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UNSOUND FINANCING AND ACCOUNTING

slvnas usual the citizens of this Province are being misinform- ed as to their increased liabilities by the Public Accounts of the Province for the year ending Ii i947. Eigilercartual revenue $4.305.88'1.€~2 The actual expenditure 4.900.501“ Actual increased lialiilill‘ - - bu; by bringing back the sinking Fund provision to (‘to Revenue side the llll‘t'f‘il\i‘fi liability Is “hum. ,1; s 212,349.70

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ll LCPIIIb a farce for estimates of Q\ll9ll(iillll'CS to be P115585 by U"? mtillbCls of our Lbgislature Wllull ‘h, majority of the estimates are "corded totalling the large sun. ill ZVJIIHJD ivitliout authority of mo, ritizens‘ representatives In the Legislature.

your bonds matured during the \c:ll' amountiilE t0 $690000 Mid {hw- $2C-i.773.02 was available from ihcihiklii; fund, that is $485,226.98 _.,,,,.-; provision of Sinking Fund is repay these bonds at maturity 1n the statement of Sinking Fund llncstliicnls at 31st March. 19H thci-c are two P. I-J. I’. bonds for S2U0,00tl and $314,000. These are not orthodox or sound investments fcr sinking fund money because gdtqllfllfi provision is not being mans for the redemption of those bonds at maturity. Sinking fund iiioiiev should be invested in Do- minion oi Canada or other Pro- vincial bonds because when such lionds mature they will be repaid by the Dominion or other Provin- ce: owing thé amount 01 the bonds.

Unless this unsound financing [5 silillilEll it will inevitably put thi. Provhuc into bankruptcy.

I can. Sir. ctr. ANONYMOUS.

________s_ llUlAl. IJDUCATION-SUGGEST- lll) IMPROVEMENTS

5h-,_}-1gv1n¢ previously advocat- ed the expenditure oi more money in induce people of higher edu- cational calibre to enter the leaching profession (rather than lo spend large sums on expenslvfi i-rgioniil composite high schools at the present time), I now offer to the general public the folk/wink SLLZZGSIIOIIS for improving rural ed-ucatltin during the next CWO 01' co _vc-.irs at no great cost: (a) ii the larger unit of school ainiiiih. ation in order to effect (i) a uniform assessment for edu- rational purposes, and (i) l EFEIIIPI‘ economy in the alloca- ttoii of .=:.-iiool furniture and equip- uxsiit. 1b) Increase the size 0! the present inadequate school grounds so as i0 provide an UN

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MlLLAlc-At the P. E. island l-los- pital on February Lfllh. 1M6. to Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Millar. l I081, James scwell Foster.

llar-DIINALD - At the Charlotte- town Hospital, March 1st, I948, to Mr. and. Mic.‘ Percy A. MacDonald of this City, a son.

JAIIDINE - At the Prince County Hospital. Feb. 29, I948, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jardine, Freetown.

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manners sou-nu _ MMQUABICIE - 1h Trinity Church. Charlottetown,

liflhmary 28th. 1948, by the Rev. F. E. McLcnnan, Miss Zilvpiha. Alice “lcQuaiu-ie oi Charlottetown. to Mr. Ernest Jalrnes Smith of Rocky Polnl. P. E. 1,

y DEATHS

WALL - At Indian River. March i; Mrs. George Wall. aged 82 years. |'llll0l'£lI from the United Church. "Marque, Wednesday at 2 PM. interment lvfslpsque cemetery. aMlTIl - Suddenly at Nipigon, Ont. on Feb. 29th. Arthur nea- Pst Smith, aged five years, third if“) o! Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. bmlth, formerly of Dclvay, Grand Tracadle, P, 1i, 1, CALI-ANT - At his homo in Sum- merside om Sunday, llsb. 2G, Wil- fred oiuism. aged so years. sun- ‘fil Wednesday morning at O oclock, ;TEWART _ In Charlottetown. ,4”- 25- 1948. William sis-wart. m - years. The funeral will take glare this Tuesday morning at wit) from the Frank Kenncsoey B lleflll Home. to 5t. Dunstss-rs aim"! thence to the Roman Catholic cemetery. hrAlllhmllt - At Enmcrc, March - 943- Mrs. Albert MscArf-bsl. '5“! 51 veers. lune-rel from the Enme of her am Burns MloArtluI. ‘tmim- Wednesday. March 8rd. 13o. Service-in Tyne Valley

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THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

W-i o/vlitltliwilll L. 5. EIIEVENSON

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Personals The condition of J. '1'. Roveli, CJLE. engineer, who was tiskcn ill last Sunday is now much imiprovcd.

