burglars Get $3,500 In tool From Red Cross Office

Burglars. possibly $3.500 from the Charlottetown Red Cross office over the week- end. They smashed their way into a safe and got $995 in cash, $500 in cheques and money ord- ers and $2,000 in bonds.

Mrs. Kay Douglas, Cross worker discovered break Monday morning.

Deputy Chief of Police Ster-ns Webster headed the investigation. 1R..C.M.P-. Corporal G o r d o n Humphreyls was called in to do fingerprint work.

The safe, an, old one, foiled the burglars in a frontal assault. The

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three, got]

dial was smashed off and the hinges removed but the door still could not be opened. Then the three and a half foot high safe was pushed over on its face and a hole drilled through t-he back. Even then the burglars did not get all the way in—-they miss- ed several, thousand dollars in bonds.

Police said last night there were no new developments in the case.

The burglars entered the office ‘by breaking a small window in the rear and then removing a bar

blocking the back door.

cm AND

WE TREAT the sick well. Gig- gey’s Pharmacy, open 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

DON’T MISS Walter Shaw over C. F. C. Y.~tonight 7:30.

SPRING BONNETS at thei loveliest. Adella’s Millinery, 177 Grafton Street. .

ATTENTION Main Brace mem- bers. Chicken raffle tonight. Tues- day, March 18 at 8 pm.

EASTER TOYS, dolls and car riages, marbles, yo-yos, peashoof ers, garden tools, water pistols, baloons./Firestone ToyFair.

LADIES — Important meeting of the Women’s Progressive Con- servat-ive Association at Commit- tee Rooms, Great George Street, tonight at 8 pm.

i HEAR P. R. Maccormac speak- ing on behalf of_T. J; Kickham, Liberal candidate for King’s County on Tuesday, March 18th, at 8.30 p.m. over C. F. C. Y.

HEAR MRS. B. EARLE Mac- Donald speaking on behalf of the Liberal party on Wednesday, March 19th of 6.15 p.m. over C. F. C. Y.

iMEET your Queens County Liberal Candidates at the Queens County young Liberals rally at Rollaway Club Thursday. March 20th at 8:30.

MEET -younr Queen’s County Liberal Candidates art the Queens County young Liberals rally at Rolloway Club Thursday, March 20th, at 8:30. .

CNST. SIGURD MacKinnon, of the Summerside Police Force and Cnst. James Maloney, RCMP, Summerside, left Saturday by car 0 ‘ a trip to various points in the United States.

LIBERAL MEETING: Kensing- ton Hall, Wednesday, March 19th, 8:00 p; m. for the voters of the following polls: New Haven, Cornwall, North’ River, River- da1e,- Wilt s h i 1- e, Brookfield. Everybody welcome. Come and bring 'the family. Meet your can-

didates. Refreshments served.

large crowd was on hand at the Community Centre last night to witness the final City perform- ance of this year's St. Patrick’s' play sponsored by the Benevolent Irish Society. Directed by J . Pius Callaghan, C.D.A., and starring Patsy Leightizer in the title role, the annual play scored an out- standing success at each perform

ance. ~

FUNERAL MONDAY — The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Brown was held Monday morning from The. residence of her son, Elmer Gauthier, 23 King Street, to The Church of the most Holy Rede- emer where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by ‘Rev. Edward Doyle, C. S.s, R., who also of-. ficiated at the grave. Pall bear- ers were voliver Gallant, Peter Pineau, John Robinson, Alex Brown, Lea Brown, Austin Brown, Interment was in The Catholic Cemetery. The funeral was large- ly -attended. ‘

. CITY POLICE COURT — An 18-year-old Charlottetown boy was remanded on bail yesterday morning when he appeared be- fore Magistrate K. M. Martin in City Police Court charged with assault. He will appear again this morning. ,A Lincoln Street resident and a 31-year-old Spring Street resident, both charged with being drunk and disorderly, were fined $20 and $30 and costs respectively. Two other Char- lottetown men were charged with being drunk and incapable. One, a 60-year-old Great George St., man received a $10 fine and costs or five days while a young Up- per Queen Street man was fined $20 and costs or 10 days.

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IN HOSPITAL—An accidently backed ‘car Saturday afternoon sent Joe Fields to the Charlotte- town Hospital, where he was found to be suffering from a broken leg. Mr. Fields was a former employee of The Guard- ian and is now working with the Daily Gleaner in Fredericton. Reports stated last evening that Mr. Fields was resting comfort- ably.

