THE JONES' GIRL IN BUCK AND WHITE Jacqui Chan, Menzies declares his friend, Who lost her man, Dr. Verwoerd, Has come here to seek con­ solation. Ai&jMi|ijeJt-[pLpHugjitJb Has been improperly slurred. But her skirts with those But Macmitlan instead splits Of cor^curring has said, Whenever she sits, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THE U.q.U. NEWSPAPER "Verwoerd's an Should promote a further relation. T D." ERSITY • Wednesday, Marcli 29, 1961 fr/Sn^^y'Vt'aV f%'^ic'aT Volume 31, No. 2 | T COllOL PASSES NO CONFIDENCE MOTION IN PRESIDENT Tlie second meeting of the 50th Council itosscd n motitin of no confhlencc In (he President of the Union Obituary Mr. Nick Claris, Tlic vote wa.s carried by 25 votes to 13. The motion wus iircciplUUcd by iiltcgatlon.s that Prestacnt Clark had aliu.scd his iwwcrs In his handling of the Union's finjincos. "Semper Floreat," on beh.ilf of the University of The aUcgatlons were made by tho St. Lucliv Vice-Prealdent (Evening) Sir. II. Htilnie,, who read full details Queensland Union, wishes to extend its sympathies to of documents in supiwrt of hiii cliargcs. Tlicsc charges were, tliat President Clark had: the widow and family, friends and relatives of Pro­ 1.—".Secured for a period of six weeks a loan of £I1I)/1«/- from Union I-^mds" which Hulnic .'yild vlolatnl fessor Ross Anderson on his demise. Section 13 or tho Constitution—"A'o money jSlwUl he lent by tlic t'nlan to any of its meinltors." 2.—Incurred expenses in the Kefcctory for meals, cigarettes and grrMCilcs, Professor Anderson w.-is born December 11, 1917, ».—Taken an Jdr trip to Sydney which he could not justify. at Fremantle. He spent the early part of his h'fe in 4.—Hired a "Drlve-Yoursclf-Car" for the X.U.A.U.S. meeting at Armidale wliich wa.s ctmtrary to Union Western Australia, and in 1938 he graduated in Law policy because of Its extravagance. with First Class Honours nt the University of Western At the second session and the latter half of tho first, Australia. He was the West Australian Rhodes Scholar Clark presented his replies to the allegatlona. Tho gcnciiU for that year. case put by him was that lie considered it just that hon­ From 1938 to W'lO he studied at , where he orary office bearers should. receive rclmbursomcnt for graduated B.A. in Jurisprudence with First Class Honours. their out-ot-pockct expenses since . . . His studies at Oxford were curtailed by the War, and he The no.^t point I wish to make is the basic point joined the 3rd Field Regiment in Western Australia. of my address at\d it goes down to an analysis of the He served in field artillery for the greater part of question of reimbursement of Union office holders for the war, becoming a commissioned Lieutenant in 1942, How­ out-of-pocket expenses incurred hy them in con­ ever, for 18 months he was seconded as Air Liaison Officer in nection with their duties . . . this Union requires New Guinea, attached fo U.S.A.A.F. and then to 24 Squadron, much hard labour—if hard labour is the correct R.A.A.F. Ho was with this Squadron when they did close word—to keep It running. support bombing for the Australian Army In such campaigns ... it has been my declared policy . . . that as Shaggy Ridge and Finschafen. Then he joined the 2/7th their out-ot-pockct expenses will be met by the Union Field Regiment {9th Division) for the Tarakan campaign in return for the worlc they are doing. (Borneo). He pointed out that a course sliould occupy much of During the campaign, his Oxford degrees were conferred a student's time, that the equivalent salary bill for the on him. Professor Anderson said of this: "I claim the unique work performed by the lionorary office-bearers would distinction of my Oxford B.A. and M.A. degrees conferred on be from £4000 to £5000. He added that anyone who read mc in absentia while in action in Borneo." through the Regulations and the Constitution of tho Union During his life in Queensland, Professor Anderson has to "attempt to find out what it does in fact mean" would NICK CLARK distinguished himself in many ways. come to some "startling conclusions." In 1951 he became editor of the Queensland Law He also dealt with tho history of the Union while he He pointed out that ho had .without comment or inton- Journal and retained this position until his death. was associated with it. On this head ho said that in 1958 intcnded to refer the meeting tlonal slanting of the evl- In 1952 he became Chief Lecturer in Law, and later both the Treasurer. Mr. Hulbert. and Miss Dickinson re­ to this matter and accord- donee. Prom this, tho reader Reader in Law when the title of this position was altered. signed, the Refectory became part of the Union's admin- ingly had had it included on must draw his own conclu­ He was awarded the Nuffield Dominion Travelling Scholar­ istvatlvo structure, and the Union Building was in the the agenda of the meeting sions. ship in Social Science, in 1955, and carried out research in embryonic stages. All this, ho said, added to his duties now in session. He then pro­ Unfortunately, Semper will Administrative Law in London. and commitments. ceeded to show how, if al­ not appear until a day after He was visiting Fellow in Law at the Australian National Mr. Clark made these general remarks apparently to lowances were made for tho tlic third session of the University, and in the same year was appointed Professor of explain a document which had been tabled at the first coat of taxis to the bus ter­ nieetlnff, and much of what Public Law in the University of Queensland, the appointment session itemising the dlscmbursements to him. These dls- minal in Brisbane and to tho Is written here may bo out coming into effect fhe following year. cmbursemonts totalled £376/11/7. He also said on this University In Armidale, as of date, nut it Is Important Professor Anderson's abilities and attainments were a matter . . . well as meal allowances, that its readers should be considerable influence for the creation of this chair, which Now, if you will refer to the Council Minutes then the combined fares ot informed of the proceedings he was the first to occupy. you will find that tho Council charged me with tho tho delegates together with at these first two sessions Not only did he distinguish himself academically, but at rcaponslblUty of carrying out the negotiations and these costs would have been which ended with the vote of times became a controversial figure in upholding his political discussions necessary for the completion ot these roughly equal to the cost of no confidence belnp passed. convictions. buildings. the car. Tho car had also STOP PRESS In 1953 he was attacked in Parliament for publishing Ho estimated that this involved him fn spending ono carried people who were not "Pressures and Induce­ criticism of the Printers and Newspaper Bill, then before the and a half days por week ot the thirty-two week year in Union delegates, but these, ments have been made in house by Attorney-General W, Power, who felt that Queens­ tho office ot tho architect. He had to discuss nmtterfl Clark said, ho had considered order to force me to re­ land University students were "being indoctrinated with sub­ with other people engaged on tho building, such as the wore his guests as President sign. In the present cir­ versive and treasonable ideologies" because of the Professor's P.M.G. Then he was involved in loan negotiations which of the Union, and ho would being on the staff. have had to claim for them cumstances I have no in­ resulted in the Union's receiving a £20,000 fluctuating tention of doing so. It is CRITICISED GOVERNMENT overdraft. And there were also discussions with the Co­ anyway. The point was raised, however, that Clark my intention to attempt Again, last year, he criticised the Government's proposal ordinator General, tho Refectory Supervisor, and book­ to have my name cleared to pass a Bill of Rights. No doubt, his prestige both as a shop officials." All these things, he claimed, had brought had made a visit to Brisbane to address tho freshers at ad­ by a careful and impartial lawyer and as a citizen was a strong factor in bringing about benefits to the Union, but had consumed a great deal of examination of the accu­ tho withdrawal of. the proposed Bill. Ilia time. ditional cost to tho Union. Clark said It was a tradition sations that have been As well as those newspaper articles criticising Government Then he turned to the been present at a committeo of long standing that the made against me both in policy, Professor Anderson has pubiishcd numerous articles on specific charges. A propos meeting which had declared President should welcome the this Council and within Australian administrative and constitutional law. He is the of the allegation of a self- tho policy that no student first-year students. the Union concerning my author of one of the Essays on the Australiirn Constitution, and granted loan of Union money was to receive goods on ac­ Office as President and a chapter of The Government of the Australian States. ho pointed out that he had count. A question was addressed Honorary Secretary of the He died this year, on February 23. claimed £1G0 as expenses for Ho defended his action to Mr. Greenwood, a p.ast Union His colleague, Professor