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I i r it ." I Ea? 's7: y , " 1's 'fi?/jcWN itas'ii"tii,rr We _. - .v .. Ti), it. My n E FE} tyi, l tF, t 'i5j. ‘sr3f'i . . 5‘ t $3; (‘1 *' a»??? 2:22 ",rifilii, a 22721: _ 'rybtheANs,lti; "Te 'rt 1- v. 3" féwz: ~ tkg,' 'rCtiiigItIr _ Township of Etobicoke tt 4. That the committee accept the invitation from the, Islington friends and the convention be held there next year. Read and moved by Rev. Mr. Partridge, seconded toy Mr. Gauld,and extended to the people by Mr. Ferrier, the retiring president, who also intro- ducted with a few well chosen words the new president, Mr. John Ackrow. Rev. HMO. Tremayne gave a very in- spiring address on Patriotism. Patti- otism is something so sacred, so innate in our thoughts, we don't want it drag- ged before the gaze of the world. It is that which prompts men and inspires men to promote and work tor the truest and highest welfare of their country. We are a democratic coun~ try and the best ways of governing is by party. But there comes "a time when it is best to sink party and our thoughts be of our country. Men are not Willing to give those of different political views credit ior good inten- tions. Both parties are to blame, but we must get above it and work only tor the good of our country. This is one thing we can do in our Sunday Schools. Train the boys and girls to rise above this mean, petty, carping criticism, which is wrecking our c0u0- try. We must set high ideals before our children. Too often we put money L The convention be held on a Sat- urday next year. 2. The thanks of the convention be extended to the speakers. 3. The thanks ot the convention be "tendered to the friends at Thistletown tor their generous hospitality in pro- viding dinner and tea for all. \ The 36th annual Sunday School Convention of Etobicoke was held in Thistletown Hall on Saturday, June 2nd, with a large attendance ot en- thusiastie Sunday School workers. The ce, morning session opened with devotion- al exercises conducted by Rev. J. W. c.Mrillrinson, followed by a roll call of sthe various schools represented, ap- pointing of committees and reports trom the different departments con- nected with Sunday School work. A ‘ quiet hour ot prayer and study ot the V scriptures was then engaged in, led by Rev. A. W. Raffe. At 2 pm. the at-. ,ternoon meeting was opened with F prayer and Bible reading by Rev. G. J. Mackay, followed by an address “The _ Essentials of Life and Character that make for success in the work of a Sunday School teacher." He said they were many, each" of them important, .Perseverance and pati'ence were two j of the outstanding. we must never ' ,tret discouraged and relax our ener- l gies because the scholars had been in- , attentive or hard to interest. It one plan tailed try another. Patience was only another word tor suffering and to suffer meant temptation, sometimes _ we felt we were tempted more than other people, our burden heavier than we could bear, all we had to do was to remember our Lord's temptation -when he was led up to the mountain. An acceptance would have meant to him a short cut to power, but he chose the road of patiently waiting and ‘great suffering, so that he might win the world. A boy of 14 years of age may often appear a hopeless case, but at 17, through home influence and Sunday School teaching he becomes in many instances a power for good among his youthful companions. Nev- er lose your temper, else you lose the respect of your scholars. Always se- 5cure the best type ot manhood and womanhood tor teachers, so that the 2 scholars may have a good pattern to fishion their lives after. Cultivate the character of dignity and humility. f Our Lord was the most dignified and _ yet" the humblest of men. Make your class feel what a glorious thing it Would be to be like Him. Always con- Lform to the rules of the church. Peo- _ 1yle who insist on following a plan of their own do a great deal of harm. ,Never tell a pupil this or that is good " till you can say, I know it is the best, I have tried it. In the conference on . this great question, led by Rev. W. W. , Merrill, several t111estions were V brought out, the principal one-being, Where does a teacher's responsibility , end? And it was decided the more a, teacher knows about a pupil, the clos- er he or she is with the everyday life ‘ ot the boy or girl, the better success 3 they will have to win them for Christ. _ -nother question which resulted ini {onsiderable' discussion was, How long l should one teacher keep the same class"? and it was decided that circum... stances alter cases and each school should work out its own plan of teach- l er and pupils' associations with one another. l , Mr. Walter Moorhouse gave"a very practical, as well as helpful address on the "Teaching ot the Lesson." His first point was, Don’t take up too much time on the subject. Study