SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1935. Volume 6. Number 5.
Birks and Beer
Birks and Beer.
Under this rather delectable caption, the eternal question of beer was belched forth by several members, but no satisfactory answer seemed to be given to the question. "Where did the beer go during the capping procession last year?"
Amidst the ensuing chaotic confusion, the balance sheet and statement of accounts were read. The Chairman stated that "the financial position of the club was strong" — whatever that may mean. During the detailed account of the Balance Sheet the word "halfpenny" seemed to occur with monotonous regularity. We are not certain whether this is indicative of a strong financial position.