1315 AND g gg Ni:;I_§_s_HBoRs Study of Science Should Begi By Ruham Another year, another Educa- tion Week, but this year there is certainly more wide-spread in- terest and the prospect for basic improvements are bright. Chan- ges there must come and soon. Scholars estimate it took some to turn mankind from a wandering hunter and berry - picker to a tiller of the that it was another 25,000 years before the arrival of the Industrial Re- volution or the .\/lachine Age--- age, the Space Age began only 150 years age---a more rye-wink.-And that research and experimentation began then- - the average man has seen the practical results within a decade 25.000 years soil with a fixed home: but at the present probably means, that or two.) . PREPARATION FOR LIFE , It is no wonder, then that man- kind has had no chance to absorb the sudden and terrific transfor- matons that have taken place and are continuing to tke place on this little planet of his. Scienti- fic achievements, climaxed by the launching of Space Missiles have affected all man’s relation- sh‘p:s----domestic and Internation- al---and if Education is a Prepar- (and what else can it be?) our entire approach to -education--and it’s entire con- tent and organization must be re- considered and adapted to the ation For Life new world we’1‘e living in. SCIENCE At present it is idle to_discuss the merits of Science Teaching If our leaders are to be trusted, our very existence depends on our Scientific ‘Know-how. That doesn’t mean that every child must---- or can become a scientist. But surely it is necessary that every child should be science-conscious versus the Humanities; n Early ah S. Frank ----aware or what is happening and to the limit of his intelligence, aware of the scientific principles and processes involved. LOWER GRADE TEACHING A top scientist said that he did- n’t think some people are scient- ific-minded and others, not. He believed that an interest in scie- nce could be created in the lower grades of the elementary school, in allnormal children. Our own observation confirms this. Child- ren can be held spell-bound by the simplest experiments in chem- istry or physic?--and their insati- able curiosity about why and how things work is unquestioned. There seems no reason why a carefully planned a d strong scientific program cannot be in- troduced into/ the‘ elementary grades. Though all normal child- ren can be interested in science and should be able to take an in- telligent interest in scientific de- velopments, there will be some who show an exceptional ability in this direction. The earlier they are found, the more valuable they can become-----‘Their special training can then continue through high school and college--where of course Science teaching must be stressed. Does that mean that our scien- tists should be ignorant of liter- ature, philosophy, art, music, history, psychology, their own language, a foreign language? I believe it is-quite possible that such subjects can be made plea- surable leisure - time activities (Thousands -found rest and stimu- lateidn in the “Great Books Cour- ses.) that they can be preferred to many of the “extra - curricular activities" now in vogue. All of this ass-umes well - train- ed, highly paid teachers ---- --They must come! Noveltea Held “Y” is An Outstanding Event ' The Boys’ Tea held at the Y. M.C.A Saturday afternoon was one of the most popular events “Men gathering.” had many distinctions and alsoit was grac- ed by many ladies. The latter may have come with a bit of that much talked of feminine curios- ity, but certainly they stayed to of the season. ‘Tis said: give distinction to a Well Saturday’s tea praise, admire and eat! “Open your eyes and look”. This was characteristic advice given to" his students ' by the late W"lliam Richard Letha-by, archi- tect and first principal of Lon- don’s Central School of Arts and Crafts. V It can be said Saturday afternoon running this show was the fact that one sat at a table. The names of the waiters on the ta- bles was an excellent idea —. names of future governors and city fathers! Mr. Bruce Hodgins is the men- tor for this now established event and congratulations are being ex- tended to Mr. Hodgins and the young men —— not forgetting the mothers. Perhaps the_ overall impression was the most beautiful (display of manners I exhibited, by the young hosts. It made most of the guests go home and polish up on theirs after their attendance at the Noveltea. ' m@77ZMZ Lena Caroline Mchure. Women’: Editor. Phone 