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Vol, XV, - No, 9 m Friday, 21st June, 1946 Kefi-istered at G.P.O., Brisbane, for tranamisslon by post as a newspaper,

Union Hostel Whereas a Government that has a mind to the cultural

welfare and dsveiopment of the State would include a non-sectarian union hostel—a university body—in any university which is now being built, there has been no such inclusion in the plans for St. Lucia.

It is with this in mind that the Students' Union has decided to build such a hostel themselves. For this purpose we need your backing. Such a project as we invision would cost some £20,000. This would give us a hostel to house only 40 students, which, however, would be a considerable easing on the housing of University students. Of this £20,000 wc need at least £6,000 before we can proceed with the building. This sunrt we hope to raise by donations from men who have benefitted materially from a University education. With this in mind, it becomes a duly of every student to introduce this mal'LCr i'or discussion to any group of people who might be inlorcsted, and to promote inlsicst where there is none.

This iTtaller is of primary importance, so give il priovily. NOTICE

HELP THE UNION HOSTEL There will be a Choral Recital by the BRISBANE RUSSIAN CHOIR on SATURDAY, JULY 6th, in the

ALBERT HALL, Price - 2/6 Ticket. Bookings - Pali)igs.

Vet. Science Needs One possible interpretation of the fact that this facuily was

discontinued during tho v.'ar years, and that il.s future now appears uncertain, is that thi.s State has been so blcs.sed by Nature that matters of animal health and production can be allowed to take their own course.

BUFFET EVENING MEALS

NOTICE TO EVENING AND OTHER STUDENTS.

For tho benefit of those who urc not already aware that the buffet :.< now open of an evening for the pro­vision of hot meals, the foUowing information has been supplied by Mr. Mailey:—

Hot meals will be served in the buffet every evenhig, Monday to Friday, between 4.45 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. It is not necessary for mea's to be ordered in advance. The fo'.-lowmg is tile menu; Steak and Eggs with vege­

tables 2 3 Steak and Bacon with vege­

tables 2 3 Steak with vegetables 2 0 Ham and Egg with vegetables 2 3 Bacon and Eggs 2 0 Fried Eggs 1 9 Boiled Eggs 1 6 Poached Eggs on Toast 1 Ham and Salad 2

S.O.S. FROM CHINA

Corned Silverside and Salad .. 1 Windsor Sausage and Salad .... 1 Ham DeUght and Salad 1 Cheese Salad 1

SWEETS. Fruit Jelly and Custard 0 6 Baked Apples and Custard .... 0 6 Pineapple Fritters 0 4 Banana Fritters 0 4

Bread and butter, tea, coffee and milk is served with all meals.

• As can be seen from the above menu the prices compare more than favourably with those of up-town cafes. It is only after considerable effort on the part of the Executive of the Union that hot meals are being provided for evening students, and it is up to you to support this service and ensure its continuance.

J. E, DELLIT, Pies, Evening Students' Assn,

Roland Elliott, executive secretary of the North American Co-oporuting Committee ior W.S.R., who has just completed a lour of the Chinese Uni­versities, has .sent the following cable from Shanghai to the Austra­lian Committee for W.S.R..'

''Visits to the interior and coast;\l Universities indicate relief needs in interior will continue i'or si.\ months or in some cases a year; also aid lor return migration, Financial and food crisis in coastal Universities where our grants are only hope of preserving lives of thousands of underfed students, makes essential promptest financial assistance from Australian students."

Have you. Australian Student, had to migrate to State's stony desert to avoid capture and continue your studies?

Are you uncertain where to go for your next meal?

The only way most of us can help is with finance in your Faculty asks for an outright gift of 2/-, give him more.

:o • -THE ANNUAL

EVENING STUDENTS' BOAT TRIP TO MANDALAY

wUl be held On JUNE ZUd, 1946.

All Day and Evening Students are invited, so why not come? As ac­commodation is limited get your Tickets early from either

Jean Hulbert (Phys. Ed. II.). Grace Webster (Phys. Ed. m . ) . Ted DelUt (Commerce n.) .

