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No. 3 72 THURSDAY, 12th DECEMBER. 1974 TWO FIRES AT THE WEEKEND-— PYROMANIACS AT IC? Burning Controversy - SWEET perform with 'flair'!

FIRhS l>< u ^ -curred in College Block over last weekend. finish it off. The cause of the Ihe first on Friday evening when persons unknown started the Ents had consulted the- college fire was two old typewriters Fire Officer beforehand. alarm, and smoke was found pouring from a locked storeroom. and their covers burning. The Smoke filled a corridor fire may have been caused by where RCS were holding a wandering around in a yellow a cigarette end or possibly Fire Officer party. The fire alarm was rung paisley dressing gown and, deliberately. intermittently and not con- it is alleged, no pyjamas. tinuously as it should be after The college Fire Officer is 6p.m. on weekends. This could Against Regulations Bob Foggon, who is to be have put the 1300 people in Fire Brigade Error found in the Security Office in College Block at risk, lour The second tire occurred College Block. He is concerned The fire officers were on stage during the Sweet that many clubs and societies fire engines and a turntable narrowly prevented from ladder came up Imperial Concert on Saturda> night. do not use his services. He is breaking into Bio-Chem even While using some magnesium there to be consulted before Institute road at 12-15 with though they had been told the sirens going. flares as part of their act some any party, show, etc. on any fire was in College Block. other material round the drum possible fire risk. He would Rector Disturbed When they eventually got to kit caught fire. Though damage also be happy to advise the room, the fire was already was superficial, the use of individual students on fire This disturbed on the wane' 'and only an these flares was against fire prevention and precautions the Rector who was . seen extinguisher was required to regulations, and no one from where they live at college.

WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL ITS READERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS Michael Williams

feelings, if I am to be totally ignored PiG Affairs Corner was pasted-up and the third sabbatical kicked around incorrectly leading to discontinuities in ONCE AGAIN the perennial problem like a football, then what else CAN I do? the text. Secondly, through sheer has arisen: Certain members of the IC I sincerely hope that I will now get physical production difficulties we have Union Council find themselves at odds some sort of response. had to postpone the feature on whether with the Editor. Exactly why, is, as the PGAO should be on the Exec or not usual, uncertain. Cannot those people yet again. Suffice it is to say that the who have so much to say about FELIX feature could well appear as a centre- come to me and simply say it? Drastic steps had to be taken size- feature next term which in any case 'The Editor's not doing his job'. wise in order to make this, the last will be closer to the time when the What job? Tell me, what job? My terms issue of the term, a viable proposition. actual constitutional issue will be of reference have never been laid down— Six pages were felt to be the absolute debated. I have to rely on Council and the rest of maximum if we were going to be able to the Union for guidance. What guidance? be able to get FELIX out at all by Tell me, what guidance? Few Union Thursday. (Distributing it on Friday officers have ever bothered to make was felt to be of no use whatsoever). Quote heard at last Monday's constructive criticisms. I have been Council meeting from a highly-respected left to my own devices and ideas. If you member, when the meeting seemed a think they are wrong, tell me. If you little confused over an amendment to think they can be improved, tell me. Apologies are in order to Tom standing orders: 'Council seems in If you can think of better ones, tell me. Abraham, the Postgraduate Affairs danger of disappearing up its own If I am not informed about people's Officer, on two accounts. Firstly, his orifice'.

