PRINCE GEORGE CITI&EN
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Prince George B.C., Thursday, April 4, 1940
52.00 a Year
Address To P-T-A OnlModern Trend Of Education
Inspector C. J. Frederickson Outlines Teaching Problems! in Prince George Public and High Schools.
-The regular meeting of Prince George PaS-Schers' Association was held f \ Tuesday evening in the elementary
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SJool inspector. His address was a STvltal-and interesting taUc on toe ^ds of our school system entitled: ^Functions of the parent-Teachers', Association in Our Community," during which he said:
"All things worth -while are progres-4ve Our education plants must keep "breast Of the movements for better Social political and economical conditions No longer are the tftiree "Rs" the primary function of the school, but, in Its place stands a much finer objective: the life of the child, and the object of training the child to act intelligently when faced with life prob-'ems The Parent - Teachers' Association should make as their primary objective an educational system whereby these objectives may be best carried out. �'Environment is an essential factor iii the pupil's life, so must his educational environment be such as to teach Mm how to act in every day situations. The traditional school has served its purpose, but now must be adapted to meet the demands of a newer and progressive situation.
"Herein lies the function of your association�to educate yourselves and your community to the demands oi education and tne needs of your school plant to meet this situation.
"Nothing is free. Your school board functions as you yourselves wisfli it to. and public opinion rules in all public matters. So let us arouse public opinion to the kind of education you wish your children to have."
The speaker drew a vivid picture of the many necessities of the high, school and elementary school plants. "Tbe high school," he said,   "built over twenty years ago to accommodate toui classes, now is trying to cope with a staf! ol live teachers and five large classes. Science, a vital subject, is being taught without the bare necessities of equipment such as a proper room, demonstration tables, or running water. The teachers are without proper staff rooms and are denied any means of privacy.  They are unable to meet many situations that arise In order to treat their students as young men and TOmen. There are little or no office facilities."
In the elementary school the speaker cited the poorjibrary faculties and stated it was not the' room that would be induciye to create child interest in good books, reading or libraries.
In summing up his address Inspector Frederickson put forth six suggestions to lead and guide the association in its pursuits:
.1. That every member acquire a knowledge of the essentials of modern education.
2- Know civic and community opin-on, financial situation and prospects; men mould them to meet the needs of this community.
3.   strike an objective and   see   it through.
4.   Endeavour to take the activities oi the association beyond the school oiuidings and tine class-room.
5.   Don't let the war be an excuse �r the lack of provisional needs of the coming generation.
J- Make the school problems known. Herein lies your work. Carry out Tse Principles by making them your "ojecuve, and your association -will be-��ea vital tforce in the city of Prince ***&>' concluded Mr. Frederickson. J^isting on the enterwinment pro-�ne were Mrs. and Miss Ewert aDd Miss Jeanette Sergent.
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City Dogs Rate As Cows; 3. C. Police Lose Money
Superintendent of Provincial Police Asks for Reconsideration of Present Agreement re Policing of Prince George�States Department Lost Over  $3,000.00  on Contract Last Year
Did you know that under the Municipal Act your dog. to all intents and purposes, is a cow?
That, in effect, is what P. E. Wilson K.C., told Prince George city councU at its regular meeting on Monday evening last.
"Cattle," under sub-section 37 of section 59 of the Act, "shall mean and include dogs, cats, fowls, poultry and riibbits," quoted the city solicitor.
Prince George has a by-law prohibiting cattle running at large. City Solicitor P. E. Wilson, K.C., therefore, in a considered opinion handed in to the city council Monday evening informed that body that dags have no right to be at large in the city.
The opinion was given as outlining the council's power hi regulating dogs on account of the numerous complaints of citizens/tihat the countless dogs roaming city streets day and night are a public nuisance and a menace to children, in addition to almost daily examples of "dog eat dog" when the big fellows tackle the smaller ones.
The section of the Municipal Act in regard to dogs not being allowed to run lot large has never been adhered to, but nevertheless, it is a law of the city of Prince George. A less drastic way out of the dilemma suggested by the city solicitor was that all owners of Jarge dogs be compelled to provide them with muzzles when at large unless they are on ltiJsh. The Act also provides for the killing of dogs impounded if the damages, fines, fees and expenses are not paid within a fixed time. So it all sums up that the dogs of Prince George are in danger of not being able to live even a "dog's life."             '
At the regular meeting of the city council held on Monday evening IBs Worship Mayor A. M. Patterson was to the chair, and in attedance^were Aldermen H. J. Hocking. A. B. Moffat, W. R. Munro, C. C. Held and W. J- Pitman.
