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$1.50 per year in advance 5 cents single copy Watch your label; it tells when your subseription expires, PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 6th, 1984 SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher Ontario County Educational Convention. The dont anhal Convention of Ontario County Educational Association was held at Gamebridge on Friday evening, June 20th. There was a good attendance. Sunderland presided. Rev. N. Ontario School Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association, was the principal 'speaker; hissubject being--*'The Model Rural School" Mr. Sinclair emphasized the need of co-operation on the part of the parents with the teacher in securing regular attendance and proper habits of study on that a model rural school was only possible in a community where the ratepayers took a pride in their school, and expected the best from both teacher and A musical program included solos by. Miss Esther McCrea, duet by Isabel Morgan and Bobby Munro, and solo and step dancing by Lulu Profit. A very pleasing feature of the program was the Question Drawer, conducted by Inspector R. A. Questions and answers follow: Hutchison. Question--For what purpose may a school be used? Answer. Any purpose which the school trustees approve, and which is for the benefit of the community--agricultural courses, lectures, entertainment, etc. But the trustees must approve. Question--Are Trustee Boards re- quired to meet at any stated times? . |. Answer. The law does not state specified times for rural trustee meetings; but regular meetings | and proper minutes are greatly & i Ee F rey * 5 oa to be desired. Question -- What is the minimum salary 'which rural trustees may 'pay to a public school teacher? Answer. . -Government grants will not be paid on salaries that that are lower than the township levy. And on salaries below $560. the trustees must pay the two and a half per cent. for superannua- tion, Quiaition = Would it Xe advisable for this organization to give a prize for the best kept school grounds in the county? Answer. Yes, most decidedly, Note-- This matter is to be plan- ned for 1935 by the executive. Question--What age would you ad- vise a child to start school ? Answer. The law permits the children to enter school at five years of age; but experience has shown that six years is a better age. ; Question -- What authority has a Premier-elect to cancel second year Normal, before he forms his parlia- ment? As this was a political question Mr. Hutchison was not required to answer. Question--Would it not be an im- provement in a child's education if spelling were taught in Form I of the High School? Answer. Yes: Question--Should a pupil be allowed to go into Sr. IV who has made 50% ? ~The teacher does not believe she is fit. Answer. 50% is low. The judgment of the teacher should be trusted. Question--If a trustee resigns, how is another appointed for the balance of the year? Answer. By a properly adver- tised meeting of ratepayers. Question--Would it not be wise to teach mental arithmetic until the Second Book? Answer. Not exclusively. Question--When pupils wish to at- tend a school in another section, can the trustees of that section prevent them attending? Can they collect from the other sections? Answer, Pupils may attend the . school most convenient upon con- "gent of the Inspector. [roy f £4 Fees may be charged upon the basis of the local levy; or the cost per pani after the township levy and Government grants have been de- ducted. Such fees may be col- lected by the parent from the Township Council, up to the sum of his taxes for school purposes. Question--Do you believe the stand- pis of dress advisable especially in the urban schools? Answer.' _ Standardizati on has advantages; but would n favor the idea. : Question--Do you believe in Fifth | classes in Public School ? : Answer. Yes. where no High School is eonvenient. Question -- How long should an | And in the romance of seeing by radio | out the truth about matters--an open Mr, Wm. Bagshaw, of R. D. Sinclair, President of the the part of the pupils. He felt scholar. average child take to cover the course of work up to the Entrance? Answer. The average passes the Entrance Exam about thirteen years of age. Question--Why should agriculture! only be taught in rural schools when so many city children have to come to the country to make a living? Answer. Many town and city! schools teach agricultuae and the number is increasing. pupil . at: AON UP gti The following paper was rea '| by Samuel Farmer, Port Perry, and is published upon request of. the executive: ' "A FORWARD LOOK IN "EDUCATION" The Aim of Education ' Educational leaders are to-day try- ing to discover the best methods for: training our children to be happy, use- 5 ful citizens, Less stress is being. placed on matriculation and more upon the training and development that fits the pupil to do some useful work in society; and to have the capacity to enjoy life in a whosesome way. The