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Be it resolved that the reqpisi- tion be referred back to the Board which is respectfully re- quested to reconsider its require- ments as set out in its letter of March 8th, 1940, and further the board is thereby requested to fur- nish this council not later than March 18th with a comparative statement of its estimates for the year 1940 as against its expendi- tures for the year 1939, for sub- mission and for the approval of the Department of Municipal affairs and that a copy of this reso- lution be accordingly forwarded to the Department. Carried unani- mouslv. And whereas it is desirable to keep the mill rate as near as pos- sible to that of last year; Weston Council on Monday night refused to accept the budget of the Weston Board of Education on the grounds that it would in the words of Mayor Gordon Harris in- crease the mill rate of the town three mills. The budget called for the levying of an assessment for School purposes of $71,893.00 com- pared to $56,924.00 for last year. This budget was made up as fol- lows: Public School $35,532.52, Col- legiate $22,698.52, Vocational School $13,662.25. Mayor Harris in 'speaking to the letter stated that he would not for one moment con- sider a budget of this kind. This is the wrong year to think of any action like that. Deputy Reeve Scott, "I. ean't see why we ean't get more information on this $15,- 000.00 increase as set out in the letter". Reeve Allan "There seems to be something tremendous that would cause an increase of $15,- 000.00 and I certainly would not be party to any increase". Councillor Percy Ault, "For my part, I will stand for no increase, we must: have more information". Councillor; Ray Simpson, "There is no argu- ment it is entirely out of the ques- tion". Councillor Naso, "I certain- ly will not favour any increase”. Councillor Thompson, "I won't sup- port any increase, I would like more information". Declining to express himself definitely for apparent lack of information Coun-' cillor Foster Rowntree neverthe- less sponsored a resolution coupled with Reeve Jack Allan which is as follows: .Whereas the amount of money requisitioned by the Weston Board of Education for School purposes for 1940 is materially greater-than requisitioned for the year 1939, and will result in al' greatly increased mill rateyto bel levied upon the ratepayers in the _ municipality; 1 On pages 889 and 1114 of the 1935 issue and on pages 879 and I 1081 of the 1940 issue of the Canada Year Book, one can see that between 1934-38, the personnel of the militia decreased 48,366, while militia expenditures increased by $8,447,635 during the same period. In other words, personnel decreased 36 per cent. while expenditures increased 49 per cent. After five years in office but five months before war was 'iieelared, the Minister for National Defence said in the House of _ ommons on April 26, 1939 (see Hansard, page 3485): "One of the 'ti" ost important steps to be taken this year is a commencement of r/tprovision of new clothing for the notitpermanent militia. For twenty years the non-permanent militia has been struggling along with clothing left over from the war. Militia officers report that not only has recruiting been adversely affected by the unattrac. tive, old, worn-out uniforms used by the non-permanent militia on parade, but that the turnover, even in some of the most popular units, has been most discouraging." It takes parts to make a whole; the Liberal leader is only one, and the whole is, after all, the sum of parts. The first importance in selecting candidates is the ideas for which they stand, for they are not so much personalities as symbols of ideas and promises. Once in Parliament, these ideas and promises become concrete in action or lack of action. The Liberal leader has been tested as Prime Minister. The Hon. R. J. Manion, leader of the National Government party, has not yet been tested as Prime Minister. nor have the National Govern- ment candidates for North, South and West Yorks been tested as member of parliament for their respective tidings. And it is because of the Liberal leader's feeble war effort and the symbol for which the Liberal candidates stand that the pos- sibility of many long war years under another Liberal regime are viewed with many misgivings. That is an example of what is called a Liberal vigorous war effort. VOLUME 54, NUMBER 16 It has nothing to do with any political favour received from or promised by any party, candidate or organization; equally