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The Signal, 1911-10-19, Page 6t'ttoAshur, amus * Mt AFTER DOCTORS FAILED L in E.Pinkham'sVegeta• hi: Compound Cured Her. id ie Station, N. B.—Ons ear ha leve this as It is not natural, hu i was say rase. For ten months 1 t from supprewaioe. I bad different doctors, tried different me- dicinea, bet none helped me. M friends told me I would go into • decline. One day a lady friend told me what your medi- cine had doom for her, so I wrote you for advice and re- ceived your reply with pleasure. t started taking Lydia E. Pihkham's Vegetable Compound, and at the sword bettte showed improvement. Now 1 am regular and never was eo df in my life, thanks to Mrs. ham's medicine. , lease publish my letter for the -fit of others.—Mas. IOnIAH W. . Cstsr Midg-te Station, N. B. eie y b indeed who al �• My now years of ail and have seen reds of • nefit --Alas. 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When I thlierraickly No.4 Eczema Ointment cured me it seems wonderful indeed, becau'.e you know I doctored with several skited physicians who could not help me. You surely must have a big demand for thipmpagyful Salve. My only regret is diet, ilial AtR use it at first, as It would IIse saved me over A years of pain, to say ing of as unsightly ear and expensive for bits.." Jots Ryan. piste above Arrescription is not a "Cure- ' or so-called patent medicine. Dr. ;dor- y prescribed it for 44 years, and it (thousands after other doctors tabled. 'Ce, floc. per box at your dealers, or or Moniacy Medicine Co., United, 500 d i sf. ran teed in Goderich by J. Rutland okeld Y. Y. C. A. BLDO. LONDON. ONT. i.SS and SHORTHAND SUBJECTS. tried last season upwards of 300 to and placed every graduate. Seven ally qualified regular teachers. One rod and fifty London flans employ trained help. College lit session from 5 to June 30. Enter any time. Cat slue 4, gest MertaaM v W. Wratvpv�,oec.Tse.,�At. J. W. Wesrrsvtl.T. 7ia.e Vine Principal rrlaslsd a do, 'keep the 1y stella e pink of endition. Their singular curative pro- ! 11 discovered by an Indian U 'R>bllalntroducedtoclvllizatlon i ne y a century ago -'—corn - since 1857 In the CQr Block Laboratories, at 8tockvtfle, Ontario. . fMorseian 's Root Pills have a remarkable record for curing Oontflps- 1 �y and Indigestion. =tale blood Walsh's( and dewing Inas a boa ovarrttrberia. PHE 8l(>i14AL : (4ODERICH, ONTARIO West Huron Teachers. Annual Convention Held Last Week at Exeter. The thirty thitd annual meeting of the West Huron Teachers' Associa- tion was held ill the public school, Exeter, on Thursday and Friday, October 12th and 13th. On Thursday morning the chair, in the absence of the president. was taken by O. S. Howard. Devotional exercises were conducted by W. B. Weidenhamrner. The minutes of the last session in (i<ciierich in 1910 were read and adopted. The float subject, "Methods in Geo- graphy," was introduced by W. B. Rydalll, of Hurondale, who read a good paper. He held that teachers should have a true conception of geography - a.. a study of the earth's relation to man. Each succeeding year of the child's life should bring on a new set of important topics. These i;l the lower grades should be simple. A few topics in each grade should be carr fully and exhaustively taught; some topics need treatment through all the grades. Nearly all facts can be taught in connection with large and interesting topics. Map drawing should consist chiefly in setches, but should be correct in detail. W. McKay also gave a good address, advocating observation of home •ur- roundings first, afterwards branching out into other fields and topics. He uses with good success the Imperial anniversary book in his classes. He attaches great importance to studying the map and map drawing. Geography aria history should be taught in illus- tration of each other. Milts J. A. Hamilton. of Winchelsea, reed an excellent paper on "The.Bible in the Public Schools," in which she claimed every. teacher should be a Christian who should teach the Bible to his or her pupils. Her reasons were that this teaching links 'reboot, church and home, it reaches some children who do not attend Sunday schools, it interests pupils, helps teachers and dissipates an ignorance which i. very common. In the discussion which followed Mr. Tom paid a splendid compliment to Miss Hamilton's teaching of the Bible in her own school. S. J. Radcliffe, B. et., principal of the London Normal School, was in- troduced to the convention and spoke in a delightful, convincing way on "The Study of English," using very apt illustrations in explanation of his ideas. He felt there was a real need to give attention to this subject, be- cause the child's knowledge of English is generally deficient, and it should be taught well on account of its utility along business lines, in the social world and to enable people to speak well. The best way to improve our English is to break off at once all slang terms, hold cons ersation with the users of good English. read good