850! Alumnae Had The regular monthly meeting of St. Josephs Sodality and A1- umnae was held at St. Josephs Convent February 23rd with a good attendance. The president, Mr-s. Alex McLean, presided. Page 8 The Guardian Wed. March 5,‘ 1958 HAPPENINGS A dinner meeting of the Cana- dian Club of Prince Edward Is- land will be held at the Char- lottetown Hotel at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12th when the guest speaker will be His Excel- lency Doctor L. N. Palar, Ambas- sador of Indonesia. His Excellen- cy will speak on “Behind the Headlines from’ Indonesia.” Dr. Palar received his early education in Indonesia then went to the Netherlands to continue his studies in economis, sociolo- gy and law at the Universiby of Amsterdam. » He remained in the Netherlands for some years, and during the Nazi occupation was one of the leaders of underground resistance After the liberation he was ap- pointed -to the Dutch Parliament. In 1947 the Indonesian govern- ment sent him to New York to be spokesman before the U.N. Security Council and General As- sembly. When Indonesia entered the U.N. in 1950 Dr. Palar became its permanent representative. From 1953 to 1956 he was In- donesian Ambassador to India. He also accompanied President Su- karno to Bon and Moscow in 1956, being accredited as special am- bassador. He visited Indonesia during the summer of 1957 and has only re- cently returned to Ottawa. Miss Lou-ise Turner was the guest of honor Monday evening at a banquet at the, Queen Hotel given in her hon-or by executives and colleagues of F. W. Wool- worth and Co. Mr. W., R. Shaw. left Saturday morning for Ottawa where he will attend the meetings of the Can- adian Horticultural Oouncil. Mr. Shaw" was accompanied by Mrs. show. They return the latter part of this week. Rev. Father J. E. Trainor, 0.M. 1., Ottawa, and his sister, Mrs. Thomas Baxter, Hamilton, left Sunday by ‘plane for Ontario. They had been attending the fun- eral of their mother, Mrs J. J. Trainor. ~ Mrs. Gerald McQuaid ( nee Joan Trainer) and her two daughters, her husband’s ‘parents, Mr. an Mrs. Gerald McQuaid, Sr., in Ver- non Lridge, P.E.I. Mrs.-McQuaid and children are home for the funeral of Mrs. J. .J. Trainor. Miss Zeta Trainer is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spen- cer, Charlottetown, and her aunt, M-rs. Angus’ LaVie of Souris, P. E.I. Miss Trainor had been in the province to attend her mo- ther’s funeral. Mrs. Duncan MacKinnd1/1, Riv- erdale, P.E.I. has returned re- cently from a most enjoyable six week visit to Toronto. While there ’she visited withgher two sons Berton and Henry and their wives, little granddaughter Cheryl Kim also her daughter Erma who is employed with the National Drugs Toronto. She also visited friends and relatives and many points of interest in and around Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Good and little daughter Eleanor Rose of Port Arthur, Ontario, are visiting Mrs. Good’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Glennie and Mr. and Mrs. Good. 1 ALTAR. SOCIETY Members of the altar Society held their monthlymeeting at the home of Mrs. Amedee Arse- nault, with an attendance of 19 members. New committees were appointed. . A bingo will b ' organized to raise funds and will be held at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Gall- ant. Next place of meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Theodore Arsenault, and Rev. Wendell Mc- Intyre will be guest speaker. Fol- lowing the meeting, lunch was served by the hostess and her zttdaughters Theresa and Claud- e e. [HOUSEHOLD HINT Make a simple tool for replacing hard-to-reach light bulbs. Fasten the wire bulb holder from an old lamp shade to a broom handle or stick, adjusting the holder to the right tension to hold the bulb firm- Brenda and Valerie are visiting ly while you unscrew it. for two departed members, Miss dl membership tea held at this meet- The meeting opened with the recitation of the “De Profundis Mary Bradley and Mrs. R.J. Mac- Donald. A prayer was also of- fered for the recovery of a ser- iously ill member. Mrs. Frank Walker read the minutes of the January meeting which included a report of the ing. A large number of former St. Josephs pupils attended the tea_and were delighted to renew old friendships, , Correspondence included a let- ter from Reverend Sister Mary Hemy C.S.M. thanking the mem- bers for their donation.of fifty dollars to the Catholic Family Center at Christmas. Sister said she had purchased fifty bags