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THE GRIFFIN1st May, 1945Vol. XX, No. 3 MELBOURNE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE NEWS-SHEET

WHO WILL BE COCK HOUSE ?Tate wins SwimmingCAT H. LIKIARD - ALLAN LAKE

1945 CHAMPIONS

Hats off toBERT!

mShowing fine form at the City Baths on Wednesday, March 21st, Tate House succeeded in taking the swimming honours for the sixth year in succession.

Having both champions in their team, Tate amassed a total of 212 points, taking the lead early in the day and keeping well ahead. On one or two occasions Smyth House (171 points) threatened Tate’s ascendency, and the contest became keener. Wrigley (133 points) started off on the wrong foot and did not recover. The enthusiasm and interest shown by supporters indicates that House spirit is very much alive this year.

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wmCHAMPiONSHIP RESULTS

Our congratulations to these people and to all other entrants who succeeded in winning events. We would like to thank Mr. Cox for judging the diving, life-saving, and duck-diving; the judges and stewards for their fine co-operation; the competitors for their promptitude in getting on the mark; and finally the clowns of the after­noon—the “damsel in distress” and “devil who pursued her.”

Championship Results are as follows: Men

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19 points 18 points 14 points

1. Allan Lake2. G. Brown .3. C. Jackson Aw it >

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31 points 12 points

9 points(Note: Championship points were awarded

on A Grade results only.)

1. C. Likiard2. F. Smith3. M. Wilson

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PROGRESS SCORES FOR COCK HOUSE Every College has its ghost. Most ghosts are wraith-like, airy creatures, with melancholy coun­tenances. They float up staircases, sit brooding at casements, and howl under the eaves.

Our ghost is certainly not wraith-like—it’s six- foot three in its socks; and it isn’t melancholy— it whistles and occasionally bursts into deep- throated song. It ascends staircases, but it does not float—it clumps up under the weight of buckets, brooms, chairs, etc. Occasionally it roves over the roof, but no one has yet caught it “howl­ing under the eaves,” and instead of “brooding at casements,” it goes ahead and cleans the windows.

Yes! You’ve guessed it! It’s Bert. Bert has been at College for ten years now, performing duties which would occupy the working hours of half a dozen ordinary men. Besides this he takes time off to do favours for students—anything from mopping-up ink to putting protectors on shoes.

Women’s Tennis has also got under way, but the round has not yet been completed.

In our next issue of the “Griffin” we hope to include the results of the Aths. Carnival.

Points allotted to each House so far are as follows :

Other inter-House contests have been organized since the swimming carnival and progress reports for Cock House show that this year’s sport should be keen and interesting. Two games of cricket have been played off, Wrigley defeating Tate in the first, and Tate defeating Smyth in the second. These matches have been poorly supported, mainly because of insufficient publicity, but we hope to remedy this matter at future events. The first inter-House debate took place in Assembly one week, with Wrigley narrowly defeating Smyth.

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TO DIM OR NOT TO DIM ?At his home in St. Hilda, he has a wife and

small son to look after, though when he sees them is a mystery to us. He proudly reports that “young John” is now attending College rural school and thinks it is “good-oh.” Incidentally, Bert has a surname. His full title is Albert Edward Allen.

Everyone who knows Bert finds him obliging and helpful. In fact—

A Tragedy—by Ciambelle (nee Horace)

hope that if the £50 droppeth not as the gentle rain from heaven, then it would from the Educa­tion Department, the scene is brought to an end amidst sighs of relief from the cast and audience.

Scene : Women’s Common Room.Characters: Miss Colclough, members of the

august body, “The Student Council.”Time: 7.30 p.m.Synopsis of Scenes : “We don’t know what we’d do without you, Bert.”Scene IV : Wine, Women, and Song—

Women and Song = Bendigo As a contrast we have the most pleasant sub­

ject of all—ladies (pardon—women). In this case those from Bendigo, and whether they will contribute the product of their brains to the “Griffin,” and their personalities to College func­tions. One of our heroes particularly desirous of further co-operation. (N.B.: New plot develop­ing!)

Scene IMr. Allan Lake, playing part of secretary,

awakens members from their after-dinner somno­lence by his delightful rendering of “Dance of the Minutes,” by Punchajelli. (Reference: H. Topor.)

