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Exeter Advocate, 1904-8-4, Page 4Outer bvinate Saiaders Creec. Props, TMIRSDAY, AUG, 4$ 104 TEACHERS WANTED. A gloom at the big daily papers of ai Saturday's issue wilt reveal the fact. that the number of school boards ad- vertising for teachers bee increteeed it five years almost ten fold. Where there used to be abott one-third of a column of advertiseinents the lia.'ve been this yeer between three and four columns, Thiaincrease most deuote scarcity of teteebers as compared with a few years since, There can be only one reason for this ecarcity. The reason lies in the fact that the salaries beiug paid are altogether two low for the amount of work to be done and the outlay necessary to enable the student to fit himself for the professiou. Then again, many who have fitted them- selves for the work find in a year or two that they are xeceiving only enough to keep body and soul tog,etta ea with no chance whatever, even after years of toil, of obtaining a sub- stantial incretiee in salary. They see men and women m other walks of life drawing double and treble the wage the t meter draws, with no more ardu- ous toil than that of the teacher. They all tumble to this fact sooner or later, and. consequently many of them drop out of the profession for good. Conseemeotiy there are fewer teachers to -day than there have been for years, and more positions to fill than there are teachers to fill them. A regretably featurein the adver- tisements is the fact that almost in- variably applicants are reqaested to "state salary." The salary part seems to be the main tbing in the eyes of many trustees, with the result that the person agreeing to do the work for the least money gets the job. Then, to "get a school" the main aitalifica- tion the applicant needs is theability to lire and thrive on less than the ordin- ary unskilled laborer gets. Of course, there are always a few teachers who value tbeir services at such a low mark that they are willing to work for enough to pay their board. Experi- ence has proven that it is ofteu the case that the low-priced teacher isn't worth his low salary. Possibly he knew his worth. Many trustees have found that it is not creditable to them- selves oe profitable to the scholars to engage a teacher that estimates his worth at such a Jew figure. He is apt to prove too true to the estimate., There if no work in the world to -day of more importance to mankind than the work of tbe public school teacher. Then, why should not the services of the teacher be recognized and a, fitting salary paid? Cotditions indicate that it will have to come to it before long. It will be a, surprising thing if salaries do not go up somewhat before the end of the year. The taechers can do a great deal to help along the better time if they will show a little more professional spirit and a little less de- sire to cut each other's throats in the matter of salary and to obtain a posi- tion at any old price. ••••••••1004111010 THE JACKSON CASE. Sir Richard Cartwright, in the House of Commons on Thursda,y, per- sonally accepted responsibility for the appointment of the notorious J. B. Jackson,of Ingersoll, to the position of Dominion commercial agent at Leeds, England, and brazenly defended his action. With the record of Jackson in the South Oxford election trial and the despicable means taken by him and others to secure the unseating of Mr. Donald Sutherland, the conserva- tive rneinber, everyone is familiar. In the vote on the appointment in the House the Liberal member from. Perth voted against the action of the Government. Here follows what the Stratford Beacon (Lib.) has,to say re- garding the action of their member on this vote.— "In voting disapproval of the ap- pointment to a government office in Leeds, Eng., of J. B. Jackson, the Ing- ersoll lawyer, whose workin the South Oxford provincial election case was, to say the least, of a very suspicious char- acter, D. K. Erb, M. P., gave expres- sion to the views of the Liberals of his riding-, and we hope of the country. It was one of the few acts of present administration that has not met with public favour. Mr. Jackson may be a very efficient officer; as Mr Richard Cartwright says, hut his record is not such as should entitle him to service under the crown. The friends and ad-, nairers of Sir Richard Cartwright, and they are numbered by the