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So Hard On Ediicatlonlsts

A study of the “pressures and dilemmas" of educational authorities has been made under a project sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and judging h_v a review of_ the report in the New York Times, it presents a highly diversified pic- ture of public opinion. The study involved interviews with about one-half of all the school superintendents in the State of Massachusetts as well as with some 500 school board members. The only definite conclusion reached appears to be that the modern cducati0nist's lot is not a happy one.

llcrc, ln'icfl_\', are some of the findings: 1-‘ift_v-nine percent of the superintendents were under pressure to put more emphasis on the three R's; but 61 percent. had de- mands to teach more courses and subjects. 'l‘hirt_v-nine percent received protests against the introduction of such new school services as guidance and health programs; hut 63 percent had demands that the schools introduce such services. Seventy- five percent were pressured with protests against school-tax increases or bond pro- posals: but 66 percent faced opposite pres- sures to secure more money for the school program. Twenty-nine percent were under pressure to introduce new teaching meth- ads: but 43 percent had protests against the introduction of such methods. Forty per- cent faced demands from the community for less athletics; but 58 per cent were being urged to emphasize athletics.

The report goes on to suggest, ironically, the following qualifications for an “ideal" school superintendent: “He should have chronic low blood pressure and an ulcer- proof stomach. He must be able to with- stand petty gripes and slaps during the ten-hour workday in his office, and then enjoy lying awake most of the night worry- ing about school problems. He must be a man who can spend his life helping other people's children but who takes‘ in stride the fact that he does not have more than an hour a week for his own. He must have a‘ wife who loves him so much that she does not care whether or not she ever sees him."

A similar survey nearer home would no doubt reveal the same disparity with re- spect to educational aims, with different individuals and groups specializing in differ- ent pressure areas. At any rate, the Mass- achusetts report makes an interesting con- tribution to the controversy sparked in this country by Dr. Hilda Neatby’s criticisms in “So Little For The Mind”. Perhaps it pro- vides a more effective answer than Dr. Neatby's opponents in this country have been able to give.

Baron, Millunan, Handyman

In recent years many of the landed gentry ‘of Britain have been impoverished by high taxes: some of them. finding their incomes insufficient for" keeping their huge houses in repair and well staffed by serv- ants, have opened their estates to sight- secrs on certain da_vs in the week in return for a small fee from each visitoi. Not so, however, William Marmaduke, the 25th Baron Moivbray, the 26th Baron Segrave, the 22nd Baron Stourton, premier Baron of I-“.ngland. Determined to keep his castle privaic anrl yet in a position to pay its own w:i_v, he has put into effect a plan for utilizing all the assets of his estate; one of these assets is his own labour. Each morn- ing hc delivers milk from his four farms to his fellow citizens of Harrogate; when nec- rss.ar,\', he acts as a handyman, helping in all sorts of little ways the farmers and ‘workmen in his employ; in his spare time ’_he traps rabbits and takes them to market along with produce from his gardens and v_'fIowcrs from his greenhouses. Ir addition 'I_to all this he is mindful of his duties as u .::Peer of‘ the Realm; when important de-

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' Vbates are scheduled in the House of Lords

,’,".hc is in his seat to participate in them. ‘at William Marmaduke, thrice a baron, may or may not succeed in his heroic ef- K arts to save his ancestral home from this inexorable pressure of the tax collector, but Jcettainly he deserves success. He is doing _«,;‘a great deal to prove to the world that ‘British aristocracy is not as decadent as present day social scientists sometimes make it out to he: at the same time he is pro- ‘claiming the dignity of common labour in a V way which is far more persuasive than any that is found in the text-books of the soc- ‘ lalistic theorists. He will have many well- wishes‘: both at home and abroad.

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The erection of a statue to Sir ‘Robert Borden on Parliament Hill‘ has ‘I been

In commending this action the Montreal Star notes that it is seventeen years since Sir Robert's death and just twice that length of time since he retired from active politics. “There will be those,” says The Star, “who may think that the honor thus paid his memory has been too tardily be- stowed. But time is the acid test of the validity of putting up monuments to de. ceased public men. It is a great deal bet- ter that there should be criticism for the failure to erect a statue than subsequent regret——and wonder—because one was erected.