THEY'RE FREE. DANCING, SOFTBALL,

TEA PROVIDED, Boats leave North Quay 2 p,m,, re­

turning 11 p,m. ^Hockey Players wiU be picked up at St, Lucia at 5.15 p.m,

This is not the case. Stock-owners are waging war wUh doubtful suc­cess against the blow-tly, cattle lick, buffalo fly, lick lever, contagious pleuio-pneumonia, tuberculosis, bru • ceUosis of cattle and pigs, para­typhoid and contagious pneumonia in swine. The losses due lo these and other diseases have never been ac­curately computed, but if tlie damage could be assessed it would stagger many people. The insidious brucel­losis ol dairy callle, with its great effect oil production, and ils probaok' effect on qu-ality, will never be cieur-cd out without up-to-date mctiiod;;. imagination, and co-operation by all concerned. The blow-fly and the cattle lick have been c.xiiensive gucs*--; for generations. Trie buffalo fly recently swept through Queensland in quick time, and has established a niche for itself wliich miiy be per­manent.

11 appears that the present stat? of our knowledge is not sufficient to cope with many uf these problems. Is a solution then to be obtained ijy turning our backs on tiieni: by leav­ing a small number of nicii to carry on ivn unequal struggle'.' To rcusor.-ablo people it would seem Uiat tiie answer lies in training more men; in training them I'ight up-to-date by world liindEU-d ': in following cle-vclopiiienl in other countries where problems are similar: and, above all, in carrying out more r.nd still more research. The.'-c activiiic;-- will tenc^ to revolve round the establishment of a Veterinary Faculty.

There is another side of the pic­ture which is of even greater signific­ance. VotevinaricUis are concerned witii the economic exploitation of domestic animals just as they are with health. That means breeding, feeding, production and the handling of animal products. It is an under­

statement to say tiiat tliere is room for improvement in this direction. A comparison with other States and with New Zealand on the basis of re­turn per acre and quality ol produc­tion will reveal the fact thai Queens­land definitely lags in both, It is iiue thai we have, in some cases, greater difficulties, but il is equally true that [he application of brains, industry and scientific knowledge would impro\'e matters considerably. Our wide open spaces may never be filled unio.' s a more realistic attitude is adopted to many ot the problems which face the primary producer to­day. When the world returns to normal llie battle tor export markets will be keen, and ciuality \vill be good amuuuiLlton,

It is nol to be suggested thai those in authority are nol fully a'.vare of tiie necessity for getting this faculty on a woikmg basts again, it may be assumed ti'.ut many will be even more plea.-cd lo sec it rG-establi.=;hcd than the veterinary students, if that is possible;. I\;any tilings are wait­ing to be ti.oue and, undoubtedly, they will coine ill ; liic. iiowevcr, it is I'elt that the needs of tho primary pro­ducer in thi.-; matter .should b° thrust well to the fore; the dangerous neg­lect which lias been the order of the day may well iia\c repercussions on all membeis of the commtsnity. The people of Europe were forced by the grim necessities of war lo neglect their land, ;sud nou' they are paying the price. On a sound rural economy a prosperous nation can be built; an ornamental superstructure is no use v.'ithoul it.

As an Indication of the trend of Ihouffht in a primary produc­ing country, what has happened to this faculty is worthy of serious consideration.

SYMON GOLDBERG RECITAL

Liv,.,„ ^.. ..... —.f Beethoven's Sonata in F Major for When the collector violm and piano, was chosen by

Szymon Goldberg and Daniel Koletz for the all too brief lunch-hour re-Zj ^sV cital on Monday last. Mr. Goldber* ^ / demonstrated a rare beauty of +""t'~' from the opening bars of the

of tonfe- 2" le firsit(r.\

MED. BALL

CITY HALL

28th

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movement and again in the Adagio iA ^^ which the mood of serene con­templation was realised to perfec­tion. A sensitive artist, his playing "v displays emotional intensity equal lo any demands made by the music ?inU yet always under perfect control. In the interpretation of the lyrical quaUties of the weU-known "Spring" Sonata, he was well supported by Mr, Koletz, the two performers main-tainmg a well-balanced ensemble throughout the work. The hard tone of the piano was found much too penetrating at first, but fortimately this was rectified before the second movement was played.

vDancing

Tickets

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Dental College: M. Kenny

George Street: Miss R. Callow Miss M. GaU Mr. P. Roe

Alcoves: M. Kenny P, Roe R, Gairns

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J[Ior^at Editor: Business Manager:

MARGARET CATT JACK FAKR Sub-Editors:

JOHN BENNETT - EWEN GILLIES Sports Editor: Dental Rep.: A. S. GIVEN BRIAN FORD

Med, Rep. (Herston): E. G. GALEA

Vol. XV. Friday, 21st June, 1946 No. 9

We Criticise Us We observe with regret, to say the least, the lack of improve­

ment in the University spirit. This space, on a number of occasions, has been devoted to an attempted development of students' interest in themselves, the University, and all channels of thought and action related to this academic life. It is most apparent that the interest goes no further than themselves.

