The Spike: or, Victoria College Review September 1921
Answer. to. Correspondents
Answer. to. Correspondents.
A. J-cks-n: Yes, it is rotten form on the part of the referee to disguise himself as one of the opposing team. We have often heard him called a sixteenth man. Perhaps a more distinctive uniform—a policeman's or a cupid's—would assist you.
Prof. H. B. K-rk: The verse you submitted about dogfish was far below the usual "Spike" standard—too wishy-washy for us—needs a little snap about it. We publish, however, the opening line:
"Oh. my offence is rank; it smells to heaven."
I. W—d—s-et aliæ: We are sorry to see so many defections to the ranks of the household orderlies. We suppose it is the higher wages, but it is certainly unfortunate that that Home Science Course was not introduced a little earlier.
H. W-ll—ms: Yes, we have heard that delightful ditty,
"Oh, what a surprise!
Two charming black eyes!"
As you say, the author probably played half-back for the College hockey team.
Mr. Br—k: We have diligently searched all the text-books on the subject, but fail to find any mention of the psychological fact that, in conversing with a member of the opposite sex, one is inclined to "raise" one's voice above the usual pitch. We refer you to Prof. H-nt-r. Doutbless he can offer an explanation.
S. G—d-ll: Can you tell us how much Froggy charges for advertising, boosting and introducing you to his various friends?
P. M.—S.: Yes, old man. it is certainly over the odds that, after taking all that Iron trouble over the education of Horace, you should be thus rudely bereft of him and have to put up with another assistant (2) We agree it is about time you also had a trip Home. (3) Yes, we quite see your point (4)That is so.
George Iv-s: (1) It was kind of Brooky to warn you off "The Spike," George; it is a rude, unmannerly production enough at the best of times. (2) We will hold your advice steadily in view.
E. Ad—ms: (1) Personally we have no objection to your swearing in moments of sturm und drang; but remember it is just as well to ask the Hon. C. J. Parr's permission before indulging in free speech. (2) No; a subeditor's life is not a happy one.
Prof. H-nt-r: Yes, we think your suggestion, that each class should stand and sing the National Anthem before commencing lectures, is excellent. We advise you to carry it out without delay.