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HOCKEY CLUB TOUR NETHERLANDS during EASTER W I N S - D R A W 2 • LOSE - I The party of sixteen l e f t the Union on Saturday March 26th feeling rather depressed at the prospeot of not being present at the "Ceremonial Closing of the Bar* but such thoughts soon vanished and Rotterdam was reached on Sunday morning without loss of l i f e . The day was spent i n gener a l sightseeing and liqueur tasting and i n the late afternoon we travelled to Delft where our hosts were waiting to guide us to the "Sooietet Phoenix". Here, the serious business of drinking (Jenever) began but dinner interrupted before long to the aocompaniment of beer only. Two short and reasonably coherent speeches were made during the Dinner after which coffee and more Jenever were taken. The team then departed with their hosts homeward and after several beers i n the favourite "locals", retired to bed. After some sightseeing the following morning we travelled by tram to the Sportsgrouad, the other side of the Hague where I.C. A 3a beet Delft 2nd XI by 5-0. After the match we saw something of tha Hague including some exotic night olubs and f i n a l l y we returned to the'Phoenix for a last drink,
More wanderings round Delft on Tuesday morning and then by ooaoh to the ground where I.C. 1st XI lost 3-4 to Delft tat XI i n a very dose and exciting game. This was a very good result as Delft run seven regular Hockey sides and are considered one of the beat clubs i n Holland. The coming evening was to provide tha most spectacular events during our stay i n Delft. Serious drinking began at 5.30 p.m. and was taken so seriously by some members of I.C,B.C. that they did not last beyond 7.00 p.m. and thus sdssad tha Dinner. At the Dinner, the Captain of I.C.H.C. i a alleged to have delivered two semi-intelligible speeches: the only certain thing however was that Mr. J.W.C. Sherwood was duly congratulated on the attainment of bis Nth birthday and he replied (although somewhat reluctantly). After the dinner, complete chaos set i n and the details of what occurred thenceforth are clear to no-one. Tha true magnitude of the event could only be Judged from the sordid aftermath, visible the following morning. It was with very sad hearts and very many Alka-Seltsers that wa departed from Delft the next day f o r Utrecht.
UTRECHT
We played our match against Utrecht en arrival and considering the general physical condition of ear players, we played with some s p i r i t to win 1-0. After the game we returned to the Utrecht Student Society where a very large number of us drank Lemonade. At this stage of tha tour, at least two members of the Party had sworn never to drink Jenever again neither did they for the rest of the tour. At the dinner, besides tha usual speeches, the Utrecht President called upon Edwin Owen to explain how ha had come to be the only goalsoorer of the day; from the reply one could only oonolude that i t was a matter of pare ohanoe that he had not scored at least five mora goals] Because of the International Trade Fair then In progress In Utrecht, the night-life was somewhat brighter than usual.
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The next day we moved on to Groningen where we had a comparatively quiet evening i n MUTUA FIDES, their Student Society. We drank some beer and talked a-while with our hosts. The following morning we toured the c i t y of Groningen and saw the University and other buildings. After lunching with our hosts we made towards the Sportsfield where I.C. A XI played extremely well to beat Forward 2nd XI 6-1. There followed i n the evening another general orgy of drinking and eating with I.C. perhaps a t r i f l e more restrained than on Tuesday i n Delft. So enjoyable was the entertainment that a l l were o b l i v i ous of the fact that on the morrow, we were to have our most arduous day's hookey. The oelebrations continued well into the morning and the I.C. Captain l e f t lutua Fides i n disgust at 3.33 a.m. having been so intent on talking that he had missed a round of ohampagne: Jim Taylor did not have this misfortune. The following morning was taken up with shopping and general wanderings through the town. John Taylor tried very hard to make intelligent conversation with the Assistant Professor of Physios on the topic of Theoretical Metal-Physios and with some suooess considering the hour.of the morning. contd. on page 2. col 2.
