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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1920-10-28, Page 4ia1 0 PIiAtoa New,s*R+i!GDrd Business IToms— G• N VT, Teieg;rapir Miiloe 1 8 mm. to I5,pan; Saturdays ds 0,l?, 1. elegrapli office i MOW before ha'lidtrye l0 ism, Canadian National tiolcot 11t11ee i COOPER'S S .sToatI NEWS FALL LL PAPER GOOD time to renovate and paper is the °' ",,• .... x`,t11• weather, gives gives You clee , u •to- w date, walls for the winter. Because we atwa:ys carry a large stock, you are are .stere of getting Justwhat youwan from UP, and our prices are in every case r u ollab1e ALL PAPERS EITHER,ALREADY ..-. TRI 3'lrMED—OR TRIMMED FREE A. T. COOPER CLdNTOInd ?I'Jlilli,` 1 9CT'ODER .?8lla> The Carpe s You Throw Away! They are the ones we want to save for you. No matter how old, how dirty, how dilapi- dated, by our process they can be woven into VG1Vety Ever ib1e t gs that are good enough for the most elaborate home. . You won't realize how good these tugs really are until you see their beauty and feet their softness under • your feet. Sand rtr dais advr((s,nent z(11 year nerve ami address far a fres booklet said, fail is artnagan. ,ice t'a d .5 .a Tie.a rope around the old carpal and o . send Jr to r� 1 rFa - k • The Canada Rug Co. 98 Carling Street; .. London, Canada East and West Huron Teach- ers' Association • Herd Successful Congentionm at Winghani and Goderich - The forty-seventh annual convention of the East 1-iur%n Teacher's Institute which was held in the 'Town Hall, Wing ham, on Thursday and Friday. October 14th and i5, was attended by ifzo teach ers, and was a success in every respect, The president Mr. Robt. J. Beatty, lig- lnondvitle, occupied the chair. Rev, E, F. Armstrong conducted the opening exercises after which Mr. J. Groves read au address of welcome pre- pared by Mayor Gurney, who was un- avoidably absent The records of the last convert fon -were read and adopted. The following committees were then appointed:— Resolution Coin. Mt•. Geo. Jefferson, Mrs, Aitken and Miss Bell, Nominating Com, Mr. W. Strong Misses, Sheriff and McKay. " . Tile report of the proeeedings at the O, 5, A. was given by Miss Araper of Cinton in which She very iliteresting gave the teachers the gist of some of the important addresses, "The Seasons and their Causes", was the subject of the first paper introduced by Mr. B. S. Scott of Brussels, He emphasized- the use of concrete material to illustrate same and to use the childs knowledge of fife simpiier definitions to grasp: the situation. ' A very interesting paper on "Dental Inspection and preentative .Dentistry" was Introduced by Dr. Ross of Wingham Ire gave the ages of whtcii the various teeth arrive, the processes of decay in a tooth from its first indications unfit finally destroyed aided by Blackboard drawings, Then the question of diet, ' followed by the disadvantages that pup- ils undergo under such conditions. In presenting the subject of "Seat work for Primary Classes",•Miss Clazie• of 'Clifford painted out that'llt must be such that pupils are Blade to think bet not too siemens also that such work must be organised or in a proper sys- •teni with' a particular idea or point its Professor Patterson of tile' Western university London, spoke on "The Uu• ivcrsity and the peoiile." He gave the aright and advantages of its position lir Ontario, also how that the needs of the teachers could meet 141 keeping abreat df the tidies by means of Summer sours es and that leaguers should take ad- vantage of same as many have already done sopast. in the Next the question of The School Gar den "and its use in teaching Agricult- ure" was dealt by R. H. Hoover - of Walfish. The chief points were what the term means the interests and enthus- iasm required to be installed "in the pupils the School Garden and what it comprises both in individual plots as well as experimental plots to show and prove certain ideas and principles in ag- riculturatl.The blackboard was used to illustrate a typical garden as was work ed out and proved quite satisfactory. Dr, Maid of Goderich then addressed the Convention in the various questions in connectioe with.the teaching 'profess ion. These were, Dental +Inspection, the Navy League,:I.eague of Nations, School Fairs Salaries and Grants, The meeting then adjourned until the evening session which was a pro- gram consisthig"'of musical drill by. the Winghain School Pupils and songs by home talent which were well rendered and interesting. Then. Professor Patter- son gave an interesting lecture on the subject of "What the Spectroscope re- veals about the Stars" which was ill- ustrated.by a chart showing the lights spectrum with its various colors . and bands, Friday Morning. The first business of the morning ses Sion was the election of officers for the coining year as follows/ President 13. S. Scott, Brussels; Vice President.