A CHEMICAL ANALYSISElement: Woman.Occurrence: Found wherever man exists. Seldom

in a free state; with few exceptions in a com­bined state.

Physical Prop.: All colours, shapes, sizes and ages. Usually in a disguised condition. Face covered with film of cosmetic material. Boo-hoos at nothing and may freeze at any moment; how­ever, melts when properly treated. Very bitter if not treated well. Violent reaction when left alone.

Chemical : Very active; possesses great affinity for gold, silver and precious stones.

Solution: Sometimes yields to pressure. Turns green when placed beside more beautiful speci­men. Ages very rapidly; usually getting into permanently large state. Fresh variety has great magnetic attraction.

Caution: Highly explosive when in inexperienced hands.

Scene II: Battle of Story Street!Fifth Columnist’s action in allowing our sturdy

warriors to remain has definitely weakened their chances of storming Drummond Street. Pres. Laurie Truman-Cross, in restrained manner, advo­cates policy of tact towards Director and the mentor. Mr. Ellwood in a friendly communique raised Council’s hopes, only to doubt the little boys’ abilities re making of beds, etc.

Scene III: A Glimmer of a Dimmer!Climax—dim lights, dim music, dim minds.

“To dim or not to dim.”Harold Shylock Lacy gives resumé of the vari­

ous grants to clubs and refers to the crux, of the situation—a grant of £50 to the Marionette Club for dimmers for their stage.

Against a rising reluctance on the part of the cast to open hearts and funds, Miss Konowel as Portia pleads for the dimmers, the whole dim­mers and nothing but the dimmers. With the

Scene V: No. 6 Downing StreetIntroduction of a political question. President

takes as motto “No representation without taxa­tion,” and after a heated argument in which the president is sitting down but “out of the chair,” play is brought to a dramatic ending by a de­cision to DOWN Dip. Ed. students and not allow them representation until they pay their fees.

After Marionnetical Anthem, cast follows time- honoured maxim of “Speak a little, then re-stock,” and adjourns to the Boston Tea Party, throwing overboard the cares of the day.

Announcements : Next Production : “What Have You? If so, wffiy?” Thursday night, May 10th. All requested to attend rehearsal in Hall at 1.25 p.m. preceding Wednesday.

Any likeness to Student Council report purely accidental.

R.McD.

A GANDER AT “THE BLUE GOOSEthe College plays have been quite extraordinary, for she has worked against almost insurmountable odds, since there have rarely been College stu­dents with previous acting experience.

The task of selecting a suitable cast was quite difficult this year, because of the limited number of people offering. Nevertheless, it seems that a very good choice has been made, several members of cast having proved their dramatic ability in previous College plays. The cast chosen is as follows: •

Margaret . .Charlie Rogers . .Mrs. Portal . .Anna Portal . .Louise Portal . .Mrs. Keppel-PiggotHenry Portal ..Richard Hardy . .Hubert Briggs . .Mr. Guppy.............

Because of the dislocation of College life caused by the Government’s decision to send all first-year students to country schools for a term, it has been found necessary to stage the College play much earlier in the year than previously. Conse­quently, the choosing and casting of the play had to be carried out almost at the commencement of the year.

The play chosen for 1945 is Peter Blackmore’s amusing comedy, “The Blue Goose,” which had a

successful season at the Comedy Theatre, London, in 1941.

. . . June Petcli . John Gregory Barbara Spring

. Molly Maloney Miss Warburton .. .. Fay Smith

. . . . D. Steel .. Max George Frank Seymour

. John O’Connor

very

As for the last three years, the production will be in the'hands of Miss Bilie P. Colclough, who has proved her value as a first-rank producer by such successes as the Hay-Wodehouse comedy, “Baa Baa Blacksheep,” Noel Coward’s “The Young Idea,” and Ben Levy’s delightful fantasy, “Mrs. Moonlight.” Miss Colclough’s achievements with

OFFICIAL REPORT OF COUNCIL MEETINGthe “Griffin,” the publication of which will depend on their merit as judged by the Editress.

The Secretary is to write to Bendigo T.C. in­forming them of the financial position of the “Griffin.” Would they prefer a few copies for the College, or would they prefer individual copies with the usual subscription of 4./- ? The “Trainee” was similarly discussed. Suggestions for co­operation with Bendigo would be welcomed by YOUR group representatives.