COUNTY COURT —- A local resident, charged with operat- ing a vehicle on the highways that was not properly registered, was fined $5 and costs when he appeared before Magistrate Gil- bert E. Gaudet in County Court Monday morning. Two other cases, dealing with the theft of butter, lard and shortening from Riverside Hospital were adjourn- ed until March 24.

DON’T MISS Walter Shaw over C. F. C. Y. tonight 7:30.

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ARTHUR JACKMAN of Char- lottetown was fined $5 and costs this morning when he appeared before Magistrate Gilbert A. Gau- det in County Court this morning charged with operating a vehi- cle xnot properly registered. Two other cases, both dealing with the theft of butter, lard and shorten- ing fr 0 in Riverside Hospital, were adjourned at the request of the crown.

PERSONALS

At the‘ Charlottetown Hospital C. J. Pitcairn is progressing .fa'v- orably following a major surgical operation ,Monday. His m a n y friends will look forward to see- ing him about as usual.

Friends of Mr. Muhdock Mac.- Gowan, Kilmuir, will be pleas- ed to hear of his satisfactory re-

.,covéry, following heart surgery in

Peter Brent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Thermal

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, :,meeting that the grant was by no- PACKEI) HOUSE - Another. '

means, “shabby treatmen ” and mated that of all the provinces‘ Prince Edward Island had re- ceived the highest percentage of increase.

His figures were P. E. I., 61 per” cent, Newfoundland 56, New

"Brunswick 43, Nova Scotia 40,

Quebec 10, Ontario 10, Manitoba, /and Saskatchewan 10,. Alberta 11 and British Columbia 4. ’ ‘ The Premier said ‘he was‘ dis- turbed’ to know that he had caus- ed Dr. Dewar-’s “blood to boil” when he termed the grant “shab-

by treatment”.

LOOKED UP MEANING

_He produced an Oxford English dictionary from which he read some of the meanings of the word “shabby”. ,

These included “loss of new-

. BIRTHS”

:AR.SENAULT—At the chm-1o1;ge. 3 town Hospital March 14, .1958 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arsen- laiult (Laura Jay) a son, 7 lbs., OZS.

YOUNKER -— Mr. and Mrs. Al- t_on Younker (nee Alice Col- 11_ns) happily announce the ar- rival of their son, Alan Leroy, ‘February 23rd, 1958, at North. western Hospital, Toronto, On- tario. 6 lbs., 15% ozs.

DEATHS ,

snsnnnu. - At Boston, Mass,, recently Miss Mollie Sharbell of Portage, P.E'.I.

McKENNA — At Charlottetown on Monday, March 17, 1958, Michael McKenna, formerly of Vernon, in his ‘78th year, His remains are resting at the Charlottetown Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning leav- mg the Funeral Home at 8.15 for Rmuiem High Mass at St. M1chael’s Church, Iona, at 9.30. %nterment in the church ceme- ery.

SMITH — At his home, 75 Dor- chester Street, on Monday, March 17, 1958, John Francis Sm.1th_ in his 76th year. 3 His remains are resting at ‘the Charlottetown Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning leav- ing the Funeral Home at 9:45 for Requiem High Mass at St. Dunstan’s Basilica at 10:00 o'clock. Interment in the Cat- holic cemetery.

MacINNIS —- Suddenly in Tor- onto on Friday, March 14, 1958 Andrew J. Maclnnis, formerly of Earnscliffe, P. E. I, His remains arrived in the city last evening by train‘ and were con- veyed to the Hennessey Fun-

\~er_al Home from where they will be transferred to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Aretas MacKinnon,‘ 124 Water Street, on Tuesday afternoon at»2:00 o'clock from where the funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8.45 to St. Dunstan’s Basilica for Requiem High Mass at 9.00 o'clock. Interment

in the Catholic cemetery.

New Minister For Park Royal

Rev. Bprton Crowe of Glace Bay, -Nova Scotia has accepted a call to become minister of the new Park Royal United Church outside Charlottetown. His duties will commence July first.

Rev. Mr. Crowe is not a stranger to the Island. He was minister of Bedeque United Church until five years ago and it was largely through his efforts that a United Church was built and a congregation established at Borden.

