A JOURNAL OF UNOIpfffOKAJILE MMIRAl^^NE
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Week, so recently passed, brought with it the passing oi one their comrades, the revellers, now small child, who was enjoying the very quiet, were surveyed by a group show immensely, caused equal oi the more gentle illusions oi this mortal coll. The late lamented is, namely, thot our great of belligerent coppers. The next amusement to those around her. and glorious police force was in operation lor the puWic benefit. The onesl of low students "culprit," arrested also for disorderly Vfhen a dignified officio! (here after the Graduation Ceremony frlghteningly declares the death- conduct, was about to stub out his anonymous) rose glorious in his red ciggie, when a bump from a col gown and hood to take his ofl^cial rpHB local press managed to malce towards the Albert Street, corner, was assured, "H won't show." league sent the cigarette flying to part in the ceremony the afore -'- tbe most of the affair, having one member of the party tjelng off Admittedly, Semper has this evid wards a minion of the law. This said infant screamed dellghtely, a field day with the names of stud the footpath and slightly on the ence from one of the victims and also was deemed sufficient cause "Look mummy, there's Santa Claus," ents and theh- charges. road. Next, a car-load of Keystone as such can only, at most, remain for arrest. Let it be a warning to Kops screamed to a halt Inches a Semper scream. all tram travellers who smoke in One downtown daily splurged the from the lone stroller, who, Ignorant story all over their bill-boards, but peak hour trams. Many people have expressed ap of the car's contents, turned on it THE STATUE SCENE preciation of tbe performance of on opening the paper, only a small and screamed indignantly; The only remotely justifiable par could be found on Page 3. Another student, later arrested our revered Chancellor in his try "What the hell do you think for disorderly conduct, was calmly arrest was that of the last student ing Commem. Week. In one week Because they have already received who, after sufficient provocation too much adverse publicity and be you're doing?'' walking with the masses, clutching bis name plate was pinched, a a statue which has for years re from a particularly belligerent ribald song was composed about cause identity is of no conse policeman, mentioned to a collea quence, we prefer not;to mention BLUE NOTES sided at Johns—a Ball souvenir, him, an amorphous statue was and no kin to the statue transferred gue that he was doubtful of the erected In his honour, and monkeys their names again, This apparently was enough pro policeman's lineage. He was forth vocation to set the constables from one theatre to another that disrupted his important speech at PURPLE NOTE same night by a fctoup of hooligans, with seized, his arm rammed up Graduation Ceremony. All this the screaming, and these were Joined behind his neck, and pushed and The whole affair began when a by another load of plain-clothes Doc. received with tolerant expres Iiaving already been accused of pulled (at great physical pain) into sions of amusement. On behalf of large and not too unruly bunch of gents who gave chase and caught the watch house, the "offender" (still not knowing and having denied the theft of many, many students this column revellers were strolling casually this objcci, our hero, seeing a down Elizabeth Street, having the reason for the hue and cry). would like to say, "Good on yer, They thereupon began bundling our bluecoat bearing down on him, PUNISHMENT FIT THE CRIME Otto" visited a well-known vaudeville dumped the statue and ran. He theatre, where they were welcomed hero into the car. He, naturally The whole effort on the gen enough, began to resist. was caught and charged with— and invited to sing a ditty for an wait for it—disorderly conduct. darmes' behalf shows a calculated enraptured audience. The re Police still have the statue. attempt on their part to deter stud Have you seen the new bicycle markable thing is that the following On the way to the watchhouse, racks behin'd St, Lucia's main en the gendarmerie, apparently fear ents from ever partidpatlng in events climaxed possibly the dullest WHERE THERE'S SMOKE light-hearted Commem. activities. trance? What'll they think of Graduation night ever. ing their victim would fall asleep, next—hitching posts? kept him awake by pummelling After assembling outside the Certainly, the actual alleged charges Anyway, the revellers wandered him at .short intervals where, he watchhouse, in order to bail out against any one of the students did not justify an arrest. It is obvious tliat the police, particularly the Saddest people at Commem. Cele young flatfoots desbrous of promo brations were the Med. Ills, who tion, determined to make arrests, spent the time telihig all and sun on any pretext whatsoever. dry of their woes. Due to the press of examinations these boys By all means, constables, pro- (who once won the Oscar) were . tecl. the community from wrong unable to enter a float in the pro doers,' but HoiJi imagine a blue cession,, althougli one of their uniform with a number on the number biade u; valiant appearance epaulettes proclaims the right to drugging a symbolic toy Inick. arrest and brutally treat anyone Not only that, but the gentlemen at all. in question received small-pox vac cinations 10 days before Commem. FOOTNOTE: Whilst the be For the benefit of the ignorant, the haviour of students during Com effects of vaccin;.tion reach thei;* mem. Week was not particularly peak in 10 days. reprehensible, it could not have' been worse than that of the large and very flat-footed policeman who A new shadow has arisen over bullied and punched the dawdling the question of who's going to re Engineers' Dragon down Alice move the Chancellor's statue. Street during the procession, mut Council have been threatened with tering: a bill of £14 for the removal of last year's footprints from the "Come on, you ," tower.
