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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-05-12, Page 29s URANCE 9 S W LIFE, AUTO, 'FIRE AND ALL OTHER LINES 319 HURON ROAD GODERICH 524.7411 M & J Roofing 41241li; III re -do your Id roof or oof your new house aurice or Jack Hayes ITS' or Free Estimates Phone 395-2886 The histor In Order to help focus at- Iention on the upcoming ('oderich Collegiate Reunion which is being held Sunday, I lily '1. from to d p.m. at the school. as part of the tioderich .1 ubilee 3 celebrations, a series of articles on school life and the history of the school begins this week. The first article is a history of (■•I).C.1. written by Sean tilacl.aren and Earl Salter, History 330 students at t. In the very early days of education in Goderich, the first head master of the school was Reverend R.F. Campbell. Having no real facilities for education, the reverend held the school in a house which belonged to him called Skeleton's Hall. Despite the name, the pupils received a reasonable 0 education and this was` the beginning of the school system in Goderich. Then the church passed an edict which decreed that anyone paid by the church could not hold a job that was not connected with the church. A Presbyterian clergyman, ' Reverend Alexander McKenzie suc- ceeded Rev. Campbell. He stayed on, as head master until his wife died in 1844. John Haldane assumed the job until he resigned due to ill health in 1868. To obtain the grant to keep the school in operation, it was' called the County, Grammar School which implied that, it was open to anyone in the county. However, at this time, many families were just getting settled in the new land. There was much to do and therefore most of the G.D. children were required to work on the land which meant that they were not able- to attend school. Realistically then, the county school was really only used by students who lived in town. The school's income consisted of '400 in grant money and $200 in fees. Head master Haldane's thoughts reverted to the High School of Edinburgh. To try to create that same type of School in Goderich, Haldane instituted a system of monitorship. This,meant that the students policed them- selves and in this w'ny, Haldane attained the con- fidence and co-operation of the more intelligent scholars. This also resulted in volun- tary discipline. In order to make the name County Grammar School more realistic, Haldane C •1. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THUR$1.`1AY, MAY 12,1977--PA9E 71�' -Part one suggested that every com- mon school in the area should be able to send three of the best students each year to Goderich. Of these students, ten would be chosen as county scholars, on the basis of examinations, and these ten would have their board and education provided for them by the county council. As is sometimes the case in council matters, municipal jealousies on the part of some of the influential members blocked this idea and so John Haldane's dream remained only a dream. .At this point, the Grammar School had to look for students among the com- munity. Aid cache in the form of some educated men from England and their families. They enrolled their sons in the school and thus, Goderich Grammar School con- 65¢ vrpale A package of 12 Jane Parker • WIENER ROLLS OR HAMBURG with the purchase of a [010 CANADA TICKET at regular retail. Valid until Saturday, May 14th, 1977 only. Next Draw, June 19th, 1977. ,.. =ter.. :.....___-.•••:.,...�.-,re .+ ..L,: -;tee• Q mmmmmimmmm CUT FROM CANADA GRADE "!A" BEEF BONE IN BLADE OR SHOULDER ROAST in BONE IN - POT ROAST A&P BRAND SIDE BACON 1 -LB VAC PAC 1. Pridq of Canada WIENERS (2 -LB VAC` hA '"Y.45 ) •"r 1 -LB f VAC' PAC Treat your family to A&P meats BONELESS SHOULDER CUTS . 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McKenzie which was wood frame building on Ea Street. At various times, the scho was convened in: three room of Haldane's house, thre halls of closed hotels i Goderich, five large room and untimately, the Tem perance Hall which wa located on North Street on th site now occupied by MacKa Hall. This last location wa provided by the board Almost certainly, som parents must have ha second thoughts about som of these locations. Especial] if they were sending daughters to school. The hal of a hotel, closed or not, was almost certainly, not the place where a young lady should be seen. John Haldane left the post with, .according to him, no - had memories. He wrote in his letters that lie never had any clashes with the board, the public, or parents. It must have been exciting at this time when one was constantly fighting for something new, and it was probably, at times, like a labour of love for Haldane. Students from this time, had nothing bad to say about Mr. Haldane. He was regarded with respect by everyone in the community and we owe a great deal to this learned man who helped bring education to Goderich. His successor, James Preston was only a principal of the school for a short time. In 1871, a school act was passed which resulted in a change of name for the schools in the area. Common schools became public schools, and Grammar schools became High Schools. They were also called Collegiate Institutes if they conformed with certain regulations. It is unknown what these regulations were but they likely referred' to such things as size, and the number of students. In this same year, Dr. Strang became the principal of the high school. Classes were still held in the Tem- perance Hall but it is likely that this location was more favorable than some. Senior citizens to host Bayfield group The Golden Gate Senior Citizens of Goderich met in MacKay Hall May 4 at 8 o'clock. Esther Rivett Pres. had charge of the meeting which was opened by singing Oh Canada accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Hawkins followed by the Lord's Prayer. Forty members answered the roll call. The minutes of the last two meetings were then read,also a report of the Spring Rally of Zone 8 held in Dashwood. Mrs. Rivett gave a report of the Seminar held in Grand Bend and eight attended from Goderich. Vera Larder gave the Treasurers report. The correspondence was then read consisting of thank you notes and letters. Esther Rivett and Ver'a Larder were appointed to attend the U.S.C.O. Convention to be held in Hamilton in August. Also there will be a bus trip to Story Book Gardens in London May 31 • all those wishingto go are supposed to pay at the next meeting. It was moved and seconded that we adjourn- a few card games were played. A delicious lunch was served by the lunch committee. The next meeting will be May 18 in MacKay Hall at which time we will entertain the Senior Citizens of Bayfield: Cards will be played. All Senior Citizens welcome. Firemen have busy Sunday The Goderich fire depar- tment had a busy day on Sunday, May 9. Beginning at 3 p.m. they were called to a trailer fire at Don's Marine on the north side of the harbour. It is believed that the fire, which caused 82000 damage, may have started from an over heated propane stove. No one was in the trailer at the time and firemen were able to keep the fire confined to the trailer. 'At :45 p `m. there was a fire at the home of Don Tibeau, 158 West Street. The fire caused 8200 damage and may have started in the fireplace. At 8:50 p.m. a trailer at Lake Shore trailer camp on Highway 21 south Ikas burned to the ground. The trailer was owned by Maurice Elgie of 325 Douro Street Stratford. 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