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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-10-19, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1933 East and West Huron Teachers’ Convention The inspectors of East and West Huron held a joint convention in MacKay Hall, Goderich, on Thurs­ day and Friday, October 5th and 6th. About 250 teachers were pres­ ent. West Huron President, Miss Ada Webster, presided on Thurs­ day, while East Huron President, Mr, Alan Finlayson had charge on Friday. The first session was opened by Rev. Mr. Bunt of Goderich, who based hi§. remarks on a few verses read from Psalm 119. Mayor C. C. Lee in his address of welcome dir­ ected the visiting teachers to the points of interest in the town and hoped that they would enjoy their visit to the County Town. Mr. Roy Stonehouse of Victoria School gave a paper on the Cach­ ing of health which was well re­ ceived. He pointed to tht need of such teaching in our schools and outlined the new method now being ustd- Summercourses are now conducted and graded lesson pro­ grams are available to I assist the teacher in the work. Departmtntal statistics reveals the fact that sixty percent of the pupils leaving Public Schools have defective permanent teeth. Through tht efforts of the many clubs iow existing the' wel­ fare of the children is being looked after . The paptr created livt inter- • est. Mr. G. M. Keeler, of Dashwood, gave a lengthy report of the Ohtar- io Educational Association held in Toronto last Easter week. Space will not permit a summary of the report. A pamphlet, issued by the ■associatioh, is available and gives in detail the many papers given in the' different sections. At this time Miss Margaret Peht- land rendered two solos entitled “The Fairy’s Laundry” and “The Silver Ring” which merited ap­ plause. Mr. Harry Shackletoh principal of Blyth, P. S. discussed Sports and field-day activities- Many advant­ ages of such organized play were given-. The plan he outlined is along the line taken by the High Schools. Prizes (1, 2, 3) of colour­ ed ribbons are used for individual winners, medals for the best com­ petitors and shield for the school winning the highest number of points. The co-operation of the trustee boards, is desirable. The competition, which includes a wide territory of schools is held on Empire Day or on the third of June. The President of I East Huron gave his address on the subject, “Home, School and Youth.” He strongly advised co-operation be- twten the teacher and parents and recommended a careful study 1 of each pupils tendencies. The paper showed careful 'thought and .wias well delivered. Luncheon was provided by the ladies of Knox Presbyterian church and the members of both inspector­ ates did ample justice to the good things provided- A short program wias given consisting of a number of vocal selections by Mr. MaKins of town and a short inspiring ad­ dress by Rev. Mr. Mills, Rector of St. George’s Church on Education­ al topics. The afternoon s.ession opened with the medal winning address given by Miss Verna Anderson, of Dungannon, who stood highest in the Rural School Fair competition in 1932. Her subject was “Improv- ments in School Grounds.” Many were the suggestions thrown out which, if followed, would make the school ground the beauty spot of the community. Miss Olive Anderson introduced the subject “The New Primer, its approach and use.” She outlined the leading features of the book which seem to meet with , the ap­ proval of the teachers using it. She * follows the method of illustrating the sentences on the B. B. and has pupils draw the figures as busy work. Her method tends to the phonetic development of new words to form easy sentences. ? Miss Margaret Douglas followed with a paper on the same subject. She advocates liberal use of th$ B- B. in learing new sounds and words and has her pupils draw the pict­ ures in books to be kept for future use. The papers ’showed careful thought. A number of teachers gave their methods. Dr. Field, introduced Inspector Conn of Lambton County who took as his subject a-1 geography lesson from the map of the world. He showed the many things that may be taught from the maps, such as climate, winds, products, rainfall exports, imports and even the characteristics of the inhabitants of the different zones- The teachers NO MORE SICK HEADACHES Fruit-a-tivet end y eart of pain ••I Buffered exceed­ ingly with indiges­ tion and sick head­ aches for years. I could hardly eat anything and was badly constipated. I realise now, of course, that I was In a very run-down condition. .Fortunately for me a neighbor recommended Fruit-a-Uyes and I began taking them. I am Certainly gad I did. They regulated my system and toned me UD ccn&fally £6 that now I anx in the best ot health. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.” ........................................... .. Fruit-a-tives all drag it tore* showed their interest in the lesson and carried away some new ideas of map study. The poem “Canadian Born” by Pauline Johnston set to music by Mr, Livens, of Goderich, was sung by Miss Pocock of London. The words are very patriotic and the rendering was heartily encoded. Mr. Gordon Kidd, of Dungannon gave his views, pro and con., on the second year normal course which he had taken recently. He outlin­ ed the work covered month by month. He was decidedly -of tht opinion that the disadvantages out­ number the advantages. The year spent serves as a refresher but ht thought summer cources should answer the same purpose. Teach­ ers, lose the year’s teaching, have to meet the double expense and • face the uncertainty of securing a school again. The election of officers in the West Huron Section resulted as follows: President, Mr. G. M. Keeler, Dash­ wood; Vice-President, Mr. G. S. Howard, Exeter; Sec’y-Treas-, Mr. Roy Stonehouse, Goderiih; Coun­ cillorsMiss M. A. Ellis, Hensail; Miss'. Philippa Penfold, Kippen; Miss Elsie Blackhall, Exeter; Lib­ rarian, Mr. Edwin Smith, Goderich. Resolution Committee:—Miss M. A. Horton, Exeter; Mr. C. Blowes, Hensall; Miss L. McCulloch, Win- chelsea; Miss J. McDonald, Zurich; Miss S. Gr*ant, Lucknow; Mr. R. Kilpatrick, Porf Albert; Mr. E. C. Beacom, Goderich. Auditors:—Mr. G. Kidd, Dunn- gannon; Mr. W. Brokenshire, St. Joseph, Delegate to O. A. E. Mr. A. R. . Dodds. The Auditors’ Report (to date) showed a balance of over three hundred dollars. Resolution—That an outline of seat work be authorized to accompany the prestnt primer. On Friday morning at nine o’clock the convention reassembled with the President of the East Huron Teachers’ Association, Mr. Alan Finlayson, presiding. After morning prayers Mr. Finlayson called on Miss Ada Webster of, Lucknow, President of the West Huron Association for an addrtss. Miss Webster chose as her sub­ ject “Giving the Publics School child a fair chance.” Teachers, our school system, our teaching meth­ ods, and results, daily reveive com­ ments favourable and otherwise from critics outside as well -as in­ side the teaching profession- Par­ ents are sometimes claiming that there is something wrong with pub­ lic schools; that pupils skim over a mass of material' and master nothing. Inquiring persons have found a close relationship between the methods of teaching employed and the efficitncy, or lack of it, of boys and girls during <and after their school days. The main objectives in our teaching should be (1) To teach the child to register each new fact clearly and accurate­ ly in his memory. (2) To insure the efficient use of the memory by assisting the child to establish the habit of prompt recall. (3) To de­ velop the reasoning powtr by help­ ing the child to establish the habit of applying to each new situation and each new problem the princip­ les of logic and (4) To encourage in tvery way possible the exercise ofWhat rare gift—initiative. The joint convention then broke into two sections for election of officers. The election in East Huron div­ ision resulted as follows: President, H. M. Shackleton, Blyth Vice-President, Miss Myrtle Arm­ strong, Clinton; Sec’y-Treas., Geo. H.{ Jefferson, Clinton; Manage­ ment, Staff of Blyth Public School; Miss Sharp, Auburn; Miss Wini­ fred Rae, Belgaave. Auditors, Miss Amy Parsons, Clin­ ton; Miss Luella Johnston, Clinton; Librarian, Dr. John M. Field, God­ erich. Delegate to O. A. Es, Miss Helen Delaney, Dublin. ‘ Inspectors Dr. Field and Beacom addressed the teachers . briefly pointing out some changes in basis on which grants are now paid, and offering suggestions that would result in more efficiency in the schools of both inspectorates. Mr. Roy Stonehouse Librarian of of West Huron reported activity in the Institute Library. New books have been purchased and during the year 86 books had been in circulat­ ion among the teachers of the in-' spectorate. Miss Dorothy Little of Londes- boro taught art interesting lesson in Geography with a Junior Third Class taking as her subject “The Pulp and Paper Industry.” From a knowledge of the forest trees" of Northern Ontario, the disbovery of fibres in torn {taper by the use of pictures) and word pictures thd children were led through the var­ ious process of chopping, rafting cutting, grinding, bleaching, bluing Spreading, drying and finished pap­ er. This lessort was heartily app­ lauded by the audience. A pleasing variation in the pro­ gram at this time was the .singing of well chosen solos by Miss Reta Rowe of Exeter.