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

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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-

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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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THE L. C. I. TATLER 21 lished in the history of the school out- lining in every detail the school year. The different departments in the book were so well organized that the reader misesd not the slightest part of the year's events. May I say to every student attending the L.C.I. that the Tatler is an invaluable remembrance for future years. Yours sincerely, BILL REID, President of Central Athletic Society ,mill- Dear Editor:- On behalf of the members of the Lit- erary Society Executive I wish to extend to you our sincere wishes for a success- ful Tatler for the year 1933. Each of us thoroughly enjoy reading your ever pop- ular publication and delight especially in reading through the older copies which hold a prominent place on our book shelves. We wish to thank you especially for the splendid pages which have always been devoted to our activities and to Wish you a successful year. Realizing that, the Tatler-the year book for 1933-will not only be a success but bigger and better than ever. We are, Yours respectfully, Lindsay Collegiate Institute Literary, Society, Robert E. Gregory, President. Dear Editor:- I write on behalf of and at the urgent request of a large body of students who feel that 'the Anti-Gum Chewing Ban which is being enforced so rigorously by certain teachers should be lifted. It is one of the things which relieves the monotony of a hard day's work, a pleasant change for tired nerves and a mild form of relaxation. One is spurred on to do greater things. It is especially beneficial in working prob- lems and hard French sentences. It is a pastime handed down from earliest antiquity. Why the Romans chewed it, the Egyptians chewed it and I guess they chewed it on the Ark be- cause so many people in such close quart- ers :floating around for such a long time would need some diversion, because I don't remember that we had jig-saw puzzles then. And so, my dear editor, I am sure you will use your iniiuence in having some amendments put on this law. Thanking you for you valued space. I remain your obedient servant, EDWARD TANGNEY. the editur of the tatlr. deer madem ras si understan yu are?- i feel that i have darn gude reeson for riteing this leetr eevn tho i dont go to yur skule and am jest as glad i never did enyway and i dont by yur tatlr eether but as i am a sitisen of this counti and a hard wurking man to as eny of mi naybors wood be glad to tel yu were yu intirestid enuf to ask them which you probabibli are not. i am the ownur of a nise prosprus farm which enybody wood wan-t if they did and i am lokated heer in a mighti fine gude farming secshun with gude conveenienses to and also. Well last summr didnt i go to wurk and make miself sum of the dandiessed gude old cidar that yu evr layed esy on and tasted to, me figgerin that eny man who wurks as hard as i have from chiledberth to an age of fifty won yeers is entiteled to a little pleshure now and then eevn if it is seldom. well ser or madem as the case maybe, didnt i go put this sheer cidar in the barn to kule off eeven tho it nevr was hot but just as the sayin is to let every thing get down where it shud be or up prhaps. Enyway i had just had it out 'ther in the barn not more than a weak karefulli hidd away on account of prinsepels when sum of those dad ratted and skungks of yung wheleps of ibill read and willburr tommas and sech like of pupeles of yur colejate kurn along and gallup it down like sum old topirs or Wurse if Wurse therr is which i so much doute. for which reeson i am veri antag- nistick agenste thees boo yung pupps and philps and agennst the wurld in ginerel thanking yu for this spase but suggestting that i wood be veri pleesed were it to but lay m.i hands on yu or any of such of the skungks frlun yur skule as stated EZRA FLAW.