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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1932. Volume 3. Number 4.

For Rail - Sitters

page 12

For Rail - Sitters.

Dear "Smad,"—

I make this appeal, concerning College hospitality, to all those who have the good name of Victoria at heart. Anyone attending dances in the Gym. must be struck by the growing gulf fixed between the line of girls along the wall in front of the door and the mob of men around the door itself, both of which remain throughout the greater part of the evening as onlookers only—either because their partners have "slipped them up." or, candidly, because they have no partners. No one could accuse Wiktorians of excessive bashfulness, but on these occasions the majority of the men don't care to receive rebuffs from unknown girls, while, though it is 1392, and Leap Year, so far our girls have not made themselves notorious in this respect!

If the Committee of the body organising the dance were to appoint one, or perhaps several people to act (at different times, if need be) in the capacity of hostesses or M.C.'s, most of this congestion could be avoided and a very much pleasanter evening spent by those many who are, after all, the guests of the organising body. Such a courtesy extended to some whose circumstances prevent them coming into touch with College life to any extent would, besides being warmly appreciated, greatly increase the attendance and help to make the dance in every way a success.

"Beau Nash."