Last year, in the June issue of "Spike," two would-be helpful members of society gave their views on Extravaganzas, and how they should be run. Now that the time has come to produce another Extravaganza I think some comment should be made about these articles. Both advocated that the Extravaganza should be a Varsity show, run solely for the amusement of the staff and students; in fact, one goes so far as to say that if the public does not like a 'Varsity show let it stay at home.

In theory this suggestion to run it for 'Varsity is excellent, but at V.U.C., where the College "spirit" —unlike the poor—is never with us, it would be impracticable.

The following few examples illustrate the lack of enthusiasm on the part of the students for College activities. The secretary of the Football Club, in the club notes in "Smad." tells us that even the members of the senior team have no compunction in letting their club down, if they have any other engagement on a Saturday afternoon. It is common knowledge that the women's junior hockey team invariably turns out with seriously depleted numbers, sometimes having as many as five players absent.

Another case, perhaps more analogous to the Extravaganza question is that of the Dramatic Club's performance in the Y.W.C.A. Hall last August. Although this proved a financial success, it was in no way due to the patronage of staff or students of V.U.C. A careful study showed that on both nights less than 10 per cent, of the audience comprised those connected with the College. There is every reason to believe, judging by their attendance at the dances and freshers' welcome address, that the staff are, if possible, less interested in the College than the students

Now, may I ask what would be the use of even considering putting on a 'Varsity show solely for the students while the conditions mentioned above exist In conclusion, I can only hope that these two enthusiasts are doing their little bit towards all College activities.

H.M.D.