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Exeter Advocate, 1909-05-27, Page 4Oetex 1 first and furor afterwards. The cavil- I teachers were present. drOCRte, a! Doers rl:ould be taught first or .with FRIDAY AFTERNOON le small letters to prevent a cramped s'•yie. Ile would commend the good let - 'era rattier :lien (-enchain' the poor ones. The address wee instructive and very in- teresting. Mr. Wtldenh•nuner, B. A.. addressed tits• association on Science In Coetinua W. Huron Teachers' Convention tion ClaHaea. IIE held that the present 'novae was tooeztensive for time given and thought the remedy was to reduce the amount of work tequired or extend the time to three years instead of two. Ile thought the Continuation class should be a sort of rural high school In which the science subjects could be taught so as to aid those who will de- vote their lives to agriculture. The science should be taught experl- m litany. The tio.e hook should be filled ani all summari, s, drawings, and hndly- idui work preserved. The mounted spec imena In botany needn't be very many, but they should be well done. Consilerabledist ussloi arose in refer- ence to Fifth Class students from rural .schools entering the third and second forms of the Collegiate. Tine rural teach era are quite indignant that the colleg- iale and high school teachers are appar- ently trying to kill the fitth class by their refusing to grant fifth class pu- pils :nal and :3rd form standing. Mr. G. S. Howard. of Blake, then intro- duced the subject of "A Day's Work," tie being a rural teacher In a heavy school. showed what heavy labor lay n. fore the teacher. He advocated sev- eral ways in which the teachers can lighten the day's work before entering the school room, by having good order, and by giving plenty of busy work to the lower grades. THURSDAY EVENING At the evening Hesston in the Opera !louse a pleasant and profitable two hours were spent. The president occu- pied the chair. Miss Mabel 'Millie re- cited nicely, "The Runaway Engine." The ?Alsace Kinsman and Dow followei in a well render d instrumental duets. Mr. 1'. C.. Leverton Harris, Se netary of the Humane Society of Ontario. de- livered an able addr, as on the work of f.— --- the society. In looking after neglected CENTRALIA children and the lower animals. He took --- great pleasure in speaking to the teach- ers since they may have great influence to training children to become noble be- inge with sympathy and love for all liv- ing creatures. The society organizes Bands of Mert•y among the school child- ren and Mr. Harris hopes that the day le conning when a Band of Mercy will b' formed in every school, and he looks for the co-operation of the teachers of this grand old county of Huron. Dr. Strang of the Goderich Collegiate gave. as he always does. an excellent address on his visit to England and Scotland and spoke more especially on his impressions. Those that had the grtatest influence on hits were, the rich green In which nature clothed everything the wonderful profusion of roses, the good roads. the curious blending of the )' 1 and the new. especially In the High- lands. the advantages of railway arrangements. the excellent work of the ponce force of London, the necessity of seeing London from the top of an omni- bus and the unfailing courtesy of every oody. FRIDAY MORNING The election was the pra•eeded with, •Nlth the following result—President. J. Sanders A Creech. Props. THURSDAY, May 27, 1809 Ti!:thirty-so o;,d annual meeting of cne \Vest ilwont Tcarners' Aasociatiou was held In the public School, Exeter, 'Thursday and Friday, May 20 and _l. THURSDAY MORNING In the absence of the President, J. W. Hogarth. Itaptctur Tan occupied the chair. Devotional Exercises were conducted by J. S. Delgaty. The following committees were appoint ed:—Resolution--Messrs. W. R. \Veiden- harnnmer, Wm. McKay, Claude illuett and N. W. Trewartha, and aliasei Voir- per. 