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No. 92 IMPERIAL COLLEGE 18th MAY, 1956 I.C. WINS THREE U.L.CUPS ANOTHER EVANS VICTORY RESIDENTS RIDICULED Last Saturday, Imperial College won three U.L.U. Cups May the 1st was the last day by whioh application forms at the University Athletics C for admission to the College Hostel had to be submitted. Championships at Hotspur Park. 250 students applied for residenoe, and if they had read the regulations they would have noted that there were no rules The men won the Roseberry ofbehaviour sinoe these could not be both oomprehensible and Challenge Cup by four points enforceable. Moreover, such rules would tend to be oppressive. from the University Collage Eviction was the punishment for any student whose conduct was who beat us by a similar considered an extreme oase of irresponsibility. margin last year. Ibis is the sixth time the college has won Residents have long been proud of this liberal treatment, the cup sinoe the war, though and have learned to tolerate other peoples idiosyncrasies or it never had Imperial College to tell them off appropiately. Unfortunately, on the evening inscribed on it until 1946. of May 1st., the ruLss were modified. The Residents committee I.C.W.S.C. retained the 'agreed' that the disciplinary sub-oommittee be empowered to Imperial College Challenge 'gate' Residents who oomrait certain disciplinary offences Cup and the Sherwood Cup. (unspecified). If it was agreed, then the student represent The Challenge'Cup, which is a ativea betrayed their electorate. More likely it was passed awarded for most points has b by a majority. The senior residents now outnumber the been won four times sinoe 1947, students by seven to four on -this committee. It was.also while the Sherwood Cup whioh agreed without consultation with the disciplinary committeec takes into consideration the who nominally would have to mete out this punishment. number or students in the Col- leges has been won by I.C.W.S.C. six times sinoe 1947. Twenty-eight Year Plan Pour members of the College won individual events; Fortunately moat of the current residents have not been D.Smith Hop, Step and Jump. intimidated by this absurd sanction, and have actually tended D.J.Pain 3000 metres steeple- to be more boisterous than before it was introduced. This chase. may be to determine the standard of offences which entail L.C.Looke 200 metres. gating, or purely competition to achieve this honour. Many J.S. Evans One mile and three see this as the thin edge of a wedge whioh will reduce i miles. John Evans, winner of the Hostel life to the silence of a monastery and desperation Brands. Walker 80 metres hurdles. University one and three of a Rowton House. mile races. Already the powers of the harden are dictatorial, though it must be admitted that be doesn't take full advantage of them. Nevertheless, he has h1a automation mtmll control perfectly minions on the Residents com- Vtf/i mittee, he selects the majority of the disciplinary committee, and his latest move has been the standard of oar htgd-jrade sausages to reject one of the Imperial College union representatives on the selection of residents committee. He already had the power to reject anyone the selected anyway, and although the the disciplinary committee nominal evicts students, it must do so when the Warden requires it. It is possible that the reigning Warden ia as much embarassed by the power that has been vested in him as. the Residents are afraid that it might fall into the hands of an autocrat.

