i & i i L _more money mS tle sister Joanne are just as hion conscious as their elders, nd like their elders the fash- D for separates is tremen- ilously important to them. They wearing completely wash- = (Continued from page 3) our national, and provincial, ars are being spent on things ich, if it. became a matter of survival of the country, we ld do without and not suffer y great hardship. 'TYou have only to think of the “against this ostentatious dis- play of economic waste we con- trast the fact that the teachers in-our schools and universities, the clergy in our churches and, in short, all of those agencies which are concerned with building and maintaining educational, spirit- wal, and moral values in our communities continue to struggle along on austerity budgets and are being constantly told that cannot be made for these purposes because we eannot afford them. FOR FASHION SHOW able sets in orange cotton print and beige sateen. The very full, with their own crinolines, have straps over the shoulders and are eomplete with gay orange cummerbunds. The blouses,, in shirtwaist style, are sleeveless. “I submit that we can afford the kind of educational system, or the kind of church community we né when we develop a sense of! Values which apprecia- tes their importance. “When we do that we shall find that the answer to the needs of education in particular is not to be found in the provision of money alone. : “However, if we are to develop and maintain the kind of educa- tional system we need in this Space “Age, we shall need more money and lots of it, but we shall also need new motivations for our youth and a different set of heroes from those rather sha- dowy enes set up by radio, tele- vision and the film industry. LEARN FROM RUSSIA? “What can we learn from Rus- sia? It is clear that the astonish- ing scientific and technical achie- vements of once-backward Russia are the fruits of her educational system. An authorative survey, i recently by the U.S. Of- fice of Education, points out that at the beginning of the |20th cen- tury only 21 per cent of the Rus- sian people were literate and to- day the proportion is more than EYE-CATCHER This eye-catching dress of skirt hanz in graceful simplic- By removing the skirts they are ready for play in smart sheen shorts cuffed in match- ing print. The slim jims which they are holding complete the set. 90 per cent..The expansion of pri- mary education which this im- plies is more than matched in the higher grades. “At the same time Russian.uni- versities and technical institut- ions are graduating annually a higher proportion of students in relation to population than either the United States of Canada. “What the Rus¢i seem to have done is to take over the tra- ditional continental European school system, with its emphas’s on discipline,: hard work and thorough mastery. of subject mat- ter, give it a special orientation toward science, and make it available to the whole population instead of the restricted classes for which it was originally de- signed. “With this instrument they are traini a vast army of scien- tists and technicians for the ser- vice of the state. The results, as you know, are already impressive and will doubtless grow more so as the new graduates make their contributions. conceived by the Soviet Union was outlined with great clarity by A GREAT CHALLENGE “What Russia has done educa- tionally in the short space of 40 years is, indeed, a challenge to the western democracies. It is true that the British North Ameri- ca Act has made provincial gov- ernments whdlly responsible for legislation affecting education but the government of Canada cannot close its eyes to the com- plications and difficulties of the S . ’ “If we are to h national goals or aims involvifig’ education, then we must have some means of equalizing the cost of educa- tion as between provinces. “I do wish at this time to in- troduce a discussion on federal aid for education, except to say that nationally as well as pro- vincially we have a great deal to learn from the Russian experi- ment on how goals are set and then achieved. “Admittedly, our aims and pur- .| poses may be different ‘in a demo- cracy, but we must be prepared to consider the basic difficulties and weaknesses in our system and then to remedy them. HASN’T KEPT PACE “I submit that our educational effort has not been raised to the level of the age we live in. We have learned that we are quite rich enough to defend ourselves, whatever the cost. We must ‘now learn that we are quite rich enough to educate ourselves as we need to be educated. “We know how to find the dol- lars that are needed to defend ourselves, even if we are to do without something else that is less vitally important. In educa- tion we have not yet acquired .| that kind of will. “But we need to acquire it and we have no time to lose. We must acquire it im this decade. For if, in the crucial years that are coming, our people remain as unprepared as they are for their responsibilities and their miés- sion, they may not be equal to the challenge and if they do not succeed, they may never have a second chance in order to ain. ACCOMPLISHED MUCH “Since 1947 when we first -in- stituted our system of grants for school imbrovemenis and new structures, we have accomplished much. We have many fine school buildings of which we can be justly proud, but we still have EASTERN GUARDIAN AUCTION “45” Score Cards for sale at Guardian-Patriot Central Printing. |. BINGO CARDIGAN -Patish Hall tonight 8:00 o'clodk.=$100 in prizes: jackpot. w é. te orate) er ‘B ae irk ‘| produce the boys he hoped for. “The way in which education is} ee Se See ae ee ing Comments . “IN MEMORIAM NEW YORK (AP) Bing : ter Mi es i 5 Hyams quoted Crosby as being discouraged as a parent, but hopeful the boys will ‘be good citizens. “I just want them to be nice guys,” he said, “I don’t care how big they are or how impor- tant. I'd just like them to be the kind of people you like to 17: Home by 10 -p.m., when neces- sary, earning their own spending money. But, he said, it didn't Drunk Driving Charges Bring Jail Terms | Pleading guilty to operating a | motor vehicle wirfle im‘oxicated two men, residents of Chariotte- town and New Glasgow, each re- ceived seven-day jail terms when they appeared| m City Police | Court yesterday morning. | Fines of $10 and costs or five | days were imposed on a resident | of Bellevue for failure to ston at a red traffic light and a resident | of Charlottetown .for illegal park- ing. A Mount Albion resident charg- ed with being drunk and incap- able drew a fine of $30 and costs or 20 days in jail. A city man facing a similar charge drew a fine of $10 and costs or five days and another person charged -with similar offence was remanded until this morning. buildings where the physical con- ditions are grossly unsuitable for a proper teaching and iecarning situation. “For instance, one district in this province has 135 pupils and provides them with only two teachers and two medium-sized ill -equipped classrooms. “I am happy to note that our government has included in its budget for 1959-60 an item to pro- vide for the payment of equaliza- tion grants to rural schools. While the amount is small, there is at least recognition of the need to help districts with inadequate sources of revenue to achieve a certain standard or level in pro- viding educational services. QUALIFICATIONS “It is noteworthy, too that worthwhile efforts have been made in recent years to improve the qualifications and salaries cf teachers. The fact that no one mow can enter the teacher train- ing year with less than junior matriculation standing should im- prove the prestige of the teacher in this province. “We still lack a sufficient num- ber of qualified teachers and ef- forts must be continued to study and rectify the problems in con- nection with the recruitment, training and retention-in-service of teachers. “In the matter of our curricu- lar offerings we have likewise made some progress. Until 1932 students attended Prince of Wales College or Saint Dunstan's to com- plete their high school education. “From 1932 until 1953 we had a dual system of high school education in this province - one group of schools basing their 1n- struction on the Nova Scotia curriculum for Grade XI; the other two (Prince of Wales Col- lege and St. Dunstan's) on their own courses, consisting of two grades of work beyond Grade X except for a select number of stu- dents who might be permitted to complete matriculation in one year. ELEVEN HIGH SCHOOLS . “Now we have 11 public high schools and one private or inde- pendent high school with instruc- tion based upon a_ uniform course. The students in these in- stitutions, as you know, write the examinations of the Atlantic Pro- vinces' Examining Board to ob- tain recognized standing. “Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s continue to ex- amine their own students but, for the most part, use the text- books prescribed for Grades XI and XII in the outlying high schools. ’ “Under the present system of school organization most of these high schools are too small to of- fer courses other than the aca- demic, though a need for a more diversified type of high school education is apparent. “Summerside and Montague high schools, to meet Yhis need | partly, have added courses in commercial subjects to their of- fering. Our Provincial Vocational School has also been providing in its day amd night classes training in a variety of trade and home - making courses. “But, have these efforts fully met the educational needs of all our boys and girls? I suggest that they have not and I recom- mend that you study the larger unit of school administration as the most likely solution to the problem of providing a more di- versified type of education -to a On Failure As Dad *; 13th, when they learned of the says maybe he can do better. with his five-months-old gon by Kathy Grant, whom he married in 1957. “His mother’s family all live in chance now with Harry Jr., and eo eo im.”’ IN MEMORIAM MRS. RHEUBEN VATCHER The residents of L. Montague were greatly shocked and sadden- ed on Friday morning, March death of Mrs. Rheuben Vatcher in her 6lst.,‘ year. The late Mrs. Vatcher was the former Ida Jack- man. She will be sadly missed in her home for her kindness and hospiltality. Besides-her sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn, two dau- ghters, Ruby, Mrs. Jean St. Onge, presently at home; Bar- bara, Mrs. James Steele, Char- lottetown; four grand-children, Elizabeth, Valerie, Leo Steele and Alfred St. Onge. Three sisters, Harriet, Mrs. Willard Farrell, U. S. A.; Jane, Mrs. John MacAs- kille, Halifax, and Myrtle, Mrs. Vernon Rilley, Montague. Two brothers, Abraham, Central Bed- eque; and Jonas, Lower Monta- gue. The funeral was held on Sun- day afternoon from the Lower Montague United Church. The service was conducted by Rev. J. M. Fraser. The choir feelingly sang, “The Old Rugged Cross,” “The Haven of Rest,”’ and “Rock of Ages.” ' The Pallbearers were: Thomas Boudreaujt, James Steele, Albert Elisworth, Le Bert Taylor, Ell- sworth Edmunds, and Ralph Gra- ham. Flower bearers: Austin Ross John Jeffrey, Edward Perrot, and Russell Hicken. + She was tenderly laid to rest in the Lower Montague Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Reuben Vatcher and fam- fly wish to thank their kind friends who helped in their time of, sorrow. KINGSBORO Mrs. (Rev.) Robert Ross ar- rived last week from New Bruns. wick to spend some time with her fatner, Mr. Freeman Gar- rett at the home of her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunter, North Lake. Miss Audrey Robertson return- ed to her position in Charlotte- town, after spending a pleasant weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Robertson, Red Point. Now that the hockey season is drawing to a close for another year the fans here are looking back on a very successful sea- Mr. and Mrs. James Kennific and family wish to thank sin- cerely, all who so kindly assis- ted them in their recent bere- avement, Special thanks to Rev. Fr. Robbin, P.P Dr. Joe Mac- Millan and all the doctors who assisted, hospital staff, Sisters, special nurses, and ali who sent masses, sympathy cards and flowers. e to enjoy their annual variety con. cert.'Mr. B.J. Mossey was mas- ter of ceremonies introducing a long list of numbers all of which were well received. Master Gary * “ng, Red Point, is a patient in the Souris Hospi- tal where he is receiving treat- ‘ment. His young friends and class mates wish him a speedy recovery. The Eastern districts were largely represented at the fun eral of the late Mr. Roy C. Mac- Lean, Souris. The service was held from the home conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.A. Mac- Quarrie. Mr. MacLean was a well known business man _ for many years in this area, and his death came as a great shock to shis many friends. The heartfelt sympatiy of our community goes out to all the ‘mmediate rela- tives. Const. and Mrs. Douglas Hend- er and daughter Ivy Rose of Sou- ris were Sunday visitors to the home of Mrs, Hender’s patents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart MacGreg- or, East Baltic. A.W. Lila Robertson, R.C.A.F. Women’s Division, arrived from Ontario to spend her leave with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Robertson, Kingsboro. GEORGETOWN Mrs. J.K. Smith and family, who have been visiting Mrs. Smith’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Stewart, left recently for Greenwood, N.S.. where they will .;|@ nur- ‘> of years has been re Mr. Elmer Llewellyn of Bridge- town, was a visitor to George- town last week. i Mr, James Boudreault, form- erly of Georgetown, and who for siding in Somerville, donned his on Sunday,—15th, and en- Boudreault is 83 years young and| all his lifetime has been an ar-|; dent skater. His many friends in Georgetown are pleased to hear that Jim is feeling in such fine fettle and all wish him many more years of the best of health. Friends of Mrs. Elmer Llew- ellyn of Bridgeto~n, are sorry to near that illness has neces- sitated her entering the Kinzs County’ Memorial Hospital in Montague and all wish her an early return to good health. Mr. William S. Martell motor- ad to the City on business on Monday, March 23rd. Mr. Atwood Llewellyn and Mr. Kenneth Liewellyn of Gaspereaux were in Georgetown on business on Monday, March 23rd. Miss Charlotte Gordon, R. N., Publi® Health Nurse, recently sent several days in Georgetown High School, medically examin- ing the pupils of the various grades. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Walker motored to Charlottetown on Sun- day where they visited their son, Mr. Howard Walker and Mrs. Walker. A.C. a e Geo’town Native J a . Dies In Calif. MONTAGUE — The death oc- curred in San Pablo, California on Monday of John C. Fitzgerald in his 64th year. The late Mr. Fitzgerald was born in Georgetown and was the son of the late Capt. C.M. and Mrs. Fitzgerald. He had resided in California since 1919 where he took up resi- dence following his discharge from the Canadian Army after overseas service in the First World War as a member of the famous 105th. In California he carried on the business of a building contrac- tor. His last visit to his native province was in 1946. He leaves to mourn, his wife the former Kathryn Bouchard of Newport, P.E.I., two daughters, Phyllis (Mrs. W. Pedretti) and Olive (Mrs. P. J. Myers) and et MH * son. Enthusiasm was high through out, but especially during the) playoffs. Many nights were pleas- | antly spent at both Red Point and Souris rinks. i Dr. Gustave Gingras and Mrs. Gingras returned to their home | in Montreal following the funeral of the latter’s father, Mr. R.C. | MacLean, Souris. i A bright moonlight night with good travelling conditions made | St. Patrick's ideal not only for the Irish but for a large aud ience of many races that assem- bled at St. Columba Parish Hall greater oumber of our young people. ‘ % snows 2:30:6:50-9 x x 4 TO-DAY and THUR. KM RM HF *! x * ee oe eee oe see eae .% * ae es ee wee ee ee eee oF B high est offered by business for staff- produced ideas. ali the business - getting and money-saving ideas we can mus- ter,” said CNR vice-president W. T. Wilson, personnel chief, in the CNR’s staff magazine, Keeping Track. : No one has collected $10,000 yet. The highest pay off was $200. But the ideas are flowing in— and company officials are de- lighted. “The old suggestion plan wasn’t producing the results we wanted,”’ said George Lach, 42. Montreal-based chairman of the CNR’s system - wide*sugges-'on committee, “It was over-central- ized, there were delays in exam- ination, evaluation and imple- mentation.” FASTER ACTION Now the employees were en- couraged to talk over their ideas with their supervisors who might implement them right away. Other suggestions were passed on two sons, John and James all of San Pablo, California. Also one sister Rev. Sister Mary of the Sisters of Service at Fargo, North Dakota; two brothers Rev. James Fitzgerald, rector of the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception at Winnipeg; and William who is post master at George- town F Burial will be in San Pablo, California. | A mechanic received $200 for his proposals that got strips for grain car doors out a single piece of lumber. “There is an untapped reser- its plan started in 1934, Almost 3,000 were implemented. The CNR gives its employees tips on how to develop an idea for a big award. “‘The first step towards the $10,000 pot of gold in- volves discovering some area of operations that you feel can be improved.” * MINING MEN MEET MONTREAL (CP)—More than 2,000 delegates are expected to attend the annual general meet- ing: of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy here next month. The three-day convention is to open April 13. Some of the world’s top mining men and in- dustry leaders from Canada, the United States and Europe are ex- pected to attend. side offices of The Patriot. 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