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BRISBANE I Vol. XIV. — No. 10. Thursday, 3rd May, 1945 Registered at G.P.O., Brisbane, for

tranamiasion by post at a periodical.

UTERARY CIRCLE

The speaker last week at the Liter­ary Circle was Miss Rhoda Felgate, whose subject was "Plays and Play-firs." She began by saying that our chief concern is to make use of the •definite abUily in Australia, both for the writing and acting of dramas. So far we have nothing approaching a £reat playwright, Firstiy, we want to build up great acting ability, "Fire on Snow," by Douglas Stewart, is about the best we have produced, "If we could better the acting of drama," said Miss Felgate, "then we could encourage writing of dramas." Drama groups are very active at University centres in America,

The speaker said that in her •opinion the amateur standard in the English theatre was not as high as that in Australia, Although little is presented to us here in Queensland regarding professional theatre fare, the standard of amateurs is very high, and any plays of which we have any theatrical knowledge have been done by amateurs.

One example of a semi-profes­sional theatre is the Gate in London,

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On behalf of the students, "Semper" wishes to thank the Commem. Dinner Committee, Miss Joan Salkeld, Messrs. Jack Greenland and Ellis Goldman, for the energy and time they devoted to making the Commem. BaU the success it undoubtedly was.

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situated under Charing Cross Sta­tion. It has seating accommodation for 114 people, a tiny stage, but it has reached the enviable position of being able to ask famous people to take part in productions which run lor weeks at a time. This theatre has done many plays appearing for the first time in London, and many translations, among them works of James Jacques Bernard. John Stein­beck's "Of Mice and Men" was one of the weU-known plays that has been put on at the Gate Theatre. Apart from the radio and films there is nothing like this in Australia—no •outlet for great plays.

Miss Felgate then told us of the "Malvern Theatre festivals which were introduced by Sir Barry Jack­son, Six plays were produced here for the first time. Among those plays .acted at these festivals were "In Good King Charles' Golden Days," by G. B. Shaw; James Bridie's ""What Say They," and Suiung's "Lady Precious Stream." Regular festivals are held at Stratford, and here Shakespeare's plays have been done in aU periods. Imaghie Malvolio lookuig like Dis-raeU and Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Sir Toby Belch all dressed up in straw boaters and striped blazers!

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PLEASE WRITE IN INK.

PLEASE ym'SB LEGIBIiY.

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Commem* is Over2 TO-NIGHT I

Another Commem, week has been and gone, and, to every­one's delight, showed a little of the traditional spirit of which our elders have told so much. By public opinion, it was ac­claimed a great success, both before, during, and after; for the afternoon session at the Albert Hall was a very happy gathering, the ball itself was an extremely happy affair, and after—well, that's not my story,

I am a little green car—to be ex­act, a Uttle green Morris car, I seat four people comfortably, and any-thmg up to 14 uncomfortably; but, as I am a veteran of Uni. dances, Uie editor has kindly called upon me to report what I saw and heard on Friday night. All I tell was gleaned entirely by eavesdropping on my way home, but you children will chatter, and after all what has a little Morris to do but put two and two together. Here is what I learned:—

The Dramatio Society will cast the Second Term Play in the Men's Common Room at 7.30

p.m. A Fresher Member wUI also be

elected to the Conmiittee. SUPPER.

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From 7.15 p.m. onward, the City Hall was alive with colourful frocks and dark suits, all enveloping cheer­ful students, out to get their 10/4 worth of fun and dancing. By the time the band struck up, about 5,500 names had been written on 550 pro­grammes, and the sliow was on, non­stop till, alas, 11.15 p.m. Housies' usual quartet had expanded to an eight-piece outfit, led by the great maestro himself, who forsook his piano for a baton for the night. His usual favourites, "Song of India," "Dinah," and "Margie'' were tops again, while the old-time waltz he slipped in was loudly applauded. After the confined space of Main HaU, it was a wonderful sight to see filmy skirts swirling round the hall to the beat of the drum, and the bleat of the trumpet.

The Deputy-Chancellor (Professor Richards) was present in place of Forgie, "who, for a sufficient reason, was unable to attend this ceremony." Mrs. Richards looked charmmg in black, as did Lady Webb, who ac­companied her husband. Sir WiUiam Webb, Also m the official party were Miss Freda Bage, Rev. and Mrs. Felix Amott, the President and Sec­retary of the Union, and members of the dinner committee. The rest of the multitude were ranged round the hall in alcoves of ever-increasing size, the largest (unofficiaUy) con-tainmg 48.