Enquiries in the Refectory have shown that no attempts are being Bade to mechanise it oonpletely, and a large number of students will still be re- quired to perforin the menial task of eating the food provided. The kitchen does give a caw. scope for changing production methods, and night be prevailed upon to eooept suggestions from those students who have at acne stage in their College oourse bean aenbers of the eleotrioal engineering, ehenloal engineering and either the soology or the tut any deportments. 1 FELIX BRITISH INTER-UNIVERSITY WHO DUNNIT? CONFERENCE This Easter an informal Inter-University conference was held at Southampton University. The purpose of this meeting was to enable the officers of Students Unions to get together and discuss the many problems whioh arise in the running of a University or College Union, and the different ways in deal- ing with them. An air of spontaneity and free exchange of information and points of view was maintained throughout ths conference, and kept up a discussion free from points of order, points of information and debating trioks, whioh seem some- what to mar other student gatherings. Of the many topios discussed, one of particular interest was the problem of introducing overseas students to British University life and helping them to settle down. It was generally agreed that overseas freshers' receptions are a bad thing, as it makes the student feel oonspicious, and does not help to integrate him'into the community. Similar sentiments were expressed about the existance of "NationalisfClubs, which, owing to their "oliquish" tendency draw freshers into a small oommuty of his own oountrymen, and do not introduce his to the student body in general. The be3t approach to this was presented by Nottingham University whore each overseas fresher is met by one English host who accompanies him for the first fortnight of the sess- ion. First he helps the fresher with general problems (e.g. currency), and then introduces him informally to university life by showing him around the union, inviting him to ooffee parties etc., so that he nill meet people quickly and soon find his feet. This will prevent the fresher from retiring into his shell and wishing to meet only people from his own Whilst t'other night at Ayrton Hall oountry. I* Guildmen held their Annual Ball, We would be interested to reoieve the opinions of over- A miniature man in brazen manner seas students on these points of view. Forcibly removed the spanner The problem of maintaining a decent standard of behaviour We cannot bear to see such fool* in a new Union building was mentioned. Other unions who have As Engineers without their tools, recently opened new premises had found that making an appeal And so we sent the damned thing back in their newspapers when the buildings had been opened, and We're sorry that it's broken "Jack". unobtrusive verbal approaches to bad offenders, had proved sufficient. Any system of fining was strongly deprecated. A poem similar to this appeared with a large part of the Guilds Spanner in the Beit 'Quadrangle. The slight alteration During the discussion on Religious and politioal Societies, is the elimination of the name of the University Boxing Cham- their existence was agreed to j pion who fears to be associated with the dastardly deed. provided that the nana of the Union waj never allowed to be- come associated with oontrovssw sial views which these sooieties may express. Of the twenty Unions H ° which attended the meeting, five give no financial aid to such sooieties, and moat unions have m TO similar rules to I.C.U. far their m formation. It is interesting to note that I.C. Bar is the only Union ) OH I I t) 1 Bar in the oountry to open on (Monday) \ ]• Sundays, and that several unions >> h> .^-i imi in i t t restrict union facilities during vacations and on Sundays, when some are not even allowed their _i — athletic grounds. TERPSICHOREAN ACTIVITIES Nearly all the twenty unions present at the oonfsreoos publish a newspaper. All, except FELIX, have union subsidy. Th* last fortnight has seen three dances of completely different nature organised by the three constituent colleges. Th* Engineers Ball was the most ambitious affai-, being preceded by a dinner. One of the best aspects of this, was ' that all the dancers were present at the beginning, and the tboucbiwtcwe arrival of couples when it had 'warmed up' was avoided. The lavish dinner farmed a compulsory warming up. Ths Country House Ball is unique, The Royal College of The Touohstone weekend on Hay 5th-6th was on the topic Solano* being the only one with an out of town residence. The of 'Bohioide and the Death Penalty'. *he Guest Speaker , damning In itself was oonfinod to a small hall, and after Mr. C.R. Hewitt, gave one of the most intereting talks heard considering the inconvenience of transport to Silwood Park, in many a long day. Only the clook noticed that he talked the small numbers able to attend, and the difficulties of for two hours instead of onei The normal procedure of catering, on* is not surprised that ths atmosphere was a splitting the group into small discussion groups went by the little subdued. Ths early morning view of the quiet country- board in our eagerness to hear more from Mr. Hewitt. aids was ample recompense. The weather was kind, spring Unlike th* larger Colleges with mare funds for entertain- was obviously sprung and ment, ths Royal School of Mines had to content itself with a 5ilwood and the countryside were very pleasant. Sitting on •ussar was usual type, the lawn on Sunday afternoon only one diehard wanted to Dsns* on a Saturday evening. This the Hang the lot!' and ths only item of Interest was th* cabaret, whioh In a sober oondition was entertaining enough, and hence shows flesh The next Touohstone is on 2nd Jane. proBis* far th* next osmivsl.

INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE Are you looking far something to do during toe vac? If yen would like a cheap holiday abroad and if you are prepared to liv* rough-do asm* manual labour, you could do a very worth- while Job. Th* united Natios Association is asking for volu- nteers to help refugees In Austrian camps to build their own houses. The work consists of carrying bricks, mixing cement sad fitting up new houses and flats. Regular hours are worked, sat that* are opportunities at weekends and in ths evenings to so* the oountry snd meat people. Food and accomodation are provided free. Ton are asked to stay far sttleast a fort- sight, longer if possible. Party travel there and back is TfSSI SI I at the v*K7 oheapest rata of OX return. Porshsr •stalls ana sspJIastion foraw can he obtained from the United, •ation* Student Association, 25 Charles Street, London W. 1. 3 FELIX

Felix HOG BITES STUDENT DURING LARK IN PARK: A Miner and a Guildaman set out for a training run in Ravensoourt Park after sunset when the park was closed. Obviously unfit, they could not accelerate sufficiently when approached by a Polios mastiff. The Imperial College Newspaper This worthy animal pinned the Guildsman to the ground by his shoulder until ita flat-footed master arrived to.explain the folly of training after a heavy supper. The A.C.C. will be relieved to hear that no court action has ensued.

Circulation 1200 Editor: BILL HUDSOH SPANNER RETURNED: The larger portion of the spanner, whioh had been in the manganate stained hands of R.C.S., was left looked in the notice boardin the Beit Archway an Wednesday night. It waa accompanied by a card draped in black cloth. Previously "Hall Dinner" is becoming one of the best attended of the dimensions of the said tool had been taken for checking the Collage functions: So muoh so that early bookings are with the dimensions of the notice board and for possible nearly always neoessary. Its rise in popularity ia beoause future mass production. the original principles of this dinner are being violated. when Sir.Richard Southwell introduced this Dinner into WHO WROTE ON THE TRACTION ENGINE?: Someac . crawled paint the College life, his aim was to emulate the dinners held in over the Mines engine, now parked behind E 31. in a dismantled

the Oxford and Cambridge colleges,and he hoped that this in- state. "Scrap iron, please remove" ran the leb>. d. Miners are formal get-together would promote friendship and mutual so lethargic that they havn't bothered to wipe it off. understanding between the staff and students of the oollege. At all times a stress was laid on informality^ though tone JEZEBEL: The R.C.S. Fire Engine, will be christened at the was given to the meal by requiring those attending to wear next Union meeting. A bucket of beer will probably be used for lounge suits,, The loyal toast Was the only one of the evening. this purpose and it is hoped to have television newsreel cameras Looking.back on recant Hall Dinners we find that some present. Any similarity to the christening of 'Clementine' is students of the College ara using this as a means of holding purely coincidental. a cheap olub dinner in addition to their annual one, and at times a pleasant evening has been, spoilt by their bad manner HIDE PARK ATTRACTIONS: and mob behaviour. • Week before last: Methodist Youth Rally The staff are also using this dinner as a means of enter- Last week: St. John's Ambulance Brigade taining their friends and business aquaintanoes cheaply. Next week: Sheep Dog Trials The division between staff and students became particularly Week after next: Field Cup notioable when the idea of booking places"-at the table was A combination of all four would be even more interesting. introduced. Ibis system can only be deprecated as it makes it impossible for anyone attending the dinner to break BEATING THE BOUNDS: As dawn broke over Silwood Park last Sat- into the cliquish groups. urday morning, a group of revellers, using a band cart as a At one time it was the system that before port, anyone chariot, and ringing for the summer and Twickenham for winter. going to propose yet another, and ends own guests will have to toast 'our distinguished guests'. This dinner ia most enjoyable and an important social LECTURE THEATRES We have the hardest benches. A letter from amenity of the oollege life. It is hoped that in the future Keith Prowse's of theatre seat fame addressed to the Imperial they will be a function where staff, students and their guests College of Entertainments, Prince Consort Road, has reached •set on a social footing. ua. We can offer them blook bookings if they want them. W.U.S. CARNIVAL. Comment by Bedford lady, watching pro- oeseion of decorated floats - "What about I.C.?* We must do something about entering a float next year. The I.C. fortune- MOTOR CLUB RUN teller was present but he had to-pay a visit to bis rival on the field before opening his tent to those venturing on the Parachute Jump and landing at his door.

