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The number of incidents of thieving at I.C has now risen to a very sinister and ugly all-time high. Nearly every day something is reported missing and, in the vast majority of cases, there is no doubt at all that thieves have been at work. We seem to have passed beyond the stage of cushions and cutlery being stolen from the Union ; such outbreaks of childishness are, regrettably, to be expected of a rather immature mentality in every society. What is quite inexcusable, however, is the blatant stealing of money from people's jacket pockets. This would seem to represent a hideous sickness which must be stamped out for the good of the community.
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It is a frightful criticism of our college that nobody can even have money in their jackets in the billiard room : wallets have just vanished in the dim light. Money must be carefully guarded in the gym, for people have crept up the back stairs, and disappeared again without a sound. Jackets cannot even be left for five minutes on the tenth floor of the physics building : again a wallet has been stolen. There is nothing casual in the nature of this kind of stealing, neither can it be attributed to an outsider: the outbreaks are too numerous, and the places so unlikely. Also, some of the incidents seem to have a particular element of nastiness. On March 4th the Felix collecting tin in the Mech. Eng. building was emptied between 5.30 and 8 o'clock in the evening. The amount of money missing, as yet undetermined, probably represents the difference between profit and loss on that issue. It would be a sad reflection on the college if a number of people had to miss lectures simply to guard these tins. A n other revolting crime reported to Mr. Jock Henry, the chief security officer, was the removal of a cello from an obscure little cloakroom in the Union. Is anything safe ?
By P A U L C A R T E R Tony Berry carried the vote for the presidency of the U L U against Frank Fuchs last week. Both candidates in their speeches and answers to the packed Council Room did credit to I.C. as a college producing thinkers and actors rather than mere talkers. Frank Fuchs outlined his desire to see U L U as the mouthpiece of its 25,000 students—and as taking a leading role in national student affairs. Tony Berry threw out ideas on student services, festivals, overseas students, 6th form conference, and advance planning for U L U in the event of the University of London being split into several smaller Universities.
Mr. Henry also stresses that the security guards have an impossible job on their hands. They cannot eject outsiders from the Union, because students will not carry their Union cards, and even if they could, students would still be leaving their jackets around, albeit in apparently safe places. The answer lies with the students. If you take your jackets off at any time, remove all money and put it in your trouser pockets. This applies to everyone, and to every conceivable part of the college. Remember, you can trust no one. Will anyone who has come to be in possession of a metal plaque inscribed " UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AIR SQUADRON" please deliver it to the Union Office so that it can be returned (without any questions being asked!) to the owners.
SARCASTIC TONY B E R R Y These speeches contrasted well Foto by Faville with President Anderson-Evans report a sarcastic and fist clenching little speech admitting failure mocracy in U . L . U . Berry exto run the Kennedy Memorial pressed his belief in a Delegate Fund, in chucking carnival out of conference for U . L . U . on a basis U L U and failure to run an Edu- of proportional representation, cation Year March (remember e.g. I.C. to have about five delethe anti apertheid March). Even gates—but with U . L . U . having no so the vote was carried on one say in the method of election of SMALL ADS. simple question—who won the these delegates from the constiG O I N G D O W N ? Be sure to Hospitals Cup ? — Berry knew, tuent colleges. U . L . U . General have booked your seats at Fuchs didn't, and 15 Medic presi- Meeting according to Tony Berry "THIS TIME NEXT Y E A R " dents voted for Berry. is incapable of representing — R E V U L U ' S new musical. SERVING I.C U.L.U.'s 25,000 students due to (Chris. Adams, co-author, is an Asked his feelings on election, sheer weight of numbers. AltoI.C. graduate.) Performances at Tony Berry commented, " I am gether it looks as if U . L . U . under in U . L . U . Tickets 3/-, 4/-, 5/- very glad to have this oppor- Tony Berry (already Chairman of 7.30 p.m., 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th May tunity of serving—indirectly—'the N.U.S. Athletics Committee) will from Box Office Manager, students of I.C.!" When asked end up a little N.U.S — will I.C. Revulu. U . L . U . his attitude to restoration of de- then disaffiliate ?
