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The Exeter Advocate, 1919-10-16, Page 4.OWlisay'No!' Mark, Your Ballot with an X after Each Question under the word "No" ♦1°i yov, ill favour Cf the i'cpezl. of the Ontario Texsisleek ante. Act? Are you in favour of the male of lizht teteeentaining not pt More than two and fifty-one one• hundredths per cont-alachot riweight measure. through Government agencies and amend* silents to The Ontario Temperance Act to permit such sale? Aro you in favour of the sale of tight tater containing not snore than t.+o q,ld fifty-one one -howl scdtiaS per cent. alcohol 3 weight measure in standard hotels in local municipalities that by a majority vote. favour such title and antendmint$ to Tho Ontario Temperance Act to permit ouch tale/ YTS ro YES TVA s Ars you in favour of the sale of spirituous and matt YE$ Nt?^ liquors throu,Th C3+ernmeaat agencies anti amendments to The Ontario : ernper«nce act to ptrtrit. §uch CRI, Above is an exact reproduction of the Referendum ballot, showing the correct way to Vote in order to sustain the Ontario Tem- perance Act as it stands. Everybody should study the four questions and realize exactly what they mean. Do not be misled by the insidious demand for "light" beer. The beer of the ballot is 118% stronger than the Ontario Temperance Act now allows, and over five times as strong as the limit allowed for beer defined as non -intoxicating in Great Britain and the Llnited. States. Answer Each Question 1. Unless you vote on every question your ballot is spoiled, 2. You must mark your answer to each ques- tion with an "X" only. Anything else would spoil your ballot. 3. Unless a majority vote "No" on question 1 the bars will be restored and the sale of all binds of intoxicants permitted. Un1Pcs a majority vote "No" on questions 2, 3 and 4 the Ontario Tem: perance Act will become almost worthless, 5. The only SAFE course is to mark your ballot as shown above. Anwwwwwwwwww "No!• our =e vs r No repeal; No government beer shops; No beer saloons; No government whiskey shops. --Four X's, each under the word "No." Ontario Referendum Committee JOHN MACDONALD! D. A. DUNLAP: Ciiairmars K Treasurer ANDREW S. QRANTt lice -Chairman and Secretary (100'. Excelsior Life Bldg.; Toronto) SS TEACHERS CONVENE Continued from Page 1 walks of life. The teachers felt that the psychological moment had ar- rived to do something and those pre- sent decided that a minimum salary of at least $700 should be received by beginners, This should be increa- sed by $50 a year until $900 is rea- ched for the fifth's year's salary. Pledge cards were produced and signed by almost everyone. The ses- sion closed then to meet at eight o'clock in the At Home in the Assem- bly room of the school. THL RSDAY EVENING SESSION Inspector Tom occupied the chair. Mr. Beavers, Reeve of Exeter in a neat speech, given in his usual hap- py manner, extended a hearty wel- come to the teachers and wished them a profitable convention. Mr. R. Redmond delivered the President's address taking as his theme, The Im- provelnont of the School Section. In }pleasant manner he Iogically pres- ented in choice language the claims of this important matter upon the teacher. He held that the teachers should be a power in the section to help on this good work. We have a country so fertile and diversified in surface that it lends itself to aid the man who would beautifiy. Added beauty means added wealth, plea- sure, and enjoyment. He would have teachers start with the school grounds and surroundings and then pass on to individual farmer's prem- ises ending up with the whole sec- tion. In a six weeks trip during the past summer through our western provinces and several of the States of the Union he saw no country to 'equal the rich farming lands of South Huron. The address was a good one. Mr. Stevenson excelled himself in 'his address on Literature and Life. .As a measure towards making life worth living he recommended a study of good literature. We speak of men as doing well because they are making money even though there antsy be many things in their lives that are disheartening or unprofit- able. Instead of running after the movies and other equally useless things