64 65to the roof to try and open the escape h<strong>at</strong>chand after several minutes of pushing andstraining he succeeded but just then the liftstarted to descend because of the continuingtremors.A loud scream was heard up and down thelift well as it appeared my friend had caughthis foot in the cable as the lift came to astandstill between the 13th and 14th floors.The power had come on again but still thetremors were being felt. I now had the problemof releasing my friend's foot from theentangled cable. Just then another tremorhit the damaged building and again screamsand shouts started from panic-stricken peoplebut this time the tremor released my friend'sfoot from the cable so I passed him down tothe others.Two minutes l<strong>at</strong>er there was a suddensilence as strange noises could be heard ina corner. After investig<strong>at</strong>ing I found it wasblood which had poured from my friend'sleg when he was trapped and which wasdripping through the vent into the cabin ofthe sloping elev<strong>at</strong>or. Another twenty minutespassed after the last tremor and many of thepeople had either fallen asleep or were talkingquietly between themselves. My friendwas in gre<strong>at</strong> need of medical <strong>at</strong>tention as hehad lost much blood.Suddenly a more terrifying tremor thanbefore hit the elev<strong>at</strong>or but the people werenumbed into silence by this time. Just thenthe lift started to descend again with gre<strong>at</strong>speed. As I w<strong>at</strong>ched the floor counter movedown the floors I thought this was the endbut to my surprise a person had pushed thebutton on the lower ground floor-only onefloor before instant de<strong>at</strong>h. He had saved usfrom complete destruction.J, Panton, IVaWEMBLEY'S FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONCUPIf you happened to be anywhere in theregion of North London you would comeacross a gre<strong>at</strong>, enormous conglomer<strong>at</strong>ion ofcement, brick and sandstone. If you walkedaround this massive oval shaped bowl, youwould come across two large sandstone towers(200 feet high), arrayed with an innumerablenumber of flagpoles.This is Wembley, the home of EnglishSoccer where 100,000 spect<strong>at</strong>ors w<strong>at</strong>ch thefinal of a truly gre<strong>at</strong> classic, the FootballAssoci<strong>at</strong>ion Cup. This competition is heldbetween the months of <strong>September</strong> and April,with the Final around l<strong>at</strong>e April or early May.Any club side inside Wales and England arepermitted to try their luck. Over the l<strong>at</strong>erveal'S some clubs in the lower realms of theFootball League have set the country alightwith surprise and admir<strong>at</strong>ion as they scrapehome against a big club like Liverpool,Arsenal Chelsea, Leeds and Spurs, to continuetheir way into the next round.Quite recently such a giant-killing club hascome to light. W<strong>at</strong>ford a Second Divisionclub all but made it to Wembley and theFinal, but were kept out by much-improvedChelsea in the semi-final. It is in the veryearly rounds when a club's fortune can beforetold. After the qualifying rounds whenjust a sc<strong>at</strong>ter of small clubs are left in it thebig clubs enter the proceedings, and to theiramazement are finding themselves fightingeven harder than they would in the League.Some big club who have come to grief becauseof their arrogance and over-confidenceare--1968 Rotherham (4th Division) 1 defe<strong>at</strong>edWolverhampton Wanderers (1st Division) O.1965 Shrewsbury (3rd Division) 4 defe<strong>at</strong>edManchester City (1st Division) 2.These are just two examples of the odditiesof the F.A. Cup. A lot, however, has to dealwith the conditions of the ground, for thesmaller clubs have much smaller grounds thanthe wealthier clubs, and therefore, when thebig clubs play on the smaller pitches they feelmore cramped and unsettled. After the earlyrounds, disappointments, gre<strong>at</strong> victories, sens<strong>at</strong>ionalgoals, are left behind as the importantsemi-finals loom ahead. The four clubs left,are now wondering