Votes.

At last the day is on hand, and the Election lists reveal heavy competition in the lower grades, with comparatively little for the higher places. This is a pity, for as Sid Odell, last year's returning officer, pointed out, our present system of voting becomes almost farcical with large numbers standing. In one case, at least, in last year's election it was a matter of luck rather than electors' preference that decided the day; and with a list of 13 candidates for two positions on the Men's Committee, the position is likely to be repeated. A reform of the voting system is urgently needed, though, unfortunately, it cannot be put through for this election.

Apart from the Men's Committee, competition is more reasonable, though perhaps too sparse. Remembering the important issues and the campaign for reform that "Smad" has been endeavouring to foster all students should make certain of recording their vote and seeing that others do so. Nothing is more unsatisfactory than an Exec. elected on a very small percentage of votes and therefore not truly representative. Yet V.U.C. will bring this misfortune on itself if numbers abstain. We have published comprehensive interviews with all the candidates, so that there is no longer the excuse of not knowing the individuals. Vote! For we have only ourselves to blame—and rightly do we merit the penalty if we fail—if an unenterprising Exec. creeps in on a minority vote. The interviews reveal a remarkable unaniminity in the ideas of future advance: what is wanted is enterprise and time to carry them out.

Dates for voting, July 4,5 and 8,4 p.m. to 8.15 p.m.