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Dear Mr. Michael Combes editor sir. So I read your last editorial, and I immediately thought SEX (I have to say this in order to get this letter printed). And I should like to raise a jew points. First point; origin of GROT. The word GROT was used as far back as 1902, by D. H. Lawrence, in his writings on the British Public, and following the death of his Mother, it can therefore be classed as a D.H.L. Four-LetterWord. In modern usage it can be used as an adjective . . . e.g. " Grotty advertising " or as a noun e.g. " A pile of Grot" or as an adverb. e.g. " The meeting was handled Grotily " or as a verb e.g. " He was Grotted on the head," or as an expletive e.g. "Grot you\ I" or conversely e.g. "Grotl Grot\ Grot\" Wot a lot of grot we got . . . And Grotty Advertising . . . Since I arrived at the College in the dark ages of the Waterhouse Building, the standard of advertising has increased greatly. This year, the best advertising has been done by the Folk Song Group, I.C. Dramatic Society (And last year!), Wells Soc, The Carnivals, Felix (even) and the S.S. Stomp, for comprehensive coverage. (Please Mr. Combes, check your facts before printing Felix, the stickers that you refer to in your editorial were nothing to do with the S.S.S., they were advertising the U.L. Ally Pally Stomp). With increasing advertising, comes increasing need for display areas, there are still places in the college which are inadequately supplied with student advertising areas. Places such as Huxley, Elec. Eng, Rod. Hill, and Physics., and therefore organisers of functions must resort to unorthodox sites for their adverts, in order to get a good display area. Good advertising is an Artform, and in a college of Technology such as l.C, Artform should be encouraged. In the Socio-economic state in which we live, advertising plays a great role. Good advertising within the college should be encouraged, wherever it is positioned. Even Felix has found the need to resort to Grotty Advertising . . . sticking notices to wooden stools, tables, blackboards, even on grotty black tins placed in the centre of walking areas. Excellent advertising for Felix . . . But let others be excellent as well.
ACTIVITY Dear Sir, Things have been happening in Tizard Hall on a scale and in a direction impossible to obtain through the constituent unions. I am referring to the visits paid to Tizard Hall by several important men in various fields, not necessarily scientific. The non-scientific men are, in my opinion of great importance, as students can only come in contact with them in a non-academic, informal atmosphere in the Halls of residence. Our union societies are in no way brought into competition with the halls in this field, as they just haven't the same facilities. People who think that the Hall residents should not make the best use of their opportunities, arguing that these are detracting from Union functions, atteiulences, must fail to see the point. This is simply that there is a large psychological gap between strolling down to the gallery floor to meet somebody important, and going to attend a society lecture in the college. Its also a matter of convenience for the student, like switching on the television to see a film, against going round to the cinema. By bringing the activities into the Halls, people who cannot afford to make an evening of it, manage to spare the hour or two involved by attending small, informal meetings in Hall. I remain Sir, unbrainwashed, M. H. SOMMER, Tizard Hall.
APOLOGY Dear Sir, We wish to tender our apologies for our very personal and tomewhat rude comments concerning the girls of Physics II, which appeared in the last edition of "Felix." Yours sincerely, The Long and the Short and the Tall.
Dear Sir, I was amazed at the poor taste shown by the writer of the second Juke Box Jury Sketch at last week's Smoking Concert. I refer, to the carrying of Buddy Holly's " coffin " across the stage as a " personal appearance." Most Yogily yours, of the audience seemed to think D. G. BISHOP this highly funny, but it and the E D . : Bully for Yog! But the beer marred for me an otherwise Grotty Advertising (meaning unreasonably enjoyable evening. sightly) congregates in areas well Yours sincerely, endowed with display space, viz. R. S. ROBERTSHAW Union entrance and South Side all (Phys. 3) over.
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GEER? Dear Sir, It is disappointing that not one Dear Sir, of your very critical correspondIn the past Felix has been ents in the issue of 19 February known for its bad spelling and even makes reference to the ex- grammar. I am happy to say that cellent Electrical Engineering this has improved greatly in recent Supplement in the previous issue. weeks. However, the extraThis venture is, to my (perhaps ordinary lapse of Felix No. 202 biased?) mind, only one outward forces me, much against my will, sign from the most forward look- to complain. I refer of course, ing and progressive Department in to the headline "It's Gear " to the College. the article about the Hyde Park But, why should electrical be Road Relay. This sort of thing the only Department in the Col- can be tolerated no more. Anyone lege to believe that the profes- who has ever lived within 20 miles sional engineer of tomorrow will of Lime Street will know that the have to solve human problems at expression should be "It's the least as taxing as the technical gear " and I hope that points like ones? I feel that engineering this will be checked in future. students find humanities harder Incidentally, it is my theory that than substituting figures into the word should be spelt " geer," formulae, which is why some but not everybody would agree students do not " . . . seem yet to with this. be wholly " with us " in some of R. A. WAFER (Maths I) these experiments . . . " (Sir P.S. Would anyone interested in Willis Jackson). On this basis, the forming a " Geer Society " please most important parts of a degree contact me. course at C and G are the fundamentals of engineering and humanities. The most essential feature of university teaching is then avoiding" spoon-feeding;" the easiest way to spoon-feed " a Dear Sir, student is to make him copy for- At the risk of turning Felix into mulae from a blackboard