• 0 <^ n —<>^>»»^*»—fr«». M)^»»^VO«to««»O^MM Once custom constrained us to ration Our talk on tlie topic oi passion But Alfred C. Kinsey Okmn,dTheUftiM€HU(/dQ(Ajee/tt^^ Has sliattered such whimsy Vol, XML No. 10. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 22. 1953. And made its discussion the iasldon* Registered at G.P.O., Brisbane, for- i transmission by port as a periodical. DISGUSTING SCENES AT UNION COLLEGE Three Naked Women Forcibly Ejected . . . , Prominent Student Skipped Town No, it didn't happen; nor unioriunately is ii ever likely lo, but novr Ihat you've been sj'mptoms of life from its readers, it Is your paper, then in years to and driven almost to lighting tjon- come we may have a student paper roped in you nJight as well keep on reading. Who knovrs but that might be a sexy innuendo fires -when some lone soul is moved worthy of the name. If, on the lower down the page? to write a letter to the editor. other hand, you continue to neglect It is about time that the sex-1 already. bestir themselves sufficiently lo put In the not very distant future this and disparage it, leaving it entirely cTazed adolescents who infect tliis The fault is entirely yours. Sem pen to paper and advise ns as to institution will exhaust its stocic of to the editor and his henchmen, University began to realise that per. this year, lias tried desperately where and how it can be im­ fools idiot enough to talce on the then Semper will surely rot, and Semper Floreat is supposed to be to initiate thought and controversy proved. thankless and hopeless laslc oJ may you rot with it. a student paper, and is financed in fields we regarded as important For, after all, the doubtful dis­ editing Semper, Then, of course, with student money. It is not the to the Queensland undergraduate— tinction of being editor of Semper the paper will .slide the flnal halt •exclusive property of the small groui) a.s examples we point to our blasts does not compensate for the damage inch into its grave. At the moment of people who comprise its staff. It at N.U.A,U,S,, at Sports Union fees done thereby to one's course. The we cannot persuade ourselves that Cabbages and is supposed to be a medium through and at Union Council, The response bells have been tolling' for this par­ its passing will be noticed,, much which all shades of student opinion tias in every case been appallingly ticular wj-iter ever since he took up less regretted. The fate, happy or can find expression. It should not poor. Apparently you don't give a his position at the beginning of the otlierwise, of Semper Ploreat is in Kings be merely a nauseating little vehicle damn. And at long last, due to year, yet the prospect of dismal re­ the hands of you, the students, for The Annual General Meeting of ©I puerile pomo&raphy. And that, consistent discouragement, neither sults in November might have been whom it endeavours to cater. If, Union Council held a couple of sadly enough, is what it seems lilcely do we. You tan go and buy your stoically borne had there been some belatedly, you decide to support it Tuesdays ago produced a surprise to become; ft, indeed it is not so sliady periodicals and snigger till sign of active hite or dislilie Ior tlie and contribute to it, realising that ending. The business of the meet­ you choice; you can swop your off- paper. Regrettably, there has not ing was followed by a barbecue and colour anecdotes; yovi can revel in been so much as a ripple on the sur­ ONWARD CHRISTIAN five gallon Iceg, Five gallons, after We notice with regret the your mental sterility; yon can rot. face of tlie puddle. all, doesn't go far among fifty very recent resignation of the It has become customary to laugh SOLDIERS dry people, so later in the evening Deputy Registrar, Mr. S. C. at the phrase "student apathy." The And what a puddle. St. Luda, where nothing ever changes but It was with some amazement tliat Hocking, Broad, and a few hench­ Cramb. Mr. Cramb has served joive, what there is of it, is on those men lit out into the suburbs, quest­ the University, In variflus who laugh. essay titles and bus time-tables; we learned recently that prospective GeorEC St.. heme of the lavatory- Methodist preachers were to lie ing for liquid refreshment. They positions, longer than roost of icturned to George St. round about Us can remember. In addition, This is our second last issue of wall brand of humour; Herston, given a compulscry course in Arab where too close contact with the and Asian religions, Not, of course, midnight, after only a limited suc­ he has been the target of Semper. Franltly, we wish it were cess, and brewed a cup of tea, many of our most vicious our last. We are tired and sicli diseased human body has perman­ that ibis is, in itself, a bad thing; ently warped the outlooii oT its in­ what floored us was the use to which Imagine their confusion when tlie broadsides, and be has borne ot the inertia of the intellectual caretalcer appeared on the scene, them with patience and slobs for whom we have to write. mates. As for Turbot St., and tbis course is to be put. The Veerongpilly, we don't doubt that Methodist powers, in (heir wisdom, armed with three over-muscled equanimity. We take this Wc have had more than enough coppers whom he had summoned opportunity of congratulating of writing three-quarters of the they exist somewhere, but they have have decided that a knowledge of not as yet bothered to inform Sem­ Eastern religions will enahJe min­ for protection. The tea drinicers him on his fortitude, of apol­ paper, and of humiliating our­ were liurled forth into the night, ogising for undeserved or mis­ selves hCTging people to write the per of the fact. Semper staggers isters at University Collc,?es to point from issue to issue, kept alive only out to resident Asian sludents the the cops passed flatfootedly on their directed insults, and of wishing remainder. We have had a gutful way, and the caretaker staggered Wm well in the future. of carping critics who sneer by the waning enthusiasm of its superiority of Christianity. staff, trying vainly to evolje some victorious to bed, to arise next volubly at Scraper, but who never This, in Semper's opinion, is an morning and pos an account of the insult not only to common or gar­ depraved and drunicen orgy he had den courtesy, but to the Asian heroically terminated to the Uni­ students tliem.Australia are mature duplicity could be! and intelligent people, in many • » » cases they are here to do post­ Fuil Election Results graduate work. According to the intrepid mem­ bers of tlie Queensland cost Union Council: Science (Even,); Miss M. McCaf­ Lambert. Presumably, too, they are qualified who braved the mauraudini: Mau frey, Mr. G, Hooper, (m) Editors of "Whack-Ho": lo judge the merits of the various Muu to journey to Adelaide for President: Mr. E. G. Broad,' . Veterinary Science; Mr, J. Mullins. Messrs. B. H. J. P. McCafferty religions—be they Christian, Mos­ the Drama Festival, that city Is Vice-Presidents: / Union OiUccrs: and B. Hayne. lem, Hindu or Bhuddist. They do populated with extremely edu­ St. Lucia (Day): Mr. B. M. (n) St. Lucia Building and Plan­ not coDie to Australia to be sub­ cated and intelligent animals. Conarty. (a) Hon. Auditor: Mr. A. P. Hess, ning Committee: Mr. G. Mc­ jected to the importunities of One small paddock not too fur St. Lucia (Even.): Mr. J. A. Byth. (b) Hon. Solicitor; Mr. A. P. Muir. Donnell (Convenor). Methodist theologians. from thi; centre of town was George Street (Day): Mr. D. (c) Treasurer; Mr, G, R. Hulbert, caretjiliy labelled "Cows Only." Higgins. (d) National Union Councillor Apparently Adelaide's balls have George Street (Even.): Mr, G. and Observers: Messrs. G. Grid- learned the noble art of self Lindenmayer. land, J. D. Glasgow and J. T. Come to Congress control. Turbot Street : Mr. J. Dwyer./ Faragher. Herston: Mr. J. Waller.'/ (e) National Union Local Secre­ * • » Yeerongpilly: Mr. B. Ferrers./ tary-Treasurer; Miss A. Heath- Screams of raee and mortitica- Honorari' •Secretary: Mr. J. S. wood. tion are once again being heard from the long suHering members Potter. K (I):National Union Sub- Com­ of the regiment. Tlie next annual Union Councillors: \ / mittee: Messrs. G. McDonnell, camp is scheduled to talte place Ag. & Forestry: Mr. J. Leslie.'' K, Tov»nley. from the 2nd January, 19S4, to the Architecture: Mr. p'. White.v> (g) Commem, Dinner and Ball 24th, This is a most awkward time Arts (Day): Mr. C. HampsonT Mr, Committee; Messrs. I. Sheddan for those wlio have to work over N. Power.