most important fact to be re- membered in "A Forward Look in Education" is that we are educating' our children for the future and for greatly different conditions than those which prevail to-day. Consider this prophecy from Merlin H. Aylesworth, President of The National Broadcast- ing Co. speaking of the prospects for facsimile -radio and television: "I believe the day will come when you will turn on the facsimile re- ceiver when retiring, and in the morn- ing the paper tape will tell the story of 'what flashed -through the sky while you slumbered. You will find road maps, fashion designs, comic sketches for the children apd no end of things, for whatever a pen can portray facsimile radio will handle. there will be sound and sight com- bined--the eye and ear will work to- gether to see and hear to the eds of the earth." Education of 'the type that shall fit the student to take his place in such a world as this, must develop and train certain abilities and characteristics: 1. Curiosity, A real wish to find mind. A mind that has few, if any predjudices, Merely memorizing a certain set of facts, and passing. a memory test regarding these text book facts will not be enough, The mind must be trained to think, using the knowledge it possesses. 2. Individual Ability. Every child is normal has some individual faculty that can be developed for human ser- vice. It is'going to be more expen- sive to develop these talents than it is to give the present routine training, which secures mass production of scholars with but little ability to think for themselves, But this investment should be made and should produce wonderful dividends of good citizen- Gi T 3. Healthy Well Trained Bodies.-- Such training will include a skilful use of the hands and correct observation, Modern life is making increasing de- mands upon us for mechanical ability and hands that can do things. How helpless some of our present day folk are if left alone on a highway with a stalled auto," Our schools have not trained us to meet the everyday facts ES -------- to control them they are worse than useless to us. 4. Minds That Can Appreciate, -- Principal Fyfe, of Queen's University, has said that the objective of a uni- versity of education is appreciation. To see beauty in the world of nature; to understand the tremendous forces that we may control; to appreciate the difficulties of finance and government; to sympathize with human joy' and sorrow; to know the thrill of true re-|, ligious feeling--these are the finest products of true education. Such edu- cation is not cheap. It costs im- mensely. What must be decided by rural peo- ple is--Shall our young folk be so trained that they may happily take the leading place that rightfully' be- longs to them?. Or shall only city folk make use of the splendid educa- tion facilities which we ignore and so become our talented competitors in the battle for life? : 6. Capacity for Expression. There is a modern slang word that is very expressive-- dumb". A person may be highly trained in appreciation; but an effective life must also have ability to express itself. The greatest need of rural life to- day is controlled self-expression. Who shall become the champion of the farmer when he is oppressed? Who shall have the ability to guide rural life into happy channels? Most of us stand dumb in the face of these pro- blems. Our young people should be trained. to think quickly; to see clearly "and to speak easily and plainly of sub- jects which are important in their own lives. { Adult Education. Before discussing the means at hand for securing this desired type of edu- cation, it would be well to consider the need of adult education. We talk of teaching civics to the children; but, as Prof. Michael West very properly says, we are the people who should be studying civics. The probability is that in ten or fifteen years from now, when the children of to-day exercise Cemetery Survey (Canadian Cemetery Service) "Qur travelling representative is again on the road. He has had one or two mix-ups with some backward cemetery men as to what would be considered a decent looking burial- ground; with the result that some of our correspondents have named him "Hawkeye." Perhaps that term de- scribes him well enough to make his reports readable, interesting and help- ful. This trip "Hawkeye" is travel- ling through Central Ontario, in the region between Toronto and Peter- horo.--Editor, Reach Township, 12th Concession-- The cemetery on the north side of the road in which lie the remains of the old pioneers who made that country just north west of the village of Greenbank, is in a more-or-less dilapi- dated condition. "Tis true there are several who have taken care of their plots, but these in most cases are hid- den by the neglected and thoughtless- ness of the many who have done nothing, There are numerous beauti- ful monuments and the grounds have everything essential to making it pre- sent a park-like appearance instead of a disgrace. The next time, your representative visits these grounds he wants to see it in better shape, ®therwise he will report in this journal the list of the delinquents. Baptist Church Cemetery--Situated on the 6th concession between Colum- bus and Brooklin, is in Al condition. The Anglican Cemetery a few hundred yards further east, presents a very re- spectable appearance. Some years ago in burning the grass the church was destroyed and has never been re- built. Columbus.