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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1932. Volume 3. Number 2.

That Room Again!

That Room Again!

Dear "Smad,"—

Thus early in the year, I think it fitting that the attention of your readers should be drawn to the dilapidated and altogether disgraceful condition of what the Executive are pleased to call, the Common Common Room. I understand that this room is set aside for the use of men and women students who wish to enjoy the society of the respective opposite sex.

The only occasion when this room fulfilled its purpose was at such times as when certain animated page 12 young women made dispirited attempts to sell jaded volumes on behalf of the Book of the Mouth Club (or one of those strictly non-literary societies). Committees are absolutely denied the use of this room — (need I mention the pathetic incident of the Dram-Club) —and even the' most conscientious of students may not absorb knowledge in this retiring spot.

We all realize how much the Exec, continues to foster the best inerests of the students, and, by mingling with them wherever possible, strive to keep in touch with their immediate wants. We appreciate this. That is why we are so surprised that such an enterprising and zealous body should have failed to make something of this room so pregnant with possibilities. I am sure that the harm done early last year by the Battle of the Sexes (waged by the Debating Society and Miss Davidson) has not been irreparable, and by a little encouragement on the part of the Exec., it might yet be possible to cement friendly relations between the men and the women of this College.

If a team of cleaners could be turned loose in this room, I am sure wonders could be worked, and with the addition of one cigarette stand, the Common Common Room could be rescued from the dishonour into which it has fallen.

I am, dear sir,

"Mother of Ten."