Bitish troops from Jamaica, B. W. I. arrive at Nassau’: Inter- national Airport just after mid-~

LAND AT NASSAU

night Thursday. The armed for- ces were brought in as pre- ventative measure in Nassau’s

current labor dispute to preserve law and order. Three plane-loads of troops were ﬂown in to the re-

sort isle where some 4,000 strikers have been out since last Sunday. (AP Wirephoto)

EDucATIONAL HORIZONS

Education For Living Is Vocational School Motto

the Provincial Vocational School located in Charlottetown, was es-

tablished in the y ar 1945 as a ‘

joint Federal-Prov ncial project for the training and rehabilita- tion of war veterans. By 1948 the training of veterans had been completed and civilian classes of vanious kinds were formed. The school now provides t/rainingnfor those whose desires and apit-i- tudes are not in the field of aca- demic education. In 1949 facilities were found to be inadequate and a new wingwas added to the school to house the Home Econo- mics, Commenical, Bricklaying, and Automotive Mechanics De- partments. Recent additions of the latest models of machines in the various shops have made this one of the best ‘equipped schools of its kind in Canada. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Any person sixteen years of age or older is eligible to enroll in the School. While the desire to learn ,is the most important requirement, Grade X is consid- ered the normal standard for en- trance to the day trade courses. However, under certain circum- stances those having only Grade VIII standing will be considered

_for admission to certain trade

COURSES OFFERED 1, DAY COURSES:

Automotive Mechanics, Brick- laying and Plastering, Carpen- try, Drafting, Home Economics, Plumbing and Sheet Metal-, Prac- tical Electricity, Welding. With the exception of Welding these are all nine-month courses.

2. NIGHT COURSES:' _

All the courses mentioned a- bove together with —- Cooking, Crocheting, Knitting, Smocking, Leatherwork, Sewing, Weaving, Shorthand, Typing, Accounting and Bookkeeping. Night classes are held two evenings each week for a period of seven months.

3. SHORT COURSES:

During the winter months the Vocational School offers four Youth Training short courses: Agriculture, Egg Grading, Farm Mechanics, and , Homemaking. Any young man or young woman sixteen years df age or older is eligible for admission to these courses. The duration of each course varies, some last for three weeks only while others are six week’s length. Those who must live away from home while re- ceiving instruction and who sat- isfactorily complete a youth

sistance to help pay their board. 4. ACADEMIC COURSES:

es such as carpentry and plumb- ing are required to take instruc- tion in Mathematics, Science, Ge- neral Knowledge, and Blue Print Reading. In order to derive max- imum benefit from trade courses, students should have a working knowledge of fractions, decimals and percentages. ENROLLMENT

‘The enrollment for the school

All students in day trades class-.

year 1956-57 was as follows: Day

Trade Classes, 82, Night Classes, 354, Afternoon Classes, 32, Com- merce, 65, Short Courses, 26, ma- king a total of 559 students. The enrollment for the present school year, 1957-58, will show a slight increase.

_For every, ambitious boy or girl on Prince Edward Island, the Provincial Vocational School offers education suited to the Stu- dent's desire, and planned to pro- duce happier and more valuable citizens.

Sunday afternoon, January 12 marked the closing of a round of festal rejoicing for the children of St. Vincent‘: Orphan-age when they visited the Sacred Heart Home-and put on a short program of entertainment tor the guests of the Home. The singing and dancing of the children was much appreciated by 5 their audience, and a 'boun-tivful treat provided by the Sisters added to their enjoy- ment of the afternoon. -

These vents "manifesting the joy. of the Spirit of Christmas during the festive ‘Season begah on Wed- nesday, December 18 when the children were the guests of No- tre Dame Academy for their an- nual Ohristmas concert. After a

Twelve Days Of Christmas At St. Vincent's Orphanage

deli-ghttuil program including the

a bounteous lunch was served by the students of the Senior High School, during a happy get-toge- ther with the children. That eve- ning a group of St. Dun-sta-n’s stu- dents visited the Orphanage, held a jolly sing-‘song ivith the chil- dren, treated them with apples and candy, and lett a generous g-iﬁt for Christmas turkeys.

