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The Huron News-Record, 1891-09-23, Page 5risatorisomiatarissesaiminkspamme " 11401. out it they were receiving value ick all 11110 outlay of money. Ile thomgbt that the teacher's highest aim should be to make out of the boys and girls entrusted to his care, glen and 'women who would adorn society, and :Quake useful citizens and bring honor to the community in which They live. He warmly welcomed the teachers to the town of Clinton. The dumb bell swinging, by a class of girls, was a very •jfleaeing feature of the entertainment. ,The proceeds amounted to $35. FORENOON SESSION, FRIDAY. .I VEST HURON DIVISION. "The meeting of the West Huron As- sociation was opened by prayer. The auditor's report was received, showing a balance of $51.63 on hand The ful- • :lowing officers were daly elected f6r the =ensuing year:—President, Mr R. R. Boss; Vice -Pres., Miss tlurritt; Seere- -• Lary-Treagurer, Mr G. Holman, Ex- ecutive Committee—Messrs Geo Baird, S. Latta, W. H. Johnston and Misses H. Hawkins and L. Monteith. UNION MEETING. Mr Lough, of Clinton, addressed the :meeting on the "Care of school proper- ty," giving some very valuable hints. He said, "Our first duty is to try to erevent damage to school property by -awing vigilance. The teacher should -frequently examine his desks, stove and maps. Train your pupils in habits of -carefulness, and show them that their .advancement in future life depends upon tcarc+iulness, Lead them to see that the property of tae school belongs to their parents, and of course afterwards to :them. Do not be afraid of giving ad- vice, because none of us have learnt anything except by the advice of others, spoken or written. Make the pupils 'who did damage replace the same. I would not allow pupils to mar the desks or other school property. If win- dow panes are broken, I would insist .on their being pard for, (say 25 cents for each pane) instead of iliiiicting punish- ment. The walls should not be pencil- led, and to prevent it we must exercise vigilance, as this is the only way to success. Lot the teacher aid a little to repair injuries. A nail may repair a • desk, if taken in time. Attend to little . things in time, and try to get your pu- pils to have a pride in the appearance of their school. Should parents refuse to pay for damage done, I would put -the law in force. For the benefit of my fellow teachers I submit the following suggestions: (1) Be tidy. (2) Train -you pupils to be neat and tidy. (.i) Do not allow cobwebs to a llect in the corners of your school room. ( l) Do not allow pieces of bread to lie on the floor. (5) Do not allow pieces of paper or apple cores to be placed on the floor or in ink bottles. (U) Do not allow pu- pile to throw anything in the wood box, airt, proper place is the stove. (7) Do neat allow pupils to make a slide on the roof of the woodshed, or climb fences. (8) Keep the thistles down and the woodpile straight. (2) If a pupil objects to carrying in wood or sweeping the floor, give these by way of punishment. (10) Do not allow pupils to throw ap- t pies in the room of the school, as they leave marks on the walls. See that pupils take good care of their own books. Ther'e-is nu reason why a pupil -should scribble his books. You might show pupils how to mark their books, and thus be a help to them. We should examine the pupils' books quite fre- quently. Flowers and trees should be carefully looked after. Trustees are reasonable men, and we cannot blame them if they object to buying school supplies, when the teacher is careless. You must remember that we as teach- ers are building character, and the fu- ture generations will be what we make .them." Mr Lough was very highly commend- ed for his practical address. In the discussion which followed, Inspector Robb suggested that a committee of pupil from the senior class be appoint. ed took after the school room at noon . hour. He also suggested covering win- • lows with wire gauze, to prevent panes ifeing broken: Mr H. I. Strang, B. A., of Goderich, next addressed the meeting on "En- trance analysis and parsing." I have learned that there is a great deal more in this subject than I at first supposed. I would like to have had more time given me, so that we could fully discuss the subject and arrive at some common basis. There seems to be a falling off at examinations in analysis and pars- ing. I know that the feeling of the Provincial examiners is to have