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special notice.
Can't You Do Something
About Jane?
"June seems lo have lost Interest In her
sehool work. And when I try to revive her
interest . . . try to get her to Pay
attention . . . she responds with
sullen silence or a defiant attitude. Won t
you see what' you can do?"
When the teacher sends a note like that,
what, should you do, Mother? Resort, to dis
ciplinary measures ? Promise a prize for oetier
Maybe a scolding is needed. Maybe a reward.
But maybe either will simply aggravate the real
For when a child begins to slip In school. It a
likely that some physical disorder la al. in#
bottom of It — a disorder which, if permitted to
continue untreated, might cast a shadow over all
the long years that Ue ahead of the child. And
the wise thing, therefore, is lo consult your
dHer might quickly Interpret the trouble as
approaching deafness, for he knows that lack
of interest" And "defiant altitude" may merejy
I be the child's subconscious efforts to hide tne
affliction from the rest or the class. Impairea
hearing is a common cause of impaired school
But it is not the only cause. "Slowness" can
frequently be attributed to failing eyesight . , .
"Inability lo concenirflle" may be traced to
undcr-activity- of the thyroid gland . . in
difference" may be antemia putting a drain on
the child's vitality.
There are many other things that may be
wrong— disorders that can easily hide their true
meaning from the child, the teacher and the
parents ... but not Irom the penetrating know
ledge of the doctor. , .....
If your child's work in school is not all it
should bo— It tt has shown a steady tendency
to slip from a former standard— see your doctor.
You owe this sensible step both to your child &
hApplncss and to your own future peace ot mn>a. _
PARKE. DAVIS and COMPANY,
SYDNEY,
' Makers of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products,
lost and found.
: GENERAL.
J' 05T, either on tram, octwocn city and Rock
ley-rd., Toorak. or in Rockiey-rd.. Purse,
containing money, and watch Inscribed "Pat, with
love irom Jack." Finder contact JHuylng ufflcei,
LMOSl?# lady's gold Wristlet Watch, on black
ribbon strap, inscribed on back, between
Anderson-st. and Domain-rd. Reward. 5 St.
; Leonard's Flats, St. Leonard's Court. 5. Yarra.
JOST. Wallet, with Air Force badge, between
corner Bourke and William sis., Fllnders-
st. station or Hampton station. Reward. King
XW2575. — 77
iOST, Tuesday, blind person's Railway Permit.
a between Spring Vale and Prahran. G. A.
Cork. Finder please return Blind Institute, Prah-
Ltan0ST, green Hand Bag, containing notes. Wed
nesday night, between Carnegie Picture The
atre and Munster-av. Reward. Mrs. Mitchell, 9
Munster-cv., Carnegie. 1 — 1 - — — ; —
LOST, vicinity panders-lane, packet of pnoto-
graphs ol great sentimental value. Please
return Box 824F, G.P.O., Melb., or phone Cent.
6163. Good reward.
JOST. small square chrom. wrist Watch, in-
j scribed N.M.R.. 2/7/30. between Canterbury
and Melbourne. Thursday. Reward. Ring WF8440.
LOST, English Lever Watch and Onaln. with
M.C.C. medallion Attached. Finder rewarded.
338 Fllnders-iane. — 1 - —
IOST, Suit Case, containing clothing, shoes, 2
J pairs spcctaciui. Finder rewarded. S. Simons,
c o s. A. Cheney Pty. Ltd., 22 Flinders. at., C.l.
IOST, Tuesday, between Yarravllte, Camber-
J well, small Necklet Fur. Reward. 77
, Powell-sl. . Yarravllle. -
IOST. vicinity Kew or Cemetery tram slop,
J Box, containing 2 Jackets. Reward. Phone
Hawthorn, 4351. - — .
LOST. Wool, mustard color, 1 lb.. Melb. Fri
day, 7th. Reward. C/o Miss Randle, 11th
' fir., Howey-court, ColUns-st.. city.
JOST, Willet. money and papers, between
J Spencer and Elizabeth sts. Reward. 36 Chais-
, worth-rd., E. Prahran.
J' OST in Camberwell, last Tuesday, Money,
J wrapped in gas account. Finder please re-
; turn to Parker's News Agency, Camberwell.
