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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Signal, 1881-11-11, Page 3L. 1 THE HURON SIGNAL, FRIDAY, NOV. li. 1881. TRACHERS IN COUNCIL. Th ii liesolmannall of Ib. %stab rim Umbers* Aamelithion. On Thursday and Friday of last week the North Huron Teacher's associatio , held its semi-annual meeting in Wi - ham. The attendance war very nos and the interest sustar.ned throughout. The executive had made all arrange- ments in their power for the sitcoms of the meeting. The President, C. Clark- son, Esti., of Senforth, presided courte- ously and wisely, whilst the other offi- cers were all in their places and doinv their work.The president after ealliug the meeting to order and making s few introductory renuiks introduced the topic. assigned to hini-"Chemistry.' During the remainder of the day, the following subjecta were introduced :- "Introductory Geography," by Mr. A. H. Musgrove; 'Teaching Deciinals," by Mr. Cameron; and Professor %Yawn s address, read before the Oaten() Teach- er's Amociation, by Mr. McFaul. Be- fore closing the day's work Miss Bryers read a selection in an artistic manner and was loudly applauded. The evening meeting was held in the Town Hall, and the public were invited. At the hour for commencing, the hall was crowded and many hack to stand throughout. : Several pieces ad music were given by Mr. and Mrs. Dixie Wat- son, which were thoroughly appreciated, as their singing always is. The Chair- man, Mr. Clarkson, then introduced Mr. A. 11. Manning, barrister, tif Clinton, who had been invited by the Association to deliver an address. He took for hia subject "Steps," and dwelt more espe- cially upon these points 1st, a good start; d, a oneness of aim; 3d, thu dig- nity of Labor; 4th, overcoming obstacles, and 5th, standing up for the battle. The speaker was frequently applauded throughout his address, which occupied one hour in delivery. and on taking his seat was given a perfe.o. oration. Mr. Shaw moved a vote of thanks seconded by Rev. Mr. Barr in most complimen- tary terms. After sliniler votes to the singers and chairman the meeting closed with the National Anthem. FRIDAY'S smastoN. J. Turnbull, Esq., B. , took up the subject, "Richard II." After &law pre- liminary remarks: dwelling upon the ha- portmice of literature, and the necessity of the teacher becoming well acquainted with the subje.a. He referred at seine length to the personal history of that monarch, and the author of the play, er- plaining that a thorough knowledge of the same is necessary to a clear concep- tion of the play under consideration. The extract, beginning with "Of cono fort no man speak," was taken up in de- tail, and an interesting and profitable discussion on the parsing of the more difficult words in the extract, and in sim- ilar constructions, was elicited. The consideration of the subject occupied an hour and a half. and was disposed of in a very instructive and satisfactory iiiminer. After Mr. Hicks had discussed "Ma- theinatical Ge.ezraphy,'' the remainder of the session was takeu up in hearing a report from Mr. McFaul, who was the delegate to the Provincial meeting, and briefly discuming the questions breught up there. Votes of thank s were tender. ed the teachers for their japers an.1 readings. loVe 4 Wore Tsarber.A.eorlutleil. Tae half -yearly ineetiim was held in the Central School, on the 14th and 15th insts., at which about seventy teachers were present. The 'cell:nil attraction was the presensa ..f 31r. 1 ;. ‘V. IZ,03S, M. P., onco Inspectar of •Moilel Schools. Mr. Ross took n• subjeets: "Schaol Routine and to deal it h Indo- lent Pupils,- Lath ..f • hamiled in a manner that could not easily be sur- passed He als aliswerad in an able , manner, several hUl.:11iIte..1 to him ly the t -ache:., chiefly on p.)ints in school manazernent. All the auhjects taken up by the ail:trent teachers wera dead with in a 1.1inner satisfactory to all preseat. 