The Summer Term issue of "Clare Market Review" will be published on the 14th June. It Is hooed that it will be possible to reduce the price to one shilling. A special feature will be an elevated treatment of "Beaver's" literary aspirations. 'V '¦J NEWSPAPER OF THE STUDENTS' UNION, LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON) The Going-Down issue of " Beaver" will be published on Monday, June 21st MAY 17th, 1954. 4RE WOMEN WASTED HERE ? Ex - Beaver Editor Starts Times" Correspondence A deluge of letters descended on ex-"Beaver" Editor, Johr Dunkley, who recently wrote to "The Times" commenting on the P.E.P. report "Women Graduates." Mr. Dunkley, whose letter will be included in a second P.E.P. publication on this subject, has nevertheless found time to write for us a review of the original pamphlet. 'Women Graduates'' reviewed by JOHN M. DUNKLEY it a waste to spend large urns of money on the provision iiniversitv educations for wo- (Contd. from previous column) and one which has been put to increasing use in these years of housing shortage — is for the 3'oung married couple to make their home with either husband's or wife's parents. The young mother may then go out to work without any fear of children or rained to get married? In reviewing the recently-sued Political and Economic Nanning pamphlet on the n-ai"3--K propensities of university wo-im, several of our national news-ipcrs seemed to infer tliat it is. Of course, it can be argued that 1 each of our Local iidi-cation iithorities has only a limited iiount of money with which to an, who, after a few years, give pthe career for whicii they were home being neglected. Unfortunately, the advantages of living with parents or parents-in-law are often more than counterbalanced by the .lisadvantages, and, in any case, most women, whether graduates or not, would probably find their instincts guided their preference tow ards domestic rather than professional occupations. "Christian belief" If a return to work is impos-Ip not-so-weli-off to obtain a sible or unacceptable for women gncT education, it would be whose children have grown up, ure econom.ical from the point the education of many may still view of the community to be put to use in the performance iist only the men. But, as 1 of social work outside the homo and in such fields as local government and welfare organisations— spheres in Which the social scientist can make a special contribution. In any case, as one correspondent pointed out, "To develop a properly balanced society the contribution of both sexes is in-dispensible," and, to quote another, "Western civilization is built on the Christian belief that )inted out in a letter to The ditor of The Times, this is a fObsly shortsighted poHcy. Long-term Advanl;ige Regardless of the direct con-ibution made by the woman aduate herself, it does not take account the contnlintii.n lidi, eventually, will tc made her children. As I pointed It, a woman will instinctivolv 5 on to her childn u much (;f everyone has a right to full per- "edge (both acade^ric (1 aostract) that her university pcrience has given her, ynd ice more than one of her amay go on to rr-ake, directiy, i contribution for which she itrained, there will be a long-m advantage to society. it . sonal development." Those of us who are advocates of equality for women may take heart that the Local Education Authorities, at least, have an enlightened attitude in this respect, and after all, who is to say that the contribution made to the national econ-The extensive correspondence ^he mother and the which resulted brought both Housewife is not the greatest con-iiipport (not entirely from wo- tribution of all ... ? nen!) and a varied collcctio.' | — — ---------— I-S.E. Gives Money s stringent taxation on rhe Since September L.S.E. stu- statement: "I wasn't there." tarnings of married women and dents have raised from amongst bottom of the stoniest pocket. ;;reater and more reliable sup- themselves £72 f"r W.U.S. This Students in poverty-stricken and jly of domestic help, a gradu- the largest amount we have ycl war-ravaged countres receive "ot: th'ui to the eoiriDlete He wife would find it possible i achieved, was gathered tiy means only hcip in the rebuilding democratic countries of a revue, a flag day, a lost pro- lecture halls, etc., but also aid j 0 take a part-time employ »ent, and might, after her Jtildren had reached a certain i tion Pretty Girls of L.S.E. - I mw 3d.—MONTHLY HOMOSEXUAL CONTROVERSY Johnson Clashes With Green in Next 'Obiter* by Michael Thomas "Obiter." the publication of the L.S.E. Law Society, will be on sale towards the end of May. In its short life it has bccome well-established in the school and I outside, being noted particularly I for the wide scope of its contents ' —i^nd the low cost of si.x pennies. In the forthcoming edition, "Obiter" carries a controversy on the "Law and the Homosexual" in which the sociological viewpoint (written by Jeff Green) i clashes with the Bob Johnson ; approach. ; ]k>rT, l Cohen writes on the pre-I vention of juvenile crime and ijohn Pullinger supports the idea ; of jury Discretion to mitigate the i rigidity of Capital Punishment—• I despite the criticisms by the ! House of Lords of the Royal Commission':; recommendation. Kay Sanders, Alan Tyrell and f.thers have also contributed to make this edition worthy of your attention. Photo hy Irving Teitelbaum Anne Arden is in her third year at L.S.E., and