thous- ands in the Liberal party, must regret that his splendid public ca.reer was marred by such recommendation. Sir Rieherd is strong in his friendshios,as he is in his views, and he was doubt- less loth to believe theta Mr. Season had intended atything improper in his relations with the man Chambers, but those who believe that appointees to the public service should be Above even a suspicion of guilt, could not take such a lenient view of the case. It Was, therefore, well that one Libetal member, be bis vote: reccatled disap- proval of the appoilititent. It may have the anat of preventing similae appointments in the future." It will be noticed in the Supplement- ary Fatima -las reeeetly priblished that the Do al in len- GO Vern fr. ent r'ill grant $3,200 for repairs to the northern pier eityftelrl hathor find deedgieg, P Gland Bend is to reecive $8,400 for a breek water kuul pier. 'NOTES AND 00NMENTS "One of the most useful nuisances in the world," soya' e gardinee„ is soot— the kind that clogs the stovepipe and the chimney and Nile on the floor when the ehitnney is beiog cleated. Thrown unto a gnaden, soot i a splen- did fertilizer—better can't be bought for garden stuff. Sifted on potato vines, Pea vines, tomato vines, flower plants, and been plants, it is sure death to potato beeeles, iesects ud worms of all kinds. It will kill pavesities cb roses androee bushes with neatness and despatch. Dropped oo Ant bills it is a sere exterMinatee. Water bugs flee from it. It is death to plant lice and others, It will kill fleas, It should be placed in an Irma powcles pufabex and used dry, just as any otherpowder is used," Here's a new scheme which will be of some interest, to rural school tenth - ars and trustees, Mr, McArthur, chair- man of the Comity Educational com- mittee, in a report to the eouticil says: —"In view of the severe winter which prevails in this country, and the con- sequent inability of many of the younger children to attend school in winter months, 1 sionld ask the coun- cil to memorialize the Minister Of Ed- ucation to introdace legislation to ni- ter the school vacations so thae in rur- al districts the stun wee vaeation would shortened and the waiter and &pang vacations leegthened, or, if that be not possible that rural trustees be be given authority to alter the vacia anus or a part thereof, so ,as to eta sections or districts affected by severe climatic conditons." * The people of this district have had the aims and need of the Gravenhurst Sanitarium Association brought be- fore them more fully this week than heretofore, by . the addresses of the travelling secretary and the establish- ment of a branch association in the town. The object is to eularge and maintain the 'Consumptive Hospital in Muskoka, and the principal neea is money, so fleet the poor as well as the rich may have tbe privilege of receiv- ing proper medical attendance and the beneficial treatment which is given at the hospital. This should appeal to everyone as a work which is worthy in every way of their sympathy and as- sistance. Those, who may not go so far as to fur/also or maintain a room, may at least assist in a smeller way by joining the Mande association which has a fee of $1 to be devoted to the work of checking the ravages of con- sumption in Ontario. * * A SKA.LL FRUIT CROP. Detailed, reports received by Mr. H. 13. Cowan, secretary of the Ontario Fruit Grower's Association confirm the pessimistic reports that liave been maderespecting the outlook for early fruit, and also indicate that the more stable crop of the apple orchards will this year fall considerably short of the average. 'Tis so of the northern dis- tricts, more especially where itt some places orchards of the hardy win- ter apple trees were destroyed by the severe frosts and heavy snow of the past year. Where the trees eecaped with their lives they appear to be so robbed of their vitality that they are not in condition to bear fruit this year, and the result in some sections is fail- ure of the whole crop. Peaches, pears and plums are away off. Seine experts go so far as to state that the peach crops of the Province will not be more than one-tenth of what it was last year. • * * NOT LEGAL TENDER. A few weeks ago an order was issu- ed from Ottawa discontinuing the re- demption of any mutilated silver coin, or coin worn smooth, or coin that had accidentally been injured. In Toronto the