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THREEPENCE
Miss U.S.A. VISITS PASSFIELD;
Russian Reception
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Hoards of enraptured students, who were entertaining their Russian guests, gathered round a pretty blonde who stepped into L.S.E.'s Hall of Residence last Thursday.
She was Miss Charlotte Sheffield, voted America's most beautiful woman, and the Passfield boys were as delighted as she was. Her sponsor-cum-publicity agent sensed the mood and ordered free drinks while Charlotte quietly purred to those around her.
In a personal interview with " Bieaver" she showed herself to be unspoilt by success and fame. She was thrilled to meet the Russians and asked many questions about life at University, recording all the details on a portable dictaphone.
As a last request before she had to depart, we all grouped for a photograph, with Miss U.S.A. gracing the foreground, her trim figure nicely outlined by a woolly dress. Now she has a permanent record of Passfield on what was a memorable night for all concerned.
RUSSIANS COME TOO
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Comrades Osipov and Sedov
Previously two Russian student economists had appeared suddenly in the corridors of L.S.E. The impact of their arrival on students who realised who they were, was only slightly less than than the shock which accompanied the recent launching of the Russian satellite. Americans studying here goggled at the two serious young men as if they were some rare kind of animal.
Both of them spoke some English and both of them rapidly destroyed any illusion which might have existed about the perpetual taciturnity of the Russian, for they were well primed with questions: " What did we think were the most important events of the past year? Were Societies allowed to vote at Union Meetings ? What did we think about the recent Labour and Conservative party conferences? "
Wc mustered up all the Russian we could command, dangling an attractive girl before their eyes as bait, but were unable to induce them to come home some evening. They said something about arrangements to observe student hostels, etc., and just then were
towed away by other students to inspect the rest of L.S.E.
Visit to Passfield Hall
Perhaps their subsequent visit to Passfield Hall was one of the reasons why they were not keeping any dinner engagements. Indeed, it seemed when talking to them as if their social engagements kept them from seeing all that they might have liked to have done of London outside the Student world.
After a welcome by Mr. Chapman, warden of the Hall, who received a gift of books on behalf of the inmates, the Russian visitors were at the mercy of questions from us all.
Beer in hand, they replied to such queries as; " Who pays for your education ? "—" All education is paid for by the State and grants are given towards the cost of food." " How can I get to Moscow this Summer? "—" Just write to the Students' Council in Moscow." The classic Q. and A. was " Where has Mr. Nagy gone to? "¦—(with consideration) " I think he must have emigrated."
They were good ambassadors for Russia, showing great tact and liveliness in answering nuestions, and displaying a good deal of Humanity.
Beauty Parlour
No. 4

MURIEL COULDEN
Our fourth customer in the Beauty Parlour is the devastating bomb-shell of the Students' Union. The Union's permanent secretary, Muriel is unfortunately happily married to an ex-evening student of the College; they live in a comfortable little flat overlooking the Thames. Her interests are very varied for she considers herself more of a student than an employee. Films, ballet and music—both classical and pop—are her main diversions, but she considers her domestic duties both a pleasure and a jirivilcgc. She intends to stay with us at L.S.Ji. for some time yet until, in fact, domestic commitments curtail her employment, even if only temporarily.
Hubby's comment: " Hmm! ! ! i ! "
KINGS FAIL AGAIN
What has happened to the spirit of Kings? Once again they have failed in their puny trophy gathering efforts. The first time at Maiden the mere interjection by a single L.S.E. student of " I say, you can't do that", was sufficient to create consternation amongst their ranks and bring about their hasty withdrawal.
The second time a vague effort on the part of a dozen or so, was easily prevented by three red blooded L.S.E. men, and another who came out of hospital that morning!
This feeble venture at removing the Three Tuns sign is apparently in keeping with the general spirit.
for recently when their rugby team went to Reading, the University team were invited to share their coach, only to find that on the return journey Kings had departed without their guests.
What Next?
It is not for us to question the valour of our doughty neighbours, but it would seem that either they lack the necessary initiative and organising, or that their maurading knights are not true representatives of their best talents.
D.P. ELECTED
The election for the Deputy President, made necessary by the unfortunate departure of Doug Gill at thie end of the last term, was accompanied by a feeling which was new to normal Council Elections.
Jim Chaffrey, the successful candidate, was elected by a considerable majority over his only opponent, Mr. Robert Crouch. The most outstanding, and perhaps alarming, aspect of the election was, however, the number of ballot papers spoilt. It was suggested that a majority of spoilt papers would necessitate a new election, and this seems to have been the aim of those who urged the electorate to vote for neither candidate.
Rough Time
This attempt to invalidate the election was reflected in the Union meeting at which the result of the election was announced. Catcalls, followed by a roar of applause, greeted the announcement. It was perhaps unfortunate that the new D.P. was immediately called to take the chair while the President pro-jiosed a motion condemning the hustings of the previous week. Whilst widespread sympathy with the new Deputy President was expressed by the majority of the house, his position was particularly difficult by the contentious nature of the business under discussion.
Despite repeated interruptions, and despite the frayed tempers which the debate engendered, ChafTrey survived the storm in a manner which has almost undoubtedly enhanced his reputation in the Union.
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THE PRESIDENT'S COLUMN
The past fortnight has seemed, after the hurly-burly of the Freshers' Reception, somewhat quiet by comparison. Nevertheless, behind the scenes much has indeed been going on. Most Freshmen will have seen just how the various Union societies do operate and have witnessed the Union in normal operation. I say normal although this is not really true in the sense that 'flu and absence from duty due to other causes have impeded the smooth running of the Union in this period. The absence of the barman, to mention just one case, gave one more example of the fine team spirit existing in the College.
Within hours of Union learning tliat the Steward would not be at work, the running of the bar was
Kipling urged us to "fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds' worth of distance run " and the more one comes to know Alan Hale the more one is convinced that these few words are his family motto. With Student Union commitments which would keep most people fully occupied, he somehow manages to find time to participate in other activities, ranging from the celebrated "Coats' Club" to conducting ward services on Sundays in the Bethnal Green General Hospital.
Tiie fact which ntade many peojile vote for him in the last V.F. elections was his sincerity and determination to carry out whatever tasks confront him to the utmost of liis ability, as was evidenced by his term as W.II.S. officer last year. In the realm of public speaking his speech from the floor of the Union in defence of Clare Market Review proved to those present that lie is a force to be reckoned witii. I lis reasoned and balanced ajipeal for all of us to play a fuller part in its production in no small way contributed to its continued jiresence witii us. Those who serve on committees with him or under him soon learn that every job is as important in his eyes as any other and that failure to do their work properly will endanger the success of tiie whole venture. Like the Poor Parson in Chaucer's Prologue, lie sets the pace himself for all lie expects from others.
MX OBSERVER
\'oting will take place on Friday, 1st November, for the post of observer at the N.U.S. conference. 'J"he successful candidate will have the unic|ue opportunity of meeting, not only students from other colleges, but the top men in the N.U.S. organisation.
The vote will be taken at the Union meeting in the form of ballot in which a preferential order of the candidates should be given.
I.S.E.
Three Tuns Club
Charlie and Mrs. Charlie arc back with us. You will be satisfied with the Service. Come in and experience it yourself.
hoiiks of business
11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. every week day except Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Union Social—Fridays, open until 10 p.m.
turned over to a group of enthusiastic and hard-working members. This resulted in the bar staying open and functioning almost at full efficiency during this period. To them we extend a sincere thank you. 'Fhe closing of the bar, which would have resulted had they not answered the call, would have been, I believe, keenly felt by Union.
