The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2015-12-18
issued: 1921-03-26
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note: VICTORIA ^ Provincial Library <<f T11F" CUMBERLAND ISLANDER With which Is consolidated the Cumberland Sews, FORTIETH YEAR—No. 13. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SATURDAY, .MARCH 26, 1921. SUBSCRIPTION PRICK: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. The Fire Chief Condems School Fire Escape C. B. Wood, B.A., Read a Very Instructive Paper on Homework to P.-T. Association The regular monthly meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association was held ln the school on Monday evening last, Mr. John Sutherland presiding, There was a good attendance of parents and teachers. Fire Chief Banks gave a report of his examination of the lire escape in tlie nc«* building. He condemned the ladder portion and recommended that tbe stairway lie continued to the ground. He also advised tbat a 2-Iueli pipe should be placed iu tlie old building and that the window leading to the lire escape there should be replaced by a door. Considerable discussion followed, in which it was pointed out that the old building was tbe more dangerous. Fire Chief Banks mentioned the fact tbat many years ago the matter had been agitated and material was actually to hand for the construction of two escapes, but nothing was done. President Sutherland stated that the position was serious, and appointed a committee of three to confer with the School Trustees on the question. The President reported that the question of accommodation for pupils nlong the Koyston Road was taken up by the recent delegation to Victoria, and was now under consideration by tho Government. Mr. C. B. Wood. B.A., then read a very instructive paper on Homework, which was very well received and a useful discussion followed. The amount of lime spent at dances and picture shows by children was commented on strongly. The next meeting will be in tht Building Committee. Following the discussion on Mr. Wood's paper, Uie meeting unanimously recommended that it be published. Part of It follows: THE PROBLEM OF HOMEWORK r*" The question of homework is a broad cno and must he app…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News"
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0070288
language: English
lat: 49.6186111
long: -125.0325
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co.
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