A new idea ror Commem. Ball was a spotUght on the dancers, which caught Margaret Tait and Des Cribb showing their sun-tan to ad­vantage with unrelieved white, Nancy Brazier, stunnuig in scarlet georgette, while attractive cousins Pat and Gill Earnshaw matched their fair hair with yeUow frocks. Mar­garet Davison was tall and dignified in lemon water-wave taffeta, Ray Robinson caught the eye with her new up-swept hair-do, while Betty Thelander rocked 'em with her bare midriff. Red and white figured or­gandie over deep red was favoured by petUe Joan Salkeld, whUe Bet^ Baird chose coffee-coloured lace with red roses as, accessories.

Even the males had dragged out

their best suits so as to match the gorgeous gowns of the women. One bow tie was noticed during the night, while 3rd year Med. Graham Cavaye struck a new note with dazzlmg blue and red striped socks and tartan tie to match. Tousle-headed Jack Greenland arrived late with the pro­grammes, his windswept a'ppearance being a decided contrast to his im­maculate navy ensemble.

After the fifth dance, blues winners Clem Windsor, Noel Ullman, Larry Louth and Russ Reik were presented by Don Mclntyre to Professor Richards, who awarded the blues. Then came the great rush—supper! A colossal spread was laid out in the basement — savories, sandwiches, cakes and jeUies for all, no push, no shove, plenty of room for maid and man, and, to crown all, soft drink for the toasts, Phil HUl toasted the King, after which Noel (Joe) Ullman proposed the health of the gradu­ates, Pat Shann, picturesque in fig­ured pmk, and BiU Alderman, hand-' some as ever in brown, replied suit­ably on behalf of their fellows, Lind­say Lusby's toast to the University was answered by Professor Rich­ards, and the rousing strains of "Gaudeamus,"

When the couples returned to the hall, much to their consternation they found the seventh dance in progress, and the already short pro­gramme made even shorter. As a souvenir of Commem., and perhaps to show their grandchildren in future years that they were once young and comely, some took advan­tage of the photographers in the vestibule. It is hoped there wiU be more of this at future Commems.

Then, as suddenly as it began, the night of nights for all of you finished. I heard the final bars of "Song of India," the sweUing notes of "God Save the King," then the sad faces of the students began to appear, sad because it had ended so soon. So immediately I opened my doors and puffed up my seats to welcome my guests for the first trip of the night. Out tiironged the dancers, some heading for cars, some for trams, some facing a walk home, while others settled down on the steps to wait for the second, third, or per­haps fourth carload. Johns' Col legians departed with a flourish (and chops) in a luxurious sedan topped by the CoUege pennant, while I chugged off round the corner in the direction of Women's CoUege. At midnight, just as the City HaU clock was not strUcing twelve, I picked up my last load, and set off, leaving one lonely couple standing on the steps, peering intently through the night, waiting for a car. Let's hope it came.

ARTS SOCIETY BOAT TRIP

to MANDALAY, on 5th MAY.

Boats leave North Quay at 3 p.m. Bring food. Drink may be bought

there. Good hall for dancing. For Tickets see:

Misses J, McWUliam, P. Tuffley, J. Nhnmo, Messrs. J. Rymer, and I. Cribb. IT'S FREE!

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AG. AND SCIENCE DANCE

on THURSDAY, lOtti MAY,

7,30-11.30, At

SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND HALL.

Double Ticket: 4/- (plus tax 1/3). Dress Optional,

HOW TO GET THERE! You may travel by car, tram, tram,

bus, or, especiaUy if you Uve at Women's CoUege, John's or King's, walk. There is plenty of space for cars to be parked, for those who are fortunate!

The hall is at the section stop of the Cavendish Road Bus, it is just opposite the Vulture Street Railway Station, and is but a few hundred yards from Stop 6 on the South Bris­bane tram line.

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The committee of the Musical So­ciety request aU violinsts, cellists, etc., interested in forming a chamber music ensemble to hand their names to either Betty Baird (Science,-111,), or Nathalie Eastraent-^ts III.)¥

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STOP MW^^ ATHLETICS RESULTS

100 Yards: 1, N. J, Ulhii^h/ 2, S, Heron; 3, P, C, HiU, TiW^10 3-5 sees. \ v , • u-.iVv/

440 Y a r d s t N ^ t T^^mson; 2, R, T. Todd; 3, E, HTCramond, Time, 56 1-5 sees.

Mile: 1, R. M. Herbert; 2, C. Bag-ley; 3, A. P. Semple. Time, 4 mUi, 563-5 sees.

High Jump: 1, N, J. Ulhnan; 2, R. N. Smnmers; 3, N, Parker. Height, 5 ft. 4i in.

Hurdles: 1, J, F, Lee; 2, J. R. MUes; 3, N. Parker. Time, 17 sees.

Shot Putt: 1, R. Fogarty; 2, A. G. Perhia; 3, J. Faira. Distance, 38 ft.