Plans for the Future
Now, however, all is well, for Charlie has returned. To him we once again say " Welcome". C.'harlie, known to all second and third year students, is the bar and we are indeed glad to have him back. At the present moment also great plans are in the final stages of completion for (a) extension of the bar, (b) provision of extra facilities for Friday night socials. The latter has now reached a stage
No Facade
If you are looking for the high-powered Union official, the personal or political adventurer, you'll not find him. Alan's chief virtue is that at all times and in all places he is himself. There is no student facade as is so often thrown up; this is no doubt due to the fact that Alan did not start at L.S.E. until he was twenty-six, and consequently has


gained that outlook and approach to problems and topics which comes with just living and not with the intensity of the experience itself. His tactful and efficient chairmanship of the Union at a difficult time on October 18th brought this point forcibly home to many.
F'ew people realise that Alan is as old as he is, for to some his looks belie. He left school when he was 1.S to enter a Merchant Navy Navigation College hut when his eyesight deteriorated he left and went to work in the London office of one of the big oil companies. It was whilst he was doing his two years' compulsorv pennance for having been born before 1940 that he took a rather belated matriculation. In
With these simple words, a guest speaker last session stood up to address one of the most crowded meetings the Old Theatre has ever seen. Then it was Suez: now it is South Africa . . . and I want to protest. I want to protest against segregation in South African Universities—but still more I want to protest that so few people seem to be worried about this issue. Of course, we sympathise but it is not us that havebeen discriminated against, and so we haven't started shouting. But is it right to be receiving and appreciating all the benefits of a liberal education and not to object when we find this withheld from other students? Or arc the values we acquire only academic abstractions to which we pay lip service?
Little Interest
Itarly last session we passed a motion in the Students' Union condenming University "apartheid " in South Africa and later held a march to publicize the issue. But is public opinion aroused? I
where rubber walls are needed to deal with the overflow. What is envisaged is a tannoy system to ground, first and second floors (Mrs. Pop|ier's) to take in the overflow on FViday nights. This we believe is, with existing facilities, the only possible answer.
Russian Visit
We have also in the period had a visit from several Russian students who enjoyed their visit to L.S.J'2., which was highlighted for them by a visit to a class, at which the teacher spoke to them fluently in their own tongue. They were impressed.
Many Union oflices still remain to be filled and I would once again draw your attention to the lists asking for applications posted throughout the Union and School.
civvy street once again he carried on to take his Higher Schools and finally registered as an evening student at L.S.E. in 1955. The next year he was awarded a scholarship and thus became full-time in 1956. Belles
His main relaxation is sailing and numy a Wednesday and Saturday finds him on the Welsh 1 larp, not infrequently with one of the Sailing Club belles, leaning over the side of the craft in those positively dangerous postures which seems to be the justification of all sailing.
One of his main concerns is to get people of different nationalities to meet and know each other and whenever there 'is an international gathering Alan is bound to be somewhere around. It is jirobable that this is the field in which he will eventually settle and devote his energies.
Faith
The motivating force of his life is his faith—not formal and on the other hand not vague and woolly. His is a deep personal commitment to Christ and from this he derives determination to act positively. For him faith does not o|ierate only on one day a week but directly affects all he does, and his work for the Union not least of all. Perhaps, on second thoughts, his motto is not those few words of Kipling, but that verse from St. James: " I'aith without works is dead " -to which Alan would be the first to add " as dead as a Dodo ".
don't think so. I don't even think that University opinion is aroused. But if we do feel anything about this we should surely be prepared to do something about it.
We shall have an opjiortunity tiiis Saturday at a public meeting at Caxton Hall, organised by the C\)Tnmittee on Science and Freedom and the Assoc. of University Teachers. The Vice-Chancellor of F'xeter University will be in the Chair and speakers will include Lord Chorley, Prof. K. Kirkwood, the Rev. Michael Scott and a re-jiresentative of the National Union of Students.
Other Opinions
Prof. Koiter, of Delft University, will explain the attitude of the Dutch llniversities and Prof. L. J. du Plessis is flying over especially for the meeting to support the South African government's ]iolicy.
L.S.hv. students going to this meeting are meeting outside the school at 1.45 p.m. on Saturday. And so, if you feel you ought to protest, or if you want to decide whether you should, come with us.
Alan Hale.
BI^]AVK]R
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
HOUGHTON STREET ALDWYCH - LONDON - W.C.2
Vol. VI No. 2 Editor: David Watkins
To-day's "Beaver" comes out under new management. New faces, new personalities, new ideas, looking at and presenting L.S.E. news in different ways; but whereas approach may change the basic material varies very little. As such, to creatc interest, and give information, responsibility lies not only with " Beaver" staff but also with the sources of material. We can cover the main themes ourselves, but at bottom a great deal depends on free-lance contributions; what is being done can easily be seen, what is being thought is far more elusive. We can ponder, provoke and interpret, but basically our job is presentation.
As the Union meetings are the medium of verbal discussion and reflection of L.S.E. opinion, so should " Beaver" be the literary form of that expression. It is our paper, for our news, for our opinions, for our expressions; paid for and subsidised by us. Let's make it a success.
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In the course of a day walking aroimd L.S.E. it is sobering to think that amongst us there are men and women who in the futiue will be the outstanding leaders in their own fields. People who by their abilities and energies will rise to positions wliere they can put their thoughts and hopes into concrete action. 'I'heir emotions are
THEIR FUTURE
International Students' Week, which this year is November 17th to 23rd, is an institutionalized reminder that we are members of a world-wide student community. As members of this community we can work to promote an understanding between students everywhere and to give a helping hand to students less fortunate than ourselves.
World University Service is an international student organization engaged in meeting the basic nuiterial needs of students. Contributions given by students in the thirty-eight member countries provide support in four major areas— student health, housing and food, books and ecjuipment, and individual emergency aids.
Special Projects
The five special projects which the British W.U.S. committee has chosen to sujiport during the International Students' Week reflect the scope of W.U.S. activities, 'i'he money raised will provide scholarships for medical students at the University of \\'itwatersrand. South Africa. It will provide text books and journals for the Fukuoka Health Centre, Japan. W.U.S. funds will provide bathroom facilities for the Kaplanon Women's Hostel, Athens. The funds will also jiurchase a cine-projector and educational films for the International W.U.S. Llniversity Centre in Beirut. Here in Britain the funds will supjiort the Student Tuberculosis Foundation.
These projects, like the others which W.U.S. sponsors, are created and carried out by students at the local level. An international conference of students and student representatives allocates the funds, which in turn are raised by contributions from students in member universities.
