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THE EASTERN GUARDIAN

- AGENTS:—MONTAGUE: Harold F. Landry, Mrs. Byron Stewart. , AGENT GEORGETOWN: Waldon Lavers.

Blue Dome Kestaurant,

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..*CHRISTMAS WRAPPING sup- | plies, fancy designs, [ags, seals, | fibbon, paper, bows. Montague 5]

to $1.00 Store. |

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toys, mixed nuts, gums, boxed chocolates—Ganor

Log Cabin, Pattersons, Fry - Cad- | bury. Montague 5 Ww $1.00 Store. | ..*STORE HOURS. — The tague 5 to $1.00 Store until 10.30 P. M. weekdays begin- | ning Monday, December Tth, untl Christmas. Saturdays and Chrisi- mas Eve until 1130 P. M |

creams, | Moirs,

...“MIGRATORY BIRD CASE) ADJOURNED — Yesterday at! Montague two residents of Mon: | tague appeared before Stipen:| diary Magistrate Joseph W. Mac-) Donald charged under the Mig-| ratory Bird Regulations with; hunting migratory birds within! a half-mile of a place where} baiting is taking place in this instance the Harvey Moore water- | fowl refuge at Milltown Cross. | Evidence for the prosecution was completed and the case adjourn- ed until Monday afternoon, De-| cember 14th. Mr. R. R. Bell, Charlottetown, appeared for the defence. The prosecution was conducted by the Provincial Po- |

lice Constable. | “BIRTHDAY PARTY — An en-— -joyable birthday party for Mrs Lina Francis, Victoria, was held et the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs An: | drew Landry, Lower Montague, on] Friday afternoon, on the occasion of her 78th birthday. A delicious’

dinner was served to the family and friends, and the table was | centered with a lovely birthday)

cake baked especially for the oc- | casion by her daughter. Mrs. | Francis was the recipient of many | good wishes and also many beau- | tiful gifts from the members of | her family. | .*MAGISTRATE’S COURT — In Magistrate's Court at Montague | yesterday before Stipendiary Mag- strate Joseph W. MacDonald, a! cesident of Hoprefield was fined/| 428.00 and costs for possession of | \llieit spirits. A resident of Cale- | donia was fined $20.00 and costs | tor wilful obstruction of a peace pfficer. The case of two residents | pf Montague charged with hunting | within a half-mile of a baited! area, was adjourned for one week following the presentation of evi- dence by the prosecution. Mr. R. R. Bell, Q.C., is representing the defendant.

Personals

Mr. William Landry, Halifax, N S., spent the week-end visiting his brother and sister-in-law, Mr, and | Mrs. Harold Landry, Montague. |

Mrs. John Winsloe of Toronto is | epending a few days in New Perth where she attended the funeral of

her brother, Mr. Fulton Smith, which was held on Saturday af- ternoon.

— | Mr. Preston MacLeod, Valley-

field, and Mr. Chester MacLeod, a | member of the R.C.A.F. at Green- | wood, NS., recently returned from | . trip to Toronto, Ont., phere] ‘hey accompanied the latter's par- | ents, Mr, and Mrs. Murdock Mac- | teod, and family, who will reside there. During their trip the boys visited Niagara Falls and other places, returning by way of the United States.

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“DANCE BEAVER HALL Wed- nesday, Dec. 9. Blanchard’s Orch- estra.

“BUYING DAILY dressed poul- try, dry plucked. MacGowans Lim- ited, Kilmuir.

“GIRL GUIDES MEET — The

regular meeting of the

Guider evening

of the

the Power

leadership During

will be open} contests was enjoyed. The meeting

closed with singing taps.

