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The Brussels Post, 1916-10-26, Page 1ruz VOL. 45 NO, 17 1,5o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1916 W. H. KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements - Looa1—R. Thomson, For sale -a, Johnson. For sale—Geo. McDonald. Robes, &o.—I. 0,. Richards. Auotion Bale—Thos. Pierce. Dog strayed—Dovid Ramsay, Oar of four—A, Leitch & Son, Purse found—George Thomson. Uncle Tom's Cabin—Wm. Reap, Auotion sale—Geo. T. Robertson. Farm for sale—Mrs, Tae. Armstrong. To Investors --Department of Finance, Ilistrizt Rolm Bluevale Jae. Aitchison, who has been seri- ously ill is improving. Everett McGee is on the sick list. We hope he will soon be n, k. Pte, Wm, Hall, of the 161et, was home fromCampp for the week end, Rev. D. D, Thomson is on the sick list this week. Elope he will soon be as well as ever. Wm. Gardiner, of Lion's I9ead, was in the village recently renewing old acquaintances, Rev. Mr. Walden. Fordwirh, preached missionary sermons on this carted circuit last Sunday.Q y ser- vice in Methodist church next Sunday, 29th inst., at 11 a. in, Wroxeter • • Mies Carrie Lawrie visited relatives in Toronto recently. T. G. and Mrs. Hemphill were visi- tors in Toronto last week. Mise Jeannette Black is the guest of her sister, Mrs, B. Whitmore, Har- riston. J. Kerr, Wingham, occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Field Day in connection with the High School here was held in the park last Wednesday afternoon. - Rev. Mr. Dunbar, Listowel, ex- changed -pulpits with Rev. Mr. Ro- berts, of the Anglican Church. on Sunday. Misses Onstin, Hicks, Whitmore and Mallnugh attended the East Hu• ron Teachers' Convention held in Wingham Thursday and Friday of last week. A Concert will be held in the Pres- byterian church, Wroxeter, Friday evening of this week, ander the aus- pices of the United Women Workers. Miss Lottie L. Tillotson, of Hawaii, a recommended elocutionist, will give several selections. Musical numbers will also be furnished by Miss Van Norman, Wingham, and others. Ad- mission 25 and 15 cents. Don't miss it. Belgrave Mr. and Mra. Fttsken, Kippen, called on friends here last week. Miss Emma Lake, Grey, was visit- ing at Harry Hopper's last week. East Wawannsh Council will meet here on Monday, Nov. 18th, for next meeting. Rev. Mr. Abery, Lnndesbnro, will take Thanksgiving service in the Pres- byterian church Thursday of this week. Next Sunday Rev. E. A, Shaw, a former well known pastor, will con- duct setvices in the three Methodist churches on Belgrave rironit. Hallowe'en Sncial will be held in the Presbyterian church basement by the Y. P. S. next Tuesday night. All the young people of the congregation and others interested in the Guild are ex- pected. SALE POSTPONED.—The Auction Sale of Farm Stock, implements, &c., announced by Joe Miller for Thurs- day of last week was postponed until Wednesday of next week, Nov. lot, at 12 o'clock, sharp and will be held re- gardless of weather. Sale will be held at - Lob 7, Con. 3, Morris. It will be without reserve as Mr. Miller is giving up farming. The Mission Band Social which was held in the basement of Knox church, 14th inst., was well attended by the children and parents. Mrs. (Rev.) Lundy, Walton, was present and gave, a' fine alarm, taking for her Buhjert "Build frig," tieing blackboard sketches which impressed the impnr- tance of the wnrk nn ynung and old, Mrs. Lundy is Mission Band Secretary of Maitland Presbyterial and has her work well in hand. A fine Missionary sermon was preached IastSunday in the Methodist church here by Rev. 0, Wren, Brus- sels. He showed clearly that there must be no retrograding but a deter- ruined victorious forward march until the world is conquered for Christ. There was a goodly response -in mone- tary pledges by the congregation, We will be glad to have Mr. Wren back again. Blyth DEATH'OF 1hrRs. GARDINER.