literature. etc., IAit one should not im- itate others too much—one should be oneself. Discussed by Messrs. Tow, Weiden- hammer- and Johnston. Geo. Mawson read the report of the 'committee on how to improve the ap- pearance of West Huron, which was left over for discussion in the sifter - noon, Adjournment. Report of the committee appointed by the West Huron Teachers Assoc- iation at the Institute held in (lode - rich October Lith and 14th, 1910, and requested to report at this meeting on hdw to improve the appearance of West Huron. In view of the opportunities for improvement and the manifest ad- vantages to he derived therefrom, your committee respectfullt submit the following resolutions : That in the rural municipalities shade trees be planted along the road side. at least three rods apart. These trees should consist of sugar maples, white ash, walnuts, hickories, oaks, and other useful varieties; on the south and west sides of the road, and ever- greens on the north and east sides of the roads if•ownere object to the hard- wood varieties. Such trees as silver maples, poplar., willows and beeches should not be planted. That the portion of road allowance between the roads and fences be ploughed and levelled. That weeds should he cut along roadsides and in the fields. That each farmer place his name on his gate and that he be encour atired to plane his orchard, improve hie nces and buildings. That in towns and villages shade trees he planted, parks opened and cared for, grans cut on the sides of etteeta, weeds and rubbish removed from vacant lots, old fences removed, owners encouraged to improve the appearance of their property and the council recommended to create one or more beauty spots in the town and where at all possible to erect one or more statues of prominent persons. That in order to accomplish this a strong committee of teachers in each municipality he appointed by this Association to interview their reapec- tine municipal councils and urge upon them the propriety of making ppmm vision for the accomplishment of these recommendations. Also that • com- mittee be appointed to interview the county council at iia December ses- sion and urge that it tale some action in the ,natter. That these committees urge each municipal council to offer enhstantial rewards to each school section that secomptishee work along the lines In- dicated up to • certain standard and that very much ielter work should he better rewarded. No awards to be made sooner than five years. hence. That under the teacher's dime tions a map of each school eeetion be prepared, showing where tress, grading, rte., are needed and some strandard he adopted each as one mark for each tree needed, five marks toe each road graded, twenty marks tot' mob sirty on which are cut, etc., a basis may readily tie laid upon which award• may he made and this coo - mendable work eticooraged. All of which ie respert.funy sub - mitt ef. TTteasnay APrsxn,DOW Mr Howard 'erupted the ehair. Minot,* •'f the forenoon smssken were rend and approved Some school chilliea sang very sweetly under the leadership of Miss K imamate The report of the committee on improving the appearance of West Huron, on motion of inspector Torn and J. H. Tigert, was adopted, and Messrs. Horton, Tone Tigers, Mc- (ir•egor and Mawson were appointed As a committee mentioned in the reso- lutions. S. J. Radcliffe spoke on "Oral Composition." He thought this was a very important subject. Formerly it was scarcely taught, but now it is sometimes taught to the exclusion of written composition. He commended the ease with which children in United States schools make offhand speer hes. Children should be taught to speak fluently and accurately as a fixed and mental habit. Teachers should avoid two mistake!, one of criticising a timid child while speaking. and the other of allowing a talkative child to pass with- out due criticism. Materials for teaching oral composi- tion are to be found in pictures, pets, 1 games, farm operations, nature study IessrHIP, stories, especially those that excite wonder and fairy stories of olden time.. The address. was a good and in- structive one. J. H Tigert. of Goderich, read a good paper on "The Treatment of Weak-minded Children." It is foolish to try to teach them book learning if unable to learn, but they may be helped by giving them manual (rein- ing or music. He thought they should 1w placed in an institution where they can be properly cared for. A comprehensive report on the last O. E. A. convention, held in Toronto last April, written by J. H. Lowery, North Bay, delegate to the O. E. A., was read by Mr. Howard. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr. Tigert and seconded by Mr. Horton, was heartily passed and the secretary was requested to convey to Mr. Low- ery the Association's appreciation of the report. Mies Winona Howard, of the Exeter school staff, taught very nicely a read- ing lesson to a first clam. Inspector Tom then took up the sub- ject of "Primary Reading and Spell - mg." He advocated the teaching of reading from print rather than trom script, using the alphabet and combin- ations of letters to get the sounds. He would not expect first-class pupils to read very exprtssively, but would get the expression in the higher classes. In teaching spelling he would ask the pupils to copy words having sim- ilar sounds to impress the correct spelling. He would call the attention of the pupils to the way in which certain letters are used in words : thus t follows short vowels before ch in such words as ditch, fetch, etc., while it is omitted after long vowels before the same letters in such words ae screech, pouch, etc. This was a very instructive address.' Mies J. Murray- exemplified her method, using the spelling book in teaching pronunciation, and spelling with a class of girls who were quite alert and responsive to their teacher's Aright and intelligent teaching. Ad jour nment. EVENING HkTiSION. A pleasant and profitable entertain - merit was held in the Opera House during the evening. The president, C. K. Bluett. B.A., of bit. George's pub- lic school. London, formerly principal of the Crediton public school, presided and gave the annual presidential ad- dress, choosing for subject "The `ichoolyard as an Educator. It was an able effort given with Mr. Bluett's well-known earnestness. He advo- cated the ;eacber's super -vision of the school grounds and games during play hours, helping pupils to play their games with aiuduesa, courage and eimneetnese. manliness and above all things with honesty, so as to fit them to play the game of life nobly in after years. S. J. Radcliffe, B. A.. gave an able address on "Visual imagery in Poetry." He showea by using Gray's Elegy and Byron's Waterloo how to see the pictures suggested and the sounds mentioned in the poems. This, he considered, • live way of teaching, while that of asking mean- ings of words a comparatively dead treatment, R. D. Cameroon, of I.ucknow, a former succeesful West Huron teacher, spoke eloquently on Government annuities, showing convincingly their many advantage. to young and old. Mr. Cameron is enthusiastic in his ad- vocacy of this excellent means of pro- viding for old age. The soh*. sung by Misses Follicle, Kinsman and Moocnr and the instru- mentals giten by H. Phillip delighted everyone. A flag drill and patriotic :opts by a class of girls trained by Mies J. Mur- ray, of the Exeter school staff, was executed with spirit ani precision and gave great pleasure to everyone. The singing of the National Anthem brought the successful meeting to a chose. FRIDAY FORENOON. The president, C, K. liloetn. occu- pied the chair. Devotional exercises were contracted by Dr. Strang. The minutes of the last two sessions were read and approved. A clans of primary pupils trained by Miss W. Howard sang some school songs eery ppleasn.ly and little Miss Dorothy Helkwill recited so as to re- ceive wellsneritad applause. The resolution committee hreught in their report, advising that the fol- lowing nu mhers of the resolutions peened by the public school depart- meet epartmeat of the G. R. A. he adopted Non . L 6, 4. 6 and t on the public school wersleulum ; No,. 2 and .t oo subset textbooks ; Nos Lr, :t, 4, a. t Oft the public school curriculum ; No I oe the superannuation of teacher.; No. I on the Ontario Rdseatioeal Gaaette : Nus, 1, E. 3 of the general rsrnlutinns : lens. 3 and 4 on the 1»- par•tmsetsl r egatloee: Nem. 1 and on the Advisory Ooamea, and Mn., 4, 4, 6, A and 7. Teat we res-psateally regesat t he I)epattiibeot that we be permitted to have our institute meetings in the spring instead,olf the fall. That the Bible history be taught iu the public school. The report was adopted with the t x - ception of No. Z. which was amended by substitute the first week in Sep- tember lust eal/ of sprin� The report the auditing commit- tee, showing receipts amounting t., $169.93 and expenditures amounting to $93.80, leaving the balance of $73.1I on hand, was received and adopted. The election of officers was deferred and a nominating committee consist- ing of Metiers. Tom, Tigers and Weld- enhammer and Misses ('onsitt and Vosper was appointed. Mr. McLachlan, principal of ('hat - ham Business College, introduced the subject of writing. He formed the Association into a writing eines and in a practical manner set them to work practising exercises. Pe laid down as the real secrets for making good writers that the arm must bal- ance on the muscle of the fore -arm, the fingers must not bend and the practising should be done with abso- lute freedom, making the cross move- ment or natural inclination of the bend the an-mt important thing. The lesson taught oras instructive and in- tereeting. Mr. Radcliffe rook up the subject of "Written Composition' with his usual thorougiiness and enthusiasm, advo- cating that writ ten composition should be preceded by oral composition. that headings of paragraphs should Ile drawn from the class, placed on the board and that a choice paragraph be composed and written, the pupil