W. N. L. Harrison, Professor of tho Qld. N.U.A.U.S. delega­ with regard to the trip to president of the Union, ns to tions' trip to Hobart, esti­ Sydney by stating that he whether ho had addressed mated on what is tho usual had gone down there to at- the freshers in his year. Mr. policy in these matters, but tcnt a critical N.U.A.U.S. Greenwood replied that ho "So that the matterI soLanw contributeof the Universitd greatly yo f toQueensland the developmen, paid tth oef followinthe Lawg Schooltribute, had apparently boon in error meeting, to hold discussions had not. may remain a University tando , Professoto taker onAndersone exampl; e only, the design cf the law curriculum In so doing. Ho was informed with the manager of tho Co­ Tho Union policy Clark affair, I would be wllllnp was ver"Duriny largelg hiys twelvhis worke year. s Haet thiwass Universitykeenly concerne, Ross Anded witr h that It was usual practice in operative Book Store, and to was said to have contravened to have matters raised the improvement of methods of teaching, and took a close matters such as accommoda­ oxamlno tho Stott coffee was stated "the normal examined by an indepen­ interest in his students as individuals. tion for the colleges to put machine in order to approve policy of this Union is ti\at dent and impartial com­ "At the same time, ho was an agreeable and co-operative up tho delegates and thou It for the Union Building. student officers travelling on mittee of persons with a colleague; he stood firmly for his own opinions, but never bill the Union or National However, it was charged Union business are entitled knowledge of University showed anger or resentment if they were not adopted. The Union. (Accommodation was against him that ho had, at to second-class railway fare affairs, appointed by the regard in which he was held, not only by his immediate col­ ono of tho items allowed for a Council meeting last year, or altcrnatlvoly, the cheapest Senate. This Committee leagues, but throughout the University, is shown by the fact In Clark's estimate.) It also stated that ho had gono to practical fare." should examine allegations that when the Staff Association was given representation on camo out that ho had placed Sydney at tho architect's re­ Mr. Clark, as stated made to this Council and the Senate he was its first choice. tho money in an account in quest to oxamlno tho mach­ above, attempted to show also of my good faith in "He also had a large circle of friends, and a wide range . Clark's reply was ine. that tho cost of the hire-car the conduct of the affairs of activities, political and otherwise, outside the University, that ho had made his esti­ However, tho mooting was was approximately tho same of the Union Very rarely has tho news of illness and impending death so mate in good faith and ho told that tho architect had as tho expenses for which "The Council refused my strongly affected colleagues and friends as it did in this case. had boon dolayod in paying said that on being given to Union would havo been liable. "Ross Anderson's deafh is a great loss, not only to the tho money back toocauso understand by Clarii that ho Ho also told tho Council that request for an impartial thoro was a hold-up over tho committee of inouiry, Law School, but also to the top-level administration of the would bo in Sydney during ho had made considerable before which I feel I am University, in which, as a member of the Senate, he was be­ bank clearance. Ho also tho vacation, had asked Inquiry as to tho co.st of this ginning to take a prominent and valuable part. aald that ho had acted aa he Clark to look at tho working car before ho took action, entitled to put the facts." did from tho consideration of NICK CLARK. "But very few of us cannot be adequately replaced in of tho machine and that he and compared it with the March 29th. 1961. ono institutional position; and to my mind, the tragedy of convonlonco. at no tlmo requested Clarlt cost of travel as ho estimated his early death lies rather in something more individual and Tho allegation concerning to make tho trip.' Thus It was it. CLARK ISSUES WRIT personal, in the cutting short of a career approaching its peak tho Refectory ho answered alleged that Clark had mis­ Those are some of tho Nicholas Forpan Clark and the waste of great talents and of the special knowledge by saying that ho had often led Council on that occoalon. matters discussed a propoa yesterday issued a writ and expertness that he had built up by extensive study and entertained guests thoro and Tho charge aa to tho hire- of this motion. It has not out of the Supreme Court research. at other times had been car, Clark defended by point­ been possible to report them of Queensland in Brls- "Substantial and authoritative published work was due, working on Union business ing out that tho action came all. but tho selection has b.ine, against John Besley which would have established his reputation and added to the until lato and felt that ho under Section 2A4 of tho been made without any at­ (Georce Street, Vicc-Pre- sum of legal knowledge. There is tittle or nothing of this that was entitled to meats there. Regulations: tempt to prejudice cither tho siflent), as defendant, can be saved, and the expected fruits of more than a decade Tho mooting was informed, In matters requiring aecusora or tho accused. claiming damages for of scholarly endeavour have been lost." however, that Clark had urgency, etc. Both sides have boon stated defamation. PAGE 2 SEMPER FLOREAT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To Wiile... Is the Mark o( an Mneroble Immohirlly[todit ] BGoUberg'ei' le^roe fads dcdl for miisdeed catholic inaction of I-nitidtion , ,, Dear Sirs, Dear Sir, As one who was accused of forcing a When we were at school we were told .-egr window to gain entry to the Union to join the Newman Society which Buildings on Sunday, March 5th, I would cater for the Spirit, Moral and feel I must rise to the bait In explana­ Cultural as well as Educational welfare tion of the Incident. Mr. Roeser and of a Catholic Student. I were deliberating on a number of Many of my friends have encountered questions'of considerable import to the bitter disappointment in its activities Union and its members on the said In the last few weeks. One of the func­ B. Goldberq^er puis B Goldberger afternoon. Briefly these were the activ­ tions I attended was a Newman Dance see?, ities of two of the Standing Committees at Victoria Park which seemed like any question to fr-iends notPiin^ d'nusin? in freshe. of Union Council for the ensuing year other public dance. Last year when I and the allocation of approximately as Fdirie-j was still at school I attended this func­ one-quarter of Union Member fees for tion with my sister and there were this year. That these topics could be many senior students there to welcome discussed adequately and with full us and Introduce one another; name knowledge we required certain docu­ tags were given to everyone to help ments from the Union Office. them become acquainted with one On approaching the Union caretaker's another. This year the boys kept onto %J?^ ^ residence we found that worthy gentle­ one side, and did not mix with the man had departed for the afternoon. girls. As a result many girls had to On a quick tour of the building we leave for home early. found no doors unlocked but two win­ This year at the Dance one chap dows had invitingly been left unlocked. spoke about some books the Newman Since our needs were pressing we Society were going to publish. I thought B. Goldberger simply walked in. So did two gentle­ all the time he was talking about BEER men from the army—one two-pipper but it turned out to be "VIA"—whatever hesitdles to drdw conclusions concerning and one two-striper—who partook of a on earth that is. college senior students .. . little chess. The meeting I attended was very dull That we gained illegal entry is in­ and boring and everybody seemed to be excusable, but that two windows to the talking about everything but nobody Ui licrnic . . . with righteous indignation building should be left unlatched is about anything. It is high time the deplorable. How fortunate It was that Freshers had an association of their Dear Sir, Dear Sir, two senior Vice presidents of the Union own to look after their own interests. As a correspondent whose frequency Referring to the letter of Mr. B. should observe these misdemeanours When I discussed about the society rivals that of B. Goldberger, I find it Goldberger in your last issue, we feel and act accordingly. What would have with a second year student, I was told impossible to resist the opportunity of confident that we can produce evidence happened had there been an entry by that the Newman Society Is not sure satisfying his "desperate craving for which will satisfactorily prove to him some person of evil intent. of its aims and objectives and the enlightenment" and so I feel compelled the necessity of college initiations. With regards the mud allegedly opinion is divided as to how the society to offer myself as a living example of However, it will require of him a greater trailed across the carpeted floors, this should be run—is this true? what fresherette life at a college can sincerity of approach to the question we deny. Neither of us trailed any mud DISAPPOINTED FRESHERETTE. offer. than Is present in his letter which across any floor. [Unfortunately '.ve don't knoa enouRk about MOTHER OP 6, seems merely designed to fill a space My last comment is this, that it is the Ne:rinan Society lo comment. Perhaps the Med. II. in "Semper" that he is coming to regard most remarkable that all the good that committee might have a few words to say.