for three a journal of sexual obsession, I years. would like to add a few comments Yours faithfully, to the " great sex battle." J. LEWIS I think that most reasonable (2E) Christians expected that the letters from the "angry virgins" would precipitate the storm of protest that followed. To dogmatise to a readership which essentially does not accept the basic premises Dear Sir, I should appreciate it if you of Christianity, is bound to meet would permit me a little of your with ridicule. After all, we are valuable space to express a senti- often rightfully described as being a post-Christian country. ment of my own. I am not a fuddy-duddy or a However, dogmatism apart, spoil-sport or anything of the sort, there is some cause for comand I admire healthily executed plaint. Perhaps the two offendrags or pranks or stunts. ing items in Felix came in for I have watched males debagged harsher treatment than they deand females made to stand on served; but I feel that a much their heads without batting an eye, wider view is that many I.C. probutu when it comes to deliberate ductions regularly overstep the destruction by violent means of boundaries of common good taste College fittings and furnishings, I (Is good taste a Christian concept?) To mention a few which draw the line. In a word that is stretching it usually offend—The smoking contoo far. During the ULU Rag cert, the festival of music and culWeek, no less than four of the ture, and of course Stynx. Subsubstantial metal handles, such as tle suggestive humour can be those found on the refectories, hilariously funny to an adult upper lounge and bar exit, were audience, and at the same time wrenched off, not to mention quite harmless. Crudity seems to be the I.C. equivalent*. I.C. lock's and lamps destroyed. I do not think for one moment scriptwriters seem to have misthat these acts were perpetrated by placed the concept that humour I.C. men, but I fail to see how is intended to cause laughter, and they could have been done with- an enticement to vomit is often out being observed by some I.C. substituted. when all good I.C. men should Could it be that one of the come to the aid. underlying motives for the I think such acts are pointless bumper Christian lobby was an and puerile and should like to see early attempt to save Felix from more of the " Mens sana in cor- joining the crude clan? pore sano." Yours sincerely, Thanking you sir, I am MIKE HOSKER Yours, E D . : We're willing to be saved, J. STANLEY but perhaps a more subtle apBRANKER (STAN) proach
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ROUN THE BEN I must admit I don't like the idea of writing for " Felix." When you've got a large staff to report and comment on College affairs it seems silly not to leave them to get on with it (within certain limits which don't exist here any longer) — and the " President's Column " of most college newspapers strikes me as a load of egotistical bombast. But since as far as the academic year is concerned, we're now well round the bend for better or for worse, I'm going to have a fling. As is well known, I've got a narrow confined outlook on life, so, with apologies, what I have to say may have some connection with the Union. MOVING IN Number one priority this year has been moving into South Side —the bottom floors, that is. I ior one find the building extremely pleasant, particularly the interior. (The President and Secretary of two years ago—Lyle and Stacey— deserve great credit for their choice of furnishings.) However, it certainly caused some headaches. The biggest surprise, I think, was to find that the main heating pipes for the building ran through the cellar of the bar—cost to put right, £800. Again, the messengers counter is just far enough from the cloakroom to make it impossible for one set of men to do both jobs, so either we loose coats or furniture, or pay a second fortune—the building is a security nightmare from start to finish with more than twenty separate entrances. However, given a few more paintings and a loudspeaker system for telephone messages etc., (both of which are in the pipeline) the place will be just like home. REFECTORIES Opening South Side caused near chaos for Mooney (remember those queues ?) and a thumping loss was run up in the first few months—we're still waiting to see who is going to pay. Everything had to be worked out again just about from square one—working times, staffing, costing. Incidentally, the relevant committee here consists mainly of students, so don't take it all out on our beloved catering manager. Believe me, his lot is not easy—he gets hammered almost daily for one thing or another, and rarely a helpful or thankful word. (Next time you're organising a meeting timed to finish at 6.30 why not let him know?) The basic reason for rather poor service and high prices is economic—the refectories have to be designed and staffed to meet a peak aemand which lasts for about 30 minutes £o» about 30
weeks of the year. Mooney makes the best of this with a skill which at times verges on ihe criminal! RUNNING OUT The Union's financial resources have become more and more strained with continued inflation since our last increase in 1957. So far it has been possible to shield club activity from this only by holding back expenditure in other directions such as refurnishing or filling the obvious need for extra secretarial assistance, for example. It seems, for a number of reasons, that we have reached the limit of this process, and if we don't have more money by next year even the clubs will begin to feel the pinch. Negotiations on this have been underway with the Governing Body since last summer in an attempt to provide both short and long term solutions—so let's keep our fingers crossed. FEUDMANSHIP So much rubbish has been spewed forth in print on the subject of a reported Halls/Union row, that one hesitates to dive into the refuse. However, the bubble ought to be pricked; if it wasn't for being reminded about this row in each edition of " Felix " I wouldn't know it existed. Cameron said much the same thing in this newspaper last term. Unlike Messrs. Williams and Collins, I can't speak for " The Union," and unlike Mike Combes I'm not prescient, but certain things seem self-evident: (1) What the residents of any hall do with their own