*-' (Convenor); G. McDonnell, A. the vacation, and also for those Arts (Even.): Mr. D. Bray, Miss Sler, J. Anderson and Miss M. who do not live close to Brisbane. A. Callaghan. Barry. Surely something more convenient Commerce (Day): Mr. W. (h) Procession Committee; Messrs. could have been arranged. Costanzo. B, Conaty (Convenor), K. » • * Commerce (Even.); Mr. H. Gor­ To-Nnley, 3, Crowley, P. Smith, Why is it that Americans Imag­ don, Mr. S. N. Lambert, Mr. P. E, J, Ahern, E. Cleary, The Con­ ine they can learn all about the G. Seaman. N venor has the power to co-opt less fortunate areas of the world Dentistry: Mr. T. Monteit, Mr. a further six members, merely by sendfaig somo successful H. O'Drlscoll. J (i) Two Deleg-ates to C.A.C.: politician or businessman to make Sigiaeering: Mr. C. W. Pinciis, Messrs, J. A. Byth, j. Waller, a frenzied and hasty " fact-finding Mr. M, Brice, Mr. D. Martin. (j) Director of Student Health: tour." We read that Vice-Presideni; Law; Mr. L. Luton. Mr. R, E. Tuflley. Nixon is to whip through South- Medicine: Mr. D. Cohen, Mr. C. (J:) Commem. Conductor; Mr. G. East Asia and Australia during Fitzgerald, Mr. R. Gordon, Mr. Cridland. October. His stay here will be H. R. Withbrs. Commem. Pianist; Miss A. approximately one week. Will he, Physical Education: Mr, C. MacDonald. we wonder, write a boolc about us, Wheeler. commem. Pracs. Convenor; Mr. J. Goldman. or will he merely report that the PJiyBiotherapy: Miss B. Hooper. American way of life has been suc­ • Education: Mr. J. D. Armstrong. (I) Editor of "Semper Floreat": cessfully imported here? We like Science (Day): Mr. K. Lucas, Miss Mr. A. Jolly. Ike, ^ J. Oilmartm. Business Manager; Mr. s. N. There will be one SALE! SALE! SALE! more issue of Sem^ per Floreat this Text Books, General Books, Children's Books. Prints from 20th July. year. It will appear A truly inspiring view ol sonae ol the scenery avcdlable God willing, a at this year's Congress site at Alexoiidra Headlands The JL McLEOD females, from left to riglit. ore Pemse Lawton and Marlon fortnight from tO' Barry, both of whom wUl be very much in evidence a George St, or dt the care) is todcfMeeki Couxie^Mc^ r STAFF PANEL SCOOP/ EDITOR—Bill Dent ASSISTANT EDITOR—Lex loUy Semper does it again. We present SPORTS EDITOa—Hupe Herd STAFF—Marion Barry. Dave Malouf, Graeme Ijndenmayer j an epic ot courageous endurance, ot hero­ CUB REPORTERS—Marie Grant, Judy Gordon BUSINESS MANAGER—Dick Bamett ism/ ot heartwarming passion, ot tripe, in Ladies and Gentlemen, we presentVarsity' s own . . . with pleasure the President of the Union during I9S4, Resex Reliability Trial Over the last weekrend^ traffic in Brisbane hos been at tiating the lagoon and collapsed underneath him on the other a vixiual standstill to make room for the competitors In the side. However, he was able t« University Reliability Trial. Extra police were on duly to clean up the doubt in many cope with the huge crowds, far surpassing those on Commem. scientists' minds' by observing, whilst under water, tliat ducks d» Day, who lined the route. Hot favourite, Barrie Conaty, driv­ not wear goloshes, which ac­ ing his red "Cardinal," pulled by four giamt Nubian slaves, counts for the susceptibility of look no chances and carried with him a large keg labelled water-birds to the disease com­ "LEMONADE." monly called "surfer's foot." Tlie only contestant to cross th« The trial started at 9 a.m. at St. acuity in checiiing in at George flnlshing line without loss of points Lucia In great controversy. The St. A few engineering entries was a gent in a large blaclc sombrero Squadron entry was ineUgible to struclc trouble at the familiar Belle driving a tractor with mower at­ start since the entry (a Tiger Vue corner which never fails to tachment and who was subsequently Moth) possessed an unfair advan­ drag a few in. An Asian student, declared tlie winner. Owing to tage by having an engine, A St. pulling a rioI;shaw, was forced to office inefflciency, thts competitor Lucia entrant. Miss j. Smith, was withdraw following a collision at had not been listed as an entrant also disqualified alter a protest al­ this corner with Miss N, Greening, and had escaped unnoticed at each leging her chassis had been lifted who escaped with a badlj^ dinted check-point, but this was over­ and independent front suspension mudguard and shocic. looked and he was declared tha had been fitted. At 9 o'cloclc that night, contes- provisional winner. After a victory tant-s began rolling in to Yeerong­ Iciss by the sponsor's general man­ The first vehicle arrived at the pilly for a twenty-four hour stop­ ager (Madam E. Black), he re­ Turbot St. check-point at mid-day. over and all competitors wearily fused to pose for photographers and Many of the contestants failed to tumbled into bed. Next morning, declined to give his name, modestly navigate the difficult Regatta Hotel ail competitors wearily tumbled out declaring he was only cutting the corner and had to withdraw through grass. subsequent steering trouble. The of bed to begin the final leg to leader when the contestants left St, Lucia, including a mystery de­ Madam Black, In a statement for Herston was Sir George Crid­ tour around River Drive, Jacii to ihe press, said that the num­ land piloting • his "Super-sonic Auty. a Yeerongpilly entrant, was ber of entries had far surpassed Cyclops'' scooter, equipped with five forced to drop out here, as, during her expectations, and that an- pairs of shoes, an automatic leg the night, the buUoclc team he othcr trial would be held shortlr, was driving had got into the cow if not, sooner. and two-wheel drive, pasture and could not be induced Dave Cohen and Peter Davies, a to continue the course. team driving a portable caddy, At St. Lucia gate.s, all five stopped to have a round of golf remaining competitors were equal before checking in, thereby losing and the detour round River 1 hour and lO.OtW points. How­ Drive was instituted to deter­ Mr. Edmund Broad ever, all contestants had little dif- mine the sheep from the goats. The tough course over virgin country proved too much for four of the remaining competitors, all losing points for late arrival nt The International Camp points. Hathwell. the other com­ petitor, managed ,'ttic detour From India and Pnkislan, Indonesia and Malayo, Hong ternational ditfercnccs oetwcen without trouble until he came to Kong and the Philippines, irom Borneo, Sumatra and Figi, East and West, the water hazard — tl»e lagoon. The tricycle he was riding un­ students now slud^g in Queensland gathered for the first Monday saw Hugh Dunn spealc on fortunately rusted whilst nego­ International Camp of its kind to be held in the University. Ciijnese poeti-y and the reading of Chinese poets by students present. In the swank new buildings of music sliowlng the various national Prof. Robinson lectured on Aiis- tlie A.P.M. on tlie banks of the Pine tendencies and techniques, films on tralian literature, and Mr. Flint River an e.\perinient In international Indian village dancing and lecture showed the common meeting places Ne^" Union understanding was conducted under and fibns on classical ballet. of Elizabethan and Oriental drama, the guidance of former Union President and Rhodes Scholar Ken. 'Sunday was the "Day of Art." Tuesday was devoted to the study Bradshftw, with seminars on art appreciation of national geography, the high­ The Senate has approved in prin and a lecture on Australian Art. light of the day being a lecture by ciple Union Council's sug'gestlon An equal number of Australian Mrs. It. J. W. Bisshop gave an Mr. Fitzgerald of the National Uni­ that students from the Faculties of and overseas students set about absorbing lecture on the Japanese versity, who spolce of a possible Engineering and Arcliitecture should getting to know each otlier and lea ceremony

]^OEL COWARD'S ingenious and- oiiginoa "Bliflbe Spirit" provided happy contrast to ihe first two Festival plcys. Spring Relentlessly shooting swift dialogue across tlie fooflights Queen^and kept the audience on its toes throughout, with a consistently high acting standard and lively production. Fantasy Even though "Blithe Spirit" is relatively easy to do sucessfuUy, speeches can tend to drift into monotony. But Mr. 1 sit and study Hugh McCrae. Donagh McDonagh obviously made sure that the cues andspeeches were rapid, perhaps too rapid in spots, where words Wrapped in a sweet Septembei became indistinct. day. The book fades in a whirling maze This production really belongs to the women. Miss lud' Gordon, Miss Margaret Bell and Miss Janet Uhr made the Of heat waves dancing in the most of their very enjoyable roles. haze. But are they heat waves that I see? That Arcarti woman (Miss Gfordon} couldn't have beei fumiier. Her facial expressions radiated throughout the They look like naked nymphs to me! theatre, and she gave the impression of being a- completemad-hatter. Miss Gordon made her role ihe mosl successful. My handsome legs, now far from fair, Mr. Geoffrey Fynes-Clinton's monotony took the edge ol his work, but his qualities improved in the last two acts. Are cloven-hooved and thick with —PHILIP FARGHER. hair. i The pointed iiorns that grace my blow Have now begun to slioot. Tile fountain pen between my lips But All The Same Becomes a reedy flute. Exams bring death of soul to Man; But what care I, for I am Pan! I .stroke my bcarMelbourne's by My pipes I do—Joe Malley. audience either on the edge of its "Wind of Heaven" was drama at seats or prostrate in the aisles. its