your lesson from the Bible more than from lesson helps. Determine which is the most important truth in the lesson and teach that one thoroughly rather than attempt to explain imperfectly in the short study period the three or tour truths embodied in the lesson. Good teaching stimulates the child, but your influence does not end with the lesson. You can win their confi- dence and gain theirlove by meeting them on the, play grounds or in the homes during the week. The organiz- ed class‘is not a petty device to get scholars, it is the testing ground of our' work. Christ's disciples) were an organized class and He worked through them. Don't attempt a ster- eotyped style of lesson, else you lose the interest of your scholar. Each les- son you teach will bring into play all your ingenuity. If you are going iro be a successful teacher you must pay the price. Mr. Cochrane of the Y. M. C. A., Mimico, gave a talk along x. M. C. A. work with boys, If you, are going to be a success with boys you must be able to put yourself in a boy's place, think his thoughts, see life from his viewpoint, don't do all the work yourself, see that the boys do their share. At the close of this address an adjournment was made outdoors, where Mr. Cochrane gave a practical demonstration of some ot the games indulged in during mid-week gatherings. Supper was then served in the basement of the hall, a pleasant social-time being; enjoyed by all before the opening ot the evening session. At 7 pm. a song service was held. Rev. H. Ju. Partridge opened by reading the 24th Psalm, and asked for special prayer to be made tot "Our King and Country," I'Our Boys at theJ’mnt," and “Success on the Wor ot the Coming Year." Rev. Mr. Wiison, Rev. Mr. Wells and Mr. Gauld led in pray- e I'. read The following resolutions were Sunday School Convention The Belgian Relief Committee, 80 King Street, West Toronto, report the sum of $691.55 received last week, making a total ot $100,458.62 up to date. A donation of soldiers' com- torts was sent in by the Maple Leaf Red Cross Society, Russell Rd., Weston, also consignments from var- ious other Lbranches. Subscriptions sent in to the Central Executive amounted to $60,027.17. Mr. P. Ball suggested that the school have a new nag, and several suggestions were made regarding the new fence being built. BELGIAN RELIEF COLLECTIONS Miscellaneous accounts amounting to $187.00 were passed. Ot these, $125.00 was paitrtor.the new sanitary system at Hornet Avenue School, $12.00 lawyer's fees for Mrs. Blake's suit. The court costs were covered by the plaintiff. A new caretaker has been.e%aged tor this school at a salary ot $18.00 a month, with duties carefuly set-out in the contract. Twelve dollars was paid for seed potatoes for a patch of ground the school children are, cultivating. The board stated that they plan to divide the potatoes up among the families who have children attending the school. “Gentlemen, it is time all'this tom, foolery with school funds stopped. What right has a school trustee to mix school matters with chicken-feed? I ask that Mr. Horner be made to Ire- sign," said Mr. Frank Lockwood. Other' ratepayers took Mr. Loekwood's stand, but nothing was done. , Another cheque for $34.00 made out by Mr. Hornet in his own favor called for an explanation. Mr. Homer stated that during 1916 instead of paying the caretaker $15.00 a month salary; he had given her a cheque for $9.50, and demanded a receipt for $15.00. The difference he explained was held back because the woman owed him money tor chicken-feed, and he took this way to collect it. As the amounts entered in the cash book were $15.00 and the amounts in the bank book $9.50, it was evident that the bank owed somebody some money. Mr. Horner stated that he had issued.the cheque to get his own money, and didn't intend it to go through the cash book again. "How did all,this pass the audit, ors?" asked Mr. Male. "I explained to them,y said Mr. Horner. 'Wou had a second chance to bring this thing up," said Mr. Towell, "When we voted the $136.00 it was in settle- ment of all claims." The minutes were looked up, and Mr. Towell's statement proved correct. Mr. Horner threatened to sue for the amount if it were not paid. It was discovered that no postage had been entered with the 1916 expenses, and as it is most likely that postage was used, the ratepayers thought that it sued they would be forced to pay the bill, and gave their assent for pay- ment to be made. Mr. Homer stated that he had no further bills. When Mr. Frank Hornet, chairman ot the Long Branch school board ac- cepted $153.00 tor secretary's salary tor 1916, the ratepayers thoiught chat everything between Mr. runner and the board was seitied, and that the 1916 school mixup was cleared and all accounts para, but Mr. Horner re- cently piiesencta a on} Ior postage and telephone calls, winch amounteu to $40.00. "the blll