—Ed."] [Il'ould you care to make an ofjer at a time as his personal column. one does is never reported but every and place convenirnti'—Ed,'] Mr. Goldberger loudly decries "mak­ misdemeanour, regardless of how slight, Dear Sir, ing freshers dress up . . . and exhibiting is always reported. ANSWERS TO I am provoked in agreement with Mr. them to the public gaze is a ridiculous PETER HAMILTON, Goldberger to write this letter to you. Spectacle." Does he also apply his Vice President (St. Lucia). CORRESPONDENCE Most, if not all. Initiations of Freshers criticism to the Commem procession and are unoriginal, humourless and are thereby Identify himself with that orratim "Enviotis," Spring Hill evidently initiated by otherwise impo­ public. If so he would do better to Dear Sirs, NO, Jenny Maruff is not engaged to tent senior men. The initiations of address his articles to the "Telegraph" If I am to have the doubtful honour "The Courier-Mail" photographer. Freshers is in fact the only means by than to "Semper" which is floreating of having my photograph printed in which some students can exert their very well as it is without his particular Semper, I would appreciate the ccur- "Wondering," Duchesne authority, which is due to them only brand of manure. tery of correst status being afforded Yes, Mags is the college cat. It likes by their chronological age. (I use Although a young University, we me. I may be hysterical, but I am not to be fed tit-bits. "chronological" advisedly). One college cherish such student traditions as the a fresher. "Believer," Duchesne in particular comes to my mind as the Commem procession. With these as Yours, college which suffers most hi the gross justification, we in college seek with ANDREA VIDGBN, NO, Mary-Rose, I would not believe hiitiatlons of its Freshers—it is our equal fervour to perpetuate our col­ ^, ^ (Vet. Sc. n). everything that male med. students told most recent arrival to the St. Lucia legiate heritage. Unlike Mr. Goldberger [In that case, you must be a repeat.—Ed.'] me. college ranks, Their senior men (boys) we do not presume to suggest that the • *^*.^^« suffer from a macabre all-consuming University or its colleges had no exis­ •— 1 tence before our arrival; we are cap­ sense of humour (if it could be called UNTVERSITY LAW STUDENTS' SOCIETY such), which makes a great number of able of realising that by nature tradi­ people wonder at their authenticity as tion is built on repetition and repetition and University students. ,^ precludes originality. Mr. Goldberger's nor^.mm. «.x,« AR-nCLE LAW CLERKS' SOCIETY own letters to "Semper" which are fast FORMER MED. STUDENT. becoming a tradition are seldom REGATTA DANCE original. Union Building—Common Room— • For Personal Service on : St. Lucia The real error made by Mr. Gold­ 8 p.m., Saturday, 8th April : LIFE ASSURANCE : berger was that in turning from the inner circle of his acquaintance he Refreshments — 7 piece Navy Band 4/- Shigle 7/- Double * • looked outwards to the "larger circle of : Consult : your readers". The "elusive answer" lies, In fact, in the opposite direction. Were Mr. Goldberger to do some honest .vuvvvvwws/wwvvvvvw\w. A. lEHON, B.A. i introspection he would find the most CONSULTING : telling argument in favour of college REPRESENTATIVE ! Initiation. It is just his sort of humour­ The Intimate Revue less, smug self satisfaction which these for the j ceremonies seek to destroy. A.M.P. SOCIETY I Yours faithfully, • M. G. KEYS, TELEPHONES: 31 1130, 31 1981 j : Poital Addrost; BOX 1404R, C.P.O. BRISBANE! Secretary, St. John's College Students' m A.M.P. BUILDING, BRISBANE : Club. •ALSO ACENT FOR A.M.P. FIRE & GENERAL 2 is oil Again INSURANCE CO. LTD., AN AM.P. : [Most letters are "merely designed to Jill a SUBSIDIARY. : space in Semper."—Ed."] m^.'.^KK^,K'c:LK^.^^^^w.K^.^^^.l^'..'..^'..^^.\\^\KKKTT £IMIMIIIIIIlll***MUI«lltun SCOOP IV BOOKS, FOUNTAIN PENS. STATIONERY i HERGA & CO. All S^uden^s' Requiremenrs I fortune. and gives me an opportunity to say a few words has greater efficiency in hit­ ancles for recruits. All recruits They would be those who arc prcp.ircd to take an ting power both in weapons on this sub-species of academic, to assume the will be trained to become Psy­ intellectual, even critical attitude, towards the move­ and mobility. Weapons and chological Coders, Examiners, role of the law-giver and decision-maker on equipment naturally enough ment. The members wf/uld hy no means have to sup' and Interviewers. This means matters of student mores which one expects to had to be brought into line training in Applied Psychology port the A.LP. as a political party cither in theory or find in this newspaper and to write the sort of with those of N.A.T.O. and aspects of Theoretical and at the polls. United States. On the whole, Clinical Psychology. editorial with which you are all familiar—if not Australia has compromised by COURSE IMMATERIAL The sort of people who In taking this intellec­ would feel uncomfortable tual and critical attitude, in "Semper Floreat," then at least in the Down­ adopting, the best of both Conditions in the Psychology town Press. sources. Corps are of high standard. at our meetings would be we hope to trace again the To namo just a few minor Pay is good and regular. Pro­ i right at home at the United course of the movement Now evening students, as you are all aware, changes, "Old Faithfuls such motion rapid. Parades are held Services Club, the Young and to interpret within the are so named because they do their courses at ; Liberals Social Set^would given social and economic as the .303 rifle, the Brcn on both Sunday and Thursday NIGHT. There are several consequences of this light machine gun, the Vickcrs No matter what course you ibe avid readers of the conditions of Australia the medium machine qun have are pursuing, knowledge and Courier-Mail editorials, and role of the Labour move­ singularly appropriate fact, and I will attempt to been replaced by their experience gained in this unit are probably members of ment today. make these plain to you. First of all, this means moro competitive modern-day arc useful in professional and the R.S.P.C.A. that evening students are usually TIRED, Secondly, counter nsrts—S"lf Lo.nHing military lie. Psychology stu- they do not have an opportunity to FRATERNISE Rifle (F.N.) 7.62 and Gen- dents and teachers find prac- )) eral Purpose Machine Gun tical aspects of their training I MENZIES "PROUD WITH DAY STUDENTS OR WITH EACH OTHER. M.60, 7.62, together with a essential in their respective Fourthly (the third point I wished to make is host of other replacements and i fields. rather rude) they are little interested in STUDENT modifications. | The A.D. is Lt.-Col. D. W. ACTIVITIES since they lack a corporate spirit. PERSONNEL SELECTION j McElwain, Professor of Psy- Sixthly (I don't like the sound of the word This Corps through its units • chology, and O.C. (C.M.F.) is in all States (Queensland's Captain E. J. Tonkin, Director "fifthly") they spend the best part of the day Unit is 11 Psychology Unit, of Commonwealth Acoustics AV/AY FROM THE UNIVERSITY. comprising both Regular and Laboratory. Now all this may or may not seem very trite C.M.F. components) uses the All enquiries should be ad­ latest Psychological Techniques dressed to 11 Psychology Unit, to you, but you will nevertheless be forced to for selection of personnel from Frasers Paddock, Ashgrovc— recognise its inexorable logic. And therefore Infanteer to Officer Cadets. Phone 38 1376. when I draw the conclusion that it is most unusual that an evening student should be a regular contributor to "Semper", you will all rise to your READERS of Semper Floreat feet and bestow praise upon the mighty brain that will be interested in Austra­ can so order its thoughts (even to the extent of numbering them) as to be able to draw such a con­ lia's leading literary maga­ clusion from such a well-caulked premise. zine, Meanjin Quarterly,; However, it is not really so unusual that an evening student should become a contributor, now in its 20th year of because this particular student is BILL HENDER­ SON, a most unaccountable person. His article publication. Here will be' is headed "School of Night" (of which Christopher i found a cross-section of the Marlowe was a foundation member) and you should be so intrigued by now as to what it if all best poetry, short stories, about that I will leave a gap in my editorial to and literary and art critic­ give you time to dash off and read it . . . Mr. Menzies is pleased to announce that he was able to ism being written in .Aus­ state at the recent Prime Ministers' Conference that Mr. Bill tralia today, plus contribu­ Geddes, the Union Barber, has nol increased his charge of 4/~ for a hair cut. tions from leading overseas "I was proud," said Mr. Menzies," to mention this fact as an indication of Australia's unshakeable economic stability. writers. I was also able to say that Mr. Geddes is prepared to cut the hair of students of all races, which, I pointed out, is positive proof of th" non-exis'pnc? of a'^-irth^'H ir> fh'-; ciu"f"', There are some more articles in this issue Pp. 160 —£2/2/- a year (posted) "Mr. Geddes, working in the RIGHT-HAND CORNER of that you should all enjoy, but ! cannot comment THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE the REFECTORY BASE.MENT, is a constructive force towards on them here because they haven't been written international peace and co-operation. yet. But I will probably inform you next fortnight — ^- -.