'iamilton and Conant. Auditing—A. McLeod and J. M. Rob- ertson, The Pienldent having arrived assumed the chair. The subject. What to do with Tru- ants was introduced by Mr. N. W. Tre- wartha. His experience with truants was very limited and he explained the kindly, yet Judicious way in which he dealt with the few cases he had. Ile then maid he thought the teacher should make the school -room pleasant, playtime should 1,e made Inttrcating with garnes, and good lessons should be taught the implies in connection with the teaching of Toinnty and the Crow and Daffydowndllly. The teacher should show the very great value. of an education. Mina Swap: then took her part and in a humorous way she explained that If the child were lazy she would interest him in his work: if he loved nature outside she would intro- duce nature into the school ; if he were timid she would gain his confidence; and thus make him feel at home; and if he dict not like school she would intro- duce acmething to relieve the mono'ony of school work. Excellent thoughts were advanced in both of these addr. ,s - es. The discussion was contieucd by :.treats. Hogarth, Shore and Tont. Mr. Delgaty then took up abiy the sub- ject of How to Reach the Individual it Class instructioln. 111 doing it he advo- cated the giving, 1, General questions to the class but wouldn't allow general answers; 2, Discreet questions; and 3, Questions that will interest even the dullest. Ile would encourage thoughtful effort and independence of thought and accomplish this by a great deal of men- tal drill. The discu'saion was continued by Mes- srs. Lowery, Toni, Wright and Forrest who advanced the following good ideate, the dull ,pupils :Mould never know that he is considered so by the teacher, and that which especially interests the pu- pil should be found out by the teacher and it should be made the star.' n; ;• for further building. I:.rpxtor Tont lu a 'splendid address took up the subject of third class arlth- menl^. He hrid that the pupils should know the Simple Rules thoroughly. They must be quick and accurate in cancella- tion and factoring before beginning the rtgul It third Uses work. The pupils should multiply b) a mixed number ron- sist:ng of a whole number and a half, a t:,ird, a seventhe etc. iritis and accounts and the everyday farmers' arithmetic should be taught In the third (lasses. The problems and the questlonr must be practical, Interesting ani shott. the Iteductlon and Compound Rules should be made easy In the third classes. First teach the tables and two step questions for time, weight. length. Mr. Musgrove and the President contin- ued the discussion. Mr. G. W. Shore them addressed the association on staking the school roots attractive. Ile thought the burden of doing so Is primarily placed upon the t'ancer and secondarily upon the trust— ees. The teacher should do his work i'. the achool room in a pleasant and in teresttng way and then he should ex - Mr. F. T. Wright took tap Business Cor re spondenre, explaining clearly how to told the paper, place In the envelope and put In the enclosure. how to write the letter and arrange the matter contained therein, showing how necessary it is to write clearly, etc. Many very useful lit- tle hints were given and the teachers were mu^h interested. Mr. Claude Bluett spoke on School Ll- brarl• s ani in a pleasant and convtticing way spoke of the real value of these 11 - bra ries. Ile would allow the use of the books during school hours after the pu- pils had been engaged for sometime In strenuous school -work. "ir. Huston continued the discussion. Miss Winona Howard taught Read- ing and Spading to a Svaond I'art C{,tys of bright lion buys and girls. 1was done In a very pleasant and attractive manner. The association was BO well pleased that a hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mlse Howard. Mr. Baird introduced the subject of New Copy Books and spoke favorably of them. In lila opinion a No. 6 should be added containing a set of headlines :n small ladies' hand. The discussion was continued by sev- eral members, some suggesting that school sections provide the copy books if book sellers will not handle them. The children could 111 this way procure the books at the two cents each. The Question Drawer was opened and the questions answered hi an able and scholarly mann. r by It.epectot Tont and Dr. Strang. Some ells- ussion arose in reference to a trip to Niagara next year. Votes of thanks were tendered 1 hose who contributed so cheerfully to last night's entertainment, to Mr. Wright of Toronto, who contributed so much to the success of the Institute and to the Trustees and Teachers of the Exeter school for their kindness In giving their school and decorating so nicely. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most successful institute to a close. 11. Lowery, Clinton; Vice -Pres.. Mise A. M. Johnston. Exeter . see'y-Treas.. W. H. Johnston. Kipper. Councillors, N. W. Trewartha, Volutes vine: Geo. BairJ, Clinton : J. 8. Delgaty. hayfield ; Miss McLeod. Kintall ; Miss E. Wiggins. Oodcrich. The firer three were called on for speeches and felicitously responded. The auditors' report showing receipts amounting to 8161.92, and expenses amounting to 596.02, leaving a balanrc of #65.00 was received and adopted. The Resolution Committee brought in the following report ;— RESOLUTION COMMITTEE Resolved ;—I. That In regard to the new Curriculum we recommend that the following eommlttce be appointed. and to report to O. E. A. Misses Augustine plain to the trustees the great advant- K. Watson, Messrs. Long. Tigert. age of proper lighting, seating and ven- tilation if these be not properly attend- ed to. it the teacher does 1(1s part wise- ly good results will follow. The address was good and orated much interest. Th' following runti:utd the dfscusslon.— Mesers. Elliott, Delgaty, Johnston and Tom and Misses Swann and Milligan. 73 teachers were preacnt. M t:itSDAY AFTERNOON Mr. J. W. Hogarth delivered the pres- ident's address on his visit to English schools In 1008. The address showed careful preparation and that Mr. Hog- arth had taken very careful note of what is being done In those scnoole. Iii, ad- dress showed that school matters differ very much from conditions here. but that the trip must be a very pleasant and interesting one. Mr. T. F. Wright of the Remington Iluslness College. Toronto. gave an ex- cellent address on penmanship. He cla Imed that penrnatlshlp is a science and should be taught scientifically. if done so we should have very much better re- mits that we now have. Ile held that writing should to plain. easily ei.d quick 1y written. ire would be careful to teach the muscular movement and to have the punils seated properly. No metallic 'holders should be used. Teach movement Woods, Trewartha and the Inspector. I1. We recommend that two text book., In Composition and Grammar, combined, be adopted, one suitable for junior classes and one for senior classes 1i1. We remo:nd:lend that the resolu- tions in regard to the Pubnic Fichooi Speller be adopted. IV. in regard to the Ii. School En- h•11nee examination we recommend that the following subjects be added to the present course. Physiology. Drawing, Canadian Ilistory and a period'of Brit- 1.It llletory. V. In our opinion we think teachers should br allowed to teach at 19 years of age. VI. Vee recommend that No. 14 read 5 Instead of 7, and that the holidays remain as they are at present. All other resolu'lons from the O. E. A. w re recommended to be adopted as they ars on the printed sheets. The following new resolutions were recommended. (1) That the Geography Text Book be revised every five years to show the revised maps. (2) That the opinion of this Asso-la- lion pupils who have passed Public S:hool Graduation examination should on entering a collegiate Institute re- c•ctve due credit for the work covered in t,, I'ubil' Sc tool and a diploma Issued 'hr Education department. t Sal hALALALsasaAdksT': tepo:t was adopted In ful'. The ae.retarle• were appointed a coin- r• to forward these resolutions to T 1!Mt. Chas. O. Frazer, Secretary Public r i who.ri I). partment. O. E. A. lir. 1'. F. Wright then took t he sub- ject of arithmetic and In the course of SO able address taught that figures •Mould he plainly made, that addition .,'!null le taught by adding one. and twos until proficient before adding by threes. tnultipll(allon should be taught Icy drilling thoroughly with the snmall- • at numbers before advancing further. t 1 " , 11 gave a number of simple and , v. (hent devices for .aped calculation. Th, address was very much enjoyed by 'h • t'a'here and business men present. l'urels of the classes of Misses Kine - man and Howard sang a nuinher of a noel songs so as to delight everyone 11 (Thelma'. ilatrister. spoke of Eth- ical Tralring in Schools. Ile held that it II Just as m•cessary to teach c'aldren 'tit's as It is to lead the regular les- e()t v of the school. The teachers can 'sae`. moral 'capons In connection with t', • t'a^'Ing of such suh)ccte as hletors (•' 1 11. rature The paper was • good n • and rereiv.4 a hearty vote of thanks It v. A. II. doing being Prese•tt was ' ,,. •1 0.