Between Ourselves

Fashion news: Dress for early morning tennis is strictly formal.

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We regret to record the disgusting behaviour of the person or persons who, at the tournament dance following the swimming on Easter Monday night, removed the door of the dance hall. Not only did this act of vandalism cause the dance to be concluded only a few minutes after it had begun, but it damaged the reputation of students in the eyes of the management to such an extent that it is considered unlikely students dances will be allowed in the hall in future.

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After some years of retirement from student affairs Mr. Trevor Hill, B.A., is making a comeback; as well as being Salient's business manager, he is now secretary of the New Zealand University Student Press Council and a committee member of the Free Discussions Club. His final claim to notoriety is his moustach, which in accordance with many requests he has recently reduced in order to give Professor Jim Edwards a clear field.

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A motion that liquor be permitted at Congress was passed at NZUSA during the Easter meeting. This was later recommitted and lost, however, the meeting apparently deciding to maintain the status quo. In the past, Congress-ites have been told of the regulation forbidding liquor but this regulation has not been strictly enforced. Nevertheless, this leaves the steering committee in an awkward position and we regret that positive action was not taken.

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Our thanks to Bob Brockie for the most appropriate cartoons which adorned the walls of the Winter Show Cabaret at Tournament Ball.

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The Ruapehu Ski Hut is almost ready for occupation. The last brick has been laid and only the roof and floor are necessary to make it habitable. The next working party on the 14th hopes to see the roof in place.

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At the Executive meeting on Tuesday night Mr. Denis Brown was appointed Capping Ball controller, and Miss Gabrielle Jackson Graduands' Supper controller. Both appointments are subject to acceptance by those concerned. Miss Gillian Hemery will be Capping Ceremony controller. No appointment has been made for the position of Capping Procession controller.

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Three members of the VUC Rowing Club have been selected for provincial Olympic trials. They are Paul Canham and Wally Loader in the fours, and Mike Winter in the eights.

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More than 150 attended the "For Mozart" programme in the VUC Music Room on Thursday, April 5, making it the most successful concert here in recent years.

The concert was organized as VUC's contribution to the Mozart bicentenary celebrations. Works included in the programme were the quintet for horn and strings, a duo for violin and viola, four songs and a quintet for piano and wind instruments.

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Easter Tournament concluded with a very successful Tournament Ball in the Winter Show Cabaret on the Tuesday night. Music was by the inimitable Garth Young and his orchestra, and an excellent supper was provided. Ball controller was Miss Diana Lescher, who once again proved her abilities as an organizer of a first-class evening's (and morning's) entertainment. NZU Blues were announced at the ball by VUC home tournament controller, Jim Hutchison.