SHE'LL LOVE A GIFT THAT'S PRACTICA'L

Mother will get a bigger thrill out of your gift

if it is something she can use. She would like a nice purse Why not

dress or a dainty blouse.

or a pair of gloves or anything wearable.

For instance a

call in and get Mother's gift from

pretty

Yes, the number is now up to seventy. We refer to the number oi.‘ veterans in Prince Edward Is- land who are gettkig their Vocat- ional Training under the plan known as ‘training on-the-Jeb- or more briefly still. as T.O.J. This form of training was described at some length in our column several weeks ago. but its importance in rehabilitation of ex-sarvice men merits a repetition, or rather an expansion. of what has already been said about it.

Canadian Vocational Training. the name of the training organ - zatiott set up jointly by the Pro- vincial and Dominion Govern- ments for War Emergency and goat-war training. has three Field

epresentatives on its staff. ‘."hey are J. O‘Hanley for the east. ll. Sullivan for the west. and O-WI. Foster for Charlottetown. These men make contracts with skilled traddesmen who are self-employed an with business firms. manu-

facturers. servicing or repair l people. etc. in a cotﬁtant search for openings where ex-service men or women may be trained and em- ployed. 1n general. the object ll to secure a permanent job for the veteran after training has been completed, but in quite a few cases the trainee may intend setting up a workshop or business for him- self and is merely in need of an opportunity to get the necessary skill and experience. In some cases too. the veteran finds his own employer-trainer and so com- es to the Counsellor at the De- partment of Veterans‘ Affairs with a proposition fairly well lined up.

The former Y‘.M.O.A. billldlng on Richmond Street. Charlotte- town. now houses the most of the offices of the Department of Vet- erans‘ Affairs. and to this building come dozens of ex-servica mail and women weekly in order to talk ov-

Veterans’ Training.

allows and Views

discuss length of training l-eouir-

on-the-job in a certain trade

the most suitable lan; then Can- adian Vocational aining tries to find the ace where the 10b can be done. has" is righti for scare city of building materials. equip- ment. supplies. eto., makes -ven the best intended employ" clut- ioue about undertaking to tram and employ an additional man,

When Fortune smiles on the e!- forts o! the 0.11.1‘. Field Repre- sentatives. he and the employer

ed. weekly wage to be paid. skills to be taught, commenceme t date, salar or wage rate to be aid on com lotion ol training. an_ other deta is. The contract coverin the chief features of pay and trs nins

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is now signed by the employer- trainer and the Field Represent- ative. which contracts is then sub- mitted to the Rehabilitation Board for its approval. One dimportant feature o the contract lS that tho employer-trainer begins by mak~ ing a small contribution each week. gradually increasing up to the full amount of the agreed. weekly wage by the end of the training period. In the meantime.

however, the trainee i-s paid ‘ry his employer the full weekly wage rate as set forth in the agreement, but recovers the difference

tween the employer contribution

and the we e rate from the De-

partment o Veterans‘ Affairs. To

make it clearer; let us sup ose

that the weekly wage is set at 21.-

00, and the agreement states that

the employer's contribution for the

first four weeks is 18.00 per week.

Then the em loyer pays the train-

ee the full s! .00 each week. but at

the end of that four week period

he submits a claim to D.V.A. for a| refund to him of $13.00 per week.

The claim forms are filled out

each month bye the employer and

to hear the report of the employ-

er.

er with the Counsellor their de- sires. hopes and plans for getting established in ci-vil life. If the vet- eran and counsellor reach a com- mon agreement that aﬂrralning-

Liiied Out,

00R" no Pain!

No pads or plaatesa so fuea with-inst a few drops of a painless remedy PUTNAQTS CORN EXTRACTDR-only a lei applu a- rions and seiiei‘ comes quiclly. Tac le your sore corn today. For rapid results. for greater mmfort, use the old reliable Corn remover. rurnatvs cons cxraacroa. 35c at all dealers in medicine.