best, with the second coming of Professors creep from their stuffy Having had the vast good fortune Jesus creating turmoil in ,1 Welsh rooms; " of intervlewhig Miss Gordon after village. One can imagine the con­ Their dry souls glow with erotic the performance, between her fusion there would be if it were blooms. fourteenth and fifteenth curtain to occur in Adelaide. And lecturers make the woodland call, I can only say that you would ring expect to see her conducting regu­ Adelaide's play, "The Cenci," by As they savour their last aban­ lar sessions of spiritualistic ritual at Shelley, was hailed by many af doned fling. her college (Women's) up there on "Shakesperian," but whether they My shrill pipes cease; then cease the other side in Brisbane. I must meant "Hamlet" or 'As You Like your play! recommended her to Miss Lilley as a It," was left to the imagination. Now nymphs and dryads, melt resident tutor in the occult. away! Also Rons Now students, know that, drugged Glamour was added by Janet by flutes.. (Ruth) tJhr, whose refined mid­ "No Miracle," by W.A., "win­ You have pranced around in your dle-class dignity collected a blow dows" by Tasmania, "Tlie Glass birthday suits! in its solar piexi« with the arrival Menagerie" by Armidale, and Collect your clothes; you have "from the other side" of her cur­ The cast of "Blithe Spirit" "Pygmalion" by Sydney were also nothing left rent husband's first wife. Her there, and, by God. sometimes I But dreams to feed upon— They ore, from left to right (Standing): David Tribe, Noela scream at nfght at the thought of strlldn^ly good looks and her ex­ Deutschec, Judy Gordon, Geoff Fynes-Clinton; (seated): Ruth I start to my feet and sadly note tremely good stage voice made her tt. That my cloven hooves are gone. the toast of Adelaide for nearly two Wroe (wdfh bandage), Janet Uhr. and Margaret BeU. Max. I turn to go; the darkened earth Rings with the hooting of satyrs' mirth. What Is a Christian ?' Sou'wester. In these days there is a widespread but erroneous notion good authority of the Scripture and But in all cases the critical element teiisity of a personal experience so on the testimony of faithful men is the act of will by whicli a man that a man can say with Paul, that a Christian is a man who does not do certain things and sealed for certainty by a per­ resolves to turn his life towards "Last of all He was seen by me (e.g., drink liquor, svreax, gamble, etc.). Perhaps this is nol sonal e-xperiencc. God and to find his deepest satis­ also." to be wondered at when tbe typical mid-cenlury man (whose factions in doing the will of God. A man may feel that he is not only contact vsnlh the Church is what he reads in abbre­ Secondly, a Christian is a man what he ought to be (most men who is morally convicted .... a No man, however, is sufficient to viated Press reports of week-end sermons) more often than honest with themselves do) but it man who knows for sure that deep turn himself from one way of life is God who adds the deep convic­ not hears more of what the Church is against (Uqpior traffic. witJiin liim there are many latent to another. He must allow himself tion that a man is desperately in possibilities of evil and many tur­ to "be. turned" by the activity of State lottery. S.P.. etc.), than of what it is for. However, being God. need of the redemption that is in a Chrislicm is not so much concerned wilh "nol doing" o& bulent antt-sodal forces seeking Christ Jesus. ^ only the opportunity for expres­ it is with positive things And when we look a little deeper A man may be willing to turn sion. Christianity is a religion for we see that the making of a default also and aa St. Paul rather bad men. For the proud and the but it is Ciod who turns him from A Christian, firstly, is a man who Christian is all God's work. A man darkness to light and from the is convinced about the truth of cer- succinctly puts it, "then is our self-righteous it can have no mes- may examine the evidence for the preaching vain and your faith in soge AS the Son of God Himself power of Satan to Himself. So , tain basic propositions of belief. In resurrection and feel that it is then it is right to say with St. brief these propositions (which are vain." If, however, it can be es­ said: "They that be whole have reasonably watertight but it is God Paul that a Christian is "God't accepted by Christians of all de­ tablished ^vith reasonable certainty no need of a physical, but they who gives the certainty by addhig handiwork" .... something that nominations and'shades of opinion) (as can be done) that Christ did that be sick .... I came not to to the good authority of the Scrip­ God has made as sure^ as He has , are: rise from the dead, then it becomes call the righteous but sinners to ture and of faithful men tlie tn- made the stars in theh- courses. logically necessary to admit the repentance." And when a man 1, That Jesus Christ was what truth of His other claims. acknowledging his moral sickness He claimed to be .. • God in human conies to the Healer of men's souls form (the Son of God). However, Ctu-istlans do not reach in true repentance, with a sincere LOOK . :>LOOK . . LOOK Intellectual conviction on the truths 2. That at the climax of His life, desire to be forgiven and a stead­ of Christianity by logical analysis fast purpose to sin no more, then He did what He claimed to do. and reasoning, christian truth is And His persistent claim was that he Is not far from the Kingdom of learned as men learn most other God. Second Squadf^ Dance This Year His life "was given as a ransom truth ta their human experience for many" and that His blood Was .... by testing in personal experi­ But to the Intellectually con- Th^'University SquadMA will hold its second dance "shed for many fqr the remission ence what they first receive on good vhiced and motrally convicted is this year ;on. Saturday, September 19. of stos." Christians believe,that in authority. It was to thia process not necessarily to be a Cliristian His death God dealt with the prob­ that St. Paul was referring when he for a Christian Is also converted PLACE:'VICTORIA .PA'hK REFECTORY. lem of human evil nnd that on the said, "Christ rose from the dead or turned .... turned irom one flrst Good Friday somethUig was on tho third day according to the way of life to another .... turned PRICE: 7/6 a head; 15/- double. This is 5/- a couple achieved, the healing power and Scriptures .... and was seen' of (like Pilgrim) from a measure of cheaper than last time. yirtue of which is available to all Cephas, then of the 12 then ot happiness and satisfaction In the men in all ages. 500 brethren at once .... tmtl" last City of Destruction towards the SUPPER: Calersd for by experts for 5/- a head—you'll 3 That He rose frohi the dead ot all Ho waa seen of MB ALSO." wicket gate and beyond that, the never be able to eat it all. as He claimed ;He would. Christian City that hath foundations, whose REFRESHMENTS: Cold, wet, and practically unlimited. bfHiiii iB thus'centred in an his­ In other words lUs certainly was builder and maker is God, The torical Person, Of the strildng based not on the fact that neither awareness of having rounded a YOU can't study properly ALL the time. A night off claims that tiiis Man made about Romatts nor Jews could explain who turning point at some time in the will do you good. Himself and Hla mission, one at moved the stone, or how the garden past is a universal factor in 'least can be submitted to teat tomb tiecame empty, nor yet on the Christian experience. In some cases COME along for a final fling before the exams. against avaitabie evidence. Dtd He fact that they could produce no a definite point ta time—a. certain In iwt rise Itom uie dead? II not, body to • rfefUto' the resurrection tneetlng, a certain book—remains •then Bis other daims must go by story^ Bather was it-based on the in the memory, tn others not ao. Pttg^ 3—SEMPER FLOREAT^tueadoy. Sepfembor 22t 1951 Original Research Department — William Wordsworth. A Psychopath Among The Daffodils A Literary Curiosity Dear Sir, She was never found, but a search ability to control his emotions as a told your correspondent that Words­ party traced her movements as far recommendation to mercy. "The worth appears to be a complete Some time ago, when looking as the River Rydal. It was thought event," he said, "with all the sorrow regenerate. He regards the enthre through an ancient volume of "The by the police tliat she had been that it brought, appeared a clias- sordid affair as a prelude, appar­ We're 55 Not Out! Lake District Poets" in a second­ victim of a sex maniac who had ttsemcnt." The magistrate refused ently, to somctliing much worse. He hand book shop, I found some old murdered her to cover his crime, to hear any appeal on the ground chuckles insanely to himself as he Yes, 55 years In the Sport­ and yellowed newspaper cuttings and the linger of suspicion was of Wordsworth's inability to con­ repeats, "To freeze the Wood I ing Goods Business Is a between the leaves. They are from pointed at the aged Wordsworth, trol himself. have no ready arts," and he is busy long' time—In Queensland the "Grasmere Weekly Advertiser" planning an excursion of some kind it's unique, and lb means and are dated August 4 and 8, 1845, "Such moments," he said, "are when he regains his freedom. Feel­ that Masseys have un­ I have made the following sum­ scattered everywhere, taldng' their ing in Rydal Mount stlJ! runs high. rivalled experience in mary as your readers may, per- date from our early childhood. "Tis It was summed up for me by meeting all your sporting liaps. be interested In their con­ against tliat we are fighting .... a Simon Lee in the Pig and Whistle. Requirements. Whatever tents. conflict of sensations without "No shock given to my moral your sport, whatever you name." In view of Wordsworth's need, you'll be glad you Pceblc-Mindcd Vagrant Sentenced nature had I known down to that saw Masseys first! Alleged Interference with Children had record, his vagrancy, and his very moment .... amid the depth Lake District Roused to Indignation suspicious behavior In the tragic of those enormities, even thinking THE MASSEY Grasmere, August 4: affair of Lucy Grey, he sentenced minds forget, at seasons, whence iilm to two years' imprisonment they had their being . . . 