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PAGE EIGHET OUR BOOKSHELF IyAieRw-lea READING FOR CHILDREN though raised in comparative pov- Editor'. Note-Our national erty, his family was-well known leaders are showing deep concern in the Arts and Letters. This in overthe ackof god eadig nneteenth century Edinburgh was overthelac a! oodreainga mark of distinction. Sa it is not aznongst ail Our people, and surprising to learn that even at especially are they disturbed by ten years of age, young Doyle the scarcity of good books in our would sacrifice bis meagre lunch homes, as possessions. Alice money (2d) for a book from the ]Rowe-Sleeman well-known jour- barrel which stood outside the nalilt and lecturer to clubs and second band bookshop near his radio audiences, bas been engaged school. in extensive research on "Can- What can Arthur Conan Doyle adian Reading Habits." Today do for children's reading in the we publish an article by her deal- er15?B pectanex ing with this topic as it affects ymla ra ear 151?By pectandex-r children. especially. Anyone wish -amlagetdaspcayfo ing further information concern- those who are charged with the jng thîs article, or any mttr responsbility f or the education relevant ta it, may commncae of today's boys and girls. Conan with "The Bookshelf," c/o Th oyle made his mark in medi- Statesman, Bowmanville. All in- cine long before fame came to formtio isfreey gven-G.him as a writer. Books were his Womton. relJvn-. tools as weîî as * bis recreation. W.J ~Had he spent bis leisure in other "It is a great thing ta start Ife ways, the world of the twentieth with a few bobks of one's own," century would perhaps neyer said A. Conan Doyle wbose de- bave heard of Conan Doyle- light in reading was uncomplicat- worse stili, might neyer have ed by the modern diversions of known Sberlock Holrhes. The radio, niavies and television. AI- key ta any individual's develop- ment is found in bis use of leis-t ure. In Conan Doyle's early lufe one dîsoerns these significant influ- ences: a sympathetic family, a lib- ramy of his own andl an unusu-t ally understanding dominie-in a communily o! enligblenment and culture. The paucity o! similar wbolesome influences for young Canadians, can explain ta some extent the predicapient of aur1 Youlh.1 importance of Lelsure 1 There is plenty o! evidencec that a wave of apprehension con- cerning* children's reading, iii sweeping the Canadiaa nation.1 Anyone connected with tbe pro-1 motion of Young Canada Book Week (Nov. 11-18) must be aware o! the "bljnd spot" in aur national life-the lack of adequate library services outside o! a !ew umban centres, and the dearth é! good books permanently in the home. Our physical standard of living is the bigbest in the world. Wbat o! aur cultural living standard?? The answer is ta be found in tbe use we make af aur leisure lime. It can be demanstrated statis- tically that sport, radio, movies and televisian far outstrip read- ing as entertainment. In moder- ation these may witb profit bave a place in aur living. But tbat they exercise almost a monoply in the spare time of our cbild- ren, is notbing short of tragic. One factor common ta all these amusements is the. tîme> they us- urp fromn a cbild's total leisure tbat would otherwise be spent in reading and in play. The lat-~ ter two activities demand at least some effort and praduce mental stimuli. Not so with radio, for the easy turning o! a dial ta pro- duce diversion without partici- pation. will in lime duil a cbild's powers o! cqncentration. Be- cause no effort is required there -~1a condition o! mental - - -- - - ne - flt? A St i :/ il Theme have been many startling dcvclopments in modemn weapons - even talk of push-hutton warfare - but despite ail of titis- tihe INFANTRYMAN continues ta hec the most important man in aur defence forces. Todav. the Catiadian Infantry Soldier is oneC of the most highly traiîied men in aur Army. He is master of many weapons. H1e is îough. He lias huilt a reputation that is second ta none. More young men are necded igitt away ta swell the ranke af the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. The job is nal an easy onc. You have ta be gond ta make the grade as the monî important man in lte Canadian Armm-the INFANTRYMAN. 1. Voiunteer fa serve anywhere. 