Besides being one of the most outstanding preachers in the Maritime Conference, Mr. Crowe is a writer of note and on several occasions his articles have ap- peared in the National church paper. As a hobby he enjoys amateur photography and has gained considerable prominence in this field.

A young man, Rev. Mr. Crowe is particularly active in the work of young.people. His work in the pastoral field has gained the recognition of the church. courts on more than one occasion.

Rev. Mr. Crowe is married with no family.

Colclwell ls Ill Wifh Cold

OTTAWA (CP) -— CCF Leader M. J . Coldwell has been forced: to cancel his engagements for pos- sibly -the rest of this week because of a ‘bad cold, he tol-d a reporter Monday night.

1. , néds or ftreshness”-- “contemp- tible, mean, dishonest” - “a gift small or poor as estimated in the giver’s means”. The Premier felt that the last mentioned meaning best described the Federal grant. “The Government in this case had a surplus of 400 million to -deal with”, he noted.

In a comparision of figures the Premier showed that under the 1956 tax agreement Newfound- land received $14,045,000; Prince Edward Island got $4,130,000; Nova Scotia $21,810,000 and New Brunswick $18,370,000. NOTHING FOR P. E. I.

Under the additional three per cent income tax increase, New- foundland got $1,618,000; Nova Scotia $2,784,000, New Brunswick $2,236,000 and Prince Edward Is- land nothing. '

This means,-the Premier said,

‘ that in “new dollars” over and

above what the provinces were

getting under the-1956 agreement,

Newfoundland got an 82 per cent increase; N. S. 72 per cent; N. B. 74 per cent and Prince Ed- ward Island 61 per cent.

“That is; why I say we did not get a fair’ deal”. He said

In recalling the fiscal arrange- ments under Liberal adminis- tration, Mr. Matheson said P. E. I. in 1947 received $1,672,000 in addition to the standard subsidy. The plan he said was geared to the gross national produce so thatnover the years witlrthe ex- ception of one year this province received increases anywhere from $100,000 to $800,000. “If you subtract the original figure from what we were/‘ getting under the 1956 agreements you will find. the difference is $2,500,000” LACK OF PLAN T .

He said there was some plan to go by undlfr the former. agree- ments but u zrangement there ‘is’ no guarantee what will..be received by the Pro- Vince 1n the years that lie ahead. “We get $2,500,000 and, Diefen.

"baker has it all spent in promises

he is making around the coun- try. He_told Charlottetown they WETG gflmg to get a big slice of it 05 Course he was speaking in Charlottetown when he made that statement”. ,

They give with one_hand and take away with the other, the Premier said. '

' CAUSEWAY

Dealing briefly with the cause- Way. Matheson produced fig- ures which showed that the traf- fic both ways between Borden and Tormentine had increased from -'?,2l2 111 January and ‘February 1957 to 9,557 m the same two months of 1958.

From a clipping in an Ameri- can magazine, Mr. Matheson 110l3¢d that 3 l_0I‘1d_ge 24 miles long had been built In New Orleans. The article went on to state that the structure had been started in May 1955 and was finished for traffic in June 1956.

"Why all this engineering fur- ore about a causeway? They have all the information _they require, the Govenrment is Just stalling”, he said. v

Reference was made to a letter f1‘011”{ the Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources in which he described a Govern. ment Program for the building of

,“forest excess roads and trails”.

The roads in question would be for the purpose of reaching wood. lands and for the transportation of lumber therefrom”.

The P1‘0P'Sed roads would be Planned and executed by the Pro- vince with the Federal Govern. ment paying half the cost of con. struction. The local government W0l11f_1'Pay the cost of acquiring the right of way.

The Premier ‘replied to the letter stating that there were no woodlots of any great size on the Island and none of ‘these would be-any more than a mile and a half from a regular highway.

He asked the minister that in view of the Province’s inability to use the Federal offer, would it not be unreasonable to ask that they help in the development of excess roads to the National Park area. I The Minister’s reply was to the effect that such could not be in- cluded under the development program. .

“Here is an instance of what the Federal Government is doing they saylook what we’re giving you when you analyze it, it is nothing.

“They are doing exactly the same thing as they did when they transferred the Northern lands in 1912. They gave these lands away to other provinces and now they are asking us to develop them. If we are to get our just dues, this sort ‘of gift is not good

. enough”, said the Premier.