^^^ m.^J of how much you did enjoy them. However, i feel I must warn you not to be misled by your I own impressions, because a good article is, like STUDENTS LET'S GET BETTER ACQUAINTED! most objets d'art, fine wines and foods, dis­ tasteful until it has acquired a reputation. / /ly Discount on all University Text- -* " /o books purchased from the The Engineers held a function which they advertised as "La Cabaret Premiere." The sign should, of course, have read "Le Cabaret Premier," if you intend it to be French, However, don't fall into the error that the Greasers unconsciously made a mistake. I am informed that they studiously avoided making the sign correct since this would leave them with a stigma of "artiness," All this, of course, is typical of the trivialities one expects to find in an editorial. But I see that the hour grows late and so I will detain you no longer except to advise you to (A department of the University of attend all your lectures, obey the parking regula­ Queensland) tions, be punctual with your assignments, keep your prac-books up to date, don't misbehave with Inspect our large range of members (or a member) of the opposite sex, be moderate in your drinking and DON'T INDULGE TEXT BOOKS, STATIONERY, IN PUERILE STUDENT PRANKS, In short, be the INSTRUMENTS. APPARATUS proper little nondescript student that will cause ENQUIRIES) PHONE 7 2021—EXTENSION 434 the administration no embarrassment. Bnnchei «t St. Luelt and Coorgo SUett OTHERWISE YOU WILL GIVE THE UNI­ VERSITY A BAD NAME. PAGE 4 SEMPER FLOREAT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961 College Opera- The Elected or the Elit I CARMODY CAPERS "The College Opera" is a title that, in all strictness, seems to indicate an I was able f-o say, lasf year, when considering the firsf concert of opera group for the colleges; but, almost immediately, it is also seen that the idea t'he year, that a very high standard had been set: after the First Subscription must enclose all students. All right, that is acceptable enough. So, then, it seems Concert of 1961 (Friday, March 17), I. am compelled to write almost the that here is a group in which ALL University students, vocally inclined, can blend opposite. , their lusty lungs in the hearty good tun of Gilbert and Sullivan—^for it is tiius that the group specialises. At least, that is the impression which, it is felt, most The Fourth Symphony of Beethoven than It should, although in the tiittis (In B flat), which opened the pro- it has a fair measure of depth, likely evolves from this title. gramme has, I feel, more bad writing By now, it may be thought that this theme Everything indicates a pre-chosen select than good, and certainly Rudolf is being expounded rather tediously, but there group, doesn't it? This is an undesirable Pekarek did not discover those good is a reason: It is desired to point out clearly principle. parts. To me, at least, the performance the simple, logical implication of the title was quite pedestrian and rather dull. INTERLOPER The violins were on occasions delight­ which this group has set above itself. Now, for the really crowning, blow to our The interpretation of the name is, in fact, "College Opera." An important female role fully elegant, and the woodwinds ac­ so logical, that there appears to be'no ques­ is being sung by a woman who is not even curate, if rather cold, but at virtually tion as to the nature of the group. The de­ a University student! no time was there any playing of an sired function of all university societies is to It seems that rather than break up their orchestra, on the contrary, the in- develop a sense of free companionship and clique, they would stoop even to this. Surely divdual parts, seemed quite for­ group government in the mutual atmosphere there is talent sufficient within the university! tuitously, to be playing simultaneously. that the members have chosen for themselves. Why go elsewhere for it? It is suggested that All of this is true of the whole con­ Any group not permitting this ideal to all­ the casting committee (if there is one) hasn't cert. comers is abortive. Keeping this in mind even explored the present talent at all. There As she progressed, Tatyana Nlko­ then, one's indignation is likely to be justifi­ is definitely no excuse for this whatsoever. layeva warmed to the Brahms Second ably excited on learning some facts about the College Opera? Why, it's not even a "Uni­ Piano Concerto, the monumental work College Opera. For, simple and all as the versity Opera," In B flat, so the last two movements Isaac Stern displays tremendous tech­ above principle behind the name seems, it So much for the leading roles: What about were the best of all—in fact this was nical accomplishment; his trlple-jjtop- still appears to have confused some. If, in­ the chorus? Alas, even that seems to be de­ the finest part of the concert, wherein ping is well-nigh perfect, his trilling is deed, "The College Opera" is an opera for cided upon. From several sources, it has been all sections played with some unanimity delightful, and the sound, when he is ALL students, then this is NOT what we've discovered that the chorus,- too, is already of purpose, Nikolayeva's soft playing is playing high on his E .string, is as pure got! largely selected. The unknown student is imagnificently restrained and delicate as anyone would want. Sometimes CAST BEFORE YEAR STARTED being deprived even of singing in the chorus. yet precise and clear. This was especi­ though, because he is favoured by the Long before the University resumed this There just may be some who would like to ally true of the simpel finale. On the microphone, there is a lack of warmth year. It appears that the leading roles were do Ihat, but it would not be very surprising other hand, her playing in the first two in his playing. already filled, for the first production. This to find many (and no toll Freshers, either) movements lacked the brilliance re­ Of the three, the slow movement is was discovered quite by chance from an out­ who have not even heard that such a group quired—particularly in the Allegro. The least successful—the wind playing is side source, at a time considerably removed exists. Is invitation the only way into the edge of her playing was somewhat sometimes a little muddy (that is not from Orientation Week. It was felt by tho Cclicge Opera? dulled, but the orchestra would not Brahms' fault), and I felt that the informer, that if was to be expected that this If it is, is such a group therefor desirable? have inspired her: the introductory players lost their grip on the music pentatonlc horn phrase was badly pro­ allowing it to drag a little. Stern car­ would be so, when considering the present POLICY NOT SETTLED Lord High Executioner of College Opera. duced, in fact, the horns had a ries the finale along with marvellous It might be said in defence that this system thoroughly bad night, and the important hghtness and ease. It is not Intended here to malign a per­ has always been the policy of the group -any­ sonage, but rather to emphasise the wrongs of descending bass and 'cello phrase in All in all though, I think that no way, and that that is the accepted state of bars 4 and 5 just could not be heard a policy. As the cast was chosen so early, affairs. This, however, is not so: Last year, one will regret including this record in it indicates that the chosen already had know­ there were casting meetings. That is how it in the Scherzo. his collection. ledge of certain performers, and their ability should always be, for all parts. Rudolf Pekarek's reading of "Don .J.C. —or otherwise. In other words, already the It is realised that in the "show biz" world, Juan", the tone-poem -by Richard "IVIEMORIES ARE IVIADE OF THIS", A selection, opera has resolved into a select group. It is Strauss was quite unsubtle and garish played by Ray Connlff. His Orchestra and Chorus. top artists are invited to play roles. Coronet: KLL 1535. no longer a concern for fhe whole student This, however, is not, or should not be, because everyone blew, banged and body, but a predetermined company. Is it such an organisation. This is a university, scraped as hard as possible. Naturally, v/orthy the name "The College Opera"? Per­ this makes any attempt at crescendcs This, to my mind, is not one of Con- where everything Is on a competitive basis niff's ' best recordings. The chorus is haps it should rather be "The Select Opera at all timas. Remember, too, that even in this completely futile. Group".' Oh, yes, it may be argued that these — JOHN CARMODY. not as prominent as is often the case, "show woild," at least the choruses are selected but the brass is—becoming "blaring chosen few were known to be good singers by competitive casting. and actors. Well, then, if that be so, they CONCERT DIARY brass" by analogy with the other al­ The present state of affairs is quite on- would still emerge victorious from an open literation, "singing strings". When acceptable, little can be done about it for the Wednesday, 29th March: "St. Matthew competition. the melodies are, without exception, present production, but, of course, it won't be Passion" (Bach) at St. Andrew's Presby­ given to the brass the record if lis­ At least, competitive casting would cnsurC' allowed to happen again. After all, not much terian Church, Creek St. tened to as a whole might pale a little, that all students had the chance, and that the is sought.