—A sud- den death took place at the home of P. Gardiner, Wednesday morning, when his mother, who had recently disposed of her property in Exeter and intended making her home with her son here, passed away. Mrs. Gardin- er was 09 years of age and had taken an active interest in the Presbyteri'en church work, The funeral took place Friday from the eon's residence, with interment in the Brussels cemetery, where Mrs. Gardiner's husband was buried. JAC$s0 N—BEGLEY.—Arets wed- ding took place in thep Methodist church on Tuesday of last week at 11 a. m., when one of Blyth's popular o n young ladies. Miss Lela Begley, young- est g - u est daughter of Wm. and Mrs. Beg- ley, was married to John H. Jackson, manager of the Sterling Bank at Ux- bridge. Rev. R. J. McCormick, offici- ated. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the bride's home, where the wedding dinner was partaken. Following congratulations the couple motored to the O. P. R. station, where a large crowd of friends were awaiting them with rice and confetti. They left for their honeymoon, which will be spent; in Torontoancl Eastern cities before they settle in their home at Uxbridge. The bride's' travelling suit was of cream broadcloth with reboux model hat. The bride was the recipi- ent of many beautiful presents. Walton Wednesday evening Mrs. (Rev.) Lundy was at Brussels attending the Mission Band annual Thank -offering in NIelville church. Shadow Box Social will be he held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall, Friday even- ing of next week, Nov. 3rd. Excel- lent program. Proceeds in aid of Red Groes. Watch for bills. In the list of Horticultural members from Walton to Brussels Society, the name of Mrs. Wm. McGavin, should have been jr. instead of sr, Mrs. Robs. Watt and Mrs. Chas. Drager are added to roll since last week's list was published. Despite very unplessant weather there was a goodly attendance at the public meeting, held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall, to hear Inspector Lees, of Peterboro, in his discussion of Consoli- dated Schools. The chair was occupi- ed by Jno. Bolger. Mr. Lees gave a splendid addiess which was illustrated by views of schools he had visited. Rev. Mr. Lundy worked the lantern. The speaker said while there was no law governing a Governmet grant to aid Consolidated schools a committee had been appointed to consider such enactment. Government would deal liberally with such tnnvements when the people were behind it. METHODIST CHURCH RE.OPENING. SERVICES.—After improving the in- terior of the Walton church the Methodists had two special preachers for last Sunday services. Rev. A. J. Love, Wroxeter, preached an excel- lent sermon on "The saci•ificial life." He emphasized the spirit of Humility in the Christians, that Christ might use us for set vice. Surrendering worldly pleasures for the service of humanity in Christ's name was not to lose but to gain a hundred fold in due time. Rev. Dr, Moore, Toronto, General Secretary of Socla1 Service and Evarigeliem, preached an eloquent sermon at the evening service. His subject was "'Phe Church of God in the midst of life." For over an hour the congregation listened attentively to his story of saving the lost and caring for children. Methodists here will long remember his stories of resorting fallen women from the ways of vice. Dr. Monne said in part :—Ohristiauity bas not failed and we roost not fail 1i' disseminate and to practice its glorious precepts and principles Ours is an unparalleled opportunity. •••••••••••••••••C/•••••••• •••••i•••••••••••••••••••• • 0 •• • • • t lanke S Robes■ B • • • • • Plush, or Halters,Rugs Wool • • Waterproof se • Light and Heavy Harness • Trunks . and Satchels • • Boots -and Shoes Comfortable and Warm for all Feet and • i Rubbers • to suit them all at Lowest Prices. • • •• Phone 47X • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••S••••S•• ••••••N•••••••••••••••••• a 0 0 • 0 • • Y • 0 • Richards & o., • Ours is to help In the overthrow of national culls. We mast airs et pro- duciitg a righteous Nation and in everything effecting her people, Only the messages of the Master are suf- liclentfor the deep soul -hunger of the people today. We must not play at service but meet work at service. The world rushes on, we must not wait. The tide drives by, the sea is mad with motion, all creation is in travail is the wide word of the Great Book. Men, God's men, up and seize the hour I Make God's hour yours. MoncriefF A public debate will be held in Knox church on the evening of Nov. 10th. Subject is "Resolved that the Irish have done more for the development of Canada than the Scotch or Eng- lish". 