‘Thought Transcending”.

Parocle Of Spring Fashion Again Achieves A Triumph

Spring's ahead! Everyone fully realized this by the large 813‘ tendance at the annual “Parade of Spring Fashions” Presieflted Monday evening by ‘the Junior Ladies Aid of the,Prince Edward Island Hospital at the Queen Charlotte High School Auditor- ium under the distinguished pat- ronage of His Honor, Lieuten- ant-Governor T. W. L. Prowse and Mrs. Prowse, Hon. Premier A. W. Matheson and Mrs. Mathe- son, Hi.s Worship Mayor Edwin C. Johnstone and Mrs. John- stone.

Mrs. Ian Burnett, president of the Junior Ladies’ Aid cordially greeted the members of the audience and spoke of the great- ly expanded services and build- ing in connection with the hos- pital.

This year the theme at the show was “Portrait to Fashion." Against a background‘ similar to that of any semi-formal Cana- dian livlngroom three full length picture frames were predomin-

ant.

Out of these frames stepped really beautiful and ultra-smart Canadian women. Yes, f‘Portrait to Fashion” started off with all the colors of ‘a bright spring morning.

There were suits, coats and basic dresses, lingerie, , sports clothes —— and bathing suits. Also whether ’tis liked or not the high- light of any fashion show today is the chemise. This loose fitting fashion is definitely ours for 1958. The chemise, Gloria Swan- son told a reporter, is the first new thing in 10 years. “Some- thing new” is the heart and soul of fashion -— so the chemise (lit- eral translation the shirt) has succeeded. ,

In the Sophisticated Silhouette (part 3) Mrs. Wellington McNeil] with quiet assurance exemplified sheerelegance. In her brown magic crepe dress, large braided beige stnaw hat, and mink stole Mrs. ll/.\Neill was a “Portrait of F.ash.ion” long to be rememb cred. I —

The Kindergarten set, Seniors, Miss C-arynsimmonds and Mas- ter Kent Jenkins; Juniors, Miss Andrea Simpson and Master Tommy Peake had their public simply captivated. Who could forget for a long time Andrea in ruffles and l-ace, ‘Tommy in tweeds, Caryn in scarlet coat and hat, and Kent Jenkins an up and growing young man already with. portrait to savile Row!

The musical background, with incidental music in keeping for each number, is always a feature of the, fashion show. Mr. Roy- ston Mugford, is the artist in that department.

“Spring radiance in the fash-

ion of today for the tradition of

tomorrow”~..was the introductory theme for the Bridal Enchant- ment. The Trinity Junior Boys’ ‘choir in surplice 'entered’sing- ing the beloved wedding hynm, ‘fO Perfect Love, All Human These beautiful fresh young voices im-

.mediately completed the transit-

ion of mood to that of the solem- nity and dignity of ‘a church. As the guests arrived one noticed a spring wedding outfit in navy with large white but-

tons and a Breton sailor hat. An-,

other guest wore a print -— bright beautiful flowers splashed on

der the present ar- A-‘white’ Q

The mother of “the groom wore azure blue with flowered hat

to match, shoulder mink cape .

and ice blue accessories. The mother of the bride wore a navy mink blue dress, green hat and a sapphire stole. a ‘

The bridesmaids wore waltz-I length gowns in shnimpi color nylon chiffon. The bride was Miss Madge Mugford. B ri dial romance was here exemplified in this “Portrait of Fashion” glowing bride. The floorlength voluminous nylon chiffon was in- deed regal and continues as a favorite. _

“Portrait of Fashion" is a won- derful show- The clothes to one, who had seen "Parade of Spring Fashions” a number of times, seemed smarter and more beau- tiful than ever. The people who select these for customers are

indeed clever.

Yes, spring arrived at the fash- ion show. It arrived with flowers on the hats, slighter shorter dres- ses, easier lines for your suit, and colors to dazzle the eye - not forgetting the smart matrons, the darling children and the date- baiting Oanadian misses!

All in all it was a grand show. By the way, have you ordered your chemise? ,

The following is the executive of -the Junior Ladies Aid of the Prince Edward Island Hospital 1957 - 1958: Honorary President, Mrs. G. H. Buntain; President, Mrs. Ian Burnett; Vic_e-Presid- ent, Mrs. Harry L. Sear, Jr.; Re- cording Secretary, Mrs. James Haslam; Corresponding Secret- ary, Mrs. E. Sutherland; Trea- surer, Mrs. Alfred McNeill.