5. Special Notice-boards for use of students— one for social use, the other for House notices. These might be placed near the foot of either staircase opposite the gymnasium.

6. Pre-Council Meetings: These would take the form of a general meeting of all students on the Wednesday midday recess preceding each monthly Council meeting, subject to the approval of T.C.L.D.S., which has its meetings on a Wednes­day.

Points of Interest1. Sports Union Report: 1. Intercollegiate

Swimming: It was decided not to enter a team in the proposed inter-College triangular contest. 2. Sports Period: “That there should be no meet­ings" other than sports meetings from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on a Wednesday.” 3. Field Day: Not prac­ticable until 3rd term.

2. V.T.U.: College branch has now a financial membership of 300. For the payment of extra 51- students could obtain copies of the “Teachers’ Journal” for the year.

* 3. Student Housing: As the Minister forEducation had. been attending a conference of State Ministers of Education we had as yet not obtained our deputation. The Executive had been given a cordial hearing by Mr. Ellwood, who is very impressed with our desire for better housing for men.

4. Bendigo Co-operation: Students of Bendigo T.C. have been invited to contribute articles for A. R. LAKE, Sec.

Exie Echoes GriffinFrom Quambatook East we hear reports of Margaret Adamson, who says: “When the dust comes I feel like clearing out, but after a few fine days it’s marvellous how one forgets the dust.” H-m-m-m!

Emma Thompson thinks teaching at Gorac West is great, though she finds country life very quiet after College.

Teaching at Melton S.S., Peg. Hodgkinson says: “It’s not easy to forget the grand old days at College, for the majority of the schools in this district are staffed by exies of the last two years.” Peg sends her best wishes to all her friends and former colleagues.

Lou Senini showed up at Coll, over Easter. He travels between Numurkah and Nathalia and takes Art to forms I-V and Woodwork to I-III, with a little geometry, algebra, and horticulture thrown in.

Pat Uebergang, after the last months at Terang H.E.S., has “decided she is sick of the kids and, having admired the view from Hospital Hill for so long, she took a trip there for a few days.” Nothing serious, but she gets a week off to go home and recuperate.

Alison Jones, also at Terang, complainsv “This is goodbye to my 12 spares a week.” However, her landlady gives her breakfast in bed on Satur­day and Sunday, and when she goes out at night, comes home to find a hot water bottle in the bed. Any good?

John Scammell was down for Easter from Licola South (way up Maffra way). Says he thinks he’s at the north pole—sun rises 10 a.m.; sets 3 p.m. Complement of Jack’s district is three dogs and a woman.

Hugh Adamson started at Knott’s Siding, via Erica, this year. His twenty-three young heroes proved too much for him, so Hugh went into the Navy on the 10th of April. Good luck, son!

Les Cass is teaching down Colac district. Poor old Les comes to Melbourne to see the “good shows” occasionally. He notes a shortage of tobacco and S.P.’s in Colac. (S.P. — B.P. + Profit.)

John Harris. Johnnie is at Lee Street on the Handwork staff under “old George.” Still shows up at the College social shows. Says he likes the way the Department buys his 2d. tram fares.

Betty Hall is teaching at Alexandra H.E.S. Has a great time there playing piano at the local dances, etc., etc., etc. Was seen by a “certain young man” in Melbourne during the Easter holi­days.

GrouchesHarry Topor: (a) Childish humourists who

disfigure notices with their unfunny wisecracks, and (b) thumping pianists who play at their loudest on Tuesdays from 1.30 p.m.-2 p.m.

Lecturers: Al. Clarke tuning up his “Triumph” under the windows of lecture room I.

Jack Lacy: Rezzie curfew at 11.30. It can’t be “bourne.”

Group C Men: Chattering women in Group F.Story Street: College women out with Uni­

versity men. [Ed.: Whose fault is that?]Extemdeds: No holiday on Labour Day for Uni­

versity students. Garn!Denny Evans: Melbourne Tech, women.Loney: No table tennis during lectures.Al. Clarke: Walking to College.Kevin Yon: Long week-ends. [Ed.: A short

grouch.]I.T.C.’s: Dust raised by dancing in Gym on

Friday.Cawthorn: The infallibility of College roll­

marking system.Harvey: B . . . British B.Frank Adamson: Having to walk for “miles”

on hikes.