—It is simply required that the Thursday, 6th April: Allegri - String but this would not be true when only best from the whole lot be in the opera. It is "College Opera" come up to its name, and Quartet in first Musica Viva Concert, extracts are heard. I do not deprecate ventured fo add, at thi;; juncture, that, if this give all a chance to join in according to their Albert Hall. all of the arrangements—far from it; were io, some of those now in the cast would real merit. Sunday, April 9th: First Musica da most are extremely pleasant, which perhaps be elsewhere. Choosing Choosing from the past is out. Camera Concert—Brisbane Women's means, of course, that Ray Conniff has WORKED TOGETHER BEFORE If, then, it is found that the same casting Club, Adelaide Street. succeeded in ills aim. First-hand proof of the situation was soon occurs, well, provided that it has been achieved RECORDS The choice of numbers is a good one to follow. Investigation disclosed that the in a disinterested fashion, it simply indicates and their organisation on the disc is that the present group is the best the Universify BRAHMS: Violin Concerto in D Major Op. 77. cast was indeed a selective group, A series Isaac Stern (violin), Philadelphia Orchestra conducted quite acceptable. Conniff lovers will of points observed clearly indicates this. Most has to offer, bar one. But then that does not by Eugono Ormandy, Coronet: KLC 2734. appreciate this record and other de­ men concerned were from one college. Of affect the present argument in any way. For people who want to hear either votees of light music will find much to course, this could be purely coincidental. (Just to prevent a line of unnecessary argu­ violin or orchestra separately this is a their taste. It was evident that not one member of the ment which may follow, Conservatorium of fine recording. I can explain that by The University Bookshop now has group seemed to be a newcomer there. Music students ara embraced also within the saying that in accompaniment the or­ stocks of Coronet recordings. Whence the opportunity for all students? term "University" as used herein.) chestra makes a. good deal less impact — B.L.W. This last possibility is more likely, for several So, at the present, there still poses the ques­ vocal items wore already quite thoroughly tion, r>ow largely answered: "The College known. This requires considerable previous Opera—Have we got one?" THE AUSTRALIAN SCIENTIST: A Review practice, even for the most adept. —AN OBSERVER. February, 1961 — Volume 1 — Number 1. .JV^iiV.-J:.-.pi^^.%•.^^.>py•.vvvv%•w-^JS^s^^•-^••.^r^w•-'vw•uv^Aftfl^%Jvvwv^ This new venttirc for the publiration of Australian scientific dnta is un­ doubtedly the embryo of a gargantuan figure of the future. \ The Editorial Board is impressive, having representatives of the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Canberra Scientific Peerage. Naturally, the articles con­ 1 BARKER'S BOOKSTORE tained also bear this southern stamp, including four articles by members of the Editorial Bo.-jrd. But there are signs that tliis not a Southern State squaiidcr for 196 Edward Street there is no call for articles in any of its 70 p.igcs except for a minute sentence con­ cerning the usual blurb about manuscripts, stamps, and .luthor's risic. Surely Queensland and the other missing States should have some rcp'rc scntation on the Editorial Board of a magazine which calls itself "The Australian LA LANGUE FRANCAISE EST DE TOUTES LES LANGUES CELLE QUI Scientist." There is no editorial but there is a between people in both their own and EXPRIME AVEC LE PLUS DE FACILITE. DE NETTETE ET DE DELI- by Dr. Cameron, Minister for Health other fields of Science. and Minister in Charge of C.S.I.R.O. CATESSE. TOUS LES OBJETS DE LA CONVERSATION DES HON- praising this publication's intentions. THE HAIRY MESSEL Here is a quote from his foreword — Topics covered are-r-"New Deal in NETES GENS; ET PAR LA ELLE CONTRIBUE DANS TOUTE L' "I earnestly hope that this new Journal Science Education" by Prof. H. Messel, will unremittingly pursue the objective which unfortunately becomes a "Harry A UN DES PLUS GRANDS ACREMENTS DE LA VIE,— • of clear exposition for the layman of loves Harry" eulogy. "Functions of Most fascinating developments of modern Eells" by G. T. Archers, a fine article VOLTAIRE. science and thus steadily improve the for both students and graduates In knowledge and culture of our country". medicine and biology. "Trends in Auto­ I personally have not meet many lay­ matic Computation". "Cosmic Radia­ Wo have a largo range of French Books—Novolt, Poetry, Drama, and Literary men that will pay 9/6 a copy for any tions". "Plasma Physics" and "The Cyc­ Criticism—also an excellent selection of books relevant to other courses. magazine, though subscription rates are lotron". All these are learned articles considerably lower. though so well written that a limited For the {student and graduate in physics education is sufficient to com­ Science, Engineering, and Medicine, prehend the principles involved. This BARKER'S FOR ALL FRENCH BOOKS I strongly recommend that they obtain Is especially so of the article entitled. a copy of this monthly journal for it "The Cyclotron" by W. I. B. Smith of fulfils the need for intercourse the National University. SEMPER FLOREAT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961 PAGE 5 JUlj^En^mginfuman^lfap^ THE UNIVERSITY MD Pure and innocent wouldn't thou remain THE FACTORY SYSTEM And help thyself free from inquitous lien pou mM ^\)m t^t The belief that, whatever it may have stain been in the past, a university is now Men's society then must thou flee no more than a degree factory, is so And find pleasure alone with thy God mittf of men widely held as to require no discussion. to be. The next matter for consideration, then, is to examine whether or not such a factory is an efficient one. Few people, Most certainly it is not good for people in general and especially for young however, take this logical step, and it is gjrls altogether to shun die society of their fellow creatures. Nor is this required to rectify this omission that this article of tlieni but only OFTEN or SOMETIMES to shun the society of men. It, there­ is being written. fore, rests with you to know whose society you ought to shun, and under what cir­ A factory's efficiency may be gauged cumstances this should be done. in the materialistic terms of profit and loss, but this is not altogether possible You must always take to flight when the enemy of your innocence, such in the case of a university, since the a one as would steal your lily of purity, appears in human shape, or, to speak quite end product can only be described In plainly, as soon as your chastity may possibly be endangered. such vague, meaningless phrases as: "the flower of Australian youth," "the A iyjiiral txainpir leaders in the society of tomorrow," 2JIJJ (StrruiiwIanrrH Mxmim^ anb pour Ulp "useless young bastards," which, while I will mention only a few of the more im­ they assure the anxious parents that portant circumstances in which this may be they have done the right thing by theh: necessary. Even under your parents' roof you of puritp boy, and convince the doubting poli­ are not quite safe from the enemy in human Another warning I would issue is never'to tician that he is being far-sighted and shape. Workmen, lodgers, boarders, trades­ trust a stranger, however harmless he may ap­ is going the best way about attracting men's assistants may present themselves and pear, however attractive his exterior, however the Professional Vote, do not in any prove dangerous to your innocence. sweet his flatteries may sound on your cars, so material way assist us in evaluating the Young men of this class, attracted by your much the less ought you to trust him. If he functioning of the academic machine. pleasant, obliging manner, begin to flatter you, attempts to persuade you to accompany him I vignette I To do this, we must adopt the more fo joke with you, at first, in a way which is to any particular spot, do not believe him, hovr> . . . and there was Luclle, with a tedious approach of studying the pro­ perfectly harmless; having gained your confi­ ever plausible and apparently harmless may be liqueur in her hand, pretending to be cess by