HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-04-01, Page 5Local man writes to Bette 'Stephenson about the strap
Dear Editor,
The following is an open
letter to Doctor Bette
Stephenson, Minister of
Education, Queen's Park,
Toronto:
Dear Doctor Stephenson,
Having read the Ministry
Report regarding the possi-
ble banning of the strap in
the public school system, I
am compelled to give my
view on the subject, not as a
teacher, but as a Christian
parent.
As a Christian, I firmly
believe in the Bible as God's
inspired and infallible Word.
I believe in God's directions
as applicable to my style of
living; therefore, when God
directs, through the Bible,
the loving use of corporal
discipline, I obey. Many of
His directions are to br
found in the Old Testament.
This means That His direc-
tions are meant for non-
Christians as well as Chris-
tians. We are told to "Trust
in the- LORD • with all your
heart and lean not on your
own understanding''
(Proverbs 3:5).
We are told "Do not
despise the LORD's
discipline and do not resent
His rebuke, `because the
LORD disciplines those He
loves, as a father the son he
delights in" (Prov. 3:11-12).
A teacher, as a "kind and
judicious parent" „should
also use discipline in the
classroom. As parents we
are told to "Discipline your
son, for in that there is hope"
(Prov. 19:18a) and
"Discipline your son, arid he
will give you peace; he will.
.bring delight to your soul"
( Prov. 29:17).
Discipline and knowledge
go hand in hand when we
read "Whoever loves
discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction
is stupid" (Prov. 12;1).
Herdman at his best
BY LORNA VINCENT
Many local, music lovers
missed the Joseph Herdman
organ recital on Sunday,
March 29 at St. George's
Church.
The small attendance
made up in appreciation for
lack of numbers.
The interior of St,.
George's Anglican Church
with changing shafts of light
filtering through the lovely
stained-glass windows
makes a, Perfect setting for
organ music.
Mr. Herdman was at his
best in selections from Ger-
man
erman and French composers
which covered a period from
the 17th TO 20th century. No
recital is complete without
the music of Bach which
began the program:
The well-balanced ar-
rangement of selected
material went from highly
dramatic to quietly
meditative which brought
out the full range and mellow
tone of the newly renovated
organ. It seemed to fill those
soaring gothic arches with
heavenly sound.
The recitals which are
becoming annual events
should be well advertised in
advance. It is a privilege for
'local music lovers to hear
programs of this calibre as
we have too little live music
outside urban areas.
Congratulations to Joseph
Herdman! •
Two more recitals will
take place this season and do
mark these on your calen-
dar.
May 3 there will be a duo
piano recital by Joseph
Herdman and Lorne • Dot-
terer at the •St. George's
Anglican Church. This pro-
gram should be very special
with two such outstanding
musicians. It is not often that
we have the opportunity of
hearing two pianos.
June 14, Stratford Boys'
Choir, conducted by Gordon
Scott will be on the agenda.
All concerts take place at 4
o'clock. Tickets 'are
available at the door,
Let us hope that a good at-
tendance will establish these
programs as annual events
and also show appreciation
of local musicians who can
compete with the best.
GODERICH
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SPRING MEETING
Tuesday, April 7th
Community Room, Grandstand:
7:30 P.M.
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ALL PLAYERS WELCOME
fashion shops
-Utacipline can ._Teal- to
understanding as seen when
we .read "He who ignores
discipline despises himself,
but whoever heeds correc-
tion gains understanding"
( Prov. 15:32).
Discipline guides one
through life as shown in the
passage "He who heeds
discipline shows the way to
life,
- -.but whoever . ignores
correction leads others
astray" (Prov. 10:17).
Discipline is valuable to a
person, as seen when' we
read "Buy the truth and do
not sell it; get wisdom,
discipline and
understanding" ( Prov.
23:23). �.
Reading this, and knowing
this, it bothers me that some
people question and, in some
cases, oppose, certain forms
of discipline.. It is interesting
to read "The •fear of the
LORD is the beginning of
knowledge,* but fools
(Hebrew: 'eviyl - perverse,
or morally deficient, person)
despise -Wisdom
• discipline" (Prov. ,1: 7 I .
