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F.R/DAY, MAY 20, 1808,
EAST HURON TEACHERS 1N
CONVENTION,
The anneal meeting of the East Huron
Teactiers' Association opened in Brussels
Publlo school•on Friday of last week at
10;10, with the Vice President, Mr,
Forsyth, le the chair..
Roll call showed an attendance of 100.
Minutes of previoue meeting read and
adopted, on motion of Inspector Robb,
seconded by Mr. Cameron.
The following Committees were then
appointed�:'- On General Business,
Messrs. Oook, Scott and Shillinglaw ;
on Resolutions, leteeere, Robb, Lough and
Musgrove ; on Reportiug, J. H. Canter -
on.
Joo.Hartley then dealt with the sub-
jeot "Horne workT,xeroises." He aseum-
ed.as a basis for his paper that Home
Work should be given ; exercises should
be characterized by three things, let,
They meet admit of being set in a abort
time; 2nd, of being examined in a short
time ; 84 they must be within the
power of the pupil, i. e. no work should
be set that requires the assistance of
parents. The speaker then indicated
what lie considered suitable exercises for
the various classes starting with Part II.
Spelling ootid easily be mastered at
home ; preparation for spelling matches
afforded profitable work, Memorization
of passages, with exercises in the accurate
writing out of passages was commended.
Arithmetic tables might be learned. He
strongly insisted that no problems in
arithmetic should be set but that pure
mechanical work be the limit. He rug•
gested a method of preparation of Com-
position whioh should commend itself to
teachers. He would announce the
subject of the week's composition on Fri-
day and would make this the occasion for
discussing the theme. For home work,
pupils were required to prepare plans.
These were discussed on Monday and the
best plan aceepted, or perhaps the good
features of the various plans might be
embodied in one. All pupils would now
have the same plan. Composition was
required to be written out on Monday
night, Tuesday pupils must reread, 'pay.
mg attention to punotnation. Wednes-
day night the Composition to be again
read and the whole attention given to
English. By Friday each pupil has his
composition in readiness for examin-
ation. Teacher should have pupils ex-
change oompositiohs and critiofze. One
should be taken by the teacher and criti-
cized before class. Mr. Hartley's paper
was a very suggestive one.
Inspector Robb in a few well chosen re-
marks testified to the value of the paper,
emphasizing the point that home work
should be of such a nature thab pupils
do not require bo solicit help of parents.
Dr. McLellan then introduced the sub-
ject "Psychology of Number." He de-
fined it ae an orderly account of how the
mind deals with number. He showed
the necessity of understanding the work-
ing of the mind in order that effort may
be economiosIly directed towards the am•
complishenent of the desired end. Num-
ber is a rational process, not a sense fact.
The mere fact that a multiplicity of
things is present in space, or that this
multiplicity is present to she eye and ear,
does nob account for a consciousness of
number. There are hundreds of leaves
on a tree in which the bird builds its nest
but it does not follow that the bird can
count. No mere sensation can give
the idea of number. This must neces-
eerily be the result of a mental operation.
This point was made clear by actual ex-
periment in which the Dr. placed a num-
ber of strokes on the board with a crayon
and showed that while a sensation was
present, at a momentary presentation of
the group, a mental effort had to be put
forth to grasp the actual number. There
are three factors to the intellectual pro-
cess involved in Number. In the simple
recognition of say three things the fol.
lowing operations are involved :-The
recognition of the three objects as form-
ing one connected whole or group ;
there must be a recognition of the three
things as individuals, and of one as the
unity and of the whole made up of the
three things. The operation thus 'evol-
ves, let, Discrimination or the recognition
of the objects as distinct individuals
(units) ; 2nd, Generalization this latter
involving two sub -processes. (1) Abstrac-
tion, the neglecting of all obaraeterietic
qualities save just enough to limit eaoh
object as one; (2) Grouping, the gather.
ing together the objects (units) into a
whole or class the sum,
In the afternoon Dr. McLellan took a
class who were about to begin' the study
of fractions and demonstrated his method
of teething this subject. The fundamen•
tal idea thab number is a mental proems,
that is the attitude of the mind toward a
presentation in the operation of measure-
ment was kept always inview. He show-
ed that there is no mental process not in.
volved in addition and subtraction.
