x I Leah RRs R Ons nih Sees Lb | Sod geo Cowan a Baw wo we FONT ECE era RE CT ag : . - 5 ¥ t ls 4 WO i A : Sie pg ES Sls SO PM re Bh NBO wa Ba ¥ ner ms aay JUNE a0, 1021. THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG. By FRANK L. PACKARD, Author of "The Adventures of Jimmie Dale" For Sale at Astigmatism is an irregular curviture of the eyeball and is man- ifest in most all eyes--but when the eyes have re- , ceived extra work, or af- ter a sickness, it causes headaches and other eye i troubles, and Glasses fit- :, ted by us will relieve the "strain. "The House of Better Classes" Opposite the Posg Office Phone 69 Kingston "" BONDS AND DEBENTURES C. 8. KIRKPATRICK 36 Clarence Street. Tel. 568w rd Yellow and Green Gold "Orange Blossom" Wedding Rings Marriage Licenses. Kinnear & d'Esterre JEWELERS 100 PRINCESS STREET Automobile Repairing ELLIOTT & WILLIAMSON Phones: Shop 1039. Res. 1537J. 378 BROCK STREET A lot of men are like rabbit dogs. They are very clever at something that doesn't pay. poet "Gifts That Last" "SINCE 1840" . \ The evolution of the Nordheimer Piano covers a period of several generations. A study of that evolution would prove a revelation of leadership in the advancing development of musical crafts- manship. Remarkable not alone for its rich, sonorous tone, but also for its beautiful design and respon- sive, sensitive touch; the Nordheimer is a rare combination of all those qualities which make for satisfaction. It has acquired a reputation through the years, that amply justifies its claim to Leader- ship. + Enquire as to the esteem in which the Nord- heimer is held in any home where one of these fine instruments has been installed. The enthus- jastic response will convince you that highest value is indeed assured by the name-s- Nordheimer R. J. RODGER sary preparation. . We are facing what promises to be a big season for White Canvas Footwear, in view of which we have made the neces White Canvas Footwear in New Cross 'Straps, One and Two Straps, Pumps and Oxfords Tennis Shoes and other lin es of suitable Footwear for all ', 'outdoor Sports and Recreations. Allan M. Reid SHOR STORE "TECHNICAL EDUCATION" Was the Theme of Prof. L. W. Qill's Address Before Kiwanis Club. Prof. L. W. Gill, Otitawa, director of technical education, department of labor, Ottawa, was the 'special speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club. in the Hotei Front- enac on Monday. His subject was "The Education of The Adolescent in Kingston and The Application of The Ontario Adolescent Act Here." and his appeal for support of the scheme which is designed to fit every boy and girl for some useful vocation in life made a profound impression. He gave sohe startling figures taken trom reports on tie high schools and collegiate institute in Kingston which show that out of an annual crop of 320 children between the ages of seven and nine years not more than ninety per cent. complete the elemen- tary education; not over forty per cent, reach the collegiate institute; only twelve per cent, finish the third year and but three per cent. matridu- late. Noble Steacy presided and there bers. President Noble performed the officé of chairman in the most approv- ed manner. When it came to the roll call, he was not sparing with fines as the following list shows; George Gillespie, Noble Steacy, 8. Hill, E. Ryan, A. Hughes, Jim Sowards, R. J. Bushell, H. Davis, Elmer Davis, Stew- art Robertson, Howard Dick, W. J. Keeley, H, W. Newman, G. Van Much amusement was created by the fines imposed upon Messrs. Bushell, Newman, Austin and Givens who sim- ply stumbled into trouble. The sil- ent boost was put on by Billy Moore, of W. J. Moore & Sons, general rub- ber goods and auto accessories. Mr. Moore showed great generosity for, hasides providing appropriate prizes, he presented to'each member a bronze pocket cigar cutter. The win- ners werc H. FF. Hughes, Reg. Craw- ford, F. R. Anglin, E. Ryan, H. Wil- pon, Dr. Austin, W. K. Macnee, the mobile tire. In introducing Moore, Kiwanian Givens paid high tribute to his many amiable qualities and referring to the firm spoke high- ly of the reputation earned for work- manship and business integrity. It opened business in 1907 and now re- presents the best repair plant in Can- ada. In concluding Mr. Givens said: "He is a worthy son of a worthy father." T. H. Sargent introduced Mr. Givens whose humorous address created much amusement proving him to be a pastmastér as an after dinner speaker, but nis perhaps the first one to put a valuation on his own words. Prof. Gill was warmly received by his old friends and acquaintances and the earnestness with which he spoke on a most serious topic created a deep impression. 