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The Seaforth News, 1939-02-09, Page 2PAGE TWO THF, • SEAFOR` H NEWS .pounds 'of this came from New Zea'1- + v and. 1,400,000i tbs, 'front Australia. Of Mirror OF the Nation nearly a million pounds imported from the United Kingdon' a, consider- able part, it is !believed, \vas Cana!tlian. , butter (brought 'back to Canada with The Prime Minister is now recon- the effect of depressing prices for elec- +total im- fior a general producers. The sidering his plans Ig t Canadian Arad tion this year. sports of over five million pounds in It !has 'been known that Mr. Mack- 1119318 compares with imports of only enzie King contemplated an appeal to 65,918 its, in '19x7, the country as soon as,possible after the present session of Parliament. His HIBBERT plan was to make his Washington Miss Mary Mtunphy, Port .Laanbton, track bargain the issue, He ;proposed was !tome over the week and and at to presenttblte tradetreaty to the coon- tended the •collegiate "at home,'" try, not somuch as a reciprocity treaty securing definite trade advan- tages for Canada, 'but as a! peace trea- ty. His plan was to 'put it op to the :people that they .could not refuse to . endorse his Government without put- ting ;themselves in the position of re- fusing to approve of a contribution 'by Canada to the promotion of peace and especially to .closer relations bet- ween Great Britain and bhe United States. By representing the trade bargain to be, an arrangement, first, for sec- uring greater ,friendship between Great Britain and the United States and, second, for promoting interna- tional .goodwill and appeasement, and making it 'the chief election issue, M•r, 'Mackenzie King and his advisers 'fig- ured that the Canadian people, in their desire for ,peace, would feel ob- liged to endorse the treaty by voting for the government. It was a good political plan if it would work. Six weeks ago the Prime Minister and his advisers felt quite sure it would work. !Now they are ntot so sure. Confidence in the plan has 'been decreasing rapidly since the terms of the Washington bargain were made public and especially since the claim that it is a peace treaty has been subjected to examination in'Par- liament. The Government is now reluctantly convinced that the Washington bar- gain is falling flat both as a trade deal and a peace :treaty. That is why the Prime Minister is now less definite in his intention to go to the country this year, HURON NEWS Died At Exeter— One of Exeter's oldest and most highly respected residents in the Per- son of Alfred Hunkin passed away on Friday, January 07th, • e. his 57th year. Deceased although in 'failing health for some time had only been confined to .his bed the past two weeks. The late .Me. Hankin was `born in 'Usborne Township. Later he learned the 'blaclesmithing business at 'Cromarty !where he spent fourteen years. He then 'purchased. a threshing machine which he operated for four- teen years, again returning to his farm on the eighth concession of Us - borne. Fifty-eight years ago on Ja u ary 216th he married Ellen !Andel -Ion and twenty-one years ago they retir- ed and came to Exeter to reside, De- ceased is survived by •his widow, two sons and two slaughters, !John, of town; •(Florence) Mns, Amos Darling of Ailsa Craig; Alfred on the home- stead and (E•thel) Mrs. John Sebes, of Usborne; also one brother, Mr. Harry Huokin, of iMitclte1i; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Passmore, of town, 113 grand'ohildren and 'S great grandchildren. The funeral was held from Coven Presbyterian rchurch, con- ducted by Rev. D. C. Hill, assisted by Rev, Wnt, Mair. Rev. W. A. Young sang a solo "The Old Rugged Cross." Owing to the severe storm many of the relatives and friends were unable to be present. Interment took place in the Exeter cemetery. The Government is under heavy pressure from several sections of its followers in the House of Commons to abandon the plan for a 1939 elec- tion. Ontario members are at the head of tate movement but most of the contingent from the Prairie Pro- vinces are with themand they have support •from the 'Quebec and Mari- time groups. If the Prime Minister took the advice of his followers in Parliament •he would not risk bring- ing on the election •before he has to, or before 1940 at the earliest. Mr. King has pointed out. significantly, that he need not appeal to the voters before .1941. The House of Commons opponents of a 1939 election are con- cerned for their own individual seats as well as for the fate of the minis- try. They are largely responsible for persuading the Government that the 'peace treaty" plan won't work. Reluctance of the Administration's followers in the Commons to face an 'election thia year is due mainly to the absence of any program for dealing with the realities of conditions in Can- ada. With the Washington bargain already fallen flat their reasoning is that public attention will not be direr - ted from unemployment, economic in- security, agricultural distress and other internal conditions. They fig- ure that the public will not be per- •s.uaded