Subject was discussed by Messrs.
Plummer, Cameron, Forsyth and Robb.
A. lesson on "Phonic Reading" was
then given by Miss Ritchie, with a class,
showed her method of teaching emulate
and the combination of eounde into
words, By questioning es to the mean.
ing of the lesson, pupils were Ied to see
rho necessity of grouping into phrases.
Practice was then given in reading. The
lesson was a very good one,
Mr. Lough then took up the subject,
"Physiology," lie urged the neeeesiby of
dealing with 11 as much as possible in
the concrete. No reason why pupile re-
quite to accept the statement of the text
book wibh regard to number of bend in
band, In dealing with such a lesson as
digestion, have the pupils discover the
aftual processes as fat as possible diem.
serves. There if no reason why teachers
should enter into abetted aeflnitioes of
mastication and deglutition when pupils
can be induced to make definitions then: -
sated. /geld all teaching should begin
with,aeoral sltetch, then the details.
In teaching digestion don't enter into the
enumeration of salivary glands, &o,, give
the general eketob, then when pupile
e egeneral knowledge back
and
amuse noreMinutly Thepee er
then criticized the text book, pointing out
that the experimonte aro confusing and
the paragraphing is exceedingly poor.
su
Two or three bleete are treated in the
Warne parte rapSnggstionemust
eb'S emagiven
de 0s
to hew these notes aeuld hest 1bo glean.
"7'UIs CANADA 0r mins,"
was the topic of a moot excellent and elo-
quent Isobure by Dr, MOLellen is the
Town Elall on Pridey evening. 'There
was a geed attendance. Before the lea.
tura began several selections were given
liy Bruseels Brase,Band In good style ;
Jae. Jones, A. Strachan, A. Ross and J.
II, Cameron sang "Let the ffills and
Vales resound" in a manner that elicited
hearty applause ; Berristst Sinclair was
in good voice and rendered She solo "The
White Squall" ; Jas. Jones and Mr, Sin.
elate gave that grand old duet "Larboard
Natoli" in a way that to not often stir -
passed, Professor Ilawkins presided at
the piano with his usual aooeptability,
Mr. Lough, of Clinton, was chairman.
A vote of thanks was given at the close.
The lecturer spent considerable time at
the opening in dealing with the destiny
of Nations and stated that he had no fear
of Great Britain if she were true to her
trust. It is a fatal error to imagine that
a Divine Providence does not watob over
us. God is in history and multiplied
disasters follow multiplied transgressions.
Britain's strength is based on her Liber-
ty, Intelligence and Christianity and she
is sent out with these Divine gifts and
her marob is directed by the Anger of
Gad. Climate and geography will de
monetrate the character of any people.
The Dr, said he believed in the evolution-
ary theory to certain extent but did not
dethrone Cad. The
mors( and spiritual
character of a Nation] depends on its
faith. Man is not independent of
Nature. Bebween the 80th and 60th
parallels ars to be found the great
nations of the earth. The people of the
Southern zone are bat hewers of wood
to those of the temperate zone. To
the man who won't work the world
oertaintly owes something -a funeral-
and the sooner the debt is paid the
better, Ceaseless activity is character.
istic of the .Northern clime. She imposes
perpetual toil and oriels us to battle
with giant forces. The mistaken views
held by people in England and the 'United
States relative to Canada were humor-
ously referred to. Canada and mates -
elements are oure, Ate we worthy of
this patrimony ? Ede followed a des-
cription of thio broad Dominion and in
referring to Canadian trade the Dr. said
we had two strings to our bow -Britain
and the U. S. Patriotism prompts as to
give as large a share as possible to the
former. Figures were quoted to show
that out of the 700 million dollars of im.
