and
4thly, To learn sufficient drill to enable him to fulfil his duties in the ranks with such knowledge and intelligence as will give him the necessary confidence in himself; and that system is so carried out that it does not interfere in any way with the industrial, professional, or commercial avocations of such young men, then the foundation will be laid of a national defence force based on the highest principles of citizenship which will be of the greatest value for home defence or to fight away from her shores in the interests of the Empire.
II
WHAT IS THE SYSTEM PROPOSED?
The system aims at securing for every young man:
1st, A sound mind in a sound body;
2nd, A disciplined mind;
3rd, The ability to shoot straight;
and
4th, A sufficient knowledge of drill to give him confidence in the field.