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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1937. Volume 8. Number 12.

That Phone

That Phone.

Dear "Smad,"—

Recognising you as the personification of the powers (if any) who Get Things Done, I wish to tender the suggestion that you use your influence towards the providing of seating accommodation of some kind in close proximity to the telephone cabinet at the cafeteria stairs.

It has been my lot many times to struggle up these stairs and through the north door in the face of (sometimes around the rear of) a bevy of clustering females, who, intent upon telephoning in their turn, perforce must lounge against the wall, recline against the bannisters, or repose, somewhat inelegantly, at various levels of the stairs.

Whilst there is something to be said for the claim that their presence under such conditions adds colour, life and variety to a portion of the building otherwise unattractive, at the same time the True Gentleman hesitates to tread upon ladies more than is absolutely necessary, while the Real Lady would doubtless prefer to make the pre-telephoning period one of repose and elegance rather than hazard and discomfort.

Only a little thing, "Smad," but you know how I feel.—I am, etc.,

Suprema in Seatyou.

youngest executive to take office in ten years. Look at the names. Certainly they have vigour and initiative, and in the sum total they are not much worse off in experience than any other executive. Personally, I am confident that they will do the job.—I am, etc.,

H. R. C. Wild.