time, energy and money is their own affair, and if the Union starts meddling in these matters it will rightly be told where it gets off. (2) Likewise, vice versa. (3) If a hall wants anything from the Union, it will (and does) ask for it. (4) Likewise, vice versa. So good luck to the hall footballers, cricketers, folk-singers and what have you. Williams, Combes, Collins, Annard et all should either find a more profitable way of idling their time away, or a different hobby horse to ride— try " Personal feud between Watson and Massey " for a change. UNION MEETING Tomorrow's (i.e. Thursday's) Union Meeting is the penultimate hurdle for the modest changes to the Bye-laws which Council recommended on an honest attempt to oil a few joints. Watch out for the people who will say " We could do it this way or we could do it that way, but we shouldn't do it as suggested." What they mean (but can't say) is that they don't like the idea of a general meeting electing a DeDutv Presi-
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A Above the inconsequentialities and transcient sensations which distract Union meetings, and sell Felix, there persist some fundamental and enduring topics such as the quality of the beer at Harlington. By coincidence this essential fluid is supplied by the same firm which contributed substantially to the cost of extending the pavilion bar two years ago. To verify that this charitable organisation is maintaining responsible standards of production the Griffin Brewery on the Cromwell Road extension was recently visited by the honorary inspecting committee for wines, ales and spirits at Harlington (HICWASH). Although greeted deferentially by Col. Fuller in person the dedicated inspectorate allowed themselves to be detained for less than • an hour-by his preliminary hospitality, and were then guided through the production processes by two of the military maltster's affable aides. Hops, wort yeast, mash and the ladies of the bottling section, were all critically appraised. H I C W A S H was concerned to learn of the obstructionist tactics of Customs and Excise, who measure vat levels to within 0.1 inches, but was impressed by the majestic stillness of the vast tanks in the fermentation room. Here the coloured glass windows, (dating from its former use as a Church Hall) create a suitably reverent atmosphere. It was unfortunate that Inspector Cunningham should stagger drunkenly on this tranquil scene, but he had cracked his head pa a copper pipe in an excess of inquisitional dent. Someone, I hope, will ask which way they would do it. Incidentally, the meeting also promises some items of business of a less esoteric nature. We're not as bad as U L U vet!
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of Gravity zeal. As a final duty H I C W A S H assembled in a room curiously termed the " Cage " to examine samples of Vecent brews. The Old Burton in particular (3/- per pint) was generally approved, and Inspector Havard arranged for a small barrel to be supplied (at cost) for his next important rugby fixture. After conferring again briefly on the merits of the latest brewing of " London Pride " the committee assented to a suggestion that they might care to have lunch before leaving ; but to show that this would in no way influence their final report, took tins of beer away for iurther analysis on their return to College. Ihe Athletic Ground Committee has since decided to continue trie exclusive sale of Messrs. Fuller's beers at Harlington, ior the time being. When Uie next of these arduous but necessary inspections is due one trusts that there will again be public-spirited individuals prepared to undertake the task without thought of financial reward. K. E. WEALE.
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T T H E SATURDAY NIGHT HOPS I happened to be around last Saturday at one of the weekly hops held in the Union. The gatherings, which are not unlike a disorganised cattle market on some occasions, fulfill a very important function in allowing college clubs to swell their coffers by organising a hop. I wonder if the people who come along are also filled with a sense of purpose. On last Saturday, several interesting types were on view. There was the long standing lad, 25 years old or so, who has been here for five years. He is a big drinker, but as safe as an eunuch. Then, there was the would be smoothie, very provincial in his fancy coat with the red velvet collar. He fancies himself, but usually walks home alone making a lot of noise. Some of the innocent ones, who still believe they can find true love at a hop, were successful, but only a few. Then there was the cynical onlooker with other means of access to women. He seems to like pretending he is a psychologist. Still, what matter the players, the coffers of I.C. are filled. SOUTHSIDE There has been considerable writing on the problem of Southside these days, of which a not inconsiderable part has been based on misconceived ideas. It is noticeable that the penthouse dwellers have acquired one or two high riding and low thinking followers. Everybody realises that from now on an ever increasing amount of student activity will centre around the halls of residence and the Union hierarchy aim to assure that complete control of all student acti"vities remains within the student body. The indirect and subtle means adopted by the penthouse dwellers are not obvious to the average Union member, in fact it is amazing how few people seem to realise what is going on Wake up, Southside, before you find yourself in the same situation as U . L . U . COMMENT " I am not an irresponsible person, like some around here, I do not drink beer and I am never seen drunk. Indeed, no ! I drink wine at refined parties and stagger home in the early morning. " People consider me the lesser of two evils, so they will elect me," said M r . Berry, shortly before his election as President of
