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Wednesday, July 12. 1939 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE t THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Publiahed on £;oUingwood Street, Fleiherton, Wednesday of each weeL Circulation over 1,000. Price in Canada $2.00 per year, when paid in advance |1.60; ia U. S. A. 12.60 per year, when paid in advance |2.00. F. J. THURSTON. Editor. Ontario School Trend Toward Larger Section (tilobe and MiUl, June 28lh) A review i>r the deveiopmenU Id education In the elementary school panel as the school year draws to a close In Ontario shows that substan- tial progress has oeen made in three directions. Since the upeiiliig of the calendar year applicatton has been made and granted for the establishment of twenty-one now larger units of ad- ministration, with several school section* uniting in each case. A atirvey of salaries Indicates that as a general rule the trend is definite- ly upward. And a review of the num- ber . of rural schools shows that twenty-five of those with small at- tendances have been closed, with consequent Improvement in the edu- cation effered in the communltlee concerned. Officials of the Department of Education are particularly encour- aged by the Increase In the number of larger units of administration, a development which educationists have urged for many years. Back in 1920 one of these larger units was estabUslied In iMuskoka. Then it was not until 1925 that others were added, and then only three, all in the inspectorship of L. J. Williams In Thunder Bay district. Anothei' was added in the Province In 1928, two were added in 1952, one in 1934, one In ISas, two in 1936 and three Jn 1937. It was not until last year that there was the beginning of a general movement in the direction of uniting of small school sections. From .May 28 to July 2, 1938, tour- teen larger units of administration were formed. Twelve T^arge Units Formed. "We are delighted w^ith the pro- gress being made," commented V. K. Greer, chief Inspectjor of elemen- tary schools, ye.sterday. "The of- ficials of the department and the Inspectors are meeting wltli a more friendly reception In connection with the establishment of the larger unit' tlonlsts that the small unit of ad Itshed in the counties of the Pror- ince, this year twelve larger units had been formed in the counties of Southern Ontario, Including Leeds, Renfrew, L.ennox, Halton, Went- worth. Brant, Simcoe and Haatlngs. The movement has spread from the newer part of the Province to the older districts. It Is possible that other larger I units may be added this year. Town- ships have until July 1 to pass the necessary by-law. The most recent township to set up a township school board Is Bin- brook in Wentworth County which made application only the day before yesterday. In this case six rural school sections have united to form a single unit of administration. Six rural school boards of three trustees each have be«n scrapped to set up a township school board of five trus- tees elected to control the education- al affaire of the area comprising the forme: six sections. .^dvantagen of Merger. Since the beginning ol 1935 the following townships have estalsiish- ed the larger anit: Monck, Mus- koka, with five school sections unit- ing In the Inspectorship of O. S. Johnson; McLean, Muskoka, four sections In the inspectorship of B. S. Johniwn; Machar, Parry Sound, six school sections, J. R. Pickering, in- spector; Christie, Parry Sound, five school sections, J. L. (Moore, Inspec- tor; Branlrford, Brant, five sections, W. J. Joyce, inspector; Carllng, Parry Sound, five sections, J. L. Moore, Inspector; Schreiber, Thunder Bay, one .section, W. J. Judd, inspector; Humphrey, Parry Sound, five sec- tions, J. L. Moore, inspector; Whit- ney, Cochrane, two sections, H. H. Langford, inspector; McGregor, Thunder Bay. eight sections, W. J. Judd, inspector; Sandfield, Manitou- lin. three sections, N. R. Wightman, inspector; Rolph, Buchanan and Wylie, Renfrew, six sections, N. Campbell, inspector; Nassagaweya. Halton, seven sections, L. L. Skuce, inspector; Cocfcburn Island, Manl- toulin, two sections, N. R. Wight- man. Inspector; Foley, Parry Sound, 'hree sections, J. L. Moore, Inspec- or; Sherwx)od, Jones and Burns, Renfrew, six sections, C. W. Lees, .nspector; Oro, Simcoe, three sec- tlon.s, W. R. McVittle, inspector; Macaulay, Muskoka, eight sections, G. S. Johnson, Inspector; Algoma South, Renfrew, two sections, N. Campbell, inspector; Wolford, Gren- ville, twelve sections, W. H. Carl- ton, Inspector. It is generally agreed by educa- EUGENIA Rev. Dr. Mercer preached a very impressive sermon to the L.O.L. mem- bers on Sunday. Don't forget the Raspberry Festival given under the auspices of the Wo- man's Association on Tuesday, July 18. Particulars elsewhere in this issue. The teacher, Miss Dinsraore, and pupils of Eugenia school and Mr. Ross Smith and pupils of the 8th Line school held a picnic on June 30th. Supper was