other day a man offei- ed a silver half dollar with three let- ters stamped on one side, as legal tend- er, but even the departmental stores turned up their noses at it.. There is no legislation for the 'redemption of silver coin. In England they make an appropriation when' required for the redecaption of worn coin, but when once it is issued in Canada it is the property of the public and the government is not further responsible for it. • Slaver is only legxd tender for $10 and it is a felony to deface the coin, and a misrlernenor to circulate it when so defaced, Any one found do- ing so is liable to fine and imprison- ment. The only redress you can get is to have tbe person arrested who gave you the coin. If you try to pass it you are liable to prosecution. .All paper money is redeemable, no matter how dirty or worn or tattered it may boas long as the number is on it. Zurich Flax pulling gangs are again busily engaged. The crop on the whole is rather light. —Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mer- ner left fa.st week to visit friends in Montreal and other eastern points.— Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hess and son Geo. spent the past week at Blue Point.— A. number Of shade trees were blown down and considerable garden stuff was damaged by halt during the storm on 'Wednesday night of last week.— Nelson Holtzman of Mildmay, has ac- cepted a position as clerk with J. Pree- ter.---Father Loiselle, of the Sauble Line, has returned from the World's fair, St. Louis, the weather being so intensely hot he deemed it advisable to cut his visit short.—Mr. Chas. Greib is having a new iron roof placed on his block.—A dancing party will be given in Johnston's hall. Tuesday evg., August Oth.—Robt. Williams and Win. Baker have gone out, west.—Mel- vale Torrance of Orillia, renewed ac- quaintances here last week.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nagel and daughter Ger- tie, left Wednesday for Detroit to visit friends.— S, E. Fatist left Thursday on en extended visit to Detroit e rid other points in Michigan.—Ed. Deichert of Armada, Mich., is shaking hands With old friends in town. --The Herald re- ported a head of wheat brought to t bet office that yielded 102 grains.—be. Geo. Schoellig, of Detroit, visited hi poen te last week.—At a special meet- ing of the Hay Branch Agriculttital soetety held lag week it was decided to hold the fair this year on September 21 and 22 instead of the 14 and 15 as heti:toroth Annotinted, kr • Broteaold Mrs, Yellowlees' little girl has taken Seitriet fever, but as. it is tet very fie- vere it is likely she will soot be out eatoe,_ mies Edith Hunt and bat friend Miss 011isbolin, of Toronto, eve spending their holidays with Mrs. Chas, Hont.--Miss MayBeattie, of London, who has,beee spending a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Scott, returned home last Friday to take up her duties as music teacher again,— Mr, Andrew Mardoek iied family, of St. Pena Mita, spent it few days with. his brother, Mr, Robert Murdock berea—Mr, Geo. Peefoiind and family, of •011 Springs, are spending their holi- days %vitt) George's tether, Ma Henry Penfound of the .5th Ooneession of Stanley. FiR1.7.— On Wednesday evening, last week the barn. of Mrs. Alex. McF,wen, a mile from our village, was bathed, with 30 loads of hay. It was struck by lightning., and ina few militates was a- blaze all over, They saved a wagon, plow, harness, and some bens. Alex. Thompson had been Working thehoeses and had not reterned them, or it would have been impossible to save them, as their stalls were neat where ahe niner struck. 'Mrs, alcEwen was at her dauglitee's, Mrs. Pearsou, with it home and buggY,so that escaped. The barn, which had a stone foondatibn, had been bellt about 20 years, but was ita good repair. A shed -adjoining was al- so burned. Insurande in Hay Mettle of $500 on barn and $600 on coutents, but loss not covered. Clinton The question of who would get the new King Edward Hotel, which has been built on the site of the old Clar- endon, is at last settled. W. IL Mc- Lean, of Chielesburg, an old experi- enced commercial hoteakeeper, is the lucky man, getting it on a five year lease, which was signed Wednesday; be takes possession the 15th August. Mr. Cooper gets $600 for the first year and $800 per year for the remaining four years,—The indications are that our lacrosse team will win