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"The Strongest Memory is Weaker Than the Weakest Ink."

ClABLO'I"l‘E'l‘0WN MONDAY. APRIL 11» 1950

Mass Education

The charge that mass education in North America has resulted in “a sort of lowest common denominator of dull mediocrity," was made before Ontario teachers by Dr. W. G. Hardy, Professor of Classics at the University of Alberta. The criticism is by no means a new one and constitutes a seri- ous defect in education on this continent.

It is obvious that the opposite policy would have little support here. To concen- trate on educating a few outstanding schol- ars to the exclusion of those of only aver- age ability would be considered undemo- cratic and the greatest flowering of genius which might result would not be regarded as enough to compensate for depriving large numbers of students of such educational op- portunities as they may have the capacity to exploit.

Granting that universal education is the only acceptable policy for this country, the question is, how are we to combine oppor- tunity for all with a proper regard for the Ipecial genius of outstanding students. One possible solution would be to organize spe- cial courses which could be taken only so long as the student maintained higher than average marks in the basic subjects of the curriculum.

Certainly some method must be found of preventing the waste of talent which is such an unfortunate aspect of present day educa- tional policy.

- Protecting The Public

The powerful margarine interests have been able to obtain abolition of the federal tax on their product in the United States. The tax comes off on July 1, but there is still a fly in the oleo ointment. U. _S. res- taurants will be compelled to identify color- ed margarine when they serve it. The law will be enforced by the Pure Food and Drug Administration and the maximum penalty for first offense is $1.000 or a year in jail.

A fleet of new-type trailer laboratories will roam the U. S. constantly to make one inspection a year of the nation's 525,000 eating places. to ensure that restaurants ob- serve the regulation of serving margarine in triangles, or else of stamping the word "margarine" on each individual serving, or otheruise identifying it by label or tag.

Also. restaurants serving coloured mar- garine must have a notice to this effect displayed conspicuously, or otherwise set forth on the menu “in type or lettering not smaller than normally used to designate the serving of other food."

Similar exacting rules will apply to mar- garine sales in grocery stores. All colored oleo must be packaged in containers of one pound or less. The word “oleomargarine" or “margarine" on the label must be in type or lettering as large as any other type that is on the label, and each part of the contents of the package must be contained in a wrapper similarly designated.

50th Anniversary Number

Congratulations to a Newfoundland con- temporary. the Corner Brook's "Western Star", which has turned out a 50-page spe- cial issue marking its fiftieth anniversary. In doing so. it has put all Canadian news- papers in its debt for the wealth of informa- tion it gives about Newfoundlands West Cozlrsi.

Readers are reminded that Newfound- iand's pulp and paper exports now exceed the \'alue of its fishery exports, and that this change from dependence on one indus- try has altered the country's whole economic future. The standard 'of wages and physical well-being in the company towns of Corner Brook and Grand Falls is substantially above the average. The work of Corner Brook hands—-newsprint—-is sold for nearly thirty million U. S. dollars annually. and is there- fore in most important contribution to the favourable side of Canada's trade balance. The Grand Falls mill commenced operation in 1909, and the Corner Brook development will mark its 25th birthday next August.

"Perhaps we have been partly at fault in not getting our message across to the peo- ple of Canada,” the Star editor states. “We have been politely hopeful that they would

‘ thcnfllelvoo, but now have come

condition that e um. mi-ionuy

tion is meeting in Ottawa from now until Wednesday. The greatest credit is due to those who, in spite of long periods in the political wlldemess, continue to serve their country by active participation in the party's activities. 0 C O

Islanders may not be prepared to con- cede that New Brunswick seed potatoes are comparable in quality to their own, but it has been made quite clear recently that in the matter of publicity for their efforts, New Brunswickers are at the head of the class.

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it has been estimated that a transcript of the proceedings of the Massey Commis- sion by the time its work is complete would stretch over three miles, proof, if proof be needed that Art, indeed is long. though life is short.

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American officials are now trying to persuade Britain to concentrate on atomic development other than the bomb. Such voluntary specialization is impossible, how- ever, without a full exchange of information. which does not seem to be the situation to- day. ‘

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Henry Vaughan (1622-95), Welsh poet and mystic was born this date in the ancient territory of the Silures. Wales, hence called the “Silurist". He is considered to be the last of the “metaphysical” school and his work is chiefly characterized by_a.n imagina- tive love of nature. His works include, Poems, Silex Scintillans, Thalia Rediviva. Mount of Olives and I-lermetical Physic.