which the raw material is trans­ dence, they try to see you alone, they take the reasons he alleges. Under circumstances high and keeping Fitzbiggon well and formed into the manufactured article. liberties with you, and if the enemy in your like these, many girls have, through mere truly on the string. The poor fool In general, this process conforms own heart is awake and active, if you do not thoughtlessness and good nature, been ruined pretty closely to those of other manu­ both for time and for eternity. thought he was "all set" and that such avoid and fly from such dangerous companions, inebriated resistance as she could facturing organisations: that is, raw alas! alas! How soon is your innocence lost! material enters at one end of a produc­ S'oliiirris aixii BailatB muster would be overcome with hardly tion line, and passes through several The enemy of virginal purity is met with a word. But Lucile, although not dis­ stages where inferior articles are re­ iGiistfttl ^ijiijiltrrftrrB inclined to a little by-the-wayslde sex, notably at popular amusements, where no re­ always preferred to humiliate her pur­ jected or returned to recommence their In cities and large ^owns, girls are some­ straint is exercised, and license reigns un­ suer by calling into play all the ready- treatment, such re,iection being accom­ times obliged to go to shops. In this case, also, checked—such as fairs, dances, sports, the­ panied with the minimum, of sentimen­ atres, etc., or in places where soldiers are made accusations accumulated in tality, so that the whole emphasis of the be on your guard against the enemy in human popular fiction. "You think I'm just shape. A clerk, or perhaps the proprietor of quartered, and seaports, where sailors come system is directed towards maintaining and go. your plaything," she would say, sud­ a high volume of productivity. the shop, may look at you with lustful eyes. denly sober when Pltzy had parked the He will do anything he can fo allure you; some­ Remember, also, that maidens who boldly car and leeringly wriggled over to her, However, in some matters, methods times by offering goods at a price below their fix their gaze upon persons of the opposite "you don't love me for myself but for are being employed which are far from value, sometimes by attempting to give you sex, doing this not from mere curiosity, but my body. You just want to take your business-like. presents, etc., etc. with some measure of sensual desire, are either For example, whenever the product already unchaste, or will become so before pleasure and be gone. That's all I am to shows signs of moving slowly, the direc­ Never repeat your visit to a shop like this, very long. Saint Bernard tells us that if per­ you—a thmg of pleasure ..." and so tors usually respond by attempting to never remain there longer than you can help; sons of the opposite sex take deliberate satis­ on. improve the product, instead of taking since before you are aware of it your innocence faction in contemplating each other and yet the normal course of instituting a high- may be undermined. no sinful desires arise within them, it is a more Fitzy would beg and plead that she pressure selling campaign to convince There are young women, who, in spite of wonderful thing, than if a dead man were to was mistaken, that other fellas might the public of its worth. manifold temptations, and inducements to sin, return to life. be like that, that he admired her for Admittedly, something along the lines remain pure both in body and soul, and who, her qualities of mind, but it was only of a publicity campaign has been under­ by their grave and prudent demeanours prevent natural to be attracted to her body, too. taken—the university always manages much evil from being carried on. tMje mtmy in tlje kllroom Then Lucile would throw In her bomb­ to get a good press—but the fact that Dancing is not in itself a danger to chastity; shell: "If that's so why have you been the old-fashioned policy of "Improve the trying to get me drunk all evening. "lOraur illr £ii| Jitmirrurr" it is rendered perilous only by the circum­ product" is still contemplated, is an in­ stances attending it. If the dancers are of You've been pressing creme de menthe dication that the organisation Is behind In some circumstances, poor, unfortunate opposite sexes, and not very closely related to on me as if you were performing a the times in this respect. girls are threatened with the greatest danger one another, and if they are quite young, and transfusion." Fitzy would reply after Another point where the administra­ to their innocence: I mean, an uncle or a therefore more likely to have their passions taking time to collect his thoughts, tion's conduct Is extremely reprehensible cousin. I know a girl, who, having lost both kindled in the intoxication of fhe dance, then "But I thought you liked the stuff . . ." parents, was adopted when she was eighteen Lucile would then ansv/er "Huh!" and is their attitude to the raw material. the amusement may assume a dangerous Tlielr policies on this head are too years old by a rich uncle. , character. the end would be near. Fitzy would eventually be obliged to drive on with often tinged with tenderness—behaviour Before long, he made proposals to her whicK Under the circumstances, dancing is ini- which runs directly counter to the sound threatened her innocence; she sought to avoid minentlyi calculated to arouse impure thoughts a hasty attempt at a kiss to prove his him but he pursued her relentlessly, and pro­ masculine dominance while Lucile rule of never mixing sentiment with kindled in the intoxication of the dance, their hugged herself with satisfaction. business. mised if she would only yield to his wishes he and desires, and to kindle the fire of passion; How sadly the treatment students re­ would make her sole heiress of his large for­ the lateness of the hour; the exciting music; ceive at the university compares with tune. On the other hand, he threatened if fhe partaking of alcoholic drink; close physical The next day Fitzy would have to this is all too obvious, and one of the she refused to throw her out of the house contact in the giddy mazes of the dance, words, answer the polite enquiries of his greatest impediments to Its efficient forthwith, looks, etc. Is not, then, the enemy of inno­ mates: "How did you get on with that working. However, perhaps this year "My innocence," she replied, "is dearer to cence very dangerous in tho ballroom? piece last night" by the deceptive we are seeing the beginning of a sweep­ me than all the treasures of the world. Con- 1 question myself with sadness of heart evasion, "Well, you saw her putting that ing change in this respect. Tlie recently demri me if you will to misery and poverty When, dressed for the ball, I see thee drink away, you can form your own announced parking regulations have all but leave me my innocence for then I shall depart, ** conclusions" and rely on a complacent that could be asked for to reduce stu­ still have God, and He is enough for me." When I see thee again can I be sure smirk to ensure that their conclusions dents to the appropriate attitude of ser­ She quitted the house at once. Thou art still simple, innocent and pure. caused him no loss of prestige. vility.

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FUL PA rre R A/ , PAGE 6 SEMPER FLOREAT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961 MODERN SAINTS SCHOOL OF NIGHT Exploitation of human need or weakness has always been one of the pillars of the capitalist adventure. Perhaps to an extent it is inevitable. But it is a great pity when it is pursued with unnecessary cynicism and defended with hypocrisy. We are always prone to suspect these accom­ OTHER HALF paniments of the profit-motive; and nowhere more readily than in the huge Press barons and other "big men" behind the mass-media industries. HALF the students at St. Lucia come at night (give or take a few hundred). How refreshing It was, therefore, to Rarely seen, never heard of, the^ scurry out from Town, swallow a hasty Malley find in the local press (Courier-Mail, meal, hurry on to lectures, then quickly home and off to work tomorrow . . . 