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(BY LEO PAGE IN THE CON- TEIVEPORARY REVIEW, (LONDON).

The passage into law of the Chil- dren and Ycuiig Persons Act of 1933 marked :1 very real advance in that most important branch of leginlatign. which deals with children and adolescents. The Act set up and pl‘O\'ld€d for special ruics to be made as to the composition and procedure of ju-cvnilc courts all over England and Wales. on lilies similar to those which had been al- ready in mi. cnce in London and certain other centres. These chil- dren's courts ]ll\’.‘, therefore, been in operation for nearly three years in country di.=;tt'icts. ’1'al:.°n as a

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thority of the Judicature and the experience of the Home Office deem unsuitable, it will surely be his duty no l:nger weakly to ac- quiesce in what he knows to be wrong. Nor will the excuse be valid that a particular bench has only a ‘few children's cases, and those of a trivial nature. in the course of a year. Such a state of things may be changed at any moment. or as the duties of the local authority, particularly the local education auth:rity. and the police. urider the “care and protection" sections of the Act. become more fully realized. And even of a particular bench is fortunate enough to have little serious juvenile delinquency, never- theless the difference between a

whole they have dne good work. But the difficulties incidental to the l:l.".t'l‘tu".i?n of a novel practice and mac :lure have, in some rural nrczs. c. (1 the Act to be mis- applied and missunderrtocd. The result has been missed opportuni- ties of helping tlfose boys and girls who appcstr before these curls, and a tendency ar.ion_:."=‘. some magis- trates to r::arfl the Act anti its procedure as no more than a fad foisted upon practical men by the theorists of Whitehall. It is for these rcamns that an account of the wo . of such :1 court based, upon personal experience may be‘ found of rvxnncrai interest.

A juvenile court consists of not« more than three justices chosen form the panel of magistrates ap- pointed for this iv-ork. At the ouise:. therefzre, benches are faced with a duty of selecting individuals

single mistricd, or unwisely treated, child and between ten such children. is a. difference only of degree and not of kind, The leader- ship cf a gocd chairman, inspired at once by an enthusiasm or the Act and by a love of chil ren. is almost all-important. There should. if possible. be a woman member of the court, and if such be available it may be wise to complete the court by the addition cf a justice of the working classes. whose more intimate knowledge of the lives and habits of thcse who mainly come before the panel is frequently of the greatest vaiue.

As regards the place of sitting. it is f-rbldden by the Act to hold a juvenile court in the ordinary court room on the same day as the adult court. In large towns accomodation is often provided. as it should be, in

for ll difforent building altogether. ‘This

this panel. The b(5tAresll1i.<. will is not always possible in a small never be attained if this duty is not market town. desirable as it is.

ccinscientiously performed.

The and the magistrates room provides Home office circular letter to jus- a common and convenient

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NCES. issued before the Act came promise. The essential is that there into operation, gave valuable advice should be no association with adult on this point. The panel was to be offenders. The juvenile court ought

comp:sed lluallfied

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specially not to be regarded as solely or even to deal with juvenile primarily a criminal court at all.

cases; men and women were to be Everything possible should be pro- choscn cf s_'mipathe‘.ic understand- vided in the way of surroundings ing of young people. and experience which may tend to drive home the of dealing with them in social work. lesson that the Act aims not at the

No rigid provision was made as to punishment of disquallficati n on account. of age. their reclamation. It is

children, but at for this

This was left to the prod series of reas,-n that section 59 provides that benchfs. but it was carefully point- the words “convict.lon" and "sent- ed out that this was work likely to once" shall no longer be used in be best carried out by the younger connection with children and young mag-lsi-rates. The advice thus given persons dealt with summarily. The by the Home Office has been au- whole conception of the young cf- thoritatively endorsed on many oc- fender is altered. Whereas he was

cusions since that date. cnly recent-

mercly a young criminal, he has

1;, indeed, by the Lord Chief .Ius- become, in its more charitable and tice of England. in his address on discerning view, rafher a child in

the treatment of

Ji1V€n119 d911n- trouble and therefore in need of

quency delivered to the members of help. Nohtlng should be wanting the Clarke Hall Fellowship. Lord which wzuld help to substitute for Hewart emphusizrd that Justice: the cold formality of a police court

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appointed who were the atmcsphere of an inquiry in his

