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NO. 548G -58TH YEAR.
CLINTON
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ONTARIO,' .THURSDAY, JULY 2ND, 1936
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HERE ARE YOUR VACATION TOGS
Halters, 50c and 69c
Shorts, 98c
Slacks, 98c to $2.50 .
Culottes, $2.95
Hikinp�t! Suits, 3 piece,, $2.75
Sport and Afternoon Dresses
SUMMER SALE OF DRESSES
r Commencing July 2 all Summer
Dresses will be Marked at
Substantial Reductions
Our Stock of Linens and Wool
willinterest your Sum-
mer Visitors from The States.
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YOU TOO will appreciate Our
Values.
IRWI%'S
" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE
ANNUAL MEETING OF HURON PRES3YTERY
W. M.S. HELD IN CLINTON
The Tenth Annual meeting of the 'stands.
Huron Presbyterial . of the W. M. S. A twenty percent. increase was re -
of the United Church of Canada con- ported in systematic givings and
vaned in Ontario street church, Clin Winthrop auxiliary reported having
ton, where the first gathering was exceeded its allocation. An interest
held ten years ago, on Tuesday. There and attendance at the sectional meet.
was a good attendance, although the ings was urged,
morning was very wet. airs. McKenzie reported five Even -
Mrs. W. J. Greerof Wingham; pre- ing Anxiliariesi North street, Gode-
sid'ent,.presided, and made the open- rich; Gorrie, James street, Exeter;
ing prayer. Mrs. J. Cumming, Wal- Seaforth and Wingham,
ton, read the scripture lesson. Mrs.
Wilson, Wingham, led in prayer dur-
ing the devotional period in the morn -
It has been stated that if the same
interest were manifested in this work
ing as they did at the first meeting as was manifested in rescuing the
ten years ago. In the aftenoon Mrs. men from the Moose. River nine the
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George Shipley, Clinton, and Mrs, W.
H. Willis of Wingham, did likewise,
they having performed a- like service
et the gathering ten years ago.
world would be evangelized in five
years. •
Mrs, Lane reported seventeen Mis-
sion Circles, an increase of four. One
had developed into an Evening Auk -
One minute of silence was observed diary during the year. The young
inmemory of the late King George people stressed the worship period in
and the national antheinwas sing, thein meetings; some reported lir-
• Mrs,.:' F. Gr. Farrill sof the. Ontario creased givings,
street church "gave an address of
welcome, :in which she, referred to
Miss Sybil Cotirtice, who was brought
:tip in the chureh and who had been,
so many years a representative of
the W. M. S.,in Japan, Mrs. Mc-
:Kenzie of Egmonciville responded:very
appropriately,
The minutes of last meeting were
taken as read. An invitation was re-
ceived from James street church,
Exeter; for the 138 meting, 'one
from the North street church; Gocle-:
rich, being accepted for 1937:.
The'roll call of auxiliaries was
answered by theseveral secretaries,
can increase.in membership being re-
•
ported.. Bayfield and Brinsley... re-
ported e one hundred per cent. in-
crease.
Tn`
Melte and Crewe churches every
woman in the congregation' is a mem-
bei of the W., M. S.
Thirteenx' r'
atz ilea fes participated in
the: Kingdom of God—movement, re-
sulting :in greater interest and -levo
tion to alae world, for which the W.M.S,
Miss Bailie sent her report, Two
new C.G.T.T, groups, also increased
interest and effort. Brussels, Ethel,
Exeter, North street, Goderieli, 'On-
tario street and Wesley -Willis, Clin•
-
ton, Dungannon, Wingham and Ben=
mirror each have a Group .
Mrs. Chas, Malcolm reported thir
ty-seven Mission Bands, 'four new
ones during the year, fifteen life
members, an increase of thirty sub-
scriptions to World Friends, ` eight
Bands on the honor roll. Those re•
porting quay terly and sending correct
ennuai report are entitled to a place
on the honor troll. The. Bancl at the
'Brick church is: outstanding, 1;report-
in g
an increase of two hundred per
cent, in giving's, and two nsenihers
going five miles to meetings. The
Londesboro Band is held in a school
!rouse, the teacher being the leader.
Mrs, J. M. Sonthcott reported twen-
ty-eight Baby Bands, five:new ones
during the year, a membershi} of 5G1
and an increase in givingsn There, are
(Continued • on page 4)
The Markets
Wheat, 70c.