parte to England Canada contributed a
small, yet increasing, share. We have
wonderful physical advantages. Our
raoe is rich in historic deeds and it should
be ours not to belittle the intellectual at
the expense of physical. Canada holds
first plate for its system of education and
national intelligence is a necessity to any
country that is making progress. The
past history of this Canada of oars is
only the morning of the great day of the
Patera. Oar tesohers are the moulders
of character in nation building and what
will be found in the nation's life must be
found first in the nation's schools and
teacher's hearts. In fact Solouio
dom, Seraphic patience and Socratic elo-
quence are expected from teaobere, at
$175 per year. We have unlimited
national resources, and should noseees the
high instincts and valor of (lis English
race. The English language is ours and
it will be the language of the world. Be
strong Canadians bat despise the man
who attempts to foment strife between
Britain and the U. S. The saerifles of
blood and tears of our fathers was not in
vain and it is a duty incumbent upon us
to value these trea-urea placed in our
keepiug. Dr, McLellan's peroration was
a gem and elicited hearty applause,
The meeting was brought to a close
by the National Anthem.
SA501113E2 itOluan5G MISSION
opened at 9 o'clock with the unusually
large attendance of 100. The Treasur-
ers report, showing a balance of 1108.00
was read and adopted, on motion of
Messrs, Lough and Waters.
The election of officers then followed :
-President, 01, Shillinglaw, Seaforbh ;
proposed by Messrs. Black & Stewart, -
Carried. let Vice•Pres„ Mr. Lowery,
Porters Hill ; proposed by Messrs, Waters
and Scott. -Carried. 2nd Vice -Pres.,
Miss Reynolds, Wingham ; proposed by
Messrs. Lough and Stewart, -Carried,
Seo. -Trees., H. H. Plummer, Blyth ;
proposed by Messrs. Shillinglaw and
Lowery. -Carried, Executive Commit-
tee, Miss O'Neil, Clinton ; Miss Halli-
day, Brussels ; Mr. Cook, Manchester,
Mr, Scott, Seaforth ; Mr. Hartley, Blue -
vale ; proposed by Messrs. Cameron and
Lough. -Carried, Auditors, Messrs.
Anderson and Metcalf ; proposed by
Messrs. Robb and Stewart, -Carried.
The newly elected President then took
the chair, and after a brief address og-
led on the Delegate to the Provincial
Teachers' Convention, Mr. Lowery to give
his report. This was a partionlarly good
one and reflected a good deal of credit
on the East Heron delegate, Consider-
able discussion followed, particularly over
the paper of Mr. Sinclair, "The Ethics of
Talebearing," Masers. Robb, Cameron,
Lough, Waters and Plummer book part,
Dr, McLellan then took up the subject
"Literature," He said that even as a
mathematician, he had no hesitancy in
pronouncing Literature the most fm•
portant subjeet in the school program.
He gave some definitions of poetry as
gleaned from different educators. Cole-
ridge defined it ae "The right word in the
right place," Shelley as "The record of
the best and happiest moments of the
best and happiest men," Dobell oonoise•
by defines ib as "The expression of the
whole man," end the great tsaober, Dr.
Arnold, says "Poetry is the beautiful and
profound application of Woes to life."
This latter definition was amplified by
numerous quotations in which the speak.
or showed the definition to be a most sp.
propriate one. The distinction between
prose and poetry was then entered upon.
They were different in their origin and
intrinsically different in their signifl.
oanee. In prose the thought prsdorein.
ales ; the °mottonal element is subsidiary.
In the
emotional isoetry walt liimportant, while the
intellectual element is not the chief eon -
sideration. The speaker humorously
exemplified the fact that rhyme did not
necessarily aonstibute poetry by giving
some apt illustrations. Rhyme is nob an
essential element in poetry. The all im-
portent question is "Does the selection
appeal to the intellect oe the emotions 1
Poetry and prose are also different roue.
much as ono is indirect while the other
is direst. "The plowman homeward
piode his weary way," "The weary plow.
man plods his way homeward," The
dietinction is hero evident, livery solea.
tion whether prose Or poetry, must
possess unity, There must be order in
thought i there must be a purpose in
view ; there must be a central thought.
