CAMBRIAN.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 311, 12 February 1875, Page 2

CAMBRIAN.

A pleasant gathering ofthe residents of Cambrian (Welshman's Gully) "took place on Friday evening, the sth instant, in .the schoolroom—the object being to show a mark of respect to Mr. Paterson, the teacher, prior to his departure for Bannockburn, to take charge of the Government school in that district. Mr. W. Williams, Secretary to the Schpol Committee, occupied the Chair, and there, was a large attendance of the: pupils and their parents and friends. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, remarked that he had an address to present to Mr. Paterson, which would, in some measure, show the high estimation fn which he (Mr. Paterson) was held asji man and a- teacher by the people of Cambrian. They were about to lose his services, which was a matter of deep regret to the whole community. He was their first teacher/ had been most successful in establishing the school, and the puhad made vast progress under his tuition. While regretting his loss, he (the Chairman) must congratulate him on receiving a more important appointment, and trusted that the same cordial feeling which had characterised his intere ursei wiili the people of Cambrian would-sub-sist between; him and the people- of Bannockburn.—(Applause.) Mr. Owen -Tones referred in high terms to Mr. Paterson*s qualifications S9 a teacher of you'll, and more particularly in forming a Sunday School "in the place,. and hoped that success would crown hi*, efforts in his new sphere of labor. ' • The Chaikman then read the following address: To Mr. W. A. Paterson, Schoolmaster: "• Sir, —Notwithstanding the feeling tiiat otir little school will sustain a great loss by your learmg, we cannot a void, as your well-wishers congratulating you on your appointment to n higher school, and we sincerely hope thut ypu will be as successful in your new appointment • as you have.been in the one you are now leaving. ' * May God grant yon health and strength to . continue the good work you hare so successfully commenced. * ' • On behalf of the Cambrian School Cotnrnitlee. V William Williams, Secretary. Mr. Patkbsok, in replying to the address, was extremely, glad that-his efforts as teacher had met with approbation.: The position of a schoolmaster was .aa. . arduous : 'trie —. more; particularly • wHen* the pupils had not enjoyed the advantages of previous training. "Habits !of mdu£ ;;r trious application had to be inculcated, ' discipline enforced, and—most unpopular of all—punishment had to be inflicted. Children were always averse, to- correction, and parents were by their- to; blame the teacher,, and thus ill-feeling was sometimes No man ought to occupy the place of a teacher who had not his heart in the work. It was a high and n°ble calling—this work of educating the rising generation. He (Mr. Paterson) was grateful for the kind expressions of esteem contained in the address, and trusted they would be fortunate in securing a good teacher to take his place. He concluded by bidding them-fare well. Mr. Paterson resumed his seat amid loud applause. - The. following ode, written for the occasion by, the local poet, Mr. Owen Jones, was then sung by the choir. The kuthq>r explained that- it was a rythmical version. of the sentiments contained in the aid- ' dress:— ; "

Cyfarfod sydl geuym Iddangos #in bod ; Yn parchu ein hafch raw % charu eiglotf, Bu yma yn ffyddlon a chy >ou o hyd ; Yr hyn eydd ddyledus ar athraw bob pryi

2Tid bodlawn a fyddai ar waith y chwe'dydd j Heb gadw y saboth gyfarfod er budd: I'ddysgu'r rliai ieuaine am grefydd yr Oen: Ae am ei faur gariad a'i w'radwydd a'i boen.

Bendi thion fo'n dibyn ei lafur a'i waith ; Mewn ffrwythau daionus u»s gall yr un i aitil • Eu gosod hwy allan na'u traethu yn iawn, N a'r meddwl maur dyaol e'u cyriwys yn Uawn. Boed heddweh a cliyonr a llwyddiant yn ngbyd: Yd llifo i'w fynwes tra bvddo 'n y byd, Ac weduu cael myned i gwmni yr Oen, na bydd dim pecbod na galar na pboen.

The piece was admirably sung. This was followed by a recitation, " Dapple Gray," by Master David Owens; after which the children sang, "Some folks," in capital style. They also sang,. " J ry Again," which caused much amusement. Recitations were then- given—- " Little Jim," by Master John Thurlow; " The Homes of England," by Miss Minnie King ; " The-Better Land," by -Master John Owens; "The Graves of a Household," by Mr. Paterson; and tha " Death of Montrose," • and Beautiful Snow," by one of the visitors. Several excellent songs were also given by Messrs. W. and J. Thurlow, Mr. T. Davis, and Mr. Q. Jones, and the programme brought to a ciose by the singing of the National Anthem.

The room was then cleared, and dancing, to the melodious strains of Mr. Melvin s violin, was commenced, and kept up with spirit till an early hour Previous to the: breaking Up of the company, the Chairman announced that the usual celebration of St. David's Day wonld be held in Cambrian on tfie Ist of March.