—Miss Bell, Blyth, Secretary—R, 14. hoover, Waton; Librarian—Dr, Field, Goderich Bxecutive Committee—Miss Turnbull, MIB. Farnlin in, M. Strong, Staff of Clinton Pudic school; Auditors—Miss Is Little MdLeod; 0, 5, A, Delegate --- Geo, lel, Jefferson, Fordwioh, Atter the election of officers Miss Mellj;s of Br•ucefield lutrodcued the sub- ject of "Flow to Secure good Reading. In her paper the following points were. brought out clearly, Have ;esson pre- Pared by pupils drill work learn them to become good thinkers use of oleic& es dramatization good geode's and arca pression, try to furtiislt sit audience for readers mid to accept 'retiring brit the Hest reading !rem pupils at all tinm- 51,• .. • The lectures given by 1., `i', White•13. A, 13., Peed, London were 'very luterest- iee inid'eew ideas were gb A„ wIrett ,by teachers could benefit by tlheir eSe in practise, The subjects were "Primary .Arithemtic'' which was iliustrated by means of the blackboard :gh the other "The teaching of History." After lee - tures, were given many took part in vier logs ciisetlssions, Mrs, Burchill qt Wroxeter spoke on thequestion of "it nisi -day 2/9/22/1 eitd. how to secure il," in which she briefly told her experience in catttleetioti with saute at Wroxeter cocoa and soup being the chief needs of the pupils. The sect- ion ynted e sutra with which to provide matbrials and she bop el that many more SO1100l3 10011121 adopt the sante practise as it supplemented the cold Jonah and aided inuell in digestion and thereby bttefitting the child, The last paper was "Sttpervlsed play a$ a.means of Education:" introduced by Norman .Garrett of Londesboro, Ile out lined very widely the means of physic- al exerelse and play with Its effects upon the physical conditions of the child tvhiclt 111 turn,4affected tite moral and rileutal side thereby bulding up a better character. lie there maintained that the games and piaiy should. supe r- itcd by teachers ituch 1001.11.4 brhtb co-ordination attention, effect the nun rats and life of the child which led ul- timately to charcter building 51191-a beat er type of citizenship. The following' resolutions were heart- ily endorsed; - ' 9., Resolved that the thanks of the East Huron Teacher's lnst[ttlte he ten- dered Mr. Graves for his address of welcome to Professor Patterson and Mr, White for their excellent aldress to Dr, Ross for his talk on preventature denistry to those of Winglram who have 'entertained the teachers. end to the staff of the VI/Ingham Public School. 2 Resolved that our secretary be in strutted to appeal to the county council for the appointment of a dental lnspec for and the payment of an adequate grant to provide free dental treatment for children whose parents are unable to pay for it. 3 Resolved that the thanks of the institute be tenderel those dentists who conducted the dental inspection in East Huron. 4 Resolved that the thanks of the Teacher's Institute be given those who provided the entertainment for Thurs- day evening's programme. 5 Resolved that In the opinion of this Institute no child should be admitted to ;u1 engraded.school. below the age six - years. The meeting then adjourned to meet next year 111 Clinton. R. H. Hoover, Sec-Treas. 1 ¶¶11-¶ Minutes of the 43rd Annual Meeting of the West Huron Teachers' Asso- ciation Held in Victoria School, Goderich, Oct. 14th and 15th. 1920. Thursday Forenoon The president,- Miss Jean Murray of Exeter; occupied the chair, The opening exereies were con- ducted by Mr. Jas. S. Delgaty, The minutes of the last session of the last convention held in Exeter, Oct. 9th, and 10th, 1919, were read . and approved. The president thanked the Associa- tion for hoe election as presiding offi- cer and asked for the hearty co-oper- ation of all, it order to make this a successful convention, Mr, J. Elgin Tom introduced the subject of Grammar and C=omposition for Entrance and Graduation Exam- inations, deploring the lack of knowl- edge of these, subjects on the part of many candidates. He commended the use of the new Composition Book and the teaching ng of the parts of speech, punctuation marks, etc., in the Jun- ior Classes. • The discussion was continued by ¥essrs. E. Ross, who also epeeially commended • the new Composition %look, J. S. Delgaty, who commended blackboard teaching. Mr. W. McKay took up history and Geography for the same examiner - tions. As an examiner of the papers in these subjects he found that many candidates weren't well trained in the knowledge of Wraps, and in the intel- ligent reading of -questions. The re- mainder of the questions were very well answered, In history the great est number of mistakes were made in the confusion of one man or event