Mrs. BISHOP678 SWANSTON STREET

3 Doors from Grattan Street

Tobacco and CigarettesMilk, Sweets

Fresh Sandwichesand Cakes Daily.

Lunches Cut to Order

Cxttó on IkttitctFlight-Sgt. John Griggs (1942) was having “a

spot of leave” in Tel Aviv when he wrote acknowledging his parcel. He says: “Palestine, the scorched land of some few months back, is now a carpet of green after the seasonal rains, and all the farmers have been doing their annual ploughing and have sown their seed. I guess they will now go back to their cafés to smoke and talk till the crops are ready to harvest. At pre­sent the orange season is in full swing and we can get lots of the fruit because of its nearness and cheapness.”

F/O. David Boyd (1940) writes from Ottawa: “Since I graduated as an air-bomber last Febru­ary, I have been on the staff here as instructor..It was a big disappointment at first to be taken off the draft of postings to England, but the work here has been interesting. I’m hoping for a move soon to an operational theatre. . . . I’ve had quite a few leaves, most of which I spend in the States.”

Cpl. David Morris writes: “This has been the best “jungley” Christmas we’ve had—turkey, ham, puddin’, fruit salad, all the parcels that have been posted during the past six months, beer for those who like it, dozens of church services, a spot of music from the unit P.A. system, and the whole morning off. We might almost be somewhere in Australia instead of somewhere in somewhere else. . . . Our job is an extremely interesting one, though there’s a deal of paper attached to it. Maps form my share of the paper, printed ones, and those compiled from aerial photos, hence with much detail lacking. However, patrols bring in new information daily.”

Cpl. Maurice Phillips (1941), by hitch-hiking over a hundred miles on several occasions, has visited several old College pals, including Bert Osmond, Norm. Silvey, Mick Stewart, Norman Moore (all of ’41), and Tom Moore (’40) is in the same brigade.

L.A.C. K. Tyers (1934-5) says: “I have travelled a few thousand miles since I acknowledged your last parcel, and in all my travels I’ve met only one exie—Kel Anderson of 1934. His unit was camped with my own unit at Cape York for a time. It was quite refreshing to talk shop with him after the rather limited topics of the usual conversation.”

Lieut.-Col. Bob McLellan, commander Area Command, Port Moresby, speaks of his pride in being an exie of the old College, adding: “I am very happy in the job here. I’m lucky to be served by a great team of chaps. They nearly

qualify as exies; no initiation ceremony, though.”Capt. T. H. Mathews of the 2/23 Inf. Bn. writes:

“I think this unit holds its own as far as teachers are concerned. There are four among the officers —Capt. Dudley, Capt. Rowe, Lieut. Wenborn and myself.”

Sgt. G. McCrae Williamson (1928) received his “Trainee” just as he was “packing for some swift modern travel in the direction of Hobart,” where he will be posted for the next three months in charge of psychological work on the island. He is hoping to gain first-hand information about the Area Schools, in his spare time.

Major Ian Campbell McLeod has been in the Northern Territory since 1942, and mentions some other exies: “I have a Sgt. Looney here on my staff (1938, I think). He is an excellent type of chap, and is doing a fine job of work. I under­stand his father is a teacher too. Dan Denehy (1934) is up here too. His sister Kitty married Alex Proudfoot.” Major McLeod speaks very warmly of his love for the College, and of how the old College songs still come into his mind at unexpected moments, and he pays a fine tribute to “Wally” Don. All exies will be sorry to hear that Mr. Don is far from well at present.

Flight-Lieut. Ted Mark (’38) has had plenty of variety in his career. He says: “I must say I’ve done the rounds of the various commands, as I’ve done time (sounds like a convict) as a navigator on first Coastal, then Transport com- 1mand, and now I am attached to a Bomber com­mand; am wondering what comes next.”

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The Committee of the Literary and Dramatic Society is responsible for the organization of many of the functions you enjoy—House concerts and debates, theatre nights, community singing, dancing, and next term the Open Forum. We are eager to see as many people as possible attend­ing these functions.