Discus Throw: 1, P. Wilson; 2, A. G. Perina; 3, J. R. Miles. Distance, 89 ft.

Half-mile WaUs: 1, C. Bagley; 2, H. Pechey; 3, H. J. I>yack-Bake. TlinC'-iniin. 13 sees.

Page Two SEMPER FLOREAT Thursday, 3rd May, 1945

^mpr ^kxmt Editor:

ALAN CASEY BusmLSs Manager: JACK GREENLAND

Sub-Editors: WARREN WARE. BETTY BAIRD

Med, Rep, (Herston): Sports Editor: ERN, CRAMOND BRUCE MOORE

Vol, XIV, Thursday, 3rd May, 1945 No, 10

UNION HOSTEL "ToBeorl^otToBe-"

Lately there appeared in "Semper Floreat" a questionnaire dealing, first, with student housing conditions and, secondly, with student interest in the establishment of the proposed Union Hostel. Of the 800 day students who receive "Semper" only 30 deigned to reply, and of these only five were interested in the Union Hostel. At the last meeting of the Union Council it was decided that unless we had more replies to the questionnaire, the whole project would be dropped.

given that from this week the Book Exchange will be closed to Day Stu-

This seems rather an ignominiou.s end to a scheme on which a great deal of time and labour has been expended. You might remember that the scheme was not held in abeyance over the long vac, but instead the Union executive spent that period in investigating pos­sibilities.

Obviously it would be absurd to go ahead and open the Union Hostel if only five students are interested, so, as already mentioned, the whole thing will be dropped unless we get more repUes. If you can't find a copy of the questionnaire, send in your name on a sheet of paper and state whether or not you would be interested in the Union Hostel if it were opened this year. At present the proposal is to open a Union Hostel for men only. If we get enough applications for women, we will open two hostels.

All replies may be sent or handed to Mr, Hulbert or Mr. Noel Ulhnan,

BOOK EXCHANGE—CLOSED.

At the Union Council meeting be­fore last it was decided to insert in "Semper" a notice, caUing for vol­unteers to manage the Book Ex­change, and if not enough were forthcoming within a week, then the George Street branch of the Book Exchange for Day Students would be closed. The volunteers were not forthcoming, so notice is hereby

SHIRTS AND PYJAMAS

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dents, N.U.A.U.S. PUBLICITY OFFICER The Union Council has decided to

appoint a N,U,A,U,S, Publicity Officer whose major duties wiU be to write articles for "Semper" dealing with N,U,A,U.S. activities, and to stunulate a greater interest m the so­ciety. Nominations will be called for at the next Union Council meeting, so give it some thought, and see if you can't find someone who wUl ac­cept nomination and take an active uiterest. For further information see Noel Ullman.

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THURSDAY, 3rd MAY— 7.30 p.m., Dramatic Society casts

second play in Men's Common Room.

FRIDAY, 4th MAY^ 1.10 p.m.: Gramophone Society in

Mods, Room. 1,10 p,m,: Science Students' Asso

ciation Meeting in Chem, I, Lec­ture Room.

8.0 p.m.: Debating Society in Men's Common Room.

SATURDAY, 5th MAY— 3.0 p.m.: Arts Picnic to Mandalay.

SUNDAY, 6th MAY— 7.30 p.m.: Newman Society Gen

oral Meetmg at St. Leo's College. MONDAY, 7th MAY—

1,10 p,m.: Science Students' Talk on "Mosquito Control," by Mr, F. Perkins in Geol, Lecture Room,

TUESDAY, 8th MAY— 7,30 p,m,: Radical Club Meeting in

Men's Common Room. THURSDAY, lOtii MAY—

1,10 p,m.: Lunch Hour Play, "Square Pegs," in Mods, Room, produced by Trevor Whalley,

7,30 p.m,: Ag, and Science Dance in Society for BUnd HaU, Vul tttte Street,

FRIDAY, 11th MAY— 1.10 p.m,: General Meeting of

Gramophone Society in Mods. Room.

7.45 p.m.: Evening Students Rally in St. Augustme's HaU, Hamil­ton.

A GOOD IDEA

On Monday, the Wider Education Society cast tradition to the winds, and had as its guest speaker a woman, Miss Isabel McCorkmdale. Judging from results, we can assure you that there wiU be many more women speaking for the W.E.S.

Miss McCorkindale spoke under the heading of "From West to East via Trans-Siberian Express," but actually this was a misnomer. Miss McCorkindale is a trained observer of social life and conditions, and as such gave us her impressions of the countries she visited in Europe in 1934-35, These included Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, England, Russia,

In those Fascist countries she visit­ed, Miss McCorkindale said one could sense the feeling of impending dis­aster. Superficially, the people were satisfied—they were occupied with "Strength through Joy" programmes, not quite aware of what was actually happening. To an observer the purges, the baiting of the Jew min­ority, showed the weakness in the National structure, but it was not openly apparent. Dissenters were afraid to speak publicly. The people were not free.