served in the church, due to the wet weather. We extend profound sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fawcett and family in the loss of thei r son and brother., the late Jas. Fawcett Jr. ef Owen Sound, whose funeral took place on Sunday. Mr. Ed. Jamieson had the misfor- tune to fall from the roof of Mr. Alex Cameron's house, while shingling. He injured his ankle, breaking some bones and also received some nasty bruises on the head. He was taken to Markdale hospital, where he has remained the past week or so. We are glad to learn that he will soon be able to leave the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Will Sargent of Oweti Sound were recent visitors with Mr, yellow aAd wlitte streamers. The ^ame colour scheme was used In the table decorations. A toast was given to the King by Rev. Elliott and re- plied to by all singing the National Anthem. A toast was given to the minister by Argyle .Martin and a toast to the president by Beo Hanley. Suitable replies were made. A pleaa- Ing program followed in the church auditorium, which consisted of a hymn; a solo, "The Old Ragged Cross" by Herb Bates; a solo by Miss Jean MoKenzie; an instrumental on organ by Dennis Campbell; • daet by Mesars. Herb. Batee and Ben Hanley; a solo by Mlsa Doris Magee. The president called Mr. mUott to the front to take the chair whll« an address was read to him by Mrs. C. .Martin on 1>ehalf of the T.P.U. mem- bers and the presentation made of an album by the president, Argyle Martin; an eod table by Mrs. J. Porteous and Miss E>velyn Campbell and a sum of money by Ben Hanley. Rev. Mr. Elliott was taken by sur- prise and thanked the society heartily for the gifts after which Mr. Herb. Bates Joined hands with the presi- dent and Mr. Elliott and sang a fare- well song, then all sang, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow". After the closing hymn the Mizpah Benediction , was repeated and aiU sang, "The ' and Mrs. Garnet Magee and other ^ore we get together", etc. We -wish 'f"**®" Rev. Elliott good luck in his new Mr. and Mrs. A- B. Johnson and ,,-^,3 ^t Heathcote and we know that Miss Agnes of Toronto visited over ^e will take the same Interest is the week end with Mrs. Wilson and the Y.P.U. societies there. Follow- ing Is the addreee: the McMillan and Jamieson families. .\gnes remained to spend a few j^^r j^r. Elliott: holidays. -^^ ^^^^ members of the Y.P.U., Miss Beryl Turner of Toronto is ^ave assembled here this evening to holidaying with Miss Hazel Magee. ^^^rk the closing of the society for Mrs. Glenn Pedlar has left to join ^^e summer months by Indulging In her husband, who is employed with a ^ banquet. This meeting has a two- paving company in Quebec. ,„,j ^^p^,^ ^ ^^ ^^^,„g ,^^^^^^ Mr. and Mrs Dean Clinton of "To- „, y„„, departure to the Heathcote ronto are spending a fortnight with .i^ij „, r<^jt'. »i. 1 •. , ,r _" ,, * , field of God s chosen work, have met Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee and »„ „„„„j „ , , * _ ... , . * to spend a few hours together in your amily. company and to bid you farewell. Mr. Arthur Lawlor has returned home from the volunteer camp at Looking back these past two yeans, Niagara-on-the-Lake. , ^hat a varied path, and yet Mr. Billie Campbell has joined his I All the way God's hand has led us More Money WITH A Little Effort YOU CANNOT MAKE Ic PER LB. BUTTERFAT EASIER THAN BY DELIVERING YOUR CREAM WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN. Plus personal dontact with your creamery, which enables you to discuss matters in cases of variation of grade cm* t^t, thereby salving the situation. We are glad to report that a larger number of fanners are taking advantage of the extra cent paid for delivered cream. We urge you, also, to I take this advantage and get more money for your cream by delivering your cream on your tripi to town. Flesherton Creamery & Produce Cd. Phone 66 Chas. Goddard, Manager than at any time In the past. There Is evidence now that the movement toward the larger unit Is definitely under way and we are very encour- aged." The chief Inspector noted that while last year the larger unit In •nly two Instances had been estab- Summer Time Table EFFECTIVE Saturday, Jiuie 24th Leave Flesherton TO TORONTO c: 11.60 a.m. b: 7.26 p.m. TO OWEN SOUND c: 5.50 p.m. d: 7.45 p.m. b: Sun and Hoi. c: Sat. only d: Pri. only. Standard Time Grey Coach Lines mlaistration In the rural areas has provided the first drawback of pro- gressive education. The advantages of amalgamation of a group of school sections with the setting up of a township or county school board are claimed to be: Equalization of school rates over the whole area Involved; equalization of attendance and a bet- ter standard of education; economy In the purchasing of supplies; elim- ination of local feuds and prejudices and a better type of trustee; greater variety In the school curriculum wit* .ipecial itinerant teachers for art, music, agriculture, household science, etc.: greater variety