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still more important. Plato and Aristotle, per- haps the greatest thinkers of all time. agree that education is the very root and life-blood of political progress. To say that education, even if this ideal followed, will be a panacea for all the ills and troubles that oppress us is without doubt an exaggeration, but we can and do say that it will be of great assistance. -Gordon Jeffery. IV C. My Qpinion of Morning Hssemblies T has often struck me as a profound mystery why we all seem so dull, and our teachers so unbearably irritable, on Wednesday morn- ings. One particularly gloomy Wednesday morn- ing, as the forty-four minute stroke of the nrst period clicked by, my head suddenly struck the desk. as I dozed in peaceful slumber. I awoke with a start! It had dawned on me! I had missed my regular morning invigorator, assem- bly in the auditorium. An age old proverb says Absence makes the heart grow fonderf' In keeping with this axiom,-the more I miss assembly, the more I long for it. Unless stimulated by a lusty song or school yell, we do not seem quite awake as we wearily trudge towards our desks. Having a forty-five minute dose of us to look forward to, a sim- ilarly affected staff is present to greet our arrival. fHoping you will keep the secret between you and me. I believe. despite their stern mien and disapproving glances, they enjoy assembly as much as, and, if possible, perhaps more than we do.D Seriously, though, I Consider the privilege of meeting in auditorium a real treat. Without it, our school life would certainly be extremely boring. It brings a great variety of entertain- ment--song, news of the school and its occu- pants, hilarious skits, and, to remind us where we are, notilication to report our reason-or shall I say excuse ?-for skipping detentions to the ofiice, immediately after adjournment. Speaking of the entertainment provided during our assemblies, one feels greatly indebted to the forgotten group, those who work behind the scenes to prepare slides, musical arrangements, and skits to amuse us. Their work, although not openly praised enough, is appreciated by all, I am sure. So, here's to auditoriumg may it live long and last longer! -Charles Hoare, IV C. SOUTH C. I. British Economic Recovery RITISH economic recovery has not been an overnight one. but a gradual change. The policies adopted to relieve the dire situation were carried out according to the British tradi- tion-in a dignified manner. There was no blare of trumpets. no broadcasting of details of the plan. At the time of the British crisis in 1931. the Labor Government was in power. The leaders of this party were opposed to suspen- sion of the Gold Standard. for they felt this would mean loss of international prestige. They were urged by the bankers and financiers to try drastic economy measures, but this would have meant a big increase in unemployment. Inability of the leaders to decide on a definite policy led to the resignation of the Labor Government. A National Coalition Govern- ment, which adopted an Off the Gold Stand- ard and higher tariff policy, was then formed. Even Phillip Snowden, a Labor representative in the new government, who was originally a rank Free Trader, advocated the high tariff. as he felt this to be a necessary measure for British recovery. The co-operation of the Brit- ish people generally aided materially. They carried the burden of taxation uncomplainingly. accented the conversion bonds and poured into the British exchequer their old gold. The policy of 'teconomyu was gradually dropped. Wealthy people were urged to spend, and as the rate of interest fell, business men were pressed to borrow. Building societies experienced a boom, and conditions in general began to improve. The recovery policy was capitalistic rather than socialistic, so that the confidence of the capitalists and iinanciers was restored. The mental attitude of the entire British nation became optimistic. Britain was well on to recovery before the world realized that some expert internal financing was being done and, after 1932, Britain's recovery aided some in the alleviation of the economic crises in the world as a Whole. -Jean Jarmaine, IV C. Thanks The Short Story section of THE ORACLE wishes to thank Mr. Edward Penny, of The London Advertiser, for his kindness in judging the short stories. His criticism was kindly and wisely chosen. We appreciate his interest greatly! Page Fifteen
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-' ' f 'f'ris':1sIi-142 1- - -s..,g.. .'- -fn-41 ' ... Q. '.,. ...- . 8 0 2 'f.QL 0 ,f A ' 4 Q 1, t ff ' 5 ,. I f V- kx I 254 K ,. . f, Q Whot of the Future? TE are living in a fast changing world. This present period is distinguished by a machine technique and a scientific method. which have been contributory causes ot' over- production, unemployment and all the troubles with which we, who have lived through these years of depression, are so familiar. Scores of articles have been written by scientists. econo- mists, philosophers and ordinary wayfaring men dealing with these questions from every conceivable angle and suggesting remedies. On one point they all agree, that the future must bring vast changes at which we can only conjecture. The dominant tendencies of one age have always proved to be the guideposts to the changes of the next generation. If one can judge then from the signs of the times. the greatest changes will come in industry and education. which, of course, will revolutionize life as we now know it. One writer prophesies that within fifty years there will be socialization of industry with a consequent breaking down of the cap- italist system. All public utilities and natural resources will no longer be privately owned, but will be run by the state with the profits for the people. In our recent Federal election. hun- dreds of candidates entered the race on such platforms. but the results showed that Canada is not ready for drastic changes, although there are thousands of people clamoring for them. The government of the future will be even more in the interests of the common people. Insurance for unemployment, sickness, and old age will be as commonplace as mail delivery to-day. There will be no extremes of luxury or poverty, no crowded cities and slums. and men will live and work under ideal conditions. In fact, there will be socialized control of both work and wealth. Page Fourteen The activities of school education will have to change to suit the new objectives in life. High schools will, therefore, be largely technical in character. where everyone must prepare to earn a living. Only those who show special ability will be allowed to enter university. High school and university education will no longer be a badge of social distinction: the play-boy spirit will be as dead as a dodo. for the schools will really be a practical preparation for life. Popular adult education will be more Wide- spread than it is to-day. Special emphasis will be laid on music, drama. dramatic art, litera- ture, and economics, as familiar parts of the life of the ordinary man. XVe may or we may not like the prospects of of such a future, but it. cannot be denied that there is much to think about which it behooves us to approach with independent, inquiring minds. It is. therefore. the duty of all sane- minded people who wish to preserve the best of what the past has bequeathed us, to study earnestly and sympathetically these economic and social problems with the hope of solving them. The key words to the future are progress and youth. The progress will certainly be determined by the kind of youth being produced in our schools and colleges to-day. If, during the process of education. they develop and retain the good habits of thoughtful study. co-operation, careful, wise investigation, with an inquiring, unprejudiced mind, the future will be safe in their hands. Having safeguarded and provided for to-morrow as intelligently as possible, they should be able to approach with confidence whatever the future may bring. -Gordon Jeffery, IV C. Education - Its Hims WORLD so complicated as ours must continually take stock of its educational methods. Few there are in existence today who believe that our social system is above reproach. and one and all are looking to education to blaze new and better trails. Education has always been considered the best means of preparing Youth for the vicissitudes of Fate. It' it is to continue so. it must obtain methods and subjects of study which will foster inde- pendent thinking and reasoning. The principal aim of education should always be to improve from generation to generation the mental outlook of the general populace. To be able to read and comprehend is valuable. but to be able to think and reason in some measure about political problems is THE ORACLE
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