some .common plan. Pupils very frequently use grammatical terms that they do not properly understand. The , great difficulty is to get the pupils to say just .what they mean, because we fail to im- press them with correct ideas. Analysis and parsing should hold a very import- ant position in grammar. We should, -therefore, try to help our pupils to a better understanding of the subject, and .also make it a means of mental discip- line.. I would just take up the practical meaning of a sentence, and show the functions of words, phrases and clauses. Try to make sure that the pupils clearly understand the meaning of each term used. I would prefer using the term -" proposition" instead of " principal clause." I would -next proceed to classi- -fy sentences, (1) According to form into assertive, interrogative and imper- ative: (2) According to composition into s-mple, compound, complex, and compound -complex. Very useful drill should be given on the grammatical values of words, phrases and clauses. In this drill insist upon the pupils lili ing the use of each in a sentence, and get them to have a readiness in giving suitable examples. With the subordinate clauses I would give a dis- .tinnt word relation. I would take up the main clauses first, and then the subordinate." Mr Clarkson then gave several ex- amples on the blackboard, showing his method of teaching general and minute -analysis. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr Strang, for the able manner in -which he handled his subject. FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION. Mr Clarkson, of Seaforth, addressed the meeting on "Entrance grammar apart from analysis and parsing." He said "Owing to pressure of work I am :not as fully prepared to deal with this .subject as I would like to be. The sub - Pet of grammar, I believe, is the most difficult on the public schodl course of studies. I consider analysis and pars- ing the basis of grammar. Where should we begin the teaching of gram- mar, and when ? I would begin teach- ing pupils as soon as they get into t dettlitie--60 i- tlii5ilt thm1t •ii gi -d'tr hiii third reader, but would leave out massive drance. As we have words derived from almost every language in the world, I find it a very difficult matter to know where to begin. I would begin orthog- aaphy first. We as teachers do not pay enough attention to the correct pxonuP• elation of ti is vowel sounds. I would suggest drilling the pupils on a key of the Wands, which may be found in any good dictionary. In teaching the first lessons in reading it is necessary to give the correct sounds, and have these thoroughly fixed on their minds. When I began to teach, a°i the age of 18, I had no idea that I did not )slow how to teach the first reader properly. I tied spelling a very difficult subject to teach, as it is not phonetic. It is principally learned by means of the eye. We learn to spell because we want to write; the proper way to begin is to make the pu- pils write words on their slates. One thing is certain, that it is useless to set a boy to learn words, without applying them to some immediate use. The long words found in some of our spell- ing books should not be taught at all. When we meet with a new face we do not note everything at first. We know know more about it when we see it often. Just so with words. Take a bad speller and let him copy down words from a book, and I am sure he Kill do well. Spelling can be taught without spending so much time on it, by taking it up incidentally, thus leav- ing more time for other subjects. I believe that there ie no use in getting pupils to leara cut and dried definitions. I would have conversations with them, and give the moaning of words by in- tuition. If we get our pupils to give short sentences with certain words cor- rectly used, we would be teaching them something of value. I would also give the pupils some of the simpler affixes and prefixes. I would begin teaching grammar by synthesis instead of analy- sis. The starting point of grammatical science is speech -making, and I am fully of the opinion that a great many of the pupils do not really know the parts of speech. The sentences in the first reader I would consider, difficult enough for pupils in the thirreader. Teachers can find some valuable exer- cises in Morris' little- grammar. In conclusion, I would say to my fellow teachers, there is no higher work on the face of this planet than that which you are engaged in, because you are shaping the destiny of immortal souls." The discussion which followed was of much practical value. A number of the entrance questions on grammar were explained by Messrs Cl'tr'tson and Strang. It was moved by Mr Johnston, and seconded by Mr Blackwell, and carried, • That a committee composed of the officers of East and West Huron Aeso- elation, the principals of the High Schools and the head masters of the odel Schools be appointed to draft a uniform scheme for analysis and pars- ing." The meeting closed to meet again at the call of the Executive Committee. NOTE.