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our Prince Edward Island 1'cgclICl'S Federation has ,.2,.- cililctlided I days coiiferencev APP-'03-INIIGIV 50., teachers were in attendance. and mcy will return to their C132.-srocm with is fresh outlook am renewed enthusiasm to carry on the work of instructing the

'”II?'must not forget mthe effort

- is ut toerrang g apro- fclr a convention of this sort. It must be I PFOIHE "III gives teachers from Grades 1 to xll some bit of. interest. and this is no small task. Each year one is endeavoriug to arrange a program that will give each teacher some- thing that will make him feel that it was worthwhile.

()ur speakers were of a partlcli- larly high order; Dr. Show :I- ways has something inspirational to give. Mr. George CI'0SKe.,. secretary of the Canadian Teach- ers' Federation. of which we are an affiliate. was with us. To be reminded of the fact that we be- long to a group of 70.000 teachers who are ready and Willlns to sive us encouragement and help is in- spiring. Dr. S. R. Laycock's ad- dress both in the plenary session and at the banquet were both in- structive and entertaining.

Dr. Lsycock. since his retire- ment from teaching. has allied himself with the Canadian Mental Health Association. He gave us an idea of the need for this type of work: especially the need that lL'.'ti'lIf'rS should have a great un- drrsianding of all type of child- ren. Since this is a comparatively new field that In being opened up -particularly in our own province are are printing in this column sonic information that may give the rcadcr an insight into what is heing done in this work. These

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week." Tahulats the results. If YOU? Durposeils to detect isolates (be. those with zero choices). If in better to ask several questions. your PUFPOD is to form com- mittees. one question (allowing three choices) is best. Also. for this latter purpose. a diagram (soclograml is helpful. In any event. soclometrlc results should never be revealed to the pupils.

Social BeIItl6nIhIpI-

In any group. socloinetrlc scores vary widely. Usually s few,chil- and obtain very high scores. a few very low. with the majority in between. No matter how high his score is, no child is liked by every other child; very few chil- child;

some like the socially

the weak. helpless types. - in fact, all sorts of social patterns reveal themselves.

It is dlfilcun to say which is the most typical pattern or which

aim is not to increase popularity. The "ordinary" child seems to be the one who is liked by some. ignored by others. and disliked perhaps bysa few. Not being a ”stsr" he is freed from obligation continually to shine. Not being isolated, he does not endure the fears that come from loneliness.

Our aim should be to under- stand each child's particular re- lationship to the group. to help

faction from it. and to help him grow into relationships greater titan hlrnself.

Follow-up Procoduros

in) Have a special word for this type of child at least once each

dren are unliked by every otner

dominating ones and some like

the most desirable. Certainly our

him to contribute and gain satis-

IWW-icIoningU Educational Horizons

day. Often he learns to relate to '-he Wicll" before he learns to Set along with others. .

(is) Never overlook an oppor- tunity to draw the isolate out or his shell-unis-1 any bit of gopd Work. assign him a small task. let him hhow a project or pa. session to the class. base a les. 501' 011 NI Plrticular interest. and so on;

(c) Try to involve him in mm. work with one other pupil-pm. iorably one he has chosen on the test. Coaching. or being colchm in I weak -ubiect is often an op- portunity. g

(d) Do not push this type of Plflld ""0 U0!-ID or social activ- ities. To tell these children to "Eat out and be with the other kids" is not only futile but may be harmful. They are socially not ready.

(cl Use enterprises and other forms of group teaching. The" are invaluable in permitting 1 child to contribute at his own level and for winning social gc. ceptance.

In conclusion. remember that s- clometriu are designed to help you understand the social relation. ships that exist in your class. room. This will help you interpret individual and group behgvloup and thus result in more effective teaching. in every sense of the term. .

For further information on the use of Sociometric Tests contact Mona J. Clay. Guidance Consult- aill. Mental Health Division. 100 Fitzroy Street.

This'column is conducted by the Prince Edward Island Teach- ers Federation. Contributions are welcome and should be sent to Estelle Bnwness. 98 Prince St., Charlottetown.

are excerpts from a published by the Mental Health Division of the Department of

llcallh and Welfare. MENTAL HEALTH

There is one quality common to people who enjoy good mental health-emotional security.

Such persons are useful mem- bers of society. reasonably happy and well-adjusted. who get along with their families. friends. schoolmates and business associ- ates. They have their share of the "blues." get into quarrels and once in a while lose their tem- pers. but they have learned to take the ups and downs. the troubles and annoyances of every- day living with a minimum of damage to themselves and others. As you'd expect. these people are able to meet life's serious crisis

successfully." overwork. not enough recre- ation. selfish living . . . these

won't necessarily make us men- tally ill but they can lower our mental health. Regular, adequate meals. eight hours sleep.

air. and exercise is time-tried ad- vice for general" health. It applies to mental health. tool Family life; the church and social activ- lt.tes,'should play their important roles. teach in reasonable propor- tion.