Inter-House Debate: Wrigley narrowly defeated Smyth in the first inter-House debate for theyear.

Fellow-beneficiaries of; science are still wonder­ing:

(a) Whether Bill O’Callaghan horror films.

(b) What women standing on chairs to avoid mice has to do with world security.

(c) Who first said “You young people.”(d) Whether Betty Reilly looks forward with

political aspirations.We wish to acknowledge the help of all those

who have appeared as guest artists, debaters, adjudicators, pianists and comperes in our func­tions this term.

sees many

1st May, 19b5The Griffin

1st May, 194-5The Griffin

THE GRIFFIN HIKEWISE AND OTHERWISEX Xe L’ECOLE SANS MERCI

(With apologies to Keats.)O what can ail the students here,With brow so rough and worn with care? “The books have gone—the shelves are bare, And lecturers frown.”

O what can ail the students here,So weary and with gait so slow ?“The sum’ries pile up (make them clear), And we’ve no book.”

Thy face ist old, tho’ thou art young,By worry flushed and paled alike.Thy swan song sad must soon be sung, And you must go.

“We entered here so full of hope,With ideals high and ever bright,But now, alas, bound strong, sans hope,All slaves are we.”

We said we’d work, we meant it too,The “Griffin” we would emulate.But how in tests we will come thro’We do not know.

@ IF NOTICE-BOARDS SPOKEWe are members of a silent service. There are

many things we could say, if we were endowed with the power of speech, but ours is a life of enforced silence and perhaps we prefer it that :way. iFrom our eminence in the foyer we observe

of the unrecorded events of the College>,

many .. . .day. We see and hear many things that would set the gossips a-buzzing, the authorities a- quizzing, and the whimsical a-laughing. Why, only the other day two well-known students were

recent lecture and

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fholding a post mortem over a the following conversation ensued:

“What in the . . . does he mean by the salient points ?”

“Oh! Just ‘Teach a little, then apply,’ and ‘Love the little children.’ Keep writing them down and you’ve got all the salient points.”

“Yes. But what about the exam.?”“Write them down for every question. You’ll

I know, because the seniors

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On Sunday, 10th April, the College body set out “en masse” by train for the lower reaches of Ferntree Gully, and, despite a considerable amount of squeezing and packing into the train, all managed to accomplish the journey in com­parative safety.

On arriving at the Gully, we all set forth to the look-out on “One-tree Hill,” a veritable moun­tain thickly forested. The look-out was not far from the camping-ground, but the going was mostly in a vertical direction, and it was not very long before Joan Roberts and partner fell back to the rear, pioneering instincts ever to the fore, took their partners exploring in the scrub early in the afternoon and did not reappear till much later. Many other couples made unnecessary detours, but eventually we all got back to the camping area.

Community singing interspersed with items from various individuals was enjoyed around the camp-fire by the “light of the silvery moon,” and then a return was made by train.

get full marks, told me.”

And so it goes on throughout the day, year in and year out.

Periodically, a new notice appears on our faces and what follows is really most amazing. In less than no time we are confronted by a pack of eager students, rude people who simply devour us with their eyes. They push and shove until they literally have their noses pressed up against our faces. It is really most embarrassing!

And as for the lecturers who pin notices on to . . well, we have mixed feelings about them.

The more vigorous type push thick drawing-pins into us without thought or care for our feelings at all. The others approach us more diffidently and tenderly work the pins into our surfaces. We have more respect for the latter type.

Sometimes we are neglected for weeks, notices, posted by lecturers of a bygone age, are left to fade into dusty retirement, while we have to suffer the disappointed searchings of the stu­dents’ eyes, ever,intent on discovering something fresh. Yes. We have even had time to philoso­phize on students as we have serenely watched the College scene for so many years, and we have come to this conclusion: students, on the whole, strive after novelty. They are not con­tent to lead an undisturbed, even existence. Theirs must be one of change and excitement. How they cluster around our faces when some­thing new appears, even though its contents may be unpleasing to them! Yes. I think we can safely say that students seek change, just as the more orthodox philosophers have sought that which is unchanging.

sur- But when this year has run its course, We will with pleasure and with pride Recall our law of teach-apply And “educate for life,” our brood Of farmers’ kids.