--The old Methodist and also the Presbyterian burial grounds inside the village of Columbus seem to vie with each other in seeing which can look the most disgraceful. In the franchise, conditions of govern- ment will be very different from those prevailing to-day. The school should be the-inteteztual centre of the community. It is not good business to spend hundreds and union there is strength, or at least that's what was claimed when there congregations went united. Then, for "God's sake as well as decency's sake, they should unite on the one object of cleaning-up these eye-sores, The thousands of dollars on schools that lie idle much of the time. .The kind! of "staggered classes" that would be of great benefit to this country are evening classes for adults where we could study soils, fertilizers, rotation of. crops, balanced rations, marketing, and the control of weeds, together with kindred subjects that affect our daily lives in rural distriets. At these schools, we should have small experi- mental plots, a workshop, Babcock testers, and the like If we are to meet the competition of the world, and at the same time keep up our standard of living we shall have to become the best informed rural people in the world, Weeds, and pests, and com- petition, will see to the need for study. Side by side with this practical edu- cation should be the opportunity to study the best in music, art, and liter- ature. The increaging interest in the production of plays by "local dramatic clubs is a move in the right direction. We could revive the old singing school, and the spelling match with advan- tage. Education of this kind is a real, investment for old age. All studies that promote real beauty of thought and action are very valuable. The community should well be ashamed of "itself, Ontario Pine Grove Cemetery.--One of the most beautiful cenjeteries to be seen in a day's travel, and with few equals in the Province, is this twelve acres in the village of Prince Albert, a couple of miles to the south-west of Port Perry. = The grounds are well laid out with drives and in no case is the carry any distance. Flower beds are here and there, showing the care exercised by the efficient care- taker, Louis Bond. Your correspon- dent was lucky in meeting this gentle- man, who gave a few moments of his time in explaining certain questions which arose in the mind of old "Hawk- eye." One feature noticeable, and a very commendable one, was drawn to his attention, it being a helevelled flange in the foundation of monuments of about six inches wider than the lower base all around the monument. This ecliminates the unsightly long grass seen so often close to the bases of the monuments, which cannot he reached by the mower. The plots are 10x10 for four graves, and, sold at $60 each, $35 of which is person who really loves beauty will not do careless work, nor will he put poor products on the market. He will take a pride in all he does. His fur-' rows will be straight, his fields clean, gates will be properly hinged, his tools will be in proper condition, and his outlook on life will generally be hap-' pier than that of the careless person who has never been trained to love beauty. The Teacher. in any forward idea of education is the teacher. We have been making a serious mistake in considering it to be the first duty of the trustee to re-| duce salaries. Fortunately for us the teachers are people of good ideals as a rule, and they have given good-ser- vice in the schols in spite of lowered salaries, It is becoming very import- ant that our teachers should be people of wide reading, thorough learning, and broad outlook. They should not be transients who spend five days in the community, and week énds in some distant place.' A resident teacher who of life. Even in the matter of health we are wofully ignorant of First Aid suddenly we have had thrust upon us the most wonderful contrivances for our comfort; but unless we are trained) can be consulted as. an authority on all points of intellectual importance, and of sane rules of living. And now | this is an ideal; but it is an ideal that will not be reached very fast by the salary cutting process. In this as in (Continued on back page) First in importance set tide for perpetual eare, Only about half of the grounds have as yet come under this fund and the others are being gradually educated along these lines. In the older portion of the grounds stand a number of virgin pine trees and in no place in the whole grounds is there a 'scarcity of shade, so es- sential The old paths are gradually being filled up and hedges around plots are discowraged as much as pos- sible. There is also. a concrete vault capable of holding twelve adults, which seems to have been little used. In summing up the whole situation this company are to be congratulated upon having a caretaker who looks after every detail and a man worthy of any position in some of our large city cemeteries R. C. Cemetery at Borelia.