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The Waterloo Chronicle The school authorities of the city of Kitchâ€" Mr. C. T. Groh is being prominently menâ€" ener have been experimenting with a new sysâ€"|tioned as in all likelihood the next reeve of tem of "term" examinations which it is said Waterloo Township. As first deputy reeve, he is working out satisfactorily and which will|is the logical successor of the present Reeve, mean the elimination of the final examinations|Irvin C. Haliman. He has served efficiently and in June in the lower grades of the Kitchener|well as a member of the township council for public schools. many years and is equipped by experience and It will be recalled that at a recent meeting|ability to fill the office. The nominations to be of the Waterloo County Teachers‘ iInstitute,|shortly held will disclose the choice of the Kitchener public school teachers came to the|electors for the Reeveship as well as other1 decision that in view of the large local field the offices to be filled. It is interesting to note that the hospital board decided on the erection of the addition when the Ontario Minister of Health announced that the federal and provincial governments had set aside $700,000 of the $2,000,000 furnished for increased sanitaria. The municipalities of Kitchener and Watâ€" erloo and of the county will assume 65 per cent. of the cost through the issue of the debentures while the Ontario and Federal governments are providing the balance of the funds. The municiâ€" palities will take care of the annual amount required each year by deducting from the annual grants made by these bodies each year the sum needed. When completed the institution will rank vith infensive research work going on in s one of the best equipped and commodious|* number of cot}ntrms, it 1s'hoped that a perâ€" in the province. The new addition will furnish| manent cure will yet be discovered for this accommodation for one hundred patients, The|SCOUrge of mankind.| ' site is one commanding a splendid view of the|® ___________2222 20000 2 e surrounding country and affords an environâ€"| [ EDITORIAL NOTES | ment which materially contributes to thef®@ ____________2 c 000 0 0 e alleviation of the ills of and the ultimate cure The care with which the Waterloo council of the tubercular patients who find it necessary|has financed this year is evident in the fact to take treatment there. Every facility will be|that only one committee is reported as having available for theâ€"successful treatment ‘of this|overdrawn its account, the Board of Works malady. having exceeded its estimates by a comparativeâ€" The municipalities of Kitchener and Watâ€"|ly small amount. This is an excellent showing erloo and of the county will assume 65 per cent.|and indicates the efforts made to curtail exâ€" of the cost through the issue of the debentures|penditures so as to keep them within the while the Ontario and Federal governments are|amounts provided. A project of major importance has been commenced in the erection of a new wing at the Freeport Sanatorium. This is to cost $100,000 and will not only relieve overcrowded conditions at that institution but will provide employment to a considerable number of men at a time when unemployment is so wideâ€" spread. The celebration being arranged is particuâ€" larly appropriate at this season. It reflects the true spirit of Christmas and will make for a happier Yuletide season. The hearts of the children will, of course, also be gladdened with the presentation of wellâ€" filled stockings containing Christmas sweetâ€" meats. Last year 2,600 were distributed and an even greater number, it is expected, will be given out this year. Children of preâ€"school age will also be included. This year with the increased need arising out of unemployment the Christmas Tree Comâ€" mittee is arranging to distribute an increased number of hampers of good things so that those families not in favored cireumstances may also enjoy a real Christmas. This event which brings together the young folks of the town in a happy Christmas gathering will, as in past seasons, be held the day before Christmas. A magnificent Christmas tree will grace the town square around which the afternoon‘s proceedings will be carried out, while greetings from Santa Claus and Christâ€" mas music are to feature the occasion which so delights the hearts of the children who will again be present in full force since the pupils of all four schools of the town are to participate in the big colorful parade to be held as part of the festivities. The Waterloo Bands will also take part and everything points to the event being an auspicious one. One of the brightest and happiest events of the year which is looked forward to with more than usual interest is the annual visit of Santa Claus to Waterloo, sponsored by the Young Men‘s Club of the town. Published every Thareday by David Bean & Sone, LAd., Mr. Irvin C. Hallman, who for upwards of ten years has zealously and efficiently served the township of Waterloo in various capacities, terminating with ‘a fiveâ€"year term as reeve, the highest office in the gift of the electorate, has announced his retirement from the municiâ€" pal arena in which he has been prominent for many years. He has proved himself a conscienâ€" tious and careful administrator, ever watchful of the interests of the township, and has given a leadership which has further enhanced the high standing of the municipality. As a member of the county council he has also rendered valued service to the county and has taken an active part in its deliberations to the advantage of the community. Reeve Hallman leaves the office with the best wishes not only of his colleagues