is studying for a B.A. (Sociology) degree. She plays Table Teimis for the College —--- Ladies' Team; is a prominent member of the Ladies' Squash Club ! _ _ and plays Lawn Tennis too. She is Treasurer of the Industry and i Vac Jobs Abroad Commerce Society (prospective members please queue!). ; On leaving she is going to be a teacher; then, perhaps, a Probation Officer—who said that crime doesn't pay? By C. A. R. PITT WOMEN SMUGGLE MINIATURE REGGIE ------------ L'Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Econo-miques et Comrnfrciales is a student orpnisation which sponsors a trainee e.xchange scheme by which British Students go al)road and work during the summer vacation in jobs which give' some I'lsight into foreign business methods, and foreign students come to work in ]')ntain. What can A.I.E.S.E.C. do for you? ]f you want a job abroad , I , , r Ithe Sumer vacation at a an unreasonably long lapse of I ^ ^ line, r^mg pas-.d bv the Consti- consult the A l.E.S.E.c' tution Committee, Union Council third floor. ! And the Union AIESEC Officer is .............. is! available from i p.m. to 2 p.m. lied it to a suburban destination,!^" stimulate clear thinking as to every Monday in the U whcie it remained, standing on al^ nature of freedom and demo- Boat Clubs' Rag Success I,ast term two stalwart members of the Women s Boat Club made a lightning snatch of the King's College W.B.C. mascot. and placed it in ihc- iiand-; of the Rag Comuiiitee. The mascot, a miniature representation of "Reggie," was skilfullv smuggled out of the women's changing-room wrapped up in a coat, and pl;ritish student that goes abroad we have to find a job for a foreign student here. This means that there is a lot of work to do contacting firms, arranging for work permits and accommodation for foreign students, and generally making them welcome here. An A.I.E.S.E.C. Committee is soon to be set up to Uc all this work, and if you' would be willing to help and would like to be on this Committee, please i n f o r n ; the A.I.E.S.E.C. Olficei. previous column) (Contd. from ments that represented these democrats" before the war were in the British never democratic lished a notice on the Socialist or American tradition but oligar- Society board saying that "ex- chical in the extreme." We con- treme right-wing emigre propa- gratulate them on their conver- ganda emanating from the e^iigre .jon to the British and American iiungarian, Czech and Polish .-x- r , ^yu<-uc*n groups in London is being circu- ^'u lated amongst you in the guise of this is .ikely to be short hved a democratic plea. The Govern- —to Marx, this tradition IS mere window dressing to (Continued next column) conccal capitalist exploitation. 2 BEAVER "BEAVER" The Students' Union, London School of Econottnics Houghton St., London, W.C.2. Tel. HOL 4872 Editor............ Roland Freeman Assistant Editor: C. Ian Jackson Business Manager ... R. J. Hill Editor's Secretary ... Myra Baum Sales Manager: Christine Merntt Sporrs Editor: David J. Farmer Asst. Sports Editor: Marguerite Watkins Sports. Editor's Secretary: Paddie Tooloy Comment THE RIVALS Competition in the world of student journalism is intensifying. Until this term "Beaver'" waged a friendly battle for circulation with its august contemporary "Clare Market Review" and the monthly newspaper "NUS News," and since each fulfilled substantially different roles, unnecessary duplication of work was avoided. The arrival of the University weekly paper "Sennet" raises the question whether there is room for two journals of broadly similar type in the same college; whether in fact there is not now too much literature thrust upon the student as he oscillates between lecture room and library-Judgment of Events The aims of "Sennet" as set |Dut in ^ts editorial arte indeed admirable; but its self-appointed task of unifying the far-flung University is so formidable that we confess to some scepticism. It would of course be unfair to comment on the first issues (although our irrepressible "Tactless" appears to con.sider himself under no such obligation). Rather we believe the final test of a student newspaper's success is circulation, and while we cast envious eyes upon a oaner which can contemplate lo=insr three times "Beaver's" total annual grant In its first four issues, we are nevertheless content to await and accept the judement of events. VOICES OF HOUGHTON STREET N U.S. DEBATE DISAFFILIATION by JOHN MARTYN African at the new inter-racial university in Rhodesia was car" ried by a very large majority. Our Grants motion was defeated ahhough some of its points were later agreed to in an emergency .... RIGHT By Alan Dolley Among the most impressive speeches at the Easter Conference of Conservative Universities Executive motion, which was Associations were those of carried. From the point of view Colonial students. In particular of L.S.E., the Council was a good J. Henry Thomas, a British one, but we must wonder how Guianese student and recent re-long the issue of I.U.S. is to con- cruit to L.S.E. Conservative tinue to bedevil and split the Society, made a striking appeal National Union. Sheffield Council was note- Political Chorus from the worthy for three things; the debate on the dissatisfaction with the National Union, which culminated in Manchester's departure; the decision to apply for Associate Membership of I.U.S.; and the election of officers for five the coming year. day LEFT .... By