men and women should cul- tivate an appreciation of good liter- ature in all its various phases, as for example the literature of humor,Mr. Stevenson gave many good examples of humor. He illustrated the litera- ture of power by reciting one of Mrs. Barrett Browning's poems from the Portuguese describing the growth of love for Robert Browning under the picture of a flower. In memorizing he would choose something suitable for the class, , The teacher should appreciate it. He should teach his children to appreciate it. It should i then be taken as a reading lesson, after which the pupils should mem- ! orize it. In early poems alliteration was an outstanding feature as well as the use of musical consonants. Literature should be a source of pleasure and inspiration. As an in- stance of the latter he quoted Mar- shall Foch's famous statement at the battle of the Marne, when he an- nounced "My centre is retreating,my right is broken, the situation is ex- cellent, I shall attack at once." He yrged everyone to read, The Blessed 'Demoiselle. It is only on rare occas- ions audiences have the privilege of listening to such an inspiring address The Rev. A. A. Trumper, a mem- ber of the Exeter School Board be- ing present was called upon and gave a short inspiring address on the work of the teacher and welcom- ed the convention to Exeter. Solos by Misses Huston and Mon - cur and Mrs. Wright A piano• solo by Miss Coates and a violin select- ion by the president, Mr. Redmond added much to the pleasure of the evening. A dainty luncheon pre- pared by the .Exeter teachers was en- joyed by everyone. ' A hearty vote of thanks was ten- dered Mr. Stevenson and all who took part in the evening's entertain- ment. FRIDAY MORNING The President occupied the chair. Inspector Tom conducted devotional i exercises. The minutes of the after- noon and evening sessions were read and approved. The election of officers was then proceeded with the follow- ing result: 1 Past President, R. R. Redmond; President, Miss Jean Murray, Exeter Vice President, Nelson E. Dahms, Zurich; Sec.-Treas., W. H. Johnston, Kippen. , Councillors—Miss Florence Young No. 5. Goderich; Roy Stonehouse, No 3, Blyth; Miss I. E. Sharman, .Goder- HEAL FUi. ADVICEl. Auditors— J. H. Johnston, Goder- iota R. R. Redmond, Belgrave. During the aftermath of in- duenza or any other prostrating Strathcona Committee—Misses M. ;illness, the logita] tonic is house, G, Mawson, N. E. Dahms.Mr. T 's 'SCOTTom is to and continue, teacher'texamine the work and. each is re - Elliott and McNain, Messrs. R. Stone - EMULSIO %which enriches the blood and strengthens the 401e body, via tiiourishment. If you would re- new your strength—try Scott's. scat at Bowne,'loronto, Ont. 19-1 quested a list of suitable books to the library. The , A>,rditors' ; •' -Report presented by M.r. Roy Stonehouse showed •a bal- ance of al-ance'of $49.68 on hand. The roll -call showed an attendance of 119 teachers: - A library committee consisting of Messrs, Tom, J. H, Johnston, and J. :eel at having ten .or twelve • schools 1 united in ane fair. Pupils should be • shown that the best articles. aren't al- ways the largest. Training along this line will be very valuable to children. The address created considerable n keaeat and- many questions were asked end answered.. hiss Ida Taylor -submitted an ex-' cellent paper on history for Entrance classes.' The paper spewed fd rst the :value of history bn training future cit- izeHlt3 to become intelligent, honorable aha patriots, with a proper concep.. does of what they owe their land. We must seek to make the subject real and intensely interesting. The method of teaching shows be the most ef- fective. There should be constant tests by exam nateense :hiss H. Kinsman took up; Care of School Grounds and School Det-ora- area, )ecora *tots, and saY:.d that if we wish pupils to grow up with an appreciation of nature we should consult them as to pians, color schemes, etc., torground, anti gardtens. Plents should be. kept in the room, p; tures on wa!9ls, the Perry pictures are good, Neat and happy tales are the ,best decorations,. Mr. E. J. Weithey discussed anum- ber of short methods in. arithmeti that were useful and Interesting. Votes 