'Tis well! BICYCLEA SPORTS DEPOT At the Rydal Mount Quarter Ses- with hard labour. For the next two from this day forward wc shall sion.s yesterday, a feeble-minded years the prisoner will remain un­ know that in ourselves our safety 301 Elizabeth Street, vagrant, aged '14, was sentenced to der close observation by an expert must be sought, that by our own BRISBANE, B2091. two years' imprisonment for inde­ psychiatrist, but general opinion is right hands it must be wrought." cent assault on a girl of seven years that Wordsworth Is too old and P. M. HONE. (name suppressed). The accused, feeble-minded for a cure to be who answered to the name of Wil­ effected. GALS AND GUYS liam Wordsworth, had been ob­ Just because it is third term, served lor some time previously August 8: Intervarsity Debating there is no need for your war­ wandering about the Lake District The Rydal Mount indecency case drobe to get that haggly-scraggly ' and was known to consort with a "Oh Sir! l*m only seven.'*promise s to become of nation-wide look. Just dial J 4218 and ask for notorious drug "fiend" called Cole­ interest. Already the Windermere Miss Jill Shaw, that experienced ridge. The two men were often ac­ Since February the local police Eugenics League have petitioned the dressmaker and tailor direct from companied by a drab whom they had kept a strict watch on his Home Secretary to order Words­ Mount Buderim. She will make called Dorothy. The local people movements and, when a small girl worth to be sterilised and set at your clothes in a quarter of the tiiought Wordsworth feeble-minded was heard to run away from him, liberty. "The poor man is not a time at the quarter of the cost but quite liarmloss. He spent his screaming hysterically. "Oh. Sir, I'm criminal, he la obviously ill," de­ witli a quarter of the material — time, they said, gathering daffodils only seven," they arrested htm and clared the President, Mrs. Ectopia anything from underclothes to and muttering incomprehensibly to charged him with assault on the Phalllcut, in an interview with the overalls, Last minute adjustments himself. A local leech-gatherer child. No clear information could Press. The Poet-s' Company are con­ a specialty. Miss S, will also be de­ swore that he saw Wordsworth be got from the girl, who could ducting a campaign for artistic lighted to advise you concerning the dancing in an imbecile manner, only repeat that Wordsworth had freedom of emotional expression. purchase of correct foot-wear with whenever he saw a rainbow. He invited her into the woods after "Don't Red Tape Rape" is their tlie minimum amount of exchange. also stated that the accused was dark to see a glowworm; slogan. When approached on the She is on cordial terms with ali an advanced inebriate who was morality of the question, Dr. Arch­ Queensland thla year won the Brisbane's firms, large and small. accustomed to "drink at every pore," The police had kept him under Night appointments appreciated. observation for three days before ibald Longbottom replied, with Intenrexaiiy Debates, defeating Suspicion was first aroused when solemn gravity: "This is a matter the court sat, Wordsworth, they which concerns the future of the Melbourne uj the final roimd. THE WOMEN'S SPORTS UNION, Simon Lee, a Grasmere huntsman, reported, talked to hUnself contin­ The team comprised Cedric reported having seen Wordsworth ually, but no coherent and intelli­ whole Church. I must have time 1 would be glad if the clubs con­ entering a narrow-chasm fiome gible account could be given of his for reflection." Hampson. Noel Power and John cerned would Jet me have their distance from the main road. He mutterings. A few isolated sen­ Greenwood. Shovra above is Blues nominations as soon as pos­ described the event in his own Meanwhil.; the prisoner seems sible this term—so that the cbra- tences hinted at the worst, how­ perfectly happy and unconcerned New England Univeraty Col­ picturesque language, "Long were ever. Constable Tom Hood was lege where the debates were mittee can meet. Thank you. his arms, pallid his hands, his certain lie heard the following with the controversy tliat rages J. KNOX, mouth looked ghastly in the moon­ words quite clearly: "Strange fits round htm. The prison vrardera held. Hon, Sec. U.Q.W.S.U. light. From his Ups ere long issued of passion have I known and I will low muttered sounds, as if in pain dare to tell, ... I looked at her, or some uneasy thought." Asked and looked again . , . . a very Musical Society:. if he were able to distinguish any­ hunter did I rush upon the prey— thing Wordsworth had said, Lee with leaps and bounds." Tnen declared he tliought he heard the Wordsworth relapsed into in- words, "Wc murder to dissect," but coherency, but later said clearly, A Year's Work in Music said he couldn't swear to it. "Six feftt in earth my Emma lay Parents became anxious when re­ .... with neittier arms nor head On Saturday, 26 th September, there vriU take place an ney critics remarked. ports reached them that the ac­ event unprecedented in the history of culture in the Univer­ A smaller group from the thoir , cused had tried to entice their In court it was discovered that sity. The U.Q. Musical Society wSi. present a concert in the sings Madrigals with enormous zeat children into lonely and unfre­ the accused had been under sus­ and with not a little success. quented places. Anxiety became picion for rape as far back as 1790. Albert HaU. horror when httlc Lucy Grey dis­ Wordsworth's lawyer urged feeble­ The Music of the Madrigal Croup, and deputy- The Audience appeared one night last February. mindedness and ills obvious in- Main worii of the concert will be conductor of the choir. Ian Russell (Dent. I) is the accompanist. Guest That's where you come in. We Dvorak's 'Stabat Mater,' for four can promise you an enjoyable I soloists and double chorus. This artist is Margaret Anne Kerrison. a evening' as a relaxation from third will be sung on the second half or Brisbane pianist, at present study­ term. Our concerts are enjoyable I New Bus Timetable the programme. The flrst half will ing at the Conservatorluni of ivlusic, because, well we just don't sing dull Include early Church music, modern Melbourne University. The four works. Students will be welcomed I BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL—DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT] part-songs, and some ElizalJethan soloists for the 'Stabat Mater' are- because we like to stng to young and j KING GEORGE SQUARE—ST. LUCIA UNIVERSITY BUS madrigal that won the praise of Tenor; Daryl O'Donohue. inteUtgent audiences. Tlie staff is audience and critics when we per­ soprano: Tatiana Hitrina. especially invited, because we think i SERVICE—ROUTE No. 12 formed them at the Inter-Varsity Contralto: Eunice Knapp. it is time thts University made an Ciioral Festival in Sydney's Great impact on the State, and we need I MONDAY—FRIDAY Hnll earlier this year. Bass: Harold Cook. your support if we are to advance Leave King George Square leave University, St. Lucia: The chou- consists of some lOQ the Arts in general and Music in 7,20 a.m. The Performers undergrads and grads, whose enthu­ particular, 7.45 a.m. siasm is reflected in their singing- 8.35X 9. 5 Our conductor is Hugh Brandon, 9, 5 dhector of the music department in it was our 'joyfuiness' that the Syd- TICKETS are available from any 9.35 9.35 the U. of Q. Besides his musical member of the choir, or at PaUngs 10. 5 10.5 ability, he has a personality that where seats may be reserved after 10.35 10.35 via Hawken Drive brings out the best in an energetic 17th September. 11. 5 11. S choir. A.6.M. 11.35 SPORTS UNION 11.35 12. 5 p.m. Gordon Spearritt is the conductor Dear Sirs, 12,35 p.m, 1. 