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London, July 7, The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlalu, told the House of Comunions to-day that he had con- ferred with M. Paul van Zeeland. Belgian Prime Minister and noted economist, who had reported to him the results of his conversations with President F. D. Roosevelt, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, U.S. Treasury Secretary, and Mr. Cordell Hul, U.S. Secretary of State.
It had been agreed that M. van Zeeland should proceed with his in- quiries and endeavour to see how far it was possible, amiéng a number of states to obtain an agreement an -certain general principles of economic
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Such an agreement would include the signatories of and adherents to the tri-party currency agreement, in which Britain, United States and France are the moving spirits.-- Reuter.
New Ocean Airways Experiment
Washington, July 1. Permits to make eight two-way experimental trans-Atlantic flights from Frankfort-on-Main to Port Washington and New York have been granted the Lufthansa Com- pany of Germany here to-day.
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Four-engined seaplanes with trew of four will be used, but it is stipulated no passengers or goods may be carried. Catapult ships near the Azores and off the North. Ameri- can coast will assist the flights, the Arst of which is scheduled for August 14, the second August 28.-—Router.
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1937.
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★ WAR-WEARY MOTHER - Amid the implements of war this tragic Spanish mother woos her baby to sleep. She is a refugee in Cordova, where Insurgents resisted in a nine-months sirge.
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"Confilet" (Oriental Theatre, to- during the Napoleonic era is captured day). Powerful drama with sustain- for the screen in RKO Radio's film
MOTHERS ANSWER
SIR KINGSLEY WOOD
Many mothers have written regarding the hint that
Sir Kingsley Wood (Minister of Health) may shortly issue
a questionnaire on the declining birth-rate.
Fear of war repeatedly appears in these letters; but unemployment, cost of living and housing conditions are also emphasised.
GIRLS' JUNIOR' SCHOOL
DIOCESAN PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Following are some representative opinions:
NO MORE CANNON-FODDER Fear Is behind the falling birth- rate in many casca. The mothers' fear of pain, of drudgery, of un- employment for the father, of war, of poverty and overcrowding in the future-Mrs. Mabel Christen, 101, Whoberley Avenue, Coventry.
I am contemplating marriage to- An increase in the number of wards the latter part of this year; I pupils attending the school and an know that my future wife will have expansion of the activities during the to struggle to keep us both comfort- past year were reported by Mrs. Fbbly on my wage, and I think too C. Hayward, Headmistress of the much of her to wish to give her an Diocesan Girls' Junior School, at the extra burden in the shape of any children for at least two or three annual distribution of prizes at 3, childr Duke Street, Kowloon, this morning. years.
Mrs. T. H. King gave away the by the Introduced
and was
We both are very fond of children (my grandmother had 17 and I am the eldest of six) but surely Sir Kingsley Wood can appreciate that I couldn't dream of following the ex- ample of my parents?
Government offered loans of, say.
May I sup
suggest that an enterprising
wished to get married, at a low in- £50 to geniline young couples who
Pmistress who said:
"Ladles and Gentlemen.-It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mrs, T. H. King here to-day. I am sure she needs no introduction to you as her work in the Colony is well known to all and we are deeply grateful to her for giving up her time to come here and distribute our prizes. "Aterest rate of 21% or 3 per cent.7 you know, Mrs. Patey was granted. R. Knights, 146, Lime Tree Pince,
Stowmarket. leave after the Christmas term, so "FUNK AND SELFISHNESS " that my remorks must necessarily refer mainly to the Spring and Sum→ mer Terms.
YEAR'S INCREASE
ed action. Realistic Impression of version ol Sir James Barrie's "Our numbers have increased con-wife who from funk or sheer selfish-
ol
The King's Vacation" Majestic Theatre) Clever study by George Arliss in an entertaining little story how a King of the usual mythical Balkan state decides to throw up the apparent futility of a monarchy and settles down in private life to find real and Insting
happiness.
Thie
which
ac-
this country.