Wendy \ ates L.S.E. Labour Society delegates Annual sent to the three-Conference of Manchester University Union's N.A.L.S.O., which was held dur President, Ken Goody, opened the debate on the disaffiliations giving the reasons for their action. The main ones were that the Union considered it received little in return for the amount ing th3 Easter vacation at Swan" wick near Derby. Between 73 and 100 people attended and clubs from all parts of Great Britain were represented It is impossible in a brief re- spent on membership of the port to give a fair picture of the N.U.S., and further that univer- substance of the Conference be-sities had insufficient in common cause of the number and diver- for "law and. order" in the colonies and called upon Colonial people to "back the Tory Government." He said "there is too much arguing on emotion and not enough on the facts," and he and other speakers declared that there had been "tremendous progress in Africa during the last hundred years." Alan Tyrell seconded a motion supporting the Government's policy on the Suez Canal Zone, which was carried, and opposed a motion calling for "Equal Pay," which was defeated! No Licensing The motion which received the most overwhelming support demanded the abolition of the licensing, laws. As far as the venue of the Conference was ith art, technical and training sity of fte resolutions which were concerned there appeared to bj ino+i'^TT dfthatpd—OTl tWO OCCaSlOnS SCS- i- • i \\ colleges to justify their common debated—on two occasions ses-association. After a full discus- sions broke up in confusion at the joint Executive and 3-30 ^..m. Resolutions varied from opposition to the rearmament of Western Germany to pion L.S.E. motion proposing thi setting up of a Commission to enquire into the structure and services of the N.U.S. was carried unanimously. On a card vote of 565 to 515 it was decided to apply for Associate Membership of the International Union of Students. This decision followed the customary acrimonious discussion which accompanies every mention of this international organisation. Next year's President will be Frank Copplestone, of Nottingham. Our own candidates for Conference opened. offices—^Bob Weinberg for Vice- L.S.E. is well represented on President and Colin Sweet for the National Executive Com-Assistant Secretary—were un- mittee of N.A.L.S.O., with Ruth successful. The new executive Robinson as Secretary and Tom can claim no representative from Sloan as International Secretary. L.S.E. but looks a competent Brian Van Arkadie who was also body. elected to the N.E.C. is Assistant This Union's motion proposing Secretary and London Regional an N.U.S. Scholarship for an Officer. no licensing laws anyway. The L.S.E. delegation to the Conference included Bob Johnson and Michael Thomas. At the ... A-G.M. which followed Alan proposals for the nationahsation elected—amidst keen of the Duchy of Lancaster (both these resolutions were carrie-l almost unanimously). All the seven or eight were carried. A large proportion of time at Conference was devoted to N.U.S. The attention and concern which this topic aroused was partly due to Manchester 'University's disaffiliation which had occurred just before the competition—to the General Purposes Committee of the Federa-rion, and Roland Freeman was L.S.E. motions appointed N.U.S. representative. and CENTRE! The London University 'delegation of nine to the Liberal Party iinprovement in education air re-affirmed the anti ¦ monopoij programme adopted by the Part in 1Q48. Speakers from the flot expressed anxiety about the grovj ing indu.strial investment by tl big insurance companies. There was considerable opposi tion to the resolution on Agricw ture calling for a gradual retuij to free marketing of Agriculti!r( produce. The resolution, 1k'\< ever, did state that the goveri ment has an obligation to provi for the sale of all the farmer produce, and this represented slight move away from last year] libertanan pusilion. ' The debate on the co-ownei ship comnfiittee's proposals w4 prolonged and somewhat mat red by a tendency to emotion alism. An amendment frof Reigate following up the critit, ism of the Economic Commii;. tee (upon which serve our Hoii President and Hon. Vice- Presi dent Prof. Paish and Mr. Ak Peacock), recommending th re-consideration of the pts posals was unfortunatel; narrowly defeated. The Foreign Affairs motion w; a Liberal adaption of current a party policy, but a Universitie motion that Britain should jo: E.D.C. was accepted. The African Resolution, movej by Deryck Abel, a former meet ber of L.S.E., stating that problems in Africa were ess: tially numan, was passed wi; little dissent. It called for | 1 Assemlnly, held at Buxton, Derbyshire, in April, included four members of the L.S.E. Liberal Society; B. G. Jackson, N. E. Alkn, P. M. Linfoot, and Sylvia Gosden. The main debates of the conference centred around Monopoly, Agriculture, Co - ownership, technical training for Africans J as to reduce the growing antagoi ism between white and black £¦ certain parts of Africa. It all drew attention to the need f| proclaiming the final aim, | equality of rights bet-veen Euro! eans and Africans. r During the Assembly th(| were several amendments movj Education and Foreign Affairs. The Executive motion on by the Universities' delegatioj, monopoly declared that steps so but Peter Linfoot was the out far taken to check "this grave main