Ian Campbell had nothing but praise for I.C. Folk Song Club "Women race to buy men a and admiration for the club's " regulars" appearing on the same bill on 10th March. He added that many London folk clubs had present, and this race usually ends in a tie." few professional performers as good as I.C.'s offering. What garment can possibly be It was unfortunate that this Hootenanny failed to get off to a good start, mainly due to unfamiliarity in the use of microphones. considered more fatuous than a The evening did not in fact really kick off until nearly nine o'clock tie? What use is it? Was it with the appearance of Derek Hall, an artiste of many facets and invented by the Society for the supreme confidence. This was timely for the Ian Campbell Group prevention of Obscenity to ShirtFronts, or the Clothe the Buttons was scheduled to follow. Fund : Why wear one, what sort, " J U G O' P U N C H " and how ? In view of the shabby treatment they had received at a number of recent college appearances, the Campbells arrived at I.C. with some trepidation. But they were soon made to feel as at home here as at their own " J u g o' Punch " in Birmingham. Of radio and tv fame, the guest stars came to I.C. after a strenouous afternoon recording session. For this reason they had asked to be limited to one hour's performance. However, as a result of the tumultuous welcome that they received, they performed for at least half as long again, regrettably halted only by the clock and the Duty Officer. Connoiseurs appreciated this to be one of their best-ever perWhy : Because it is supposed formances, with less informative chit-chat and more songs (includ- to look well-dressed as it forces you to close that sadistic top ing a number of requests). button which usually succeeds in CLIMAX OF THE Y E A R half-peeling your Adam's apple. The audience of 160 heard What sort—well, you can either more music made by Rod. and plump for the wide type, which PBDBLEM Alex, Elvina, Sam Apeji, Colin is pointed at the bottom, and and Judy, the Wayfarers, the often in College colours, for the Blues Group, and Kate and Roy. I've-got-an-interview and I'm-the Bill Clifton, the world-famous serious-type look, or else you can " Bluegnus " authority, had been be a man of the world, and wear expected to drop in during the the Slim-Jim sort which reevening. We must now wait until sembles nothing more than a bib next term for him to promote for three-foot centipedes. Have " Talking Beatles Blues " (—and you ever noticed that width of tie Bluegrass) at IC Folk Club. seems directly proportional to D.I.W. width of trouser-leg. And when you've chosen, and are holding a good yard of STUDENT EXCHANGES coloured silk in front of you, no WITH EUROPEAN Given angles ABC training in the Boy Scouts will UNIVERSITIES AGS = 80 , SBC = 50^ help you tie it, what can you do ? Session 1964-65 Any student who wishes to be Well, if you want to look like a and DCB = 6 0 ° , f i n d considered for an Exchange politician, you must fix it so that by geometry v a l u e o f Scholarship at one of the Euro- the knot is wrinkled, asymmetriangle EDC. pean Universities shown below cal and coyly trying to hide beshould apply to the Head of his neath your collar. On the other Department and also inform the hand (neck, rather) the modern U . L . U . It seems he was right, Registrar, 178 Queen's Gate, in taste is for the smooth, wellgood luck to him. Now he will writing by Friday, 1st May, 1964. rounded knot which, depending be too busy to worry about I.C. 1. Aachen Technische Hoch- on the size of your tie, and your Those amazing sex letters were schule: Open to postgraduate personal taste can be achieved so obviously written by people students* only from the Min- with the Half-Windsor method, very lacking in experience and ing, Metallurgy, Civil, Elec- reasonably quick and effective, judgement. What were they but trical and Mechanical Engin- or the Full-Windsor, which is resermons by outraged churchmen portedly due to Prince Phillip. eering Departments. and invitations to free love from people who are sorry they do not 2. Eidgenbssiche Technische K.I.K. have a nasty disease. Nobody Hochschule, Zurich : Open to spoke a sensible word on behalf any post-graduate students.* of the majority of normal people 3. Exchange Scholarship at a be asked to report on their use of at the college. However it was German University: Open to these funds on their return to this very interesting to notice that our postgraduates or students who country. A l l candidates are required to enraged churchmen seem to know have completed two years of have a sufficient command of the more than they should about the the undergraduate course. German language to be able to physical side of sex. It seems the In addition to the Scholarships, sight of a woman's leg above the the College will make available follow laboratory and practical work. knee sends them into a frenzy. additional funds, mainly to assist students to travel in the countries * Including those qualifying for a J. P. K L A S C H K A . degree in 1964. they are visiting. Scholars will 11th March, 1964.
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with the Motion, " This house believes that members of C. & G . Union should concern themselves more with affairs of I.C. Union, than with the activities of the C. & G . Union." The motion was proposed by Mike Combes, Editor-de-Luxe of Felix, who studied the Halls-I.CGuilds triangle. Don Leeper, for the opposition, gave a brief account of the history and tradition of Guilds, and then pointed out that the Halls could only cater for a small percentage of the students at any given time. John Skinner, supporting the motion, dealt with the status of Guilds, and I.C. in technical and business circles. Finally Pete Airey urged the meeting not to leave a thriving Guilds Union, to join a dying concern. Let the enthusiasm of Guilds keep I.C. running. The motion was defeated by 120 votes to 36, with 8 abstentions. DEBATING COMPETITION Last Tuesday saw the last phase of the Intercollegiate Debating Competition, with Guilds proposing that they would rather be Bonds (James) than Beatles (The). The Berry-Schroter-Hall trio debated well, pointing out that they would rather be a virile, active two-legged Bond than a mopped mobbed eight-legeed Beatle. R.C.S. spoke also. The motion was defeated, but Guilds won the debate. Guilds also won the debating competition, in conjunction with Mines. There is no official Trophy. QUOTES " I think it ought to be free." —a first year Aeronautical Engineer. " Don't say things like that; there's a Felix editor present." —-a Tizard man. " How do you like Mike Hodgson's new car ?" —a Carnival organiser.