« Miss Alice Archibald then spoke on “Teachers Self Improvement.” She suggested that toachers take time for a little self-examination to see themselves and their short­ comings and thus find the need for self-improvement. The means of improvement are at hand in our choice of friends, in logical ex­ amination of the views of others, in Summer Courses by the Depart­ ment, in books of biography ancient, and modern, in travel and even in the radio, if careful attention is paid to the type of program to which we listen- She strongly re­ commended that everyone should develop a worth while hobby for her own improvement^ Retrogress­ ion is the only alternative to im­ provement. Mr, Alfred Posliff, Principal of Wingham Publis School took as h:s subject “Docendo Discimus.” From his long experience he gave to the younger teachers his ideas of what should be tha main object of the Public School teachers’ efforts, and the methods by which that re­ sult would be secured. He made a Strong plea for the development of a peace complex in the youth of to­ day, and stressed the} point that citizenship should be the chief re­ sult of our system. Miss Mary Thompson spoke on “Household Science in the Public School,” giving a resume of the organization 'and carrying 1 on of a Household Science project in her school last year. She very clearly outlined the steps taken in organ­ ization of the class, the hearty sup­ port given by the parents, and the good results that followed in health, attendance, school spirit, as well as in the correlation with composit­ ions, arithmetic, geography, "read­ ing and hygiene. This work is re­ commended and encouraged by both our Inspectors, and the De­ partment of Education which is liberal in its grants in order that it may be more generally adopted as a school subject. Mr. Brackenbury, Principal of Wingham High School spoke ably on “Co-operation-” Lack of co­ operation among the nations had resulted in failure of conferences that aimed to releive the present depression, and for this attitude teachers must assume at least part of the blame. He asked for the development of ■ the co-operative spirit between teacher and pupil, principal and teacher, home and school, primary and secondary school, and between the teacher and the community. The aims of all are the same and lack of co-operat­ ion is usually caused by a failure to understand each other. Adjust­ ment of the present tangle in which the world finds itself must come, and will come the sooner if we as teachers can only instil this co-op­ erative spirit into the lives of those wiht whom we come ;n contact, lending the kindly hand giving the cheery word, encouraging and understanding each other, and pro­ moting sound -activities. The Lower School Examination in Art was discussed by Mrs. Fil- shie, who analysed the usual Lower School paper in Art, and the scheme used in marking. Some of the more prominent errors noted on recent examinations were point­ ed out and dealt with. Mrs. Filshie complimented the teachers of Art in the Public Schools on the excell­ ence of most of the work submitted by candidates at this year’s examin­ ation in the district to which she ad been appointed to examine. The practical nature of this paper will be of great assistance to those en­ gaged in prepairing pupils for this examination. After replying to a 1 number of questions submitted, the Huron Inspectors expressed their satis­ faction with a most successful con­ vention, and ' the session was brough to a close. GEO. H. JEFFERSON Sec’y East Huron Teachers GEO. S. HOWARD Sec’y West Huron Teachers HENRY PLANS NEW BEER, WINE POLICY Premier Confirms Rejiort of L. C. A. Amendments Coming POSSIBLE ELECTION ISSUE Beer By Glass Not Necessarily Part of program TORONTO — Definite declaration the Ontario Government will go to the country with a new beer and wine sale policy at the next election was made in an interview by Prem­ ier Henry. He did not indicate what form the policy would take. “I do not see how we can go to the country without'-, having some­ thing of a definite policy,” said the premier. “But we will have a de­ finite statement and policy before an election.” The remarks by Mr. Henry were made when he was asked to comment on the reference in a speech to the Government’s beer and wine