speaker from London, whi position" were inadequate and he spoke on education. Beaverhr'^otc v. '^eaver As all students of form will know, the London Evening Standard has been featuring a series called "Pretty Girls in London Offices." With that well-known song, "Anything You Can Do . . "Beaver" photographer Irving Teitelbaum in search of pictorial evidence that at L.S.E. beauty still goes %vith brains. His first study appears on the front page. And so, to paraphrase a familiar B.B.C. slogan: "We hope to bring you something interesting in every issue." tributor to the pages of this journal. "Tacitus", Sir, is no more. In thjis age of ultra-modemity he fotuid the pace too fast and retired to haunt the fields of Elysium. Neither has the one who intrepidly assumed the name of the name of that master of the past, anything to do with that awful indi.catjion of the present — a More Money for Beaver ? Dear Sir, This Manoeuvring .... Dear Sir, unduly influence Union polic When I attended this meeting Letters "7 , , I, J. ^ TT • was clear that a munber of peott At the end of last term a Umon there to discuss N.IJ.! meeting was held to discuss motions for NUS Council. Some 4.0 people were present almost all eager to cany on the business. But despite appeals by the Chairman the house was counted out by a member of Union Council I should like to know whether Seize your opportunities with Cotmcii deliberately held the "What goes on meeting at lunchtime and dele- more than'^ao"^people! I 4 of Its members fte sidered that in these circumstam 1 I would in no way be abusing Youi paper goes but not far eni'Ugh. A statement rapaole of misinterpretation r Certainly. I take it t;' n;ean that yoa have in the paper Uie genns—curse these interpretations—of some fine reporting. in mind, we sent warning to all who might be tempted to pick up a pen and all columns attempt to record the doings of jn F. 333?" their fellows. Or is he an en- sions of an old-fashioned girl in task of seeing that no meeting couragement—Goring and trite as five dimensions," "Report of was in fact held. Is this what were not there to discuss N.U.i mandates but to get a moti, through relating to Spanish st| dents. As the motion was open!' political it was clear that thej would be little or no oppositif from the 30 members present. ^ felt that to let such a motion f passed would be to associate LS with the views or perhaps to anger, and prompt them to submit more stirring stuff? Vulgarity, Sir, cannot be veiled by abortive humour Neither ~~ can "Tactless" (or "Psst" is it? . . —I know of no such word) suc- lacitUS Expires Jjj regarding "Tacitus" as Dear Sir, a colleague. Realising the possi- Some considerable confusion bility of "Tactless" Ijeing quite has arisen in the minds of the unfamiliar with the usage of a his sayings are, and vulgar, too. Union Meeting Direct From Our we elect a Council for? How as his conclusions; might he not Helicopter In Room 6" (Why can you expect anyone to take rejuvenate the flagging spiiits of have we no helicopter?) "I Was an interest in Union affairs while his contemporaries, weigh them Co™niunist For The S.C.M.!" this sort of manoeuvring goes on? —with all these "Beaver" could be as good a comic as the "Economist." Yours faithfully. "DISGUSTED.' Why only hint at things in South Wales? Is it because we have no funds for more space and better defence counsel? ''Bea\terT' is, or could be, an (We asked Harvey Babiak, thic Senior Treasurer, who, we thought, was the person referred to, for his comments). office to bring to an end the mei ing. I was fully aware that «• delegation would not be iniM dated by a Union meeting, brt still think that the mandate o:U democratically elected Coui (except on financial matten have no vote) was preferable the mandate of a non-represei tive and non-quorate Union me ing. I know that there As the pers(m referred to in the f that meeting. above letter I should like to ^ ^id and would have ac answer the charges and perhaps ^ same way. If we explain my action. I must first emphasize that the action was in important part (D.P. willing) of , Wiux tuc U. . L.S.E. "community" (Mar- uninformed as to the identity or Latin dictionary I shall refer him , "Tactless". While appreciating to page 1,245 of the "Concise and, indeed, while sympathising Oxford Dictionary'" Edi- Let Union Council face this no way planned by Council and I with the desire for anonymity on lion), and invite him to verify fact—there should be less spent the part of your contributor, I the origin of these "tact-" and on subsidising W.U.S. and more ......'tacit-'* to see how quite diver- on our own newspaper. gent these meanings are. Yours, etc.. Yours ctc.. •TACITUS" (Quondam). A.B.S. way. It we get i the habit of having the Union by even fewer people than it now, then we may as well t up our Coriotitution and Stand Orders. must express dismay at the fact that his identity has been coupled with the name of "Tacit^", once a revered and respected con (Continued next column) alone am responsible. My rea- ^ tt 4.-i i. ^ sons are simple: the constitution , lays down a minimum number of f f.