Friday,\ December 20, was Air Force Day and I. -group of Ofﬁi- cers from the R.C.A.F Station in Su-mmerside, headed by Group Captain Swetman, came to offer tiheir Christmas Greetings. They presented to the Orphanage two Classroom radios, and a bean- tiful 4-speed Record Player for the enjoyment and training of the children. ‘

: Cy Burke, Bernadette Shaw,.Mary

ﬂnsmen from Summerside be- came Santa's helpers and arriv- ed with a huge box of toys for the little ones. On Sunday, Dec- ember 22, Santa Claus himself came with the Canadian Lcgion from Summerside under the lead- ership of Dr. Hubert MacNeill. They were accompanied by the Sea Cadets’ Band under the direc- tion of Gabriel Chaisson. Each child received a generous treat, from San-ta, and'a very enjoyable: program of Christmas Carols was furnished by the Band.

On Christmas Eve towards mid- night the children came in Pro- cession to the Chapel si-nging, “Come All Ye Faithful.” Holy Mass was offered by Rev. George A. MacDonald, and the children welcomed the Christ - Child with hymns sung in His honor. The spirit of joy that belongs to Christ- mas was evident throughout the day as the children made merry with games, toys, books, and oth- or gifts sent -by their relatives and the many kind friends who remembered them at Christmas. CONCERT

On December 29, the children staged a concert the Assem bly Hall at St. Dunstan’s. They were happy to have as their guests the members of the St. Elizabet-h’s Aid, the B.I.S., and many other friends of the Orphan- age. ‘

Following is -the program: Na- tivity Play, “Once Upon A Some- time,” Dance of the Candy Canes, Grade One, Piano Duet, “Golden Rod” by Mary and Isabel Ca-rter;' Action Song, David MacPherson and Judy Clow; Virginia Reel, Grades Two and Three; Solo, “Danny Boy”, Billy Clow; Reci- tation, David Smith; Christmas Songs by,a Group of Boys; Dia- logue, “Who =,Took the Pie?”;. Christmas Carols. .

On December 30, the film "Go- ing My Way” was presented at the Orphanage.

Monday, January 6 was anoth- er gala day in the calendar of festivities when Jimmy Power kindly arranged a concert for the children. The program was a de- lightful variety of 'music, dance, ' and song given by well known Charlottetown performers: Jim- my Power, Alfred MacKearney, Albert Blanchard, Art Cantwell, Eileen Grant, the Doyle Sisters,

Cullen, Miss-es Walsh and Dowl- mg. .

A skating treat was enjoyed at

the Sports Arena with a group of St. Dunstan’s students on Sat- urday, January 11, and on the same day a Sing-Song Assembly at the Orphanage with a group of Notre Dame students. . Generous g-iﬁts of money. food, clothing, books, records, games and numerous other presents from many Charlottetown business firms, and from organizations and individuals throughout the province and even beyond. It help- ed the children to realize that the spirit of Christmas is one of giﬁt giving since God gave to the worldthe Greatest Gift, — His own Son, Jesus Christ, and their gratitude for the kindness of all 3| these good friends became a sym- bol of their gratitude -for God‘s gift of Love.

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CROWDED CEMETERIES

ber of Moscow cemetery workers have been arrested for taking

Iormes from citizens seeking MOSCOW (Reuters) — A num— space in the city’s overcrowded burial grounds. lzvestia, the So “the director of Moscow cemeter- viet government newspaper, re- zes.”

ported Thursday that others have been dismissed — among them

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BY MR. SKINNER EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JAN. 20

. EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1958

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to our staff

Mr. Miller comes to our firm well-qualified to the position of interior decorator, having completed the prescribed tour- ’ year course leading to his associateship from the Ontario College of Art. For the past two and one-half years Mr. Miller has followed his profession in the employ of a large Canadian departmental store.-

Our firm is pleased to be able to extend Mr. Miller’s services to the people of this province. We invite you to meet with him and discuss your problems of home, club, or business- premise decorating and alterations. We believe you will find his advice invaluable in the coordination of furniture, drapes, carpets, paint and wall-paper. Mr. Miller’s services

are free to our clients. We invite you to call.

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