The v^ords "student apathy," in the eyes of the staff of this publication, are becoming irritatingly hackneyed. But for the benefit of those—the majority—whose hides cannot be pierced with literary arrows, we intend to use the words as a battering ramification of our policy.

This is the middle of our winter season, wherein the keen­ness of the atmosphere is supposed to infuse a like keenness into our minds and bodies. So far, the theory has failed. Is it because the student mass has no receptivity to speak of, no resistance, and the winter has had the effect of freezing the outlets of enthusiasm?

Whatever the reason, there are three things that merit your attentive consideration. Firstly, the magazine "Galmahra" —you know what it is, don't you?—needs copy. It is published in your interests, a vehicle for the best of your thought, wit, expression. There are even money prizes as incentive for the mercenary-minded. It will net go to press if you will not give ACTIVE SUPPORT. It is not the burden of the few, it is the carriage of the many.

Secondly, there is the matter of after-luncheon refuse on the Common Pioom lawn. We know you weren't brought up at Eton, but surely your war-worn sensibilities suggest to you that a certain amount of attractiveness in our immediate environment will improve conditions; that the careless leaving of waste aggravates the present labour problem? Bins are pro­vided in the Common Rooms. Use them.

Lastly, we come upon the scene of the Sports Union Ball— another should-have-been-and-was-not. Just another function for your benefit, but did you worry? Did it concern you that as a sporting community you should attend this Ball? That you should make it one of the highlights of the year? Of course, functions are many, and time and money elusive, but to the intelligent—and aren't you intelligent?—a few Balls are more important than the rest to the University as a whole, and to its prestige. May we hope for better things in the future?

Your spirited response will relieve the pressure on our calloused knees, and, moreover, on your seemingly obstinate heads.

Engineers Break with the Past and invite you all to their BALL, to be held at the CITY HALL

on MONDAY, 15th JULY.

Subscription - 14/8 Double. Dancing 8.0 p.m. —1.0 a.m.

Non-iprogramme Dance, — Dress as for Commem, Tickets available from — Colleges: G, Bourne (Johns); B. Moore (Em­

manuel); V. Jones (Kings). Med, School: I, Robinson, Dental Hosp,: A. Krebs; George St.: J. Diamond (Eng. I,); A. Winning (Eng. IL); R. Herbert (Eng, IL); J, Farr (Eng, IIL); H, Gehrmann (Eng, IV.).

Graduates and others requiring tickets may obtain them irom the Secretary.

Alcove reservations - N. Weller, J 2563,

Fifty Years of Witness To the process of integrating Australian University life, tbe

S,C,M, has made many direct and practical contributions. It initiated the welcomes to freshers which have been, in almost, all Universities, taken over by the student representative coi»-cils as a valuable way of introducing new students to University life. The Movement originated the Student Handbook, the issue of which has since become an official practice of the University. The movement at its best has also suffering as a result of the last twO'

world wars. Several thousand poiHids inspired its members to take full participation in other University societies, and, in the case of Mel­bourne University at least, was directly responsible for the creation of the International Relations Society. It has also sent able leaders into the National Union of Australian Uni­versity Students.

It was Sir WiUiam MitcheU who expressed the opinion that the Stu­dent Movement, in bringing to the Australian Universities such out­standing overseas visitors as Dr. T. Z. Koo, John R, Mott, WUliam Temple, Rev, C. F. Andrews and Dr. Datta, was performing a major ser­vice to Australian cultural life and her international contacts. This in­ternational spirit has also been greatly stimulated by the Movement entertaining as a guest student the Indian graduate, Subrij Thacre, whose delightful presence won so many friends for himself and India during his stay in Perth in 1939-1941, and his visits to the Eastern States during the long vacations.

Perhaps the Movement's most prac­tical contribution to international student solidarity has been its iniUrr-tion of financial help to students

GRAivi0PH0NE"S0CiETY

EVENING RECITAL, SATURDAY, JUNE 22.

1, Magic Flute Overture (Mozart). The overture begins with an intro­duction (Adagio), which starts wUh three impressive chords, associated in the opera with the presence of Sarastio, the high priest of the Temple. The allegro which foUows is a strict fugue. The second sub­ject, allotted alternately to the oboe and flute, is accompanied by the first two bars of the opening theme. Alter the close of the movement on the dominant, with a fme climax of sonority, the three mystic chords are heard once again, given out by the wind instruments. With the return of the allegro the fugue is greatly elaborated.