about their chances, findingnew approaches to the game, new moves,and the like. All four have probably had astrenuous season playing perhaps up to fiftym<strong>at</strong>ches each, so when the Cup semi-finalscome round most teams find th<strong>at</strong> they mighthave gone stale. This is a risk which a teamhas to take, but can be conquered by a weekof training <strong>at</strong> a seaside resort or such. Thenit's back home and the all-important Cupsemi-final m<strong>at</strong>ch.The Wembley Final itself is the biggestannual event in Britain's curricular (more impOl'tantthan the opening of Parliament, theEnglish Derby, Test m<strong>at</strong>ches, or the IrishSweep Stakes). Around Cup time England isbuzzing with Cup fever, se<strong>at</strong> reserv<strong>at</strong>ionsbeing made sure of. The two clubs involvedhave their final Cup prepar<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>at</strong> the sameseaside resOlt, while <strong>at</strong> the Wembley Stadiumthe press box is being put in order, theprecious vVembley turf is being mowed andw<strong>at</strong>ered, while press-wise a fantastic coverageof the Cup is being given (television, radioand newspaper).Finally the big day comes when month'sand month's of hard training, hard work andprepar<strong>at</strong>ion are left behind, because now isthe turn of the players to fulfil a manager'sdream. As the referee places the glossy whiteball on the white centre spot a sudden hushis noticed, and then a roar as another tense,exciting, F.A. Cup Final gets under way <strong>at</strong>Wembley Stadium.A. C. Phillips, IVaTHE DESPOLIATION OF NATURE'SBEAUTYSmog and smoke are the largest contributorsto the despoli<strong>at</strong>ion of n<strong>at</strong>ure's beautytoday.For years, the effects of the pollution ofthe air has gone on while man did nothingabout it, not realising wh<strong>at</strong> damage was beingdone. Possibly the people concerned with thecause were more interested in increasing theirown financial standings th<strong>at</strong> they were lo<strong>at</strong>hedto spend any money on the preserv<strong>at</strong>ion ofn<strong>at</strong>ure's beauty.Most smokes contain microscopic particleswhich act as nuclei for the condens<strong>at</strong>ion ofw<strong>at</strong>er vapour and then tends to produce wetfogs in chilled airs which will and does contributeto a large amount of heart and lungailments.Today, most of our waste products fromindustry is being dumped along or in therivers and seas which are killing or poisoningthe fish and corals of our planets and alsoupsetting the balance of n<strong>at</strong>ure.Carbon dioxide solution is acidic and manythousands of sea animals depend upon finelybalanced conditions of acidity and alkalinityto survive. As the ocean becomes less acidicthousands of animals shall become extinct,through the drawing out of the acidity ofthe sea by the means of dumping chemicals.The topography of our Earth is beingscarred by a mean plastic surgeon, man.This also includes the making of dams andthe diversion of rivers.Over a period of many years man will havebrought a change in clim<strong>at</strong>ic regions andconditions.The despoli<strong>at</strong>ion of the Earth by D.D.T.has brought the question of insecticides andpollution to its grand finale.C. Moore, IVMCAPTAIN JAMES COOKThe "Endeavour" (The C<strong>at</strong> of 30 Tons)King George III preferred to discover andexplore r<strong>at</strong>her than conquer, and havingbacked several previous expeditions, he readilygranted $4,000 (£2,000) towards Cook's andoffered a "c<strong>at</strong> of 30 tons" for the job.The c<strong>at</strong>, in the end, was the "Endeavour," ac<strong>at</strong>-built barque, th<strong>at</strong> is, with a bluff-roundedbow and a square stern. It was the sort ofship th<strong>at</strong> Cook knew best, typical of the EastCoast colliers in which he served earlier.He was to say of her l<strong>at</strong>er, "In such a vesselan able sea officer will be more venturesomeand better enabled to fulfil his instructionsthan he possibly can in one of any other shapeor size." (Quoted from, The "Endeavour," byJames