Rev. Canon Malone of St. Peter's Cathedral and Rcv. Jamel. T. Ibbott of St. Paul's Anglican Church left yesterday morning for Halifax. .

Tho many fr nds of Mr. Ivar Mnclseod, son o Mrs. M. E. Gengt regret to learn that he has entci- ed the Sanitorium in Halifax.

Mr. Lloyd Wcllner of W. W. Wellner Ltd, left yesterday moi-u- ing on a business trip to Mon .- real and Toronto. While in Mont- real Mr. Wellhei; will attend Lil‘? annual "Gift Shoiv" -which ul held at tho ‘iviuunt Royal Hotel.

All’. hex Dawson of Albany lo- lurned on Friday from the Mone- toil City Hospital, accompanied by Ma’. ‘MA-x Lciurgoy of North 'I'l‘j'0li. Mo“. Dawson bad a now cast placed on his ankle and expects to return to Monctcii shortly for further treatment.

oi from two to iour acres for: dc- monstration plots oi farm crops and oi crop rotations as well, as experimental tests with new, var- ieties oi’ plants; an orchard and forest nursery; an athletic field for the community; an outdoor rink in winter; a. place for com- munity picnics in summer (an outdoor fireplace. etc. could be provided); a place for local agri- cultural demonstrations, etc. (c) Provide each school with three small workrooms: (l) one for conducting simple agricultural ex- pea-iments on plants and soils. t2) A boys’ workshop equipped for a "handy man's course" and includ- lng a cobblers and saddlers out- fit, s. work bench and some tools for carpentry, and, if at all pos- sible. a small portable forge. (3) A girls’ workroom for home eco- nomics, handicrafts, ceramics, etc. A small loom, a set of implements for leather, tooling, otc. could gradually be provided. (d)- Pro- tect school property against firs Each school» should have two or thlrce clearly labeled fire buckets filled with water at all times as well as a pail of sand. and. if a‘. all possible, s. chemical fire ex- tlngulsher. (c) Post inventory sheets oi all school equipment, in- eluding the school library, in each schoolrgom and have incoming teachers and trustees check and sign for all equipmenton charge to each school. Such equipment should be checked regularly and all damaged or broken equipment which cannot be repaired should be written off before replacements are made. (f) Organize some oi the following evening classes for the adults of both sexes: ill Agriculture, including a course iii farm book-keeping. t2) Social sci- ences with emphasis on rural economics uncllocal and national history. (The course in economics should stress the study of money with special emphasis on the con- trol oi naoncy by the farmer or worker through his local credit union or various co-operstivc as- sociations). (3) Public speaking. (4) Iilteraturc and dracna. <5) General science. (In time, along with some simple ordinary equip- ment and material for general science, under a larger unit oi administration, a good micro- scope could be provided for the use oi three or iour adjoining dis- tricts, say for one week each out of every month of the school year). (6) A handy man's course or s home economics course ('1) flim- dicrafts.

