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GRADUATION BALL, CLOISTER COMMENTS 1947 This column needs some introduction. It has been started in response to a (E r arrum recent suggestion that Craccum should cultivate a “ more personal touch” (figuratively speaking, of course). We do not intend that it should degener­ Editor: NORA BAYLY ate into a gossip column recording the affairs of a small clique. Its con­ tinuance and quality will depend on Vol. 21-No. 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 19th, 1947 help from any reader who hears some amusing remark delivered by any uni­ versity figure; any contribution of STUDENT A N D SOCIETY sufficiently general interest, however Well, Grad. Ball has been and gone short, will be printed. one more with the colourful spectacle Discussion at a recent Literary Club meeting combined with of Graduates wearing caps, gowns Honours Student: I think Craccum the fact that the student body has just concluded its yearly mete­ stinks.( It isn’t half as funny as it and hoods for the first two dances. used to be. This is always pleasing, considering it oric appearance in the public eye, may profitably bring to mind the is one of the few occasions on which Mr. Joseph advocates the estab­ the average “ bod” sees large quan­ question: What place has the average student in this community? lishment of a University Pub, or Pubs. tities of hoods and gowns. (Professor Musgrove; “Hear, Hear!” ) Undoubtedly, Grad. Ball was a Procession, formerly an annual event for A.U.C., but this year great success this year. If numbers A. R. D., Fairburn: t The W.E.A. is only are the judge it was outstanding. revived after a long lapse, caught the attention of the Auckland a place for lonely women to go and Congrats, are due to Dutch and his populace, as was shown by newspaper comment and correspond­ knit. committee for the good show. 500 couples were estimated as attending ence. Graduation Ceremony, if the attendance at the Town Hall (Craccum— he hasn’t seen the back and all enjoyed themselves immensely. row of a Philosophy lecture). The guests were received by Mr. and the subsequent attention paid by the press may be taken as John Nathan (who is to be congratu­ any indication, passed far from unnoticed by the ordinary citizen. Father Forsman, concerning the lated on his speech at Capping Cere­ Americans: I take an interest in the mony), president of the Association, And last, and perhaps most important of all, Smellbound pre­ antics of barbaric peoples. Miss Gay Garland and Mr. John Mor­ sented its concerted hilarity to packed houses for six nights. Stud­ ton, vice-president, and Miss Pam Fresher: Who is that fascinating Montague, secretary. The Official ents, and student affairs were definitely “ in the news.” Yet all man with the ginger moustache? Party consisted of the Chancellor, Mr. Justice Smith, Mr. Cocker, chair­ this has passed, and A.U.C. has subsided into its island of academic English I. Student: My landlady man of the Council, and Mrs. Cocker. somnolence. x says her daughter would make a very Also present were many members of good writer— she spells beautifully. the staff and their wives. Whether this state of affairs is as it should be, or the reverse, Dr. West is one of those enlightened A pleasing feature of the Ball was beings who believe in closer relations the noticeable return to full evening depends entirely on the individual conception of the relation the between staff and students. dress, particularly amongst the males, ideal student should bear to the rest of society. If the University dinner jackets predominating with the The trouble with the Blank Twins odd tail here and there. The ladies, . is to be divorced from the rest of the community, and if from his is that they’ve got only one brain as usual, looked their charming selves. between them, and you never knew “ Off the Shoulder” and “ Wicked Lady” cloistered seclusion the student is to assimilate fundamental which one’s got it. frocks seemed to be very popular. truths, then perhaps A.U.C. is the ideal University. No University Science student, adoringlv: Will you The Lady Editor might be mentioned be my Valentine? here as wearing the outstanding frock can fulfil its highest conception unless it stands aloof from the of the evening (we hope it does not day to day factions surrounding it, serene in the endless quest for Professor Cooper: There are two reflect political thought). Noticeable kinds of students in Latin I, those also were the number of ncn-univer- learning— this is one conception of the ideal University in the ideal who use cribs and those who pass. sity people who attended which State. Yet, one could answer, what is learning, when it is severed speaks volumes for the popularity of A Retiring Dean; What I like about from the surroundings and people among whom we live? All this University is its “ Central” posi­ Varsity Social Functions. tion. As the reporter doesn’t know any­ learning affects an age, and that which reaches towards the essence body to give a list of names and any­ of a Truth, to be found in contemplation of past wisdom, unpolluted Official circles firmly deny the rum­ way a list only fills space, one will our at present circulating in the Col­ not be appended. However, a few by present reality, may very well eventually prove to be no learn­ lege that Professor Rutherford comments might not go astray: ing at all. And if the University entrenches itself in this isolation, thought Revue Book just ducky. 1. “ The Miller’s Daughter must be just about married now or else an old what relation does it then bear to the bulk of the people from whom maid or something. A few mere it is so proud to dissociate itself? Is it a mere truism, beloved by stunts would be welcome, I think. They help to get things cracking, e.g., the sentimental, that no man stands apart? Miss Shalfoon’s “ A-Hugging and A- Chalking.” The antithesis of this is a University, the cynosure of the daily 2. While it w7ould be a great pity to lose the atmosphere created by having lives of all men and women; the hub of their ambitions and ideals. dances at Varsity (the quaint battle­ A University which will open its doors and its opportunities to all ments, you know) something will have to be dene to cater for the comers, and which will lead them all a step further along those larger and larger crowds which the twin paths of knowledge and culture. And having reached this functions attract. point, where is the University then? Does it lead society, or does 3. The Architects are to be con­ gratulated on their excursion into Ab­ society lead it, and if the latter is true, what is then its function stract Drawing. They tell me it at all? With the outside pressure which it must inevitably bear as meant exactly what it portrayed — Nothing! Very good, anyway. a consequence of its all-embracing regard for human kind, can it, About three-ish the reporter being in truth, rise above the half conscious and half formulated medi­ a trifle fatigued slunk off to the “ Frisco” for the proverbial cup of tations of the populace at large? Or must it be restricted in its coffee ? and so to bed.* vision, hampered in its progression, ever matching its step to the Vale Grad Ball, 1947. average mind of the average man? Such a picture must seem * * * drear indeed to those who regard education in the Miltonic sense Professor T. D. J. Leech, C.B.E. APOLOGY as instilling the receptor with “ high hopes of living to be brave The Editor offers her apologies tc men and worthy patriots, dear to God, and famous to all ages . . . CRACCUM EXTENDS, ON BE­ Dr. Cumberland and Professor Chap­ infusing into their young breasts such an ingenuous and noble HALF OF THE STUDENTS', SIN­ man for an error which appeared on CERE CONGRATULATIONS TO page four of our last issue, when a ardour as would not fail to make many of them renowned and PROFESSOR LEECH ON THE photograph of Dr. Cumberland was matchless men.” But to those of us to-day who survey with OCCASION OF Hl£ NAME AP­ inadvertently printed as being that of approval the more broadly utilitarian aspects with which educa­ PEARING IN THE BIRTHDAY Professor Chapman tion is in its every branch associating itself, the vision of a Uni­ HONOURS LIST. HIS BEING ❖ * * versity essentially a part of the people cannot be other than ADMITTED AS A COMMANDER OF THIS MOST EXCELLENT A man whose desire is to be some­ pleasing. ORDER IS, AS WE A L L KNOW, A thing separate from himself, to be a member of Parliament or a successful These are two alternatives, yet A.U.C. cannot with accuracy JUST AND DUE REWARD, NOT grocer, or a prominent solicitor, or a be placed in either of them. We are not a race apart, neither are ONLY FOR ACADEMIC DISTINC­ TION, BUT FOR HIS OUTSTAND­ Judge, or something equally tedious, we a vital part of the community in which we live. Our culture invariably succeeds in being what he ING ENDEAVOUR IN THE wants to be. That is his punishment. does not reflect the country’s learning, and our learning does not NATIONAL CAUSE DURING THE —Oscar Wilde. lead the country’s culture. RECENT WORLD CRISIS. Page Tw o CRACCUM Thursday, June 19th, 1947

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To this old fogey who remembers improvement, especially the woodwind “ Jubilade” and even further back, section. The wardrobe was good; the “ Smellbound” still appeared a .very stage management and properties well done; and the publicity agent’s work good show— “clean, bright and slightly was rewarded deservedly by good oiled” (in the words of Mr. Kersch), houses. and definitely cleaner and brighter, Future revue committees may be in both senses, than the average com­ well advised to consider whether mercial revue. something a little mere riotous might not be an improvement. They might Comparing’ the first and last nig§its, elect to sacrifice dramatic content in it seemed that the first performance a context where it can never be fully had a better pace, a proper first-night appreciated. — B.D.S. enthusiasm, in spite of certain obvi­ ous calls on the prompter. _ The last night had slackened off a little, and The rigours of a wretched evening did nothing to deter a huge audience there was the incident of that mysteri­ from attending the final performance ous second balloon, which' must have of Smellbound. Sc popular indeed was puzzled an uninitiated audience. this year’s Revue that not a single As a revue, it had the proper be­ seat was unoccupied and scores of ginning, middle and end— the begin­ enthusiastic patrons were politely turned away. ning bemusing, the middle topical, and the ending arbitrary. The opening had Viewed in retrospect there is no a pleasant combination of the fantas­ doubt that the performance this year tic and the prosaic. The ending sug­ Hot-Cross Burns (Allan Gifkins) is enthralled at last by Sirens Morcna (Gay showed more all round polish than gested to at least one member of the Garland) and Marina (Laurie Evans) ✓ that of its immediate predecessor. audience a bewildering endless regress Once it got under way (the start was — sitting in the theatre, looking at In “ Smellbeund,” the producer of was necessary to allow the show to somewhat tardy) the action was well the outside of the theatre, inside which our Revue moved further in the dir­ drag. The reduction in the amount of sustained and its creators achieved a I am sitting, locking at the outside ection of a unified play as against a music did not serve to enliven the ■of the theatre. . . like Mr. Dupne’s production. The siren scene was too theory of time, or the label on a Camp series of unconnected acts. The plot long, and hardly brightened up till the had cohesion, and yet managed to take Coffee bottle. “ Wanganella” appeared. As for the Of the topical middle, the most i s characters to places -wherb current Rationalists, though well acted, their New Zealand phenomena could)' be effective scenes were perhaps those scene was a distinct triumph for Ra­ satirised. The Revue was almost en­ which dealt, with a Minhinnickian tionalism. The final scene, though tirely political, with social themes a malice, in local politics. Two were ingenious, was no climax like the end memorable— the luxurious purlieus of poor second. The best iwo scenes of “This Slap-happy Brewed.” While Berlei, and the wharf scene, to which centred around the latter. The scene it is very nice to tie up all the threads in the corset factory was excellent in the addition of realistic sea-gull noises of a Revue play and give all the char­ gave a perfect finish. conception and execution; Valda Ben­ acters their due, in a play (as against nett gave the best female perform­ a series of skits) there must be clim­ It is distasteful to distinguish ance of the Revue. The scene on the among an obviously well-drilled and ax at the end if dramatic interest is wharves was equally effective; so to be sustained. able cast, but (to use gambit No. 16 much wTas conveyed, so simply and in in The Critic’s Handbook) “ special so short a time. The political satire All round the cast performed very praise should be awarded to” 'the creditably. While Mr. Hodder and three sirens, whose Cinderella-like Miss Bennett were best, it was not by trio made a good foil to the male cast; much. TAlan Gifkins, Diane Waterson, and to sundry other principals (among Ray Parkes and Alan Gordon were all whom some “ old-timers” were con­ competent in the roles the author gave continuity w^ich did them considerable spicuous for virtuosity)— Mr. Parkes them. It seemed that the galaxy of credit. As the show progressed, it as the forthright Smellie, Mr. Gordon talent displayed last year had insuffi­ assumed more and more the air of as the bounding Smells, Mr. Hodder’s cient opportunity to repeat its per­ first rate entertainment and one was composite Minister, Mr. Gifkins as formance. Snow Rout had an uncon­ made aware that here was a company Mr. Lorre as Mr. Karloff as the genial part "where his undoubted abili­ with the hallmark of talent. Now and Frankenstein monster, Mr. Rout (con­ ties were wasted. Laurie Evans had then' the gilt shone brightly, though fusingly brunette) a§ Mr. Rank, and a very second-rate role from which it at times there was much that was not Mr. Smith’s Iron Joe ( “ Life is So as difficult to gauge the quality shown pure gold. Nevertheless, enough was cheap in Russia”). Among supports, last year. Ray Parkes had an appall­ seen for one to feel that here was lots memorable were Miss Bennett’s ex­ ing part— a professorial jeune premi­ of good clean fun, served in a most cessively elegant Miss Smythe, and ere would have been enough to quench palatable fashion, and in a manner Mr. Downey’s Brother Flopp, who bore the boldest spirit; he did very well which augurs well for future revues. a quite improbable resemblance to indeed in the circumstances. G.B.S. First on the scene were the three The wharfies’ song was the best of sirens, Marina, Morona and Caro- Among details remembered with an indifferent set of lyrics. The ballet mella, all of whom, fortunately, we some joy are:— was quite good, but also not up to last \^ere later to see quite a lot. Yoo- Smellie’s vintage bathing costume; year’s standards. Do I hear the cry, hocing coyly, tripping prettily across the radio operator; the entry of the Laudator tempcris acti ? Because at the stage and occasionally breaking Wanganella; the Minister being (in any rate the music was a distinct softly into tolerable song (when Moi’- Biblical phrase) smitten in the hinder- parts; the crack about Raglan; “ Iron­ ical, isn’t it? ” ; Miss Smythe wielding a neat blackjack; the wharfies’ chor­ us; and Iron Joe “ laming” everybody. And a special word for Mr. Hillyer and his corps de ballet, whose superb A Radio man of high renown— Orson grace and aplomb recalled the great Smells (Alan Gordon) days (so often described by that well- known balletomane J. B. Morton) of centred around the Minister (Ivan Serge Trouserin and Ilena F'allova. Hodder) and Hot-Cross Burns (Alan Gifkins). Both these parts were per­ Altogether, it was good to see the formed very competently, with hon­ tradition of the student revue flour­ ours going to the former since he had ishing so strongly— and it is by no a more interesting role to portray. means an universal tradition. There is The play contained some brilliant surely a strong argument here for ideas; the arrival of the Wanganella; planning, in the dim future, a College the foreign minister’s ballot; and the Theatre in which the student revue Royal Commission on Stealing. And could be staged, and its season ex­ while it was a great achievement to tended if (as here) it appeared desir­ string them all together in a coherent able and profitable. — M.K.J. plot, yet it seemed that to do this it Thursday, June 19th, 1947 CRACCUM Pagfe'Three GRAMOPHONE RECITALS 110 p.m. IK THE COLLEGE HALL Tuesday, June 3rd: 1. Bach— Double Violin Concerto. 