The Muse, vol. 02, no. 02 (09 November 1951)

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St. John's, Newfoundland,  Friday, November 9, 1951
No. 2
SRC. Elect Hold First
Meeting Of This Year
Even Faculty Representation Unique In Council Elections
Last Thursday, after a week's delay, caused by withdrawal of
numerous nominees, the Students of Memorial finally went to the
polls, electing eight members to the Students' Representative
Council from a slate of twelve
The two lady members elected were Shirley Tulk, Arts and
Science, and Gladys Burton,
Education. The office of assistant Treasurer was contested by
Bill Gushue and Tony Crawford, but Mr. Gushue swept in
with a large majority of Education votes. Patricia Sumner,
an Education student, was surprisingly defeated, since the Education vote behind any nominee   practically   guarantees   a
seat       ^^^^^^^^
The Engineers who once ruler the roost in the Students'
Council and received a set-back
last year, came to the fore again,
with one of their men receiving the highest number of votes,
and the other getting a decided
majority. Albert Chaulk, past
President of the Athletic Union,
and Hubert Kitchen jumped the
teachers' representation to three.
With Ed Quinlan of the pre-
meds and Mac Drover of Arts
and Science as the other members, this year's S.R.C. has an
excellent per centage representation from each faculty.
In a short, informal meeting
Saturday morning, the new
members discussed some tentative plans for this year, among
them the establishment of a canteen in the college, to capture
some of the money being poured
into the Snack Bar by the coffee
drinkers. This was Hal Dickinson's brainwave, and seems an
excellent idea if at all feasable.
Last year's Council spent a
. little too much time arguing
' with the whims of some students
although it all proved rather
interesting to the body in general. The main trouble seems
to be with distribution of funds,
and this will probably take up
most of their time. In this event
of financial stress, it seems ridiculous that this year's S.R.C.
should begin by hiring Bowring
Park for a considerable sum,
when we have aj3 assembly hall,
a Gymnasium, and the best
dance floor in the city (in the
Annex)  for our parties.
It was also rather tactless of
the Council to place the number
of votes for each member on
the main notice board, since it
only embarassed the defeated
candidates, and half-heartedly
assured the students that the returners were not stuffing the ballot boxes. The student body is
certainly to be complimented on
such a large vote, (pver 90 per
cent), and we hope their interest in the Students' Repre-
^ sentative Council will continue.
Muse Denies Help
From S.R.C.
At the Assembly for the introduction of the Student Council
candidates last week, Council
President Lewis stated in his
presentation of one nominee,
that the MUSE operated, last
year, at a weekly cost to the
SRC of three dollars.
When questioned on this matter, former Treasurer George
Whelan asserted that it was
"definitely news to me." He
denied having ever paid any
MUSE bills, or given any funds
whatsoever towards its operation. John Carter, Current protector of the filthy lucre, termed
the whole situation "preposterous, ridiculous."
Ed Quialnn, last year's business manager, reinstated again
this year because of exemplary
service, said that no bills had
been paid at all on last years
publication. An attempt was
made to reach Miss Pigot, last
year's secretary, now studying
in Paris, but no reply "was received up to press time.
Last year's SRC was not noted
for being particularly concerned
as to where their money went,
but this paper does not intend
to be a scapegoat for their debts,
real or imaginary.
We wish to insure the students
that we faced a bill of one hundred and sixty-nine dollars at
the printers last week, and all
for last year's work. It is only
through interest shown in the
buying of subscriptions this year
that we were able to settle this
outstanding debt. We hope to
be financially sound with regard
to further issues through advertising and expanded sales.
Ode To Nfld.
At last week's Assembly President Hatcher asked the students
to sing the whole of the "Ode
to Newfoundland" instead of the
usual two verses. At the third
verse it became obvious that
less than one third of the student assembly knew the words of
our national anthem. Moreover,
instead of the traditional silence
there was laughter and noise.
We sincerely hope that this display was the first and last of
its kind. It was in very poor
taste, most embarrassing to the
faculty and other students, and
showed a distinct lack of proper
feeling.
Drama Club Plans
Presentation of
"Hayfeaver"
In two hectic meetings last
week the Dramatic Society attempted to surmount this year's
obstacles to production of a play.
Since the absence of faculty directors, it was suggested that a
student take over the job. The
members voted almost unanimously against letting the Society
lie fallow for a year, on the
grounds that it would never be
revived.
President Tom Cahill finally
agreed to take over the job of
directing and Noel Coward's
comedy "Hayfeaver" was selected as a possible production.
Later, however, Mr. Cahill announced his plan to decline the
invitation to direct, and the Club
was left with a play, a willing
cast, copies arriving post haste
from the publishers and no director.
The Dramatic Society president said he refused to attempt
direction because of the innumerable obstacles this year in the
form of no office, no grant and
no extreme interest. He was
inclined, he said, to agree with
those who advised a year's rest
in Drama at Memorial.