of coal at one dollar a bag and had distributed them to, fifty needy families. These families were very grateful to receive even this small St. Joseph's Sodality And Feb. Meeting amount of fuel in the cold wea- ther. Sister stated that so many poor people find it difficult to pay rent and buy food and so have to turn to the Center for fuel dur- ing the winter. Mrs. Ambrose Coady reD01‘iif1g for the nominating committee, brought in the following slate of officers: Past President, Mr 5. Alex McLean, President, Miss Eleanor Trainor, Vice President, Mrs. Gordon Toombs, Recording Secretary, Mrs. Frank Walker, Corresponding Secretary. MIS- Joseph Callaghan, Treasurer Miss Joyce Coady. Committee Chairmen: Member- ship, Holy Redeemer Parish, Mrs. Stephen Connolly; Basilica Parish Miss Ann Walsh; Pius X Parish. Miss Rita Gaudet. Good Works and Social Action, Mrs. Aubrey Wood -and Miss Ann Cronin, Sick visiting, Mrs. F.J. Steele, Lib- rary, Miss Adelaide Larter; Pro- gram, Miss Bernadette Rossiter; Reception, Mrs. Allan MacMillan and Mrs. L.F. McNally. This slate of officers comprises the executive of St. Josephs So- dality and alumnae for a period of two years. ELLEN’S DIARY Black Cat ’i-eiss Up Now Did You Catch Rat Yet? “There are none "yet” Mack re- ported quietly, coming. by this morning after attending toxhis first chores at the barns. "‘No lambkins” he explained, “from the four ewes we brought home yesterday from the other farm.” These are ‘a company not in accord with,their masters’ pla s for later increase and brought to a near “fold” to await their ‘date- less’ events..“Yowies, silly things’ we smiled to ourselvf. “I always look in on them the first thing” Mack continued “One of \these times” he smiled in happy anticipation “I’ll find one or’ he nodded, “maybe a pair of lambkins there. They’re cute things, aren’t they?” he queried. Yes -— cute when they nurse, they’re so happy at it. And when they run races in the "fol ’ or in the pasture on a pretty evening when the sun has just gone down and everything about is peaceful and still. Not a sound” we said" softly “but the robins’ bedtime song.” . “And perhaps up the creek'_ he nodded ’“or down byithe dam, a bu-llfrog goes into his piping, starting the tune for the others, his voice strong and deep? Its a nice time of year that" he said. At Rob's the first lasmbkin of . fee -— and with such care. was an art exhibit of a kind. There was much to see ‘—- the beautiful, really massive, bouquet of spring ‘flowers’ as one entr--‘-ed the “Y,” and the happy laugh- ing crowds- , Upon entering the large “Y”~ reception rooms one’s eye was immediately attracted to the per- fectly appointed tab1e._I-Iere the governor-designate. and the city fathers were pouring tea and (golf. TO ‘KEEP You Then there were the small tab- les for .four set with mosaic, Ital- ian cut work and- madeira hand embroidered cloths) The head- waiters, with towels over the arms, must have had the best one still left from mother’s trous- seau or a new one fresh from the store with the trade mark- ings still on it! It is certain no head waiter at the Ritz ever car- ried such towels -— or carried them with such style. The young waiters in white shirts and bow ties were all con- sideration for the guests. If at times one could not refrain from the thought that they moved with tiheispeed shown at a basketball game holding sandwiches _and cake instead of said basket-bail, well, certainly, it was done with dexterity nd manly grace. One su elsign that men were i all day A 1 LONG HISTORY The city of Hanover in West Germany, noted for its parks and gardens, has been a muni- cipality since 1241. ~ DON'T! PITY THE POOR GIRL! JUST TELL HER TO TAKE... ‘: an be dainty! as 60 gauge 15 denier and Soamlool 150m. and Walking rRESH-As-A-DAISY every day Give yourself this protection! “Sonifized" lasts through repeated washings. Phantom Nylons have tested well even offer 50 washings! Wear them all day — and 91 gauge 15 denier 135m. _A_l£ PHANTOM NYLONS ARE "SANITIZED" I \ Sheer BU(KlEY’S MIXTURE She'll get split-second relief as the werful medication in Buckley's Mixture Instantly spreads warming, soothing ingredients through throat, chest and tubes —-and stops the tickle that -makes her cough. Contains no syrup—safe for diabetics. 59¢ and 85¢ every- where. That’s why it Is - CINADNS FASTEST-SELLING COUGH The New COLOURED Hosiery! Coloured hosiery is increasing in popu|arity—buf remem- ber QNLY Phantom can give you coloured stockings that are SANITIZED! No other manufacturer can supply them! REMEDY : live yourself tho pzotection o "sanitized" the year thrives, but there is none up to this, in the flock-of-home. No new calves or piglets of late at hand. ing — this idleness” we said to noon beside us in the old arm- chair. “Have you caught, that rat -— or those mice in the feed- house?” “Now; now Missis” he chided softly “what _a blunt question! The weaker sex is supposed to be subtle, isn’t it?” ‘ “That is what they call ‘evad- ' 141 GREAT GEORGE ST. in: FASHION SHOPPE PI{ONE—3355 fi%ww' 160 KENT STREET NORMA'S LADIES WEAR PHONE-3058 ing the issue’ ’ we offered. He smiled whimsically behind his ‘green eyes. . "HQ. hum’ he yawned. “There are times whenmy recollectiorfs are dim. Candidly if I were to make a reply at ,such arttime, well,’’ he grinned infection-sly ‘‘I couldn’t be held accountable for what I might say!” “More evasion we commented. “I wouldn't say that, Missis” he purred. / l just afraid either but quiet days and nights with the farmers enjoying unin- terrnpted res-ts. Presently, how- ever, the pace of the farming will quicken and the busy sea- son of the spring - increase be “This doesn’t belong with farm- _ the have you or have You 1'0! caught that rat?" ‘ v “ 7 V‘ “Oh" he yawned wld€‘1l- V3“ he said starting up 111 some sur- prise “did you hear that? I dislocated my Jaw -that time! And if I did it would ‘be all your fault for l>€Si€1"1ne‘=’ me with your questionsl,. let’s not continue this. It s silly he grinned cuddling down lazily again,’ and besides “he Put 3‘ paw over his eyes “I’m not In the mood.” ’ . “This is all very fine, _Ellen - this lounging by the fire until nearly midnight. But I’m afraid. James says shaking his head “it won’t be the tune in the morning! Until tomorrow — — Diary ~‘ Goodnight. . . . NORTH WILTSHIRE W.M.S. ' The February meeting of the North Wiltshire Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church, was held at the home, of Mrs. Wm. and Mrs. Reginald" Clark. The meeting was opened with the worship service led by Mrs. Ralph Noy. Hymn No. 5. “Come Thou Almighty King” and prayer by leader was followed by scrip- ture reading by Mrs. A. Bowman. Talk by leader and Hymn 410, “Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” closed the worship period. An interesting study on “Youth in Japan” was led by Mrs. Bruce Deacon, assisted by Mrs. Frank Mitchell. The business period was led by the president, Mrs. Frank Mit- chell. The minutes of last meeting were read and roll call was ans- wered by 11 members. The pre- -sident read ‘a list of “White Gifts” workers in Halifax. having received several squares sent to Presbyterial treasurer. she had received and sent to port The supply secretary reported, for quilts which a-re in the mak- ing. The treasurer’s report was encouraging. $217.00 having been Mrs. Mitchell gave a splendid report of the Presbyterial execu. five mzctmg held recently. Mrs_ George Godfrey invited members for next meet'ng when the study period will be led by Mrs. Wm. Clark and the worship by Mrs, G. Godfrey. The meeting Closed with benediction and lunch was served by hostess. YORK romr v'v. I. The members of York Pt. W, I. held their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening Feb. ruary 3 with Mrs. Gordon Mac Ewen. The meeting opened by singing “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” followed by the creed in unison. Roll call was answered by 12 members with an article for a grab bag. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read, approved and signed. Sick committee had no report. School committee report. ed towels and wax purchased, of $118.72 on hand. Correspondence was read. It was decided to canvass the dis. trict for the Red Cross. It was moved and seconded to donate ed children and the C.N.I.B; reading on health. Mrs. A. C. MaoEachern put on a cake con. Reggie MacEwen. Roll call to be answered for the next meeting, “With an Irish J-oke.” Program. me Mrs. Reggie MacEwen. The treasurer reported the sum. $10.00 to each society, the retard- . Mrs. Jack MacEachern gave a I test which was won by Mrs, ‘ Lunch committee, Mrs. Wil. SPECIAL CHINESE DISHES fro TAKE our \ the black ca.t nestled this a,-fter- ’ Full Course Dinners ,From 11 to 7:30 SUNDAY SPECIAL CHICKEN and STEAK ISLAND GRILL ‘ Dial 5223 QUEEN STREET MEAT ‘ MARKET 4 FULLLINEOF vi MEAT AND FISH “'I‘hen as the children say: “Cross-‘ your- heart and-hope-to CANNED GOODS‘ AND ‘ VEGETABLES Free. 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