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More _ . Teamwork ' . Presenting Needed D D Ix united Front By Parents to Children . _._ 7* .-

Mother Who Agree Child - Rearing - Flouts the Other’

of child-rearing

the question. is stern. If tiie father believes in

it and feeds the youngest on lolly

If mother thinks that Mamie sh

boy comes to the house. If mother

he started to work at 14 and never ha l patch on them;

Worse still, the parents stage thei

habits of neatness and order and drill

have when he is grown."

he attempts to control them? i’

them and make weakiings out of the

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Inspector Webster had met Peter Playne in these moods before, and lie knew it would be not a bit of use his protesting. He hated motor-bus- es with a deep and . indeflriiible loathing, but if Peter wanted to amuse himself looking at Londoners from an elevated position, well let him.

' "By the way. where are we going?" asked Webster, 2m he fol-l, lowed Blayne up the stairs of a 'bus i bound for Hampstend any.

the front before replying.

Been there before, Mil." Inspector Charles Webster gazed It his companion as if he believed that Mayne had suddenly gone clean crazy,

“You don't mean that you've plu- ned it down to Dwyer after what we thought about him? I iros never rnamoiired of circumstantial evi- ilerice Dwyer! Good Lord, I thought we'd ruled him right out!"

"Not exactly." explained Blayne; ‘and after last night's affair, I'm not so sure whether we shouldn't She may have been an accessory ipprehend Sonia Gaynor as well.

Are You Nervous?

SLCatbarinemOnt. b——“I seemed to be all nerves —- did not feel lit nil well; in fact, I could not du n day's housework without ' fired to said Mrs. William ltny of 102i Josephine St. “Con- stant hcnelnclio in tho legion of my eyes and forehead also slipped my strength. I felt so much heifer after inking one bottle of llr. Pierce}: Favorite Pro-

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As Rare as Hen’s Teeth Are the Father and

cipline, and in the End the Child Respects Neither Parent

The pface where teamwork is more needed than anywhere else in ‘he world is in the home, and yet there lS where it is seldomest found. tare, indeed, is the family in which the husband and wife have found the same ideas and ideals and agree upon a settled plan of action and bend their united energies and intelligence to carry ll. out. And especially rare- oli, rare as liens‘ teeth or Kohiiioor diamonds -—~ sre the father and mother ivlic agree upon a theory

As a general thing they take opposite sides on If the mother is lenient, the father

mother thinks it. is cruel to make poor little child- ren behave themselves. If mother tries to bring up her children by the Baby Book, father pooh-poohs

liein stay up as long as they like at night.

father puts his food down and forbids it and raises ructions every time a

_ oars and go to college and take up some tempcrmental career instead of getting a job and going to work in father's shop, father tells them how

pf child-roaring in Johrniys and Mamics presence and it is not long be- fore the clever youngsters discover that they can play off Papa against Momma and escape any authority at all.

always interferes every time she corrects one of them, and says: don't worry the poor child with that foolishness.

And how can father teach his children obedience and respect for law and order when mother calls him a tyrant and makes a scene whenever

Each nullifies all that the other tries to do. of the other. Each destroys the authority of the other and the result is ‘hat the house divided against itself falls.

How often wc see fathers frustrated in their efforts to make strong, worth-while men of their sons by the boys mothers who pamper and spoil

fathers refuse the.n for their dissipations and who make loafers out of them by insisting that Arthur is too delicate to work and Adolphus is too artistic for the grocery business and that their father is sure to insist upon their settling down to regular labor like ordinary lads.

And how many-men we see helpless to protect their daughters from

ning for Colney Hate ."