2. Beethoven— Emperor Concerto. Thursday, June 5th: Organ Music (held over from 1st term). Tuesday, June 10th: ona’s huskiness added to her not in­ Act Two, which opened with Berlei 1. Mozart — Piano Concerto in D considerable charms) "these three girls, had some good moments. Miss minor. sylph-like creatures gave a competent Smythe and J. Rather Rank were at 2. Brahms— Symphony III. performance. their best here. Both raised some hearty laughter and the remark by Thursday, June 12th: the latter concerning the Rolls Royce (and five following Thursdays) was very neat. Promenade Concert for Student Re­ Of the scene in which the Burglars lief. and the Rationalists held the stage I will not say a great deal. There was Tuesday, June 17th: was much that was mediocre here and Brahms— Horn Trio. some of it was poor stuff. Double Concerto for violin and Something better was soon to fol­ ’cello. low; the wharfies entertained us all with a rollicking song in which I was Tuesday, June 24th: tempted to join. The role of Iron Joe 1. Brahms—Violin Concerto. was capably handled by Ian Smith, 2. W olf—Lieder. and he played the part as though he enjoyed it. His sallies with his hench­ Tuesday, July 1st: men, Orson Smells and others, were 1. Saint Saens— Introduction and very bright and carried a punch that Rondo Capriccioso. was equalled only by the facility with 2. Brahms— Symphony IV. which he “ liquidated” (to borrow Hot Cross Burns’ terse order) those un­ Tuesday, July 8th: fortunates who crossed his path. He Tchaikowsky— Symphony IV. Nut­ indulged in an orgy of shooting and cracker Suite. revelled in it to such an extent that I Professor Smellie, of television feared the show would end for want Tuesday, July 15th: fame, wak at times very good, though of players. Happily this was not to Brahms— Quintet in F minor. Var­ I thought that Orson Smells, perhaps Be and he sheathed the evil weapon. better suited to his role, overshadowed Are you happy in your work?” Miss iations (orch.) on a theme by Haydn. Some of the minor roles were him. Certainly Orson had the advan­ Smythe (Valda Bennett) is charmingly Tuesday, July 22nd: tage of a spectacular entry when the played with ability; two who appealed persuasive. “ Wanganella” thrust her prodigious to me were the British and the Ame­ 1. Berlioz— Le Carnival Romain bows on the rocks. Later too, he was rican foreign ministers. Others who end of tragedy; to please our curios­ Overture. to display a voice that was not at all did net succeed so well, failed because ity . . . by a faithful representation of 2. Tchaikowsky— Symphony V. bad. they either did not speak out or were unconvincing. manners is the purpose of comedy. To Tuesday, July 29th: A word of praise must be given to With the songs throughout the per­ excite laughter is the sole, and con­ the ballet. This was unquestionably 1. Wagner— Tannhauser Overture. formance I was much impressed. The temptible aim of farce.” Thus spoke an hilarious scene and one which was 2. Tchaikowsky— Symphony VI. material was good, the tunes were the historian of the Roman Empire. good for all of us in these gloomy appropriately chosen and they were Thursday, July 31st: days. Anyone who has the facility of “ Smellbcund,” then is a farce; and its invariably sung as the author in­ Cathedral Choral Music by Pales­ provoking laughter deserves commen­ tended them. In particular I liked success as such is due to the devoted trina, Vittoria, S'weelinck, Byrd, Pur­ dation and the act of these masculine Orson’s song, “ A Radio Man of High labours of Alan Gifkins, Ivan Hodder, cell, Handel, Bach, Berlioz, Jacob, sirens was undoubtedly a highlight Renown,” and the wharfies’ song, Ian Smith, Alan Gordon, Raymond Franck, Holst. of the show. which was extremely good. Parkes and the three sirens, Gay Gar­ For that diabolical and frightening A word of praise must be extended land, Diane Waterson and Laurie Tuesday, August 5th: creature, Hot-Cross Burns, played by to the orchestra. The Revue last Evans. —J.S.R. 1. Rachmaninoff— Piano Concerto Alan Gifkins, much has already been II. said. Public praise of him was ful­ 2. Walton— Facade Suite. some; critical judgment prejudiced. Neither was discriminating. Some of Thursday, August 7th: N those I heard say he was not as good Elgar— The Dream of Gercntius. as he looked, reminded me of the (Begins at 1.00 p.m.) mouse who has a swig of whisky, and then says, “ Now show me that bloody Tuesday, August 12th: cat.” He was the embodiment of 1. Franck— Symphony in D minor. power, oozing evil and before him cur 2. Faure— Ballade for piano and or­ Cabinet Minister was a pitiful, abject chestra. minion. Thursday, August 14th: A Shakespearean Recital. 1. Arne— Two Songs from “ As You Like It.” 2. Berlioz—Romeo’s Reverie and Fete of the Capulets. 3. Six Songs from “ Twelfth Night.” 4. Mendelssohn— Overture, Scherzo and Nocturne from “ A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 5. Quilter— “ It was a Lover” and “ Come away Death.” 6. Vaughan Williams— Serenade to Music from “ The Merchant of Venice.” Revue Photos by BETTINA Incomparable symmetry expressed by the Ballet— G. Beca, E. Cameron, D. Drower, P. Hillyer, J. D. Humphrey, D. Jones. D. Norwood, P. Olsen, J. Smith, S. Waters. DB year suffered through an orchestra that was weak but the defect had been remedied this year with excellent re­ sults. LAGER When I was asked to write this re­ The view I said it might not be very com­ plimentary as I was net a critic and CheatFaiH m H ite could only report what I saw. I have found a few faults but also a great from the deal that was first class and enjoy­ “The Prof, and I larv each other” able entertainment. In conclusion mu Caramella (Diane Waterson) and may I quote Gibbon: “ To touch the BREWERY Professor Smellie (Ray Parkes). heart by an interesting story, is the WAITEMATA Page Four CRACCUM Thursday, June 19th, 1947 f

THE PUBLIC AND PROCESSION BUILDING THE BRUTE The Public liked Procession. It “ Urging their engines against wind “ The best laid plans of mice and up this simple (? ) idea we rather said so in no uncertain language. and tide, men gang aft agley.” congratulated ourselves on this move. “ Marvellous,” “ Wonderful,” “ It’s And all so small and slow, That seems the most apt thought to The first construction job was the great,” “ Why don’t you have more?” They seem to be wearily pointing keep in mind when planning a float. making of frames for the placards were frequent comments. So frequent the way The perpetrators of our atrocity spent which were to cover the sides of the in fact that I became rather bored. They would go,” he remarked. a good deal of thought on problems trucks. This seemed simple enough, Unanimity of public opinion may be Half way up Upper Queen Street I such as those with which theatrical until we had made one placard and an excellent thing, but it does not lend found John Milton sitting in a Morris producers must busy themselves. found that we had about enough tim­ itself to the compilation of interest­ Eight. He was wearing powerful Know what I mean ? ber left to make a couple of yard rules ing reports. Consequently I began glasses, and was looking yearningly “ How shall we group our ‘actors’ ?” and half a dozen match-sticks. This to look about for some person who at the Waterside float. . “ Isn’t this is bit hot to parade be­ deficiency was made good at the ex­ looked capable of giving his views in “ Blest pair of Sirens,” he whispered fore the Wharfies in Customs pense of' the limbo of lost picture rails a noteworthy way. passionately, “ pledges of— ” Here Street?” with which every self-respecting I recalled the recent Musgrove- another truck rolled past, drowning “ Shall we have the various types household is furnished. (There were Shakespearian discoveries at the Uni­ his voice. However, I think his last posed like this or like this?” one or two types amongst us who versity. If it were only possible to words were “pledges of Smellbound’s Alas! Alas! How little the theorist came from self-respecting households get W ill’s opinion! I looked up Queen joy.” I ’m not quite sure. knows of practice. But as absent- though you’d never have guessed it). minded lecturers say— of that, more anon. Meanwhile one or two conscientious souls were becoming involved with 14 * ' * * yards of calico, tearing it, stretching We duly collected our allocation of it and tacking it on to the frames. materials. Surprising thing really, They also described it occasionally in but timber of which we seemed to what did net sound to be draper’s have oodles, without taking much terms. more than we were supposed to, later The next job was to outline the proved to be our hardest task, whereas mottoes, puns and other breaches of the paint that a grubby urchin (closer convention which we intended, Censor­ inspection revealed Katy Olds) dealt ship Committee willing, to display out to us, went much further than its throughout the city. This involved a meagre proportion suggested. In considerable amount of condensation fact, this commodity rather out-did of “ thought” Articles, conjunctions itself. Towards the finish one could and punctuation were omitted as so hardly step in any direction. much verbiage. We thought we could “ Onwards, upwards, sideways, safely leave these to the public’s downwards” — without coming into imagination, as we knew that some spectacular contact with “ Celestial of the slogans and costumes would Blue,” .“ Chromos Yellow” or “Vege­ not make great demands in that dir­ table Black.” ection. We found that the paint Some intellectual who does not con­ “took” quite well on the calico— and fine his self-education to the three elsewhere. The only difficulty was to “J’s”— “ Jiggs, Jimpy and. Jane”— de­ do one-inch lettering with three-inch plored the absence of “ Toothbrush brushes. Pink.” As time passed we began to rejoice The only material that behaved it­ that we had no “props” to construct self at all decently was the calico and to pity those who had. Better we seemed to have just abotit enough planning, we reflected sagely, would Street. There was a figure in Eliza­ In Karangahape Road I met Words­ of this fur our purpose and strange have saved them their trouble. bethan costume standing on the pave­ worth. He was considering the “Lib­ to say, we did. By a process of continuing the pro­ ment. I rubbed i^y* eyes. I looked erty, Maternity, Equality” part of When building was scheduled to be­ cesses outlined above we eventually again. The figure was still there. It Procession. gin, about half as many as we ex­ found ourselves at the end of our was Shakespeare. I broke into a run. pected rolled along— some with, some tether— sorry, task, or so we imag­ Unfortunately the great man was • “ What is that to you?” I asked. without equipment, and everyone ined. “ Sunshine” Beca later told us in no mood for conversation with mere “ A presence which disturbs me with without a clue. We made a good start that the whole thing had to be reporters. He listened to my plea for a joy by completely ditching the first idea sprayed with size, but that’s rather a an opinion in silence then, when I Of elevated thoughts,” he retorted. into which so much thought had gone, long story and I haven’t much time. accused him of being as inarticulate in favour of a simpler scheme. As we I was now in the van of the parade. came up against difficulties in rigging (Continued on foot of next page) as the rest of the public, he said, with The band was just in front of me. My great dignity, attention was suddenly attracted by a “ We, which now behold these pres­ wild figure waving a trombone. It was ent days, Shelley. I went up to him and asked Have eyes to wonder, but lack for his impression of Procession. Un­ tongues to praise.” fortunately he was not quite sober. ,And walked away into the crowd. I turned, and somewhat dazedly “ And ?p that did attend and follow began to follow the floats. In the mid­ Were silent with love, as you now, dle of the smoke-screen I walked into - Apollo, another familiar figure. It was Keats. With envy of my sweet pipings,” he He was delirious. Procession had shouted. He waved the trombone gone to his head. dangerously near my head. I thought “ What men or gods are these?” he it better to leave him in peace. cried. “ What maidens loth?” What mad pursuit? What struggle At the end of the parade I was to escape ? standing by the floats as they were What pipes and timbrels. What, mad being stripped. I was trying to think ecstasy!” of an appropriate ending for my re­ I staggered out of the smoke won­ port. It had to be pithy and striking, dering at my sanity. and it had to embody the general feel­ Ben Jonson was the next person I ing of all the opinions that I had asked for an opinion. He was gazing heard. at the Electricity float. The bicycle A .nasal voice spoke behind me. I generator fascinated him. turned. It was Walt Whitman. He “ It was the Plant and flower of had been reading my notes over my Light,” he sighed. shoulder. He gave me my ending. Robert Bridges was standing on the “ I am larger, better than I thought, corner of Wellesley Street. He was I did not know I held so much good­ admiring the Parade Marsels.-' ,'fi'; ness,” he said. — PIC Thursday, June 19th, 1947 CRACCUM Page Five Humorous Artists of New Zealand

, (Reproductions by kind permission of the artist and The Listener) designing, and the delineation of cur­ a very superficial complaint, for nei­ vaceous bosoms, fashionable clothes, ther in matter nor in manner does. It is hoped that this series will appeal to readers "other than students, and brands of food. After practising Clark’s work resemble Emmett’s, in and has been started in an attempt to broaden CRACCUM’S coverage and for some years at commercial design­ range of interest. It is intended to treat of those whose work is widely known, ing in Christchurch, Dunedin, and more than some few minor ways. His^ so that, although we may be unable to print many examples of the work of Wellington, he is now a teacher at the style is more orderly, and his variety the artist under consideration, readers will have little difficulty in finding for Christchurch School of Art where he of subjects much broader, to give but themselves numerous additional examples in the more popular of our daily earlier studied. two instances. And it would be and weekly contemporaries. LISTENER ILLUSTRATIONS absurd to say that to be whimsical is I.— Russell Clark Originally a one-man show, his to be unoriginal. Surely an artist v automatically adopts the form of ex­ It would be doing Russell Clark an injustice if I do„ not emphasise here illustration work for The Listener is at the beginning that his drawings for The Listener belong to only one of the now shared by other able penmen, pression that is best suited to his very numerous branches of art mastered by him. A t an exhibition of his who, however, appear to be left to nature— the medium that best har­ work you could expect to see also sculptures, designs, water colours, oils, or manage the more routine illustrations, monises with his ideas. pencil drawings with, like his pen-work, an etching-like quality. If you were while he devotes most of his efforts in Wellington in 1940 to see the Centennial Exhibition, then you may remem­ to humorous work. The illustrations here reproduced ber his mural work there in the main foyer. The artist’s versatility is there­ One cannot help feeling he must are typical of Russell Clark’s humor­ fore the quality that will probably most strike you when examining his work, enjoy doing this sort of work. Each ous work. The first accompanied an drawing is so beautifully integrated, which is also marked by accuracy, boldness, and clarity. All of these quali­ article in which there w7as a descrip­ ties are particularly necessary to a first-rate comic artist, who, as David Low the lines so meticulously drawn, the has observed, must not only know that brevity is the soul cf wit, but must expression and attitude of each char­ tion of the trapping of mosquitoes also search for and express the soul of brevity. acter so whimsical and apt. The sim­ lured to destruction by a recording plicity and openness of the drawings of their mating call. Unless you have allows of their being considerably re­ PROCESH APPEARANCE ing his own or others’ ideas to become duced with no loss of effect.. never heard cf Marie Antoinette’s what is commonly known as a “ com­ famous remark, the remainder are Russell Clark, who is nearly 45, is mercial artist. The discipline pro­ self-explanatory. Notice, howeve», that he obtains an effect of very vig­ said to have begun his artistic career vided by the necessity to give form at the age of four and a-lialf, when orous action in the cricketing scene to his employers’ suggestions or without the objectionable means em­ he made a drawing of his father as a wishes must have provided further ployed by so many other cartoonists: knight, clad in pots and pans. This training destined to be of great ser­ the straining after effect by ridicu­ was used in the procession prior to vice in later fulfilling the partly- lously exaggerated expressions and the Christchurch Plumbers’ Picnic of postures, which are usually a result of prescnibed requirements of The Lis­ lack of originality. 1910, and may be said to have tener. launched him on art for his chosen This article, although properly a vocation. Of this choice his family discussion of Russell Clark as a hum­ did not disapprove. EMPLOYMENT orous artist, has necessarily made seme reference to Ids genius in other Russell Clark has been a commer­ directions. It is worth noting in con­ cial artist without losing his integrity A ccrresp ndent to The Listener clusion that even within the limits of or independence. The exactions of o^ce complamed that Russell Clark’s the commercial studio regarding dis­ work was too like Emmett’s, of Punch play and accuracy have served only fame, who specialises in topical phan­ to increase his skill. He was never tasies, mostly about trains. When, caught in the rut that traps artistic the writer wanted to know7, w7as New enterprise, condemning it to a drear Zealand going to produce a really in­ routine of lettering, advertisement dividual cartoonist? But this seems

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION the reproducible medium in which he works for The Listener his versatil­ The development of Clark’s artistic ity is notable. With equal genius he ability was principally due to eight can delineate the most varied charac­ years of instruction in the more seri­ ters for short stories, serious and ous accomplishments of accurate light. He can turn from an imagina­ draughtsmanship, effective composi­ tive drawing on a musical theme to a tion, and mastery of the various traditional biblical scene at the man­ modes of artistic expression. His ger for a Christmas card programme. instructors at Canterbury College Above all, remember he is New Zea­ School of Art were men noted for land-born and trained; his drawings of their academic qualities of care, dis­ street-scenes, homesteads, and other cretion, and industry, so that he things typically New Zealand are emerged sufficiently skilled at express­ worth watching for. — J.E.