And this is what is ailing us—In wisdom we must ever grow,To learn and work, without a fuss,For evermore.

The Lacy brothers, with their:

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B. MASON.

• SOME DAFFYNITIONSOld Herbaceous Border—a lodger who doesn’t eat

meat.Invoice—what a parson calls your conscience.Pessimist—one who always sees the microbes in

the milk of human kindness.Temperamental—95 per cent, temper; 5 per cent,

mental.Expert—one who knows more and more about

less and less.Courtship—the period during which the girl de­

cides whether or not she can do any better.Dachshund—half a dog high by a dog and a half

long.Detour — the roughest distance between two

points.Diplomat—the man who convinces his wife that

a woman looks stout in a fur coat.Student Council—a group of people who keep

minutes and waste hours.

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“That We Might Live.”dEttétcal iBotiet)) A cause can never really die while men give their lives for it.

During this war so many of the world’s “little” people have given their lives for something, with­out which they were not prepared to live. It seems strangely fitting that President Roosevelt, the noblest champion of these “little” people, should die, as he lived—in unselfish service to humanity.

“He was a man, take him for all in all,I shall not lool£ upon his like again.”

During the last month we have held two lunch­time recitals. The first was a recorded pro­gramme of “Selections from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.” We are indebted to Prof. Browne for lending us the records, and to Betty Smail for organizing, and interpreting the music, second was a talk by Mr. Sutton Crowe on “What to listen for in music,” illustrated by students from the Melbourne Conservatorium. This per­formance was arranged by Group B.

College Groups! Hunt up your music rep. and give him or her your suggestions on what to pre­sent in a musical programme.

WHITCOMBE & TOMBS PTY.LTD.The332 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, C.l

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rWe regret to announce that our plan to pur­

chase a number of season tickets for celebrity concerts has been of no avail, for although suffi­cient money was at hand, season tickets were not procurable. However, we hope to use the money, laid aside for the above purpose, to buy un­reserved seats at each concert and distribute these as intended before. By this means we trust that nobody will be disappointed.

Our projected theatre night has not yet come to light, but keep hoping.

The Telephone: F 2969

Victorian Teachers’ UnionYOUR COLLEGE CHEMISTProtects the individual rights and

interests of its members.

R. S. MillerActs as the mouthpiece of the teachers of Victoria in negotiations and discussions with the Depart­ment and the Minister.Affords personal advice to members of educational and professional matters.

The V.T.U. is specially interested in the training and welfare of stu­dent teachers and trainees.

H. TOPOR, Hon. Sec. Ph.C., F.V.O.A.

ülC.ÜL (MARKHAM’S PHARMACY) Chemist and OpticianCOLLEGE CHURCH SERVICE------

In Trinity College Chapel on Sunday, 13th May, at 7 p.m., the service will be taken by College students. Bishop Blackwood will give the address.

After the service there will be singing in the College reception room and supper in the cafe­teria.

All are cordially invited to attend and it is hoped that everyone will join in to make the evening a success.

The next important' 9.C.M. meeting will be on Monday, 30th April, in the Hall at 1.30 p.m., when the Rev. Eric Owen will discuss with us the subject of “Jesus, Saviour.”

Write to Box 1670, G.P.O.. Melbourne, C.l.

♦ FRED. THOMAS,Secretary. 192 Lygon Street, Carlton, N.3.

J. GLENN.*

1st May, 19U5The Griffin

CRICKETForty-Forty& â>tutimt’<3 Btarp Wrigley Vanquish Tate!On Wednesday, March 28th, Tate and Wrigley

House cricket teams vied for supremacy in the Princes Park wilderness. From the outset College

fighting against time—the dominating College factor—and in the two and a half hours of play the total of 280 runs was amassed in quick time.

Wrigley House were first away from the bar­rier, scoring a total of 140 runs, of which Alan Hill contributed a fine 72. We regret the absence of female supporters, though, doubtless to say, certain men were able to concentrate on their cricket. Bad show, men!

Wrigley bowlers then pitted their wits against the Tate batsmen and ati stumps, Tate had scored 138 for he loss of seven wickets. Wrigley thereby emerged the victors with three runs to spare. George Murray contributed 57, but, alas, all in vain.