was caretuuy item- med, and Mr. Homer had taken an attidavit that the amount was correct. A. number of the ratepayers met with the board last night TO deal Wlth the matter. “Why was this amount not shown before the books for 1916 were closed and audited?" was the question from all sides. "It was overlooked," Mr. Horner, answered. it. The call tor service and patriotism was answered. by our Sunday School boys. There is no greater work than to help fashion a Christian character -that is the. great work Sunday Schools are doing to-day. What is your obligation to the Sunday School? The following officers were elected tor the coming year: Pres., Mr. John Ackrow; vice-pres, Mr. G. R. Gauld; Sec. treats, Mr. W. Moorehouse; home dept, Miss Silverthorr1; primary, Mrs. A. Montgomery; adult Bible class, Mr. J. A. L. McPherson; intermediate, Mr. W. C.'MOSS; missionary, Mrs. Peters; temperance, Mrs. Geo. Rowbottam. - [first Christ's ideal was service. We L must displace this idea of money and (position being the chief aim in life. putting in its place service and justice. We are fighting to-day for} principle because we believe right is might and that Christianity must prevail. Our boys are, facing death and (dangers worse than death. Are we giving them our best support? Are we like the prophets of old standing behind them with, our prayers? Are we not depending too much on material things. Over there the boys have learned the reality of God. When they return what will they ask of us? They will want religion and if we are to give them the real thing we must first live it ourselves. Rev. A. W. and Mrs. Roffe and Miss Roffe sang a cou- ple of beautiful selections: “Follow On” and "My Father Knows.” The closing address was given by Rev. B. W. Merrill on the "Open Door." The 20th Century isthe open door for the Sunday School. It is the opportunity of Sunday School workers to arouse the enthusiasm of wbrkers to study the Bible. The Sunday School is the Bible School ot the church. It is the only organ in the church which has tor its aim the systematic study of the Bible. 50 Der cent. of'all /church membership comes from the school. It has an unparalelled opportunity for soul winning, as it has a, larger num- ber ot unsaved members than any other branch of the church. They Are gathered to study the Bible under the influence of devoted Christian teach- ers. Morelpeople decide for Christ between the ages of 14 and 20 than any other time, the years they are id our schools, and if we don't win them we harden them. The responsibility ot a Sunday School teacher is great. They are trainers and character build- ers. Our adult classes are smaller than three years ago. I thank God for LONG BRA VCH Volunteer nurses in hospitals Where military sick and wounded are cared for are to be replaced by profession- al nurses. They have done good ser'- vice, spending ot her time and mon- ev' freely to help care for the wound- ed, but the doctors frankly prefer the professional nurse who can be asked to do things her volunteer sister would resent. The lady nurse has her own ideas of discipline and dress, sometimes coming to her work in decollette gowns, diamonds and high heeled shoes. Of course, it is pleas- ant for the wounded man to see a brightly dressed woman around the ward, hat when it comes to dress'ing a wound they do not inspire the con- fidence of the white robed nurse who. with guilt touch, can ease the arch- ingpbrow or arrange a. pillow to rest a weary back. Public sentiment sup- ports the doctors in their efforts to replace voluntary Workers, being.con- Vinced that they are acting in the true interests of the sick and wound- ed. DOCTORS PREFER PROFESSION- [ AL NURSES One of the speakers said that our slogan should be "One country, one language.” We have got to put our foreign people through a mill and roll them out Canadians. Why should they who-have been given the rights of the free born stand back at this critical period and say We will take your lands and your privileges but we will "tttrt give our sons. Something must toe'bot1e to awaken their re- sponsibility. The I. O. D. E. have done a splendid work in the West in providing convalescent homes tor the returned soldiers. In Winnipeg they have f9rmed a, memorial chapter to care for the graves of the soldiers buried in Brookside Cemetery. They have' established a bureau which furnishes farm help and in this way have found employment for many of the soldiers' wives. A resolution mov- ed by Mrs. Colin Campbell, second- ed by Mrs. Ralph Smith, and heart- ily endorsed by all, was sent to Sir Robert Borden, That'we, the repre- sentatives of the three thousand Daughters of the Empire, assembled in session at the 17th annual meet- ing of the National Chapter at Vic- toria, endorse the Dominion Govern- ment in its stand for conscription for men; and further, we pray that mon- ey, labor and