'We ought to have more addresses of this kind," said several hearers after the luncheon. Prof. Gill has made a study of his subject and he states what everyone knows to be true." In opening Prof. Gill said that there were distinct differences of opinion on the subject of education. Some people think we have too much education, and others that we should not have any education at all. "But," said he, "we have to deal with things as they are and conditions as they are." He gave notable examples of successful Canadians that were not educated. Others contend that all that is necessary is the public school and that every man should educate himself. It is true that every man should continue his education during life. Whether our system should be extended beyond the present limita- tions depends upon the point of view held by people. Education really means pothing less than fitting a 'girl or boy for lite's work, to so train them that they will fit into society as it is now. We must remember that a child of nature represents just so much raw material, but it is more valuable than any other asset, Do we treat it as we do other natural material in order to bring it to a condition of useful- ness? "We do not," was his answer and, in order to show the neglect of training the young for life he com- parcd the great care and enormous expense and labor put into the manu- facture of steel, And yet, as com- pared with any material asset the young life of the country was iIn- valuable. Referring particularly to Kingston, Prof. Gill gave the following interest- ing figures that enable one to judge the value of education as carried out here at home. The situation is just the same in all other parts of Ontario he said. The annual erop of | children aged seven, eight and nine years in Kingston 1s 320. Of this number three hundred reach the junior third form in the city liigh schools; 279 reach senior third; 219. reach junior fourth; 200 reach senior fourth; 150 reach the collegi- ate; 19 pass the third year; 20 take matriculation, 1 being full matricula- ition and nineteen but partial, mak- ing a total of forty, Taking a maxi- mum of 200 children registered we have the following results: 180 com- the high school; and 150 enter Not over ninety per tary school course, nor over forty per cent. get | to the collegiate. Only twelve and a half per cent, finish the third year, | and three per oent. matriculate. | "What happens to the rest?" ask-| ed Prof. Gill. His answe. was "So | far as education 4s coheerned they are lost and left to drif. into life and paddle their own course as best they can." And this occurs at the most critical time in the life of the individual. Is it any wonder that some, or many, land in the scrap heap. , Compare this situation with the care that enters into the produc- tion of stéel and see what a vast difference there is. But what are the essentials in edu- cation, an d why shoyld these child- ren that are allowed to drift not be given the opportunity the same as the university? The universities of Canada are now practically all state institutions and why should the state spend all its money to benefit those who are the best equipped, and neglect from forty to sixty per cent. that are left to drift? There is not equal opportunity for everybody; only one track and all must take the same training such as provided at the collegiate and university. Prof. Gill strongly advocated the course was a reeord attendance of the mem- | Horne, J. L. Austin and W. R. Givens. | last named receiving a valuable auto- | Mr. | w [ous damage would have resulted. 1 ani {adopted by the government in the | retraining of soldiers. There, it was recognized that men had to be fitted | for what they were best adapted and | desired, and the soldiers got what | they asked for. Vocational educa- tion is to provide the opportunity for children of al] grades and give them equal opportunity which does not exist now. In the past the univer- sities werg maintained for intellectual culture, there was no vocational or |occupational motive, but now seventy-five per cent, of the energy and expense is devoted to training for vocation. Surely if th» state is to provide training for the doctor jor lawyer it should provide training for the plumber and electrician. There are three essentials: First, training of the body; second, train- ing of the mind, and third, training of the spirit. The last or spiritual | training shall include the spirit of | relationship to others, to employer, to the community and to the nation. {| We train the boy, and we train the | mina or rather the memory by load- ing it up with facts or information | but without training the reasoning power as it should be trained. The man who makes a success Is the one who can apply his mind to matters of fact with precision. The training of the spirit must have regard to the spirit that