Perhaps the reddest ears of the week belonged to a Dramatic OBITUARY Society usher. At the society's per formance in tlie Orchestral Shell a few seats had been provided for official guests. This gent distin Pictured above is prominent guished himself by shunting the male student rescuing friend Police Betray Students invited parents of one of the per formers from the official seats out from the "riolent riot outside the Another example of Police illogicality was afforded dur on to the cold, wet grass in the Watch-house on Graduation ing Commem celdbralions. outer darkness. At the Commem. Procession of the police." night. We hold back tbe names Committee students were assured Since the terms of the Royal cf students pictured for secur that floats on the Petrov case Commission had not at that time Quotable quote for this week would not be banned for political been defined, there seemed few from Admiral Ilalsey; ity reasons. reasons. reasons for objection. "You can't find brotherhood at Procession Convenor, B. M. at the end of a bayonet; you can't Conaty, stated: "This is the meet What harmful effect any Petrov floats would have had on the popu- raise living standards by destroy ing at which floats are accepted or ing altogether the means of living." (Authorised by Lex JoUy, c/o refused. The acceptance of Petrov latB, Semper has not been able to determine. The glib reason—"sub U.Q.U,. George St., Brisliane, and floats meant that many people went to a great deal of trouble and ex judice," does not explain all by any printed by Coronation Printery, 583 pense only to have their time and means. ZELL RABIN, Dip. Phys. Ed. Orators at the Debating Society's Wynnum Rd.. Brisbane^. money wasted by the unmerciful parUament received a pleasant slashing of their floats at the hands For some years, the columns of surprise if they took time off to this paper have been carrying ihe climb the stairs to the Public Positions written thoughts of one, Zell (short Gallery, The scene, which from for Zealot) Rabin. But, at long the chamber was nothing exciting, Vacant last, Zell is packing his traps, looked quite dramatic and impres New Books much to the regret of the English sive from upstairs. Incidentally, CHAUCER—Trollus and Criseyde 9/6 There will te a meeting of all department, and leaving town— bored faces when viewed from above The Foetlcul Works of Wordsworth 15/6 Semper staff at 5 pjn., Dining Thank the Lord! where the plebs sat, expressed A. G. HART—Money, Debt and Economic Activity 84/6 Room, George St., on Wednesday, various degrees of studious concen F. SCUONELL—Backwardness in the Basic Subjects 41/6 19th May. All members are re As the grand ole man of student tration. All parliamentary chambers quested to attend. journoUsm, chief Imperial Wizard are probably built In the some woy. Phone B2921 Box 872 L, G.P.O. of the Rosicrucian Order, incuroble Any prospective student jour- soak, and planner of innumerable nallsts are also invited to attend. Zionist plots, Rabin has led o busy This week's mystic mumble has A. McLEOD No pay—not tlianks—no affection life. However he now leaves that been censored, as the editor and I — unpopularity assured. No all behind him and takes up a brains required—only enthusiasm. have had a violent disagreement "Brisbane's Best Bookstore" position of doubtful Importance on about the subject of Arabian Don't be bashful. Roll up! Even one of the leading Sydney rags. 107 Elizabeth Street Brisbane and Rockhampton if you are a complete nincom knights, poop you may bc''a future editor. God Save Sydney! | THE RAVING REPORTER. / asked this old'time student what LETS AXE COUNCIL he thought of the present Union Dear Union Council, Council Would you please vole yourselves out of office at your next meeting, for I can find nothing to equod your gutless obondonmont of this ye ors' Whadko. T FEEL sure that the new ConncU confidence from the student body Hocking At Helm •^ would not bow to Mr. Power's and see how you fare. The 1952 Council was the best Objectionable Literature Bill. They Examine your actions. vould realise that the first chal- ever. Hocking was President. ienf e to censorship must come from In effect you liave said: "We He showed his metal as early as a university, and that you have by won't print Whacko this year be January—when the term hadnt passed this opportunity by your cause it might lie banned." even started. cowardice. Now how does this differ from The army brass had refused You have lost the confidence of printing and being banned? The extended leave to NST's with posts. the students who elected you. II result is the same in both ("ases— Hockhig made great local protests. you doubt this ask for a vote of NO MORE WHACKOS When this didn't help, he sent Mick You have backed down to the first Ewing (remember him?) to Can display of authority, and you are berra to personally present our case The Editor, no longer worthy of office. to Prhne Minister Menzles and "Semper Floreat". Army Minister Francis. It Was Never Like This Dear Sir, They achieved little, but the first Our members do not mind main But it wasn't always like this. issue of Semper said this about taining a discreet anonymity in Wallowing in past glories achieves them: "Hocking's Initial action, and connection with certain Commem. little, but I do think you should Wing's subsequent endeavours . . . Week events, but we do not wish to know something about past Coun are to be congratulated. We have deprive others of any notoriety, so cils. We need not go back too far, Union .officials who are concerned our organisation disclaims oil con let's take 195I-and-2, and see what with student welfare." nection with a certain object d'art Union Council was like then . . . Can you imagine this year's which appeared at the beginning In 1951 Johnny Quinlem edited Semper saying that about you? of the week. Semper, and we had a lively Coun I can't! We couldn't have missed you by cil. HoUhigsworth was President; In addition Council protested much, boys—the cement was still Hocking, Secretary. about the needless pollt« brutality wet, and so, damn you. was the Quinlem initiated most of the at the Procession; wanted all stud paint on the play pen. We heartily rows, but In each case Council stood ents to see the Graduation Cere approve of the Idea, but feel that by lilm, although they didn't always mony (what did you do about this?); your enthusiasm was a little too agree with his views. successfully beat the sudden ban on great when you got to work on the Issues on which Council took a Sunday sport; and stopped the footpath and "no parking" sign. stand were: the fight •with the Regiment from seizing a large sec After all, paint Is so permanent. Temperance Union; the storm of tion of the Union buildings at George Street. Yours sincerely. controversy surrounding Qulnlem's 1954 Commemornlion Week Main attack on General Herring; the successful efforts to get decreased Resign III Tower Decorutions Committee. fares to St. Lucia. I have only made a very quick survey of two Councils who cam- Education Minister Devries, and paig'ned for student interests. Health and Home Affairs Minister Moore received a special pastin.t- Now look at your "record." Its quite negative. You wish to break Devries. because he threatened to with NUAUS—a retrograde step withdraw funds from the university which achieves nothing; and you've if Professor Schonell didn't stop wiped Whacko. joking about our archaic Scholar ship System. You are an impotent body—in capable of directing student affairs. Moore, because he didn't allow I can never picture you taking a ''Up'ta r he said. final year students to lecture in stand in the Interests of students, schools on the dangers of B high sugar diet. So for God's sake have the decency to resign. In those days we took a fiendish delight in smacking politicians in Yours, etc., STAFF PANEL ZELL RABIN. PRESS RELEASE