $5,700 has been invested in the grounds, greens and temmnia courts of the club on Brock street south, while the outstanding debt Is $3,261.55. An effort will be made to reduce this in the mear future by an extensive stock aell- ing campaign, Winter Activities The club will function during the coming winter months through the activities of the entertainment committee which was elected last evening including Mrs, Geo, Foth- ergill, Miss C, J, Painton, Mrs, Innes, Miss Helena Richardson, Mrs, (Dr.) MacDougall, Norman Thomas, Bert Geale, G, B, Whit- field and Vernon Rowe. This committee will have full power to arrange various ' entertainments during the winter, These will be of two-fold purpose, first, to in- crease the funds in the treasury and second, to make the club a real soclal centre, President Nor man Thomas presided at last night's meeting 'while Miss Helena Richardson acted as secretary, FACE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH WHITBY CRASH (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct, 26.--Wellington Kent, of Sault Ste, Marie, Hugh Ross and Gordon Kennedy, Whit- by, appear before Magistrate Wil. lis in police court today, to face charges brought against them in connection with an accident on Brock street south, two weeks ago tonight, in which a car owned by Ross and driven by Kent, collided with a hydro standard and them upset in the ditch, D, A, J, Swan- son is appearing as counsel for the accused, INSPEOT COUNTY ROADS Whitby, Oct, 26,--The county roads committee, including Chair- man Hdgar Dure, reeve of Mara; Warden G, W, Forsyth, of Picker- ing; Reeve Albert W. Jackson, of Whitby; Reeve W., F, Thompson, of Reach; and County Engineer DL, J, Keen, left town yesterday on its annual inspection of county roads. PROMISE PROMPT CONSIDERA» TION Whitby, Oct, 26,--In reply to a letter sent by Town Clerk John R, Frost, on instructions of the Town Council, to the district superintend- ent of the C,N.R, at Belleville, com- plaining about the unsatisfactory condition of the crossing on Dun- das street east, and other matters, the superintendent has advised that all details of the letfer will be looked Into immediately, It is possible that the superintendent may come here and look over the ground, Action is still awaited re- garding the blocking of Byren street south, FROST NIPS FLOWERS Whitby, Oct. 26--F,rost was not- ed on the ground this morning and there is indication that the num- ber of late flowers which are still in bloom will soon give away to the advancing fall, There is a bite in the alr which sayors of the typ. fecal Canadian autumn, a season which invites everyone to enjoy living, FEELS LIKE NEW PERSON sfc v Araney MWA NC. ting of the Home ccepted and Mrs, W, B, Pol- lard was elected President, It was decided to carry om um- der the group system with the exe- cutive committee to act as group leaders, Seventeen new members were added to the roll, A fine musical program was' given consisting of two vocal solos by Miss Margaret Allin, ome by no solo hy Miss Evelyn Oke. The next mieeting will be held November 14th and all parents in- terested in the school are invited to attend, MUSIC LOVERS IN BOWMANVILLE TO ENJOY RICH TREAT Madame Dusseau to Appear in Concert, Miss Gwen Wil: liams Accompanist Bowmanville, Oct. 26.--All mu- sic lovers in town are looking for- ward to the concert which is to be given by Madame Dusseau in the Opera House on November bth, This is one of a series of concerts which are being given throughout Canada, sponsored by the Associa- tion of Canadian Clubs, with the hope of creating a better under standing of Canada's musical folk lore, Many will remember hearing Madame Dusseau's glorious voice when she sang here before, An added interest in connection with the Bowmanville concert {is the fact that Madanve Dusseau's aceom- panist is Miss Gwen Williams, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Alan Wil- liams, of whom Bowmanville is justly proud, ' PROMOTION TO STATION AGENT AT BELLE RIVER W. J. Mainprize, C.P.R, Op. erator, Leaves Bowmanville This Week Bowmanville, Oct, 26.--W. J. Mainprize, who has been C.P.R, operator here for the past 10 years has been promoted to the position of station agent at Belle River and, with his family, leaves for his new home this week, On Wednesday afternoon, the local employes of the C.P.R, presented Mr, and Mrs. oct, 26--At the | Miss Dorothy Plammer and a pia- ||} Mainprize with a smoker's set apd chalr, and on Tuesday evening | friends and neighbors gathered at' their home on Carlysle Ave, and; presented them with a wicker ternery and chair as a slight token of the esteem in which tbey both were held, Mrs, Logan read the address and Mrs, J, 8B, Ames and Mrs. Colwell made the presentation, Short speeches were also made by Alex Wight and Rev, J, W. Bunper. Mr, Mainprize thanked the friends for their kindly thought, after which a plasant social hour was spent, BOWMANVILE PERSONALS Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Farrow and family, of Oshawa, were recent Suen of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Dad- son, » Mr, and Mrs. H, B, Reynolds, Granby, Que,, are visiting Mr. Rey- nolds' parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ed- win Reynolds, Queen street. Mr. and Mrs, W, J, Dudley and Miss Helen Osborne have gone on a motor trip to New York, Mrs. J. Curtis and daughter, Hil- da, attended the wedding of Miss Ina Baskerville, in Toronto, on Wednesday, October 24, Miss Sarah Neads, Oshawa, is visiting friends in town, FLODS IN NRTH STILL HALT TRAFFIC North Bay, Oct. 26, -- Through GIGANTIC Overcoat SALE Manutacturer's Samples and Models 100 Coats Priced Away Below Makers' Cost. Tweeds, Meltons, Freeze Nap Cloths an. Blue Chinchillas Belted and Plain Backs eg. Values $25, $29.50 and $35 On Sale Saturday motor traffic between North Bay snd Sudbury is yet impossible, there has been 2 drop in the Veuve river which flooded the road near Warren. The highway is still coy- ered with several feet of water. The St. Charles detour is also out of the question because the Veuve plso crosses this road, With practically no rain for thé past two days it is expected that the waters will have receded suffic- fently by Saturday to enable tow- ing of cars through the flooded stretch to be resumed, Smart Navy Chinchilla Coats For the Miss, Sizes 13 to 19, Special J Only A318 49. $11.98 W. A. DEWLAND, LTD.