that the way to grapple with these conditions is through the ap- pointment of royal commissions, the sailing of more Dominion -provincial conferences, the raising of constitu- tional issue., dispute, with provinc- ial governments or handing out of large contracts for public works- The arguments which private members behind the Government are advanc- ing against the advisability of an elec- tton this year are based on their ac- quaintance with the present humor of the electorate. House of Commons members are anxious for a general election only when they feel confid- ent of retaining their pea s. The Administration's .pending pro- gram for this year, as indicated in the main financial estimates, is. of course, an election sign. It is by way of precaution, however, and does not commit the Government It could be duplicated' in 1940 should the opposi- tion to an election this year prevail. Some Liberal members from Ont- ario and Quebec are holding informal meetings to discuss the heavy surplus of butter in Canada and the consequ- ent depression of butter price to far- mers and dairymen. The discussions need not go very far. One of the prin- cipal causes of :the surplus, and the resulting low prices, was a. tremend- ous importation of butter into Can- ada last year. With a sunplus of dom- estic .butter being produced, Canada imported no 'less than 5,3311,31338 lbs. front abroad. Nearly three million THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 etary way. Only one teacher in the citing a larger area than the present inspectorate is receiving a •salary less , school section: In certain ,townships, than 1600. The tendency is to pay a ' consideration should certainly be salary of at least '$7'00, Which is cer- tainly a necessity where the teacher must •continue studying. The enrolment in the •sohoeds is n a factor which continuingto deck s is the result of poor conditions in the fanning districts. In this inspectorate, there are now ;ten isehoolls :which have an enrolment of, eight or fewer, and another ten aohools where the mum - her of pts ileo is nine or ten pupils. In many of� these •oases a temporary closing of the schools seems advis- able. Two schools in the district have been •closed, and the pupils are being transported to neighboring'. aohgo1s. In these cases no great hardship is experienced for the pupils, and it means a saving to !the . ratepayers. The pupils in small schools •fail• to have that enthusiasm for 'their work which is ever apparent in schools Where there are oth•ens in the same glass with whom one may work. There continues to be an increase in the amount of grants which is ,paid for the support of schools.. This year over ';$119,0100 was paid in legisla- tive and county grants to the 'boards •of .this inspectorate.' Mauch of this mon•ey'is given in the hope of assist- ing the boards to provide a more practical curriculum. The .county grant on equipment and fifth classes is certainly appreciated. The change in the course of study has made a very •different attitude around the school. Instead of the for- mer plan of 'hurrying the pupils through the school, giving them a multitude of facts to memorize, and then sending them out into the world to try to find a job, they are .now be- ing given some knowledge of the pos- ition which they hope to take on leav- ing school, The new program of stud- ies should make its greatest improve- ment in the rural communities. Why should a child in a country school be expected to study the same topics as one in a town or city? In many schools ,there are 'boys who openly state that they are going' to' farm, and I hope that our teachers will help them to be not only good farmers but good citizens. ' Since many boys and girls will not have the advantage of a secondary school'' training, it is well to aid them as much as possible in the fen sear, Buys Brucefield Transport— The Tuckey Transport has purch- ased the Forrest Transport of Bruce - field and Tuckey's will extend their service to cover Hensall, Kippen, Brucefield, Clinton and Seaforth. — Exeter Times -Advocate. Drillers Through Salt Formation— Early yesterday morning Gregory and Son, drilling contractors, en- countered a salt formation at the Huron -Bruce 'field at a depth of 1220 feet which continued to a depth of 1052 feet. The drilled depth of the well was 1180 feet this morning. (The drilling is at the H. Trewartha farm, Hallett.) )Jr. Gregory said that the drill was now working in brown shale and he thinks it is possible that they may encounter another layer of salt at possibly another 100 feet, When drilling was started at Stapleton le 1876 salt was found at 1115'1 feet and continued to a deprh of 1239 feet. Other drillings at Goderich, Brussels, Blyth, Seaforth, Hensall and Exeter found salt in distances varying from 1000 to 1315 feet, "With the progress we are enjoying ttew it should not be long before we have some indication to work on,' said Mr. Gregory when we asked him if he thought he would find oil or gas. `Naturally he did not want to commit Himself to a definite statement. but we .gathered from his remarks that he thought the pros- pects were favorable. The drillers have encountered many difficulties since first starting to work, both at the site of the well and in getting supplies there due to the condition •or the sideroad which is tilled with snow. For some time now supplies have been hauled in by sleigh.