Credits & Debits

The Publications Committee decided that 1550 copies of "The Spike" be printed this year instead of the usual 1000 on account of the Jubilee, and special nature of this issue. Costs have been higher than was anticipated with the result that this issue will have to be subsidised. To help us make ends meet, four booksellers, Whitcombes, Modern Books, Souths, and Roy Parsons, have generously offered to sell "The Spike" without commission. While thanking them for this gesture, I would ask students to show their appreciation by supporting these firms.

At the same time, I cannot but feel surprised at the lack of support which students have shown in their own annual magazine, especially a Jubilee number. To date, 900 copies have been sold, and only 300 of these have been bought by the 2,300 students. I would therefore urge students to encourage University writers by supporting their own publications. Copies can be obtained at the Exec. Room.