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I? YOU LISTENED TO PROFESSOR A. E. RICHARDSON MACTKt BIS PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AT TIB ROYAL ACADEMY DINNER JEM DAT3 AGO, YOU WOULD REMEMBER THAT HE DTD HOT RATS "MODERN ART* VERY HIGHLY. Perhaps tha paepla who chose tha colour son—n i n the new Bar had some vague notion of "modern art". Te rate i t even lower than Professor Richardson. On entering the Bar, wa are now confronted with tha oillious contrast ° roee-pink doors and lemon-yellow walla. Who chose the oolour-sohema? The patrons disapprove vehemently and surely i t i s the patrons who matter. Is i t too muoh to ask for an attractive Bar? l a i t too muoh to want to quaff our noggin i n genial, not austere, surroundings? The answer would seem to be i52_ f
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There would, appear to.have 'been a oertaln amount of weeping and gnssWng, of teeth among the union of late. "Who.has perpetrated this outrage?" they cry, slavering visibly for blood. They refer, of course, to the temporary Bar. Bow did this calamity occur? The original odour scheme waa yellow walla and tan woodwork- bright, but reasonable. Unfortunately, while the woodwork was being painted, various dignitaries of the oollege strode onto . the aeons of tha crime and, after an i n i t i a l period of spaaehlaaansaa, expounded at great length on tha nasty things of whioh they were put i n sand by the odour of the paint.Th* painters, a l l very sensitive men, could not help overhearing and ware shortly reduced to a state ef nervous twitch. This culminated i n them bounding away' fata their paint pots and pouring lota of red and blue pigment into their tan paint. The result was the horrid d a s h we new have between puoe-pink doors and lemon walla. â&#x20AC;˘Why*,growl the affronted drinkers, unmoved by'this tale of human perfidy, "why oodd we not have had a temporary with soothing dull oream walla and a murky brown dado l i k e our d d one?" Tho cataclysm originated In the thought that as a new union i a i n construction some guidanoe as to i t a internal colouring would be required. Hitherto the Union had been clad uniformly i n a drab brown and oream. Was this institutional odouring really the students' idea of pleasant colouring? Or was i t merely the result of a wartime shortage whan only these colours ware available ? To ascertain the current student's taste we ventured to order brighter colours "for those temporary rooms being repainted. They are the Registry Lounge and Games Hall i n tha Bait n " ^ " a and the Notioeboard Room and Bar i n the Union. People interested i n odour should consider a l l four (with not loo muoh emphasis on the Bar whioh i s an horrible mistake ^ssnsalommt by the upsetting of the painters' artlstio toijpexemejtt )â&#x20AC;˘ So far none of the odours employed has eaoaped criticism although the grey has been l e t down f a i r l y l i g h t l y . There would seem to be some truth i n the notion of a atadent preference for dull odours. However the main thing i a that the Union has become vocal on tha natter of colour and we shall not lack advioe i n the future.Whatevsr happens the painting of the new Union w i l l not go by default. It 1 itiiasWMlMliMf M MsM *i1iWi1dh1iMititrtrti1i1lrtftlTiTiTii*i*i *i*rTr*<
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At 11.45 p.m. on Saturday, Maroh 26th, the old Union Bar was closed for the very last time. On i t s f i n a l evening the Bar and Union were f i l l e d with exuberant revellers, who refused to let their spirits be damaged by the shadow of sadness which hung over them. As closing time approached the company linked hands for "Auld Lang Syne" and, after giving three rousing cheers each for Ted and Tom , moved slowly from the Bar. Appropriately enough, last man to leave was Ted Smith, who has served behind that historic oounter for twenty-eight years, and who has made hundreds of lasting friends among the many students he has met. The "Bar Cooling Party" was preceeded by a combined '22, Links and Chaps Glubs Dinner, at whioh Ted's health was proposed by one of his oldest customers and closest friends, Charles Bristow. The Dinner.was illuminated by candle-light, and one of the diners discovered only Just i n time that someone had placed one of the candles directly beneath his seat during the meal. Dr. K. E. Weale i n an impromptu masterpiece, expressed everyone's sentiments when he pointed out that this was merely a discontinuity i n the l i f e of the Bar and our cry should be not a lament but, thinking of the future, "The Bar i s dead. Long l i v e the Bar." After Dinner, the Union was the scene of some energetic sport, of which the most boisterous consisted of tobogganning down the staircase on upturned tables. There was also some disorganised sorurarnaging i n the Lower Dining Hall, where, at Mr. Mooney's suggestion, a condemned wall was destroyed with battering rams i n order to save the contractors some time. The Upper Dining Hall was busy throughout i t s last week, and i t s real climax was reached on Wednesday, March 23rd, on the occasion of the Rugger Club Dinner. This was notable for the tremendous spirit and enthusiasm which permeated the entire proceedings. Even aged veterans of the club could not recall a more successful evening. Biggest cheer of the night went to the club's favourite Barman and guest - Ted Smith. I t i s good to report that the two best-loved rooms in the old Union should have enjoyed suoh successful conclusions to their memorable history.
