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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-05-09, Page 12Page 12 -- Windham Advance -Times, Thursday, May 9, 1963 features from The World of Women Home Workshop at Golcen Circle School For Teachers of Retarcec Children A workshop for teachers of retarded children in No. 5 Re- gion, O. A. T. R. C. , was held at the Golden Circle School on Saturday. Mrs. Reavie, principal of Golden Circle School and Mrs. Ted. English, a volunteer helper, attended the sessions. Jim Hamilton, president of the local association, and Mrs. Hamilton were hosts when cof- fee and doughnuts were served, during registration, and attend- ed the dinner in the United Church at noon. Mrs. Graham of Goderich was chairman. She introduced Len Vickers of Listowel, past director of O. A. R. C. , who extended greetings from the On- tario association and the grati- tude of parents in the region, for the fine work being done by the teachers. The film, "And Crown Thy Good", was evidence of what can be done when the com- munity is generous with finan- cial assistance and understand- ing. It pointed out many valu- able teaching techniques and aids to develop muscular co- ordination, speech control and social training, and the skills for young adults that can be taught in sheltered workshops. Mrs. Nellie Harcourt, Mount Forest, introduced Mrs. Marion Cross of Toronto, a consultant in speech and hearing with the Toronto Board of Education. Her topic was "Language De- velopment." Mrs. Cross said that while most of us take speech for granted, it is really very diffi- cult and requires the finest in co-ordination. This is especial- ly so in the case of the deaf or retarded. She outlined how speech is ordinarily developed from the baby's first babbling, between 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 months when he is actually forming vowels and consonants, to the tirne when he uses flowing language, add- ing color and descriptive emphasis to give meaning. The latter stage usually takes place between five and seven years of age. In the average child defec- tive sounds disappear in the kindergarten stage, but with the retarded maturation is at a much later date. The severely retarded probably never have perfect speech, but the teacher must slowly and patiently strive to reach his own stage of matur- ation. Teachers of retarded must try to develop speech so that the child can make his wants known, communicate ideas, say please and thank you, ac- cept and give a compliment, listen to stories and respond to the context, be able to whisper (for voice modulation, and extremely difficult for most pupils), take part in puppet play, and be able to call a doctor or the fire department for emergencies. Children who do not talk may have loss of hearing. If it is determined that the loss is in only one ear, he should be trained to use the good ear to advantage. Mrs. Cross said that a person will only learn to talk after he has learned to listen, so that auditory training is of prime importance. She demonstrated several methods in auditory training, using gross sounds first and modulating to softer sounds or tones. Mrs. Cross also described methods used in the develop- ment of lip, mouth and tongue control in speech training. She said that learning to talk must be made play, with lots of approval. Praise must be tempered, however, with en- couragement and demand to get the best results. Mrs. Thelma Slumski of Chesley thanked the speaker, and a question period followed when the teachers received ad- vice from Mrs. Cross on speech problems they were faced with in their own schools. Dinner was served by mem- bers of the U.C.W. in the United Church, when Mrs. Harrington, regional representa- tive and a member of the committee organizing the workshop, presided. Miss Lynda Reavie sang a solo, ac- companied by H. C. Treneer. The afternoon speaker was Mrs. E. Bevin, teacher at M. T. A. R. C. School in Toron- to, who demonstrated practical arts. She was introduced by Mrs. Eleanor Kress of Listowel. Mrs. Bevin taught crafts to the physically handicapped in England for a number of years and came to Canada in 1956. She has been working with re- tarded children in Toronto and had many fine samples of work done by her pupils. The first concern, she said, is not to confuse the child. Place only one thing at a time on the table and the child will learn to handle craft objects singly. The course should start by using large objects and by the time the pupils reach junior grades they will be able to handle smaller items. Mrs. Bevin stressed that the teacher must have a sample for each project before the class begins, and must at all times have her instructions well prepared and easily understood. Her display was made up of amazing articles which had been constructed from chicken bones, cheese boxes, shells, old light bulbs, etc. Mrs. nd The Housewife Heres (Wealth .. . As the old s,tti s, " You never miss the ,.: °ta tlt� well goes dry!' tl;;', 1Ik' nor- mally beautifu .;.!,:we of oranges. The i,..n:'. • old wear wc the subthe- tropichih s l.;st winter, caused great dr:: tt' the orange crop. ;olri.i nly, we realized how n I, ,.ranges mean to us. Th : •tnation now is that supplies w lower for some time