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CARNIVAL R A F F L E — 2. CARNIVAL GARDEN AN EXPLANATION FETE By now most of you will have Side shows — stalls — roundfound your books of raffle tickets. abounts — swings — fat ladies — Judging by the number of queries coconut shies — steam organs !! we have received, many of you A l l these we will be having at are puzzled by the rules—why this year's Carnival Garden Fete, not have just a simple raffle ? P R O V I D I N G Y O U give us a Answer—-it is illegal to have a hand with building them. raffle prize of value exceeding If you can't aim a hammer at £100. anything smaller than your finWe decided that the best way gers then we can give you a large round this was to have the draw paint brush (and some elastoin two parts. plast). 1. A raffle in which there will The more help—the bigger the be 5 0 prize winners. Fete—-the more money. 2. The competition for the Cortina which will be entered oy 3. COMMANDOS the 5 0 prizewinners only. Coram ndos have set themDemand for the tickets has selve a target of £1,000 for Carnibeen, we are pleased to say, very val—ideas are needed—(do you heavy, and we are having more know how Yogi Bear, or Bill and tickets printed; these will be Ben, or anyone, can be kidavailable by Friday. If all the napped ?)—for publicity stunts tickets are sold, the raffle alone and money raising stunts. We will make as much as last year's already have some ideas—but we total Carnival proceeds, so please need plenty of volunteers to put make a real effort to sell all the them into practice—-at least 200. books which have been distriSo don't hesitate, whether it be buted to you. for commandos—stalls for the Fete—raffle tickets—be a volunteer and report immediately to your local recruiting office (Carnival Office Weeks Hall) offering your skills and ideas. The Carnival Office is open ON A-BOMB SURVIVORS from 12.30—2.00 p.m. every day. Today, Wednesday, I.C.C.N.D. If you don't make contact— are showing the feature film L E A V E A MESSAGE. " Children of Hiroshima," in Physics Lecture Theatre 2, at 1.45 p.m. This internationally acclaimed picture of Japan, 1952, tells the story of a handful of A-bomb TECHNICAL & GENERAL survivors, mainly children, during and after the dropping of the BOOKS Bomb, as seen through the eyes of a young teacher, returning to ART MATERIALS her native Hiroshima. The film avoids the sensaDRAWING tional approach and is free from INSTRUMENTS recrimination or bitterness. It is intended to produce a horror of STATIONERY war, not hatred of one or other of the participating nations and it PAPERBACKS has its accent on the future happiness of youth. 1, 3 & 5 EXHIBITION R O A D , There will be one or two short L O N D O N , S.W.7 supporting films and everybody is welcome to attend.
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It was an unprecedented oneWATER POLO two-three victory for the Boat I.C. have won the U X . U . Club in the University of London Water Polo League and never behead of the river race. The 1st fore has the standard of play VIII won the Dixon Bowl, the 3rd been so high in the college. Roy VIII were second and the 2nd Clark has played splendidly in VIII were third. In addition the attack and goalkeeper John Ban5th VIII won the Dixon Cup for yard has been the mainstay of the the fastest novice crew, their defence. overall position being fifteenth. JUDO Starting into a strong headThe Judo Club added another wind, ten seconds or so apart, the victory to their impressive record crews had to face rough water this season when the Ist team for the most of the course. The went to Cambridge and defeated 1st VIII rowed well at 35 as far the University by 2—1^, thus as Hammersmith, where they completing the double over this were only 1£ lengths behind the very strong side who had preU . L . 2nd VIII, the crew that had viously beaten Oxford 6—1. started first. By Chiswick steps, BASKET B A L L however, the I.C. crew was flagL.S.E. beat I.C. by 54-66 in the ging, and were further upset by a final of the U.L.U. Cup. I.C. heavy wash. This enabled the found themselves up against a university crew to get away again A collection of talented individuals failed to hold a hard-work- well-drilled man-to-man defence and by Chiswick Bridge, the ing, well drilled team on the cold, windswept wastes of Motspur Park and never really got the better of finish, they were well clear. and so the U.L. Challenge Cup goes to Mile End Road for the first it. They suffered a severe settime ever after spending the past five years here in South Kensington. back in the second half when Bill G I.C., with their seven UniverAfter that, play returned to the Steiger had to retire with a badly sity players, never really got into I.C. half and soon, on the half damaged ankle. SOCCER their stride until the end of the hour, Q.M.C. were a goal up. In second half when it was all over. gram had come out to the edge of Last issue's feature on Colin It seems that three cup matches the penalty area to collect a stray Casemore stated that he had won Having been soundly beaten by have not been sufficient to proQ.M.C. pass but was beaten to Bristol University Caps. This U . L . a few weeks previously, duce a team understanding bethe ball and could only watch as should, of course, have read Guys Hospital came in for tween these men who do not it was crossed to the goalmouth British University Caps. another hiding on February 28th, usually play together. and forced in by Howorth past a CRICKET this time at the hands of I.C. perplexed I.C. defence. Trials take place on the MonThe game began with the usual Q.M.C. should have