little to do with party politics. The election presents an issue that cuts deeper. The issue is Canada’s war preparedness by the Liberal leader. Let us look at ice cold facts. The whole idea of disarmament was general throughout the world in 1931-35. The British Empire did not start to rearm against the rise of Hitler until 1935. What did the Liberal leader do for Canada in preparedness? The answer is to be found in any public library. There, on page 889 of the 1935 Canada Year Book and on page 879 of the 1940 issue, one will find the Liberal Government spent less on preparedness for war m 1936 than did the Conservative Govern- ment spend 1n the great disarmament year of 1931. The Liberal Government decreased militia expenditures by $811,719; naval ex- penditures were decreased $1,217,573, and aviation had to do with $3,369,698 less. “Mill Rate Should Not Be Raised This Year” _ By J. W. Wyeth Strictly speaking, this election, in its deepest significance, is not concerned with the political fortune of any party, be it C.C.F., Conservative or Liberal. _ LY. 797.2 1263 WESTON ROAD Car Repairs on Credit N o down payment--12 months to pay, Collision work a specialty Cars Painted-$15.00 and up. SHELL GAS AND OILS A. th GARAGE Councillors Require More Information-Water Question Again Brought to Light by Local Council of Women Letter THE REAL ISSUE It was finally decided to table this until an answer was received to the resolution carried in these columns following last Council meeting sponsored by the Reeve. softener/which' it is hoped would be installed, by some citizens of the municipality. The letter drew at- tention to the fact that several members were contemplating pur- chasing and installing private soft- /entrs while some Council members and particularly representatives on. York County Council felt that poss- ibly this would not be dealt with, although hope was expressed that it would be before the ballot comes next year. __ __ __ - _ l Meantime the Ontario Provincial Council of Women have submitted the to1loivihg resolution to the legislature and it has been com- mended. "We, the Provincial Coun- eil of Women of Ontario, appeal to the Ontario Government to appoint a committee of women to study the We have been asked by several local associations to put this before the people of Weston and ask them to try to follow it through. By using Canadian products you will h e l p the exchange situation, help the Canadian farmers, and you will at the same time be ‘serving a real healthful Canadian fruit. A This request was also put to the Annual meeting of the Municipal Chapter I.0.D.E. of Hamilton, on Friday, March lst, and was en- dorsed by a standing vote of those present to serve Canadian Apples four times a week in the home. T l "That the members" of the Ontario Provincial Council of Women be asked to use Canadian apples in some form at least four times a week for the next ten weeks", some of the forms suggest- (ed were apple, juice; apple sauce, baked apples, and apple pudding. This. was unanimously approved. _ It was pointed out that while from a health standpoint it might be essential for Canadians to use a certain amount of imported fruits and fruit iuiees,At was not necessary for us to do this at all times, so the following request was made. At the annual meeting of the Hamilton Local Council of Women held on March 4th, the question of the large surplus of Canadian apples was brought to their atten- tion, and the eo-operation of the Ontario Councils of Women was requested. Serve Apples Four Times Each Week --Continued on page 5 Hot Luncheon in Westminster United Church, Wednesday, March 20, from 12 to 2.30 p.m. The guest speaker at 1.30 is Mrs. Wallace R. Campbell O.B.E., of the Canadian Red Cross. Price 35c. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Can- adian Legion are holding a "Whist Drive" in the Legion Hall, Elsmere avenue, on Tuesday, March 19, at 8 p.m. Good prizes. Everybody wel.. come. The worWs smallest known flowering plant is wirtermeal, about one thirty-second of an inch in diameter. Mrs. Campbell is a most delight- ful lady, with a cheery voice, a friendly smile, and a marvellous story to tell of what is being done through the Red Cross for the sol- diers here, there and everywhere. No one should miss hearing her at Westminster United Church lun- cheon, March 20th, at 1.30 p.m. On Wednesday noon, the luncheon lspeaker at Westminster United lChurch will be Mrs. Wallace Camp- bell, O.B.E., National Chairman of the Women's War Work