Of Russia, and of the social condi­tions obtaining in Russia, Miss Mc­Corkindale painted a glowmg picture. The Russians, she said, amazed her by their thirst for knowledge—maids, railway conductors, labourers. Uni­versity graduates, all were absolutely thirsty for knowledge. Even allow­ing for the fact that 70-80 per cent, of the population had been illiterate 20 years before, such a desire for knowledge could not have been found elsewhere in the world.

The Russians were tremendously self-critical, considering mainly how best to develop themselves for the benefit of society. Any talk along progressive lines were encouraged, made absolutely free; talk along anti-social political lines were taboo.

Law court procedure and social punishment in Russia have been re­volutionised. All the energies of the court are directed towards a faur and just solution of the case; offenders are punished with the object of teach­ing them the guilt of their offence, and every effort is made to rehabili­tate them in society. An offender who makes good is given credit in society for the effort he made to do so, and his offence is not remembered against him.

Nomadic tribes in Russia have been encouraged to settle down and develop industries; separate national­ities have been encouraged to develop distinctly, freely and equally. There is no antagonism between races, ab­solutely none. In this Miss Mc­Corkindale sees sufficient proof of the heights to which the human race can rise when artificial restraints have been removed. These restraints are embodied in one idea, the great­est of crimes in Soviet Russia—the exploitation of one man by another, "The Russian peoples have sent out to the world a hope of higher stan­dards, and of deeper personal ful-fUment than was ever thought pos­sible,"

Thus Miss McCorkindale concluded her address.

RADICAL CLUB

In "Semper" of Thursday, I9th. AprU, appeared the letter of "Mea. I.," in wnich he aeplorea ihe absence of "sincere religious and political thought" in this University. It was followed by a letter from the presi­dent of the S.C.M,, pointing out the worthy role which that body plays in the promotion of religious thougnt in this University and its discussion. Since then another event has taken place—the rescussitation of the Radi­cal Club, Its object as set out in the constitution is "to deal with social problems and their solution, special consideration being given to local conditions," We hope that "Med, I." and all the other thinking persons, who realise that we are living in a period of tremendous social revolu­tion, and that consequently much thinking about and discussing of social, economic and political prob­lems is needed, are now satisfied.

The Radical Club is inevitably labouring under difficulties. Active membership of this body is equival­ent to taking an additional subject which would be called applied economics and sociology. Since one of the major activities of the club will be the running of discussion groups and study circles, some strain will be placed on those who have to prepare material for those groups. However, this is no reason for dis-, couragement, but rather an oppor­tunity for the display of public spirit, and a special opportunity for Arts and Commerce students.

The present tendency towards cram courses with compulsion must be regarded as a definite, if sub­conscious attempt to stop students from thinking. Much ink has flowed under the bridge since the sermons, poured out in torrid blasts of hot air, since the diatribes against the pro­gressive conversion of universities into technical coUeges started. It has been forgotten in practically all of them, that this is precisely the role which the university has to fulfil at the present stage of social evolution —viz., the turning out of technicians, proficient in their specialty, but ignorant of most other things. The graduates of our universities wiU mostly have to find employment with privately owned companies, or seek service in a state machinery, the purpose of which is the consolidation of private ownership of the means of production. Their technical pro­ficiency is necessary for the produc­tion of profits or shareholders divi­dends, and the stability of the ma­chinery. Free thought or sustained thought might lead them to realise the impossibility of maintaining a social system based on the private ownership of the means of produc­tion, which has led to war, pestU-ence and famuae. Hence thought on such matters is dangerous. One of the functions of capitalist university "education" is, therefore, to paralyse the economic and political thought of an important section of the com­munity.

This is obviously a travesty of education. It was to a large extent to counter this dangerous tendency that the Radical Club was re-formed..

M. P. SUMMERFIELD, King's College..

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DEBATING SOCIETY

FRIDAY, 4th MAY, MEN'S COMMON ROOM.

8 p.m.

Defeat the Government in the Second Readhag of the Education BUI.

Copies of same may be seen on Notice Boards.

SUPPER PROVIDED.

MEN!

If you CAN sing or if you can't and want to, hand your name in to the undersigned. The Women's; Choir has started to make a noise— so why not the men.

N.B.—It does not matter what sort of noise you make. If you have a voice, send your name in to

J. J. GREENLAND, App. Sc. IIL P. I. ANDERSON, Sc. III.

Thursday, 3rd May, 1945 SEMPER FLOREAT Page Three

Sez You? PRINTED NOTES,

Dear Sir,—As many students stiU remain misinformed concerning the printed lecture notes we wish to clarify the position by giving a some­what detailed history of events.