—Clin- ton News -Record. REPORT OF J. H. KINKEAD, INSPECTOR FOR N. HURON I beg to submit the following an- nual report for your information con- cerning the schools of the inspector- ate of North Huron for the year 1938, The inspectorate comprises the eight townships, namely: Ashfield, Colborne, West t \Vawanosh, East \\-a wanosh. Morris, Grey, Turnberry and McKillop, the villages of Blyth and Brussels, and the towns of Wingham and Seaforth. There are 87 rural schools and four urban schools. There are 1'10 teachers in these schools, 83 ladies and 27 men. It is worthy of note that 77 of these teach- ers now hold first-class certificates. I takethis opportunity of compliment- ing the teachers on the very capable work which they are doing. The tea- chers through the inspectorate and also in the Province are showing a greater interest in the welfare of the nnpils, and are attempting to fit their teaching .to the needs of the individ- nal pupil. The trustee boards are showing their appreciation. ina nig,- en to the formation of a township school area. In order +that the best possible. standards may be attained., we wish co-operation 0 n to +have the support and p of all Whose 'interests should be in education. I thank the county coun- cil for the assistance given in the past, and solicit a oontinuan'ce of it. Respectfully submitted. J. H. Kinkead, Inspector of Public Schools, Also In Huron— Are they 'forgotten? By a news paper accounrt it appears that all ex - service tften in Perth County are dead, At least one is led to ''be'liev'e: such is the case as we noticed• where the Ottawa officials made an appoint- ment which ninety per cent of the ex-. service men could handle properly and no doubtsould snake use of Ithe .compensation •which goes with it. At the termination of the war the sold- iers were told that they would be as- sisted whenever opportunity arose where they could fill positions they would' be the first to get the opport- unity but .how many tome their way? Of course drat was twenty years ago and now they are old soldiers and in- capable of fulfilling these odd jobs. However, there are quite a number of old soldiers still alive and they .have not 'forgotten if 'Ottawa has. Maybe a list of the men should be presented to Ottawa for •future refer- ences.—Mitchell Advocate. their first counter at 3110. Dale and Case made .a nice play, .the puck go - ,from Dale to Case anal +back to Dale for Winthrop's first score. A minute later Dale ,again broke through the defence but was tripped by Ben Riley (before he could shoot, Referee C. Flannery was hit on the forehead when the piudk took a freak 'bounce off the (boards. He deft the ice, leaving in charge F. Willis. Londss- bora strengthened their leads in the third period by netting two more goals. Fairservice countened from, Snell and a few minutes later T. Haggitt scored again. Winbhrop made' another attempt to even the scone and one minute 'before the period ended K. Bettis scoot, ending .the game 144, 'Londeaboro-Goal, E. !Ra'd3ond; de- fence, Fa,rseevice, K. 'Arthur§; wings, W. Riley, G. Fairservice; centre, Bruce Riley; alts„ B, Riley, T. Hag- git, B. Leiper, IJ. Smell, R. 'Radford Winthrop—Goal, G. Montgomery; defence, Titre Eaton, D. Dale; centre, N. Nichols, wings, McCall, R. Canter,' alts., G. Case, Farquharson, G. Kerr,' K. Betties, L. Dolmags. The second game between Dublin acrd. Kinburn was much faster. ;Superb net minding by McCarthy won the game for Dublin. In the middle of the first period Ted Rowland scored for Dublin in a scramble in front of ,the net, Goalie Rintaul made some timely saves, clearing the puck after repeated• rushes. One minute from the .end of the period he was injured by a stick, In the second period Kinburn 'brok through on several rushes but their shots went wide of the net or were stopped by McCarthy, Dublin received two penalties this period for heavy checking, one going to Kraus- kop'f and the other to O'Connor. Kin - burn scored their only goal this per- iod when Ed. Dorrance netted the puck. The third period was a repetition of the second with Kinburn having the advantage of the play, but unable to score. In the last five minutes Dub- lin came' back to count twice. F. Stap- leton scored on a solo rush and Mc- Quade followed him two minutes lat- er to make the score 3-111. Kinburn — Goal, R. Rintoul; de- fence, F, Riehl, F, McDonald; wings, A. Riehl, B. Riehl; centre, Ed Dor- ranee; . alts., A. Scott, G. Scott, E. Londesboro and Dublin Win— Seaforth .fans witnessed an interest- ing exhibition at the rink here on Saturday night ip the' Junior Farmer's McMillan cup series. Londiesboro de- feated Winthrop 4-2 in the 'first game with little difficulty 'bort in 'the second game Dublin had trouble de- feating Kinburn 341. Trite first game was lost for Winthrop in the first three