In the primary‘ grades greater stress should be laid on paying more attention to fundamentals such as vocabulary. spelling, com- position, habits of accuracy in calculations, and in logical thought. Then the suggested enriched courses for the post-primary grades would go a long way io- wards improving the average farm boy's or girl's outlook on life and thus bring about greatly irriprov- ed conditions in our rural coni- munities. l

A "follow-up" oi the education of tho rural school into adult. life i; 5 vim necessity nowadays. Our adult population in both rural and urban areas would benefit great- ly ii organized into discussion and gtudy groups such as the Workers‘ Educational Association in Great Britain. This body which was founded In i006 had established some 77D branches‘ by the year 1844. ‘mesa brbnches included representatives of various-affili- ntod societies such as 'I‘rldc Un- ions, local Co-operstive societies. etc. . In conclusion. on this vital mat- m- d primary. post-Maury and adult education. I shall quote for your readers’ consideration the followini extract from the Brit- ish Government Report on Edu- cational Reconstruction. ml: "The measure of the effectiveness of ‘earlier education is the extent to which in some form or other it is

continued voluntarily in later life. .. .. .." , I om. Sir. etc.

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MONTREAL - (CP) ~ Ciey council hare racy soon take steps to» allbviqu the houllnlihortage. At s recent matting " pro- posed to nil ‘city-own!!! lots at

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PHONE SAUNDERS lloe to; srou and wedding pictures o; locat on.

CONFEDEBATION LIFE SUBAN CE.

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Anfi you taking a first aid, course? If so call Red Cross 2010. Afternoon and evening classes will be organized. ITO HALIFAX In as minutes. via Maritime Central Alrivayg, pm“ 2061 or 540.

SPRING SHIPMENT of lighting fixtures at Brown Electric.

‘EASTER SPECIALS gt the Min-jg 3.1mm Beauty Salon. Phone 2191, i6 Great George Street.

WEST KENT SCHOOL-In the monthly report Grade IV should have read: lst. Ivan Duvar-lig: Dower. ‘

DON'T FORGET tho Auction Sale of Tldmarch furniture at the sporting Club this coming Friday, Other furniture added.

MARITIME CENTIAL All» WAYS three times daily taMonc- ton. Air and rail connections tc Mogzgcnl and Boston. Phone 2081 0i‘ .

PROPERTY SALE -— The pro- perty of the Christine Anderson estate was sold by public auction yesterday afternoon to William Condon for $8.300. W. H. Boston was auctioneer. Bidding was brisk.

WEDDING BELLS- The mar- riage took place yesterday morn- ing at 6 o'clock of Miss Rose Longworth and Mr. Walter Math- eson at Zion Presbyterian ChUICil, Charlottetown. Rev. G. Carlyle Webster officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Matheson left immediately after the ceremony for Montreal and from there they will travel to Bermuda where they will spend their honeymoon;

GIBGON GIRLS All!!!‘ -- It» was learned yesterday that Miss Frances Johnston, director o8 the Children's Art Centre. will be ss- sisted by the attractive members of tihe Gibson Girls’ Club when the Art Centre presents the first public hearing of the new record- ing of the Bach Moss in B minor. The concert, which is being given this evening at 8.00 o'clock in tine Emijolre Theatre, is open to every- one who enjoys fine choral music.

TEACHERS ASK PA! BOOST _The regular monthly meeting of the City School Board was held yesterday afternoon with the chairman. Dr. I. J. Yeo presiding. Considerable routine- business was transacted. Among the matters discussed were increase oi physi- cal instruction in the schools. the teachers’ pension system. and the request of the teachers for an sn- nuai increase of $200 in their sup-

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DRAFT ADDRESS DEBATE- Afternoon and evening sessions of the legislature were occupied al- most exclusively yesterday ivith the Draft Address debate. tho speakers being Messrs. D. L. Mathieson, Hon. William Hughes, H. B. Bell, F. W. Phillips, Hon. P’. A. urge, L. H. Mclibsrlane. R. L. Burge, C. C. Baker and F. C. Ramsay. The latter moved the ad- journment at l1 p.m.. when the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this afternoon.

ZERO WEATHER.’ - The un- official temperature reading in Charlottetown early this morning was zero. The lowest reading Sunday night was two above, it

was reported from the Experi- mental Station. Considerable da-ifting of snow continued in

rural areas yesterday and travel- ling in places was reported diffi- cult. Most main highways were open for motor traffic after snow- plows operated in the momlng. however.

