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Page 4 The Oakville- Trafalgar Journal "CHAMPION OF THE RIGHT" Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Ont., by Oakville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. Colborne St; B. (Next Post Office) Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association S. Casey Wood, Jr. Vincent H. Bawey Managing Editor Advertising Manager Phone 1298 PROOF OF POPULARITY When a man receives a majority such as that accorded George Drew hy the delegates to the Pro- ive Conservative convention, it is proof positive of his popularity. The choice is, in the final analysis, se one, for while the other contenders for the leadership are men of ability, they have not had any experience in the rough and tumble of leading a party in an election--and this George Drew has had rather often as a result of his calling elections in Ontario. With their new leader the national Progressive Conservative party will be a much stronger contender at the next election and may stand a chance of in- creasing its strength in the house appreciably. Miti- gating somewhat against the new leader is the rather stuffy platform which the convention has adopted. There is possibly not enough of the people's touch to the planks in the platform--there is a little too much stress on the industrial viewpoint--but this is running true to the customary party lines. It does not seem pos- this party to express its concern with the -omes through clearly-- sible for average man's life so that it although it is there, of course. The stress on the importance of youth in the party, if not merely lip service, is an encouraging as- pect of the convention. The youth is becoming ar- ticulate, and it is well for all parties to listen with respect to its opinions. It can not be too strongly stressed that youth should be given a share in the higher echelons of party strategy, and this should Hot be done in an attitude of benevolent tolerance without respect. The next election should be an interesting one {for Canadians, for both parties have new leaders . . . and hoth parties have their backs to the C.C.E. wall. FAVORABLE FIGURES The new figures for the population and a: S- ment of Oakville indicate a growing and thriving community. While this growth, of neces sity, has made large expenditures necessary for the expansion of municipal services, with resulting increases in the mill rate, they are a guarantee that, in the future, this should be lower. Population figures for 1939 were 3,818. In 1944 (his had grown to 4,093, while at present it stands at 5,3 Such an increase is amazing when the time factor is given its due proportion, yet this influx of people has been handled with considerable effective- ness hy the municipal bodies. There have been lags in sewer construction, yet this came about principally from war shortages and the short supply of necessary equipment. Tn considering the real estate assessment, it should be borne in mind that the potentials of subdivisions as yet undeveloped are not included. As each house is completed in a subdivision it is added to the assess- ment, hut does not appear until that time. This means that the 1948 figure is a long way from being the final figure, although $4,832,226 is large when contrasted with 1939's $3,429,878 and 1944's $3,551,685. It is the business assessment increase which shows the greatest gain for the town economy, of cours From $148,760 in 1939 and $151,301 in 1944, it ha: jumped to the almost astral figure for 1948 of $406,423. Providing these firms with power, water and sewers costs money, but it an original outlay proposition while the taxes paid will be a continuing deal which will swell the town's coffers. To those who would see Oakville a prosperous and important community, these figures will be en- couragement of the highest order, while the die-hards may deplore the situation. But no one will argue that a town so fortunately situated has reached its maxi- mum capacity at this time. More industry will locate here--so long as we sing our own praise and do those things which are necessary to make industry feel it is wanted and that we are prepared, at first, to make some financial sacrifice at this time to provide the sinews for industry. UIE NIU Trafalgar Toles | By Bessie Cairns DISCIPLINING WILLIE "If Willie doesn't behave school you have my permission home." ly made to me by a mother. then marched proudly out of tI operation. some of the teachers' bosses. cation in black and "A teacher may mete out a kind and judicious parent. lights out of Willie? is licked. How to get it course, and again I say, how out. lete 25 years ago to my know] edge. Let us get up to date. thy of the name ever punishes or holding him up to ridicule Granted there's still but perhaps you don't realize that today, in city schools at least, it practically requires a court order to use the old stand-by. The principal has power to veto its use. If you can prove to his satis- faction that Willie is really a de- serving case, you and Willie must go to the office. (By that time the whole classroom is full of Willies.) There must be two wit- nesses to every strapping; number of straps and reason for adminis- tering them must be recorded in an official book and signed by the teacher. This record is sent in to the board of education and, as far as I am aware, is public property. from then on. A school with a large record of strapping comes up for endless criticism and i spection. Do you wonder mos and also advise their teachers fo clear of it? isolate the unruly child. Where ... Does any other teacher wan him? . . school ? cipal's office in a larger schoo Unfortunately, once there Willi "THE NEW DIPLOMACY" capability for her job. . . . course there's likely a washroom, good place for him, unless he de- cides, as one youngster did last year, to jump out the window. He broke both his arms and the re- sulting publicity almost sent the teacher to Whitby. knew an excellent primar teacher who use to turn administer a spanking. Had the have been fired. for any teacher to lay a hand on child. right from wrong. . six-yes ¢ from . . I claim hi; often very rewarding. Perhaps am a brute. Homework as punishment is out grade. "We had company." * ~ are just a few of the many excuses. Keep Willie in after school. Who is punished then? If you were a teacher wouldn't you be glad to get rid of him at the first sound of the bell? The 3.30 to 4.00 period can surely be better spent with the indus- trious child who needs some ex- tra help. Is there no answer to the important problems of school discipline. There are plenty, and I propose to discuss some of them next week. In the meantime, con- sider the teacher and as a kind and judicious parent you "lick the daylights out of Willie," remem- ber her hands are tied. Here is a new angle to cours teous driving. Think of your pas- sengers. Courtesy to them means not scaring them out of their wits by taking foolish chances' an the road. If you consider your passengers' safety and peace of mind you will probably find your- self also being very courteous fo other people using the road. BOY SCOUT PAPER COLLECTION Please hold your scrap paper for collection Sat- urday, Dec. 13th. lick the daylights out of him. He is