the eye. EDITOR: Lex JoUy, FW 1340; .SPORTS EDITOR: Alon De- THARLY In Commem. Week the •^ tower of the Main Building was mack. X 3555; WOMEN'S SPORT: Judith Gordon, LW 1237: conquered by a party which. Ignor mat Solemn Stone STAFF: Marion Baary, Barrie Hayne, Dangerous Don ing tho terrifying heights, reached the top by an Ingenious, hitherto "There McGrew, John Greenwood. ZeU Rabin, Ian Moles, David unthought of method (patent ap Marks the place of moan Roessler, Ken Townley; PHOTOGRAPHER: Marie Grant; plied for). a solemn stone." "Process" bv "E" (Mary Pullerton) WHIP-CRACKER: The Roving Reporter; BUSINESS MAN Their dirty work completed, they descended by the usual -nethod. Soine 61 the circumstances surrounding the m-ysterious AGER: Sam Lambert. taking with them the discs denoting appearance of the Chancellor's statue at Si, Ludo can now the hours on the clock. It Is a pity be revealed. that several yards of good rope must be sacrificed on each of these HE Statue, children, was pur occasions; we hope the Registrar is T chased from one Andrew L. MERCY! preserving them carefully—they will Petrle for the princely sum of £2. l» handy If he ever has to post a It represents an attempt by a CONTRIBUTORS PLEASE— large parcel. New Australian tradesman of • Write on ONE side of the paper. We are disappointed at the powers doubtful skill to sculpt the figure • Write legibly or pxefeiobly typo it—dotiblo spaced. of observation of University stu of a woman. The consequent dents. In future wc will place a amorphous mess was useless as a • Leave a mar^pn. monument and the aforesaid An O For convenience write on a half sheet of foolscap. large directory in front of the Main drew L. Petrie was only too pleased Buildbig. to be rid of it. Incidentally the We point out to the Co-Ordmat- material Is black marble effectively HAVE MERCY ON THE PRINTERS! or-Oeneral that the discs have been disguised by a liberal application carefully washed, something which of silverfrost. they badly needed. (Blast those The name plate of Dr. Otto was EDITORIAL: pigeons. The deposits up there will removed from Ballow Chambers at soon be thick enough to grow trees; 11 p.m. on the Wednesday night these at least will make good sup preceding Commem. Week. Here What's Good For The Goose ports for future stegophllists). fortune favoured the conspirators The Graduation Csremony on the night of Thursday, 29th as Ihe nome-plate was at a con feet of concrete beneath tbe May, revealed to all and sundry just what an inane bunch venient height for removal. ground was grossly inaccurate. They claim that 24 cubic feet we are. Men! Throw Arrangements were made to erect would be a nearer figure and that the edifice on the night of Mon reinforced with Iron bars. The ragged hooliganism of a mob of depraved Freshers, day. April 26th. However, a major bearing aloft shovels and blowing bugles, was not a very Away Tliat crisis developed on Sunday as the The Latin inscription is a legal good indication of student humour. Many students seem to owner of a Ford Prefect Utility maxlin meaning' "Whatever is think that "humour" must necessarily be associatsd with Supporter. essential to the operation received planted in the soil yields to the an urgent summons to Rockhamp soil." noisy bugles, screaming, swearing and unusual clothing. That's right men, throw away ton. The conspirators were hastily This lurid t'ype of behaviour only serves to arouse the general summoned by telephone and ar Law Students' President, Noel P. and easy-going public to a glowing frenzy. that supporter. rangements were made to com Power, when asked to comment, mence work at 12 midnight on said; "This inscription is an Stunts at Commem. Cepsmony, if they are funny, ore Sunday. obvious attempt to place the blame objectionable to nobody. Witness, the case of the Chancel for the prank on Law students. lor's anthropological friends. Smoke bombs, rotten tomatoes, The heavily loaded Ford did This society, while wishing to com vraler bombs and their ilk are not amusing at all, and ftiere- Wanted Sales not appear until 1 a.m. and mend the perpetrators of the out OF ALL ELECTRICAL ploughed up the hill to the site rage, disclaims any responsibility fore, we can do without them. GOODS of the statute, makin,; enough whatsoever," I do not decry the harmless stunt. It hurts nobody and Help Students poy their way noise to raise (be dead. No one amuses most people. However, when a graduand, in new through Varsity. will divulge how entrance was When Interviewed by the Raving gained to tiie Univprslty grounds. Reporter "the perpetrators of the blue suit, about tc receive his degree on what (for him at CASH or TERMS outrage" said that they had least) must be a memorable occasion, is greeted by a paper- . Buy Cheaper: Better trade- As all water tap.s In the Im learned several interesting points bag full of flour, the majority of people find little to laugh at. in allowances or discount up mediate vicinity were turned off from the execution of their plan. Unfortunately, the real hooligans of Thursday night es to one-third of cash deposit this essential commodity had to be Tliey listed the two major ones as on Refrigerators, Ila:llos and carried in suitable utensils from the follows:— caped the clutches of the police. A few innocent revellers Radiograms, Washing Ma tennis courts. Cement was mixed were arrested to pay for the earlier street-arab tactics of an chines, Floor Polishers, Lav;r. on a board borrowed from the (a) Teamwork ond split-second unruly mass of larrikins. I venture lo say that any one of Mowers, eto. Leading brands Main Library and work proceeded timing were needed tn a delicate these hoodlums, who grin happily as they go about their available. with such rapidity that the job operation of such magnitude. was finished at 4 a,m, Another rampages, lacks the courage to do the same thing without N. BRICE, Sc. in, trip was made on Monday to re (b) Because of the peculiar the mob to support him. c/o Union Ofllco, move the fruit-cose In which the acoustics of the front of the main Undoubtedly, the well-planned humorous but harmless George St. base of the statue had been set. building, tlio Arts Entrance could be blown-up withoui diBtatbin«r prank, whose authors remain anonymous, is the one from Leave your phone number or The pranksters respontslble th? slumbers of tbe caretaker. which outsiders dravr the most enjoyment, not the puerile address and we will call. told the Ravinr Bettorter that rampaging flock who, with childish glee, destroy all in their tlie press esUmats of nine cubic Next year the students involved hope to put tbebr, new-found know path. Page 2—SEMPER FLOREAT—Friday. May. 14, 1954 ledge into practice. Let us not conhise hooliganism with humourl rpHE acttvIUes of Friday, 30th April. 1954, Commem. Friday. gnipUcally illustrated with amcu- ingly life-like shotg taken hy our courageous comera-men. The reMmblonce of any peopI« Your Semper appearing on this page to any Bring penon J» purely accidentcd. Fix
'1 told yuh not to come "What "feelthy" minds these students have ?" here, didden I?" :ss.;iv;.:;^.>>f.::: _••• • • : But then they'll know we can't spell.
These are the people Question who gave you an enjoy Should the madseo, lining able and only sUgWly sal up In thousonds, be de acious Procession this prived of the enjoyment of year, and who'll give it the glorious spectacle of you next year il the Police students debasing them give them hall a chance- selves? Should the police protect the public from it seli?
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Beauty and the Beast Careful men ! They may be armed. Policeman and For some weeks now, you've seen President Eddie Broad's face star friend. ing at you from the social pages of the local pressi in everythhig from tails, lounge salt to cap and gown. Here we print a candid shot of Eddie sipping soda without a straw.