with another. He tliottght too match was required of Entrance Classes. Examinations in history are now bas- ed 011 all of the Canadian and Brit- ish History, The ' discussion wee continued by Messrs, •Ross, Tom,' Delgaty, and Johnston and Misses Sharman .and Murray. Miss Sharman thought teachers should understand what would be accepted as a perfect answer to many questions in history and Geography. Miss Jean Ready read an able Paper on Literature, in which she claimed that to slake . a success of. teaching it we most aim .to secure a deep love and appreciation for good literature. The lesson to be taught must be thoroughly studied, Litera- ture has an elevhting effect on the character of the pupils. She illus- trated her manner of teaching the sulljcct by taking the lesson The Mus- ical Instrument from the High School Reacher. . Inspector Tont, in the discussion of Arithmetic, strongly recommended the careful training of pupils in ra- pid addition, the multiplication tables, the learning of the compound roles, giving easy questions at first, etc. In teaching Spelling he would have the prontanciation taught first. Thursday .Afternoon Mr, R, R, Redmond, of Belgrave, introduced the subject of Music in our schools. IIe explained how he first rented a piano for use 'in .his school, . and when he Clem- onatrated to the sectio/1 the advantages of: a piano his trustees paid the rent. Soon .he and his pupils, by ittoans of a concert, provided the Means of buying at piano, Ire hold that music will maize 86001 100 plea - satin and beloved by the pupils, litre en bashful children can 1343 Ought to sing solos sita 4s little 'diffidence As tp read along, l4iss 1, 39. Sheerman introdtwed Oral Composition. There is great need for training in this subject to ohable pee• ple in Inter life to converse readily and easily, Children should be taught to come to the ;front of the roost and matte small speeches, beilig 0areful t0 enuneiate clearly, to looks • their au- dience in the faro and to tails to the audience rather than read theje speeches, Mr. 5, K. T3atvidson, of the London Nome/ School, tools up Representa- tion in Colors, and in 'a clever way showed the value of colors and their relation to, oaelu, other:, ACr, W, II, Johnston introduced The Federation of Teachers, giving the history of the movement that has re- sulted In three organizations, vis., The Wemen Teachers' Fed'erattion The high School Teachers' and lastly the'Public School Mesa Teachers' Fed- eration. He also explained what had been clone in the e001010g on of the salaries campaign of the past two years. This was followed by ,one of. the liveliest discussions we' have had for some years, during which grati- tude was expressed for .the liberal. way in which many "'hoards of trus tees had increased their teachers' salaries, even though there are many teachers still who arelIs't receiving as much as common laborers with no ed- ucation. Fear was expresser? that was less salaries were increased there would be Iarge desertions from the teachers' ranks to other walks of life, thus giving our -schools into the care of immature and untrained boys and girls as is now done in many of the. Unitech States. During the past year the Ontario government gave a spec- ial grant of 5400,000 to encourage trustee boards• to pay better salaries. It was apportioned on the ;following basis: To school sections whose assess- ments are $1.00,000 but less than 5800000, there is no grant on a sal- ary.less than $700, but when the sal- ary is at least 5700 the following percentages are paid on all above $500: 5 ser cent. ori a salary of $700 but less than $500. 10 per cent. on a salary,of Si300 but less than $1700, 20 per cont. on a salary of $900 but less than 51000, 40 per cent on a salary of $1000; and over. This is for princi- pal's salaries. For thd present year, September, 1920, to Moe 80th, 1921, the Minister of Education says: "The basis for apportioning this grant next year will probably he sunilar to that used in making the distribution for the cur- rent year; although it is possible that it may be necessary to slightly modf- ly the present scale," He also ,says: "It 14 without doubt in the interests of the trustees ' both fin-' aneiully anti edueationelly, to see that the teachers re- ceive, at least, the salaries in the ear- IOUs groups upon which the highest precenteges are paid." Such en 0X, pression of opinion is encouraging to trustees and teaeluors, •Chursday Evening At the evening, session a pleasant and profitable two laotrrs Were spent in Knox church Wore a "large eta - Silence gathered for the evening en- tertainment. .. 