Student Union Building.

The extent to which the new Art Room is being used is an added proof of the fact that collective activity will only develop in a suitable environment. Before the room was furnished there was much cynical doubt as to the extent to which it would be used. Critics maintained that there was not sufficient interest in Art at Victoria to cause the room to be utilised. They have been confounded. The chance of expression has developed the interest.

It is considerations like this that make those of us who look forward to a more vigorous student life, regard impatiently the slow growth of the fund to provide a Student Union Building. The fund at present amounts to about £1,100 and the amount of increase last year was approximately £180 may be added this year, but the total to be aimed at is far away—£20,000.

It is legitimate to obtain some of this by borrowing, on the grounds that future generations should help to pay for an institution which will chiefly be for their benefit. For the present, it would seem we could best urge on the work by aim before our eyes and encourage our efforts to fill the gaping purse.