too, but it was a little boring going THOUGHTS FROM A FLOAT down Hobson Street, except for the I suppose the purpose of Procession and relations witnessing the horrid brief moments when we were running is to make the citizens of Auckland sight would» shudder and look away beside a tram, when things became before knowledge dawned on them. UNIVERSITY _ aware of the students in their midst, lively again. About this time the and, if possible, to make a favourable The critical comments of fellow novelty began to wear off, and the COACHING COLLEGE impression on them. I do not know students while we were waiting in spontaneous beams were replaced by what the Aucklaryi public thought, or Princes Street prepared us more than rather fixed grins, our once-clear what opinions they expressed, except sufficiently for the comments of the 22 FERRY BUILDING, that those letters which were pub­ general public. Students are so out­ voices became hoarse croaks, the AUCKLAND, C.l. lished in the daily papers were mainly spoken. As we came along Customs grease paint got sticky, our hair blew in favour of Procession; but the re­ Street East into Queen Street we saw into our eyes, and we became very Tuition in Day Classes, Evening ception we got, although quiet, seemed a dense crowd waiting for us lining stiff. Classes and by Correspondence friendly enough, but Auckland crowds the roadway. Obviously news about That was Procession. It was quite — Coaching for University En­ are notorious for their rather stolid Procession had got around. Queen a Good Thing, but it wovdd have been trance Examination. attitude. Street as far as the Town Hall was a Better Thing if we could have trav­ At first the whole business seemed crowded, people lined the pavements, elled more slowly (several people rather a Good Thing. It would be fun crowded on the tram zones, and gath­ missed our gorgeous smiles), and per­ D. W . FAIGAN, M.A. tc wave to the populace from the back ered at office windows. We took it as haps cut short our itinerary. And here (Honours in English and French) of a moving truck, moving fast a personal tribute, in spite of, or per­ comes the usual dig at student apathy, enough to ensure that we should not haps because of, the heavy grease — although there was quite a wide in­ PRINCIPAL paint, and handed out toothy smiles terest in Procession, there were, as be too easily recognised, we hoped; to Phone 44-271 assist us in this purpose we covered tc all a’round. It was a little discon­ always, those students who took no our faces thickly with grease paint certing when we found this included part in Procession, and while they and took up highly unlikely and im some of the members of the Staff. missed sore throats they also missed probable attitudes, so that any friends Karangahape Road was crowded a rather good show. Page Six CRACCUM Thursday, June 19th, 1947 VARIATIONS ON NUMEROUS THEMES

LIQUOR QUESTION necessity for putting its house in order EXEC. ROOM, 3rd JUNE on the basis of invitations, by open­ when this item came up on the ing the ground floor architecture Exec., when it met at 6.30 on May agenda. Miss Montague turned the After the minutes of the last meet­ studio and the library were all dis­ 8, picked up its business at the same ing had been dealt with, Exec, settled light on Exec, room with a few illum­ cussed. Gradually the whole organi­ point as it had dropped on April 15— down to deal with an impressive look­ sation of Capping week became in­ namely, on the vexed question of alco­ inating remarks. The room, she stated ing pile of correspondence. volved. Mr. Gifkins, as chairman of holic liquor. A letter had been re­ bluntly, was a revolting mess. She Carnival Committee, said he would like ceived from the Chairman of the Pro­ also objected to a floor covering which IF THE CAP FITS investigation into the whole pro­ fessorial Board stating that liquor at gramme. Miss Laidlaw’s suggestion College dances w’as illegal. Exec, had w’as composed, in the main, of lumps The first letter was a note of thanks that information should be obtained sought legal advice on the matter, of Rostrum and Kiwi. Mr. Nathan from other Colleges was rebuffed by and had been informed that such was from the Registrar for the help he remarked, nostalgically, that in Christ­ received from the Students’ Associa­ the fact that all other Colleges are the case with public dances, that is, church there were built-in lockers. governed by the facilities at their dances where payment is made for tion in the organising of Capping. There was some argument on this Exec, directed the kudos to the correct disposal just as much as we are our­ admission. Queried Mr. Haresnape subject, in which Mr. Nathan made a selves. Investigation was left in the hopefully, “ Why not a Free Ball?” quarter by passing a vote of thanks strategic retreat. Exec. reached to Mr. Shane Waters and all others hands cf Messrs. Gifkins, Holland Mr. Nathan summed the matter up agreement on the existence of a bad and .Clouston. admirably with “ It’s a narrow-minded who performed the functions which smell in the room, and peace was re­ the Registrar so much appreciated. country,” in a voice that suggested stored to some measure. Paint was that he had drunk his cup of bitter­ needed, it wras considered, to restore EASTER TOURNAMENT ness to the dregs. The meeting be­ the room to its status of hub of the TERMS' EXAMS. EXPENSES came a trifle more cheerful when student universe. Paint, amended doubts of the legal opinion were ex­ Mr. Nathan, and someone to put it Following the receipt of an unsatis- A final echo of the Easter Tour­ pressed. — on. The members of Exec, looked un­ tory reply on the vexed question cf nament was the reading of the Tour- easily at each other. Mr. Haresnape Terms Exams., Exec, directed its Sec­ nament Treasurer’s report. Exec, felt retary to write to the Chairman of the that the fact that the actual net ex- professorial a d d r e s s saw the dread implication before any­ , Professorial Board asking that the TO FRESHERS one else, and brought out his excuse Easter Tournament to at the double. He was not quick question of the proximity of Terms A'U.C.SA. funds (£217 Os. 5d.) so Exams, to Degree should be reopened nearly equalled Mr. McClaren’s esti­ Exec, expressed dissatisfaction with enough, however. The President and considered on its merits. mate of two months before tourna­ the present situation. It contended pounced. Mr.. Haresnape’s excuse was battered into the dust. The President ment reflected great credit on his or- that the occasion is a valuable oppor­ gamsing ability as Treasurer. It is tunity for Freshers to meet the Board. then excused himself on the grounds STUDENT REPRESENTATION gratifying to know that the loss is \ It did not, however, see the sense in that it was his duty to delegate jobs, not to do them. under a third of that entailed in Win­ \ a large number of the staff being The Students’ Association has been ter Tournament, 1946 present. “ Or in a large number of informed that as an Act of Parliament words,” remarked a voice. Mr. Mor­ will be passed to permit of non-vot­ ten maintained- that Student Repre­ PROFITEERING ing student representation on the Col­ INTER-FACULTY COMMITTEE sentatives should keep in the fore­ lege Council, will be passed in the Iniquity was brought to light when A proposal that a consultative com­ front. Mr. Nathan suggested a sep­ a letter from Mr. Lynch was read to near future, the Council does not feel arate function to which the Board itself bound to make any change in mittee should be constituted to pro- the meeting. Mr. Lynch was an ex­ \ ide Executive with more accurate should not be invited, at which the pert on statistics, and something of a the present positions. Thus it will be Freshers could meet their Representa­ seen that there is nothing amiss with knowledge of student opinion on vital mathematician. He had computed the matters aroused discussion. There tives. This suggestion did not meet actual cost of the cyclostyled notes, the situation that time will not right. with the approval of Exec., as it was has been something of a similar sort for which 2d. is usually paid, at a in the past at A.U.C. called an Inter- felt that it would widen the gap be­ mere id. This evidence of extortion THE COST OF NOTES tween students and staff. The discus­ Faculty Committee or some such caused Exec, to throw up its hands in name. Otago has such a body ren­ sion closed with a flippant misquota­ The prospect cf a satisfactory an­ horror, and to delegate its secretary dering effective service at present. tion from Mr. Nathan, “ Professor to put the facts before the Council. swer to the question of the price of Rutherford’s in his room, all’s right duplicated notes is not quite so hope­ The suggestion is for a membership with the College.” ful. This has been referred by the of about sixty representatives drawn from the various faculties and major MINOR THEMES Professorial Board, to the College clubs. Its office should be purely con­ Council, who we believe have referred PROCESSION sultative. However, nothing definite The Editor of Kiwi for 1947 was it to its Finance Committee. Even was decided at the time, it being felt A letter had been received from ratified, and the hope expressed that if there were an immediate answer it Professor Rutherford, objecting to this year, unlike last, the annual seems that it would take a long time that the chief difficulty lay in the find­ student activities occupying toe much magazine would be published punctu­ to be referred back to the students, ing of a sufficient number of inter­ lecture time. A fter a short silence, ally. Miss Brand, pondering on whe­ ents. ested representatives. during which the contents of the letter ther or not ex-students’ work was were digested, the suggestion was publishable, asked innocently, “ What PROCESH, 1948 put forward that all lectures should is a student?” This was met by a CHANCELLOR'S THANKS stupified silence. be abolished. This, it was felt, would Another letter of thanks was re­ The meeting closed on a cheerful definitely improve the accommodation The disappearance of a trumpet ceived, this one from the Chancellor, note. Mr. Gifkins announced that one situation. Exec, then turned to more mute from Tournament ball was the the Honourable Mr. Justice Smith, way and another, the prospect of a serious matters. Mr. Nathan, who next item dealt with. Unfortunately thanking the Students’ Association full-dress Procesh, complete with a had just returned from Christchurch, this had been reported too late for charitable collection, in Ī948, is defin­ for entertaining him to supper after itely good. stated that if the proposed return visit Exec, to take any action. the Graduation Ceremony, also at Exec, dispersed, crossing its fingers. of the Christchurch delegates became A complaint that the payment of “ Smellbound.” His Honour also ex­ possible, Carnival week would have Students’ Association fees was pressed his best wishes for the work to be compressed. This year’s Pro­ causing her to starve was received of the Association. Exec, was deeply cession was then discussed, and it was from a part-time student. She stated gratified by this gracious mark of "THE BARBER acknowledged that the chief fault had that her work forced her to dine late. appreciation. been the speed with which the floats Because of power cuts she was left OF SEVILLE" had moved up Queen Street. Mr. only a short period in which to dine. Haresnape suggested the extension of OH WHERE? OH WHERE? Some people may have heard of it. This period coincided with certain of Some French students may even have Procession route through Newmarket. her lectures at the University. If she This was approved, as was Mr. The venue of Grad. Balls was next read it. And if you have visited some was to receive the full benefit of the Nathan’s suggestion that next year discussed. A motion was framed sug­ other part of the civilised world you payment of her fees she must attend the example of Christchurch be fol­ gesting that Capping should be held may possibly have seen it performed. all lectures. To do this she must go lowed. In that idyllic part of the in the afternoon with the Ball in the But even if you have— as Abraham without food. A t the end of the re­ world all Procession receives tea or Town Hall in the evening. It was Lincoln once said, “ You ain’t seen cital Exec, yawned, stretched itself, beer. pointed out in support that this is nothing yet!” Because on June 26th and regretted that there was nothing what is done at Canterbury which and 27th in the College Hall the Mod­ it could do about it. holds an academic procession through ern Languages Club presents the OPEN LETTER TO 'CRACCUM' High and low readings of optimism the city from the University to the Auckland premiere of Beaumarchais’ Town Hall. Miss Garland pointed out comedy, “ The Barber of Seville,” star­ The open letter from E. C. S. Little and pessimism were recorded during the discussion of Revue Party. The that at Victoria’s Capping a team of ring Professor Keys, Dr. West, Bar­ published in Craccum of 7-5-47 was workers is organised to clear the Wel­ bara Bell, Ray Parkes and a support­ next considered. The letter drew the proposal to spend up to £50 on this lington Town Hall immediately after ing cast of thousands (more or less). attention of Exec, to the fact that function was received with varying de­ the Ceremony to allow the Ball to Recommended by the censor for Terms examinations were held only a grees of enthusiasm. Miss Brand begin there about half an hour later. adults, University students and chil­ few days before the beginning of wondered gloomily if there would be any profits at all. Mr. Neal showed Mr. Morton felt that an academic dren. Degree, and in consequence students procession is out of place in Auckland did not know whether or not they an inspiring amount o f optimism. Beaumarchais thought the story where the University is so far from was a good one and made a very pop­ were eligible to sit until the examin­ Labour Club’s Constitution had a the city and so far from public inter­ ular text-book for Stage I French ations were upon them. It was moved crowded hour of glorious life before est. The general feeling seemed to be from it. (Brand-Morton) that the letter be the moving of its confirmation by the that the University should entertain Rossini liked the idea and made a ?set before the Council. Morton-Haresnape duo. “ at home rather than in a cabaret or first-class musical hit of it. On this note Exec, crumpled up its at the Town Hall,|although it should be Come on June 26th and 27th and STATE OF EXEC. ROOM agenda, scattered its much-doodled more successfully arranged than at see what you make of it. notepaper over the floor, and went present. The means of accomplishing The proceeds are for Student Re­ Exec, was confronted with the home. this by organising the function purely lief. Thursday, June 19th, 1947 CRACCUM Page Seven