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often based on external factors, but crystallise during their time in L.S.E. In many the thoughts anda emotions are aroused, but wilt andn pass into obscurity, but with thcsi few, through initiative, drive andb determination, they force on thetl restless mind to action. It is thesec' men, the men who make the de-li cisions, and act decisively, that con-1 trol and direct the destinies ofti many. Some misdirected, somelN misunderstood, and some givings the leadership where emotion anda frustrated thoughts are not enough, v It has been well said, that the greatli movements of man are alwayss started by the intelligent few. Menc who felt that what they thought t was best for their Society, men who s were not satisfied until success was e theirs, and men who made their I ambitions a reality. It is an in-\ triguing thought, then, that amongst our friends and acquaintances at L.S.E. there lie the potential dynamic spirits of the future, j To get to know their views, to j analyse their ideas, to criticise their , thoughts and to contribute materi- j ally to their arguments; this then is , the opportunity available at L.S.E.; ' getting to know people of various ) backgrounds and beliefs, and to be , a part in their education, giving, . taking, and growing up together. ] Much is hot air, but there always , is the possibility of {participating in , something worth while. Narrow . groups, both Social and academic, , are rather dangerous, for they tend j to produce rather narrow minds. ,
IS OUR FUTURE
"Beaver's" Contribution
Here at L.S.E. the W.U.S. com¦' mittec has already made a small beginning in aiding foreign students. Each Thursday from one o'clock until two o'clock, on tht ground floor, the committee operates an information stall to provide answers to the queries of foreign students. Also available at the booth is information on W.U.S. itself. Any students who would like to join W.U.S. in carrying out its fund raising campaign during International Students' Week are invited to come to the stall to-day or to contact Pauline Jackson, W.U.S. secretary, via the pigeon holes. D.H.
Seventh Heaven
Commemoration Ball I hear
Is sure to be the best this year;
A sumptuous buffet, bar for booze,
Just come along, you've nought to lose.
Excepting thirty-nine and six
For which you'll get the bag of tricks.
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Deciding you the stars will see,
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To a crazy, mixed-up caj)er.
You'll find that Ceraldo will be there;
That nian is " cool ", he's sure no "square";
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SPOTLIGHT ON ALAN HALE
I WANT TO PROTEST
EDITORIAL COLUMN
October 31st, 1957
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ANGRY OLD MAN
On Thursday, 17th October, seventy-three years old Emanuel Shinwell, M.P., spoke at a Labour Society " open meeting". Talking to him beforehand one wondered whether the now quiet voice would last for a full speech. Whether the sound, the content, and the personality would be compelling enough to attract and retain a fickle audience. During the forty-five minutes speech these fears became increasingly inept. The angry young men began to look like navel-gazers.
Sense of Humour
Sliinwell has the appearance of a distant, more delicately drawn, relation of Jimmy Durante. I was surprised, as a follower of Durante, but not of Shinwell, to find that they both have the same gift for comedy. From time to time the large audience surged with laughter. But between the bursts of laughter there were longer periods when Manny Shinwell held the audience silent. He has a simple and unassertive eloquence, an evangelical way of speaking, which is fed by his deep conviction. Easily and sincerely, without the debased orthodox ritual of gesture or thespian play of the voice, the speaker was able to move his audience. But his audience was moved by what he said, not only by the way he said it.
Front Bench
like
One should contrast men Manny Shinwell with the suave, ingratiating spokesmen of democracy who elegantly fill the government Front Bench. When you shut your eyes these all sound the same. The accent, the formalised speech, the public compromising, the audience-flattering reply which turneth away enquiry. The last two Prime Ministers could confuse anyone with a slight tendency toward siiort sight. The Conservative Cabinet, apart from an occasional hysterical convulsion, makes the middle class feci comfortable. This is para-moiuit. It does not matter if the ministers change seats because nothing else changes, the butter is still smooth and the policy soporific.
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Colonial Policy
One may criticise ShinwcU's opinions or interpretations. In particular one may be destructive of his attitude to colonial matters. But no honest or self-aware person can seriously cjuestion the sincerity of Shinwell's motives. He cannot be accused of power-seeking. He is stubborn, uncompromising, and immodest. But modesty is conceit, compromise is betrayal, and pig-headcdness is retention of principle. One may not agree with a great deal of what Shinwcll says, but at least he says something. There are too many younger politicians who have nothing to say.
PARDON MY SHEEPISH LOOK

Beards seem to be the fashion these days, and Herman Bruce proudly presents his. Vital statistics: length, 1^ inches; rate of growth, 1/30 inch per day. Best tonic suggested, beer. As from this issue, "Beaver" will present the best beards at L.S.E. it is therefore suggested that all would-be cover-boys grow one.
P.S.—He has since taken off his beard!
SCOTS WHA HAE
Scots and Scotophiles are invited to a short meeting on Wednesday, November 13 th, at 6 p.m. in Council Room 1 at U.L.U., in order to form a L.U. Scottivsh Society, which will meet twice or three times per term.
All unable to attend please contact J. Brand at L.S.E. or J. Daube at the Institute of Education as soon as possible.
L.S.E. DIARY
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STUDENTS SAY NO!
Reflections on the first anniversary of Suez This issue of " Beaver" marks a full year since the dual tragedies of the Suez Intervention and the Hungarian Revolt. Those were halcyon days for students, with hardly a break in the succession of protest meetings, demonstrations and riots. I proudly claim campaign medals for the clashes in Parliament Square, Whitehall, and Kensington Palace Gardens.
'I'here was the encoimter in Whitehall with an Oxbridge type, an obvious supporter of the Government and pillar of the Establishment, and 1 still savour the memory of the beautiful splintering crash made by my placard (" Students Say No! ") as it broke over his head. But this is mere blood-lust.
A Sense of Perspective
The real significance of these days was not the mere fact of fratricidal strife, whether in Whitehall or Budapest. Their chief quality, from the point of view of second-class citizens such as students, was the way in which the fundamental division of our world was dropped, like an unwanted baby, on our doorsteps and we found ourselves paying the affiliation orders of For or Against. All too long we have sat and watched the drama from the outside looking in; last year we were on the inside ourselves, and I for one found it an unforgettable experience. But now we have returned to our habitual role as spectators, which is a nnich less glorious one.
Shadow of Satellite
The most significant fact this autumn is that all problems have in a way become insignificant in the light of the Russian's earth-satellite. Events move fast, and if we can spare the time to look up from our Benhams and Samuelsons, we can see the same old politicians making a hash of the same old problems, but this time in a situation which is potentially much more dangerous. We cannot escape from the fact of Spudnik by calling it funny names any more than we can escape the facts of hydrogen bombs, apartheid, or refugees, the problems which constantly beset my friends and myself.
If we are going to recapture the best part of those awful and glorious clays of a year ago we must continually keep ourselves aware of the real world situation. We are only drugging ourselves when we
KINGS' FLAG
On Thursday, October 17th, a few of the gentlemen from the common room decided, after careful thought, that the Kings' College flag, a hitherto little-known trophy, should be taken from the pole outside the Union rooms in the Chesham. Plans were hastily formed, and a swift reconnaissance of the building as a whole, and the fire-exits in particular, took place.
At five o'clock sharp, five visitors entered the Chesham and went up to the second floor. The flag was ciuickly lowered, first to the half-mast with appropriate murnuirs of regrets and with bowed heads, and then to the safety of a brown leather case which was bundled quickly out via a fire-exit.
Apathy
The case of the entire operation, and the complete absence of any form of subsequent retaliation, in spite of repeated initiations, indicate that a general air of apathy has become increasingly apparent.