2. Concerto for Two Violfais and Orchestra (Bach). The concerto of Bach was not a show piece for a solo instrument; it used the solo instru­ment, rather, as an inextricable part of the orchestra—now offering con­trast to it, now playmg with it in unison. The use of the orchestra as accompaniment for the solo instru­ment is a latter development. The famous D minor concerto for two violins and orchestra is one of the happiest products of Bach's contra­puntal genius. He uses the two violins as two independent voices.

3. Symphony No. 2 in E Flat (Elear). The prevaiUng note of the symphony is joyousness. It is un­troubled by any of the darker prob­lems of the soul. For the most part it sings and dances in the sheer de­light with life; and even in the beau­tiful slow movement, thoughtful as it is, there is nothing of the tense, nervous emotion of the adagio of his first symphony. The slow movement commences with a series of softly-breathed chords in the strings that set us at once in a much remoter and less acitve world than that of the allegro. The third movement is .'i Rondo. Its main theme is full of quips and surprises. The finale is magnificent in its grandeur, and is overpowering.

4, Haydn Trio.

have been contributed by Australian students at the invitation ol the A.S.C.M., as the representaUve of In­ternational Students' Service, and forwarded to needy students in China and throughout Europe, as weU as being used in part to rehabilitate re­fugee students in our own country.

It is exactly fifty years since John R. Mott visited Australia as a repre­sentative of the World Student Chi'is-tian Federation and founded the-Movement among Australian stu­dents. This was one of the most de­cisive events in the history of the Universities of this country as it in­troduced a whole series of religious activities which have had a great in­fluence on the thinking and spirit of those Universities. The very found­ing of the Movement has given to-University life a sense of unity ani cohesion which it previously lacked. The correlation of Christian thought and University study has revealed tO' thousands the relevance of the Chris­tian faith to every aspect of Univer­sity thought and life. It still remains the vital lunction of the S.C.M. ta create a University within a Univer­sity which is itself not a University-

THINGS TOTCOME

FRIDAY, JUNE 21— 8 p.m.: Labor Premier, G. H. Cope­

man, introduces "The Co-eper-ative Trading Act of 1946." The speaker will be Mr. J. Brassing-ton, of State Parliament. Men's Common Room. (Under the auspices of Debating Society.)

8 p.m.: Dental Ball in City HaU. SUNDAY, JUNE 23—

3.0 p.m.: Newman Society, Corpus Christi Procession, at Nwdgce CoUege. Academic dress if pos­sible.

MONDAY, JUNE 24— 1.10 p.m.: Hon. J. Larcombe, Trea­

surer of Queensalnd, will apeak on "The Origin and Growth of the Labour Movement in Queens­land," in Mods. Room. Spon­sored by Labor Club.

1.10 p.m.: W.E.S. Lecture, "Blood Banks," by Dr. Shaw.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28— 1.15 p.m.: Mr. L. W. G, Duff-

Forbes, A,A.I.I,, F,I.I.A., SJJ^.l.. Field Representative and Gene­ral Secretary in Australasia cf the Biblical Research Society, will deliver an iUustrated ad­dress on "The Jew, Palestine and the Nazi Atrocities"

8.0 p.m.: Medical BaU, City HaB, -:o:-

BOY, YOU'VE GOT THE CUTEST FEET !

This was one of the high-minded complunents flashed back and forth in the Main HaU on Saturday night. An uninformed observer may have been alarmed and bewildered by the volume and nature of the noise issuing from these precincts of learn­ing, not to mention the weird antics being performed. But there was nothing except S.CM. letting itself go at a folk song and dance evening.

WcaJn't we all thrilled at one of the highUghts of the evening, a Ducky exhibition of how to do "Strip the Willow"? The Bright man at the piano is also to be congratulated, -and the lady, beautiful but dumb, who took over for a whUe,

To sum up—a grand evenhig and may we see more of them!

Friday, 21st June, 1946 SEMPER FLOREAT Page Thre*

SEZ YOU! HANDBOOK DE LUXE—IN 1947.

SiTi—Your correspondent, Miss G, E. Madden, has expressed a common complaint of students—namely, that a copy of our aU-unportant Consti­tution is not easily obtamable. The present Handbook contains only a lew passing references to the Con­stitution,

We hope to print in the Handbook for 1947 a copy of Uie Constitution, as well as explanatory notes on the more important sections.

