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1k *- a" Hold him a little longer, Rock him a little more, Tell him another story (You've only told him four). Let him sleep on your shoulder, Rejoice in his happy smileâ€" He is only two-and-a-half For such a little while] * * * newspaper was done through the courtesy of each. Brochures were sent to all doctors in the county explaining the instruction given in the classes and asking their co-operation. As physical preparation is given, the members must have permission from their doctors be- fore participating in this aspect of the in- structions. Instruction Given The course consisted of seven lectures given mostly by nurses of the public health unit at evening sessions The subjects dealt with were The Hygiene of Pregnancy, Care of the Ex- pectant Mother, How Does Your Baby Grow? â€"(a pamphlet on this subject is given to each member of the class), Nutrition, Care of the Well Baby, Keeping the Baby Well and Hapa py, and Parents to Be. Fathers are invited to this last lecture and the lecture is given by a doctor, dealing with the psychology of preg- nancy, the hygiene of pregnancy and labour. The nurse instructor demonstrates the baby bath and preparation of the formula. This has already been done for the mothers so it is a review for them but new instruction for the fathers. The Attendance We have very little difficulty in having paâ€" tients attend, The only place where attend- ance falls down is with those persons who are upset because they are pregnant and are only attending because their doctors insisted. For- tunately these people are very few. Attendâ€" ance is sometimes sketchy with those women who live in outlying districts because of shift work of their husbands or inclement weather in winter time. This year the influenza epi- demic made inroads into the attendance of the preâ€"natal classes. We have had many inquiries from women who are not pregnant but would like to take the instruction for future use, We have re- fused attendance because our classes are large enough, but we do give these people any literature they are interested in reading. Pre-natal classes began in March '56 in the Brampton area and in September ’56 in the Port Credit area. A series consists of 7 classes with a total attendance of 1539. For these 1'? series, 340 women have registered with an average of 20 to each class. When a series of classes is completed the names of the registrants are given to the various nurses and these women are visited in the home to further and follow up the in- struction given in the classes. * 1k * A FENCE OR AN AMBULANCE By Joseph Malins ‘Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confedtd Though to walk near its crest was so pleas-ani- ’ But over its terrible edge there had slipped ' A duke and full many a peasant. So the people said something would have m liar d But their projects did not at all tally; Some said, "Put a fence around the edge of the diff“ Some, "An ambulance down in the valley." ' UTIL‘, But the cry for the ambulance carried the dua- For it spread through the neighboring city; ' A fence may be useful or not, it is true, But each heart became brimful of pity For those who slipped ever that dangerous Ll . And the dwellers in highway and alley ' Gave pounds or gave pence, not to put up A as“ But an ambulance down in the valley. ' "For the cliff is all right, if you’re careful," 1hr. “lid "And, if folks even slip and are dropping, ’ It isn't the SH ping that hurts them so much. As the shock own below when they're stoppn ‘ 30 day after day, as these mishaps occurred, Quick forth would these rescuers sally To pick up the victims who fell off the cliff. \Vith their ambulance down in the valley. Then an old sage remarked: “It‘s a marvel to v That people give far more attention To repairing results than to stopping the car When they'd much better aim at prevention, Let us stop at its source all this mischief," t. he, "Come, neighbors and friends, let us rally; If the cliff we will fence we might almost J 'me With the ambulance down in the valley." "Oh, he‘s a fanatic," the others rejoined, "Dispense with the ambulance? Never! He'd dispense with all charities, too, if be «m No! No! We’ll support them forever. Aren't we picking up folks just as fast as [ht 1.111.? And shall this man dictate to us? Shall he? Why should people of sense stop to put up i me, While the ambulance works in Lhe valley?" But a sensible few, who are practical too, Will not bear with such nonsense much lom. They believe that prevention is better than it And their party will soon be the stronger. EDCOLIIflge them then, with your purse, voice, yen, And while other philanthropistg dauy, They will scorn all pretense and put up a Sim lance On the cliff that hangs over the valley. Better guide well the young than feclilll them when old, For the voice of true wisdom is calling, "To rescue the fallen is good, but '[lS best To prevent other people from falling." I Better close up the source of temptation aw um“? Than delivrr from dungeon or galley; , Better put a strong fence round the top of i‘ Cl'lf Than an ambulance down in the valley. * * * "If you have a grown up daughter, the Will" Of the wild goose may be heard not from the f"“ We" head but from the driveway outside."â€"M.ur:chute Cox. * ‘k * HOME AND COUNTRY