Fashion Show Committees are the following:

Conveners: Mrs. Harry L. Sear, Jr., and Mrs. Douglas Hill.

Commentary Arrangement — Mrs. A. G. MacMilla.n, Mrs. J. Hasl-am.

Publicity: Mrs. Clive Stewart, Mrs. Arthur Hogan.

Decoration: -Mrs. Walter Auld, Mrs. W. G. Barbour, Mrs. B. Mahon, Mrs. M. Putnam, Mrs. F. Storey, Mrs. R. L. Blakney.

Clothes Committee: Mrs. D. Macmillan, Mrs. T. Laidlaw, Mrs. J. O. MacLean, Mrs. S.

Ives, Mrs. C. MacDonald, Mrs. N. Macheod, Mrs. B. Murray, Mrs. S. Beaton, Mrs. Ian Bur- nett.

Program: Mrs. W. L. Ham- bly, Mrs. Myron Bell, Mrs. L. . Ramsay, Mrs. '1‘. Rogers, Mrs. C. Burke, Mrs. J. Simmonds, Mrs. W. Pickard, Mrs. T. Hoop- er, Mrs. R. Jenkins, Mrs. W. A. Henry.

Tickets: Mrs. G. Bears, Mrs. W. Mot-eside.

National Advertising: Mrs. C. Whitenect, Mns. 0. R. Simons.

Children: Mrs. E. Sutherland, Mrs. F. Younker.

Photography: Mrs. Alfred Mc- Neill

Make-Up: Mrs. Ian Burnett.

Music: Mrs. A.W. Rogers.

Wardrobe: Mrs. W. W. Reid, Mrs. L. Prowse, Mrs. G. Fisher, Mrs. S. MacKay, Mrs. K. Mac- donald, Mrs. B. Robinson, Mrs. A. Owen.

The mod-els were the follow- ing: Mrs. S. S. Carson, Mrs. Wel- ling-ton McNei1l, Mrs. G. Hous- ton, Mrs. E. Lord, Mrs. E. Mac- Dougall, Mrs. G. Ives, Mrs. J. O. Hornby, Mrs. Keith Johnston, Miss Madge Mugford, Mrs. Wil- liam MacGregor. 1\/Iiss Jessie Bingham, Mrs. Al Rogers, Miss Connie Rogers, Mrs. D avid Scales, Miss Patrician Wynne, Miss Joan Boyles, Miss Ann Mac- , Kay, Miss Caryn Simmonds, Master Kent Jenkins, Miss An- drea Simpson, Master Tommy. Peake. I P /

“The annual Panadeof Fash- ions” was made possible through ‘the kind cooperation of the fol- lowing people: Prowse Bros. Ltd.; S. A. McDonald; Moore -and McLeod Ltdg; Kennedy’s Ladies’ Wear; Sunter's; Hi-Style Hiart Shop; Queen Charlotte High School; I~I.,L. Sear and Co.; Tip- Top Tailors; Helen's Dress Shop; Adella’s; The Gloria; Holman's Little Shop; Holmes and Brad- ley: Eaton’s of Canada. 1

Furs: Island Furriers.

Make-up: Du Barry.

Jewelry: W. W. Wellner Ltd.; Taylors Jewellers Ltd. Coiffeurs:,Kent Beauty Salon. ‘Shoes: LePage Shoe Co. Hosiery: Orient c o u rte sy Prowse Bros. Ltd. ‘

lghotogeraphyz Bearter's Film most ]uxu_fie5_"‘ . w -8 - _ He emphasized the personal Propertlesi R». T H01m'-9-11 Ltd- nature of education. Any ki of , R1185? PYOWSE B1‘0S- Ltd- teacher: won’t do. Moreover’

Decorations and Settings:

Art Department -— Moore «and McLeod Ltd. —- Mr. G. J.’ Mad- digan.

Flowers: West End Nurseries; James Tait; The Flower Ca-rt; Est. Mrs. John Williams.

