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TH,E SEAFORTH NEWS
"griowdon Bros„ Publishers.
WALTON.
The W. M. S. of Duff's United
Churc'h, Walton, held their October
meting in the church. Mrs, A. Mc -
Ceti presided, The meeting was
opened by singing hymn 138, follow-
ed by prayer by Mrs. MeCallusn.
The minutes of the September meet-
ing were road and adopted. Roll
call was a•nswered by a woman's
staine mentioned in the tenth five
• books of the Bble,. Mrs. . Fin,glam.d
sang a solo, Mrs. (Rev.) Lane of
Seaforth gave a splendid address on
the work done in foreign fields.
Hymn 376 was sung. Mrs. (Rev.)
• Melees closed with prayer.
• STAFFA.
Mr. Heary Goldiag attended the
wedding of his granddaughter, Miss
Edythe Turnbitil in St. Marys on Sat-
urday,
leirs. M. Gray spent the •week -end
with Stratford friends,
Mr. and Mts. Jno. Whyte, Swat-
ford,'s,pent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Jiro. Livingstone.
Elettric lights have been istalled
the parsonage.
Mr. and Mrs, W. Reed, Fullerton,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 0.
W. Reed.
'Mr. Hartley Brown, London, visit-
ed with his friends on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. j.. M. Worden, Rus-
sell, Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Fell and
Lois, M. Lyle Worden and Miss E.
Frayne attended anniversary services
at Constance oa Sunday.
We are sorry to report Mrs. M. G.
Davis as being under the doctor's
care.
Mr. aad Mrs. Ogden Whalen spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George
Betson.
There passed away at his home on
Monday afternoon after an illness of
several monthsDuncan Carlyle,
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Colquhoun at the age of 5 years. He
leaves to mourn his loss besides his
parents four sisters and three brothers.
Interment took place in Roy's ceme-
tery 00 Wednesday afternoon.
The young people of the United
Church put on a real church service
Sunday night, Victor Dinnen and
Verna Kleinfeldt took the place of
the minister. Mr. Dinnen spoke on
the church going hand in hand with
the world, and Miss Kleinfeldt spoke
on the good Sainaritan. The choir
under the leadership of Miss Vera
Trembley did themselves credit. It
was a real fine service, everyone tak-
ing their part splendidly. Rev. Mr.
Stewart, pastor of the church, may
well feel proud of his young people.
There will be no young people's
meeting on Sunday evening as the Y.
P.S. go to Fullerton.
On Tuesday afternoon the tneinbers
of the Institute met in the hall. There
were fifty ladies present. Mrs. Jas.
Hill. the president, presided. Miss M.
Davis and Mrs. J. M. Miller were ap-
pointed as delegates to attend the
Provincial Convention in London on
'November 4, 5. 6.- As this was Grand-
mother's Day the program was given
by the grandmothers -12 being pres-
ent—who were dressed hi "olde tyme"
costumes. The program took the
form oi an "olde tyme picking bee."
The ladies sang several choruses and
told stories over the wool. The first
selection was a chorus "When You
and I Were Young Maggie"; paper,
Pioneer Days, Mrs. A. A. Cotquhotin:
instrtunental. Mrs. J. M. Worden;
paper. Gaieties of Grandmother, Mrs.
J. F. Elliott; chorus, Silver Threads
Among the Gold: reading. An Old
Time Quilting Bee, Mrs, 0. H. Kers-
lake; chorus, Old Black Joe. An ex-
hibit of articles 50 years old brought
out many antiques. also there was
keen interest in the cookie contest.
Prizes were awarded as follows: I
Miss Vera Hatnbley, 2 Mrs. A. A. Col-
tinhoun. 3 Mrs. E. Treffry. At the
close of the meeting an old fashioned
Itinch was served by the grand-
mothers.
Don't forget the V.M.S. Bazaar
on Friday afternoon in the hall.
BLT1,1,
,St, Andrew's 'United: 'Church ob-
served a very -inspiring and success-
ful atiniverserY' on Sunday. Rey. D.