'Three good speakers will q n and there will handle the uest,o a also be musical numbers. Proceeds will be applied to the Red Cross. Ethel Mies Alice Barr spent Sunday with it ld her aunt Mrs. A. Whitfield, , Mrs- A. L McDonald has returned home after spending a week in Tor- onto. g onto. Daniel and Mrs. Cooper were the guests of Wm. and Mrs. Love on Sunday. and Miss Hardy McLellan d attended 'Teachers' Convention in Wingham. Friday last the Judge's Voters' List Court was held here and attracted quite a company. We are glad to see Mrs. Ames around again after being confined to her bed for a few days. Wm. McLeod has completed the well at Barker's school. It is 281 feet deep with 243 feet of seater. A number from this locality attend- ed the Memorial service at Union Church iast Sabbath afternoon. N. Gilchrist has decided to change his place of abode and after this will be found in O. Raynard'sl house op- posite the school. Mrs. McKinnon received word from her son, Ross, saying be is in pink of condition and no word of being wounded as reported. Mire. Wm. Love and Mrs. F. James and two little children left for Camp Borden Wednesday morning to say gond-bye to the soldiers. Tuesday of last week Ethel cheese factory sold 100 boxes of cheese, last half of Sept. make, to Mr. Muir, Inger- soll, Price was 21}cents, a fine figure. Dt'. Wardlaw has received word from his brother, that another broth- er, Walter, 20 years of age was killed in action in France. He enlisted in Australia. Mr. and Mt's. Carter and baby, Tor- onto, were renewing old friendships here recently. Mrs. Carter was form- erly Miss Lamont of this Locality and is always welcome back. Thersetvice in the Methodist church last Sunday evening was conducted entirely by the League in a very' creditable way to themselves and in- teresting to the congregation. Mrs. H. Friese, of Arden, Man., has been visiting at Robb. Barr's for the past week. They are cousins. She also visited at llamiltnn, Welland, Cornwall and Montreal. Mr. Barr accompanied her as far as Guelph on her way home. Will those who have sewing on hand for the soldiers, kindly get it flnisbed and hand it in to Mrs. Dil- worth, as we want all the garments sent away at as early a date as pos- sible. Miss Hall, Secretary Ethel Women's Institute. DON'T MISS 1T.—Monday evening of next week Dr. Mioifi, Chaplain of the National Guards, London, England, will deliver an illustrated Lecture, entitled "With the British forces in Camp and Field." Dr. 1Flinifi is an ex- cellent speaker and his tiddress will be illustrated by a number of war pic- tures. GAVE GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.— "'Phe entereaiumeut given in the Stewarton Presbyterian church by Lnitie L. Tillotson, of Hawaii, was a snrcess in every sense of the word. ilio seas greeted by a gond house and ill who heard her were pleased. \lies Tillotson is a globe traveller, having vi --sited nearly every country. ;Ina lies grave of manner, a pleasing e., l:ivatrd voice, a fine delivery, Neely number in her musical ma- , Hilt was splendidly rendered," She .v II he tit Ethel, Satuedity, Novena - '101' 4111, in the Dilworth Hall, under .utspices of the Woman's Institute. A letter received feint'n, Pte. George g %1rLennie' gave an interesting no - wen of a trip to Ireland, He visited Dublin, Cork, Blarney Castle (and kiesed the blarney stone) Killarney, the gap of Dunloe, the Devil's Punch bowl, and from theta took the Sligo train fnr Killen -attendee, Drumbrick, &c. He says my great grandmother had 22 children (19 boys and 3 girls) and went to ohm cli with her sword under her cloak. Iliverybody ltas heard much about the beauty of Irish colleens and it is no mistake. People burn peat here ; the