OIIIBBAGE TOURNEY - The Charlottctown-Bmicli of tihe Can- adian Legion hold another of their

Monday night ciri-bbsge tourna- ments at the Legion Hume last night, in whim martin and

guests spent an enjoyable evening oi friendly competition for top honours and prizes. About 10 tables perticipflcd in the warms-neat. The following are the whims-l

last night's primes: 1st. prise-Mir. Jack Wilson; 2nd. prise-Mrs. Will- cred MacDonald; 3rd. I- Charles Boisner; Consolation pris-

cs-Mr. Charles Thole arid Mr. Antholw Burke; Door wick-Mr- Christian ; freezewt prises--

Mr. Geoge Olive and w. Dofldios Kieliy.

N0 WATCH, NIVERfI-ATI

mpnmczvifi}. u. o. —<0P) _. when Beecher McCain retired u rural mall driver after 2i years service he made only one toast: although he never carried a watch he hadn't missed a single train throughout his entire tenth of service. -

TIA CLIPPIII. SHIP!

The Rainbow. one of the first tea clipper shi s. made the return trip from the United States to Chine in 1B0 days -_. faster than a one-way iflp by tho‘ average sail- ing venol.

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Truck Owners, Drivers Union ls Drganizeii"

Tl" Trllvk Owners and Drivers Union of Prince Edward Island was formed last night at u meet- ing held in the i...'.U. hall, with Mr. L. R. Stanicy acting as chair- 0min.

The meeting was BIUZIIdCJ by a 1818B lllllllbul‘ of owners and drivers representing all tiiireu counties iii the Province, ofvmllicli

hers of this newly formed union, witlh applications being received from some 30 others who were not able t0 be prrseiit.

Mr. E. J. MrlliDuugull. Vi-rlioil, was ulvcted Presldcnt cf the Limo", Mr. LR. Staihliey, City. Vice Resi- d-ent, Mr. Kcczcr, (Ybetugv, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Cecil Boll, Montague. was elected as osiocutive member for Kings Couiiiyh and M-r. Parker McCaskill, City. was elected as executive iiumlloi- for Queen; County. 'l‘ho socrciziry- treasurer, Mr. Keener. will also act as a member of the executive for Prince County

Application For u charter wllibo mado iifllllfidllliltly to the Canadian Congress of Labour.

The guest speaker for the even- ing was Mr. llenry Harm. Halifax. Field Organizer for the C.C.L. in Nova Scotiu, who crme here lo assist in the organization . of the Union.

Ho explained tho aim-s and ob- jects of union organization, and the advantages of thriving a strong. well organized iiiilon, and su gest- ed that in their union they should have a fu-ll time contact man who would be able to travel through the Province keeping in touch with the union members amd to locking into any grievances or suggestions that might crme up.

I-Ie spoke on labour rights and labour legislation. and polritcdout the many obstacles, they would be confronted with in keeping their union going, and not Lo cxipect to see too many results for their ef- forts at the beginning, and become discouraged. but rather to strive all the harder for u strong. 011;“- ized union, .

It was decided that the next meeting would be held oii Friday, March l2.

s... Contributions Coming In To Appeal For Cliildre-ii Fund

Yesterday approximately forty remittances from rural districts were received at Provincial Head- quarter-s of 'I‘lii- Canadian Appeal For Children. Iii addition a good many of the Charlottetown special names cards came in although there are still a number of these outstanding. A particularly nice contribution was received yester- day irom the Charlottetown Lab- ourers Protective Union amounting to exactly one hundred dollars. ‘Ibis handsome amount should be m incentive to all organizations within Irrince Edward Island.

A very largo number of rural districts are to be heard from yet as many of these have been handl- cappezl by the large amount of snow which has prevented the rural committees completing their work. The closing date for the campaign has been extended all across Canada for the same roa-

80h.

The local Provincial Conunitttc consider the results to date very encouraging and feel that with the continued hearty support of everybody the P. E. I. Campaign has s. good chance of going over the top successfully.