5 to be held in the Dental (Lecture 1.35 2.5 Theatre, Turbot street), FRIDAY, Hoping thts piece of topical infor­ 2. 5 St. Lucia bus via Hawken 2.35 OCTOBER 16th. mation meets with your approval. Drive Business: Synchronized witn ike's "pifth 2.35 3. 5 Brighten up the Engineer's Avenue parade on the night of July' 3, 5 St. Lucta Bus via Hawken 3.35 Election of the following officers: 1. PRESIDENT. 4—saw Jerry's boys use theh- piece Drive Boll with a corsage from 2. VICE-PRESIDENT (Student). of God's own earth for a speotacu- 3 35 4.5 3. HON. SEXJRETARY. ^- P""^^"8 Phyrotechnical display. .4.10 St. Lucia Bus via Hawken 4.45- Motions for wiiich due notice has Tts rumoured hi the bazaars that» Drive been given. some Hu-hu-hoodlums also terror­ 4.35X 6,5- ised the precinct from the eleventh 5.10X 5.45 Nominations for the above posi­ hour. 5.35 6.6 . ^ Daniell tions, are called for in writing, to 6.35 7. B be In the hands of the Hon, Sec. D. h. HIGGINS, 1.35 8. 5 at the Union Office by FRIDAY, 9. 5 2nd OCTOBER. Engineering m. Art Nominations to be signed by two , 10. 5 (Except Monday) members of the Sports Union and SATURDAY countersigned by the nominee. Leave King George Square: Leave University. St. Lucia: J. POTTlas., Hon. Sec. O.QS.U. COMMONWEAITH 8.35X a.m. 9.5 Florist 10. 5 DMAISOPPIY 1030.35 11. 6 11.35 12. s p.m. 12.45 pm. St. Lucia Bus via Milne Browne & COY. m. ITD. Hawken Drive 1.15 via Hawken Drive ~B6270- City Bides., Edward St. 5.45 St. LuLclft Bus via Hawken 5.45 • Co. Pty. Ltd. (opp. .aothweU'B) Drive (3.15 via Hawken Drive x via North Quay and Ann St 235 EDWARD STREET Students please note: Over Rowe's Cafe LEADING SUPPLIEHS OF — via Roma St. DENTAL STUDENTS' s. L. qvms, We deliver lo oU Colleges GtJneral Manager. Special attention to: BEQUIREMENTS ^ I 3lBt AugustAl , 1953. ... •. .:},••.• :r .•uyy!;'--:i iree of cost DENTAL STUDENTS' Advice Kiven,oQ^locations for PnoUoe, Pnrclusc of PTMUMS, REQUIREMENTS . Lo«ttaa, etc. Page 4--5EMPER FLOREAT—Tuesday, September 22. 1953. Letters and Things Evangelical Society:- Mr. Dear Mr. Editor, . A major cause of the multiplicity I have been thinking on this of sects is tho practise of taking matter for weeks and weeks, and texts from the Bible out of theh Why Not Scrap The Churches? the more I ttUnk of it the greater context, and arranging them to does it become. I cannot sleep for formulate a doctrine. By this sys­ Hear the Rev. H. J. Whitney. B.A., BX>.. New Life Evan­ thinking on it, I can think of tem, of permutations any theory at gelist oi the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, speak on nothing- else, all can be prepounded "on the authority of the Bible." ^is vitol subject, Thia widely-knowi\ Queenalander has I am' a good girl actually, and prepared a book on this subject which is in the hands of have always tried to obey what my Tills is exactly the form of argu­ ihe printers and should be ava>ilcible when he visits the mother and my teachers used to ment In tlie Semper account of Mr. me ("Wlien In doubt, shut up"), but McDonagh's address. University on the 12th, 13th and 14th of October. This book I can't hold it to myself any longer. "The gates of Hell shall not pre­ contains a foreword by the Rev. H. S. R. Innes, B.A., Dean You have inspired me, Mr. Editor, of the Faculty of Theology, Emmanuel CoUege, and in every by the way you have lashed out and vail against tt" refers to the ulti­ mate triumph of Christ through detail explains what the interested might ask on tiiis subject. to hell with "the critics, and altiiough His church over all forces of evil. mother disapproves, see if i care. The association of ecclesiastical Mr. H. J. Whitney has had some and inland from Townsville to Mt. , It's about rowing and rowers. dogma is mere Inference. colourful experiences In his 15 tsa. having just completed a tour That is, those people who pull years in the Ministry. of the far North West, "Teachings" are not mentioned themsclvc!! and others about in When he occupied the pulpit of Though disclaiming scholarship, The Reverend H. J. Whitney, long skinny boats up and down the in Mark XVI 16. and "he that be- Mr. Whitney is a, graduate In Arts tieveth not shall be condemned" Scots Church, Sydney, as guest B.A., Bi). river. Mind you, I have nothing preacher, in December, 1945, the of the Queensland tJniversity, and against rowln.j itself—why, I liave refers siurely to "gospel" in the pre­ a graduate in Divinity in the Mel­ vious verse. Bunnerong Coal Strike caused Church History to his credit, hav­ even found it passably entertain­ lighting restrictions which inter­ bourne College of Divinity. In ing specialised in Augustine and ing in one of my weaker moments, Throughout the New Testament fered with Church services. U.v. addition, he lias an Honours in Calvin, and besides its ihe most harmless the statements of the 'gospel" in Wtiitney preached a powerful ser­ of all sports except drafts. It's whicli one must believe for salva­ mon against lawlessness and the about rowers themselves and (I tion Include the facts of Christ's "Sydney Bulletin" said that that blush at the thought) the clothes Divinity, and His Saviourhood by one speech put the lights back in Application Form — N.U.A.U.S. Ihcy wear. Their what they call means of His death and resurrec­ the Churches in Sydney. More­ their social pants. tion. And these facts alone! over, tlie "Bulletin" expressed tlie Congress, 1954. I have absolutely nothing against Dr. Smith, after his lecture at further opinion that it was a pity men wearing pants, but, Mr. Editor, the Medical School on May 13th on Mr. Whitney was not Prime Minis­ To the Local Secretary-Treasurer, NUAUS, there are pants and pants, if you •'The One True Church." admitted ter of Australia when some action Union Office, know what I mean. You men talk that a person conforming to the could be expected with regard to University of Queensland, rites of the Catholic Church with­ the then recurring .strikes. about women going around exhibit­ George St., Brisbane, ing themselves! My God, at the out the spiritual requirements of Mr, Whitney was for almost 10 last University Regatta I felt posi­ faith and repentance, condemns years Minister of St. Andrew's, I dssire to make application to attend the NUAUS tively Edwardian despite the fact himself and is lost, while a uon- Bundaberg. In this locaUty he was Congress to be held at Alexandra Headlands, Queens­ Catholic dying In an acceptable I was wearing my most pUmging known for his outspoken and fear­ land, from February Ist-lOth, 1954. shocker. spirit could be saved. This is con­ less addresses on public matters. sistent with Christ's and the I enclose £1 deposit herewith, on the understanding Sometliing must be done to pro­ Apostolic teachings ot "the Church" 5000 people carried unanimously tect us girls from such displays of being a spiritual unity transcend­ his motion to tlie Premier support­ that 10/- v/ill be refunded if my application is withdrawn masculine virility. One liardly ex­ ing him in his efforts to control before January 1st, 1954. pects to come face to face with the ing any temporal organisation. Like the Old Testament prophets Communist - inspired interference facts of life on a sunny Wednesday with industry, As Mr. Whitney Mr. afternoon when one has one's mother Clirist's most violent denunciations were of organised religion which is says, "It was the only time In my NAME: Mrs in tow. But 'twas so. When I ac­ public life that i was popular. costed one of the athletes wearing lacking in spiritual quality. Also Miss the repeated ossoclations, in the Everybody for onc% was on my side.'' those pants lie gave me a lecture "How different," he continued, TERM ADDRESS: on prudery and Shakespeare and scripture, of spiritual qualities with spiritual authority and power make "when two years later, standing on other verbal eye-wash, ending up. the same spot, facing a similar of course, with "beauty lies in the the divorce of the two, in Mr. Mc­ ADDRESS DURING JANUARY, 1954: Donagh's statements about "bad crowd, 1 was booed, interrupted and eyes of the beholder," But this, of counted out for an hour and a half NATIONAL CONGRESS, 1954 course, is sheer nonsense. Popes" remaining infallible, untrue to scripture, as well as illogical. when I tried to put the Church's Here is the application form for the next NUAUS Congress. Please, Mr. Editor, do sometldng case for a sacred Sabbath." —anytliingt Yours sincerely, Fill it in now, because we expect a rusli of applications, and Yours, DAVID UTHGOW (Uei, IV). "Truly popularity is a thing — first in will be tlrst in the line. PETUNIA. fugitive and evanescent!" Congress will cost about £6 for the 10 days, plus transport from Mr. Whitney was called by the Brisbane. FOR SALE Queensland Church to take up the This is Queensland's Congress, and we want a.s many local Dear Sir, Brand new TENNIS RACKETT, in work of an Evangelist for the people there as possible. Get your clubs and societies to come Mr, McDonagh refers to the excellent condition. Oliver "Blue­ whole Church. Queensland is now along. hundreds of churches outside of bird," same as used by Prank his parish. He has been from Additional copies of this ap plication form are available at area Catholicism which disagree in doc­ Sedgeman. Contact J. 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Page 5-^EMPER nOBEAT^Tuesday. September 22. I8S9. Hockey Club The Intervarsity Hockey Canuvol was held this year ia. Melbourne and Queensland, rep­ resented by an almost young and virile team, had great hopes of wresting the Cup oS the loint holders, Adelaide and Perth. The team arrived in Melbourne In the tame. Barton was "dis­ Barton, Briggs and IVIcCallum. liy devious means, Unflndticlal covered," and the ideal half line of Allan Kemp was selected, but was memlierB went by train; certain Cormie, Bnrton and Sue was real­ forced to withdraw owing to a ilipitalists travelled by car and ised. shoulder Injury., None of our- niearJy didn't get there; the three In the .second game, Adelaide chaps disgraced the fair name of babes went half-fare by a well- defeated Melbourne 2-0. Queensland, but Ivan Barton, who known Aircraft Company (no free made the heavy going and rough ads), while a certain financial doc­ This was a good start, and our bustling Victorians look Just too tor also travelled by air. but not iiopes rose. Tlic next game, on Fri­ easy, deserves special mention. 'half-fare. We all arrived on Tues­ day, was against Tasmania, who day In the second week of vnc, and were adjudged not very strong. Monday was a miserable Say, proceeded to strctcli our leg,s around and (he boys trooped out' for the Full-time scores were 6-1, in match of the Carnival against Newman College, where wc were Queensland's favour, with our goal billeted. On Tuesday night we all Adelaide, for whoever won this scores Kemp 3, Briggs 2, Stringer 1, match virtually won tlic Syme ' trooped off to .see "Tiic Cruel Sea," WD were four points up now. Which was accorded the verdlrt Cup. good-oh. On Wednesday we took up Tiie other game of tlie day saw Tiie game started off all right. action stations, and charged Into Adelaide have a lucky win over Briggs could have scored in the the depths of some solid practice, Sydney, l-o. first Ave minutes with a bit of luck, There were no games on the but luck wasn't with us that day. Thursday saw our first game Saturday, so we went to the foot­ After that, nobody looked as thougli against Sydney, who cin always ball. On Sunday, combined games tic would score, although Potter had turn on a good game and who liad were played. The first game, a few swipes. At tills stage, the us a little bit worried. The worries Combined University Heservcs v. game was bloodthirsty, one of the Were partly warmnted, for at hait- Victoria CoUs, did not reach hi.^h Southerners even calling for a band- time tlie score was nil-ati, althouRli standards, and Victoria ran out aid. At half-time, scores were nil- Quecn-sland had the better of the winners ."J-l. Queensland was all. Early in the second half, rain game. In the second iiaif, we were represented In the University started to fall, and it was very coid. presented with gifts in the guise of team l:y Divelt, Poschatk and Then some Soutli Australian clot two penalty bullies, wliich Brigg's Seir. The main game. Combined knocked the goal posts down, and pushf^d in very niciely—2-0. Near Universities v. Victoria State team, the players were left standing in full-time, Cormie, taking a free-hit was a very good game. Varsities the freezing cold for twenty minutes near the circle, saw Briggs standing played well and with surprising while the posts were repaired. At unmarked, and shot tlie ball to combination to defeat Victoria this stage, conditions &Teatly favored "Passio," who popped in a good 1-0. Queensland was well rcpre- South Australia. When the game goal. Full-time, 3-0, scentcd by Barrett (captain), was eventually restarted, Queens­ Ouislcnding Varsity forward, John Briggs, beats Sydney half, land took some time to warm up again, but in tiie last five minutes L. Linsell. we did everything but score. Ade­ AH the Queensland team played sitates, cither. Several Melbourne laide were a worried team then, but excellent hockey, and H ia difiicult spots will never be the same after Sportsman of the Week luck was not with us, and the flnal io choose any outstanding players. tlie parties we had there, but we result was a draw, 0-0. That left Special plaudits go to young Ivan are sure they al! like us, especially Pictured here as Sportsman of the Week." ourselves nnd Adelaide level with Qf the Week is Ian MacGowan, Barton, who was the surprise of since Field-Marshal cormie and his "Mac" resides at St. John's 5 points each. the carnival. Jock Briggs, Allan army have left, Congi'atulations go Inter-Varsity Lightweight Box­ College, is doin,5 Medicine, and ing Champion for 1953. Melbourne was a bit luclty in the Kemp and Ken Sue played bril­ to tiiat old campaigner Dr. Stringer is as modest and unassuining other game to defeat Tasmania, 5-3. liantly at times, and lou Halley, —Sir, who once again emptied the When "Mac" climlicd into as is consislent wilh a worthy In goal, maintaint>d splendid form Syme Cup at the dinner. There is the ring to contest his final, he champion among champions. Queensland's last game was throughout the carnival and saved hope, iiowever, because he is defin­ had tliree things against him. against Melbourne, Queensland's bacon repeatedly. itely slowing up. Firstly, knowledge that, win or Full-time scores were 4-0 hi favour Congratulations and thanks from In all, it was a very well-run lose, he could not alter the fact of Queensland. all the team go to Tim Barrett, that Sydney would win the and most enjoyable carnival. Our Although we olBdally drew with who performed a splendtd job as sincere thanks are due to the Mel­ Cup,. Secondly, he had the Adelaide for the Carnival, Queens­ captain of the team. Ills example thumb of his left hand swollen bourne Hockey Club, and especi­ land had a moral victory, because and encouragement was an in­ ally to Rupert Balfc and Austin to twice its normal size, as a of the better goal average, on wWch spiration to the younger members result of an injury ini?urrcd Angell, for providing' sucb an en­ all other hockey carnivals are de­ of the team, and he most be held joyable time for us, in more ways during sparring. And lastly, cided. The unfortunate thing is responsible for the team's SUCCKS. he had against him a hi,»hly than one. Oui* congratulations that, under A.U,S.A, regulations, go to Adelaide for retalnln,'; the rated opponent from Sydney, Adelaide hold the Syme Cup for the One of our excursions was to Mt. wlio outweighed him by more Donna Buang, but we didn't get lost Syme Cup, but wc are determined next twelve months, because tiiey to get our hands on that elusive than half a. stone, outreached were joint holders last year. How­ —no one worth while getting lost him by several Inches, was with. Certain brave men even tried thing once and for ali, ne.xt year ever, we'll make sure of it next time in Adelaide. teller than him, and who was in Adelaide. ice-skattag, not always on the as tenacious as a bull-terrior, "Mae built up a large points lead against his awkward CRICKET "south-paw" opponent by using Queensland Loses Boxing Cup bis best punch, the left cross, Season Opens Well But—Preserves Reputation and every time he landed it, he must have experienced con­ rpHE season opened on Saturday, by "Punchy" siderable pain. •*- 19th September, and at the end At the Inter'VoTsity Bojdng Championships held in Syd­ of the first day two University teams ney from the Z4th to the 29th August, Sydney University, Throughout the fight, he dis­ were in a strong position, while the played a rin,5;craft remarkable by "winning two dlvieions, and by entering the fined of an­ in so relatively inexperienced a other had fared reasonably well. boxer. After the light it was The A grade, led by "veteran" other, wrested the Cup from Queensland, who "won one only with diiOcully that his Tom Concoran, made a remarkable division, and who were unlucky to be regulated to runner- left glove could be removed, so recovery gainst Valley. Corcoran, up in another. Through the method by which points were Hansen and O'Callaghan hitting the swollen was his thumb. Such awarded, any team needed to win only two divisions to courage and determination side out of trouble when they were malcc him a fitting "Sportsman IAN MacGOWAN 5 for 40. Varsity totalled 158 and become winners of the Tournament, as there were only three Valleys are 1-39 in their flrst in- divisions contested. nings,. Delenences performance notable for its skilful Reserve grade started well and and polished boxing, and should got 230 before being dismissed. Chief Queensland seemed destined to develop into a boxer of State class Mens' Basketball contributors were J, Neil 01,1. Har­ lose the Cup this year. Even tjefore next year, particularly when and if ris 48. A. Duncan 41. the Tour, there were cccurrences he