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Lord Montagu nn- ^ _,„.-. „ ^ ., .u w . ^®T^- .J^fl ^°.' ^hu °®°* SEMPER AWARD for the Most Patriotic Stunt of the Procession The Oscar wbu^g Vet. Science float. The gent in the tromuny s Individual Stimt of the cap bears no resemblance to anyone. Procession SEMPER FLOREAT—Friday, May 14, 1954—Page 3 This Fracas Next Dodt How Much Do You Know About It? U you got in a plane at Darwin ond Qew north-west ior about the some time ca it takes Government- for the freedom of that same plane to go from Cairns to Melbourne you would arrive right in the middle of a Viet Nam. 13-y«ar-old war that has killed tens oi thousands oi men and is stiU killing them. It is a Unfortunately, the French con notation of 'free' was not 'inde slow war of attrition ond its outcome is of more immediate importance to Australia than pendent,' and when Ho Chi Mlnh 70 eOM£•• • the Korean war—if only because of its neome ss to Australian shores, realized this, the citadel that he had built in his mind of a free Vietnam Not Communism v. West who had once been arrested by support, he proclaimed the Republic coming with the aid of constitu Chiang Kai-shek's government as of Viet Nam, held general elections, tional French democracy, tumbled DON'T FORGET THE Why Is It then that (until very a fascist, Vichy-French spy! Al appointed the former pro-Vichy to the ground. He, therefore, being recently) we have been so poorly though there existed no more Emperor Bao Dal as "counsellor," the supreme idealist, had no option DENTAL BALL ' Informed of the course of events ardent nationalist in the whole of and appealed for American aid. but to use the arms which his sol there and the polemics involved? Indo-Chlna, he hoped that' Viet Shortly afterwards he secured the diers had never put down—and this The only Faculty Ball held at The reason, we think. Is that the namese independence would come withdrawal of Chinese and British time, against the Free French. CLOUDLAND issues are much more fundament through constitutional means. troops of occupation, and Im This was late In 1946 and the war ally complicated than those in Accordingly, In September, 1945, mediately began to negotiate with still goes on. Altrajrs a good show and held Korea. The whole process has been this time with Chiang Kai-shek's the newly-reinstated Free French on the rationalized by newspapers Into a basic struggle between Communism France Hamstrung Last Night of Term and Western freedom, whereas. In That is the position in lado- Blst MAY, 1954. reality, the latter stage of this war Chlna to-day, with the exception subscription: 19/6 double. In Indo-China began as a spon Orchestral Society that France in 1949, In a vain Co-Convenors; Dug. Cameron, taneous native uprising to gain attempt to make herself popular, national Independence. Concert set up the puppet Republic of B3391; Peter Davies, U4305 Indo-Chlna forms only one part Viet Nam, and appointed as Chief (For Alcove Bookings). of an incomplete and complex hls- of State none other than ex- torlral pattern—it is merely an Emperor Bao Dal, formerly Vichy indigenous link in the cognate chair and Japanese collaborator. Far of revolution which, after the Jap Eastern playboy and nincompoop, anese surrender In 1945, brought 'advisor to' Ho Chi Mlnh, etc., Dental Ball about the full Independence of etc. Also, In 1949-50, China be Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Ceylon, came Communist, MAY 21st Burma and the Philippines. How ever, from the initial Issue of Importance of War TICKET SELLERS national self-determination v. old Bill De Saram, Vet V. foreign imperialism, the Indo-Chin It is important for us to study Bob Meldrum, Vet. II, ese scene has been transformed into this war, not only for the effect it Greg' Sheil. Med. I. an imbroglio of changing creeds, might have on Australian affairs Rod Withers, Med. IV. changing- allies ~ even changing should Viet Nam become Com Eric McKeague, Eng. III. armies. munist, but also because in under Graham Blckerton. Eng. I. standing the Indo-Chinese scene, Dave Hunt, Acts-Law II. The natural duplicity and op we win find a synthesis, if not a portunism of Oriental politics Wiemel Seneverature, Ag, II. solution, of all these problems and Gus Edwards, Science III. here divided,, and enmeshed with changing of ideologies that have ap Western' ideologli>s and political Don Roderick, Arch. IIT| peared singly elsewhere in the John Craig, Emmanuel. .nrp>^urc, have combined to turn Asiatic theatre. Indo-Chinese issues info an un Paul Kelghtley, Union. intelligible and labyrinthine The questions that remain for us Con Hellon, King's. puzzle. How ha.H this come about? to answer are: Can the fact that Dave Forrest, St. Leo's. France resisted Vietnamese inde Ticicets can also be obtained French Betrayal pendence be condoned? (The com mon answer to this is "Jfes," because at Enquiry Office, Med. School, First, let ns look at the country Vietnam would have turned Com : Herston. itself. In 1944 French Indo-China T WAS unable to hear the first tive weaknesses, there was evid munist; but would it have? Ho consisted of the three native states •*• half of the concert given by ence of lack of adequate rehear Chi Minh showed that he was eager of Cocln China, Annam and Ton the newly formed Orchestral sal, and too great a tendency on to have democratic g'overnment, and kin. To the west of these three lay Society in Commem. Week. Some the part of the players to regard Communists then were a tiny min the two independent states of Laos Interesting works were performed the conductor as a baton-waving ority). Secondly: Are we to as SeCMe Notices and Cambodia, loosely incorporated which I would have liked to have non-essential. sume that because Ho Chl Minh YOUR LAST CHANCE! in the French Union. Dissatisfac receives Chinese Communist aid heard. The conductor, Mr. Ralph Schu Huny along with your applica tion against French rule had always now he has become a 'devout' tion forms for the been latent in .these countries, and The second half commenced with reck, and his players, are to be Commuti^t? Or is he still the ideal come to a head in World Wor II a selection of tunes by Handel, the congratulated heartily on the per nationalist merely using Com SC.M. CONFERENCE when the Vichy French Govern most successful of v?hlch was the sistence and enthusiasm with munism as a means to an end? ment in Indo-Chlna capitulated to "Bouree," loud, fast and straight which they have built the orchestra 21st to 26th May, at Tallebudgera. the Japanese without tiring a shot. forward. The "Air" suffered badly to Its present numbers and stan In any case, at this stage, irre because of uncertain tentative play dard. It is a very desirable ad parable damage has probably been The Vietnamese (as the natives ing, ragged phrasing and rallen- junct to our University. We should done. Be is an enigma, but it Is •Watch out for further notices ol of Cochin China. Annam and Ton tandi. have had one long ago. But Mr. foolish to pretend that he does the visit Of kin are now called) have never for Schureck must learn to forget his not have thousands, probably U. Kyaw Than gotten this. Prom the beginning A world premiere—no less— came self - consciousness, to acquire millions, of Vietnamese followers; therefore, they organised guerrilla next, "Wynnum Suite" for wood greater command and versatility, just as it is foolish to pretend to Queensland, June 11-14. warfare ogainst the Japanese and wind, by Alfred Hill. Evidently and to teach his players to "watch that the French Govemment is the Vichy French collaborators, tlie work has been neglected for my beat, please." popular. and since no one was better trained some time and perhaps it mic'^.t EVANGEUCAL UNION in insurrectionary tactics than the have been better if It had stayed LLENOD. We leave the answers to you. Communists these quickly became that way. NOTICES popular as the leaders of the up The music was prosy, monotonous Church Service: All are welcomed rising to drive out all foreigners. and colourless; the quartet of two On Reading "Semper Floreat" to a service being organised by With the end of the war Indo- clarinets and two flutes at times the Evangelical Union in the Chlna was divided at the 16th achieved a pleasing serenity, but When in this chronicle of wasted time Vulture Street Baptist Church on parallel so that all Japaense north often lapsed into very insecure en I read abuse of Billy Power's bill the night on Sunday, 16th May. of that line c-ould surrender to semble playing. And skittish stories and salacious rime, Chiang Knl-shek, and south of it I cannot think what need