Procesh again

The Association will again sponsor Procesh this year.

This was decided at the SRC on 9 April when a motion by Association Secretary Denis Phelps "That this association do not sponsor Procesh in 1970" was heavily defeated.

The large number present was interpreted by Mr Phelps as an indication of support for Procesh. "It's obvious they're here to vote against this motion," he said.

Speaking to the motion, he claimed that last year's Procesh "was a puerile exhibition that would be a disgrace to Primary School children. Money spent on Procesh would be better spent on cultural affairs" Mr Phelps maintained.

Last year's Procesh controller, Mike Fay, said that Procesh was expected by the public and did not present a poor image. Not one complaint or insurance claim was lodged after Procesh. 'The last time that happened," he said "was in 1968 when four girls claimed for laddered panty-hose. This year, I hope that number will be at least fourteen."

A number of those present said that Procesh was a good excuse for a booze-up and that they would vote against the motion because they "did not want to miss out on the opportunity this year."

Procesh came in for some sharp criticism from President Margaret Bryson, who called last year's effort "a complete and utter balls up." She said that while she thought stunts should continue, she would like to see more emphasis on charity work.

"Students should commit themselves to the spirit of Procesh," she said, "and not just to walking down the street like bloody idiots."