hedges are fine and the holly tree very common. Am sending some shamrock and a black thorn walking stick. The Thank -offering meeting held in the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening was well attended by mem- bers of both congregations. Rev. J. L. McCulloch, pastor, occupied the chair and couduoted devotional exer- cises. The thole furnished excellent music and Rev, D. B. McRae, former pastor, gave the Missiouett'y address and svaslistened to with interest. He urged upon each to be a Missionary and oloeed bis remarks with an urgent appeal for every tvote/no in emngre- gation to identify herself with the Missioharyy Society, After a hearty vote of t itelte to the speaker the meeting closed by the singing of the National Ant.ihem and iienediction, Offering amounted to $82.00. AWORTHY CAven,—On Saturday evening, November 4th, a splendid entertainment will be given In the Dilworth Hall, under the auspices of the Wornen's Inetitute, The Com- mittee has spared no pains to make the entertainment interesting and in- structive. They have secured the services of the celebrated Miss Lottie Tillotson, of Hawaii, a lady of travel and of culture. Her numbers will be interspersed with music, vocal and in- strumental. Tickets 25 and 15 cents. Atwood Kenneth and Mrs. Elwin and daugh- ton, London, were visiting with John and Mrs. Wilson for afew weeks. Molesworth Mr. Howell, of Toronto, will speak in the Presbyterian church here next Sabbath morning. He has an in- teresting teresting story to tell of Belgian hero- ism. Clinton The October meeting of the Centro Huron Ministerial Association was held in St. Paul's Memorial Hall, the President, Rev, J. A. Robinson, in the chair. Rev. J. A. Agnew has been ted Secretas'y, g succeedin Rev. S. circ e 3. Anita. Nine members of the Jackson Manu- facturing Company's staff, in Clinton or elsewhere, are now in the service of the Empire, in the training camps or et the front, one Pte. R. D. Walton, having already made the supreme sacrifice. Rev. Robert Irwin, son of J. A. and Mrs. Irwin, Clinton, has been appoint- ed Chaplain of the 227th Battalion. Mr. Irwin left here for Sault Ste, Marie some months ago to take a posi. tion in the paymaster's department, and has been active in recruiting. He has so won his way into the hearts of the men and the officers that the colo- nel recommended him for the position of Chaplain, and a special ordination service was }geld by the Methodist Church in order to qualify him for this position. He is a ynmig mall of much ability and the 227th are to be congtatuiated on secnring his services. GODERIOH DISTRICT LEAGUE.—An enthusiastic and well -attended Dist- rict Epworth Lagos Convention was held in the Ontario Street Methodist Church, Following officers were elected :—President, Rev. Mr. Sin- clair, Holmesville ; 1st Viee-President, Miss M. Aikeh, Goderich ; 2nd Vice - President, Miss E. Wilise, Clinton ; 3rd Vice -President, Mrs. J. H. Mar- shall, Blyth ; 4th Vioe-President, M. Sauvage, Seaforth ; 6th Vice -Pres- ident, Miss M. Irwin, Olintnu ; Secre- tary -Treasurer, Mise, Hattie Levis, Clinton ; District Representative, Rev, W. Couway, Auburn, Morris The rains have helped the plowing. Give the Bible Society Collectors more than a friendly nod when they call on you. A number of Morrisites attended the Vetere' List Collet for this town- ship held in Brussels Thursday after- noon of last week. Will. and Mrs. Davidson and family have removed to Stratford where the former has accepted a position in one of the factories, We wish them suc- cess in their new homer Remember Joe Miller'spostponed Auction Sale will be held Wednesday afternoon of next week, commencing at 12 o'clock, No reserve as proprio- for is giving up farming. Lot 7, Oon. 8, Morris, is his farm. Rev. Mir. Wren, Brussels, preached a strong Missionary sermon in Sun- shine church last Sunday. His ap- peal was earnest and the response was generous. A good eubelautial subscription was aeceived. Win. M. Cook, 6th Eine, will hold a clearing Auction Sale of will Stock, Implements, &c., on Wednesday, Nov. 8th. He has