flUs out and moves to a higher "Uncle Hughie Returns" In the B grade our team was dis­ which provided set-backs. division. missed for 136, G. CLeary top To begin with, AUSA notified at The old man of University hosketball—Hugh Urquhart— scoring with 35. In reply Easts are a late hour that the championships Trainmg returned to help Dodgers go through the second round of none for 20. would be contested imder the old George McDonnell, a prominent Sydney boxing trainer, and friend intra-Vorsity fixttues undefeated. Dodgers head the compe­ The "C's" started the season weight divisions, an unexpected de­ tition followed by Cheetahs and Olynipians, exceptionally well, dismissing Souths cision, and one which necessitated to Percy Jamieson, took a personal for 44, J. White 6-24 and A. Wad- a quick reshuffling of the team, and Interest in the team. Through Ills T^OKIVI Pylc's Knights repeated Clive Dart captained the Uni­ dell 4-16 being the wreckers. In a reduction In it from five to three efforts, trainhig facilities in Sydney •^^ their'first round win over Olym- versity team that played in the reply Varsity scored 214 for 6, J. memt>ers. were made available, and tils two pians>-]ed by young brother Ron Queensland championships in Biggs 73, B. Jones 41 and P. Soars Early in the vacation, Col. Clax­ sons—one of them, Don, is a former and Olympians went down again to July. The team played well below Olympic representative — presented their best form in most matches, 34 being the leading contributions, ton twisted his knee whilst sparring, a strong Cheetah team, reinforced which precluded his participating. their services as sparring partners. by John Watklns and Rod Bodgers. winning only two, the best win be­ As a result of Mr. McDonnell's very ing over Townsville. They were This was bad luck, both for Col. and useful advice and able assistance, Dodgers just scraped home against unlucky to go down by one point the team, as he had a fair chance Olympians In the first game, after Riile Notes the team members were able to to the team which finished second of winning the middleweight crown. acquit themselves well. the break when the court was un­ In the series. Since last "Semper" we have con­ Thus a much depleted team, com­ available, due to the exhibition. tested tliree Important matches in prising Ian MacGowan and Jack Credit must,, of cours,e also go to The low score of 21-20 did not re­ the Albert for competition between the club's offlelal trainer. Percy Ed, Karamlshefl stood out among Lanham, eventually set out tor sult so much from close defence as New Zealand and Australian Uni­ Sydney, with tlie Boxing Cup Jamieson, who saw to it that both from poor shooting. Timely baskets the forwards, wliile Bob Wiles made versities—the Imperial for the var­ tioxers were fit, and that all their some beautiful baskets. Cllve Dart amongst the luggage and pessimism by Hugh Urquhart managed to keep sities of the British Empire- as to the chances of its returning. faults—some of them glaring—were Dodgers in front, but things were and Bill Thomas at times proved a last but not least the Inter-Faculty. either corrected or eliminated be­ a little close at the end, when an powerful giiardtog combination, Our best scorers for the Albert be-^ The Fights fore the tour commenced. over-excited Olympian missed a assisted by Keith Hirschfeld in his ing M. Coleman 189, L. Perrin 187. sitter under the basket with a few sound, steady way. Norm Pyle re­ Ian won both tiis fights decis­ Social seconds to play. Cllve Dart's vealed flashes of his Adelaide inter- For the Imperial L. Perrin scored ively on points, to t>ecome Inter. The team members met personal­ Cheetahs appear likely to play the Varsity brilliance with good pivot- 180 and I. Rayner l%. Varsity Lightweight Champion, ities, Freddy Dawson, Chief Little final against Dodgers on the 26th man play, but Inter-Varslty captain, The interfaculty results were most His performances against clever wolf, and Vic. Patrick while hi ot September. Bob Rayner, had a very lean week. unexpected, last year's winners, the opponents must rank him Sydney. With Freddy Dawson, in Vets, t>elng relegated to 3rd place. amongst tbe top-flight amateur Hornets and Hot-rods lead in B particular, they came into close Medichie 37B—400; Science 365; Vet. boxers of <»ls State. contact, and received some bdpful Grade. Swartz has been playing A general meeting of the clOb Sc 385. good basketball for Hornets, whtle will be held at St. Lucia on Wed­ Jaclc soundly thrashed Viv. advice. Grahame Confidd's dash and vigour nesday, September 23rd, at 3 P-nu At the recent Club elections, L. Weatherall IMelboume), last year's After the toumament. at ttie Pre­ have kept Hot-rods up to tiielr followed by aiUm "King Bosket^ Perrin was re-elected , President, welterweight champion, and seemed sentation Dinner, tan and Jack had bustling style of play. It wafe g'ood ball," which'includes some good with 7. Barret Secretary and B. the logical winner ot tlie flnal. opportunity to receive the full im­ to see Union College win last pointers on refereetng. Tbe eliil> Todd captain. - Holvever, he lost tliis fight on a pact of their hosts' excellent hoe^ Saturday, but the College A team hopes to i>e represented by tour , Last. year's . captain, •^Emery" spUt points decision to Harry Mai- pitality. They found t«rtaln liquid is being,cursed on all sides due to or five teams In the Brisbane Ai' Rayner, was rumoured to have pom- 6ny, of Sydney. Ihe dectsicm sur­ refreslunent entirely to their taHtet, Its Beveral forfeits. tures starting next February. peted in the Redex Trial, butr was prised all those present (including and availed themselves of It vitti forced to withdraw to return to Moloney) excepting the Judges. characteristic thorougMessI and P^ fi-^EMPER fLORfiAT^Tiieiaoiirl ^itiiiiilbdr 22. 1953. studies. Notwittistanding tbis, Jaols gave a purpose. bur Girls Wi Flashes AH six States arrived in Sydney this year for the Enter- Fresh back from the Inter-Stat» Vorsity Basketboll, a begirming no more remarkable than Hockey Carnival In Perth Is Mary th^ end, which was a three-way draw between Adelaide, Armbruster, still raving about tlie Melbourne c-nd—hoorctyl Queensland, for the first time in Bohemian-like tai>spitality shown by the history of the Cup. Each of the wiiming teams suffered some dapper fore),^ gentlemen. one defeat, but Queensland totalled the highest goal score for the toumament. John Loveday started the track season off well at the Triangular Queensland arrived with the hope team, two teams were selected. meet last Saturday, when he won tliat defeat would not be their lot Qizabeth Marks and Leslie An­ the high Jump, broad jump. 120 oa quite every occasion, as their derson well deserved their places yards Imrdles and 440 yards. It standard of play in Bri-sbane fix­ in the Combined team and The is not so long ago that John created tures wa.s not tiie highest. But in Rest, respectively, and Sheena a record by winning five titles at tiie tlrst match against Adelaide Dyason was unlucky to miss tho Inter-Varsity Athletics in hitherto unattained good form was selection. Sydney, -Struck and we were never headed Umpires for the matches were In defeating them 21-17. Tlie drawn from teams, this was unfor­ standard of play of all teams was tunate, but apporently unavoidable. Team mate Bernie Jacks com­ reasonably even, Such a practice almost inevitably fortably won both sprints at ibn iVe amazed ourselves by follow­ leads to dissension and bad feeling same meeting. Bcmlc, who is Aus­ ing up the first success with twst amongst teams, tralian Jewish sprint champion, is now on his uay to the Jewish more .igainst Western Australia A1.S0 it .seems a pity tliat a more (28-20) and Tasmania (30-28). Olympics in Tel Aviv. Hard Inck, satisfactory method of deciding the Zell Rabin, Australian Jewish In­ Defences Rita Watts and Leslie winning team could not be used In door champion, that no such events "Bmiser" Anderson defended par­ such circumstances. A thrco-way BACK ROW: Rita Watts, Betty Smith, Sheena Dyason. Noela arc being held at Tel Aviv. ticularly well and worked their de­ draw is indecisive and most unsatis­ Bainbridge. fence passes most successfully factory. A points ratio system FRONT ROW; Jennifer Brett, Elizabeth Marks. Merron Waugh. "Bruiser" literally ."squashed many could be an effective method. attempts by her opponents to nab The team anived back in Bris­ ABSENT: Leslie Anderson. Professional footballer Howard tlic l5all. and always landed on top, bane feeUng' quite smug and im­ Hickey, amassed a fortune of 3/6 Tiie team's combination improved mediately succumbed to a wander­ by heady handling of the pigskin with match experience and opened ing wog and settled down to a week's SPORTSWOMAN OF THE during his recent visit to Gladstone, up well to change direction of play, rest. * • • Ttie crucial match between Mel­ WEEK One oi tlie notable sporting liigli- bourne and Queensland, scheduled sportswoman of the Week is liglits tills year iias been the en­ for the Tliursday was postponed Elizabeth Marks, who has re­ tlmsiasm shown by our "Varsity till Friday after Tasmania and RUGBY UNION cently returned from Sydney oarswomen. Eight such muscular Adelaide played a mud-mateh on a with the triumphant Women's maids—.