In this way we can keep emot- lonnl equilibrium respect for our- selves and others. self-control, tolerance of the other per n's Vlews..sbllity to give as wel as to take. making decisions and ac- eepting responsibilities. facing up to problems and meeting success and failure with equally good grace . . .

Wise parents today realize more and more that children need I healthy emotional background just as much as good food and cloth- ing and education. If you wish more detailed information about this. there are many helpful pub- lications available free through your provincial health depart- ments or local health units.

socioluariuc marine" What It is-

A Soclometriv. Test consists of one or more questions about friendships in dis classroom group. In general it will tell you:

(e) If there are any "isolates" (rejected children) is your class.

(b) Who the "stars" (social leaders) are in the group.

rc) What the natural groupings are h your class.

Reasons for- .

is) From the mental health standpoint the "isolates" are the children in your room who need your help the most. Sometimes a

teacher spots these children read-

ily. but frequently the test re- veals one or more children who because of their quietness and conformity. have not seemed to need special help.

ll” Sllnlllfly. the "stars" or leaders are not always your "best lliliils." -These children have quite in influence in the clue and it If helpful to take advantage of this in group activities and in the developing of a class esprit do corps.

tc) For. projects, gnu;-pg-1..., committees and any sort of group activities it. In more Jective If the natural M . gh- sre used. rather than to group srbltrsrily (0-I- he rows). Several studies have indicated that chil- dren work better In close tion with pupils they like. .

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work "test". Ask simple questions, e.g. "'1-lh

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ASREGULAII. meeting of Ladies Auxiliary of Canadian Legion. Monday night. Legion Hall. Mon- tague.

..'Is CONVALESCING -Friends of Mr. Maynard Aitken, Lower Montague. are pleased to hear he is convalescin satisfactorily at the pltal following his recent illness,

JRETURN T0 ,CARDl(; ' Mr. And Mrs. Bernie Calm and sons. Forrester and ill(ml.. , returned to Cardigan after spend- lag the winter months at Port Maitland, N.S. Mr. Cann is man- ager of the government fish hat- chery at Cardigan.

JNIT POLIO INOCULATIONS for Grade I Pupils only in Char- lottetown Schools:-Monday. April lsth st 9.00 s.m. st Prince Street School; 10.80 West Kent; 2.00 pm. Queen Square. Tuesday, April iflth at 0.00 a.m. at Model School and Rochford Square; 10.!) Notre Dame. Children who missed the lst dose may have it at these clinics.

..'LODGI MEETING - Fran- ces Shaw. P.N.G.. presided at the regular meeting of ACME Rebekah Lodge. Montague. Thurs- day evening. There wss a very large attendance. including six- teen offlcers. Routine business in- cluded flnsl arrangements for an- nual banquet. The committee in charge includes Lillian MacDon- ald. Florrle Benton. Edith Mac- Donald nnd Florence Stewart. A warm welcome was extended to Kathleen Cnnn who recently re- turned to her home after spend- ing the past four months at Port Msjtlsnd. N,S. D.D.P. Marjorie Johnston reported for the sick committee and Florrie Benton re- ported for the play committee. Lodge closed in regular form.

..'W. M. S. MEETING - The regular monthly meeting of the Women's M1 slonsry Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Montague. was held in the church Vestry Tuesday evening with Mrs. Malcolm Msclfenzle presiding. The call to worship. John 11: 25, II and Rev. 1: 17, in was readhy Mrs. MacKenzle. and the hymn, "Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross" was sung. The theme of the Eas- ter meeting was "Jesus Christ- Alive Forevermore" and a very interesting exposition of the theme was read by the leader. A season of prayer and the Lord's t.Preyer in unison closed the devotional part of the meeting. Roll call was answered with a verse of scrip- ture containing the word "Quiet". The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. A. D. Mac- Lure. and were approved as read. The financial report was read by -the treasurer, Mrs. 1!. E. Nelson. The correspondence was read and included a letter of appreciation for a generous donation towards the fund for the new Presbyterian home for girls in Toronto. The study period was conducted by Mrs. MscLure who chose as her theme "Tile Road to Emmaus". The closing hymn was "Father of Love and God of Peace". followed by the Mizpeh benediction in un- son.

Personals

,.-us.) and Mrs. Malcolm Pat- tu-ese. and daughters rlflgda and W of Sussex. . .. In

some time at the home In. Patterson's parents. Mr- In. R. K. Clements. Mon- tagne.