During the last long vacation about a dozen students banded to­gether to prepare and produce these notes. The first major job was the preparation of the manuscripts, and in order to allay certain misappre­hensions which have arisen we will describe this fully. In the case of Physics several sets of notes were used, their authors in each and every case having obtained merit passes in their first year. The best in each set were incorporated in the final manuscripts which occupied 360 pages of foolscap—obviously far fuUer notes than anyone could pos­sibly take during a lecture course of 87 lectures. Then everything was carefully indexed and paragraphed. The manuscripts themselves were prepared by two students whose knowledge of Physics extended be­yond that of first year, and who are sufficiently interested in Physics to make it their life's work.

In regard to the Chemistry notes the story is much the same. Five students, of whom four obtained merit passes in their first year were responsible for the manuscripts which occupied some 340 foolscap pages.

The cutting of the stencils was carried out by a city firm which specialises in dupUcating work, while the actual "runnmg off" was done on a semi-automatic machine under constant supervision. The binding was done by a prominent city print-uig firm.

At the first Union Council meeting of the year a resolution was passed that a report on these notes be sent to the University Publications Com­mittee which was to send a report to the Senate after consultation with members of the staff who had seen copies of the notes. Unfortunately, their report was not avaUable for the following meeting of the Senate with the result that nothing officially can be accomplished tUl the next Senate meeting—in about three weeks.

We are just as anxious as you are that these notes be made available as soon as possible. However, we con­sider that, taking a long range view, our aims will best be served by wait­ing. Since our initial announcement we have printed many extra copies in view of the large demand. You can rest assured that everyone who so desires will have the chance of securing at least a full set of Physics and Chemistry.—Yours, etc.,

E. C, OSBORN, (for the students concerned,)

OBSCENITY? Sir,—The constitution of the Uni­

versity of Queensland Union states: "No matter that is obscene , . . shaU be printed in any student pubUca-tion," Those who framed the con­stitution evidently realised that a de­parture from this would sully the fair name and prestige of the Uni­versity. At the Union A.G.M. of 1943 much was said about the bad reputation which "Semper" of that year had given to the University generaUy and the students thereof in particular, and the general conclusion was that such practices must cease.

But the practice has been contin­ued. The end of the Song Book this year contains matter of a low moral lone. If it is not obscene, it is definitely suggestive of obscenity.

Such matter has a degrading effect. It is the responsibility of those at the highest seat of learning in the State to help preserve and raise the standards of decency.—Yours, etc.,

J. R. H WATSON D. F. BURNS JOHN F. LEE MARIE L. HORN

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MONEY AXD MORONS Sir,—The report covering tlie de­

bate on the Nationalisation of Bank­ing, appearing in "Semper" of ihe 12th April, discioses a lamentable ignorance of money matters geneT-aliy and banking particularly. Most of the speakers treated money as a commodity, overlooking the fact that one cannot eat, drink or wear ii. Money, in its correct sphere, docs nothing more than enable the ex­change of goods and services to take place. One speaker mentioned the minting of money, but this has very little bearing on money control, as not more than five million pounds of minted money exists in Australia, while the total amount of paper money, quadrupled as it is during the war, represents only a fraction of "Cheque money" used. It is es­timated by competent judges that actual cash used in every day pay­ments by the community does not exceed more than two per cent, of the total amount involved in tran­sactions. Inflation arises when the money supply in the hands of the people is in excess of the goods for sale. Deflation arises when, through the action of the banks, money is withdrawn from the people, and we arrive at the stage of "poverty amidst plenty." We should aim at equation of money with goods pro­duced and required. Not one speaker appeared to have anything to say about the policy of the money control as apart from the adminis­tration. For instance, if the com­munity is to get into debt for every ounce of production, what does it matter to whom the debt is owed? It won't help Farmer Brown to know that he owes "Jack Government" £100 rather than "Jack Private Banker" £100. It is a burdensome debt and changing the admmistra-tion will not make it any lighter. We want a change of policy. The speaker who believes that we must prepare for the depression of the post-war period takes a melancholy viewpoint of things Does he realise that many of the men who adorned the seats of the Federal ParUament durmg the last "Depression" and who could not find money for anythuig, are havmg no trouble to find i j millions per day for the present war? Prior to this war, private banks had imlimited power to create what money they wished, but they have been drasticaUy dealt with by the present Government and theh- power to create money has been extremely

GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY

Beethoven: "Egmont" Overture; and String Quartet in F Op. 135.

Beethoven raised the significance of chamber music to artistic heights tUl then unexplored. If the musical elements of certain of the solo sona­tas for piano are equal in beauty to those of the last quartets, yet we can­not find any work so completely a unified whole as are, for example, the twelfth and fifteenth quartets.