FELIX Office, FELIX © Imperial College Union, Prince Consort Road, Michael J. L. Williams South Kensington, Editor London SW7 2BB Thanks! students '..to take a res- ponsible attitude towards Published by the Editor on behalf of the helping to finance themselves..' Imperial College Union Publications Board. and immediately proceeds to make it clear that she herself 2 TwynholmMansions, Printed Offset-litho on the Union premises. Lillie Road, would resent having to sub- Fulham. SW6 7NX sidise anyone else. 28/11/74. She reminds us of our responsibilities to our country Paul Ekpenyong, Sub-Editor and in the same breath goes on Richard Waring, News Editor Dear Sir, to say that she is looking for a Riz Shakir, Features Editor Please may I take up space wider choice of countries to Ramon Newmann, Photographic Editor in your magazine to record a emigrate to! Rob Jones, Sports Editor big 'Thank You' to the Students She then goes on to bitch Roger Wilkins, Photo-Journalist Union on behalf of the Over about '..wonderful intricacies Chris Keenan, Business Manager 60's Club at Fulham. Their of IC..'; '..women excluded John McCloskey, Technical Manager kind donation will be put to from the bar..' (what nonsense, good use, for their Christmas the IF President uses it!) and Many thanks to lan, Catherine, Julia and Sue. Dinner outing to Sunbury Court. '..THAT ragmagV which helps Once again many thanks and those in need — no thanks to God Bless You All. Ap Soc members like Ms Fletcher. Copy day for most articles, reviews etc. is the As regards her remark 'In George Robertson Friday before publication day. Articles can be true school tradition, I was accepted on the Monday and Tuesday following if O.S.C.S., volunteered..', we suggest that space permits. Small ads can normally be accepted in future she extends her Salvation Army. up until Tuesday. general apathetic attitude to include the writing of articles for FELIX. It will be a IF Only... blessing for all concerned. 01-589 5111 Ext. 2166 Int. 2881 Yours faithfully, Imperial College Union, Paul Ekpenyong, 10th December, 1974. Riz Shakir. Dear Sir, Answers to Xam No". 5 We ask how can such diatribe be allowed to be Across published in FELIX, the I. Resident 5. Splash 10. Elegant Imperial College Newspaper, II. Entreat 12. Tare 13. Prose FELIX 14. Stye 17. Youths 19. Natures as last issue's IF Only..? Indeed, Ms Fletcher talks 22. Send-ups 23. Skater 26. Etna Requires the services of an Advertising 28. Tuber 29. Seam 3 3. Vernier about the advantages of 34. Stomata 35. Season 36. Adherent following a bi-lingual course; Manager. No previous experience necessary. however, it would seem There's still time to get your name on the Down apparent to us that she has FELIX Staff Pot! 1. Re-entry 2. Spear 3. Dray 4. Nature in fact lost the ability to use 6. Pate 7. Avert 8. Hatless simple English, In addition, 9. Peasant 15. Shout 16. Stake Apply direct to the FELIX Office or to 18. Urn 20. Vet 21. Estuary she would seem to be following 22. Shelves 24. Remnant 25. Tensed a hypocritical attitude since Falmouth 228'. 27. Norma 30. Erase 31. Biro on the one hand she asks 32. Tome. FELIX 3

