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. David Duff, Principal of the Cayuga Public ol is one of the outstanding teachers in the Province of Ontario. He has been in the profes- sion for over thirty years, being Principal of <4 Cayuge 'Public School for the past twenty-two Mr. Duff is highly respected as a citizen ed by all ex-pupils. Se was the Privilege writer to visit his school on Jani 19t! has established a very democratic form _ the "Yesult of which has been the elimination o corporal punishment and the Gevelopment of a ad type of character in the boys and girls that have passed through his hands. The writer was informed that it has not been necessary to resort to corporal punishment in the senior classes of the school for the past five years, not more than three or four times a year in the whole school. The pupils elect their officers for the various departments of Government established under the auspices of the School Council. We give herewith the officers of the School Council elected in January 1926, and also an out- line of the duties devolving upon each of them. Council for January, 1926 "4 Reeve--Enid Fisette Council--Emmitt Wolfe, Marion Krafft, Joseph Anthony, Alan Patterson. Officers Bell Ringers--Fredda May, Jack Baird. Librarian--Beatrice Barry. Observer--Arthur Elder. Overseer--Bruce Currie -Monitors--J. Bamrick, Jim Baird, H. Croft. Fire Chief--Wm. Murphy Room Committee--A. Wild, B. Cline Curator--Kenneth Benfield Organist--Helen Embank Clerk--Agnes Ribbetory Lavatory Overseers: Boys--Kilborn Billings Girls--E. Williamson. "Duties of Office ClerleThe duties of the Clepk shall be as follows: - To-attend all meetings of the Council. : To take down neatly and carefully the minutes of the meetings. 8. To act as Returning Officer at elections to the Council. 4. To prepare the Voters' Liat and have it ready not later than thelast day of each month. 5. To conduét all necessary correspondence. 5 make out any assessments necessary. oF Prepare list of disqualifications, note rea- sons, ete. I" re Chief: +4; Report anything: that might cause a fire: 2. When the fire alarm rings leave his seat quickly and without excitement open all doors, take his station at the Front Door. 3. See that all pupils walk in a quiet' orderly manner away from the building. 4. See that small pupils are conducted to a safe distance from the building. : 5. Marshal larger boys for assistance if re- quired. See that the Fire Extinguishers are always in their laces. and ready for use. The Observ 1. He shall take the temperature at 10.30 a. m. and 2.30 p.m. every school day and record the same in the observer's 2. He shall observe and record the state of the weather in the form provided in the Observer's So kK. 3. He shall make note of any unusual weather conditions. 4. He shall note the migration of birds, date of ival and departure of the various birds ~ peculiar to the district. 5. Note sky conditions, wild flowers, etc. The Curator: 1. He shall receive any curios or objects of interest brought in by pupils and place them in the Museum. 2. He shall encourage boys and girls to bring things of interest by asking them to do so, by heading expeditions and by awarding marks for objects brought i in. Ringers: - Arrange RA Have the Bell rung promptly at following times: 8.45 a.m., 9.00 am, 10.30 am, 10.456 am, 12 215 5.m, 1.30 pm. 2.30 p.m, 2.45 p.m,, 'and ; PE pot when the bell is out of order. 'The Librarian: z 1. To keep the books in good order on the Record books taken out and brought in in - v Record Book. otify those who do not return ey in eport failure of pu: to obey the ee mart in | Sey he notice. : a -. Duff Me Duff has os in the senior classes of the school, . 1. They shall distribute all books and papers and shall also collect all books and papers and arrange the same as ordered by the Principal. 2. Pertorm such other duties during school hours as they may be directed by the Principal. The Overseer: 1. At command for dismissal of the school he shall leave his seat, quietly open the door, and take his pesition in the hall. 2." He shall report any misconduct of pupils going down or coming up the stairways. 8. Report any damage to the school property, writing, cutting, etc. 4. Warn boys and girls when seen breaking the rules or the school. 6. instruct new pupils in the traditions and and rules or the school. 6. cipal. "I'he underlying principle and aim of this organ- ization 18 to inculcate by actual practice: 1. State organization, 11s necessity, and im- portance. 2. Kecognition of state officers and obedience to properly constituted authority. 3. Ubedience to law "because it seemeth good" 4. Humble and efficient service without the domineering spirit. 