Festival in Centennial Year

Town mid Gown—the University and the outside world—if academic isolation—these are thorny but perennial topics. We must admit on the one hand that we are often misjudged, but on the other that warranty get the opportunity of exhibiting ourselves to the public in a favourable capacity.

And so—take a breath—why not a musical festival in Centennial Year sponsored by the University students of New Zealand?

Yes, you're right. It does seem funny. But "Saritza." our correspondent, has gone into it pretty carefully, and has obtained the opinions of Kipnis, Tibbett, Schramm and others on the subject.

Seems rather an ambitious idea, but "Salient," in pursuing Its policy of giving generous encouragement to anyone with revolutionary, thoughts—(but supported with sane judgment!)—presents an original scheme worthy of your consideration. Inspiration came to "Saritza" during his interview with that outstanding artist Alexander Kipnis, who was so enthusiastic about university students In America. He stated that the foundation of the marvelous musical development of certain cities in the United States may be said to rest largely upon the students' enthusiasm. Scarifies and labours. The singing and playing of hundreds of students has been of such high stand and that an ever-increasing number of citizens now look to the Universities for musical guidance and inspiration.

Why couldn't that happen right here in Wellington?