service be conscripied of every man and woman, Ihat all may equally do their duty to their king, country and Empire. I Mrs. Gooderham was re-elected president for the coming year. The convene tion is to be held in Toronto next' year with a. special one day sesswnj The big item of the day was Mr. Home Smith's application tor a franchise to form a company to con- struct a waterworks system on his own property for the purpose of serv~ ing his land. The by-law was drawn up and authorized thereeve and clerk to sign an agreement. This agree- ment will allow Mr. Home Smith to erect the necessary plant, cross the public streets where necessary, lay pipes and sell water for a period of 10 years and two extension periods of 10 years teach--- thus for 30 years. The proposed work runs through the Home Smith property except in a few instances, where-they have to cross the public highways. The township has the right to purchase at any time. If Lambton or Islington want water they will have to get it through the company. The proposed plan is that which Engineer" James submitted some time ago to the council. They will operate a double plant, one for domestic use from the Darling Creek and the other for commercial use from the Humber. All were in fav- or of the agreement. This will be signed in the course ot a few days. Five hundred delegates attend the I. O. D. E. held in Victoria last week. Several addresses were given by prom- inent workers, all striking the same Jiey-note--How can we render the best service to our country? Mrs. Gooderha,m in her opening address said: "Iss'" not time that we asked ourselves this question, Are we wor- thy of the sacrifices that so many noble spirits have made for our Em- pire? One hundred new chapters have been added during the year and over $636 raised in cash by members of the different chapters." Court of Revision will be held on the 13th day ot June at Islington in the town hall. Mr. Mason: and Mr. Pierson, ot Richview, asked for some work to be done on the Richview sideroad. $100 was granted ,for this work. Sixty dollars was granted to Ed. Moody's beat on the Albion Road and $140 to N. Moody for the same road. The Albion road is being. kept in good repair. A little money spent each year with care is much better than building new roads at heavy cost. The Hydro Electric Power Com- mission are now operating the old Interburbat1 lines in Etobicolge. Mr, W. J. Turner is in charge of the of-. fice in Etobicoke and Mr. H. Can- ning has been appointed lineman. Humber Bay Knitting Circle made application to the council for help in their wlorku As the council does not do anything in this line, the items were referred to the Patriotic Picnic Committed. This committee have de- cided to give $50 to the society. The Plumber Bay Knitting Club have done a. lot of work in helping the boys at the front with socks and other com- forts. q Mr. George Gooderham wrote re the complaints about glass, nails and tacks being cast on the highway. There is no by-law in Etobicoke in force to prosecute for this. Action will be taken,to have a by-law passed for this purpose. Mr. J. R. Berry made application for the position of treasurer. Mr. Streight, the present treasurer, has handed in his resignation. For the past 17 Fears Mr. Streight has held this position. He finds that on ac- count of the increased duties at his son's office he cannot attend to the township's business. The township loses a good man in Mr. Streight. He has been faithful and conscientious about his duties, A lot of correspondence was re- ceived. Mr. Grubbe and Mr. “Lyons appear- ed before the council to ask for a grant to repair church lane. The case was well stated and the council de- cided to do something in the matter. ed, The Etobicoke council met at This- tletown on Monday. All the members wefe present and the Reeve, Mr. C. Silverthorn, presided. ETOBICOKE COUNCIL LIEETING ‘The council adjourned at" 6 o'clock, The minutes were read and approv- I. O. D. E. CONVENTION THE TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON, WEDNESDE, were elected: Pres., Mrs. J. G. Julian; vice-pres., Miss Kate Lawrence; sec.- treas., Eva. M. Peacock; assist. sea, Mrs. N. Harrison;directors: Mrs. T‘hos. Carberry, Miss M. Bland, Mrs. A, (Pobinson, Mrs. J. Harrison, and Mrs. l R. Livingstone; dist. representative, '_Miss Sarah Lawrence. One evening and ten afternoon meetings were held during the year, with an aggregate attendance of 341, ai'erage attendance of 31, which from a membership of 39 shows a good interest in the meet- ings. l Total........ .........$127 27 Cash on hand ...........