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and the Service would gain. Two men went from this Forest to forest 

 schools ; both had had a year or so as guard and on timber-survey work. 

 When they settled down to class work they were Hke veterans com- 

 pared to the rest of the class, and both were picked out for instructors. 

 This shows what a little practical experience will do. And this idea, 

 carried out in co-operation between the Service and the schools, is what 

 seems to be the only solution of the problem ; it will never be solved by 

 implied accusations and bristling theoretical defense. It is a national 

 question deserving the careful consideration of the entire profession. 