Gifts: Moore and McLeod Ltd.;

the Premier of this Province

Dewar Not

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which the grant was distributed among the Atlantic Provinces, Dr, Dewar felt sure there was

agreement among. the four Prem- iers as to its distribution. He read

from a letter sent by Premier

Stanfield to the Prime Minister- The letter said the writer was speaking on behalf of the other

Premiers who had agreed on the formula. “I am sure our P1“eII}- ier was aware of Mr. Stanfield 5

letter to the Prime Minister and from this letter we can take 110 other meaning than the fact thag of the

agree to the division

j_.__j<—————.‘M to ideas and we should hope T0

agree on effective act1on.” ON FINANCING _ Judge C. St. Claire Trainor- speaking on “Financing Educa- tion”, said “The expansion of the Canadain economy has been en- ormous over the past_ few Yea” but education has Sll’1‘lP1§_’ mt kept pace with it and Whlle We have made tremendous strides 111 educational endeavour ‘We _haVe allowed our commumstic friends to surpass us in their forms of educational effort and indeed. 111 scientific accomplishments. Rus- sian accomplishments h a V 6 brought home to us the cold fact

-that the freeworld was losing 01113

in its_ power of defence of our very civilization.”

Judge Trainor referred to the discovery «and use of radar 111 the shipping lanes during world wars I and II. “But education pl science is not enough. Demo- cracy needs education to sustain it and that education must not merely be a training of an indivi- dual to make a living. This is too materialistic for man is more than matter. He must:be -taught to live in peace andhappiness with fellow man and to know andwuserve the God who created him.” _

Touching on the total expendi- ture flor all education, ‘Judge Trainor quoting figures released at the Ottawa conference said the amounts distributed through- out Canada by sources were: school boards paid 42 per cent, the Provinces paid $44 per cent and the Federal Government‘ 7 per cent and non-government sup- port about 7_per cent. “You will notice,” the conference .speaker said,” that the proportions borne by the various levels of govern- ment are inversely related to the taxation resources available to them. ~ -

“Education is the greatest of social services and will never have any satisfactory solution until the raising of money for it is removed from the units and made on a provincial

wide basis,” Judge Trainor said:

IN THE HOME ' a — Education in the home was dealt with‘ by ‘Reg MacNutt,

stressing the need of proper home,

development until .’ the child reaches the school «age. Parents should continueto have a ‘deep interest in the school progress of the child and maintain contact with the teachers. He suggested that larger units of administra- tion“ in rural schools would pro- bably be effective in equalizing taxes and opportunity. ,

Dr. Frank MacKinnon said that

people will , have to be more businesslike in their approach to‘ education. At present they ex- pect far more than they are willing to pay for, “We can af- ford more—-now we are paying far less ~. for education than for

children must get an education themselves, they can't be given it. The system should not be over- emphasized to the detriment of the teachers and pupils.

fie said there was much em-

phasis on quality as «distinct

smaller’

gran ," said Dr. Dewar. NO HANDOUT _ « Dr. Dewar said he obiected to the use of the term. “handout” when reference was made to the Federal grant. “It is no handout. It is only a small share of yyhat this province is entitled to. he said. ,

He said there was no reason why the Novemberuagreement should be taken as the final word from the Federal Government. He recalled that the Prime Min- ister had agreed to meet again with the Provinces and Pfedlclied that when a new conference is called the Island will be given additional consideration.

PER CAPITA’ GRANTS

Dr. Dewar said he was “thor- oughly against” per capita grants but he noted that Mr. Pearson in his address in Charlottetown stated that he would bring the (per capita grants up to the Polnt where all provinces would be en- joying “the same economic ad- vantages as the richest prov- ince, which is Ontario. ‘

_ To illustrate what he meant,

the latest agr-eement with the Federal Government Ontario Of! a per capita basis received $47 compared to Prince Edward Is- land’s $66- _ , Speaking of the brief submitted by the Province at the Federal- Provincial conference, ‘Dr. Dewar noted that the Island’s request for a basic guaranteed amount across the board and noted th-at they had gone a long Way in get‘ ting what they asked for.

‘.‘A‘ special grant was what we asked for and that IS what we got. Even if we didn’t get as much ‘as we asked for, I think the Premier should have had the courtesy to include it in the speech from the Throne”- _ _ _ “It is poor policy to c:r1t1c1ze that which we needed so badly. observed Dr. Dewar.

‘HEALTH ' . Commendation for the _asslst- mice given by the Provincial and Federal Government which made the erection of the community hospital in O’Leary possible was voiced by Dr. Dewar.