$ 3 94 The regular monthly meeting of the Castlemore Women's Institute will be held in the evening in Township Hall, Ebenezer, instead of afternoon. Sergeant A. Gibbons, who was a. pri- soner of war at Giessen Camp, Ger- many, for four months, will address the meeting, Remember the date - Tuesday evening, June 12th. Regular business meeting at 7.30 p.111. Open to public at 8 pm. A silver collection will be taken to defray expenses. Come and hear Sergt. Gibbon's won- dertul, message. , Prizes ....._.. .......T..w. Don. to Prisoners' War Fund Don. to Serbian Relief Fund, Quilt linings, etc. ... . _ . ' . . .. Wool for socks .t.....r.... V ' RECEIPTS Cash on hand May 31, 1916.. .$30 Members' tees ........_..... 9 Government grant w.......... 3 Proceeds of picnic ......"..e. 59 Sockfund........ ....b..... 24 Collections ._...... ...b...-. 3 Bank interest ........ ...... _ EXPENDITURE Postage and staticnery . . . Printing and advertising . Lecturey's expenses . . . . . . Expenses of picnic . . . . . . , Cabbage should be set about 18 inches in rows not less than,18 inches apart and better 24 inches; (caulinost.. er about 24 inches in rows 24 inches apart. Just before removing the plants from the box for planting, the soil around the roots should be thorough- ly soaked with water and as much as possible of this soil should be retain- ed about the roots. The plants should be set fairly deep in the soil, three to four inches tor the tomatoes and a. little less for the Cabbage and cauli- flower. They should be planted in a hole made with trowel, hoe or dib.. bar and the earth should be well packed around the plants, so that they will not dry out. For garden work the best results from tomatoes can be secured by training the plants to a single post and supporting them by stakes. This method gives cleaner, earlier fruit. When grown this way they may be planted (as close as 15" in rows, 2 feet apart. V The soil for tdmato, cabbage or cauliflower should be fairly rich and should be well cultivated previous to planting. --. ' Planted the ordinary way they should not be set Closer than three teet'rowsrthree feet apart. . Donations have been made to Van ious relief funds. A special contri, bution was made to the sock fund amounting to $24.50, which, together with a donation from treasury, re- sulted in the knitting of 144 pair of sox. There were also several quilts made tor the Belgians. Throughout the growing season to- matoes, cabbage and cauliflower read- ily respond to cultivation. A fine mulch on the top ot the soil which helps materially to conserve the moisture is necessary. Always remeto- ber that it is the frequent cultivation that makes the crop. They should be cultivated at least once a week and particularly after each rain, as soon as the excess is dried off. There seems to be an impression abroad that the season is getting too far advanced tor setting out toma- toes. Such is not the case. They may be planted out even as late as the middle of June with reasonable ex- pectations ot maturing and ripening a crop of tomatoes, provided only that good vigorous plants are set out. In any case they should not be set out until the weather has taken a, def- inite turn tor Warmer. They are quite tender and cannot withstand frost. Cabbage and cauliflower may be set out any time until the middle of July according as early or late the crop is desired, "s, The Castlemore Wometr's/institute held their annual business meeting on May lst, when the fpllowing officers During the summer months a can- ning demonstration will be 1ei1/"el Brampton under the auspices of [he local branch ot the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture and the Women's Institute, at which the most approw ed methods of canning Vegetables and fruits 1will be demonstrated. _ These vegetables are good not only during the summer season, but may be carried over into the winter to tempt the appetite at that ytime of the year. Cabbage and cauliflower may be stored in a cool, dry cellar, while canning tomatoes is not an art con- fined to canning factories alone. Much has been written and spoken about the world shortage of food sup- plies. The need has not been examrer- ated, it is very real. People cannot be better advised at this stage of the season than to plant out'more to- mato, cabbage and cauliflower plants than ever before. NOT TOO LATE TO PLANT TOMATOES Total CASTLEMORE $131 10 10 73 23 93 90 50 37 10 00 00 00 51 75 00 31 50 42 72 21 MAY 30TH, 1917 h?azos,s TO REBUILD 1654 Dundas Street, 2 Doors East of Keele St. Living is made up of love, religion and work, as a rule the first two count most with women. Conditions have caused her to change her ways ot life, but not her nature. Love and home will always be to her the elixir ot life. But duty demands that she help keep the wheels ot commerce turning, and in many cases she has become the breadwinner of the tam- ily. She has entered into every sphere of life, both commercial and professional. She has trained her faculties to do whatsoever her hands find to do. In no walk of life is this so apparent as in munition work. 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