DECEMBER PANSIES, AND DAISIES—Yesterday a lovely bou-

quet of pansies were /picked by Mrs. Peter MacDonald at her home in Kilmuir, and \last week little Miss Donna MacGillivray, Montague, picked a bouquet of daisies. This may be an indica- tion of the unseasonable weather

prevailing and lend support to the scientific theory that the climate is becoming warmer. _

"Bristol and

‘Friends of Miss Lorraine Sin- nott will be pleased to know she

Montague C.W.L

meetings. of the Montague sub-div- ision C. W. L. was rome of Mrs. Frank Coyle and Mrs. John Clair, ance of members present at both meetings. Coyle, prayer. The minutes of the prev-

THE GUARDIAN, CHARLOTTETOWN

Matthews Report On Education

THE CURRICULUM

*The November and December held at the| The findings of the Survey Re- port as indicated in a previous article clearly indicate that the problem of “drop-outs” is a major one in the Charlottetown City Schools, The answer to the ques- tion “Is the present school pro-

with a good attend-

The president, opened the

Mrs. meetings with

First) qt barley toys, satin mixture, riobon) Montague Girl Guides was held in | the Legion Hall last evening under) the present time. It was moved and

Anna the Guides spent a period working on \tenderfoot and second class tests, Mon-, after which a period of games and | who passed away during the month.

fous meetings were read and ap- proved. All correspondence was read and discussed.

was decided to in the New

gram suitable to the’ needs and abilities of ALL the pupils in Charlottetown?” has to be given in the negative. Partial solution to the problem is found in the provision of qualified teachers and adequate physical facilities. How- ever the efficiency of these two all important factors js determ- ined by the nature of the curric- ulum which is administered in the buildings through the medium of the teachers.

The fundamental difference be- tween the school of today and that of our fathers is the com-

hold card plays Perth hal? for seconded that the League send $5.- 00 to the T. B. League. Prayers were offered by the members for the treasurer, Mrs. P. J. McKenna,

Mrs. H. J. Hynes was appointed treasurer for the remainder of the year.

The president gave a report on the provincial diocesan executive

lings.

is improving in the Charlottetown Hospital. She is a student nurse

| at the Hospital, having entered

with the September clase. |

A class in First Aid has been | organized in the Morell Rear dis- | trict and plans call for the class to meet once a week for instruc- | tions at the Church of St, Laur-) ance.

The community is pleased to see. Mrs. Grove Coffin home from the) Charlottetown Hospital, much im-| proved in health. She has been | suffering the severe pains of arth- | ritis. |

| |

Lance Corporal A, A. MacDon-

' ald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles

MacDonald, has arrived home from Germany, after a long term of service with the Canadian Army

ie. . . The development of a child does | der sor the ape a ; _ |not take place in separate seg-

epor:s were received regarding | ments, All learning experiences the recent work done on the rink,} which he has affect him as a) which was found by the commit-| whole personality. These experi-/ tee to be satisfactory. The ground | ences may be rich, varied, and

mon acceptance that it is the re- sponsibility of the public school to provide a curriculum which best meets the individual needs of every student—not only the 5% who have the ability and resources

meeting which she attended at the Knights of Columbus Home in Charlottetown.

The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. James Col-

to take advantage of university

nan mand and professional training. This is

. ‘ . « the reason why the traditional SCE OWN TOWN COUNCIL | curriculum, largely academic in is pi RINK BUSINESS nature, is wholly inadequate for COMMITTEE MEET the challenging task of training

.*The Town Council and the Rink Business Committee of the Community Welfare League met

young citizens for adult living in a democratic society. 2 8

As menttoned in the report, the

Nov. 30 in the Council Chambers, | school curriculum is no longer with His Worship Mayor Andrew | thought of as being synonymous MacNeill in the chair. with a written course of study or

The Mayor read the tenders re- | subject outlines which teachers

follow while instructing children. Today its meaning has broadened. Now, the term curriculum means ALL the experiences which chili- dren have under the direction of

ceived for the position of rink manager for the 1953-54 season, and for canteen operator for the 1953-54 season, Three tenders were

submitted for rink manager and two for canteen operator. the school. A formal course 0: Following a ballot vote, the study has become merely a guide

for teachers to use to help plan the experiences of children under their guidance.