Ottawa reports are to the effect that the need for the money is becoming more and more urgent every day. The funds subscribed in this caniipaigil. will be spent under the strictest supervision oi a committee of the United Na- tions organization and the Calla- d-ian amount. subscribed will also have the lidditional supervision of‘

Canadian Embassies and Lega- tions in the countries where tlic money will be used. Altogether

twenty six countries of the world are co-operatlng in this great work to feed, clothe, nnd educate children in countries where it is possible to aid them. DWARF SUNFLOWER!

Australian scientists will try to breed dwarf varieties of sunflowers for easier harvesting if they con- sider the seeds s good source of

MERCHANT SHIPPING

Merchant slfipplng under con- structlon in Britain in 1M7 was i8? pcr cent oi the 1939 figure and about 5'7 per cent of tors) worl construction.

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Baptist Men ilear Address 0n Spiritualism

At‘ the monthly supper meeting of the Baptist- Men’: Association last evening, Rev. MD. Dunbar, pastor of the Central Christian Church delivered an unusually in- teresting and informative address on tho subject. "The Seance Science or Nonsense?"

In his address Ml‘. Dunbar cm- phasized the fact that the rise of spiritualism in Britain has been the consequence of war, That lhc full cost of war is not to bc rock- oned in dollars and cents, or cities laid waste, or in physical suffering, hilt it had its toll upon llu- men tal reactions of its victims. “It has been true and always shall be", said Mr, Dunbar. "that with the fcvrr of war and the loss of loved oneir-ihe emotional side of human nature can be touched o,i'f with even the smallest spark of hope." Three propositions worn citcd by the speaker; first. That the Seance is not truly a science; second, 'Iliat Witchcraft. Necrcirnuncy. or spirit» ualism has been condemned of God; and third. 'i‘hat no Ind or no- tion injected" by human thinking shall ever supplant the truth.

"Science. said Mr. Dunbar, “has been a field that has been mutilat- ed and abused. Despite all‘ that has been done to ridicule it, great un- explored frontiers are still before us. Science has discovered means by which the sweeplngs of the street can be distilled into the es- sence of perfumes. to pcrfnne the apparel of beautiful ilvomoii in drawing rooms, and can lake Illthy rags and broken reeds and manil- facture from them stationery as white as snow. and beautiful sam- ples of broadcloth." Everrso, con- cluded the speaker, the Truth of God's Word which is a digest of us- siniilated facts of God's will for man. shall never be dlsplliccd" by any form of nonsense-even spirit- uollsm.

Tile President, R._J. Rupert, pre- sided and SJ-I. Burhoe thanked the speaker on behalf of the As- sociation. Harry Whlteway and Ilerburt Phillips were welruiiicd as members. The supper was served b)’ the Dorcas Group of the Wom- en's Auxiliary llIli-‘Ier the direction c!‘ Mrs. 11M: McGuire.

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(Continued frcm Page 1) |-i_iic_i__~_m Jewish agency and the future Jew- lsli state, which will be established despite the present Palestine Gov- orrlnents counter-propaganda."

These sources said the statement ‘Nil? "most unfair and even insult- lug in its generalizations." They said that despite whatever mis- takes Jewish leaders had made ln tho past, llicy tried "honestly to end political crlue and bring tcr~ rovlsis lo reason.“

The informants said that ii Jew- ish leaders failed, this was due in part to "numerous blunders, errors and omissions by the BTIIISII ad- ministrationf They added the Jews resented particularly vwhat they described as Brilish "reluct- ance" to prevent Arab aggression after the United Nations voted orl partition of Palestine. '

“iiideoiis" Present Tstame-iits To School Children

Continuing their ministry,’ in- augurated herel last year, of pre- senting Testaments to Prince Ed- ward Island School children, the local Gideon Group made presen- tations to grades B. 6 and 7 of the Parkdale and Spring Park Schools on Friday afternoon.

At the Pcrkdaie School. the President oi the local Gideon Group. Mir. Thos. DeBlois, open- ed the presentation exercises, with an inspiring talk to the boys and girls, pointing out how the Bible had been a friend and guide to men and women dotvii through the ages. and how that more than over it was needed to- day by growing boys and girls, if they were to make the most of their lives. lie luged them to form the habit of reading o. por- tion of it every day. '