At the R.C.S. Maths, and Pays. Soc. Dinner last Monday, Dr. Lloyd who is Hon Treas. of R.C.S. union, remarked that free reading Felix he had conoluded that students regarded themselves as a ""ooozy lecherous, Bohemian lot". We are not, to he quite honest, particularly surprised that he should think so, but he is being rather reckless with public opinion to actually say ao since only a short tine before he had to stand up as the A.G.M. to present the accounts. On Sunday,6th. Hay, the newly formed R.O.S. Motor Club held their inaugural rally. The fifteen entries of motorcars I suppose that as the new monster of tachnologioal Eduo-) and motorcycles assnbled outside the Beit Building, and in b atice expands and swallows 3, Kensington (assuming it has brilliant sunshine the first man was away at 12p.m. enough leotuiwa, students and taxpayers to feed off) the A4 The initial route followed the to Old Windsor and neighbouring secretarial ooUejes will get pushed out of henoe via.lanes through Ripley and feat Horaley to Ranmore eyeing distance. It is a rather peculiar ooinoidenoe that where the first control point was situated and lunch the London College of Secretaries, which stands onTFine nets was eaten. After lunch, the oonpetitors were given a aeries Oenwiaaion Holy Ground and thus has been guaranteed immunity of grid references to visit from which the olue to theoseoond control was obtained. In the third and final section of the happens to have all the beet lookers. rally the competitors were required to solve four navigational problems which lead then to the finish at Ayrton Hall. Twelve of the fifteen entries completed the course The winners were: 1 St. B.Powell (C.4 G.) oar 2nd. A.Goodings(R.C.S.) motorcycle

First pre-war oar to complete the course: I. Duff (0.& Oldest oar to complete the omrse : I.M.

£ IMPERIAL COLLEGE DANCING CLUB JOBS FOE THE BOYS REQUIRES KEW BLOOD Annual Dance § Volunteer* required for training as : The Ayrton Hall Editor Advertising Manager m i social Editor Friday, 25th May, 1956 Sports Editor Sub-Editor i Dancing 9 p.m. - 2 am. .y to eurrent * through rao* nCKETS-TODAY THE UNION AT 12 NOON FELIX

conditions for their students, a steady stream of students leave the jast for the West. The lot of a ^Tfertcr BeutSiije £i>tubententag West (ierman studjnt is by no means easy; only about 21% receive any financial assistance. Host of the remainder have to work hard during the vacations, Once every two years German students hold a or at night,to make ends meet. They can afford only rally at which they meet to discuss some problem. the poorest of "digs", and student hostel accomodat- This year's rally, attended by about 3,000 stud- ion is hopelessly inadequate. Many German students ents, was held in Hamburg to discuss "The Student are busy advocating a similar system of grants to in Society." the British one. The organisers of this year's "studententag" The foreign"guests were royally entertained. decided to combine the occasion with a meeting of Trips were organised round Hamburg harbour, and to representatives of students of other Kuropean Lubeck and the Baltie Sea. A reception on the night countries. From jingland they invited one represent- ative from 1J.U.S. , which, they know, claims to re- of arrival soon found the foreign delegates chatting present student opinion in this country; and one animatedly to one another. A cocktail party given from Imperial Colle'ge, which they know to be the by a gentleman who described himself as "American best scientific and largest technical college in Cultural Attache" was also a great success.. During the country. it one of the foreign delegates donred a jjair of out- size sunglasses. On -being questioned about this sur- Similar invitations were sent by the University prising manoeuvre he explained: " I put t,hem>Oi. so of Berlin - Charlottenburg to their recent inter- the people they cannot see my eyes they is bloodshot." national meeting, which on this occasion fell in Another foreign delegate attended a German "hop". the same year as the studententag. Since, however, When asked '"hat he thought of it he replied that he U.li.S. fails somewhat apathetically to send repres- entatives to these occasions, the representative " was dissappointed: "There was no life; there was no from Imperial College has on each occasion been the drunken men and there was' no dancing on the tables." only i&iglish student present. After swopping addresses, the foreigners returned home. I.C. now has valued and interesting contacts Altogether there were sixteen foreign visitors in many iSuropean countries. For many years we have to Hamburg. It is indeed gratifying to know that been, firm friends of the Universities of jelft and Imperial College enjoys such an excellent internat- Groningen in Holland through the reciprocated vis- ional reputation that it alone of all jinglish coll- eges is invited to send a representative to such its of sports teams. Other teams have visited functions. France, Germany and Denmark. Several students of the University of'Berlin - Chart.ottenburg,have vis- The full value of contacts of this sort is im- ited I.C. and several I.C. students have paid return possible to estimate. Such meetings certainly fost- er understanding and goodwill between the students visits, headers are reminded that a scholarship for of jiuropean countries, and give the students of each anyone who would like to live and study in Berlin country the chance to appreciate the other fellow's for a year has beer, offered. difficulties. Perhaps I.C. could do its share in fostering i'he thoughts of German students turn inevitably international studjnt goodwill by inviting iresid- to the present plight of their country, and its ents of the leading liuropean technical colleges and effect on their lives and activities. Despite claims universities to a stay in I.C. sometime next year, of the "frea democratic" Eastern zone of better ifhen the new Union will be on view.

EXPLORATION PROJECT, REYDARFJORD, Summer 1956

The second stage in the and the people are very exploration of a region, foll- •friendly and hospitable. owing upon the preparation by The climate is much lass travellers and surveyors of severe than is suggested the first topographic maps, is by the name, and it is a marked by the incursion of pity that Iceland is rel- geologists, who find out what atively neglected by Brit- the country is made of. This ish tourists. The plan geological work is true explor- is to spend the first fort- ation in the fullest meaning night travelling about in of the word, and the geologist South-west and North Ice- has that feeling, common to all land in the expedition explorers, of never knowing vehicle, visiting classic what lies around the-next cor- geological exposures, and ner or across the next mount- spend the remaining six to ain. nine weeks on detailed The small expedition to \ geological mapping at Rey- Iceland planned for this summer darfjord. is for such geological explor- The country in which ation. The area that it is the work will be done is planned to cover is reasonably very mountainous and is accessible and is covered by sparsely populated, and it quite good topographic outlines will be necessary to camp The expedition will consist of and live under expedition two undergraduate geology stud- conditions for the whole ents, Peter Ibbotson-and Malcrcls duration of the visit. One McQueen; one post-graduate re- can only hope that it will search student, Ian Carmichael, not rain all the time, and a welcome refugee from a rival that the midges will not concern (Cambridge); and lect- be too belligerent. urer G.P.L.Walker. The area that it is planned to study lies around The rocks composing Iceland are almost exclusively Reydarfjord, a deep indentation midway along the Volcanic, and belong to a period in the distant Bast Coast of Iceland. This summer's work will be past when hundreds of thousands of cubic miles of a continuation and an extension of a study that was basalt lavas were poured out onto a land surface commenced lasjs year following a reconnaissance visit stretching probably continuously from the British in 1954, and it in part of a long-term research pro- Isles to Greenland; volcanic lavas that are still ject. to be seen in the Inner Hebrides, Antrim, the Far- By British standards Iceland is a bleak and bar- oes , Iceland and Greenland; lavas which in places ren country, yet it Is nevertheless Tery beautiful, (for instance, at Reydarfjord) have accumulated to a thickness of four to six miles. Some of the O.P.L.WALKiSR, a popular lecturer in the Geology volcanoes are still active in Iceland, 140 eruptions Department, is a specialist in the type ef rooks having been recorded over the past 1,000 years. the expedition will study. Be has nade field With luck one of these volcanoes nay put on a show studies ef basaltic reck in Antrim and ether for I.C. this suswier. places where they outcrop. FELIX

CORRESPONDENCE! coming events lav. Hsr 18th, l society Review, 7. P-»- Ayrton Hall.

