Every master had his own cane, and most also had a slipper or ruler they used too.
There was also a fair amount of throwing of chalk and board rubber, hair-pulling, face-slapping and ear-tugging.
The cane was applied to boys’ palms, knuckles, thighs or bottoms, depending on the master and the situation.
The knuckles was the worst in terms of severity.
A couple of boys actually had knuckles broken by raging masters.
However, getting the cane on the bottom was by far the most embarrassing.
Having to bend over and participate in the punishment made it far, far worse.
Meanwhile, at home, my beltings from Father began to tail off.
However, canings continued regularly in school right up until I left.