Wilson).She was not fast, seven to eight knots <strong>at</strong>the most, and in such a ship there was verylittle room for standing upright, except ondeck. But she could be scraped and repairedeasily and could ride most sea conditions well.The "Endeavour" was three years old whenshe was purchased, and was 106 feet longoverall, 29 feet 3 inches <strong>at</strong> her widest andjust over 368 tons. Her hull, mast and yardswere valued <strong>at</strong> £2,307-5-6. When she left theshipyard after repairs the price had risen to£8,235-6-3. <strong>On</strong> top of this a new pinnace wasrequired, new long bo<strong>at</strong>s and a yawl. AGentlemen's Cabin was also added to the poopdeck.The "Endeavour" will always be rememberedas one of the most important historicalships th<strong>at</strong> aided mankind in the discovery ofthe "Gre<strong>at</strong> South Land."A. Muskett, IVM
PERSONAL GLIMPSES 1889orSAN FRANCISCO WAS ITS NAMEDoo! Dah! Day!1. As Narr<strong>at</strong>ed by Lust to VirtueThis is 'Frisco '89. Let me give you a brief,but spectacular and sensual glimpse of thecity.As you enter the outskirts of our gre<strong>at</strong>bustling metropolis, you can see the reasonfor its wealth.Gold, lovely gold, feel the dust run throughyour fingers, you are rich, and there is anythingyou want in this city, all you have todo is pay, in money and in soul. Doesn't itmake you feel good, mind you, anything youwant, including sex. There are plenty ofcheap brothels around, but if you really wantsome fun, just follow me."Ah, cabbie! be a good chap and drop myfriend and I off <strong>at</strong> the 'Burlesque Palace,'please." Oh my, don't let yourself be put offby the name, it's not a clip joint, it is reallygood wholesome fun."Thanks cabbie, here is your money, keepthe change." Thank you for the fare, I havenot got a penny on me, but I'm sure youwon't mind if I forget to pay you back.In we go, isn't it just beautiful. The carpetsare thick and fluffy, the walls are decor<strong>at</strong>edin such a "congealing blood-red," and the girls,oh just wait till you see them, they are the"best" in the "best" city. Which kind wouldyou like, blonde or brunette, big or small,pretty or luscious. Wh<strong>at</strong> is wrong? No, don'ttake offence. Don't you want some fun? Whoare you, "Mr Purity" himself?2. As Narr<strong>at</strong>ed by Divine Spect<strong>at</strong>orVirtue ran to his hotel, packed his bags androde out of th<strong>at</strong> city of sin. When he was onthe surrounding foothills, he saw a terrible"disaster" befall th<strong>at</strong> evil place.3. As Narr<strong>at</strong>ed by VirtueSan Francisco, it's collapsing, the buildingsare falling like tenpins! A fire has started,and its razing the ruins to charcoal.66Oh lust and city of sin, you did endeavourto pervade me and lower me to your dirtystandards. Look now, if you can, by God'sgrace you have lowered yourselves, even tothe dust.Oh lust, you tried to teach me your pervadedways, now practice them in Hell. Ohcity, you harboured this filth, rise from thedust and build yourself into a place fit fordecent human beings to live in.EndA short, semi-modern "Passion Play" story,climaxing on the "Gre<strong>at</strong> San Francisco Earthquake."P. B. Edwards, IVWATER COLOUR OF SHOT TOWERGOALUpUp you goThe top-The top you want.Hurry, HurryHurry upYou want your goal?Well get it now.And when you're upYour goal is found,Run faster, fasterDown, down, down.Mark King, IlLGETTING UP A MOUNTAINRun walk, crawl, just get thereClimb, climb, climb to winStretch out your handsand pull yourself upThen jump down again.Peter Ross, IlL. , ..,67CHARCOAL DRAWING OF HOUSE IN BATTERY POINTUP THE PATHUp the p<strong>at</strong>hUp the p<strong>at</strong>hthe rocky p<strong>at</strong>hCome onUp the p<strong>at</strong>hUp the p<strong>at</strong>hthe rocky p<strong>at</strong>hCome onThe track still comesThe track still comes.Andfew Rostron, IlLTHE TOPKeep on goingDon't turn backGo on to your destinyAnd win if you can.Go on, Go onDon't look roundJust think you can winAnd maybe you will.Craig Contencin, IlL
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