the rag can fill. Enjoy the First Five Days of the to a token British occupational At such an early sla,;e In its May Vac. at an E.U. House Party force. career (he orchestra was, I think, When of the blazon of the many sins to be held at the National Fit a trifle over ambitious In attempt Of N.U.A.U.S. I'm sick and thed. ness Huts at lovely Lamlngton However, the Vietname.se na ing Mozart's Eine Kleine Nacht 'Tis then, 'tis then, my angry mind begins Plateau from Friday, 21st, to tionalists were not as willing to muslk—The Serenade in G, lo the To wish the staff could one aiid all be fired. Wednesday, 26th of May. For part with their arms as were the plebs. This is not the slmpl? Oh. I have HAD the frequent, dreary moan inquiries contact Judy McGoggan, Japanese. On tho contrary, led little hors d'ourvre it might seem, About the slow and apathetic mob. J 2462; David Simpson, King's by a few Trolskyitcs, they merely to be tossed off carelessly and And Cridland making Cridland better known College; Wally Thompson, Em renewed their war, this time flippantly. Mozart must be No longer makes me laugh: instead I sob. manuel College. against the British, and might played well or not at all. But when Room 42 Its paper loses, have succeeded In driving all Oh! then I find that "Semper" has Its uses! Prayer Meetings al St. Lucia are foreigners from the south had It It was not played well. And by —ART STYPE. now during the lunch period, not been for the assistance given "well" In reference to Mozart we from L40 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Mon to the British by the captured intend. I think, lucidly, crisply, You will note, dear readers, that this lament expresses a great day, Tuesday and Wednesday, In Japanese, Vichy French, Free organically, and with an air of deal more philosophy than the verse:— the French Seminar Room French and Stallnislst! sopliistlcatlon. It is not the bras.sy (Room 68), on the second floor We're here. above the Arts entrance. sophistication of say a Walton Because we're here HoChiMinh "Facade Suite." of course, but the Because we're here Remember the Bible Studies each well-rounded, cultivated poise of a week! North of the parallel, the trans kindly bon vivant — such as Because we're here. ition to peace was much smoother. Mozart himself was, when he could -ED. George Street Tuesdays The Vietnamese here were led by a get the chance. Medical School Tuesdays remarkable man—one, Ho Chi Mlnh, Chlnesc-born. Western - travelled, But leaving aside Interpreta 1 St. Lucia Fridays Mosfowcducated, nnd a writer of no Jackflyou're just not in" W. G. THOMPSON, mean accomplishment; also a man U.Q.E.U. Publicity Officer. COMMONWEALTH Daniell it if you don't come DENTAl SUPPIY to the UNIVERSITY OF QUEENS- Milne Browne & Art LAND MEDICAL SOCIETY COY. PTY. LTD. ARTS-COMMERCE On Saturday, 15th May. a Medical Co. Pty. Ltd. Social will be held In the Victoria 235 EDWARD STREET City Bldgs., Edward St. CABARET Park Refectory, at 8 p.m. Dancing (opp. Aothwell's) Florist Over Rowe's Cafe and refreshments provided, . on AdmlsstoQ: 8/- Double LEADING SUPPLIERS OF Hotel Daniell Building FRIDAY, 14th MAY 5/- Single DENTAL STUDENTS' G. BROADBENT, Special attention to: REQUIREMENTS -B6270- at Hon. Secretary. Vic, Park Refectory DENTAL STUDENTS' Advice given on locations for Practice, Purchase of Practices, Order your Corsages REQUIREMENTS Loenms, etc ior the Dental Ball Tickets 5/- Single FOUND! We deliver I0/« Double The female student who left her parasol at Theolog Jones' home L/ISHINGS OF GROG! on the night of April 23rd may Page 4—SEMPER FLOREAT—Friday, May 14. 1954. negotiate for Its recovery X3555. Red Letter Day e leenage BJl.T.'s production of Andrew Rosenthal's so-coUed daughter-in-law was so hitent on comedy—"Red Letter Day"—at Albert Hall on April 22, 23, 24 articulating that she forgot what was a very convincing flop." she was saying. Hazel Baglejr, though far too young to play a Behaviour nPHE play started badly with a —was not demonstrated amply middle-aged woman, was sound but Here is a spanking new competiGon for all you filthy •*• very weak first act, showed and the plot Just fizzled out at not shining. Marie Belford, playing some promise during the second the end instead of coming to a a part which means nothing in the little brats. It has nothing to do with the one being run ior and then dragged in a iumbled, definite conclusion. overall picture of the play was very the grown-upa in the C-M. miserable fashion during the third. inconsistent. She had a hard task I v;ant you tc judge teenage behaviour for girl tinies The general effect produced was David Webb as the small boy was to complete and she failed to do between nine and 90. one of Iwredom, and wonder at the no better or worse than any other it—to make the character she was triteness of the play. It was badly children we have seen in recent playing mean something. END me the best answer, the 1. Go out again, chosen, even worse was the casting times on Brisbane's amateur stage, Brian Cannon, far too young to play S second best, and the worst to 2. Wake the whole house. and acting' on the whole poor. Greg Kntahanas received a dap each question. a man of over fifty, was rather too on tils exit. I do not approve ol 3. Ask him to stay the night. No one except Joyce Elliott as stiff and most unconvincing. entrance and exit applause, especi The tiny who submits the correct Lorna was even slightly convincing, ally where it is not deserved. He answer will receive:— • Q: Just before daughter leaves for stiffness and disinterest being Loma Bollman in a part with no had several annoying characteristics her first ball, you hear that her major faults. I cannot blame the depth in it was light, bubbly and of voice and gesture and his de 0 One husky Russian courier, mob are going lo an out-of-town actors altogether for this because quite Insignificant, Probably the portment stank. The character he # A buadle of banned books, and dive to swill aly-grog. Should the play was a very poor vehicle, author's fault. Joyce Elliott as the "put over" was quite unsubstantial. yet it is a sign of a good actor or 9 The Road (o Bali. you— woman at that time of life wos out actress to make something cf standing. This was because of the nothing. "Red Letter Day" was, on the Employees of Semper Junior and 1. Tell Inspector Buggy, weakness of the other characters, whole, a very poor effort There not because of her performance, their families cannot enter. 2. Pay all their expenses, Production by Da,vid Brown was blatant weakness throughout was not good. Movement was which was, however, quite good. and I feel that both producer and Now brace yourself for the ques 3. Join them. stilted, the eavesdropping was cast were not Interested In their tions. Q: Daughter says thai her escort unconvincing, the speed of the Ernest NichoUs as the eldest son job. The weakness of the play Q: What time should she be home will demand a good-night kiss. play could have been doubled in was Inconsequential. There was no itself may have caused Uiis. U from an orgy? Should yon— parts and there was no sense of force or point to his characterisa- so. put a bomb under the play teamwork among the actors. The I tion, which meant absolutely choosln,^ committee. 1. Anytime, 1. Ask for one too, point of the play—if there Is one I nothing. Rhonda Stewart as the G.RJP.G. 2. The following week, 2. Think she's getting off lightly, 3. Not at all. 3. Put the couch out. Q: If she looks like coming home Q: The mob arrive to take daughter late, should she— to the ball and are quite drunk. 1. Think herself lucky, Should you— 2. Make reservations in a private 1. Not allow daughter out before hotel, she's drunk too, 3. Make the best of it. 2. Offer them opium, Q: If she has snared a male to lake 3. Give them your new car. her to a hop should she— j Q: If the bloke wants to go for a 1. Clap a death-lock on him for j drive after the hop what docs the night. she do? 2. Make him spend all his dough, 1. Jump in the car before he 3. Drink all his rye. changes his mind, Q: If the guy has little dough and asks daughter to dinner should 2. Take licr o:'ernight bag, she suggest— 3. Renew her driving licence. 1. A quick flip to Hayman Island, Q: How does she thank the bloke for a pleasant evening? 2. Barnes Auto. 3. Joe Malley. 1. With ft housebvick, 2. With a duplicate door-key. Q: If she arrives home after 12, " Quit passin' the buckt doc! I'm transportation and you're delivery,' should she— 3. A free trip to Mars. Semper, the omnipotent authority on films in Queensland, proudly announces its impartial and unbiased awards for the year. Pike Brothers ...
