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anemone) The exact text of this century-old contract with its an- cient spelling is as follows: “Article of agremment made and concluded this 1st day of June, 1835, between Miss Ellen Tracy, School Mistress of the one part, and‘ the undersigned on the other part. Now the conditions of this agreement is suchâ€"the said Mifs Tra- cy agrees to teach a school in Forsythe School House on lot No. 4, 2nd Concession of UXbridge, for the Tim of three months for Six Shillings New York Currency per Quarter and board with the Scholars of such as wish to have her board with them and those that Wish to pay her board she will board herself for Five Shillings NYC. per week. She will teach reading, writing and sewing and keep such order in her school as she hopes will satisfy her employers. The pay will be required the first day of February, 1836.” This lady discontinued her teaching on her marriage to William Henry Michell, well-known through Ontario County as a conveyancer and surveyor. Her descendants and re- latives engaged in educational work are: Professor Robin Michell, of Madison University, Wisconsin, a grandson; Pro- fessor Frederick Tracy of the University of Toronto, a nep- hew; Charles A. Michell, connected with Shaw’s Schools, To- ronto, a grandson, and Lieut.-Col. Michell. It is to be noted that in those days the parents subscrib- ed for the teacher’s salary, as evidently there was no school rate. Presumably, those with the largest families would be expected to subscribe the most. In a recent conference of weed inspectors, A. R. G. Smith, of New Hamburg, District Weed Inspector of West- ern Ontario, declared: “We are slow to comprehend the ser- ious situation that confronts us. It is necessary that we have the hearty co-operation of the press and public opinion to assist in reducing the possibility of a greater spread of weeds, especially those designated ‘Noxious’ and under the ban of the Ontario Weed Control Act. Weeds are going to beat us if we do not awaken to the seriousness of the situ- ation. For instance the perennial sow thistle is now in every county of Ontario.” All inspectors are asked to have a thorough inspection made at once. They are also urged to make their position definable as “weed advisors” in place of “inspectors” in the ordinary sense of the word. It’s a far cry from the salary of a woman teacher in On- tario a century ago to the salaries enjoyed by teachers today for the documentary evidence has come to light which shows that 50 cents a month plus board was all that girl teachers could hope for a hundred years ago. The document in question is a copy of the contract be- tween Miss Ellen Tracy and the school board of a section in Uxbridge township. The contract is in the possession of Col. W. C. Michell, supervising principal of Toronto collegi- ates, hergrandson and was found recently among the papers of the teacher. The contract incidentally reveals the old plan by which the teacher used to board around in the homes of the pupils. Any homes which did not wish to board her could avoid do- ing so by paying her five shillings a week. 0H0] flBedding Plants , A flood varietv of Annuals alfinanvan;xnm “The draft of the proposed pension amendments has been hailed with the greatest of satisfaction by war veterans from every part of Canada, and by the people of the country generally. This is apparent from the tone of editorial com- ments which have appeared in the press in the last two days It provides for farâ€"reaching changes in pension regulations and procedure, and will be of inestimable benefit to many 'war veterans and their dependents who have been suffering hardships because of the old act and the manner in which it was administered.” Increased benefits for the veterans as provided for in the proposed changes in the pensions act brought down in parliament have been received with approval by the people of Canada who wish to see full justice done to those who su- ffered injuries and impaired health in the World War. That it is also approved by the ex-soldiers themselves is evident from the following comment by Mr. MacIntyre Hood, Dom- inion Secretary of the Canadian Legion. In his capacity as editor of the Oshawa Daily Times he writes :â€" A good variety of Annuals alsozGeraniums Cabbage and Tomato :Plants‘ H. DAVIS, fiEKESiXVOODRiCEHi‘i'flfi WHEN TEACHERS GOT FIFTY CENTS A MONTH J. Eachem Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District. Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9. PAGE TWO Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1930 WEED SITUATION SERIOUS 0:0] PENSION AMENDMENTS THE LIBERAL Phone 108w IOOE 10=0=0=0=l0=° ouo=o=o iSad Drowning Claims Two Young Lives lof her subjects. Individuals, who will ihave their way, no matter who may [be brushed aside and crushed, soon de- lvelop hatred, quarrels and death. "This is also true of nations. It is in isuch things as the League of Nations that we see the promise of peace and good will on earth and the British Em- pire is both the best support to-day In a drowning accident, north of Oak Ridges last Friday, George Zeig- ler (2), aged 13 and his brother Louis (1), aged 10, Were drowned in a pond and Ali Hansen (3), aged 11, escaped a similar fate through the prompt and courageous action of John