He said‘ O"Leary hasa modern 27 bed hospital and noted that before he left home yesterday he found there were 30 patients registered at the hospital. He re- ported that a successful financial year had been experienced infihe hospitavs first year of operation.’ Asked by Dr. Bonnell what he thought of the Federal Govern- ment’s new hospital grants, Dr. Dewar said they ,were’a “very commendable thing”. ,

Dr. Bonnell: “Without increas- ing the over all grant?”

Dr. Dewar: “The Government will get around to that at a later date.”

HOSPITAL INSURANCE

The member from O’Leary said he was pleased to see that progress was being made on the national hospital insurance plan. He said hospital insurance was a very necessary thing and went on to tell of a woman who had to be taken to the Massachusetts General Hdspital and whose bill amounted to over, $3,000.

He said. $600 of this amount was for blood transfusions and noted had this taken place in -Canada she would not have been

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Problems In lEclucoTion Are Discussecl AT Rotary Meeting

A concise but highly interest- ing review of the educational sit- uation throughout Canada, with special emphasis on conditions in this Province, was presented in a discussion before the Rotary Club at the weekly luncheon meeting held at the Charlotte- town Hotel yesterday.

Rotarian K. A. Parker, Supt., of City Schools‘, who was e.- dele- gate to the recent Canadian Con- ference on Education at Ottawa, was chairman for’ the day and‘ introduced the other delegates, each ‘of whom, voiced their im- pressions.‘

Miss Mabel Matheson, Prin- cipal of Prince Street School and President of the Teachers’ Fed- enation said she liked to think of the Conference as a “continu- ing project”. -

“Speakers emphasized that its educational structure will de- termine the future of this coun- try. Indeed we were warned that on the quality of our education, depends not only our economic, social, moral, cultural and spirit- ual development, but our very preservation as a free nation,” Miss Matheson said.

“Two facts came up again land again at the conference and stood

out above all others -- namely

(1) Canada must have many more teachers of high quality, and (2) to attract and retain such teachers necessitates the estab- ll ;nent of salary levels that will enable teachers to’ secure financial rewards equal to those paid to people with similar qual- Tiiications in other professions. “The conference was success- ful as a beginning." bliss Mathe- son said, “However, in the final analysis, the degree of success achieved will depend (1) on what each province does with the recommendations, and (2) on the influence we delegates can bring to bear on our own com- munities. BIGGEST PROBLEM

ibefore being accepted in our Nor-

, superior

“P. E. Island has many educa-

tional pnoblems to face, but the most urgent one is the shortage of qualified teachers," Miss Matheson said ond the P. E. Is- land Teachers’ Federation wel- comes the announcementinl the Speech from the Throne that hereafter it will be necess for students to complete Grad 12

among our 868 active members a considerable number of truly teachers — not , only academically and professionally well trained — but men and wo- men of fine intellect and sterl- ing chanacter. I believe only a deep sense of vocation and a strong loyalty to the children of this province have held them here this long.’

“Our greatest problem is how to continue to hold these able and dedicated men and women, and how to add greater to their number. I am convinced that this can be done only by revolu- tionary changes in our present salary schedules — not $100. here and there, but really drastic changes.

Touching on the teacher short- age Miss Matheson said no sig- nificant progress had been made. Of approximately 840 classrooms, 108 are occupied by perrnit teach- ers. “We lose anywhere from 125 to 200 teachers each year. Only between 40 and 50 are trained in our Provincial N ormal School each year.”

Miss Matheson suggested that “a conference on education along lines somewhat similar to the National plan would afford an op- portunity from all interesteol pro- vincial organizations, trusees, supervisors, departmental of- ficials, administrators and teach- ers, to discuss serious educational Droblems, ‘to become thoroughly

informed on existing conditions,

McTague, J. Reg. McNutt, Judge A. Baxter, Alan Bowness acting Manager for a day ’ ‘ Theatre, city, NE-‘ISOH. Salvation Army John, N.B., Fred Davison’ and T D. Morrison, Summerside. I

from quantity at the conference. Up until ten years ago, some people were in the habit of criticizing instructors and teach- ers for insisting. on, standards. Now the urgent need for stand-

. ards is recognized. A high qual- ‘ ity of work has to beexpected if a child is to face the many de-:

mands he -will have in later years. Moreover Democracy is in for some trials ahead and its

educational system needs to be effective if it is to be of service.