^nne McDonnell, Sanna court very slippery after heavy rain. Basltctball Team, where she Shannon, Mai-y Trembath, Roberta At half-time " Melbourne and helped Queensland tally up the Forbes, Jill Shaw, Marie Grant, Queensland were i2-all, but Mel­ highest goal score, and was Lorna Nut and Dulcie Shepherd, bourne finally drew away to a 33-21 selected for the Combined Var­ can be seen scorching up the river win. sities Basketball Team for the between lectures, straining tlieir Shecna Dj'ason and Noela Bain- second successive year. little lieorts out. bridge worked Uke Trojans to com­ Since migrating from Gram­ pensate for the usele-ssness of one- mar (Girls), where she was legged centre Jennifer Brett. Sheena captain of most things, includ­ I hereby nominate Johnuy O'NeiU turning on some territic bursts of ing the school, and four times tor the next Itedex Ordtal. Driving: speed in centre and wing courts, awarded Telegraph Blue for his Velo.v bach frgin the Footballers' G.P.S, Basketball, Elizabeth Picnic at Catoundra, Johnny waa A Queensland victory over Sydney GRAND FINAL has managed to see quite a lot up near the Mach I velocity on was required to make tlie three-way of .Australia as a member of several occasions. Also seen at the draw, Sydney—so far defeated by the U.Q, Women's Basketball picnic was Y.elarbon socialite and all teams, shocked tlie Queensland­ Varsity V, Brothers and Athletic teams. Shows a naturalist, Ashley Girle, who found ers by scoring four quick goaLs be­ great propensity for falling on swimming a la nu most stimulating. fore Elizabeth Marks and Betty her knees, which, contrary to Smith potted any for us. After the Reserve V, Army expectations, does not always first lialf there was no doubt ns to ensure match victories. Anybody with five pounds and in­ the result—35-23 to Queensland, Elizabeth does Pliys, Ed. at terested in underwater spear- Merron Waugh usually a goalei', Exhibition Ground odd moments, and was presi­ flshlns;. please contact Johnny made a good effort as centre in dent ot that society up till last Murphy or "Big Jim'' English. place of Jennifer Brett, who sat on Next Saturday Saturday, and is retiring rep­ Practices will be held every Wed­ the stdeihies nursing her wounds resentative on Union Council nesday at John Crowley's gold-Ssii and slioutinf at intervals "Kick "em after two years o{ active dor­ aquarium. in the ribs—tiiey're still breathing." SEPT. 26th mancy. Academic achievement Although no match was ar- is obscure. ran,;ed for a Combined Varsities Bring Your Friends! Hear that Ian MacGowan, while in Sydney, was offered a "spar" with the much-feted Freddy Daw­ son, wlio was training at the same gi'tti, "Mac" very reluctantly (?) Melbourne Wins Baseball declined. HAGAN A STAR Yesl Melbourne won the I-V Baseball Carnival conducted at St. Lucia No. 3 during second Vac; and although always a strong contender, this is their initial outright win— since the present Cup's inception. Congratulations John Miles and Co. TJOWEVER, Melbourne did not an error. As expected tills could was only slightly reduced when Ian •*"*• steal all the limelight, as onr not continue and the break came Harris hit a nice Texas leaguer to­ pitcher. Paul Hn,?an (Q.) turned on In the 7th innings, when Sydney wards centre field, and was assisted a brilliant performance, and equalised with runs by Stockdale home on a high fly by Mengel to althou(;h having pitched in only flvc and Thompson—both due to errors. right field. previous games, he forced his way Sydney forced more errors and Tlie late Wednesday game was a Into the Australian Combined Uni. brought home three more runs to very close one lictween Sydney and side as No. i pitcher. This, together have a substantial lead of 6-3. Two Adelaide, but the consistent "hm-1- with the aiiiazing consistent batthtg ot these runs, however, were due to mg" of Barrj- Menton and the deter­ of Eric Taaiiin (Adel.), the excel­ errors by our short stop. Noel Tun­ lent catching of Dovg. Blddell ney. who had injured his ankle, and mination of Trevor Mitchell to catch (Adel.), and the "hurling" of Barry was eventually forced to retire from the middle bait won the day for the Alanfon were the star h dividual the Carnival. Sydney won 6-3. former to win 1-4, Eric Tamlln turns of the Carnival. (A.) batted verj' well to have four The second game of the double- hits and a sacrifice from five bats. The Carnival was off to a rolUcit- header was Adelaide v. Melbourne, Great foresight was shown in the ing start with a delightfully inde­ and this was a,^real thriller, with draw for the flnal day as undefeated cent barbecue at Cash's Crossing on Melbourne winning the 9th, when Sydney and Melbourne met to de­ the Monday evening, and except for Qulgley (A.), walked John Miles cide the winner, whilst Adelaide and a few feminine giggles of "No, your (M.) with bases loaded and allow­ Queensland decided the "wooden turn next lan,- the party fulfilled ing Syd Warneka (M.) to cross the spooners." Melbourne used Reg, is promise of beer, sex, steak and plate for the deciding run 6-5. Relf, in place of consistent Ian beer, . Doug. Bidden caught very well aa Oliver as pitcher, and a lot of the However, baseball had to eventu­ Qulgley was pitching erratically and credit for their win must go to Beg. ally hitrude, and the draw for gave 11 walks. for his Intelligent pitching. John Tuesday was Sydney v. Queensland, Tuesday evening saw an abortive Miles (M.) drew flrst blood; and he and Adeallde v. Melbourne. attempt by Queensland to sabotage was ably supported In the bottom Melbourne at Mack Gtlley's, but the of, the 6th, when Gordon Steele. mm Our Queensland Reps, were: tables were turned with our stal­ Ian Oliver and Syd Warneke pushed Ian Harris (capt.), Noel Tunney, warts (plus Trevor Mitchell) solo Melbourne further ahead 4-0. How­ Paul Hagon. BUI Callow, Charlie survivors to greet the milkman. ever, Sydney Improved in the 9th Rrst pilch hi the Inte^Varsity Ball Game against Adelaide Mengel, Jerry O'Lcary, Don when Don Scott-Orr and Younge Spencer, Kev. Oswin, Frank Snars Kev. Oswin performed Impres­ broke the duck to give Melbourne and Brian Brannelly. sively by monopolising the sole 4-2 win and the trophy. Congratu­ saved a screaming line drive from. had done a mighty job over tlie femme at the bucks party. Mel­ lations Melbourne. Doug. Bidden at third base and three days. In the earlier game Queensland bourne made the most of their op­ brought off a miraculous catch. showed fine form when their ac­ portunities when Paul Hagan, due to count was opened In the bottom of excessive bending of the elbow, Final .tame of (he Carnival, and the 3rd Innings, as Mengel hit a strahied his pitching arm, and we one of the best, was the titanic Further play gave Queensland the Further debauchery occurred at ball through Sydney second base, had to use our substitute 'a,la struggle belween Adelaide and lead 3-1 in the nth. when Ian the dinner at the Cathay, where and Tunney on second ran to third Scarman) Jerry CLeary. Queensland for (he honorable Harris hit to centre field and Bryan Queensland were at least able to base, whilst Brannelly went to (bird position. second. Then the throw to the Don Spencer gave Queensland an Brannelly and Paul Hagan scored retain one title—the Guzzling Belay catcher went wild and both players early lead- l-O, when an error Eric Tamlln (A.) showed his con­ 3-1. However, Queensland wos to Race, in which our prize four through ist base Collis allowed him sistency with a lovely triple bagger (Prank Snars. Noel Tunney, BlU crossed the home plate. Queensland to left field and came home on an be denied when Dave Lewis ~ (A.) retained this 2-0 lead with excel­ to score. This lead was smartly and finally John Holland (A.) Callow and lah Harris) prored eliminated as Melbourne scored lour error to Callow at 1st base. This lent play until the top of the Cth scored to tie up the baU game 3-3 superior, however, the individual innings,'when Younge scored off a in the third; but Queensland fought lead was maintained until the 9th, groimd ball by scntt-Orr tlurough back to reduce the lead to 4;3,when when Don Spencer equalised by at the bottom of the itth, when time honours went to Eric Tamlln (sit.) short-stop Tunney. Charlie Mengel Bagan and Oswin came home on steaUng home on a wild pitch and was called by the umpires. H., New Life Evan&elist of the Presbv- Club On Tuesday, 29th September, be­ terian Church, speaks on— SOLUTIONS tween the hours of 12 o'clock and "WHY NOT SCRAP THE 2,18 members of the Teaching Staff CHURCHES." to questions set in Annual Degree Exam. St. Andrews Hall, win be waiting on the table in the Med. School, Mon., 12th October. St. Lucia refectory. 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