but of the citizens in general. ADVERTISING RATES On application. Advertising copy must reach the office not later than Monday noon to insure insertion. | _ WATERLOO‘S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS | | GATHERING | "TERM" EXAMINATIONS IN LOWER SCHOOL GRADES INCREASING ACCOMMODATION AT FREEPORT SANATORIUM SUBSCRIPTION RATES in United States, per year .................. $2.50 REEVE HALLMAN RETIRING FROM MUNICIPAL LIFE With the largest majority ever accorded a Mayor of that city, C. Mortimer Bezeau won an easly victory over Ald. Greb in the Kitchener municipal elections. It is generally recognized that the present mayor has given unstintingly of his time and energies in a year in which unâ€" usual demands were made on the municipality‘s chief magistrate owing to the situation arising out of unemployment and the needs of families of those out of work. Three of last year‘s alderâ€" men also met defeat with the result that there will be four new faces at the council board in 1932. With intensive research work going on in a number of countries, it is hoped that a perâ€" manent cure will yet be discovered for this scourge of mankind. _ : | Dr. Lumsden, an eminent Emglish medical authority on cancer, is engaged in research work on serum treatment for the disease. He has had remarkable results in his experiments with animals but the medical profession is skeptical of its value for human beings. Dr. Bendien of Holland, another medical man, has aroused hopes with a spetrophotometric method of diagnosing the blood of cancer sufferers. England has made an investigation and is now putting the claims of Dr. Bendien to a thorough test. i Cancer is being combatted at the present time in three ways, surgery, Xâ€"ray and radium. Surgery can effect a complete cure if diagnosis is made in the early stages. Xâ€"rays retard the growth of cancer, while radium is an aid to surgery in killing the growth. Although the latter is extensively used it is so inexpensive and rare that the plan of nationalizing the radium supply is likely to materialize. Intensive research work with the object of discovering some effective means of stamping out the scourge of cancer is engaging eminent medical men in various countries and every effort is being concentrated on the task. This lends hope to sufferers from this dread malady that worthwhile results may follow. Undoubtedâ€" ly the medical world is thoroughly aroused to the need of eradicating it. > ~ Fire Chief Karges properly directs attenâ€" tion to the need of exercising special care at Christmas time on account of the fire hazard in connection with Christmas decorations. In homes where there are children it is of course a universal custom to have a Christmas tree with prettily lighted candles, although the pracâ€" tice of using electric lights on the trees instead is growing. The use of candles imposed on parents the need of giving special attention to guarding against the children jostling or upâ€" setting trees when playing about them. The warning be heeded. For some years there has been a growing tendency evident to judge the desirability of promoting the pupil on the general standard of his work through the school year rather than on the result of an examination at the end of the term. This would appear to be a more satisfactory way of judging the pupil‘s progress and the system of "term" examinations is apparently being attended with favorable reâ€" sults. â€" achools of the city would be well advised to set one class soon becomes the standard for all classes of that grade throughout the city. Commenting on the innovation, Inspector Preuter says: â€" It is believed by the inspector that the plan will obviate the necessity for "ultraâ€"final" examinations in June in all grades with the exception of the entrance classes. county. It was agreed that in this way a standard would be set for the entire city through which the various grades could be weidâ€" ed into one compact unit. Under the new system the teachers of one grade meet regularly and exchange ideas. As a result the standard for ‘"‘This system, although an innovation, is attaining a certain degree of uniformity in these classes. We are building up a standard throughout the city as a whole. There always has been a very high standard in certain classes but when you come to the point where there are fifteen teachers for one grade throughout the schools, it is desirable that a common standard be set." | FIRE HAZARDS AT CHRISTMAS TIME CANCER RESEARCH is a timely one and should Put Flesh on Market Cattle With the plentiful eupply of feed, the cattle going on the market this winter should be wallâ€"{leshed. Wallâ€" fAnished young cattie command a premium on both the home and exâ€" port markets. The poor quality, unâ€" derâ€"fleshed animals have a depressâ€" ing effect on the market. Steers or beifera showing breeding and type make good use of the homeâ€"grown feed. Time alone will teil what the profit will be on the hundreds of cattle going into the feedâ€"lots this: fall. But, it is reasonable to expect that it will be the deep, mellowâ€"fleahâ€". ed builocks that command the top prices when they go on the market. Inferior feed or a skimpy ration does not make market toppers of even the best type of cattle. ADVERTISING In The CHRONICLA BRINGS RBSULTS. Canada made an enviable showâ€" ing at Chicago, capturing ten chamâ€" ptonehips. and thrée reserves in the grain divielon, and 10 crowne and 10 reserves in the live atock. Leading all Canadian exthibitors for individuâ€" al showing wae Herman Trelle of Wembley, Alta., with five crowns in grains and seeds. No one else among the entrants in the ahow equalled this record. Ontario also scored heavily in