Despite its very great beauties, the sixteenth will hardly bear compari­son with the four preceding. It was, with other colossal works of this lost period, composed at a time when Beethoven "alone, without wife, mis­tress, position or resoiu-ces, deprived even of the power of hearing the manifestations of his own genius, found his existence, so to speak, a living death." What then, does Beethoven do?

Far fi-om abandoning himself to despair, far from wishing to have done with a wretched life which no longer offers any external attrac­tions, he turns inward, to his own soul, which he has always done his best to guide towards God, the source of all good and of all beauty. So he creates, no longer with a view to passing success, nor to pour out his feelings and his passions, but in pure joy or sorrow, seeking only to ele­vate that soul in which he lives"—

"the tone Unheard but in the silence of his

blood, When all the pul.se in their multi­

tude Image the trembling calm of summer

seas." The incidental music to Goethe's

"Egmont" dates from 1810, when Beethoven was just then passing under the influence of Germany's greatest poet. The union of two such immortal names leads us to look for a work of the loftiest inspiration. The music to "Egmont" does, in fact, present a series of profoundly mov­ing tone-pictures.

Those who desire to bring vividly before them the page of history which inspired Goethe and, in a secondary way, Beethoven, should read in full Motley's description ol the ambitious and showy hero given in his "Rise of the Dutch Republic." There, indeed, Egmont lives for us again, terrible and sudden in his wrath . . . a splendid soldier, whose evil star destined him to tread, as a politician, a dark and dangerous path, in which not even genius, cau­tion, and integrity could ensure suc­cess, but in which rashness, alter­nating with hesitation, could not fail to bring ruin?

The Overture opens with emphatic and gloomy chords which adumbrate the tragedy to come. After this three distinct sections can be noted, which, with frequent recapitulation com­plete the overture. These are (1) a theme of audacity and impetuousness suggesting Egmont "Terrible and sudden in his wrath"; (2) a phrase expressmg tenderness and suffering, suggesting Egmont's love for Clara; (3) the "Symphony of Victory," triumphant music which glorifies Egmont's heroic death on the scaf­fold.

limited. It is this power to "create" money which is the cause of the world-wide opposition to private money control. But, taking over the administration, without changing the policy of the banking system, wiU achieve nothing more than a change of jockeys on a broken-down nag.

NED KELLY,

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TENNIS

Although Uni, I. won comfortably by 16 games against Koshnier last Saturday, some of the sets would have put a less determined team in bed with heart trouble. No less than five of the nine sets went to 6—5. This abUity to cut things fine has seldom been displayed before, and it will not surprise if we lose Scan-Ian to the veneer trade very scon. This gentleman played three 6—5 sets, won two and finished the day with a 17—16. But recovery of the day was when Scanlan and Rymer retrieved the opposition's lead of 5—1 to win 6—5, P. Spiro and G. McCabe paused well in the men's doubles, coming out comfortably with a 6—2 and a 6—1.

Howevei', the night before had its effect on the tennis, too. Uni. II. went down to Katoomba I, by 11 games, and Uni. III. sank to the tune of 17.

Now that tennis has stepped into the limelight once again it is hoped that the inter-faculty series can be resumed again. Judging by xi e faculties represented in the senior teams, at least three are in a posi­tion to field a strong side. The series carries the maximum points for the Steele Cup and may mean a lot in deciding it.

Mixed doubles tournaments are also a thriU in store. In the mixed teams now engaged in the fixtures there is the nucleus of a very large entiT- The first of these wUl prob­ably be held early in second term.

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WOMEN'S HOCKEY

By this time most people have heard the amazing story^—the Women's Hockey team won tiieir match last Saturday, The score w.is 3-1, and our opponents were a W,A.A,A,F. team.

However, although we won, the play was not as good as the previous week. The whistle blew every few seconds, though no one (umpires in­cluded) was even quite sure why, and as a result play was very rag­ged.

Joan Park was unable to play, and the co-ordination of the forward line suffered. Quick, neat stickwork and clean passing showed up in con­trast to the rather ragged play of the opposing forward line. Our goals were scored by Dorothy Cramb (2) and Kay Park (1).

Margaret Hynd was the outstand­ing player in the defence, tackUng strongly and passing the ball well up for her forward line. On the whole, the defence was much stronger with an experienced player, Betty Park, playing full back. Jean Hulbert showed promise in her strong hitting.

There will be no fixtures next week, as Brisbane teams are going to Maryborough. Five of our players have been chosen to represent Bris­bane—Joan Park (Brisbane 1',), Dorothy Cramb and Kay Park (Bris­bane IL), and Fay Cossins (Brisbane IIL).

