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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-05-21, Page 2THURSDAY, MAY Mt 1031 THE EXETER TIMES?ADVOCATE ^tfSBOBT BY MRS. BEAA1SRS OF THE Q> E. A. CONVENTION Tin© following report, of the On- 'tarfo Educational Association held •recently in Toronto was given by Mss. B. AV. F« Beavers at the recent meeting o£ the AVomen’s Institute. The Ontario Educational Associa­ tion was held in Toronto from. April bth to 9 th inclusive, and I consider- ^idered it a very great honor as well ns a great ■privilege to have been ^jsent, as the delegate from our AVo- men's Institute. This Is the first . time our branch has taken advan­ tage of this opportunity to hear pro­ blems discussed, and to get in touch Kvith those who are helping to win the brains and intellect of this gen­ eration. AVe went to Toronto leav­ ing Monday a.m. and registered at University College, for Home and ^chodl sessions which began on Tues­day morning and which were being ■34eld in Victoria1 College. As the; opening sessions did not commence till after dinner, I went to Convoca­ tion Hall where the school trustees, section was holding their meetings.. The final remarks from one of their speakers were, “The teachers are training the children for their life 'jvork, not for their examinations,” ■which surely gave us a few thoughts, to consider. AVe are too apt to juo*ge ,a teacher by the marks taken by the students at their examinations, which, of course, is a very important part of her work, but the making of character m th® boy and girl, should be the first and more important con­ sideration. Hart House 24o p.m.—-Mr. And­ erson, Presideut, Toronto, address­ ed the delegates, and in , his remarks about rural teachers said, “They do try to give their best as a rule.” He also said, “No one can teach more than he or she is.” Our own lives must be in harmony with what we teach. Rudyard Kipling said, “ideas, do not change.; they did not use the same words to express ideas, as we do, but we owe so much to these pioneers. Most people are not fond of thinking, we must think unani­ mously. Dr. Helen McMurchy, " Ottawa, spoke on Health Education. She really talked, so fast few of us could follow her. She said new education is far greater than the old. The powers of intelligence from the ages pf 7 to 11‘years is the forming of character. Teach them that disease can be prevented. Is there good water to drink? We also need new moral .and spiritual education. A spiritual outlook on life is one of the highest educations that can be instilled into the mind of the young boy or girl, He who passes on the light is the greatest teacher. Tuesday evening, Convocation Hall. Sir Robti* Falconer gave the address ot welcome to the large dele­ gation, the registration being about. 3000. He praised the students, and also said; in this mass meeting of elementary, secondary, 'vocational and university teachers, we proclaim the essential oneness oif education, and recognize the fact that no good work can be done in the University of Toronto, or any other university, if effective work is not done in the preparatory schools. In the Absence of Ho’n, Mr, Henry, the Hon, Mr. McCauley,' stated that $12,000,000 had been spent by the province to­ wards education, The singing by pupils of different schools added much to the pleasure of the meetings especially by a mixed choir, conduct­ ed by .Miss Collins from the Huron Street Public School. Prof. Clarke, McGiiJl University, Montreal, brought greetings, from his University. Wednesday morning I met Mrs. Archibald, of Seaforth, who was in. charge of the credentials and who has again been appointed first vice- president of Provincial Home and School Clubs. Devotional exercises were conducted in the chapel by Prof. AArallace. Mrs. R. S. McLaugh­ lin, of Oshawa, the new Provincial President was in the chair. The music was provided by a violin class of boys from Oshawa Public School. AVe then adjourned to Alumni room, where the President Mrs. Morris, ■I T LOAN AND To the Holders 01 BONDS V A Statement by the Minister of Finance »« IN THE dark days of the War, Canadians fcaaned to .the Government of the Dominion many hundred millions of dollars to enable the operations of the Allies to be carried to a successful conclusion. When Canadians loaned their money to the Government, they received bonds which were promises to repay them the sum loaned with interest at the rate of 5% or 5M% per annum. On the 1st of October next, $53,000,000 of these bonds become due; on the 1st of November, 1'932, the maturity will be $73,000,000; on the 1st of November, 1933, $446,000,000; and, in 1934, $511,000,000 must be provided for. It would not be