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

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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,

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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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20 THE L. C. I. TATLER in my opinion, very losely resembles an Indian reserve. Being a married man and having, there- fore, no designing amlbitions, I feel that I can speak boldly and frankly. Although I do not mean to say that my opinion is that of the entire male student body, I feel that I have sufficient backing to write this letter, but please, for my sake. don't let anyone know my real name. The Hermits Club. I feel are supporting me, but in case of an uprising, however, they form a very small amount of support. What do you intend to do about this? Can I rely on your co-operation or must I lay my complaint before the Town Council? Yours Superficially, THE DEI-MOON. Dear Editor: On behalf of the modern girl I wish to make a statement in reply to some of the fanatical suggestions of the modern young men. If the girls of -to-day should be willing to return to bustles, flannel petticoats, cotton stockings an-d button boots, would the young men consider co- cperating with us in regard to chin whiskers, high starched collars, white vests, and horn-toed shoes? Would they also consider returning to 'the state of bicycles ibuilt for two, buggy-rides and tot- ing around ten-cent bags of peppermints? Would they be willing to suffer the indig- nity at nine o'clo-ck of having father, who is standing in the doorway with an alarm clock, pull that time worn gag-'ADO you play checkers son? Well, it's your move. If the young gentlemen who are com- plaining, will sign a petition agreeing to return to these former atrocities, we mod- ern maidens will in turn sign an agree- ment submitting to their proposals even though, deep in our hearts, we believe them to be revolutionary. We are quite confident that our sug- gestion will receive fair consideration and deliberation by the members of the Tatler staff which is composed tmainlyb of superior and intellectual minds. Subrnissively Yours, SOULFUL SADIE. Dear Editor:- We. the members of the Tatler staff, wish to take this opportunity of voicing our appreciation to the Lindsay Boys' Ban-cl for the way they have supported the school in so many events. They have co-operated with Mr. Couke in regard to the school orchestra, and by adding a drawing attraction to one of our most important rugby games. We feel that the boys are doing great work, both in the school and in public affairs, and we are very glad of this chance to congratulate all the members, on behalf of the student body, for the splendid work they have done, and to wish them every success for the future. Sincerely, THE TATLER STAFF. Dear Editor:- In the column of your book, I wish to present -a suggestion for the further beau- tification of our school. To a certain ex- tent horticulture has vbeen attempted, but we feel that it has not been given pro- per consideration and attention by the student body. I feel that 'there are a great number of students in our school who greatly appreciate flowers and are deeply interested in horticulture and who would if given an opportunity display their skill to advantage. My suggestion is that an L:C.I. Horticultural Society be formed by such students as have more or less adopted horticulture as their hobby. I feel sure that such a movement would receive the assistance and co-operation of the Lindsay Horticultural Society and private citizens interested in this pro- gressive step. In regards to the expendi- ture necessary for the development of this movement, I feel conident that the 'town people Will assist in a practical manner. Hoping this suggestion will meet with approval and be taken up immediately and supported in a worth while manner, I remain. Respectfully yours, SYBIL PICKERING. Dear Editor:- I consider it an honor to be given an opportunity of expressing my views on the 1931-32 Tatler. This was one of the finest books pub-