Frivolous ?

Facilities for a graduates' club in the second floor of the Student Union Building were discussed at the June 8 meeting of the VUWSA executive.

It was suggested by president Tom Robins that the building management committee be asked to consider the feasibility of such a scheme. The debating club had requested the executive to consider the provision of "civilised drinking facilities" in the building.

Women's Vice President, Helen Sutch, felt the request was "a frivolous statement and should not be taken up."

She said such a club could only be classed as a luxury and, considering other cases students were putting before the community on grounds of necessity, was neither necessary nor desirable.

"It's a very tricky subject," she said.

Not many students were over 21, said secretary Alister Taylor. He did not think the time opportune for such a project.

Sports Officer Murray Boldt: "It's time some people in this country took a civilised attitude towards alcohol."

Mr. Robins said there was no mention of drinking in his motion. Newspapers were not very sympathetic to students in any case. He favoured such a scheme because it would, firstly, raise funds, and secondly, create student union.

The executive decided to let the matter lie upon the table.