STUDENT RELIEF WORK DAY A total of about £35 was raised for Student Relief funds as a result of the work-day held last term. This amount is less than has been raised in previ­ ous years. The fault, however, lies not in ourseiv<*s but in the weaii er, which wa.s so bad that many jobs had to be cancelled and others carried out at considerable inconvenience. The committee expresses thanks to A n apology is due to the citizens of Auckland who voluntarily helped to 1. EXPAND IN CITY all those who 'worked, and to those ^fill the Town Hall for this year’s Graduation Ceremony. A fter seeing the who offered to help and were prevent­ Tamaki, he said, would be unsatis­ Procession, they must have been hoping for something less tame and ineffec­ ed from doing so by circumstances factory for both part- and full-time tual. Memories of the vigour with which students traditionally participate in beyond their control. students. The former would find at­ •Capping will have left many feeling what a spiritless, amorphous breed the tendance at lectures and participation student is becoming. in university affairs excessively ardu­ There are many ways in which Capping Ceremonies can be, and have ous, while the latter deserve “ some­ STUDENT RELIEF been, enlivened without undue embarrassment or excess. Some are noted thing better than the urbanised, un­ LUNCH-HOUR CONCERTS Jbelow. attractive site which the Council hap­ PROCESSIONS DEGREES CONFERRED pen to own at Tamaki.” Programmes have been arranged for the first three concerts to be held The preliminary events are, of Poor Mr. Smith had then to plough in the College Hall on Thursdays from -course, interesting enough in them­ through the long lists of graduands. 1-2 p.m. selves, but the unusual solemnity en­ To give the audience a thorough trial in patience (or is it to give double No. 1, June 12th: gendered at the sight of some hundreds Music for flute and strings by Moz­ in full academic dress surely affords publicity to those Christian names ?) each name is read twice. art and Rameau, played by Will Hen­ an opportunity tc brighten the pro­ derson (flute), Ina Bosworth (violin), ceedings with some form of parody. CHORUS OF QUACKS Emile Bonny ( ’cello). One year, for example, a troupe of When it was over, Professor Ruth­ No. 2, June 19th: men filed into the hall clad in white erford came forward to speak. Hav­ Tie and tails— impeccable but for the Colleen McCracken (piano), Cecil ing co-starred when last seen at Cap­ Hauxwell (baritone). complete absence of trousers! ping with a duck of no mean dramatic No. 3, June 26th: VICTORIAN IDEA ability (you may have heard how it dominated the centre of the stage, and Tracy Moresby (piano), Kathleen Similarly, Victoria began their Cap­ skilfully eluded professorial pursuit), Reardon (soprano), Charles Lawn ping Ceremony in the right way this Professor Rutherford must have felt (violin). year by sending in a rearguard be­ uneasy at the chorus of quacks that A charge of 6d. each concert, hind the official procession. Attired broke out as he stepped to the micro- in Procesh-type costumes, they car­ or 2/6 for the series of six is ried above their heads a long ladder, made for admission. The pro­ which they placed against the circle ceeds are for Student Relief rail, mounting it in turn to occupy funds. Come and bring your •commanding positions near the stage. Some development of this idea friends to enjoy these concerts. might well be considered for our cere- pa ony next year. WORDS UNSUITABLE CRACCUM STAFF Mr. NATH AN “ Gaudeamus” was vigorously sung. Editor: Nora Bayly. (Phone 40-540.) Everybody enjoys singing it for its Further arguing that Government Sub-editor: John Ellis (45-580). tune, and not for the sentiments it House could well be replaced by a Business Manager: Charles Salmon • expresses. I doubt whether, in sing­ modern building in one of the remote (63-338). ing it, one person in ten considers the suburbs, and that the Council might Circulation: Marjorie Lowe (61-797) Warwick Dye. / meaning of the words. They are more profitably expand the College Book Reviews: Anne Dare. merely the vehicle for a jubilant noise. upwards rather than onwards, he con­ It is time that their discredited Epi­ sidered that the greater part of the Club Reporter: Nadine Drake (26- 263). cureanism was replaced by some­ University might well remain, like Dramatic Critic: Ray Parkes. thing more suitable. A year or so ago other and greater universities, within Exec. Reporter: Peter Butcher (80- there was some agitation for a Uni- the precincts of its parent city. Whether the Executive will be able 347). versitytsong. The proposal might well Sports: Tom Wells, Joan Winter. be revived and carried to fruition. to sustain these contentions in the debate on Tamaki scheduled to take Illustrations: Rodney Melville. SPEECHES place later this term is open to doubt. Outside Interview’s: Eve Hersch Mr. Cocker’s speech was princi­ Their corollary that wishful and (26-550). pally a report on University affairs. vague thought about the Tamaki Assistant Reporters: Peter Cape, scheme has had a “ paralysing effect Barbara Morton, Joe Molloy, Jill PROFESSOR RUTHERFORD Purdie, Murray Wren. site” is clearly a more supportable The opinions expressed in articles phone. But they were from a decoy­ objection to the Council’s policy. are not necessarily those of the edi­ ing apparatus, and ceased in time for “ With one hand,” the speaker torial staff. us to hear that in this University the stated, “ the Council’s enquiry com­ Copy for the next issue of Craccum History I (and other) standards are mission deplore the decay of the will close on Friday, June 20th, at 6 very low. This, the Professor claimed, School of Engineering; with the other, p.m. MSS. may be left in the Craccum was attributable entirely to the ex­ they erect a School of Architecture Box (on the left hand Exec.' Room cessive numbers of only partly-edu­ from a collection of huts.” doer) or may be posted to the Editor; cated students with which the College MSS. need not be typewritten, but is swamped. Such students would be must be legibly written ON ONE acting in their own and the Univer­ 2. WIDE ADVERTISEMENT SIDE OF THE PAPER ONLY, and sity’s best interests if they refrained In conclusion Mr. Nathan laid em­ must be IN INK. If MSS. are type­ from enrolling here. To strengthen phasis on the College’s need for the written, double spacing should be this contention he quoted figures pur­ best staff possible, particularly when used. A L L MSS. MUST BEAR THE porting to show that 70 per cent, of it is strained by increased numbers NAM E OF THE W RITER. A nom- the students who enrol at A.U.C. are, and deficient quarters. de-plume may be added for publica­ by sc doing, causing only harm to Noting that the Council had won tion. themselves, their instructors, and their figure of £2,000 as salary for a their more able fellows. College Principal, he hoped that they PRESIDENT SUGGESTS: were doing all possible to engage some HELP!!! Mr. Nathan, who followed, took the eminent academic administrator from opportunity to give Executive’s views overseas. “ Perhaps what the College Craccum requires additional staff in on the important matters of the move needs most,” he said, “ is an infusion its PROOF READING department. to Tamaki* and the appointment of a of new blood. It is very unlikely that The Editor can with confidence guar­ full-time academic head for the Col­ a person of sufficient calibre and ade­ Mr. COCKER antee the hygienic and harmonious lege. Having made the necessary pre­ quate qualifications is to be found in surroundings under which ootenlial In common with other prominent liminary remarks about the graduates, New Zealand. My Executive feels that employees will work, and only regrets University men, he loses no oppor­ the Tournaments, Procesh, and Stud­ it would be better to wait to obtain that at the moment neither teas, tunity to express the College’s great ent Representation on the College the services of a first-class man, perms, or shaves can be offered as need of public and private financial Council, he proceeded to raise objects rather than to make a hasty appoint­ additional attractions, owing to fur­ support. to the Tamaki project. ment.” ther shortage of staff in all other de­ The Chancellor, speaking next, partments. It is estimated that the emphasised the value of the Univer­ work involved would probably occupy sity’s contribution, directly and in­ about two or three hours every third directly, to the Society in which it ex­ week, and Freshers especially are in­ ists. Echoing Mr. Cocker’s theme, he vited to avail themselves of this also suggested that “ this great and unique opportunity of becoming mem­ friendly city” might seriously consi­ bers of Craccum’s College-famed staff. der aiding the University by present­ Please leave a note for the Editor ing a residential college. This was either in Craccum box or on Exec, • greeted with enthusiastic applause. * letter-rack. Page Eight CRACCUM Thursday, June 19th, 1947 CLUBS A N D

connection between the plunge into take part in an impromptu speech PROFESSOR MUSGROVE ON THE INADEQUACY the pristine nature of poetry and the evening, to which they responded surface probings of centuries of cri­ well. Three men new to Debating OF CRITICISM ticism was condensed in a quotation Club spoke pleasingly. Mr. John from Dr. Richards, “ artistic activity Stackhouse exposed the mythology in The audience in the College Hall recently heard an is not of a fundamentally different modern advertising, with some amus­ address from Professor S. Musgrove, head of the Department kind from ordinary living.” The ing illustrations. Mr. Palmer passed speaker recognised the dangers of some sound remarks about the Com­ of English, which must be taken as a landmark in the “ Talks to meddling in the darknesses of these mittee’s shortcomings concerning the students” series. Shunning the custom of leavening solid matter sciences, the certainties of producing evening’s Contest,” which he had with a high percentage of jokes likely to appeal to the student “ things we know already, or things missed through arriving five minutes palate, he delivered a “paper” in the academic sense. It covered we do not wish to know.” Again he late! And Mr. Alford made seme the field of literary criticism from the time of Aristotle, and was recognised that our two thousand clear and logical observations about years of “ elaborately saying obvious work as a source of happiness. profusely illustrated with example and quotation from English, things in a very conditional and non­ HUMOUR NECESSARY Icelandic (translated), Latin and Greek. A.U.C. students were committal manner,” bound and re­ Commenting on the impromptu treated as though they were in a state of mental grown-up-ness corded in mountains of volumes lab­ speakers, Mr. Rodwell said that he elled “ Literary Criticism,” have not liked humour in such speeches. He and they enjoyed it. led us to an ultimate judgment. T. S. felt specially moved to congratulate Defining the ideal duty of criticism perception, made their criticism purely Eliot stood on Margate sands and Mr. Butcher and Mr. Stackhouse for connected nothing with nothing; unless as discrimination and evaluation, the reason of an individual free the way they switched from their ori­ we take him as the be-all and the end- ginal subject to matters more easily Professor Musgrove pointed out how from any standard by which to mea­ little the known body of criticism en­ all, Professor Musgrove sees the only dealt with; and to commend Mr. Fey compassed these duties. He passed sure their own impressions. The alternative to digression in the reso­ for introducing the always-diverting over the incidental stupidities of criti­ absence of recondite research resulted lute union of criticism with the scien­ topic of sex. “ I like that,” said Mr. cism, such as Bentley’s emendation of in the anomalous position of a body ces cf anthropology and psychology in Rodwell; “ It is always interesting “ pajciks” to “ hiccups,” to consider the of criticism on Shakespeare’s sonnets, the pursuit cf the ideal objects of dis­ wherever you are.” He had nothing very minor jDart it has played in anal­ when it had not yet been finally est­ crimination and evaluation. but censure for Mr. Ellis and Mr. Rod­ ysing- and illuminating contemporary ablished if Shakespeare wrote them. This address, more “packed” than ney Smith, who had ill-disguised the poetry for contemporary readers. No The apotheosis of Romanticism Pro­ any Tudor parliament, made an un­ fact that they had nothing to say, one of his period discerned in Mar­ fessor Musgrove finds in Oscar Wilde’s doubted impression on the audience. and had also occupied seme time in vell’s lyrics that combination of intel­ “ paradoxical-subjective objective jug­ Whether it was one of bewilderment demonstrating it. lect and reason which later critics gling— each mode of criticism is only or understanding one person cannot a mood, and we are never truer to judge and only hopes now to have re­ BLEDISLOE MEDAL TRIALS ourselves than when we are inconsis­ corded the main lines of the address INCORPORATING THE SENIOR tent.” with the minimum of misrepresenta­ & JUNIOR ORATORY CONTESTS tion. The press left with one feeling To be held in July, the time limit In, the 20th century, though reject­ clear, that this type of paper should ing the text-books labels to periods, for each speech being 12 minutes, and be delivered more often to the stud­ Professor Musgrove defined two the subject, “ A great man or woman ents of A.U.C., and echoing a few broad methods of “ providing the (Maori or Pakeha) connected with octaves lower, Professor Musgrove’s necessary frames of references and New Zealand; or an outstanding inci­ parting quotation, “ I have known standards”— the “ rough trellis of poli­ dent in New Zealand history.” what wisdom does not know, nothing.” tical prejudices” and the historical approach epitomised in C. S. Lewis’ * * * words, “ it is what its author meant it COMING EVENTS to be.” Banishing the first as a short FRESHER FIASCO DEBATING CLUB PROGRAMME way with the Dissenters, the speaker condenses the second in an extension DEBATING DEBACLE Monday 16th June: “ That Palestine of Coleridge’s “willing suspension of should be made a Jewish State,” in The chief trouble with Debating disbelief” to a permanent suspension. the Women’s Common Room. Club’s annual Freshers’ Speech Con­ It attempts to “ recreate in detail the Messrs. Nathan and Stone v. mental climate of the age,” but test this year was that it wasn’t a contest. A very small audience assem­ Messrs. Goodman and Bolt. though the critic’s mind be lowered Monday 23rd June: (a) “ ’Jhat there into the past, he cannot escape from bled in the Women’s Common Room on the evening of June 5th to hear should be equal pay for equal work, making the judgment of value. * The regardless cf sex.” established body of criticism presents one Fresher, Mr. Hereward Ludbrook, make a few random observations on ■ (b) “ That the American is the the choice between the here-now view “ Power,” considered as^ “A formative lowest form of civilisation.” and the there-then, but Professor Mus­ influence in the 19th Century.” Monday 30th June: Bledisloe Medal grove doubted its adequacy in fulfill­ Trials. ing the objectives pf discrimination Because there was only one entrant, Monday 7th July: versus Junior and evaluation. this meeting was not a competition, have found. It is obvious from inci­ for any competition presupposes the National Party. “ That societies ‘for dental observations that his contem­ Until this point, the audience had participation of at least two competi­ the prevention of’ should be poraries found the imaginative experi­ heard a very able, but not unorthodox tors, each endeavouring to outdo his abolished.” ence ' created by Shakespeare, but exposition ^f the comparative merits rival in skill or merit. v * v there is no attempt at anlysis of it. of centuries of criticism, and trained Professor Musgrove passed on to in disillusion, was prepared to believe Debating Club Committee have 18th century criticism, in which no that criticism and inadequacy went therefore decided to award the Fresh­ CLASSICAL SOCIETY new observations were made and easy ers’ Cup to the best first-year speaker hand in hand. Then followed an ex­ The College Classical Society began judgments were possible by dividing cursion into the very nature of poetry, in the Junior Oratory Contest, held the year well with a talk by Dr. poetry into certain categorical kinds, later this term, as noted below. into the creative act itself, to seek Blaiklock on daily life in Greek-Egypt. the Heroic, the Pathetic, the Satiric, the “ area of the springs of passion.” THE SPEECH which evoked “ formula responses,” The title, Dr. Blaiklock said, was in We passed from the text book evalu­ reality a blanket term enabling him to which, to those who knew their class­ ation of poetry to seeing it as an “ or­ Mr. Ludbrook’s speech, incidentally, ics, became almost mechanical. Critics lasted about three minutes, with talk about almost anything— on this ganic extension of life,” when poetry occasion, the papyri. have been fairly satisfied to judge was “ a passionate expression of a pauses while he waitfed for divine in­ Pope’s “ Essay on Criticism” on the need vitally necessary for life,” and spiration or searched for a telling The remarkable discoveries of huge quantities of preserved papyri (tfye tag that it is “ what oft was said, but experience was identical with repre­ phrase in a notebook. His subject, he writing material made from a special ne’er so well express’d.” Professor sentation, in the form of incantation. said, left him free to talk about any­ Musgrove stressed the fact that thing, for any influence was forma­ river-reed, which grew only in the The remnants of that first identity of Nile and at Syracuse) in the last cen­ apart from flashes of insight, there is life and poetry are found in the con­ tive, and anything that happened was tury has given us a great deal of in­ nothing lest in Vida’s “ Poetica” and stant emphasis of all critics on the an influence. (Mark my deductive rea­ formation about life 2,000 years ago. suggested that Pope, like Alice, “ had moral effect of 'literature, on its soning, Watson). In view of our cur­ The dry climate ioi the territory to run very hard to keep in the same power to affect actual life for good rent shortage of power, therefore, he had decided to speak about “ Power.” south of Cairo has