to cL ue. But the growers in ail ,.areas are al- ready looking fo:In.ird to re- covery and a furl:1.c orange supply that will adt:quately meet our needs. Oranges and 'ill citrus fruits are especially famous for their vitamin C conteni, That's just the beginning, though, for an orange is a ve:y complex fruit, an all-in-onL• of what may prove to be some 250 different substances once chem- ists have finished analyzing it. Fresh oranges or orange juice or other foods high in vitamin C should be consumed every day. Some food ele- ments, such as vitamins A and D, can be stored by the body in large quantities, relatively speaking, but the amount of vitamin C retained is small and should be renewed daily. FRESH ORANGE REFRIGERATOR CAKE 1-1/4 cups sugar 3 cups water 3 envelopes unflavored gela- tine 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup fresh orange sections 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 3 pkgs. lady fingers (about 24) 1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped Flaked coconut Fresh orange sections Cook sugar and 2 cups of the water together until a syrup has formed. Cool. Soften gelatine in the remaining 1 cup water and mix with sugar syrup. Stir in orange and lemon juices, salt and pure vanilla extract. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in orange sections and whipped cream. In the mean- time, line the bottom and sides of an 8 -inch spring form pan with lady fingers, having the sides buttered very lightly to hold the lady fingers in place. Fill with the orange mixture. Chill until firm and ready to serve. Just before serving, remove sides of pan and place cake on a serving plate. Spread top with the 1/3 cup whipped cream. Wedding Music Some churches do not permit soloists and some have strict rules about the type of rrtusic. The clergyman and the organ- ist must be consulted. If a friend sings a solo the bride's family gives a gift. A fee is paid to a professional soloist. The organist also re- ceives a fee. Sentimental ballads trans- cribed for the organ are in poor taste. Bevin believes that there is a use for any item in crafts. The teachers benefitted greatly from her suggestions. Mrs, Barlow of Goderich thanked Mrs. Bevin. The Toronto speakers and the visiting teachers were im- pressed with the Golden Circle School, its bright, cheerful atmosphere, and all compli- mented the association and the Kinsmen Club on the new loca- tion, overlooking the river. Unit Will Cater to CGIT Banquet Unit 2 of the United Church Women, Wingham United Church, met in the church parlour Tuesday evening of last week, with a good atten- dance. Mrs. Elwell Webster con- ducted the worship service on the theme, "The Living God." The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Cora Gannett and Miss Leah Robertson led in prayer. Mrs. Elizabeth Suter dis- cussed a chapter of the study book, "The Word and The Way," Misses Sandra and Marilyn Tiffin sang a duet ac- companied by Mrs. Rennie Goy. Articles were brought in for welfare work. The Unit will cater for a C.G.I. T. Mother and Daughter banquet on May 21st. Sprinkle with coconut and gar- nish with fresh orange sections. Yield: One 9 -inch cake. FRESH ORANGE DATE AND NUT CAKE 1 medium -large orange 1 cup pitted dried dates 1/3 cup pecans 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped pecans Squeeze juice from orange and reserve it for later use. Put orange rind, pulp, dates and pecans through a food chopper, using the medium blade. Blend together the next 5 ingredients. Beat in one egg at a time. Add flour alterna- tely with milk. Stir in chopped orange -date mixture. Turn into a well -greased, lightly floured 8 x 8 x 2 -1/2 -inch pan. Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F,) 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Spoon 1/3 cup of the orange juice over cake while warm. Mix the 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle over cake. Cool be- fore cutting. Yield: One 8 - inch square cake. Poem Dy Mentie DuVal Is Feature in wily Paper -k, Many in this district were pleased to see a poem, written by Mentie Du Val, in Saturday's London Free Press. The poem appeared as a feature, with photographs by Ken Smith, a staff photographer. Mrs. Du Val's poem, "It Must Be Spring", was written as background for the picture story by Mr. Smith. An interesting adjunct is that Mr. Smith's wife, Valy Smith, is the attractive refugee from Latvia who was recently reunit- ed with her sister, whom she believed to be dead. The story was featured in the Free Press a few weeks ago. The following is a reprint of Mrs. Du Val's poem. IT MUST BE SPRING It must be spring, for snowdrops Are pushing up their heads To see if other flowers Have tumbled from their beds! It must be spring, for sunbeams All warm and shiny bright, Have coaxed the pussy willows To show their paws are white! It must be spring, for robins Are building in the lane; The frogs, as well as singing, Are jumping round again. It must he spring, for children Find small young things to pet, Like cuddly lambs and kittens, And soothe them when they fret. It must be spring, for poplars Drip buds of misty gray That drop upon the emerald grass And softly blow away. 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