I' OST In Port Melo., week's wages. Name on
j envelope; married man, family. Good rewara
A. Shelley. 64 Hcrbert-st.. Albert Pk.
I' OST, Purse, Sydney-rd., Brunswick: return
J Jewellery; keepsake. 102 Edward-st.. E.
Brunswck.
T O&T. from van, Colllns-st., Thursday, small
» J_J 4-whecl Truck. Falrless, Ardoch-st., Essen-
1 don. -
' OST, silver handled ringed red Parasol. Ivan-
, hoe. Friday, Jan. 31. railway bus. Re-
. ward. XA1741.
IOST, white doe skin Glovecs, In Myer's, Frl-
J day night. Ring WF27U9. Reward.
Y OST, Work Bag, Silk Coat, tec.. Alcxanriei
' J_J Gardens. Thursday. Reward. FW1273.
1' EFT in Broadmcadows train, new Suit, Clolh-
J ing. Finder please ring FU1228. Reward. —
TOST, Car Number Plate, No, A0624. FJndei
j please return 3 Mllverton-st., Moonee Ponds
r OST in Kew, brooch, set turquoises and
IJ pearls. Tel. Hawthorn, 4730, morning. —
» T OST. Copper, off truck. Please return John
' X-J Danks. Bourke-st., Melb. Reward.
3 T OST. Keys in wallet, between Victoria Mar
" Xj ket, city and Elwood. Reward. Ring la3535.
T OST. white metal Walch, vicinity Flinders-
r lJ lane, Thursday. Reward. UL3742,
1 T OST, Wheel Cap Studebaker car. Reward.
: JJ Liftman. 2-13 Colllns-st.. Melb.
3 T OST. between Cann's, Manlon's, Thura.. Strlnj
Xj Pearls. Reward. Phone H'berg 350. —
c T OST. in city, Friday, Gold Locket, photo inside
X.J Keepsake. Reward. JW3827. 1 —
IOST, Side Curtain Morris, Middle Pk.. S
j Melb. Reward. 76 Park-rd., Middle Pk,
. T CST. navy silk Umbrella, amber handle, re-
XJ turn. Reward 14 Hart's-par., Auburn. —
r T OST. Keys, on chain. S. Melb.. city. 20-1
- I Moray-st.
T OST, in taxi. city. January 31. Gloves and
y \j Glasses. 3 Valentlne-av.. Kew. Reward. —
, T OST, Thur. night, State Theatre, silver -anc
e IJ turquoise Dress Clip. Reward. WX1649. —
IOST. Baby's Case, on tram, Sunday night
j Ring FW4918. Reward.
PURSE, containing notes, between Cook'i
butchery. Hlgh-st., and Commercial Bank.
" Kew. Reward. 20 Foley-st.
. QTOLEN. Mid. Brighton baths. Sunday. Boy'i
O Bike, faded red. Return above add. Re
; ward for information.
" missing friends.
!' \ — DUNN'S Detective Agency Never Sleeps.—
r /V Persons Traced. Surveillance. Divorce Evi
denec. Advice Free. Cent. 5302. 119 Swanston-st
_ /NASTLEMAINE Fraternal Society.— President
, Night and Old Time Dance. Victoria Hal)
1 Russell-st , To-night (Sat.). 8 till 12. Come ant
_ meet your friends of the long ago. — — — — —
. /SluNESITES.— Attend first Dance, Nicholas
\J buildings, Swanston-st., Saturday, Feb, S
New band. > '
k IRANK Cornall. — Plea&s come home before to<
i. L late. Nance. . .
H ADDON Old Boys and Glrl«' Association. — /
Basket Picnic will be held in the Fltzro;
Z Oirdens on Saturday, Feb. 15, 1941,
j, IOHN Barker .Flndlay. — Communicate will
brother George. 24 Hardlng-at., Ascot Vale
li W.2. Matter important.
- \XB. WATSON.— Write Mtsil McLcod. 51
d LvX Fletcher-st., Campsie, N.S.W. Late of 22i
t Orrong-rd., Toorak. — -
i QT, Arnaud Old Boys' and Girls' basket picnic
O Filzroy Gdns,. Sat., Feb. 22. Come am
meal old friends.
i. Y\70ULD A. Wellard please send his addresa h
-it G.O.K., care of The Age Office.
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