NORTHERN ENQ
SOC
VISITS
BILL INGHAM
Tuesday, 29th March, saw 18 Meohanioal Engineers fighting for seats on the "Northiimbrian" Express at Kings Cross bound for Billingham-on-Tees near Middleshorough. ThiÂŤ v i s i t to end a l l v i s i t s was certainly the finest excursion ever organised by the Guilds Engineering Sooiety. Surprisingly enough everybody did get seats, and the journey to York soon passed to the aooompaniement of wine,-, song, and the usual pack of cards. The party changed trains at York, shepherded by Maloolm Deere, and at tea time we were greeted by our hosts, the I.C.I, at Stockton, who took us to one of the best hotels i n the distriot. Memories are rather dim about the magnifioent dinner and subsequent film show; some can't even remember going to bed. The next morning saw 18 highly polished engineers arriving for breakfast, which was followed by a day of works touring. The early evening saw us downing cockt a i l s at a local country olub, when many tunes well known i n South Ken. were introduced to Northumbria. On returning to our hotels, we had another good dinner and then set out to paint the town red and silver. Some of U3 went to the pictures while some went dancing, or so they said. At eleven-o'olook the fun started. Mr. Deere found his bed quite unusable and his night attire likewise, while Ian B e l l found his shoes had sprouted high heels. Tea was ordered through the early hours, and a Boomelaka rendered on the stairs. Most of the party did sleep a b i t , although one group played cards unti l 3-o'clock and then turned Ian B e l l and Derek Gotham out of bed. To crown i t a l l , Messrs. Deere and Gotham found themselves well and truly screwed into their room, as a result of which Howard Panton and Mike Amsden went shoeless for some time. The last day was spent touring the I , C I . 's Wilton Works,followed by a splendid lunch. Then we were driven to Darlington Station to oatoh the homeward train. Here we made the acquaintance of two young ladies of Newcastle University who did not seem to mind playing poker at a l l . At Kings Cross again, this memorable v i s i t oame to a close. But not quite. One of the afore-mentioned young ladies was escorted home - well done Mike. Trust a Guildsman ..... M.T.D.
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I.C. M u s i c a l S o c i e t y , a b l y supported by the Jacques Orchestra, conducted by Doctor Brown, c e l e b r a t e d Baster w i t h an ambitious programme of music a t Q.A.H. on March 17th., which was, on the whole, s u c c e s s f u l . Two short pieces l e d t o the main work; these were an Adagio and Glgue by Oaluppi and "The Pharisee and the P u b l i c a n " by SchOtz. Tone and d i c t i o n were very good i n a l l the c h o r a l items but the c h o i r i s "bottom heavy" and so the tenors are almost drowned and the whole c h o i r i s p u l l e d down. The main work was "Acis and Galatea" by Handel, i n which the s o l o i s t s were Norma Morgan, soprano, Maurice fearmouth, tenor, and Ranken Bushby, bass - three l o v e l y voices which were a pleasure t o l i s t e n t o . Good s o l o i s t s have a c o n s i d e r a b l e a f f e c t on the p r e s e n t a t i o n of any work; the c h o i r were most fortunate i n t h e i r choice of s o l o i s t s . From Handel to p a r r y i s a Jump which made " B l e s t P a i r of S i r e n s " even more e x c i t i n g and e x h i l a r a t i n g . I t was very w e l l sung indeed. I t h i n k the c h o i r enjoyed i t as much as we d i d . The musical s o c i e t y are to be commended f o r t r y i n g to peesent something d i f f e r e n t but s u r e l y i t i s b e t t e r to i n c l u d e the more unusual pieces i n a programme of w e l l known music. People who attend amateur concerts are not u s u a l l y so much music l o v e r s as f r i e n d s of the performers and would enjoy the concert so much more i f the music were f a m i l i a r . We look forward t o another concert by the soc- i e t y i n the near f u t u r e . S.R.G. contd. from
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The afternoon saw the whole I.C. party congregated at the Groningen H.C. ground where a tournament (with two pool3 of three Teams) was to take place. The games were to be of 40 minutes duration each. In the f i r s t game we drew with Forward 0-0 and i n the 3econd we beat G.B.H. S. by 3-0. Then we again played Forward. this time playing muoh better and we won 3-1. In the f i n a l , against * Groningen H.C., we played the best Hockey seen from an I.C. Team for years, to draw 2-2; the strength of the Groningen team can be judged from the fact that they are this year the Champions of the North Netherlands Premier League. After a l l this exertion, we were confronted with a dance arranged for us i n the evening: those with sufficient energy dancedj while the majority could not do much more than raise glass to mouth. Sunday was to be our last day i n the Netherlands and most people did not rise until noon or later. We had foolishly arranged to play a game of Mixed Hockey i n the afternoon with the help of some of the local talent but when i t came to the point of actually running about we were completely lost: a l l energy seemed to have l e f t us. The game ended i n a draw. Having said our farewells we departed from Groningen and returned by the night-boat, arriving baok i n England much too early on Monday morning.
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To summarise the results of our Hockey Matches; i n eight days we played eight games of Hockey of which we WON 5, DREW 2 and LOST 1. We 3cored 23 goals and conceded 9. These results exclude the mixed game played on Sunday. Of the playing members of the party, none played i n less than 3 games while the Oaptain sacrificed himself to the extent of playing i n a l l 9. The Hon. Sec. of 1.0.0. who came at the last moment to replace John Newell (who broke his collar bone) acquitted himself nobly and actually played i n two of the games. Both from the Soolal and Athletic point of view, this was a very fine Tour and there i s no doubt that i t w i l l l i r e very long i n the minds of a l l those who participated.