6. An acquaintance with the various forms of government in iorce in our country--Legislative, Municipal and Educational. 6. Good usetul citizenship. 7. Ability to manage, control and conciliate others. 8. How to live with one another without of- fence. 9. Public spirit and respect for public property and taking thought for public welfare. 10. Responsibility for something. 11. Duty. Report continued misconduct to the prin- Se p--C} (0 GOWNS FOR TEACHERS The Board of Education, St. Catharines, Ont., suggested sometime ago that the lady teachers . should wear gowns, ntimating that it might assist In distinguishing them trom the girl pupils in these aays of bobwped hair and knee-length skirts. The Board would, of course, be-expected to provide the gown. Une would have supposed that the Tady- 'teachers, who usually complain that their salaries are inadequate, would in the inter- ests of economy accept the proposal and obtain a brand new gown to wear, with the assurance that ag soon as it began to fade and show the effects of wear, the Board would be very glad to provide a new one. The matter was submitted to the teachers of the High School through the principal, with the oresult that not. a single teacher upon the whole stair would envertain vhe thought tor a moment. 'they sald uiey nad no objecuon to being mis- taken for the pupils, but rather considered it a compliment. 'hey protested that the gown would be a handicap as they paraded up and down the aisles of the school or wrote exercises upon the biackboard. -- They also claimed that as these gowns would necessarily have to be worn over their dresses they would be hot and cumbersome in the summer time. Taking everything into consideration, therefore, the St. Catharines Board of Education debated the project and now allow the lady teachers to bob their hair and dress whatever way they like. rem () ( pres Americans are Bringing Wealth with Them to the Prairie Provinces. During the last twelve years United States citizens settling in Canada brought with them wealth in cash and effects to the value of $163,- 470,508.00. They have come from Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Washington, New York and North Dakota. The' magnificent natural resources are beginning to attract people from all over the world. No effort should be lost to Can- adianize the children of these newcomers through _the agency of the school and instil into them our British ideals. o PROVINCIAL LEVY FOR SCHOOLS The legislature of Manitoba, now in session, is considering the imposition of a levy over the "whole province, urban and sdlaries of the teachers in the public schools. This is an entirely new policy with regard to fin- vhere else If the hould proposal it. will mo doubt ail he en Hon of the control of rural schools. Trustees Association n "of no, in Winnipeg, and it will be interest- .ing-to learn what attitude the rural trustees will take towards this proposal. Manitoba government two years ago to make al , rural and urban, acting 18 | each EL ah should finance the| The school trus- own children, in. TE ay to pay the} ancing education. It is a Rroposs] 1 that has not The Murray Commission, appointed by the], on Wedding bells are ri Mr. and Mrs. Geo Meh : returned to their home in H after spending two months w with : friends and relatives here. § were recent guests at the homes |# of Albert Bailey, John Bailey, i and Jos. Ashton. i Mr. -and Mrs. Ed. Bailey and | # Miss Richards of Uxbridge, and|# = Mrs. Bert. Smith of Toronto, |$ visited one day last week with|# Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ashton. ~~ |H We are pleased to report that : Miss Gladys Cook is somewhat | improved from her very serious |# illness. : Mr. and Mrs. John Michie, Mr. | § and Mrs. Robt. Michie, Mr. and |# Mrs, Albert Akhurst, Mrs. Wm. |# O'Neill, Mr. and Mrs. A. all of Greenbank, with Mr. and |§ Mrs. Pascoe Luke, one day last : week. i Quite a number of friends ana | # neighbors attended the funeral|$ of ie late John Abbott, last|§ wee next two These have beer Men' s All Wool | Underwear & at Cut | | Shirts and. Drawers, reg. $150, clearing at $1 19 Shirts and Drawers. reg. 145, 2.25 ns Men's Fleece Lined Shirts and 'Drawers, reg. Boys' Fleece Lined Underwear Women's Cashmere Hose. per pair of each kind left. Plain and Ribbed Hose, reg. $1 lines, at 9. pair wee aR 5 £ Sale Price 89c. 9%. lines. Only a few They come in black and colored. * n some of our best sellin Mrs. Geo Prentice spent a few | § days with friends on Scugog. H Mrs, Ed. McCulloch i is visiting | § with friends in New Toronto. |# . This community was sadden-|§ ed on Sunday last, when word of : the death in Toronto, of Miss|# Remnants of Floor