It is remarkable how responsive is the least pleasing child to the feel- ing that he is about (.3 be treated not only with Justice. but with human interest for his own good 8.; well. So long as a child remains sullen or afraid. so long will he re- main unreceptive of advice or warning, and so long will it be in- finitely more difficult for the court to come to any final conclusion as to the treatment best suited to his case. An invincible patience, and a determination that there are at- tractive traits in this child's char- acter which will presently disclcse themselves, will be rewarded. as, gradually, his appearance gains in alertness and intelligence. and his former look of sullen defiance dis- appears. Morover, with such offend- ers as remain obdurate and defi- ant despite all sympathy and con- sideration, the chairman may sub- sequently use all such sev y as the occasion may warrant. es of course, come before a court where real severity is the sole instrument of any value, the only argument which a particular child can under- stand. Then it must I: used. The plea here is only that it be not em- ployed prematurely. but only when all else is seen to fail.

scarcely ever does it happen that a boy or girl defendant has the wit to make any effective cram- dkamination of the witncm against

him. The same is true also of hisl ‘understand what an anxiety this

father or mother. Yet a discerning chairman can frequently discover without much difficulty that there are questions which the defendant would like put. In such cases it is not only premLssa‘.:le. it. is the duty for the chairman himself to put them in the witness. if, as is almost invariably the case, the boy or girl is not professionally represented. Not only does it happen on occasion that a fact in this way emerges which alters the entire aspect of the case, but, even when no material evidence is discltsed. there is no more certain method than this pa- tient and serious cross-examination to a boy's behalf to convince him. and his parent, that the boy has had a completely fair trial. and to gain their confidence and trust in whatever may be the ultimate deci- sion of the court. Conversely. if the my is himself subjected to cross- examination it is the duty of the chairman to protect him from questions or methods to which a professional advocate would be en- titled to object, and to see that he understands such questions are are put to him. Here, again, the boy and his parent are able toappreciate the impartiality of the court. and on occasion to “ go their whole

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i attitude in consequence.

I In the some way much may be 1 done with aboy by tactful handling when he comes to tell his own story. It is cbvious. for example, that he will not i-eadi'y make ac- cusations against his father, how- ever well founded, in the man's presence. Clearly. in a case where there is any possibility of the pres- ence cf an individual being the canes of a child's refusal to speak, it is necessary to send that indivi- dual out of the room. But there are cases where a child will stand eb- stinately mute, determined, to all appearances to say nothing; rough- ness or a threat will have no effect save to make the child still more utterly dumb. But not scld:m the same child, two minutes later, will burst into a flood of revealing talk. disclosing the very evidence for which the court: has been vainly searching, if everybody be sent out of‘ the r:om but the magistrates themselves, and if one of them brings him gently forward, so close that the least whisper can be heard. and with a hand on his houlder. say quietly, "Now, Tommy. there is nothing to be afraid of. We only want to help you. Tell us all about it.”

Where a child is brought before the court on a. serious charge, it is sometimes painful to see the dis- tress of the father or mother. A great deal can be done here. too. by common sense to alleviate the pain cf the moment and to create a more hopeful atmosphere for the future. Mrs. Smith, standing tight- iippcd, in an agony of pride and fear, against the wall. may be meted in a moment from her at- gtitude of frozen resentment against ;."1.c by the ltindiy offer of a chair {at the table where the magistrates we seated. "Now. Mrs.. smithwc all

has been to you. Let us talk it over together and see how we ‘can help you.“ Mr. Jones ceases to repeat over and over again how respect- able his family has always kept it- self. and how difficult it is for him to understand why this trouble has come up‘n him. when the chair- man sits him by his side, and tells him how well they realize that thre is a lot of good in his boy, Jim. and how anxious they all are to set a lad of 5; much promise on the right. path in life. These are the moments when it is cf importance that whoever talks to the father or mother should not be ignorant of the lives led in working-class homes. Advice as to the treatment of an erring boy or girl, fantatic— ally impractical, which the parents cannot carry out, is not only use- less, but usually alienates much of the goodwill which the most careful hearing of the case has just created. It is, on the contrary, of the greatest importance that the chairman should know at least enough to make intelligent sugges- tions as t) such Boys’ Clubs, Girl Guides. Boy Scouts. or similar or- ganization which may exist locally.