the °liana- pionship of the district for they have not yet lost a game, while three wins stand to their credit. The next home game will be played on August 10th with Kincardine. —It came as a sur- prise to the many friends of al iss Alice Rance to learn that she had taken a situation with the Corticelli Silk Co. as instractor in art needlework. She started on duty at Goderich last week, and will be travelling from place to place. She gets a nice salary and all expenses paid, Sateen BLOOD VESSEL. -111r. W. R. Lough was compelled to return home from London'on Wednesday evening, owing to baying burst a blood vessel in his leg while walking along the street of that city. Mr. Lough took a green rink with hitt to London this year, so as to get after the president's tropby at the recent Bowling Tourna- ment, offered for rinks composed of players that had never cbinpeted for a prize before. Hensall Mrs. R. Twitcbell has been visiting relatives in Kincardine lately.—$270 was the price an Ottawa buyer recent- ly paid Wood Bros. for a fine heavy draught horse.—W. J. Miller has pur- chased a fine residence on King-st. from W. Colwill, and has rented the same to Mr. Keizer, Mr. Colwill in- tends to build another house in taivn. —Mr. Wm. Colwill visited in Brant- ford with her sister, Mrs. Beverley.— Miss Jessie alcalorranaof Chicago, is in Hensall on a visit.—Miss Shafter, of Toronto, is visiting friends here,—Our Civic Holiday is to be beld an Monday, August 8th.—Wm. Chapman's recov- ery is almost assured we are pleased to state.—D. Urquhart has purchased Wm. Moir's barn and will use it as a storehouse, having moved it, to his mill.—Geo. Scott attended the funeral of bis brother, J. M., in Stratford on Tuesday of last week.—W. Dent, a teacher in the High School at the Can- adian Soo, is visiting relatives here. INDUCTION SBRV1CB.—The induction of the new pastor of Carmel Church, Rev. E. F. McL. Smith, took place in the church on Tuesday, July 26th, in the afternoon. The Rev. M. Carswell preached the induction sermon. Rev. W. Martin, of Exeter, addressed the people, while Rev. 0. Fletcher, . of Thames Road, addressed the minister. Rev. Mr. Sewers, the moderator, pre- sided. Other ministers present were: Revs. Carriere,Grand Bend; Davidson, Varna; Dr. Meldrurn, Cleveland, Obio; W. J. Doherty, E. A. Shaw. DaMedtl, of town. In the evening refreshments were served by the ladies, and the pas- tor was introduced to the members of the congregation. RackpaNnea.—Rev. Richard Hobbs, President of the London Confei•ence, preached the reopening services in the Methodist church on Sunday last to large congregations both morning and eveping. The church has been undergoing a thorough overhauling, incur- ring an expense of about $100, whicb }IMMO] t was asked fOr and to which the members nobly responded, the amount subscribed amounting to $550. By the change the church has been improved and will be much appreciat- ed, as wits evinced by the liberal con- tributions. KILLED BY LIGHTNING.—On Wed- nesday evening of last, week a terrible thunder storm passed over here, going towards the south. W. Chambers, about 18 years old, who lived about three miles from Kippen, was killed by lightning, He bad tied the cattle in the barn and was in the act of alos- ing the door Where he was struck by the fatal bolt. About six miles north of here a barn was destroyed by light- ning. CENTRAL STRATFORD, ONT. It Pays To get A Boniness Education and To get it in our School. Out attendazice this year has been the largest in the history of the col- lege. We have placed more students in positions this yeer than in may pre - vitas year. Write to the College for0 Magnificent catalogUe. W. J. E1iii4t) D. A.. McLachlan, ProSident. Principal Ners Don't try cheap cough medi- eines. Get the best, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. What a record it has, sixty years of Cherry Pectoral cures! Ask your doctor if he doesn't use it for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles. 01 have found that Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is the best medicine I can prescribe for bron- chitis, influenza, coughs, and bard colds." X. Lontorarf,11.D„ Ithaca, N. Y. 25c., 50c., 51.00. Avaa Co., All dru ists. for Lowell Mass Bronchitis Correct any tendency to constipa-. tion with small doses of Ayer's Pills. The Latest Humor, First physician --And was the opera- tion a success ? , • Second physician—We can't tell. The patient recovered,, so we couldn't per- form a post-mortem.