The last over proved sensational. Tate House batsmen had to face the tender mercies of Jack White, a bowler of no mean ability, besides. hold­ing a colour for hopscotch, ludo and indoor sports ( ?). Tate at this stage required eleven runs to win, but unfortunately they were not able to achieve a victory, possibly due to Mr. White’s persistence in bowling out of the batsmen’s reach. Wouldn’t it!Highlights of the Gameic Dave McCubbin’s umpiring (’nuff sed!). if Reg. Taberna’s habit of scattering the stumps

at every opportunity.if Alan Hill’s keenness to hit a ball into the

cemetery.if The leg-break fiends — Kevin Yon and Allan

Lake.if The absence of College women.

March 16thWelcome Concert held in Melba Hall,

attendance of the two groups teaching “in the bush” was missed. The show was a brilliant suc­cess, i.e., after the lights came on.

March 17thCongrats, to Mr. Craclcnell and partner, who

took the honours at the Tennis Tournament. One of the trophies given at the Gym Palais to our tennis stars was an appropriately entitled book, “To Hell with Love” (while the tennis is being played).March 18 th

We “hike” to Ferntree Gully where the moun­taineers (???) scramble up to the look-out. Some found the track a little boring so went ex­ploring in the bush. After tea, a celebrity concert was held around the camp-fire, and fine work was done here and on the home train by . . . Well, no names.March 19th

A solemn College assembly to-day. We learned of the passing of Miss Williams, whose death is regretted by all. Non omnis moriar.

• WAKE UP EXTENDEDS!TheIt would appear that the extended students are

very overworked, from the scenes witnessed in the Men’s Lounge. Groups feverishly swotting together and arguing greatly over maths, prob^ lems are frequently seen. Also, to give support to the above statement, quite often numbers of recumbent bodies can be seen on the seats, in state of slumber. Is this because they have so much to do, that they just have to catch up on their sleep whenever they can? This does not give primes much encouragement to embark upon an

Also, it does not give them much room to sit down unless they sit on tables— which is not allowed! Come on, extendeds, we know you’re overworked (who, in this world, isn’t!), but a lot of bodies lying around look untidy. If you see any, pick them up, will you? Thanks !

men were

extended course.

“JAY-AR-ESS.”

® PALAISIt is with regret that we pen this complaint, but

we feel we are compelled to do so in the interest of the College body as a whole.

A famous definition says that “Palais is where the women sit inside and the men stand outside.” This, unfortunately, is all too true.

We have complete confidence in the teaching ability of the various city dancing schools and have no hesitation in recommending those men who remain outside because of shyness to attend. Tuition is reasonably priced.

The fact that many extended men have taken to wearing hockey pads to Palais indicates that primary women would also benefit considerably from the tuition recommended to the men.

TED, ARGET, AND AUBY.

March 21stDown to the City- Baths by “carriage”—wagon,

Tate House led the day, but all enjoyedanyway.themselves. Two men with the most elaborate headgear were seen among the spectators—guess who! Mr. Frank Seymour gave an exhibition of diving. Frank held the blue ribbon . . . (and his pants).March 26th

A debate at Assembly to-day. Mr. Bottomley, representing the University and “our own Mr. Gregory,” debated the question: “Should there be

military occupation of Germany after the war?” Who won ? . . . Don’t ask silly questions!

March 28thThe S.C.M. gave a special Easter Programme

at lunch-time to-day. A pleasant session.

March 29th

Men’s Lounge was “choc-a-bloc” with luggage. I believe the Bendigo train was packed out with College men—up to see their College sisters, I suppose!April 3rd

College resumed to-day. Oh, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas . .April 4th

Gestapo tactics by Yon—women forced to tennis in the rain.April 5th

Athletics seem to be the main attraction these days, but the “bull-fight” in the Gym. at lunch­time was well patronised. Getting* in trim, men?

April 7thExcursion to Ringwood was not well attended.

Mr. Lacy found this a good thing—he hates crowds! Three couples appeared quite at home on all occasions.

April 8thSmyth v. Wrigley at a debate to-day. Wrigley

took the honours “by a narrow margin”—but we Smythites were not impressed.