sold his farad to Newton McCauley and, ie removing to Brussels, hence sate will be without reserve. ex -Councillor Wm. Thuell took a trip to the Great West this Fall where he spent the past months. He got back last week. A visit was made to his 3 sons at Camp Bordeu from Toronto, prior to their leaving for overseas service. Among the list of Morris boys re- ported missing in France during the past week is John Passmore. He made itis hone for years at the Late Peter Oantelon's. John enlisted at Brandon, When he went to England he was drafted into a Highland Regi - meat an went w ent into the trenches early in September. Tuesday, Nov. 7th, Thomas Pierce, of the East boundary, will hold a Clearing Auction Sale of farm stock, implements, &c., with Thomas Gund- ry as Auctioneer. Mr. Pie'ce's has some foe Chord bred cattle in his sale. List may be read on page 4. He is giving up the faun hence sale will be without reserve, LETTER FROM PTE. WILL. Coca TO HIS SISTER.—Dear Florence.—J. net. a line to let you know I ata o, k. and hope you are the same. Received parcel all right and the socks conte in very handy and I thank you very much. Have another position, this time at Longwood, near 13ramshott, ate orderly to Major Dunlop. of Gode- l•ioh, Capt. McKay and Capt. Si meson, so I have my hands full, Had a letter frau Walter Baylor. His brother, Tee, wee slightly wounded. They were in the same section as me. This morning we had news from Lieuts, Brockelbank and Jimmy Lowe, of Arthur and Stratford, Said it was fierce over in the trenches. I am in splendid health. We see the aero- planes coming over from Femme every Clay. They cross over one camp to Aldershott, salting anew one over and fetching an old machine back, We see as much here as they do ab the front, in a way, es everything is mill' tat'y, Sometimes from 6 to 10 aero- planes are together racing one anoth- er and it is agreed sight. About 400 conscriptionists are being drilled here, Was sorry to hear of "Chad" McMiI- lan'e death and others of the 71st elite got it. Yours very truly, WILL. Cranbrook A oar load of Diamond Floor, Shorts, Bran and Low Guide Flour will arrive the and of dolt week or the beginning of next from Lon- don. A. LEMON ffi rune, Oranbrook. The Red Cross Society here is doing a good work sewing and knitting for our soldier boys. Next Sabbath afternoon the pastor will preach in the Methodist church at the usual hour. The address of Rev, Dr. Mnore, of Toronto, in the Methodist church last Sunday aftevnoou was much appre- ciated and a new interest aroused in his important department of work. DIED AT FRONT. —Alm, G. Spelling has received the sari news that her nephew, Pte. Arnold Rathwell, of the Mid Battalion, was killed in action on October 8th. Mrs, Sperling will at- tend the memorial service at Luck - now. Arnold was a fine young roan ' whose early s sincerely re - petted. KNOX CHURCH JIIBILEE.—Tile 59th congregation willre anniversary of this con g g be celebrated on Sabbath, Oct. 29th, and Sunday, Nov. 5th. Services will be conducted on these days by Rev. Mr', Dey, Sinicoe, and Rev. D. B. Mc- Rae, Kincardine, at 11 a. m. and 7 30 p. m. Both of these men were former pastors. Offerings will be taken for the Manse Fund each Sunday. Mrs. J. \V. Joynt, Lucknow, will sing at each service on Nov. 61b. A Fowl Supper will be served on Monday evening, Nov. 8th, in Long's Hall, ficin 6 to 8 o'clock. A fine program will be rendered in the church con- sisting of vocal selections by the Ladies' Quartette, Listowel, and Mrs. Jnynt. Addresses expected ft'otn Revds. Messrs. Wren, Mann, Lundy, Johnsoot, McRae, Bell and Bradley. Tinders will he 50 and 25 cents. Don't miss these Jubilee services. Rrey Silo filling has come to an end, The corn WM; a gond crop. Miss Emma Lake was visiting rela• dives and friends at Wingham and Belgrave. Lewis and Mrs. Steiss spent the week end with their daughter, Mrs. John Wilson, Atwood, Val. Forester is busy getting moored together to erect a pig pen as a stable for his horses for this Winter. Next Sunday afternoon Mr. Howell, Toronto, will give an address in Union Church on "The heroism of Belgium and how much we owe thein," He will speak at Trowbridge in the even- ing. Last Saturday R. J. and Will. Hoover, Duncan McCallum and Jno. Creme motored to Camp Borden in the lttter's oar to visit the former's son and other kbaki lads who will be hiking overseer' shortly. 