Putnam's Corn Extractor

It has been found that many, '

tradesmen and companys, either‘. . from a real or a fancied need for ' haste o-r because they know .ittle - _ , . about the T.O.J. Plan, fill up "a ' ' vacancy by cngag ng the first iik- a ' S - eiy looking prospect, without giv- / ' lng much consideration to the AGltpbMth |h“BtG'| There is such a thing as over- o e e r crowdinil- you know. Strc-tlg words c-f caution have been uttered by . prominent officials of the C.N.R. and of D.V.A. i-n respect to further ‘ training o! Station Agents and

g ' Telegraphers. There are seven in

The FASHION SHOPPE

GT. GEORGE ST. PHONE 5i

STANCHEL SCHOOL

u. u. of a l: 595,5? 113:1 $1.31‘ Keeling."

. 9J3;

I. Iona Keoting; 3 Bel-y . Grade VIII-l Violet Aiken; 2. Joyce MacLean; 8. Shelia Mac-

Champion. Grade III (Jr . i-l. 'I‘reinos

Grade‘ 11-1. Audr camel-on. Grade I (Sr.)--l. lllﬁriﬂIclllli-

eron Grade I (JrJ-l. Stephen Train- atoendance: J

urgent needs of ex-service men. A line or two addressed simply to Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Richmond Street. Charlottetown, would soon bring a Field mun of C.V.T. to interview any employer who might so indicate that iv could employ or train a sur-tnbb ex-service man, In all such case:

of course, both the employer an

the trainee will be given a chum

to look each other over and tn .'ot' "yea or nay” to the proposed ar- ran

Marcellus

Edna Todd. Jackie White: I

Alberta Todd; 8 Mary Kelly. Grade III (Sr.)-l. Gordon

Surprise Mother on her day with an extra. special gift from the Style

training at the moment at clif- ferecit stations in P.E.I.. while four g or five have already completed " training. In addition. quiteilnum- her of non-service men are also preparing themselves for this work. Henceforth. unless you can afford to sitdown and wait years- many years ~to xet employment. - choose some other field for re- habilitation. _ |

Centre. See what fun it is to shop without Mother‘ for a. change", then

it‘ you ﬁnd it tough going you will appreciate your Mother all the more.

Mr. Enoch Sullivan (Kayo-l. tho C.V.'I‘. Field Representative for P El. west of Charlottetown. has just recently blossomed forth with a brand new Dodge car. We won- der why everything on the rond is able to pass him in spite of the new car. It is rumored that a load of hay passed him on a hill near Hunter River.

We know all about the gifts Mother prefers-because she spends sq much time shopping here all the year through. So come in and look~

to iitay to buy-you'll ﬁnd something memorable for Mother — for May

John F ' » restaurant -

Some of the recent additions our T.0.J. trainees are: McAleer, training in management with White's Restaur- ant. Charlottetown; Horace ELCar- mlchael as Optician with l". W. Boyles at the Poiyclinic. Charloﬂe- town; D. Stratton Cannon. . blacksmith and forger with Roy Bruce, North River; Robert Fer- guson as plumber with RT. Mor- rison. Summerside; Dewar Jana; as motor mechanic with Home Motors. Ohariottetown- Ralph MacKay as photo finisher with Norman Saunders. Charlottetown: All!“ D. MacMillan. as salesman and store manager with Singer Sewing Machine Company, Mane. ton; Fred B. Pound as furrier with Island Furriers. Charlottetown: Arnold Vaniderstine as cabinet maker and upholsterer wLth Ver- ,

no Cht,Chlttt ;Lele (Tnnweeillseas UITJTOOX‘ fligzlirdnic WTTH 'p"hv I o Ellen s Diary

W- G. Barbour. Charlottetown: 11y an lsiﬂand Farmer's Wile

12th and after,

PROWSE BROS. LIMITED

THE‘ STORE‘ OFi SATISFACTION

gratuities to widows or children in the event of death while on service.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: As among applicants, war veterans applying for reappointment will re- ceive preference, and if accepted will be reappointed to the ranlcs they held at the time of their discharge, or to the nearest ranks which estab- lishment permits: and their prior service will be a hctor in promotion and pension.