We should like to take this op­portunity to invite advice and critic­ism from all students, with regard to the new Handbook, The Hand­book is useless if it does not contain sufficient information about student affairs. The Handbook is useless U the information is so badly presented and so dull as to discourage perusal of the text. The Handbook is useful when it encourages students to take an interest in student affairs.

We have some ideas which, we hope, will improve the Handbook. But we again invite your ideas. We were appointed by Union Council to edit your Plandbook, so let us have your ideas about the type of Hand­book that you desire.—Yours, etc.,

R. I. MEYERS, ROBERT F. O'SHEA,

(Co-Editors Handbook, 1947).

A MODERN CONS.

Sir,—I should like to assure your correspondent, Miss (I presume) G, E. Madden, that a new Constitution is certainly on the way. The redraft prepared by the ConsUlution Sub­committee is in the hands of the printer. Union Council will shortly consider this redraft, and will direct the Sub-committee to make such changes as Council determines. This changed Constitution will then be presented to a Union General Meet­ing for its approval. The Sub-com­mittee has planned to circulate many copies of the new Constitution before the General Meeting.—Yours, etc.,

ROBERT F. O'SHEA, (Convenor Constitution Sub-com-

mitee).

-:o: ANOTHER STRIKER.

Sir,—1 enclose an extract from my letter to the "Telegraph," concerning the current strike; the extract was pubUshed in tho "Telegraph" on 14th June. Not of course that I class my­self as one "largely given to political comment."

And now look here. This may be criticism, but it's to be considered constructive. Why all these columns on meat strikes, etc. (presumably by the staff of "S.F.") when not a single Council nor Union meeting this year has been properly reported. The CouncU as a whole is not working nor thinking hard enough. It has not got a "policy," No wonder student interest is dormant and undirected.

There should be a meeting reporter —real reports and not incomplete "cameos." Then, if you like, have a "civic affairs" reporter, and any

'otlvefSr-\ But first things first. The jobs

of the Union and "Semper" are not defined; but they can't break strikes. They should put their house in order first, before diverting their energies extra-murally.—^Yours, etc.,

EX-R.A,N. * * *

THE MEAT STRIKE. Sir,—Is this strike Ulegal? If so,

and if the Government won't do the right thing then some responsible citizens or returned soldier organisa­tion shoiUd charge the strikers, but most of all the strike leaders, for committuig a crune.

Either the people's elected repre­sentatives will govern AustraUa, or

the strikers. I know what my choice is. With legal means at hand and a workers' Government in power there is no need to strike and starve himgry Britons and dyUig Europeans; to stop the flow of materials for our housing and public works and setting up of primary and secondary industries, or to make the servicemen's rehabilita­tion more worrying and more diffi-cuU.

WUl the Government (our repre-sentaUves) continue to let a few hold us by the coat lapels and swipe us over the face? If a little unarmed defence is not resorted to now, when wiU it be? And will it then be too late?—EX-R.A.N.

RADICALS WRATH ROUSED.

Sir,—We deplore the attitude of George H, Copeman in his recent article, "Strikes and Revolutions," in which he purports to put forward the views of the Labor Club on the nature of the A.C.P. and the A.L.P. We say "purports" because we are dubious as to whether the views ex­pressed are personal views or the views of the Labor Club itself.

But even Mr, George H. Copeman who has read "Das Kapital" un­abridged and considerable quantities of Lenin, cannot but admU that the objectives of both parties is a social­ist society. Furthermore, we would suggest that if Mr, George H. Cope­man is sincere in his desire to attain this objective, and is not simply a political careerist, that he save his criticism for those that are con­scientiously attempting to defeat these aims.—Yours, etc.,

COMMITTEE OF THE RADICAL CLUB.

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CONGKATS, ON COIVCVIEM,

Sir,—Apropos of the work done by the 1946 Commemoration Dinner Committee, it was resolved at the University of Queensland Union Council meeting of the 9th May, "that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Committee and published in 'Semper'," (vide U.Q.U. Council minutes, 9th May, 1946).

This committee, consisting of Miss Joan Earnshaw, Mr. D. F. Chapman (chairman), and Mr. S. R. Gairns, made a fine effort in the face of numerous difficulties, which are easily appreciated in view of the large number present at the baU, and it is to these people that those who attended the ball owe their apprecia­tion of "a job well done." Members of the committee were greatly dis­appointed that some of their well-laid plans should have miscarried at the proverbial last minute, but this was in no way their fault, but largely due to the apathy of those upon whom the mechanics depended.— Yours, etc.,

G. C. KENNY, Hon. Sec, U.Q.U.

also are the qualities and qualifica­tions of many of our polticians.