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Three British M. P.’s want a conference to consider setting up an Empire assembly to “consider to what extent Empire coun- tries can supply goods at present being im- ported here from dollar sources.” In any such scheme it would appear that Can- ada would be both on the inside and out with theother dollar countries. ‘

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Is this freedom or slavery? The British Labour Government announces that Gov- emment members must report to the party whips when they enter the House, and will not be allowed out of the building without permission from the whips. Certainly the unfortunate members will earn their in- demnities, but Mr. Attlee has learned that daily vigilance is the price of safety.

Dresses, wedding, airwomen, for the use of——’l’hc quartermaster of the R. A. F.’s Far East Air Force has an unusual item in his stores—two' wedding dresses for the use of airwomen who may marry during their tour of duty in the Command. Of different de- sign, they are in white figured satin, com- plete with veil and coronet wreath of orange blossom. A fee of $5.00, to cover the cost of cleaning. is charged for the loan of these wedding outfits.

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Canada is not filling even her greatly reduced United Kingdom bacon contract. Past performance shows that lit is certainly not the lack of capacity to produce that is at fault. The Old Country deliberately turned to other sources of supply and.pro- duction here was naturally curtailed. Either a firm Government policy of long term purchasing or the raising of restrictions so that the actual state of demand may be judged are necessary if adequate supplies are to be produced. '

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It wasn't so “futiie" after all. The win- ning cartoon (to concern international af- fairs) of the $400 1949 national newspaper awards was drawn by Jack Boothe, of To- ronto Globe and Mail. After doing a series of cartoons attacking vigorously the Liberal party. the cartoonist. ciimaxed it with a car» toon published on election day, June 27th, showing the Liberal Cabinet Ministers walk- ing the plank and captioned prophetically “June 28th". 0n'that date, however, when results revealed not a single cabinet min- ister had met such a fate, Boothe's cartoon for the day was the above mentioned award winner. a tiny Stalin, hacking away at a huge cross “Christianity". Its caption: “Fu- tllity."

I O O

The world's first inter-planetary travel bureau opened in New York recently. “More than 200 atom-age pioneers,” said UNESCO features "rushed to make reservations on modern rocket space-ship cruises to the Moon, Mars and beyond. The rocket ships Lunarlan, Mat-tian,. Saturnta and Solar Queen are scheduled to leave daily, except Sundays and holidays, from New York space-port in Central Park, on March 15. 1M5." ‘me Museum of Natural History-_

PUBLIC FORUM

This column ll open to the discussion by correspondent: of questions of interest. The Guardian does not I100eIIIl'- lly endorse the opinion of correspondents.

%5%%fi PROVINCIAL BUILDING

Sn-.—lt seems regrettable that for the second time in’: year that the historic Provincial Building of the Province of Prince Edwarri Island should be chosen as a back- ground for advertising purposes, however worthy. Buildings of this kind are held in honour, and that honour is greatly cheapened when a bill-~bo‘ard is stuck up. The servants of the Crown in this day and generation do not seem to give enough serious thought to decis- ions of this nature.

I am, Sir, etc.. “VlCTORlAN".

TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY

Sir.-Ln your issue of April 15 "Citizen" writes expressing con- cern about the probable route of the Trans-Canada Highway. He surely is justified because why should a couple of men. even though they happen to be Premier and Engineer. decide this very important issue? ,

There is no doubt that these gen- tlemen are conscientious and will decide on what they consider to be in the best interest of all con- cerned. but after all they are only mortals and so are subject to mis- lakes.

Therefol-c. because this matter will affect the residenis of‘a very

large part. of this Province, not, only of this generation but also» many future generations. it Isl urgent that a public meeting be, called as suggested by "Cilizcn“:‘ then if a wrong decision is made‘ by the Province there will at, least be some hope of having it corrected on the grounds that it was contrary to the cxprcssc:i opinion of many citizens at. a pub- lic meeting. otherwise there would

correction.

Federal Government there is yet. time to call such a meeting. Who will do so?

I am, Sir. ri.c..

. "WEST l‘tlVER".

Sir.—A.s the Trans-‘Canada High- way is under consideration please allow me a little of your valuable space to offer a few comments on the question. Let not the powers that be open up my unnecuslry new roads for that highway to become I burden on the Govern- ment for future upkeep. but let. the money be expended on the roads thst,we llready have in modernising nnd rebuilding them for all traffic. including the tour- iot traffic. which would accommo- date all concerned.