01 thatnks were passe L tdotlne 1 Exeters School Bodi,rd for the use of the school, and to the retiring officers The singing of the National Anthem brought a very successful convention to a close. A parcel Was left for Hiss Florence Clark, Varna, but she didn't receive it. Anyone knowing anything of it will confer a favor upon Miss Clarke. by communicating with her. All teachers who wish to coaupPte for the association prize for improve- ments made in their section or of the Statile} Township prizes eha)uld send a list of those imprevenents to the Secretary before Nov. 1st. The tinnne wouln't be extended any longer. SINCE, DAIRYMEN There are many ways in which this 'Bank can assist you in addition to granting loans when required and providing a safe place for your savings, Cali upon us at the first opportunity and let us explain what a complete banking service means to you. THE -CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE 66a EXETER BRANCH CREDITON BRANCH DASHWOOD BRANCH imissemossummississossm A. E..KUHN, Manager J. A. McDONALD, Manager F. S. KENT, Manager INCORPORATIO [SONS 8 Oapitai and Reserve .09.80').000. Over 100 Branches This is the country of opportunities for the man with some randy money. Money is opportunity, Begin att onoo to save, and deposit your savings ins the Molsons Bank. Interest at regular rate. T. S. WOODS, Manager Qentralis Branch open for business daily i. P. Hume and Miss I. E. Sharman was appointed to purchase new books. The report of the delegates to the O.E,A, was read by W. H. Johnston. This was followed by a short discus- sion urging all teachers to attend.As this was considered very valuable to the teacher and ultimately to the school it was urged upon the teacher to approach the trustees for a grant towards paying expenses of the tea- cher while attending the 0. E. A. Convention. Mr. Nelson E. Dahms, Principal of Zurich Public School, read a splergdi.d paper on Literature for Fourth and Filth claas•es. He advised the teach- ing of literature without having the examination in view. He would teach the literature rather than the rules overnice the writiag of literature. The taste of the pupil for the best lessons, poems or beaks should be cultivated, Some splendid poems clo ;not always teach the hest lessons. Even many writers of good literature have written much that is worthless. Discard what isn't good because ;here is so much that is excellent. Ta CUlr tivate the child's love of literature call attention to beautiful single lines. teach hint to observe the beauties of nature. A literature lesson should be more than teaching the meanengs of words. Teachers should prepare the lesson well beforehand, he should be a wide reader of standard book's to understand lessons himself. T:h.i,s was an exceIilent paper. Inspector Tom explained changes in Schoo'.. Regulations and gave advice an care of closets, making reports, gar- dens ..correct speech, etc. Mr. G. S. Howard,explained Agrc- ultural grants and their payment, and told about Dashwood School Fair and its great success. Miss Florence Young spoke of the Summer School at Guelph and re- commended, all teachers to attend. Friday Afternoon The Resolution Committee reported as follows, - 1. That the minister endeavor to obtain a grant for urban, schools and that in app-ertioniag such grants noth- ing be given toward a salary less than $7.00. 2. That the British a.nd Canadian History as now bound in one volume, he published in two separate books as formerly. 3. That a ceneral committee be appointed to deal with, allcases where teachers. because of adherence tosal- ary schedule have :not been returned, Resolutions of regret Ni=ere passed regarding the death of Principal 1)r. Strang of Go iaerech, and Mr. R. E. .Brown. of Winnipeg, Mi 5. B. Sint:hers, B. S. A., County Repreeenta:hive, spoke on School Fairs. He adt'vi,sed early organization for next year. It should not: be : la.ter- than Jnnualy The sydrpathy of the teacher is•essen ie1:. There is n,o limit •sootheteachers'influence in makthg for success. Funds for prizes dressed be ciollecte:t to ,ally from friends and municipal grants. Teacher& should £eiyoneWJto Bo Canad. 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