He should advise all mothers to limit their children to two-and then only if their husbands earn not less than £5 aveck. It is social suicide otherwise. Regular Reader, Chelms- BO. ford.
FIND THE RENT
in
Surely the easily procurable, cheap and safe contraceptive is the cause of the falling birth rate. The young
Jack London's famous novel "The "Quality Street", Abysmal
co-stars siderably during the school year. Atness refuses to have children is not Wayne and, Jean Rogers.
Brute featuring John Katharine Hepburn and Franchot the beginning of the year in Septem- the least likely to furnish the correct Tone. This is the first time Miss ber, our numbers totailed 43 and In-reason-Mnter Famillas, West Rid- Hepburn and Franchot Tone have creased steadily to 65 in April. Since ir Kingsley Wood will get a good played opposite each other. They are then owing to the usual Home leave supported by a strong cast that in-in Summer our numbers have drop questions. My answer is the same telling off when he does start asking
HOUSEBOY ASSAULTED
cludes Fay Bainter, Erie Blore, Gera ped to 50, thus showing on increase the whole year.
thousands in ກາ Witherspoon, Estelle Winwood, Flor-of 37 per cent, during the Chan Fu, aged 18, unemployed,
ence Lake, Helena Grant, Bonita appeared before Mr. K. Keen at the
Granville, Joan Fontaitic and others. In addition we have already a list They can't afford to have children.
of new pupils for next term. Central Mogistracy this morning,
George Stevens directed the Pandroi
"As perhaps you know our charged with assaulting Chan Chak,
King Steps Out" (Star Thea-S. Berman production for RKO commodation upstairs was for from aged 34, a house-boy, at No. 44 tre, to-day)-Delightful Grace Moure Radio.
adequate and with the Increase Bonham Strand East on Wednesday. ably assisted by skilful Franchot . "A Family Affair" (King's Theatre, numbers it became even more Inspector R. Shannon, who prosecut- Tone in a refreshing and attractive to-day) A story of typical American Fortunately for us the Church moved ed, said that defendant had been musicale.
small town life that is certain to into their new premises in February ant for money on asking
complainant for
"Let Them Live" (Alhambra Thea- touch the hearts of millions is re- and the school was able to take over I have brought up a family of four. several occasions, and on Wednesday, tre, to-day),-Dynamic drama so vealed in this picture, which opens the who
whole house from April 1st. My wife and I have not had a week's he again asked for money. He was splendidly handled that the picture to-day at the King's Theatre. With This enabled us to give this large holiday since we marcled 23 years
class, bigger 09,
Housing? Yes, they are satisfied and demanded more, finally wood. Impressive performances by cast which appeared in "Ah Wilder-
rooms to Classe essaulting complainant when his re- John Howard and Nan Grey.
ness!" the new film draws a poignant |
Next
in about the rent out of an termi
ordinary quest was refused. Defendant was "Qualliy Street" (Queen's Theatre,picture of the tragedy and comedy needed staff room. bound over in the sum of $50 to be to-day),--All of the charm and that mingle in the average home in one of the upstairs rooms we intend man's wages? In many cases they to make a senior class-Class 8. On must starve to pay it.-Mr. N. John- of good behaviour for a year.
taking over the whole house we be- son, 113, Causeway, Grimsbury, came the possessors of a garden and Banbury. although the weather has not yet
There is no need for married wo- given us much opportunity for gar- men to tell the Government in con-
dence"
not emulate dening it is
why they do hoped to have it in work- order and ready
their grandmothers. Why should for planting they provide cannon fodder for the seeds next term.