1\iRaroRIAL SERVICE,—A very large congregation assembled at Union Church lest Sunday afternoon to join in the memorial service concerning the death of Pte, Will. Richmond, who yielded up his life in defence of the Umpire. Rev. Mr. Johnson, the pastor, preached a most appropriate sermon on "A goodl soldier.' He was followed by Rev. Mr, McDonald, At- wood, in a fine patriotic address. Rev. Mr. Shaw, Atwood, also took part in the service. In addition to a well sung solo by Miss B. Whitfield, a male quartette gave a selection also a solo. It was very fitting that public recognition by the community should be paid to one who in his youth made the supreme sacrifice. Will. Rich- mond's name will be long remember- ed in this community and has a good right to have a place on the Roll of Honor. EAST HURON TEACHERS' CON- VENTION The 43rd annual Convention of the East Hut'nn Teachers' Association was held in the Town Hall, Wingham, Thursday and Friday, October 19th and 20th, Although weatherwasnot favorable, there was a large attend- ance of teachers at the variousses- sions. 1 i' as'oc i byPresident C Oiatw cu ed , , p D. Bouck, Principal of Clinton Model School, and devotional exercises were conducted by leev, 1\1r, Diamond, \Vingbam. Minutes of 1016 meeting of the As- sociation held at Seaforth, were adopt, - ed and Resolution Committee, consist- ing of Messrs, Shillinglaw, Beatty, 1i, S. Scott, and Misses Curtis and Fargo-' hereon appointed. After Inspector Dr. Field and the President had spoken briefly on behalf of Red Gross Fund, following commit- tee was appointed to solicit subscrip- tions from teachers :—Dr. Field, 0, H. Holland, Miss Grace Walker and Iflise Mabel McDonald. Business Committee composed of George H. Jefferson and Mies M. L. Brock was also appointed to look after program as to re -arranging of papers, etc,. Association then adjourned to meet et 1,80 p, m, AFTEILNOON SESSION .Mayor MtKibbon, Wiegheen, in a brief, but neatly -worded address, gave the teachers a hearty welcome, ex- tending to them the privileges and liberties of the town, Miss Florence Buchanan, delegate to the 0 E. A, Convention held in Toronto Easter week, gave a very fall eoniere ,o in and ()mese s repore of the p credo gen synopsizing sotne of the mot e imlport- ant addressee, and expressing the hope ++++4÷4÷44+4444+++++++++++ Town Hall Brussels JUST ONE NIGHT + Tuesday + Oct. MR. WM. REAP Presents • Palmer's Spectacular + + + + + + + ' + + + + Proportion of + + +Uncle I + Tom's + + ab in+ + + + Special Prices 15 & 25 Cts + p + + and War Tax + that more teachers might attend. Miss Mabel elcDonaid gave a splen. dict talk on Physical Culture emp- hasizing the importance of making the work as enjoyable as poesihle, maintaining discipline, introducing games and giving commands with distinctness and firmness. Taking a class of boys and another of gills, Miss McDonald put them through several exercises which were clone with precision and grace. Fl. ( }. Marlyn, B. A., of Stratford Normal School, gave a splendid ex- position of the inductive -deductive method of teaching by taking with a junior 4th class a first lesson on "In- finitives." By skilled gnestiouiug nu several examples used in sentences on the board, Mr. Martin led the class to see the double function of this class of words. Be answered questions on the subject asked by Mr. Horton and Miss Bi ock, Next item was paper nu ''Discipline and Methods of Securing it.", given by Miss Violet Leitch, Oranbrook. Sub- ject was very thoroughly and efficient- ly dealt with, and Miss Leitch re- ceived many compliments on the ex- cellence of her paper. Among the many gond suggestions thrown out was the importance of being firm, having some system and method in class movements, making work in- teresting, commending judiciously, and