Furthermore, the State and the nation can iU-afford to be managed by, or to employ, men whose loyalty to the Crown is open to doubt, men whose honesty is not beyond re­proach. Conscientious objectors, war profiteers, the corrupt, the dishonest —such people should be branded un­fit to govern. The prestige of Par­Uament must be re-established and maintained, equal at best, to that of the Mother of Parliaments.

We hear it said that the country is going to the dogs. There are many examples for such pessimism:

Scores of thousands of pounds change hands at the Ascot races, yet, two miles away, a Mother-craft Hostel almost had to close for lack of funds.

Luxury goods are plentiful to the affluential, thoughUess and to the war-rich, but the bulk of the people—the average families-have to almost scavenge for the bare necessities of life—their food, clothes and shelter.

Illegal meat strikes are condoned, while famine stalks abroad.

We already agree that most big strikes do more harm than good. We haven't yet come to the main theme —we, the average man and woman, striker, worker, employer and union official, politician and professional man must do something about it— change from within, live a more Christian life, be more conscious of our civic and national duties and re­sponsibilities—call it what you like.

We hear it said, "we're passing through a phase of post-war unrest, things will come out alright." One submits that these things wUl not come out alright imlcss almost every citizen accepts and discharges his full share of civic responsibility. We must set good examples by right liv­ing and right conduct; we must al­ways maintain this effort, and the need to make things come out alright must be brought home to the pessi­mistic, the vacant-minded, the selfish, and the other active enemies of society. Industrial law-breakers must be charged, tried and, if guilty, punished to render them harmless Disloyal elements in our midst should be required to reform—by taking the oath of AUegiance—or else deported to wherever they think they owe their allegiance.

Above all, men of integrity, wis­dom, experience and abiUty must come forward to guide the policy of the land. We may be thankful that some—lone warriors—have accepted such a task. May there be more like them, and may they succeed.—Yours, etc., PRO BONO.

:o: MANNERS MAKE THE MAN.

CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS.

-:o:-RE STRIKES AND REVOLU­

TIONS,

Sir,—No, we don't want strikes. There should be no need for big strikes. But we have them, and they do more harm than good; and the good can be otherwise obtained.

So we must avoid strikes. And, how! By a government with guts, a population with awareness, an in­dustry with peace.

So the Government must get back­bone and industrial criminals (law­breakers, of course) must be brought to justice.

It has been said that "A statesman thinks he belong to the nation but a politician thinks the nation belongs to him," Of course, the truth of such a generality is limited. But IhnUed

Sir,—Some students, although re­ceiving higher education, or should I say higher learning, appear to be lacking in knowledge of elementary decency. I am referring, of course, to the untimely and annoying ac­clamation which followed each move­ment of the performance of the Spring Sonata on Monday.

To interrupt a performance in such a manner shows an appaUing lack of commonsense, or could it be that these tyros of musical appreciation were so moved by the harmonies that their acclamation was spon­taneous?

I Uiink not. For the benefit of the eager, but

unenUghtened a sonata consists of three, sometimes four, sections called movements. These movements are complete in themselves but are, at the same time, integral parts of the whole work. Pauses made between each movement are not for the pur­pose of applauding but merely serve to indicate the close of a movement.

It is to be hoped that next tune a sonata is heard in the University the inscientes wUl not display such crass ignorance and will not insult tho artist,—Yours, etc, T. J. BECKMAN,

GenUemen,—Once more the time hs come for a few wmges and moan* —in the main about the Men's Com­mon Room and lawns.

Here is your thought for the week and a few commandments:

(1) Thou Shalt keep your Common Room tidy,

(2) Thou Shalt return your cups and saucers and bottles to the Refectory.

(3) Thou shlt place papers in bin0 not leave them on the Com­mon Room floor or on the lawn.

(4) Thou Shalt not spiU mUk—jf you do—don't weep—^wipe it up.

(5) Thou shalt leave the funUture in the Common Room arranged as per plan on waU.

In general—do the right thing and endeavour to be as useful a member of oiu: small community as possible.

IVOR CRIBB, President.

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UNCENSORED.

Who is the smiling Applied Scient­ist all the young debs, are POTTY about? Hadn't he better OW(e)N up?

* « • One of the lecturers is developing

a Mannly sense of humour. Here is an example of his sparkling wit, which escaped during a lecture the other day:—

Lecturer: "The human body is composed of about 65 per cent, water, which, of course, accounts for the number of drips in our midst."

