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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-07-01, Page 21a.. • GDCI Nfion,t AN HISTORICAL ST4JDY OF DR. H.I.' STRA G B.A.L.L.D. ByVickie Chase, .44, Having i now acquainted myself rather well. with a former •resident of Goderich I am sorry to say that ,I, as well as a. great P ' many students of Goderich District Collegiate Institute, have missed a great teacher, perhaps one of the greatest. Maybe the through a dedicated and heartfelt memoriam,. naturally • captivated filly interest adding my .name to a list of thousands of interested followers. With secondary school the, way it „is today it is hard to imaliine teacher writing to his former students,' long, thought-provok- % ing letters and yet Dr. H, L' Strang did just that, even up to a month before his death, when he wrote his last letter°to a former, pupil, It was said that this intimate correspondence was one of the great pleasures and perhaps' one of the greatest w, influences of his life. This full life of his began, on December. -14th,' 1841 in Galt, Ontario. When next his story began he was embarking on a good education, faithfully attending Dr. Tassue's famous school in"his home town. In 1862, true-, to form, he graduated from, the University of 'Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Before, making his delurt in Goderich, Dr. Strang was the assistant �! master at the Owen Sound High Schoc1<$: �] When Goderich lured Strang into its fold it never lethim go. Dr. Strang was principal of • Goderich Collegiate Institute for 34 years and continued afloat the school as just a teacher after this. Hewas an authority on languages and in Goderich he • was held up as the father of the teaching profession. It is. " interesting to note that Dr. Strang was born in the same years as G.C.I. was 'founded, together they grew and helped each, other. Both were a success from the beginning. Not many years after graduating- from the University of Toronto Strang received another title of degree to add to the end of his -name, e, Now he was Dr. H.. I. 'Strang,. B.A.L.L.) but to his friends he . was still, tile old master. Another interlude into his private life revealed that in 1872 he married Miss -Elizabeth Morrison and acquired a family of six girls, and- one boy to cany- on the family name. " Throughout :.,his • life Dr. Strang held many distinguished positions in the town of Goderich. He served -on the Public Library Board and in 1911 was reappointed fpr' 3 years by the town 'council, He was an active and prominent member of Knox Ohurch;.beng secretary of . ,the congregation and a member of the board', of management. Not long before in 1905 he became head of the department of classics .and history at the high school. Over five decades, the old grammar school ,had developed into one of the leading Collegiate evident in ' practically all editorials, containing his name, in the Signal: They never failed to mention his faithfulness to his former pupils. % "It was' one of the greatest interests of his life to keep him in touch with his pupils after they left the sch9o1,ar}d this he accomplished in a marvellous degree, and to the end maintained an intimate pupils that was one of 'the great pleasures, perhaps one of the greatest influences of his life!" It , ' appeared that Dr. Strang was very well known, as his students spread 0U�' from the next, and he was well -liked and even well -loved in, then Goderich and surrounding area. In 1908 he and Mrs. Strang journeyed tro, Britain and later in 1912, on another. excursion they exact opposite turn he held that the "supreme good" should be maintained. He • ' suggested abolishing bars to improve hotel appearances. He rather humorously stated that the ladies were being offended by the .obscene remarks of drunks ?twelve in ,ayfieId Diver watershed vote to 'join. 