program by Hon. Harry C. Schofield, minister without portfolio. Mr. Schofield said: “I can tell you on behalf of the Government that when the Conservative Party goes to the country in the forthcoming elec­ tion the Government will give the people a beer and wine policy that will satisfy all.” Mr. Henry said the 1926 Liquor Control Act, passed during the ad­ ministration of Premier Ferguson, was “more or less of an’experiment.” It was put into effect until the people of the province indicated they want­ ed it changed and showed how they wanted it changed. “What will be the change and how will the new beer sale be adminis­ tered?” the Premier was asked. “There is no policy settled now,” he replied. “We cannot satisfy all because there are many who do not agree on certain policies. There are scarcely any two alike. There is no decision on how the change will be made, but we will have a definite statement and policy before an elec­ tion. Asked if the new policy would in­ clude sale of beer by the glass. Pre­ mier Henry said “not necessarily.” EDWARDSBURG CROWN BRAND ,, . -Ap"’1" ...... nourishing s • y sweet for the ; y whole family i The K economical |3 and delicious ® table syrup \ THE CANADA STARCH CO. ■ PWBX |! USBORNE COUNCIL The Muncipal (Council of the Twp. of Usborne met at Elimville on Oc­ tober 7th with all the members pres­ ent. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 2nd were read and approved on motion of . Westcott-Moir. The representatives of the General Accident Co. interviewed the Coun­ cil concerning a bond for the Collect­ or. Westcott-Passmore—That a fi­ delity bond for $300 be taken to­ gether with a hold-up insurance for two months from November 15th to Jan. l’5th for $2,000, the premium for both is $30.00. Shier—Moir: That the selectors of jurors meet at the Clerk’s office on Monday, October 16th at 8 p.m. Treasurer’s report: Rebate from John Stewart on snow work $2.25; 1932 Taxes $525.0(0; penalties $13.- 89; Legislative grant to public schools $T3i3(3.11; viz:- S.S. No. 1, $118.5i7; No. 3, $76.11; No. 5, $142- 013; No. 7, $128.01; No. 2, $126.04; No. 4, $72.37; No.‘ 6, $429.40; No. 10, $10'9.22; S.S. No. 12, Un. $131.- 36. Passmore-Moir; That the following bills be paid: Dr. J. G. Dunlop, medical services re Alonzo Neil $4'5.00; Times-Advo- cate, printing and stationery, $13.- 35; A. W. Etherington, 2 sheep kill­ ed and lamb killed by dogs $li5‘;0'0; Howard Hunter, sheep killed by dogs $8.0'0; S. J. Pym, extra for collec­ EDDIE, THE AD MAN ©HE BUS I MESS MAM WHO POUT ADVERTISE IS LIKE THE FELLOW WHO WIKJKS AT HIS GIRL IM THE DARK ® HE KMOU/S WHAT HE'S DOIMG, BUT MOBODY ELSE DOES ■On. a visit 'to .New York, Mischa Elman, the violinist, told' a story of ■his early childhood. “When I was very young indeed,” he said, “I play­ ed at a reception at a Russian Prince’s, and, for an urchin of seven, I flatter myself I rattled1 off Bee^ th oven’s ‘Kreu tzer Sonata’ finely. This sonata has several long and im­ pressive rests Jn it. In one of these ■rests a motherly old lady leaned to­ ward me, patted my shoulder, and1 said: ‘Play something you know, dear!” ca LIMITED, MONTREAL tion of 1932 taxes in arrears $35.00; Milton Brock, cleaning pit $11.90; Warren Brock, ditto $10.1(5'; George Harrah, ditto $10.15; Alfred Brock ditto $4.35; John Kellett, labor in pit $6.90; John Heywood, cement mixer $32.00; A. J. Clatworthy, lumber for bridge $9.07; Ira Mar­ shall, cement $82.00; Milton Greg­ ory, cement gravel $8.95; Ed. Johns work on bridge 75c.; Fred Johns dit­ to 75c.; Louis Fletcher, ditto $4.08; Alfred Brooks, ditto $1.(50; Wilbert Batten, work on bridge and dragging $19.25; Chas. Stephen, gravelling $11516.80; Garnet Wilson, ditto $99.- 60; Wm. Routly, ditto $4.75; Mac Cornish ditto $4.'5b; Ralph Cornish, ditto $7.50; R. Cornish, ditto $6,00; Wm. Bradshaw, ditto $6.23; H. G. Webber, blacksmithing, $4.10; Chas Monteith, word on roads $7.20; Hec­ tor Rowcliffe, dragging $8.55; Hy. Ford, superintendence $83.65. Council adjourned to meet again bn Saturday, Nov. 4th, at one p.m. Henry Strang, Clerk Pat‘s Blarney It was cleaning day at the menag­ erie and the animals had to be shift­ ed into fresh cages. Patrick was as­ sisting with the transfer of a hyena. “Stiddy, there, lion,” he quavered “What’s the idea,” asked the at­ tendant, “calling the hyeha a lion?” “Have ye no tact? Can’t you see I’m flattering the baste?” ONCE IMPORTANT ROAD IS PLOWED Changes Wrought. By Time Recalled at Exeter LOSSES ARE COMPENSATED Road Led to the Old McCallum Tannery EXETER, Sept. 29.