in services. In- cluding nursing, medical and dental; a better qualified teacher with a long- er tenure of service, and, generally speaking, opportunities provided for the rural child that are more com- patible with those provided for the (rity pupil. fM .Sl'llOOlH ClONPd. During the past two years, offi- cials of the Department of Educa- tion reported, 126 rural schools with low attendances have been closed. Twenty-five of these have been clos- I'll durInK the past year. WTierever th(! necessary transportation arrange- Haying Requirements HAY FORKS. SLINGS, DRAW ROPE, PULLEYS, SLING ROPE, TRIP ROPE, SCYTHES, SNATHS, CARBORUNDUM STONES Mower Sections and Guards for all makes of mowers^ INSECTICIDES Paris Green, Climax and King Bug Killer Arsenate of Lead and Lime, Flit, Fly Skoot Slock Spray, Sprayers, Fly Swatters SCREKX IK)()KS .\.\l) WINDOW SCUrCFCXS SCRKKN' WlKi:. HlX(;i-,S. LOCKS Preserving Kettles, Spoons, Graters, Strainers and Sauce Pans USKD MOWl-.K S l'(K)T Cl'T Spedal Vase Electric Lamp with shade $1.98 Frank W. Duncan HARDWARE -:- 'PHONE 54 parents here at their summer cottage. He had been visiting in Northern Ontario. Miss Bemice Campbell of Toronto is visiting at her parental home. Miss Gladys Williams of Toronto is visiting at her home here. Miss Lois Williams, 8th line, spent a few days with her friend, Miss Joyce Genoe. Miss Marge Martin is spending a week with her cousin, Master Dick Nolan, who is visiting with his grandmother and uncle, Mrs. Lever and Harold at Flesherton. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goddard, Mar- ion and Marlene, and Mr. Jos. Will- iams visited at the home of Mr. John McKenzie home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Graham of Clarks- burg visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawlor. Master Douglas Large has returned to Niagara Falls after a week's visit with his great grandfather, Mr. Peter Munshaw. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Large and David have returned to their home in Niagara, after visiting a few weeks with friends here. Mr. Robin Goldsborough of St. Catharines, who is visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell at Flesherton, is a visitor with his friend, Mr. Art. Lawlor. Mr. Hickman and daughter. Miss Eugenia, have returned to their home in Philadelphia after being guests at the "Eugenia House" for several days. - .. - Mr. and Mrs. Ted Falconer of De- troit spent the past week with the Falconer families here. Mrs. Beaton of Durham and daugh- ter, Mrs. Tuck, husband and family, of Toronto were Sunday visitors with the Park family. Mrs. Foulds and son of Calgary were week ond visitors at the Proctor home. (Intended for I>aRt Week) KiiK«-nl« MInlHtcr Ket<Ml l>y The V.r.V. On Tuf«day evening a banquet was 'i.Ul In the United Church here by thf Y.r.n. It had a two-fold pur- pose, to mark the cloBlng of the •loripiy for tho summer months and M bid farewell to their pastor. Rev. Mr. Elliott. The basement of the church wnfl nicely decorated with mcnis lire feasible to take care of tho pupils Involved, the Department I'onHlderH It advisable to close rural Mchools In which only a few pupll<> are enrolled. "The first consideration," Mr. (Jrecr said, la the provision of a bcit'T type of education through com- pt-lltlon of pupils In larger class groups; tho second Is the reduction In tho ttosts of education. Although no definite flguros re- Karillni; Inrreasea In teachers' sala- ri(>H for next year were available at the prosent time, it was said that as a general rule salaries were moving upward. "One Inspector told me that tenchcrs In hl« Inspectorate had !<oon Rivon an average lncrea!ie of $2.'> for n^t year," the chief In.^pec- tor said. Past each hindrance we have met. And as you travel to the Heathcote field May God ever be your guide. And as you work dally in His service, â- May He each day with you abide. We will not be many miles apart. So we may often see yon, And hope that you will have good health. Success and happiness too. As a slight token of our remem- braiices and of our esteem for you we ask you to please accept this album, in which our autographs ar« written, and this tajble, also this sum ef mon- ey, and everytlme you look upon them bear In mind the Y.P.U. Soslety of Eugenia. Again extending our bast wishes to you, we say adieu. Signed on behalf of the Y.P.TT members, Argyle Martin, PreMdent, Mrs. Joe Porteons and Mv. C. Martin, Convenors. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hlnes of Tor- onto visited over the weak-end -with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Park. Mr. and iMrs. Ken Kaltting, Brace- bridge, spent the week-end at the former's parental home. Ken Is em- ployed with the H.E.P.C. there at present. Miss Josie Falconer of Toronto has returned home and will spend a couple of months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Falconer. Messrs. Jim and EJddle Hargrave of Toronto visited over the week-end with the Park families. Miss Irene Dinsmore spent the week-end at her home at Clarkaiburg. She is leaving this week to attend summer school. .Mr. Cecil Magee, accompanied by -Mr. H. Falconer, spent a day In Tor- onto last â- week. Mr. and iMrs. Bill Campbell of Tor- onto are holidaying at their summer residence. .Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood and daugh- ters of iMarkdale visited on Sunday at the .Martin home. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stewart and family of Ceylon spent Sunday with the Hanley family. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shortt and fam- ily attended the Conn - Shortt nup- tials on Saturdav .Mr. and iMrs. Edwin Purvis and family of Toronto spent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purvis. Shirley, June and Hobby remained to apend some holi- days with their grandparents. iMr. Chas. Park of the H.E.P.C. Tlllsonburg. spent the week-end with his wife and daughter here. Chas. haa purchased a new Pontlae sedan. Mr. Thos. Betts has purchased a new Chevrolet sedan. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCorvall of Toronto are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee and other relatives. Miss Dorothy Jamieson and Miss Irene Martin have gone to Toronto to attend summer school, MIhs Chrla- 'Ina .Mage»i accompanied them to To- ronto for a short visit. Ml.«s Lillian Magee of Toronto vis- I'd a few day.s »t her parental home. .Hunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnston and Royden and Mr. Harry Legard of Flesherton; Mr. and Mn. Gordon Kellar and son, Kenneth, ot Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Joa. Por> teous, 8th Line. Mr. and Mrs. Edge and son and wife, also Mr. Jack Williams and sister, Eleanor, and three friends of Toronto were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Williams. iMr. and Mrs. Arthur Crouch and two children of Toronto vlsfted over the week-end with their uncle, Mr. L. Latimer, and also with the Proctor family. Mrs. Geo. Williams Is spending this week in Toronto. Miss iMargaret MoMlllan Is spend- ing a week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKechnie and children of Prlceville spent Sun- day with the Jamieson famUy. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald and Isobel, .Miss Bessie Cairns. Mr. Stewart El- kinh and Miss iMarjorie Cairns of Weston visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Calrss and family and Mr. H©nry Cairns. Marjorie re- mained for a week's visit with her parents. iMr. and Mrs. Tom Gould and son Laverne. of Ravenna and Mrs. Ed. McKean, Roy and Hughena, of Coll- Ingwood were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Court Smith. Visitors with the Park families on Sunday were: Messrs. Angus and Jno. MoLachlan of Priceville; Mr. J. 0. McLachlan of Barrie; Mrs. Beaton. Mrs. Goodfellow and daughter of Nobleton. Guests at the Sloan home during the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Sloan and loleen of Chatham; Mr. and Mrs. Moss, Fi-ank and Mar- garet and friend of Toronto and Mr. and .Mrs. Lea. Ferris of Fenelon Falls. Congratulations to Dorothy Fal- coner, Margaret 'McLMillan, Gladys Duckett, Nora Turner, Arthur Proc- tor and Burton Campbell on passing th&lE entrance into High School. We also extend our congratulations to Miss Lucy MaoDonald who has so- cured her teaiching certificate and ha» Uken the Victoria Corner School for next term. We wish her every success. JMlss MUHe MdMuUen, teacher, of Toronto is holid'aylng with her moti. er here. The stra/wberry festival which was to ibe given under the auspices of the Women's Association of the United Church here has been postponed from July 7 to July 18. Raspberries will be used instead of strawberries. MAXWELL The Woman's Association met at the home of Mrs. E. Buckingham with a good attendance of members. It was decided to paint the church fleor and also redecorate the parsonage. Little Tommy Winters, son of Mr and Mrs. D. A. Winters, had a pain- ful accident Saturday evening, when he was helping his brother to get kindling wood and accidentally had his hand cut. Several stit/-hes were used to close the wouno. Tommy is doing as well as can be expected. Miss Delmar Seeley is visiting with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ferguson of Rochester, N.Y., and Miss Janet Fowlie of Sarnia visited with Mrs. John Black and the Ross family. Mr. and Mrs.. Angus Morrison vls- rted their son and family in Walker- ton last week. ROCK MILLS LADIES' AID Rock Mills Ladies' Aid will hold a social afternoon on Tuesday, July 18, at the home of Mrs. Albert Blackburn â€"program and 10c tea. Lunch com.: sandwich, Mrs. Wee Plantt, Mrs. P. Ashton; cake, Mrs. Wes Plantt and Mrs. Sam Fisher. • In this rreat new Good- year for 1939 engineering provides a eompreated tread ... a new kind of tread that resists cutting, bruising and wear, gives you MORE MILES . , . greater non-skid life than any other tire. 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