TEACHERS IN CAMP

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2152, 19 May 1914, Page 8

TEACHERS IN CAMP

ADDRESS BY THE HON. J. ALLEN. ißy 'ftfcerault.—Sneetri CarjespontlenO IViaster.to.ri, May 16. The Son. Jas. Alien (Minister of Mα■witioii) visited the teachers' physical training camp on Saturday, and was shown the various squads :it work. In a sub-sequent address to the teachers the M mister emphasised Sic wi-hio of physical trniliing and expressed pleasure at, the enthusiasm shown in tho work. Ho stated that every ado of a ing of this character ;.vras of great benefit. Ho wanted the teacher's life to bo bright and cheery, and lie wished them, to bo optimistic. They were exceptionally fortunate in gathering to* gether such a good staff. (Lotid applause.) There had bows some criticism over certain appointments, Imt ho did not can , what was the criticism so long its he made the nprtoiiittucnt which his 1 OflHscipuco dictated was in the best interests. (Applause.) The last word in physical training had not jot been said, and tin- staff were continually on the look-out for improvements. Ho valued tho Junior Cadet training, trot that did not provide for girls, ami ho' Ventured to say that tho training of girls was the more" imnai'tnnt. Ho looked to tho ' ■scheme- of pjiysical training t« provide 'moral training of value to boys arid gji'ls. They had a special duty tu tho girls and women, oiul he hoped this sehwm* would show to the young w-omeit that there was something .more than physical training—the id**at' homo life, it was li;i> providing the best of trail systems that we would bring abnttt the ideal home, and physical trajniit<x would assist in this matter/ He paid a trilmto to the enttiusiasm of the teathors, and in conclusion ho hoped tlify mmld all moot again. Mr. W. H. Jack&nn thanked the Minister for having paid his visit to tlio camp.

Mr, Fleming conveyed to Mr. A lion the wish of the teachers of Uu>. WairarajM to hiivo an instructor for tlio district, Mr. Allen said that it was proposed to appoint instructor* who wouKI visit various schoaJs and keep the tonchers from fteeoming "r«sty." (Hear, hear.) A voice: Couldn't we liavo a camp every twa ytsirsP Mr. Allen: I would liko to have a camp Mwy year. It would bo bwwfictal, hut I have my eoiloagttes k> consult <jK the matter of osaeiisq.