Education: In Canada

Room-wrecking is a tradition at Trinity College, University of Toronto. Sophomores do the wrecking in the rooms of the Freshmen. But a new Provost has arisen who regards room-wrecking and other developments of the hazing mores as exhibitions of "that innate vulgarity so common in America."

In this spirit of culture, the Provost (Dr. Seager) imposed a fine of $400 upon the group of Sophomores who most recently perpetuated the room-wrecking tradition. Expulsion is the penalty for nonpayment of the provostic fine.

The picturesque campus incident has brought to light a widespread...

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