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BRUCEFIELD.
Mrs, 'Stephens is having her house
renovated. 'Wm. Elliott, Clinton, is
doing the masonry work and Wm.
Wilson, of Brucefield, the carpentry.
Mrs, Kitchen is able to be around
again after •being laid up with a
severe cold.
Mrs, D. Rouatt was a week -end
visitor at London.
!Misses Flora and Vera Smith have
returned from a visit at London and
St. Thomas. While away they at-
tended the IMuncey fair.
An owl measuring five feet from
tip to tip was trapped at Alex,
Smith's, fifth concession of 'Stanley,
and promptly despatched. It had
been marauding the poultry for some
time. There are other two -legged
poultry thieves without feathers
which need •the sante treatment.
Don't forget 'the anniversary ser,
vices next Sunday. Special music
will be given by the choir and Rev.
Richard Davidson, D.D., will be the
preacher for the day. •
Horticultural 'Society.—The newly
organized. Horticultural Society met.
in the :Sunday School room on Tues-
day evening. The president, Mrs. T.
(Baird, presided. The following di-
rectors were appointed: Mrs, Arthur
McQueen, Miss Janet Aikenheacl,
:Mr. Wallace 'Haugh, Mrs. Sillery,
Mrs. W, Moffatt, Mrs. H. Gilmour,
Miss Irene 'Souter, Mr. Jesse 'Free-
man, Mr. Lance Norris, Mrs. Tom.
Chapman. At the present time there
are 50 paid members. The president
and Mrs. Armour read interesting
articles on planting bulbs. The
granting of premiums will be left till
spring.
Dr, Field visited 'S. 'S. No. 3 last
Friday. -
' Mr. and Mrs.' Hugh !Smith, of Lon-
don, were Sunday visitors at .'Mr.
Alex. Smith's.
,\Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kaiser motored
over from Detroit and spent the
week -end with friends in the village.
Mr. C. D. 'Simpson has returned to
the village from Northern Ontario
where he has been employed during
the summer months.
Mr. W. Wilson, of Detroit is visit-
ing his brother, Mr. 'Lorne Wilson; of
Tuckersmith.
!Miss Anna 'Haugh attended the
teacher's convention in Exeter last
week.
Mr. Thomas Taylor, of 'Wingham,
was here on 'business last Friday.
The many friends of Mr. Bowey
are sorry he is still continuing poorly.
The cottage prayer meetings which
are held for a spiritual awakening in
our midst, are (being well attended.
The Young People are looking for-
ward to a good crowd at their con-
cert next Monday night. The ob-
ject of the concert is to provide a
lantern for use in the church for spe-
cial purpose of increasing our knowl-
edge of the mission fields of our
dhurch.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Murdock
and Mr. and Mrs. Bazetti are visit-
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
R. Murdock. Mr. Bazetti sang a solo
in the United church Sunday evening
which was much appreciated.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Scott have re-
turned from their honeymoon.
Mrs. Fisher, of Kippen, is the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. W. Moffat.
Mr. and Mrs. H.'Berry and Mr. and
Mrs. W. Moffat spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs, 'L. 'MoConnell, Varna.
Mr. Smith, of 'Wingham, is visiting
with his daughter, Mrs. H. Berry.
A fire of unknown origin broke out
in Mr. Charles Reid's weigh scales
about 12 p.m. Saturday night. The
scales were totally destroyed but no
further damage was clone. The loss
will mean a great inconvenience for
weighing purposes.
Quite a number from Brucefield
had the pleasure, •of attending the
Presbytery meeting of the United
church held at Walton on Wednes-
day last. The large church was well
filled at both sessions and seats had
to 'be provided in the aisles, showing
the .great interest United Church
members are taking in spreading the
Gospel at home and abroad. The
greatest harmony prevailed through-
out the meeting and ,addresses were
of a very high order and most in-
spiring.
Miss Ruby Taylor spent the week-
end with friends in Kitchener.