^PPO^ anyone who smcj persons to make a meeting effec- of acj tive. The purpose of this is to has the fortune to have - ensure that a small number of ( persons in collaboration do not HARVEY BABIAKj B P: A V E R Psst. . . Congratulations to Welfare V. P., Ray Newbigin and Meryl Lewis; and to Elizabeth Smith and Robin Warren, who Were married during the Easter Vac. I hear that another Elizabeth (around whom the social life of L.S.E. is said to revolve—remember?), is about to take the plunge (no cracks, please!), at last. Brian Watkins editorial talks of bringing "Woburn Square to the indivi-Exlt the "Independent" colleges in the form of i And in that connection we re- U niversity newspaper." It looks gretfully take leave this week of niore like Gower Street to me. a formerly prominent LSE poli- Cloth Caps Optional tician. Having been a member of ,,,^0 was the Socioloe-/ all three mam political soceties arrived at the Mav at various times, changed his. ^ance (tickets i/6d.) res-degree course twice and contested jendcnt in evening dress? And .k—nncnnrf^cctn 11x7_Prpcirt xr • -r-r i« i t:ltv years after Keir Hardie too! -unsuccessfully—a Presidential • election, he now departs to the ¦ commercial world where, knows, such versatility may be more rewarding. Claudio Arraii Coming? During the summer term most societies adopt a defeatist attitude and closc down all activities. All the more credit then to the Music Society which is not only ¦ continuing its Friday recitals, but True Confessions Was it a first-year History-student (well known in the evening Press) who declared, one dark and stormy night: "It"'- not a question of temptation, it's a case of doing wliat comes naturally"? Who is Tactless? Sorting through the largo pile has invited Sir Robert Mayer letters which the Editor had celebrated writer on music an l through lark sociology to speak early in the ^ term, and is negotiating to bring column. Mr. Doug- the famous Chilean pianisf, las 1 almtyre writes, for example; Claudio Arran to L.S.E. during majority of students his forthcoming European tour, really so interested in the gossip and scandal for which you (the editor) One up to Harvey ! esoteric affairs as Have you noticed the gradual tJie relationships between the leading disappearance of the familiar lights of the union and the political -yellow paper used for Union societies?" notices? For years it was be- j^^ior Treasurer, Martin leved that this paper must be o'Rcgan, comes to my rescuc the chea^st possible simply be- ^ j^^ter which concludes; cause it had always been used. Then the inquiring mind of Har- . " " ' whole I think vey Babiak discovered that it thereisvery little harm d.one by your was about three times dearer comments and gossip, ^d maybe some LIFE BEHIND THE GURTAIN Bulgarian Travellers Report Back in an interview with Roland Freeman An enthusiastic reception (including a presentation of flowers!) greeted LSE students John Hipkm and Ken Pearmain when they arrived at Sofia airport last month on the first stage of their ten-day visit to Bulgaria. It was the same all the way— friendliness land hospitality— which John Hipkin described as "overwhelming.'' Talking to them on their return I found that this sincere welcome by the people and students of Bulgaria had made the most striking impression of the tour. In general they had returned with similar views on \\hat they had seen of life behind the Iron Curtain. I he standard of living was lower than ours, ana although food and drink (no licensiiif; Photo by Peter Varlcy Ken Pcarmain (left) and John Hipkin enjoying themselves at a local hostelry in company with members of the Student Song than white! Exit the yellow bringing to life students to pgj^j the rest of the college - even Harvey r ' . ^ . Babiak in his role 0/ Press Council.'^ ravounte for the D.P. stakes , , „ Owing to the departure of as one Govemor said to Brian Watkins at the end of this ^^o is Tactless, any- term a by-election may shortly be held for the office of Deputy Goons visit L.S.E. President. This will be particu- Christine Minns draws my at-larly interesting since it is likely tention to L.S.E.'s radio achieve-that the candidates for next ments. Apparently we were year's Presidontial election, will mentioned in "Take It From legard it as a trial run. The hot- Here" some time ago, and dur-test tip for the post is a second- ing the Easter vac,, the Goons year lawyer and racing en- descended on the roof of the thusiast. "He is said to have an Shaw Library. "odds-on" chance of winning. "Why", writes Christine, "Pi" in Disguise "should we hide our light under a "Sennet," the new London cannot riwalsuch University newspaper, gives over radio record!" forty column inches of space in Naturally,—the B.B.C. has to its first issue to University Col- be so careful about these things lege news, although U.C. alread):' — and you know what all King ? has "Pi," the largest College students are . . . newspaper in the University. The TACTLESS. 