2. Be 17 ta 40 (Tradesmen f0 45). THTflWDAit. DMO. Otb. 195 THE C tANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMAN VILLE, 'JONTARIO__________ e I transfer symbols into images, ta- gether with the qualities o! suchà images, stimulales the mind as well as the 4madination in a way that na other forai o! diversion is able ta do. At th~e saine lime this demand on tbe bri*n expands andc deepens artistie pleasure, for reading is still almost the anly form o! entertainment Ibat per- mits a cbild thV free use o! bis mind. If he reaàls by birnseîf be chooses bis im ages independenllyj and the resultant thougbts are bis own. As a defence against mob thinking these points are nat lightly dismissed. Home Imfi ence- The Key ta Character Because a child is dependent on bis elders for available read- ing matter, il is essential that any policy for advancing library fa- cilities, must bave the support o! the general public. Herein lies a lwofold danger. (1), mistaken aduit notions about the value o! books la children (2) the dissem- ination of balf-fommed theories in this age o! rapid and widely com- municated ideas. With refefence ta (1) may we suggets ta parents tbe purchase o! books o! proven value and acceptability for cbild- ren within specific graups-age and aptitudes. Your local lib- mary, bookstore and newspaper are in a position ta advise if you wish. Give Ibis suggestion a faim trial, bearing in mind that the younger tbe child the more likely he is ta choose the enchlring ratb- er than the false. (2) Tbe wbole- some use of leisure lime and the influence of a good home in an informed community are proven bulwarks against undesirable in- fluences. Na amount of planning for bbe mental development o! aur cbild- Lren can be effective without an nd M_- Ta 'el rld 'en )ns of a ?my- .h a this told - mds. ,ook Sos- Lus- -ep- boy ttle pe- ach vbo 75. Its f a ous in- ,rds ad- m.ey ý hen ujoy ~itil .an- -ong 1 The yaung adults in this group demand vigorous reading as wel as play. Sport is a favorite topic for talk as well as for action. Hero worsbip is bften intense. The laste is for the extreme rath- cm than the moderate and adven- ture must be tbrillingly dan- geraus. On Ibis basis we confi- dently reconimend these four: Along Olymplc Road, by Foster Hewitt, who needs no introduction la hockey fans. Syl Apps is the targel for bero worship. The theme is timely and material fact- ual. Wise caunselling. Ryemson Press, $1.50. Gallows Rock by Morris Lon.- stretb.-Smuggling, Mounties, and tbe teachery o! fog-bound f ish- ing grounds provide a colourful background for this stomy of re- alistic living, o! stmong contrasts in chamacters " and descriptions. The scene is laid in Gaspe, Que- bec. MacM!ilans, $2.75. Smoking Hoof by Gertrude Ro- binson-This is an bistorical no- Prncpl euet Noon Supervision At High School adult interest. Oxford Univer-v sity Press, $2.50. For the 8 yr. to 11, yr. grou.- We have chosen themes that vary widely. Children over 8 wil likely be studying mnusic (instru- mental) or crafts. and the ge- ograpliy lesson will have magiec îippeal'for them. Any o! the six books immediately noted, are suitable for more advanced ages as well. 'The Little Mazic Fiddler, by Lyn Cook.-This author bas had marked success bath as a writer of, and a story-teller to cbildren. Donna, beroine of Miss Cook's latest success is a native of Winnii- peg, and of Ukrainian ancestry. Like little Elin wha wanted to skate, as a champion. Donna is obeýsed with ber violin. Tbe baste years of ber training for continental fame are an inspira- lion to cbildhood ambitions. Mac- Mîllans, $2.75. The Glad Summer, by Jeffery Farnol. This is a well-knit story with elements of mystery and in- trigue. It portrays a pattern of life, basically wholesome and kind. Theme is laid in mid-nine- leenth century in England. Char- acterizalion is excellent and di- versity of dialect, authentie. Ry- erson Press $2.75. Su-nlei'a Golden Year, by Mar- guerite Harmon Bro.---Even in tbe war-torn Orient litîle girls bave happy dreams as they share with their parents tbe burden of work in the fields and in the home. Tbe constant slmuggle be- tween the tradilional and the modern is potently developed for young folk. Tbroughout the story runs an undercurrent of assur- ance that these people will sur- vive the present onslaugbt of alien aggression, as effectively as tbey bave dope for centuries past. Doubleday, $3.00. The Doar in the Wall, by Mar- guerite de Angeli.-England in the thirteenth century wben tbe plague raged in London and fath- ers were figbting in Scotland, 1mothers in attendance at Court. 1Robin. the bero, is stricken with .polio and obliged to slruggle back t 1o self-meliance in quite the mod- cmer way. Tere is powerful emo- 1tional appeal: a joyful family re-union at Christmas brings Robin a well-earned rest froin the responsibilities that fate thrust .upon hlm. Distinctive drawings are as intmiguing as the story 1itself. Excellent intempretation of rmedieval customs. Doubleday, $3.00. vel of the Anierican Revolution with locale around wbat iý naw tbe Quebec-American border. Young Timîny did an adull's job in scouting. Action is tense and exciting, warmed by the close comradeship o! a boy and bis horse. The story gives "the otb- er sidç'ý of the Revolution, not told in ottr bistomy books. Oxford LJniv. Press, $2-75. Little Giant, by Olive Knox.