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2--THE- PORT PERRY STAR; THURSDAY, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hutchinson, Lions Club draw winners, take over the SATE Sa GRRL Ei AHS Rs FREER oF allan rN TERIA ' MARCH 12, 1068 5 r DeSoto Firedome 8 at Beare Motors. History of 8.8. No. 1, or Archers School, Cartwright, and Brief account of the Life of Australia Burney " MacBrien continued. In those days grown men attended the school in the winter and worked during the other months. It has been thought by some and no doubt, very often, by the teacher in charge, that their atendance was more for the fun of it and making it interesting for the "Master", as he was called, ra- ther than because of any thirst for knowledge. "One prank .nmong the many in this school, so I was told, not being there, was to grind, into a fine powder some of the plaster content, which was plastered hetween the logs of the building. This was a secret proceedure among the hoys and at a given "sign, they, with -one accord would blow the powder into the air "eausing sneezing, coughing, and much discomfort to the eyes, throat and . nose and a certain amount of disorder. I can see how it would not improve the temper and patience of the teach- er. Mr. MacBrien could hold his © grround quite ably whenever his pupils would become troublesonie by their well thought out schemes nnd he would tell them, quite emphatieally-- "1 will he obeyed: if you were as tall as the stove pipes and stout ageord- ingly". i It was his joy and pleasure to coach ___the_ studious pupils who had had an "ambition and goal in lif¢. and he 'HISTORY OF ARCHER'S SCHOOL would spare no pains to Help "such youths. The late Dr. David Archer was one who benefitted from 'Master' MacBrien's extra work with him--for work it was in those days. During the winter months, blacks of wood were pressed into service, to seat the overflow of pupils. Those who came regularly had their own places on benches which were used for the seating accomadation. The others had to take pot luck, which meant they had to make themselves as comfortable as possible on the hard blocks of wood, which were originally intended to he used in the box stove for heating purposes. One can under- eli ud how the. spirit of dailment might creep into the heads of those perched on blocks of hard wood and I under- stand the desks were along the sides of the building rather a drab outlook to say the least. Sometimes, quite often in fact, the boys who came to the school in the winter, made of girls attending in this way) were as tall as the school master and sported moustaches. - This is as it was told to me, and I have wondered why they 'confined: themselves to moustaches alone, why not beards? In those days the salaries were very small "indeed, and were sometimes augmented by the privilege of stay- _inginturn-with the different families i in the section. He also had the priv- spasmodically and whénever #1 suited their fancy (no mention was. ilege of acting as janitor--cleaning the school daily. and "tending" (look- ing after the fires). , Corporal punishment was much in evidence, Hardwood pointers were often broken over the offenders and 'the cat of nine tails was used when needed and no doubt, often, when not needed, So thought a certain lad (no name mentioned) when he was "up on the carpet", and his "teacher was all set to strap him. This boy had the gumption to refuse to co- operate. He evidentally thought that he had had enough on previous aceca- 'sions and said, he meant it too;--"I didn't come to school to "larn" (learn) ignorance, I can "lari" that at honte", Epsom Miss~M. Bowles of Toronto at her home Reach Road for the week-end. Mr. sand Mrs: Donald Boynton of Tort Colbourne with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Boynton on Sunday. We were pleased to have Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Mr, and Mrs. Pren- tice with-us on Sunday. They report having a pleasant holiday in the Sunny South. : Mrs. Ray Medd, Rep. of the Hos- pital. Auxiliary is Asking the ladies for donations of Marmalade or Jam-- donations may be left at the home of Mrs. Medd before Mareh the 17th. Mr. and Mrs. 0} verett, Hooper of "Saintfield 'with Mrs. Toke « on Sunady. The Girls Club will meet at the home of Mrs. R. Armstrong on Friday 13th, from 7-9 p.m. and then go to the church for-the St, Patrick's "So .