TERMS OE SERVICE: Accepted applicants enter Interim Force, which terminates on or before Sep- tember 30, 1947; good conduct, satis- factory medical category and trade proﬁciency will enable airmen to enlist in Regular Air Force for ﬂve years and re-engage thereaﬂer for further ﬂve-year terms.

WHERE TO APPEY: Applications should be made to Eastern Air Com- rrrlignd, RCAF, 17 South St.. Halifax,

woodlands. across the road. I lost it and a. Bolt darkness descend ‘ niantling the countryside. sort and peaceful and star-lit A bird twitter- gde s. low croonln call;

mted comfortinzy to m loneliness of a rural night was about me~and Mmss the yard the mellow lights of home.

Until tomorrow . Diary. . Good-night .

THE JOB.‘ There are openings in many of the ground nodes, in-

~ eluding acre-engine and air-frame mechanics, ermourers, telephonic and photographic workers, clerks and cooks. In some trades training will be provided. All offer advance- ment in return for hard work and

. proﬁciency. Applicants without pre- vious service must be over l8 and under 26.

THE PAY: Basic pay plus living allowances for non-commissioned ranks runs from $95 monthly for Air- craftman Class 2 to $188 for Warrant Oﬁicer Class Qne‘. extra pay for trade proﬁciency and increased pay after three years in any innit; marriage allowance of $20 a month; free uni- form clothing and medical and dental service. ‘ Y

THE PENSION: a lifetime in- come on discharge after 20 years’ or more service; pensions or gratuities in the event of prior discharge on medical grounds, and pensions or

Earl Robertson as blacksmith and forges with Fulton Robertson. Hunter River; Carl Kennedy as motor mechanic with Poole and Brothers, Roseneath,

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had come. "Well." Jeanie said ——-——-————— l InilQ, ‘m matter My: fine MAPLE PLAINS SCHOOL Report for A ril Grade VIII- _ Marion Cairns; l.‘ M ; 3. Maurice Murnhr s (equal) Francis Campbell.

Throat Distress May Mean DANGER

When the chest is sore and your‘ cough hangs on.- you naturally be-_ come worried. One sufferer who‘ was troubled over her condition, writes: ’ _ I.“My'back pained. I coughed a‘ lot. l’ was worried and wondered what was wrong with me.'0ne,pf rny friends advised me to use‘ Nyvilias. I ans on my seeead bottle. and so is my. mother. villus is doing mother as time goodssitisdoingmmlhave‘ . _ rwnmmud“ Numb w n": Any of the following articles will be appreci friends; they are receiving entire‘; ' ~ . satisfaction, also." "

ateli: ~ ' i’ pawns-momma’ “i

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0n lier Day] of Days

.Mother's tDay suuoavq MAY, l2tltl”

Select‘. something practical for Mother -

2. borne Aulgﬁfihlalll “and. gunner pmrph ( ; mane A . Cindi ITi-l. Norman Arsenaul; 2. Lnwis Walsh _ Highest sveraac, Marion Oairns ll percent. . ‘Perl attendance: Eileen Walsh. Diana Is. Norman Arsenault. Lewis Wleh. Josie M ‘masher. Mary Conway.

llniment-its ansigesiepewna are; . m HOUSE COATS’ ' BCABVES BED JACKETS ‘GLOVES

"‘Js--"""‘ ‘I I awarded. > Pmns

[AID Dilemma 1 V "“':§.'::'z.:".:..i:t . y a t " ~ ~ ~ ‘an. e them to ae- - l x "for aiartleoiars i, ‘p d ' - * ‘f:

national. ensues roe" All ‘MAUI. uam e ‘ -. n. r. Gordon, Deputy Minister.

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