Blaync seated himself well up atl Sula than ln our n-sylums. Perhaps

"Gloster Road, l-Ianipstead," he m w’ Y0" KNOW ln B. few minutes. smiled into the usiofilshcd face of; I'd like w bet you unythlns you like his colleague. "You know the place. i that 05b"! DWY" hi! B hundnse on haw“, you-i, him somewhere this morning. If he l 3mm named Duvjw C1,...“ “Gum i has-then I've landed Zora as I pro-

scriptinn that l lu-pt riglit on. "Elli i.‘ strengthened nic nnd rial m‘ of lliai’ nor-mus condition. I rulvie-c iiuy wcninn] who in rundown to try it." ‘

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Upon a Theory of Each Constantly _. s Efforts at Dis-

discipline, the

-pops and lets

ouid have dates and go to parties,

thinks the boys should have sport

d a pair of trousers and didnt have

r fights over their different theories

For how is mother to form them in good manners when father "on, Hell know how to be-

Each undoes the work

m, who slip them the money their

before or after the fact. That's one of the many things we've yet to dis- cover. By _the way this is where we get out and walk."

The ‘bus rumbled on and Blayne toqk hold of the Inspector's arm.

"I wish you wouldn't look like that, Webster, old chap," complained Blayne with a smile. "You know you are looking at me as if I displayed an abnormal mental reaction, but I promise you it will take you a long time to get me certified."

By now they had turned into the quiet haven of Gloster Road.

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the fate they are bringing upon themselves because their mothers connive with the girls in deceiving their fathers about the boys they go out. with and the places they go to and how late they stay out at night.

And how many mothers do we see laboring in vain to make ladies and gentle ‘ en Jf their children and ground them in the decencies of con- duct because-their fathers tacitly encourage hoodlumlsm in the young- sters and have some strange optimistic belief that young devils turn into pin-feathered angels when they are grown. A faith which, alas, is given the lie by all the myriads of selfish, self-centered, undiscilfined wild girls and boys who are fringing their parents’ gray hairs in .“"l'l‘0W to the

grave.

Nor is this iu;k of teamwork in rearing their ... take that parents make. other to the children. It is a common thing to hear a man call his wife a fool in his children's hearing and to decide her opinions and tell lici she doesn't know what she is talking about. silly and sentimental and having no Judgment or of being behind the i times and ignorant or extravagant or frivolous. jealous, of being flirtatious.

. . only mis-

Only too often each crl.i'.iz.xa and ridicules the

Or to accuse her of being ,

Some ir‘ ~

And it is equally common to hear a woman reprc...“ her husband

youngsters.

make more money.

Wli-h bciug cruel when he tries to correct the children or of his having forgotten his o‘ l youth and of wanting to deny the children every pleas- ure. Sometimes she even goes so far as to accuse ‘him of not loving his

and letting them see that she thinks he is a failure because he doesn't

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Now what these fathers and mothers overlook in doing this, is that

, . Then, when the time comes when it is all important that the child- en should listen to their fathers‘ advice and be guided by their mothers, ..hey find that they have no authority with them. Each has killed the

ther's influence.

In these times it is difficult enough to rear children so that they vlll be an honor and not a grief to their parents. accomplished by a father arid a mother working together shoulder to shoulder and by presenting a united front to the rebellious youngsters. So they should discuss their differences in private and exalt each other before the children. ‘

It takes teamwork to manage even a modern baby. mother alone is equal to the task.

I come in?"

failed to catch.

lamp.

Peter," said Webster. "I've come to the conclusion that something must l have happened to you last night that has put you well in the run- ,

“It is said," mused Blayne, "that iliore are more insane people out-

I'm one of them. I'll be better able

mlsed you."

"It would suit me better if you were to go into a little bit of detail," grumbled Webster, "then perhaps I'd know what you're dnvmg at» "A" in 800d time. my dear sir," protested Blayne. "Ah, here we um Delightful how the laburnum race- mes seem to tone with the sky." "Damn the laburnumsi" protested Webster. as they approached the door leading to the staircase.

"I think I'd like you to wait on the second landing," nuggegggd Blayne, his voice and manner sud- dimly grown serious. "I may have a little trouble with the fellow, and in case he resorts to any dlgflppegy- ing tricks, I can count on you to give the show right away."

"Gwdl" responded Webster, cag-

l “Ily- "That's something I can un-

derstand."

