Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute - Tatler Yearbook (Lindsay, Ontario Canada)

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18 THE L. C. I. TATLER they knew full well the conditions frequently mentioned by the Board of Education in protecting their wages. Not only have the teachers done this, because they make annual contributions to relief work in Lindsay. Their contribution for the past winter amounted to 3400. . ' We can study our reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic, we can ponder over the teachings of Plato and the works of Virgil, but from none of these can we learn a lesson as valuable as we can from the voluntary stand taken by the teachers, No matter what book knowledge we pos- sess, we are worthless as men and women unless we learn to become good citizens of the town which provides us our 'living and on which our fortunes depend. M. O'L. CADET TRAINING New and more convincing factors are entering into the fight paci- ficists have waged against cadet training for years past. In the old days, shortly after the Great War, cadet training was condemned by a minor- ity of the people of Canada on the grounds that it taught children to become soldiers, showed them only the glorious side of military training, and instilled in them the desire to become real soldiers. This argument was laughed at by men in authority and rightly so. But now the government is in a more receptive frame of mind when arguments are advanced for the abolition of cadet training. The train- ing costs money, huge sums have been spent annually in grants to the instructors, and the replacement of equipment costs mo-re than a little. With money for necessary expenditures so scarce, it is no wonder that the Government has decided to withdraw its financial support. As a result cadet training was struck a damaging blow. Toronto has taken a lead in deciding that cadet training shall be banned from its schools and other municipalities are sure to follow. The question has been raised here, but, we are glad to say, the L.C.I. Cadets will continue their activities for a time at least. With the Cadets really enthusiastic about the work there seems little chance of its being dropped altogether, even if all Government support is withdrawn. As to cadet training having anything to do with the perpetuation of war, we would say a few words. The men at the head of Governments, the men who decree whether or not there shall be war, must be influenced by more than their desire to wear a uniform or to live the life of a soldier, because when war is declared they seldom do either. The common men who go to war, answer .their country's call whether or not they ever held a commission in a cadet corps. As they enjoy the protection of their country and the benefits it offers in times of peace, so must they fight to protect these rights when they are threatened by war. The physical and mental training oifered by cadet workgis unsur- passed by any form of physical training which would take its place were lt abolished. Cadet training develops wind and limb, it makes young men stand erect and walk correctly, it teaches a measure of discipline that is an asset in later life, and, certainly not the least of its benefits, is the spirit of friendship and co-operation it developes in fellow cadets, a spirit that lives on through later life. Tell use what other form of physical training offers more than this and we will gladly support the campaign to have cadet uniforms torn to shreds, the rifles smashed and buried, and the officers' swords beaten into ploughshares. ' M. O'L.

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THE L. C. I. TATLER M 17 by Dr. Wallace, Principal of the University. The first morning the groups were formed under the leadership of experiencd men to discuss various problems of school magazines such as finance, arrangement, advertising, etc. After lunch hour the delegates visited the Star building and the MacLeans' Publishing House. The feature of the evening was a banquet held in the Round Room of Eaton's College Street store, which was effective in making the various representatives more intimately acquaint- ed. Following this addresses were heard from various editors and writers. The following morning the delegates assembled again in Convocation Hall and were addressed on Magazine make-up, feature writing and art work. Mr. Rutledge, of the Canadian Magazine, gave a very instructive talk on Magazine editing. Following this a report was given from each of the groups g so that everyone benefitted from the suggestions and discus- sions. In the afternoon of the second day all the representatives attended the Royal Alexandra and had the privilege of seeing The Rookery Nook. The school has taken a great step forward by enabling representa- tives to attend this instructive- and beneficial convention, and we sin- cerely trust that this custom will be continued in other years and that our Tatler will benefit greatly as a result. C. O. S. S. A. A new honour came to our school last year when Sybil Pickering after winning the senior oratorical contest here, went further in the contest and gained another victory at Colborne. Sybil has made a name for herself in Oratory. She won the senior girls contest at Humberside Collegiate, Toronto, and came third in the City Contest. Her winning this contest at Colbourne has given the Lindsay Collegiate the honour, of, for the first time, entertaining the other students of Central Ontario here. Her utmost simplicity of manner and her self-control give her the neces- sary qualities for an excellent speaker. We Wish Sybil all the success possible and do hope that she will continue to bring honour on the L.C.I. as she has done in the past. THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON On the school curriculum we find reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic, but no mention is made of the most important lesson of all, the lesson in citizenship that we can learn from the stand our teachers have taken in various municipal matters in the past few months. Many times when salary reductions were proposed by the Town Council, the Board of Education pointed out that Lindsay's teachers are all young men and women, brought here fresh from college. They are hired at very low wages and promised regular increases in salary if they made good. The Board of Education's answer to the Town Council always was: And as our teachers have undoubtedly made good, we cannot break faith with them by cutting their already low salaries. Late last year, however, the teachers themselves proposed a meet- ing with the Board of Education to discuss salaries. Cognizant of the town's iinancial condition, they had decided on their own initiative that it was their place, as worthy citizens of their adopted town, to share in the sacrifices that had to be made by all. At a meeting early in February, the teachers volunteered to accept a ten per cent. reduction in salary. Their action constitutes the highest ideals of citizenship, because the teachers were fully protected by contracts until the end of the term and