Committee of the Canadian Red Cross. The March number of "Chatelaine" con- tains an interesting sketch of Mrs. Campbell's life, telling of her many activities in her home city of Windsor, Ont., and of her willing- ness to give freely of her time for the Canadian Red Cross. Mrs. Campbell has worked in the Red Cross since the last war, and says her own Windsor Branch "has be, come a great clearinghouse for local welfare, work". She was in- strumental in establishing the first joint Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. in the world, and has brought much help to this organization, as well as to many social service efforts in her community. She modestly refers to her recognition in the Order of the British Empire as "a community award rather than a personal honor". Mrs. Campbell is President of the Women's Guild of her own church, a member of the Board of the Victorian Order of Nurses, and of the I.O.D.E., and in addition is the charming mother and wife in a very hospitable home in Windsor. But in War-time their home life is interrupted while she comes to To.. ronto for her duties in the Canadian Red Cross Headquarters and her husband goes on to Ottawa where he is Chairman of the War Supply Board for the Dominion. Their; four children welcome the busy parents home for the week-ends, and share with them the exigencies of war-time. Red Cross Worker Mrs. W. Campbell, Luncheon Speaker While at Oxford University in England under this scholarship, he was a leader of the Labor Club and used his three years in that country to study the policies and organiz- ation of the British Labor Party. Returning to Canada he left a promising professional career in law to devote his whole energy to building the Labor-Farmer party of Canada,-the C.CF.--as its Na- tional Secretary. In this position he has worked in close collaboration with C.C.F. members of. parliament on‘hehalf of the Canadian people. Mr. Lewis' rdeol/d siadrflrft, self and promises a future of which West York might well be proud. David Lewis, the West York C.C.F. candidate is known as a man of education and ability. Coming from a working class family, he Worked his own way with deter- mination and ability to a brilliant scollastic career, winning while at University, a Rhodes Scholarship one of the highest academic awards in it“? British Empire. A _ - Other C.C.F. meetings addressed by Mr. Lewis will be held in Isling- ton school, Thursday, March 14th, in Humber Bay Public School on Monday, March 18th, in Swansea Public School on Tuesday, March 19th, in Adam Beck School, Alder- wood and in Weston Town Hall on Wednesday, March 20th, in Runny- mede Collegiate and Legion Hall, Mount Dennis on Thursday, March 21st, and in St. Andrew Hall, Mim- ieoLtmlritjay,. Marph 22nd. -- 7 M. J.' Coldwell, M.P. National Chairman of the C.C.F. is appear- ing personally in West York on behalf of David Lewis, C.C.F. can- didate and will speak in McGregor Public School and Vaughan Road Collegiate on Friday, March 15th. Mr. Coldwell has been heard in a number of radio addresses and is well-known. Caldwell Speaks In West York For David Lewis _"""'"?""""""""""""""""-""""""",, '""""'"""""""""""""""""-o""_ Notices under this heading are charged at the rate of 50 cents for the first three lines and 20 cents for each subsequent line. Advertise your Coming Events now! Coming Events National Chairman of C.C.F. Appearing on Behalf of Candidate tihttes anti $111112 Mt. Dennis Woodbridge Vetenans of the Great War were not behind the movement for a so- ealled National Government, de- clared George Macdonald, who en- listed at the age of 17 and served more than four years on the Wes- tern front and in the Near East in the last war. Mr. Macdonald pro- tinged evidence to prove that the leerals and Conservatives were tied up with the racketeers and Profiteers in the munitions and food industries. 