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Commem. Routs Varsity The obvious excuse for last Saturday's defeat by Brothers

in the Welsby Cup final is Commem. However, the poor show put up by our boys in the first half can hardly be put down to this. Anyway Commem, finished at 11.25, so that really shouldn't have been a plausible excuse. The team played very poorly in the first half and were actually beaten in this half. The second half produced no change in points, and if we had played throughout as we did in the second half, the story might have been reversed.

Hockey was no exception to the rule, as Varsity lost for the first time this year. Of course, the annual excuse of Commem. is put forward. Unfortunately we drew Valley, our long-stand­ing rivals, and they managed to score one goal, thus winning the match 1—0.

The same scene as shown in all sports was well to the fore at St. Lucia. Men staggered on to the field bleary-eyed and tired, and occasionally were aroused from their slumbers by the ref.'s whistle.

The first points came to us early in the fu:st half, when Clem Wuid. sor got a penalty goal over and made the score 3-0. This was the only time we were in the lead. The first of Bros.' tries came from a back-Une move, whereby their cen tre scored between the posts, and, missing the kick, the score drew to 3-3, We stiU had a chance, but soon that chance dwindled. We were con-sistentiy penalised for being offside, probably either too lazy or too keen. Anyway, play was fairly even until their back-Une again initiated an­other fast move. This might have been stopped if our men had not fumbled the baU, and they dribbled over to aUow one of then: men to dive on the baU between the posts again. This time the kick was suc­cessful, and the score reached 8-3, Things looked worse from then on. Their outside centre, the obvious thorn in om- side, again burst through and completely outpaced our backs to score between the posts agahi, and thus the score rose to 13-3, From then on our tails went down, and we were very hard pressed on the de fence aU the time. Afisx a lot of mucking about our forwards, who up tUl this stage were loafing, woke up and we started to attack. From a free kick in their 25, Clem again did the right thing, and added another 3 pomts to our score. The beU at half-tune brought the score to 13-6,

The second half, wliich resulted in no change in score, can be said as holding a lot of bad luck for our team. Evidentiy the rest, or the in­evitable pep talk had some effect, and we took the offensive. The bar­racking Uvened up at this stage, and the team played weU, but not just quite good enough. Several good back-line moves were very unlucky not to furnish some pouits. Figuring prominently in these moves were Tommy Ryan, Quatermass and Bruce Moore, and at times these three men looked as if tiiey would score. How­ever, the beU brought the game to a conclusion with us losmg the Cup to Brothers, To them, our congratu­lations and to omrselves, bad luck, and more practice, and a determin­ation to avenge the defeat,

F. C. LEA CUP FINAL. In spite of the popular contention

that V2 would beat V3 by a very comfortable margm, the game proved to be the hardest that either team had played. It provided thrUls and excitement for the spectators, but produced sweat, blood and tears from the players. True to form, neither

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team was ready with the fuU fifteen men at the kick-off, but needless to say the late-comers arrived before half-tirae.

From the kick-off Varsity 3 press­ed eagerly. The baU was gathered from a ruck, and passed to R, Wilson on the wing. Wilson outstripped his opponents to score very comfortably near the side luie. The kick was missed. Their full complement hav­ing arrived. Varsity 2 began to com­bine more, and continually forced thehr opponents into their own "25," where only the quick kickmg of full back Given saved many a try. How ever, gatherhig the baU from the back of a ruck, le Breton cut through the opposition to score. Moffet took the kick, but failed to convert.

The play fluctuated round the half­way line for quite some time tiU Var­sity 3 again made use of theu: out­side backs, Wilson and Russell, and the score was raised 6-3, Soon after this try the whistle blew for half-time.

By now both teams had lost most of their Conunem, sph-it, and the heat and pace of the game began to take steady toll.

After half-time Varsity 2 began to redouble its efforts to avoid defeat. They continuaUy forced their op­ponents, but several times their work was spoUt by a few Varsity 3 for­wards who broke through in danger­ous rushes with the ball at the toe. However, in spite of these incursions a very nice back-line movement en­abled the Varsity 2 outside centre Brain to cut through the opposition and equalise the score. 6-6. From this on the game was touch and go, and the fortunes of the game fluc­tuated from one team to another. Both sides had equal possession of the baU, and both sides were visibly thr-ing. It seemed as though the teams would have to play out the draw. The end came, however, when Steele followed through and recovered a baU, and scored well out near the side Une. The kick was missed, leaving the scores 9-6, Not long after this the whistle blew the end of a hard and well fought game.

Given must be commended for the very safe game he played. His kicking nipped in the bud many dangerous intrusions by the Varsity 2 forwards. Varsity 2 inside backs, Hexon and Steele also made sure that the ball did not reach the fast winger, R. WUson, too often as his speed was a potential menace.