made it day before the start of next term, Middle Weight two when, minutes later, Ingram and the following Wednesday. M . Neville-Polley (I.C.) was probing and summing up between could only parry a fierce shot but Please try to attend one of these mainly on the retreat but beat the teams and twenty minutes the rebound was blasted inches ij you would like to play for the B. Hartley with occasional attack- passed without a shot leashed in anger, but with Q.M.C. getting college, wide. ing moves. noticeably more of the play. H.T. Q.M.C. 1 I.C. 0 Light-Middleweight Then in a sudden reverse I.C. Mary's started pressing again A T H L E T I C S In a bout marred by the lack of A t this time of year ! The first straight from the re-start proving fitness of both competitors, M . were on the attack. A Crawford match ended in the narrowest of lob into the penalty area was that any superiority I.C. may Philpott (I.C.) beat R . Knight on victories for I.C. over U.C. with points. Philpott appeared to hastily pushed back by a de- have shown in the closing minutes Q.M.C. a rather trailing third. of the first half was not to last. have a good right hand but was fender to Winder, in the Q.M.C. goal as Vaughan came charging Nine minutes later they were BOAT CLUB unable to floor his opponent. The 1st VIIIfinished7th in the in down the middle. awarded a free kick on the edge Light Weight Kingston head of the river, Kingof the penalty area—a short cross Both N . Athar (I.C.) and D . E into the middle and Howorth ston Rowing Club winning the Edgar showed considerable skill event. The third eight won the and made this the best bout of Two minutes later a Crawford headed first time into the net for pennant for the fastest junior his second goal. the evening. Athar eventually free kick from twenty yards out crew. beat his opponent on points. went wide, then another CrawI.C. could well have scored Welter Weight ford lob found Winder covering when Huxtable sprinted in to G. Thomas was the only I.C. well with Vaughan again coming turn a Stoddard corner kick toFinally a lovely cross wards that vulnerable spot at the man to lose his bout. He was up in fast. against a much more experienced from Cox on the left wing found bottom corner of the net, and boxer in D. Gibbs but fought very Vaughan's head but the ball went again when Casemore shot hard much better than in the previous just inches the wrong side of the from ten yards, but Winder was upright. match. equal to the occasion each time.
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A t this time of the season it is always difficult to turn out a fullstrength team; what with injuries and the usual end of term chaos. Thus on leap year day a small team travelled over to Cardiff to run in a new fixture against the University, but even with the encouragement of the captain's girl-friend could do no better than 2nd. This just about made us quits, having beaten them in the Hyde Park. Following a cold, wet and very
E In fact, the only time he came near to being beaten was in the 73rd minute when a beautiful muddy excursion up to Barnet, cross from Huxtable was played where we beat Guy's but not back on to the goal line by a Bart's, came the Reading to Q.M.C. defender and in the ensuMitcham Relay. This is a 40 mile, ing mad scramble the ball ap8-man road relay run, usually peared to cross the line several disasterously, by King's. This times. The whistle had already years race—run into the teeth of gone for an I.C. foul, however. a sub-zero gale—was no excepWith only 10 minutes left on tion: owing to a mix-up on the the clock I.C. at last began to last leg, (the blame and conse- look desperate, but this did quences of which nobody cou'd nothing to improve their coordinagree on) the team race had to be ation and Q.M.C. free-wheeled declared void. Unofficially thovrrh happily to the final whistle and we came 8th—just behind Cardiff. victory.
SAILING For the first time in three years the College lost the Castaways Cup, the team being exactly the same as that which won on the previous occasions. Strong winds and a temporary loss of form were responsible for the upset
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OVERNIGHT GUEST Beit Resident Evicted Expulsions from the Halls of Residence are usually accompanied by a certain amount of hysteria, and the circumstances of the crime committed grossly exaggerated in favour of the evicted person; this latest instance has been no exception. Within a few hours of the dismissal from Beit it was " common knowledge " that the miscreant had " simply kept a male friend on in his room for a couple of hours after the Liston-Clay fight." Naturally, from this arose fears that hostel regulations were about to be tightened up, that this poor innocent was just a scape-goat in the cause of showing that the wardens meant business. Dave Watson's statement that the whole situation was much too delicate to be manhandled by the Felix Staff did little to help eliminate the disquiet. The " scape-goat" himself, M r . J. D . Nisbett, seemed to think differently, saying the decision was quite just, particularly as it was the second time he had been guilty of this misdemeanour! NO ALTERNATIVE Of the disciplinary sub-committee of residents, three were in favour of expulsion, the other three thought that, under the circumstances, some lesser punishment might be more reasonable. However, as no lesser punishment existed, the Warden of Beit, M r . Frank Irving, could only adopt the former measure. This immediately raises the question of whether there should be an alternative measure; no one has yet suggested a satisfactory one. H.T.D.