favoured the pres­ place.” or ill, or is the view, as slyly sug­ ervation of many tons of papyrus Aristotle conceived and moulded gested, “ only Prince Albert again?” The audience would realise that power the principle of Katharsis, but is this involved energy and work. This con­ sheets collected in rubbish heaps cut- the ultimate comment criticism can Is it possible then to mine our way ception, he implied, speaks volumes, side the ancient towns. Here are make ? “ It looks rather on the subse­ into the very springs of the poet’s un­ so he thoughtfully ended his speech found not only the oldest texts known quent effects on the reader than on derstanding, to that point where ex­ right there so that the audience could of ancient authors, but also a mass of the nature of the experience,” and perience coalesces with the creative work it out in silence. manuscript evidence of the manner in leading as it dees into the region of faculty, so that “motive” in past liter­ Mi\ Rodwell, who had come to judge which life was lived in those days. social and moral inquiry tends to sug­ ature which has puzzled us, such as this uncontested soliloquy, observed Bills, receipts, notices of births, cen­ gest that poetry will become either “ a that in the Duchess cf Malf; and in that the speaker had in no way re­ sus returns, shopping lists, letters psychological emoluent or a social in­ the Icelandic Saga becomes as com­ lated “ Power” to the 19th Century, from schoolboys, soldiers, unscrupu­ strument.” A fter the original impetus prehensible and rational to the reader had made no attempt at a climax, and, lous town clerks— all documents re­ given to criticism by Aristotle and as it must have appeared to the in fact, had scarcely delivered the cording the day to day life, much as Lazarus, Professor Musgrove ques­ writer. sort of speech one would expect in if, as Dr. Blaiklock said, the contents tions the value of criticism until the Professor Musgrove then opened up such a competition. of the waste-paper baskets of this 19th century. The Romantics had new the possibility, new to at least some College, St. John’s College, the Town questions to ask, but' the isolation of us, cf criticism taking the path of IMPROMPTU SPEECHES Hall, and a city legal firm, were all natural to their more highly sensitive anthropology and psychology. The The audience were then invited to preserved for future generations. Thursday, June 19th, 1947 CRACCUM Page Nine SOCIETIES ALLEGORY IN THE MODERN NOVEL and we were not disappointed, as we;e not interested in the Labour owing to the late season and excep­ Club should have been excluded. Dr. On the evening of the 29th of April, Mr. M. K. Joseph delivered an infor­ tionally fine weather, many species Anschutz apparently took this per­ were obtained in flower and fruit. mal and interesting address on the above topic. This evoked much discussion sonally for .ie got up and walked out. and prompted some at least of the forty people to do some vacation reading. There passed three days of fever­ ish^ activity and three nights of equal­ An amendment to the constitution LIT. CLUB MEETING ESCAPING CONTROL ly feverish festivity. We studied the that the Labour Club should not affili­ intricacies of vegetation and soil on Mr. Joseph adopts a very pleasing An allegorical attempt to dodge ate with the Labour Patty was then tussock grassland, upland desert and put to the meeting although someone style for such occasions. His crystal-* control and one that succeeded, is Ernst Ganger’s “ The Marble Cliffs,” beech forest. Particularly acquaint­ suggested that these wffio did wish to ization of atmosphere into a few an attack on Nazism written in Ger­ ance was made with a genus called affiliate should come to the meetings satirical words, with the force of many in 1939. Herr Ganger personi­ Elytranthe (known to the common but not be able to vote. caricature is a welcome form of fies Nazism as the Mad Ranger— a herd as mistletoe). This acquaintance Amendments and amendments to was particularly encouraged by cer­ humour. Another feature of Mr. composite figure reminiscent of Hit­ amendments were showered upon the ler, Goering and Goebbels. The con­ tain members of the staff. Joseph’s address was his outlining meeting until Mr. Smith proposed a centration camp is symbolised as a Field trips were run to Tama Lakes vote of no-confidence in the Chair­ of the theme of the novels he cited. flaying shed. In spite of this attack, and Taranaki Falls. man. Mr. Monk took Mr. McLaren’s Herr Ganger did not suffer the pun­ Apart from increasing our know­ place until the motion was defeated REASONS FOR ALLEGORY ishment that might have been expect­ ledge in the Natural Sciences, we re­ midst a chorus of boos and cheers. Mr. Joseph said that the existence ed. Instead he was appointed to a ceived instruction in table tennis, Mr. Airey said that the proceedings of symbolism of which allegory is high position in the Nazi Propa- Field Club hockey (particularly .vio­ had become highly unconstitutional. the literary form could be explained lent) and poker, not to meption blind SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHIES Mr. McLaren and Mr. Monk were act­ on the lines of two schools of psy­ man’s bluff and whack’em. ing as if they were a Provisional chology. The view based on Sig­ ganda organisation. We also sang. Some V.U.C. stud­ Committee which they certainly were mund Freud’s theories is that unde­ Two allegories which are really ents sojourning at the Park were not. It did not augur well for the sirable ideas are rejected by the con­ spiritual autobiographies, like “ Pil­ impressed by the purity of our songs. club’s future existence if such things scious mind, but stored by the sub­ grim’s Progress” are Rex Warner’s We returned with regret on the were allowed. When Mr. Airey had conscious mind. In the case of “ Wild Goose Chase” (which has an Friday. The most important stop was chivalrously untangled the constitu­ authors these undesirable ideas anti-Fascist theme interwoven also) at Rangiriri, by popular demand. tional knots a provisional committee sometimes find their way into the and C. S. Lewis’s “Pilgrim’s Regress.” was elected. writer’s work, although the man They differ in that Mr. Lewis con­ * * * himself may be quite tmaware of cludes his book in a position to defend A t a subsequent meeting of the them. The other view, based on his faith, while Mr. Warner ends on LABOUR CLUB Labour Club the constitution was read David Hume’s conceptions, is that a dissatisfied note. and adopted in its entirety and the symbolism is employed to express FIRST MEETING provisional committee was elected for the rest of the year. something which can be expressed in MORE REX WARNER Politics burst upon A.U.C. recently no other way, because of its very Rex Warners “ The Professor” when Mr. McLaren and Mr. Monk ¥ * * nature or because of some form of which treats with the conflict between called a meeting to form a Labour constraint. Allegory is thus used to 19th Century Liberalism and Totali­ Club. A.U.C. is the only New Zea­ VACATION CAMP dodge political and other forms of con­ tarianism.” Written in 1938, this book land University without one although trol. foreshadowed subsequent events in there was one here several years ago TRAMPING CLUB Another point Mr. Joseph men­ Europe. Mr. Warner’s “ The Aero­ with Professor Sewell of beloved Contrasting with the watery con­ tioned is that trite ideas can be pre­ drome” of 1941 represents to the evo­ memory as President. ditions of previous camps at Hunua, sented allegorically with new force­ lution during and after the war, of a Mr. McLaren, opening the meeting the last vacation provided such fine fulness. This, though a less subtle new way of life, a process in which\ with a large and vociferous audience, weather that newer members are wan­ aspect is important in a field where a compromise is struck between the stated that the object of forming a dering if the city fathers are really exhaustion is being felt, as evinced traditional mode and a vague New Labour Club at A.U.C. was the guid­ on the beam in building a dam across in Joyce’s extreme subjectivism on Order which some folk expect to ing of the Labour Party back into the the Corsey Stream. one hand and on the other an abun­ emerge after a war. “ Why was I true paths of socialism. Seven parties of students left 1>he dance of books “ by authors on auth­ Killed,” by the same author, embodies Interjection: What is Socialism any­ Presybyterian B.C. Camp on Wednes­ ors,” days in the lives of land-girls the several attempts of typical fig­ way? day May 21st, and spread out over by land-girls and so on. This tended ures to explain the bloodshed of the Mr. McLaren: I refuse to stand here the area between the Managatangi to make it difficult for realistic nov­ First World War. Their answers to till two o’clock in the morning to de­ River and Clevedon. All of the par­ elists to present any new themes, so the questioning of the Unknown Sol­ fine socialism. ties passed at some time over the trig they are turning to new means of dier do not quite add up to an explan­ Dr. Anschutz having been granted Kohukohunui and those fortunate presentation. ation. Mr. Warner leaves it to the permission to address the meeting, enough to escape the mist enjoyed the reader to find a solution of their own, said that he did not approve of the very fine view. They were able to see NEW WRAPPING if there is one. formation of a Labour Club but that as far north as Muriwai and south An example of this is Graham a Free Discussion Group open to all right down the Waikato Valley, while MORE C. S. LEWIS would be much more beneficial. The Greene’s presentation of the old “pur­ the Hauraki Gulf and Firth of Thames Three other novels by C. S. Lewis, suit” theme of which Dickens’ “ Bleak former University Club had degener­ stood out like a map. House,” Dostoievski’s “ Crime and which have been called “ the Trilogy of ated into a small cliquey group of Theological Thrillers,” are the “ Story vqry peculiar people who had done A fter being restricted to the Wai- Punishment and Hugo’s “ Les Misera- takeres for most week-end walks, bles” are the prototypes. In “ The of JJr. Ransom,” “ a Wells’ story up­ harm rather than good. side down” in which the earth becomes Mr. Smith, the President of the trampers thoroughly enjoyed wander­ Power and the Glory” Mr. Greene por­ ing over a larger area well sprinkl^ trays a man’s flight from a spiritual the battleground of good and evil; Junior National Party, who had been “ Peleranda,” in which Dr. Ransom is invited, said he was all in favour of with tramping huts. The suicicre reality and in “ Brighton Rock” flight railway at the Manganese mine has from an “ unofficial” kind of justice, sent to Venus in order to stave off a Free Discussion Group to which the destroyer; and “ Peleranda Lost,” anyone could go without loss of repu­ now'been dismantled. This was a both under the guise of a Hollywood great disappointment, but we are able thriller. another contrast between two ways of tation, whereupon Mr. Bolt moved life. Here again the author suggests that such a group be formed. to report as a result that no serious Another novel presenting an old a compromise. The best way of life Mr. McLaren pointed out bitterly accident has occurred this trip. theme in allegorical disguise, to which consists in walking warily between that there were already two clubs of Back at the base camp, parties Mr. Joseph referred, is Alex Comfit’s the extremes. that nature in the College— the De­ found many old hands who had been “ Power House,” written in 1944 from The discussion that followed after bating Club and the I.R.C. He and unable to break away from their outside, but dealing with a factory in Mr. Joseph had concluded reflected Mr. Monk had called the meeting breadwinning in the middle of the France during and after the German the interest with which all had lis­ with the purpose of forming a Labour week. These characters enlivened the occupation. In this book realism is tened, and the meeting closed with a Club affiliated both with the Students’ week-end no little, and all left the carried to extremes. The atmosphere warm expression of thanks to the Association arid the Labour Party so camp wishing it had been longer. of occupation is presented by the that they could help the Labour Party Which is as it should be, anyway. “ Victory” sign on walls and the drone speaker. to achieve what it had almost for­ (Continued inside back cover) of planes. Industrial power is sym­ * ¥ » gotten in the throes of domestic econ­ bolised by the power house which omy, its ultimate goal of socialism, serves French and Germans equally. NATIONAL PARK and to train people with an intellec­ tual background as future leadei's of FIELD CLUB RECENT INFLUENCES the Labour Party. As for a debating Mr. Joseph then discussed influences The first week of the May vacation society, the Labour Club Could organ­ far at its Best Ê which have recently affected the alle­ was, for 36 members of Field Club ise debates of its own. gorical novel. Among these he men­ and Botany Department, a week of Mr. Airey rose to say that the ques­ tioned a re-appreciation of the works official intensive study and/or of un­ tion of affiliation to the Labour Party of Dickens and Dostoivski, with \he official fun and frolic. Taxing the was irrelevant as there was as yet no discovery of an allegorical element in elasticity of Mr. East’s ’bus to the Labour Club; Mr. Bolt withdrew his them. The effects of Kafka’s two utmost, the main party left ’Varsity motion and another one approving the symbolical novels “ The Trial,” a guilt- on Sunday morning. Even the long­ formation'was carried. complex allegory, and “ The Castle,” est legs found a little cranny in .which Mr. McLaren then proposed to read an allegory on the search for divine to rest their weary bones. the constitution which had already grace, can be seen in most modern The main object of the trip was to been ratified by Exec. The clauses re­ allegorical novels. Other writers gain an insight into a type of vege­ lating to affiliation with the Labour exerting an influence are Bunyan, tation differing markedly from that Party aroused a storm of protest which LION BREWERY Swift and Defoe. in the neighbourhood of Auckland, caused someone to say that those who Thursday, June 19th, 1947 CRACCUM Page Ten both among the students and in poli­ tical circles, and the responsibilities, which are now facing us. A University Club can help to stimulate the thoughts and actions of many minds,, and has an influence far beyond the OPEN FORUM narrow confines cf the lecture room. the South-West Pacific becomes the reaching out into the heart and pulse your copy clean.” hub of the world) possess laboratories 'TAMAKI" For Mr. Wilson is clearly an edu­ of the nation. Among the followers cated man, and one of some percep­ or scientific equipment approaching of socialism there has been a ten­ Madam, the standard cf the Cavendish labor­ I shall be pleased, in company with tion, being also equipped with a pleas­ dency in the past to esche\y indepen­ Messrs. J. E. Blennerhassett and J. E. ing felicity of expression. He appears, atories. This being so, we ought to envisage for A.U.C. only moderate dent thinking on the intricate prob­ Morton, to accept Mr. Woods' chal­ for example, well versed in the psy­ lems involved in the transition tc the lenge to debate the desirability of the chology of watersiders, the procedure equipment for science faculties— amply sufficient, that is, for under­ Tamaki design. I hope a debate will In French Oral classes, and the intri­ socialist state, and in this respect the graduate work, and minor post gradu­ take place before the end of next cacies of 19th Century English Liter­ Club can be a powerful stimulant to ate work, leaving major post-graduate month. ature. In passing, cr, as Mr. Wilson earnest discussion on the immense In reference to the subject, protago­ would no doubt say, “ en passant,” I work tc such wealthy institutions as effort that will be needed over the the Cavendish. Now to house A.U.C. nists of the scheme have elected to would remind him of Bacon’s adage: years to come. Much of the success in one college cf 2,800 would not im -. concentrate on whether or not certain that to use studies for ornament is of the socialist state will depend upon persons have the right to criticise the prove our scientific equipment, but the personnel appointed to the key affectation. merely multiply it. W e are then Tamaki project. While the onlooker It surprised me, therefore, as I positions, and the realisation of the' may draw his own conclusions irom faced with the question of sports implications of these responsibilities, hinted above, that so talented a man grounds. I may be howled down from this, it should be emphasised that should commit so elementary a mis­ is an absolute necessity in ensuring argument on the merits of the scheme all quarters for this, but my opinion the advancement of the cause of the- take as tc be guilty himself of the is that while it is desirable to have is quite unrelated to the number of accusation with which he charges the common people. For long have left­ students who support or oppose the sports grounds adjacent to the college, ists eften typified by the so-called in­ move. Even if all students favoured other. it is not actually necessary, as A.U.C. tellectuals, many of whom are drawn it, this would no prove its desirability. Personally, I have always been lectures occupy the whole day from 8-8 from University staffs— talked glibly In fact, of course, they do not— amused by “ Offbeat’s” column, for to p.m. Until that probably mythical about the benefits of socialism and although much has been made of a me it seems due to a very subtle edi­ day when A.U.C. has (say) the after­ the evils of the capitalist organisa­ poll in which only about one student torial policy: to discredit the cult of noon for sport (as at Oxford) there is tion, but more than this brand o f in ten voted, let alone for Tamaki. swing by making it appear ridiculous. no great advantage in having exten­ wishful thinking is required to stim­ J. A. NATHAN This is an admirable aim, and I think sive sports grounds on our very door­ ulate to thought and action the sccial, that for this reason, if not because of step. A ll that would be required are a for