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Dr. W i l l i s Jackson made both members and guests of the Radio Sooiety rook with laughter at his anecdotes * i n one of the wittiest speeches heard for some time at the annual dinner i n the Ayrton Hall. He especially warned the assembled company of the dangers of mixing two lumps of Plutonium i n Christmas stockings, reciting an amusing l i t t l e verse on the subject. Mr. Urquhart-Pullen, the Honorary Secretary of the Society, thanked the doctor, and gave a short history of the Society during the past year. Other speakers were Dr. Lamb, F. Adorian Esq., S.G. Reece, and M.F. Beddoes. Apart from the anecdotes, jthe occasion was marked as one of Miss Bowling's last Dinners i n the .ayrton Hall. _ , â&#x20AC;&#x201D; *See Nelson'a Column.
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l i k e many people, the closing of the Union has brought home to us the shook of l i v i n g i n the kitchen whilst the builders are i n the dining room. But there isn't really any excuse for the deplorable decoration in the temporary new Bar. In sooiety oiroles i t would be called the height of bad taste; i n dockland i t ' s a b — — eyesore. But quite apart from this traversity of art, this sacrlligious mockery of a university 'pub, i t i s impossible to plaoe a dartboard anywhere without the risk of removing someone's eye as he enters the Bar, and yet again, the watering place has room for no more than three standing and one sitting - totally inadequate on crowded nights. There is but a single word of praise. The designer has foreseen the need of ventilation - and a fan blows a soft breath through the Bar - perhaps to oool down the anger of i t s patrons i n this inhospitable plaoe.
'The P3LIX p r i n t e r 3'11 Vous P l a i t L t d . has how moved premises from South Kensington t o 307A, Telephone P l a o e , Fulham. 'Phone; FUL5179 (see sketch below) We are i n d e b t e d t o them f o r p r o v i d i n g FELIX w i t h a new set of boards and v a r i o u s p r i n t e d h e a d l i n e s whioh w i l l g i v e a d d i t i o n a l c l a r i t y to our c o l l e g e newspaper. We should l i k e t o remind Clubs and S o c i e t i e s t h a t S ' i l Vous P l a i t have p r i n t e d many of our dance and c a r n i v a l t i c k e t s i n the past and are always pleased t o r e c e i v e your e n q u i r i e s .
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Nelson's Column Continued:I.C.W.A. DIHNBR AND DANCE: - i n the Ayrton Hall last F r i day. Both the food and the speeches were given a good reception. Toasts were proposed by the Rector and Dr.Owen, Peggy Taylor and 'Ida Hayton also spoke. The guest of honour was Dr. Panston, Principal of Bedford. Dancing lasted unti l 2 o'clock after whioh coffee and breakfast parties lasted unti l dawn.
EASTER
BALL
Over 400 attended what must have been one of the most enjoyable f u n c t i o n s of the C o l l e g e y e a r . C l a r i d g e ' s c e r t a i n l y l i v e d up to i t s name J The B u f f e t was a s i g h t t o be b e l i e v e d , much to the i n t e r n a l d i s c o m f o r t of those who had partaken of tlx Kooney's e x c e l l e n t H a l l Dinner beforehand. The s t a f f were working overtime s e r v i n g d e l i c i o u s gateaux, f r u i t s a l a d and l i t e r a l l y g a l l o n s of io«d orangeade, tne l a t t e r t o the pecuniary d i s advantage of tue w a i t e r s , one of whom was heard to remark "They come here a l l n i g h t and a l l they can do i s d r i n k orangeade" — T h i s was no doubt the outcome of end of term student f i n a n c e r a t h e r than a mass s i g n i n g of the pledge) The Curzon O r c h e s t r a played non-stop dance music and a P i p e r p r o v i d e d Eightsomes and Gay Gordons. Mike Neale gave an address of welcome and bouquets were presented to Mrs. L i n s t e a d and Peggy T a y l o r by members of I.C.W.A. Tnere was no cabaret o f f i c i a l l y engaged but many enjoyed the a n t i c s of numerous p a i n t e r s on s c a f f o l d i n g and n i g h l a d d e r s who c o u l d be seen d e c o r a t i n g an adjacent lounge I The only adverse c r i t i c i s m heard concerned the s e a t i n g accommodation wnich was u n f o r t u n a t e l y l i m i t e d u n t i l 12 o ' c l o c k . However f o r the r e s t of the n i g h t an e x t e n s i v e and l u x u r i o u s lounge was made a v a i l a b l e and the grumbles were 30on f o r g o t t e n .
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MINES TRACTION ENGINE: By now a l l a t I.C. should be f a m i l i a r w i t h the R.S.H. mascot. At t h e i r l a s t Union meeting, l a s t term, the Uines t r i e d to decide on a name f o r her. There were s e v e r a l sugg e s t i o n s , some of these being v a r i a t i o n s on the name of the only lady member of the Union, one being the name of a f o s s i l and a l s o "Clementine". The l a s t was the most popular, and those who have done most work on the engine p r e f e r i t . There i s a snag, however, the name "Clementine" was f i r s t suggested by an R.C.S. man, i n p r i n t too. I f only he had had the decency to keep q u i e t and l e t the slower t h i n k i n g Miners a r r i v e at t h i s most appropriate a p p e l l a t i o n themselves. R.C.S. MASCOT ? Whilst on the subjec t of mascots t h a t move, a f a t l i t t l e b i r d t o l d Nelson that R.C.S are a c q u i r i n g an ancient f i r e engine from the r e g ions of Warrington, but as the present ownere w i l l r e q u i r e the machine f o r a procession t h i s summer, the s c i e n t i s t s w i l l have to walk f o r a while.