then being asked to write a similar one. He would use transcription para- phrasing and the memorization of portions of Scripture and other choice literature. He would use constructive criticism. He suggested bicycle tours. conversations, etc.. as subjects for compositions. Mr. Radeliffe's subjects were taken in a delightfully free and easy manner and were full of information and prvtfit for the teachers. • H. Horton introduced the subject of the teaching of patriotism in the public school and in a fluent and happy manner gave the reasons for teaching the subject in this country with its people from many lands. He would teach the subject by ,using the maple leaf, our- prosperity.' our liber- ties, our greatness in natural re- sources, transportation facilities. etc., as subjects for lessons. The demolition was continued by Messrs. Radcliffe. Tom. Strsng and W eidenbammei Eighty nine teachers were present at the session. It may be of interest to know the following facto : There were seventy changes of teachers in the schools of West Huron since April 1st, 1911. Of the 134 teachers in the schools in December, 1910, only tl'2 are now teaching in the inspectorate. AFTERNOON SESSION. The president occupied the chair. The minutes of the forenoon session were read and adopted. The report of the nominating com- mittee recommended that the tollow- iog officers be appointed for the en- suing year : President. Miss I. E. Sharman. Goderich ; vice-president, W. B. Weidenhammer, Exeter: sec- retary -treasurer, W. H. Johnston, Kippen ; councillors—J. P. Hume, B. A.; Ooaerich ; H. Horton. Lumley S. Howard, Blake; Miss H. Kinsman, Exeter ; Miss M. Bailie, Nile ; audit- ing committee -Cleo. Masson. Hay C. J. McGregor, Hay ; resolution committee—W, McKay, Hensall: W. G. Beaton. Zurich ; J. Elgin Tom, (loderich ; Miss W. Howard, Exeter Miss A. E. Coneitt, Hensall : Miss T. Johnston, Carlow. The report was adopted. G. 8. Howard read a thoughtful paper on "Teaching of Morals in the u H blic School." a felt the impor- tant, thing was the teacher should be morally right in order to succeed. He should set before the boys and girls high ideals of noble things. He would set before them three essential princi- pie9, viz., truthfulness, obedience and reverence. Instances of moral de- pravity noticed outside the school should be privately reproved by the teacher. Miss .Sharman thought it was a good plan to fill the pupils' minds with good aur noble thoughts to the exclu- sion of evil thoughts. Inspector Tom gave an interesting address on difficulties in teaching and managernetnt observed dining in- spection. He mentioned as real diffi- culties the constant change of teachers, the lack of neatness in the school houses and grounds, lack of care in the use of school hooks and property, registers, etc., sometimes not well kept, lack of ventilation and equip- ment, and less attention given to arithmetic than formerly. W. B. Weideithammer took up the subject of 'Technical Education' and ably showed the great need for tech- nical education. Rome of the needs for such training he mentioned as the general wastefulness of children and older people, the lack of skilled work- men in the various trades and the tendency of children who receive fait' educations to enter the professional walks of life rather than farming and other occupations. He thought teach- ers should help to mouldpublic opin- ion ill favor of technical education. Where possible he would use the subjects taught. in the school to tern the pupils' attention to practical sub- ject« and useful phases of mechanical pursuits. He would teach agriculture, as it is one of the most interesting subjects for the child mind. He thought every ROI Mil should have a work -beech and necessary tools. He would teach something of domestic science. He thought each school shouldcooper'ate with the children's gardening section of the O. A. C. If them things were done he thought the beneficial result would justify this coarse of work. i)r. Oteang answered in • lurid and eonvint'ing manner the questions sub- mitted to bits through the question drawer The following is the report of the cownmitt-e appointed to nominate the comtsiUees who are to interview the various municipal eexmeils to request assistance in carryiaag out the resolu- tions of the ecrsmess on improving the appearance of West Horne: Ashfield C .1. McGregor, flied Ward, Miss McNHisa. (Whore. Gee. R. Wanda Miss L. Young. Mims F. Nara O derieh township R. Mott. 1()satlsasa es suis a As full of fine qusBty ilafl as dainty to design as the finest imparted Wscuitei--- and at ase -and less oast Meant as rich as sleets basil. "ARISTOCRAT BiSCUITS ABOUT 80 TO THE POUND versothelamemegamkewereesere Plows We have three of the I'e.ht and most popular [Hakes et Plows— The Verity Plow Made at Brantford. The Fleury Plow Made at Aurora. The Perrin Plow Made at Smith's Falls. Right on the war•eroouh floor now. tVe carry a large stock of all kinds of Points. 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