have the necessaries for these comic the play that most of the time the operas, though it would be preferable audience was just watching something to see Allen Christie stay in musical WILDFLOWER on the stage— we were not made to comedy, and a large contralto will have to be imported; the ladies of the feel that we had a part in the events THE GIRL FRIEND present company are too fetching and in which the characters on the stage slim. It will be interesting to see were real people. who, out of Phil Jay and Dennis Hart­ (Not. erotic confessions but two musical comedies) In fact,, some of the characters were ley, will play the Henry Lytton roles There will come a time, I suppose, when musical comedies will no longer so nearly murdered by Ivan Menzies. very far from seeming real people— cheer or rejuvenate, when their empty, tuneful music, their obvious humour, I am told that Dennis Hartley’s Lord so much so that once cr twice where and their gaudy colour will be so much poison. There is little artistry in any Chancellor in Iolanthe was excellent the situations were intended to be very of twelve I have seen (and I have enjoyed them all). Everything is laid on but Phil Ja^ would make a good Jack with a trowel. You know what's coming atfer one or two experiences, for the amusing, there was hardly even a Point. His voice has that light touch tittef from the audience. I refer par­ formula never changes. You knew who will marry whom and that everyone and he is a musician top. It is to be will be the best of friends at the end. The sort of thing we have come to ticularly to the over-acting and exag­ hoped that the last few months have geration of the innkeeper and his expect is well described by Ngaio Marsh in Landfall, Yol. 1, No. 1, to which not spoiled any of these people for I will refer you, as it is too long to quote here. It nlakes amusing if cruel wife, which made most of the first Gilbert and Sullivan. scene rather dull, and lost the interest reading. of the audience. However, things But, and I confess it without shame, I enjoy all the glitter of these THE MAN WITH THE brightened up a little after the appear­ gaudy nights, or in my case Saturday afternoons. If you go expecting some­ ance of the main characters, and thing just a little less than Gilbert and Sullivan, you will be disappointed. It LOAD OF MISCHIEF some of them became almost believ­ is a lot less than G. & S. It is cheap and corny; but if you take a seat in the able as real people. A good perform­ gods (you can see quite well for 1/6) and forget impending exams, and lab. This was a disappointing perform­ ance was given by Maureen Ross- books, you can enjoy for two and a-half hours music that you have heard ance by the Phoenix Society, especi­ Smith as a Lady. Her ease and fluency many times on your radio, jokes that you groaned at ten years ago and tricks ally after the splendid effort they of _ acting were probably the most with which Chaplin or the Marx Bros, or even Abbott and Costello amused made with “ Ghosts.” (I did not see enjoyable part of the play. John Mc­ you. Unless you are dying, “ like a student’s wit of academic strain” you will “ Ghosts,” but I have heard highly Millan was a fairly convincing noble­ come awTay purged of some of your mortal grossness. favourable reports of the Hamilton man— vain, shallow and selfish. As That will do for an introduction. Now for Wildflower. performance at least). his servant (a bit of a philosopher) The first fault lay in the choice of Norman Ettlinger acted well, though AND ALL THAT AND NOW ALL THIS play. In the producer’s note in the at times he sounded rather as if he programme, we are told that it is were reciting • Shakespeare— a little Except for Viktoria and her Hus­ This is the first musical comedy “ escapist romantic comedy, . . . here inappropriate here. The l'ady’s maid— sar, which is almost too good to be are no problems, no murders, no ‘who- a small part— was satisfactorily done that was untouched ground to me, so called a musical comedy, The Girl done-its,’ no deep and esoteric mes­ by a young English girl. Friend is the best I have ever seen. there were one cr two things that sages, no leftist propaganda.” In It was fairly evident that the play were “ truly memorable.” It was only Many cf the tunes stuck persistently fact, «after seeing the play, we begin in my head, everyone sang and acted was under-rehearsed, resulting in a determination not to miss Wildflower, to wonder if there is anything much lack of polish and spontaneity. Thus well, the story was slightly less in­ at all. Again— “ it was a pleasant era though I knew I was late and did not credible, the humour was at times the production may have been as (Regency period), and this is a pleas­ much at fault as the play itself in expect to enjoy it (though vide supia) amusing, there were one or two good ant play.” Well, pleasant perhaps, but causing a dull performance. I feel a feeling of duty towards my editor effects and—for this relief much that is about all. It doesn’t seem to thanks— there wasn’t any romantic that given better material to work and you, dear readers, coupled with get anywhere, or even try to. It with, the players could have done ballet. the fact that there was a 5 o'clock may therefore have been the fault of themselves more justice. — D.C.D. session of The “ Song of the South” A NEW RECRUIT which I could visit afterwards, that made me go at all. A t 4.30 W ild- Joy Beattiê was replaced by Joy flower was good. A t 7.15, after seeing Asquith, a local girl making good— and very good. She hasn’t such a good FLOWERS FOR ALL the “ Song of the South” it was very voice as her namesake but is more j FERGUSON'S OCCASIONS good indeed and I was glad that duty /charming in manner and looks. Phil had conquered desire. Jay stepped into a larger and better FLORAL CARNIVAL WEEK Wildflower is not a new show and is part and was the nrosU successful of all the players. Marie Ryan, similar GRADUATION not particularly original, but it goes to Joan Davis of Hollywood, was a STUDIOS with a swing and is good entertain­ joy. There is even an element of ALL COLLEGE ment, with the old formula of “boy pathos in her comedy. Dennis Hartley PHONE-: 43-529 (Studio) SOCIAL EVENTS meets girl, boy loses girl, bey gets didn’t have much to do. His first per­ formance, in the Student Prince, is girl” with its accompaniment of stale still his best with this company. Allen jokes and spectacular scenes. But Christie was adequate as the hero. i FLOWERS BY WIRE above all this there are some note­ His appearance is against him and his worthy features. One is the Bamba- hair caused laughter at one stage. He FLOWERS By AIR-MAIL lina, a spirited Italian dance number. should do something about it. Betty Another is the appearance of Phil Jay, Sparks was back, but her place as FLOWERS BY MESSENGER a better comedian than Dennis Hart­ chief comedienne has been taken by ley. It is to be hoped that he won’t Marie Ryan. Ralphine Sprague epded turn into an audience-wcoer. Joy Beat- a series of one-line parts of beautiful tie was in it but she has since gradu­ women as an aged maid— not beauti­ ated to Australia. She has been very ful— called Mary Rose (clever or successful in New Zealand and should bloody ?) FERGUSON'S go far. She has a good voice, a per­ (MISS F. C. W H YTE) sonality, the necessary acting ability GOOD NEW S (Second Floor) and a good appearance. Alleff Christie, the lead, has remained for The Girl I have reviewed this show at great­ Dingwall Building, Friend. He has a go^d voice but lacks er length because I believe that it is Queen St., Auckland, C .l. the charm of winning an audience. the last one we shall see from them We have come to expect him as a lead f-or some time. The next offering will but not to look forward to his appear­ be a Gilbert and Sullivan tour about ance. August. Several of the principals FOR FINER FURNISHINGS Consult the furniture Specialists . . . . Yi- ANDREWS & CLARK QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND Page Twelve CRACCUM Thursday, June 19th, 1947

VARSITY FORM particularly unfortunate for the new are good for winning the section. The very heavy casualty list. No fewer than six of the back-line are off the Early in the autumn, University Senior Coach, ex-All Black Trevor other teams have not been successful Berghan, in that he did appear to field at present, most of them with students cease to be merely curious being victorious in only two games have something to offer the public fellows with very academic notions between them. The Open side has very little chance of playing again this this year. Early Varsity form was struggled against a shortage of play­ and learn to accept the national stand­ season. One of the most serious losses very spectacular— and the promoted ards for a good scoring movement. ers, being unable on one occasion to was the centre three-quarter, G. G. K. Juniors, Tanner and Kay have done And though their success in the field field a side. Third Intermediate B’s Gilmour, who sustained a painful very well to keep something of this matches have been remarkable for shoulder injury after showing very may have surprised the public, judg­ spirit going. The team has an excel­ ing from the support given them— their closeness, the team never being impressive form in the early matches. lent chance of Winning the Pollard more than two or three points down An unfortunate coincidence was that and all too little of it is from stud­ Cup for the first round cf the senior ents— Varsity teams are playing a at the end. the very same thing happened to Clive championship, and provided the for­ Nettleton in his first game deputising very popular part in this winter’s wards can maintain their form, Var­ RESULTS sport. Most in the public eye is of for Gilmour. Neither is expected to sity should hold its place in the Sec­ 3rd Open: played 6, won 1, lest 5. play again this winter. course the College XV, which is hav­ ond Round. ing its most successful season for 3rd Intermediate: played 6, won 5, seme years, standing joint leaders in lost 1. That Barry Sweet missed Repre­ the Pollard Cup with only one more RESULTS 3rd Intermediate B: played 6, won 1, sentative and possible All Black hon­ series of matches to be played. The v. North Shore; won 23-9; v. Sub­ lost 5. ours when he injured his knee in a hockey XI, too, is at the head of its urbs: won 19-9; v. Grafton: won 9-6; club match the Saturday preceding the ladder, this side having lost only one v. Ponsonby: won 13-11;- v. Marist: HOCKEY CLUB North Island trials. Sweet actually match in the past two seasons. The lost 14-16; v. Otahuhu: won 19-13. left for Palmertson but he was unable Premier Auckland hockey team in to take the field. senior S'cccer team after several years 1946, Varsity shows every sign of in the reserve grade moved into the VERSUS VICTORIA holding its position this year. Un­ That except for the rather negative senior ranks this winter, its very fair UNIVERSITY beaten to date, the X I have estab­ results quite justifying the promo­ display in the Owai Rovers match the Auckland began its inter-College lished a slender lead in the Senior College hockey X I has had a very tion. Championship, whilst in the seven-a­ In another respect, University football in promising form with a smoothly functioning forward line. clear-cut win over Victoria Univers­ side Tournament held at Hamilton on The best indication of this is the num­ teams have pleased its 'supporters and the King’s' Birthday a College side won the interest of the public — by ity. Though the winning margin was ber cf goals scored by centre-forward only three points, Auckland always won all its matches comfortably. Coldham, who collects two or three producing several of the sporting per­ Spearhead of the attack, Dick Cold- sonalities which crop up every win­ appeared in command in what was a almost every Saturday. very drab game. Both sides were de­ ham has been scoring consistently ter. Such a headline as “ Sweet is again this year, being given good ‘Sweet’ ” has set people everywhere pleted through injuries, and their That the University Table Tennis football was not representative. The support by the very fast forward line. team has begun the winter in very talking about University rugby— while When hockey is established at its on the soccer field the Fijian centre- promoted Junior, Colin Kay, was the good form routing Farmers by 30 most impressive back on the ground, headquarters in Remuera once again, games to 6. Tills, Jaine and Nunnerly half Matasa^j delights spectators Varsity should prove a very good every Saturday with his powerful running with determination to were in very good form for the win­ straighten up Auckland’s rather lat­ draw, the lowest qualification in the ners. bare-footed kicking. Many other Senior team being an N.Z.U. Blue. names have been going round the en­ eral attacking movement. Wilkinson engineered a good try for the' win­ That the club could well field two That Peter lies has added tc his closures this season, and the tendency Senior teams is indicated by the very on the part of the public to ‘’find its ners when he ran up from full-back cricket laurels by some very fine goal opening up a movement which Kay high scores 2A run up week after keeping at Blandford Park this sea­ heroes cn the football paddocks week. Already oyer fifty goals have appears as great as ever. capped off. son. Competent critics compared his been scored by this very powerful display in one match with those given When we heard last week of a Uni­ side which is yet to have a close game versity junior XV defaulting its JUNIOR SUCCESSES by past New Zealand custodian Yeull, in its section. 2B, although net quite at his best. lies played for Auckland match because of a shortage of play­ The two second grade sides have so successful, is also well placed in ers, we were minded to find approxi­ suffered heavily from demands made in the Cup matches at Dunedin dur­ its grade. The third grade team has ing the King’s Birthday week-end. mately how many make up this Var­ by the Senior XV, and 2A at present balanced its fortunes very evenly with sity form and just how far these good is only a shadow of the powerful side two wins, two losses, and two draws The College XV played football results carry. And we found that it fielded earlier in the season. After to date. And they do enjoy their hoc­ would be very generous indeed to esti­ scoring 142 points for, with none worthy of the occasion when it took key; to quote one senior player, “ they part fn the maiden Rugby match mate that we have four hundred against in its first three games, this are a really happy band of brothers.” sportsmen and women this winter. team has met stiffer opposition lately, played on Sarawai Park at the begin­ We could not even excuse the very winning only by a penalty goal in the RESULTS: ning of the season. Varsity’s best football this winter, it was pleasing large percentage who apparently do last minute of the game against Seniors: played 6, won 4; drawn 2. nothing during these months by their Grammar Old Boys. With its back 2A: played 6, won 6. to see the royal light blue carrying attendance at football and hockey. line very seriously depleted, on 2A’s 2B: played 6, won 3, lost 3. on the triumphs of athletes Holland, Student support has been notoriously forwards— amongst whom Hellaby, Kay, Neesham and others scored on lacking, and it is only the work of a Robinson and Kearney have been a SOCCER CLUB the same field “during the summer. sturdy minority which has saved Var­ powerful trio thus far—will lie the sity from being the rather hol­ burden of maintaining the team’s un­ With the gaining of Senior status Talking cf athletes, two Varsity low affair of other years. beaten record. 