1 "If the voters were capable of lmore critically examining and prop- erly appraising the high pressure propaganda of the various political parties there would soon be a change in the conduct of the ai- fairs of this eountry", said J. W. t_ioseworthy, CCF candidate for South York, in a speech to a cap- acity audience in Humewood School on Friday last. He added that if the electors knew who paid for political propaganda there would be no doubt of the result; of the election. The financial and industrial mag- nates who financed both the old political parties were the real rul.. ers.of Canada. The time was not far distant when the middle class and working class people who sup- ported the CCF would play a much more important part in the nation's affairs. Until the people them- selves decided to take a hand In the government of the country, the war effort would be hampered and there would be no prospect of a better deal after the war. Capt. Dix points out that his experience in the war, in the work of the Presbyterian church, in edu- cational and governmental matters, equip him with the qualifications to make a defin'ite contribution to a National Government. He asks that the electors of North York give full consideration to his claim and that they think seriously be- fore marking their ballots, remem- bering that the issues are the pro- seeution ot the war to the end, with a conservation of the assets of Canada, and the maintenance of a true democracy. Mr. Dix is hold- ing meetings throughout the whole of the constituency and invites all the electors to attend so that they become conversant with the issues of the election. In his speeches Capt. Dix points out that the main issue of this elec- tion is the securing of a govern- ment which will prosecute the war satisfactorily. Another great issue at stake is that of democracy, he declares; in order to maintain this democracy, leadership given must have the wholehearted endorsation ‘of the people, and in the selection pf such leaders the. people them- "selves have a voice. If voters re- main at home, take no interest in the election. or mark ballots simply for the sake of marking them, he points'out that there is a'danger of not securing a real democratic government. At this time a Govern- ntent of vision, containing the best brains of Canada, and 1netrof ex- perience and high ideals, is what every voter should demand when he marks his ballot. Joe Noseworthy Gives Some Practical Plans During the past week great activity has been centred around Rev. Capt. Geo. M. Dix, who is con- ducting an intensive campaign in the interests of the National Gov- ernment party. At various house and public meetings and through- out the whole constituency, Capt. Dix is meeting the electors of the riding and his workers, and is in- stalling in them an enthusiasm which bespeaks results. He stresses in all his public utterances that the great issue of this campaign is the securing of an efficient, active and progressive government that will give to the peoplle what they really desire. Everyw ere he goes he is confronted with the situation which points to the inefficiency and lack of vision on the part of the Govern- ment. He points out that the Gov- ernment, in its attitude of refusing to face parliament at this critical time, shows evidence of its unwil- lingness to permit presentation of the facts in debate on the floor of the House. Records in Hansard, in public addresses, over the air, prove statements made by Capt. Dix, candidate for the National Government in the riding of North York. Dr. Luke Téskey said that Earl Conservation, Vismn Efficiency Demanded The Time is Not Far Distant When the Middle Class and Working Class People Who Support C.C.F. Will Play a Much More Important Part in the Nation's Affairs Rev. Capt. Geo. M. Dix, North York National Government Candidate, Stresses Inefficiency and Lack of Vision of Liberal Government in Time of Emergency ' THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940 "WEST YORKG NEWSY WEEKLY" Weston Mr. N oseworthy has spoken near- 1y every afternoon and evening In the 1P.st week. He had placed be- tore. his hearers definite and prac- tieal plans for solution of wartime and post-war problems, and his pro- gram has been received with en- thusiasm in every part of South York riding. Mrs. Caroline Riley of Edmonton told the meeting that Mr. Aberhart was losing ground in Alberta. The CCF Would have a larger represen- tation from the West, including Al- berta, after the election. Reports from the Maritimes and Quebec and her own observation in Ontario, especially in South York, gave hy confidence that the CCF group Jn the next Parliament would be a truly National group. Lawson had neVer raised his voice in Parliament on behalf of the dis- possessed home owners or the thou- sands of families on relief in York Township, or those who had been deprived of their birthrights of de- cent housing and adequate health services and the opportunity to earn a living. Mr. Cockeram. the man the Tory leaders had picked to succeed Mr. Lawson, could claim no record of community service, was a stranger to the electorate, and apparently was without any outstanding