4/3/61, p. 6) the report of a living repu­ Evening students in hundreds and thousands, Prefects and Hilhnans, Austins diation of such lowness, Sir Edwin Her­ and buses, coming and going quietly, a dark undercurrent beneath the day students' bert. Rich with a human wisdom beyond froth and bubble—what do they think of, these studious men and dedicated his years, Sir Edwin is, at 61, a director maidens? How docs the OTHER HALF live? of the commercial television company, UNNATURAL with this year's higher prices they don'f have Associated Redlffuslon. Sir Edwin re­ Night students lead unnatural lives— to serve as many customers to break even . . , cently told a meeting at Manchester, Some even fail to keep their wives; Opening the Refec. till 7 p.m. may be a England: The evening lectures are inclined good idea, but OTHER HALF is tempted to "It may be that people live under such To distract you from the daily grind. wonder how many evening students running a strain of violent 'nappenlngs, even a bit late will find it very convenient to linger under threat of total extinction by the Day students, however, lead a life of ease: there a while and then wander over just in H-bomb that they are inclined to feel day lectures to leave their night free for study time for the.second lecture? Never thought life is nasty, brutish, and short." Iin between various bacchanalian revels and we'd see them offering Refectory I as an SAD MUSIC OF HUMANITY dissolute carousings); lives of unhurried evening subject . . . A noble beginning, I felt, humbly ten­ luxury, with every comfort of this modern —THE OTHER HALF. tative, not lacking a savour of Hob- life — EVEN PAPER TOWELS IN THE besian gloom, yet compassionate withal STUDENT TOILETS, and suffused by the slow sad music of MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NtGHT humanity. He Is emboldened to con­ Which prompts OTHER HALF to announce a new MONSTER COMPETITION, open to all tinue thus: Men and Women of the Night: The first piece "The truth is that TV programmes of unused University paper towel (15 inches under criticism reflect a mood in the is ample) affixed alter 5 p.m, to any one of public mind t'hat cannot be ignored. the Student No Parking signs on the Circular Triviality has its place." drive will attract the following MONSTER What, then, are these diversions from PRIZE: One Vernacular Universify Parking sobriety upon which the lofty Sir Edwin Attendant with Beard, attractively gift- can scarcely forbear to pronounce his wrapped in distinctive pre-crumpled charcoal- blessing? ^, , grey Dustcoat, and jackboots. Some rash of cartoons or kiddles Day studenfs and University employees are hours with which the perplexed brains nof eligible—they can get paper towels any of the Nuclear Age soot'he their Anxious time in the mornings, before tho day's supply Preoccupation with Death? Some for­ runs out . . . givable dalliance, perhaps, with variety Every new year brings its surprises—OTHER and revue? HALF was most surprised the other night, Not quite, children, not at all quite. Now, you little beasts, neither I nor wandering along to the first lecture in a sub­ For Sir Edwin is referring to shows em­ Sir Edwin would feel justified in re­ ject he fails annually, fo find some rather phasising violence and "the sordid side buking you for your appalling lack of radical changes in the lecture room equip­ of life," such shows as he is doubtless sensibility. What with t'ne H-bomb, etc., ment; the old lecturer, inaudible, unorganised distastefully and reluctantly wont to en­ you must follow whither your blood and uninspiring, had been thrown out, and courage and manufacture by the ton. lusteth. the room refurnished with a New Model, with The ordinary viewer might be tempted But, as you switch over to "The Un­ greatly improved performance, especially in to suspect t'nat Sir Edwin does this touchables" tonight or thrill to the Fringe Areas like OTHER HALF'S seat in the merely to make money. But he hastens scalping of cavalry regiments, do please back row. to assure us that he is answering to "a spare a thought for Sir Edwin and his Not for years, since far-off idealistic mood in the public mind." In fact, he is Chirlstlike confreres who selflessly take Fresher days, had he believed in such miracles probably as disinterested in his concern your guilt upon their own broad bal­ —in lecturers who were audible, legible and over this mid-century perversion of the ance-sheets. Mention him in your pray­ understandable, who spoke quickly, and dic­ Collective Popular Soul as any television ers. Or, better still, why not post him tated slowly, stressed main points and glossed company director could be. We read, your copy of Milton, open, and marked over illustrations, outlined each topic before deeply touched, between the Ihies as he at the consoling sonnet: "Duty, stem detailing it, and then recalled the main points go on. Daughter of the Voice of God!" at the end of fhe lecture (and by Class Ques­ PROFIT OUT OF LUST That should buck the old humbug up tions, even) . . . maybe this Staff Orientation "There are signs it Is passing . . ." no end. business really is worthwhile. Thank God, he seems to be breat'hlng, —DAN O'NEILL. SERVICE SLOWER that soon, maybe within the next thirty Refectory service seems fo be slower this years, or twenty-five even, I will no year, despite the move to the new Gravy Cave. longer be forced to profit out of this OTHER HALF had fo wait over 20 minutes for base lust of the masses; oh, God, scon, a crumbed cutlet the other evening (^admiffedly please deliver me soon from the unwill­ Pfogarty if was worth waiting for, but he still didn't ing bondage! make the 6 o'clock lecture in time). Maybe Other Half Studying Refectory I. Hut, like the man in the Rothman's ad, he is no starry-eyed idealist; nor will A cHiBiS ihi (.leeifry.. he allow himself to engender false hopes C*ut€ OP r«5 CUTLSSS ALL-NIGHT LOVE AND UNION in his hearers' breasts; alas, for the ivtr >ve JUST AtLpitf Two statues or one immediate future he sees no way out of Tnese 6NCf»0/*CH- a stone wall his awful moral burden . . . Me UTS Oh/ ouft SOCCER CABARET a pool or two ". . . but while it persists, it is in­ 6th APRIL where waters play evitable it should be recognised by those PUStLUA/^lMOUS when empowered, who have to cater for the public taste." POLITICAL Presenting Brisbane's Top Artists where glass and grit OulBSCetJCf combine to meet BOB MERCER'S BAND in search of form Free Supper, including Dinner, and line, where the administration Wines, ctr., etc. relaxes NEWMAN SOCIETY eAilCALL Y and the relaxation Anyone interested in helping "Via"—the A DeP£ATi$r UNION REFECTORY administers Newman Society Magazine—please contact /ITTiTt/QE Where the deans Daniel David—4 2050 (after hours); or frequent Andrew Eakin—36 5821. VIRILE and the students People needed for many SMALL tasks, I socpoie . The miracle charms of engineers ah the students including: Editorial, Business, Distributors. (Though dulled by half a dozen must they mar beers) the scene Sufficiently offset their leers with their being To still a foolish maiden's fears. of course •uiiiiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiniiiiiiriiiiiniiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiitiiiniitiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiitiiiiin! I remember PHI. they are needed "BE WELL ADVISED BY to provide a means THE M.LC. MAN" VIRTUE v. VICE of employment I JOHN COPLEY I The stern and urgent word of God of enjoyment I F.B.O.A. (Hoits.) I to others Impels some creatures rather odd for all their follies g ' J. S. FRASER To castigate and lay about they are needed here With tongues quite unperturbed by in union. LIFE ASSURANCE doubt; I Optometrist | Concerning certain mild diversions snd I Old Town Hall Arcade | They sanctify their own aversions FIRE, CENERAL INS. Till soon the humble hop or fag THE STANDING DERANGEMENT I 68 QUEEN STREET, BRISBANE f Becomes "that hideous black-souled Hag The average student's trouser seat I OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS | M.L.C. Buildings, Bris. Retains Its rectilinear pleat Whose ancient power has led men down Because his mind is so effete I Phona Z3952 or 48 1350 f Telephone : 31 1101 The brimstone path to Hades Town," I r That he's but rarely off his feet. nil11lllll1llllIllllllllllllllllllllltllll1ll1tlUIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIII>IIIIIIIIIUIIII1ll»il)lllll1ll!IIIIRIH|lll^ D. 0*N. PHI. SEMPER FLOREAT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1961 PAGE 7

Greg Ohlrich, who came General Meeting held on BLOOD DONATION SCHEME from University lower Wednesday night, 15th —PRE.COMMEM. GESTURE FOUND-ONE grades to represent the March, the club discussed SPORT State, and Peter Morris, arrangements for the Few readers will be aware who made the Australian forthcoming Inter-Varsity that last year a mass blood FOOTBALL TEAM Universities team while in which Is being held this donation was made by Medical, Reserve Grade, should en­ year at oiur own Univer­ Physiotherapy and Dental Stu­ courage anyone who has sity. This should be an dents at Herston, ever seen a Rugby ball, occasion all fresherettes and feels the need for will long remember. Owing to its great success exercise or fun, to try Also discussed at the,''" ^^ct an Australian Uni- their hand at a game of meeting was the possibility ' versifies' Record was set—if Rugby of a match with Armidale y°" '•''<' '^at sort of jazz) fhe University is fielding University some timp dur. i Medical Society is again, this five teams: 2, two Re- ing second term—this will y*^^''' csanising another mass serves, B and under 19. probably become a jeaiJ', • donation—in which we are de PLAYERS ARE NEEDED, event. * .sirous of including St. Lucia. Training—Tuesday and i Regular fixtures are Thursday, 5 p.m.. No. 3 i held on Saturday after- ,. Bccaus. e of •absolut •.e u,difficul .• - oval, " ^ • noons beginning on ath iV"'" T'u^'"^'"'l^'^'V"'" April with the gradlngn'^^lf "^^'^f'^f^'^''.^ ^TZ matches. To ensure two ""^^^not possibl ^"'^. e>'°°'^ to ' transfe'* '" 'P'^""'^r a WOMEN'S TABLE TENNIS strong teams, we will wel­ "Mobile Unit" from the Blood CLUB come any support from Bank fo St. Lucia. However, On March 4th, the prospective players —any- , .... Women's Table Tennis one interested is asked tn '^^ '^° '^.