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(Continued from page 1) they have to depend more on themselves if teachers are una- vailable or unqualified. There is m-uch by way of reading, prac- tice, enquiry and the like that they can do on their own which will make up for lack of instruc- tion. I “Why wait for the teachers to get through a textbook on Canad- ian history for example? Let boys md girls read some good Can- adian books for themselves.
“Why expect the teacher to ex- plain all the mysteries of science? A pupil can have a fas- cinating and rewarding time dab- bling in science books himself.
“Surely, too, an acquaintance with mothers pantry, stove, sink, and cookbook will give a girl as much instruction in home econo- mics as an overworked teacher can give.
“We‘have public libraries ev- erywhere, and the books are num- erous, varied, and free of charge.
“There are also many profes- sional men in factories, experi- mental farms, and labora.tories who are well trained and gener- ous people, who would be flat- tered and honoured to explain their work to and answer ques- tions of, inquiring young people. SERIOUS MISTAKE
“We make a serious mistake in relying completely on teachers and counsellors, courses a nd textbooks, and grades and marks for everything. The schools and teachers can’t handle it all and it is wrong to expect them to do it in this age of limited funds
and personnel.
“There is an enormous amount of educational opportunity else- Where, if pupils will early get in- to the habit of thinking for them- selves, exercising their curiosity, reading, and asking questions. Yet the schools are jammed to the rafters and the public librar- ies are empty: it doesn't make sense.
“What is needed today is a greater concept of education as being ..-n adventure into the vast unknown of knowledge requiring curiosity and initiative. This idea is in contrast to the idea of drop- Pillg into a local public institu- tion and qualifying for a certifi- cate in much the same fashion as having one’s appendix out or filing an income tax return. _“We have made great strides In providing the physical appar- atus of education; the next stage is to base it on individual effort rather than on socia‘ service. This stage is the challenge of the next few years.
ANOTHER MILESTONE
“This convocation day, like the others, sees a new group of graduates go on to universities
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01‘ into the business world, and marks another milestone for those who are part way through their course.
‘flt is a clay of celebration in which all of us congratulate suc- cess-ful achievement. It is a day of stocktaking too, in which ev- ery student should examine w-hat he has done, and not done, and also have a good look at where he is going.
“In educational as in military campaigns a reconoitre should follow an advance and precede an assault; otlherwise it is easy to go in the wrong direction. But, above all, convocation day should be a day of dedication on which the student should pause and ask himself:
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
“ ‘What am I striving for? What is my aim in life? Is my aim worthwhile? Am I aware and worthy of all the blessings I have had and of all the oppor- tunities which lie before me? Am I making the most of my talents and my life?”
“These questions are, of course, important at any time, but they are especially significant on days like this when young men and women stand on the watershed of their lives.
“The gr e a t e st weakness of school and college closings is the impression which many people get that graduates are finished with something, that they have got something, and that, conse- quently, they, are ready for any- thing! This impression is wrong, for a certificate is merely a sign of expo-sure which in itself is no indication of what its holder knows.
“There is no magic in the cer- tificate. It is like a travel label on a suitcase; it may indicate either a passing acquaintance or a thorough knowledge. The cer- tificate just quali-fies a student to start a race; ‘he must still run that race.
S'l‘IFF RACE “The race which lies ahead for
SOME MEMBERS OF P.W.C. GRADUATING CLASS YESTERDAY
our graduates today is a stiff one, and let me warn them that the conditions under which they must run it are completely dif- ferent from those prevailing in their schools. From now on they are on their own and they must face competition from others as well as the variable cirqu: :-stanc- es of their particular businesses or professions. Ilf convocation means anything, it means the end of sheltered conditions.
“I should like to mention two or three things which invariably help the graduate as he faces life. If you young people will keep these in mind, what you have done in school and college will help you to a much greater extent.
QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE “The first is the continuance of your education. If you stop your quest for knowledge now, you will do very little in the fu- ture. There is no job anywhere
about which you or anyone else can know everything. If you al- ways wait for someone else to tell you what to do you'll mark time. hf you study what you do and take some initiative you'll be many times more useful and much happier. '
“The second suggestion is to keep up with things in your job. What is done in 1958 is not the last word in anything, and you should continue your interest in education so that you will de- velop with your jolb. T-hre is no- body more pathetic than the per- son who takes some training or gets some experience and then settles down in a rut thinking that he_i—s now fully qualified for the nest of his life.