The Semper" Montague" BE WARM, WEAR (from PARKER 51 -~a Pan-name) ' Well after much consideration, our judges, consisting of one Trade Union Official, one Justice of the Supreme Court, one bicycle repair man, one prominent Brisbane hotisewife Wonderfully light . . . warm . • . and healthy and yours truly, have made the following awards:— Best Supporting Role— one note, thank Heaven I This award goes to Igor Petro- Best Costumer of the Year PULLOVERS, Tltchskl, who designed so well the This award goes to Lotto Koch, SLIPONS. foundation garments worn by whose designs featured so promin Marllynikova MonrovHch in the ently in "Beneath the Twelve Mile KNITTED Slnemascope production "How to Reef." Lotte wins this award for WAISTCOATS Marry a Decadent, Imperialist, her design of the diving suit which Capitalistic Wall-street Warmonger. Bobble Wagner draped about his Australian made Igor qualifies undeservedly for this torso. Rumour has it also that "Montague" as Miss Monrovitch, she had a hand in designing the from Australian despite her natural assets, man magnificent shark-skin creation a Wool by — aged to look for air the world like member of the piscatory cast was a fitter and turner in her smart blue wearing. JANTZEN overalls. Best Female Singer SPEEDO Best Ballet Dancer All the judges, except the house ANSETT wife (rotten, stinking old prude), This award goes to Agnes Peddlc- SUTEX bltch, whose magnificent perform agreed that this should go to l^artha Kltt, wlw has not yet ap HANRO ances in the "Story of Three Loves peared in any film (more's the excludes all others. Agnes, you pity). However, Eartha sings "I may remember, played to perfec Wanna Be Evil" and "C'est si bon" tion the role of the second pillar so delightfully that we all reckon from the right in the back row in "she's the most," and after all it's the ballet sequence, which Jimmy only a matter of putthig her on Mason pretended to prod\ice. celluloid. Best Photographer of the Year Best Juvenile Role Johann llOctenfcUcngruber (Jlst This award, for the umpteenth call me Buggsie) trots away with year in succession, goes once again this two leg's to spare, Buggsie to Roddy McDowell (the snobbish was the bov who captured for the little prig) for his role in the im flhngoer the ideal countrj- stream mortal "Lassie Come nom, Den tal College (Tiurbot St.), Vet, The Men*s Wear Store Best Crooner of the Year Science School (Yeerongpilly), Uni Frankie Sinatra wins this hands versity (St. Lucia) Main Office Pike BROTHERS LTD.* Queen Street, Brisbane B3I4I down Ior his magnificent eflort In (George St.), Engineering De"t that much-publicised film "From (George St.), Union Office (George Here to Eternity." He didn't shig: St.) SEMPER FLOREAT—Fridoy, May 14, 1954—Poge 5 These Are Their Achievements By ''Old Poobah" In BpHe of lack of suppoxi the AthleiicB Club poated its gieotost periormoncGS ever during the summer Benson. From October to March the athletes added much to Ihe Club's list oi achievements. The Australian National Titles in Jacks and Semple also performed Sydney saw five representatives creditably at this meeting. from this club, viz. Booth, Loveday, Lismore was the scene of further Melzer, Donaldson, and Semple. excellent performances on Anzac Booth won his second Cold Medal Day. when Loveday broke Jack In succession for the sprint relay, Metcalfe's high jump record with Loveday hurdled superbly for sec a leap of 6'1". ond place In the high hurdles with a time of 14.3 seconds and the Sil Booth was responsible for n ver Medal, as well as a fourth in fine furlong run of 21,8 to break the 440 yards hurdles. Hector Hogan's record established Melzer was fourth behind Olym two years ngo. He also won the pic rep. Don Kcane in the two miles 100 yds. in 10.1 In which event walk, Donaldson was fourth in the Bemie Jacks was third. Loveday Javelin throw to fellow Qjiccns- also recorded 45'4" for the Hop- lander and Empire Games rep., Jim Stcp-and-Jump. Achurch. And Semple ran the 880 And in seven weeks intervarsity yards leg in the Mile Medley, in the is upon us, this time to be conduct teams which was placed fourth. ed right here, in Brisbane, on Tues Unlucky Loveday, to be one of day and Thursday, the 1st and 3rd the only men In Australia to break of June. We have the Waddy Cup to equal an Empire Games standard, defend, and the aggregate points and then be omitted from the cup to win. team. The touring team in 1953 gain- This is John's lot and we feel ed nine wins to secure the Wad that he has been unfairly treated, dy Cup for the first time and especially as several selected ath this year the prospects ot success letes have not yet equalled the are even brighter. In addition to standard set down by the Austra the trophies already mentioned lian selectors. Tough luck, guy. Make a shield has now been presented sure of it for Melbourne in '58. by the Q.A.A.A. for competition in the 4 x 110 relay. Prior to the National Meeting, the club was placed second in the In No other University h\ Australia ter-Club Competition, and Fourth can boast a team of sprinters of In the Inter-Club Relay, and upon the calibre of Booth, Maher, Jacks, the return of its representatives Loveday, Waller and Hickey, and John Loveday, nearest the camera, goes over in Slying style. from the National Titles, secured from this six, four will be selected, the following places In the State to represent us in the relay and we Championships: hope, win the shield. - FOUR FIRSTS—Loveday, 120 With Donaldson and Smith for nnd 220 hurdles, and Melxer, in the Held events, and Blue, Bryce, the 2 and 6 mile walks. The Armidale Episode Jamleson and Lynch, with a host SIX SECONDS—Booth, 440; of others for middle distance work, Semple 880; Loveday 440 hurdles; we have a young, but strong team in At Easter time Queensland University sent to Armidale Lynch, 6 miles; 4 x 110 relay; all events except the pole vaults University a cricket and tennis team comprising seventeen MUe Medley Relay, and hop, step and jump. players, plus one who obviously v/ouldn't shut out oi his FOUR THIRDS—Jacks, 100 This Inter-Varsity team should mind the vivid recollections of the 1353 tour. yds.; Semple, 1 mile; Donaldson prove to be supreme in June, es Javelin and shot putt. pecially with the added incentive Under the skilful leadership of for 50, mainly by some good bowl of competing on the home ground. veteran skipper Clem Jones, to ing by Rattle, but Hodge (46 not DLEPWitlR It will also be well to note that And athcltes please note: whom Armidale invariably appears out) put the issue bejtind doubt, the winners of the State Cham as a sodden oasis in a thirsty de and we lost by five wickets. pionship 100 yds., John Mahcr, The Annual Club Championships sert, Queensland managed to amass and 880 yds,, Tony Blue are now