Oilcloth, 49¢. Yard Sizes 1, 15, and 2 Yard Lengths. Mary Marnine, formerly of this |# place. Much sympathy is ex-|# tended to her sister in Toronto,|# and relatives near here. } Mr. Claude Prentice spent|# Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. |§ Armstrong. H OP ns DIED H At Prospect, on Thursday, |§ 'February 25th, 1926, Stephen |} Smith, in his 77th year. 3 At Seagrave, on Wednesday, | H February 24th, 1926, Melinda |#H Town, widow of the late Charles | # 'Wesley Sornberger, in her 65th i year. : : rb YH MR. STEPHEN SMITH i On February 25th, 1926, there |§ passed --to vest, Mr. Stephen |# Smith in his 77th year. The|$ deceased was the youngest and |$ only surviving member of the|$ family of Stephen Smith, whose |$ father was also named Stephen Hi making the third generation of |=" 5 Nr SEMI TRIMMED 1e0Estessstttttttttetstttteststtttsittsssttssse WALL PAPER FOR SPRING March is the best month to do your papering, before the busy Spring Season opens. We would be pleased to show you our new range of Papers, 8 as § our stock is the largest we have ever shown. All last year's papers to clear at 20% discount. peee20008000 0000080008800 0000 00000000 ssssttttststttttstitttt ttt ttstt00 0000000000000 RLY BROCK BROS. & CO. the same name. The late Mr. Smith was born in the Township of East Whitby on part of the farm now owned | by Wm. Bright, near Raglan, and moved with his parents, at about the age of fifteen, to the Township of Reach when it was forest, where he has resided ever since. In 1873 he married Amanda Stephenson, of Caistor Tp., Lincoln County. ~ Mr. Smith was a good neigh- bor, very reliable and always honest in his dealings. He was a good farmer, very industrious and able to make a not naturally fertile farm yield immense crops, where he raised a family of eleven children, the widow and eight of whom sur- vive him. They are George, of Reach, Hervey, of Blackwater, Mrs, Wm. Parrott, of Uxbridge, Mrs. H. Martin, "Kinsale, Mrs. Gordon - Falconer, 'of Toronto, Mrs. Geo. Painter, of Myrtle, Alice of Toronto, and Mildred at home. The funeral was held on Sun- day, February 28th at his late residence where a large number of neighbors and friends gather- ed to pay their last respects to 80 worthy a neighbor and friend, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family plot in Pine, Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. You should order PRINCE ALBERT Glad to see such. a. good tury: ! out at Sunday School on Sunday. following Sunday. fashion, proved in health. his home. Mrs. stopping with her mother, Mrs. Lindsay. Mrs. W. Armstron, lage who is now rick, "The Plays ets the end Bay of Quinte Conference will meet in Kingston, on Wednes- day, May 26th, commencing at 8 p.m. and continuing until the Bobbed hair is a short-cut to The Star reporter called on Mr. Norman Burnett on Satur- day and found him much im- Mr. and'Mrs. Ben. Bickel wish to thank their many friends for the kindness shown their son while he has been confined to Smith, who has been Sellers, has returned home to We are pleased to report that cof this vil- opping with her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Kilpat- in Toronto, is recovering BEST PICTURE HOUSE Tuesdy Adults xe os Saturday, March 6 : 1 Feb. 21st, and listened to an ex- cellent sermon preached by Rev. 'Wm. Higgs, of Port Perry. Miss Ida Robertson entertain. 'led & number of young people' on" Monday evening. We understand the Ladies' Aid are planning for an enter- tainment in the near future. Mrs. Boynton is in ! poor 'health | ricdly from her recent illness. - Mr. Nelson Applebee spent 'Sunday in the village and left for Midland from the station on Monday morning. Taking in all, the quilting bes of 1926 was a very successful event and those in charge de- serve great praise for the splen- did manner in which it was or- ld ganized and put over. at present. Miss Jean Harrison was the| presen 2 guest of Miss Gertie Martyn for In Memoriam a few days of last week. We are pleased to report that Mr. Ben. Smith has recovered from his" recent sickness, and able to be out again. According to the latest re- turns the population of Prince In loving memory of Mrs. E. Gibney: (nee Irene Yaud Bel- We little thought when she left home That she in life would not return Albert is 200. That she in death, so soon would Good-bye. old February, you sleep, * must die and leave us to h | And leave us hear to mourn. on alone, but with April showers | We do not know what pain she comes the May flowers and gives 'bore, We did not see her dis, us the summer for our own. 0 We only know she passed away A large crowd attended the Church service Sunday evening, Without the last good-bye. PORT PERRY Every.