-MOLatighlin, General Secretary of
Stadia] Service T3-oard was the speaket
nt the two services.. The church was
beautifully and tastefully decoratec
With plants and flowers, with a bril-
liant display. of "mums", for Which
much praise is due the committee in
charge. namely, Miss Lockie, Mrs.
Leith and Miss Stubbs. At the Mor-
ning service _a delightful solo was
snag by Miss:FraAr and at the even-
ing service a solo by Miss Stewart
was beautifully rendered. "Our •Re -
was the title of an exceptionally
fine quartette selection _sung by Mrs.
McCallum Mrs, T. Laidlaw. .Mr.
Harvey 'Mason and Mr. G. D. Leith.
The choir. under the leadership of
Mr. G. D. Leith rendered - the two
beautiful anthems. "The Heavens De-
clare" and "Praise the Lord."
Mrs. Harry Johnston and little
daughter France. have returned from
Hamilton hospital where Frances was
confined for two weeks far au opera-
tion on an eye Which- is now mach
better.
Mrs. j. Cotclough spent several
days in Waterford with her son, lir.
D. 0. Colclough.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Gardiner of Lan-
dau were visitors this week in. Myth
and guests of Mrs. NV. Laidlaw.
• Miss K. Heffron has returned to
ter home front Luc -know.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Vint of Stratford
visited Mr. and Mrs. George 'Gan:rise
sn Sunday. Mr. Moutray, Mrs. Ger-
ms,' father, asscompanied them .back
to Stratford. -
A Halloween supper and party "was
.seld at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.
cut: cm Tuesday evening• for the
members of the sewing circle and
husbands.
'Blyth L.O.L. held a fowl supper in
Memorial Hatt Wednesday evening
with a danc-e aftmswards. Owing, to
the big. demand for tickets this event
sould not be held itt the
as at first intended.
• The regular monthly meeting of
the Women -s Institute will be held on
Thursday, October 30th. Roll call,
"What I Ant Thankful For." Report
eonventi,or held at Harrisson,
October 21 and 22 .willbe given by- a
delegate. M;:s J. Crsig have
sharge of the nntsie.
The following is the report of S.S.
N.. 13. East Wawanosh. for the
.months of Sep-tember and October.
Those marked 'with .an asterisk have
missed one or more examinations. Jr.
IV.—John Gear 87,8%. Hilda Black
72.5%. *Zella Cook 05.51-. Sr. 111.
—Mae Frisby 49.4e1s Jr. IIL—Anna
McDowell 73,9%, *Bobbie "lents
70.8%, Alice -Cook 62.9%, Ross Tay-
St-osion Nethery 4OSS, *A1s
ier•I Cook .1)1 .Sr. IL—Ruth Nethery
78.SS'e. Jack Taylor 66.6%. Jr. II.—
Ferne McDowell 72.45s -*Thelma
McGuire 60.5%. liable Cook 26.91-.
Primer Class—Lois McGuire, Nor-
ma Taylor. Billie Henry, Lloyd
Taylor. Dining the month of Septem-
ber Ferne McDowell and Anna Mc-
Dowell had perfect spelling. -Number
on the roll, 19, .
Jessie E. Finlayson. Teacher.
BRUCEFIELD.
lir. and Mrs. in. Chapman and
their daughter Babe, Mrs. Arthur
Routledge, spent Thursday in Guelph
visiting the former's daughter, Lyle.
nurse in training.
Miss Mirgaret McKay of Toronto,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
John 'Walker, for the past few days,
retained to her home this week.
Mr. and lire, Thompsen and 5sm-
dy, of Sarnia..spent the week end at
the home of :he latter's mother, lirs.
W, Stevens.
lir. and Mrs, J. Rattenbury and fa-
mily spent he week end at the home
of the forror's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Rattenhury,
The many friends of Mr. John Mc-
Kenzie of the village will regret to
hear that he is quite ill anti was taken
to Clinton hospital last week.
Successful anniversary services
were held in the United Church Oct.