Oats, 30c.
Barley, 42e,
Buckwheat,: 40e. •
Eggs, 12c to 17a.
Butter, 20c. .
Live Hogs, .$9.00.
Baseball Notes
The ball game on Monday night
between Zurich and Clinton was post-
poned on account of rain. '
On Wednesday dnesdaY morning the Clinton
team went to Seaforth and defeated
Seaforth 5-2. The Kerslake brothers
of Staffa pitched and caught for Sea -
forth; pitched for Clinton
Carrick
and McEwan caught.
Staffa plays here on Monday night.
These two teams should put up a real
game,
Wingham Beats Clinton
In a seven -inning twilight exhibi-
tion ball game in Wingham Friday
evening the local team defeated the
Clinton Colts to the tune of 12 to 6.
The locals went to town in the fourth
when they scored six runs. Stock
pitched for Clinton up to the sixth,
when Hovey replaced him. Four
runs were got off Hovey in the fifth,
but he held the Indians in the sixth.
Clinton scored one in the fifth and a
rally in the seventh game them three
runs. Chalmers pitched the whole
game for Wingham.
Announcement
The Sherlock -Manning Pianos, Ltd.
wish to • announce that Addison A.
Pegg, formerly vice-president of the
company and Caryl W. Draper, Sup-
erintendent of the factory for many
years, have purchased front the es-
tates of the late W. N. Manning and
J.F, Sherlock ock the stock, interests and
good -will of the Sherlock -Manning
Pianos, Ltd.
The acting members of the new
Board of D irectors are as follows:
Addison A. Pegg, President and Man-
aging Director; Caryl W. Draper,
Vice -President, in charge of factory
production; Norma C. Bentley, Treas-
urer, and two additional, directors .in
directly interested in the business.
As in the past the policy of the
new Board will be, not only to con-
tinue the manufacture of instruments
of the finest quality, throughout, but
special attention will be given to the
introduction of new designs to meet
modern requirements.
PERSONALS.
Mr. Will Argent of Clifford was
home this past week.
Mr•.ant Mrs. G. W. Pinner of Toron-
to are visiting friends in town.
Miss Eva Rapson left on Tuesday
for a months' viist in Kitchener.
Miss Margaret Tough of Shakespeare
is holidaying at her home in town.
Miss Eva Stevenson of Toronto is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. John .Coning
home,
Mr. and Mrs. Vesey and fainly • of
St. Marys were guests of Miss R.
Irwin.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Middleton and
Mrs, A. J. Holloway spent Tues
daay in London,
Mr , and Mrs, John Hartley and
little daughter returned to To-
ronto -last Saterday.
Miss Mary Reynolds of Windsor is
spending her holidays with: Mr.
and, Mrs. Janes Flynn.
Mr. B. J. Gibbings rent to St. Cath-
arines a week ago and returned
with his son, Jack Gibbings.
Miss Jean Middleton left for Van-
couver and Vietoria. , She will vis-
ither aunt, Mrs. (Dr.) M acCailum.
Mi'. and Mrs. Henry Livermore and
family of Uplands, Calif., are re-
newing old acquaintances in town.
Mr. Edward, Jones and his daughter,
Miss' Addis, of Victoria, B. C., ar-
rived in Ontario Iast week and are
spending a while with relatives and
friends in Seaforth, Clinton and
vicinity, •
Mr. and Mrs. Massey and two sons
of Port Carling are visiting Mrs.
Massey's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
David Churchill, It w as 'Ai. Mas-:
soy's brother who suffered the
severe f ire a week ago. •
Miss Mabel Clark left Saturday for
Toronto and on Monthly accoinpair-
ied her brother, Mr, J. T: Clark to
• his cottage at Go-T-lon,e Bay to
spend a few weeks/ holiday, Mrs,
Ogle Cooper and Miss Frances will
also spend 'a holiday at Go -Home.
Mr. Ed. Shepherd of Toronto was in
town over the week -end, coining up
to Iook after some repairs to the
Shepherd home in Townsend street,
which he says they intend to keep
"in case some neniber of the fam-
Clin-
tonShould 'wr.tl h tb return to Clrn-
Y
ton to live. 1 shouldn't mind .com-
ing thyself," he remarked, "if fin-
ances would allow." Any member
of the family will be very welcome
any time they wish to, return to
the old -town which saw their birth
and was their home:during all their
growing years,
THE HOME PIPE'
Hospital Board Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of
the Clinton Hospital Board will be
held next Tuesday evening, July 7th,
at 7.30 in the board room.'