"And should I want you, 1'11" 31W you a call." said Biayne as he mounted the stairs two at a time,

With a curious sensation of cxpec. tnncy he Dnuscd before the door bearing Dwyer's name.

He knocked sharply on the knock. er, and once ngdn the door was opened in the same cautious man- ner it had barn when last he had

i paid the young man a visit.

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"Good morning, Mr. Dwyer," aid

Blayne, cheerily. “I've some newsl 5°!‘ YOH- Miss Gaynor wants me to Osbert Dwyer were not quite what ‘ening was conducted by the h0Y$~ call and prescribe for you. She tells the medical man had expected. 'The Grand Pieter. 130M155 MR0- me you are still rather seedy. Can Dwyer stared at him for a second Furlfllle. Pfeflded 11ml 8W6 B Very

CHAPTER XXVI.

The Mystery Message

"Hello! What's wrong?" inquired Blayne in a surprised voice nod- ding at‘ the bandage. “An accident?"

They were in the front sitting- room and Dwyer dropped easily into a chair by the window.

"YB-a.” he responded. “It happened last night. Something went wonky with the self starter of Miss Gay. iioi-‘s car, and the crank‘ flew back °" m= lust u I'd Bother going. Bit of a sprain, 1 think, that's all."

“Perhaps I'd better have a, look at it," remarked Blayne, easily, "A simple sprain is often more 391-10115 than some of you lay people think."

The two men's eyes met, and Blayne knew that Dwyer was sug- picious of him.

“I don't think therds any need to “Wble You, doctor, but if you could let me have a good stiff tonic-bro. lmide and all that, you kn°w_1 .think it would buck me up."

Bluyhe did not reply immediately, and noting the pause, Dwyer went on:

"But I was forgetting. In which Capacity are you visiting mm mom- 1H8. doctor, medical man or detect. lve?"

"LOOK here. Dwyer " began Blayne "I Want the truth about that nfln: Are Y0" B01118 to let me have it?"

“What the dcvii do you mean?" the ynunz man demanded. "Arc you SUEBESUUE that I'm a liar?"

"YCS. and-more i" Blayne re.

fooled m: lart time, We‘l, perhaps ‘Jon did. but if you think you can fool me a second tme, Mr. Zora, TOW elut the wrong pig by m; our."

wired cfllhliy- “You imagined you‘

every child takes its opinion of its father and mother from the other, ‘and when one sees that its father rcgards- its mother as a poor, silly, brainless creature whose opinions are of no value, why he rates her that And when the child observes that its mother has neither res- pect nor admiration for its father it adopts the same attitude toward him.

This can only be

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Necessary repair work and pre- paratory treatment should be taken- care of first. We read:

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DOROTHY DIX.

The result of Blaynes words upon

er has become thoroughly harden-

‘The closing session on Sunday ev-

and then broke out- into a peal of inspiring repurt- Hurry Bunpuon

Osbert Dwyer muttered something rather hysterical laughter. which Biayne's usually quick ears

that I'm—--" "I don't imply

with the wilfur murder of Mont- gomery Gaynor. I didn't come here ‘.0 amuse you, Dwyer."

(To be Continued)

OLDER BOYS’ CONFERENCE

The annual Older Boys‘ Confer- -enoe for the western section of the ‘Island was held in Lot 16 United Church, October 21-33. About thirty boys and leaders were in attend- ance. Mr. Kenneth Sullivan, of Halifax, was‘ director of the Con- ference and he was - assisted by Revs. L; B. Campbell and E. R. Woudside. The election of conference offic- ers resulted as fol!ows: Grand Pre- tor, Douglas MacPai-lane, Bedeque; Grand Deputy Pretor, Harry gimp- son, Belmo it; Grand Scriptor, Don- ald Bradshaw, Kinkora; Grand Comptor, Wilfred Lyle, Central Int 16.