261h. The day being a perfect one
there was a good attendance morning
and everting. The preacher for the day
was Rev. J. Scobie 1 Belgrave. who
preached two good sermons which
were listened to with intense earnest-
ness by the large congregations. The
music; which was rendered by the
choir, under the leadership of Miss
Jean Murdoch, was exceptionally fine.
The special offering amounted to over
$500.00.
Many nothers have reason to bless
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator
because it has relieved the little ones
of suffering and made them healthy.
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A.O.U.W. HALL
WALTON
Friday, Nov. 7th
Stratford. Orohestra. , Lunch served
$1.00 admission.
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T:EIE SEAFORTH NEWS.
Massey -Harris No, 6A Tractor Plow
A Popular Feature
-Canada has 13,7 tele -phones per 100
population. It is second in the world
in telephone density. It is doubtful
whether the habit of calling out-of-
tOwn friends is as presialent anywhere
as in Ontario and Quebec. Daily long
distance calls total more than 70J11)0.
CONSTANCE.
Nit-. and Mrs. Will Jamieson and
family from Kitchener spent Sunday
with :qr. and Mrs. Robert Jamieson,
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Watson and
little daughter of licKillop were vis-
itors Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Dexter.
Miss Ida Slavin Chiselhurst i$
spending a few days with Miss Annie
Tayior.
Mr. Bill Dale, Toronto, was home
.aver the week end.
Mr. Robert Grimoldby narrowly es-
caped serious injuries one day this
week when he was thrown off a load
and one wheel of the wagon passed
over him without causing any serious
injury, bet his face was cut by the
road.
Messrs. Howard Armstrong. Win.
mason, Thos. McMillan, NLP.. and
John McDowell went to Hensall on
Monday to the Liberal meeting for ap-
pointing delegates to the Toronto
convention.
Death of Dr. Chas. McGregor. --
The community was shocked by the
sudden death on Sunder evening,
about It) p.m. of Charles P. M, Mac-
Gregor, following a heart attack. lits
llacGregor had not been in good
health for the past year, but had been
around as usual. The late Mr. Mac-
Gregor was born sixty4five years ago,
on the homestead, a son of the late
Daniel MacGregor Jr. Thirty-nine
years ago in November, he was united
in marriage to his now bereft partner.
Miss Minnie Spooner, of Clinton, and
since then lived on lot 6, concession
4. Hullett. Besides his widow he is
survived by one son Ross, at home.
Another son, Donald, predeceased
him at the age of seven years. Four
sisters also survive: Mrs. Beet, of
Golden Prairie, Sask.; Mrs. Pickett,
of Detroit; Mrs. Farnham of Clinton;
:qrs. W. Freeman, Seaforth. One sis-
ter, the late Mrs, John McDermid, of
Clinton, predeceased him about five
years ago, "Charlie" MacGregor was
a man of sterling qualities, and was
very hisrhly regarded by all who
knew him. He was a skilled veterinary
surgeon and for a number of years
was secretary of the McKillop Tel-
ephone Company, and has been live
stock shipper front Seaforth for the
Farmers' Co-operative. He was a
tnember of the Canadian Order of
Foresters, Fort Constance, and of
Britannia Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Sea -
forth, under whose auspices the fun-
eral which was very largely attended,
was held on Wednesday afternoon.
The service was conducted by Rev, J.
W. Johnston of Londesboro, pastor
of Constance United Church, of
which deceased was a faithful mem-
ber. The pallbearers were ' Messrs.
Bernard Hall, Cecil Farnham, William.
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THE STRONGEST PLOW IN ITS -*CLASS.
New patented Cushion .Hitch, can be set lfor tractor or horses,
It does away with the Old Style Wo.oden. Break Pin, The Patented
Power Lift is simple and strong. It raises the plow ,full height, while
advancing only two feet.
JOHN GALLOP
AGENT FOR FROST FENCE
All Repairs and Labor Cash.
SUPERTEST GAS and OILS
Open Evenings.
Clark, W. R. Plant, George Wheatley
and Thomas Livingston. Interment
was made in Maitland ,Baisk Ceme-
tery. Among those rani .a distance
who attended the funeral were Shir-
ley end John Thomas, Forbes Rogers
of Toronto; Mrs. Pickett and son Mr.