**» MINES PORNOGRAPHER: Another news item from the l a s t Uines Union meeting - somebody had the nerve to propose the abolishment of t h i s important post, and there was even some serious d i s c u s s i o n on the subj e c t . To show that only a few have been softened by female presence, "the boys" r e j e c t e d the motion with contempt. *** LORD MAYOR'S SHOW - A FLOAT FOR C & G : Martin J a c obs sub-committee met on the 22nd. of March and various ideas f o r a theme were discussed. The best was forwarded to the organisers of the show t h i s year. The sub-committee hopes to have everything cut and d r i e d before J u l y , so that Guildsmen can s t a r t b u i l d i n g the f l o a t as soon as p o s s i b l e i n October. One of the c h i e f d i f f i c u l t i e s has been the s e l e c t i o n of a s u i t a b l e s i t e f o r the c o n s t r u c t i o n , and, as y e t , no f i n a l d e c i s i o n has been made. **# ELECTION - VOTING BY POST': At the l a s t Council meeting I.C. was d i s s o c i a t e d from a l l p o l i t i c s . An I.C. p o l i t i c a l s o c i e t y which wanted to c i r c u l a t e I.C. voters w i t h information as to how they could vote ( f o r any p a r t y ) by post , cannot now do so. D e t a i l s oan, however be o b t a i n e d from, the U n i o n O f f i o e s , *** NEWS FLASH FROM CORNWALL: 'HAG' S l a t e r j u s t can't be kept out of t h i s column. A second year meta l l u r g i s t , l i v i n g i n Cornwall, was walking on a h i l l s i d e with h i s s i s t e r when i n the distance he perceived Hags, dark and stormy having j u s t been on the wrong s i d e of a rugby v i c t o r y . He pointed out Hags to h i s s i s t e r who observed:" What a p e c u l i a r man, but he looks about f o r t y . " *** STOCKPILING OF HOCK ? There i s to be no beer but wine a t the next H a l l Dinner on May 10$h. Someone probably considers that t h i s move w i l l introduce the uncouth t o the a r t of b e t t e r l i v i n g . We wonder whose t a s t e everyone w i l l have to endure. *** FEMALE MUSCLE AT HARLINGTON: O f f i c i a l s are urgentl y required f o r the f i r s t a t h l e t i c s match ever undertaken by I.C.W.A.,at Harlington against King's tomorrow. Applicants should form a queue outside the door of Maureen Hawes' room, No.66 i n the New Hostel. #**
OVERHEARD AT SILWOOD: At Sunday breakfast at the l a s t Touchstone weekend, Mr. UcDowall, our General Studies A d m i n i s t r a t o r , was heard to say:"I want to be a sex maniac." He was i n f a c t t e l l i n g a s t o r y about a l i t t l e boy,an a v i d reader of horror comics, who was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up.
NEWSPAPER STRIKE: We understand that a c e r t a i n w e l l known gentleman of I.C. made money d u r i n g the stoppage by s e l l i n g d u p l i c a t e d sheets of r a c i n g r e s u l t s for a spiv i n the Strand. Helping to s e l l 2000 i n one hour, he earned ten s h i l l i n g s . *** YOU WILL BE ABLE TO QUENCH A RED HOT POKER IN YOUR GLASS OF STOUT i n the new bar now being b u i l t i n the Union. There should be a c o a l f i r e there - a l l being w e l l . »** TOLD BY DR.WILLIS JACKSON AT THE RADIO SOC. DINNER: "One of my c o l l e a g u e s " , s a i d the doctor,"made a g l a r i n g faux pas at a p u b l i c school p r e s e n t a t i o n . Be came to the awards f o r c r i c k e t and s a i d : ' I now present the Smith c r i c k e t cup to Jones Major f o r the best performance; and b a i l s to the r e s t of the team."
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LETTERS
T O
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8.3.55.
EDITO R P.O. 8L1 Kitwe N. Rhodesia
The Editor, Felix.
Dear S i r , We are grateful to receive copies of Felix and to learn of the doings at South Ken. We ate,however, shocked to read of the lack of good fellowship amongst the men of I.C. To our memory the destruction of decorations at carnivals and hurling of t r i f l e (however grim i t might be') was not considered to be funny. We would heartily support Mike Neale i n his contention that there i s a distinction between free and easy enjoyment and irresponsibility. One of the objects of Varsity l i f e i s to breed gentlemen i n the fullest sense of the word. Whilst this does not preclude jocular high spirits the line i s drawn at hooliganism. Further, dishonesty, though disguised as cleverness i s not "a good thing" (S. Potter). This has been an insidious developement for some time but i t now appears to have reaohed i t s zenith. We sincerely hope to read that future carnivals w i l l be a success both socially and financially. Yours etc.