Irving (4), aged 13, who swam to the rescue. The tragedy took place on Friday afternoon at 4.15 and to terminate what started out to be a “nature stu- dy” excursion. A special Empire Day sermon wasi delivered by Rev. E. R. Young in the; Newtonbrook United Church on Sun-‘ day morning from the text “Am I my‘ brother’s keeper?” Mr. Young pointâ€" ed out that life principles that were‘ true for individuals were also true for‘ nations. Something new had appearâ€" ed in the way Britain treated her col- onies and has helped several of them; to become real nations so that the? British Empire to-day is really a com! monwealth of Nations bound together by ties of loyalty, sympathy and mut- ual understanding. Britain through her noble Consuls, has brought great blessing, justice and peace to many sections of the earth and is the only nation that is not exploiting the nat- ives under its power. Empire Day has grown out of Victoria Day and there are many still alive who are ever ready to pay respect and affect- ion to the memory of the great Queen, who, by the beauty of her character and ‘the sincerity of her sympathy for her people and for every good cause, found such a large place in the hearts of her subjcdz. Individuals, who will The accident occured on what is known as “Boyles Pond,” just north of the Schomberg Junction. The pond lies back from Yonge Street and is about 100 feet wide. It has no inlet nor outlet and is formed from the drainings of the surrounding farms. The pond in the middle is about 15 ft deep, full of weeds. Mrs. Harry Smith was called to the bedside of her father, Mr. Carson, of Teston, who is very ill. We are glad to report that Mr. Carson has some- what improved. Mr. Allen Young left last Tuesday evening with a Geological Survey par- ty under the leadership of Dr. E. M. Burwash. They will explore the re- gion around Sturgeon- Lake in the Lake of the Woods District. \ George and Louis Zeigler, with the Hanson boy, were .With seine more ‘chums playing around the pond. Dis- covering a canoe on the shore, the three boys pushed it out into the pond and climbed in. They paddled out to the centre of the pond, shouting glee- fully to their playmates on the shore. On reaching the middle something happened and the canoe upset. None of the boys could swim and they fought desperately to cling to the overturned boat, shouting for help Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith, of Tor- onto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Street. Mr. Edward Bellsmith has returned home from Mono Road. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO . Newtonbrook John Irving was on the shore, dress- ing, having been in for a swim. He dove into the water and headed for the boat. The boys by this time Were nearly exhausted by their frantic ef- forts to clutch the canoe, which rolled over and over from their weight. Young Irving, on reaching the spot, grabbed Hanson as he was going down and helped him to hang onto the canâ€" oe. The Zeigler boys had already gone down twice and were going down for the third time when Irving reach- ed them. at the same time. Don Paxton of Schomberg Junction appeared on the scene with grappling hooks and with the aid of Constable Sid Barraclough and Traffic Officer William Reid, located the bodies after dragging for some 45 minutes. Dr. D. Williams and Coroner C. W. Devâ€" vans were called and pronounced life extinct. ‘ On Wednesday evening. .at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. Thom- as and Mrs. Steele, of Steele’s Corners Miss Clara Steele was married to Mr. Austin Coomer of Willowdale. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. R. Young. The choir sang Kipling’s Recession- al and Miss Irene Smith contributed a solo. In the evening Mrs. Pilgrim sang a special solo. Mr. Young’s evening subject was the missionary work that is being done in Africa by the United Church of Canada. They have a flourishing cause in Angola. Mrs. George Benham met with a. painful accident last week whereby fwo of her ribs were fractured. She is reported to be doing nicely now. The nineteen hundredth anniversary of Pentecost will be the subject of the discourses in the Newtonbrook United Church next Sunday. Let everyone who can attend Church. The young victims were carried to their graves by eight of their former playmates on Sunday afternoon. The interment took place in Aurora Ceme- ‘tery after services in the St. John’s Church. The Women’s Missionary Society of Lansing has invited the members of the Newtonbrook W.M.S. to visit their society on Thursday afternoon, June the 5th. A five yearâ€"01d Orillia girl, who had been suffering severe pain, was taken to the hospital where a wire nail was found in her stomach. A large number of mourners gather- ed at the services and the graveside. Rev. W. S. Wrixon, of King, conducted the simple and impressive service. of the League of Nations and an ex- ample of how that League may work. MASTER FEEDS POULTRY FEEDS DAIRY FEEDS, Etc. Preferred by Master Feeders Manhfactured by Toronto Elevators Limited Local Representative GEORGE E. AGAR Phone 7506 Gormley RICHMOND HILL MINING BROKERS PRIVATE WIRES TO BRANCH OFFICES LINDSAY ORILLIA LONDON WINDSOR PETERBORO ST. THOMAS KITCHENER BARRIE Write for our Mining News. 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