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ing, enquiring minds: it is usu- ally impeded by the dogmatic, fixed minds. That is why educa- tion has been defined as a “pro- gression from cocksure ignorance; to at least thoughtful uncertaintyu‘
“A graduate should realize that he has only tasted a thimbleful from an ocean of knowledge and that he is singularly naive to putt away books and close his mind.‘ If therefore you approach the fu- ture with the idea that you are just beginning to learn you are already far ahead of the person who thinks he knows it all.
WORK IMPORTANT
“The third suggestion is often made at such ceremonies as this, but, 313.15, it is often forgotten., What you will get from life and what you contribute to society: will depend largely on how much} work you do. i
“Admittedly there are people who have certain advantages or gain certain honours who have really done nothing. But th. e are often not, as a rule, happy peo- ple and they are quickly forgot- ten. Anything worthwhile is only done by hard work. And time is limited; there's just a few years; in which to make your contribu-1 tion. «
“By all means look around fo opportunity and a bit of, but not too much, security. But prepare not to have life given to you on a silver «platter, but to roll up your sleeves and work. You might remember that there are two -ways of getting to the top of an oak tree; one is to climb up; the other is to sit on an acorn and wait. OBSTACLES TO MEET “Another thing you'll need is pat- ience and pensneverance in the
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REPORTING FROM OTTAWAH
Getting Down To Business
In The New
Parliament
By John A. Macdonald, M.P.
At the outset I wish to thanku the editor and publishers of The' Guardian for again allowing me the courtesy and privilege of us- ing the medium of their fine newspaper to keep in closer touch with my constituents and those interested back home. Again may I extend my thanks to those who expressed their appreciation of my efiforts during the last Session and the hope that my comments during this one will be of interest.
The trip up on the train was a very pleasant one with my good friend and office - rate, Heath Macquarrie, M.P. for Queens. We found our Dsland weathe as far advanced as in Ottawa - which is usually a week or more ahead of our province. Through northern New Brunswick we were surpris- ed to note that there was still. some snow along the banks be-'3
face of obstacles. Up to this point} the road to a certificate has had! few obstacles: the curric-u.‘lum,t the course, the grading procedural ensures a fairly automatic pro-1' gress. “From now on many of, you will have to explore, make tough decisions about difificult al- ternatives, take dangerous chan- ces, and perhaps start all over dgain after some unexpected fail- ure. Most people end up in jobs, they never dreamed they’d be" doing at graduation, and success therefore requires ingenuity and adaptation to circumstances These elements of success are more important than knowledge.‘ alone and you will need them in
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GOOD CONDUCT Dr. MacK.innon congratulated. the students on their "exemplary behavior" d u r i n g the College vear. He credited the deportment on the fact that students in P.W. C. are given a good deal of re- sponsibility on the assumption hat they are adults and not chil-' lren. He congratulated the members the various athletic teams. Re- .lli.ug a remark made by the incipal of a Nova Scotia Col- ge who said, “I have never met r watched a finer or more, portsimanlike group of boys," )r. MacKinnon added, "I expect your employers will say the same ‘ing later on.” The Principal paid tribute to re work of the student's council ad the staiflfs of the Welshman nd the Times. He said their con- ribution to the year's activities
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Parliament Hill had on its best} spring appearance for the open-; ing of the House. Beautiful beds‘ of many colored tulip; adorned the lawns of “the Hill" and other public grounds about the Ca-.pita1.§ Ottawa's Board of Trade public-‘ ized the over two million bloomsf as “the largest public dis-play of, springtime flowers in North Aim-f erica.” All in all it was a splen-5 did showing and well worthy of = our nation's capital.