•' an! give a sh.rrt address. 9n 10EMEN 1BLOCKS 4 We have purchased An Up -to -Date Machine I for the manufacture of Cement Blocks of $ 1 every description. 4 Any person desiringL- Ishould he (titre (0 1'511 on ail get our prices. P.Bawden & Son Solider* R Coate..tent LMAIN ST. ••- FNEr1:1( 1.11111F111111011111. • Mrs. lledden, with her family. of Lon- don, is visiting her mother Mrs. It. Handford.—Mr. V'. 11. Butt of the Medi- ra1 Co.'lege. Toronto. spent a few days under the parental roof. but on Wednes- day returned to the city.—Mr. itussell Colwitl of Victoria College. Toronto. Is visiting his brother here.—Ext••rtsive pre paratlons are be'.ng made for the Domin- iat Day Festival. Committees have been appointed to work out the details. and a grand time is looked for.—The Misses Wood of Lo :do are guests of the Mise es Wilson.—Mrs. Rev. Butt is visiting her son 1n Detroit.—The Kirkclla News Man.) says of a former Centralia boy. We are very sorry to lose our esteemed cltiz`•n, 11r. Ilaynhant, who accepted the C.P.R. offer of Oak Lake station. He left for there on Saturday. Mrs. Bayn ham will retrain here for some time. Tray are an excellent couple and their pyre's veil be hard to f111.—Miss Aggle And rson is ,pending the holidays in Toronto.—Fred Falrhail spent Sunday here with itis parents.—Mr. Anderson of 7.1 'grave spent Sunday 11 tits horn" here —Nile., Swan ep : ' el't' eoildays at her hoar in Fullartoo. Mr. and Mrs. Batley of London spent the holidays with Mr. and Mts. TI,orriaa Bissett of Osborne. Tenders for Coal, 1909 Sealed tenders addressed to the Pro- vincial Secretary, Parliament Build- ing, Toronto, marked "Tenders for Coal," will be received up to noon on Saturday, May '..S' )th, for the delivery of coal as required in the shells of the following provincial institutions, on or before the .3lat day of August, next, viz: Hrockville, ('nbourg. Hamilton. Kingston. London, Mimic,!, Penetang. uishene, Toronto, Hospitals for the in- sane, Orilla Hospital for Idiots, Wood• stock Hospital for Epileptics, also the Central Prison and Mercer Reforma- tory. Specifications of the 'polities and quantities of coal required and forms of application may be obtained on ap- plication to the Department nr from the Bursars of the respective instittt• hurls. Tenderers are to specify the mine of origin and the quality of respective kinds of coal, and to furnish evidence on delivery that the coal is of origin specified, fresh alined and up to the standard of trade grades. i)elivery subject to satisfaction of officers of Department of the Provin- cial Secretary, who may require addit• ionaldeliveries, not exceeding 20 per cent., up to the iSth July. 11110. Tenders will he received for the whole quantity specified, nr for the quantities required in each institution. An accepted cheque for 8:,411, payable to the order of the Honourable the Provincial Secretary, must be furnish- ed by each tenderer. and t wo suffieient sureties will he required for the due fnitilment of each contract. The low• eat or any tender not necessarily ac- cepted. Newspapers inserting this advertis- rnent without written authority from the i)eparttuent will not b.' paid for it. W. J. 11ANNA, Provincial Secretary. Parliament Buildings, Toronto, May llth, 1109. CREDITO:. BUGGIES. lieGGIES, 1at.GC1Ea, Just arrived.—A large t ol:slgnri ens of buggies from five of the leading firms of Ot,tar:o, in all the latest styles and designs. Any person intending buying will do well to souk over our stock before purchasing: We will save you money by so doing. No trouble to show goods. All vehicles are fully guaranteed. A call solicited.