It is aim-st always the wisest

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course at the conclusion of a case to speak to the parent. of the child alone. He will more readily accept counsel or rebuke if it is given in complete privacy. Especially is this the case where the court are of the opinion that the parents‘ mis- conduct or laziness has contributed to the boy's trouble. In such a case no greater mistake could be made than to o-nvey this opinion to the parent in the presence of the child. whether a child, on yhe other hand, should be spoken to in the presence of his father or moi her at the conclusion of a case must de- pend on particluar circumstances. and especially upon the characters and dlspositirn of the parents. But if the court desire to make a real impression on the child's mind they will have as few others in the room as posible. A troublesome child should be given no opportunity of regarding himself as the centre of attraction to an audience of wit- ncsscs or reporters but, in a room with little to, distract his wander- ing attention, he should be spoken to SO1‘l‘,USlY. quietly, and in words which he can understand.

The most difficult. as it is the most important. duty of ii. children's court is to decide on the best treatment of a child after he has been found guilty -cf an offence. A lzcnerous use of probation, never for less than one year. has almost everything in its favor. But there are pitfalls-to be avoided in this connection. A court need not be afraid to put ii. child (11 probation merely because he appears at the moment to be ficfiant. Anxiety. fear, a desire to show a. brave front. pride — all these combine in the child's mind to produce an outward appearance which is not a true reflection cf his feelings. But it is art only useless in the case of an individual child, but harmful to the whole proba- tion svstcm. to put on probation, through misplaced clemency, or from reluctance to use sterner measures. a child on whom the court realizes such treatment willbe utterly ineffective. if probation is used too frequently in the case of a child who is really an annoyance or trouble to nf-i'v,hb3rs,' there is 8 real risk of the system being brought into contempt and dislike. and «f the idea being fostered that a child can. within the jurisdiction of that court, break the law with impunity. But it need not be a matter for undue ilisaprpointment if a child who has been once on probation finds himself again in tr uble. The child was presumably a naughty one. or he would not have been before the court. And no intermittent supervision by the wisest probation officer can be guaranteed in a year to eradicate original sin. It is hardly necemary to point out that the results achieved depend mainly upan the probation officer. Magistrates can do much to encourage and assist him by taking a personal interest in his problems. and by talking over. with sympathy and understanding.

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his suooeuu and his failunl. It is extremely imP°|"-W‘ ‘3‘;:' child should not be allowed to yr the in u when put on 91°55‘ tion that he has "not 011-" Th! 9"‘ functory reading by the clerk of‘; statutory admonition. oauchedhud legal ,:rnseoio¢y which “I0 0 cannot understand. ii In |N|ll’\‘m-Y- A my simple words explllnlnl '0 the child his new oblintiom. with g u to ﬁfe possible conse- quences of failure to observe them. are sufficient. It is the most useful plan in suitable cases ta make it!‘ formal condition of v-Oblum "3 the child does not mounts in future with a particular person or playmate. such a condition is not only valuable in itself. as belplhc in keep the child out of bad company. but 11; 1. .11 gverpreaent reminder that the child needs to be careful. Tho punishment of w D9138 18 '9' tained by the Act. It is not feeble- sentimentality. but the results of “gun experience, which show that it is a power which should be used so sparingly as to make it in Pm!‘ tlce scarcely to be considered. The analogy of the public schoolboy is quite ruse. rigures show that the most certain method of enaurlna that a child found guilty of In offence anouu! again appear W0“ the court is to whip him. 15 1-5 surely obvious that, in practice. I poucg whipping cannot be suffici- ently severe as to act as a deterrem through sheer terror. It can be no more than a temporary smart. It is a point of honor, therefore, with any lad of spirit to show his companions by an immediate resumption 01‘ 59‘ fiant wrong-doinz. that hi-I mlmly spirit has not been broken by so paltry a device.

There is much that the conscien- tlous Justice who is a member of I juvenile panel can do to fit himself for his work. He can go over I Home office Approved School and see its possibilities for good. He can visit a Remand Home. and consider if, on occasicn. It bhoft l>91'1°d 0“ remand may not be sufficient to bring a rebellious child into a bet- ter frame of mind. He may sit as a learner in some juvenile court es- pecially successful and well man- aged in London or elsewehre. Ever)’- thing is possible if only he abandon the idea that the work is less in- teresting, or lea lmpzrtant. in the Juvenile than in the Iduliv 00""-~ The work can never be easy: never safe from failure and dl.sappo1nt- merit. But the childrens rnaalstrait may remember in oompe“88¢i°“ that his may be the pr1v1Ieze—l>er- haps the greatat K"-M94 3° my who sit. on any bench—to save 8 young child from a life of crime.