Lloyd Mclnnls. Ottawa.

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SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL

Report for March:

Grade X - l. Ewen Sinclair; 2. Eileen Curley.

Grade IX - (a) - l. Barbara Sinclair.

Grade IX (b) - 1. Gerald

Il.MONTAGUE Home andM . . School meeting tonight. N e w F:;:l';(e'H:'sla:llay"' Pwmerl 3' ICh00l- 3115- Grade Vlll -2 1. Emmett Hagen

Grade VII - l. Lena MacKay; 2. Carolyn Seaman; 3. Jean Hagen. Grade V - 1. Shirley Mayne; 2. Edith Sinclair; 3. Imelda Cur- Y

Grade IV C 1. Beverley Has- lam; 2. Billy Gillespie: 3. Arlene Mayne.

Grade ill (at .- 1. Mabel Pro- fitt: 2. Allan Sinclair.

Grade III lb)-1. Marjorie Mac- Kay and Marlene Croken (equal); 2. Beryl I-Isslsm; 3. Paul Hagen and Boyce Campbell (equal):-

Grade II - 1. Joanne Croken; 2. Willie Mayne and Nora Curley (equal): 3. Wylie Barrett.

Gradel - 1. Betty Haslam; 1. Alden Profitt and Blair Sinclair (equal).

Highest average in the Senior grades, Lena Maclfay.

Highest average in the Junior grades. Mabel Profitt.

Perfect Attendance: G e r a l d Mayne. Edith Sinclair. Imelda Curley. Lindsay Seaman. Chester Paynter, Beverley Iiiaslam. Arlene Mayne. Justin Curley. Beryl Has- inm. Paul Hagen. Marlene Crolren, Boyce Campbell. Nora Curley. Joanne Croken.

Teacher: Allan MacKny.

GRAND VIEW SCHOOL (March Report)

GRADE IX - I. Kathleen Gillis; 2. Mary MacLean.

GRADE VIII - 1. 2. Bobby Enman; Behm.

GRADE VII - Lean.

GRADE VI -- 1, Sheila Behm: 2. Effie MacBelh: 3. Tommy MacPherson.

GRADE V -- 1. Wayne MacPhee; 2. Ernest MacLeod; 3. Kay En-

Joan Glllls; 8. W y n n

1. Ruth Mac-

man. GRADE III (Sr.) - l. Harry

MacLean: 3. Neil MscBeth, GRADE III (Jr.) -- 1. Mary Mac-

Leod.

GRADE II - I. Bloyce MacPher- son.

GRADE I - 1, John MacBeth.

Teacher - Shirley Clow.

who is spending several months at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Martin. Cale- donia. is also visiting her hus- band's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Mclnnis. Glen William.

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Murray River

..-rue Misses Joyce no lies- less Iuell. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. liar-nun Buell. C” lottetnwn. spent their Eashr holidays MIIITOU

River. guests of S-usafparents. Mr. and Mrs. Simon

Mr. ind Mu. Lloyd Tuttle and

home for the past few weeks due to the illness of her mother. -Mrs. William F.' Maellseod. Her many leased to hear she is feeling niuc better.

Pte. Maynard MacDonald. Char- lottetown. was a recent visitor to Murray River. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Met-Leod.

Mr. and Mrs. Resgh MacLeod. Bresdslbane. llient the pest week- end in Murray River. at the home of

Mr. c 's mother. Mrs. M. M. ..”I:.....

Miss Annabelle Bruce, Charlotte- town. spent the Easter holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bruce. High Bsnlr.

Miss Issbell Maclaod. student at Dslhousie University. spent her Easter holidays at her home in Murray River.

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hume and children. Alden and Larry. Char- lottetown. spent the Easter holl- days in Murray River. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Crete Beck.

Miss Janet Stewart. Charlotte- town, spent Easter at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man C. Stewart. High Bank. .

Miss Lillian Glover. Halifax. N. S., spent the Easter holidays at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs David Glover. Murray Riv- er.

A. B. R. P. Judson Nicolle. who is with the R.C.N. in Halifax. spent Easter at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lealand Nicolle. Murray River.

Mr. Bill Derby. who has been employed in Ssckville. N. B., has returned to his home in White Sands.

Mr. Norman E. Stewart. Char- lottetown, spent the Easter holl- dsys at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Stewart. High Bank.

Mr. Cyril and Vernon Maclsean. Charlottetown. spent the Easter holidays in Murray River. guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Pe- ter MacLesn.

A-successful bazaar and cake sale was held in the United Church Hall on April 9. by the Ladle.s' Aid of the United Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sharam and family, Charlottetown. spent Easter in Murray River. guests of Mrs. Sharam's mother, Mrs. Jane Cook.