—The plowing today of the old road which, leaving the Main street just south of the bridge over the Aux Sauble, mean­ dered with the river along its south bank to the west recalls the passing of time and the numerous changes that follow. This road led to McCallum’s tan­ nery, demolished 20 years ago (after being sold to Thomas Elliott), tc the mill dam and the grist mill op­ erated by the father of Prof. John McLennan, of Toronto University who after a brilliant academic car­ eer has recently retired to the Mal­ vern Hills in England. Kilpatrick’s knitting factory was on this road and across the river on the north bank was the original Presbyterian church. Not one of the factories re­ main and the church was replaced 60 years ago by the present edifice on the Main Street south of the bridge. Only traces of the dam re­ main. To the east of the pridge the road remains, but the Wanless woolen mill, later owned by Mr. Muir, has disappeared and there alone remains the public utilities pumping station This, too, has a history. Built by James Pickard, a pioneer, it was a grist mill when they ground with stone. Later it was owned by the late J. N. Howard, whose son holds an important position in the Canadian Bank of Commerce in its New York office. It was then a saw mill and later provided the first electric light­ ing. Later it was used by iSnell & Tremainne. To the north of the bridge in ‘Fran- cistown’ was the original Verity foundry, replaced later to the south and where the north end gas station now stands was the 10(Moot store of Trick & Currelley. Young Currel- ley took a keen interest in old relics and toady is the well-known curator of the Ontario Museum, Charles T Currelley. Adjacent to it stood a hotel owned by Towers and later by Abel Walper. Fortunately Exeter’s growth to the south has compensated for these RADIO INTERFERENCE Goderich residents and radio owners are investigating the cause of trouble in the town, many ol them claiming their radios are prac­ tically useless because of interfer­ ence by electrical machines used chiefly by chiropractors. They have asked the Public Utilities Commiss­ ion, to have the services of the off­ enders cut off on the ground of Constituting a public nuisance by the provincial hydro commission. FIVE ROSES COUNTY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Ask your grocer for full det-ails, if you haven’t already got them. We’re out to find the best bread-maker and the best cake-maker in each of 27 Ontario counties, and the Grand Champions of the whole area. Any woman who lives in any one of the counties listed below may enter this contest. Bake for the honor of your county. Try your hand at making bread and*cake with FIVE ROSES FLOUR, and enter a loaf of bread, or a cake, or both, in the exhibition nearest to your home. RIBBONS and 8 PRIZES to the winners in each judging centre! SILVER DISHES to each county winner! STERLING SILVER TEA SET and §50 to Grand Champions of the whole area; STERLING SILVER BOWL and §25 to cake and bread makers in second place in the finals. Begin practising now — and watch this paper for announcement of the dates and judging centres in the fol­ lowing counties: BRANT, BRUCE, DUFFERIN, DUR­ HAM, ELGIN, ESSEX, GREY, HAST­ INGS, HURON, KENT, LAMBTON, LINCOLN, MIDDLESEX, MUSKOKA, NORFOLK, NORTHUMBERLAND, ON­ TARIO, OXFORD, PARRY SOUND, PERTH, PETERBOROUGH, PRINCE EDWARD, SIMCOE, VICTORIA, WATERLOO,WELLAND,WELLINGTON FIVE ROSES FLOUR is excellent for cakes, pastry, biscuits, bread, rolls. It makes products that are noticeably better. People talk about their flavor and lightness. Used throughout Canada for almost half- a-century. THIS STERLING SILVER TEA SET AND $50 — to the bread and cake Grand Cham­ pions of the whole contest area. FIVE ROSES FLOUR Milled by LAKE OF THE WOODS MILLING CO. Limited Offices at TORONTO OTTAWA LONDON HAMILTON BRANTFORD SUDBURY SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT.; and MONTREAL, P.Q. Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Her Little Girl Had a Bad Cold Mrs. Thomas Lees, Lansdowne Station, N.S., writes:— My little girl had such a bad cold she would cough so hard at night she could hardly get her breath. 1 tried everything I thought would improve her, but to no avail, until I saw where Dr. Wood s Norway Pine Syrup was good for cold ailments. After giving her two bottles she wast greatly improved. I am never without ‘Dr* Wood’s’ in the house in cases of emer­ gency.” Price, 35c a bottle; large family size, 65c,at all drug ana general stores; put up only by The T> Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont.