AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' PAPER

Vo 1. XXIV, No. 5 TUESDAY, 12th JULY, 1960 Price 3d. Find Yourself a Cause, Rebel The New Zealand student’s preoccupation with current events in other countries is all too Pro-Chancellor well known, and all too easily explained. When the political ideal of each New Zealand party is to be just like the other, when governments can scheme with Oppositions not to bring up contro­ versial issues for fear of embarrassment, when party leaders can plead lack of education as a Receives worthy qualification for governing, and when standards of thought and debate are set by the level of small talk at a Ju-Nat social — occasions which seem to be the leading events in the Knighthood political calendar — it is easy to justify a blind eye on the grounds of intellectual integrity and Among those honoured by then retire to a wistful reading, in the '‘Herald,” of the latest news from Turkey or Japan. the Queen last month was the To become involved in politics in New Zealand is to attempt rive considerable satisfaction from Pro-Chancellor of the Univer­ the hopelessness of their cause,. sity of Auckland, Sir Douglas to swim, naked, through a mill-pond of thick, green slime. Other Reality, however, must triumph over Robb (or to give him his full than for what little satisfaction a megalomanic could derive from anti-semitism. The Labour Party is being Prime Minister in New Zealand, it is not even clear that the only possible party for anyone title, Sir Douglas Robb, K.B., who has genuine radical ideas and de­ C.M.G., B Sc., M.D., Ch.M., F.R. there is a reasonable motive for making the effort. C.S., F.R.A.C.S.). As Utopias go, New Zealand Sir Douglas, who is at present on is not too bad. It is, after all a three-month tour of Britain and the only country in the Western Africa under the Sims Common­ world to be completely without wealth Travelling Professorship, is a leading figure in the medical world. unemployment since 1939, and He is senior surgeon in charge of anyway, if you do lose your job thoracic and cardiac surgery at Green there’s always Social Security. Lane Hospital, and last month be­ came President-elect of the British The Labour government years ago Medical Association, being the first brought the country insurance against New Zealander to hold this office. poverty, sickness, old age — every unhappy circumstance which might Sir Douglas, who has been on the arise. It is true you can’t always buy everything in the shops, but the University Council since 1938, was government’s going to change in the elected by the graduates. He is him­ next few months anyway. All that’s self a graduate of the University of needed for New Zealand is a good, Otago. solid government, with its feet firm­ ly on the ground, capable of running what we’ve got, and there are already two parties admirably suited to do this, with a third we can vote for if we get bored with the others. People who can think should think, and people who can govern should gov­ ern. The 60,000 Dollar Question People who can think, however, cannot avoid thinking about the Ju-Nat. Social.” structure of their own society, and must at least ask the question, is it perfect? Is the great calm of New ing in the wilderness, and hope that, sires to put them into practice. The Zealand politics the result of a sit­ if he cries long enough, someone, any­ drawbacks are obvious: there is little uation about which there is nothing one, will hear him. to compare with an inside knowledge more to do ? Does the fact that Ideas are only justified by results; of the workings of the party, and of there doesn’t seem to be any great if there is any genuine desire to the type of opinion found there, to demand for an extension of Labour’s change things there is only one de­ convince one that this direction, too, pre-war radicalism, mean that it has spairing course to take, and even that is hopeless. Yet Labour has a radi­ finished its job? Was what the is of such uncertain value that it has cal past, and even if there is now Labour Government did, the right the appearance of being as hopeless little to distinguish it from the Nat­ — By courtesy Auckland Star answer to the problems of 1935? Was as the others. One should join the ional Party, this fact must be ack­ it any answer at all? Labour Party. nowledged. It is usually wrong to reason backward in politics and sug­ SIR DOUGLAS ROBB But once the questions are asked, gest that a party, once radical, could and even answered, they are still no Reform and Revolution become so again—the example of the • For those who can’t tell a Pro- nearer being brought to the surface The choice is based on a knowledge 1931 coalition between the Conserva­ from a Vice-: The Chancellor is the of New Zealand practical politics. of history and an awareness of politi­ tive Reform party, and the “Liberal” The student ivory tower is notoriously cal realities. Other than by revolu­ United Party shows what has hap­ chairman of the University Council, remote from the world in which it is tion, the only way to get things done pened in the past to New Zealand which is like the Board of Governors built. Assuming there are answers, is through Parliament. Anyone who radical parties. of a school. Its members, apart from the real problem that faces the New erected barricades in Queen Street the Professorial Board representa­ Zealand radical is what to do with would probably not receive more than Hope for Racialism them. a passing glance from shoppers, and tives, are not usually people who are would certainly be ignored by a pre­ There must be cause for hope. intimately connected with things There are several possibilities. If occupied Queen Street Businessman’s Toynbee says European civilisation academic, but are rather men and the answers arrived at are of a suit­ Association. The Communist Party can revive itself, perhaps the New able kind, one could join the Commun­ women who are interested in the candidates invariably lose their de­ Zealand Labour Party can do so too. ist Party, the only true radical party posits in the New Zealand elections, One thing is certain: without a mem­ University and are prepared to de­ in New Zealand now. Again, if the and the only joy it would be possible bership from people who are prepared, vote some of their time to running ideas suit the party there is the to derive from membership would be to think constructively, and act to its affairs. The Pro-Chancellor is Social Credit League, which contests the knowledge that nothing, certainly a full ticket at national elections. The give thoughts of reality, it will never the Chancellor’s second-in-command. not public pressure, could sway rat­ National Party, due to become the ionally derived radical opinions. change. It is now dangerously close Both these officers are elected by government at the end of the year, to the position of the Liberal Party the Council from among its members. and the Labour Party, due to become The Social Credit League is in pre- in 1931. It is the only hope for The Vice-Chancellor is like the head­ become the Opposition at the same icesly the same category, although time are the other alternatives. There its membership is somewhat differ­ radicalism in New Zealand, and as master of a school; his job is a full­ is one choice, which is really no ent. The elderly gentlemen who con­ such should not be allowed to rot time one, and he is a member of the choice at all: the intellectual can re­ trol the League, motivated by good away. Council ex officio. gard his position as that of one cry­ Christian principles, appear to de­ J. M. ORBELL, Page 2 CRACCUM Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 Tuesdcr EXEC. NOTES CRACCUM ARI

The views expressed in this paper are not necessarily those ot the NEW EXEC. LEARNS THE ROPES A.U.S.A. Cl EXEC. NOTES — Monday, 20th June Representative Blazers First meeting of the new Executive. A motion was moved by Mr Rankin, Unfortunately neither of the Sports With al Chairman, M.H.C. and seconded by been havir EDITOR: Felicity Maidment Reps were able to attend as Miss Miss Davis, Chairman, W.H.C. that Long was in hospital and Miss El­ comforts UNIVERSITY NEWS: Terry Power OVERSEAS NEWS: Owen Gager members of the 1959-60 M.H.C. be really sho1 liot was teaching at Waihi. Mr given the right to wear Represent­ Strevens presented all new Execu­ rain in the LITERARY AND ARTS: John Seymour SPORT: Lindsay Nash ative blazers bearing the initials ices flappi: tive members with their badges and “W.H.C.” and “M.H.C.” This motion congrulated them upon their election. way skirti; ADVERTISING: Ruth Baird DISTRIBUTION: Judith Lessing created a great deal of discussion ful of pu but was finally carried. However it hundreds £ ILLUSTRATIONS: Ross Armstrong BUSINESS: Jolyon Firth Thanks to Past Members will be seen from Exec Notes, 27th new lectu: The President was instructed to FILES: Pat Rosier SECRETARY: Christine Davis June that it was rescinded and an­ their way. write to the Retiring Members of the other put in its place. With the assistance of: Executive thanking them for their Kelvyn White, Chris Craig, Warren Drake, Don Binney, Roger Smeed and Brian services and expressing the hope "Craccum" Blazer Come on W instone. that they will continue to take an in­ A motion that the Editor of Crac­ who fiendi terest in Student Association Affairs. cum be given the right to wear a almost bai Thanks were also extended to Mr Representative Blazer was left lying of the has Barry Gustafson for conducting the on the table with the instructions people aln Beath of a Theatre recent elections. that the Secretary write to Miss ject whilsi The recent announcement that tempt continually to present Maidment informing her of the mot­ dark last the New Zealand Players Field of Club Activities ion and telling her that the Execut­ time befoi good plays, since the number of A motion was passed requesting ive would consider on her recom­ claim com* Theatre Company has been for­ people in this country who want all clubs and societies to send copies mendation the giving of represent­ roll on th ced to curtail its current tour to see first-rate theatre, or any of all their circulars and newsletters ative blazers to either long-standing and give notice to all its staff to the Secretary, Students’ Assoc­ section editors or to N.Z.U.S.P.C. theatre at all, is too small to iation, The Secretary, Engineering delegates. is frightening news to anyone support a touring company. The Students Society and the Secretary, Seen la who cares about art in New Zea­ National Orchestra, which is un­ Elam Students Society. This was Cook Is. Scholarship night and land. Whatever the company’s der the aegis of the N.Z.B.S., done because it would enable the out­ An ad hoc sub-committee was set faculty le* faults may have been, it seems receives tens of thousands each side faculties to keep in closer con­ up to investigate all aspects of the bodily sto; fairly certain that if the Play­ tact with the main body of the Uni­ proposed Scholarshp for the Cook Is­ outside st year; the grants which the versity and it would also make pos­ lands Niue, Tokolau and Western ter to do' ers are not revived in some Players have received from Art sible the keeping of an up-to-date Samoa, this Committee to report back professor form, we will be without a nat­ Union funds amount annually and fairly comprehensive file on the to the Executive within a month, the dirty ional theatre company for the to about one-sixth of the cost of activities of clubs and societies. paid more next twenty years at least. Publicity to Schools putting a single production on The Executive decided that 100 Rumour There has been a great deal the road. Unless the government copies of the photographs of the eagle on t of criticism, particulary in am­ is prepared to be more liberal student published in the Auckland fering w than this, soon we will not only Star, together with copies of Fresh­ Grants Cc ateur threatrical circles, of the ers’ Handbook and recent numbers from high calibre of the plays presented be without a professional thea­ of Craccum, should be sent to all by the New Zealand Players. tre, but without opera and bal­ schools in the Auckland area. let as well. The newly-formed We hear Put it is very unwise to be This was one of the quietest meet­ Assn., tha daring and up-to-the-minute if a New Zealand Opera and New ing of the Executive this year. Mr I ganisation company is dependent on box- Zealand Ballet companies have Strevens conducted it very ably and have a cc office returns. The fate of the even higher expenses than the although a large proportion of the sity site, Players since they both require members were new they spoke up well plenty of C.A.S., which has been limited and seemed well versed in Execut­ after all 1 to one production this year be­ orchestras. ive meeting procedure. with some cause of rapidly diminishing talking al audiences ever since “Waiting The players were offered £100 EXEC. NOTES, Monday 27th June. for Godot”, must serve as an in Napier last week on condition This meeting was well attended Things that one hundred other people with apologies from Miss Long only part one. awful warning against mere­ (still in hospital). ing motio tricious experimentalism. The made similar loans. The univer­ sities should be taking the lead Service Blazers June, 195! Players did not fail because A letter was received from the socation i they presented poor plays. “The in ensuring that professional ting booze theatre in this country does not Editor of Craccum, Miss Felicity What hi Long and the Short and the Maidment in reply to the letter from months ? Tall” and “A View from the die; our Students’ Association Exec, regarding representative blaz­ can well afford to lend the com­ ers. In thisi letter Miss Maidment guess is Bridge” were as badly attended the Execr pany £100, interest free. We said she had no option but to refuse down witl as “The Spider’s Web” and who care must make the rest the offer of a rep. Blazer as she felt ject is br< “What Every Woman Knows.” that the granting of rep. blazers of the country realize that a to House Committees made the Only if a professional theatre society which has no place for — Smeed award meaningless. Later on in is heavily subsidized can it at- art is spiritually bankrupt. Elam President Malcolm Warr the meeting a motion setting up an Things ad hoc sub-committee to investigate : part two. leans nonchalantly against a the possibility of a proposed service glorious ii table in Exec. Room. blazer was substituted. j sity co-op t establishe gurgling ' Maybe re; COMMENT i told to fc combe-lov Two points of interest arose re­ Don’t be surprised if in this year’s addition 1 cently in the legal world. Mr Justice General Election the Communists ob­ | from enti Turner suggested that in the future tain considerably more votes than they free city. Judges might not be prepared to sub­ have previously. Red ruin is not star­ mit appeals to the Privy Council. Our ing us in the face; nor is it all likely growing spirit of nationality, he be­ that there will be any Commies in the Avid E lieves, might make our Judges un­ next Parliament. But there do seem in the str willing to accept the decision of a to be appreciable groups in the com­ all black court which knows nothing of New munity, especially in the more mili­ varsity tr Zealand conditions. His Honour tant unions, who, while they would j a bob a tl pointed out that New Zealand is one never dream of voting National, can only of the few old established Dominions are too disenchanted with the present | will go to which still sends its appeals to the government to want to support Lab­ Auckland Privy Council. He submitted that, if our in November. In these circum­ it is to survive, the Council should stances, the N.Z.C.P. seems in line to Sensible Girls Use a B.N.Z. Cheque Account have Commonwealth judges sitting on get quite a few protest votes. It is Interesl No one can afford money muddles, least of all housewives on a it. His comments are most interesting doubtless to take advantage of this elections limited budget. That's why it's so helpful to have a Bank of New for our law is still greatly influenced situation that People’s Voice has in­ 1 tive-aspir; Zealand cheque account. It gives you a complete record of your by English decisions which are strong money transactions and lets you now at a glance what you creasingly in recent months been tak­ Jakich (t can afford and what you can't. You can always tell, too, just how persuasive authorities in our courts. ing a sweetly reasonable line, trying tially de much you ve spent, and on what, making it easier to manage that to appear as a mouthpiece of an ac­ budget. by a maj ☆ ft ☆ ceptable alternative left-wing party Gager ws At the B.N.z. w e take a Established 1861. and not merely the hysterical voice of tended by special interest in people The Government has anounced its a lunatic fringe. opening their first ac­ Executive intention to produce a New Zealand majority count. Why don't you ★ ★ - ★ drop in at your nearest Encyclopedia. This seems a most com­ the total branch or agency and P.S.: As we go to press, People’s have a friendly chat BANK0F NEW ZEALAND mendable and worthwhile project and at 262, or about opening an ac­ Voice announces that this November) mistake \ count. we hope it will prove as successful there will be Communist candidates as the recently published New Zealand for at least eighteen seats, far more Atlas. than at previous Generaal Elections. 1960 Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 CRACCUM Page 3 AROUND THE NEW REGIME ES CLOISTERS :s By “Culex” * Rankin, With all the wet weather tye’ve >nded by been having lately, some of the dis­ LC. that comforts of our antique buildings .H.C. be really show up. Freezing winds and epresent- rain in the cloisters. Untidy damp not­ initials ices flapping on the boards. The path­ s motion way skirting the Classics lawn chock­ liscussion ful of puddles, through which the iwever it hundreds accumulating wisdom in the tes, 27th new lecture theatres have to pick and an- their way. ☆ Come on, who was the master-mind of Crac- who fiendishly planted that 2in pipe wear a almost bang centre of path at back eft lying of the hash-house? We’ve seen two tructions people almost de-gutted by the ob­ to Miss ject whilst feeling their way in the the mot- dark last week. Only a matter of Execut- time before monster personal injury f recorn- claim comes up; then watch the heads ep resent- roll on the Administration block. -standing -U.S.P.C. ☆ Seen last month. In the dead of night and in drizzle, snooping science was set faculty lecturer of high rank busy- s of the bodily stopping cars from parking Cook Is- outside student block. Nothing bet­ Western ter to do? Get back to your books — Smeed port back professor and let the underlings do l month. the dirty work. After all they are NEW EXECUTIVE: Newly-elected portfolio holders caught in an off moment. Seated at paid more. ☆ table, from left: Mate Jakich (Societies’ Sec.), Christine Davis (Chairman, W.H.C.), Judith Mason (Woman Vice-President), Mrs McCrorie (Secretary), John Strevens (President). Standing, that 100 Rumour has it that a certain legal of the eagle on the staff has cried off inter­ from left: Mike Bassett (Capping Controller), Terry Power (Societies’ Rep.), Peter Rankine Auckland fering with Students’ Association, (Chairman, M.H.C.), Jon Hunt (Student Liaison), Bob Cater (Business Manager), Ray Moor­ if Fresh- Grants Committee on strong advice head (Social Controller), Mac Hamilton (Man Vice-President). Absent from this happy band are numbers from higher up. it to all ★ the two Sports Reps., Colleen Elliott and Alison Long, Elam Rep. Malcolm Warr (see page 2), and Ardmore Rep. Bob Aspden. ia. We hear that the O’Rorke Residents est meet- Assn., that seldom heard of little or­ year. Mr ganisation, has invited Robbie to ably and have a cosy chat about the Univer­ a of the sity site. By all means, let’s have Let Your Long Hair Down e up well plenty of discussion about it (even Execut- after all these years). But why not with someone who knows what he is Arts Festival is an activity which has long been lacking in student life. It should be an essen­ talking about? tial part of University in the same way, and for very much the same reasons, as Congress. And th June. ★ by holding Arts Festival in conjunction with Winter Tournament, the keen sporting types, perennial attended Things we no longer hear about, tournament addicts, and those-who-come-foir-the-parties are already there to join the cognoscenti, ong only part one. The Annual General Meet­ the beat, and the Moneyed Public in active or passive participation. ing motion of the Stud Assn, carried June, 1959 to the effect that the As- Canterbury are the hosts for this, the second Universities Arts tournament, provided they are as­ sured that Arts Festival will be a :'rom the socation investigate chances of get­ Festival. It will be even bigger, brighter, BETTER than last permanent fixture. This seems likely ting booze licence for Common Room. year’s! An exremely wide and diversified programme should F elicity What has happened in twelve so it is to be hoped that Drama will :ter from months ? Precisely nothing. Our appeal to all, as much to the frustrated rebel as to the complacent be represented. ive blaz- guess is that the alcholophobes on moron. daidment the Executive would bring the place Sections previously in tournament, to refuse down with hysterical shrieks if sub­ Final details have yet to be MUSIC debating, law moot, chess, will be 3 she felt ject is broached ever again. arranged, but once this is done Although no definite news has yet held in conjunction with Arts Festival. blazers it is hoped to produce a full pro­ been received from other universities, Although there is no film club at ade the ★ Canterbury alone can provide enough Canterbury, it is hoped to arrange r on in gramme which is intended to be for at least two concerts. The choir, screening of a suitable film or films. ig up an Things we no longer hear about, a “typographical work of art.” orchestra, Madrigal group, chamber vestigate part two. Wot’s happened to the ART, HANDCRAFT glorious idea of having local Univer­ music groups, church music group, d service The idea of this programme is not as well as solo performers and the And PHOTOGRAPHY sity co-op bookshop? Committees were just to give a list of things that are university’s professional string quar­ A display, possibly including archi­ established a year ago in a wave of going on and who are doing them, tet, are all prepared to take part. tecture, will be held. gurgling enthusiasm. Results? Nil. but also a selection of stories, articlesi Maybe reason is that Executive were and poems from the four universities. In addition other university clubs i told to forget whole thing by Whit- MODERN LANGUAGES are being asked to tie their activities 1 combe-loving University Council, in Here is a brief outline of the vari­ This year it has been thought ad­ in, e.g., Socratic Society may pro­ iis year’s addition to threats of no discounts ous sections;— visable to restrict this section to duce its magazine “Hemlock” to co­ mists ob- from entrenched book-trade in this French plays. Canterbury is provid­ incide with the Festival. tban they free city. JAZZ ing one and Auckland have expressed not star- ☆ interest. In addition the Canterbury Come to Arts Festival! We are all likely This provided one of the most suc­ Classics Club is preparing to stage doing our damndest to make it a suc­ ies in the Avid Enzed literati found on sale cessful parts of the Dunedin festival: a Latin comedy which will be trans­ cess but you have to help too. We do seem in the student choproom recently an they even made money. As well as lated by the students themselves. want to make Arts Festival a regular the corn- all black and white effort by local the University groups, it seems likely event. It shows all the signs of be­ ore mili- varsity tract-dispenser-cum-poet. At that a concert will be held in conjunc­ DRAMA coming one, but only if it has whole­ 2y would a bob a throw for a single sheet, one tion with the Christchurch Jazz hearted and active support from all can only hope that exorbitant profit Society, featuring the American At present Drama’s position is un­ National, certain. Obviously its place is in the universities. e present will go to fund that deserves it most: piano-bass duo Pete Jolly (remember Auckland branch of the C.A.B.T.A. the film “I Want to Live”) and Ralph Arts Festival and Drama Council is We’ll do our best, the rest is over >ort Lab- quite prepared to transfer from circum- Pena; these two very accomplished to you! in line to ☆ musicians are really worth hearing, tes. It is and the concert should be of consider­ Interesting fature of recent student able financial and publicity benefit e of this elections was displacement of Execu­ e has in- tive-aspirant Gager by newcomer to Arts Festival. been tak- Jakich (pronounced Yarkitch). Ini­ CONTEMPORARY PRINTS e, trying tially declared provisionally elected LITERARY of an ac- by a majority of one, Trotsky-lover This year the University Literary ag party Gager was ousted on a recount, at- Society is planning to bring out a JOHN LEECH GALLERY 1 voice of 1 tended by full weight of hawk-eyed special issue of its magazine, with stories and poems from all Univer­ Executive top-brass, by a counter- ★ k majority of sixteen to Jakitch. With sities and Colleges. This will be the the total number of votes unchanged basis of the literary section, and the 50 SHORTLAND STREET PHONE 45-081 People’s at 262, one wonders how on earth the magazine may later be sold in other uvember) mistake was made. centres. andidates far more lections.. Page 4 CRACCUM Tuesday, 12th July, 196'uesday Capping Book Dinner and Sir,—I wish to state that I was l e t l e R disgusted by this year’s Capping Discipline Book. It was not funny, and did not appear to me to achieve any other When you first stepped into th For j end—it was little more than a col­ Cafeteria this term you may have ei ■ b ' t h e lection of pointless, uninspiring perienced that “institution-feeling’ ine in Bi words. (perhaps you had strayed by mistali 0 sustair The Editors stated that they had into the Blood Donors’ or the Oil hat the l little material to work with—why patients’ department at the hospital eader, th e d i t o r did they not publicise the fact while Calm yourselves—redecoration there was still time to do something not yet finished. Curtains, and laraJ Soon about it ? In previous years, one has shades for new light-fittings, hav tarted D’ been greeted, early in the year, by a still to be selected, fixed seating is t tuffed as collection of posters plastered around be installed along three walls, nei the place calling for “Copy for Cap­ tables have been ordered, arid nei coy rei ping.” This year, I saw none— chairs are in use. iller, Ca perhaps I am blind, or just plain ager-bea dumb. And, in any case, the patch-work Economics o! Prosperity quilt effect on the floor, while pro J'1culture. T In the year with the best advertis­ viding an excellent surface, const! l6miS€* Sir,— I was interested to read, in (i.e. “more goods than money.”) ing that I have ever seen (I think tutes a relatively serious limitatioi the last isue of Craccum, Mr T. Kel- Taking the second definition (the it was 1958), the Editors stated that to the scope of colour-schemes for But iier’s appraisal of the economic sit­ “devaluation” one):— this is a con­ they had received too much material, walls and1 furnishings. ardier t‘ uation in New Zealand. I feel that I tinuous process, and is dependent on and they said that they had filed Towards the end of last term this in 1959, should challenge certain of his state­ the rate of government borrowing, away surplus useful material for use problem was used as a project for .ntmafpd ments, however, as the premises on rather than on investment in industry. in future lean years—why was this members of second-year studio in ,, lct which they are based appear faulty, Basically, no bank overdrafts to gov­ not used? the School of Architecture, and M isner, ar or, at least, incomplete. The one which ernments are ever repaid, except This year’s Editors will probably White most generously offered prize, have WOf attracts immediate notice is the sup­ through further borrowing. ask of me, “What did you do about rag old position that capital invested in pro­ it this year?” The answer is simple— duction may lead to inflation. There Alomst all the money in circulation nothing. But, had I been reminded gained m is a certain amount of “woolly” came into existence through the of the fact that copy was wanted, The old thinking on the subject of inflation, banking system creating it and loan­ and had seen a closing date for it, I iirected to'' arising perhaps from the fact that ing it to the government (at interest would probably have got round to do­ no academ there are two current definitions of of course). This irrevocably increas­ ing something about it, evep though were “font it, and that people are often not ing debt carries with it the burden I was busy. And I venture to say interested ■clear as to which they are using. of interest in perpetuity, also increas­ that there were others in that posi­ C0nservati\ To examine these:— the old def­ ing, and requiring those high taxes tion. leaning t inition was “too much money chasing which some of us may have noticed. Exec, approved the printing of novel, the too few goods”, that is, goods are Depreciation of the currency is an ex­ 20,000 copies of Capping Book this favourites, scarce, and people have more money pedient to lighten the load of this year. I do not know how many of not active! than they can spend. Is this so today? debt in terms of real wealth, and so these were actually sold, but I would ism in prc Yet we often hear talk of “inflation”. is more or less justifiable, although say that unless Capping Book makes kooks to h? This is because another and entirely rather dishonest. an immediate? name for itself next to be abou different definition has become ac­ As Mr. Kelliher points out, the year, as being good, then this source interested of income for Exec, is doomed to cepted and the term “inflation” is next decade will see great develop­ literature; applied to what is more correctly failure. If next year’s Capping Book lated sens£ ment in New Zealand. Hence an in­ is as poor as this year’s, it will take devaluation, or depreciation, of — Smftd fiction. creased amount of money must cir­ a long succession of good ones to put money. In other culate to facilitate the flow of goods. its name back on the map. BARBARA SKUDDER appealed t As long as this is issued as an in­ Incidentally, though this is my own of the res Now if money from outside is in­ money. About thirty colour-schemes terest bearing debt, the present de­ opinion on this year’s fiasco, it is Richard H< vested in production, it has at the shared, more or less, by every other were submitted fox the scrutiny of among v same time made available consumable valuationary system must continue. It of the numerous persons to whom I Mr Vernon Brown, Mr White andl “self-drivi: goods which it may be used to pur­ is not who owns the factories which have spoken about it. myself; and from these three wereLydle'-clas is important, but who creates the sent to the Registrar for approval. ; (iai” in bo chase. Thus, using the old definition I anticipate that this letter may (“more money than goods”) inflat­ purchasing power. It is on this point, start a minor furore. I hope it does, However, the present colour scheme |; portion6 oi ion need not be caused. In fact an I think, that Socialist and Conserv­ as if the uproar results in a greatly- is the direct implementation of none Ifoye from analysis of the way in which the ative have missed the mark. improved Capping Book next year, of them, responsibility for the modif. tiian an a my writing will have served its pur­ 'ications can ,'be attributed to profes- money is originally created, will show Yours etc. pose.—Yours, etc., sor Kennedy, Mr Kirkness, Mr Ellis, The ger that slight “deflation” must result Roger M. Dick. SCRIPTO. Owen Miller and myself—and to the ion’s is in painters for (a) that unfortunate most freq shade of dark blue, and (b) a grey) mentioned instead of a white ceiling. pole, J oh Drama Society H. G. Wei There is now in existence a Cat­ Hutchinso ering Committtee to replace the for- time th mer Cafeteria Committee. One hopes and later that this will accomodate every-one Eric Link Fantasy and Farce —students, Mr White, Executive, and ebell Nai Margaret Lindsay, Mac Hamilton, the University Council—on matters was Richi “Time Remembered,” by the French plavright Jean Anouilh, Neil Maidment and Dick Johnstone. connected with discipline, meal ser­ sensitive is to be Drama’s Society’s main production this year. The play, vice, cleanliness, and facilities. A newcomer to Drama Society this years the which is a semi-fantastic comedy, was performed on Broadway year, Stewart Stubbs, is 'producing The Committee has seven members was John in 1957 with Susan Strasberg, Helen Hayes and Richard Burton “The Desperate People” for Arts —three staff members: Professoi “Richard in the leading parts. Festival at Canterbury. This play, Briggs and Mr Turtill as nominee! C. Trewin which has not yet been cast, deals of the Executive; the President, The ol< Drama Society’s version will be with a group of people in an unnamed Woman Vice-President (as Cafeter­ value foi produced by Terry McNamara, and ** 7 satelite of the USSR and their attempt ia Controller for the Association), wth eight Margaret Blaylock and Graeme to smuggle a diplomat over the and Treasurer. ments to Eton, who played the main parts in border. Barbara Skudder reviews, s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” will for 3d. 3 be combined again as Amanda and also has 1 Prince Albert. of the tin inevitable Drama Society also has three for inst; other plays under production at the Inaugural Meeting ation” i present time, the first of which is to be performed this week. This is “The Player Queen,” a one-act CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION FOR play by a third year arts student Rodney Denham, who is also the pro­ RACIAL EQUALITY ducer. Drama Society is anxious to encourage student playwrights, and “The Player Queen” will be a work­ (To incorporate the Citizens' All Black Tour shop production in costume, pre­ sented in the Lower Lecture Theatre. Association) Rae Pritchard, who will be remem­ bered for her performance as Juliet last year, has the leading role. Actress Margaret Blaylock WEDNESDAY. JULY 13th This year’s entry in the British “The Bald Soprano” reached the 7.30 in Junior Chamber of Commerce, Drama League Festival is a light semi-finals, and it is to be hoped that farce, “The Poison Party,” produced “The Poison Party” will be equally Council Rooms, Courthouse Lane by John Bayley. Two years ago successful. Actors taking part are Borrie Prendergast’s production of Rae Pritchard, Mary Sanderson, jly, 196'uesdgyt 12th July, 1960 CRACCUM P age 5 nd Triumph of th e Bookman NEW LIBRARY ie This article was written for Craccum by Dr John Reid, Senior Lecturer in English. BOOKS ;d into th For just over thirty years, John O’London’s Weekly was the most widely-read literary maga- ★ ay have e: on-feeling’ ine in Britain. In 1954, the proprietors, George Newnes Ltd., decided that it was costing too much A list of some of the new by mistal o sustain and gave it the coup de grace. It was widely mourned; but several obituaries claimed additions to the library which >r the Out hat the kind of person for which John O’London’s was intended—the “bookman,” the unintellectual should prove of interest to ie hospital eader> the middle-aged, self-educated—was a vanishing type, killed by spreading higher education. Craccum readers has been com­ ^and^lamp Soon after John O’London’s died, Books and Bookmen was j l l l l l l f piled by Ten Hamann, a mem­ tings, haJtarted by another firm, a stream-lined, glossy-covered affair, ber of the Cataloguing Staff. ieating is t luffed as full of book reviews as a grocer’s shop with tins, full Cellier, Leon: walls, nev f coy references to Angry Young Men, Ionesco, Beckett, Henry Gerard de Nerval, I’homme et , am nei (]amus and an the other temporarily O.K. names, with an V oeuvre % ager-beaver modernity about it, and a faint whiff of espresso-bar Clark, Michael: patch-workJeu^ure< This, it would seem, filled the gap left by John O’London’s Algeria in turmoil: a history of while pro, the revolution. ace, const! ICmiS€* Wilson who reviews fiction, rather Clark, Sir Wilfrid: ,chemesatfj But John O’London’s was badly I think, Stuart Holroyd and The antecedents of man: an intro­ lardier than it appeared; late Derek Stanford, Olga Stringfellow, duction to the evolution of the the New Zealander who perpetrated primates. it term this n 1959, the body was re- Mary Bravender also reviews, and P stifdfo t ®imated by a different pub- there is a a T.V. page. But, despite Davie, Donald: re, and i isher, and seems not only to these changes, the flavour of John The forests of Lithuania, a poem. fered prize, have won back all the surviv- O’ London’s remains much the same. Richard Church is back; Phyllis Bot- Giraudoux. Jean: ug old readers, but to have tome, Rupert Croft-Corke, Trevor L'ecole des indiffevents. gained many new recruits. Allen and Vera Brittain write re­ Kulski, Wladyslaw: views and articles, and Caryl Brahms Peaceful co-existence: an analysis The old paper was unashamedly conducts a lively theatre page. There directed towards people with little or is the usual literary gossip. of Soviet foreign policy. no academic literary training, who were “fond of reading” rather than All in all, the rejuvenated John O' By Courtesy Auckland Star Lewis: C. S. “interested in literature.” They were London’s brings back a breath of the Wilson . . . represents the- younger The four loves. conservative in their tastes, with a past. In contrast to the brief life of generation. Parrinder, Geoffrey: leaning towards the middle-brow the average more academic and fin being patronising about it. It West African religion. novel, the classics, and childhood intellectual literary journal, its may have little appeal for the reader favourites, uninterested in, though tenacity shows that far from being ex­ of Encounter and the London; it un­ Paton, Allan: not actively hostile to, experimental- terminated, its public still sturdily doubtedly operates on a lower level A hope for South Africa. jsm in prose and poetry. They liked survives. It fills a necessary place as of knowledge and sensibility; but books to have plots and characters, or guide and mentor to thousands of its readers are at least people who Potter, Dennis: to be about “real things”; they were “lovers of books”; it is decidedly read books for their own sake, not The Glittering Coffin. interested in the curious byways of superior in tone and values to the for professed reasons, or to keep up literature; they deplored the calcu­ British popular press. I see no point with the duffle-coat brigade. lated sensationalism of some modern — Suited fiction. In other words, John O’ London's ODER appealed to a most important section Places of the reading public, consisting of Hatreds In High our-schemes Richard Hoggart’s “earnest minority” Allen Drury: Advise and Consent (Collins), 1960, 6B8 pp. one of the world’s great political in­ scrutiny- of among working-class people, the stitutions, and which does indeed il­ White and, ''self-driving minority” among the You will enjoy and be satisfied by Advise and Consent luminate the attitudes of the sorts three werM^dle-class, and the “near-intellect- of men who as United States leaders, r approval, uai” jn both, those in fact on whom if you enjoy and are satisfied with Time magazine (which, inci­ are prepared to forego “normal publishers rely for a goodly pro­ dentally, called the recent award of a Pullitzer Prize to it (“most morality” in order to further what lour scheme portion of their sales, and who de­ they consider to be the interests of bn of none deserved”). In both there are the deliberately dramatic presen­ rive from books an instructive rather tation of politics, the Republicanism, the habit of depicting their nation. Even though the person­ ■ the modif. than an analytical pleasure alities dominate the foreground, the to profes-l political conflict as being primarily the clash of personalities, issues—and they are real issues— 3, Mr Ellis, ij The general level of John O' Lon- and use of current issues as an imposing background. are still there. The nominee vows -and to the 1 ion’s is indicated by the writers who “I will never recommend war to the unfortunate I most frequently appeared or were The central situation in this new As a novel, Advise and Consent is President of the United States if I (b) a grey! mentioned in its pages — Hugh Wal- American novel, whose author is a nothing more than generally compet­ become his Secretary of State. J pole, John Galsworthy, the later Never!”: one of his senatorial oppon­ r, I H. G. Wells, Arnold Bennett, A. S. M. veteran U.S. senate gallery corres­ ent. Its story, if contrived, is well !nce ® bat I Hutchinson, Frank Swinnerton (for pondent, is that the President has contrived. The plot, whose mechanics ents retorts “ I am not afraid of it ice the for.Ia time the Editor), J. B. Priestley, nominated a new secretary of State, are well handled, is asorbing at its if it should have to come in defence One hopes» and later G. B. Stern, Clifford Bax, and now needs ratification of the own level, which is middle-brow. It of the things we stand for . . . Nor 3 every-onel jric Linklater, B. Ifor Evans, Camp- nomination from the Senate. That is is however marred by an irritating am I afraid of the consequences, ecutive, and 1 et,eii Nairne. The most ubiquitous usually a formality, but in this case number of “little-did-he-know” typel which I grant you would be horrible- on matters! was Richard Church, in his time a the nominee has a powerful senat­ comments, which give away much of beyond belief.” Again Drury places , meal serJ sensitive critic of poetry. For many orial enemy, who sees him as “that the later development. On page 88 his finger on a real weakness of our ilities. | j,ears the indomitable James Agate perfect symbol of mid-twentieth-cen­ one Senator solemnly proclaims, democracy when he says of the gen­ n mpmL,, was John O’London s drama critic as. tury America, the Equivocal Man.” “Maybe it’s a premonition, or some­ eral public, “While they liked to be Worse, he is considered by many to thing, but I feel I shouldn’t get mix­ ProfpsJ “Richard Prentis”; on his death, J. have dangerous radical leanings. He ed up too directly in this;” in case we clever about their own shortcomings, s nominee! C' Trewin succeeded him. has gone so far as to publish a book didn’t notice, the premonition, or they did not like to be upset by President, The old John O’ London’s gave fcalled Do We Really Want Peace? something, is reiterated on page 293; them.” And he puts into the mind as Cafeter. value for money—thirty-two pages He speaks in liberal but very vague and sure enough by the end of the of his Majority Leader the sen­ ssociation) wth eighteen coloumns of advertise­ terms about his proposed policy, and book 1 the struggle has proved too ments to seventy-eight of articles, there are suggestions that he has much for him and he is found in a timents which must occur to all idder reviews, stories and book-notes — all had communist affiliations in the thoroughly deceased condition. American leaders, pondering their for 3d. The new John O’ London’s not-too-distant past. In these circum­ own times “when all thinking men also has thiry-two pages, but, a sign stances the Senate’s responsibility to The writing is highly journalistic— concise, slick, easily slipping into fretted and worried about “how to of the times, costs 9d. These are the examine the nominee’s qualifications catch up,” and “how to go ahead” ; inevitable concessions of the 1960’s. before approving him becomes a very overstatement and melodrama, and For instance, the “younger gener­ real one, and a fierce political battle often reminding one of Mr Drury’s and also, in the small hours of the ation” is represented by Colin ensues. own phrase, “leaving no cliche un­ night’s cold terror, about what it turned.” It suffers from a severe overdose of outworn adjectives, espec­ would be like if America couldn’t ially “decent”, which appears as a catch up ...... “description” of characters with em­ barrassing regularity. The long bio­ For Everything Musical graphical introductory studies ac­ corded the leading senators make ir little impression except to make get­ BUY ting to the top in American politics seem deceptively easy. Though there are flashes of perceptive comment: KIWI /eaifs Fadu “Growing up, as he came to under­ M m 0 i M H H r M m tÊ lim ited Ē Ē stand after he had safely got through ★ it, was essentially