SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1935. Volume 6. Number 5.
College Life
College Life.
Many have talked of the power of the Press, but we must confess we are disappointed. Despite our sarcasm, the Victoria (special Library track) Stakes are as well patronised as ever, and, furthermore, the list so thoughtfully provided by the Executive in the Hall for securing rooms for club meetings is rapidly filling up, every night for a considerable period being taken already. Not only are all clubs providing for big programmes in the face of the prevailing apathy, but the simple expedient of providing a list has manifestly not solved the problem of clashing fixtures. On Thursday last to mention only one date, there were three meetings taking place within the buildings. If a student is to take an active interest in any club he must be able to attend it fairly regularly without the continual need of having to pick between conflicting loyalties.
New College Blazer.
(a) | Plain Blazer.—This blazer would be somewhat similar to Weir House blazer, being plain College green with badge on pocket. |
(b) | Present Blues Blazer.—This blazer would be identical with the present Blues blazer, minus date and letter. The present badge might be replaced by the full arms crest and College motto. |
(c) | Old College Blazer.—The blazer which was in use before the current blazer was introduced four years ago, and consists of a design on College green with lin, gold vertical stripes at intervals of 1½in. Students are also requested to cast a vote on the question of the adoption of the full College arms, crest and motto. |
Samples of blazers and badges are on view in the hall of the College, and it must be noted that the samples exhibit design only. The ultimate shade of colour will be the recognised College colours, and the quality of material will have to be chosen by the Executive.
Price.—The price of a plain blazer with the full crest, arms and motto, made to measure, would be between 45/- and 50/-, designs (b) and (c) varying on the higher side by about 2/-. The use of arms only for badge would mean a reduction of approximately 2/6 in the cost.
A supply of voting papers is in the possession of Mr. Brook, and may be obtained in the period between ten minutes to and ten minutes after the hour.
Down Eros! Up Mars!
Tenderest, the time is near, is here, When you and I shall pause no longer
In the wake of gas and lead.
Say now your prayers, if prayers you have to offer;
Fold your lifetime's toil in that late list.
No more shall boom for us the cannon,
No more the earth tremble.
Come away, Tenderest, I am blind;
Lead me to my grave.
My love, my soul, my little war-fiend,
Tell me lingering tales of war!
No use for outside prattle!
Whisper war to me.
Come, my love, I am dying;
Only tales of war can soothe me,
For there's war within the clouds.
Furious wings shoot thick above me . . . .
Are they angels? . . I am dying . .
Are they come to take me?
Ah, they come, man's angry Angels, Bringing sleep.
My love, the world is gone to rest . . . !
And a poor old Man.
With His hand across His brow,
Scans the wilderness of scene,
Fixing in His head tall plans
For His new man's future.
And there shall be no war
When all is over.
M.L.
As the selection of a suitable blazer is of vital interest to all students, it is earnestly hoped that all members will exercise a vote.
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It is not true that the Dramatic Society is under the thumb of Miss Tossman.