What is really needed to give back to L.S.E. its old and rightful atmosphere is not the isolated incident but a changed and refreshed attitude of mind, a newness of ideas. Student life must be more than the evening tube ride to Tooting Bee. Fresh action is needed; and no one will gain by weeping noisily into his glass,
" Ou sont les neiges d'antan ? "
feed ourselves with reality-surrogates like royalty-adulation or the ersatz world of the idiots' lantern. In literature and drama, young writers constantly declare that we must protest. A cursory view of the world, of British and foreign politics, provides plenty to protest against. Oidy, this autumn there are no Whitehalls or Parliament Squares. Instead there is the every-day business of living. This means that the only way to get onto the mammoth stage of Realpolitik is the less glorious one of learning a bit-part and walking on in our own small roles. This is what we arc doing in the United Nations Student Association.
Reward of Unity We all have different conceptions of the drama, and we all have different parts. But the plot remains the same as it was last autunm. Basically, it is the conflict of ardent external nationalism with the desire to ensure the continuance of the world as nn\ni-fcst in international co-operation. As 1 say, the parts are only small but they are every bit as useful as smashing placards over the heads of Government supporters.
W. Cramvton.
INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY
The Monday lunch-hour discussion group of the Labour Society on 21st October opened the inquest on the controversial policy statement " Industry and Society ".
Joe Reeves, Co-op. and Labour M.I', for (Jreenwich, opened the discussion. There was no bombast or passion in his criticism ol the '* new " Labour Party attitude on public ownershi|i of industry. Unfortunately, he had little time to do more than sketch the introduction to a large subject, but he did so reasonably and logically.
The speaker and the contributors who followed him saw the complacent influence on Crosland. John Greve dropped the spontaneous (accidental?) bon mot "whoever gave birth to this monster-child must have been seduced by-Tony Crosland ". General agreement was that the l.,abour Party should reconsider this statement.
In view of the cjuick reaction, even of " right-wing" M.P.'s, against the official opinion, it is conceivable that there will be a further document on common ownership of industry. The ver,-notion of buying shares with no more apparent ambition to control industry than the legendary poor widow or country parson is too painful for too many members of the Labour Party .
MOTOR SHOW, 1957
In recent days the popular daily newspapers have been most lavish in their praise of the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show, and the hidden and lucratively latent secrets of the British Motor Industry. But let's face it, this is completely unjustified. Even the uninitiated student, struck first by the glamour, the colour, the characteristic smell and the immaculate vulture-like salesmen, will notice that beneath all the chrome and cellulose—so often duotone these days—really very little of radical importance has been introduced by the industry in the past year.
Little Change
Among the big manufacturers the only completely new model is the Cresta from Vauxhalls, although Standards do introduce a rehashed, rather uglier and better performing version of their 10 h.p. This year the emphasis is very nuich on exhibition of detailed improvement rather than complete redesign and, as such is interesting if uninspiring. One notes the trend, desirable in these days of high performance, towards disc brakes and more efficient suspension systems, particularly all-round independent suspension (as on the A.C.).
The increased attention to aerodynamics and the great influence of competition successes upon the mind of the foreign buyer makes it a pity that one of the all-conquering Vanwall racing cars was not on show. Admittedly not a saleable proposition itself, it would have been a considerable prestige booster.
Foreign Entries
Among the foreign cars at the show, the Americans are, perhaps, the most obvious, the French the most radical, the Germans the most practical and the Italians the most beautiful. The American exhibits are, as usual, massive, mobile homes, often fitted with new Gothic chromed prows, but for all their
weight and ugliness many are endowed with startling performances, the Chryslers in particular are most impressive.
From France the D.S. 19 Citroen and its rather less complicated compatriot, the 403 Peugeot, both show great originality combined with a mean modicum of Gallic charm- -in contrast to the almost totally jiractical Volkswagen and Goggo-mobile from CJermany. The sports car enthusiasts, disappointed by the absence of the blood and thunder racing concerns of the continent, P'errari and Maserati, can, nevertheless, find much of interest. 1"hc outstanding racing successes of Jaguar, Aston Martin and Porsche in the last few years attract most crowds to their stands; while the legendary and traditional fame of Mercedes Benz, Lancia and Alfa Romeo ensure that the pretty and extremely fast new 300 SI.S coupe, and the beautiful little Italian cars are constantly surrounded by envious admirers.
For the Enthusiast
For the arch-enthusiast the shrine at Earls Court must be the PVazer Nash stand, while the Temple of the Lotus is the Mecca. Colin Chapman's new Lotus " lilite " is perhaps the outstanding car of the show, from the point of view of sheer functionality and excellence of design—what a pity that Colin cannot hope to fulfil the fantastic orders he has received from abroad because of lack of capital equipment recjuired for quality production.
Another noticeable trend at Itarls Court is towards the very small car, but even in this field only the old-established Isetta, Ileinkel and the promisingly modified Berkeley are shown—the recently introduced N.S.U. Prince, D.K.W. and Vespa are all conspicuously absent—a great disappointment. The Morris Minor 1000 is the pride ol' the British family cars but in comparison with its styling it is not up to the standard of its foreign rivals.
In all, a rather quiet Motor Show devoid of the bizarity of the Paris exhibition. Murray Smith.
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OcTODER 31st, 1957
THE FESTIVAL—AN INDEPENDENT VIEW CONFIDENTIALLY...
by Satiricus
The most noteworthy feature of the Vlth World Festival of Youth and Students held in Moscow this summer was, without doubt, the freedom of speech afforded to foreigners. That Red Square became akin to Speakers' Corner for a fortnight must have come close to getting Lenin (the wise) and Stalin (the terrible) to break out of their Mausoleum.
No one would seriously deny that the Festival was organised for purposes of propaganda. In the ease of tiie British delegation one suspects that the propaganda went into reverse. By now everyone has heard of the American who enthralled the Muscovites by reading to them the U.N. report on 1 lungary in their native tongue. Admittedly Jim Ackers' knowledge of Russian is, even now, meagre, but his J''nglish was understood and readers can well imagine what he said. It must be unique for a Tory parliamentary candidate to have addressed crowds of up to 200 in Red Square on the subject of the shortcomings of their rulers.
Another London University student, after talking to a group in central Moscow, was asked by one of the crowd to comc and meet some friends the next day. The friends turned out to number well over 300 students, who listened intently to a talk covering a wide range of Western ideas and ideals. They ejected a Cypriot who insisted on heckling during the exposition of the British view on Cyprus, and then applauded a biting attack on the Soviet action in Hungary. The difliculties of creating a one party state steadily became more apparent to us, especially considering that the tiiore independent minded students were admitted to be out of Moscow " on holiday ".
Egyptian Personality Cult
The most blatant propagandists were, perhaps not surprisingly, the ligyptians. The ceremony to mark the opening of the Festival was graced bv but one portrait, that of the tVilonel. This was reputed to have incurred the displeasure of Senior (Comrades since, alas, the personality cult is no longer with us. A cardboard, photographic-tyjje, colonel could also be found in each packet of cigarettes so liberally
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distributed, and for the girls there was a headscarf with the magic jirofile on it.
Fortunately the |iropaganda could be avoided, and we were able to move around freely within Moscow and build u]i a reasonably good |)icture of life there.
It was onlv necessary to appear in central Moscow talking to a friend in English, and a group of Russians would gather round eager to ask all manner of questions about England. Invariably the discussion opened with enquiries about my parents and university course: great interest was shown in whether my mother worked or
fortunate Muscovites had not had any meat for a month before the festival.