“If Parliament Hill is to continue to bear memorials of Canadians who have there served their country ably, devotedly and at much personal sacrifice a statute to Robert Laird Borden was destined from the

more to Canada under harassing conditions. both as leader of a weak opposition, and as War Premier in those unprecedented days of 1914 and the dark bloody years that fol- lowed. Sir Robert was leader of a political party but when one thinks of him now it is never for that that he is remembered, much though his party owes to his memory. He is remembered as a Canadian patriot who through good report and ill maintained his serene faith in his country and its people, and as a gentleman."

This tribute is well merited, and there is no doubt but that Canadians generally will approve of the Government's decision to honor Sir Robert's , memory in the manner proposed. His name, of course, has been perpetuated in this Province in the terminal of our car ferry service which Sir Robert was instrumental in establishing, and which itself is an enduring monument to his statesmanship.

Another conference

The Geneva Conference is not the only meeting of importance now going on. In London delegates from thirty countries are conferring on ways and means of prevent- ing pollution of the sea by oil, a problem which is causing much concern to ‘ con- servation officials throughout the world. In the words of Sir Gilmore Jenkins, secretary to the British Ministry of Transport, “thou- sands of birds have suffered a lingering death as the result of being ‘oiled up’."

A British Committee has been working on the problem for some time. Its recom- mendations, which will be submitted to the current London conference, are as follow ' (1) There should be a world code of goo conduct; (2) Discharge of certain oils into the sea should be prohibited by interna- tional agreement; (3) Facilities for the re- ception of oil wastes should be provided at all important ports and terminals; (4) Tank- ers should be required by law to keep ade- quate records of the disposal of wastes.

Here is one problem at least that does not have any divisive political implic' "‘on. It is to be hoped that delegates from both East and West will find it possible and to their advantage to agree on the proposed code of good conduct and thus keep the sea reasonably clean and wholesome for its wild-life guests, who have done nothing to deserve the sufferings inflicted on them by an oil-conscious age.

EDITORIAL NOTES

Sixth anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. The youthful nation has shown many examples of the exuber- ance of youth but at the same time dis- plays undeniable vitality.

The national executive of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities meets Thursday and Friday in Toronto. Al- though‘ municipalities are wholly creatures of the Provincial Legislatures they are ne- cessarily more and more concerned about Federal legislation, particularly financial provisions effecting local rates.

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That. there is difficulty in finding en- ough men to take reserve Naval training in the Maritimes is the somewhat surprising situation revealed by Commodore K. I-‘. Adamswho is’ in charge of reserve train- ing. Far inland the Navy seems to hold more attraction for young men than at the coast although it should be easy to provide decidely superior facilities close to shipping

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Maria Montessori, Italian educationalist and doctor. died this date 1952. She was born in 1870 and was the first woman to qualify as a medical doctor at the university of Rome, where she also became a profes- sor of anthropology. Her school for feeble- minded children achieved startling success, enabling so-called idiots to compete with normal children of their own age. During the Second World War she lived and work-

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1 This column In open to the discussion by w.. pondents of questions of interest. The Guardian does not necessar- llr ondor the opinion of wueepondeula.

MARKETING BOARD PLEBISCITE

S-ir.—ln a recent issue of a cir- cular to the farmers of this Island, signed we believe by the secretary of the P. E. Island Federation of Agriculture, a clause made a. statement to the effect that "lf more dollars are received why worry about 1050 of freedom". Fol- lowing this idea logically, we should be willing to sell our free- tlom at a prtce. We believe this is the eventual aim of all sug- gested legislation with reference to marketing. We have sufficient bureaucrats shaking the whip at us now without creating more, on the vague premise that we are helping ourselves. We have ex- amplea in plenty of reglmented states. who have committed their future, body and soul to legislat- ive control and the picture is not pretty. We have on the other hand examples of continued progress. under _- freedom .of .,e.nt.erpriae. \\'Ilet'ell1 the farmer and grower has the right tc say where and when he will sell his product. and may do so without paying tribute to half I dozen control boards, made up of indifferent farmers who have grown tired of‘ working for a living. We should be alert to the persuasive influence of job seekers. The farmer is taxed suf- ficiently without being asked to foster further bureaucracy. some of these bureaux ‘are commend- able. necessary and deserve our tribute and praise which we give unhesitatingly It is the type which aims to be our master and get paid for it at our expense that we object. to.