3 It ears. H. D. McKay and L. Freer ii tiid.l.i the sullje,..t of Infinitives and Participles in a niasterly atsle. A led by Mr. Neil D. IlIcKinie.n was next eng•aged in fly the teachers on the .0.1es:ion f hires to secure regular attendance. The introducti.m a vulgar fractions to a junior class, and short methods in arithmetic were well illustrated by Mr. R. D. Hall and A. H. ' Smita respectivery. Mr. Priest, of Lucknuw, in dealing with algebra, solv- ed the most difficult .luestions on the in- termediate algrebra paper of last July. Agricultural educati.•0 was taken up by Mr. Frood; who in a racy address, show- ed the necessity or agriculture being taught in our common and high schools. He was followed by R. Johnstone, who dealt with Canadian History, as taught to a class in the third book. Excellent essays were read by Miss Elsie Ross and D. Thompson. on the subjecta of "Desti- ny" and -Hidden Science.- Throughout the session, recitations were given by Miss Jessie McLean and blesars. Freer, Alexander and Graham. All of these were good, but Mr. Graham's is deserv- ing of special n.•tice, as his recitation. "ThmDeath .1 Nlannien," was given in a style neltlew surpassed by professional elocutionists. Minn Jesse Thompson twice favored the Association with se- lections of music which were highly ap- preciated. On Friday evening Mr. 0. W. Ross gave a lecture in the Town Hall, entitled, "Elements .1 National Power." These 1 the town who did not attend hare the satisfaction .1 know- ing that they missed a treat such as is not often enjoyed in Kincardine. The attreetiene of the Association are now enhanced by the addition of a library of about eighty-five volumes. all nn subjects interesting to the teachers. It was ar- 117tthat the next meeting should be t Pon Elgin. AM. Nov. 4. -This root -nil Dunstan MeTavish has his ann broken o while working & planer in Scott & Bell's • factory. Mr. Richard Watson Gilliam will suc• mod the late Dr. Holland in the editnr- ial control of the • eartiee afershir, the 11111116.1.'", successor of 4-rihn.r AI "N. Mr. Editorsaid he. "1 don't Monthly. object to your pelitics. and yon haven't , slandered, me, but yon ere always pnb• linhing descriptions (1 new styles of bon. and I want to kmisr if is that the sort of reading matter fees wife and ail ,aetwe or 4aeghtlem ,' W. C. T. U.00NVENTION. Report of the Godeideb larkipigoo to the Itionnb aimear teammates' of tko We- ans Clurballais Temperance Lislem of Oishirlio. bold In She limenteall of 55. Andrew's Cboircb. London. al Ten elnelt on Wedseribby Horninill g. •elabs; 1.61. As we entered the lecture room Mies Phelps gave us a very kindly greeting and said, the young ladies are well repre- sented this morning. Mrs. Yeomans, the president, occupied the chair. The other officers are :-Ist vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Judge Jones, Brantford ; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Chisholm, Hamil- ton; corresponding secretary, Mn. Fern- ett, Cookeville ; recording secretary, Miss Phelps, St. Catharines; treasurer, Dr. Jennie Truitt, Toronto; Miss Or- chard, of Brantford, was appointed Se- cretary pro tem. Our president, Mrs. Yeomans, expressed her pleasure at find- ing ao large a number of ladies present. Our op g hyuni, "Neauer mG y od to Thee, was heartily sung. Mrs. Yeo- mans said, "We will read the 146th Psalm as it was read by the first crusade that went out in Ohio." Our president said, "We will spend this morning in thanksgiving to God and invoke His di- vine aid and help in our meetings), pray- ing that the hearts of our rulers and sov- ereigns may be influenced to abolish liquor from the Royal tables, and as our rank's have been unbroken by death dur- ing the past year, we will now sing the dozology.'' Mesdames Newcombe, of Hamilton, and Christian, of Hmtnilton, were ap- pointed a committee on the reception of delegates. They reported the following present :-Mrs. Clement, Trenton ; Miss Lewes and Mrs. Mann, Brampton; Mn. Langferd, Chatham ; Miss McConnell, Sarnia ; Miss White, Miss Orchard, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Parke, Brantford ; Mra. McGibbon, St. Catharines ; Mrs. Keagy Dundas ; Mrs.. Cowan, Mrs. Rose, Tor- onto ; Mrs. Johnston, and Mrs. Tilton, Ottawa ; Mrs. Haeker, Chatham ; Mrs. Chisholm, Hamilton ; Mrs. Crannter, Hamilton ; Mrs. Yeomans, Mrs. King, Mrs. Burns, and Mrs. Everton, St. Tho- mas ; Miss Bowes, and Miss Willmott, Milton ; Mrs. May, Clinton. The minutes of the last Congention, held at St. Catharines. were now read, approved, and signed. Mrs. Henderson read the address of welmane to the visit- ing delegates. -Reference was made to the great and noble work in which the Union was engaged, and hopes expressed fur greater success in the future. The visiting delegates were most heartily wel- comed to London, and pledges made of sympathy and co-operation in the work of Tetnperance. Mra. Somerville, of Dundas, responded in a hearty address. The visitors gratefully acknowledged the kind welcome given them by the London ladies, Mrs. Yeomans, our president, apologized for hoaraneas, owing to a very severe cold, and then reviewed briefly and in general the past year's work, and thanking God for: the success lie. has granted us, and praying that more strength from on nigh will be given us to battle more successfully with our wily foe, and that we must hay.3 total abstin- ence from everything that can intoxicate as it is necessary for our personal safety. She said that any physician who would recommend ale or beer for remedial use in families was either woefully ignorant. or Silfully wicked; and she was more than glad to kivow that Dr. Richardson inn' Dr. Carpenter, the tirat physicians in England, and the Prince of Wales' medical advisers had abolished the ese (of alcoholic liquors. Our president spoke of president Garfield having to struggle with the effects of the liquor administer- ed by Dr. Bliss, as well as• his wound, but thought the poison was given to counteract poison. Ternperance training aught to he begun with the children by liming family pledge cards exclud- ina as it is the twin brother of and have onr Sabbath Schools supplied with temperance books and lesson leave., also that Richardson's text books; be introduced ill our schools, We feel thankful to hake our side heal' the true and tried on both sides of politics, and as wives and mothers we should give our o,untenauce to those men who will defend our homes from the power of the destroyer, and aim at nothing short of prohibition; and that we young ladies be urged and ad- vised to form Unions. Mention was made of a very pleasant evening spent at Whitby. Cellege, where an enthusiastic meeting was held, and a number sighatures taken for our pledge. The [speaker stated that a common city, ia- telligent and properly educated would on more tolerate a legalized liquor traffic than they would n league of burglars, highway -robbers, ..r incendarios. The question, she said, must be settled at the polls and by the ballotts The prac- tice of making men drunk by net ef Par- liament, should be stopped. In proof et tbe statement that men might be kept sober by act of Parliament, hearers were referred to the prisons in Toronto and Kingston, where the warden adminis- tered the pledge; end the pledge worn was the convicts' clothes. But it was a sad thought that the eons .1 Canada had to commit a crime before being protect- ed from the evil of the liquor traffic. Mrs. Yeomans thanked the members for their sympathy during the pant four years, and hoped the president elect would serve them more faithfully than she had done. Afternoon 'tension began at 2 o'cleck. After singing "Jesus lover of my soul," prayer wu engaged in by Miss Bowes. Profeaser Foster was then introduced to the meeting. Mrs. Fawcett, the cor. secretary, next read her annual report, a moot excellent one in every respect. The result (1 the year's work was highly satisfactory. In opening, reference was made to the terrible calamity in London on the 24th of May; but terrible as wee its results, a thousandfold more serious were the ravages of the li pior traffic. Twenty Unions were reported in healthy worhing order. Mrs. Fawcett also re- ported the great work performed by the president, Mrs. Yeomann, showing that between ?0 and 40 lecteres heal been delivered in Ontario, and a large