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hg Spends a lifetime as Seismologist Dr. Ernest Hodgson one of twelve honoured by Masonic Lodge Another honour has been bestowed on an 88-year-old Port Perry resident, who for years was known as '"'Can- ada's Number One Quake Man". IE Ernest Hodgson of Casimir Street, Port Perry, will be included in an album honour- ing twelve Canadians who have been 'Masonic Lddge members for more than fifty years. for permanency. the various other styles to suit the Drop around to Tradition Brought To Light Ruddy Electric now has on display these early Canadiana Table Lamps. They feature hand decorated glassware that is fired Ruddy also features decor of your home. see us soon while selection_is greatest. Ruddy Electric Wholesale Ltd. 75 RICHMOND ST. w OSHAWA 725-3539 Dr. Hodgson spent most of his working life as Chief Seismologist and Assistant Astronomer at the Dominion Observatory in Ottawa. As.a matter or tact when Dr. Hodgson went to the Observatory in 1914, there wasn't a Seismological Department. Today there are about twelve full time seismolo- gists at the Dominion Obser- Nn. FCN. A de Hc PTO ARAN = ORDER ANY MODEL OF WHEEL HORSE TRACTOR ABOVE AND RECEIVE A © LAWN MOWER ATTACHMENT ce) or SNOW BLOWER »2 Year Warranty «8 H.P. to 20 H.P. Heavy Duty FISHER'S FARM SERVICE ASHBURN, ONT. -- PHONE 655-3842 vatory as" well as many others working for oil companies. When Dr. Hodgson retired from the Observatory, he and his second wife moved to Port Perry where they have lived ever since. Although he retired from the Observatory in 1951, he did not stop working and studying. He spent time 'tutoring in astronomy and mathematics. It is only in the past three years that sickness has forced him to curtail his life long work. Dr. Hodgson was born in Utica, New York, and received his primary and secondary school education in Hamilton. After obtaining an Edward Black scholarship, he received an B.A. from the University of Toronto. At the time, he won the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society. He continued his studies, finally receiving a Masters Degree in Science from the University of Toronto. After working at the Dom- inion Observatory for five years after his appointment in 1914, he taught secondary school for one year. But the Observatory got him back in 1920 and appoint- ed him Chief of Seismology. He held that post untii he retired in 1951. But in 1930, he took two years out to attend St. Louis University where he received a Ph'D. At the time of his retire- UNICEF drive nets $584.68 _ Public school students from five schools collected 84.68 this year during the abnual UNICEF drive at allowe'en. . Mrs. Joanne Houston said that the help of the principal and the parents made the UNICEF effort a worthwhile one again this year. Students at Cartwright Public school collected $73.10 while Greenbank students collected $73.50. -- Epsom students collected $101.63 and Prince Albert students came through with $130.35. Students at R. H. Cornish collected the most, bringing back $203.10. Last year $617.00 was collected » World of Music appreciated A "World of Music" held Friday evening in Man- chester United Church was one not to be forgotten by those attending. Mr. Irwin Smith and Mrs. Eva Hunter showed their skills at the Thomas Organ. Special guests Miss Beverley Mulder and Mr. Scott Miller from Port Perry, pupils of Mrs. Godley, sure know where they are going in th music world. - Mr. Norman Watson, Dir- ector of the Historical Choir sang two songs and then later led the audience in singing, ending with Hymn No. 662 in our hymn book. Rev. Wylie thanked every- one for their part in this delightful evening and closed the program with the singing of O Canada. ment, many well-respected scientists paid tribute to him and said his work had been a Using electricity significant factor in the high international reputation Canada had achieved in wisely isn't just a matter of avoiding waste. Being watchful to avoid the frittering away of kilowatthours is everyone's concern, in the inter- est of economy and conservation of valuable energy resources. But for some people, living in older homes with outdated wiring, restricted use of appliances is not * always a matter of choice. They do not have suffici serve normal. nefds without resorting to 'octopus' outlets and extension cords. The result: overloading and blowing of fuses. TMB 45574 t circuits to PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1974 -- 23 geophysical research. Dr. Hodgson has been included in London's "Who's Who" and has written many technical papers throughout his distinguished career. He has, also, published several books on New Mathe- matics. A life-time member of the Acacia Lodge in Ottawa, Dr. Hodgson joined the local Masonic Lodge when he moved to Port Perry. "When we came to Port Perry, we felt we would be Port Perry people the rest of our lives, so we joined the Fidelity Lodge here," Mrs. Hodgson said. "We kept a very active life until sickness hit three years ago," Mrs. Hodgson said. "We would travel to various "university seminars and Dr. Hodgson was very busy tutoring people". i For both Dr. and Mrs. Hodgson, this is their second marriage, although they - have now been married 26 years. Dr. Hodgson has two sons, John and Dent. John has carried on his father's work, and was director of Seismo- logy at i Danni Obser- vatory unt] he retired to join a UNESCO Seimological Research program. These conditions also tend to diminish the performance of appliances and shortens their life. Inadequate wiring is not only inconvenient, it can be a safety hazard. If you have any doubts about the capacity of your home's wiring have it checked by a qualified Electrical' Contractor. Then, use electricity % wisely . . %, and safely. Ze @ RRs en I wo, RE > Sat