6 laws!) were plentiful Society. clo'thmible^mlW^Tfh ^ dature! The people, he said, to see workers' flats and factory J^^Sity feel they can express their views conditions was ignored and that a , and criticisms through their or- when he went out alone the guide Sofia i^rlnH n ganisations-Unions, Youth and was closely in attendance. ^ WW ° Women's groups, and the Party. Ke„ Pearmain told of the im- t Asked what the Bulgarians mense building' piogrdmmc. going was broadcast on Sofia radio thought of the British system, he on in Sofia to-day and the dra;> together with an account, by one said they were better informed tic measures taken to remove old of the Bulgarian students who than he had expected (John Hip- buildings. A fine new college visited L.S.E. last term, of his kin vigorously dissented) and was going up for the Karl Marx impressions of Britain. Chairman's Views Wh&t's cookini FRIVOLOUS NIGHTS bean but the majonty of the attenders were from L.S.E., a Ents. Com. change. The trouble of preparation was well worth the resultant fun, which even the puWic sampled when two students turned up in Oxford Street with the female dummies, especially when one lost his way, ploughed through a crowded In providing entertainment one &tore and burst out of the wrong must constantly look for the aoor clutching a ' naked female" novelty which is going to keep fo his breast. interest alive. Innovation, how- By the time this paper reaches ever, at the e.xpense of the you the "Fiesta" will have smooth running of the usual already taken place, on what we functions must be avoided. It intend to be similar lines. At was with these considerations in the end of term there will be an 'the Lent fbrm, the newly ap- 2ll-night Going Down Ball; dark pointed committee shaped its sinister plans are already policy. This has been modified being hatched for this event; you in the light of experience and its 1^-ave been warned! main features are new fourfold: the meantime don't forget dances should be of a definite union social; no charge, free character, either formal, infor- food, a bar and all your friends, mal or novelty; bands to be kept KEN PEARMAIN. of a high standard by earlier (These are my own reflections booking and if necessary by only and do not constitute a re-higher fees; a higher price to be port from the Entertainments charged at the door (presumably Committee.) to non-members of L.S.E.), to' assist finances; efficient conduct of affairs in order that the Union should rear) the maximum financial benefit. Clutched "Naked Female" The big success, so far, was the introduction of the French dance, or to give it its correct 1itle, the " oop.rtipr latin." Financially we did not make a FOOD FOR THOUGHT By John M. Dunkley Smell of flying; greasy stodge. Fit for proletarian podge: But not for intellectual greed. For only truth and knowledge feed The pint-beer drinking Bearded, long-haired, thinking Undergrad. ARNE CONCERTO London Premiere at L.S.E. By "BEAVER" MUSIC CRITIC One of the most delightful concerts presented by the Music Society for some time took place on Friday, 19th March before a large audience in the Founders' Room. The L.S.E. Orchestra, appearing for the first time under Mr. Alan T. Peacock, and led by J. Rodney Crossley, played wilh a new ease and confidence in an interesting and varied programme. From the start, in the gay German Dances (K605) of Mozart, Mr. Peacock had complete charge; througliout the concert, his interpretation was clear, and the responsiveness and precision of the orchestra were a tribute to his training. Concerto's London Premiere The Ame piano concerto No. 3, receiving its London premiere, was a charming work whose delicate melodies made an immediate appeal. Mr. Claus Moser's fiuent performance fully deserved the enthusiastic applause it received. In the Concertino for Clarinet of Gordon Jacob. Brian Moore once again achieved a remarkably finer tone. The strings of the orchestra showed admirable control in. the incidental music from the film„-"Heniy V" (William Walton)' which concluded the concert. BEAVER WEAK WOMEN CHEATED Male Swimmers Interfere With Women By Ruth Nixon There are many criticisms that could—and will be—made o£ the L.S.E. Swimming Club, but first and foremost I protest against the way in which the women's section is thrust to one side. Perhaps it is their own fault—but apart from inadequate brute force, there seems to be no means by which the)' can obtain the use of a fair section of the bath which their subs, help to hire. It is only a small pool and from the start of the club session there are a number of muscular young men thrashing up and down the length—."ill 20 metres of it—not giving the weaker set any more than a splash of the water. When the braver and stronger swimmers of the women's section enter the water, they do so very much at their own risk— risking being swam down; swallowed like Jonah; or simply swamped. When the boys have begun to tire, all swimming training ceases. The girls may use the shallow end End are left to their own devices there, except when the water polo ball hurtles down on them like a bomb. The boys occupy the whole of the deep end with their rough jnd tumble "polo practice. ' When 1 ventured to comment on :he lack of organisation and the complete lack of encouragement to beginners however keen, I was loid "Oh well, it is not always like this," but to my knowledge this has been the pattern of every club session this winter. As a result of this the women's section is so discouraged that not even the Secretary bothers to take an interest in competitive swimming. "We can't get a team," we art told—and no wonder! This sttitude apparenlly prevails throughout the University, with the exception of U.C. and Royal Holloway. HEAD OF THE RIVER TRIUMPH Hands off the Dear Sir. Mr. S. T. R. Okeandbow's re- First Crew: A. Robson (Bow), marks in the last issue of D. Bizerv, ). Ravcnscroft, A "Beaver" to the effect that the Carter (Capt.), B Caqientcr, P. )3oat Club was in poor shape J-3urke, P. Simpson, B. Mendes shape seem to have been dis" proved by the Club's excellent Perhaps if the men's sections •were more helpful or more democratic—giving regard to the minorities mstead of