^aest that you may go Club elected its commit­ contact the club as soon f/^'^'^'y J° ^^^ Blood Bank ,n tee for 1961 — Heather as possible week preccedmg Commem. Thomsen (President), Jen­ • I This scheme, apart from be- nifer Hutcheon (Secre­ jing a commendable service to tary), and Jacqueline Hut­ ROWING CLUB NOTES i^he community, is also valu­ cheon (Treasurer)~fran- able in that it places students chlse for this election Keen interest is again j in a better light with the pub- being granted to the being shown in the Row- lie, under whose scrutineering aforementioned and two ing Club this year. eye we are so heavily criticised other members who pre­ Most of the rowing is during this perod, AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL fer to remain anonymous. centred around the This year, it is planned "eight" and the light- '• You will be hearing more The Australian Football and again would be most University intend this year to send a team to Dalby, weight "four". Both these about this in the future,, but Club embarked upon the welcome here. Depending, to regain the A grade for the first time on re- crews will compete in the if you require further informa­ co'rd,'"as"well Ts^ a""team ' Brisbane River Champion- tion, please ring me — Robin biggest year since its for­ however, on time of ap­ status which it has lost. Spork — Phone 6 5386. mation with the A.G.M. plication, the same charm With the attitude, spirit to Rockhampton and | ships to be rowed on Mll- on the 7th March. Several and interest has spelled and ability existing in the Mackay. There will also be i ton Reach next Saturday, new members, together defeat. , ^, club this year, first and a team competing in Th^^'e^ "eight"'^"'^* , unde""'''"r' ne"'^^w' with a large number of second on the premiership Inter-Varsity, which is coach Mr. Dick Scott, Training of the two must be given a good older clubmen, listened teams began earnestly, li ladder is a distinct pos- scheduled to bo held in 'PROSH" A.U.P. NEWS and participated in an reluctantly, some weeks sibiUty. Melbourne during the chance of winning their evening containing much ago the coach having the August vacation. Further event again this year. RELEASE substance. The efforts of invidious task of trans­ in the way of competitive Easter Saturday will see the club last year were forming the sumnier UNIVERSITY playing, we enter Q.T.T.F. Queensland's top crews at After a lapse of a year, most successful, enabling swiller into the husky, GYMNASTICS CLUB fixtures (B Grade) which Rockhampton for the Prosh will rampage through the Treasurer to submit a athletic and virile type Any students wishing to start in mid-April. Each State titles. Two of our fhe streets of Perth again in report indicating a very which the general public, do Gymnastics at the Uni­ member of the club is crews, the "eight" and the 1961. To get round objections favourable and enviable and women, seem to think versity are invited to the eligible for any (or all) of lightweight "four", will by police and public, Prosh will position. is symbolic of all foot­ Annual General Meeting the above teams. compete in their respec-1 be held in a lunch-hour. De- Practices are held on tive divisions. These titles \ mands are also being made for For those who are still ballers. , ^ ^ .^^^ of the above club to be will decide the crews to be an Aquatic Prosh on the river. unaware of the fact, the Our trial matches have held in the new Union Saturday mornings at 10 Inter-Varsity carnival will been most successful, and Building. St. Lucia, on a.m, in the G.P. Hut, when sent to Adelaide for the the Women's Club com­ Australian Championships. Negotiations have been going be held In Brisbane during the first fixture match, on Monday, March 27th. A An important social on for the best part of some the May vacation. Seven April 8th, should see a team of six Is required for bines with the Men's for this purpose. Players of event to be held on Fri time and have finally resulted teams, including Mel­ very comfortable win lor the Inter-Varslty contest day, 7th April at Cloud- in lectures being cancelled fo bourne and Canberra, will University. It is quite co­ in Sydney. A trampolene all standards are welcome, and for any who desire it, land Ballroom, is the Boat allow for tho preparation of be attending, and with incidental that on this class is also to be started floats. But for this, Prosh this attendance the stage this year. Any Freshers coaching is offered at Club Dance. This promises day. University I will play these practices. to be a terrific night, the could probably not have been will be set for a standard University II. Interested in these activ­ outstanding a 11 r a c tion held, as complaints about even­ of football never yet seen The Australian Football ities are Invited to attend If you are Interested in in Brisbane. joining the club, ring being the "Head of the ing Proshes have been mount­ Club is seeking new mem­ whether or not they have Cloudland Ballroom". ing over the years. It is a Naturally enough, the club bers and to assist, any done any g y m n a s t les Heather Thomsen (97- 3498), or simply come We hope to see every­ happy coincidence that students is hoping this Inter-Var­ persons interested, train­ before. one there, as you have our decided to give the proceeds slty will long be remem­ ing nights are Tuesday and along and have a game next Saturday morning. assurance that it will be of the Prosh collections to the bered. To ensure this the Thursday, at 4,30 p.m. on really great fun. two big-name appeals, the club and it ssupporlers our oval. We do have STATE MEN IIVIPBESS must strive even more un­ access to some very fine Cgair of Commerce and the selfishly than they have changing rooms, and in State prospects Gil Empire Games, before making Shearer, Mike Conners WOMEN'S CRICKET CLUB fheir application. done in the past. There this regard the club is and Ross Finemore have are, of course, many very grateful to Dr. Ivor After the rigours of UNIVERSITY OF necessary adjuncts to a Burge. Every member is impressed Rugby Football In addition, a group of stu­ Club followers in recent Inter-Varsity in Sydney, QUEENSLAND WOMEN'S dents are pressing for a Prosh visit such as this, so par­ assured of an elevation in the University Women's SPORTS UNION ticularly would I point out his playing standard, and trials and given hope of Cricket Club started the on the river, which would give an excellent season ahead. Nominations are hereby full scope to the towdiness that feminine charm and a rewarding year socially. year with a very enjoy­ called for the position of Interest have meant vic­ A function will soon be Trials against Brothers able, if somewhat hilarious, which must be suppressed in and G.P.S. provided a HONORARY SECRETARY fhe streets. They think that tory to many teams before, held in the Victoria Park match against the staff of of the University of Queens­ Refectory, and those useful pre-season warm Q.T.Q. Channel 9. land Women's Sports Linion. fhe word "float" would really desirous of a wonderful up. come to mean something when Of interest to those in Although the season is Nominations close on evening are urged to at- almost at an end, Sunday 24th March, 1961, at 5 the crews had to float, in the the lower grades are the fact of interfacuify ooposition, broad hints that the club matches have been con­ p.m., and should be signed The relagatlon of the tinuing for the last few by the Nominee, Proposer, and suggest that this water executive will limit the Prosh continue until only one Take Advantage University A grade team number of A grade players weeks. Next season we and two Seconders. to the B grade division to go to Perth Intervar­ hope to be associated in float remained. OF' THIS •'^. was, in some resnects. a sity in first term vaca­ regular Saturday matches. retrograde step for the tion to two, a back and a We would be very SERVICE club. Suppressing a certain pleased to welcome into amount of disappointment, forward, thus giving the • Taxation Savings more junior members of the club all women of the the club the opportunity University who are even • House Loam of a "trip". remotely interested in • MorJgogc Pfotc<- cricket. Let's really show This season and next the men that cricket • tion are going to be gib for Isn't only for them, • Fomily Income Rugby in Queensland generally and U.Q.P.C. in Jennifer Kelly will be • Children's Ad- STUDENTS pleased to give information vonccmcnf nartlcular: Univer.slty and State coach A. Glrle has to those Interested. Phone • Retirement Bene­ DISSECTING 87 3637 is alwaqs better fits great hopes for the suc­ • Provision for Death cess of local players in the when bouqht from Duties KITS nomlng games against the and 0 Wo still have stoeki of Filians, against the Spring­ WOMEN'S BASKETBALL • Complete pro­ Students' Dissecting Kits boks in the short tour by The Women's Basket­ gramming Service in plastic ease or canvas Au.stralla to ball Club Invites fresher­ roll. Also limited quan­ and against the touring ettes to loin the club for Chd&Whdlmores French Rugby team—the tity Hand Lenses. only team that has de- 'the coming season. As $pmS