The enthusiasm in the ranks
was to much to combat however,
and representatives of the society
approached Miss Jennings at
Spencer, who declined because
of a pressing schedule. Finally
Mr. Bruce Feather, sometime
director of the St. John's players,
said he might come and help
the students of Memorial continue their lively interest in this
highly cultural activity.
"Twirp Week" Begins
Saturday-Men Beware
Arrmtuer show to be held on Monday night
At the last meeing of the Mu Gamma Society on Monday, the
girls decided to once again "treat the boys" for one week, and declared that Twirp Season would officially open at I p.m. Saturday,
November 10th. The rules were laid down and a jury was appointed to see that they were enforced. The identity of these twelve
female Portias will be kept secret from all males until the fateful wjeek arrives.
"Birds of Nfld"
Presented to
University
Correction —
In last week's article on the
new IODE scholarships there
were several statements which
we wish to correct:
(1) The bursary is open to the
son or daughter of a veteran
killed or disabled in World War
II.
(2) The scholarship is open to
any graduate (man or woman)
in Arts or Science.
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Varsity Band Debuts
November 28
Since the opening of the University this year the Varsity
Sextette has been working diligently in preparation for their
opening dance. As readers of
the first edition probably know
we have lost our drummer Don
Watson, but he has been suitably replaced by Tom (rythem)
Cahill. Doug (maestro) Noah
is still tickling the ivories. Frank
Duff and Bob MacLeod will be
thrilling you with their Saxes.
Cyril Green will be pumping
the trombone and Drick O'Dris-
1 is still holding his own on
the trumpet.
At a special assembly of the
student body last week the
Hon. Dr. Pottle presented a copy
of the book "Birds of Newfoundland" to the University, as part
of a plan on behalf of the Department of Education to place
two thousand copies.of this informative book in all the schools
of the province. Also present
at the assembly were the Hon.
Mr. Hefferton, Minister of Education, and Mr. Harold Walters,
Chief Game Warden of the Department of Natural Resources.
The book is the outcome of
intensive research, and is highly
valued by the Dept. of Educating Speaking at the presentation. Speaking at the presentation, Dr. Pottle said, "conservator sportsmen, it is a useless
theory unless supported by the
citizens at large... ."
Mr Hefferton in a short commentary remarked that the work
would, "considerably enhance
the natural history of our province. ..." It was impressed upon the students that conservation
of wild life is something in
which we can all take a stand.
Dr. Hatcher thanked these
gentlemen sincerely on behalf of
the University, and before dismissal took the opportunity of
reminding the students of something very dear to his heart. The
setting aside of the first Sunday
of each month as a day of prayer
for people of Memorial, past
and present, especially any who
may be in danger.
"I hope Memorial will always
be a family of its own-/' said the
president, /'so that, when one
member suffers, all will suffer
with it." "I wish you to feel
yourselves," he continued, "not
only as a University student of
Memorial, but as University
students all around the world."
The assembly closed with the
singing of the Ode to Newfoundland.
The band has a number of
"hot" pieces ready for use by
the students, and the first dance
is scheduled to open on November 24th. In order to help pay
for our new drums, a cover
charge of one dollar will be
charged. No one should miss
this terrific dane, it will be loads
of fun with wonderful music by
vour own sensational orchestra.
The programme was also made
out, including plans for an Amateur Show in the Assembly
Hall on Monday night. All
students are invited to take part.
Here's your chance to show
your hidden talent folks, and
maybe win a prize in the bargain. There will be several
different classes, from opera to
cowboy music, and all novelties
(such as dancing the Charlston,
etc.) will be welcomed. So
don't feel bashful, if you would
like to take part we would love
to have you.
After the show there will be
dancing with music by the University orchestra. This will be
the first public appearance of
our illustrious musicians for this
year, and we are looking forward
to hearing them.
The rest of the progianune
for Twirp Season is as follows:
Saturday 1 p.m.
Twirp Season starts.
Saturday Night
Bowling at the Alleys.
Monday Night
Amateur $how and Dancing.
Tuesday, Wednesdan and Thursday Nights
Study in the library, with
Frost's or the Snack Bar after.
Friday Night
Show   preferably   the   Paramount.
Saturday Night
Sadie Hawkins' Dance in the
Assembly Hall.
(The trial of all offenders of
Twirp Season will take place
during this dance.)
The girls are again reminded
that during this week:
(1) The woman is requested to
pay.
(2) The girls must open doors
for the boys, let them pass
through first, carry their
books, etc.
(3) Before 11 p.m. on any night
the girls must walk the boys
home. However, after 11
p.m. the girl has the right
to ask the boy to walk her
home.
As the girls were told at the
meeting, there is at least one
lonely Sophmore in this College
who is pining away because he
doesn't know the girl he thinks
he likes. As she hasn't appeared at any social function yet,
he hasn't been able to meet her.
So girls, we owe it to this
lonely boy to take full advantage
of Twirp Reason and ask the
boys out. Who knows? It might
be you our bashful hero is look-
ing for, and if you should hap-
him   out,   well! I !
pen to  ask
Who knows
vhat might happen!