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Hobart Highlights During the recent vacation, an Athletic team represented

this University in the Inter-Australian University Championships at Hobart. Although the team finished third to Melbourne and Sydney, we had a grand and glorious time and by no means disgraced ourselves. We compiled the highest number of points yet scored by Queensland and were placed in all but three of the events. Our congratulations go to Melbourne for winning the cups for the highest number of points and the greatest number oi wins, and also to John Treloar, of Sydney, who broke the hundred yards record in 10 sees. The final points were: Melbourne, 74|; Sydney, 60; Queensland, 38; Adelaide 20; Tas­mania, 0, The track was exceedingly heavy and quite the opposite conditions from om* fine, warm sunny Queensland weather. However, the weather was the only dull part of the trip.

Our congratulations are also ac­corded to Jim MUler, who won our only event, the 440 yds., when his brother Syd finished second. Jim also came third in the 120 hurdles, and Syd fourth in the 880. Noel Ullman, our sprinter, came third in the 100 yds., second in the 220 yds., and fourth in the high jump. Andy Semple ran a fine mile to finish third, while Bob James also gained third place in the high jump. Rod Troudsell vaulted himsell into second place in the pole vault and Bob Shannon ran well to gain fourth place in the 220 yds. Len Quinn was unlucky in the shot putt, but if he follows one of his fellow com­petitors' example and uses his left hand more so as not to become lop­sided he will do better. John Lee also failed to register any points, although he won his 120 yds hurdles heat in fine style. The relay team was beaten by inches inlo second place and really i-an very well.

The journey down w.is broken i'or one day in Sydney and iw .- in Mel­bourne. In Sydney, the Icum was met and farewelled by none other a personality t!um Mi.' s Australia herself. In Melbourne several of the boys made good use of Ihe two nights we spent there.

Arriving in Tasmania, we found one State who^c r;iilwnys ore almost on a par with our own. Frequently the boys got out of Ihc train in the middle of nowiijre and - vandered aimlessly up and down the line. At least, the train got us there anyway. In Hobart we were billetled at the Y.M.C.A., which, with all due re­spects to the Ta.-maninn ho.si''ilaUly, wasn't quite tho best, but A'ilh men from Tambo nn(] To-r-.ocmba in our midst, it ,soon sullied down inlo a • home, wiiich, hov.'ever, was not used very much after the «pcrts, as the boys lound other homes which had log lires and muci' more "warmth" anyway. The trip up Mt, Wellington on Sunday was the mad­dest experience I have ever wit­nessed. It was drizzling rain and the cold could be felt through three pairs of trousers, and its a wonder the boys came back without having lost an ear or something. Anyway the pleasure and novelty of seeing

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snow goaded one and all on, and 1 am not too sure now whether the trek was worth the pleasure of a snow fight.

On the Wednesday after the sports we were treated to a dinner includ­ing the famous Tasmanian scollops and the popular foaming Cascade.

Also on the itinery were a Governor's reception and a Lord Mayor'i; reception. On Thur.sday night a dance was held at Christ College, and on Friday nighl a fare­well dinner and dance with "growls" laid on for those who wi-ren'l already equipped, and, believe mc, tho Queenslanders were well lo the fore.

In speaking for the team, I am nwe we all had a thoroughly good lime ;uid did our very best. Keep­ing in mind the thing.s wc nouc^i from the other teams, we should be able to field a good team next year, and hope lo see Quccnskmd mnko her first win in this competition.

BASKETBALL

The Basket BaU Club and Depart­ment of Physical Education are com­bining to conduct a Basketball Com­petition at the Y.M.C.A., commencing Saturday, 29th June, 1946, at 7 p.m. Circulars, with additional informa­tion, have been posted and all are in­vited to help make this venture the success it deserves. All Varsity stu­dents are invited to compete. Any further information may be had from the committee of the Club or the Director of Physical Education.

A. W. HARTWIG, Hon. Sec. B'baU Club,

1, C. BURGE, Director Phys. Ed.

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WINTER SCHOOL, JUNE 21st TO 23rd.

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Lectm*es with discussion to foUow: "The Mass and the Apostolate"—^Rev.

Fr. O'Shea. "Divine Grace"—Rev, Fr, Aquinas, "The Student and Society"—Mr. J.

P. KeUy. "The Student and CathoUc Action"—

Rev. Dr. Young. "The Student and God"—Rev. Dr.

Cleary.