We have all respect for associa- tions of farmers for marketing control, but it should be on a basis of free choice, not forced by law without alternative. It’ the trend towards coercive legislation is followed we may lose all free- dom of choice and action with respect to our farm and homes. we believe that many will agree with us when we say that the re- cent performances of the Potato Marketing Board do not warrant confidence in its ability sufficient to legislate them into continued dominant control.

We are an independent. sturdy. insular people, and we do not be- lieve that we will any longer place the power of prevention and fines In the hands of any who may in the future demonstrate as much ineptitude as they have in the pest. control over our indi- vidual lands and crops is an in- alienable right that is refused in Russia, and other countries where the state cnnt,i-ola. Let. us not al- low this initial step or others may follow. we note where the vote in this plebiscite in confined to

‘//w E I l * foefi émm YOUNG FARMEII. Riding his toy tractor on the walk. In his imagination he has plowed long furrows reaching to the

curve of sky. He pulls up in the shade of maple

ee To eat. his lunch and check the

fuel supply.

There will be work tomorrow and the day

After, if the clearing weather holds

It is the ‘spring of year. Young farmers must

Be up early in go forth about

The business of the season. livery- one

Knows en-ly corn will have a bet-

III Before the drying heat of summer coma.

So do not bother him and do not

call Him from his work, until it is

lghtfall. ,

«fin India.

-Dilly 3. Cooper. in christian Scienfi Monitor.

U.N. Tribute To Red Cross

By Dar I-lammu-Ildold Secretary-General of the United Nation:

The will of the world‘: peo-| plea to cooperate for the com- mon good is made manifest not only through their government: but also through the work of voluntary, nan-go. nmental organizations. Of these. none has a brighter history of accomplish- ments in its field than the Interr- national Red Cross, represented by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the League. of Red Cross Societies. comprising the Red Cross or Red Crescent. Societies of "ii countries united to allevi- ate human suffering without re- gard to politics, race or religion.

Once each year. on May ll, International Red Cross Day| affords an opportunity to draw attention to the humanitarian work of the Red Cross through- out the world. And once again I am happy to pay tribute on that. day to an organization with which the United Nations has ll record of fruitful associa- tion.

An ful year the

example of this success- asaociation occurred last. when representatives of national Red Cross socie-

ties of the count.ri€a concerned were of vital help In carrying out the prisoner-of-war ex- change in Korea. Utilisation of the Red Cross was written into the Armistice Agreement that ended the bitter fighting in that unhappy land. Aid to the civil- Ian population in Korea is still being given by the Red Croll. working in effective coordina- tion with the United Nations Korean Reconstruction Agency and other organizations in help- lng war- and disaster-struck Koreans back to their feet.

Last year, too the Red Cross brought. relief to those stricken by catastrophe elsewhere throughout the world. The help extended to the many victims of earthquakes in Turkey, Greece, and Iran. and floods in Chile. Japan. the Netherlands. Upited Kingdom. Belgium, Italy. Iraq and Syria were in its great tradition of service to all ‘fnanklnd.

I salute the Red Cross for all its great work in past. year: and I know that the United Nations can count llp0Ii itl

help in the future.

registered growers only. Perhaps this has some algnlflcance. The small grower seems to be ignored. Yet he contributes a large pro- portion of our total crop.

The farmer and the shipper may quite easily have a properly supervised association without leg- islation, wherein both their inter- ests will be safeguarded; and here let us suggest that we do not minimize the value to our econ- omy of the conscientious dealer. They have pioneered markets at their personal risk of loss. They have many times lost hea.vily. If they make a profit at other times who is to deny them? It is neces- sary to have a selling medium and for our money we like an experi- enced onr.,not. a set-up of inexperi- enced job-seekers We do not deal in or grow potatoes so may claim exemption from selfish motive: in this assertion. ‘

we will not-, we believe. sell our freedom for the obscure and ephemeral prospect of greater pro- fits. we will. ‘ve hope, cherish and sustain this precious intang- lble. which in many countriu has attained the status of a relic. We will we trust assert ourselves ac- Cordmsly when and whenever challenged bv the ballot.