the process of The "Box Office :: 192 Queen St., Auckland learning not to care.” ON SALE Advise and Consent, however, is (and at Hamilton) is chiefly of interest not as a work AUGUST 1 of fiction at all, but as a book pro­ viding insight into the workings of P age 6 CRACCUM Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 Envy, Calumny, Hate WORLD STUDENT SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES As the smoke clears from the battlefield of Sharpeville, the hysterical partisans on either NEWS side should pause to rub a little of it from their eyes. For those (and there are many) who Socialist Education appear able to see the struggle only in terms of black and white, the arrest of former Nazi for German Students Adolf Eichmann, should form a gripping reminder that racial discrimination usually has little “Groups of socialist students” are to be formed in East Germany to be to do with pigmentation and a lot to do with common greed. “means of universally educating students for collective labour and to In the case of the Jews, the economic stranglehold they find demonstrating a convicton quite as be socialists.” Regular studies will so easy to obtain on European countries led to a resentment so moral, and an endearing frankness be organized in common, and the per­ venomous as to cause attempted genocide. The excuse of the worthy of bodies like the N.Z. Rugby formance of each individual student Union, told everyone else to hold constantly checked. Germans for this was the myth of Aryan supremacy, a reason their peace, as she would do what she which they rightly calculated would be regarded with tolerance liked anyway. Unfortunately, this Indonesians in Japan by many sections of the population of Europe. was not the kind of conduct calcul- Japan has arranged for 500 Indo­ lated to win friends and influence nesian students to study in Japanese In fact, the idea of racial su­ and one can see that in the long run universities during the next five the Africans will suffer more even university students. Communists and years. premacy as determined by fana­ than the Europeans under an irre­ Catholics,- two bodies spectacular for tics has become one of the most sponsible native government. consistently putting theory before Latin American Studies powerful weapons of this cen­ The National University of Mexico tury — an emotional and ir­ has opened a Centre for Latin Ameri­ can Studies, to deal with social, cul­ rational complex concerning tural and economic problems affecting inherent mental inferiority and Latin America. physical incompatibility, nur­ tured by those who do not Conference on American want to see their own people Passive Resistance succumb to an inferior stand­ M ovem ent ard of living, or their private A national conference on the “sit- fortunes ruined by changed in” movement against racial discrim­ ination in the U.S. was organized economic conditions. by the United States National Student Association on April 22-23, It is unfortunate that South Africa, The movement has been steadily who has probably more real excuse gaining momentum, despite attempts for applying racial discrimination to brand it “Communist,” and has let than any other country, should, by to a national boycott of two of the employing this kind of emotional restaurant chains involved. Adlai weapon, have left herself open to a Stevenson has denounced the move­ great deal of emotional and ill- ment for attacking business interests; informed criticism. The whites, a President Eisenhower, asked his small, educated and civilized minority, opinion on the legality of the move foresee not only economic ruin but rnent, said he was “no lawyer.” In also political disaster if the natives the meantime many students in­ are permitted equal rights. The great volved have been prosecuted. mass of South African natives, sav­ age and ignorant as their ancestors, European University have shown themselves more than An international convention on the capable1 of outdoing the Europeans in project for a European university acts of bloody reprisal and irresponsi­ was held recently in Bruges, Belgium, bility. Education seems likely to have sponsored by the University Bureau the effect only of organizing this Caution, Not Panic practice, joined hands in supporting unwieldy mass of hostility and mould­ of the European Movement. ing it into a formidable opposition. South Africa undoubtedly needs to about the only ethic concerning which In British colonies, such as Kenya apply caution in dealing with the Marx agrees with the Bible—that all Koreans Demand natives. Unfortunately, faced with men are equal. It would be interest­ and Ghana, the half-civilized, semi- ing to know what kind of moral Resignation of Professors educated communities have declared an overwhelming majority, she has Korean students, after their de­ yielded to panic, and does not appear foundation agnostics (who are usual­ themselves ready for self-government ly loudest in this kind of clamour) monstrations which led to the over­ now and under threat of organized able to discriminate as to where cau­ bring forward for their belief, or do throw of the Rhee government, have revolution from a black majority, tion stops and cruelty begins. called for the resignations of govern­ Britain has little choice but to give they claim to judge by observation Disastrously, this culminated in the alone? It is all the more amusing ment professors who “stood in the it to them. In Ghana, as a result, way of academic freedom and riots at Sharpeville (which signi­ to see this kind of argument nobly we see the dictatorship of Dr. brought forward in favour of the democracy.” Nkrumah, and in Kenya, the hideous ficantly began, not over passbooks, S.A. natives, as they probably care Mau-Mau bestialism (with factors in but over liquor), and the European Cubans Denounce it that cannot be explained away by less about their theoretic status and pleas either of revenge or ignorance) nations, always looking for an oppor­ moral rights than any other race in Terrorism organized chiefly by educated natives, tunity to demonstrate big-heartedness the world, believing neither in Christi­ The chairman of the Cuban Uni­ anity nor in any substantial philo­ versity Student Federation Rolando and receiving the support of leaders and brotherly love, so long as they sophy apart from “Africa for the like Tom Mboya, who is now clam­ are not going to be committed to Cubela, denounced student terrorist ouring for the release of the danger­ Africans.” activities at a general assembly of ous alcoholic, Kenyatta. The number doing anything substantial about it, Cuban students held on May 7. Cubela of loyal Africans killed by the Mau- poured high-sounding moral indigna­ declared that “the university cannot Mau far exceeds that of the Europeans tion on South Africa. South Africa, Inherited Prejudice be for those traitors who prefer But, of course, in New Zealand to­ foreign intervention in Cuba.” day, people who sympathise with suppressed white races are merely Portuguese Urge being normal, but those who sym­ Awatere Meeting pathise with coloured races are' show­ Resignation of President ing a magnanimity and tolerance Four hundred and two Portuguese all. Instead he pointed out that, (Craccum regrets the late ap­ truly super-normal, and guaranteed students recently presented a petition even though the team would go, to the Portuguese President. Dr. pearance of this item. It was to procure them the Kiwi badge of intended for an earlier issue, the struggle1 was not drawing to a Salazar, declaring that the. govern­ close, but on the contrary, just be­ merit anywhere. The reason behind ment has deprived universities of but the copy was mislaid dur­ ginning. He recalled the motion this appears to be that many New their right to autonomy. The petition already on the books of the Citizens’ ing printing). Zealanders entertain a sneaking, in­ _said that “it is utopian to think of All Black Association that when the an autonomous and democratic uni­ The All White tour issue is essen­ immediate work had been done there herited prejudice concerning pigmen­ versity under the present political tially a moral one. This was the would be formed a permanent organ­ tation themselves. Education has theme of an address given by Colonel regime” and urged Dr. Salazar to ization to combat any future racial made them ashamed of it, and they resign. A. Awatere on April 13 in the hall discrimination in New Zealand. at a meeting sponsored by Vice-Presi­ now find it necessary to purge them­ dent Neil Maidment. Most Maoris, When coming to a conclusion on selves by continual proclamation of Chinese Students said Colonel Awatere, thought the such an important matter as race the principle of tolerance, and assidu­ Support S. Koreans same about the tour as did most relations, it was vital to obtain and ous attacks on all non-integrated Hu Chi-Li the President of the students—that it was a thoroughly sift all the available evidence on it. All-China Students’ Federation, ex­ nasty business, that ordinary citi­ When one was sure' of one’s own posi­ whites everywhere. New’ Zealand’s pressed his congratulations to South zens have very little control over, tion, it was not sufficient to leave immigration laws, being notoriously Korean students on their part in what and that what control they did have the matter there. In the circumstances among the strictest in the world, we he called a “preliminary victory” was moral. At least two of the Maoris the only prayer worth uttering, con­ against imperialism. Hu Chi-Li was who had pulled out of the Pacific tour have the interesting case of people cluded Colonel Awatere, was the speaking at a mass meeting in Peking. had done so because of the issue. preaching tolerance to others, who (Sources: The Student; Chinese He refused to trace the history of prayer of action. “Get up and do it!” will never be called upon to practise Youth Bulletin; EESY News Features; the controversy, which was known to —T.J.P. it themselves. Student Mirror). T uesday, 12th July, 1960 CRACCUM P age 7 MUSIC Seventy-six Trombones The visit of the Boston Symphony Orchestra to Auckland will long be treasured as one of the major musical attractions that spasmodically visit our islands. Although lacking the brilliance of the Czech Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony ,Orchestra gave a first class performance that well reminded the audience of our lack of criteria to judge such a standard. The evening began, as is usual, with the National Anthem “Water Music” suite. The air was so delicately played and the hornpipe which was here remarkable for its plainness. Dr Munch con­ so rollicking that these pieces wTere ducted it listlessly and with a noticeable lack of enthusiasm that received with great delight. was readily transmitted to the audience and orchestra. Although there has been much dis­ content with the high seat price there One could not help remembering realized that he had the Boston Symphony Orchestra in mind. How­ must have been few who went away the fascinating interpretation ever, it took the Ravel ballet suite1 from the concert hall regretting the that the Czech Philharmonic “Daphnis et Chloe” to show what treat they had had. It is a pity that made of our somewhat dreary the orchestra was capable of. Dr. it will probably be some time before National Anthem. Munch knew what he wanted and got New Zealand audiences can hear an­ Indefatigable Office Secretary: it. The tone, colour and technical other concert of such musical value, But what a change when they power combined with sheer orchestral and the only consolation possible is Mrs E. McCrorie, who, while Execu­ played “The Star-Spangled Banner!” magnifiicence to produce an outstand­ the hope that our own National tives topple and Presidents fall, Dr. Munch awoke, the players came ing item. Orchestra has learnt much from these keeps the Students’ Association to life, and the piece was delivered Two encores were given: the popu­ two concerts. forte con brio. The practice of play­ —C. C. going. ing one’s own national anthem while lar air and allegro from Handel’s a guest in another country has often been criticised and needs no more said on it beyond remarking that in this instance its conclusion was marked by 11S ARTICULATE JAZZiMEJV widespread applause. “Ten Modern Jazzmen,” Michael “Louis Armstrong,” Albert J. Treat It Gentle, Sidney Bechet, Beethoven’s “Eroica” was perform­ McCarthy (Cassells), 1960. Cassell, 25s. ed capably in a somewhat routine James (Cassells), 1960. This is the autobiography of Sidney manner but with occasional flashes of In this latest addition to “teach The author of this little book Bechet. He was born in New Orleans brilliance. The first movement yohrself jazz opinions” books Michael (No. 5 in the Kings of Jazz series) and was one of the men who moulded (allegro con brio) commenced with James offers a fine menu: Gillespie; avoids the temptation of providing early jazz, playing the clarinet and, two fortissimo blows. These and the Parker; Davis; Grey; Getz; Mul­ the reader with a list of facts con­ later, soprano saxophone. Bechet awkward intervals were handled ex­ ligan; Lewis; Konitz; Powell and cerning Armstrong’s life and the performed at various times with cellently. The cello’s then presented Monk. The articles are short, averag­ bands and players with which he most of the foundation members vividly the principal subject based on ing about 12 to 13 pages each or was associated. Recollections of fel­ including Buddy Bolden, Kid Ory, the E flat Major arpeggio with its the time it takes to drink one cup low musicians enliven the sections Bunk Johnson, Freddie Keppard, unexpected change to G Minor. This of coffee, and inconclusive, if only on Armstrong’s life and the author’s Manuel Perez, Joe Oliver and Louis powerful first subject ably demon­ because eight of the ten musicians analysis of the work of the groups Armstrong. But he has few pene­ strated the lovely brass and later discussed are still in the prime of concerned and their distinctive qual­ trating comments to make about rose again to great heights in the their jazz-playing life. It is still true ities, and on the gradual develop­ their music. Almost everyone he ad­ monumental coda. The second move­ that jazz “criticism” is dominated ment of Armstrong as a jazz mus­ mired is finally described as a “fine ment, said to have been inspired by by bigots and fools and the short ician, make this book more than an musicianer.” the death of Abercromby, began article is admirably suited to their uninteresting assortment of facts. Terms such as these become very with the solemn march in C Minor purpose. This is not to say that Mr This book, complete with selected (adagio assai) and was performed so noticeable in this book. The text is a James is a bigot, or exactly a fool, discography, can be recommended transcription of tape recordings slowly that the composer’s funda­ but the format of his book allows to all those interested in the life and mental intention of expressing the Bechet made describing his career, him to make generalisations which I development of “the greatest Great­ and speech mannerisms tend to pro­ idea of heroism in all its aspects be­ feel he would find hard to justify in est creative genius in the history of tween triumph and tragedy was lost. trude. However the prose style is a more sustained work. For, while jazz.” simple and direct and unpretentious, It was, however, slightly recaptured Albert J. McCarthy finds the more D. M. E. with the fugato and after the violent scholarly approach of critics such reflecting Bechet’s reverence for the outbreak on the A Flat Major chord. negro music. For Bechet, jazz was as Hodier insensitive to content “Charlie Parker,” Max Harri an outpouring of the negro soul and The noise made by the otherwise (whatever that means) and too anal­ son; “King Oliver,” Martin his most critical remarks are reserv­ well-behaved audience was so con­ ytical, I am not persuaded that Mr ed for musicians who cultivate per­ siderable in the pause between the James’ appraisals “from the heart” Williams (Cassells). sonality gimmicks or commercialize second and third movements that Dr. are any more satisfying. These two additions to the Cas­ their art. Munch was moved to turn round and The dust jacket tells the reader sells series are no better or worse glare behind him. The pause after that Mr James isi “a young but ex­ than their predecessors. They are The discography at the back of the the scherzo (allegro vivace) was con­ perienced writer in modern jazz” and not very good books. The book on book has one serious deficiency in sequently much shorter. The finale yet in this work his youth is as much Parker is the better of the two: it that the musicians playing with (allegro molto) was really a varia­ in evidence as his experience. provides a short account of his life Bechet are not listed. But it does tion cycle with suggestions of sonata His approach is generally a balanced and an adequate description of his form and the bright theme is also one which displays a not inconsider­ work. Martin Williams — he is not reveal a gift on someone’s part for found in “Prometheus” and the piano able amount of taste, all of which to be confused with the American inventing ingenious group titles. A variations Op. 35. This was treated is strangely inconsistent with the Martin Williams—is not only limited, recording of Muskrat Ramble was with sparkling feeling before the extraordinary lapses into stupidity he is grossly affected. A man who made in 1940 bearing the label— short powerful climax closed the which pepper the book. Talking of refers to Boccaccio Keats and Verdi symphony. Bud Powell’s piano development, he in the space of a few pages on King Prof. Sidney Bechet with Dr. Henry In the second half of the programme says: “The corrosion of anger may Oliver is trying too hard. Levine’s Barefooted Dixieland Phil- Walter Piston’s sixth symphony was well have sapped the compositional —W.C. Harmonic. —B.F. performed so inspiringly that even element in his extemporisation. It is those who knew nothing of modern even possible that it is a calculated American composers appreciated it effect, a despairing attempt to exter­ immensely. Piston himself wrote iorise the contradiction rampant in Every student should have a knowledge of the educational that “the symphony was composed the mind of every creative artist with no intent other than to make born into an era of imaginative in­ background of this city and district. music to be played and listened to,” digence.” And there is more where and when one heard the instrumental that came from scherzo of the second movement one —W.C. GLORIOUS ENTERPRISE

by WINTER LECTURES Ian Cumming, B.A., M.Ed (Melb.), PhD. (London) Students are invited to attend the 1960 Winter Lectures which will take place in the Lower Lecture Theatre, Block C. This series of seven lectures, which has as its central theme It’s a story of 100 years of work of some of New Zealand’s “The Effects of Remoteness on New Zealand,” commenced at the beginning of the term with a paper on ‘'Flora and Fauna” educational pioneers which will be an inspiration to those who by Dr Eric Godley, Director of the Botany Division of the labour today for the advancement of education. D.S.LR. in Canterbury. The remaining three lectures are: 63/- July 12: 5 The Visual Arts. Mr Peter Tomory, Director Auckland Art Gallery. July 19: 6. New Zealand Literature. from Mr C. K. Stead, Lecturer in, England. July 26: 7. New Zealand Society. Mr E. H. McCormick, Author of “Letters and WHITCOMBE & TOMBS LTD. Art in New Zealand” and “The Expatriate” or any, Bookseller P age 8 CRACCUM Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 UNIVERSITY OPERA "Fail asleep, or, hearing die" In view both of the success of last year’s production of Dido and Aeneas and of the sup­ port which it obtained, the decision of the Music Society to stage another opera this year seems amply justified. Moreover, the Society can now claim to have considerable experience in the opera­ tic field, a point which may reassure those who regard the venture as excessively ambitious. The Society’s first production was Beethoven’s Fidelio (of two shepherds, and Pettine Croul all things) which ran, by all accounts, a highly successful season Euridice. There is a chorus, drawn from the in the Concert Chamber in 1951. In more recent years we have Society’s Madrigal Group, and in the seen the staging of Menotti’s chamber opera The Telephone, Greek style which Monteverdi and his during the Lunch-Hour Concert Series of 1958, and Purcell’s Dido contemporaries were striving to emu­ late, the chorus is “static,” serving and Aeneas, both creditable efforts. to comment on the dramatic action. In addition, Music Society trayed by the harsh tones of the regale In this, and in the use of the large (reed organ) and brasses; Orfeo’s en­ and varied orchestra (it includes harp, members have provided a large treaty is encompassed with strains of trombones, trumpets, cornets, organ, Science student David Chapman, portion of the orchestras for th harp and the spirits of the under­ harmonium and harpsichord), the who has been awarded a Research two Training College produc­ world whisper in contrapuntal duplic­ opera will be presented as closely as Assistantship at Scripps, Cali­ tions, The Beggar’s Opera and ity. possible to the original performance. fornia. David, who is in his third Menotti’s Amahl and the Night The combination of Ronnie Barker year, will complete his B.Sc. in In this art of musical characteri­ (producer) and Roger Hollinrake Botany this year before leaving Visitors. sation lies Monteverdi’s appeal to a (musical director) proved a happy for America in January. He will distant future. spend three years at Scripps, which The choice of Monteverdi’s Orfeo as one last year and should do so again. Commenting on the opera, Mr Hollin­ is a post-graduate university, this year’s offering indicates hoth a studying for a Ph.D. sense of historical values and a gen­ Orfeo, then, should appeal to a wide rake said “It is a very fine work in­ uine desire to entertain. For although audience. Most of the cast of this deed, and most impressive. lit is very production have had a good deal of rarely done even overseas and this is operas had been written and per­ A hawker in court said he thought formed as early as 1554, Orfeo (1607) operatic experience; Leslie Andrews almost certainly the first performance is playing the title role, Marie Robin­ in New Zealand.” that door-step selling is definitely is in fact the first opera in the sense dying out. Possibly because nowa­ of practical music-making; not simply son the Messenger. Ian Morton Pluto, ~~Orfeo will be playing in the Hall Ray Lawler and Tony Hammond the from July 25-30. days most people already have door­ the oldest opera which has undergone steps any serious and consistent revival dur­ ing the present century, and which is certain to produce an immediate dra­ matic effect upon modern audiences. “THE GOD THAT FAILED” “REBEL IN A WRONG CAUSE,” by Sid Scott (Collins), 1960. events is a fair one—that she was forced into making the Nazi-Soviet Sid Scott’s book “Rebel in a Wrong Cause” is an autobio­ Pact in August 1939 because of the failure of the Western Powers to graphical account that centres around the author’s association come to some collective agreement with the Left in New Zealand from the time of the First World against Hitler—Scott, like the more War. An attempt by a student to review the book then, may scurrilous British newspapers of the seem rather presumptuous, for Sid Scott’s book means much time, prefers to see ulterior Soviet motives, such as the desire to grab more to readers of an older generation who either knew Scott Eastern Poland and the Baltic States. during the twenties and thirties or who were connected at all Far from being anxious to grab with Left wing thought at this time. Eastern Poland as part of the pact with Hitler, the Soviet Union actually hesitated for some weeks, acting in Men like Oswald Bourbeau the last days of September 1939 only and Gordon Watson who took to prevent the East being overrun by prominent parts in the Com­ Hitler, which would have brought munist movement of the thir­ ipalpably closer the man who, though he was officially Stalin’s “buddy,” ties are just names to the stud­ there can be little doubt the latter ent of 1960. desired to keep at arm’s length. Yet Scott’s book is essentially a Scott’s failure to be quite clear in re-estimation of his association with this case, and in others, amongst the Left, necessitated ultimately in them the Finnish War and the Bal­ the author’s mind by his inability to tic States Affair of June 1940, de­ swallow Soviet action in Hungary in By Courtesy Auckland Star tracts somewhat from the events of October, 1956. It is an account of a the book and lends it perhaps to the MARIE ROBINSON sensitive man’s growing disillusion­ kind of gloating full page review ment, especially during the late that the “N.Z. Herald” featured. Rather it is the first “music-drama,” forties and early fifties, at trends in which the forces of poetry, dramatic which seem to be appearing in the Nevertheless if only for the inside action and musical construction are Communist Party in New Zealand. view that the book gives on the held in creative equilibrium. It is this Total blindness had not only isolated workings of the Communist Party— which sets the opera aside from its him in the world; it was isolating him of its remoteness and how this predecessors as an advance into new within the Party too. In Scott’s mind affected local policy at times of musical territory; sinfoniae for wind the allowed Leninist concept of rapid change in Moscow’s front instruments, a feature of earlier oper­ “democratic centralism” was becom­ — the book would be worth atic works, acquire a leit-motif char­ ing synonomous with Stalinist total­ reading. Much more impelling than this though, is the deep sense acter by means of repetitions inspired itarianism. There was no place for By Courtesy Auckland Star by dramatic considerations. For ex­ the dissenter, the Utopian socialist. of tragedy that one feels for a man ample, one strongly marked leit-motif SID SCOTT, from the painting who is now ageing, infirm in health, dominates the scene with the mes­ In spite of protestations by the by Dennis Knight Turner. and totally blind, who finds that a author that he has no bitterness to­ life-time devotion to a cause has senger of death—it is sung in rhyth­ Scott feels that unlerneath it, there mic variants by the messenger, the wards members of the Communist been lost. One can only hope that Sid two shepherds and later by the choir. Party in Auckland, there is in the was the sinister desire to stifle Party Scott in the twilight of his life will It is this dramatically unifying use later chapters a marked tendency to democracy. reconsider some of his assessments of instrumental and vocal music that see in the movements of his opponents Though much of Scott’s criticism of 1960. It would take little invest­ makes Orfeo so stupendously forward- sinister implications. At the time of falls on the New Zealand Party, it igation for instance, to find that the looking. The large orchestra is used the 1951 Waterfront lockout, for in was the failure of international com­ Peace Council is not a “Communist not merely as a pleasant back-drop to stance, he is unable to accept at its munism which originally precipitated Front”, that Moscow’s foreign pol­ help the singers, but as a musical face value the fact that the Emerg­ his break with the movement, and icy has not always been sinister in “palette” in the later sense of music- ency Regulations made it necessary consequently he attempts in part to design, nor Lenin’s contributions to drama. The shepherds’ music main­ for the party to hold meetings sec­ re-estimate the internal and exter­ history quite as small as Scott would tains a distinctive colour, with piccolo retly. It seems almost certain that nal policies of the Soviet Union, have it. and strings; the underworld is por­ this was due to fear of arrest. Yet connecting the standard Party inter­ —M. R. B. pretation. It is here that he is at his weakest. The three and a half years ★ ★ ★ that have lapsed since Hungary have given Scott ample time to think Also fi'om Mr Justice Turner came THE INTELLIGENTSIA his position in relation to socialism the suggestion that the time has come and the most desirable way for its when the properly qualified Maori introduction. It has not, it seems, should be entitled and called upon to oi Auckland University are regular depositors been time enough for the author to serve on juries. At present the Maori get a balanced view of forty years has no right to serve on a common of Soviet history. jury, but may serve on a Maori jury. oi the AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK This comes out most plainly in his (His Honour could not in his own criticism of Soviet foreign policy in experience remember such a jury be­ ARE YOU? the 1930’s. Over the one case where ing called.) Placing the Maori on the most historians are of the opinion common jury list would be another that the Soviet Union’s version of step towards complete racial equality. Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 CRACCUM Page 9 GLOOM AT STUDENT SUMMIT THE TOP N.Z. REPRESENTED AT ASIAN STUDENT SEMINAR We have reached a new stage of de­ velopment in international affairs During March and part of April this year three New Zealand students went as representa­ when one country admits openly that tives of the New Zealand University Students’ Association (N.Z.U.S.A.) to the Asian Regional Co­ it has been spying on another, and boldly asserts its right to do so. Never operation Seminar held at Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federation of Malaya. They were before has a nation demanded the offi­ Mr E. A. Woodfield, then Vice-President of N.Z.U.S.A., Mr D. B. Kenderdine, then President of cial right to spy. Since the escapade the New Zealand University Student Press Council, and Mr B. C. Shaw, Secretary of N.Z.U.S.A. was sanctioned by the U.S. Govern­ ment Russia has inferred, as can any­ Delegates at the seminar were students from 14 Asian modation, etc. This handbook will be one, that the U.S. considers itself mad available to New Zealand students above international law, and will con­ countries, including Australia, Israel and New Zealand, which wishing to travel in the area as is tinue to do so. could be regarded as countries merely on the periphery of Asia. the European travel handbook at the moment. This attitude of bravado is some­ The main reason behind the attendance of these countries is the what different from the feeble excuse fact that they have national unions of students but are isolated Although the largest proportion of the time was devoted to the dis­ originally proffered — meteorological from any regional activities on a student level either for political cussion of the above schemes, the survey. Confronted by evidence the reasons, in the case of Israel, or because of location, in the case discussion of contemporary Asian U.S. was forced to admit to spying; of Australia and New Zealand. problems was full. These questions and the clumsy cover-up was revealed were discussed at plenary sessions in its true colours. However, it is realised that the press of the seminar with all participants New Zealand’s attendance at organizations in some of the partici­ present. The meetings usually took IS SPYING LEGAL? the seminar was due to the pating countries are at the moment the form of a lecture by a guest The U.S. was joined in its claim that barely sufficiently experienced to speaker followed by discussion. On spying is perfectly legal. Voices from fact that the majority of the coupe with such a project, and the three occasions panels were formed all over the world said that it was international interest of N.Z. period of time between the con­ from the participants to discuss the common practice. The “N.Z. Herald” clusion of the seminar and the “Impact of Colonialism on Education.” defensively said, “Everybody knows U.S.A. has been and is focussed 9th ISC is to be used to experiment “Does the future of Asia depend on that rival blocs maintain extensive in­ on the Asian region. with the distribution of news from Neutralism?” and the “Language telligence organisations to obtain con­ one country to all the' others. problems in Asia.” fidential information about each other.” Others said that Soviet planes Mainland China, Burma, Nepal and It was in these discussions that Should this news distribution the very definite fact that the students had been sighted flying over Canada, Afghanistan were also invited but did scheme be shown to be successful, Britain and the U.S.; but silence has not attend, which perhaps is unfor of Asia were not only aware of the if approved by the 9th ISC, it will be problems facing their countries but been maintained even when there had tunate, especially in the case of used as the basis for the establish­ been clashes—Russia had unsportingly China, but did mean that the basis ment of an Asian Student Press broken the conspiracy. Mr Khruschev of co-operation, i.e., a desire, unim­ Bureau, which will have' as its objec­ was even accused of deliberately using peded by political considerations, to tives, not only the distribution of the incident as cold war propaganda. help one another in the solving of news, but also the raising of the our student problems, already exist­ standards of the student press in the Even if Mr Khruschev were exploit­ ed before the calling of the seminar. ing the incident the action of the U.S. Asian region. is no less culpable, and there could be repercussions. John Foster Dulles The aims of the seminar were two­ STUDENT WELFARE fold. Firstly, to discuss specific means is dead, but his “Brinkmanship” pol­ of co-operation on a stuent level in At the seminar the various schemes icy lingers on, once more embarrass­ such fields as the dissemination of to promote student welfare at pre­ ing America’s allies and endangering information on student activities, ex­ sent existing in the universities of their existence. Mr Khruschev said, tending and helping student travel the region were reviewed, and it was “If they are going to permit people in the region and student welfare found that apart from Israel, Aus­ to fly from their bases over our terri­ schemes, and secondly, to discuss and tralia and New Zealand, very little tory, we shall strike at those bases, understand the problems facing the in the way of welfare schemes, such because we regard those acts as a countries of Asia today, particularly as student health schemes, conces­ provocation.” He warned that Britain in the educational field. Like Selwyn sions, co-operatives, etc., existed in was in deadly danger, having lent air Toogood, I will return shortly to give the participating countries and there­ bases to the U.S. Norway has pro­ you the results of these topics. fore the seminar recommended that tested against the use to which bases a special short-term seminar be held JOLYON FIRTH, who was Busi­ on her territory have been put. Can­ Socially, the seminar was well for the purpose of reviewing all the ness Manager on Exec, until the ada, who for many years has implic­ organized, with a weekend break for student welfare schemes that could recent elections, was chosen earlier itly trusted to U.S. foreign policy, a trip to Port Dickson (a sea-side be put into operation to the benefit this week as the National candidate has realised with horror that she is resort) and the old Portuguese settle­ of Asian students. Such a seminar for Waitemata. the logical battleground should the ment of Malacca. Several of the must involve students and countries affair develop into a nuclear war be­ delegations, including New Zealand, which are in a position to operate tween the two major powers. Twelve put on “evening,” either showing any of the possible schemes and also that they as individuals were far other countries who have American films of their countries or demon­ should be led by experts in the more concerned with the develop­ bases in their territory are now in strating the dances and songs asso­ organization of such schemes. ment of their countries than are New jeopardy. ciated with their cultures. The New Zealand students as a whole. Asian students are prepared to devote U.S. ALLIES Zealand High Commission, which STUDENT TRAVEL The gallant U.S. affirmation that was looked forward to by the non- themselves to their nation and its It was realized at the seminar that peoples in a way which is not she will stand by her allies can be habitual ric-eaters as an occasion any extension of student travel within of little consolation, now that she when “English” food would un­ fanatical but is quite intelligent and the area was difficult in view of the aware. They appreciate the fact that has thoughtlessly and selfishly in­ doubtedly be served, was begun with distances that are involved in travel­ volved them. If the U.S., referring a meal consisting basically of curried they are being given an education ling from one country to another, and not take such a privilege for to “Russian threats to small countries chicken, the1 curry being in the best unlike the European countries, and who bear no responsibility for the re­ Indian tradition! granted or merely as an opportunity also that so few students were to carve for themselves as individuals, cent incident,” was implying that those financially in a position to travel very ana easy and comfortable life. countries were ignorant of the purpose Back to the results of the discus­ widely. However, it was considered they were serving, then she has been sions. In the field of practical co­ that a travel handbook should be pro­ I left Malaya with a strong im­ irresponsible herself in the extreme. operation the seminar has recom­ duced which would list all the con­ pression of the ability of its students mended to the 9th International cessions that are available to and their sincerity. Since the Soviet intends to attack Student Conference to be held in students in the way of travel, accom­ —D. B. KENDERDINE any base from which further aggres­ Klosters, Switzerland, in August of sion comes and the U.S. intends to this year that certain steps be taken stand by her allies, there seems a in the following fields. strong possibility of war if the U.S. continues her policy of spying. Summit PRESS talks could avoid this; but there is Since it was desired by participants a strong feeling throughout the world to be fully informed of the activities UMIYERSITY BLAZERS that Mr Eisenhower was indifferent of students in the region, the seminar to the outcome at Paris—one Indian is recommending that a news distribu­ COLLEGE newspaper even suggested that the tion scheme be established. According spy incident was a deliberate act of to this scheme all participating sabotage. In England Mr Gaitskell de­ national unions and national student REP nounced the incident as “singularly in­ press organizations within the area ept and stupid.” On the other hand will forward at regular intervals BLUES Mr MacMillan, who had worked so summaries of the activities of stud­ hard to make the Summit talks poss­ ents in their respective countries to ible hoped that the incident could have one central country, where this MADE TO MEASURE or READY-TO-WEAR helped by providing a real issue from material would be compiled into one which a conclusion could be reached. bulletin and sent to all student ALSO FOR ALL YOUR MERCERY AND SUITS However, this hope was to prove vain, organizations and newspapers in the as events at Paris showed. region. This will mean as far as The fact that we may be tottering New Zealand is concerned that we on the brink of a world war could will have access to information on THE HOUSE OF FLACKSON LTD. prove the very incentive to an amic­ the problems and thoughts of the able understanding. That this under­ students in the Asian area, and a standing be reached is imperative if valuable documentation of the life of KARANGAHAPE RD. Appointed by Stud. Ass. the whole world is to be released from students in an area of which pre­ the danger in which it stands. viously insufficient was available. —Cynthia Hasrnan. P age 10 CRACCUM Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 Tuesd< DARK AGE AND RENAISSANCE PHC LOCAL THEATRE AND MUSIC P i “Landfall in Unknown Seas” : Auckland theatre enthusiasts are at present witnessing “a • Th Kiwi LD2, 12in. L.P., 42/6. new dark age in drama.” This was one of the more biting com­ much i ments to emerge from a panel of discussion arranged recently by uniforn A Review the University Drama Society. In this, three speakers, Mr Robert from tl At last someone has seen fit to Goodman, Mr Peter Morgan and Mr Gil Cornwall, considered the press a record featuring a New Zea­ As a land orchestra playing New Zealand past, present and future of Auckland drama. was awj works. Apart from the recording of six othe Douglas Lilburn’s “Festival Over­ In considering the past, Mr terest in musical activities — the judge, M ture” on the National Orchestra’s Goodman was enthusiastic Auckland Chamber Music Society, he very gr£ record, this is the first time that said, had 300 members, while that in works by New Zealand composers about the work done by the Wellington had 1000 and a waiting have been offered to the public in W.E.A. group, in which there list. Mr Morgan indicated another this form. The compositions on this was a strong political element feature of the Auckland scene when record are an indication of the excel­ and an emphasis on plays of he commented that ours is a city of lent work of which New Zealand suburbs. People are not channelled composers are capable, work that in social importance. into the centre of the city and thus all respects is individual in style. Closely knit, well disciplined, and the audience support needed to de­ These composers, especially Douglas very active, this club produced out­ velop large central groups is lacking Lilburn and Larry Pruden, have standing work. The speaker also progressed beyond the stage of imi­ (praised the work formely done by tation and experimentation and have Grafton and A.R.T. reached that of original and indi­ Both Mr Morgan and Mr Cornwal vidual expression. — By courtesy Auckland Star Most of the discussion concerned criticised the lack of technical knov Composer Douglas Lilburn the inadequacies of our drama today. ledge seen in our amateur drama The Alex Lindsay Orchestra is The N.Z. Players were strongly I he former mentioned the low stand seen on this record to be a truly ard of sets, the shortage of experi The principal work on this record criticised. This company, Mr Good­ great group which must rank highly man believes, has lost its primary enced producers and the large numbe; in the world as a string orchestra. Its is “Landfall in Unknown Seas/’ the ot actors who had no basic technique music by Douglas Lilburn, the words vigour and enthusiasm—its early polished and sensitive playing is an productions were superior to its pre­ Many, he added, seem to despise tech indication of the very fine musicians by Allan Curnow. The work consists mque. The need for training wai we1 have in this country. It is fitting of four instrumental interludes, in­ sent ones—and it is now “on the terspersed .with the three sections wrong path altogether.” With this, stressed—singers and musicians tak< that this record should have been both Mr Morgan and Mr Cornwall lessons and so, too, should amateui made by the Alex Lindsay Orchestra of the poem which is read by the actors, for theirs is a difficult art author. The music mirrors the agreed—the former called their work which, as New Zealand’s finest group mediocre and the latter attacked the Mi Morgan also commented that oui of instrumentalists, has been really changing moods expressed in the clubs lack a definite policy—he coulc words—from the masculine vigour of directions as being unenterprising the only group which has made it its and commented that the company has see no pattern emerging—and fel A. F. ! duty to play works by New Zealand the sailors “keen on discovery, tough that many of our groups are dis enough to make them,” to the con­ not grown up. The suggestion was composers for the public of New made that New Zealanders should be sipatmg their talents. This, h< Zealand. templative mood of the last section believes, is partly due to the fact tha entries : of the poem. In this work (which chosen in preference to overseas pro­ these w ducers. we have too many groups. With this at times is not unlike the composer’s Mr Goodman disagreed—he regardec were a Excellent Pressing “Three Poems of the Sea”) we see The C.A.S. group was also a target our many clubs as fulfilling a usefu section Not only does the listener find the Douglas Lilburn at his beat. In his for criticism. The speakers considered function as theatre workshops. A1 record outstanding for the works handling of rhythm, harmonic colour­ that the quality of their work, too, the speakers agreed that there is i ing, and tone colour, we see those had declined. Mr Goodman believed featured on it and in the sensitive qualities that make him a composer lack of enthusiasm and experience ir rendering of those works, but he also that this group had been “side­ Auckland drama. G1 cannot fail to be impressed by the of extraordinary ability. tracked.” He pointed out that the engineering and pressing of the re­ original aim had been to give people Lillie Thealre Needed cord. The string tone is always per­ Appealing Dances their first taste of drama in country fect and clear, never harsh, and the On the reverse side of the record areas. When it did perform this Turning to the future, the speak­ reproduction of the voice in “Landfall the orchestra plays “Dances of Brit­ function, the company had provided ers considered that our drama’s most A in Unknown Seas” is faultless. With tany” by Larry Pruden. This work, an enormous stimulus in these areas. pressing need is a new theatre to Profes Now. however, the emphasis on small provide a centre for the work of our surface noise non-exisent, the only which was written for the Alex guage Lindsay Orchestra, was originally country areas had been lost and the amateur groups. Mr Cornwall felt criticism that may possibly be levelled plays chosen were too sophisticated. that the money would be available brief inspired by piano arrangements of for such a theatre. He thought busi­ against the recording is the presence Breton dances. The work is divided With the last comment. Mr Cornwall Germs agreed—he thought it foolish to take ness concerns could be persuaded to lecturi of two. slight studio noises on side’ into three sections or dances—two support drama, though the taxing of lively and vigorous separated by one avant garde plays to country areas, two. believing that a group such as the gifts hindered this. Our numerous deligh slow and quiet. The work which is C.A.S. should not try to break new societies must combine and reach dresse finely scored and contains some ground. agreement, so that a definite plan striking harmonies, fine thematic can be put forward. The idea of a Ques1 ideas, and a strong driving rhythm civic theatre was suggested, as was and pr< in the vigorous dances, has immediate Unenihusiasiic Aucklanders that of an arts centre. All agreed Profess Sort yourself out appeal. One problem faced by dramatic that an adequate, central theatre was culties The second side is completed by groups here and overseas is the pre­ very necessary if amateur drama in of staf two light works: Ashley Heenan’s ference of the majority for the more Auckland is to be revitalised. The Zealanc Eel into “Cindy: A Square Dance for Strings” mechanical forms of entertainment, need to attract a larger audience the sti and John Ritchie’s delightfully witty especially television and films. In was also discussed. This must be enter a little work, “Turkey in the Straw,” addition, Auckland groups face prob­ done, it was felt, by improving the "PERSPECTIVE" based on the old square dance tune lems not met elsewhere. Some in­ quality of productions and making of the same name. teresting comparisons .were made be­ the average person realise that a good This record is a must for all music tween Auckland audiences and those play can be far more stimulating than Socialist Society's students and all those who profess in other N.Z. centres. Where pro­ an interest in the arts in New Zea­ a good film. Mr Morgan was strongly Magazine land, for this is certainly the most ductions in Wanganui and Hawera of the opinion that the lead in cultural significant musical, and indeed play to full theatres and those in matters should come from the uni­ artistic achievement in N.Z. for many Wellington to a packed Opera House, versity, which, he believed, should OH SALE SOON years. Auckland plays half-fill our Concert It is to be hoped that our local become the cultural centre of our composers, whose works have been Chamber. Mr Goodman quoted simi­ city. Price 6d. so shamefully neglected by both lar example of lack of audience in­ —J.A.S. player and public alike, but whose ability is here established beyond all doubt, will continue to receive such encouragement. —D.M.E. A.M.C. "UZET MEATS For All Your Textbooks m onarch 49 MINERVA is the MOST BACON, HAM and SMALL GOODS

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PHOTO SOC. COMPETITION Pleasing Ph ing “a • This year’s competition was very well supported and aroused ? com- much interest. The standard was as high as last year but so itly by uniformly distributed that the outstanding was hard to separate Robert from the mediocre. ed the As a result, only the first prize Though there was little artistry in was awarded in the1 Senior section, the entries as a whole, technique was six others being commended by the quite well handled, and presentation — the judge, Mr J. Crippen, to whom we are showed a vast improvement compared iety, he very grateful. There were only two with last year. The winning print that in by J. A. Dubignon used high contrasts waiting with sharp tonal grading to produce another a pleasing and striking picture of ie when ferns set in unnatural surroundings. city of The judge’s decision, however, has annelled not gone unopposed, for many people nd thus who saw the exhibition favoured to de- other prints. Thank heaven some lacking. people are still prepared to use their own judgement! Together with A. F. Sang, who completely dominated last year’s exhibition, J. A. Dubignon also Cornwall supplied the six prints commended by J. A. Dubignon’s prize-winning print. al know the judge. drama. r stand- To those unsuccessful entrants we experi- would like to say “Thank you,” for number without your prints the boards would HOWEST KIWIS chnique. have been bare. Some prints showed This is a prospective sensational And we have been told by the Vice- se tech- promising ideas which did not “come article which, Craccum is glad to say, Chancellor, Mr K. J. Maidment, that ng was off,” sometimes through bad marking, has fizzled. Following recent dis­ it is not. Mr Maidment says that in ms take sometimes because they are still in closures of the widespread nature of the time he has been at Auckland amateur the embryo state. Finally, we grate­ cheating in American universities, we University only one such case has ult art. fully acknowledge the kind co-opera­ decided to enquire whether this was had to be brought to the notice of ;hat our tion of the Registrar, Mr Kirkness, a common occurrence at A.U. as well. the authorities. ie could the Custodian, Mr Harness, and his md felt A. F. Sang’s highly commended staff, and Mr R. Alexander, of Camera are dis- print. House, who volunteered to display ais, he entries in the Junior section, but since some of the best prints. act that these were below standard, no prizes P. M. WILSON, DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL rith this were awarded, and in future this egarded section may be omitted. Secretary-Treasurer. a useful AFFAIRS >s. Alt me is a ience in GERMAN PROFESSOR Diplomatic, Consular and I IN AUCKLAND Administrative Service &peak- Towards the end of the year the Department of External Affairs i’s most Auckland University has been very fortunate in the visit of will appoint a group of diplomatic trainees. ■atre to Professor Hugo Kuhn, an eminent scholar and Professor of Lan­ Normally a high Honours degree isi a prerequisite for entry, but under­ - of our guage and Literature at the University of Munich. During his rall felt graduates or graduates at the bachelor’s level who are interested in a career vailable brief stay, Professor Kuhn was entertained by the staff of the in the diplomatic service are invited to make contact with the Department German Department, and as well as giving two public addresses, with a view to a preliminary interview and discussion of prospects. It may ht busi- be possible for the Department to assist those who are considered likely aded to lectured to the German III and Honours students, whom he quickly to meet the required standard to study full-time to complete the final year ixing of delighted with his friendliness and with the content of his ad­ amerous of their degree. i reach dresses. The Department is looking for young men and women with the capacity te plan methods of coping :with an ever-in­ eventually to assist in the formation of foreign policy, conduct international ea of a Questioned on the characteristics creasing roll has been the introduc­ negotiations and represent New Zealand worthily overseas. High intellectual as was and problems of German universities, tion of a tutorial system along Eng­ capacity and integrity are essential. Great importance is attached to the agreed Professor Kuhn spoke of the diffi- lish lines. An Arts degree may take ability to analyse complex material rapidly and to write with precision and tre was , culties of overcrowding and shortage four or five years, and students of a economy. ’ama in S of staff similar to those facing New foreign language are required to While study in such subjects as history, economics or law has been 1. _ The Zealand universities. Some 60% of spend some time in the appropriate, found especially relevant to the Department’s work, other disciplines are tudience ■■ the students leaving school seek to country acting as tutors or assistant by no means excluded; for instance, enquiry by students who have a flair aust be B enter a university, and one of the new teachers. Evidently German stu­ for mathematics or science but who do not choose to become specialists in ing tjie dents are as enthusiastic about those fields would be particularly welcome. The Department’s work making travelling as their New Zealand touches upon many quite technical and highly interesting problems. In ; a good counterparts, visiting other European any case, a degree is regarded not as a professional qualification but as an ng than countries by hitch-hiking, or by indication of intellectual ability and the capacity to acquire academic strongly travelling in a party by car. Pro­ discipline. fessor Kuhn also mentioned that one After a period of training in the Department successful candidates cultural of the very popular entertainments will take up posts in New Zealand diplomatic missions abroad, initially as he uni- PAUL'S with Munich students is theatre­ Third Secretaries. Approximately half of their subsequent career is likely should going. to be spent in New Zealand, half abroad. of our On the subject of career opportun­ At present New Zealand has diplomatic missions in London, Washing­ ities for graduates, outside the usual ton, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Tokyo, New Delhi, Bangkok, Singapore, —J.A.S. NEW BOOK professions, Professor Kuhn said that Kuala Lumpur and Canberra. There are Consul posts in New York, San young people in Germany were very Francisco and The Hague. Career officers of the Department serve abroad limited compared with young New as Third, Second and First Secretaries, Counsellors, and Ambassadors or Zealanders. He expressed the hope High Commissioners as well as Vice-Consuls, Consuls and Consuls-General. SHOP that in future years, the business and The Department is also considering appointing trainees who meet the diplomatic worlds would be seeking general standards outlined above but who also have a special aptitude for the services of more and more uni­ languages and would be prepared to specialise in the: study of certain versity-trained men and women. languages such as Japanese, Hindi, Malay and Chinese. The understanding at would be that they would, if they so desired, tend to become specialists in Professor Kuhn emphasised how the language and civilization of the country concerned and pass a greater pleased German universities are to than normal part of their subsequent career in alternation between service welcome overseas students, and urged in the Department and missions abroad where their special linguistic New Zealanders going to study in qualifications could be put to good use. The Department proposes to arrange 49 HIGH STREET Germany to make themselves known for a candidate selected under this scheme to acquire the necessary specialist to their professors whom they would training abroad. find very friendly and encouraging. A third avenue of entry which may interest University graduates and On 10th June, Professor Kuhn left undergraduates is the administraive and consular service of the Department. IS WELL WORTH Auckland to spend a week seeing This field of work leads to postings abroad to any of New Zealand’s more of our “beautiful country” as diplomatic and consular missions listed above. Qualifications in law, eco­ he expressed it. —N.H. nomics or accountancy have been found to be specally useful. Graduates at the honours level are sought but persons with a lesser academic qualification ’D. A VISIT will be considered. "Craccum" is published by the Auckland University Students' Association, Princes St., Students interested should write to the Secretary, Depart­ Auckland, C.l, and printed by A. D. Organ Ltd., 29 Union St., Auckland, C.l. ment of External Affairs, Wellington. Page 12 CRACCUM Tuesday, 12th July, 1960 Early Faust Drama GOETHE SOCIETY'S PUPPET PLAY The puppet play of Dr Faustus which students of the Depart­ ment of German are going to perform at the next meeting of the ol Goethe Society on July 20th, should be of interest to students of English as well as German literature. Firstly, because it is largely based on the old “Faustbuch,” which was also Marlowe’s chief source. The puppet play of Dr Faustus string-puppets, representing the same which students of the Department of human types, into France, England German are going to perform at the and Germany. The most popular next meeting of the Goethe Society among them was the ugly, insolent on July 20th, should be of interest but uproariously funny Pulcinella, to students of English as well as known in France as Polichinelle, in German literature. Firstly, because England as Punch, in Germany as it is largely based on the old “Faust­ Pickelharing, but soon afterwards er- ; E| buch”, which was also Marlowe’s christened Hans Wurst, and from the f9w chief source. eighteenth century onwards known as W instone. Secondly, because it, in turn, was Kasperle. PUPPET PLAY:—Hans Wurst and the Duke of Parma. influenced by Marlowe’s version. By the end of the seventeenth cen­ Thirdly, because it contains as tury Punch, or Hans Wurst, had Faust’s witty and irrepressible coun­ ponquered the English and German terpart, Hans Wurst, the clown and stage, both as a living clown and chief character of the popular stage. puppet, and had also made his tri­ Two hundred years ago, the per­ umphant entry into the Faust play. Varied Hochey formance of a similar version was Hans Wurst, the untutored represen­ Seven teams are wielding the big stick under the colours seen by the young Goethe at one of tative of the natural wit and shrewd­ of the University Club in Auckland hockey this year. We cater the annual fairs in his native Frank­ ness of the people, succeeds where for players of widely varying abilities, as we have teams in furt. It moved him so deeply, that Faust, the scholar, fails; he over­ the memory of it was still vivid, when comes all his enemies and difficult­ every grade from senior of fifth, the lowest open grade. in his student days at Strassburg, he ies and defeats even Death 1 and the The senior side is much different fullback we again have club cap- came to create the first version of Devil. to that of the last four years. In tain Tony Palmer, who is partnered his masterpiece, Faust. The dialogue in the puppet play goal is N.Z.U. rep. Bob Wakelin, by promoted Clem Elliott. The half­ will be spoken in German, but a The very name of the great mag­ who is playing brilliantly this season, line consists of ex-Otago and South­ summary of the content of each scene and is considered by many unlucky land rep. Ken Nicholson, who has ician, Dr. Johnannes Faustus, has will be given in English. acted like magic on the imagination not to be in the Auckland team. At returned after several years in Eng­ of poets throughout the centuries. land, and N.Z.U. rep. Graeme Atwell. Two of the greatest plays in world In the forwards we have Graham Swift, who has worn N.Z.U. colours literature and one famous modern High-Ranking Soccer several times, secretary - treasurer German novel are called after him. Frank Stephenson, promising new­ This puppet play forms an import­ Without consulting horoscopes, teacups, flights of birds, or comer Don Davis, Derrick David, ant link between Marlowe’s and any of the more gory auguries favoured in ancient times, one who found his way here1 from Malaya Goethe’s Faust. All three plays, how­ and Sydney, and Magan Ranchhod.* ever, trace their origin to the above could predict that both the 2nd and 3rd elevens will come close mentioned chap-book, the so-called to topping the table by the end of the season. The games played to date have been “HISTORIA OF DR. JOHANNES hardfought but with several disap­ FAUSTUS, the far-famed WIZARD After their losses to Blockhouse and good, experienced full-back would pointing results. However, the team and BLACK MAGICIAN. Y.M.C.A., the Reserves have been probably step straight into the First seems to be settling down now, and This fanciful biography of the undefeated, and they now lie second eleven. Leave a note on the Soccer should do well, having registered its with a goal tally approaching the historical Faust, or rather the char­ notice board in the cloisters, or ring first win recently. The best results latan who called himself by that an­ half century mark. Andy Seckely, in the club have been achieved by cient and illustrious name, was com­ Ken Gawne and Guy Nash have the Hugh Chapman (O’Rorke) if you’re our third-grade side, which is un­ piled from various sources and anec­ biggest bags, but it’s concerted effort interested. beaten to date. This side consists dotes about other magicians by an that counts in this team. Half-backs —DAUPHIN largely of promising young players. unknown author who presented it in like Dudley Ellis, Phil Viskovic, the guise of a moral tale of warning Lindsay Nash and Taffy Evans, form to other would-be-conjurors and a powerful midfield force, capable of devils disciples. giving their tear-away forwards fre­ The book was printed in Frank­ quent scoring opportunities. furt in 1587 by Johann Spiess, only Despite promotion to injury- two years after the latest Faust’s ravaged senior sides, the Thirds have George death by strangulation. performed creditably. “Doc” Malcolm- Official Stockists It immediately was a tremendous Smith and Keith Hunter are skilful success. Within weeks of its appear­ architects in an attacking machine Courts ance it had been translated into other that notches regular goals. Captain European languages, and in its Eng­ Malcolm White, who spent most of lish translation attracted the notice last season on the side-line, has again of Christopher Marlowe. had the misfortune to injure his arm. UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND He took over nearly all the char­ His dynamic presence will be sorely acters and chief incidents of the missed. “Historia”, but added minor char­ The Fourths (3B Grade) are play­ acters and the figures of the Good ing sturdily and cheerfully and are BLAZERS and Evil Angels and the seven Deadly scoring goals, too. (A very promising Sins which were familiar to him and exhibition of goal-keeping was seen his audience from earlier Morality recently). But with the Firsts, all is plays. not well. Key players, Mick Elley, The “Tragical History or Dr. Jock Irvine, and Bob Sue, are still Faustus” was presumably first per­ out, and the resulting shuffles, which Full range of stock fittings for both men and women formed in 1588 or early in 1589, but the selectors are probably having always available. the earliest extant printed version nightmares over, have not produced appeared in 1604. English travelling a reliable defence or a sharp attack, actors then carried Marlowe’s play Jim Lord, centre-half, is as hard to MEN £6/5/- LADIES £5/19/6 back to the country of its source, and pass as ever, but in at least four there it appeared in many variants recent maches slackening in the on the living stage as well as in the second spell has seen early leads Complete with Badge puppet theatre. dwindle away to an eventual draw In the meantime, wandering act­ or loss. Still, the draw against top ors of the Italian “Commedia dell’- ranking Pt. Chev. was a fine effort. arte” had introduced their own stock Club strength is now about sixty, characters as well as marionettes or but there are still vacancies, and a Representative Blue Blazers Made to Order. CLUBS & SOCIETIES GEORGE who are sending teams to Arts Festival and Buy for Cash or Tournament: take 20 weeks to COURT'S WILL ALL SECRETARIES PLEASE CONTACT pay on long term. LINDSAY NASH VIA CRACCUM ROOM, HUT 7, KARANGAHAPE ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH COPY FOR CRACCUM'S and PAPAKURA PRE-TOURNAMENT ISSUE. c aster Student

Vol. 1, No. 2 of N.Z.U.S.P.C. Publications. 7 May, 1960 ASIAN STUDENT SEMINAR During March and Early April this year three New Zealand all welfare problems in the light of the conclusions gathered at the students attended the Asian Regonial Co-operation Seminar as Asian Regional Co-operation the representatives of the New Zealand Universities Students' As­ Seminar. sociation in Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya. They are Mr E. (iv) participation should be open to all the countries that have A. Woodfield (leader), then Vice-President of the New Zealand been invited to the Asian Regional University Students' Association; Mr D. B. Kenderdine, then Pre­ Co-operation Seminar. (v) participants should be pre­ sident of the New Zealand University Student Press Council; and ferably drawn from local student Mr B. C. Shaw, Secretary of the New Zealand University Students' unions. Association. (vi) the staff for the Seminar should be people who have con­ Representatives at the Seminar were from fourteen Asian siderable experience in the special­ countries, including the peripheral Asian countries of Israel, Aus­ ised fields of student welfare. tralia and New Zealand. Student Travel The aims of the seminar were perience in the very important twofold. Firstly to discuss ways field of student welfare and there­ The seminar discussed ways in in which regional co-operation on fore it was recommended that con­ which student travel could be ex­ a student level in the fields of sideration of the 9th I.S.C. be panded within the area and the student press, student travel and given to first step to be taken in this direc­ student welfare could be extended, (i) a special short term Asian tion will be the compilation of an and secondly a discussion of the so­ Seminar on Student Welfare be Asian Regional Student Travel cial, political and economic prob­ held in the very near future. Handbook. This handbook will lems facing the modern-day Asia. (ii) at such a Seminar, particu­ contain details of all student travel The following are the practical lar emphasis be placed on detailed concessions which are available measures for extending regional study of problems relating to; within the Asian area which could co-operation. (a) the establishment of student be made use of by students hold­ health schemes and related ing an International Student Student Press health projects. Identity Card. The booklet will (b) the obtaining of student also contain lists of hostels, etc., The Asian Regional Co-opera­ concessions of all kinds. where travelling students can live tion Seminar while appreciating (c) the establishment, organis­ cheaply. that the early establishment of an ation and operation of The problem with student travel Asian Student Press Bureau is un­ student co-operatives. likely, felt however that an Initial ■schemes within the area is .that (iii) at such a seminar it would so few students can vafford to Student News Distribution scheme be appropriate to review the over- for the Asian area should be estab­ travel at all extensively. lished as soon as possible. In this initial scheme one of the partici­ PRESIDENT pating countries will collect and distribute items of student news throughout the area. National NEW unions of participating countries Mr E. A. Woodfield has suc­ (e.g. N.Z.U.S.A.) will be obliged ceeded Mr B. V. Galvin as Presi­ to forward a summary of student dent of the New Zealand Uni­ news items to the organising national union. The organising versity Students’ Association. Ted national union will from this has been some time Vice-Presi­ material produce a bulletin of dent of the Victoria University student news which will be dis­ College Students’ Association and tributed to student newspapers within the participating countries last year was a Vice-President of by these national unions. the New Zealand University Students’ Association. The retir­ Student Welfare ing president, Mr B. V, Galvin, has Of the countries attending the been president for the last two seminar only New Zealand, Aus­ years and has been associated with tralia and Israel had any real ex­ N.Z.U.S.A. since 1953. [Photo by courtesy of "The Dominion.'' BURSARIES FOR PART-TIMERS Overseas Delegations Parry Report Discussed To Come To The retention of bursaries for part-time students, particularly those in the law and commerce faculties, was given conditional support by NZU3A at its Easter Council meeting. New Zealand INDIANS Students will recall that the Council decided that it will now During May and June of this Parry Committee of Inouiry re­ approach the law and commerce year a delegation of students from commended in its renort that part- students’ societies at each of the the Universities in India are to time bursaries should be abolished. universities seeking their com­ tour Australian universities as the Council gave lengthy and careful ments and their evaluation of the guests of the National Union of consideration to this point. While emphasis placed on part-time Australian' University Students agreeing with the Committee’s re­ study in these two faculties. When and it was decided that the New commendation that full-time uni­ the results of these inquiries are New Zealand University Students’ versity study was much preferable known N.Z.U S.A. will then decide Association should reiterate its to part-time study it considered what further action should be offer to act as the hosts of the that where professional training taken. delegation if the tour could be and university curricula at present extended to New Zealand. demanded part-time study bur­ During 1958 a delegation of In­ saries for part-time students donesian students was invited to (which at present cover payment Blues Panel New Zealand to make a tour of of fees only) should be main­ this country. This tour proved to tained. Mr J. Borland, physical edu­ cation officer at Gore High be a great success and it is hoped VALID DISTINCTION School, a sportsman and sports ad­ that in the future similar tours It was felt that a valid distinc­ ministrator of great ability and can be arranged. However, unless tion could be made between experience has been elected to the the tour can be sufficiently long students who undertook part-time Blues Panel. it is considered that they are not studies by choice and those who N.Z.U.S.A. Council extended to of such value as to justify the cost. were virtually compelled to do so Mr C. V. Walters, of Christchurch, Therefore if the Indian delegation because of professional and uni­ the retiring member of the Panel cannot come to New Zealand for versity curricula demands. the Association’s thanks for his a period of at least three weeks At the same time N.Z.U.S.A. very fine service to university it is unlikely that they will come. noted its agreement with the sport over the 10 years he has RUSSIANS general tenor of the recommenda­ been on the Blues Panel. Mr Wal­ Also the Resident Executive of tions made by the Parry Commit­ ters has added much to the de­ N.Z.U.S.A. are to continue investi­ tee of Inquiry that the emphasis velopment of a very high standard gating the possibility of inviting a should be placed on full-time study in the selection of N.Z.U. Blues, group of Russian students to tour and part-time study should be dis­ reward which is now recognised New Zealand. couraged. in the sporting world as a real In an endeavour to ascertain the measure of attainment. Mr Wal­ views of those students most close­ ters has been elected the first life New Zealand- ly concerned with this matter member of N.Z.U.S.U. Australia Officers Of The New Zealand University Debating Tours The debating tours between Australia and New Zealand are to Students’ Association be resumed as soon as practical. The following are the officers of the New Zealand University This decision was made at the Students’ Association for the year 1960/61. Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand University Students’ President: Mr E. A. Woodfield. Association held at the Victoria Vice-Presidents: Mr B. A. Hume. University of Wellington at the Mr M. A. Pickering. time of the 1960 Easter tourna­ ment at Wellington. Hon. Vice-Presidents: Miss S. Page. Present at this meeting was Mr Mr B. V. Galvin (Imm, Past Bernie Moylan, President of the President). National Union of Australian Uni­ Mr A. Young. versities Students who gave the Secretary: Mr B. C. Shaw. assent of his Union to the recom­ Public Relations Officer: Mr J. M. Hill. mencement of these tours which have in the past few years lapsed. Records Officer: Mr D. Jamieson. This matter has now been referred Travel & Exchange Officer: Mr M. Freyne. back to the New Zealand Uni­ versity Debating Council for con­ Sports Officer: Mr A. A. T. Ellis. sideration of the methods of im­ Treasurer: Mr J. M. Hunn. plementation.