'usable Conservatin BY C. T. RUDD Council representatives of 12 out • of 13 town and township councils in the Bayfleld River watershed voted -June 9 to join usable River Conservation Authority. N The municipalities joining the is "the watersheds of the by 'Norm Patrick, Director • o Bayfield River and all other Conr3ervation Authorities for streams entering, Lake Huron - Ontgrio. from the point where the north , '`-- boundary of the Ausable River The NDP member for Conservation Authority meets` Middlesex South, Kenneth the shore of Lake Huron to the Bolton, an observer at the point where the lgrth boundary meeting congratulated the To riow he stood against liquor, Authority are the towns of of the Village of Bayfield meets municipalities for their wise for temperance•. In' one public Zurich', , Bayfield, Clinton, the shore of Lake Huron." decision . and interest in their meeting, Dr. Strang opposed Seaforth and the townships of The province was represented- communities. three speakers 'in 'a debate. He Stanley, ' Hullett, McKillop, ASHFIELD ,a<r , . , ;.,,�.l, aexc ' w .:. uekers •m �` 1 t . apok� n'' �" ��10* Jamey Rkurdsom° fulirhouse crowd. I would like to share some of the humorous remarks which popped up at the . meetings. "We want to closethe bars,'as many men can't pass an . open one". "You're a liar," shouted a man in the audience. He was out by a constable ' for his contribution. The year 1915 was a busy one for the old gentleman. On visited Western Canada. `April 1st he was elected • In regard to his views on president for a., term of the politics, Strang was a stall -rich. G:C.I, Literary Society. On Jul Liberal and a believer in Sturdy 29th he was asked to write in Canadianism. He was a sincere the paper an appeal for the Red and sympathetic admirer. of Sir, Cross which was canvassing that Wilfred Laurier. It seems that week. At that time, .Clue to the lives of the two men cover a Britain .fighting for curiously similar period and independence, they canvassed were much alike in their manner once a week, if possible. He was of ending. on the Finance Committee. Many . times Dr. Strang was He was elected -to the Library called upon to address ° board gain in 1916. He wanted assemblies; .- many of them td start a Canadian "Club and he commencements; introduce did. The citizens were enthused, speakers and,, present awards. It about it and it developed' local patriotism and moulded public was not unusual Co. read the following in ``The Signal", opinion. "The "presentation• of Uel To tell you how that Dr. oratorical prize, won by Miss Strang passed'away."1in 'April 4, Florence Smith,,. and' presented 1919 would seem a rather harsh by Dr. H. T. Strang Was one of and abrupt ending after such a the chief feat es of the fruitfull life but as usual all good evening." ' things have to come to an end. He also managed to fit into . Ye;;,on April 10, 1919 ata little his schedule time for the local' after-ndon, Goderich lost avery Y.1VIM.C.A. He . quite often distinguished citizen. The addressed to ' banquets praising i following headline does •a good the great works done. ' job of summing up Dr. H. I: In December, 191.3,' Dr. Strang. Strang was,greatl.y° honoured' at a ; "Goderich's Distinguished concert by a presentation to him Citizen Passes After a life"of • of a complete set of Count Earnest and Successful Endeavor Tol'stoi's works by a number ,of former students from Toronto. - A Leader in 'the Educatiiinal Again this was one of the circles of Ontario and a High-minded Gentleman. features of the evening and as always he was referred. to as "a Two months before his death • dear old' man". The following is he was,preeariousty i11 and was.. • a familiar quotation: confined to home from a heart "Locally Dr. Strang is ° a weakness. He was in his 78th general favourite and is really a year and. was quite concious to "dear old Man". the end. The saCnews spread On December. 14, 1914, Dr. quickly and sorrow was felt for :Strang completed his' . 50th quite a distance anniversary as a teacher. He h 'd' '''e'di ' The pupils of G.C.I. taught for half 'a century and took ..,.,.,,part 'in .the funeral indeed was held up in Goderich " prosession whi'lh was held at the as• the father of the ' teaching home on the Monday afternoon. profession. At Christmas in Many beautiful tributes were 1917, he retired from active written to him and all expressed work: The Signal congratulated the great loss that would be' felt. Dr. Strang on his . 