qualification for publlc office. "Joe Noseworthy has given practically his whole life to com- munity service without thought of reward, and is the best man to rei.Tesent South York," Dr. Teskey charge. _ "Diek the Amateur Gardener" will hold forth in the town hall on Tuesday evening next, March 19th, when he will give one of his most interesting and instructive address- es under the auspices of Weston Horticultural Society. "Diek" is well known to Weston, as he has lectured here on several previous occasions. His lectures are illus- trated and in his own convincing way he will show those not familiar with gardening that they are pass- ing up a most health giving, de- lightful and profitable occupation for their spare hours during the summer. To the more experienced gardeners who have problems of all kinds, bring them with you next Tuesday night and "Dick" will tell you how to overcome your difficul- ties. The lecture will begin at 8 o'eloek and all garden lovers wheth- er members of the Horticultural Society or not, are urged to be pre- sent. There will be no admission Amateur Gardener Answers Questions For Horticulture On Thursday evening last the newly elected Board of Directors for the Victorian Order of Nurses held their first regular monthly meeting. The principal business was election of officers for the en- suing year which resulted as fol- lows: Honorary President, Mayor Gor- (don Harris; President, Miss I. M. 'MaeVean, 271 Main St. N., Weston; First Vice-President, Mr. A. L. Coulter, 124 King St., Weston; Se- cond Vice-President, Mrs. Percy Knight, 10 Macdonald Ave., Wes, ton; Treasurer, Mr, P. E. Jeffrey, 144 Rosemount Ave., Weston; See.. retary, Miss E. E. Boddy, 18 queen's Drive, Weston; Chairmen of Committees': Finance, Mr. F. E. Jeffrey; Membership, Mr. Arthur Crumptpn, St. Phillips Road, Wes- ton; Publicity, Mr. W. E. Riddell, 20 King Crescent, Weston; Repre- sentatives to the Board of Gover- nors, Ottawa, Mr. A. L. Coulter, Miss Van Allen, Humberview Cres- cent, Weston; Representative to Local Council of Women, Mrs. Led.. ingham; Advisory Medical Com- mittee, Dr. Henry, Dr; Charlton, Dr. Cruickshank. . V.O.N. Organizes For Coming Year At First Meeting Miss I. M. MacVean Again Heads Local Yictorian Order Work Many Volunteer Workers Register-- More Are Needed Thir71iyti Shield Campaign was launched on Monday at the Red Shield Office, 16 Main Street. The Women's Division were well repre- sented. Included in the committees are, Mrs. Dr. Carpenter, Mrs. C. L. Moffatt, Mrs. E. C. Evans, Mrs. Hilton, Harris, Davage, Calvert, Jackson, Newton, Rushworth. With a number of other Volunteer work- ers who are anxious to put the house to house canvass over. Big Army Campaign Launched Monday Mr. Burke as master of cere- monies, conducted a fine program of toasts and speeches followed by some humorous numbers to amuse thp_boys, - fl - - After all had partaken of a de- licious hot dinner, prepared under the direction of Mrs. Deauville, so- cial convener, the big event of the evening took place. The Allan Trophy for inter-school hockey was presented by the donor. Mr. Allan commended the boys for the fine sportsmanship they had shown in all games and congratulated their coach Mr. Catheart on his winning team. The" singing of God Save the King closed a memorable evening. The tables were tastefully de- corated in the school colors of black and orange. A model rink, complete with miniature players was used for decoration, and later for a base tot.. the goveted hockey trophy.» - Friday, March 8th, was a red- letter occasion in the history of Humber Heights School. The teach- ers of the school and the executive of the H. & S. Association honored the School Board and the School Hockey Teeth at a Banquet." - Seated at head table were Mrs. Pitt, president of H. & S. Associa- tion, Mr. Jack Allan, donor of the cup, the captain of the hockey team Jack Rhodes, Mr. Burke, principal of the school, Mr. Patience, chair- man of the Board, and Miss Nat- treee, senipr, member of the_staft. y"""""vo"wvvyrvtvvtrsotc"osecert-"-"vw-"'i Banquet Honours Winning Team At Humber Heights '_"""""t"rrto"srt"rot""""oo"ttto"""""t"""( Many small towns and villages have already similar schemes and Weston is proud to join them and to know that the fresh crop of young Cana- dians [which our particular district produces will not be stinted in their birthright-a healthy body. The Clinic, it is understood, will be somewhat enlarged in scope, but will continue to treat only the children of needy families. It