CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 October 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

HEALTH STAMPS GOOD RESULTS FROM CANVASS. ("Times-Age” Special.) Mr Frank Wright, a member of the Carterton Post Office staff who has during the past four days made a canvass of the borough in connection with the sale of the newly issued health stamps, reports having disposed of just over £33 worth. Last year the same canvasser secured £27 from health stamp sales. This year’s effort is very creditable. SHOW EXHIBITS SUCCESSES AT HAWKE’S BAY, Dairy farmers of Dalefield and district will be pleased to note the success Mr Les. S. Gallon had with his Friesian stock at the Hawkes Bay Show just held. Of the eleven head he took through, Mr Gallon was successful with 10 firsts and one second prize. He also took two champions and two reserve champions. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS EDUCATIONAL IDEALS. The October meeting of the League of Mothers was held in St Andrew’s Hall yesterday, when Mrs R. H. Every presided over a good attendance. The president expressed pleasure that Mrs Beere had recovered sufficiently from her illness to attend the meeting, and hoped she would soon be able to undertake her secretarial duties again. Mrs Every read the thirteenth annual report of the Wellington Province. Mrs Steffert, Senr, gave the thought, and Mrs Hurndell the hint for the month. An admission service was held, three new members being admitted. The president announced that a Red Cross Day would be held on Friday, November 10 and Fathers’ Night would be held on November 16 at the Masonic Hall, when Mr Brian O'Brien would be the speaker. The Hataitai branch of the League of Mothers invited local members to visit Wellington on Friday, November 17, when Hataitai members would be pleased to provide them with hospitality for the whole day. This would give members an opportunity of attending a League of Mothers provincial meeting to be held in the social hall of the Exhibition Buildings.

Community singing, led by the choir, was greatly enjoyed by all present.

Mr W. Martin, headmaster, Casterton District High School, the speaker for the afternoon, was introduced by the president. Mr Martin’s subject was “Education Ideals in New Zealand and Abroad.” He staled that educational' policy in any country was always determined by the form of Government that the country possessed. There were two distinct types of educational ideals, democratic and totalitarian. The former's objective was to prepare the individual to take his place as a member of the State, and the child was taught how to think, not what to think.

In a totalitarian country individuality was restricted, truth was merely what the ruler or dictator desired to be true. In the German primer text books pictures of war and soldiers were snown. Young Nazis were taught thai their duty is sacrifice and mass display was everything in importance. Tney were also instructed that they must be loyal to the socialistic party and that Germany was the only country. All Nazis must be of Aryan stock, ana must reside within the borders of the Reich, hence the scourge of the Jews. In Germany the child must be kept in ignorance of what the Party diet not wish it to know. Germans always adopt a superior, arrogant and over-bearing attitude—their education had this effect. The Nazi youth must give willing and free service to his country ana duty and obedience were stressed at every point. The Nazi youth went into uniform at the age of 10 years. In New Zealand, said Mr Martin, educational ideals had changed enormously within the last two years: Until 1937 every school in New Zealand had an objective and every pupil in the school had an objective. The whole object was to pass some examination, hence the cramming of knowledge. The proficiency examination now had been abolished and there was a probability of matriculation sharing the same fate. All shildren now had equal educational opportunities; group teaching was the ideal aimed at classes not exceeding 40 pupils. Children were allowed to devote extra time to develop any special talent they might have. Formerly the curriculum was everything; today the interest of the child was stimulated by allowing him to prepare a project on a subject, and gather all information possible. When the research was complete the child gave the lesson to the class, and answered any questions put forward by the other pupils. According to the old system, said Mr Martin, reproductive work was learnt. Under the new system, study was devoted to creative work. Today the child was taught not to believe everything he read, but to think for himself and form his own judgments. Originality in art work was also fostered. Education's aim today was towards the child's living (not making a living) and the employment of leisure hours played an important part. In schools where there were the facilities stamp collecting. mouth organ bands, clubs, etc. were encouraged. Under the present system children gained confidence in addressing classes, so that in the future there should be no apologetic speakers, as all would have gained the necessary experience. Several reformwere still to be instituted, and in all ways possible every child would got an opportunity of developing his own tai - f ents. Mrs E. Williams thanked Mr Martin’

on behalf of the members for his very interesting an’d instructive address. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss Irwin for presiding at the piano. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and the National Anthem. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held early in the week, there being a good attendance of parishioners. The Rev W. J. Couling presided and the meeting was opened with praise and prayer. The Session report presented by the retiring Session Clerk, Mr J. P. Johnston, was adopted. The treasurer, Mr R. R. Brown, reported that the financial affairs of the church were in good condition. Reports received from P.W.M.U., Ladies’ Guild, Sunday School, West Taratahi Sunday School and the various Bible classes revealed that good progress was being made with all branches of church work. Mr Jas. Fisher, one of the church managers, referred to the good work that had been done by the retiring Session clerk, Mr J. P. Johnson, during his many years of service, and in recognition of his valued services he had pleasure in asking his acceptance of a handsome wall mirror. Mr Johnston thanked Mr Fisher for his kindly words and recalled the work of his father, Dr D. G. Johnston, now of Sumner, Christchurch, who was one of the foundation members of the church. Mr C. L. Reynolds handed a cheque to the Rev D. IVlcNeur. who had acted as interim moderator to the congregation since the departure of the Rev Ralph Byers, M.A., in May. Mr Reynolds voiced the warm appreciation of Mr McNeur’s period of service to the congregation. Post Office Hours. The Carterton Post Office will be closed on Monday (Labour Day) in all branches except the telephone exchange. All mails will close at 7 a.m. and street pillar boxes will be cleared at 6 a.m. Postnym’s and rural mail deliveries Will not'be made. Church Services. Church of England service will be held at Waihakeke on Sunday at 2 p.m. Bowling. The usual rink games will be played on the Carterton green tomorrow. Golf. Members of the men’s division of the Carterton Golf Club will play on the Taratahi links tomorrow. The draw will be made at the clubhouse. Parcel Evening. There was a large attendance at the Band Room, Carterton. last evening, when a parcel evening was tendered to Miss Margaret Brown, of Richmond Road, who is shortly to be married to Mr Gordon Udy. The evening was spent in dancing and at an appropriate interval in the proceedings, Mr L. M. Cloud referred to the popularity of Miss Brown and asked her to accept on behalf of those present the very large number of parcels. This she did amid applause and upon opening them disclosed many valuable and useful gifts. Mr Gordon Udy, on behalf of his fiancee thanked everyone for the splendid evening given them and for the beautiful presents. The music for the evening was played by Mr Tom Udy and an extra was played by Mrs V. J. Ashton. Mr C. O’Connor was an efficient M.C. Two Monte Carlo waltzes were held and were won by Mr L. Jensen and Miss Alexander and Mr Tom Harp and Miss N. Cadwallader. Supper was provided. Personal. Mr John Steel, of the Carterton staff of the Bank of New Zealand, has been, transferred to the Martinborough branch. He left Carterton on Friday to take up his duties. St. Andrew's Church. At St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday morning and’evening, the Rev W. J. i Couling will take for his subjects “The I Invisible Christ” and "The Unfinished ' Tower.” The service at West Taratahi! will be at 2.45 pm I