-- This cemetery comprising about one acre, lies midway between Prince Albert and Port Perry. Until last year it was more\or less in an unsightly con- dition, but now presents the 'appear- ance of considerable work having been done... It occupies a commanding position and it is. now felt it will con- tinue in keeping with others in the community. Thanks for what has been done." hy | SCUGOG | Next Sunday, July 8th, is our An- niversary day. Our pastor, Rev. Jas.' Elford, will have charge of the morning service at 11 a.m. and Rev. Mr, Jull, 'of Brooklin, will be with us for the evening service at 7.30. These services will be held in the Centre Church. Special music will be rend-| ered by the choir both morning and: evening. Everyone is invited to hear the messages from the speakers. | Be sure to see the "Eyes of Love" presented by the Wick Dramatic Club on'Manaday, July 9th, at the Centre Church, Admission 26 and 10c. Ice cream booth and ball game. The Women's Association will hold their meeting on the 17th instead of the 10th. More particulars next week. The Bible Class at the Centre has | begun work on another Scripture al.! bum. It will contain facts and gems of thought. gleaned from the lessons during the next six months and in the end will pass into the keeping of the pupil who by regular attendance and study has won out in a Scripture con- test. All are invited to attend the class. New members should start in at once at the beginning of the new series of lessons. It will be remem- bered that the album last year was won by Miss Reta Milner. The steady stream of motor cars on our roads on July 1st, shows that Scugog is an attraction te many who wish to enjoy the open country and beautiful scenery on their vacation. Miss Jean Crooks, of Toronto, is holidaying with friends here. " Miss B. Joness has returned from her school duties at Moose Jaw to spend the holidays with her sister Mrs. J. Joblin. 'We welcome Miss Joness once more. Miss Inez Fralick and her cousin Miss Irva Nott, of Port Perry, and a few other friends left last week for theif vacation with relatives in Al- berta, We wish them a pleasant time and an enjoyable holiday. Mr. Leonard Hope visited with his cousin. Mr." J. Hardy, on the holiday and had an enjoyable time fishing, but did not catch as many as they hoped for, Aleta Reader and Allan Carter, of the Head, are writing their Entrance' at Port Perry. We wish them suc-! cess. The Uxbridge Softball girls motored here to have a game with Scugog girls last Friday evening. They all started off in good spirits. In the first inning Uxbridge got one run and Scugog three, at the end of the fourth they were tied, but Uxbridge finally got the big end of the score 19-9. The next girls' game is at Port on Tuesday night. We are looking for an internet game on Saturday evening, July Tth, . when the Blackstock boys play our boys at the Centre. Scugog boys go to Manchestor on fhe following Mon- day. The Football boys are busy too, they, played at Prince Albert last Tuesday | and lost by a score of 2-0. They play Utica here on Thursday and go to Brooklin on Saturday, July 7th. The Football team are composed of | Melville Taylor, Hubert Long, Roy Hope, Leonard Hope, W. Cole, Donald Lewis, Roy Kendall, Wally Keag, Laverne Martyn, Harvey Edgar, Mil- ton Demara. subs, Harry Hayes, Jr, Kennith Henders Coach, J Demara. We are glad to hear that Miss F. Elford has returned home for her vacation from Fort Frances, where she has been for the past year in charge of a school there. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffrey, of Toronto, are visiting his brother, Mr. William Jeffrey, for a few weeks. Among the holidays guests were: Miss Hilda Milner, of Oshawa, Miss Marjory Milner, Miss Blanche Sweet- man, Miss Myrtle Sweetman, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Sweetman and baby, were guests at their respective homes. Mr. and Mrs. F. Turley and little son Dickie, and a friend, of Toronto, were week end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Dodsley. Mrs. Turley and Dickie are staying for a few weeks. Mr. Hubert Long and Mr. Roy Hope, are holidaying at Toronto and Niagara Falls. ; i Mrs. C. Hardy and daughter Clara visited their aunt Mrs. W. Jackson, in Port Perry, recently. % Misses Vera and Connie Fiprdon and friend, of Toronto, visited their cousin, Mrs. E. Fines, over the week end. Mrs. F. Thompson and "daughter Anna, and Mrs. Joblin, were in Osh- awa one day last week. Mrs. Geo, Samells attended the com- _ the service. who didn't, don't, early to pass judgment. FISHING! Those who caught fish, think the fishing is good. That's natural epough, and it's a little Our experienced fishermen say that ' Those the fish are there; and