cultivating a pleasant personality. Discussion was continued by Miss Spence, Mr. Shillinglaw and Dr. Field. President then introduced F. E. Coombs, M. A., Faculty of Education, University of Toronto, who proceeded in a very able manner to discuss "Literature as an Aid to Language— Teaching in the Primary Grades," He stated that wide -spread poverty of expression and deplorable inadequacy Lo use the English language must be corrected chiefly in Primary Classes by appealing to the ear of the child at an age so early that au unconscious habit is formed, the conscious and un- conscious imitation of a good model being the only redemption. Although the prime purpose of Literature teach- ing is not to aid in language, yet it presents the highest form of the language ideal with the result that the life of the child will endeavor to express itself along the line of the ideal. He pointed out that one of the richest fields of Literature is quite within the interest and comprehen- sion of the pupils of Form 1. Insppector Richard Lees, B. A„ of Peterbotough, in his address on "Oon- solidated Schools", stated that the only solution for the problems facing rural schools is Consolidation. He al- so sbowed many lantern slides of the splendid work being done by a num- ber of Consolidated schools which be had visited in the States. individual needs, a far more elastic, school system, and a great deal less conservatism in the great body of teachers. The child has a right to de- mand of es smaller classes and more • individual attention, so that his in- dividualism may not be cast into the background. A. A. Naylor, Seaforth, called at. tention of teachers to the fact that un - Gil the earl of 1918, at least, by order- ing through Secretary of the Assooia- Lion, they call get "The School" for a year for 75e. lie then gave a talk on H, C. F. and L. O. M., emphasizing importance of having the pupils know when to find the Highest Common , Factor and Lowest Common Multiple, as well as how, Various methods of finding each were taken up in order of difficulty, and principle on which the the usual method of finding the H. 0. F. le based, viz. .• That any number i a factor of o number is al - which s o w s a eo n factor of the sum or differencef any multiple of those numbers, was explained. This important principle should be understood by teacher, and a simple method of presenting it to the class was shown. Ill dealing with the subject of "Na- ture Study," Miss Grace Walker showed how it might be correlated with art, composition, construction work, literature and music and show- ed as e, model a Nature study book that she uses with her classes. Paper was listened to with a great deal of interest. In a paper that showed careful pre- paration and contained many splen- did suggestions, Miss Olive Cooper, dealt with the subject of "Household Management in Public Schools." A. great deal of that is outlined in the Course of Study can be taught with small equipment. Following suggest- ed as suitable subjects for lessons : Cream soups, vegetables, water, cooking of eggs, meat, Canadian fruits, cereals, caring for an invalid and cleanine. She pointed out that cultural and educational value of sew- ing is greater than its practical value. An exhibit of excellent work done by her class was ehotvu. H, G. Martyrs gave a splendid ad- dress on "The teacher's Relation to Play -life of Children." He classified the main theories regarding play as follows : lst The surplus energy theory that children play till they work off super floes energy ; 2nd Pre- paration for life theory that play is a. means of preparing for future re- sponsibilities ; 3rd Recreation theory that play Is resorted to as a means of recuperation from weariness ; 4 Re- capitulatiou theory that play is only the remnants of earlier activities in the race. Not anyone of these theories is adequate, however, Play is an universal instinct and children engage ill it because of pure pleasure. First 8 years of a child's life was described as the initiative period when his plays are largely a reflection of oc- cupation of his