A surprising number of Russians spoke good English, as it is now the major foreign language, together with (German, taught in schools. One charming guide in the historical museum had even learnt Jsnglish especially for the festival, and was delighted that we could understand her. Everyone who spoke Ivnglish was eager to meet us and talk to us, and learn about Britain. They were very friendly and helpful, beyond mere courteousness, and immensely proud of their country and their city. The only time that any diffi-
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not, and in the system of university grants, which is ajiparcntly nnich the same in both countries. Then perhaps talk would turn to literature, and it would be necessary to explain that (Jalsworthy's F^ngland has been somewhat imjiroved upon. A fact which always impressed them was that a suit cost about a week's wages in lingland, and they were quite intrigued to learn that we had come to the festival because we wanted to.
Some of the more interesting facts were only discovered when talking to individual Russians alone, and when one of these meetings was interrupted by another Russian friend who came to see us, both of them became visibly afraid. One thing we were told, but could not confirm, was that Zhukhov had threatened to use the army in support of Kruschev. We also learnt that the abundant food for the visitors had meant that the un-
cultics arose was if one wandered around the poor quarters of the city with a camera, and then the atmosphere became sus|Mcious and even hostile. The young children were called indoors, courtyard gates closed, and constant efforts made to stop one taking a photogra]ih.
The Survival of Inequality
It was interesting to discover within the Russian system, inecjual-ities which would never survive in this country. The sophistication of progressive taxation does not exist, and consequently earnings of the rich may be thirty times those of the poor (as compared with ten times in Britain). Death duties are at a flat rate of one fifth, and fortunes of millions of roubles have already been accunuilated. The rewarding of skill by hard cash clearly produces the Sputniks, a fact which may be worth the consideration of egalitarians in Britain.
Address To Drinkers
Where to Drink
— No. 2
It would be most curious if this series were not to include an article on where to drink in Soho. It is often said that pubs in Soho are disappointing, but I suggest that if they were visited at lunch time this would not be so, for many drinkers return to their homes in the evenings, while others disappear into the labrynth of basements—it often seems as if Soho exists only in basements—leaving behind, on the surface, only the laggards and the drunks.
One interesting inn I have visited recently in Soho is the Carlisle Anns in Bateman Street; this is to be found between Frith and (Jreek Streets, behind the Casino Cinema. Here the landlord, Mr. Rowland Burden, once the youngest licensee in London, caters for the diverse tastes of the local clientele. I le will be glad to serve you with any of
the many foreign aperitifs which he stocks, ranging from CJampari to Keo Ouzo—a Creek absynthe. He also caters for the wine drinker, for he sells seventeen different types of wine by the glass, and stocks thirty in all: these arc of a varied character, including wines from several areas in both France and Italy, and, for those who have acquired the taste for (jreek wines, he even sells " Bulls Blood " by the glass! Of the wines I have tried 1 liked particularly the Rose, served, as it should be, chilled. Rose is a delicate and, I think, an imder-rated wine, and this one contains that subtle flavour which, in my opinion, marries so harmoniously with many light foods. Speaking of food, the Carlisle Arms also boasts of a small, but most adecjuatc, buffet.
However, I have not forgotten that small, but enthusiastic, minority at the L.S.E. who drink beer. This is a Charrington I louse, and, of course, beer is an essential part of its trade. I do recommend you.
whatever your taste in drink, to visit the Carlisle Arms, once known as the I'oor House, and samjile its wares; it has a reputation for giving larger cpiantities and better quality than any other pub in Soho. Do not be afraid to talk to the interesting, and often charming, people you will find there, lor, if you are lucky, you will be able to pass a fascinating hour in the heart of Soho.
J. A. Bodi.kndkr.
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Rowdy Union
The Union meeting at which the tomato-throwing episode came under fire was hardly edifying from any viewpoint. I lowever, one point that should be noticed was that the self-admitted offenders were the ones most anxious that the Constitution should be strictly adhered to. Mr. Chaffey's mistakes were so egregious as to be beyond the excuse of inexperience, but did it not strike Mr. Morgan-ICdwards as slightly ridiculous that he should be flinging tomatoes one week, and decrying the Chairman for failing to conduct the meeting in an orderly and constitutional fashion the next? Jnuthermore, he seems to fail to realise that people do get tired of not only hearing his voice such a lot, but also of the generally aggressive and sometimes abusive tone he uses. Consequently, when he does have a valid point—and he had many on this particular occasion—he is shouted down, and becomes even less well-niaimered than usual.
The morals to these comments seem to be three. Firstly, that the Deputy President must grasp the essentials of conducting a Union Meeting, and quickly; secondly, that Union likes people who are desperately irresponsible one week and quite the opposite the next as much as it likes tomato-throwers in general; and thirdly, that someone who always has a lot to say may well find liimself not tolerated when he has something to say which he considers really important. It's the familiar case of " Cry Wolf ".
If these lessons have sunk in, then some value may yet derive from a fiasco which is otherwise best forgotten.
Schizophrenic Humour
Most of us travelling on London's Underground will have enjoyed the free samples of Reveille jokes that there abound I lowever, sometimes it's the unintentional humour that is best Particularly sweet was the advertisement for a recent epic called " The Three I-'aces of Eve ". Beside the dear lady's triplicate face we see the caption: " The fantastic story of a housewife who was three women in one body " — " Three separate performances daily
By Inference
The word " infer" must be among the strangest in the language. It is generally used synonymously with imply, though I always took it to mean just the opposite, i.e., to deduce. On consulting the Concise (Oxford I find that the word means: deduce, conclude, inqily. 1 infer therefore thai "infer" must be unique: is there any other word which means itself and its opposite.' Obviously this is a matter to take up with the Shorter and perhaps even the Longer Oxford dictionaries. The answer probably is that the word means " deduce " but has come to mean " suggest " through constant mistaken usage.
The State of the U tiion
by Jon Cassias
It is remarkable that in recent Union meetings Left and Right have been seen to vote together. An obvious deduction from this might be that the two political opinions have come to coincide, and that we may expect in the future to see no more political debate on the Union floor. This deduction might be re-inforced by the fact that no strong Communist or ultra-Conservative elements are represented.
On closer examination of the motions upon which the two factions concurred however, it can be seen that agreement is limited to the standards to be upheld within the Union, particularly in respect to debating procedure.
Recent complaints that the standard of debating has fallen to an abysmal level may be slightly exaggerated. Last June saw the departure of one or two of the oratorical giants, and it is to be regretted that they have as yet no apparent successors. W^hat is abundantly clear, however, is that they will never be replaced while the current trend towards what is loosely termed " anarchy " is permitted to rule the House.
The persistent over-riding of the normal rules of procedure and the
continual interjection of superfluous comment made by memben who have not the floor is mere!) a symptom of tliis anarchy. Whili it continues it is not too much t( hope that any but the most hardened extrovert will attempt to speak and it can scarcely be hoped that even he will be able to develop hii remarks completely.
The speeches in Union shouk reflect undergraduate opinion. Dur ing the past year it has become in creasingly more of a music-hal than a debating hall, and wit, no opinion, has alone been represent cd. A speaker can be humorous and can also add to the process o debate—a seated caterwaulcr can not.
Minority Dangers
In the Union the i>rinciple of frei discussion must be upheld. A fim (Chairman alone can counteract tli interjections and the hubbub, am permit this freedom to exist. W are at present in greater danger o having it curtailed by a voeiferou minority than ever we were fron the activities of a too rigorou President.