—TRE- VETHICK d HODGINS, Credttol. Ont. Victoria Day was an ideal day. Our citizens decorated their homes and business places with flags and bunt- tng. The Zurich base -ball team arriv- ed about noon, bringing a number of enthusiastic fans. At 1 p. til, the first game was called with Frazer, Brown and Ed. Wurm as the Crediton bat- tery, and Heaver and Little the Zurich battery. A large crowd was in at- tendance. The score was 13-3, with an innings to spare, in Crediton'" fa- vor. About 6 p.m. the second game was called, with Fahner and Wurm as the Crediton battery, and the saute Zurich battery as in the first game. It finally resulted in a score of 12-13 in favor of the Zurich team. Considering the practice both teams have had, they did remarkably well, and since this is their first effort for the season, we may expect the STAI(S will keep up their past reputation and make Crediton known as the base -ball town. —Our Public School was closed during the holidays. Miss Polley and Miss Dunlop spent theirs with their parents in Godericb. Last Thursday and Fri- day the teaching staff attended the Teachers' Convention in Exeter.—Mr. and Mrs. Pope of London visited Mr. and Mrs. John Sweitzer on Monday.— Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Trevethick and Master Victor visited friends in Lon- don during the holidays.—Quarterly services were held in the Evangelical Church last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. A. T. Hares, Presiding Elder, of Berlin, occupied the pulpit on Sunday and preached very eloquent sermons. —August Kuhn, of the Bank of Com- merce, Stratford; the Misses Mary and Lucy 1 ounq and Miss Emma Keys. of London, visited friends in town Vic- toria Day.—Ira Brown and Herb. Eil- ber visited friends in Berlin and Luck - now, respectively, last Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Kerr of Winchelsea were in the village on Monday, the guests of Mr. and ,Mrs. Jos. Banes.— Next Sunday. Rev. D. S. Damtu of Medicine Hat, will occupy the pulpit in the Evangelical Church. In the, evening, the special Rally Day set vices will be held. A special and interest- ing program will he rendered by the members of the Y. P. A.—We are pleased to note in the daily press that Miss May Coughlin. who is nursing in St. Joseph's Hospital. London, sue• ceeded in passing her recent exams.— Mr. and Mrs. John Appleton were in Parkhill on Monday.—Miss Vivian Beaver, Miss Theo. Hartlieb and Miss Inman were in Detroit on Victoria D.v.—Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ''/,wicker• were in Toronto oa Saturday.—Miss Brown and friend, of Landon, visited Mr. and Mrs. August Ewald an Sun- day.—Richard Howsen and Harty Fowler, of the hank staff. spent their holidays with their parents in Wing - him' and Seafooli. -Mr. and Mrs. Brown of London visited Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel on Monday, —Mrs. Jaynes Hill was in Exeter on the 24th.—The Mise - e, Emma and Tillie Wein of London visited their parents on Victoria Day. aAS, s9Port. =AL. Nato the IN Kind Nita* Arms kV Signatory of DASIiWOOD f" M. RROKhNsiliR):, DASiiwOOD CONVEY• L'/• ENCER. Deeds, wills, Mortgages and all 13 ,isl I>ocuments carefully owl promptly prepared ('har¢ee moderate. leaner of Manage I.i enses. The teachers have again got back to their positrons after attending the con- vention and spending the holiday with trlcnde.—The Y. P. A. Rally Day Pro- gram on Sunday evening was well ren- dered and well received. The society is In a prosperous condition and the best of harmony and fellowship prevails a- mong the members, each one seeking the others welfare. The membership. too, has largely increased of late and now numbers nearly sixty.—Neat Sunday Rev J. S. Da of Medicine flat will preach in the Evangcllral church at 2.3o (Vela k No doubt he will speak on the mission- ary work In the North West.—Several from here attended the celebration at Ex- eter Victoria Day. They report a ',w,11" time.—Mr. Arthur Truenmer, ac- companied by hie sister, Mise Alice. 01 Toronto spent Sunday under the paren- tal rout on the Goshen Line.