- In reading tbis story of an adol- escent boy, one is conscious of a warm admiration for a Wmiter who can create s0 dramatically witb- out overdoing it. Mrs. Knox bas embellîsbed factual background of tbe vivid descriptions of hunt- ing and exploration around tbe early sites of York Factory, Port Nelson and Churchill on Hudson Bay. Henry Kelsey was an ap- prentice with tbe Hudson's Bay Co. at fourteen. His birtb coin- cided with the founding o! the Company. wbose business connec- tions' gave bim bis start in a career noted for so many "fimsts." He was the first wbiteperson toi preacb amity to the warring In- dians of the Plains, f irst to see the Saskatcbewan River and to kill the ferocious wild animals peculiar to this region. Histomical data is presented along wilh flas- cinating descriptions of natural lore and Indian customs. A mon- ument to Henry Kelsey now stands at Tbe Pas, Manitoba. Perbaps if we familiarize our Youth witb beroic characters like "Little Giant" tbe qualities that make a bero will become more apparent to them. WE RECOMMEND: For ail ages up to 8 years Big and Little (Mother and Child) by Ylla.-Here are 28 full- page pbotogmaphs of different ani- mais (plus tortoise and swan) with brief descriptions in large type. British Book Service, $2.00. Snug and Serena Meet a Queen by Alisnn Uttley.-Tbis book bas a lovely childlike quality o! fan- tasy witb playful wit and origin- ality. British Book Service, .70. The New Siaging Time by Satis N. Coleman.-28 songs with mus- ical scores. Theme are action songs, lullabies and play themes-al] within the range of young voices. Longmans, Green & Co., $3.25. For 8 yr. to, 1l yr. Judy's Book of Sweet-makins by Muriel Goaman.--Should ap- pea1 to ah cbildren wbo like tc make their own gifts. Easy-to. follow instructions for cookeÉ and uncooked candy and cake ic. ings. British Book Service $1.25 Gertie the Horse Who Thoughi and Thought, by Margarit Glendinning. The scene is laid ir Muskoka in summer. McGraw Hill Co., $3.00. 11 yrs. and over Prairie School by Lois Lenski Childmun of the rural prairie dist ricts stili ride to school on ponies Theme is plenty of adventure fo: them in ail seasons. This con tains ,factual material and ex cellent illustrations by tbe auth or. Longmans' Green, $3.50. Abitibi Adventure, by - Jaci Hambleton-Adults will enjo, this book which is based on soun( knowledge of the development o our natural resources in North ern Ontario. Longmans' Greeni $2.75. As 1 would not be a slave, si I \\ould not be a master. Thi expresses mv idea of democracvý -Abraham Lincoln. BRANCH 69 KING ST. E. - OFFICE OSHAWA, ONTARIO 9 Gel Dur Low Prices On . 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The most IMPORTANT MAN CANAD IAN ARMY- Principal Louis Dippeli point- ed out at the last regular meeting of the Durbam District High Scbool Board, Ihat the supervision at noan o! pupils binging Ibeir lunch ta Bowmanville High Scbool posed quite a problem. He estimatqd between 160 and 170 pupils came witbin Ibis cale- gary and requested that super- vising teachers be remunerated for devoting their lunch boum ta direcling student activity along proper lînes. The problem does not exist in fine weathem, observing Ibal stu- dents usually devote their energy ta outside activity. During tbe wintem. bowever, inclement wea- ther increases the numbers that remain indoors. The B.H.S. staff expect ta start oganized volley baîl in the gym- nasium at lunch lime, supervised 1 1 Il have two study rooma with Ont teacher in charge of the hall&. Six teachers wlU be needed 10 carry out the program WhICh means approximately 1,000 teach- ing hours. Mr. Dippeil sugg.t. ed that a staggered noon hour b. adopted next year to relieve the. situation. The Durhamn District Xi1k School Board did nat choose t0 deal with the B.H.S. prablem at their last meeting. A piano was purchased by the. Board for use in the Orono Con- tinuation School. It was ahO announced that L. H. WinglOW» Millbrook, was appointed tq; ho High School Board aItheAO0- vember session of Counties cil. The memory of the Bethlehem babe bears to mortals gifts great- er than those of Magian king- bopes that cannot deceive, that waken prophecy, gleams af glorY. coronals of meekness. diademu of love .-Mary Baker Eddy. Good insuranco-like good heulth - grows more important CliVt tUK(;t NOW&J 1171M.'l k, 111 il fil ýl