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...U.S. open a*sting. Metallurgy Lecture Theatre 'Christ Today' by Rev. W.N. Reed. st 2 "3 rd. Transport to Hotspur Park 2/1 return. ' Club Hop. 8.00 p.n. Ayrton Hall. Friday. Hay 25th. I.C Railway Society Distinguished Visitors Address - Mr. A. Dean, J.10 p.m. C and C , room 161 followed by Annual Dinner In Tavist00k Restaurant. I.C Dancing Club - Annual Dana* Ayrton Hall 9 p.m.-2 a.a. Dress optional. Monday.2Hay 28th. I. CCU. Open Hasting Metallurgy Lecture Th tre 12th Hay, 1956. •Sift of God' by Michael Griffiths

Dear Sir, Thursday..Mar 31st. As members of ths Panning Club ire view with horror and. Field Cup Raoe dismay the downward trend of Saturday night entertainment in R.C.S. Annual General Meeting, 1.15 p.m. ths Onion. We hare therefore sent a letter to tha Entertain- ments Committee, a oopy of whioh is enclosed. We heps that you will publish this in its entirety and so bring our opinions to th* notice of your readers. SPORT IN GERMANY Tours faithfully, Our 'British' representative did not spend all his time T.C.Walls, president fostering Anglo-German relations informally. Besides ths. H.R.Kspig, Hon. Secretary. divided nature of their oountry, the Germans showed much con concern at signs of latent militarism. Th* following is from 12th. Hay, 1956. S.A.K.'a report of ths oogress. There is one disquieting aapeot of German Universities, Dear Sir, especially prevalent in the older ones such as Heidelberg. We feel that within the last two years th* standards This is the existence of corporations, or fraternities, who of ths "bob hops" has reached an abominably low level. hold formal meetings in order to participate in a bloody type In tha absence of a.band the "dancers" are provided with of rapier fighting. Contestants stand face to face at a noise from a mediocre selection of records whioh would fixed distance, with rapiers held pointing vertically, appear to be chosen on account of their brilliant vocal or with th* hand holding the rapier just in front of the nose. instrumental exposition rather than because of their Each contestant then tries to flick at his opponents head, suitability for dancing. In sons cases these records are although he must not drop his hand below a certain level. excellent for jiving, but often it ia impossible to Th* rapiers are so thin and elastic that it is possible to perform any recognised sequence of steps in time with them. inflict severe outs in the head and on the face, leaving Surely most people would prefer to pay two shillings and "soars of honour*. The most absurd rule ia that a combatant dance to the ihythm of a band! is not allowed to take any evasive action at all. If he Is ths objeot of the Entertainments Committee to knows the rapier is on its way to hls'.hsad, he must stand provide entertainment or to increase the Union's revenue? stock still to demonstrate his courage and manhood. Some- If it is the former they are at present falling miserably; times contestants are standing in a pool of blood before the if the latter they would be equally successful war* they acknowledged time of the oombat has expired. These frater- to have a band. The only explanation of th* present state nities were founded at about the time of Napoleon, and it is of affairs is that the Committee do not devote sufficient the custom of old students to return to fraternity meetings. time to tha organising of th* "hops" After th* war these fratsnities no longer existed, but were May we hope that in th* future the informal dances revived by old students* It is In such organisations that sill not disgrace the new Union buildings and that their many German students fear the spark of militarism or nation- reputation will once again stand high in the University. alism may again on* day rear its ugly head. In the large modern universities, such fraternities are praotioalln non- Tours faithfully, axiatant. T.C.Wells, President. H.E.Espig, Hon. Secretary. TONIGHT TONIGHT 1.0. Bnt*rtains*nts Osssjlttss AYKTON HALL. Friday, 18th May. 13 Kay 1956. Sir, POLISH REVUE Chaser is to blame for th* records. Festival of Song and Dance, Th* Onion Is to blame for th* "bob". Films, Exhibition, Can we help it if people prefer our hops to dancing Refreshments. KICK-OFF yp.m Tours etc. M. ©/».., 4 Ik, 'l/ear. 6*orge R**o*. ZK uy. - UTSK&i USi zO* Z&i Sr. i&i t//i t/ft zfsi •-&•> ~-Oi -~cn ten ten ———— —1 Get tackled in WU11S5* 1 C8QBS LIBEL STOP TfffflTT STEI8T TKMPO HBOCFOB BOOBS HOB possession of a SJS3I0S STOP COTTER STOP