Hnndrede of ideas might have suggested
themaolves to the mind of the author,
but only those are selected that have an
immediate bearing on the theme, So in
the study of a selection we nrusb limb get
the central thought and try to build up
the structure as we could suppose the
author did, The lack of unity was the
great fault in teaching literature, the
separation, relation and unification of
7iarts was necessary for the understand -
mg of any eoinposite thing, The defi-
nition of education as given by Huxley
was then taken and analyzed is order to
show the trend of author's thought. 16
is absolutely necessary to have a vague or
general conception of the whole extract,
then a separation and a relation of the
parts, then a combination and unification
10 grasp the definition as a whole.
The President then dealt with the quos •
tion, "Written Exams. for Entrauce and
P.5, L. He said his remarks were based
on his observation while reading the ex.
amination papers, and partly on his ow
experience as a teacher. Slovenline
was•one of the great drawbacks" Thi
can be in a largo measure overcome b
care on the part of the teacher. Hom
work is often the cause. Candidates
examinations who do their work neati
will receive much larger mark than
those who do not. He said he general]
found the enawersin history too short
Difficulty might arise from using note
books too freely. Good practice ho give
pupils exercise in reproducing paragraphs
Ia Grammar classes should not be ab-
breviated. More attention should be
given to parsiug. The papers set at some
of the repent examinations were severely
criticized by the speaker, who showed
that the examiners did not confine them.
selves to the limit of the work, nor did
they give questions in a definite form.
A discussion by Messrs. Lough, Lowery
Curtis, Robb and Cameron followed. '
Dr. McLellan then resumed the sub.
Rid of Literature, discussing it under the
bend of Spiritual application, the spirit
of teaching and reading. This was uti•
doubtedly the most interesting 'paper of
the Convention.
The Committee on resolutions then
presented the following report which was
unanimously adopted on motion of Mes-
a. Lough and Lowry :-That this As•
eociation heartily endorse the following
proposed changes foreshadowed by the
Minister of Itdnoation, (1) Making jr.
Leaving the minimum uon.tirofossional
qualification for teachers' certificate, (2)
That every Public School shall have a
library Haid for entirely by Legislative
grant as in the case of Public Libraries.
(8) The payment of School Trustees ; and
we recommend the following changes in
the school law : (1) That the age limit
for admission to the model schools be
raised, at least, one year. (2) That all
teachers teaching in the public school
shall in future receive a Model and Normal
training. (8) That in future the Legis -
lathe grant to rural public schools be
apportioned in equal proportion as fol.
lows: (a) 'Buildings, equipment, etc,
(b) Salary paid teacher. (c) Average
attendance. Convention thea adjourned
to meet at Clinton at call of president.
A cordial vote of thanks was passed to
the School Board for the use of school
room and to all who took part in Friday
evening's program.
SEAL ESTATE. _w
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of fie North f of Lot sU, Con ,2, lsast Wawa,
nosh.
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situated about Smiles from the thriving Vil-
lage of Blyth. A largo part of it under
50055. Buildings anti fancies aro in a fair
state of repair. has terms of paymout will
011110n, Per 10. 004I.11, Barrister, Brussels,
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R' nrasl00mn offers hie 100 acre .fent for
sale, being 1,ot 20, N t Oen, 7, Morris, ThsI•e
n ' are 70 05005 cleared and ander orop, balanoo
se hardwood bush, Thele is a grad Iramo
house, with latehen, woodshed asci collet
orchar ts, 1, 1b rn with atone stealing;
y orchard, welts, and ell other o0nvoniosaes,
e Only4 of a mile from selmol a"d 8 miles
at from 13tvssete. Poasesslon would ' ho gtvou
mt once, Per price 011,1 torula apply 00 the
y promises or to firgss0ls P, 0,10
84.10 SIMON FO1t8Y111e,Prom inter.
, VARA" FOR SALE Olt
nnn0,-Tho undersigned , O'at's h0
etlgiblo 04 eorq faint for t ale or to
rent, being South part of Lot 6, Conuse•
sten 12, Grey. Alt under cultivation, well
watered and well lemma, There is a good
stone house, bankbarn, Orehar,, wolfs, &:o„
os the ur,
It is to be hoped that none of those
Canadians who are zealously offering
their services to Uncle Sam will seek to
enter the United litotes by way of But -
fate. DeBarry might get after them and
send them home again as aliens.