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COBNIVALL SCHOOL CLOSING

roared her in favor of the other which~she hadn't seen until I W693 a . t 3(1):: making the decision. the 5"‘ tractive girl raised by the Daniel L. Pittirnans of Atlanta as Louise Mad- e‘ine Pittman exercised h_er count- granted privilege and decided 311° was the daughter of the John C. Gamers of Macon. In 1919 Mrs. Garner and Mn- pittman gave birth to daughters at Grady Hospital. city-operated in- atllfutlon in Atlanta. Mrs. Gamers baby was born on May 32. Mrs. Pi4:.t.mari‘s May 23. Both mothers claimed they “'9” given the wmnc baby. but that error was believed corrected to the sati faction of all conoemed When they left; the hospital the Gamers said, however. the blby (Wm “Wm was not theirs. d m dis ‘Q Months passed an 0 P“ raged. Then it was decided to let the hospital superintendent decide the parerrage. Before his decision came, the baby the corner; named Mary mimbeth died. subsequently the Gamers went to court in an effort to obtain custody of Ipuise Made.-‘lne. Judge George L. Bell ruled in 1920 the child would remain with the Pittmans “until of an age to make a voluntary choice of her own deciding." mat week Imilse Madeline came to visit the Garner: who moved to Macon two years two from Atlanta. Neighbors said they noted a strong reaemtfanca between the Carriers‘ three other girls as they stood to- gether. "I love the Pittmans of course," uld Louise Madeline. "They were

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At the closing of Com- wall School there was a 18:83 number of parents and ratepayers present and Rev. D. K. Ross acted as chairman and the following program was given:——-

R;ocitat.ion—“Weloome," by John Walker.

Piowecr Drill—by seven Junior girls.

Recltat.ion—"Health Habits." W Ruth Bain.

Drill—“The Test." by seven pupils.

Exercise—"Getting an Educa- tion," by three pupils. .

R.ecitation—“A Boys Lament. by James Donahue.

Exercise-“Days of the Week."

by seven girls Recitation —"My Kitty." 5‘! baversne 1' "Eachern.

!:xarci.se— saluting the Canad- ian Flag." by sixteen pupils.

Recltatlon—-by Roland Walker.

5ong—-by four Senior girls

Dialogue—"School Closing." by eight Junior boys.

Presentation of Grade V111 certificates to: ——Allce Howard, Martha Walker; Ruth Baln; Lil- lian Scott; Margaret Danahue; Stanley Crosby.

Presentation of prizes to the pupils having the highest standing in each grade

Grade X—Jr. -——N’0rma Walker.

Grade IX—Lillian Scott.

Grade VIII—Allce Howard

Grade VII—Margn.ret. Donahue.

drade VI-—Marion Good.

Grade V—Phyllis Godfrey.

Grade IV—R.a.lph Baln

Grade I.ll'.l'—Billy Matﬁachern.

Grade lI~Marcell Donahue.

Grade I—I.ouise MacEachern.

Prize for best attedance:—8enior —Margaret Danahue

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.lunior—-Isabel Howara.‘T" ='

Prize for highest standing in Arthzfrtic in Public School Certi- ficate Examlnation—st.aniey Crosby

Prizes for the hhhsst standing in Temperance Contest:—-

Benlor flrst—I-Xilda Crosby; second —.l..ill.ian Scott.

Junior first—Phyllls Godfrey; second,—James Donahue

At the close of the program an appreciative addrem was read, and a beautiful gift was presented to each teacher. The teacher replied lnfitting terms, thanking both the pupils and ratepayers for their interest and cooperation during the past two years. The singing of the National Anthem concluded these interesting exercises.

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This has just been decided 5! the Government of India, who are disturbed by the presence of mi- aria in the city at certain times of the year.

The "War" is to be conducttd under the command of Coloﬂﬂl Covell, assisted by a technical "8€Ti' oral staff."

Aervoplnnea will be used experi- mentally to do the spraying if 0!- tensive breeding areas are disc”.‘.'- and.

Fish will also be ernpioyvd in the fight—to devour the larvae Of mosquitoes in tanks containins water which cannot be treated with oil. For this work the Gambusil Fish--d.iscovel-d in America but now bred in government hatcherles in India—with be used.

Propagada. urging the inhabit- ants to keep all -well and sinks cov- ered is alsodncluded in the W0‘ gramme. for which a sum not ex- ceeding i‘.5.l25 has been sandtion- ed by the Government.

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