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THE L. C. I. TATLER 19 Letters To The Editor SOLUTION TO OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEM Dear Editor:- Never in the history of the world has there been a dilficulty or problem which has brought, rforth from the great think- ers, the acknowledged authoritiesw, the political leaders and the so-called 'fin- ancial experts' such a multitude of solu- tions, remedies, international plans and ideas for future prevention as fthe pre- sent economic depression. Mussolini has pondered the question over his spaghettig Mr. Adolph Hitler has reviewed its difficulties with the help of a stein of foamy German beerg Mr. Stalin and his Commune of bewhiskered Com- rades have discussed it enthusiastically at their banquets of nice, juicy Russian pret- zels, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald can no long- er sit peacefully and Watch his favourite game of cricket Without puzzling the dreadful chaos into which financial con- ditions have been thrown. In Canada we have our Mr. Bennett, who has dexterously tried to end our troubles by discontinuing all trade what- soever and still, even after this noble at- tempt to put Canada lback on her feet, we suffer from the depression. Ah, here is what Mr. Bennett has for- gotten in Canada, and likewise Mussolini in Italy, and Hitler in Germany, and Stalin in Russia . . . what the country needs is a good 5c Cigar! THE KID FROM OPS. To the Editor:- A quick glance at The Tatler of 1931- 32 gives one immediately the impression of a cleverly edited year book, of which any student of the L.C.I. may be justly proud. Upon reading the magazine one Ends each department very interesting and it gives the impression of careful and thoughtful planning on the part of the editorial staff. On behalf of the Gir1's Athletic Society, I extend my congratulations to the Edi- torial Staff The Tatler of 1931-32 and wish the 1932-33 staff every success. RUTH A. LANGDON, President of Girl's Athletic Society. L.C.I., 1933. Dear Editor:- Knowing your deep sympathy for a bro- ther in distress, I come to ask your as- sistance and advice about a very per- plexing problem. To begin with, I am an ambitious, enter- prising young gentleman of Form V and am attending L.C.I. to gratify my intense thirst for knowledge. Naturally I wish to make a good im- pression on my teachers and to pass all my examinations with first class honours. Ahem. But in spite of the fact that I try to be as a'ttentive and studious as possible in every period, one thing I have noticed is that the female students tespe- cially the girlsb, 'persist and insist on applying to their sweet faces, excess amounts of powder, rouge, lipstick and what not. Why do they do it? Do they not know that it is superificial to Guild the Lily? I can't understand how they can endure having so much on their faces. I don't even like the taste of it. Since I am a very quiet, stay-at-home type of individual, and do not come into contact with any of the fairer sex at any place other than at school, I should like to inquire, whether on other occasions they besmear and bedab themselves with the same protective coating. Perhaps their motto is Save the surface and you save all , or Beware, fresh paint. Is that the case? This is perplexing me even more than the Binomial Theorem. What this school needs, say I, is a good, old- fashioned, girl student. Not that I am in the least conservative in my view-points, but I would like to see modern girls wear bustles and hoop skirts, worn by the girls when I was a boy. These modern fash- ions. Ug! Disgusting! Do you think that a rule prohibiting girls from using powder and paint would be just and reasonable? Would an Order in Council, in the form of a school lip- stick laanj' or an anti-powder union be considered by The Tatler Staff? I believe such a rule would be, justifiable and, no doubt, would be popular. If such a legisation were passed, do you think it could be as conveniently and system- aticaly enforced as the 50'Z, basket-ball rule ? As it is now, our Alma Mamma,