tender of Mr. Richard Lavers was moved accepted, for rink manager and that of Mr. Raymond Lavan-

inside the rink was graded and a] balanced or narrow, monotonous

board will be placed all around | and one-sided. Whichever one of the bottom of the promenade |these two the child’s experiences boards. are, will determine the quality

—AC.| of his day-by-day living as a child

New Business Establishment In Geo'town Opens

A new business establishment in Georgetown, which has been un: | der construction for the past month, is now completed and will open for business on Wednesday, Dec. 9th. The attractive new store, situated on the corner of Victoria and Grafton Streets, will be known as Ray’s Groceteria and will be operated by Mr. Raymond Lavandier. The building is 35 feet by 25 feet in size and is finished on the outside with grey stone siding, with a green asphalt roof. Fronting on Victoria Street, it has wo large display windows, with he front attractively finished in a green shade of shadow wood. A large black, block-lettered sign “Ray’s Groceteria” decorates the from of the store.

The interior, which provides for office space at the rear of the building, has a store floor-space, measuring 30 feet by 25 feet. Stock storage space is provided above the store. The interior walls are fin- ished with sheathing, painted white with white shelves. The ceiling is of green insul board. A tile floor will be laid in the very near future. Four fluorescent lights will add to the attractive- nees of the interior. Shelves wili occupy both the north and south sides and the east end, which will

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4. The concept of the skills and understandings which the school is responsible for developing should be broadened to include all those necessary for living in the present world.

5. That more attention be plac- ed by the teachers on developing greater pupil growth in critical thinking, making wise choices, initiative, working co-operatively, ability to 0

t appraise success or lack of it and such other skills as are needed for living a full

life in a dynamic society,

6. That some method of ap- praising children's growth in so- cial skills be employed, taking into account the abilities, inter- eats and needs of individual chil- ren,

and as an adolescent and it will condition the type of person he

SCHOOL will become.

| ‘flu, have returned to their home

there. He plans to stay with the a Important and significant as army for another while at least,| Grade 7 1 Katherine Keays. 2,|the three R's are in the cur: following a long vacation with his | Henrietta Keays (absent for tests.) riculum their adequacy is not parents. Lance Corporal MacDon- | Grade 5—l. Gertrude Bushey; 2. | equivalent to adequacy in the ald built a lovely home in the vil- | Kenneth MacDonald. wider range of skills—social, crit- laze before entering the service Grade 4 (A) —1. Doreen Mac- ical thinking, evaluation, group for the second time. Mr. and Mrs | Donald; 2. Mary MacAulay and living, responsibility, co-operation MacDonald, along with the good| Elmer Keays (equal); 3. Merlin and the like—needed for effective news of their son returning home | Longaphie. living ing democracy. Hence the over the week-end, also received A Grade 4 (B)—1. Nora MacDon- imperative need for @ dynamic, m e from another son, Joe, | ald. elastic | and 7 enuched ae mage om, Anon Mr pore | rade 3-1, Margaret Macaulay: | Drv /S Ut" seidenta commen en heen eK Oto See Justin surate with their natural abilities hrougs ® fod a io + and interests. This is the funda- a radio operator in the city and) Grade 2 —1. Gerald Keays; 2.| mental reason why the modern was phoned out here in short or- | Margaret Bernard. coal curriculum has been expanded io der, Grade 1 (A) —1. Francis Mac- | include such subjects as art, Donald. music, drama, physical education, Mrs. George Barry was a busi- Grade I (B)—1, John Bernard. Home Economics and Industrial ness visitor to the elty last Wed-| Grade I (C)—1. Daniel Mac: | arts, nesday, calling on some friends in| Donala; 2. Joseph MacAulay and No longer are these subjects the hospital during her stay. | Lorra'ne Keays (equal); 3. John | considered ‘frills’ and “extras.” —. MacDonald. Indeed they become in many in- Miss Geraldine O'Brien and her | Dorothy M. Keays, teacher. | stances the most significant and

little brother, who were patients in the Charlottetown Hospital for | ten days with an attack of the

B. C. RIVER

The Skeena River in British Columbia flows 325 miles to Chat- ,ham sound, just north of Prince

— , Rupert.

