[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
Sta,—While the Public School boy has an advantage over his less fortunate brother, it means little if the latter has grit and determination. In the past most of the big men in our industries have risen from the ranks and would do so in the future if allowed to work ; but, unfortunately, unless a boy has an exceptionally strong character he is damned by his own class. It is common knowledge that in workshops a lad's life is made unbearable should he try to follow his conscience. It is a tragedy to see the change that takes place in boys that start out so well when they come under the influence of extremists during their apprenticeship. This old country will become prosperous—and not before—when all classes work much harder and with better spirit than they do at present. It is useless looking to politicians ; legislation will not bring trade. Some of the Trade Union restrictions hamper trade out of existence. The happiest man to-day, with all our so-called pleasures, is the man that
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