50th He was a unifying force and anniversary ' r and wishes him people felt honoured to , have many more years of continued known him personally. • Now I health and prosperity. After his think it is plain what 'eve have all landmark in his career, Dr. missed in knot knowing Dr. H. I. Strang still continued strongly. Strang. He became . involved in the business ofTeinperance in 1914. A -meeting in the Temperance • Hall on North Street was held on . a Sunday, afternoon. At first Dr. Strang' had,; been an advocate of using: liquor in moderation and Institutes in the Province under his leadership. He was recognized as one of the leading educationalists of the Province. His advice was frequently sought by the Department of Education and ' for some time he •was a • member of the Advisary Council of the Department.' ,,He was .. president for a term of the Ontario Education Association ,and he was a member of the senate of the University of Toronto. He left" behind him several text books in .English:" Still in 1907 at the ripe age of 66, he, received a ..degree of Doctor of „ Laws for eminent services to education, by the University of Toronto. In the, sameyear ._a regrlion of his old pupils was held. That Dr: Strang- was trangwas . so greatly esteemed is 1/qPNIB;;!/EevA. THEY MAIRRieDFOP8ErrE? OR WORS"Ef/ECO!/LDeroo BETTED, Slue COI/1 DMT 00 WORSE.. 0 •• si••• 6.... do -,0 0 • • 74 . • - •• 0 • • • +.•_ •• I 11.e :TOE'S BP SService Station and ;uh' w/�R'tt' `!l 9 411 Huron Rd., Goderich 524-6871 rt wasn't sure. as to whether liquor sale should be stopped - An an GET RESULTS Relax while your savings koe orking Holidays are happy days whey .you know your savings at Victoria •and Grey Trust. are going right on working for you, earning interest while you enjoy your 'well-earned ret. So put your money where it earns high interest -- quickly --safel'y. Do it today at Victoria 'and Grey. . L VG The senior Trust Company devoted entirely to servi" the people of Ontario. RIA and Y TRYST COMPANY SINCE 1889. .,,.9:00 .,to `5:00 Monday to Thursday ':°,v91'00gl'p06i00°�;'C.eiUti1i -Zealand Hill, Manager 524.7341 Elgin and Kingston ,.Streets, Goderich • S irvints 'Th.;Feoa Dal of, . ll ., Oiltrl irio:. • PHONE 6, 4r8� r G,OP ICkl ' .� . .... , . -:.. June � �?�-th`'--flimrelA „Sg�rot�,,t •�, �... Logan and Hibbert of Perth. A shower liV hetd i ; ,ort ,„ '2'•�.-1. County. At the same time 21 of the 26 Authority members voted to allow 'the Bayfield River group to join. The next step is an Order -in -council from the 'province which is expected January 1, 1972. Mrs. Carl Hume secretary -treasurer of the Authority said the delay was because of budget reasons. , ' The Authority, which is 25 years old this year, employs technical people and is able to obtain grants for the development of conservation areas within its boundaries. The area included in the vote . Ashfield . 'WOOL ;iii' honour of Jane Moncrief, a June bride, and another at, the home of her aunt, Mrs. Frank Young, in Goderich. Mr, and Mrs. Duncan Farrish and David and Kenneth spent the weekend in Detroit and attended the graduation exercises of Mrs,. Farrish's nephew. Mrs. Donald Simpson is a 'Ito -Cent in Victoria Hospital, London.' The congregational and church school picnic of Ashfield Presbyterian Church will be held at the Ashfield Park on Sunday, Miss Sadie Johnson was in charge of the program at the June meeting of the W.M.S. held in the Church School, Mrs. Wm. Ross gave the Meditation on the Mustard Seed, Mrs. Dune Simpson rendered a piano solo, "Zacheus", and Mrs. David MacMurchy read the legend of the Three Chests. Mrs. Bruce Macdonald gave , a reading on Mary, the mother of TJesus. Roll call was answered, by 14 members giving the name and 'afield of 'a missionary. Mrs. E. MacLean conducted the 'business. Lunch was served by the committee. ] „GO ERI.CI 1,; Z4k8985•,--- B .meta a.rn.. W1NGHAIU -574 A►1 YIE 225 PICTON ST., GODERI( H For Your , IfISURANCE eao or call £ Maciwvw 44 North St: --• 524-9531 Donald G. MacEwan P•teir S. MacEwatt AUDITOR'S REPORT To The Supporters Of , The Huron County Board Of Education I have examined the Revenue Fund and Capital (Building) Fund Balance Sheets of'the Huron County Board of Education as at December 31, 1970, and the Statements of Revenue Fund Revenue and Expendlture''and' Source and Application of Capital Funds for the year then ended. My examination included a general review of the accounting -procedures and such tests of accounting records