It is in support of the President and in defence of this principle tha the political factions are united. T their backing should be added th support of all reasonable member of the Union.
Jon Cassius.
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ARCAD/A REVIEWED
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CULTURAL CLAPTRAP
The original idea of a regular magazine to serve Arts Club was worthy in the extreme and well deserving of widespread support. It is, however, an unfortunate fact that the same cannot be said of the product of the idea—" Arcadia
Having read the magazine one cannot but gather the impression tliat editors Webb and Jarvie have warped the true purpose and aim of this publication, i.e., furthering interest in and appreciation of the arts in all their forms. Instead, they give us a cult of " High Culture " which derogates a pure concept of art and replaces it with a pseudo-intellectual, intensely " artistic " viewpoint which, without the slightest leavening of humour, is monotonous, boorish and puerile in tiie extreme.
Not all of " Arcadia " is liable to this censure. After all, it must be remembered that Messrs. Webb and Jarvie between them accoiuit for only five of the eight articles which appear, and Geoffrey Stern's tribute to Vaughan Williams provides an example of clear, unaffected writing.
Condescending Attitude
However, the predominant tone of " Arcadia " is set by the foreword (Webb and Jarvie) and Turpe Rescire—The Fight To Preserve High Culture (Webb). The sentiments of the latter article arc woolly and superior, and the ]5oni-pous didactic of the former docs much to obscure just u>/ial W. and J. are really aiming at. Apparently " The pernicious effects of excessive parochialism may be observed in ' Beaver '. How such an adolescent pajier can be read by so many undergraduates of the School is incomprehensible ... it is evident that the level of civilisation must be very low indeed." So much for " Beaver ".
'riie positive aspect of Arcadian policy would appear to be the embracing of the values of " Yeats, Proust and Eliot", but Turpe Rescire gives no indication of that. (Incidentally, just what are the "values" of "Yeats, Proust and Eliot"?) Quality is the admirable aim of the editors, but what is not so praiseworthy is their interpretation, as expressed in their contributions, of what constitutes " quality ". 'I'he Fight To Preserve High Culture is condescending in tone, and constant reference is made to the " people", the "common people", the " im-cuitured masses " and, above all, to their inability to understand and appreciate Iligh Culture. Mr. Webb's attitude is summarised by his quotation from Dwight Mac-Donald (of whose fame I must confcss ignorance)—" Who are we to sneer at the common man? I am for one ". All of which is arrogant and mildly amusing, sometimes true but utterly irrelevant to the cause of appreciation of the arts.
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obviously believes in a cultural elite in which he himself is centrally concerned. Webb and Jarvie (and if 1 reiterate their names instead of the entity of " Arcadia ", it is because these two gentlemen are " Arcadia ") apply prejudiced principles of criticism in blurring the distinction between intellectual and artistic talent (if by " culture" I may lake them to mean the arts as a whole).
Art is not a product of the intellect or reason and the artist is not essentially an intellectual, although very often he is. The intellectual may be grateful to the artist for enriching his life, but he is no more an artist than the " common people " whom Webb regards with such loathing.
Arcadia's " culture" would seem to be a relative thing whereas true art is an abstraction quite unrelated to such considerations as intellectual capacity. If this were not so, then the greatest intellectuals would be expected to have the best conception of what constitutes art.
The magazine's emphasis on the independence and integrity of the artist is, however, wholly commendable. I f only the opinions expressed were in the truly objective spirit of that which they profess to admire and defend, i.e., art (not your pseudo " culture", Mr. Webb), then " Arcadia " would provide a better and infinitely more valuable contribution to the appreciation of the arts in this College.
U.LU. FILM FESTIVAL
It had to come. After the Drama Festival, the Photographic Competition, the N.U.S. Debating Tournament, we have at last the first University Film Festival.
Under the enthusiastic guidance of Tom Dale, U.L.U. President, and with continuous prodding by the L.S.Ii. and U.C. Film Societies, the University of London Union has set aside the \vcek-end of November 8th to 11th for a Malet Place I'"ilm Festival.
Apart from talks and demonstrations by professional film-makers, the Boulting Brothers, the Shell Film Unit, I>indsay Anderson, and Michael Powell among them, the I'estival will include on Saturday afternoon, November 9th, the inauguration of the University Film Makers' Federation and on Sunday afternoon, a viewing and critical discussion of student films from several Universities and C-'ollegcs. An overall cost of 4/- (mainly to
cover film-hire) has been fixed; this entitles a ticket-holder to go into any of the talks and displays and to see " L'Age D'Or "—a French surrealist and anti-rcligious film banned in France and Britain, and "A Matter of Life and Death"- — to be introduced by Michael Powell.
Support Needed
Unlike the Drama and Photographic Competitions, the Film I'estival has no rich " sponsors ". The British Film Institute and the National Union of Students have made benign and encouraging remarks, but the chances of this becoming the first of several Film Festivals depend largely on the support given to the Festival by London students. Re])resentatives from other Universities will be attending the Festival but it is hoped that London students, even if they do not take " all-in " tickets, will come to see individual items; tickets for " L'Aj^e D'Or" and " A Matter of Life and Death " will be on sale at the door on Sunday evening.
HE WHO MUST DIE
" He Who Must Die" comes to London with a reputation in advance of its showing for having made a deep impact on audiences at Cannes and Edinburgh. Its emotional effect in London is unlikely to be lessened. In addition to content, the film, from the book " Christ Recruci-fiedby Nikos Kazantzakis, has aroused much interest as it is the first work by Jules Dasin since his immensely successful and prize - winning classic " Rififi
The action is set in Lycovrissi, a very rich and peaceful Greek village in Asia Minor in the year 1921. Government is by a Turkish General (Agha), but the spiritual and temporal administration is carried out by the village Elders. The lilders have just chosen the players for a Passion Play that is to be performed during Holy Week when a ragged group of refugees arrive from a village destroyed by the Turks. They are led by their Pope, Fotis (Jean Servais, of " Rififi "), who asks for help. The Elders refuse assistance and Grigoris threatens his own villagers with excommunication if they help the refugees.
Christ's Conscience
Conscience drives Manolios (who plays Christ in the Passion Play) and his Apostles to the wanderers'
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aid and they find that the allegation that they carry cholera is im-foinided and in fact the trouble is merely hunger. Joyful at such news they return, only to be told that the refugees are suffering from cholera —they plague of rebellion against lawful authority.
Shattered by this display of selfishness and lack of Christian charity, Manolios seeks solace in the arnts of Katcrina, the village harlot (Mary Magdalene in the Passion Play), thereby making himself a mortal enemy of the jealous Panayaoras (who was cast as Judas Iscariot).
Although all his life he has been ridiculed for his stammer, Manolios prepares to make a speech, but his Apostles meanwhile are plundering the houses for food. On rising to speak his stammer miraculously disappears but the response is spoilt by the news of the thieving. In the resultant uproar Grigoris excommunicates Manolios, only to find that one of the Elder's sons, R'lichelis, son of Patriarcheas, has joined the rebel group. Soon after, Patriarcheas dies, leaving his possessions to his son, with whom he has become reconciled. Michelis transfers these to the refugees and as a result civil war breaks out.