will be carried on by those of the town dentists who wish to participate and will be under the direct authority of Dr. Henry, the Medical Officer of Health. u There are many reasons why this work should be con- tinued. Good teeth not only add to an attractive appear- ance in any line of work, but they are one of the best in- vestments for good general health. Who can tell but that a small sum of money invest- ed now may save us the ex- pense of caring for an invalid later on. The dentists and medical men see many cases which back up such a state. ment. - The School Dental Clinic was inaugurated four years ago by the Local Council of Women who were concerned to hear that there was much need of dental work among families under financial stress. They raised a sum of money, and in co-operation with the Dentists of the town, a number of children have been treated each year, the Dentists exceeding their original agreement with much generosity. It is a great pleasure to notice that the Board of Edu. cation supported enthusiasti- cally a motion proposed by Dr. Rowley to carry on a School Dental Clinic. While Dr. Rowley does not practice in Weston, his activities in the county particularly qualify him to speak with authority on the value of such a clinic. This piece of constructive work will require time and technical informa- tion which only a qualified man can give, and the appre- ciation of the town is due Dr. Rowley for his efforts on be.. half of the school children. Dr. Rowley Sponsors School Dental Clinic estmount Humber Heights Jack Allan Trophy Presented To Boys "The War-tima Prices Board also regulated the prices of fuel, wool and other commodities. Its techni- cal staff has been working on tex- tiles, butter, leather, beans, flour, and many other products. The enor- mous supplies being shipped to Great Britain weekly have deereas- ed the stocks on hand in many lines, I "Sugar was one of the first things boarded by the public, who bought it up because they remem- bered the profiteering in the last war. Within three days the board summoned the sugar refiners to Ottawa, and arranged that they agree to continue selling sugar at the pre-war price, although it had already increased more than a cent a pound in the New York market. This prompt action by the board, at Mr. King's instigation, kept the price of sugar' steady and resulted in 40 millions of pounds more than normal heing _quie_klsr released. "Mackenzie King and his cabinet without a moment's delay appoint- ed the War-time Prices Board un- der Hector B. McKinnon, chairman, to prevent hoarding and the eharg- ing of exorbitant prices on food, fuel and the necessities of life that ev?r_y householder requires. 7 _ "On the very day that Great Britain declared war, the board was 'appointed. The outbreak of this war meant panicky moments to those of'us who remember the high cost of living during the last Great War, and the profiteering in foods and necessities of life under the Conservative government. Bacon and butter went to more than We a pound and sugar to fifteen cents, to quote only one or two necessities. ( "There are many reasons why the people of this riding should give careful thought, in the midst of all the Hepburn and Manion cure-ails being hurled from cam- paign platforms, to some of the im- portant precautions taken by the present government to protect the welfare of our people," said F. J. MacRae, the, oftieial Liberal can- didate for South York. "One of the most important was the appoint- ment of the War-tinte Prices and Trade Board. . Weston is asked to contribute one thousand dollars which we be- lieve will be forthcoming, by all who are whole hearted behind the "Army of the helping hand," the slogan given by the soldiers of the last war. A request for more women workers has been made and anyone anxious to lend a hand should get 1n touch with Major Tucker at the above office. The Men's division is taking shape with Mr, English, Mr. H. Johnson, Mr. Scott, Mr, Ward and it is expected that others will give much needed assistance in the busi- ness section. ‘ 7 Be generous. give to the can- vasser‘ or send to the Salvation Army Red Shield, 16 Main St., or Canadian Bank of Commerce. Mr. Jeffery of the Bank of Com- merce, has accepted the.treasurer- ship and all cheques should be made pazable to _the Salvation Army. of 42 St. Johns Road, East, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Founder, a mem- ber of the Toronto Scottish, now somewhere in England. Women Voters Should GonSider Food