Industry needs to take on some

educational responsibilities itself. Phe school cannot be expected to provide training for all jobs- there_ are too many. More ap- prenticeship training on the job will therefore be necessary. COMPARES FIGURES

Mr. Parker comparing provin-

cial revenue with expenditure on education. said that in 1926 edu- cation absorbed 31% of the total

"mal schoo1_ revenue and in 1946 the amount “Prestige must be earned, it Was 15-2% while in 1956 it was

cannot be legi-slat ,” Miss 13%-

Matheson continued. “We have Compared with .1926 the re-

venue ‘is 11 times greater but only five times as much is ex- pended on education as in 1926.

Rotarian Harry Somers thank.

ed thespeakers for a magnifi. Cent Job which was gratefullv acknowledged. ’ '

President Pius Callaghan, C’.

D.A. of the B.I.S. introduced B. Patrick MCT-figlle. veteran of the Stage who himorous readinswith a distinct Erlsh twist. Peggie 13312131 who

as on several occasions favour- ed the club with step dancing numbers, once again drew forth we?l-earned applause. A1 Blanch. ard was pianist,

gave a delightful

President Bob Parent thanked

hotel mana er Rt ‘

Pelleran fo-1% 0 aman Frank lions and service with shamrocks and ‘green dominating on “St, Patrick’s Day”. —

the table decora.

Guests of R-otary were; 3” pg Pius Callaghan, Trainor, F,

at Capitol .

Brigadier John Saint

Visiting Rotarians were: A. E

MacLe~nnan. Ed Frank Daley, gar M‘ Cannon’

MacLennan, Henthorn, John E. Cam E. Maccausland, Earle eggiindlhl

J . W. Arnold, Silas, Amos Hubley, Dick

and F. M. Davison, all of sum.

merside and challenging cu;-1e;-5 for the Wellner Tro-pt-hy.

required to pay a penny-thanks to the Red Cross Blood Donor service.

Greater efforts on behalf of

Dr. Dewar showed that under Etc

- improved roads.

Cancer control were advocated by Dr. Dewar.

Hon. Mr. MacDonald: “Is there any need for expansion; have you ever heard tell of anyone being turned down?”

Dr. Dewar “No but there are many bothersome rules and regu- lations to contend with”. ‘

Hon. Mr. MacDonald: ‘Then you would throw the program wide open to everyone”.,_

Dr. Dewar: “Diagnostic care while it is most important is only A small part of the overall can- cer program. There are long periods of treatment and con- valesencei’.

Dr. Bonnell: “Would you have cancer treatment included in the Government program as You would v have T.B. and mental care?” . ,

Dr. Dewar: “I would think so”.

Dr. Bonnell: “What co-opera- tion do you think you would_re- ceive from the Medical Society in this?”

Dr. Dewar: "I believe the Medical Society would be happy to co-operate as they are now doing in the case of T.B., Polio,

EDUCATION .

The member from’ ‘Second Prince commended the Govern- ment for increasing teachers’ salaries but noted that they are “still woefully low”. He felt the high school grades should be taken. out of the one ‘roomed school. “I am all for regional highschools,” he said.

Dr. Dewar had some strong criticism of the Minister of Education for refusing to estab- lish a Grade XII high school at 0’Leary.

He said it was difficult to ass- ess the number of students that would be availablefor attendance at the beginning of anyschool year but stated. that the first thing was to make the facilities available and let the school de- velop’ over the years.

He recalled that Summerside during its first year of operation had only eight students and re- minded the Minister that the at- tendance 'in his own home tdwn. of Montague was-very small at‘ the beginning of their high school. He asserted that nothing of this nature-* could. be started “by throwing obstacles in the way".

Dr. Dewar: expressed apprecia- tion to the Minister of Highways for ‘paving the ‘road to Tyne Valley but on the whole, he-felt Prince County was not getting. its just share of road work. He in- timated that the concentration of cabinet ministers in Kings County was resulting in a much higher percentage ofpaved and

CAUSEWAY ' v

The O’Leary member hadno sooner made, mention of the $200,000 grant for survey work on the causeway, than Fisheries Minister MacKinnon called it “a

LEGION

March ‘l8;alf 2 p.m.

Ifected over much of the

"causeway across the Zuldér

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