Warning to Speeders. -Our worthy
mail carrier, Mr. Robert Murdock,
had a narrow escape on 'Monday af-
ternoon while on his rounds, When
about a mile and a half north of
the village on the London, road, his
buggy was struck by an American
auto which attempted to pass on the
wrong side of the road, one of the
wheels and also the mail box 'being
smashed. We are glad to hear Mr.
Murdock escaped without injury. He
tried to get the car driver to settle
for damages but failed, so took his.
number and phoned Constable
Whitesides at Goderich, who arrested
the driver at Exeter. He was brought
to iGoderich and was there made to
pay expenses.
KIPPEN.
Our teachers, Miss lldcGregor and
Miss IMclver, attended the teachers'
convention in Exeter and report e fine
convention.
Mr. Will MdDonald and most of
our fancy ploughmen attended 'the
ploughing match at Walton last
Thursday. We haven't heard 'how
many "firsts they brought 'back.
ICorn is a fine crop and silo -filling
is the order ,of the day,
Next 'Sunday will be Communion
Sabbath in Si. ,Andrew's United
church, Kippen. Preparatory ser-
vice on Friday .at 1'1 a.m. when 'Rev.
Mr. Sinclair, of Hensel], will preach.
Every member is urged to be pres-
ent, The sacrament of Baptism will
also be administered.
The fall bulbs of the Kippen Horti-
cultural Society 'have arrived and are
ready for distribution. 'They are
exceptionally fine and large.
(Rally Day services were held last
Sunday morning and evening with a
large attendance, especially in tate
morning when the School occupied
the centre seats of the church and
lead the service entitled "Loyal to
Jesus." Certificates and diplomas
were presented for the year's work,
In the evening, the first evening
service was held with a goodly at-
tendance of old and young. The
Young People's service, "The .For-
ward Look," was used. Miss Marg-
aret •Mellis, Miss Jean Ivison and
Fern McLean, gave fine papers and
addresses. The officers and commit-
tees were elected for the year 1925-26.
Miss \Mellis is the new president. All
are invited to attend these fine even-
ing services.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl !Sproat have
treated themselves to a nice Essex
coach.
Mr, L Jarrott has returned from a
very pleasant visit with his son, Dr.
Jas. Jarrett, of Parry Sound,
All 'were shocked to hear of the
very sudden death of Mr. 'Jno. Hab-
kirk, of 'Seaforth, and a large num-
ber frons these parts attended the
funeral on Sunday last.
Mr. P. Bowey still continues very
poorly.
Mr. and Mrs. Senior, of Detroit,
were visiting at the home of Mr, and
Mrs. Robert Dayman last weelc-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Workman, ac-
companied by John Butts and Jos.
Dick, all of Flint, visited at the home
of Mr. and 'Mrs. T. ;Butts, over the
week -end.
Mrs. McDonald, of London, was
visiting at the home of Mrs, John
Workman last week.
We are very glad to hear that Mrs,
J. C. McLean's arm is improving.
Mrs, David Stief and two children,
of West Monkton, are spending a
week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Pullman.
An excellent protection against
worms can be got in Miller's 'Worm
Powders. 'They render the stomach
and intestines untenable to them.
They heal the surfaces that have 'be-
come inflamed by the attacks of the
panasites and serve to restore the
strength of the child that has been
undermined by the draughts that the
worms have made upon it, and that
their operation is altogether health -
giving.
West Huron Teachers' Association.
The 48th convention of West
Huron teachers met in Exeter on
Oct. 8 -9th. Miss L. McCulloch, of
Winchelsea, presided at all sessions.
Rev. F. E. Clysdale, pastor of 'Main
st, United church, conducted opening
exercises. The minutes of last year's
final session were adopted. The 'first
paper' was taken iby Miss J. Bucking-
ham, of St. 'Helens, on the New
Speller. 'She considers the book in-
ferior to the old one, both in matter
and arrangement. Discussion follow-
ed by Mr. Tom and others who were
of the same opinion. Mr. M. C. Mil-
liken, of Zurich, spoke on our present
texts in History and scored them
heavily. He claims they are unsuited
to Public (School pupils as a book of
study, but would make splendid sup-
plementary reading. Arrangement of
matter is poor and wording is such
as to lead pupils to lia•te the subject.