UGM Report DID YOU KNOW THAT A UGM was held on the 5th December at 6.00p.m. in the lower Union refectory^" The first attempt at this new time and THE REVD. B. K. TETTEY, B.A. place was thought to be a success. CHAPLAIN The latest 'softening up' TO GHANAIAN STUDENTS AND NURSES technique used on the some- the conditions of those working times ill-behaved floor in College and the quality of (remember all the paper dart education of students, they 44 CAUTLEY AVENUE throwing in the Great Hall) was must be fought in a united way LONDON. SW4 9HU TEL: 01-673 4831 the showing of three cartoon by all the unions in IC. ICU films prior to the meeting albeit should as soon as possible, one black and white. The call a meeting of the JCU Would Like To Hear From President seemed pleased (consisting of ICU, ASTMS, with the result as he kept NUPE. AUT) with additional muttering loudly 'Good, they representatives from NALGO Ghanaian Students In London? are behaving themselves' or and ICPGG'. words to that effect, for the This amendment was put in first part of the meeting. place of the original section 4 The sorting out of red tape and was accepted by the after a show of hands. (minutes, matters arising, proposer Tom Abraham. The One of these amendments Albert's Plum questions, President's report motion was passed with minor was, 'ICU instructs the etc.) was done with amazing deletions. Honorary Secretary to write to (S. Ken. Stn.) speed; the only thing of note iThe real bone of con- the National Council of Civil being the ratification of the tention in the meeting was, of Liberties and the national Cut Price 55p last set of elections — two course, the third motion on press expressing their disgust publications board members terrorism proposed by Mr. Kill, at the NCCL's statement 3 - course meal to and a couple of departmental 'This motion noted and believed condemning the BUT. At this reps. We now came to the IC Students in the need for Mr. Jenkin's the President intervened to say substantive part of the meeting: BUT. The President (having that he felt that this amend- the motions on policy. The (Discotheque till 3a.m.) passed the chair to Pete ment would be undermining his first opposing the proposal that Teague) proposed a 'delete position and that it was his 'sixth form students should duty to represent the views of £2 all. insert all' ammendment terrorism) was immediately pay upon entering the VCCA declaring 's support of the IC students regardless of his carried ICU followed by a challenge to the scheme' was after some motion and opposing the own opinions. He proposed an second motion NUS quorum at 8.46p.m. which was discussion. The aforesaid legislation. amendment to this amended was passed, declaring The upheld by Pete Teague who ICU's was motion which had the words opposition to recent cuts in President's ammendment was in the Chair. The meeting defeated. 'Honorary Secretary' replaced then closed with thanks, from education and their effects by the 'President'. The amend- upon students and the quaifcy In all eleven amendments Pete Teague to the members (which took up one and a half ment in this form was over- of the floor. A meeting of of education, this followed an whelmingly carried. amendment by Mr. John Lane hours to discuss), in total were Imperial College Students was which read: 'Since the cuts proposed, which- varied in A 'move to the vote' cry on not held as usual due to the will mean a worsening of both importance. Several of these this motion (motion 3 — fact that everyone left amendments were only passed dealing with ICU's views on immediately the UGM ended.

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Hues Corporation: Rockin' Soul (RCA) in one way or another, have evolved from the original Jefferson Airplane, it is, Lindisfarne: Happy Daze (Warner Bros) WORDS SEEM almost . inappropriate nevertheless, their first as a self con- THIS shows exactly what when trying to describe the latest album tained unit featuring all seven members. Lindisfarne are capable of when they from the Incredible Hues Corporation, I never really went in for the Airplane's really get down to it. All their lyrical and featuring two of the biggest soul hits of lyrics very much — melodies always melodic strength is here, tightly strung the year - the title track 'Rockin' Soul' seemed to be their strong point, but there against a background of crisp acoustic and the unforgettable 'Rock the Boat'. are two tracks 'Be Young You' and 'All all of which adds up to superb The kind of soul that this trio produce Fly Away' which have instantly shattered music. just bursts with an increasingly insistent those illusions. The former is essentially Undoubtedly the best track for me is optimism which cannot be ignored. Track a medium pace ballad for piano, electric 'River', a ballad of lyrical beauty'which after track just pours out, each sporting violin and the voice of Grace Slick. The is very in nature. It shows a the stamp of quality, but it just does lyrics take a lot of beating. The latter, maturity in composition which is so often seem after a while that the formula used however, does just that: from a slow, lacking in many of the current 'pop' to create these arrangements is perhaps moody, almost metaphysical beginning, groups of today. falling into the trap of becoming a little the song grows in lyrical strength and for Another one surely destined for inflexible. A driving beat, a strong me is the highlight of the album. Although recognition as a Lindisfarne classic is melody and a catchy rhythm are OK, but the 'Starship' was originally the brain- the final track of the album: 'Tomorrow'. not all the time. Definitely worth buying child of Paul Kantner as a means of It's a melancholy number where the though. expressing his musical ideas outside the singer pictures himself as a loser, a Jefferson Starship: Dragon Fly (Grunt) band, it has now materialised as some- drop-out who is oppressed by society and thing as high-powered as the 'Airplane' is condemned to 'wake and carry on ALTHOUGH THIS is the fourth album used tc be. tomorrow'. produced by the various musicians who. Definitely an album not to be missed. Sad really. Get it.