Mr. William Stewart. Murray River .left for New London. on Monday. where he will be employ- ed with Norman N. MacLean. where he is charge of construction a break-water. "

Mr. Ivan Munn, who is employ- ed-in Moncton, spent Easter. with his father. Mr. Sydney Munn. Murray River.

Mr. George Gosbee. Charlotte- town. spent the Easter holidays with his wife and family in Murray River.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred MacLeod and children. Betty. Ester, Florence and Gary. and Malcolm Living- stone, Murray River. were recent visitors to Charlottetown. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis White. and Mr. Alex MacDonald and family.

The many friends of Mrs. Louis Herring. Murray River. are pleased to hear she has returned to her home" in Murray River. after her recent operation in the P. E.

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Islander Greeied By Mayor

There is nothing too good for the Irish. Apparently it seemed that way last week at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa following the annual banquet of the Irish So- ciety in that city, when I-ler Worship, Mayor Dr. Charlotte Whitton. C.B.E., is seen presenting a pot of shamrocks to Mr. Gerald P. Murtagh, formerly from Charlottetown. P. E. Island. The Ottawa Mayor is chatting with the former Islander of her trip to the Islands Capital late next week. Mr. Murtagh is with the staff of the Health and Wei- fare Division, Bureau of Statistics. Ottawa. Photo by Van.

Moncton. N. B. She was accom- panied home by her son. Melvyn and Mr. Kenneth MacQueen. who both remained here for the Easter holidays.

Miss Bertha MacLean. who is employed at the R. C. A. F. Station in Summerside, spent the Easter holidays at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mac- Lesn. High Bank.

A successful cake sale was held last Saturday evening by the La- dIcs' Auxiliary of the Free Church of Scotland.

Mr. Ralph Derby. fourth year student of P. W. C.. spent Easter at the home of his mother. Mrs. Marjonb Derby. White Sands”.

Mrs. Mae Porter. Charlottetown. was a recent visitor to Murray River. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Royal White and Mr. and Mrs. Crete Beck.

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NEW DOMINION SCHOOL

March report of New Dominion School: Grade IX-1. Colleen MacPhaiI. Grade VIII-- 1. Lester MacPhail. Grade VII - l. Harvey Living- stone; 2. Ronald MacPhail: 3. Stan- ley MacPhail.

Grade Vlel. Merrill MacPhail: 2. Ferns: MacPhee.

Grade III-- 1. Linda MacDonald.

Highest average in the Senior grades: Harvey Livingstone. Highest average in the . .lunior

Teachers' Meeting Unit No. I

At the regular monthly meet- ing of the Teachers' Association of School Unit No. I. an expres- sion of appreciation was voiced by the teaching staff to the pres- ent Board of School Trustees and to the Secretary Supervisor. Mr. Gordon Rice. who. for the past six years have administered so fairly and competently the affairs of their respective schools.

The desire was expressed that the current tesche - trustee re- lations which have been evidenced in the past may prevail under future administration. grades: Linda M:-icl)onaitl.

Perfect attendance: l-la rvey Livingstone. Lester MacPhail and Stanley MacPhail.

Pearl Nicholson.

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u l . dlsfl lng blemishes. Pirriples. Ecren1'aEItt:hi:ufBcsl skin, Psoriasis iene, Athlete's Poet. Backhesds. or RNI alotchas embsrrsss you. tr NIXODIRII tonl ht. Works while you s esp. I. curbs itch ng. burning. smertlng in 7 minutes. 2. Kills many germs, often the real cause of skin disorders. l. Helps haul the skin. softer. smoother. lllfhter. Ask our drug- wilt for NIXODER today. But sfsctlon or money back. And to clean your skin enti- ssptlcnlly use NIXODKRM Medicstedsoap.

Island Hospital. She was - panied by her daughter, Miss Mae. R.N.. who nursed her during her illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson K. Johnston ind son. Gary. Murray River. left recently for New York. where they will spend a few days.

Mrs. Olive Giddlngs. has return- ed to her home in White Sands. after spending the winter months with her son-in-law and daughter.

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Mr. Ralph Nicholson motored to the city recently to visit relatives and friends. .

Miss Issbell Crane spent s few days in Charlottetown. during the week. where she was the guest of her uncle and .aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Rod MacDonald.

Mr. Vernon MacDonald. Char- lottetown, spent the Easter holl- deys in Lorne Valley. He wu the guest of his brother. Mr. Wilbur MacDonald.

Mr. Peter MacLeod was a bus- iness visitor to Montague on April

The roads in this vicinity are In a wonderful condition consid- ering the season. The Govern- ment maintainer hss scraped and levelled the roads making trav- elling much more enjoyable.