Jr. Huron Old Boys
The Junior Huron Old Boys As-
sociation is taking a trip across the
take on Thursday, July 16th, leaving
the Niagara dock at 6 p.m.. All those
attending summer school are cordially
invited, Those wishing to take this
trip may obtain further particulars
by calling Miss Anne -Crittenden, r
.
Fred Elliott or Mr. E. W. Hunter.
A Fishing Expedition
Dr. Fowler, W .H. Cowan . and
Howard Cowan went up to Baie-de-
Dore on Friday, the first day of
Bass flashing, returning home Satur-
day with a pike they caught longer
than a yard stick, and also caught
the limit of black bass, six each, for
the day. They report other good
catches of bass in the bay by many
fishermen.
'Former Pastor Honoured
The congregation of Strathroy
United Church tendered a farewell
party in the basement of the church,
to Rev. J. E. Hogg, D.D., who has
been pastor of the church for the
past five years, upon the eve of his
departure to his new charge at Drum-
bo and Richmond. Dr. Hogg was
presented with a 'purse of gold by
the congregation, A. W. Crawforth,
making the presentation and Mrs.
J. W. Edwards delivered the address,
Rev. Forbes J. Rutherford was in
charge of the proceedings and , short
addresses were given by local minis-
ters, including Rev. H. D. Cameron
of Strati -may Presbyterian Church,
Rev. S. H. Brownlee of St: John's
Anglican Church, Rev. L.E. Mason
of Strathroy Baptist Church and
Rev. John Moore. Following a short
musical program and social hour,
refreshments were served by the lad-
ies of the church.
Pastor Honoured
Mrs. W. B. Harper of Ball avenue,
Windsor, opened her hone for a de-
lightful party given jointly by the
Woman's Association and the Wo-
men's .Missionary .Society of Giles
Boulevard United Church, to boner
Mrs. G. G. Burton, who, with the Rev.
Mr. Burton, pastor of the church for
several years, is leaving shortly for
Clinton, where Mr. Burton's new ap-
pointment is.
Mrs, D. Burgess had charge of the
program, in • which Mrs. T. E., East,
Mrs. C. Granville, Mrs. Hugh Soper
and Mrs. Robert Duncantpart,
0ot p r
t,
and then Mrs. William Cox, president
of the W.A., read a farewell address
of appreciation to Mrs. Burton, and
presented her with a lovely gift, a
satin banquet cloth and napkins, Mrs.
R. A. Hill then presented Mrs, Bur-
ton - with a hand -lettered address,
framed, a gift from the W.M.S., in
appreciation of het world with that
organization.
Mts. Burton spoke graciously, ex-
pressing her gratitude for the unfail-
ing co-operation of the women in
future success, Afterwards, delic-
ious .refreshments were served, and
both organizations,, and wishing them
Mrs, Harper was accorded a hearty
vote of athnks for her hospitality.
A :Pretty Stanley Township,
Wedding
A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adam
Stewart at 3 1p,m• on Saturday, Juste
27th, when their eldest daughter, Ann;
was united in marriage to Mr. Harold,
Ford Noonan, of Sts John's, Nfld.,
The ceremony, performed by Rev.
Mr, Cosens of Clinton and Dr. J. E.
Hogg of Strathroy, took place before
a banis of ferns, snapdragon and ar-
angeflowers. •
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a lovely, fitted gown
of white satin with embroidered net
redingote, using a halo veil with short
train and carrying Talisman roses
With a shower of Dale buds 'and bony -
arctic:. She was, attended , by Mrs.
John White of Windsor, who wore a
blue'. lace gown and -carried Johanna
11111 -roses, and by her two sisters,
:Miss Billie of London and Miss
Nora of. Clinton, the fornterin pints
organza, the latter in e like frock of
orchid organza.: Both carried colon-
ial nosegays of Briareliffe roses and
cornflowers, The groom wes attend-
ed by Mr. John White, .
The wedding+ music was played
E p Y by
Miss Mary R. Stewart of Clinton and
during the signing o:f',the register,
Mrs. Franc Saunders sang' "Until.!'
After the reception a buffet lunch
was-serveci'by eight goring friends of
the bride.