Richard Warm

some sort of obsession on Jackson's part Jo Jo Gunne: So Where's The Show as well). with the sky, though was kept in suspense (Asylum SYL 9019) 'Where is the Show?' the first track as to what the title had to do with the has been released as a single and might song until the last tune. Next a very nice Jo Jo Gunne were formed in '71 and stand a chance, there's a continuous beat track entitled 'Fountain of Sorrow', had a hit soon after entitled 'Run, Run, and some good work not to mention 'Farther On' and 'The Late Show' com- Run'. Since then they have changed their not to much repetition of the lyrics. The plete the first side of the album. line up a couple of times before coming rest of the tracks are OK but contain 'The Road and the Sky' (see what I out with this album. According to the nothing to even slightly jar a rock mean) opens up the second side_ of the bumpf sheet: " 'Show where's the show' ignorer like me out of a lethargic dwarm. album. This is the outstanding track on again focuses on Jo Jo's tight, direct For me, not a significant album. the album not only by its quality but its rock 'n' roll attack. But studio exper- Jackson Browne: Late for the Sky change in pace. 'For a Dancer' is the imentation has been minimised and the second track which (you guessed it) also band feel that the record's great strength (Asylum SYL 9018) contains several references to the sky. is its economy". Well that seems a pretty I didn't like the next track 'Walking Slow', fair summary. JACKSON BROWNE puts most of the emphasis on his voice with his piano I found the lyrics silly in places, witness: The album is competent rock 'n' roll playing often lost in the pleasant but 'I'm putting down my left foot....I'm on the heavy side 'Jo Jo Gunne are the unobtrusive background. The easy ballad putting down my right foot'. The album is show — bonce'breakers supreme!'. So if style is maintained consistently in all closed by 'Before the Deluge' which has you like heavy rock maybe this album's but one. track on the album. again pleasant thought, in this case, more for you. Personally I filed it away to the The'album kicks off pleasantly but in meaningful lyrics. back of the drawer labled boredom (but I low gear with 'Lafe for the Sky'. This Quite a pleasant album — a good buy file Led Zepplin and Black Sabbath there title is the first sign of what seems to be if you like easy ballads.

Tony Preston

Bachman Turner Overdrive: Not whilst the lead guitars gradually come BTO are a very polished group with Fragile (Mercury 9100007) in weaving their wayround the beat years of experience showing through before the punishing finale. The high- their play. If you are driving somewhere spot of the set is the fourth track, fast, this is the album for you. I predict' Bachman Turner Overdrive are big 'You ain't seen nothing yet', which that BTO will be a big name next year, name in America but as yet have failed comes as light relief from the earlier and I was right about 'Bowie' and 'Mott'. to create the same impression here. This heavy guitar work. The three guitarists One might describe them best as a cross their third album opens with real play in close harmony giving a smooth, between 'Deep Purple' and 'Wishbone machine gun playing from Randy Bachman gentle, perfect sound with lines like, Ash' if that is possible. and Blair Thornton on the title track. "she looked at me with her big brown The song breaks in the middle to allow eyes and said 'You ain't seen nothing Cont. on page 5 the drums' and bass to set the rhythm yet'". mix s Jeff Lewis