2B has managed to 1947 is proving a most auspicious students have been accorded the very keep its back line together for most year in the history of the club. The high distinction of an invitation to RUGBY FOOTBALL of the season and a very fair combin­ Seniors have made very fair progress, compete in the 1949 Empire Games; and though they have lost many of hurdlers both, J. M. Holland and A. For the first three Saturdays the ation has been worked up. This team is strong close to the scrum with B. their games, the margin of defeat has R. Eustace. six club sides together returned a always been very small. With Peter total of 100 points per week, and K. Caughey, the Auckland Junior rep­ resentative, playing a particularly lies in goal, and a reliable pair of full­ That the Varsity Harrier Club has though this standard has not been backs, the team has found it very had several outings this winter, all maintained, the results have contin­ good brand of football. Of the other backs Colin Kay has been most im­ much easier to save than to score being well attended. High hopes are ued to be very favourable. Though goals. A very telling lack of cc-ordin- held of taking the cross-country not the most prolific scoring side in pressive, but it is feared that the senior selectors have called on him ation in the forward line has been the shield from Otago this tournament. the College, the Senior XV has per­ team’s main weakness— but a weak­ formed consistently well, owing its for the rest of the winter. The for­ wards have been rather patchy, very ness which the club appeared likely to That University appealed “ as a very position at the head of the football remedy in its two outings on Bland­ fit side which plays spectacular foot­ ladder to the fine grafting of the for­ good at times but liable to tail away as in the Navy match. ford Park. ball” when it made its debut at Bland­ wards. It is difficult to single out any Highlight of the season has been ford Park several Saturdays back. for special mention but representa­ RESULTS the 5-1 win which the side scored at Soccer enthusiasts were particularly tives G. McDonald and P. Fox have Thistle’s expense, and this was fol­ interested in the football of the three shown particularly good form with B. 2a v. Suburbs: won 30-0; v. Aka- lowed up by a very fine exhibition Fijian members, Matasan, Naidu and jRope not far behind them. Behind the rana: wen 45-0; v. Waitemata: won against Mount Albert Grammar Old Vola Vola. scrum representative half-back, Mone- 69-0; v. Training College: won by de­ Boys, when Varsity made its first fault; v. Grafton: won 6-3; v. Gram­ gatti has proved a great individualist, appearance in the big match at Bland­ Latest of the football personalities mar: won 9-8. his combination with the first five- ford Park. The game appealed very that appear during the season is 2b v. Tech. Old Boys: won 28-9; v. eighth, probably suffering from num­ much to the large crowd present, and “ Scotty” McDonald, a returned ser­ Grafton: won 26-7; v. Grammar: lost ber of injuries in back line. This has Varsity football is undoubtedly popu­ viceman who was chosen emergency 6-12; v. Shore: won 8-6; v. Training indeed been a very serious handicap lar at the present time. There is College: won by default; v. Navy: lost for England during his service over­ in University football, upsetting for need, however, for more niayer sup­ seas. McDonald’s play in the Auck­ 3-20. the Seniors as well as affecting the port from the College, several lower land-Waikato was said to have been of lower grades who have to give up THIRD GRADE grades having great difficulty in field­ All-Black standard, particularly his their leading players. Whether the ing sides ever the vacation. line-out work. cause of these injuries has been lack Most sqccessful cf the three third of training it is difficult to say; the grade teams is the Intermediate XV SPORTING COLUMN That two of Varsity’s leading cric­ side does appear fit enough on the which has lost only one game to date. keters, Henry Cooper and Jack Elliott, field; the forwards certainly have Improved forward play and a very Noticed in Varsity sporting circles: are playing good hockey in the senior been in great fettle from the begin­ fleet three-quarter line have been the That the Rugby football XV has team again this year. They both know ning of the season. The injuries were strength of the team, and prospects been doing very well in spite of its what to do with the ball. CRACCUM

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES effect that marriage was the most that there are troublous times ahead. and varied, differing and irreconcila­ European civilization is on the verge ble. Progress has become the central (Continued) licentious institution yet evolved (proved by its popularity). A speaker of coffapse and America is in no posi­ focus of our University system, the from the floor referred to the first tion cc stand alone. Mr. Fairburn same progress that leads to unrea­ DEBATING CLUB two commandments and also re­ pointed out that people trained in sonable reason in the shape of an marked that righteousness was tra­ Universities were admirably suited to atomic bomb. The University, he said, When the Debating Club chose for ditionally rewarded by the god of the stave on the collapse of a civilisation, should produce an elite of worth, in­ subject “ That Free Love is Immoral,” Israelites by a “piece of chocolate or and quoted in support of this the fact tellectual and moral, to exercise lea­ it put its finger upon the one thing a victory.” Evil brought its own re­ that the Nazis very quickly shot stud­ dership. which will draw a large audience in ward. Mr. Norwood was heard to ents on occupation of any territory. Miss Garland, thanking the speakers this college— sensation. Judging by remark darkly, “ Ah, the woman Mr. Fairburn said that a University for their views, opened the general the number of chairs the committee always pays.” The speaker’s point was needed some central focus, such as it discussion by stating the view of drew up in the Women’s Common that under the regime of free love, had lost since clerical .days when the­ most students, that the University Room, the audience which did in fact she had more to pay. Mr. Norwood: ology was the cultural core. He should work in co-operation wftjh assemble there was by no means un­ “ She gets 10 bob a week now.” An­ pleaded for a more philosophical ap­ society and net seek to detach itself. expected. other speaker from the floor brought proach to professional training in­ The University, she felt, is detached The case for the affirmative was forth the startling remark that expo­ stead of stressing the mercenary quite enough from society already by opened by Miss Barbara .Hyland, who nents of free love had very lax ideas aspect. Subjects such as law, for in­ the very apathy of that society. stance, should be studied with a stated her belief in the fitness of — they “ seemed to think finding a bed Mr. Salmon sought to supply a marriage as an institution, and in free regard to relating them to the other was the main thing, and how can that central focus once again by suggesting love as an iniquity. Most memorable traditions* of civilization. In this be a firm foundation for lasting hap­ a compulsory “ general knowledge” o f her remarks were her quotations of connection, Mr. Fairburn drew a dis­ piness?” A Voice: “It depends on the course before taking a degree. Aldous Huxley to the effect that very bed.” tinction between academic economics, These views, and the discussion few people could stand up to free love Mr. John Hooker said that unhappy which is a subject parallel to physics, anyway, and that in any case it was and economics which concentrates on which followed, gave all the students marriage was nothing better than present much to think over, together a waste of energy. officially sanctioned prostitution. practical problems such as inflation. Mr. George Gunn, for the negative, The economist who gets a job is with a new standard for estimating ranged D. H. Lawrence against Hux­ After the summing up, a vote was chosen for his services more than for the value of the education we are re­ ley, and pointed out that failure to taken on (a) the presentation of the his learning. Should this influence on ceiving. case, and (b) the merits of the case. place sexual relationships in their right the trend of study be allowed to go ¥ ¥ ¥ perspective could lead to morbidness, On the first question the team for the too far? negative was unanimously voted the maladjustment, etc., etc. He stressed Mr. Fairburn said he believes that CHESS & DRAUGHTS CLUB the difference between free love and better and on the second the affirma­ tive team won by 14 votes. (About New Zealand education is running on promiscuity, and asked why, if real better lines now than ever before, in Student Chairman: H. G. Barter. love existed in any particular case, it 60 per cent, of thse present did not Secretary-Treasurer: G. A. M. King. vote on this second question). spite of current letters to the news­ should not be expressed through a papers from lamenting employers. Committee: O. S. Hames, H. J. Han- sexual relationship. ¥ * * These, he said, only show the business ham, O. Sternbach. Miss Trowern in reply, quoted the man’s view of the end of education— A serious gap in the intellectual and abandonment'of marriage ties in Rus­ to produce efficient office-boys. social life of the College has at last sia and China, with “disastrous re­ THE UNIVERSITY IN The fact that the University de­ been filled by the formation of this sults.” The people of to-day, being in­ MODERN SOCIETY Club. sufficiently educated, she said, need pends on grants and gifts make it The inaugural meeting was held on a legal tie to make bargains binding. LIT E R A R Y c l u b m e e t s doubly^ vulnerable. It is forced to April 22nd. The President of Student As an example of the effects of free Through the courtesy of Dr. Aubin, accede to government demands and Association Executive, John Nathan, love she asked us to consider the Literary Club was enabled to hold some times forced to accept gifts out took the Chair. The Constitution was increasing shiftlessness of people. A a vacation meeting in most comfort­ of keeping with its nhture. adopted, the Committee was elected, Voice: “ They’re living in caravans.” able surroundings at his home. The The need is for the University to and the Club formally launched. Pres­ Mr. Colin Bell, who confessed to topic, however, was not a literary one, realise and to define its position. As ent playing times are: lunch hours in having read “ some authorities on the but a very enlightening panel discus­ the staff’s comments were likely to Room 37, and Tues. 7.30 p.m. in Room subject,” pointed out that to sanction sion was held on “ The Place of the arouse doubts, this meant that the free love does not mean that all the University in Modern Society.” Pro­ student body should clarify its views members of the community must prac­ fessor Musgrove, Mr. A. R. D. Fair­ on the University’s position and then An account of the opening night tise free love, it means merely that the burn, Mr. M. K. Joseph and Father try to educate politicians and busi­ held on June 10th will appear in next stigma at present attaching to free Fcrsman led the discussion, which ness men in the “facts of life.” issue. The Club intends to put prob­ love is removed. He denied/that the was notable chiefly for indicating why Mr. Joseph startled everyone by lems in Craccum with solutions in the increasing divorce rate had any con­ our University is considered “ third- reading the Calendar definition of the following issue. In the Chess nota­ nection with the more liberal ideas on rate.” purpose for which the University was tion capital letters represent White sex relationships and marriage— it Professor Musgrove mentioned the founded. He also quoted Cardinal pieces, small letters Black. Numbers was simply that divorce was now more popular misconception of the Univer­ Newman on this topic, again empha­ indicate the number of blanks in the respectable than 50 years ago, when sity as being the cultural core of the sising the lack of a central focus. He row. Each row is set on the board couples unhappily married, still con­ community as well as the body which deplored the expectation of the gen­ like writing on a page, i.e., left to tinued from a sense of duty to re­ set its cultural standards. Re pointed eral public that the University should right with the lines from top to bot­ main married and “to produce their out that this is not historically cor­ produce as much justification for its tom. The Draughts board is numbered annual child.” Finally, in answer to rect. The university was originally a existence at the least possible ex­ from Blacks double corner, i.e., if the quotation of Christian standards training ground for the clergy, and pense and inconvenience. The func­ Black is at the top, also like writing by the leader of the affirmative team, later for the diplomatic corps. Thus it tion of the English department seems but using alternate squares. he mentioned the fact that the Chris­ provided purely vocational training. now to be to turn out journalists and tian ethic is not the onljj one. The professor maintained that the teachers and to act as an auxiliary Problems: Mr. Garden’s speech was charac­ University has not set the cultural to the Schools of Law, Commerce and Chess: White to play and win. terized by a singularly unfortunate standard for the community; it is a Music. The University is doing the rlbqrlkl; ppppnppp; 8; 3P2NI; 2n5: choice of expression, considering the result of society’s outloojc, not a work of the schools and the W.E.A. BIP5; P4PPP; R2QRIKI. subject in hand. His main point was cause. He quoted incidents in the and in this respect it has taken on Draughts: White to play and win. that the present ethical code had pro­ field of literature and religion in tasks outside its sphere. It should Black kings at 19. 31. Black men at duced a civilized race which consid­ support of this. The University Wits, seize upon members of society, re­ 12. 15. White kings at 10. 20. 