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Although somewhat'weakened by the loss of two of our crack halves—Tridyes was representing Brisbane in Mary­borough, while Tooma was. down with the flu'—Varsity:_gave quite a creditable performance last Saturday by drawing with Kelvin Grove 3—3, Gaulton and Geaney substituted for Traves and Tooma, while Shevtzoff played inside left in place of, Riek, who on account of an injury sustained several weeks earlier was unavailable. Right from the word "go" it seem­

ed as though the heat was on, for Varsity wasted no time in attacking, but unfortunately, many of our at­tacks fizzled out near Groves' circle or were broken up by their full­backs. However, after about ten minutes of play Groves took the in­itiative and maintained it throughout the rest of the half. Half Ume saw the score 1-0 against us.

Second half saw us determined to win at all costs. With a movement that started from the half line, Milne and "guinea pig" Schubert (fresh from the hot room) took the ball down to the edge of the circle where Schubert netted. However, it was not long before Groves' centre scorer! another from a short corner and their right winger still another, which made the score 3-1 against us. Groves, with about only 15 minutes of play left, thought the game was in the bag, but they did not reckon with Varsity's reputation to fight back when down. Milne who seemed to be getting into strife with the opposition for no reason at all (eh, Dibbs?) initiated another fine movement from which Shevtzoff scored. With tho score at 3-2 Varsily now forced tho pace, attacking repeatedly. Five minutes to go and Schubert crashed through lo net the ball after a snappy pass from Milne. The Unal whistle saw us battling valiantly at Groves end, and without a douijt had there been live minutes more we would have won.

Wilson played much bettor than usual, but should remember to centre al the twenty-five if possible. Pen­halagon has the makings of a crack right winger, but should tackle back Ji' Ihe ball is lost. This applies to Geaney also, but despite this he play­ed a solid game, as did Gaulton who, however, has a tendency to hit too hard. N. Traves, Aird and Colbran presented an almost impenetrable defence.

A2—ST, ANDKEWS, At the time appointed for the

commencement of our game, we could manage to' locate only six of our players. However, twenty min­utes later, the remainder arrived from playing in the A Reserve Grade. By this time, St. Andrews were some­what impatient, and were determined to teach us a lesson. The game pro­ceeded evenly for the first ten min­utes, and then Schubert opened our score with a nice shot. Varsity con­tinued the offensive, but were only able to get the ball as far as the circle whereupon they lost it. Half time score was stiU 1-0, In the second half P. Brown (our goalie) played a major role and stopped many goal-scoring shots by the St, Andrews for­wards. In the middle of the second haU, after a skirmish in front of St, Andrews goal, their sight-board rock­ed again as Mitchell scored. St, Andrews renewed their attacks and forced the play into our circle. Things were serious until "Cane-cutter" Mc­Eniery connected with the ball and sent it far away from our circle. Play remained quite even after this untU the final whistle—the score be­ing 2-0 in our favour. The halves played weU, but forwards bungled many moves. Let's keep the good work up next Saturday.

A RESERVE. We lost to Kelvin Grove, 2-0, Play

on our side was mostly of a defensive nature, which, thanks mainly to the

effort of our goalie, P, Brown, pre­vented the opposiUon from scoring until 20 minutes from the final whistle. Brown's keeping of govl wn? the main feature of the game. Time and time again 'Groves attacked, but all their attempts to score were thwarted. Colo and MitcheU were also instrumental in clearing the bajl from our circle on many occasions, but our forwards seemed to lack that extra punch that gets goals. There was a big improvement on vacaUon form, however, but goal shooting still remains lo be our main weak­ness.

B2—MAYNE, The B2 team was defeated by

Mayne by 3 goals lo nil. This do-feat of a team of grown men by a bunch of children whose average age was fourteen, and whose average weight was eight stone, was as well deserved as it was pathetic. The visitors played as a team—the stop­ping and hitting of their baclcs and the passing of their forwards earned each goal that they scored. Varsity, however, was not a team: there were loo many needless free liits given; players did not keep their positioni.; in defence they do not marlt their allotted men.

This defeat should be an object lesson, not only lo B2, but also to the whole Hockey Club. There can be no good team piay wUhout regular practices—practices under the super­vision of someone well versed in the rules and the principles of hockey. Junior players (who, after all, are our prospective A Grade players of future years) should be taught the rules, the theory of play, how to hit the ball and how to play position. Players should be regular in attendance at practice, and at games. And it is about time the B2 goalie was given a pair of pads: this bare-leg work may add to the excitement of the game, but play could be just as exciting and more profitable in goals if some pro­tection were supplied to tiie poor fellow.

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