SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1937. Volume 8. Number 1.
[Conversation Pieces]
We were pleased to see Professor Hugh MacKenzie's name figuring in the new Year's Honours List as a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. It is an honour well deserved as we feel sure all V.U.C. will agree.
Mr. R. C. Bradshaw has been appointed to the College Staff in the capacity of Lecturer in Commerce subjects — a very commendable choice, and speaking of "choice" brings us to Bob's recent engagement to Miss Boyd-Wilson; double congratulations!
We shall miss Dr. I. L. G. Sutherland up here this year but he has our heartiest congratulations on his appointment as Professor of Philosophy at Canterbury College.
As the new Warden of Weir House, Professor T. A. Hunter early achieved popularity and we wish him a pleasant and successful regime.
At a recent meeting of the Executive the following appointments were made for the ensuing year. Editor of "Spike," N. T. Clare. Editor of "Cappicade," Ted Blacker. Preliminary Organiser for the Extravangaza, Dereck Christensen.
Mr. N. A. Ashenden has accepted the position of Honorary Auditor to the Student's Association.
It is understood that the architect has prepared plans for the new Science Wing and that the work of construction will be begun as soon as these are approved by the College Council.
Brass blazer buttons for the College Blazer are now available from the cafeteria of the Executive room, price 9d. per pair, a pair being the requisite number on the blazer.
In order that all ambiguity shall be avoided in connexion with the Blue of the Rifle and Swimming Clubs the Executive have decided that "Sh" is to be the mark of award of a Blue in Shooting and "Sw" that in Swimming.