Prices Dr. Cruickshank Praises Work of Medical Officer HAROLD FOURNIER (Published by Publicity Department of South York Riding _ Liberal Association) Present Government Has Taken Precautions to Protect Welfare of Canadian People, Says F. J. MacRae, Official Liberal Candidate For South York - Wartime Prices and Trade Board Mentioned Dr. Henry Speaks to Weston School Board-- Answers 2 Main Questions-Who Has Author- ity to Say Whether or Not Children Should be Immunized? and Is This a Wise Procedure? SUBSCRIPTIONS $1.50 YEAR-SINGLE COPIES 5e RADIO REPAIRS BILL WHITMAN WESTON 1210 "Canada has no ration cards and has no need of them. When yOu go into the store and find the prices reasonably normal and realize you can still secure butter, sugar and flour at practically pre-war prices, to you the women, who budget and ,manage the family income, I say again, think twice before you mark your ballot. As official Liberal candidate in this riding I stand for more than tub-thumping politics. I stand for sane, business-like gov- ernment managed not by a Nation- alist cabinet based on fancy theor- les, but for a leader who has ap- pointed qualified business men, no matter what their political views, so long as they were experts in their work, to keep prices down, to keep the wheels of industry turn- Ing, and to get the country ready for a war that can stand the test of any length of time. Then, when it is won, we shall be prepared for real victory, without financial de- fet.following it. "There are the important things, which are being lost sight of amid the din of charges and counter- charges. Remember them on March 26, when you as a voter must voice your preference of the kind of member you want to represent you for the good of this riding, in the Federal parliament at Ottawa." "The Prime Minister is an astute statesman, quiet and unexcitable. He is deep in the confidence of our British statesmen and they know they can rely on his wise judgment at a time when less seasoned men could, plunge the country into eco- nomic chaos. l "This is not a war where men are needed in battle in great num- bers. The air and the navy have as yet borne the brunt of the fighting. It is a war of supplies and eco- nomic pressure. A test of the moral and unity of each nation. The manner in which the King govern- ment has achieved the turning over of this country from a peace-time to a war-time basis has been noth- ing_thort pf marvelous. but prices have been kept within reasonable bounds in a way that deserve our highest commendation. In reference to that second query "Is this a wise procedure'?" I wish to say that we have three outstand- ing bodies to consult on this mat- ter: (1) The Provincial Board of Health, which has a large well trained personnel, as good as any in the British Empire, possibly. Any medical officer of health in Ontario feels that when this Board endorses a procedure like this, that is enongh to warrant him carrying it out. , "The second of these three mighty bodies is the Academy of Medicine in Toronto which has one section under the chairmanship of a Public Health Committee. I have In answer to this first query the Medical Officer read from a book.. let entitled, The Responsibilities and Duties of the Medical Officer of Health in Rural and small Urban Centres. This book is issued by the Department of Health for On. tario. The following extract was read to the School Board, "With respect to the accepted forms of immunization, the Department is of the opinion that immunization against scarlet fever by scarlet fever toxin is considered to be a reasonably effective method of con- trolling this disease and might rightly be carried out under the auspices of the local board." "it is therefore my duty, as laid down by the Department. The authority comes from the Ontario ‘Depart- ment and not from any Board of Education to a Medical Health Of- fieer," stated Dr. Henry. “I think this answers fully the first ques- tion in your minds.” _ "From what I can gather from the papers," stated Dr. Henry. "There are two points on which there is some doubt. (1) Who has the authority to say whether the children of our schools should be immunized or not? and (2) Is this a yise procedure? -- _ _ Dr. Henry, Medical Officer of Health for the town of Weston, thanked Chairman Rowntree of the Weston School Board for' the oppor- tunity of addressing this gather- ing at its regular monthly meeting last week, on the immunization of children, especially regarding Scar- let Fever. CALL FOR ~Continued "on page T