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Salient. The Newspaper of Victoria University College. Vol. 19, No. 8. July 1, 1955

The Apotheosis of Habbakuk Ben Hasbeen:

The Apotheosis of Habbakuk Ben Hasbeen:

Printable history being sacred and sorely lacking we have decided to do something about the notice boards which carry as pretty an undertone of wickedness, human interest and downright lack of intelligence as you every heard.

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Under wickedness falls a forthcoming dance, which every girl with any self-respect will recognise as A thin veil for nefarious and inexcusable things like dancing, coca-cola, "this lavatory reserved for the ladies", and even necking. There appears to be a wholly unfounded fear of entering the house after 11 p.m. or even being there. In the words of one of the more lecherous of us, who made brief appearances in the early stages of Extrav. "Wouldn't it be good to get all these drunk at a party and go round kissing thorn!"

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Another poster with a temporary look about it enumerates at length the advantages of being an usher at the Ice Frolics matinees which is a good one if ever we heard it. Who on earth would go to see all those legs . . . and ankles . . . and figure skating . . . girls . . . no?

Cash! it says—For S.F.A." Nuts to him. Every man for his own says we.

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The human Interest concerns a pile of cast-off clothes in the basement. We strolled down to have a look around. We found:—
  • 6 Handkerchiefs
  • 7 Pyjama Coats
  • 1 Pair of Pyjama pants . . thereby; surely hang a number of tales. Why should housemen deem it important to hang on to their pants so tenaciously? Where are the mystery six pairs? What does a Weirman wear at night? God forbid.
  • 5 Shirts, mostly yellow
  • 7 Pairs of socks
  • 5 Unmatched socks, two in permutations of mauve and green
  • 1 Decapitated stocking (knee length)
  • 1 Pair of woollen scanties (gospel truth) Castoffs is tight. Anyone last a pair lately?
  • 2 Pairs of underpants
  • 2 Hutt supporters (Topical)
  • And a whatnot.

One permanent notice concerns Telephone Duty. An alphabetical list is made out and each resident answers the 'phone for a night or so and locks the front door. The origin of this quaint old custom is not known, but it probably has some ritual value. The other two doors remain unlocked, and the House may be used as a right-of-way by early morning commuters for all we know.