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HOW TO GET THERE. Take Ascot, or Ascot-Oriel Road,

or Ascot-Poomben Trams. Stop 29. Walk back from tram stop past the Second house on the Rij^t.

From the start the play was very even, swinging from one end to the other. After about ten minutes there was a very fierce struggle in the Valley's goal, and feet, sticks and arms cleaved the ah", desperately trying to put the haU mto the goal Some say it went over the line, but the ref. blew his whistle and a bully was played. This was the" nearest Varsity came to scoring. Then Valley came down into our circle where the baU remained for a few minutes and then, after much fumbling, went into the net. Soon after this the half-tune whistie blew and Varsity sank to the groimd.

Tixe next half was rather unevent­ful, with play going fromt one end to the other. Each side tried hard to score, but were unsuccessful, thus the game finished with the score Valley 1, Varsity 0. Then Varsity slowly wended their way to the dres­sing shed, wondering if a cold shower would wake them up sufficiently to enable them to get home before they they.feU asleep agam.

Shevtzoff, the right wing (one of those people who had a good night's sleep) played well and made some dangerous shots at goal, but unfor-tuately, their goaUe got in the road. Schubert also was noticeable for his corner shots, although they did not pierce through the defence.

The halves played soUdly though not brUliantiy, but spent most of their time behmd the fuU-backs, who were not at all certam of them­selves.

Sunday. On Simday a Birisfeane |team

played a Service team at the Exhibi­tion, Varsity were represented by F. Schubert, D. Traves and R. Riek. The Service team proved the stronger, winning by 4—0. These four goals were scored in the first half, then m the second haU the play was more even with no score.

Next week-end three Brisbane teams wUl be going to Maryborough and the foUowing are available and have been selected to play from Var­sity:—

1st Team: R. Riek, D. Traves. 2nd Team: J. McNamee. 3rd Team: A. A. Milne.

AZ GRADE HOCKEr Although the iSeconds were the

only victorious Varsity team on Sat­urday, they certainly did not deserve their success. The only person who could be said to have played a reaUy good game was McNamee at right half. Our captain, Cossins, was back with the team, and his staccato barks of "Tackle that man, Jack FarrI" and simUar cries coiUd be heard ringing joyously over the St. Lucia play­grounds—oops, sorry, playing-fields.

Milne scored early in the game, and, shortly after, Tsikleas added another with a nice angle shot. But for the rest of the game Varsity seemed unable to hit the baU, Mayne scored just before half-time, and goodness only knows why they did not score again before final whistle. Perhaps the little god who looks after Commem. celebrants ^was> re­sponsible. ' .

Bl HOCKEY. Varsity III, played its best match

of the season against Valley II, and was unlucky in not having carried off the game. As it was the game was drawn 2—2, Unfortimately, several of the forwards failed to ar­rive in time, so their places were substituted by members of the B2 grade. First to score was Varsity from a good shot by McCallum, a substitute who played a good game, VaUey soon equaUed and at half-time the score stood at 1—1,

Next half the backs did good work and kept the forwards weU su'pplied with the ball. The tendency for several men to rush the ball left many out of position, and gave VaUey many opportunities which fortunately broke in the face of the full backs. Varsity scored again, this time the man was Jones. From this stage the battle waxed furious with VaUey attempting to even, and many attacks gave our backs plenty of hard work.

Thirty seconds to go! There is a scrum a yard from the goal mouth —feet and sticks are flying—the ball dribbles into the goal—the final whistle blows. Yes, it was hard luck. Score 2—2.

B2 V. MITCHELTON Two o' clock last Saturday saw

the team dashing on to the field for the second match of the fixtures. Play began fast, but about two min­utes from the commencement, our goal coUapsed and efforts to restore its vertical position presented a Uttle undue diversion. Play started again with the net stiU down, And it may have been that this demoralised our team a little for the opponents began to break through our defence. It must be said that whUe the play was generaUy inferior to last week's, team work was not lackmg. Our urgent need is practice at stopping the baU, for it was the uiabiUty of most players to do this that lost the match. Also a more systematic team-work around the opponents' goal is indispensable. MUes scored for Varsity. Mitchelton scored eight times. The outlook is not duU, how­ever, and more practice should pro­duce a wmning team,

B2 V. ASHGROVE Definitely the best game yet. For

the first time the team showed com­bination in a fast game and were unlucky not to beat Ashgrove, Time and again the fuU-backs Littler and Anderson cleared, and equaUy as often the forwards were round the opposition's goal, lihe tcentre-tfor-ward, Moore, scored the only goal, but inside right, Ord, and left-wing, Oberthtir, were promment in attack. With a little more practice the team should develop into a tough proposi­tion for their opponents. Score, 2—1 against Varsity.

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