Mr. P. Moffatt, of Dashwood, spoke
along the same lines. On taking a
show of hands, every teacher voted
against the texts. A lively discus-
sion followed by Messrs. Tom, Ross,
Mawson, 'I-Ioward, 'McKay and 'Jones,
Inspector Tom explained the new
regulations. He emphasized the im-
portance of teachers sending in re-
ports promptly and correctly, so tha
he may be able to do likewise with
his reports .to the. Department. H
advised teachers to keep in toutI
with new regulations, to have i
readiness all note 'books for his in
spection, to have posted in the clas
room a copy of the timetable and t
create a deeper interest in beautify
ing the .school and its surroundings
At the afternoon session, 'Mr. G
M. Jones took his first subject, "Coin
position," He recommended the writ
ing of compositions on topics select
ed from lists so that a choice may be
made and suggested that teachers o
similar classes exchange papers 'fo
correction. Correspondence witl
children' overseas through the Lea
gate of the Empire is a splendid plan
writing letters to imaginary friends
or sketches on characters from his
tory proves interesting. Pupils of
grade might prepare a "School Jour
nal" or a "Guide Book" of thei
town, Writing "plays" and actin
sante is a helpful diversion. He ex
plained the "'Scale" system of mark
ing compositions to compare results
'Madam President, Miss L. McCul-
loch then followed with her address
on "The Teachers' !Tonic," This was
full of suggestions and merited fav-
orable comment. Teachers require a
stimulus to renew lost vigor. She sug-
gested reading of good books, play-
ing of good music, study of art and
nature and taking of summer courses
as good tonics. Teachers receive a
stimulus Eby travelling and by attend-
ing conventions 'but the knowledge
that they are preparing the youth of
to -day to bear the responsibilities of
after life should enthuse them in
their work. The convention separated
into two sessions: Junior and Sen-
ior. In the junior division three
papers were given by Miss Mabel
Johns on "Reading with Juniors";
Miss Vera Elliott on "Arithmetic,"
and Miss '''Grace Kellerman 011
"Busy Work." All three papers were
full of helpful suggestions. In the
senior section papers were given by
Mr. F. !Ross and Miss G. Hamilton
dealing with 5th form work in rural
schools, Interesting discussion fol-
lowed by 'Messrs, Tom, Ross Moffatt
and Milliken.
In the evening a splendid program
was given. Inspector Tom occupied
the chair. 'Reeve 'Sanders extended a
civic welcome to the teachers.
Miss 'Helen Wethey sang a solo.
Miss Wanda von 'SVascinski gave a
piano solo and Misses E. and M.
Medd and H. 'Dignan a piano trio,
Mr. Francis Abbott created a round
of laughter' by' his humorous readings.
Mr. Roy Goulding, organist of James
St. church demonstrated to the
teachers his methods of teaching, mu-
sic in schools and delighted all by
the masterly, way in which he handl-
ed the subject, 'Mr. H. Bowers gave
the address of evening on the subject
"As Others See Us."
Friday,
The opening exercises were taken
by Inspector Tom, The election of
officers resulted as follows:
President, Inspector. Tont; vice-
president, 'Miss M. A. Ellis, 'Hansa!!;
secretary -treasurer, Mr. G. S. How-
ard, Exeter; councillors, Mr. R.
Stonehouse, Goderich, Miss G. tHant-
iltnn. Goderich; auditors.' Mr. H.
Cranson, Us!borne, Miss K. Welsh,
Varna; resolution committee, Misses
N. Medd, C. Dickson, E. Dolan, M.
McGregor, Messrs. E. 'Wilson F.
Russ and M. Milliken; librarian, Miss
J. S. Murray.
The auditors' report was presented
and showed a handsome balance to
the credit of the teachers.
The resolution committee through
the convenor, IMr. F. Ross, presented
its report as follows:
Resolved that in the opinion of
this convention the new speller is
much inferior to the old one and
should not take its place.
