THE TEACHER IN MODERN LIFE [To the Editor of the
SPECTATOR.]
Stu,--lit the very interesting article in the Spectator of April 16th, on " The Teacher in Modern,Life," it is said truly that the provision of common amenities for the community: is only nossible if a great deal of voluntary work is done by persons who have public Spirit, educated taste, a sense of the importance of these amenities, and the teachers are pointed nut as those in whose hands it is to do this work. May one suggest that however much they possesS the last two quali- fications, their conduct since the National crisis began shows a very poor sense of public spirit ? While for the most part people have vied with each other in carrying out any sacrifices_ asked of them, and some have even returned their pensions— whole or in part, in order to help the country in its need, the teachers have shared with the mutinous 'sailors of Invergordoh the invidious distinction of protesting indignantly at any cuts in their salaries, and they continue to agitate again and again, their view apparently being that such very superior people should not be treated like the common herd, no doubt encouraged to do so by the tone of such articles as that of Mr. Hammond. Surely nothing that they can teach their pupils can be so important as to give them an example of willingly sharing in the equal sacrifice asked of the Nation.-- I am, Sir, &c.,
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