The dirt roads that were in a | terrible state have improved con- siderably with the change in the | weather.

again in good health.

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work and study has climbed the ladder of success and still seeks a | higher post in the agricultural re- search. All here wish him every success in his chosen field.

Congratulations are in order for Mr. gFreman McEwen, a_ Bristol N boy, who has recently been ap- TN poitned research officer at the OO Science Service Lab. Mr. McEwen House Debate started out as a school teacher a when he decided to leave the old Continued from page 1

home farm and through hard

TO-DAY — WED.

ernments in Scandinavia and Brit- ain had extended rather than lim- ited freedom, If economic freedom were denied, then complete free- dom could not be achieved. He be- lieved in law and order but that did not mean Parliament should not pass legislation limiting the powers of “economic royalists” to exploit people or resources or de- termine whether thousands of men could even work.

c Parliament Support

Explaining his amendment to his own party's resolution, Mr, Cold- | well said the government already |has approved the declaration of ‘human rights at the United Na-

tions. Therefore, it was necessary

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‘that the government have the sup- port of Parliament in the matter.

Mr. Stewart noted that Thursday fs Human Rights Day at the UN,

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meaningful part of the curriculum. It should be emphasized that at no time should the importance of the basic tool and academic sub- jects be lost sight of. This will not happen in a well-administered school. ° . e

Among the recommendations

made in the Survey Report as af- fecting the school curriculum were the following:

1. There should be increased concern for the adjustment of in- dividual children. This will call for a review of what Is expected of varidus individuals in terms

of standards of achievement. It will necessitate also changes in methods and materials.

2. Experiences of social sig-

nificance for the world of 1053 should be increasingly provided for all children.

3. The types of experiences provided should be broadened to include additional approaches to

AUCTION SALE

ESTATE THOMAS HYDE, Abney.

1/4 acre lot and dwelling there- on will be sold by public auction on Saturday, December 12th at 3 p.m. on the premises at Abney Road, Murray Harbour South.

G. H. Nelson, Auctioneer.

F. A. Large, Administrator of Estate.

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fifth anniversary of the declara- —_ tion's passage at Paris. The de- claration was an achiev t of generations, the climax of cent- uries of struggle. It could be argued that there was no law to back up_ the de-

claration, but neither had the Ten |}, Commandments been sanctioned in law. The declaration outlined var-| fous freedom, including freedom of speech and worship

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AUCTION SALE

ESTATE SAMUEL Saint Peter's

ANDERSON, Bay

26 acre lot will be sold by pub- lic auction on Wednesday, De- cember 16th at 3 p.m. on the premises at Saint Peter's Bay.

J. 3. Mustard, Auctioneer. F. A. Administrator of Estate,

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the Province and together with his brother operates, in addition to his own ranch, a Dominion Government Experimental Mink Station. He is a veteran of the R.C.A.F. of World War I,a*mem- ber of the Town Council, Com- munity Welfare League and the

also have built-in fruit and vege- table bins. Kelvinators, show cases and bread stands will complete the interior accesories, along with a counter built of silver cord and a masonite top. The building will be oil heated. Following the mod- ern trend, all goods will be price-

tagged on the shelves and the Canadian Legion. In the realm of store will be operated on the|sports he has had marked success gemi-self service pattern. as manager and coach of the

The owner, Mr. Lavandier, is| Georgetown Eagles, former Provin- well known in the business and|clal Intermediate “B” titleholders.

social life of the town. He is one of the pioneer mink ranchers of

Mr. Lavandier is to be congrat- ulated on the initiative he has

BECEMBER , 1953

shown in his present enterpris and in providing an addition ia the business and mercantile life of Georgetown.

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