and other,. -supportius-avidence awl'eonaidered.necessary'-in-the circumatancesr ,w, ,"'f' „ �.. In my opinion these Financial Stet:laments. present fairly the financial position of the Board as at December 31, 1970 and the results of its opeFations and the source and application of its capital funds for the year then ended, in accordance with accounting principals generally accepted for Ontario School Boards applied on a basis consistent with that of thespreceding year..except for the apportionxnent of head office - expenses, which were. pro -rated on a daily enrolment. basis in 1970, compared to an appbrtionment to. direct cost basis in 1969. , • ' A. M. Harper Goderich, Ontario Date of filing May 7, 1971 Huron ..County Board Of • Education REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER ASSETS Cash • $ 1,970. Accounts Receivable 2 Municipalities (including under ' requisitions) 125,811 Government of Ontario • 683,068 Other 212,287 Other Assets " 65,882 Deficit='Predecesor Boards as at January1, 1969 145,261 Total _ $ 1,234,279 Dated June 21', ,1971 Robert M. 'Elliott a 31, '1970 LIAQILITIES •Bank Indebtedness $ : 78,310 ,APPROVED Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities ' Municipalities (including over requisitions) 37,244 966,307 :Other Liabilities 47,262 ,Other -Surplus - Predecessor Boards as at January 1,1969 • 116,156 Total yy Dated `June 21, 1971 J. J. Cochrane ELEMENTARY " REVENUE FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR, THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER :31, ,1970 REVENUE Local Taxation , 'Requisition -and Supplementary Taxes, etc. $ 1,362,245 Under or Over Requisition , to be adjusted in 1971 13,624 Government of Ontario 3,774,656 Government of Canada " Other School Boards 16,426 Other 25,406 Total Revenue REVENUE FUND $ 5,203,561 EXPENDITURE B`iisiness Administration. an !'computer Services Instruction .: Edut?ational Services Attendance, Health and Food Services Plant Operation•and Maintenance ' Transportation Tuition Fees Other Operating Expenditure Debt Charges. Non -Operating Expenditure 1,234,279, $ 108,941 3,148,962 131,712 1,398 504,55$ 566,130 14,246 •8,431. 703,403 „15,782 Total Expenditure , $ 5,203,561 SECONDARY ,STATEMENT.OF REVENUE, AND EXPENDITURE. REVENUE . Local Taxation Requisition and Supplementary Taxes, etc. ° 'Under or Over.Requiaition to be adjusted in 1971 Government of Ontario Government of Canada Other School Boards Other no , Total Revenue , FOR THE YEAR $ 1,492,745 ' 40,833 3,196, 27.3 104,173 537,07.3- 83,232 $ 5,454,329 ENDED DECEMBER 31, -1970 Business Administration and Computer Services , $ 60,485 ' Instruction 3,620,968 Educational Services 81,741 Attendance, Health and Food Services 76,527 ' Plant Operation and Maintenance 433,992 Transportation .. 435,742 Tuition Fees 244,587 Other Operating Expenditure, 11,486 Debt Charges 471,463 Non -Operating Expenditure , , .. -.. 17,338 EXPENDITURE Total Expenditure CAPITAL (BUILDING) 'FUND BALANCE SHEET ' ASSETS Cash Fixed Assets , Total AS AT DECEMBER 310 1970 $. 13,226 23,528,495 $23,541,721. d ELEMENTARY • LIABILITIES .Long -Term Debt $ 8,591,725 Investment in Fixed Assets ' 14,949,996 $ 5,464,329 Total $23,541,721 STATEMENT OF SOURCE AND APPLICATION OF CAPITAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3Y, MAI 'Fixed Assets Buildings $ '8,720 Furniture and Equipment 149,742 School Sites and 3 Improvements thereto 200 i Buses a 169,601 SOURCE Capital Expenditure from the 'Remienue Fund ....... , .. • - . ° ....$322,606 Other u.. 1,191 Total $323,797 STATEMENT OF SOURCE W Canada Ontario APPLICATION Total Net Change in Capital Funds Unexpended Funds or (Amounts Hot Permanently Financed) Balance at Beginning of the Year Balance at the End of the Year SECONDARY. " AND APPLICATION OF CAPI1' L FUNDS 4' FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 4970 SOURCE ` 7? Fixed Assets 423 Buildings Furniture and Equipment Capital Expenditure from the, "Revenue Fund Total APPLICATI6N $ • &,490 32,174 32,174 $ 32,674 ti - Total Net Change In Capital Funds . .A.10expeaide 1 Fundi,oi ids ounta.Noj. • w 41, • • Batance-at Beitilyntrti oi'°the t`esr •- Balance at the End of the Year $328,263 (4,466) 28,965 $ 24,499 .. r $ 37,664 (4,990) a ti►�'�s�� ,. 2(t1,273) ��