I Am. Sir. etc. C. O. emwr. St. Peter's. P. LI.

noun. noses A—ND TOWN srneers

Sir.——ln The Guardian snd.lour- nal I read the ieport of an Alber- ton Town Council meeting where some business had been left. until more of the Councillors were there. The report said the Mayor and Councillors asked that a lat- ter bo written to the Minister of Public Works asking that more work be done on the caacumpee Highway this year.

I would think that money in- tended to be used for roads in this district should be shared around so that all parts would be treated as equally as possible.

I do not want. to criticise the Mayo: and the few Councillors who attended this particular meet- ing but I do think they should consider a little before taklngluch a step. and should leave the db- trict work to M}. J. W. D. Oomp- bell, M.L.A. and Mr. Oaudet. M. L.A., as then two men were elect- ed to look iifur our district. They receive a. total of $8.000 a year for their work and I believe they would like to earn their money.

This meddling by the town of- flcials of Alberloo could result in some of us not getting a road done this year. that is properly due us. Perhaps it would allow some country people an opportu- nlty to make suggestions to town officials on what could be done on town atreeia.

There in a lot. of, work needed in Alberi.on'aml I would start with paving from P.-oflI.t‘a corner put

the High lchool to‘ the catholic

Church: then perhaps the Gov- ernment would do their share of the road or street from the Catholic Chuich to the Alberton wharf.

The Tm\'t'l of Alberton has ne- glected thls too long and the Gov- ernment sometimes gets blamed for not doing this street by people who do not know that this part of the road is In the town limlta.

Another thing the Town Council could do if they are short of work. is to keep big oil and potato trucks (thousands of pounds over- weight) from operating on town streets or roads while farmers are obliged to run their small half- ton trucks long distances with a few bags of potatoes to keep with- in the law.

This 1.1 not fair because the Government paved the atreeta through Alberton and who is go- ing to make the repairs when the holes and bumps come. and come they will if someone does not call a halt to this abuse of paved streets in Alberton?

I am. Sir. et.c.. TAXPAYER.

TRIBUTE TO LATE MR. HARRIS

sir,—An invaluable member of the Charlottetown Advisory Board has been called by the great Architect of the Universe. Yet for generations to come the vision of brain upon an earthly architect's blue pi-inta will remain. landmarks of beauty to grace our own and other provinces in the form of churches. schools, university bulld- tnga. etc. Amongst these creations of the late Mr. James E. Harris is the new addition to The Sunset Lodge. school st. Charlottetown. I-lla keen interest and unflagglng energlaa both an a member of the Advisory Board and Architect for this project. even though in failing health gave some concern to those that knew and loved him, yet he petaervei-ed in every minute detail both before. during, and after the construction of thelaodge for elder- ly ladies. His Interelt lay deeper than even an architect‘: love for his creatlon—hla interact in those that would reside in the buildings. the children that would learn in the schools. the people that would worship in the churches lay clone to the warm spirit of this man. Surely in this christian gentle- man. then who were privileged to meet him, both in public and priv- ate. caught something of a great heart that nted to give more than receive. are tecturai ac- complishments werp at only of wood, mortar and alone. but he also built of fine! materials. the thinp that pertain to 1. Kingdom not made with hands, he built on that foundation: that th been laid. the Lord Jeoua lat Yes. we shall miss him, to Mn. I-lam: Ind family we would offer our deepest sympathy, yet is it not poa- alblc. that. He who said. "In my hthm House are many lnnslona‘ Eizegnln thhigiolll; of :’hetwarid'.1 monw hurt a spirit, eterntl vision who will design but-

It probably is accurate to any that most people think of the United Nations Organisation as a war preventing con-bination of ltataamen lcpfesenting many as- tions, and they iud;e‘it on that basis. when the organization moves to stop ugzreasion, as in Korea. it is praised: when it fails in tta .al.-.t.lona with any particu- lar breaker of the peace. it.ia con- demned. There are plenty of peopli in the United States. Bri- tain, a\‘ Canada. who feel that the U.N.!~. has not done enough thus far to justify its existence: in the United States especially there is a good deal of organised opposition to continued participa- tion in its work and objectives.