Women's Suffrage

I’m so proud to serve in an institution that has the well-being of both the men and the women at heart. Today really was a step forward for us. This arrived in memo form in my cubbyhole this morning:

RE: Salvation Army Studies – “The Role of Women Officers”

In preparation for this lecture, it is my wish to allow cadets to experience the essence of this subject and have decided that the following will take place:

From today until the end of this lecture, all married female cadets are to serve morning tea drinks and refreshments to their husbands, and ensure that the used utensils are cleared away at the completion of that break.

Single female cadets will report no later than 10.35am each day where instructions will be given and the orders for morning tea to be delivered to all male staff.

Until further notice, all married female cadets will walk one metre to the rear and right of their husband with their heads lowered.

Single female cadets will be issued with a cardboard cut out fixed to the end of a one-metre stick, which they will extend in front of themselves, and they are then to walk in the same manner.

I’m sure that you will agree that this will assist in ensuring that all cadets are aware of their special place in this great institution we serve.

Look forward to seeing you all on the 6th.

Somebody stop our male cadets (who just seem to have too much time on their hands!) from watching past episodes of Sledgehammer (male chauvinist!) and drinking copious amounts of coke all in one go. Rumour has it they split their sides every week… and the memos are only just beginning!

On the up-side, I have been offered cardboard cut-outs of Brad Pitt and Yoda… tough decision there!