one lucky fellow hauled in an eighteen pound 'lunge to prove the contention. Several good sized bass have been caught, but there have been no sensational catches. Probably the fish don't know the season is open. STREET DANCE On July 11th --that's a week from Wednesday -- the Agri- cultural Society puts on the annual street dance and entertain- ment, with Pritchard's Hill Billies giving the show. These popular radio entertainers include Pete the Mountain Boy, Willy Mack the Comedian, Prices-- Dance 25c. Pritchard's: Four Cann's Hawaiian String Quartette, afternoon--Sutton at Port Perry. A great day's fun. Program 3bc. Aces, and Ernie Mec- Hardball game in the Popular Children 10c. Fifty Years Ago People who know Port Perry say that it is one of the pret- tiest little towns in Ontario. But on July 4th, 1884, it was the scene of utter desolation, for the whole town had been swept by fire. Garage and the grain elevator. Not a building was left standing between Beare's A picture of this scene will appear in the new edition of 'On the Shores of Scugog," tobe printed in October. An Excellent Garage Mr. H. R. Archer is to be complimented upon his- business enterprise in making the commodious additions to his present garage premises. to the workshop. The extensions include a large brick annex It is an excellently lighted structure, completes one of the finest garages in this district. and Close at "hand, on the corner of the Carmichael property, there is erected an auto storage building 36 x 70 A Pleasing Improvement Recently Mr. John Murray purchased the Carnegie proper- ty to the west of the bowling green. He has made considerabte-- improvement to the house, removing the front verandah, erect- ing a porch, and painting the house. It is hoped that before the end of the year a new library will grace the corner to the east of the bowling green, completing the picture. Arrested for Attempted Shooting. On Wednesday afternoon Chief Constable Nesbitt arrested Thos. Chilvers. aged 77, on a charge of attempting to shoot John Kemp, aged 66. after a preliminary hearing. He will be taken to Whitby for trial, mittee meeting at Manchester to ar- range for the Crosier picnic which is to be held at Utica on Saturday, July I Tth, Mr. John Burnham motored to Niagara for a holiday. Congratulations to Miss Mary Cherrie and Mr. C. Henry, of Oshawa, on their recent marriage. Their many friends here wish them much happi- ness. ------------ Myrtle Station The Induction service for our new pastor Rev. W. I. Honey, will be held evening, July 6th, at 8 o'clock. Rev. in the United Church here on Friday G. C. R. McQuade, of Oshawa, who is chairman of Presbytery, Rev. WoL IL Smyth, of Port Perry, and Rev. Mr. Crozier, of Pickering, will take part in representation from the Circuit. Mr. J. H. Cross, Mr. Ted Cross, Miss Dorothy Cross and Miss 1. MeGillis, of Owen Sound were week end guests of the former's son, Mr, Ii. Cross and family. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Houston and lady friend, of Toronto, were guests for the holiday of Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Bea- cack. A \ Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Chisholm were visitors to Toronto on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickson and family of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. C. Holman, of Ashburn, were holiday visitors of Mr, and Mrs, Jas, Dickson. Rev. W. E. Honey, our new pastor, Breachsd his first sermon here last We hope to see a good} Sunday evening. We wish him every success in his new field. Mr. Murray Spalding, of Toronto, is holidaying this week with Mr. and Mrs. A. Carmichael. Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, of Grenshicelds, Alberta, and Mr. and Mrs. Reesor, of Stouffville, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. C. Harrison, on Satur- day. Master Bob Cross is holidaying this week with relatives in Owen Sound. Master Orval Dickson, of Toronto, gis holidaying with relatives here this week. Mrs. 1. Hill, of Orillia, was the guest over the week end of her sister Mrs, SoA, Long. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simpkins and son Donald, of Islington, were recent visitors of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Simp- kins. Mrs, Long, Mrs. Roy Scott, of Sea- grave, and Mr. C. Harrison, on Mon- day, attended the famous Mount Car- | mal pienie, which was attended by over 400 people. © The honored guest was Mr. Joe Hezzlewood, of Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. Percy and son Harold were visitors with relatives in Picker- ing on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCarl and son Vernon, of Brooklin, were holiday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Har- rison. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E, Beadle, on the gift of a son, on Friday, June 20th. Also to Mr. and Mrs, W. H. McCartney, on the birth of a daughter, on Saturday, June 80th. La, Te Sa Se EN, Se al Ne al re X aT Py Co ------ hE KR > A Lies ur, PT -- sli of kN