elders ; from 6 to 18 or 14 as individualistic period of oompeti- Liun when he says I can run faster than you", etc. ; and from 13 on as the period of co-operation when he in- dulges mostly in games involving team play. Teacbers have 3 impera- tive duties to perform, viz : Encour- age children to play ; direct play ; supervise their games. He expressed the hope that teachers would begin at once to organize games for recess and noon hour, selecting those that can be played with present equipment. A. H. Musgrove, 24. P. P. for North Huron, on being called on for a few words, congratulated the teachers ou the success of their entertainment and on the fact that their profession is beginning to be acknowledged as it should be. He pointed out that teachers have a special duty to per- form et this time in organizing the brain power and intellects of Canada. Mr. elusgrove's remarks were beard with pleasure. Association adjourned until 1.15 p. nn. EVENING SESSION Entertainment held Thursday even- ing was largely attended, Teachers of Wingham Public School had ar- ranged a splendid program, consisting re of choruses,drilla solo n s mid a dinSe by local talnt and Mr. Coombs, To' - onto, gave a very interesting and in- structive address. FRIDAY MORNING Association met at 9, session open- ing with the reading and adoption of the Treasurer's report for 1016. Elec- tion of officers then proceeded with following result :—President, Miss M. L. Brock, Winghatn ; 1st Vice-Preli- dent, Foster Fawlet; Seaforth ; '2nd Viae -President, Miss Olive Cooper, Clinton ; Secretary-Tceasuret', A. A. Naylor, Seaforth ; Executive Commit- tee, Mise Violet Leitch, Oranbrook ; Miss Elizabeth Dickson, Walton ; Miss Norma Hartry, Ssefolth ; 'George H. Jeife'soo, Fot'dwich ; 0, H. Holland, Clinton ; Delegate to 0. E. A., George W. Holman, 1ltginondville ; Auditors, Thomas G. Shillinglaw, Seaforth, and 11.. J. Beatty, Egmomdville. Moved by Mr. Holman, seconded by Mr, Shillinglaw; that we meet next year in Clinton. Carried. Mr. Bouck thanked the Association for the honor conferred on him in electing him to the Presidency. Then took for subject of bis address, `".Che School and the Child", after showing that the surest and gnickest way to improve humanity is to improve the people themselves, ice put in a very earnest plea for a veetly more sympathetic ,study of the oliiisi, hit AFTERNOON SESSION On being asked by Dr. Field for au expression of opinion on the question of bolding the Promotion Examina- tions in June instead of Easter, a majority of the teachers voted in favor of the change, Mr. Shillingglaw presented report of Resolution Committee, which was adopted, and was as follows That $800 be given by Association for Red Cress purposes ; That teachers of As- sociation approve of Superannuation as provided in the Rill ; That $100 be set aside for library ; That thanks be tendered to n of Wingham for deretown use of hall, also to teachers of Wing - hart for excellent entertainment pro- vided and for provision made for the accommodation of visiting teachers. Inspector Dr. Field gave an excel- lent talk on "Teaching of Literature", and showed how he would take up the poem, "The Solitary Reaper," Miss Perth Butler read a good pa- per on Kindergarten Primary work, after which she gave a practical Mess, tration with, a Blase of how the num- ber idea can be taught by means of the Kindergarten gifts, as well as the meaning of terms such as "square" and "cube." As the time was limited, the two remaining speakers had Limo to give only a synopsis of their papers. Miss Evelyn Garrett, Wingham High School, whose subject was "Begin- ning the Day's Act Lesson", briefly outlined het tnethod of takingalesson onthe nasturtium with orm 1, Splendid samples of last year's work Were shown. 3. Anderson, 13. A., also of Wing. hath High School, in taking tip sub- ject of "Agriculture in Publics Schools", outlined a few simple experiments ferrite which profitable lessons might be taught, There were 116 teachers present. .A. very profitable Convention wee brought to a close by singing the Na. Lionel Anthein,