Gregoris now plays his last card and asks the Agha to intervene. Manolios is captured and delivered to his enemies, led by Gregoris, whereupon he is stabbed by Pan-
DRAMA SOCIETY'S TOUR
Normally Houghton Street spends a peaceful Sunday morning, but on Sunday, July 7th, the precedent was broken. The air was full of conversation as members of the Drama Society prepared to set off on the annual continental tour. The centre of attention was an old van proudly bearing the slogan " L.S.E.'s DRAMATIC TOUR " on its side. On its roof was scenery; inside rows of faces.
The fourth Drama Society's tour undoubtedly gained from its j)rc-deccssors. The harrowing tones of old hands about starvation and incidents with the jiolice aroused apprehension amongst the first-timers. I lowever, they were to be unfounded; a first class travel agency could not have organised things better than our tour leader, I'jnanuel de Kadt. His knowledge of apparently every continental language, and his ability to overcome the officials, were invaluable.
The [ilay itself, " Cockpit by Brigit Boland, although possessing several disadvantages, was admirably suited for audiences whose knowledge of the I''nglish language was limited. Their continual participation at least kept them awake, and on some occasions changed the course of the play. In other aspects, however, it was imsatisfac-tory. The stage was continually crowded with pco]3le whose only utility was to tie up the loose ends of the plot.
Difficulties Overcome
Besides the disadvantages of the ]-)lay, there were many others, which confront any group of travelling players: the size of the stage and the number of intrigues, for instance. The [ilay was nearly performed on a contemporary structure, designed merely to hold a
Hammond organ, but, in this case, reason prevailed and we were forced to find other accommodation in the form of an odd shaped bar i]i the y\msterdam Studcnten Hotel. But these deficiencies could not always be pleaded. Rotterdam and Utrecht presented us theatres which would have shamed many West End establishments, equipped with everything, including a stage manager and scene shifters.
Press Acclamation
In the latter theatre, the press considered we gave our best performance. The Dutch equivalent of the Manchester Guardian used a whole colunui to express its satisfaction. In Copenhagen the press went one better and devoted the back page to jjhotographs of the production. In fact, the enthusiasm we received implied that there was plenty of scope for more tours of a similar nature.
It had been our hope to ]iresent " Cockpit " at the beginning of this term but unfortunately several members of the cast were stricken with Asian llu, ant! we fearetl further delay would retard the progress of our Oration Day jiroduc-
tion.	D.J.F.
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Reprinted below are some of the comments from the Danish press— in translation of course- -Ed.
" We were left deeply im])resscd by what we had seen . . . The English group played excellently and got vigorous ap{)lause." Viborg I'olkeblad.
" The young actors did a fine job. They displayed professional skill and creatcd with great intelligence the strained atmosphere that lirevails in a place where people from many different nationalities are gathered . . . The performance was a great success." \'iborg Stifttidende.
ayaoras (the Judas of the Passion Play) in front of the assembly inside the Church.
At this outrageous act many villagers decide to help the unfortim-ates, and led by Katerina, in whose arms Manolios died, she brings the last message, " Tell them I shall be with them ".
The Other Side of a Penny
The story portrayed in this film is not just that of the Gospels in modern dress, nor simply that of good versus evil. The (Jospel forms a framework for the story and the motives involveil are much more complex than is at first apjiarent. Gregoris appears as a heartless and selfish guardian of his own interests, but bound together with the ap]iearance of him as an uncharitable hypocrite, is another showing him with a sincere sense of duty to his villagers and the realization that the Turkish authorities could easily be displeased.
Highly Talented Cast
The acting talent assembled for this film is as imposing as the story itself. The performances of the two opposing priests, played by Fernand Ledoux and Jean Servais, will long remain in my memory for seldom is such violence, humbleness, and understanding mixed to such great effect as in their portrayals of the priests. Servais has a great reputation already but this film will enhance it. As impressive also is Pierre Van-cck's Manolios, the shepherd who plays Christ in the Passion Play: at times I imagined this film as a reinterpretation of the Gospels, so well were the adversities of the
world brought out by his acting. Maurice Ronet gave a very moving performance of Michelis, whose loyalties were somewhat divided, faithful though he was to his father, Patriarcheas. As perfect was Katerina, played by Melina Mer-courie, the loose woman of the village, for behind the cold exterior there existed a genuine love of humanity and this is shown only too well by a faultless jjiece of acting. Gregoire Asian, as the Governor, shows just the right ]iro-portion of pleasure and cynicism required by his part and superbly portrays the latter day Pontius Pilate.
This is a film of the interplay of motives national, social, religious, and sexual—in fact so complex that the author could use the simple village to portray the world, as a background to the most universal story of all, the Gospel.
Brilliant Adaptation
Rarely has so great a novel been made into so great a film, and this nuist be largely due to the adaptors, Ben Barzman, Jules Dassin and the dramatist, Andre Obey. This is a huge film with vitality that arises from the very depths to the very heights of human nature, encompassing violence and laughter, sin and innocence, crime and passion, depravity and saintliness in its final result of a truly magnificent film.
Here is a work that not only exudes greatness but has in its adaptation for the screen added to the stature it enjoyed as a book. I can thoroughly recommend it.
D.L.
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BEAVER
October 31st, 19S7
RUGBY TEAMS' POOR START
Against Kings, in a match dominated more by the whistle tlian by eitlier of the participating teams, L.S.E. just lost by a penalty goal (3 pts.) to nothing. In the tradition of the Men of Aldwych and the hoi polloi from the waterfront, there was a hard, tough, close but clean battle, which, after the morning rains, was mainly confined to the packs. In this battle of the giants, the Beaver pack always had the edge on their heftier rivals, particularly in the scrums, set and loose. The back row eflfectively smothered the King's mid-field backs on the few occasions they attempted attack. For the backs, considering the conditions, L.S.E. ran and handled well, and always looked more dangerous than their opponents, but were harassed by the expectionally close marking and could rarely
show their paces in the absence of anv loose three-quarter play.
The team as a whole knit well together, especially in throwing the ball about, when they always had Kings running. They fought hard, suffering, if from anything, from overeagerncss, which prompted an occasional defensive tangle and errors in attack, besides incurring numerous penalties. This was a game of many penalties, and it was one of a scries in their favour early on that Kings scored the only points. The first half was entirely a forward affair, dour and unrelenting, alternating between scrum, lineout, and penalty. Play opened up a little in the second half, and came more L.S.E.'s way. King's line was crossed twice after good runs, by Stroud and Savage, but following two unholy scrambles, L.S.E. were sent back both times for a five yard scrum, and then fiftv for a penalty by the King's full-back. He was in fine form, and almost wholly responsible for their victory, his long and accurate kicking on the penalties keeping L.S.E. ]icgged hack. When the game ended, L.S.E. were still pressing hard but never quite making the line. So L.S.E. lost when they might well have won. They could rarely show their potential in the conditions, and against an intractable referee, whose over-use of the whistle nearly ruined the game. No outstanding players—but all played hard and well, and showed promise.
The 2nd XV, flu and injury hit, with a scratch pack, one light, were no opposition for a strong, lively Kings XV, which, coupled with some woeful tackling in the backs, led to a 0-33 defeat, only Bashford, Wrighton and Maude emerging with reputations intact.