George Pickett, and daughter, Miss
Jean Pickett, Detroit; Mrs. McDon-
ald, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs.
Detroit; Mrs, Van Colbrecht and son
Victor, Detroit; Allan Farnham, De-
troit; Wm. end George McCully of
Stratford; Mr. Jos. Rinn and daugh-
ter. Miss Rinn, of Blanshard.
The anniversary 'services of Con:.
stance United Church held on Octo-
ber 26th were a. grand success. The
services were conducted by the Rev.
Mr. Farrell of Ontario sI. United
Church, Clinton, who gave two s;ery
able and inspiring addresses to large
and appreciative congregations. The
choir also rendered very suitable an-
thems for the occasion, also a mixed
quartette by Mrs. B. B. Stephenson,
Mrs. Leo Stephenson, Mr. George
Wheatley, Mr. 'William Britton and a
solo by Mrs. Peter Lindsay • which
added much to the value of the ser-
vice. Mr, Roy Allan of the staff of
the Clinton Collegiate, a tenor soloist,
assisted in the choir and his services
were much appreciated. On Tuesday
evening a fowl supper was held but
on account of the ram the attendance
was not as large as usual. The
ladies provided a wonderful supper.
after which a well4filled church was
well entertained by the Harmonic
Male Quartette of Listowel,consist-
ing of singing,- reading, violin and
piano instrumentals. This was a real
treat to all, The Rev, J. Johnston.
the pastor. acted as chairman. The
proceeds amounted to $300.
lir. and Mrs, Mac McKellar of
Seaforth spent Sunday at the home of
ead Mrs. j. Ferguson,
Mr, and Mrs. Worden aud son of
Staffa spent Sunday at' the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawson.
Mr, and Mrs. James. Dale and son
Arnold motored to Guelph Thursday
of this week to visit lirs. Dale's sis-
ter, Mrs, McNabb, ss -ho is sick in the
hospital.
Mr. Roy Allen of Clinton was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson
00 Sunday,
Mrs. Justin Sinclair of Brigden was
a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ste-
phenson on Friday.
TUCKERSMITH.
Mr. and 'Mrs. Lewis took in atmi-
versary services at Constance last
Sand ay.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Rice of For-
est Nook, who have 'been visiting her
sister, Mrs. T. Coleman and other
friends, left Monday to spend the win-
ter in Los Angeles, Cal., travelling by
motor.
Mrs and Mrs. Walker Carlisle and
little daughter of Hermit spent Sun-
day with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Landaborough.
The many friends elf Miss itI. Mc-
Lean are sorry to know she is still in
Seaforth Hospital, but hope to hear
of her recovery before long.
MANLEY.
Mr. C. Eckert, who spent a few
days with friends here left for Detroit
last Friday to visit his four daugh-
ters, Mrs. Louis Brall, lirs. Gordon
Hays, Mrs. Deabitra and Miss Lucy
and returned last Monday to his home
in Seaforth. He reports times are not
picking up to help unemployment, al-
though the maeufacturer is trying to
split up the time by giving his old
employees three days a week in their
turn and the cost of living is practic-
ally the same as here.
Mrs. Pat McLaughlin is spending
a few days this week with her niece,
'Mrs. Jos. Murray, Beechwood.
Mr, John McGavin shipped a car-
load of cattle from the CPR. station
here last Saturday to Toronto.
McKILL OP.
Mr.' Joseph McFarlane has rented
his farm to lir. Anderson Scott and
is holding an auction sale on Wed.,
Nov. 5th.
The L.O.,B.A, met at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stewart on
Tuesday evening and enjoyed a
pleasant time. The winners at euchre
were; Lone hands, Miss Martha
Reid; first for ladies, Mrs. Arthur
Rutledge; first for gentlemen, Mr.
George Parke; consolation, Mrs.
Lorne Dale.
Grand Concert
—at—
VARNA COMMUNITY SHED
—on—
Tues., Nov. 4th
WILLIE 13ELL, -Famous Scotch
Csmedian, and company will give the
entertainment.