—Mr. and Mrm, Motheral of Bright arc this week visiting at the home of Mr. W. Siebert. —Mise Murray and two lady friends, the Misses E. and O. Wlilsle of Thedfard ap'nt Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Oestrelcher, it will ba remembered that Miss Murray at on' time taught In the public school 1 ni tn'ies north of here. Quite a number from this vicinity avid the 24th In Exeter, while others went to Parkhill and Grand Rend.—O. W. Graybiel spent a few days with friends at Ingersoll. --D. Tiernan Is all smiles these day—a boy. — Arthur Tru -maser and sister of Toronto are sp.itding a few days with their parents. —Last Thursday was Ascension Day and It was observed by a gee:eras holi- day in the village. SUBSCRIBE for the Advocate and get all the news. Buggies! Buggies! Buggies! JUST ARRIVED—A large consignment of Huggies from five of the leading firms of Ontario, in all the latest styles and designs. Any person intending buying will do well to look over our stock before purchasing. We will save you money by so doing. No trouble to show goods. All vehicles are guaranteed. A rail solicited, . TREVETHICK & HODGINS, Ontario Crediton • THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE READ OFFICE. TORONTO ESThaUUSIt1ED 111147 E. Z. WALKER, Prssidsnt ( Paid-up Capital, $10,000,999 ALEXANDER LAIRD, Goneral tans:" Reserve Fund, 6,000,000 TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES The new Travellers' Cheques recently issued by this Bank are a most coaveniaat way in which to carry money when travelling. They are issued in denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100 and $200 and the exact amount payable in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France. Germany, Great Britain. holland, Italy, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland is stated on the face of each cheque, while in other countriealiat. they are payable at current rater. The cheques and all information regarding them may be obtained at every Dace of the Bank. 131A Exeter Branch—G. W. Harrison, Manager. Branch also at Crediton ighten U You want the most econom- ical paint, not the cheapest paint. You want paint that will last a long time and look well, not paint that is cheap by the gallon and ex- pensive by the job. Ask the S -W. agent about The Imperial - Oxford Range IS A PERFF.CT BAKER - note tae little arrows from fire - the divided flue on oven top—that means that the front of oven is heated as well asback -- -call in and we'll show you ruany more features, For Sale by W. J. HEAMAN CLINTON WEDDING,—.\ quiet w,;d• I when Lillian A.. daughter of 8. Fisher ding was solemnized at the parsonage, I of Clinton was married to Mr. John T. ch:tario at.. by Rev. Kerr on May 19th I Ashton of Goderlelt Township• 'lr NOGG -CC The Dashwood Furniture Store I wish to announce to the public that our stock is now one of the largest and best that we have ever carried. Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines No agents. Commission goes to you. House Furniture This Ibis la OOP? rornplet"anti bought ft Om the leading rn'f'g's of Canada, as we are barred ftotu none. We have a large as.aortnrent of Window Shades, Cm fain Poles and Trimmings, Bally Carriages, Folding ('arta. Go.(':41te, Express Wagons, Curtain Stretchers, Step -Ladders, Carpet Sweepers, Picture Moulding, Room Moulding, Pictures, Et r. Brass Extension Rods, White Cottage Curtain Rods, ltk each. Picture Framing done on shortest notice. -om.•..UNDERTAKINC \Ve carry a large and well assorted stock in this line. In time of need do not fail to call. Any orders received by phone will be promptly attended to. Please call and examine our stack and get prices. 1'ICF F:CENTItat. P. McISAAC, Dashwood 0-3000-330-22003-300014 �. The Molsons Bank incorporated lard Capital (paid up) Rest Fund - $3,500,000 83.500,f 100 Has tl.i Branches in Canada, and Agents and ('otrrspondents in all the Principal Cities in the World. A OEISP.RAL BA!(KIMO BUSINESS TRANSACTED. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT at all Branches. interest allowed at highest current tate. EXETER BRANCH Agents at Exeter for the Dominion Government. Dh'gtoa cif CARLING, SuliCitors. N.D. HURDON, Manager,