E.L. Fenoulhet (Ex R.S.M. Entert. Off.) M.J. West (Ex R.S.M. Entert. Off Ex Chairman I.C.tJ.E.C.)
Imperial College Union, Sunday, 1st May. The Editor, "FELIX". Sir,
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We sincerely hope that the views of Mr Cox, a declared Communist, on the subject of University Grants do not represent the views of "FELIX". The large number of factors that must be considered in any appreciation of the subject make i t extremely d i f f i c u l t to review the situation concisely within a small space. Yours etc., J.V.Braiidey. J.H.Fownall.
The recent news t h a t U n i v e r s i t y Grants were to be increased must have cheered many of us, but i t would be premature to consider throwing a party to c e l e b r a t e the event. I t i s p o s s i b l e that students l i v i n g at home w i l l not b e n e f i t a t a l l . A 10$ i n crease f o r board and lodgings i s i n d i c a t e d and the means t e s t on the State awards i s t o be made l e s s exacting. Students i n l a r g e f a m i l i e s w i l l b e n e f i t most. The d e c i s i o n t o a l l o w students who have won e x t r a awards to use up to £100 of i t i s welcome as e x t r a a b i l i t y has not been rewarded i n the past. Neverthel e s s , i t i s c l e a r t h a t the reassessment i s not i n tended t o f u l l y o f f s e t the increased cost of l i v i n g as the f o l l o w i n g t a b l e w i l l show. 1949 Award. 1949 awards New r a t e Hostel + 32$ t o o f f s e t (Uaxm. estimk lodgings cost of l i v i n g -ate) :£241 £319 £289 Home :£180 £235 £205 (The f i g u r e of 32% increase i n the cost of l i v i n g i s taken from the Government's cost o f l i v i n g i n dex) The t r i e n n i a l reassessment of 1952 made bigger increases but the vacation allowances werh made o p t i o n a l f o r l o c a l education a u t h o r i t i e s , and about one t h i r d do not now pay them.
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FELIX i s s t i l l i n danger of becoming shortstaffedjif anyone feels inclined to write an article, draw a cartoon or come and help produce the paper, i f only for an hour,they would be most welcome to drop a line to the Editor. JROWINGfr THE HI AD OF THE RIVER RACE 1955 The "Head" was rowed this year once again i n i t s "correct" direction ; from Mortlake to Putney. The race was rowed i n conditions which varied from one extreme to the other, the earlier crews starting i n a near blizzard with snow, highwind and rough water, and the later crews rovdn^ over i n warm sunshine with a gentle breeze ruffling the surface of the Thames. I.C. entered nine crews, thus tieing with London and Thames for the largest entry out of a total of 227. The 1st. VIII surprised and disappointed by dropping i n position from 8th. to 14th., a place which, though i t f a i r l y reflects the crew's performance on the day, .is i n no way an assessment of i t s potentility. For the rest the Club did very well. The 2nd. VIII did extremely well to finish 20th. (from 27th.), f u l f i l l i n g a three year ambition to finish i n the 1st. Division. The 3rd. VIII went up from 79th. plaoe to 64th., and the 5th. and 6th. VIIIs rose respectively 35 and 63 places on last year's positions. A l l this helped to raise the Club's average by 15 places a crew! . The results show particulrly a very keen and able bunch of Freshers, many of whom are rwoing through the Summer Term; and the Club looks forward to an enjoyable regatta season.
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The World University Service, i n the University of London, are organising a Prooe3sion for tomorrow, Saturday May 7th. This Procession w i l l start from Hyde Park and travel to Bedford College, v i a Trafalgar Square, WITH POLICE PERMISSION! The theme i s to be: "Britain thro' the Ages". There w i l l be no I.C. float i n this Procession, although the Mines Traction Engine might make a good entry as a specimen of the Industrial Revolution? A University Carnival w i l l be held i n Bedford C o l l ege grounds during the afternoon and i n the evening there w i l l be a Grand B a l l to olose the day.
Sparkes Cup: R.C.S. 9 - Guilds 3. R.C.S. won the Sparkes Cup for the fourth time i n six years by following up their 8-5 win over Mines by a surprise viotory over the Guilds. Guilds played with a strong wind i n the f i r s t half, but failed to use i t . The score was 3-3 at half-time, and R.C.S. thereafter kept Guilds pegged back with kicks by Holman and Shepherd. They added to J.H. Jones* try with a penalty goal by Coates and, to general astonishment, a dropped goal (in-off) by J.M.L. Hblman. I.C. Rugger Club Dinner:photographs taken at this memorable function are displayed on the club notioe board.