ruling by brute forc->, this could be changed. ,he following gems The first change should in the women's sections—don't just gi^e COMMENT CANDID A "Beaver" reporter smuggled his way into a recent meeting of the A.U, ynd picked up & performance m the "Head of the River''' Competition that took place on entered two VIFs in the race. Both crews rowed extremely well, and did not lag over the last The Athletic Union wishes to take up the challenge thrown out Mr Jackson's aiticle "What Price the A.U.. Now?" in the last, issue of "Beaver" and give some leply in order that the students will not be totally misled into believing that A.G.M. was a "mockery" or that tlie A.U,. attitude is "fatuous" as the headlines imply. During the meeting some lo per cent, of the members were present which it is submitted,, compares favourably with at-' tendance at Student Unioa meetings. Moreover it should be noted that total attendance at the ordinary fortnightly meetings of the A.U., where most business is transacted, was 70 per cent, during the previous year, a figure which is good by any standards. It is difficult t see how Mr. Jackson is drawn to liis_ conclusion that the A.U^ is nol manag-B. Van Arkedie (Co.v). funds in the best way on- argument that one club" was Crew; J. Dunkley allocated £167 for an item of equipment. It is presmned that (Stoke) Second (Bow), P. Musset, J. Webber, J March 27th. The Club Griffiths, J- Bertilloti, B. Bur- he means the Saifing Club, for gess, A. Wilson, D. .^puircil whom a dinghy was bought in (Stroke), D. Fernando (Cox). 1952, and which is being depre- For the Putney Amateur jjpl "1 am prepared to give swim-ining lessons and swimming coaching to any girl who asks and also to organise a swimming class on Wednesday afternoons if require J. With .sufficient sur-port this can give the women's sections a real say in the Club',> organisation and thus help to ful- hl the Club's purjiose of provid- know wliat the After the assembly had agreed upon a ccrtain proposal. The President remarked: "As we all know, the A.U. is a dictatorial body, and so 1 quash this ipotion." The Secretary replied 'Don't let 'Beaver' get to know about this." A certain Club Secretarj-, on being asked what he thought of the meeting, replied: "I didn't mile as has happened so often in Regatta (the lirst of the term), the pa^t- The first VIII, starting the Club only entered a IV, as seventy-sixth, had a hard fight the eights were not ready to race, v'ith Lensbury's second team n "]n true Boat Club tradition," it ciatled over six years, most of tlie money coming from the subscriptions of the members. The subsidy from the School averages about £46 per head and it Hammersmith Bridge, where the reached the Final, only to lose ^ realised that clubs must have equipment if they are to-function at all. A subsidy on-this basis does not go far when letter pulled ahe.id. But the by one and a half lengths to .-rew was not disturbed by thij. Thames Tradesmen's R.C. with and it swept past four boats in Linden R.C. third. According to , . ^ ------- the last three-quarters of a mile. "The Times," the racing at the present prices of equipment .Its finishing position of fifty Regatta was of a very hir,'h ninth was the highest for the standard, and the L.S.K. IV pro-Club smce 1946 (when less than vided one of the best finals of the fifty crews eftered as opposed to day. The crew led froni the this year's two hundred and start by a length but over the thhty-seven.). function in the summer? No wonder officers complain of lack body, of support. Even though we all understand the seriousness of <-xams, surely swimming, cne of the healthiest and most relaxing of sports, should not be entirely neglected. Surely the Club can be maintained at least by 1st was all about." The interesting quosHon IS whether this type of remark is tl 01 the A.U. being a dictatorial TALLY HO! ing swimming facilities for all. Who ever heard before of a swimming club which cea.sed to remark is the result or the cause welcomed a large nuir- ^ of new members, many of last half-mile it was slo\sly overhauled and passed. BASKET the Basketball IT'S A This season Club, although suffering from a lack of support, has benefited by the welding together of a few DOUBLE SUCCESS C whom .started their riding days with the Club. The two Wednesday afternoon rides have proved most successful, being filled t(' overflowing on than one occasion The general larly successful. are taken into consideration, together with the fact that a large part of travelling e.xpenses to away fixtures has also to be financed. Mr. Jackson, it seems, wants-a larger share of the cake for the Student's Union, instead of As a matter of sheer interest, tiying in a constructive way to obtain a bigger cake. His feeling that the A.U. should be made part of the Student's Union is a bad one, because it is felt that Athletics nrust be organised .p. , _ . L kv sportsmen, and it would bo ¦ vL A ? JT ""T " detrimental to their outlook for more Y.H.A. club have been smgu- them to be submerged in the gen- During this session, tiie Riding Annual "R;i^ Regatta" will be held this y.