Michael Austin: Organ Music of Karg- and contributing to Grove's Dictionary of smarmed into something coming from Music and Musicians. Mantovani on one of his off days. Give it Elert (Polydor). There is a sensuous imagery about to your auntie for Christmas The House of Life which overflows with SIEGFRIED KARG-ELERT (1879- heartfelt beauty. The songs tell of loves 1933), although a German by birth, was a lost and found plus other associated composer of extreme popularity in England TONTO: It's About Time (Polydor). romantic ideas. Perhaps 'Silent Noon' is and the United States during the early an exception, however, for the people in IT HAS been three years since the part of this century. After his death his it are portrayed not as tapestry figures first TONTO ('The Original New Timbral music appears to have been deserted by but as real people. Orchestra') album Zero Time, exceeded its erstwhile advocates and it conseq- all expectations by selling 20,000 copies. uently became submerged into the almost Songs of Travel, in contrast, are highly impressionistic pieces which But now the much improved computer- unplumbable depths of musical oblivion: synthesiser Ms back with lbs best a far cry indeed from the Karg-Elert clearly remind one that Vaughn Williams once studied under Ravel in Paris. 'The synthesised music around at the moment. Festival held in London at the church of Having added a digital memory and St. Lawrence Jewry in May, 1930, which Infinite Shining Heavens' is a perfect example with major sixth and seventh control unit to the basic aggregate of led to the foundation of the Organ Music MOOG and ARP synthesiser components, Society in February, 1931. spread chords abounding. To all VW fans, (especially since the twomen behind ital I, Robert Margouleff The most interesting piece, Kaleido- this is the world premier recording of (a singer with the Boston Symphony scope (Opus 144), starts off an amazing The House of Life), I thoroughly Orchestra) and Malcolm Cecil (a bassist mixture of rhythmical quirks and nuances recommend this record. from the BBC Orchestra) have improved which establish the work as one of the stability of the voltage-controlled continually changing mood. John Purcell & the Cathedral Strings: oscillators (used to generate pitch), and Undoubtedly Karg-Elett was an as- The World's Most Beautiful Music are now able to operate several syn- siduous experimenter as regards the thesisers at the same time. Also by pre- versatility of an organ and this record is (Super) programming the digital memory and a fair representation of his highly control unit, the number of voltage impressionistic results. A RECORD definitely aimed at the functions that can be controlled sim- mass market: those who enjoy superficial, ultaneously is increased so that attention Anthony Rolfe Johnson: Vaughn 'easy listening' music. Now by no means can be devoted to other controls. William's settings of 'The House of is the music itself on this record super- The music itself is by no stretch of Life' and 'Songs of Travel'. (Select) ficial; it is just that it is scarcely the imagination a dull vehicle by which recognisable under the sugar-coating of the versatility of the electronics can be I HAVE never gone a bundle on music messy re-orchestrations indulging in the explored. 'Beautiful You' stands out as a written for tenor and piano, but for sickly smalUof overripe strings. classic in the style of a steel band and Vaughn Williams, I'm prepared to make an The worst atrocity is inflicted on 'The Pyramid Suite '— The Pharoah's exception — and a well-deserved exception Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze, The Journey from Death to Life' evokes an it is too. opening Recitativo is sacrilegiously intense feeling of mysticism and dark Both these song-cycles were written omitted and Bach's intimate thirds which disguiet. in 1904 at a time when VW was busy would normally dance so crisply over the Buy this record and you certainly lecturing, teaching, collecting folk songs sublime middle texture are blandly won't regret it. James Wilkinson BOOKS

Paul Kocher: Master of Middle Earth suggestion that the ring trilogy is directly examined: stories and poems. Again allegorical while maintaining there is highlighted is Tolkien's concern for our SUBTITLED 'The Achievement of relevance to be found in it. Part of this alienation with the 'realm of faery', and JRR Tolkien', this book sets out to is his demonstration of Tolkien's hate whether a writer can contribute in any enlighten its readers on possible ideas, of our mechanistic society and feeling of real manner to reverse this trend. the thoughts, and the philosophy of the our alienation from nature. Individual All in all, a book that I found enter- celebrated author of the 'Lord of the sections contain discussions on 'The taining and would recommend to any Rings'. Not surprisingly an in depth Hobbit'. Sauron and the Nature of Evil, Tolkien admirer. It would certainly survey of the ring trilogy takes up most of Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Ents and Men. inspire re-reading of 'Lord of the Rings' the book. As I enjoyed the 'Lord of the Aragorn also receives a full chapter's with fresh insight. It also interested me Rings' I found this book opened up fresh discussion on his character and role in in his other works. To those who have ideas and insights into its themes. 'The Lord of the Rings'. not read Tolkien I have one word:— Paul Kocher sets out to dispel the Tolkien's other main works are also 'Do!' - then buy this book.