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Annual Athletic COMING EVENTS Championships

Crioket 1st XI l 'niversity of London Athletic Ground Sat 19th. v. Trinity Hall, MOTSPUR PARK Men 21th. v. Hook. Next Wednesday, the three constituent Colleges compete Wed 23rd. v. Chelsea Police, is track and field events for the athletlo aaaarpianahlpa. Sat 26th. v. R.N.C. Greenwich The afternoon is an offioial holiday, and students are urged red 30th. v. Westminster College. to sapper* their own Colleges by participating or oheering their competitors to victory. Sail The staff race is open this year, since Dr. Sparkes ia St. Thomas' Hospital - Highgatu away, and the tug-of-war will as usual he the event nest Wed JOrd. popular with the oheer leaders. Coaches to the University of London sports ground will he Athletics leaving the Beit building from p.m. to Tickets, 1.30 1.50. Sat 19th. v. University (at Birmingham) price 2/- will he on sale at the bookstall. In the evening, the usual sports-day hop in aid of the Wed 23th, --. Sports Day -(Motspur Park) British University Sports Board will be held in Ayrton Hall. Sat 26th. v. Battersea Poly & St Mary's (at Harlington) Wed 30th v. Kings College, Birmingham & Loughborough (at Harlington) The final results of the University Athletics - Tennis ship was: Hen I.C. U.C King's L.S.I. Q.M.C. Sat 19th v, Guys Hospital 78 .74 56 33 21 Wed 23rd v. Q.M.C. H Women I.C. 54 S.J.Cass. 25 S.S.O.A.S, 18 Sat 26th. v. Paddington Sports H Sun 27th. v. P.S.O.B. H An interesting incident was D.Lawrences long jump) on Wed 30th. v. L.S.E. A Saturday when he was fully clothed. He had qualified on the previous Tuesday, but sinoe pulled a muscle. Hie Jump of about five foot gained him sixth place, and the team one point. ——— ———— BOAT CLUB

At Putney Regatta on Saturday 12th May the Boat Club did a YACHTING not fare particularly well. Neither the let or 2nd sights participated and it was left,to the 3rd eight in juniors and In a series of races at the Welsh Harp on Sunday 13th May, the 4th eight in Maidens, to defend the honour of the Club. Famulus sailed by J. Conway-Jones was third on points out of The 3rd eight withdrew early in their race when stroke's a fleet of over 40 local Firefly dinghies. sliding seat broke. The 4th. eight was beaten by 3 lengths The trophy was won by J.Clarke (Kings) and K.Stables was by Kings' 2nd eight. The water was very rough, and in one second. The latter is an ex- I.C. man at present doing National event two boats sunk and the third finished half full of Service. ^ water. The wind was light and very flunky, appearing to blow On the previous Saturday Martin Gaylard sculled very from many different directions at-the same tine. well to win the Junior Senior event at Hammersmith Regatta, A.Whaphan sailing Furious was third in the Tyro's Base but failed to repeat his performance under the very rough for helmsman who had never won a prise at the Harp. conditions at Putney.

CRICKET HISTORY

So far this season the 1st XI have played five matches, winning ten v. Wye and Old Slngjena, drawing two v. L.S.B. and R.A.S. Parn- borough, and losing one to Reading University. Ihe general standard of the perfonoanoea has so far been rather lew, it has been left to our Oonmenwoalth nowhere N.Kaestl ind U. Panda to score the only two fifties and to W. Bhatte to take more than 5 wiekets inn any Innings.

the old nenbers of the teen have had varying fortunes. Kitoh nee not yet streak bis true scintillating for*, being bowled first eell last Wednesday and earetohing few a mere fear today. The team spirit ia the teen ia as usual high and a notable eeneribator to ttds being our new scorer, Mr. DJfc Thomas. Some of the new member pi prefer blondes to beer but we hone this will be enwtUied before the Deven Tear. Mmmt the new nnftnii, S. Xurden, P. Envies,tt. Psn &v end «V r 6. Peeree have aoqultted theme aires vase* well te ease. The 2nd. teen have else played, ae have the r

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