| cial evening, Two cases of Scarlet Fever have been reported near Epsom--We hope | that everyone will co-operate and try [ te to prevent the spread of this disoges, Miss Darlene Christie. -spent . day with her friend Miss Beth Ash. ton. Last week was Education Week. This week is national Smile or laugh week. Apparently there is a special day or week for everything, even the '| commonplace every day things. Phe old saying still holds goad "Smile and -the World Smiles with You--Wegp and Yon Weep 'alone". Sunday School will be held on Sun- 'day at 2 p.m; and Church at 8.80 p.m. You are cordially:invited to Come and worship with us, Blackstock Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tutier and Lor- raine spent the week-end with friends at Coe Hill Mr. and Mrs: Howard Saywell mo- tored to Toronto on Wednesday after- noon. A bus load of High School Plpila motored to Toronto on Saturday and visited the Museum and also enjoyed the play "Macbeth". Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, Beaver- ton, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mus. Herman Hooey, Miss Jessie McArthur and Norman Dysart spent the week-end with 'Dr. and Mrs. J. A. McArthur. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Neil Malcolm on the arrival of their ={-chosen, son, David Gordon. Qur C. G. I, T. Club entertained Enniskillen Club on Monday evening in the Basement of the United Church. Their were twenty present and every- one had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton and family have moved _into their new home north of the village. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Colley have moved into the Mrs. V. Archer house. ° Glad to report Mr. George Stani- land who has been confined to hed with his heart is able to be up again and expects to be out around in a day or two. 3 Harold Crawford, Thos. Smith, c. Venning and Wayne Venning motored to Oshawa Monday evening to see Oshawa and Stouffville 'Hockey game. | Hopkins, Mrs. Manchester Mr. and Mrs. Harry Masters and children of Oshawa visited his par- ents Mr, and Mrs. Jas, Masters on Saturday. Me. and Mrs. Bud Black and Nancy of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. A. Roach.' Mr, and. Mrs. Jack Ronald: of Afax were 'guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F, Crasier on Sunday.' "Eleven tables of euchre were, played at Club on Friday evening. Jim Aird who played as a lady. had high score and Mr, Coles of Prince Albert had |. high count for gentlemen, Mrs. Bob Walker gnd Mrs. Crosier tied for la-7 dies consolation and Harold Calberry had low count for gentlemen. All enjoyed dancing to the usual -good music. Plans are-under way for next meeting on_March 20th. Ashburn The Sunday School and Church ser- vices were held in Burn's Church on Sunday, March 8th, at 10 a.m, and 11 a.m. : ; Mr. J. Cooper, second year student at Knokx College, Toronto, was in charge of the church service, and he chose of his text Galatians 2:11-14. During the service the. choir sang--- "Believe in God". The Young People will meet in- the basement of the church on Sunday evening March 15th at 8.156 when Mr, Iilmer Lick, of Thornton's Corners, will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Wes Routley and daughter 'Helen spent the week end at the home of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. James Doble, of To- John Hamill, Manilla. ronto, 'Mr. 'and Mis. Lawrence Doble o and son Philip, of Weston, were week- end guests at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doble, ' Miss Ruth Richardson, of Toronto, | spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Russell Richardson, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Dobson, of Manchester, were Sunday visitors at' the home of Myr, and Mrs. R. Mole. Mrs. John Briggs, of Oshawa, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and 'Mrs.. Robert Parrott. Mr; and Mrs. Robert Sutherland, of 3 Utica, were Sunday visitors at the | 83 home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ashton. The members of the Social Club met t in the school house on Friday evening for progressive euchre with the fol- lowing prize winners -- Miss Mary _C._ Bryant, Mrs. M. Summer Fresh 'All Year Round "York Frosted Foods . FANCY QUALITY FROZEN FOODS ©. 'eFISH. ® MEATS 'e POULTRY § ©. CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING CAWKER BROS. PORT PERRY PHONE 29 "Central Onfario Spring Show ~~ Drill Hall, Exhibition Grounds PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO March 17, 18, 19, 20, 1953 Official Opening--Wednesday, March 18 Hon. F. S. Thomas, Ontaria. Minister of Agriculture ole Saas toa GOOD SOILS AND SEED MAKE GOOD GRASS AND FEED ~% Lectures and Panel Discussions on The Business of F' arming Land Use 'Seed Quality- Pays Dividends % oon tse ae a ste te ten ea te Sate ate ae te ne pte sete ate sens ate sma te te * Latest Agricultural Films Seed Judging Competition =e 0% o% tn o% o% N° - Sale of Registered Seed * Square Dance Competition and Variety Program * Large Displays--Commercial, latest Machinery and and Departmental Exhibits Contact your County Agricultural Representative for daily program. 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