---Harper's Bazar. ggsthere, Peckham 1 Is it a fact that you have recently mar- rieNdabY—H ? Peckham—Well, I suppose that's as good a name for her as any. Facts, you know, are said to be stubborn things.--Cincionati Enquirer. District Attorney Jerome recently was asked his , opinion about the "prophet" Dowie, but declined to com- mit himself 9n the subject. "But do you believe in curing by the laying on of hands ?" persisted his redly I do—in the cases interlocutor. "Most u of bad 'childre* and poolroom proPriet- ors," he replied.—New York Times. "So the physicans thought you had appendicitis ?" "Yes," answered Mrs. Cumrox, "and I was ever so relieved to learn that they were mistaken. Appendicitis is going completely out of style, you know 1"—Washington Star. He—So °the , engagement is broken off ? She—Yes. He told her he thought she should stop reading novels and readsomething more substantial, something that- would improve her. He—Well ? She—Well, the idea of a man intim- ating to his fiancee that she could be improved in any way !—Philadelphia Press. "There is something," he said, "that Ihrebuwt—anted” to tell you for a long time, "Oh, Bertie," she said, blushing sweetly, "not here in the car before all these people. Wait. Come this even - 'It's merely that you have a streak of soot down the middle of your nose, but I couldn't for the life of me get a word in till just now."—Chicago Re- cord -Herald. "My brother boeght an automobile here last week," said an angry man to the salesman, who stepped forward to greet him, "and he says you told him itf anything brcike you would supply a new part." " "Certainly," said the clerk. "What does he want ?" "He wants two deltoid muscles; a couple of kneepans, one elbow, and about half a yard of cuticle," said the man, "and he . wants 'em right. away.", —Youth's Companion. The distinguishedethnologist was the guest o warden. He was ascertainingas nearly as possible the n the various fat......ceesptrriysoonf Classes of prisoners. The warden, opening one door,. said: l: that department are the klepto- maniaas." "And what stock do they spring from ?" asked the distinguished ethno- logist. "Steal preferred," said the warden, who was a great wag.---Baltanor'e Am- erican. SAD CLLSE,. The following letter, addressed to the Secretary of the National Sanitarium Ass'ocia,tion, Toronto, from the Rectory, Norwood, Ont., and signed by Rev. J. McKee McLennan, a well-known Angli- can minister of the province, needs no comment of ours. It roads: "1 desire to secure the admission into the Free Hospital for Consumptives at Graven - hunt of a young woman, a member of my parish: The case is a very sad one, and if help can at once be' given, a pro- mising life can be saved. Three years ago the mother died of consumption. Since that time it has been my painful duty to bury two of the sons with the same disease. ,Now Annie, aged about seventeen, and a, boy of fourteen, are all that remain of thefamily. The poor girl has boon in Muskoka, boarding at a private house, waiting to be admitted. She returned home last week, and within - twenty-four hours of her return her father dropped dead in his buggy while driving into Norwood. The case is surely one that must appeal to the sym- pathies of everyone, and, yet, I fear, only one of the many that are constantly coming under your notice." [Note.—Readers—and may their num- ber be Many—who desire to assist in this worthy work may sond their gifts to Sir R. Meredith, Kt., Vice -President, National Sanitarium Aseoeiation, To- ronto, or Mr. W. 3. Gage, Ohairrnan of the Executive Committee, Toronto.] Alve,Stre /mt. received word no Tiles - dee' of an' 40H(5118 illness of his broth er, W..1, in ()Atoll,. THE MOLSONS BANK (Incorporated by Act of Parliament 1805) neaa office), Montreal 55,000,000 CAPITAL AUTI1ORIzED cAvrrAL, PAID UP. . $3,000,000 RESERVE FUND- *2,850,000 FORTY-SEVILN BR,A.N01:1DS IN TIIK DOMINION 01P OAN - EXETER BRANCH - . . OrIPIOB HOURS; 10 a. m. to 8 p. 01. SATUBDAYS, 8 10. to 0in, A GEPuIRAI, BANKING BUSINESS TEANSAC'PED. Farmer's Sale Notes cashed or Collected, Forms supplied on application.. DRAFTS' on all peints in the Dominion, Great Britait and United States bought and sold at lowest rates of Exehange. 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