As the
the school is self-supporting, allows private armament
next war? That same Government
Arms with the exception of a small Gov sell the very weapons to be used in ernment grant, our finances have not killing the large familles of soldiers permitted us to buy much of the it would like to be reared.-J. Alkin- equipment I would like to see here,
H; son, 27. Ella Road, N.8.
apparently given some, but was not caused quite a sensation in Holly- Lionel Barrymore and many of the room to the Nund 10, and a much building lots of houses; but what
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such as a sand-pit, a large doli When Britons have regular jobs house, a see-saw and swings. These and regular wages, then Britain wil things are to my mind necessary for no doubt have a bigger and a bon the full mental and physical develop-nler population. Anyway, the large ment of a child,
family question is out of date, and definitely unhealthy-esptelally in a modern council house!-N. C. W.. East Ham. E. 0.
"DISCIPLINE "Discipline con be enforced through fear or be the result of reason and self-control. We believe that child- ren cannot develop their individuality
TIRED OF CRITICISM
if they are restricted by too many modern mother, who is dubbed sel- I am tired of this criticism of the rules and regulations or suppressed fish and out for a good time. It is
fear. We
seek to
by
therefore
stimulate interest in work and play babies...
the men who don't want the
and
this
in itself preludes the neces sity for much external discipline.
"Leading educators of the past and present century hove stated that the most
most important time in the deve- lopment of a
a man or woman lies be- een the ages of two and five It will be realised how Important Nursery Schools are and what few OL
tween
ucatioes for this period
are offered in the Colony.
Although we are not able to take cheaper rents, higher wages,
To a man, a baby represents some- thing else to add to the economic confusion, and the end of his wife's companionship; for a baby is a de Anite tic, and although mother does not mind continually staying in in the evenings, father does hate going to the
on his own--A Mother, Kin-on-Thames.
Until the nation as а whole get and above all a reasonable assurance of children as young as two years we world peace by other means than endeavour to provide a happy and force of arms, Sir Kingsley Wood natural environment for children from will not have to look far to find out approaching four years to the why the birth rate is so low.-Cyril time when at eight or nine
years they F. Guymer, 13, Beresford Road, N.2: pass on the Senior schools.
Perhaps a few experts could show "Praise is due to Miss Sawyer and prolific parents how to stack their the Board of the Diocesan
Girls children scientifically into the dreary cover the land- School for their enterprise in being little houses that abreast with modern educational scape around London, and are spread thought in Inaugurating a Nursery alongside death-trap arterial roads. Class in conjunction with this Junior Mr. Morgan, Lewins Road,
Gerrards Cross.
School.
What is the use of bringing "Before concluding I would like to thank the sail Miss Holland, Miss the distressed areas and a standing children into a country which has Wong and Miss Alonco for their un falling loyalty to me and for the army of a million unemployed? enthusiastic way in which they have M. D., Harrow,
worked for the school. It has been a
To-day nobody wants children. If great joy to work with them. I must it's always the same cry: "Sorry! you want a job, a house or a holiday, thank parents for sending their Too many children.... The house children so regularly and punctually isn't big enough." I am the to school and for the interest they mother of five children. I would have taken in our work. I would like a talk with Sir Kingsley Wood. thank also
the Sunday School of Mrs. E. Blades, Hailsham Road, Christ Church for lending us seats, Heathfield.
last but by no means least, I thank The average wage in this town is Miss Sawyer for all the help she has probably under 50s, a week, and the given me during my stay here. I cheapest house obtainable about 15. have much pleasure in asking Mrs. Would Sir Kingsley care to face mar King to present the prizes."
ringe and a family on that income? I think not. Ordinary. Woman, Chelmsford.
PRIZE WINNERS
The following is a list of the prize winners:
Class B-Form Prize, Annabelle
Young: Progress, Elizabeth Gittins; work, Coralle Wolfe. Handwork Sheila Carey.
Nursery (Upper Division)-Pro-
Class 9b-Form Prize, Frances gress, Marie Louisa Leltao; Hand- Wong: Progress, Lillian Ferguson; work, James Ho. Handwork, Beatrice Lyen.
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Class 10. Form Prize, Richardgress, Patricia Boyd; Handwork, Holland; Progress, Eva Fang; Hand= | Richard Yeo,
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