'Inspector 3, E. Tom presided., Miss Jean Murray delivered the •president's address, taking for her theme OppOrtunitios Or Service. Mr, Daviclspn gave a splendid lllu- etr4ted lecture on Great Painters, An- cient and ,Moclern. Commencing with Egyptian Art he explained that it was not realistic: but symbolic to a great, extent. A great ?lumber of slides were shown of the works of the painters of the nth and 17th Cen- turies, Raphael,. Titian, Leonardo da Vinci,- Michael Angelo, Rembrandt, Rubens, Velasques and Paul Veronese, These Mr. Davidson said were the greatest sinters of all times, and sus parlor to those of the present day, but it was a• mistake to suppose that all the old painters excelled those of our own times. There -were shown 1041117 of the pictures of more modern times—chiefly those by the great por- 'tirait painters, Sir Joshua Reynolds, of the 18th century, Romney Gains- borough, all perhaps .unequalled in .that line Then the artists of the 19th century. Turner the great land- scape and marine painter; Meisonie2/ the noted Frenchman; Alma Tade0ia, the historical painter remarkable for his =realistic painting of marble. To stake the lecture more interest- ing architecture representative of the various artists was exhibited at the same time as these paintings --A temple at Thebes in Egypt the Pan- theon and St. Peters at Rome, Toledo Cather:al and the Alhambia inn Spain, The Cathedral of Florence, Chartres Cathedral in /Prance. ` The following contributed very ma- terially to the success of the even- ing's entertairunent in song and mu- sic: The male quartette, Rev. Mr. Moyer, Messrs, W. Pridham, Jas. Thomson - and C. Robertson; Mrs. Frank Saunders, Miss Belcher and Mrs. Miller. Mr. Delgaty moved a vote of thanks to those who contributed to the ev- ening's enertainment, 'which was heartily endorsed by the audience. Friday Morning and Afternoon The President, Miss Murray, occu- pied the chair. , Opening oxereiees wea•o conducted l y Inspector Tom, , Mr. =loo. Mawson of Exeter,, in a humorous and instructive address to111 the cenverrtion l,oxh ho tnughtPrhn- 4x'3' Reeding. IIe held that heading. wee the "most important subject Oh the eurriouluan, Mveryano ena.oygd.2the splendid ad- cU:eee. The resolution committee submit, ted the fallowing report: . Resolved That the thanks of the teachers of West Iluron be conveyed to the Min- ister of Education for the special grant of 1920 on rural teachers sal- aries and that they respectfully re- quest that the Department announce one .year in advance the details on which this grant will be distributed so that the teachers and trustees may undersand what grant will be received on the next year's salaries, 2 That the West 110100 Associa- tion pay, the expenses of the presi- dent at the annual meeting of the On- tario 'Education Association, Also et a delegate fl•om each of the Feder- ations and that if aey of the teachers' are in important official positions in the 0. E. A. they should be the dele- gates, 8 • Resolved that GO per cent, of Entrance 'Literatu=re Exam, he taken from 20 proseribed lessons from the ei, cl Re Fonrt1 t s a 4. That the entrance examination in History be taken alternately from British, and Canadian History. , 5 That the thanks of the Associa- tion be extended to the Goderich pub- lic 'School Board for the use of the school also to the Board of Managers of the Presbyterian church for the use of the, basement for the evening meeting. The report was adopted with the exception of No. 4 which was amend- ed Co read that the Entrance Examin- ation in history be taken from the Canadian History only. It was"inoved seconded and adopted that the membership fee. for the Association be $1 each in: succeeding years, Inspector Tom lucidly explained many of th eschool regulations and manner of snaking reports. The election of officers was then proceeded, with, with the following result: President, Nelson E. Dahms, vice president, M. Jean Ready, Wooci.= ham; secretary treasurer, W. H, Johnston; councillors, Miss Hannah IKinsntan„ Miss Mabel Bailie, Miss Howard. It was decided to increase the sec retazy's salary to $50 annually. The men and women of the Asso- ciation now met in different rooms and formed local branches of the pro- '011ei41 Federatlpns pf Teachers. !. The auditors' report, showing :a balance of $19,75 OA hand, was re, peived and adopted, • 1VA 5; IS. Thai ds a . i On la Ye a vpfy•. practical lesson on Pictorial Perspeet ive, which was mach enjoyed by all . present' This was the fast of three splendid and instruetive•'addresses given by It gentleman 'who thorough- ly understands .his sebject, . A hearty vote pf thanks was ten- dered Mr, Davidson for his expellent addresses. Misses. Pearl Tiernan and Margaret Peels gave very bright and instructive addresses on Busy Work .