The Saturday evening session as usual took the form of a banquet in the public hall of Central, Lot 16. A beautiful repast was provid- ed by the ladies. The Conference Director acted as song leader and toast master. The following toasts were prop ‘ and responded to: (1), To the King, responded to by singing the National Anthem; (21, Our homes, proposed by Lewis Woolner, responded to by Rev. L. B. Campbefl; (3), The Church, pro- posed by Donald Bradshaw, res- ponded to by Lloyd Yeo; (4) The Lfldles. Dmposad by James Warren.

The findings of the Conference showed that there was much dis- satisfaction rc the present econo- mic, social. polltical and religious status and strong recommendations and pledges were formufated, cm- phasizing the need for the exercise of Christian principles in every Avenue of life.

anything," snap- “Inspector

read the Scripture Lesson and Rev.

"Zqy-al By god, bu; that-s the iE. R. Woodside lead in prayer. Wil-

funniest thing I've heard you say,§

"I suppose so," he said at length,‘ doctor. You don't mean to imply and opened the door fully.

Blayne gazed at him for a mo- merit, and he felt like calling out to ped Blayne, furiously. Webster, for Dwyer's right arm was i Webster is waiting below with a swathed in a heavy bandage and his , warrant in his pocket for your ar- face looked as white as a. carbon rest. Inside an hour you l1 be at Scotland Yard, formally charged

fred Lyle read the findings of the Conference and Donald Bradshaw read the minutes of the previous lsessions. Mr. Sullivan gave a short ‘address and conducted the impres- sive ceremony of the “fellowship circle,’ after which the Grand Pre- tcr pronounced the Conference closed.

FORTUNE BRIDGE SCHOOL

Following is the honor roll for -Fortune Bridge School for Octob- er: Grade X-l, Cyril Johnston; 2, Minnie Burke; 3, Wallace Francis; 4, Basil Johnston.

Grade IX-l, Hilda Francis; 2, Dorothy Johnston; 3, George Dix- on; 4, Edward Francis.

Grade VIIJ-l, Dorothy Dixon; 3, Massle Dingweil; 3, George Francis; 4, Thelma Jackson. .

Grade VI—l, Elsie Dingwell; 2, E Jackson; 3, Dorothy Burke; 4, Laura Dixon.

Grade IV (SrJ-l, Nora Jackson; 2, Maizie Conohan.

Grade IV (Jr.)-l, Elizabeth Cof- fin; 2, Earl Townsend; 3, John Francis; 4, Kenneth Burke.

Grade If (a)—l, Dorothy Works; 2, Dorothy Riley.

Grade II (b)—1, Lorne Francis. Grade If (c)—l, Pearl MacDon- ald: 2, Jimmy Jackson; 3, Henry Townsend; 4, Weldon Campbell. Grads I (a)-1, Jean Dixon; 2, Lulu Wilt.-

Grade I (b)—1, Evelyn Wilt; 2, Kenneth MacDonald, Principal-Jean Ross. Assistant-Elizabeth MacDonald.

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Grade IV <Sr.)--l, Ruth Mac- Kinrion; 2, Ralph MacKinnon; 3, Harold Gould‘, 4, Henry Gaudct.

Grads IV (Jr.)—1, Edna Sherry: 2, Lorne MacFarlane.

Grade III-l. Vera Sherry; Ruth Learn and Edna Plneau.

Grade n (Sr.)-1, Louis Plneau; 2, Margaret Doiron.

Grade II (JrJ-l, Edgar Sherry; 2, Mary Doiron.

Grade I (Sr.)—l, Edward Plneau; 2, Albert Gaudet.

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Pearl Sherry—Teacher.

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Domestic exports to Gibraltar in the last three months totalled 800,

compared with the $1,105 in the same period last year. There were no imports in the corresponding

periods of either year.

FILMS TO TEACH LANGUAGE

NEW YORK, Nov. 1B—(By The Canadian Press)—l=‘oreign language films will be used as auxiliaries to ordinary methods of reaching mod- ern languages in New York (Italy's h gh schools. the Bo-u-d of Educat- ion announcd.