Co-Operation.

For years past much of the success and enjoyment that has attended the University Capping Festivities has resulted to a large extent from the fact that all the events connected therewith have been run on consecutive nights thereby constituting a little more than a week of concentrated entertainment. This year, however, the position is a little different. Owing to unavoidable circumstances which necessitate the staging of the Extravaganza at the end of next week, this essential part of the Capping Carnival will be separated from the actual Capping Ceremony and Ball by something over a week.

There is no doubt but that this breathing-space will detract somewhat from the continuity of the Carnival spirit, particularly in view of the fact that as our procession has been banned into the bargain, the Extravaganza will be the most spectacular and fun-producing event of the season. It looks, however, as if we shall have to grin and bear it and trust that sufficient enthusiasm can be aroused to tide Capping over this prolonged period.

Although the position that has arisen was to a large extent beyond the control of those in charge of the organisation of affairs, one cannot help but think that the disinclinaion of the Professorial Board to concede anything to the wishes of the Student Body, has been a contributory factor. The Executive waited upon these gentlemen with the not unreasonable request that they consider the possibility of putting forward the date of the Capping Ceremony so that it might follow immediately after the Extrav. season. This they refused to do, decreeing that the original date of the ceremony should be adhered to. Owing to the Opera House being unavailable later, it has been impossible to put back the Extravaganza performances, but as no such difficulties obstructed the alteration of the date of Capping itself, it would seem that in some measure we are indebted to out higher auhorities for the opportunity of "getting over" the Extrav. before embarking upon the less frivolous and more dignified proceedings which are the Professional Board's especial "show."

The Executive does not make a habit of asking the Professorial Board for concessions Admittedly it is that body's prerogative to limit such benevolences, but after being assured by successive Chairmen that it is their aim to foster a spirit of closer co-operation between the two bodies that are so interdependent, an attitude such as this can only be regarded as inexplicable.

Nevertheless, it is "Smad's" opinion that we shall have a damned good Capping this year, anyway!