To those of us who sat in the last House and were present atI the memorable Opening last fall which was presided over by Her Gracious Majesty Queen Eliza- ‘oeth this one naturally seemed considerably less impressive. Ne- vertheless quite a large numberj of people turned out to watch the‘ usual colorful ceremonies. Within the House of Commons and Se-
had been large and felt sure it would be lasting. COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Particular reference was made_ by Dr. MacKinnon to the produc—f tion of Gilbert and Sulliv«an’s “Pir-; ates of Penzzan-ce.” An especial‘ word of praise and forthcoming to Miss E. Lillian MacKenzie who directed the show and to Miss Eleanor Lowe whose co-operation in the Art Department contribut- ed .g-reatly to the success of the show. “They talk about develop? ing Canadian culture: 21 fev: doz-‘ en Miss Mackenzies and Missi Lowes would go a long way to- .va.rd meeting the requirements,” said Dr. M1acKinno.n.
Dr. MacKinnon praised the ef- forts of the College staff. He not- ed with pleasure the recent hon- our conferred upon Miss Lily Sea- tnan who received a doctorate de- gree at Dalhousie convocation. ‘Her place in the annals of this province as one of its great pu- ILIC servants is well and trulyI established,” he said.
nate the same traditional formal; ilities were followed. TV has brought the proceedings of the Opening of Parliament into hom- es all across the nation and the, resultant heightening of intercstl. of our citizens in their governing be. is very gratifying. GREATLY CHANGED
The composition of the House since last year is changed very considerably with the Progressive Conservatives occupying not only all seats to the right of the Speaker but over half of those on the Opposition side. This unpre- cedented number of go‘ ernment supporters gave all of us from the Prime Minister down a keen realization of the importance of strict observance of the rights of the two minority parties - despite the overwhelming mandate from the Canadian people.
To deal with the many subjects outlined in the Speech from the
Throne would take up a very ronsiderable space so I shall reat them as they will come be- fore us as the Session proceeds. Two of the first measures to be taken up were Bills to Amend the Unemployment Insurance A-ct and to Amend the National Hous- ing Act. The former would ex- tend seasonal Unemployment In- surance benefits for another six weeks, while the latter would provide for an amount of three hundred and fifty million more dollars to be put into the nearly depleted fund for housing. Both of these measures were consider- ed as urgent and of prime impor- ‘.ance in bolstering our economy and hence received early approv- al by all parties.
Next week I shall deal with other legislation and happenings around the House of Ciomons. Again I would welcome any sug- gestions or comments on this column and on our work here at Ottawa. Last year I received many from citizens of all walks and political persuasion and found them most helpful. A" letter ad- dressed to your member at Ot- tawa does not require a stamp and we are all anxious to re- ceive any intfonmation which might be ofassistance in keep-' ing in touch with the needs of our constituency, our provinc and our country as a whole.
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The death of Mr. Angus M. MacDonald of Albion Cross in his 77th year occurred at his home on Sunday May ltlth.
He leaves to mourn his wife. the former Tena MacLean, and one son Arthur at home, five daughters. Mary. Mrs. Roy Burke, Strathcona; Ada, Mrs. Borden Hunter, Strathcona; An- nie, Mrs. Douglas MacDonald. Forest Hill; Ella. Mrs. Roy MacDonald. Albion Cross; Betty. Mrs. Carl Puscucc.i. Jamaica. N.Y.; and one brother, Dan of New Westminister, B.C.
The funeral was held from his late residence on Tuesday May 20th, at 2 p.m. Interment took place in Dundas United Church Cemetery.
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The largely attended funerd of the late Lester Lemuel Gay. who died May 17th. was held from his late residence on May 19th with the Rev. D.A. Camp- bell officiating. Hymns sung were “The Lord’s My Shepherd” and “Abide With Me".
Pallbearers were Lester Car- penter, Cary Johnston, David Hutcheson, Seymour Peardon, Ward Crane and Everett Buch- anan.
Flower bearers were Glen Pea-rdon, Albert Brennick. Well- lngton Nicholson, Gordon Nich- olson, Dan Sorrey. William Steele, Herb Buchanan. Stewart Adams.
The Chatham Islands, rocky dots 360 miles east of New Zea-, land, were discovered in 1791.
Interment took place in the Montague Community Cemetery.
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