22. ered its rights and duties not merely Marlowe and Greene, when they came make them and turn them out into White man at 26. down from Cambridge, reflected in the world again to exercise their ben­ as individuals, but as members of a * * whole community. their plays not the cloistered calm of eficial influence. Research has been Mr. Norwood, the final speaker for their university, but the turbulence of relegated to non-existence because of the negative team, took exception to everyday life. the insistence on a full set of lectures. CATHOLIC CLUB the laying of responsibility for condi­ The Wesleyan Revival, although The ideal is, besides providing full At a meeting held on Sunday, tions which existed in Russia and some of its protagonists were scholars facilities for research, to have a cre­ March 30, at 7.30 p.m. in the W.C.R., China at the door of Tree love— war sprung from the need of the time, not ative artist on the staff of every the members were pleased to wel­ and political instability were the from any theories matured behind department. come back a former chaplain of the causes of chaos, not free love. Mr. University walls. The so-called Ox­ The cultural position of the Uni­ Club, Rev. Father M. G. Lavelle. Norwood, who showed more signs of ford movement arose in a similar versity in Auckland can be gathered Father Lavelle, who has recently re­ getting to grips with the subject than manner. very accurately from its geographical turned from a visit to his native land, any other of the speakers, said that Professor Musgrove said that now­ site. It is placed conveniently to the spoke on “Ireland’s Spiritual Destiny.” chastity and virginity were virtues adays too many people are getting a business area, to engineering shops, This destiny, said the speaker, was to \ trumped up by the XV century and University education. Teaching is legal firms and accountants’ offices, preserve and spread the Catholic that in the words of a modern critic, becoming too specialised and not handy to the transport system, road, Faith. He showed how Ireland had virginity was not a virtue, it was a enough time is devoted to pure re­ rail and ferry linking it with the restored the Faith to Europe after condition. The marital bliss urged search and pure study. This, of Training College, schools and suburbs. the invasions of the barbarians had by the team for the affirmative was course, raised the question, “ Why not Nothing remotely suggestive of the resulted in the fall of the Roman not in practice successful—witness the let the University develop. along its detached, self-contained community Empire and a lapse into paganism. number of divorces. The strong laws own lines, as it has done in the past ? such as is envisaged at Tamaki and Again, in the nineteenth century, of marriage and conventional moral­ The answers are that the Univers­ which Mr. Joseph deems desirable. Ireland had fulfilled her destiny, for ity were nothing more than mis­ ity is numerically swamped to the point The University, Mr. Joseph conclud­ her people, driven from their coun­ applied Christianity. Mr. Norwood’s of being “clogged,” and at the same ed, should be looked upon as the try by persecution and the artificially final point was that free love was time understaffed. Another aspect oyster producing an occasional pearl, produced famine, had played a big composed of “love” as well as “free,” which must not be forgotten is that not as the hen producing the regular part in the christianising of the Sl fact he considered the team for the as the numbers of students under the egg. newly-discovered lands of the world. affirmative had overlooked. University’s influence increases, so Father Forsman said that the de­ To-day, said Father Lavelle, mis­ When the subject was thrown open does the tendency of the state to in­ plorable condition of the University sionaries from Ireland were engaged for discussion from the floor there terfere in University affairs. reflects the deplorable condition of in the conversion of the enormous were several interesting quotations. Professor Musgrove wants the Uni­ civilisation. The basis of every civili­ population of Africa and Asia with Bishop Bradley to the effect that the versity to be left alone, to do its job' sation is a synthesis which can ex­ whom, it seems, the future of the -doctrine of the greatest good for the which, he declared, was thinking, the plain the relation between Science and world must lie. He expressed the greatest number was an argument end of a University system being to Art, Faith and Reason. Our civilisa­ opinion that it was once again the than which he could conceive none maintain straight thinking. tion, and our University have lost destiny of Ireland to preserve Chris­ the more terrible; and Shaw to the Mr. Fairburn opened by warning us their synthesis. Their aims are many tianity in the world. CRACCUM

SCI. SOC. FILM holes were linked by sawing with a is here at all—what does it stand for, imply that it would be a very dan­ fine-tooth wire threaded from hole to what is the University’s function in gerous thing to attempt to-day. Just GORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR hole. The section of skull was re­ Society and its relation to the latter. as dangerous I feel, as arguing the moved and there was exposed the It was in the, discussion of a study Aliens case with one’s head on the I don’t think many who were at mysterious tissue of the brain. Prob­ R.S.A. chopping block. Then there ing confidently into the depths of the opening up some such fundamentally the Science Society’s film evening on important issues as this that those was “ The Birds.” The speaker quoted April 22 will forget what they saw. folds with a long instrument, the Murray on this play. He agreed with gloved fingers removed, portion by who attended A.U.C. S.C.M. May Drawtn by a curiosity which over­ Camp at Henderson found much food him that it was a play of escape. But came feelings of apprehension, a portion, the cyst on the pituitary perhaps it really is a satire on law gland which this miracle of technical for thought and something of a fuller huge crowd filled the Chemistry Lec­ and more satisfying approach tc their and order. Dr. Blaiklock positively ture to capacity to see Mr. W. A. Fair- had made accessible. enjoyed describing the treatment The portion of skull was carefully distinctive task as students. Mrs. clough’s film on “ Thyroid and Brain Rainsford Jansen gave us an insight accorded Poets, Prophets, Lawyers, Operations.” replaced, sewn into position and the Inspectors, and finally Planners. For holes refilled with the “ sawdust” from into the workings of the American An atmosphere of excitement and University (and the comparative the sake of the Architectural School, mounting tension could be felt as the the drilling. The operation in con­ I trust Dr. Blaiklock will forget about trast to the first was truly gory, the merits of U.S. and N.Z. silk stock­ Chairman went through the formal ings!), Mr. P. Martin Smith, Director the Planners. Next “ The Lysistrata.” preliminaries. Mr. W. A. Fairclougli whole area shimmering with blood Dr. Blaiklock quoted some lines prov­ from the myriads of cut vessels in of Auckland W.E.A., spoke of the introduced his subject from his place ideas underlying the Community Cen­ ing that the line of vitriolic wenches by the projector, from which he was spite of the dozens of shining, neatly- extends far back. Then there was arranged forceps. A long operation, tre scheme, and Mr. John Laii’d, M.A., unable to move because of the crush. tried to help us clarify cur minds a reference to “ The Clouds” and “ The In matter-of-fact tones he described which we saw in a few minutes. Frogs.” In “ the Frogs,” Euripides gets We left marvelling at the skill, little on the many involved and im­ the necessity for the thyroid and portant aspects of the individual’s it. True to form Aristophanes proves brain operations we were about to training and patience needed in a good surgeon. relation to society. Tutorials on Chris­ himself the hero of the old and con­ see. The film was to be in techni- servative. A great experience. tian Apologetics, and the usual Devo­ eolour taken at a range of 4ft, photo- — C.L. tional Sessions, plus fine weather and Finally, the Doctor said that he flood lamps, stops. . . The light went excellent meals helped to make it a thought the Aristophanes had his hand out. In the darkness I thought—I * * * most worthwhile Camp, not unworthy on the pulse of Athens, and that he hope I won’t be sick or faint; better of the traditional high standard of divined the dry rot of the day and was men have at first opertions; still this HARRIER CLUB such S.C.M. functions. not afraid to say sc. But personally is only a film—but colour—4ft! My I wonder whether Aristophanes really collar seemed rather tight. A voice, Judging by the attendances at both During the Vacation we availed our­ had such a clear view of the intellec­ “ Will there be sound?” “ No.” An­ the Annual General Meeting and the selves of the opportunity of welcom­ tual revolution going on around him, other voice, “Just as w ell!” A nerv­ opening run (even in the storm of ing at an informal function Mr. Alun when, as in “ The Clouds” he can at­ ous titter from the crowd. The pro­ April 19), indications are for a very Richards, M.A., Dominion Organiser tack thinkers and Literary workers,, jector began to whir. This was it successful season. of CORSO and Editor of “ Student,” who have nothing in common, as pro­ and we had a very stimluating even­ —some of the mystery and terror, to The A.G.M. was held on April 16, phets of a common heresy. the layman, of the operating theatre ing together. and the following officers were * * * would be revealed. “ I’m beginning appointed: Outstanding coming event of the to wish I hadn’t come— ” “ You don’t President: Mr. J. Hogben. month is the World Day of Prayer have to look ...” — whispers. The Vice-Presidents: Messrs. Harden, fnr Students on Sunday, June 22nd. A "ONLY A FLY'S WING" film began, Fairclough’s voice explain­ sen., M. Segeclin, sen., J. B. Christie, Service of Worship on the afternoon On the above subject Dr. Gold­ ing that the first part would show by sen., J. G. Millar, F. W. Orange, L. of that day in the College Hall will schmidt spoke entertainingly to a diagrams what had to be done. A Barker. mark the official observance in Auck­ packed hall. Without going into de­ little easing of the suspense as we Club Captain: Q. Thompson. land of this occasion when the world­ tails it was felt that the speaker was saw sections of the neck and the Vice-Captain: P. Fraser. wide unity of Christian Students is both toe elementary and too advanced, regions that had to be negotiated Secretary: B. Nicholls. effectively demonstrated in all its all in the one breath. Highlight of before the removal of the surplus Treasurer: H. Maslen. reality and deep significance. It will the evening perhaps was the solitary thyroid tissue could be effected. Committee: R. Rawnsley, A. S. Wil- be followed by Tea. Remember the 3rd question posed at the end of the ad­ Then, suddenly, the theatre and shire, F. Taylor. July, when we are the guests of Trin­ the patient being wheeled in. We dress. An elderly member of the A prompt start for the season was ity College for a Combined Fellowship audience desired to know whether it gazed fascinated at the features of suggested, so on the next Saturday Evening; and don’t forget Study Cir­ the unconscious young girl, the long was true that the offspring of elderly thirty-one runners assembled at the cles on Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Thurs­ men were likely to be superior to white throat, the strapping of her home of our President, and sent the day at 7 p.m., and Devotional Service arms to the table, then the smear of those of young men. Dr. Goldschmidt Club off to a good beginning. From on Thursday at 3.30 p.m. answered in one word. the brown antiseptic. A flash at the now on runs will be a weekly affair, rows of cruelly glittering instruments so if you are thinking about “ having * * * * # * raised the murmur of the audience to a canter,” see any of the above mem­ a sharp outcry. The tension of the bers for a programme. MUSIC CLUB preliminaries was eased as it became "STING. PASSION. almost unbearable by the quiet half- * * * AND POISON" As the year advances, the date o f amused voice of the doctor. “ Injec­ the Annual Concert that has been a tion of local anaesthetic, procaine, FIELD CLUB “ Pouring his full heart feature of the Club’s life in past the stuff Crippen murdered his wife In profuse strains of unpremedi­ years, draws closer. with.” “ Here is Sir Carrick Robert­ The A.G.M. resulted in the election tated art.” We are greatly concerned at this son.” “ The first incision.” of the following officers: — In the Hall recently shades of a con­ ever diminishing interval of time in It began—the deft movements of President: Miss R. F. de Berg. servative from the glory that was which we may prepare a programme scalpels held in gloved hands, the Student Chairman: Miss V. U. Greece, chased the echoes of Dr. worthy of public performance, and at dextrous manipulation of arterial Dellow. Blaiklock’s address. Aristophanes I ’m the sporadic attendance of some mem­ forceps, the team work, the widening Secretary: Miss A. Lush. sure would have stirred the audience bers of the Singing Section on prac­ wound. The intense interest of what Committee: Miss M. Crum, Miss D. with some pointed direct reference, tice nights. An appeal is made to followed made it less difficult to keep Savage, Mr. E. H. Kerkin, Mr. R. V. and Dr. Blaiklock seemed to regret the those members who have not been one’s eyes on the screen; the pres­ Mirams. freedoms that are past. Despite the regularly to rehearsals to do their ence of one’s stomach was less un­ Members of the staff representing laws of Libel, Dr. Blaiklock was not utmost to rejoin our ranks. comfortably obvious. Even so, there several Science Departments were unduly hampered. Ignoring authori­ The Club has another commitment were noises that indicated that some elected Vice-Presidents. ties’ well founded doubt, Dr. Blaik­ this year besides the Annual Concert. had had enough and were feeling it A very successful week-end camp lock had no hesitation in beginning Mr. Arthur Cock, organist at St.. wisest to leave before it was too latfe. was held at Piha from March 28th with a good solid date— Aristophanes, Pauls, Symonds Street, has asked that With sure strokes the unwanted to 30th. born 448 B.C. The satirist, through the Singing Section assist him in a tissue was laid bare, removed, first on The Saturday was spent in examin­ his wot k, was related to conditions of recital at the church some time in the' one side then the other. Sir Car- ing a marine thesis area at Piha and the present day. Dr. Blaiklock pointed near future. rick’s fingers moving at incredible in collecting in the coastal forest at out that the established type of Diony- These matters, coupled with the speed tieing ligatures on the arteries. White’s Track. siac comedy gave Aristophanes a wea­ poor financial position of the Club The closing of the wound and the A dance was run primarily for the pon such as no other public Satirist this year, make it imperative that all neat row of stitches in a long curve. entertainment of F.C. at the Piha Hall has ever wielded. “ Sting, Passion members loyally co-operate for the It was over. “ She was premedicated, on Saturday night. When the ampli­ good cf the whole. It would seem a she’ll wake up soon and wonder and Poison” was his description of fier broke down, Field Club enter­ “ The Lysistrata.” Aristophanes could very unworthy thing to let this sec­ where she has been all the time.” tained the locals until the arrival of tion of the Club fade into ineffective­ Laughter. Lights. We all stretched, indulge the wildest flights of extrava­ a gramophone, with delightful rendi­ gance. He could deal keen thrusts, or ness while its chief benefactor is over­ grinned and looked at each other to tions of several College songs. seas. So to all people who showed see how we had taken it. Some re­ make serious appeals. As mentioned On the Sunday morning the “ Gap” earlier I feel that Dr. Blaiklock’s ana­ their interest at the start of this, markably greenish-white faces gave a was visited, while in the afternoon year— show your continued interest by little satisfaction to others who logy with modern times, would have members helped an honours student to your physical support next Wednes­ hadn’t been feeling too well them­ compared well with the work of Aris­ set up several experiments in her day evening. selves. , tophanes were it not for the fact that sand-dune thesis area. our freedoms of speech are not quite Practices are now held, 7-8 p.m., as- The next film. This would be bet­ before the power cuts. ter; we had been initiated. But, as * * * so wide in the time of Aristophanes. we saw the shaved scalp of the Dr. Blaiklock quoted occasionally in patient, a woman, and then the sweep­ S.C.M. racy modern idiom. Out cf some For all Public Typing and ing circular incision above the fore­ eleven extant comedies, he dealt with Duplicating Requirements head, we weren’t so sure. The doc­ “ What are we all here fo r?” may six in relating them to his theme. tor: “We have to make a map like be the sort of rhetorical question which First, there was his comment on “ The this before we cover up the area parsons are well advised not to ask Acharnians.” He felt that this play ADAMSON'S BUSINESS round the operation otherwise we when preaching in Mount Eden gaol. produced in time of war, and stating BUREAU mightn’t know where we were.” A But there seems to be no adequate so admirably the case for the enemy, laugh—badly needed. The patient’s reason why some such question should while the speaker’s head rests on the Tel. 43-473 face was then covered; this helps a not be faced by those who more or chopping block, with the knowledge lot. We needed help when in the less voluntarily and regularly enter that .should he fail to be convincing, 32 CITY CHAMBERS, QUEEN ST. next screen a large hand-drill was the portals of that Institution of his head will be lopped off, was the busily applied to produce a circular Higher Learning known as A.U.C. perfect example of the freedom of *Students Notes, Club Circulars, Etc., row of holes in the skull after the There is not only this question of why speech that prevailed in the Athens Our Specialty* scalp had been folded back. These we are found there, but also of why it of the day. The Doctor seemed to

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