This is the opening of the new shed
Adults 40c Children 20c
South Perth Vote
RICHARDSON WINS BY-
ELECTION BY 223.
Following are complete fi-
gures compiled by Returning
Officer Hume F. Moses of Mit-
chell, for the South Perth vote
on Oct. 29, which gives the
Conservative, Charles E. Rich-
ardson of St. Marys, a majority
of 223 over the Liberal -Pro-
gressive, George Keith, of
Blanshard. Township.
Summary.
Keith, Richardson.
St. Marys 674 1299
Mitchell .. 339 558
Hibbert .461 263
Fullerton 425 372
Downie ------660 385 -
S. Easthope 318 138
Blanshard 434 453
Logan .. 511 557
3822 4045
Maj. for Ric'hardson .. 223
1 ..
3 ..
4 ..
5 ..
6 ..
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Downie.
Keith. Richardson.
104- 84
.. 148 30
,. 150 50
.. 108 61-
55 92
95 65
660 385
Fullerton.
1 .. 96 21
2 .. .. 38 60
3 .. .. 81 39
4 .. 67 97
5 77 44
6 .. .. 57
7 .. .. 39
50
61
425 372
Hibbert.
1 .. 50
2 .. .. 62 47
105 64
4 ., 133 " 62
5 .. 72 41
461 263
Mitchell.
30 90
2 .. 102
3 114 127
4 .. 107
5 .. 132
.. 63
68
339 553
Blanshard,
I 54
2 .. .. 45 71
3 .. 87
4 .„. .. 12-6 65
5 91 61
6 ------46 115
434 453
Logan.
51 89
2 .. 92 95
3 .. 95 89
4 .. . 401 132
5 66 74
25
53 77,
511 557
South Easthope.
1 .. 108 47
2 .. .. 73 19
3 .. .. 69 33
4 .. .. 60 39
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318 138
St. Marys,
120
2 .. 75 113
74
4 .. 60 74
75
6 45 101
7 .. .. 46 .118
115
9 .. 56 154,
10 .. 30 68
11 40 95
12 .. 40 100-
13 .. .. 47 116
674 1299
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* NEWS AND INFORMATION *
* FOR THE BUSY FARMER *
* (Furnished by Ontario Depart- *
ment of Agriculture.)
* * * * * * * * *
Agricultural Education.
That the Ridgetown Agricultural
Vocational Sehool has been success-
ful in its attempt to strengthen re-
lations between agriculture and edu-
cation was the statement of Acting
Premier Henry at the recent open-
ing of the new .$85,000 wing. Ridge -
town was host to a • distinguished
gathering for the occasion, including
the Acting Premier, Hon. Thomas L.
Kennedy, 'Minister of Agriculture,
Dr. G. I. Christie, president of 0. A.
C., Dr, F, W. Merchant, Chief, Direc-
tor of 'Education, and F. S. 'Ruther-
ford, Acting Director of Techaical
Education. In his address, Hort, Mr,
Kennedy stated that the develon-
ment. of such, schools in the prov-
ince depends on the seccess of the
Rid.getown institution. rt was his
hope to see similar 'schools clotted
over Ontario. .
Plowing Match Winners.
•'W. 0, Grenzebach, R,R. 7, Wood-
stock, is the plowin,g champion of
Ontario. He won that title on tha
last day of the international plowing'
match near Stratford., when he took
away first hoaors in the jointers in
sod, open. This is the second time
he has woo the title, having first cap-
tored it in 1937. la taking first
place this year, he defeated a classy
field, including John R, Hargreaves
of Beiaghville, Who won the honor in
the last two years. The intercounty
championship this year was won by
York, 'with Brant second. There were
14 entrants in this competition and
the battle was keen from start to
finish. The troPhies were presented
at a largely attend.ed banquet in
Stratford the final night of the
mateh, at which the chief speakers
were the Hon. Robert Weir, federal
minister of agriculture, and Hon.
Thomas L, Kennedy, provincial min-
ister of agriculture.
Commercial fruit ,production last
Year in Canada had a 'value of $19,-
501240, of Which Ontario accounted
for $8,656,097.