Pakistan Society Imperial College presents A Musical Variety Programme Featuring: Mohammed Kassim & Party and several other weilknown BBC Radio and TV Asian artists on Saturday 4th January, 1975 at 8.00p.m. (sharp) in the Great Hall, College Block, Exhibition Road SW7 The Royal College of Science Union Admission: 50p Tickets From: Ram (Internal 2707) sends Season's Greetings

I .C.P.G.G. to all readers of FELIX Christmas Buffet, Thursday 19th December Union SCR at 12.30p.m. (even guilds & mines). Tickets: 20P From T. Abraham (Elec Eng 707) (Int. 3103) FELIX SPORT

MORPHY RUSBV

After the grounding of the A succession of tries were new style IC team the previous run in the last twenty minutes Saturday the same side was with the wings Zappa Williams given the chance to shine in and Bo Bo Furter both running RACES '74 the first round of the (iutteridge well, the fonner scoring the Cup. Despite the visit of the odd try. Mitch Hinstien also London fire brigade to Har- scored a good try after a peel lington the game took place on which was superbly taken by a pitch which was in suprisingly frank Pants. The hall time good condition. score was 23-0. The traditions! 3 races For the first time this season The second half saw the between constituent colleges crews drew closer and closer IC were unfortunate enough to consolidation of the IC dom- (Morphy, Lowry *i Rugby 8'sl together, the blades were lose the toss but this did not inance and several more tries had an addition this, the missing by millimeters, stop IC from playing in the were scored. The line women's fours. This is due 10 Charlie (the boatmen) was opposite direction to normal. continued to move well bu; the IC women's enthusiasm in cringing. But Guilds' Cheni. The match started on a odd tea cup was seen 10 be forming a 'Women's Boat Club' l.ng. Rent-a-C'rew were in- fairly even basis with QF.C secreted in some of the since Morphy day last year. creasing their half length lead tackling the IC players with forwards belly buttons. Tries They rowed for the Flowers all the time. Past the boathouse great spirit. Nearh . all the were scored by Bo Bo Hurler, Cup (surprisingly enough Guilds glided at Charlie early pressure was from IC, Mitch Hinstien and Frank awarded by Lady Flowers). Wrigley's Sunday Afternoon however, butwewere rewardei Pants (2) and 'The Prisoner' rating while lesser mortals only by a (-rank Forbes penalty converted some. The first race was the splashed behind. But then the Lowry race, rowed from the after about twenty minutes. The An all round good per- other crews made a comeback, much bigger IC players were formance was given by the Mile Post to the University at every stroke Guilds were Stone (1 mile). Guilds' steadily bound to come out on top players and spectators both losing water. Paul (whatever eventually and soon after this during and after the match. gained water at the beginning you do, don't panic) OTIara of the race RCS were about penalty the muscle did, in fact After our visit to F.arls Court was panicking, Charlie (can't pay off. For the first time this flights to Australia were !6 length down until someone get the f'ing thing out) Wingley caught a crab and they were season the tea and biscuits booked up for the next six had most definitely lost his brigade supplied some quick months. The star of the show 5 lenghts down. Guilds' kept cool. But with 10 gigantic- this lead, and took it easy loose possession and the backs must have been 'Mad' Mitch strokes Rent-a-Crew nearly were not slow to capitalise. Hinstien. (Simon Baker stroking well capsized the boat and won the below 30) through the finish. 'The Prisoner", at outside, race by over a length. Mines half supplied quick ball to the Team: F .Rog, Z.Williams, Mines followed 2 lenghis and RCS lost (well, you ought behind RCS. centres and the Frog entered F.Gilbert, F.Stern, B.Furter. to write your own article). the line with excellent timing, P.F Forbes, I'.Harn, I .Pants, The official umpire managed the result of these manoeuvres to arrive in time for the next The Morphy Race (1st 8's) F.Austin, F. fapi'i r. f .Booth, followed later. Although being the creation of a great F.Lipscombe, /"*, M.Finsiien, race, the women's restricted number of overlaps. fours. This race was more Guild's had to substitute one F .Smith. interesting as the crews were of their Lub.Lab.internationals much more evenly matched. (Tim Crookes) at the last After a somewhat controversial minute, it was still expected they would win. start Mines were in the lead. A few strange faces turned (13-18). ROS had about "2 length on At the start of the race up in the lower lounge last Guilds were in fact, slightly Playing against the con- Guilds but before half way Saturday which meant that ditions the Hxtra's made the (iuilds overtook them, but then down on RCS. But when (iuilds 2 late comers for the A's and 2 better of the halves and failed to take advantage of the passed Mines (who had the for the extra's did not get T.Fearn put us within sight of stream. Mines won by a con- stream), Pete Hughes steered games. The Hxtra Ist's went to victory again with a 50yd run vincing 3 lengths and although them (successfully cutting up Harlington for a return match to make the score (17-18). At they had a slight advantage at Mines) into the fast water. with Belsize Park, who beat this the extra's pulled out the the start they rowed well With this advantage Guilds us earlier this season (I'm slops and the game livened up. (especially since two of them took 3 or 4 lengths. No Sweat. sure it has nothing to do with After some excellent backing hardly rowed before). Past the boathouse it looked the fact that I wasn't playing). up play by the whole side, as though Mines * RCS were The game started at a fast S.Churdy went over to put IC As soon as the Lowry neck and neck but it was an Crews left their boats, the pace which never lowered and in the lead, M.Spencer con- illusion since RCS came in itis some surprise that D.Turner verting to make it 23-18. The Rugby 8's took their place. second with a length of clear They had virtually no ex- kept going. The Hxtra's scored' last 10 minutes were tense water over Mines. (Never mind early on by a try from G.Pat- with Belsize trying to retake perience (the cox was supposed Mines, at least you didn't have to have some for safety's sake) terson which M.Spencer the game and the extra's trying to stop and row backwards this converted and then Spencer to make sure of the game. the crew zigzagged their way year). Finally J.Rose, working a slowly past the fight, up to dropped a goal to give u's a The man at the finishing 9-0 lead arid the possibility in scissors with M.Spencer, went Fulham Football Stadium. One over with half the team at his guy smashed his finger on the post was Haydn Thomas our minds that we were going (Guilds) so don't blame me. to walk away with the game. shoulders to clinch the game side of the boat and the crew with a final score of 27-18. stopped at the bank to let a However, after A.Clapham (he stinking polythene sack row in Winning crews:— put footwear on for the game) his place. The race was short Lowry: J.Wilkinson, P.Tomkins laid out one of the opposition Team: D.Turner. Ned, J.Rose, (1200m) but dramatic. Guilds T.Lancaster, M.Hill, M.Downey things started to swing away G.Patterson, C.Whiteley, started way out of the stream J.Fitzgerald, S.Baker,\4.Jones. from us and Belsize scored M.Spencer, T.Fearn, M.Hughes, but their cox played well and Womens: Helen Natrass. Julia (£-4). After an interception by S.Hoyle. C.Wrigley, P.Jeffs. aimed straight for the other plus 3 others. C. (I haven't scored this A.Clapham, J.Marklow, R.Doyle S.Chudy. crews. By half wah coxes were Rugby: S.Hoyle, T.Hanson, season) Whiteley, T.Fearn screaming obscenities through R.Jones, R.Sutton, P.Northev, scored to> give us a 13-4 lead Thanks for finishing off the the flying spray and sweat. J.Swift, D.Harvey, G.Winglev, which Beisize took from us and term so well. See you all next Tension was mounting as- the P.O'Hara (Cox). left the half-time score as term. A Dash Gi'niit to aid Students Starting Life Assurance Students are always (quite rightly) being told there is no time like the present for embarking on an Endowment or Whole-Life Convertible Assurance: but until recently, little has been done to make such a step financially possible. Now, through the Student Life Assurance Scheme (est. 1951) you can claim substantial assistance in starting a policy with most of the leading Life Assurance Companies. ————

