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Page 4 The Oakville- Trafalgar Journal "CHAMPION OF THE RIGHT" Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Ont, by Oakville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. Colborne St. E. (Next Post Office) Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Vincent H. Banrey Advertising Manager S. Casey Wood, Jr. Managing Editor Phone 1298 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL VIAN | Trafalgar Tales By Bessie Cairns MISS MARY JONES If you read last week's column you possibly remember we were having trouble with Willie. Now. a naughty school child is perhaps only a problem to his teacher and his parents, but if he doesn't learn discipline either at school or at home, there is every possibility that he will eventually become a - -- IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE One of our readers raises a question with regard to Sunday work in a letter on this page. He asks why it is that the Lord's Day Act does not apply to Sunday work in factories at this time in the same way it does apply to the operation of amusement places? Leaving out of the matter the question of the ad- visability or inadvisability of the act for the moment, we should like to answer this question. The act it- self specifically contains a clause making permissable Sunday work when the work so performed is neces- sary and in the public interest. An example would be train crews who on Sunday move freight which, if permitted to stand over this day, might spoil or other- wise cause damage to the country's economic or other important safety. Another would be those who have to bank fires or maintain machines over Sunday for operation on Monday. The act provides that those engaged in such work must receive some other day off in place of the Sunday which they sacrifice for the common weal. In this time of power crisis the economic wel being of all would seem to justify Sunday work in certain factories and to place such work within the exception made in the act. A SPORTING TOWN Spectators are necessary to sport. Not only do they lend encouragement to the teams in the field, but their presence is evidence that they are interested in the players. There has not heen a very good turn- out of parents at the foothall games of the high school, we are informed by the coach. He would like to see more there--and we are sure the team members must feel the same. There is a game tomorrow . . . a good place for parents and friends would be'on the side- lines cheering the teams, don't you think? And by the way, the teams need new uniforms . . . SO a nice donation in the plate would also be a good idea. SINCERE SERVICE An example of conscious and intelligent approach to a problem was provided last week by the Trafalgar public school boar Aware that the Linbrook school was no longer capable of handling the number of children at present living in the area served by the school; and also believing that an increase in popu- lation proportionate to the increase of the past few years could he expected in the near future, the hoard held a meeting with the ratepayers of the area. The purpose of the meeting, the chairman of the board explained, was to -obtain from those concerned their feeling as to what addition should he made The meeting was well attended and an expression of opinion resulted that indicated clearly that the rate- payers knew what they wanted--and appreciated the consideration of the school board. A four-room addition to the present school, to be carried out along similar architectural lines, was recommended to the board, and the chairman promised that the board would give careful consideration to the wishes so ex- pressed. Action of this nature by a board reveals an un- derstanding of the responsibilities and opportunities which come with membership 6f a school board, and is encouraging evidence of the sincerity of those who hold service to the community as being a worthwhile thing, WELCOME With the establishment of a branch of Optomist International in Oakville the town gains another serv- ice club. The Optomists are an international organ- ization, whose work--as their slogan, "Friend of the 30y," su ts--is concerned with youth develop- ment. ¢ welcome the club to our town, and assure it that we shall afford the same co-operation to its projects and membership as we have tried to render to the clubs already established here. - There can not be too many clubs with the high aims and plinciples of the service clubs in any com- munity. We feel that the establishment of this club is another indication of the growth of our town, and lool forward to watching the service which the club will rende; The charter membership will comprise 40 membes It probably will not be able to holds membership restricted to such small numbers as citi- zens become aware of the club and desire to join it. Good luck to the Optomists. juvenile and as such, he is everyone's problem. If through this column I can do any- thing to promote a better under- standing between home and school, I shall feel gratified. I discussed last week the things a teacher could do to maintain discipline. This week I propose to give the other side of the pic ture. Generally speaking, disci pline is won or. lost in the first two weeks of the school year. Miss Mary Jones, fresh from normal school, young, enthusias- tic, and with a will to make a success: of her career as a teach- er, faces her first class. Forty pupils she has never seen before are busy giving her the once- over. If they decide she is an easy mark, it won't be long be- fore Willie has dipped Sally's pig- tail in the ink well and John, not to be outdone, has broken his ruler and is making a tune with the pieces . . . and the whole class is tittering. At this stage, all is not lost, but Mary is certainly head- ing for rouble. Mary can avoid the pitfalls of opening day by adopting the Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared." There is no better way to start school than with a prayer, and I say this in all seriousness. A class that starts the day with a v sacred words starts the day well. In her opening remarks, Mary should he ready to outline some of her ideas and plans for the coming year. If the class knows that library privileges, in- teresting projects, and Junior Red Cross periods are dependent on the good behaviour of the class as a whole, the troublesome pupil, instead of becoming a hero to the others, will be scorned as an out- cast. No punishment given by a teacher hurts a child as much as the ostracism of his fellow-pupils. If Mary sets a high standard for her class and treats them as intelligent co-workers, she will develop a class spirit that will lead to many happy hours. It is only after years of teaching that one develops that look of correc- tion that would strike terror into the heart of Mickey McDonald; but Mary has youth on her side. She can enjoy skating parties, nature hikes, good movies and picnics with her pupils on Satur- days, holidays and after school. I know because I did, and they re- main among the happiest recol- lections of my years of teaching. I got to know each child and 1 felt they liked me because I liked them. Mary will still pupils, but they can be dealt with individually without upsetting the class discipline and she will have a chance to find their vulnerable spot. With few exceptions, chil- dren reflect their home life and the teacher, when faced with a really difficult situation, usually, finds an unfortunate home back- ground is the cause. In some cases she may need the help of some child welfare agencies. The mig chievous child, though a nuisance, often only needs to be moved to a different seat. Very occasion- ally a teacher finds a pupil re- mains a problem despite her best efforts. In those cases, the pupil should be placed under another teacher. This, I realize, is im- possible in a one-roomed school, but with our present rapid means of transportation and educational set-up, the one-roomed school house may be soon a thing of the past. Mary's first year will not be all smooth sailing, but if she feels that we, the people, are behind her, she will carry on encouraged and more experienced the follow- ing term. In your hands and hers lies the future of Canada. You and Your Friends Are Invited to be Present at a DEMONSTRATION and RECITAL of the KELLY KIRBY KINDERGARTEN PIANO METHOD by a class of children under 7 years of age, from the studios of May B. Kelly Kirby Distinguished teacher and author of the Royal Conser- vatory of Music of Toronto. SIN - VICTORIA HALL - OAKVILLE Saturday Afternoon, October 16th, 1948 at 3:30 p.m. Too much of this worid is run on the theory that you don't need road manners if you own a five- ton truck. «won ww A good story teller is a chap who has a good memory and hopes you haven't. When people go away to a summer hotel for a change and a rest, the bellboys get the change and the hotel gets the rest. She's this. the ike kind a of look a you girl BOY SCOUT PAPER COLLECTION Please hold your scrap paper for collection Sat- urday, Dec. 13th. have problem Letters To The Editor Bronte, Ontario, Oct. 4th, 1948 To the Editor, Oakville-Trafalgar Journal. Dear Sir: During the present power crisis, everyone is being constantly re- minded of the great urgency to conserve electricity. We are con- tinually hearing radio pleas, or reading the same in our daily or weekly newspapers. The workman has been asked to work Saturday and Sunday, thus easing the flow. of power needed through the regu- lar working weels, For the most part, we are all doing our best aid this pressing situation. However, this writer (and a few. of my friends and fellow workers) believe there are a few points which should be brought to the attention of all. Thus this letter is written to your paper, hoping that it may draw comments and sympathy from those who may also be interested in its cause. To begin with, the writer and some of his fellow workers would like to know why the Lord's Day Alliance Act does not apply to working in factories, ete. on Sundays? Last week forty some fines were levied against amuse- ment operators and such like for the breaking of this act. Appar- ently Sunday is too sacred in On- tario for the operation of pin- ball games, or for baseball games, or for moving pictures; still it is perfectly all right for men to slug and sweat in a factory on this same Lord's Day. The writer is certainly not a religious fanatic, but he sincerely believes that if a line is to be drawn against amusement and sport, it should also be drawn against manual labor, for after all, the original Biblical law did include both. Secondly, we would like to Remember . . . In Oakville, It's DUNN'S For Dispensing Our Professional Pride Is! 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