0. A. C. Team's Good Showing
Competing against dairy cattle
judging teams from practically ev-
ery agricultural college in the United
States, students representing the 0.
A. C. ranked lath in the interna-
tional dairy show in St. Louis, Mo.,
Harold Goble of Woodstock attained
the highest standing in Holstein
judging and he won a $500 scholar-
ship for his effort. This is the first
time the prize ever came to 0.A.C.
Other members af the team were:
Hilton Hartley and E. A. In -nes of
Woodstock and Gordon Engle of
Elmwood.
Drought Hits Corn -Borer.
The prolonged. dry spell during
the past suinmer came to the aid of
science in the battle against the
European corn -borer, with a result-
ant 25 per cent. decrease in stock
infestation in Ontario as a whole.
This information, is contained in the
report of G. N. Stirrett, Dominion
Entomologist, which will be pre-
sented at the annual convention of
the Entomological Society of Ontario
at Ottawa on November 6, 7 and 8.
Essex and Kent Counties show 30
per cent. reduction. • On the other
hand some counties in Eastern On-
tario. particularly Prince Edward
County, show an increase in infes-
tation.
Fall Building Operations.
Building operations on the ferns
during the late fall are confined
principally to hog houses, poultry
houses, implement sheds and other
small buildings. Thosethat have
concrete foundations or floors cats
be erected at any time if the con-
crete is laid before frost. These
buildings are inexpensive, especially
if the owner is handy with tools.
Choosing a site for a hog house or a
poultry house requires care. A high,
well drained spot is best, while the
buildings should extend east and
west and face south. Convenienie in
caring for the hogs and poultry also
should be considered.
Heavy Chestnut Crop.
The chestnut crop in many dis-
tricts has been exceptionally heavy
this year with the market v-ery poor.
Many rut -al stores have found them-
selves with large quantities on hand
and no buyers. In Norfolk County
one of the largest producers of chest-
nuts, the buying price opened at 25
cents. per pound and dropped as low
as four cents per pound in some
places. The city markets. which in
other years have taken copious
quantities of chestnuts, have not
been buying heavily this year. al-
though the demand has- picked up in
recent days.
$500 For Best Slogan.
The' World's Grain Show slogan
contest is n.ow in full swing. What
is .a slogan ? The dictionary tells us
that it is a Gaelic word, the war cry
or the gathering cry of the old High-
land clans.. lit our des., however,
it has cortie to mean a sort of motto.
"Strike while the iron is hot" or
"Small profits and qtiick returns" are
both examples of present-day slo-
gans. At any rate, the management
of the World's Grain Exhibition atici
Conference offers a prize of $500
cash for the best slogan suggestion.
The slogan shall not be more than
ten words in length. There is no
entry fee for the contest and it is
gpen to the world, Not more than
three suggestions are to be submit-
ted by any one person and these
must be written or typed ,plainly on
one side of the paper, containing the
con testa n t's name and address, and
must reach the office on or before
Jan. 31, 1931. Addreis Slogan Con-
test, -World's Grain Exhibition and
Conference, Imperial Bank Cham-
bers, Regina, Canada,
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(Continued from last week).
Mr. R. Stonehouse of Goderieh fol-
lowed with a paper on Fourth Boole
Arithmetic,
The Fifth Class Arithmetic was
presented by Mr. C. Kalbfleisch of
Bayfield. He would make use of con-
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EVENINGS 299
copies of examination papers should
be used to drill on the high spots.
Mrs. D. Koehler of Zurich gave a
paper on Primary Reading. Mr. Bea-
com enlarged on the subject.
Minutes Ofday were read
and adopted.
A nominating committee consist-
ing of Mr. R. Stonehouse Mr. 0.
Kilpatrick and Miss- L. 'McCulloch
reported the slate of officers as 'fol-
lows: President, Miss ,Addileen Geis-
er, Crediton; Vice4Pres..• Mr, Claude
previousp.ri as,
Blowes, Hensel; Sec'y-Treas.,
G. S. Howard, Exeter; Councillors,
Miss Mary Thompson., Miss Mayme
Pridham, Mr. Gordon Keeler; audi-
tors, Mr. P. A. Kilpatrick, Mr. W.