THE NEW S.L.A.S. GRANT IS FROM £30 to £150 (max.): THE AVERAGE IS £60. (and in the majority of cases this will entirely repay your first18-2 4 months7 outlay; giving you (a) free cover for that time, (b) a lower-than-otherwise rate of premium thereafter, (c) a ready-made Security with a Cash Value). HOW TO APPLY: jAr Check the "questions and answers" overleaf to make sure you qualify. ^ Return the form below (it does not commit you) for the full details: if you already have a favourite Ins. Co., say so—otherwise you can take advice from the leaflets that come with the details, or from whatever advertisement appeals to you in the National press. if If the value of the concession is not im- ^~/%Jo4&46l4 I mediately clear to you, DO PLEASE pass I CWBS the details to your parent, Tutor or financial 1 . , 1 adviser. | $X^&"«&<>- Once you have decided you would like to receive a Grant, tell us as soon as possible (no need to pay any premiums yet); the application, the paperwork and acceptance all take time. It is best to start before your next birthday— after which the basic rates go up! — BUT IF YOU ARE IN YOUR FINAL YEAR, APPLY AT ONCE. Note: S.L.A.S. is operated by qualified Insurance Brokers, student specialists for a quarter- century; you have their free services in applying for this first policy, and your Grant; and for all future insurance needs such as for Mortgages, Pensions, Family Security and Investments. Many thousands of Graduates have insured through S.L.A.S. as students in the past 24 years. N.B. THE S.L.A.S. GRANT CANNOT APPLY TO POLICIES ALREADY IN FORCE OR THROUGH OTHER BROKERS OR AGENTS.