prudent, either in the interest of the security­ holders or the country itself, to wait until these loans become due before providing for their paymentor conversion. Actioa must be taken well in advance of the due dates to protect the credit of the country. The Government believes this an oppor­ tune time to afford Canadians the opportunity to exchange the bonds, which they own maturing in the next few years, for new bonds of the Dominion of Canada carrying interest at the rate of 4L% per annum, which is a very attractive return. Prior to the maturity date of the present bonds^ those who accept this offer will, of course, continue to be paid interest at the rate as provided by the bonds they exchange. , 1 Canadians who have always shown confidence in their country are earnestly invited to exchange the bonds they now own for bonds of the new issue. By so doing, they will render less difficult the task of providing for the future finances of the country, will enhance its credit and will greatly assist the Government in the present period of worldwide readjustments^ No money will be asked for and no new bonds will be sold at this time. It is proposed to limit the present conversion to $250,000,000, but the Government has the right at its discre­ tion to increase the amount if Canadians indicate a general desiret to continue their investments in the securities of their Dominion.; The subscription books will close on the 23rd of May; I earnestly seek the active support of my fellow Canadians in making this conversion, which is one of the largest financial operations our country has undertaken in recent years, credit- . able alike to Canada and its citizens; ^Mtster of Finance. presided- Publicity class books were recommended,, as they provide in­ teresting records, “Train up a ohild in the way he should go and when ho is old he will not depart from it.” Dr, Kerby, the, National President of Home and School .Clubs, Principal of Albert College, who- at one time was assistant pastor of Main Street Church, Exeter, and with whom I had a few moments chat. .Tn the President’s address, Mrs, Morris urged that the schools have medical inspection. Each President lu^s her own ideas, and brings into the Club new views. I did not take down notes on her address as these are published. Three years is the length iof term for presidents of Home and Schools and her term ex­ pired this year. The affiliation fees are no longer required according to amended constitution. Councils in future will pay the fee of 10 cents per oapita to the Federation. Then came reports, for County President and also food values were given. We then adjourned for luncheon at Sherbourne House, at which Dr. Jo­ seph M'addy, of the University of Michigan, was the. guest speaker, who forcefully presented the grow­ ing need for music in the schools, and it was the. little .Symphony or­ chestra, stationed at one end of the dining room which made the more lasting impression. Twenty • two Shining-eyed boys and girls from the Oshawa Public schools with violins, violas, horns, cornets, drums and bells convinced that gathering of over two hundred men and women from all parts of the province that there was no little truth in what the guest speaker ifrom across the border was saying. .His, subject being “Mu­ sic in Secondary Schools.” Dr. Maddy l'elt that modern life with its machines made it impossible for many people to express themselves through their work, and it was necessary to find some other means of expression. -Literature and music he believed played an important part in settling this problem. Leadership in the movement to introduce music as a. credit subject into, the-' corricula of the public and high schools might well come from the Home and School Association, Dr. Maddy believed and lie urged those present to co-operate for the -purpose of awakeninjg] Canada to its needs along such lines. Radio has iput music into the -homes and everywhere we go, and so we have it whether we want it or not, the speaker pointed out,, expressing his opinion, that that was another reas­ on why children should be trained to appreciate music, and thus he able to ichoose and understand the good music that come over the air. He said across the border one out of every twenty pupils took music in the schools. Miss Margaret Pettigrew, chief attendance officer, Toronto, gave an address on ‘The Pre-School Child.’ It should have regular medical at­ tendance before entering school. There should .be baby clinics, Child Welfare council, health centres. Some have been held in churelies. i Others are now being operated in schools, equipped, for such service. This winter many Home and .School clubs have used all efforts to help relief work in their districts, as this has been an unusual year. 3 3 per cent of children need this service. * Also dental services are very‘need­ ful in the schools. 