Broken.shire; resolution cominittee--
Misses Elva Anderson, Jessie Mc-
Donald, Oral Finnigan, Evelyn R.
Clark, Messrs. T. S, Beattie, Wat-
son Davis and Inspector E. C. Bea-
com. Delegates to OsE.A., Miss A.
Gaiser and. Mr. C. Blowes,
The resolution committee through
its convenor, Mr. R. Stonehouse, sub-
tnitted its reports.
1. That a new Third Book History
text be authorized as the one non' in
use is too difficult. Carried.
2. That there be a lower service
charge for hydro power to rural
schools. Carried.
3. That a new Primer be prepared
with a good deal of script, the same
to be compiled by teachers engaged
in the work. Carried.
4. That the memory selections for
entrance examinations be revised each
s -ear. Gaisrted.
5. That the name of Mr. George
liawson lately superannuated, be
added to the list of life memberships.
,At this stage Miss L. Robinson,
president of the Women's Federatioa
explained the plan of the new scheme
group insurance lately devised.
The Convention separated to dis-
cuss Federation matters. The men
have no organization but the women
have. Their election of officers re-
sulted Is follows: Miss Oral Finni-
gan, Hensall; Vice -President, Miss A..
McDonald, Goderich; .Sec'y-Treas.
Miss Mabel Bailie, Goderich.
Mr, Ian McLeod of Clinton, Agri-
cultural Representative, discussed
School Fairs.
These are becoming very popular
and are increasing in number from
year to year. The first fair held was
in 1910 at Galt. In 1930, 569 Fairs
were held itt the province with 4,879
rural schools taking part.
The chief drawback to thetn is the
fact that parentS and other outsiders
often do the work Which should have
been done by the pupils themselves.
Last year fifteen fairs were held in
Huron County. The department sent
out 200 bushels of oats, 150 bushels
of barley and 100 bushels of wheat
The paper was very helpful to the
teachers mid' a number of questions
were answered. A hearty clap show-
ed the appreciation of the teachers.
At this stage Miss Helen Hayter
rendered a pleasing sole which broke
the monotony of the meeting.
Mr. Hs G. Lockett, M.A., of Hamil-
ton, gave his second paper on "The
Forward Movement in Education"
which was listened to with rapt at-
tention, He reviewed the great ads
vancement made in education since
the early days and specially mention-
ed the Federation of the present day
as being alive to progress and the
people its general after greater effic-
ienHc'e'' spoke of the cost of education
and of the great drift of teachers to
other callings. Great privileges are
available now to obtain higher stand-
ing Inc teachers. There are the exten-
sion work of the universities, summer
schoolshome classes. One professor
de fines eci u cation, as being, "what you
have left when you have forgotten all
yoU have learned' at schools." Educa-
tion of the present day is training
inere 'for citizenship along such lines
as public speaking, executive work,
debating, etc. He gave as ehe cause
of the drift of teachers to other pro-
fessions the pittance of salary receiv-
ed after years of service rendered as
compared with the earnings in other
professions.'Doctors, lawyers, etc, ne-
ver make their chosen profession a
stepping stone to other callings as
teachers. do, The best students our
secondary schools and universiteis
can produce are needed to teach our
schools. School 'boards fail to recogs
nine and reward the successful teach-
ers at the time of re-engagement bet
treat all alike. "The best banleers,
doctors, lawyers, etc., are those svho
were at one time teachers!' was his
closing, semark. A hearty vote of
thanks was tendered him,
Miss Margaret iA. 'Pentland gave
a splendid paper on the work of the
Red Crass which since 1854 has
meant kindness and 'helpfulness to
soldiers in distress. S MCC the Great
War it has come to mean more than
the promotion of good health and
friendship throughout the •world..
The Junior Red Cross is an organ-
ization of 11,000,000 children in 41
countries of the world, It is affiliated
with the Senior Red Cross and all ad-
.
ministeation. costs are borne by the
Senior•Red Cross so that all .nsoney
raised' by the Juniors can be used to
help needy children.