—Mr H. I. Strang, of Goderich, was.made a life member of the Associa- tion of West Huron. This honor was conferred upon him as a recognition of his valuable services in the past. —The St, Clair tunnel under the river between Sarnia and Port Muton was opened ou Saturday with great eclat and amid general rejoicing on both aides of the line. The proceedings were pre aided over by Sir Henry Tyler, presid cot of the ('rmi Trunk R-,ilw,y. of wli,h system rho new tunnel forme a part. - - -.1019.a_ -- MARKET REPORTS. (Corrected every Tuesday afternoon,) CLINTON. Fall Wheat.. 0 92 to 0 97 Spring Wheat 0 9.2 to 0 97 Barley ,. C 40 to 0 50 Oats 3 30 to 0 35 Peas . rl 60 to 0 65 Apples,(winter)per bag 0 40 to 0 50 Potatoes . 0 40 to 0 50 Butter Eggs Hay Cordwood Beef Wool Pork 0 13 to 0 15 010 to 012 80uto900 3 00 to 4 00 000 to000 0 18 to 0 18 500 to 625 Quotation nominal. for grain, except wheat, FALL FAIRS. CLINTON Exeter. Wingham SEPT 28-29-30 28-29 29-30 OCTR. 1-2 1-2 6-7 6-7 Brussels Seaforth Belgrave ......... Bayfield Blyth 8-9 THE C. P. R. TELEGRAPH AGENCY AT °LINTON Are doing a splendid business. WHY ? BECAUSE the line is noted for quick despatch and prompt delivery. Office at Cooper's Book Store BETTER THAN GOLD is a course in the Forest City Business College, LONDON. 1Otf `OPENEi7 SEPT- 1st CATALOGUE FREE. J. W. WESTERVELT, Princip'l 006—am V. :citta. x - - am urez ;.3�t;,,.'Gr r ,:�:..---�.. .,-.,._ • s:.m Ay 1891 FALL SEASON. - 1891 —0-0-0 OUR SEMI-ANNUAL SHOW ROOM OPENING WILL TAKE PLACE ON --- Saturday, Sept. 26th, and Following Week, When we will make a rich display of PATTERN HATS AND BONNETS, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, and all the Novelties of the Season. igc. We will have a grand exhibit of C _A_RP 'I S and General ROUSE FURNISHINGS. We want every visitor to HURON'S GREAT FAIR to call awl see our display, We will be pleased to show you through our Establishment. ESTATE JOHN HODGENS The Dry -Goods Palace, Clinton. Huron Central. Exhibition 0 0 When you visit our Exhibition (or at any other time) do not leave town without calling at our store and SEE THE BARGAINS we are offering. JTllhI!nerij_Opening We intend to have our Millinery Opening on' Saturday Evg., 26thInst. We are reducing our stock and.clearing out some lines at Come and see our display of NEW FALL (GOODS. This department ie in charge of MISS DAVIS, who will make you welcome. cost and under. We quote a few prices: $2.50 Boilers, No. 9, own make, reduced to $1.75 1.25 Teakettles, No. 9, 50 Dish Pans 50 Pails 35 Pails 25 Wash Basins 35 Oil Cans 20 Dippers 50 Teapots 50 Coffee Pots „ „ ,, rr 4i t6 f, „ „ „ fc {. 75 25 -35 25 15 25 10 25 25 Grindstones, Platform Scales, \Vindow Shades, flow Castings, Ready -Mixed Paints, And several other goods to be cleared out at cost and under. We have just received a large supply of New Goods—they have been well bought and will be sold right—such as Cutlery, Scissors and Razors, Gold Medal Carpet Sweepers, Table Lamps, Brass Hall and Hanging Lamps. Also the Celebrated Pittsburgh Lamp, equal to Electric Light, and at less than, half the cost. Scoop Shovels, New Improved Lanterns, Pumps and Sinks, Clothes Wringers. Try our Flint Chimneys, only 8 and 10 cents. ONE OAR OF ROCK OIL. Why use common oil that will explode when we can give you, the Rock Oil at the same price. SEE OUR DISPLAY OF STOVES We have a full line of all the leading stoves in the Dominion and we intend to run them oft at i -educed prices. HOT AIR FURNACES A SPECIALTY We can supply the Best Scranton Stove and Nut Coal this month at reduced prices. Give us a call. HARLAND -:- BROS., Iron and Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, Clinton, Ont. J DESIRABLE LOTS FOR SALE. Lon's Starch Enamel. Three one -acre lots In the Town of Clinton are offered for sale. They are situated on Raglan street, not far from the Doherty Organ Factory and Collegiate Institute, adjoining the former residence of Mr. J. H. Combs and in the neigh- borhood of first-class residences. For terms, etc., apply to 001tf ARTHUR KNOX, Clinton. WANTS. WANTED :—Purchasers for 150 tons No. 1 Coal, Stove and Chesnut. Orders left at Swallow's grocery promptly at- tended to. WANTED :-1000 Cords of Wood delivered at Clinton Salt Works. J. MCGARVA. CAUTION. Any person or persons taking possession of lath, shingles, any kind of lumber, or any other kind of wreckage, and not forthwith notifying and delivering it to the receiver of wreckage,will be prosecuted according to law. WM. BABB, Receiver of Wreckage. Goderieh, Sept. 7th 1891, M, 0. JOIINSTON, BARRISTER, - SOLICITOR, COMMISSIONER, Etc., Omen :—Cor. Hamilton and St. Andrew's Ste. GODERICH, - - ONT. Money to loan at lowest rates. SALESMAN WANTED To take orders for our Warranted NURSERY STOCK to be delivered In the spring. Agents starting NOW can make big Salary, or Commis- sion. Stock and variety superior to anything heretofore shipped. Outfit end instructions furnished FREE. Write at once for terms to E. 0. GRAHAM, Nurseryman, Toronto, Ont. CTO LET. A large room, up -stales, suitable for almost any purpose, situate di- rectly opposite the market in Searle's block. Rent moderate. W. C. SEARLE. This Is an article worthy of every lady's attention. If you want to save time and labor, buy a box. It you want your ironed clothes to look neat and clean and to last nitich longer, buy a box. if you want the starch to stay in the clothes on the line in spite of rain or frost, bay a box, if you want everything to look like new, such as shirt bosons, collars, entre, lace curtains, ete., buy a box. til] -Every Storekeeper keeps it now, and where the merchant does not keep it we want a lively agent to represent us. Manufactured by W. J. LOBB, 65—tf Holmesville New Firm in the Old Stand, The undersigned having pnrehased the old established meat bnsinees of Mr. Arthur Conch, begs to inform the public tb..t he will continue it as it has heretofore been carried on. ..Meats of all kinds in season. Orders taken and delivered as usual. Highest sash price paid for sheepskins, hides and tallow. tla7 -t1 JAMES A. FORD. SALE BILLS.—The News -Record hue un- surpassed fails ties for turning out first-class work at low rates. A free advertisement in The News -Record with every set of Sale bills. _ FARM FQFt SALE. Three farms,contafning eights' acres each, on 3rd and 4th concessions of Goderich Township, three miles from Goderich Apply to MRS. ANN HINCKS On the premises. Dress and Mantle Making. In charge of MRS. LESjLI E, of London, Eng., and lately of Toronto. A. customer once served by her will come again. TAILORING. We have engaged MR. WM. WATSON as Cutter and Manager of this branch of our business. All work guaranteed first-class. He has had large experience in .lifl'rei.t cities in the States and Canada. 'l'ry him. 1T Full stock in oil lines. llevpet tfully yours, PLUMSTEEL & GIBBINGS Clinton, September 21st, 1891. CALL ON WALTON & MORRISON FOR A New Fall OVERCOAT OR FALL SUIT. Fit Guaranteed or no sale. Remember the stand, Smith's Block, opp. Cooper's Book Store, Clinton 00 Leslie's Carriage Factory. BUGGIES, Ph4AETONS, CARTS AND WAGONS—all of the best work-. manship and material. ]qttirAll the latest styles and most modern improve- ments. All work warranted. Repairing and repainting promptly attended to. Prices to suit the times. flfi" FACTORY—corner Huron and Orange Streets, Clinton. 657—y THE HUB GROCERY 0 -- We have a very fine stock of CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of direct importation from England. DINNER SETS worth $12, at $10.50. TEA SETS worth $6, at $4.50 and $5.00. We have a line of TOILET sE'rs coming this week—ten-piece printed set for $3, worth $5. TEA ! TEA ! TEA ! We have the CELEBRATED TIGER BRAND, a beautiful blend of BLACK TEA. Ten lbs. to give away in Samples. Come and get one and try it. It will cost nothing. 0 Geo. Swallow, Clinton TEA! TEA! TEA Sold in London, Eng., for £10, 12s., 6d., or $52 per pound. Ram Lal's Pure Indian Tea, BLENDED WITH TEA Experts have pronounced fully equal ti goods sold at $52 per pound—sold at 500., 60c. and 75o. per pound._ Special values in Black, Green and Japans, from 10 cents up. Extra Cut in 5 and 10 Pound Boxes. Extra value in Sugars, Crockery and Glassware. ---0 - J. W. IRWIN, The Noted Grocer, Clinton AGENT FOR RAM LAL INDIAN TEA. • e.- FP; ,'.