Mr'• and Mrs. Noonan left on a
motor trip to Quebec, Boston and New
Yot'lt, the bride travelling hi white
iwith wood -violet aceesso'ies.
They Willreside in Windsor on
their return. '
Little Locals
Ors, George Levis was the recipient
of congratulations and good wishes
from relatives and friends at a tea
given in honor of her birthday on
Mondayat her hone.
"Good -Bye"
This little poem was composed by
Mrs. (Rev.) Farrill just before their
departure front Clinton. .We hope to
receive many ;more poems from Mrs.
Farrill, whose work we know and en -
Jo Y.
"Good-bye" we have no other word
to say
And may the years grow brighter
day by day
We're told "He liveth long who liveth
• well
So let us labour, in that thought to
dwell.
Trust always in the might of His
own 'Power
'Twill guide our falt'ring footsteps
hour by hour,
Then in the' Homeland we no more
,shall need
To say that word,—Good-bye—Dear
Ones—God speed!
Among The Churches
Presbyterian Church
Service at 11.15 a.m. Sermon sub-
ject: "The Book of Life."
Ontario Street United Church
The W. A. will hold itsmonthly
meeting next Tuesday; July 7th, in
the School Room of the Church at 3
p.m. A -picnic lunch will be served.
• Wesley -Willis United Church
Morning sermon subject: "The
Man that is Blessed." Evening: "The
Man who never makes a mistake."
During the month of July onion
services for Ontario Street
United
and Wesley -Willis will be held in the
Wesley -Willis church,
Trousseau Tea
As a climax to a gay series of pre-
nuptial events, a trousseau tea was
held at the home of Mrs. Adam Stew-
art in honour of her daughter, Ann,
whose marriage takes place late in
dune.
Mrs, Stewart and Atm received the
guests, assisted by Misses Billy and
Nora Stewart, its the living -room.
Mrs. Ed. C. Glenn and Mrs. 'Will
McEwen were in charge of the up-
stairs rooms, while Mrs. H. Diehl,
Mrs, Janet MacGregor, Mrs. R. Y.
MacLaren and Mrs. Mary Stewart,
tools charge of the tea-room, assisted
by Misses Kate MacGregor, Nora
Fremlin and Mary R, Stewart.
Women's Institute
The regular meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute was held in the board
room of the Agricultural office, on
Thursday, June 25t1t, with the pre-
sident, Mrs. Holmes, in the chair. It
was grandmother's day and about
sixty -ladies were present.
After the opening exercises a pro-
gram was given by the grandmoth-
ers, consisting of contests, readings
and music. Mrs. C. V. Cooke. gave a
reading, then Mrs. T. Cook played a
couple of selections on the mouth or-
gan, atfer which Mrs, Faulk ' Glew
gave a couple of readings. Mrs,
George Levis received first prize for
being the oldest grandmother, and
Mrs. John Schoenhals first prize for
having the most grandchildren.
After the singing of the National
Anthem the social committee served
refreshments,
W.M.S. Make Presentation
Mrs. John Radford entertained the
executive of the W.M.S. of Ontario
street United church on Friday after-
noon with Mrs. Farrill present. Lat-
er:in the afternoon theypresented
her with a painting by Miss Grant.
Dear Mrs. Perrin: With this little
remembrance from the W. M. S: of
Ontario Street Church, I wish to ex-
press our appreciation of your' kind-
ness'and helpfulness siaring-the past
six years. You have always been so
interested in our work and we have
found you ever willing to help- in any
way .possible, often when your fam-
ily cares and home duties were 'int-
deed sufficient 16 excuse you. We
shall • miss you very iutich in , otir W.
M.S. meetings, ' but we shall `•also
miss you as a personal friend.' As
you go from he -re to inalse your hoinne
ina larger town you will no doubt
retake many now friends,, but we of
Ontario Street W. it. S. hope that
you will remember us among your
list of old friends, We wish .for, you
the very best of this life's happiness
and joy, and the richest blessing of
the kind Father in heaven. May HJ
walls with you throughout the days
and years:to come and 1: know you
will wish His blessings for us, too.
Very Sincerely ' yours, ' Teresa E.
Aiken, Cor. Sec. of W. M. S.
Mrs. Farrill was presented with a
walnut end table,
Choir Picnic
The 'Presbyterian Church choir
held their annual picnic at Bayfield
on Wednesday afternoon, Jana 24th,
and everybody reports 'a most en-
joyable time. The choir took this
opportunity of presenting Miss Fran-
ces Brydone with a clock, as a small
token "of .her valued services to the
choir..