Also a ,pt, ndid atone
muirred. OOnly 2 mt eh s from revenue
eTer1ms
tsnSOnabls, For further peat:mare as to
price, 4o„ap hl to
101074 1IIT01130LL, Proprleter,
35-tf Brussels P. 0.
1)OAitS FOR, SERVIOE,-'J:'IIE
uneerslggnee will keep for cervine, on
Lot 0, Gen. 0, Choy, a thorn' bro,1 improved
Yorkeiire boar true a thorn' bred large 17ng-
lteb Berkshire hog, Pedigrees may be soon
on appllpatign, Abrms, $1.00,tto be pail at
time of servieo, with privilege of retarnbsg
11 necessary.-A1t'rfiUlt evro"t 0
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-a-1 undersigned will keep for service et
Lot 20, Con, 8, Grey, the therm' bred ilurlram
bull, "fled Itiondyko l" Pedigree may ilbe seen
ou epplio,ttion, 10, }1'. ArVN33Alt,
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BULLS FORSERVIOE,-T1E
Lot 10, 00n,10,,nGOrey'll thot horn' bfor rad )3p nu
ford bull "Pleturo; Also a thoro' bred Dur-
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1808, with privilege of returplhg if ueoessery,
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Proprietor.
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As the steamers of this line carry only a
strictly limited number in the pnieT mud
OEOOND annul aeoommodatious, intending
psssongereare rominded that an early ap-
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Son. For plans, rates, oto., apply to
W. H. Kerr,
Agent, Bruseels,
KERNEY'S GROCERY
AND RESTAURANT.
Have removed Two Doors South to the Stewart Block, where I
have opened out a Full aucl Well Assorted line of
GROCERIES.
Will also keep ICE CREAM, SUMMER DRINKS, and the
Choicest of FRUITS, in Season.
'est Durant will be o: en for the
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Thanking the Public for past favors, I solicit a Con-
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Grocery and Restaurant.
Mirack i{
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ft Sire, if thou wilt but place thy foot upon this
measure, I will in twelve hours, cover the earth
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How a Monk of the third century accont-
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unfolds the history of the boot, and tells of its
foot forming influences down to•the
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Every page is rich in foot -
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on choosing, buying,
kind of Shoes. Secret
and taking care of, the correct
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and Most foot fitting forms,
the different tonnages, and
latest colorings, of leather,
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in simple terms.
A limited number of
copies will be given away
if asked front
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Shoe"
Agency.
Local agent.
MAY 20; 1898
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Do not forget us when you
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Remember we do repairs on Shoes and Rubbers.
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The best and most reliable Turnip seeds that we can procure. We have the
following varieties in stook viz:
Hall's Westbury, Banghalew
Sutton's Champion, Skiromp's Improved,
Sharp's Improved, East Lothain,
Bruce's Improved East Lotllan, Royal Norfolk,
Oarter's Imperial, .Elephant,
Hartley's Bronze Top, • Green Top and White Swedes.
Also the Greystone turnip seed.
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Our stock is complete in all lines of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and
Shoes, Straw and Felt Hats,
Readyra,ade Clothing.
Everything Cheap. A call solicited,
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We have a magnificent range of Ladies' Wrappers,
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Every garment guaranteed to wash.
Twenty pieces of Oxford Prints, fast colors, special
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Men's Waterproof Coats in grey, brown and black
special at $6.00,
Two pounds of good Japan Tea for 25e.
Comae with the crowd to Gunn's.
B. GUNN,
THE CORNER STOKE,