#ate for Junior Classes, The singing of the National An - thorn brought a MOSS successful con- vention to A close. thma i 1 Positive relief is =sure, renewed health certain. RAZ* ,.M,,:,_ Restores normal breath- ing, stops mucus -gather- ings in the broncitlai tunes, gives lon1 goT Iglitsof Ahealth-building remedy, , .put up in capsules, easily swallowed, prescribed by doctors, sold by druggists, $1,00 a box. Ask our nearest agent or write us for a free trial package. Templetons, 142 King 'West, Toronto. Sold by J. E. Hovey, Druggist To TheDolbie Track Route- ----het ween---- ISIONTREAL, TORONTO, DETROIT and CHICAGO. Unexcelled dining car service. Sleeping cars on night trains and parlor ears on principal day trains. ;cull information from any grand Trunk Ticket Agent or C. E. Horn- ing, District Passenger Agent, Tor- onto. A. 0. Pattison, Depot Agent. JOHN RANSFORD 3c SON, Phone 55, Uptown Agents , ASS Wow CENTLY aia> n er tot died, l,eayslat estate valued at $g5,000. 01 that suns, $500 repre- sented "household effects." Before his death he frequentlyy- deplored the fact that his grown- up up children had left home die and gone to the city. ini- ment was not that he had lost money by 'their desertion, which had compelled him to leave part of his farm unworked for wont of help. Td.e was an affectionate father, who liked to have his children near him. He could a,otund ey stand why shouldwant tone by drill, away one. Strangers may ,coed-l5ye Dad have wandered 11100 • until they read that item in the. inventory of the estate—" 'souse- 1lcild effects, $500." Waiting for Better Days ° For a generation that family had lived in a house with an irreducible minimum of furniture. When IIs a young knew the farmer lead telren his blushing bride home, he did not have a greet deur of money to put info furniture. Boat were content to wait for bet ter da was when better days came, Int on modest sunt available, it was sp better accommodations and furnishings for hat wasthe liumive ane stock. ol:t wasat isotaOne. goo,l in:fl oss, One of the Best in Several Counties 111. Sine the ferns came to Ise one of the best equipped in several ceanties. The znachiaery awis of „the very latest and hest description. The 11;0•1501k were glad and content to were 10 T lace Mthe not content stay.e young There were ece°of a ons rand two daugh- d. A. piece re had been added to the house from time to time, furniture store suppliedgenerally thethe second-hand ears the family supplied the need. For y managed with just as littlede serve and as cltheir furniture as could be turn. The stable and barn but inside the old t com- fortable,farmstead therew there was neither comfort or beauty. $6,000 at 6 Per Cent tines in- ventory in tbe ventory showed 110;000 invested in securities paying 0 per cent. Part of that honey invested in comfortable, artistic £tu:Inture would have `transformed the farm- ho use into a real home and both have paid the fanner infinitely oasis and moral dividends. The -house furnisher) with suitable and moderately priced lteeptodds and ends of its scattering ted the children. Child have attrrally love the beautiful, Children naturally Sud their he bos cravehtor havelbeennin- Some of the bons t'a'g mined toren not 11900 boone and the left alone mother might and other to harry oa the dairy, ng duties. - A kiard Chest Against the Waif Bare walls and scantily i:overcdiloots, a hard cutest against Inst tale r� wall offer 0uin lieacto0ngc to tithe lure ofthble e counter-attuc luxurious city. The children1 blanneeserted the farm the lack of home cprobably omforts for their desertion. They tr'cre not jealous of the cows end horses be- cause of their re eo l Or them many tftble They carried away happy memories of the old homestead. But they Meat, and eau you wonder when yen read that illuminating item? .--"Housslleid lads, 0500." 66 loette Furnished Homes Mean c r'ea ter Happiness" Beautiful furniture transforms an ordinary, uninteresting house into a real .home, iri which it is a pleasure to live, It brings an atmos- phere of cheerfulness and brightness into every room. I t delights theeye. • It gives rest and com- fort `to the body. It brings contentment to the mind. It gladdens the heart. It makes home life more attractive. It makes people take more pride in their homes. Nothing that you can buy will give your family more years of happiness and solid satisfaction than modern furniture. And beautiful, well - mode, Canadian furni- ture is obtainable in moderately - priced sets and individual pieces, as well as in the more elabor- ate and expensive suites. THE HOME FURNISHINGS BUREAU 13an19 of Hamilton Bldg. Toronto, Canada Into teernesIting 1tiTOi bureau duns 11011 ee=l furnitive or goody of anq kind. Its obleatis 1.0 pprrnuoko a 01019ier interest in tui famishing of Con, +*dila, frontes. Yt to tool dolor wlll bo pleased to giro yod arr9 inform:Hiou you nra,.a /;lit/111: sultaula furniture for your soma, hI s stile