The Girl's' Club of the Presbyter-
ian Church' met at the home of Mis-
ses Dorothy 'and Madeline Streets
last Week and presented Miss Bry-1
done with a book of Edward Guest's
Poems and book ends. Miss Bt done
Y I
will be greatly missed in both or-
ganizations
Fifty Years'.At Work
The London -Free Press the other
day published a picture of a native of
Clinton, member of a former well-
known family here, with the following
explanatory note: •
"George W. Warrener, who hasthe
distinction 'of being Wallaceburg's
oldest business man, has just entered
upon his 51st year in the barbering
business. Although 73 years of age
he daily attends to his work He is a
native of Clinton and an active work-
er . in St. Janes Anglican Church,
Wallaceburg."
Mr. Warrener is .a brother-ip-law
of Mr. R. Horsley of town.
LONDESBORO
The annual strawberry festival of
the.. United Church Sunday School
was held at the Community Hall on
Friday, June 26th, withweather ideal
as also was all things in connection
The supper was abundant and fully
enjoyed by the large crowd who at-
tended. The program consisted of
addresses by Rev. Brooks of 'Blytli�
and Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Lot/des--
bore. The talent was mostly fronr.-.
Blyth, solos, duets, ete., and the
Blyth band, which was fully enjoyed..
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper and?`.
Gladwyn of St. Marys: were visitors
With the lady's prirents, Mr. and. Mrs,..
J. Elsley last week.
Mrs. Ben Tyerman, Mrs. Nor'maiP
Carter and Joyce of Seaforth ands:
Mr. and Mrs, Hiles of Clinton were:
the guests of Mrs. J. Tamblyn re-
cently,
Miss Phyllis Manning is spending.
her holidays with Toronto' friends.
ltti. and Mrs. Harvey Morris MM..
Geo. Burgess, Miss M. Duncan of Tes--
ionto, spent the week -end with Mrs..-
M. Manning, ts. Burgess and
Miss.:
Duncan remaining with Mrs. M. Man-
ning for several weeks' h olidays.
Mr. L. Howson and family of
Ohio were callers at Mrs. D. Moun—
tains on Sunday.
Mr's. Alice Mason of Clinton visit: -
ed with Mrs, W. T. Brunsdon on Sun—
day •
Mrs. H. Lyon is spending a !err
days at the home of her daughter,, -
Mr's. H. Durnin of Constance.
Women's Institute meet on Thurs
day afternoon, July 2nd. This is:
children's day. A pleasant time isr•
expected.
VARNA
Mr, and Mrs. Williain Rider of Af.
molt, Michigan, is visiting the lady's-:
brother, Mr. Edward Stephenson.
Miss Helen Bandy of Mundy Re-
serve spent the week -enol with her:
parents.'
Mrs. John Rathwell who has heeps.'
under the doctor's care is improving..
• Mr. Robert Aberhart called orn•
friends in the village lately.
HURON TRUSTEES AND RATEPAYERS
CONVENE IN
LINT
CLINTONC ON
On Saturday afternoon the Huron
Trustees and Ratepayers assembled
in the Beard Rooth of the Agricultur-
al Office. The meeting was to have
been held in the Collegiate auditor-
imu but, owing to repairs being car-
ried out at the Collegiate, the meet-
ing: was transferred to the Board
Room. The attendance was' below
that of previous years, owing to the
fact that this is a very busy time for
the farmers, who comprise the ma-
jority of the members. Mr, Frank
Powell, the president, was in the
chair and during his remarks ex-
plained the crange of meeting plac
He introduced Mayor Hohnes, who
extended the official welcome to
those assembled. Mayor I•Iohmes com-
mended then in their efforts towards
the advancement of education. Those
present were interested in the build-
ing1 w i
of character of the children
through education along proper lines,
He deplored the apathy of most of
the ratepayers to this question, as
shown by the meagre turnout to the
annual meeting, when platters of in-
terest to them are brought forward
and discussed. Mayor. Holmes went
on to say that he fully realized the
necessity and advantages to be ob-
tained from an academic education,
and added that he thought there was
a greater need for a practical educa-
tion, such as night be obtained from
vocational departments in our Public
and High Schools. He hoped that as
the results of these meetings progress
would be made in that direction.