minutes when G. Fairservice broke through the Winthrop defence to net the first goal at ;1.33 One min- ute later B'. Riley repeated. The only penalty of the period went to •Betties of Winthrop for tripping. Winthrop tried hard to even off the two -goal lead in the second• period and made Scott, L. Carter, C. Reeves. that they have at school, Education certainly is not confined to the school. There are many other agencies. One of the best is books. An attempt is being made to equip the schools with better libraries. The plan in various subjects is to instruct the pupils in the proper use of books to supply in- formation rather than having the facts presented to the pupil 'by the teacher, We hope that the boys and girls will be taught the value and proper use of hooks, and so, on leaving school, may continue to receive instruction front the hest authors. Musk is receitiug a larger place in the work of the school. This is indeed a forward step. The general plan is to have itinerant teachers visit the school .'nee a week and the regular teacher carries on with the daily lessons. It is our hone that we may hare a music festival itt •the spring, In order to have all schools compete, we are orking on a plan to have a few pre- liminary conteat5 in various parts of the inspectorate. During the year four school fairs were held. The interest in the compet- itions was keen, and I believe that these fairs. offer unlimited opportun- ities to the boy or girl who wishes to learn something about growing and exhibiting the hest products. The teacher: convention was held at Wingham on October 28th. We were fortunate in having. Mr. J. D. Campbell, assistant chief inspector of public and separate schools, with us on this occasion. He gave a very int- erestht_ address on some phases of the revised curriculum. The teachers also appreciated an address by 3fr. Jas. C. Shearer, agricultural represen- tative for•Huron county. We take this opportunity of thanking the council for the grant to the convention. The teachers voted 8100 of their funds to buy books for a 'library, and as there i$ a great need of reference 'books for teachers the grant from the county council will aid considerably. During the year Huron county lost one of its honored officials. We regret to record the passing of Dr, J. M. Field, a former inspector and teacher, a capable official and a true education- ist. I have tried to give a short account of some of the phases of the work in North Huron. Progress has been made, but looking to the future many problems confront us. Although re- pairs are being made to many of our :schools, much !still ought to be done. The 'decreased enrolment causes one to wonder whether money is being well spent on schools which ought to. be closed temporarily at least. In order to solve such problems, it would seem well to have the advice and co-operation of a board teems- Azaakticut EP A$PT COUGNI (DuFTOCOLD$) ff that cold has egged tk\rt at or b phial irritation, put vegetal lump of Vicks VapoRub on your tongue and let it melt. Feel VapoRub's medication bathe the irritated membranes as it slowly trickles down your •throat—bring- ing, comforting relief—where you want it—when you want it. Next, melt a spoonful of Vapoiiub in a bowl of boiling water, Then breathe in the steaming medicated vapors for a few minutes. As these vapors work their way .down through the irritated air -passages, they loosen. the phlegtt and ease the cough. The relief that Vapolbub V. Q brings will de- 'CK V light you. VAPORuO Dublin—Goal, 'McCarthy; defence, Hanley, MOQuaid; wings, Rowland, Fere Stapleton; centre, F. Stapleton; alts., O'Connor, O'Reilly, Krausikopf, Burns. Ontario Cattle Breeders' Assn. will hold sway on the morning of Friday, Ftsb.4.110th. George B. Rothwell, Dir- ector of, Production Services, Ottawa, will lb e the special luncheon speaker. At the annual meeting W. P. Watson will discuss "Present Status of Ti, B. Testing in 'Ontario"; Prof. A. M. Shaw, Ottawa, will give a progress report on shipping beef to Great Bri- tain, 'while Dr. C. D. McGilvnay, Principal of the Ont. Veterinary Coll- ege, Guelph, will give an address on "Calfhood Vaccination." All the above meetings are 'being held at the Carls Rite Hotel, The Canadian Shire Horse Assn, will meet the morning of Feb. 9th with the Ont, Horse Breeders' Assn, holding their annual banquet that evening at the Carts Rite. R. H. Gra- ham will give a resume of foal club work during 1938 at the manual meet- ing, while J, M. McCallum, Ottawa, who is now, in Scotland, will discuss "The Horse Situation." Five minute addresses will also be given 'by reale• resentatives of each of the breed aslor e y i'o one, soilorne oto 1 you've been away home n'ar'y est time you gull long for plaintive lay I : the lad, y ourp r "So time --as ads yolu g e older. And though hints � la 'P fi t ow the ears etevet Utnsly, ot now a perhaps do will always get know o10e,woeld w t eVel telephones,/OaI^ : Distance to -day will never a. tete. • w- --0 Gh one lviaremember iso leenorwhen will eaallwAsam were ,trade N1. 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