should be applied toward work, the employer, government, community, and society generaiiy. "No training in craftsmanship would have prevented the Winnipeg strike," said Prof. Gill. "We must endeavor to eliminate selfishness." Taking up the question of the cost of education the speaker showed that it was small compared to what was spent annually in this country and the United States in luxury and other forms of self-indulgence. Last year twenty-two billions was spent on luxuries and one billion on neces- sities. "In the city of Ottawa he esti- mated that $100,000 per year was expended on pleasure riding in auto- mobiles, Then there were other forms of useless expenditure such as moving picture shows. Our taxes arc not nearly so high as in Britain where technical schools are already in operation and we should be able to carry out this programme which marks a big step forward for the ris- ing generations, A very hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Prof, Gill by President Noble at the conclusion of his ad- dress which was warmly applauded. Major-Gen, Sir Archibald Mac- donell paid a high tribute to Lieut. S. C. Cutbush, for eight years the physical director at the Royal Mili- tary College, who returns to Eng- land in July and upon his return takes qver duty with the Lower Can- ada College, Montreal. Kiwanian Macdonell expressed regret at the loss of an officer whose work was of a high order always, H. W. Newman announced that on Wednesday the following teams would represent the club at the matches on Queen's Bowling lawns: W. Linton, Eddie Walsh, W. R. Civens, H. W, Newman, skip. J. Asselstine, G. Van Horne, W. Jack: son, KE. Green, skip. 1 Founder of Bethel Church. After the regular service, Sunday evening, the congregation of Bethel church passed a resolution of con- dolence to be entered on the min- utes of the church and a copy to be sent to the family of the late B. W. Robertson. The resolution express- ed sympathy for the bereaved family and recounted thé active part! taken by the late Mr. Robertson in the founding of the church and his later connection with. it. The congrega- tion had lost a valued worker in the passing of Mr. Robertson, . Almost a Runaway, There came near being a runaway on Ontario street on Monday after- noon, A team of horses attached to a grain wagon had been left standing on the street when suddenly the ani- mals took a motion to get away. They started off and were about to make things lively when a young man succeed in jumping on the wagon, and, taking the lines, suc- ceeded in bringing 'the horses to a standstill. Had the horses managed to continue on their mad career seri- rrm----------_-- -- Bathing House Popular, The George Richardson bathing Bouse at Macdonald Park is popular. Large numbers of swimmers arg there every afternoon and evening. A Rowling Tournam The Saecutive of Queens Bowling Stub iy atratifity Jor 4 Vrhamegt on the on Dominion day. is that some outside rinke will --- $1.00 i . : CHILDREN'S WHITE CANVAS LACED BOOTS Real leather soles--a well-made Shoe and a good quality of real White Canvas; CLEARING AT... sar ston (Sizes4to74 and 8to Hl) worth $2.00 and $2.25. Abernethy's Shoe Store Campers and PicknicersSupply Our stores are well stocked with everything you will need for Eating and Drinking on your outings. C. H. Pickering The Unique Grocery and Meat Market, 400 and 492 Prin- cess Street. 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KINGSTON, Ont. | Special Al Week Men's Odd Suits All This $19.75 RONEY'S, Princess St. l ~ Cheese Sales. Watertown, N.Y., 10,235 at 13%ec. Gouverneur, N.Y., 4,672 at 13%ec. Belleville, 2,186 at 16c, Cornwall, 2,630 at 16 3-16c. London, 120 at 15 %e. St. Hyacinthe, Que., 250 at 15%e¢. $2,500 Is Kingston' s quota for the Blind Canadians. Have you sent in your contribution to the Whig office? The Quebec provincial government grants to Laval University of Que- bec and McGill and Montreal Uni- versities of Montreal, one million dollars which will be paid this week instead of being given out in install- ments. Help blind Canadians to help themselves. Embarrassing Hairs Can be Quickly Removed (Beauty Culture) Hairs can be easily banished from the under-arms, neck and facp by this quick, painless method: Mix into a stiff paste some pow delatone and water, spread on hairy surface d in 2 or 3 minutes rub off, wash He he ekin and it will be tree from hair compete, i Dr. H. A. Stewart Dental Surgeon Wishes to announce that he has resumed his practice, cor. Wel- lington and Princess Streets. Phone 2092. Dr. H. A. Stewart Dr. J. Le Stewart FOR SALE GOOD, CLEAN COAL. A. Chadwick & Son New location: Curner Onterio and West Sta 238 Princess St. Ice Cream of Quality Refreshing and nurishing for the Children MASOUD'S "Phone 980 Kingston, Ont.