the live stock division, taking first place among the provinces with a }mlal of nine crowne. She was stcond to Alberta in the grain and seed divisions. Ontario led the Doâ€" minion as to tota) number of firsts. Ontario Wins at Chicago Ontario Seed Exhibitors at the Inâ€" ternational Grain and Hay Show at Chicago more than held their own against the finest entries of grain and grass seeds from all Stotes in the Union and other Proâ€" vinces in the Dominion. Slightly more than 100 exhibite were forâ€" warded to Chicago and upwards of i5 prizes were awarded to Ontario exhibitors. The winnings included championships in corn, beans and clover seed. of of heavy horses. Durham County team won first place and the Fiecher trophy in the intercounty seed judgâ€" ing competition with a score of 2593 =ints, being followed by Oxford, Pecl. Grey and York. Winter Fair Contests In competition with teams repre senting 26 counties, Peel County junior farmers carried off the late Hon. John S. Martin trophy, emâ€" blematic of the live stock judging championship of Ontario, u«t the Provincial Winter Fair, Guelnh. The winners met with stiff <opposition from the Middlesex team, only five ‘pnints separating them. Bruce Counâ€" ty ranked third, York fourth, and Durham fifth, and only sixtyâ€"three points stood between the five high teams in the event. The possible score was 3,000, Peel having the exâ€" cellent count of 2278. Ontario Counâ€" ty took highest «tanding and won the Glen Ormond trophy for judging representative, and Miss Edith Hopâ€" kins of the Women‘s Institute Pranch these Junior Farmers joined with the 1200 4â€"H Club members, reâ€" presenting most of the States of the Union. Each of these farm boys and girlk; had achieved a distinction in some bralch of agriculture. All were prize winners locally and the tangible evidence of their preâ€"eminâ€" ence was the trip to Chicago to atâ€" tend the International Live Stock Stow and to tour various industries in the city. Fourteen boys and twelve girls, Junior Farmer prize winners in their various | classifications, represented Ontario at the Annual Congress of the 4H Clubs in Chicago during the first week in December. Under the care of W. K. Riddell, departmental The Government has notified the Ontario _ Agricultural Development Board, which holds $35,000,000 of farm mortgages not to foreclose under any _ circumstances _ when mortzgages are unable to meet their obligations. Hon. W. H. Price Actâ€" ing Prime Minister, pointed out that the province holds a greater number of farm mortgages than any private company, and he intimated that le glelation would be brought down at the next session to provide for a moâ€" dified moratorium on â€" mortgages. We realize that in these times Of financial stress many farmers who otherwise would be able to meet ‘Lheir payments are in considerable difficulty and the Government is anxious to help them over this period of financial stringency," sald Col. Price, adding that he had asked lvan companies to be lenient in this regard and made the same request to sheriffs and bailiffs. The proposed legislation will seek to prevent the mortgage being foreclosed in case of default of interest payments, givâ€" ing the mortgagor an extension o(l time. The keeping quality of milk deâ€" pends directly upon the number of bacteria present and this in turn de pends upon the thoroughness with which dairy utensils have been ‘cleaned and sterilized. The use of live steam or scalding with boiling water is always effective providing it s available in sufficient volume, but as a general rule the quantity available on the average ‘arm is inâ€" adequate for effective results. It is for this reason that the use of chloâ€" rine in suftable form is recommendâ€" ed by bacteriological experts. It acts rapidly in cold water, and is cheaper and more convenient than the heat treatment generally recommended., When properly employed chlorine sterilization gives excellent results and the practice, already general «mong milk and other food plants, is spreading to the dairy farms. Increased Acreage Agricultural . statistics _ released from Ottawa as part of the 1981 cenâ€" eus reveal an increase in the acreage sown to the principal crops in every cuse except oats. Wheat jumped from 20 to 26 million acres, and barâ€" ley increased by one and oneâ€"half million acres. Oats declined by about one oneâ€"half million acres. about one and oneâ€"half million acres. There were slight increases in the case of potatoes, cultivated . hay, mixed grains and rye. Clean and Sterilize All Dairy Juniors Farmers at Chicago News and Information For the Farmer Furnished by the Ontario Department of Agriculture Farm Mortgages Utensils A Savings Passbook, as a Christmas Gift for your child will prove a valuable _ and lasting gift. | The Waterloo Trust "May b make a suggestion?" Give your Son or Daughter a Savings Account for Christmas and Savings Company We all know that the best way to wish a friend a \Merry Christmas is to say it yourself â€" especially in the case of outâ€"ofâ€"town friends who appreciate your voice more . than any other form of greeting. BUT â€" if everybody waits until Christmas Day to make these calls there are bound to be crowded lines and interest compounded half yearly We telephone operators all wish to avoid that sort of thing. We want to put your Christmas calls through promptly and pleasantly. We therefore suggest that you place your calls as many days before Christmas as you can. A Christmas greeting is just as timely and appreciated before Christmas as on the day itself; it is spoiled only when it is late. So please be early this year and let us show you how quick and courteous our service can be. delays. 4