num- ber of local Union organized. On mo- tion. the report wu adopted. Mrs. Cewom. of Tornntn, read the treasurer s report, on behalf of the treasurer, Mrs. Dr. Jennie Trout. who was iniahle to be present. The report was adopted. A voW of thank. was tendered to Dr. les. »a Trent Fes,w aoutient Mg the past year, and the hope was ea that her health might he weed: rsZiored, as our treasurer. The sides* read a letter from the Hon. Adap Crooks. Minister of Education, Oct. 12th, 1881: Dear kiadam,-I am in receipt of your letter ot the fits inst., in which you mention that you have been appointed by the W. C. U. of Ontario, to ask that Richardson's temperanee text books should be plaoed upon the list for use in our public schools. I have al- ready anticipated what appears fruin my own judgment and experience to be a\ most effective mode of imparting know- ledge of this nature; it is only through the knowledge of the teacher that pupda in our elementary schools oould gain information of any value ou this matter. You will see from the inclosed that the teachers in training in the Provincial Normal schools will in future be in- strucled in this as a special part of higiene. The teacher in future who be- comes better acquainted with the true laws of health, will be of more valde in producing good effects on the habits of his pupils by practical observations made at opportune times, than by forcing his pupils into a laison book, while a great mass of the pupils are too young to un- derstand and could only learn otf by rote an objectionable mode of teaching, which I am endeavoring to protect our youth from; but which is still an error prevalent in the elementary education in England, which I know and propose to avoid here. I am with much respect, yours truly, Adam Crooks. Prof. Fos- ter thought it encouraging to know that temperance principles were being taught in the Normal schools to the teachers in training. A deputation from the City Ministerial Association was introduced to the convention, as follows: Revs. Dr. Sanderson, J. A. Murray, H. D. Hun- ter. A brief address was delivered by each member, conveying their sympathy with the temperance movement. Mrs. Yeoman, on behalf of the Union, ear- nestly thanlied the deputation for their cordial expressions of sympathy. Mrs. Chisholm read a valuable paper on the objects and means of work throughout the Unions of Canada, that County Un- ions be organized, and also that the ser- vices of Mrs. Yeomans he retained in Canada. The subject of the sale of liq- uors in connection with groceries was discussed at length, and the practices strongly condemned. In reply to a question, Mrs. Chisholm of Hamilton, stated that they now held their weekly meetings in the churches of variou. denominations, thus iucreasiug the general interest and 'attendance. Mr. Ranton, secretary of the United Temperance I n ion of Ontano. and editor of the Cruslitle.., was introduced, conveying the fraternal greetings of the Provincial Lodge, he felt delighted with the lecture delivered -on the previous evening, under the auspices of the W. C. T. 11. by Mr. Searles, Chaplain of the Auburn State Prison. , The election of officers was then taken up, and on motion an informal ballot decided upon. Mrs. Newcombe and Cowan were ap- pointed tellers; Mrs. Somerville and Tilton, Sectletaries. At the request of the President, Professor Foster took the chair and conducted the election. Mrs. Yeomans was declared President: lst Vice President, Mrs. Cllialiolinv2iid Viie President, Mrs. Tilten; Correaponding Secty. Mrs. Faticett; Recording Secty. Miss Orchard; Treasurer, Mrs. Cowan. Committees were appointed t.. nominate Vice Presidents for tlia counties and re- port at next session. We were then very kindly invited to adjourn for lunch. to one of the rooms of the basement, pro- vided by the ladies ef Lendon. Business was resumed at 1.3s) •1.. en.. Report from auxiliary were received. Proffessor Foster brought in the report 011 plans of work for Provincial Unvm. 1. That someperson be employed in the ! Prow. Unim, whose wlide time le em- ployed in the work. 2. That all Uraorai contribute the sum of 21-)cts per laernbar which with the collections at met:Linos will constitute the lecture fund. :1. That a lecture and v:ork connuittv. appointed. 