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U.L. A t h l e t i c s Championship F i n a l s . Motspur Park. 2.45 p.m. WEDNESDAY MAY 18TH I m p e r i a l C o l l e g e Sports. Day a t Motspur Park. S p o r t s Day Hop i n A y r t o n H a l l i n t h e evening. FRIDAY MAY 20TH I.C. I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e l a t i o n s Club R u s s i a n evening, 7.30 p.m. i n the Snack B a r . ( p r o v i s i o n a l notioe) TUESDAY MAY 24TH I n a u g u r a l L e c t u r e by P r o f . R.M.BARRER on h i s appointment t o the C h a i r of Phys. Chem. "Some Tasks and P e r s p e c t i v e s i n P h y s i c a l Chemistry". 5.30 p.m. i n the R.C.S. Main Chem. Theatre.
ICRICKET. The cricket season opened quietly, the f i r s t t r i a l s being held on the beach at Falmouth during the Rugger Club tour. Here K. Weale was seen to be i n his usual form, but more talent was forthcoming from the later t r i als at Harlington. The 1st XI played Reading University, who won the toss and batted f i r s t . They displayed considerable concentration, but l i t t l e i n i t i a t i v e , and I.C., despite poor fielding, had a good chance to win when Reading declared at 142 - 6 (Jordinson 4 - 2 7 ) . By way of contrast the I.C, batsmen showed lack of concentration and occasional reckless initiative against indifferent bowling. They lost 4 quick wickets, after whioh the later batsmen did not experience much d i f f i c u l t y i n forcing a draw at 82 7 (Whiddon 34). The 2nd XI, thanks nainly to a fine 59 not out by Regan and 5 for 45 by Amatya, scored an exciting one wicket victory over Reading 2nd XI. The Sunday XI began with a fine win over Lennox, who made 140 - 7 dec. I.C. passed this total with several wickets to spare, Kitchener (87 not out) astonishing those who had come solely to barrack, notably W.S. Robinson.
The Golf Club has continued i t s successful season by defeating King's College Hospital 5-1 and Middlesex Hospital 4-2. As Middlesex are the present University champions I.C. should stand a good chance of winning the championship when i t i s played at Koor Park on May 25th. An innovation at the end of last term was the dinner held i n the Upper Dining Hall. The guests included the U.L. Captain, the Captain and Secretary of Highgate and B i l l Cox, who, as one of the leading teachers of the game afterwards showed an extremely interesting film, several members taking the opportunity to discuss their failings and pet theories with him. > The standard of play at the Spring Meeting held at Walton Heath on March 25th was adversely affected by the hard winter, most members being out of practice. The scratch cup was won by M. Hampton with a 79 and D.D. Anderton won the Glover Cup for tho best handicap round. The foursomes competition i n the afternoon was won by K. Lewis and A.P. MacKenzie. Hampton followed up this success during the vacation i n the Northern Open Championship at Murcar, when he had a 72 hole aggregate of 295 to f i n ish second amateur i n a f i e l d containing 58 amateurs with handicaps less than 4, and several professionals. He was 8th i n the overall placings.
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The term was given a good start when 12 members and ex-members opened the weekend of April 22nd at the Dormy House at Corden Beach, Bexhill. The golf gradually deteriorated as the week-end progressed. In fact, more than a few people had difficulty i n driving straight on the Sunday morning! Those who had any energy l e f t on Sunday evening used i t up by pushing one of the cars up and down the road for an hour before i t would start. The weekend was an outstanding success and i t i s to be hoped that many more w i l l follow.
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As a conclusion to the season the Rugger clue v i s ited the West Country for three fixtures against opponents that promised to he the roost formidable the college has yet encountered. I t was therefore with some foreboding that the party l e f t the orumbled union by coach but short sojourns at hostelries en route previously well tried by members of other touring parties, f o r t i f i e d a l l for the following days match. B r i l l i a n t sunshine greeted us i n Cornwall and an i n spection of the Falmouth ground found i t to be bone hard i n spite of the valiant attempts of the groundsmen with hose and water. I.C. had to make a number of changes i n the team advertised on the programme, due to absence owing to injury of our more outstanding backs. From the whistle play was fast and open, with the I.C. forwards holding their own against the sturdy Falmouth pack. Our opponents fielded two guest players, with county oap Roy Harris behind the scrum, and international t r i a l i s t Rosen at stand-off, the latter making many fine breaks for the home side. Heam at stand-off half for I.C. played well both i n attack and defence and made muoh ground with some fine kicking. The three quarters played well i n attack but were unable to stop a Falmouth try i n the corner after a cross kick. Later bad tackling allowed Hosen to put his centres over for another try i n the middle but I.C. were now playing with only 14 men, look forward Toynbee having departed with a dislocated thumb. In the seoond half, I.C. retalliated with a try from f u l l baok Thomson who was alvrays ready to come into the attack and Hearn . kicked a penalty goal from far out.' Time was against us however, and the final whistle saw us down by 11 pts. to FREE
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Saturday afternoon one change was made i n the side to meet Peiiryn the match being played before a moderate crowd on equally hard 'ground. Fenryn have a record second only to that of Redruth i n Cornwall and many a great touring side has fallen at their hands. In the f i r s t half I.C. maintained a t e r r i t o r i a l advantage throughout but failed to snap "xg two simple scoring ohances. A break away attack from Penryn with a defensive mistake allowed"the home side to put on five points before the interval. Later Heam kicked a penalty goal for I.C. but the game now became scrappy with each side siezing on the other's mistakes. The Penryn backs scored again but their pack tired towards the end and I.C. were pressing hard when to cries of "Sport" from oollege supporters in the stand, a pitched battle developed on the f i e l d . This, a very nervous referee failed to quell completely, and the whistle for no side went short of time.