Mrs. R. Davidson read the- minutes
of the last annual meeting, which
were adopted.
The president, Mr. Powell, made
a short address, saying that "The
youth of our land is our greatest as-
set and anything that we es an asso-
ciation can do for - the advancement
and improvement of our educational
facilities and methods will justify ex-
penditures of time and money, ° He
pointed out the need of more edeca-
•tioii its agrictllture, because there
must be e. "back to -the land" move-
ment in order that our economic Con-
dition niay be improved. We have
sufficient farming lands to support a
much greater population than we
have. We are living in a great
country, perhaps -tits greatest in the
world, and we should train the youth
of our land for good citizenship, NTr.
Powell • expressed himself as very
much it} favour of vocational training. -
Tile election of officers i'or next
year was then .carried out which re-
sulted as follows:.President, Mc. 12.
TI. Tliornpscn, Belgrave, Vico-Presi-
dent, Mr. W. J. Henderson of Wing -
ham; Mrs. R. • Davidson' of Dungan-
non w as again: 'nominated to .the
position o.f '•secretary -treasurer, a
position she has so: ably filled for
A new feature of the annual meet-
Mg : was introduced at this period,
oratorical selections by two pupils of
the Goderiels Public Schools.. These
included—"Radio :Broadcast," by Bil-
l'ie: Drew, comprising brief sketches.
e f. outstanding world 'characters.
Ruth Cornfield `chose as her subject,
,
"King Edward VIII", telling, el his
many visits throughout the Empire,
but stressing his Canadian visits;
Later in the afternoon little Billie.: -
'Stewart, of Dungannon, gave a hum-
orous recitation entitled, "Nothing to.
Laugh At." -
Inspector Field, who was to have'
spoken on the subject, "Education::-
Then- and Now," was unavoidably ab-
sent. Mr. John Hartley, who is ap-
pointed to succeed Dr. Field. on his •
retirement at the end of the year,.
was welcomed and asked to. say a few-
words,
While he is well known to some.'
here, he was a stranger to some of
those present and he made a few Iver• -
sonal introductory remarks. 11C!
stated that he had taught iii rural..
schools in Huron, in Wroxeter, Blyth
and Clinton Model School and froth^.
Clinton had been sent to teach at the.
Modes school at Vankleek HMV ii s t k IId He.
!Model
taught under Inspectorates of tlto•
late Dr. Ropb and Dr. Field. Mt.
Hartley went on to say that the: •
-
I schools of Huron County had ever: -
4 been in the fore and he intended te:
work in close co-operation with the'
teachers in his inspectorate, and with:
his colleague, Mr, E. C. Beacons, In --
specter of West Huron, to keep them,
in the same condition. Mr. Hartley.
continued, "It is a great thing to bee •
properly equipped for a position- It:
is much more important to -day than'
it was years ago. Each one should`
be well equipped for his calling• in
life. Every parent wishes to give his
or: her child more than they hats bit
order that they might more , readily
grasp opportunities. "I am desirous: -
of having the pupils in Enron County
well equipped for the duties of life'
and I am prepared to work day: and
night, if necessary to that end.
Inspector E. C. Beacom began his
address with a few words of wel-
come for Mr.' Hartley, whom he had
Isnowit, • when Mr Hartley was prin-
cipal of the Clinton Model School. He
commended the pupils who: spoke ear-
lier• in the afternoon. Public speak-
ing; he said, is a very important
branch of education and the Home
and School Clubs and Department of
Agriculture in sponsur.ng school .fairs
and oratorical contests are doing a
splendid service. He forecast the es-
•tablishment of intermediate schools
in the near future that will e,ffsctual-
ly bridge the gap between public and
secondary institutions, Mr. Beacoat's
subject was, "New Basis of -grants to
schools," and he explained ver;,' fully.
the method of estimating the grant:
by the department and the plats of
appropriation of titent. The grants for
this year. and onward - will be based
an conditions and attendance during' ,
the calendar year, not the school •
year. There will be nip grant awarded
for certificates, also,' there will be net
astoulanee grant, where the average
attendance is less than 10, the object:
'
being to discourage small rural
1:sehools, wherever it is possible to
have the Children assemble in 'larger
i groups, The amount of the attendance
grant, he said, was based an the town-
ship assessment as amended in the
equalisation covering the county. He
cited .the cases of Australia and Now '
Zealand where the entire cost of edu---
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