4. That a finance card be prepared for use in local union... :1, That county Unions be • rganized. That the committee be'ainhorized to en- gage Mra. Yeomans for the lecture and organizing work. Tho next report was presented by Mrs. • rilton and recom- mended that the 1r,(.1.1,1,T 1. employed as the oran of the Union, Mrs. Kerner - rifle being the editor of the depart- ment -adopted. Committee .41 reso- lutions worted, being represented by Mrs. Chisholm. The first resolution ex- pressed hearty alpreciation and confi- dencein the Canada Temperance Act, and deprecated and deplored the attempts made for its destruction by the amend- ments proposed by Messrs. BotiDbee and Almon, in the Dominion Parliament. and further, that the Union promise to aid in securing its adoption iti cities and counties. 2. That the (Mae newspaper be thanked for sending a comniimiotito Maine. 3. That tempenince text hooks be introduced into public schools. 4th That the Union is in hearty accord with the Ontario branch .1 the Dominion Alliance, in striving to obtain from the ontario Legislature such amendment to the Crooks Act as shall separate the sal. of liquors in the shoes from all other ob- %Melee, shall make it it statutory offence to sell liquors to minors, and shall di- minish the number of licenses to one for every 800 or 1000 of the inhabitants - report *dented. On behalf of miss Willmott, Mien Bowe, read an excellent paper on the Canada Temperance Act. - I sense wears. • Some year ego 1 had ooesaioa to write "fee !soundless chars , intellect, faith us (ked, fur pure, *ob tffection, give me the women of to y." 1 aim no remice to elmage nily un, except tering, hoping, enduring all nautili chanty of spew Long mi- lking', seltdenying, earnest, generous, seeking Mat her own, working by hand and head, s true helpmeet, worthy of all bower as solieiden, wife or mother are women. Morally, I believe them ostler than men except in this one thing -they have no metal on their own Mx. I have written before that as long as 1 live 1 will defend my sex, and no one must speak to rue of women's mental or mural inferiority; yet when men sav, as one mud to nie a few weeks ago, you wo- men are always tearing one another to pieces, ' I must admit the fact. Virtu- ous, Christian women, true wives and mothers, will speak evil of sister women, ' judging them harshly and falsely, and it is as *annum for them to do so as to eat when hungry. Of the woman who has been evil treated, and turns upon her persecutors, I have naught to say. Her enemies deserve her wrath; but I will never have mercy on a woman who, without provocation, speaks against an- other, invading the sanctity of home and private life, judging that which does not it the least concern her, .1 which she knows nothing about, and with which she has no business. There are also those who profess friendship, sim- ply that they may draw from you the dearest secrets of your hetrt-and tell it. There are those who will slander you, and should you appear at their house before the words are cold on their hps, they will greet you affeetionately, "won- der why you stayed away so long, so glad to see you, why didn't you come before," and so on. I have Ito mirth. to exprees my contempt -aye, loathing -for such women. You will all acknowledge it is wrong for a person to speak evil of another without just cause, but what think you of a person who will sit and listen. know it is all false or unjust, or caused by prejudice (perhaps turning facts that disprove the person s worda, or justify the course of the absent one so harshly dealt with), and yet not say one word in the latter's fever. There are numbers of prudent people who keep silent at a time when they should speak. simply from a mistaken sense of right or wrong, or wish to keep out ef trouble themselves. Geo.. Nesbit hassold one hundred ser& tin the 2nd concession, Huron. to I Jas Courtney for 85,600. Mr. Nesbit ! purposes prom -ea -tine iit Manifelat. i Mr. John S. Armstrong. of Erainesa, I recently sold to Mr. 31. M. Downing, Tbedford, the sh.,rt-11..rned steer "Roy- al Prince'," three years old. Mr. Down- ing ()reposes to take this animal to Great Britain to exhibit him at cone of the large shows there. The greetings of the 1"niort were ex- tended to Mr.Stnith,a.f Dufferin Avenue, gentleman over 80 years of azmind the pioneer of temperance in London. It was decided to devote the hour between 6 and 7 o'clock to prayer every evening. A standing vote of thanks was ac- corded to Mien Phelps the recording secty. Thanks were also extended for the use of St. Andrew's and Congre- gational cher +ea; and the railrred eon' panies for minced rates; to the ladies of London for providing refreehmesite; so the people of London for the hospitality of their homes. On inntion it was de- cided that a number ef the ladies occupy place* nn the pletferm at the evening meeting and that Mts. Yeomans an- n.-mm.0 the sleeve mutilation of thanks publicly. It was decided to hold our next annual convention at Beitiviptisit ns (October the 19th. 1882.1 Rain Dern. kinere an. Is mired me Life. The value of human life is so supreme- ly important that anything which tends to its prolongation is entitled t , the highest c insideration. Speaking to us recently ..n this subject, Charles Nelcat, Esq.. propitiator Nelson Huse, Port linnet adeerved:-1 suffeiel ci with rheumatism that um arm withered. and physicians could -not help Inc. I was in de:poir mr life. When sonle one ad- vised me to try Si. Jacohs . I did and as if by magic. I was instantly relieved. and, by the continued use of the Oil entirely cured. I thank heaven !or having used this wonderful remedy, for it saved ray life. It has alio cured my wife. Horon Mich. tom- mercial. JAEOBS0 TRADE KARL Volt Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lu nbago, Backache, Soreness of the nest, • SW, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Swell- ings and Sprains, Burns and Scalds, General Bodily Pains, Tooth, Ear and Headache, Frosted Feet end Ears, and all °Moo Pains and Aches. Jo priwitses im earth opals le. JAMAS DM to a iimparteret. 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Horse and Cattle Medicines. Perfumery, Toilet Articles, Om terPhysiciane' PreAt•ctitti4,nit carefully dispensed:Ill brow dey. sod 717.71, 1! • • . t bees sem ova r..,es,t haw* h.. Fleur.. over the hiptia bre., ..r..ry t, Pt itl pettier A LOT ole k I Colborne Brothers. G. c.R02=TSCINT Has jai!. received 3 large lot of SIDE BRACKETS, CORNER BRACKETS PIPE BRACKETS, WALL POCKETS PAPE1 RACK . TOWELRACKS, Mt'sIC POCKETS, SLIPPER RACKS, VARIETY STCDR, EAST ST, Holiday Presents At BUTLER'S Phote and Autograph Albums in great variety, Werk Boxes, Writing Desks, very ' suitable f.a• pres...tits for Teachers and Scholars. PRESENTS FOR EVERYBODY. - ALL CAN BE SUITED. Stock is Nos- very completo, and c-risists of Ladies' and Gentec Purses, China Goods of all kind,. Ruby Goods, Vases in many potterns, Flower Pots, Cups an 1 Fl,wers. China and Wax Doll! A Large 'Ssicrtment. Smokers' Sundries-Merschaum Pipes and Cigar Holders aml 'Prier Pirts-100 Different Styles. School Books. Miscellaneous Books • Libles, Prayer Boeks. Church Sermons, WesLav's Hymn 13,..,ks, Psalm B.oks, &c.. &c.-Subscriptiens- taken for all the best Ex.:usu. &anvil, ANF.i:icat: and CANADIAN Papers and • agazines at Publishers' loweet ratea---now is the time tc) c4})5vribt:. A full neck of School Boolat, f, ai Teachers and High a:, 1 mkt Sch,o1 Students All will he sold cheap. and Patronts suited I. lave a choice and large selection f ChristnNew Ye's THEV 11S SHOWN, ars5;p(flEipR.11ANEs At 3E3 LT rl" R 'S. Dominion Te'esiaph and retiree stamp weer. 1762 .•••.• ••••••••• "Dominion Carriage Works," Goderich. MORTON ANDCRESSMAN manufacturers of.FIRST LASS .A RR 1 A. G -E s,E3 U" (31- ca -I s, eto. Opposite Colborne Hotel. We elicit an examination 1,f our vehicles. REPAIRING PR( IPTLY ATTENDED To. GET YOUR AUCTION SALE BILLS PRINTED et t'n. ,fiterof THE HURON SIGNAL INtorth Street. Oodericili