U N I O N AGENDA OF I.C.U. GENERAL MEETING CONCERT H A L L 1.15 p.m. Thursday, 19th March, 1964 (1) Minutes. (2) Matters Arising. (3) Correspondence. (4) Changes in Union Constitution. (5) Motions—see below. (6) Presentation of InterCollegiate Trophies. (7) Any Other Business. Motions to be debated next U.G. Meeting on Thursday, 19th March. (1) This House calls on the Executive to maintain free passage for all members of the Union through all corridors and galleries, even when not in imminent danger of death by fire. Proposer : C. J. A . May. Seconder : D . F . Weston. (2) This House welcomes the election of Mr. Tony Berry as President of U.L.U. Proposer: Gordon Hall. Seconder: Les Massey. (3) The House condemns the action of the three Herbert Bearers for the hoax perpetrated on the Union and demands they be chucked in the Round Pond. Proposer: R . C. Schroter. Seconders : J. C. Tye, N . C. Gravette.
WHO'S FOR ~ PRESIDENT I Felix has been giving some thought to the problem of next year's president. Who is it to be? Obvious first choice is Dave Watson again who has had such an outstandingly successful first year as President; but rumour has it he will not stand and some doubt whether he would actually be eligible. It could be last year's defeated candidate Dave Loftus, if he has not by now lost interest. Norman Price and Mike Edwards are reckoned to be leaving and John Preece will be on the staff. Paul Carter when asked if he would stand said " Like hell!" but appearances can be deceptive. Felix Editor Combes has had his fare back to Argentina paid by the Union, and is unlikely to come back. Most probable man for the job—a complete outsider. Felix tips for other Presidential posts:—C. & G.—Dave Bishop, rotund juice-drinking publicity stunt. R.C.S.—Graham Clark, big and chubby but not actually round. Mines —- Nigel Kelland, well known underwater man. I.C.W.A. — Angela Taylor of Felix fame.
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s BRISTOL 4.30 a.m. Friday 6th March, alarm clocks ring over Beit and South Side. The day of those machines that had been speeding round Princes Gardens had arrived. They were off for the big race. No-one overslept and we all left by 6.15 including oxyacetylene cylinders, taps, dies, drills, spare parts, nuts, bolts, spanners, hammers, two pedal cars, 12 peddlers, 6 mechanics and a girl-friend. On arrival at Bristol, quite a crowd gathered round the cars Nos. 5 and 6. No-one recognised them. 10.15 scrutineering successful, 10.30 timed laps for grid position—car 6 finished in the front row but No. 5 was some way down due to ignition trouble. 12.00 — They're off — car 6 streaks into a twenty yard lead after one lap.—Nigel Wood not studying the Bristol talent for a spare minute or two. The start was a fantastic sight, 46 cars of all sorts and sizes surging all over the track : crunches galore, but great fun. FASTEST IN THE FIELD It was soon obvious that we had the fastest cars but we hadn't bargained for the number of crashes that this would involve us in. Spokes were ripped out at an alarming rate and Jim Andrew was soon at work doing a tremendous job. in repairing them. By 4.00 p.m. everything and
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everyone had settled down, so we livened it up. Ken Oldfield broke the lap record by 13 seconds, bringing it to 59.8 seconds. We celebrated with our 2nd or 3rd Boomalaka of the day. THE NIGHT CLIMB The night arrived, we all got very cold, but our cars—" the red devils" the crowd had nicknamed them—kept going lapping every other car. Unfortunately, the wheel trouble and an unfavourable handicap were great disadvantages. A t midnight we were positioned 16th and 17th. Slowly we climbed through the field ; by 9.00 a.m., none of us having had more than two hours sleep, we were 9th and 10th, and at the finish 5th and 6th. Just before this. John Gent and Nick Walker both completed 200 laps —nearly 40 miles. This was a great weekend. The spirit, the atmosphere and the people made it like the real le Mans. Y o u can be sure that Guilds will enter next year and, with a bit more luck, win. I would like to thank, in particular, Alan Oxley, Mike Leppard, Jim Andrew, Mike Hutton and Sid Cawson for appearing in the workshop at 9.00 a.m. for five weeks, Cyril King for letting us use his workship, and all the other peddlers and supporters who made this venture so worthwhile. NICK WALKER.
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