The aim of the junior Red Cross
is four fold, viz.; Health, Service,
Citizenship and World Friendship
and its motto is "I Serve."
By writing the Junior Red Cross
headquarters at Toronto the teacher
can get the "Teacher's Guide" con-
taining all information. At the. or-
ganization meeting officers are chos-
en and the duties of each ex,plained.
A name is also chosen and a motto
agreed upon, All this information
is returned to headquarters then cer-
tificates, pennants, posters, rule cards
and buttonsare sent to the group, A
Ise of fifty cents may be paid but it
is not compulsory. Each group re-
ceives copies of the Junior Red Cross
Magazine which may be sold to raise
money far the "Crippled Children's
Fun d."
Meetings should be held weekly
or hi -weekly and should be conduct-
ed by the pupil members in a business
like manner under the teacher's
miP'eretie
visig.
The thus spent is not wasted
but serves to train for citizen -Ship.
The work may be co -related - with
many subjects on the curriculum.
Mr. Beacom introduced the subject
of Uniform Promotion Examinations
and invited discussion as to whether
to continue or discontinue them,
About .hall of the inspectors in the
province use them while the other
half do not. Without their use pro-
motions would be made from grade
to grade on the record of the year s
Th teachers entered into lively
cliscusion on the question which
when threshed .out was voted on with
the result that most favored then re-
.Nssff, Margaret
teiltliiHum
nsisl. Esther e of
lthe Godes
ric1; ista
sanga oant of the theGode-
richtinlestaff took a lesson in Arith-
nietie with a Junior Third Class on
Bills and Accounts. Her method of
development was as a game of keep-
ing store. First, the necessity of re-
ceiving and. of giving * bill was de-
veloped. The paets of a complete
bill were dismissed such as the date,
place, name of parties concerned, the
line of goods, street and number of
honse, the items purchased with
prices, the total and finally the re-
ceipt. A copy of a bill was after-
wards placed on the Black Board,
the pupils supplying every detail.
The lesson. merited applause.
The President then gave his "Ad-
dress" on the' subject of "A Vitalized
School."
The subject matter was of an
idealized school, perfect in every par-
ticular, location, equipment, Pupils
and last but not least the teacher.
In such a building the pupil spends
.13 years of his life. 'The room should
be attractive to the pupils and con-
genial to the teacher. It should be
a hive of industry with a good share
of heinous thrown in whett the oc-
casion presents itself.
'Miss Anna Woods, of Bayfield,
gave OM account of a trip 'which she
took to Florida by motor. The course
lay along the Atlantic Sea Beard and
passing through Washington while
Congress was in session the party
availed themselves of the opportun-
ity of spending some time listening
from the visitors' gallery.
The scenery is wonderful and the
accommodation by the way all that
could be desired. Anfon,g the many
attractive spots was the well of
"Eternal Youth" and the Stilphur
Springs, believed to date from the
time of the early Spaniards. Part
of the drive is atong the beach which
is wide enough Inc four cars abreast.
13eing a pedagogue, she naturally de-
sired to visit the schools, some of
which are taught by darkey folk.
The resorts afford ample room for
pastime, fishing, boating, hiking and
viewing the beautiful gardens erhich
cover acres of space,
The talk made many teachers long
for larger bank accounts from Which
to draw the where -with -all to visit
what they heard so well related.
The question drawer was taken
by Inspector Beacom. Most of rhe
questions related to the new Regis-
ter and irregular attendance.
-
'The auditors presented their re-
pent which showed a good balance
to the credit of the Association.
A vote of thanks was tendered the
School Board for the ese of. the
building for the Convention, the C0111-
mittee of ladies of Knox Church who
catered to the teachers at the, lunch-
eon, the citizenof Goderich who
entertained' the visiting teachers, the
retiring officers for Vileir services
during the year and, to all those -who
contributed items on fhe program.
A letter of acknowledgment for a
floral tribute, sent by the Associa-
tion to the late ex -'inspector John E.
Tomwas received. The singing of
the National Anthem brought the ses-
sion to a close.
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