Certainly, there are
ways to discipline, corpordl
discipline bewg one. God, in
His Word, gives us directions
in the use of the rod (strap).
Referring back to the
passage of God as a loving
father, wealso read for us
"He who spares the rod
hates his son, but he who
loves him is careful to
discipline him" ( Prov.
13:24). This should also app-
ly to the teacher as a "kind
and judicious parent",
Corporal punishment is for
everyone, including
children. We read •'Do not
-withhold discipline , from a
child; if you punish him with
the rod, he will not die.
Punish him with the rod and
save his soul from death"
(Prov. 23:13-14 ), "Folly is
bound up in the heart of a
child, but the rod of
discipline will' drive it far
from him" (Prov. 22:15
A question that arises is
alit- That asking when, and on
whom, should the rod be us-
ed. Again, God makes it very
clear: "Wisdom is found on
the lips of the discerning, but
a rod is for the back of him
who lacks judgement"
( Prov. 10:13) , "Flog a
mocker, and the simple will
learn prudence; rebuke a
discerning man, and he will
gain knowledge" (Prov.,
19:25), and "Penalties are
prepared for mockers, and
beatings for the backs of
fools ( Hebrew: Keciyl -
stupid, or • silly, person)
(Prov. 19:29). •
I believe that I must raise
my children as instructed by
God: "Fathers,do not ex-
asperate your, children'; in-
stead, bring them up in the
training and instruction of
the LORD'' (Ephesians 6:4) .
Part of His instruction„ of
course, deals with discipline
and the rid.
Yours in Christ,
Dale Matthies,
Goderich.
Goderich obituaries
MRS. ANNIE'EDNA
(MCVITTIE)
CURREY
Mrs. • Annie Edna
(McVittie) Currey of 150
Pahneraton Street, Goderich
died in Alexandra Marine
and General Hospital on
Wednesday, March 25.•
She was born in Ontario to-
Simon Henry and Annie
Elizabeth (Fothergill),
McVittie.'
She attended public and
high school and lived in
Goderich most of her life.
She was •a • member of
North Street United Church
in Goderich. " ,. -
On February 14, 1942 she
married William A. Currey
in Holmesville. He
predeceased her in 1964.
She, was also predeceased
by one sister, Verna Elliott;
and two brothers, Elliott and
Melburn McVittie.
She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Dan
(Marlene)' Burbine and Mrs.
Wayne . (Sharilyn) Glazier,
both of' Goderich; four
grandchildren, Gary, Marie
and Richard Burbine and
Kristin Glazier; and one
sister, Mrs. Florence
McDougall of Goderich.
A funeral'service was held
at Stiles Funeral Home in
Goderich on Saturday,
March' 28 at 2 p.m. The
Reverend Robert 0. Ball
officiated. e
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MRS. MARGUERITE)
BLACK •
Mrs. Marguerite„ Black of:
103 James Street,' Clinton
died in Clinton. Public
Hospital . on Sunday, March
22 at the age of 80.
She was born on July 18,'
1900 in Ashfield Township to
David and Agnes Jane
.(MeKnight)- Johon..
.On January 24, 1922. she
married Roy Melvin Black in
Dungannon. He predeceased
her in 1924. •
The late Mrs. Black lived
at Sheppardton and in
Goderich before moving to
Clinton. in 1975. •
She was. a member of
Wesley -Willis United Church
in Clinton.
Besides her husband, she
was predeceased 'by one
brother, Harold Johnston.
She is survived by one son,
Harold Black of Clinton; two
grandsons, Gary Black of
RR. 4 Clinton and Peter
Black of R.R. 3 Cottani,
Ontario; and four great-
grandchildren.
A funeral service and
committal were held at
Stiles. Funeral Home. : n
Goderich on Tuesday, March.
24 at 2 p.m. The Reverend
Stan McDonald officiated.
Interment • was in
Dungannon Cemetery.
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