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The Athletics season opened on the last Wednesday of last term when the I.C. 3 miles Championship was held in the Wimbledon Park track. Guilds had the f i r s t four men home to soore an easy victory i n the team race from R.C.S. and Mines. The individual winner was John Evans who beat the holder, T. Bailey, by half a lap i n a time of 14-41. Four members of the Club attended the University Training Week at Motspur Park during the last week of the vao. The energy expended on the track and i n front of the dart board resulted, i n at least two oases of complete exhaustion and one pulled muscle. Tha I.C. t r i a l s were held at Harlington on April 27th i n the expected gale foroe wind which assisted the sprinters but greatly hampered the middle distance men. In the sprints, freshers Mantle and Regan both showed great promise and should strengthen the relay team. Of the other freshers, Colraan has providentially arrived to replace John Davies i n the pole vault and Hyslop should f i l l a long f e l t need i n the hurdles and also take Mike Rickard's place i n the high jump. Several f i e l d events man have yet to be seen i n action and a further t r i a l for them and the sprinters i s being held. As a result of the U.L. t r i a l s on Saturday, two I.C. runners w i l l travel to Paris with the U.L. team next weekend. The outstanding performance oame from John Evans who won the 880 yds. i n the new I.C. reoord time of 1-56-8 and w i l l run the 800 m. i n Paris. In the 2 miles, Trevor Bailey was well below his last season's form i n taking 3rd plaoe, but w i l l travel to Paris as 2nd string for the 3000 m. Of the othar.I.C. representatives, Gordon Stewart was 6th i n the 880 yds. i n a personal be3t time and Buiny Snellook cleared 5'4" i n the high jump and was 6th i n the t r i ple jump. On the same day a rather inexperienced I.C. team took part i n a 4 X 3, miles road relay at Potters Bar and finished: 14th. ' RoyMaular recorded a promising time of 15-13 on the last leg.' 'â&#x20AC;˘Âť
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On the Saturday before the term started a small band of I.C. oross country members, donned i n tweeds and armed with shooting sticks, travelled down into the county of Sussex to partake i n the open event at the annual Point to Point held by the Brighton and Storrington Foot Beagles. The cattle of Stuocles Farm had kindly vacated their stables, for the afternoon, providing roomy but somewhat odiferous changing accommodation. The afternoon started with the local Point to Point clubs going twice round a 1 mile specially prepared o i r ouit, over obstacles and across a rather infuriating water jump with a steep landing bank. Rather more i n terest was aroused by the installation of a 1 lap ladies raoe, the ladies receiving encouraging support from the I.C. members. The open event (of whioh I.C. were the holders) had been increased to four laps, and i t was this plus a lack Of fitness after the Easter recess that took heavy t o l l on the I.C. team. Many were the tales told afterwards of the water jump and of the spectators who assembled there. One country gentry was reported to have laughed so muoh at D. Inman's effort to extricate himself from the mud that he f e l l off his shooting stick into the stream. Apart from I.C.'s rather poor showing, D.J.Pain running as an individual won the open event, with a fine run, and mention must be-made of Oldfield who completed the last two miles barefooted having lost his shoes i n the water jump.
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Eli the "Fifteen Balls",thw headquarters of the Penryn olnb amioaKLe relations were restored after the matoh with winkles and oornish pasties. A survey of the number of f i t men l e f t to talks the f i e l d against the Camborne team was made and the shortage of good reserves caused the side to be weakened ,but i t was pleasing to see Peaooeke playing i n his f i r s t game since before Christ-' mas,where he made a sensational appearance as wing threequarter. Ten thousand gallons of water on the pitch i n the morning had made i t a l i t t l e softer ,but the ground s t i l l remained hard and i t was perhaps this that aooouted for the poor I.C tackling.For the f i r s t time on the tour our pack failed to hold the opposing forwards and Camborne soared, four times i n the f i r s t half.After the interval I.C, r e t a l iated with a dropped goal by Hearn and a try from Barnes,but weak tackling allowed Camborne to cross our l i n e again. Considering the strengh of the opposition and the conditions ,the results i n the f i r s t two matohes especially reflected credit on the club ,and i t i s hoped that the) tour w i l l become a regular- feature i n the Rugby aaXsnder Published by the FELIX BOARD, Imperial College Union, London, S.W.7. Printed by S'lL VQUS PLAIT Ltd., 307a, Telephone Place, London, W.14.