L.S.E. Lose Again
The Saturday following, L.S.E. travelled to U.C. Oxford to lose 3-11. Whether it was the aftermath of the Kings match or what, no one can say, but it was a very lethargic and even apathetic L.S.E. side that took the field. The team did improve in time, but never made any real impression. From the start the pack allowed themselves to be bustled by a large and fitter U.C. eight, and the defence often straggled, leaving large gaps. L.S.E. muddled through IJ.C.'s opening onslaught, and began to do battle, but only in short spurts. From one of these they obtained a not altogether deserved half-time lead with the best move of the match. Savage recovered a stray pass, cut inside, kicked ahead and gathered, meeting three men, and then parted inside to Jardine, who drew the full-back and sent Knott
away to score in the corner. U.C. returned to the attack irate but failed to break through to Beaver's tightened defence.
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Yield to Pressure
Following the turn around, U.C. sledge-hammered away at L.S.E. and produced cracks in more than a few places. After a long period of constant attack, a concerted forward rush took them over for an unconverted try. A penalty for a scrum infringement was added within minutes, and then a converted try tailored the score to fit the match. Towards the end, L.S.E. came out of the apparent retirement, the threes making some promising runs and the forwards fighting back, once pushing U.C. over, but the ball had stuck and the chance was lost. U.C. held on for a deserved win.
In future, L.S.E. will have to show more bite and drive, and open play out formal to gain anything for their efforts, At best, and especially in comparison with the other matches, this was a disappointing display from a potentially good team.
Beaver Swats Wasps
I'he previous Saturday an L.S.E. team comfortably beat a lower Wasps XV by 25-3, never being in trouble. The centres. Barlow and Knott, took control, and, aided by the insides. Seaman and Bruck, opened play out. Fine covering by the rest completed the picture. Points were scored by Knott (two tries, two conversions), Barlow, Lumsden, Seaman, and Jardine a try each.
SOCCER NEWS by Bob Peach
POETRY, POTS,
PRACTICE AND PROSPECTS
" Arise ye men of L.S.E.,
Best in the University;
Though VIII's there arc and VIII's there'll be,
They'll never beat the L.S.E.
' They shall not pass '—you'll hear our call,
We'll race and beat them one and all:
In future years, talcs will be told Of men who rowed in black and gold."
As a result of influenza and other casualties the Soccer Club has been prevented from turning out either its strongest or any reasonably stable elevens so far this season. Consequently the results so far experienced have not been too encouraging, but with many of last year's sides still available, together with a number of promising freshers, it is hoped that all three elevens will have a successful season.
The 3rd XI have, however,
played two League games, one of which was lost and the other won, b*' the encouraging margin of 11-4. Under the captaincy of Derek Watson this side should prove powerful candidates for the Third Division championships. Once the 2nd XI settle down they should prove too strong for most of their League opponents and, as is hoped, not only win the First Division but provide several challengers for 1st team places: a fact which will undoubtedly benefit the latter side.
FIXTURES
for Saturday, November 2nd
RUGBY
1st XV Worcester College Away 2nd XV Wasps Extra A Away
SOCCER
1st XI Queen Mary's (Cup)
Home
2nd XI St. Clement's Danes
Home
HOCKEY (Men's)
1st XI Southampton Univ.
Away
2nd XI Soutliampton Univ.
Away
HOCKEY (Women's)
1st XI Southampton Univ.
Away
RADMINTON
Woolwich Men's 1st	Home
Y.H.A. TOUR
This sunmier the Club made its long promised foreign tour in Norway, and it proved, to the eight of us who went, one of the most satisfying holidays we have ever had; a combination of hair-raising and side-splitting events packed into two hundred miles of walking on the Ilardanger Plateau and in the moimtains aroimd F'inse.
It is not difficult to single out a few of the incidents which stand clearly in the memory; how we reconstructed bridges partly washed away by rushing torrents; hopping over the crevasses on a glacier near Finse, roped and cramponed; a radiator at Sandhang which threatened to explode and our efforts to explain to the natives when the phrase-book seemed to contain only things such as " I shall report this matter to the British consul "; evenings spent round roaring log fires in the mountain huts; fording an ice cold river which rose to im-comfortable heights near one's middle; the entire goat population of one village which followed us on our walk one day; and, last but not least, bogs.
The scenery one can only describe as being unforgettable. Massive rock faced fiords with tranquil green waters: the wild loneliness of the plateau and the contrasting gorges near Veum where the valleys were carpeted with flowers. Everywhere the rivers startled one by the range of colour —turquoise to palest blue; in the villages, compact little wooden houses were painted gay orange, red and white.
We soon accustomed ourselves to a diet of goat's cheese, sour milk, open sandwiches and meat balls, learned to count up to eight in Norwegian and how to deal with truculent blisters. We reckon ourselves to be experts on screes, ice, snow, rivers—and bogs. Come and see how we enjoyed ourselves when we show our cine-film shortly!
Rendered to the tune of Maryland (or Le Drapeau Rouge), the above air is oftimes to be heard ensuing forth, 'twixt quaffs of bitter brew and forthright bclches, from tideway taverns from Putney's " Star and Garter " to the " Swan " at Teddington.
The L.S.E.B.C. is back on the Thames. Once more, coaching and training have begun for the numerous social and sporting events in which the Boat Club participate throughout the year.
Last year, two crews were entered for several regattas and the First VIII succeeded in carrying away the Martin Challenge Cup from Richmond Regatta and came within a mere two feet of winning the Coronation Bowl at Putney.
This year, prospects appear even better. Geoff. Thompson retains the captaincy and with the backing
J. Pcrrow, President
of several of last year's memben and the evergreen Mr. Tunstall as coach, it is hoped that three oi four VIII's will boat regularly and consolidate L.S.E.'s position in the Rowing world.
In the social sphere, preparations are now in hand for the (Hub's Annual Dinner, and the numerous parties which are held help t( create a club spirit second to none An old Oarsmen's Association i: also being established to keep pas: members actively interested in thf Club.
Many freshers have alread; joined the Boat Club this term, anc have begun training. Any otheis who are interested in rowing oi coxing are invited to come along tc the U.L. Boat House at Chiswick from where the Club boats.
Why not try this exciting spon whilst you are at L.S.E.? G.D.C
SWIMMIMG CLIB
The U.L.U. swinuning pool is finally open for public swimminj every afternoon. The position re garding the use of the pool b; college clubs is not clear at the tinii of going to press, and the Swimming Club is therefore luiable to offer regular swimming within the club at the moment. Efforts an being made to form polo teams foi the University leagues and a swim ming team for intcr-collcgiati matches; any aspiring competiton or players should contact thi Captain, Alan Ward, Treasure Brian Kettle, or Secretary Murra; Smith. Ai.an Ward (Caplain).
CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS
The College made a very promising start to the 1957/58 crosscountry season when the first team came second in the University College Invitation Relay Race at Hampstead Heath. The winners were the strong Loughborough College Team.
L.S.E. can be well satisfied with the result, since not only did we defeat the other London Colleges, but also Reading University. I'lie Second Team, which also show promise, did quite well and with more training should do better.
Awards
One hesitates to single out individual members of the team for
recognition; however, in this cas the outstanding performance meril it. Mike Batty, a member of las year's University team, won th shield for the fastest lap of the da and in the process he broke tli record by fifteen seconds. Bria: Davis, another University runne: also did a fast time, which is ver encouraging for the new season.
The Club is fortunate in havii John Shillito, the present Norther Schools Cross-Country champioi and we look forward to seeing hii make some fine runs later in tl term.
If there are any freshers anxioi to join the Club they will be mac very welcome, if they get in touc with the Secretary, R. Sagcr.
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