Smyth versus TateOn Wednesday, 11th April, another inter-House

cricket match took place. This time it was Tate which did the vanquishing, and Smyth the van­quished. The scores were : Tate 6 for 172, to Smyth 91.The details of the game are as follows:

Tate: G. Murray 87, D. McCubbin 32, K. Yon, 20.

Bowling: Brown, 5 for 37.Smyth : M. Russell 25, S. Irwin 17, B. Proud 17. Bowling : J. Gregory, 2 for 9; S. Irwin, 2 for 30.

a ® “MUSTASHES” BE SEEN!In this unstable world of ours, we have noted

a deplorable tendency on the part of insignificant primary men to cultivate hirsute excrescences upon that portion of their physiognomy which is situated immediately below the proboscis. That such a noble male appendage should be thus desecrated, by mere children who have yet to attain their majorities, is an unpardonable breach of male ethics. These miserable miscreants, in a vain endeavour to emulate that unsavoury paragon of virtue, Clark Stable, have succeeded only in promoting fungus-like growths akin to that of a celebrated male lecturer. We respectfully suggest that the aforesaid gentlemen apply to the Rural Science Faculty for some fertilizing agent.

“THE THREE TRIMMERS.”N.B.: Primes may obtain dictionaries from the

library.

FOOTBALLThe present world crisis has created a crisis in

the world of sport. Lack of materials has caused children to grow up with inadequate knowledge of organized sport.

Alongside this deterioration has grown a move for greater stress on Physical Education. More interesting activities have replaced antiquated tables of exercises, and many games are taught.

This may seem to meet the requirements of the average boy—I speak here of boys—but, I think, it has certain limitations. Of necessity, Physical Education requires regimentation which, though good in itself, fails to allow for that free expression which is the heart of football. On the football field the boy is continually on his mettle ; at every turn he must use his initiative or suffer defeat. This raises another point. The way a boy accepts a defeat or a victory gives the observer, in many cases his teacher, valuable in­formation about his character and personality. The natural leader shows out and any weaknesses stand forth for future correction. Through sport the anti-social child is often cured. Charac­teristics which are hidden in the classroom display themselves; in fact, it is on the field of sport that we observe the whole child.

In every boy there is a great urge to hero- worship. How grand it is to see the boy who takes as his hero some famous footballer and develops his body and mind in the endeavour to become one day “the best and fairest.” The teacher who becomes the “football hero” of his pupils has gained much.

For the Teachers’ College students there is, I think, an opportunity. Football has somewhat slipped. It must be reinstated. This year we have great possibilities, and, with all co-operating, VE WILL ACHIEVE SUCCESS.

Sports Union at work

On Tuesday, April 10th, the Sports Union met in the Women’s Common Room, male members predominating the proceedings. In this respect we must give special mention to Kevin Yon, who succeeded in proposing or seconding almost every motion, Harold Lacy, who proposed numerous motions without success, and Harry Topor for his appreciative comments, good and otherwise. Female secretaries remained somewhat shy and demure throughout the evening, but sterling work resulted from the combined efforts of Marie Cattanach, Pat Hauser and others.

Mr. Stove and Mr. Topor arrived late in their usual inimitable style, and from thence onwards the meeting continued earnestly and without further interruption.

Business discussed included such matters as Inter-Faculty Swimming, Field Day, Reunion, the use of the Gym, meetings in sport periods, etc.

It was decided that the following times for the use of Gym be observed :

Tuesdays : 4-5 p.m.—boxing.Wednesdays: 3-4 p.m.—badminton.Thursdays : 4-5 p.m.—men’s basketball.

A motion was also passed that the tennis courts be reserved for team practices every Monday.

Under the capable direction of the Chairman, Max George, motions were proposed, seconded or rejected in double-quick time and the meeting was adjourned at 9.30 p.m. (a good thing!). Footnotes :

1. Unfortunately we must censor some of Mr. Stove’s comments, although members did appreciate the confessions of the Chairman.

2. On behalf of the males present at the meet­ing, I would like to thank that benign but cunning benefactor, Ray Potter, for his con­spicuous act of distributing cigarettes dur­ing the meeting (bad show!).

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Morale seems reasonably high, but it is doubt­ful if a full inventory of mental munitions has, as yet, been completed. Lecturers daily carry out strength-testing sorties. Confirmed Optimists and other wishful thinkers maintain their child­like faith that casualties will be light.

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