2. That our present text -books in
history are entirely unsuitable for
public school pupils, from point of
arrangement and volume of material.
3. That suitable 'selections of pre-
scribed work in literature should be
provided for entrance examinations
as the present system is found to be
discouraging in the real teaching of
literature.
4. That the present public school
arithmetic is unsatisfactory and that
it .should be replaced by a larger
book containing a greater series of
grader! exercises 'for all grades.
5. That this convention put on re-
cord its appreciation of the Depart-
ment's special school grants in aid of
teachers' salaries and trust that these
grants 'be continued as at present.
convention
in the 'Minister's yearly re-
port on superannuation the names of
teachers superannuated, the amount
paid them and the number of years
they taught, be added.
7. That 'we consider the present
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academic course for Lower School
and the examinations thereon detri-
mental to the best interestts of edu-
cation and further, that the Depart-
ment should revert to previous sys-
em of examining candidates for
Middle School.
8. 'That total prohibition is the
only safe legislation in the interest
of our country and young people.
9. 'That the grants be given school
boards on the successful experience
as well as grade of certificate of the
teacher,
'Miss 'Christena Dickson gave a
paper on "Agriculture in Schools."
She follows the plan of read agri-
cultural lessons to the class and talc-
ing object lessons from apples,
potatoes, corn; observing the insects
to distinguish •the biters from the
suckers, collecting weeds and weed
seeds, studying the varieties of soil,
and treating diseases of vegetables.
In the spring' of the year she takes
up .grafting and pruning, testing seed
grain, and studying the spray mix-
tures. Then follow the preparation
of window . boxes and flower beds,
the cleaning of the grounds and
planting of trees. Inspector Tont
discussed the grants to schools ac-
cording to the revised plan and ex-
plained the new requirements in
teaching 'agriculture. Teachers we - e.
urged to teach the subject ill
schools, urban and rural, and ' take
part in the school fair of t' r,r mu-
nicipality. Prof, G. M. Jones intro-
duced the subject of history and
showed how to interest pupils in the
subject. He recommend. the use of
historical pictures and Wraps. Sup-
plemental reading proves helpful. He
'vntticl make frequent reference to
these helps, to impress upon the
pupils the style of clothing worm,
the mode of travel used, the variety
of amusements indulged in at tit -
special period taught. The teachers
were delighted with the subject o'
taken 'by Prof. Jones. 'The report of
delegates to O. E, A., was gis-" t by
Mr, McKay and Miss E. Wiggins.
Members of the Entrance,po,ard then
dealt with answers given on variona
papers this year. Mr, E. T. 'Weathey
dealt with composition; Mr. NV. 'Mc-
Kay with literature; Mr. J. E. Tom,
arithmetic; '1'fe. R. ,Stonehouse, geo-
graphy, and Mr. G. S. S3nward. his-
tory. Each endeavored to show where
the answers might be imoroved.
Miss L. 'Potter gave a splendid talk
on School Fairs. These create a
desire to excel and instils in the
pupils a desire to care for and train
the animals to he shown, to cttltiv'tte
the home or garden plot, to aim at
perfection in art, manual training and
domestic science, in order that the
prizes may he won.
Inspector Tont then ,answered the
various gnestions of the "Question
Drawer." A hearty vote of thanks
was tendered Prof. G. 'M. Jones for
his addresses during the convention.
Mr. W. Morley, 'of •Crediton, and Miss
M. Bailie, of Goclerich, were ap-
pointed as delegates to the O. E. A.
meeting in 'Toronto next Easter. A
vote of thanks was tendered oFfinials
of Main st..churcit for use of church,
the committee who provided tite
evening entertainment, citizens of
Exeter who ripened their homes to
tite teachers, the retiring officers for
their services, and all who contrib-
uted items on the programme. The
singing of the National Anthem
brought the convention to a close.
The number of teachers present in-
cluding those from other inspector-
ates was 130.
L il•a McCulloch, ,president; G. S.
Howard, sec. -treasurer.
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