This Island is the end of this Highway and it to not as if we loud" to build 1' great thoroughfare to reach something sway beyond, Ind when tourists arrive ll. Bordon. the gateway to the Province. there on three main points they wont to reach. via: Charlottetown. Bum- morsldo and tho Nltlohol Pork; and most. of then: ivlll-wont to call-

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'l'hoIo towns have also sunl- ymao some might trsflo‘lIo&,qnd forth

be no grounds on which to seek n _

Due to the delay of a week in,‘ signing the agreement with thin

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to cost money. There no enough complaints now about rosds being neglected and no.doubt these peo- ple have grievances which should be recognized and remedied ll much as possible.

I think this Highway is being magnified a little too much at the expense of the people and they don't realize it. We learn that the Province in now lying under a debt of 15 or 13 million dollars and we don't like the idea of unnecessary new roads being opened up for this Highway when there are other things more needed.

I am, Sir. etc-., OBSERVER. Albany. P. 1-}. l.

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tabernacle? who shall dwell In Thy holy hill? He that walkoth

Old Charlottetown

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CIVIC NUISANCIB

From a letter appearing in The Islander. Saturday. Jan. 24, 1846:

"Sir-.—In your paper of tho 11th-

lnst. you call the attention of the public to the necessity of remov- ing those inconveniences from the streets of Charlottetown. which all appear to acknowledge: but as you very justly say, ‘to make any movement would be quite out o. the order of things.‘ There is one thing. however. which to remove, I think. for once, the ‘order of things‘ should be disturbed: and that is. the pouring of whiskey wash down our streets, which. to’ those persons who have the mis- fortune to live Idlacent to the dis- tillcrles, is very disagreeable. — sometime: flowing. for some depth. up to the very doors of their Wo have no less than

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zohuwullor of st. Panels XIV- lat unlvcdty for many years. ho was one of several outltandlnx olosla. Ill suoolptod with that in- stitution. who decided that adult education could rvvothe econo- produoorl u tumors. fisherman and minors, as well M of other clones.

‘The first step in the program, launched in the mom. was the organisation of study clubs. which provided instruction in funda- mental economics and showed thousands how to attain 5 mass- uro of financial security and in- dependence.

Credit unions were the next stop. Those fostered systematic saving and bought the leoson‘t.hat. by putting one dollar Aside every week you oould have fifty,-two dollars at tho and of a year. In addition. they made loans avail- Iblo to participants, at low illLr1'- ost rates.

other outgmwtiis cf adult edu- catlon included co-operative buy- ing and selling agencies for farm- ers and fishermen. which have been of great value to primary producers in many sections. There have also been some highly suc- oesoful do-operative housing veno-

uros. . The oo-operative movement. which has spread through Nova Sootls. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and gained a strong foothold in Quebec and New- foundland. is often called the St. Francis Xavier movement. because that university. under Archbishop Morrison’: chancell phi... has done so much to promote it. Archbishop Morrison. who was given the title of archbishop by His Holiness the Pope. was, at tho no of eighty-nine, the dean of the Roman Qothollc hlenmhy in Canada. In his long and dis- tinguished career he served his church with Elbot devotion. built. so. Francis Xavier University up to 5 point where it is now infor- notlonally known, und. by his spon- sorship of co-operatives. opened new ties to a vast. num- ber of people.

BURGLABS T0 BABIES

MONTREAL-—(OP)— Everything (mm burglar tools to baby can-loge: will go to the block when the police department holds its annual acct.- lon May 10. There will be 33 lots of burglars’ tools. 10 baby carriages and items of clothing and jewelry {ihnclslmod after police received om.

TELEPHONE ADVANCE

The first automatic telephone ex- chunn in pustnlla was opened in 1012 at Geelong in the state of Victoria.

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mi coil in’. cattle homo And ooll the come home, cross the sands of Dog’;

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hid the land: And never home ouno she.

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no fair Among the makes of Du.’ They rowed her in across tho ton foil.

in! The cruel crawling foam. The cruel hungry foam. To her grave beside the see: But still the boatmen hear he: call the cattle homo Across the sands of Dec.

-—-Charles Kingsley (1819-1875.] TB: OAR‘! mow

OOBOURO. Onl.—(OP) -— Ru) Watson heard a queer sound com. ing from the engine of his new automobile as he drove to work re. cently. when a garage mechanh looked under the hood ho found 1 black cat, covered with on my grease, glaring back at him in out raged dignity.

M95-ruon Movies

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