always getting into trouble at This remark was actual- She school happy in the belief that |E she at least was one parent will- ing to give the teacher full co- I felt sorry for Willie, but even if I hadn't the parents are only many The Department of Edu- white says, such punishment as would be given by Does that include licking the day- The problem of discipline looms large in the life of a new teacher _ without it not Willie but she By punishing the unruly child, of The writing of lines must be ruled They were considered obso- In yesterday's Globe and Mail An- gela Patri had, "No teacher wor- child by putting him in a corner the strap, THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Letters To The Editor The Editor, Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, Oakville, Ont. Dear Sir T would like to add my com- mendation to that of Mr. Allan of Bronte for your recent editor- ial on the subject of times of the township nomination meeting. While this question has been rather fully covered, one as- pect does not appear to have been mentioned. We are still fortun- ate to be living in_a democracy, and many residents of the town- ship are interested in doing their share to make democracy work. This does not mean that everyone wants to rush to a nomination meeting to nominate a candidate for office; hut it does mean that a healthy interest in nominations and a representative attendance at meetings will result in sound in to he Ee to have an idea that because a person has a few grey hairs they are ineligible as vocalists. Well, when I was in the Mendelssohn choir I don't know what would have happened had it not been for the experience and ability of the grey heads. Why just the other day I read where a man made his debut at Carnegie hall in New York city at the age of 84. I will grant that it is very unusual and admit that I did not see any printed criticism of his recital. He was a baritone. A young choir is beautiful to listen to, but it does lack matur- ity, depth of tone and precision, as a rule. Well, we have choral ability in Oakville, we have the numbers, both young and not so young, and remember that this is not a follies review we are talk- ing about, all I think that is needed is and a place township gover 2 would have a better chance of getting to know prospective can- didates, and the latter would have more opportunity of learn- ing the opinions of the residents At the present time, however, the only male residents who can attend the nomination meetings are those who are their own em- ployers--in other words, anyone who works for anyone else, Whe- ther in Oakville or Toronto, is prevented from attending nomin- ation meetings. Is this democracy? Yours very truly, M. F. Auden. 2 1- a to rehearse; also a suitable place to perform. The new auditorium at the high school will probably answer the query. Another thing which would be needed, it is very important too, and that is the loyalty of the peo- ple of the district. To my mind the function of any musical or- ganization is to cater to the cul- tural life of the community, to provide musical recreation for Thuzsday, October 7, those interested, therehy gg, ing to make the commun, hetter place in which to jy, | do believe that a choir coy be supported in Oakville, : tral question. being surprised by hear, this person and that pers to play @ violin, so and a cello, and somebody else p something or other. The yj of these people are up in aig and I wouldn't be surprise) they would take the covers them if an opportunity were sented to play. Wouldn't it js fine thing if 20 or 30 people coy! meet one night a week somey not. particularly With the ide getting up a recital, for a yy, anyway, but just to play sin, things and gradually progres One of our big troubles is thy y do not make enough out of yp we have. 3 Light opera, like Gilbert gy Sullivan, could be done here, ty where is the stage to put it op There is talent to do all of the things, but there should be sony kind of dependable Support, Ther is no room for petty quibbiy and musical snobbishness, should be just as a group of mug, lovers getting together to leap things together and get maximuy enjoyment out of making mus weekly paper. Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, Oakville, Ont. Dear Editor: A very sincere thank you from my husband and myself for the generous parcel of excellent books. I can assure you that they will be read and enjoyed. also enpoying the reading of your Find it very inter- esting and full of information of local news. Again thanking you sincerely. One of Your Readers. (Mrs. Gordon) Estelle Watts. The Music Album By Irven Fell We are in- principals consider that the strap is in the same category as a bomb their future peace of mind to stay. The foremost pediatricians say Do you let him freeze on the back steps of a one-room There's always the prin- usually sits like a little cherub, a living proof of his teacher's in- Oi naughty child over her knee and good old-fashioned inspector walked in at that time she could It is not legal The school authorities are backed in this ruling by leading pediatricians. They claim the seat is a long way from the brain, and Willie must learn to reason out s seat is not so far brain and the impres- sions recorded on the former are You can't demand it below Grade 7 and often can't get it in any "I went to the show last | What are the chances of a chor- is growing, together with the sur- 1 society in Oakville? Oakville rounding district, and personally I believe that there should be a choral society, sponsored by some organization. A town the size of Oakville should have a choir of t|at least 75 voices. There are many people who are not singing in church choirs who might be in- duced to join a choral society. Why they do not join their own | church choir I do not know, they are certainly needed. Maybe some wag will answer that in a way 1 fl would not want to hear. How- ever, go ahead, it is wide open. Tt has always been my experience (and not just in Oakville) that too many with vocal ability and choir experience sit in the various congregations and use their abil- ity and experience to criticize those who are trying to do their best. That's off my chest. For the first attempt at least, it is possible to raise at least 40 vocal- ists who can sing with one or two rehearsals such numbers as the "Halleluyah Chorus," "The a| Heavens Are Telling," "The Ca- chuca" from the Dondoliers, one or two numbers from grand opera, together with several of the light- er type of choruses. Our church choirs, thinking about material, al must add up to nearly 80 singers. For up and coming material we have the graduates, yes and pres- ent members of the high school I| choir, which numbers about 60 voices. Experienced altos and t.| tenors are in the minority, but I can't help but think that there are many in retirement who could be called out. Some people seem r 2 1. ry. 'I STIRLING Zend Forty-Niner" - DYNES When Jap air forces sank five American ships and wrecked dry- docks and wharves at Pearl Har- bour, the U.S. navy had a gigan- tic salvage job to do in a hurry. Divers sent down into muddy wa- ter could not work fast, even with the most brilliant lights. 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