'Some dentists give cut rate service for school chil­ dren in some districts. Miss Ross in speaking of this' service, said, of course, it would not apply to rural districts where > they have not even a school nurse. Study 'groups were ■also suggested as means to further parent education. , The first six years in a child's life are the most important and the best methods should be used for child culture and > to develop character. 'Children have been educating parents for hundreds of years; children have such faith; the education .of the child com­ mences in the home, before he or she enters school. Mother love is not sufficent; let mothers get together and discuss, mehods and she suggest­ ed study groups; smaller groups do more effective work; meet in homes, or school, get good leaders who will guide discussion, any problems you have about habits. Very few par­ ents are equipped for child training, 1 hence the need of study groups. Miss Fleming said: Child training is a physiology; first, decide on a text; training in bodily habits, family re­ lations and what about children who lie? There should 'be- discipline of the child’s education and etc; pamphlets were given, Thursday, 10,30 a.m.—Reports were given; Home and School sec­ tion had the privilege of going thro’ our new United church, Immanuel • College just beside Victoria, which will be formally opened in Septem­ ber. It is certainly a beautiful build- ■ ing, and when equipped will be one of the finest colleges in our province. I then to oik' in the final meeting of rural trustees, and heard the address of Dr, Jackson, Subject: “How to be Healthy’’ which was indeed very in­ teresting. H6 said health is the cheapest thing we have till we lose it then it is the dearest. His own life was an illustration of what we cbuld do to be healthy and strong', by eating plenty of vegetables, raw * fruits, proper assimilation, proper elimination and plenty of fresh air. Walking is one of 'the best exercises we can take. ;iAVe finished with a dinner given at the Granite Club at which about 500 partook of a very elaborate tlinner through the courtesy of some of the club mi embers’ wives this being one of Toronto’s exclusive club rooms, Dr. Kerby was the guest speaker. In his -opening remarks he told a couple of very witty stories which brought forth peals of laughter from the com­ pany present, / In concluding this report let me | quote from one of our foremost lead-1 ers giueug women in, our province, Mrs, Asa ■Glordon, Ottawa. AVe must now inspire the women of Ontario, that is we want to raise the lite of the nation to the level of its privi­ leges, and harmonies, its 'general practice principles, n,nd, make the love of the country perfect in the love of nian. If We really want this we must think womanhood, believe womanhood, and live womanhood, unless we want our civilization to go down to red ruin, I grant this is a great task, the cultivation -of a keen­ er civic and provincial conscience, and the necessity of a great spiritual awakening in pur marvelous country, Tq both these, women must he the pathfinder. Our industrial and fi­ nancial increases must be matched by our cultural opportunities, spirit­ ual and social. KIRKTON (Crowded out last week) Mr, and Mrs, AV- E. Doupe, ’ of London were visitors with Mr. and Mrs, AVjlfred Doupe, on Friday Mr, and Mrs. Fred Marshall and daughter Betty, of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Hazel AVliite, of .St Marys, were vistors on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Marshall, James Howe is fixing up a service Station near his blacksmith shop. Week-end visitors with Dr. Camp­ bell were his two brothers, Mr. Geo. Campbell and Ed. Campbell, Mr. Hynes and Mrs,"'Lee of Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. George Meyers and family of .Stratford were .Sunday vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. Silas Shier. 'Mr and Mrs. Geo, Layton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Kemp on Sunday. There was a 'large gathering at Sunday .School on Sunday morning in honour of Mother’s Day. The ser­ vice was talk'en by the mothers. Mrs, H. V. Crago acted as superintendant and there was also ar mother’s choir. Others taking part were Mrs. -S. Bat­ ten, Mrs. J. E. Gardiner-, Eliza Shier,, Verna Kennedy, Ellen Elazelwoodr Nina Johnson, Mrs. S. Shier and. Mrs. Truman Tuft. Mrs. George Layton, of Exeter gave a very interesting: and instructive address. The base* ment was nicely decorated with flowers. In the evening "Rev. 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