have been set down for Saturdays, the remarkable total of 3i points Congratulations must go to Dr. members of the Club. 15th and 22nd May. towards the Clem Jones Shield, the Roy Smith, who finished with the symbol of sporting supremacy be amazing figures of 15 wickets for In aildltion to these meetings, Regular training runs are .sch tween the two Universities, as 67 runs. Booth and Loveday competed at eduled for each Saturday .ind Sun against our opponents' 13 points. Boonah, the former recording 49.4 day afternoons, and should form Tennis for the 440, and 22 sees, for the 220, the basis of conditioning work for Deepwater and the latter 6-2.1" foi- the high The tennis team consisted of the Championships. The Inter-Var' Doss ("Astronomy") O'SulUvan, G. jump. sity team will be approximately Due to a delay at Deepwater Inn, where wc were held captive for a Blckerton, J, Biggs and E. McBlnea; Booth also competed at Mary twenty strong, this to include two St. Luclettes Margaret McLuckle borough, winning the 100 and 220 representatives in each event. few hours in the early hours of the morning by an ex-member of the and Ann Wanchap represented the ::.r-L."1 yds. handicaps, and placed third in All athletes have a chance of stronger sex. These two girls the 440 from scratch in 49.7 sees. New England University, some of gaining selection in the represen the team did not arrive until a few acquitted themselves well, even on THE CRICKET TEAM AT At the Lnndy/Hogan Night Car tative side. An end of term hop has hours before the start of the match. the tennis court. nival, Loveday created a new also been arranged, in the Victoria THEIR BEST State Record of 14,8 for the high Park Refectory, on Saturday, 22nd Unfortunately we were sent In on Early Defeats (Deepwater Inn) hurdles, and Melzer a new record a damp pitch, and we could only May—further particulars will be Armidale went away to a fine for the half mile walk, while posted at a later date, as will also total 69. Then, aided by the best Biggs, and Ann Wanchap all won Booth ran 49.6 for the 440. Blue, fielding the side has turned on this start when Margaret McLuckle- their matches In quick succession. the club's activities. season, bowlers Duffy and Lukln McElnea, Bickerton-McLuckic, and bundled them out for 79. Bickerton-McElnea oil lost their With one rubber left to be played matches. the large gallery became very ex Recovers cited and tense. This atmosphere Blckerton, looking unconcerned, had its effect on the players, and Men*s Basketball Dufly took 6 for 35, and our won his singles, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. the match, though wildly exciting, glamour fast bowler was at his O'SuUivan, playing at No. l, man produced some tennis of doubtful This year's intra-varsity com it was marred by too much per meanest to take 3 for 16, assisted aged to adjust his game to the quality. petition did not open very brightly. sonal contact and too little con by four smart catches by Pelrcc. altitude in time to outlast his foxy One A Grade team forfeited, whilst structive basketball. young opponent, Dave Evans, to the Biggs, unfortunately, discovered another had to ptay two matches In At stumps wc were struggling tune of 9-1, 12-10 This match in this match that he had lost his the one night. Demons, endeavouring to score with 6 down for 49 in our secvnd took so long that it finished almost service somewhere along the Deep- solely from fast-breaks, played knock, but upon resumption Rattle with the stars out, thus giving the water stretch, but O'SuUivan, who Nevertheless, the competition pro bustling, uncontrolled ball and were and BIf.fs took the score over the winner an obvious advantage. was the best player on the court, mises to be very close as the sea unable to overcome Olympians century, the complete score being managed to tide Queensland in to son progresses; the standard of man-to-man defence. 115. On the second day we trailed by a win, 7-5, 6-8, 11-9, thus wlnping basketball has been fairly high and six rubbers to three, after Biggs lost the series. with Inter-Varslty In the first vaca Their own defence, a very loose Rattle, one of the ailing members a long singles match to a more con- tion, should become much higher. zone, proved ineffective, and Wiles, of the side, who had to be tucked, slstene opponent, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6. "Hopman" Jones, who spent the under protest, into bed early at one whole of the last match removing Olympians and Dodgers, who at well fed by the remainder of the team, was again able to pile up a o'clock by "Nurse" Jones, in order Fought Back fainting and screaming females present look to be the strongest to be flt for the next day, produced from the side-lines, was so over- teams in the competition, dashed good lead for the leg-weary Olym pians, who ran out winners 35-22. a flghtini: 35 when it was most Queensland then fought back Joyed that he aUnost forgot to drink In the first game. Neither side needed. Into (he picture. the bottled beer in the boot of his had substitutes and it was probably Prominent for Demons was car. the former's superior early season Set 105 to make to win Armidale The rubbers stood' at 6-all after condition which won through. Dureau, and In spite of this looked to bo in trouble with 5 down McLuckle - Wanchap, O'Sullivan- Besides congratulating Armidale game's mediocrity, his team for the improved showing put up For Olympians, Wiles top-scored by them against a University nearly (18), while SImmonds and Holt showed a good deal of promise IS times their size, we must also guarded well, keeping Dodger's and should more than extend thank them for *a fine job of organ main scorers, Aroga (10) and some of the older teams later In isation, which ensured firstly, that Rayner (6) well marked for most the sporting events went off of the game. the season. smoothly, and secondly that the tour was a success off the field. Final score was Olympians 34; The third A Grade game was won Dodgers 30. by Knights on a forfeit from We look forward to entertaining Chectalis. them in October of this year. Tire late game was between Olym pians and the recently promoted The B Grade competition, not Demons. A much scrappier game, yet in full swing, saw a 22-18 win for the new Hornets combination CONTINENTAL BOOKSHOP over the more experienced Vul 300 LIT. COLLINS STREET, MEN'S BASKETBALL tures. Fleming and Ives scored MELBOURNE. INTER-VARSITY CARNIVAL well for Hornets, whilst Bricknell was prominent for the losers, ENGLISH, FRENCH, GER WOOL COURT, EXHIBITION MAN, ITALIAN BOOKS, ete. GROUNDS. In the mid-week Brisbane com ... IN STOCK. Each nigbt^-31st May lo petition. University scored its first We also accept individual 4th Jane. win by defeating BDV. a New Aus orders without extra