Police Matters
A   communication   IW   T. W. a
some loss under our P?*1*'"'^
arbitrary notice of *^^Z'J�1 merely an arrangement permlit ng seme reconsideration of the present; tenw. "Par the past year, so far as the euty
of .Prince George is *�c^ �J�� to have incurred a deficit of $3,51550,
!>and in view of this I should be glad 11 you would tialk the matter over in council."
Attached to the letter was a statement of receipts and expenditures by the B.C. police here for the past year:
�Salaries (4 at $1700) ............$6,800.00
Supervision, 10%................... 680.00
Travelling expenses ............       5.40
Uniforms, equipment ..........    304.80
Total ___..........................$7,790.00
Present agreement calls for payment of.................J.......$4,275.00
Loss ...................................43,515.20
Fines collected for city (9 months) ......._.........._...........$  439.60
The original agreement called for the payment by the city of $4,750.00 per annum.
Number of men stationed at Prince George is nine, and the total payroll is $16,853.25.
After a thorough discussion by the board of aldermen it was decided to inform tine B.C. police department head that, under the present financial set-
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The Editor
Prince Gecrge Citizen
Prince George, B.C.
Dear Mr. Editor:
May I use the columns of the Prince George Citizen to express my appreciation of the endorsement given to me by the people of the Cariboo riding in the election just held. My thanks are rendered, first as a Member whose actions of the past term were being judged. Secondly, and mainly, as an individual who has become a personal friend of thousands of voters 'in the Cariboo riding.
Thoughts of parliament and government in the immedaite future will be centered towards the prosecution of the war. It will, however, be a pleasure as well as a duty for me to do everything I can to advance the interests of the various communities in the Cariboo riding during the parliamentary term we have Just entered. Yours faithfully
GRAY TURGEQN
up, the city does not see its way cleai to increase present policing costs, but would be pleased to arrange a conference with the department in an attempt to arrive at a satisfactory understanding to both parties. Routine Business
The finance committee recommende* the payment of accounts amounting tx $7,787.86,,which included $1,981.66 reg ular payroll; $2,145.00 school payroll and $1,068.75 quarterly cost for polic protection and $400 for the city's an nual audit. On motion of Aids. Hock ing and Munro the report was adopt� and the accounts ordered paid.
Three applications for relief were re ceived. One, Dominick, appeared iJ person, and while no stranger as a sup plia3nt at council meetings, he was abl< to wangle only $5.00 from the council (Continued on Page Pour)
Olof Hanson Has Majority Of 499
Olof Hanson, Liberal M.P. for Skeens riding, has a big lead on all three od his opponents in the recent election With only 68 votes in the riding unaccounted for he has a majority of 49� over the combined vote of his thret opponents. The figures up to Tuesdas showed:
Hanson (Liberal)........................ 4818
Weaver (C.C.F.)  .....-................... 2800
Cameron   (Con:ervative)   ........ 1419
Morris (Ind. Liberal) ................   150
Prince Georgians Second Symphony Concert To-morrow
Ambitious Musical Programme Arranged by Orchestra Leader A. Manzinoja and Sponsored by Junior Chamber Commerce
The Prince George symphony orchestra will present their second public concert since organization tomorrow evening, Friday, April 5, at 8:15 Rjm. In the Princess Hall.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring the event and the local musicians have prepared an ambitious programme which will include the following numbers:
Overture, "To the Lady of Lodore."
"Prelude in C Minor," Rachmannin-off.
4ect6r Tom Van J?yk, who is senior Wilson, A. Miller, A. Moffat, J. Travis, inspector, be added to the B.C. Game H. Bowman, J. W. Miers, Dr. Alward Board/ This will be forwarded to> the and H. G. Perry, MJL.A., contributed Attorney General. Mr. Guest stated to the discussion. The latter said he tHn.f. 7R -nt*r ftent of the fur revenue of             fContinued an. Pacre Four)