To: S.L.A.S. Dept., E. HARRISON LTD., 13 ROUND CHURCH STREET, CAMBRIDGE CB5 8AE. I am a full-time student in the year of a year course at University/College. Please send me without obligation the full details of the S.L.A.S. Grant, and application form.

Fall Name:„ Date of Birth: Address (term): Tel.: (home): Tel.: if there are any particular questions you wish to ask at this stage, write overleaf). READ THE OTHER SIDE FIRST

Do I qualify for a Grant? Only students following a full-time Higher Education course at a University or College within the U.K. Foreign nationals included subject to evidence that they can remit premiums.

Where does the money come from? It is the major part of the commission intrinsic in all assurance premiums. Normally this pays salesmen, advertising, etc.; in S.L.A.S. (which now has a large Graduate clientele coming back for further insurances) these costs are minimised, and the resultant surplus passed back to the individual student. Thus S.L.A.S. helps you to create a proper financial security as early as your non-student contemporary who can afford to pay premiums out of income.

How much will my Grant be? This depends on the policy you take: the present figure* is £15 for every "thousand pound policy", minimum two thousand (so, min. Grant £30). The maximum is £150, on ten thousand or over. An average student takes a £4000 whole- life convertible policy where the outlay is about £32 p.a. and the Grant £60.

(*the rate may vary in future with circumstances: with our Full Details comes a letter quoting the current rate and guaranteeing it for proposals completed within 3 months)

How is the money paid? We can hand over the money as we receive it, but not in advance: nor if you cancel your premiums meanwhile! So the Grant is paid in two/three annual instalments, starting when the policy has been in force 12 months. As soon as the policy starts, we send you a Voucher guaranteeing these repayments. What Policies qualify for the Grant? Any whole-life or endowment policy with most of the leading Companies: and policies preparing for House-Purchase; or to assist Doctors/ Vets/Dentists to purchase their practices; or on the life of your wife or parent; if in doubt, ask in the space below. But NOT policies of "term insurance" because there is no surplus; nor policies you have already signed up elsewhere, because the commission has already been allotted; nor policies commenced after your Final student Term, so if you are in your last year, write at once. (Exception: if you already have a S.L.A.S. policy on the old basis, keep this form and when you want to increase your cover, we will allow the Grant at whatever rate is then current).

What is my actual net outlay going to be? This is up to you. You have the whole field of Life Assurance, including Unit-linked policies, to choose from; and our Full Details give some recommendations. The popular "whole-life convertible" scheme asks, for a £2,000policy, only about £17-18 a year . .. And with a £30 Grant, as you can see, nearly all your early outlay is refunded by S.L.A.S. Do please note: the Grant has no strings at all: there are no "extras" to pay for: the S.L.A.S. service and advice both now and later are entirely free.

The S.L.A.S. Grant is a natural outcome of 24 years student concessions by Harrisons of Cambridge.

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