2 TOURNAMENT CANTERBURY WIN SHIELD Canterbury University took the Tournament Shield for 1960 at the New Zealand

Universities Easter Tournament. Victoria, for the fourth time in a row, finished last and received the Wooden Spoon.

The Tournament, ably controlled by Victoria’s Ian Chatwin, was memorable for some outstanding performances, especially in athletics and swimming.

220yds. Men: B. Robinson (A.), 1; J. Whitehead (C), 2; L. Leikas (V.), 3. Time, 22.7sec. Athletes Competed In Vile 440yds. Hurdles, Men: J. G. Hawkes (V.), 1; D. Garagwanath (A.), 2; B. Mc­ Neill (A.), 3. Time, 55.5sec. 440yds. Men: B. Robinson (A.), 1; B. Kerr (C.)„ 2; L. Leikas (V.), 3. Time, Conditions 48.4sec. Shot Put, Women: M. Barclay (A.), New Zealand University track and field athletes competed at 36ft. lin., 1; E. Flygenring (O.), 33ft. the Basin Reserve in just about the most miserable conditions llin., 2; B. Harper (C.), 30ft. 5in., 3. 100yds. Women: A. MacDonald (C.), imaginable—a particularly high northerly wind, the odd shower, 1; O. Tyrie (O.), 2; J. Buckland (V.), 3. and on a rather hairy surface. f Time, 11.5sec. z,z,uyab. riuraies, Men: j. Ur. TiawKes Maximum achievement in the Hammer thrdtw: D. Monds (A.), 140ft* (V.), 1; B. Burn (O.), 2; J. Pope (V.), 3. circumstances was well-nigh im­ 10in.„ 1; D. Leddbetter (V.), 140ft., 2; F. Time, 25.9sec. Duncan (V.), 104ft., 3. High Jump, Men: P. Murdoch (A.), 5ft. possible, yet notwithstanding there 4 x 110yds. relay: Auckland, 1; Canter­ 9in.„ 1; P. von Dadelzen (V.), 5ft. 7in., 2; were some notably fine per­ bury, 2; Otago, 3. Time, 43.1sec. C. Keeble *(C.), 5ft. 7in., 3. formances. 220yds. women: ‘ D. Tyrie (O.), 1; A. Hop Step and Tump, Men: B. Bam (C.), MacDonald (C), 2; J. Buckland (V.), 3. 45ft. 9in., 1; J. Gorry (V.), 43ft. 10in., 2; ROBINSON'S 440 Time, 27.4sec. C. Keeble (C.), 43ft. 6in., 3. Discus throw, women: S. Mackay (C.), Three miles: B. Cooper (O.), 1; D. Wil­ The most notable, really, was 108ft. llin., 1; M. Barclay (A.), 93ft. 10in., loughby (A.), 2; R. Stevens (C.), 3. Time, that of the outstanding Auckland 2; B. Harper (C.), 92ft. 10in., 3. 15min. 11.8sec. 4 x 440yds. Relay Men: Auckland, 1; sprinter and quarter miler, B. Pole Vault: C. F. Strieke (O.), lift. Canterbury, 2; Otago, 3. Time, 3min. Sin.. 1; P. Murdoch (A.), lift. 6in., 2; 25.2sec. Robinson, who in such deplorable E. S ., Merrilees (O. )„ 10ft. 6in., 3. conditions ran 440 yards in 48.4 Javelin Throw, Women: E. Flygenring 4 x 110 yds. Relay Women; Otago, 1; sec. That was a fine accomplish­ (O.), 98ft. 8in., 1; M. Sharpies (O.), 92ft. Victoria, 2,- Canterbury, 3. Time, 52.9sec. ment, indeed. It was also one made 8in., 2; W. Meyer (L.), 78ft. 9in., 3. with virtually no competitive Discus Throw: R. Ball (C.), 157ft. 2in., 1; S. Williams (M.), 135ft. 3Jin., 2; C. stimulus, for he was all of 12 Beejer (V.), 131ft. 7|in., 3. N.Z.U. record. yards in front of the second man, 75yds. Women: A. MacDonald (C.), 1; PRESS COUNCIL Canterbury’s B. Kerr. D. Tyrie (O.), 2; J. Buckland (V.), 3. Time, 8.8sec. OFFICERS 100yds. Men: J. Whitehead (C.), 1; B. RECORD BETTERED Leadbetter (O.),, 2; R. Burgess (C.), 3. President: The N.Z.U. record of 8.9 sec. was Time, 10.2sec. S. G. O’REGAN. 880yds. Men: G. Philpott (A.), 1; R bettered by Miss MacDonald in Hamilon (A.), 2; G. Wade (C.), 3. Time, Vice-Presidents: winning the 75 yards, but the Imin. 55.6sec. J. M. HILL, T. G. GODDARD. strength of the following wind 120yds. Hurdles, Men: W. Belcher (A.). prevented her figure of 8.8 sec. 1; J. Pope (V.), 2; P. Murdoch (A.), 3. Secretary: being officially recognised. Time, 15.6sec. D. G. JAMIESON. High Jump, Women: J. Davies (V.), 4ft. 8in., 1; F. Schluter (O.), 4ft. 6in., 2; Results: E. Fly.genring (O.), 4ft. 6in., 3. Assistant-Secretary: One mile: D. Beauchamp (V.), 1; B. 80 Metres Hurdles, Women: A. Mac­ J. A. SALMON. Cooper (O.). 2,- I. McCausland (V.), 3. Donald (C.),, 1; M. Poole (C.), 2; E. Cox Time, 4min. 18.6sec. (O.), 3. Time, 12.1sec. Publications Officer: Long jump: W. Jowett (O.), 22ft. 4in.. Shot Put, Men: R. Ball (C.), 44ft. 3in., J. T. STEINER. 1: G. Kitchen (V.), 22ft. 2in., 2; B. Bain 1; D. Monds (A.), 39ft. lin., 2; G. Scott (C.), 20ft. 10|in., 3. (C.), 38ft. Ojin., a.

3 Winning Crew

[Photo by courtesy of "The Dominion." The successful Victoria Crew in the Women's Fours.

Otago came with a great burst Fours.—Otago (M. Hutchins, R. King, K. Settle, I. Borrie), 1; Auckland No. 1, 2; Honours Shared of stroking to head off the Canterbury, 3. One foot, a canvas. weakening Auckland four by a foot. Auckland lost at least five Double Sculls.—Canterbury Agricul­ In Rowing lengths by extremely bad steering tural College (B. Watson, A. Taylor), 1; Honours were shared in the Victoria, 2; Otago, 3. Six lengths, one and the Otago crew, which rowed length. rowing events of the New Zea­ a straight course, were able to land Universities Easter Tourna­ have more in reserve at the finish. Women's Fours.—Victoria (S. Huth- ment held on the Korokoro course. nance, D. Roberts, B. Einhorn, E. Kelly), All contesting universities ex­ 1; Auckland No. 1, 2; Auckland No. 2, 3. cept Auckland recorded wins, Canterbury Agricultural College Three lengths; two lengths. (Lincoln) contested only the though Auckland were placed in Eights New Zealand University v. The all but one event. double sculls and won that race Rest.—The Rest: B. Williams (Otago), J. The finishes of the eights and by six lengths slowing up. The Scott (Otago), W. Armstrong (Victoria), fours were very exciting. Canter­ Lincoln crew, a particularly hefty F. J. Grant (Canterbury), R. A. Brown bury and Victoria were neck-and- pair, were never in danger of (Auckland), F. Crotty (Victoria), H. J. neck all the way in the eights Cranfield (Canterbury), J. Turnbull (Vic­ being beaten. toria), 1; New Zealand University: R. H, with Canterbury showing greater B. McKinnon (Canterbury), D. McDonell, finishing power for a three-foot Eights.—Canterbury (K. H. B. McKin­ (Canterbury), C. J. H. Tobin (Canter­ win. It was the closest Victoria non, D. McDonell, C. J. H. Tobin, F. J. bury), M. Winter (Victoria), I. L. Makin Grant, H. J. Cranfield, W. A. Warden, have come to winning the eights D. T. Riley, R. B. McCorkindale), 1; Vic­ (Auckland), C. Harper (Otago), P. toria, 2; Auckland, 3. Three feet, five Crighton (Victoria), D. Cameron (Vic­ in 31 years. lengths. toria), 2. A. canvas.

4 sprint records, collected three 55 yards women’s freestyle: D. Bulli- titles for Victoria, the 110 yards vant (C.)„ 1; R. Lennie (O.), 2; J. Dun­ Records At can (C.), 3. Time, 32.1sec. men’s freestyle, the 110 yards 110 yards men's breastsroke: G. John­ men’s butterfly, 220 yards men’s son (C.), 1; T. Cowdell (M.), 2; B. Cun­ University Swimming medley. ningham (A.), 3. Time, 83.3sec. Records fell thick and fast at Results of events in which the 110 yards women's breaststroke: K. Mc- Allan (O.), 1; W. Pearce (C.), 2; C. the New Zealand University record was broken were: Buchler (V.), 3. Time, 95sec. Easter sports tournament swim - 220 yards men's breaststroke: G. John­ 220 yards women's medley: A. Bell ming finals at the Naenae Olympic son (C.), 1; B. Bibby (V.), 2; T. Cow- fO.), 1; D. Bullivant (C.), 2; K. Macallan dell (M.), 3. Time, 3min. 3sec. (O.), 3. Time, 3min. 8.3sec. Pool. 110 yards women's freestyle: A. Bell Final swimming points were: Otago, 78: The brilliant Otago representa­ fO ), 1; R. Lonnie (O ), 2; J. Duncan (C.). Canterbury, 47; Victoria, 38; Auckland, tive Miss A. Bell, chopped a full 3. Time, 63.6sec. 20; Massey, 4. 110 yards men's backstroke: G. Elmslev 19.2sec. off the record in winning (O.), 1; J. Hunter (A..), 2. Time 75sec. the 220 yards women’s medley 110 yards women's backstroke: F. Rulli- final. vant (C.), 1; C. Broughton (O.), 2; M. WATER POLO Otago won the swimming from Farmer (P ), 3. Time, 86.6sec 220 yards men's freestyle: G. Kyd (A.), Otago won the water polo at the Canterbury, with Victoria third. 1; A. McPhail (C.), 2; W. Penny (V.), University tourney. Victoria was P. Hatch, holder of two national 3. Time, 2min. 25.3sec. second.

75 Yards Competitors

[Photo by courtesy of "The Dominion."

Competitors in the women's 75 yards at Easter Tournament, from left: Misses M. Poole (Cant.), A. Graham (Auck.), A. MacDonald, the winner (Cant.), A. Hunt (Vic.), J. Hopper (Otago), D. Tyrie (Otago) and I. Dick (Auck.).

5 VICTORIA First innings ...... 163 Second Innings Cricket Title B. A. G. Murray, b. Cahill ...... ?.. 20 Teams Tennis Shared M. W. H. Lance, b. Beuth ...... 9 Canterbury took the men’s team A. D. Ward,, c. Cahill, b. Shaw ..... 27 D. G. Poulton, c. Shaw, b. Beuth ...... 4 tennis honours in the university To Canterbury J. M. Pope, not out ...... 47 Easter tourney when they beat Overhauling Victoria’s first- I. D. Behrent, c. Cahill, b. Shaw 10 Otago by two sets in the final, but D. S. M. Crombie, c. Morris, b. Shaw 0 innings total with five wickets still J. B. Park, not out ...... ;...... 34 the Otago girls made no mistake in hand, Canterbury won, what Extras ...... 12 and won handsomely from Auck­ had deveolped into the deciding land 5-1. Total for five wickets ...... !...... 163 match in, the cricket section of Bowling: J. W. Cahill, 8 overs, 2 the New Zealand university maidens, 26 runs, 1 wicket; D. Beuth, Results: Easter sports tournament for the 11,4,29,2; G. Shaw, 11,6,24,3; P. S. T. M an (Canterbury names first): L. Wal­ Park, 1.0,1,0; M. Beban, 7,2,15,0; P. W. pole lost to M. Simons 5-7, 2-6; D. second year in succession. Morris, 3,1,12,0; A. Best, 1,0,13,0; W. Heatherbell lost to T. Batistich 4-6, 6-2, Cochrans, 1,0,11,0; R. F. Hunter, 1,0,19,0. 0-6; D. Henderson beat T. Wilson 6-3, 6-3; D. Marshall beat N. Whyte 6-4, 6-4; COLLAPSE Walpole and Heatherbell lost to Simons and Batistich 6-3, 6-8, 5-7; Henderson and Canterbury collapsed after pass­ Marshall beat Whyte and Wilson 8-6, 8-6. ing Victoria’s first-innings 163, but Canterbury 3 matches, 8 sets; Otago 3 only after they had virtually as­ matches, 6 sets. Women (Otago names first): Miss S. sured themselves of the title. Auckland The Top Melrose beat Miss H. Lockington .2-6, 6-4, With little time left Victoria 6-4; Miss H. Christie beat Miss C. Drum­ batted a second time and the inn­ mond 6-4, 6-2: Miss I. Robins lost to Miss M. Robbins 2-6, 2-6; Miss J. Lewis beat ings developed into a light-hearted Team In Girls’ Miss J. Potter 6-4, 6-2; Misses Melrose and affair. Christie beat Misses Lockington and Drummond 9-7, 8-6; Misses Robins and Lewis beat Misses Robbins and Potter WATCHFUL START Basketball 6-2, 6-3. Having slightly the better of a Foundations for the Canterbury very close match against Otago win were laid by the New Zea­ University, the Auckland Univer­ land University representative sity team won the girls’ basket­ openers, P. W. Morris and R. F. ball section of the New Zealand Greenwood Wins Hunter. Universities’ Easter tournament at From a watchful second innings the Te Aro School courts. Singles Title start, both players blossomed out to produce forceful innings of Auckland was the only one of N. H. Greenwood (Victoria) is great value. the four competing teams to> win the New Zealand Universities Morris hit seven fours and one all three of its matches. The Vic­ lawn tennis champion. In the final six, and Hunter 11 fours. toria, Canterbury and Otago Uni­ at the Wellington club courts he But apart from these knocks, versities each won one game. defeated M. J. Simons (Otago), and a good innings from the New Otago, a team with some very 7-5, 6-2. Zealand Colts tourist, M. Beban, strong players, put up an excellent In the women’s final, the Wel­ the Canterbury scoreboard was showing against Auckland in their lington Howe Shield representa­ uninspiring. final game. Only a point or two separated the teams throughout tive, Miss S. Melrose (Otago Uni­ CANTERBURY the match, with Otago taking the versity) again beat the national P. W. Morris, c. Murray, b. Martin 44 lead for short spells in the second junior champion, Miss H. Lock­ R. F. Hunter, c. Bond, b. Behrent ... 58 ington (Auckland). She won 6-4, W. A. Cochrane, lbw., b. Martin ...... 6 half. A. B. Best, b. Thomas ...... 14 6-4. M. Beban, c. Ward, b. Park ...... 34 B. Hopkins, c. Bond, b. Thomas ...... 6 I. Francis, c. Martin, b. Behrent ...... 14 P. S. T. Park, lbw., b. Martin ...... 0 NcZ.U. Team D. Beuth, run out ...... 1 f. W. Cahill, lbw., b. Thomas ...... 1 A South Island side beat the G. Shaw, not out ...... 9 North, 28-18 and a New Zealand Extras ...... 37 University team, included after the Yachting Total ...... 224 game: J. Mason W. Dillon, J. The winner of the yachting, an Bowling: A. R. Thomas, 17 overs, 3 Benge, J. Malin (O.); D. Colgan official tournament sport for the maidens, 6l runs, 3 wickets: T. D. Beh­ rent, 21,10,34,2; I. B. Park, 18,3,50.2; B. A. (A.); G. Bashford (C.); J. Mitchell first time, was Auckland. Victoria G. Murray, 12,6,37,2. (V.). was second, and Canterbury third.

HALLS OF RESIDENCE STUDY N.Z.U.S.A. is, in accordance As was noted in “Student The Parry Committee recom­ with a decision taken at Easter Summer,” N Z. Universities, in mended that the University Grants Council, going to make known its establishing halls of residence Committee prepare and present a desire to take part in investi­ arc increasingly falling behind comprehensive report on the de­ gations to be carried out by the the universities of other velopment of halls of residence to University Grants Committee into the Government. It was on the the serious problem of the lagging countries many of which are basis of this recommendation that development of halls of residence usually described as under­ N.Z.U.S.A. decided to indicate its at N.Z. universities. developed. willingness to aid the inquiry.

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