charge. tralian team. Subscription Agency for Over seas Periodicals. Page 6-^EMPER FLOREAT—Friday, May Ii 1954 THE CRICKET TEAM AT THEIR WORST Eight Footballers to N.Z. Athletics - Attention Bgbt members of the Vanity A grad« team wnra selected Women Wanted on Saturday, 1st May, to tour New Zealand In Ihe Australian Tennis Players Universities team. Queensland University athletics championships are to be held on Entry forma are now available for Selected members were R. Sbiel In the forwards, although there 15th and 22nd May, end again the the Annual University of Queens (v-capt.), J. O'NeUl, H. Hlckey, A. will be fewer opportunities, some of call goes out for women athletes. land Tennis Tournament. Even if you can't compete in field GIrle, E. O'Brien, J. Thompson, K. the stars of a very good reserve Events being played are: Waller and C. Wilson. grade pack may be brought up. gomes sprinters are needed for the Inter-Faculty relay—four to a team. Open Men's Singles, (open to all The team was announced at a Peter Vorpagel and Alan Step undergraduates) social at Victoria Park Refectory on henson are two forwards who And should you be ignorant of Saturday night. Although the have been showing much promise what constitutes field games—wliich Club Singles (open to first 16 function was not as well supported in reserve grade games. is probable—may this enlighten you seeded players, members of the staff and graduates). as had been expected, it was never John Cridland most probably will a little:—Javelin and Discus throw, theless enjoyed by all present, be promoted to replace his brother, Shot Putt, High and Broad Jump. Open Men's Doubles especially after the announcement George, who is at present dispens For sprinters the distances are 75 Open Mixed Doubles of the teom, which proved very ing Justice in North Queensland. A yards, 100 yards, and 220 yards, and Junior Boy's Singles satisfactory for Queenslanders. good hooke/ and solid forward, John also 80 metres hurdles. Junior Boys Doubles. should prove a worthy replacement Entries will be accepted for a Undoubtedly several of the —JENNIFER BRETT. Hon. Sec-, placers gained aome valuable during George's two weeks sojourn maximum of four events. practice for the drinking contests in the sunny north. U.Q.W,A.C. Ring: JY 3391. Entry forms can be obtained for which many parts of New RESERVE GRADE from: Zealand are famous. Union Office, George Street; The team plays its first match The reserve grade have many TABLE TENNIS CLUB C, Jones, 3rd Floor, Permanent in Chrlstchurch this Saturday, capable players to fill in gaps left Bank Building, by heavy drainage from the A ROSS SHIEL May 15th. Three tests are to be D. O'SuUivan, Medical School, played agalnts New Zealand Uni grade. A formidable pack with Recently the Table Tennis Club Creagh, Campbell, Matthews, Ohl- T. Sherman, George Street, versities on the following three was reformed and is now an active G. Henderson. Dental College, Saturdays. rlck and Hampson as the nucleus functioning body. Permission has win keep on the good work. Bushwalkers K. Bell, Medical School, We are hoping to see much im been granted for an inter-Varsity I. Walters. Backllners Baxter at five-eighth, The trip lor first vacation this team to go to Sydney in second provement in all eight players when vac. Should there be no competition The entry fee will be a few shil they return from N.Z. on June 6th. Peart'e at half-back, O'Regan, year is to Mt, Barney. The camp lings and MONEY MUST BE IN The experience gained on tour Rannle, Reilly, Cuttler and Gibson sites will beat Drynan's Hut and in Sydney there is a possibility that in the three-quarters, and McDon on the East-West Saddle. The main Inter-Varsity may be held in Brls- CLUDED WITH ENTRY FORMS should boost the standard of our A ban. or entry will not be accepted. grade club play. nell at full-back, complete a power object of the trip Is to construct a ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY, ful Rugby XV. hut on the East-West Saddle. The Club is coached by Mr. PhU 20th MAY, CLUB FDCTURES The date for the trip is from Fri B GRADE Anderson, at his Academy in Cax- Ploy commences on 13th June Despite the loss of eight key day, 21st May, to Sunday, 30th ton Street, Paddlngton every Wed players the A, Reserve ond B grade and will continue the three follow The B grade, with proper man May, nesday evening at 7 p.m. ing Sundays. teams should still be strong despite agement, could develop Into a Transport from Beaudesert will their absence. Some young and premiership wlnnln,«: team. be provided on the first weekend Ciub Championships will be held very promising players In the lower early in second term to decide: grades should have opportunities We are very sorry to hear of the for those who caimot come for the for showing their ability in the A forced retirement of the captain whole week. Singles Championship, John Efcerton, who received an in grade. If sufficient people are interested Doubles Championship. Athletics jury early in tbe season. In making the trip on the lost week As we have some players In the New five-eighth. Darby, and end transport will be provided. Handicap Singles running for the State under 19 three-quarters Bond, Carroll, Shiel, Handicap Doubles. team "to play In Sydney In June Deposits (10/-) .should be in no Club Dance Taylor and Lukin, have all shown later than Wednesday, 12th May, this will be the time for them to promise, but as yet little combina And also with a view to picking 22nd May — Vic. Park impress the selectors. We pay a flat rate for the hire of an Inter-Varsity team. Refectory tion. the truck so the greater the num In the A grade Pat Moroney and The forward pack comprises ber of people who come, the cheap For particulars ring either: Come all and enjoy the fun almost exclusively young players, Mark Blltoft will probably fill in er it will be for each person. J. LANGE (President)—B 7464, The cost—only 5/- gaps in the threequarter line, and most of whom are playing in theh- Costs;—Return ticket to Beau on their reserve grade form this first club season. However, they P. KEIGHTLEY, (Sec,)-B 7464. could be moulded Into a fine pack. desert, 10/- with Vacation forms; year, should perform capably. 15/- without Vacation forms. Trevor Montelt^. Brisbane half The breakaways, Pinlayson and There and back in the truck ap back. Is an automatic selection for Nicoll, are setting a high standard for the rest of the pack. Hooker proximately 12/- If twenty people the A grade position. There is still go. Drinking Horn a vacancy on one wing for any Sutherland was selected in the member of the lower grade show Brisbane B grade team, wliich —BYRON HOLDAWAY, Hon. Sec ing form at the correct time. played Toowoomba last Monday. (UX 2526). Competition with the conclu.