-ar on Thursday, June 17th. . keen members into a team which Year support. There ts Holborn standards, lower Offen-Air Pool just near, or the Y.W.C.A. Pool which is used in the winter. Let us have som-.; meetings as a club in the proper -sea son. IN THE SWING On March 6tli members of the I'ewly-formed Golf Club npenecl the six-hole practice course at N'ew Maiden. Conditions there are excellent for beginners as the ground is flat, the grass short and Ihere is little possibility of losing precious balls. The objects of the Club are te-intrr.duce golfers in the College to one another, to foster the play the reputadon of tliis sport at L.S.li. The players always displayed a high standard of sportsmanship, even when they were losing. Against opponents who were usuallv supei'i(.ir both in height and weight, the team actiuilted web, although it must be leeorJed that when tn'ing to combat the whole miuht of Cambridge L'niversily, shattenrg defeats were suffered. Under the leadershin{) of b'ranco, a diminutive captain, the ti'am ha'^ played 10 n^atehes. winning live and losing five, with , 1, ¦ , ^ Durmg the eral atmosphere of the Stude^nt's Standard has gradiialh' improved vacation, a party drawn from Union. throughout the year--so inuch several nationalities and colleges in dosing, is Dame Rumour so that it was decided t(, risk an explored the Brecon Beacon— right in saying that "Dictator" open (iymkhana on IMay 19th. which, we are informed, is the Henderson also Wrote the sernnH- highest ridge of Old Red Sand- half of his article "To Prove He stone m the country. The sud- Was Not Such A Bad Guv"? ^___ _______-v. - The ends of the last two terms wefe celebratetl by holding an All-Day ride, with picnic lunch anfl drinks on the Club (open to members only') .Also, for those who could drag themselves from their beds before 9 a.m. or from the Library- before 8 p.m.. Early- den disappearance of one metn-:-pr caused some anxietv, but tbe agitated movements performed by a solitary pair of boots indicated that he was merely—if loluntarily- Yours, etc.., M. J. WHATMORE, (General Secretary A.U.)' C.I.J. COMMENTS Regarding Mr. Whatmore'?- ing of golf and, if possible, to ' total of 385 points for fnd 40J run a match team next year. against. ^tniiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiMHiimniimiiiiiiiiiiwiHUitiHHtiiiiiiiinniuiimiiiniii'iiiii^ I THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKSHOP I xploring the sub- Morning and Moonlight Rides C)ld Red remarks, it is surely nonsensicar wert> held. Sandstone. t<, compare the attendance at the The other event took place at fortnightly rne^-tings with those This term, the club will co;i- rhe end of last term and was th;; "f the Students' Union, since tume its policy of holding two occasion of the first Annual those who attend the former were rides on Wednesday afternoon— Dinner. The chief guest, Mr. (-lected by the clul>> which they 2.30 r'.n;. Instruction;;I; 3.30 Tom Stephenson of the Ram- represent and attendance at those p.m. every man for himself Of biers' As.sociation, told of some of meetings is simply one of the course, although there is a large the difficulties facing the duties of office. A more useful number of regular ridens, new- National Parks Movement. H-:' comparison might have been with members will be welcome (even mentioned the occasion when an oue of the S.U. Committees; those who are not quite sure wliat enthusiastic Welshman joined a Welfare. Constitution, etc. Fur- the noble animal looks like), crowd of people who climbed the ther, the attendance of 10 jx;r Details may be obtained from ]5recon Beacon under similar cent, of which Mr. Wliatmore is Maureen Gibson, M. Greenane or conditions as the Club did this so proud would have been more Ann Fiirniss all easily rccognis- Easter (i.e. in a hailstonn) and impressive if it had included all able by the gaps between their was exceedingly wrath when he the incoming officers. *¦ FOR- BOOK.S-* * All new Books available on day of publication. Secondhand and rare Books on subject. Stocks of over j million volumes. Subscriptions taken for British, American and Continental magazines. Foyles have Departments for Music, Records, Stationery, Handicraft Materials and Tools. = kne Y.H.A. KFEPS DRY The Easter meet, led bv Doa discovered that the purpose of point regarding the Sailing: the meeting was to discuss Club was not so much tliat the^ National Parks, not conscription. Club should not have the money, --but that if the A.U. sees fit to 1 Aidridge, was held at "Tiny S Shanty" and (ilan Dena huts .'n = the Ogwen Valley; The me.^t 1 was iittended by three males: (Contd. from last column) with his red sports car, "looked in" on two occasions. I119-125 CHARING CROSS ROAD LONDON WC2I f Gerrard oOdO (IG lines) Open i>-f> (inc. Sat.) § J Two minutes from Tottenham Court Road Station 5 ^ fauuiiiiniuniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiinHiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiitHWiiiiniiitniuuiiiMiiiiiHniiiiiiiiii^ grant such an amount, the President must not be surprised if his lesources seem so small; he must cx,'rtainly produce better justifi-Ice axes were taken but were cation for the increased grant Don Aidridge, Chris Jarrett and nevar required. Somehow tne from the School which he Jimnty Young; and two women: whole party kept dr\' throughout desires. Jackie N'eedham and Valerie Tonge, An ex-memter of the Club, • Bill Cunningham, dis-fiiguring the Welsh landscaf)e (Contd. at foot of next column) tbe week. The rock-climbing was confined to Iryfan, the Gri- Published by the Students' Union ben and Idwal Slabs. One day London School of w^xs spent hill-walking in the r ^ i ^ ' Hurley Ltd., 119-121 Charlmont comcclcls. ' Tooting, S.W.IT.