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Page Four SEMPER FLOREAT Friday, April 28, 1950 first Subscription Concert The 1950 Subscription Series opened on Friday and Saturday nights, when John Farnsworth Hall conducted the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Both nights saw a fairly empty hall. However, later concerts may attract better audiences. The balance of the programme was decidedly in favour of the moderns. The general effect in the Leonora No. 3 was pleasing. It was followed by "Music for Strings," by the contemporary Englishman, Blias, Although the violins were rather weak at the beginning, the blend improved later on, with some especially beautiful viola playing, "What stood out above all else was the lovely string quartet section. The orchestra also made the most of the astonishing and climatic pedal point in the second movement. My programme tells me that the work is "neither a symphony nor a concerto grosso with solo ripieno, ' but concert without prefix or suffix." Am I alone in wondering just what all that means? William Herbert, Australian tenor, sang "Through Woods and Meadows" from "Der Frieschutz" of Weber, and "In Distant Land" from Wagner's "Lohengrin." He sang with good intonation and resonance, and a pleasing lack of affectation. It is indeed good news that this fine tenor is to sing in "Tannhauser," This sort of thing could well happen more often. To get back to the point, in "Summer iSight on the River," by Delius, the orchestra captured the spirit of the work, and the scene was not hard to imagine. Delius's music always reminds me of a Hilder painting, with its vague, mystic impressionism. The performance was marked by especially good work from the woodwind section. In the Sibelius Symphony No. 5, the orchestra deserves praise for a splendid performance of a long and difficult work. For my own part, I do not like the work—part of the first movement • sounds too much like a railway shunting yards. But in other parts there is a wealth of emotion and interest, which was well brought out in this performance. The concert shows promise of a very interesting 1950 season. We hope, however, that later programmes will be more balanced, B, NATURAL, They Sought It With Thimhles Lewis Carroll has told lis all about the Snark, which mysterious creature is noted, among other things, for ". . . its slowness in taking a jest; Should you happen to venture on one, It will sigh like a thing that is deeply distressed And it always looks grave at a pun," Have you, perhaps some affinity with this unlovable character? Can you laugh at "Punch," or see the hilarious side of the pomposity and the deadly serious theories and conventions that entangle us? The procession should show up your capabilities, if you have any; but whether you are thus gifted or not, a course of G. K, .Chesterton will do you the world of good, and then you may perhaps see that everything isn't so straightforward, so staid and stuffy a.s it might at first suggest. Just listen to that wonderful mind defending nonsense: ", , , it is significant that in the Book of Job the argument which convinces the infidel is not a picture of the ordered beneficence of the Creation; but, on the contrary, a picture of the huge and undecipherable unreason of it. This simple sense of wonder at the shapes of things; and at their exuberant independence of our intellectual stan(iards and our trivial definitions, is the basis of spirituaUty as it is FOR ADVICE OR SERVICE ON LIFE ASSURANCE Consult KENNETH A. LEMON, B.A. of the A.M.P. SOCIETY Telephones: B 6408 B 6409 Box 1404B. G.P.O. the basis of nonsense. Nonsense and faith are the two supreme symbolic assertions of the truth that to draw out the soul of things with a syllogism is as impossible as to | draw out Leviathan with a hook. The well-meaning person who, by merely studying the logical side of things, has decided that faith is 'nonsense' does not know how truly he speaks; later it may come back to him in the form that nonsense is faith." The moral of the story is however, that you have a fine chance to sort out some of this "faithnonsense" for yourself at Tallebudgera in the first week of first vacation. There you'll find the S.C.M. presenting a series of first rate addresses, tutorials and studies dealing with this same "Life of Faith" that you're starting to wonder about. Archdeacon W, A. Hardie, Rev. Lockley, and Rev, John Alexander of Warwick are among those who will guide your gropings— and don't think that there's anything cut-and-dried about the business; you may be sure that you'll find puzzles and doubts aplenty if you haven't done so already. The S.C.M, is not promising you a nicely measured and neatly wrapped philosophy to put' in your mental pocket and act charmwise to ward off evil—who, indeed, can draw out Leviathan with a hook! And how Chesterton would laugh ot us if we could. But we invite you to embark on a search, like Carroll's Snarkhunters, who in their desire to find their quarry. ", . . sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; MATHS TUTORIALS '«ENSENGTON'' (ROOM 23, 1st FLOOR) 886 ANN ST. JUST PAST WIIABF ST. REMEMBER THE NUMBER B9470 Keen Teens! Pictured here we see our University Choir, a band of gay young things whose one ambition is to be "seen" by the reporters of one of our more scurrilous rivals—at least, that's what said rivals would have the longsuffering public bd'cve! —Block by touilcsj' "Couiier-Mail." Saturday night, 7.45, was the deadline, for it was then that the University Choir gave its annual broadcast from St. Andrew's Chiu-ch over 4QR, and those who tuned in heard them give a very creditable performance of several extracts from Bach's "Mass in B Minor," to the accompaniment of the church organ, and with Mr. Hugh Branden as conductor.,. The enthusiasm of the choir has always been keen, and on Saturday all four parts were in good voice, despite the small number of tenors. Any budding Carusos will be welcomed with open arms. This year, 200 years since the death of Bach, the choir is also taking part in the combined Bach-Handel festival, and in July will have the honour of singing the Mass, assisted by several soloists from Sydney. Both choir and conductor are working hard for this day, and it is to be hoped that their efforts are crowned with, success. UNESCO SEMINAR The Associated Youth Committee of the National Fitness Convmittce has much pleasure in inviting members of the University of Queensland to the inaugural Unesco Youth Seminar at the Natfonal Fitness Camp. Tallebudgcra from the evening of Friday, 9 th Jime to the afternoon of Monday, 12th June, 1950. Perhaps you are h"kzy about Unesco! Well,—^here is the chance to become acquainted with the practical down-to-earth jobs that Unesco is doing in the fields of Education, Science and Culture throughout the They threatened its Ufe with a rail way share; They charmed it with smiles and soap," Perhaps you won't need such a varied collection of desirable commodities for your journeyings—but "the shield of Faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked" is we believe, the strong armour which helps us to survive the rigours of the way. Come and see what this IS' all about, criticise it ,by all means, bqt for goodness sake do SOMETHING positive one way of the other—you'll find every opportunity at Tallebudgera In First Vacation. World. If you have ideas on the subject here is your opportunity to contribute to group discussion in congenial surroundings. The , catering and camp arrangements are in the capable hands of the National . Fitness Council. This means that you can have the King's Birthday weekend by the sea for the small sum of one guinea. All students attending the Seminar must abide by Camp Rules and be present for all discussions. Discussion material and films will be supplied by the Commonwelath Office of Education. If you wish to be among' the htrong, give your name and a deposit of 3/to any of the following:—John O'Duffy (Med, V,) Local Sec-Treas. N.U.A.U.S. Louis Green St. Lucia. John Emraett (Med. II), Maurice Ewing (Supreme Court, Gtorge St., Opposite Lennons). REMEMBER .,.,The dates: 9th-12th June King's Birthday Weekend. The Place: National Fitness Camp, Tallebudgera. The Cost: £1/1/0 for 3.days. The Reason: To discover "Unesco— Its aims and Objectives." The Result: That's up to you.. Help to' implement N.U.A,U.S. policy of the fullest" co-operation with UJT.E.S.C. Varsity' students should be able to give a lead in all Youth activities. M. EWING Education Officer N.U.A.U.S. GODFREY HUBBARD B.A. (First Class Honours Maths) SPECIALISING SINCE 1936 INTERVIEWS BETWEEN IIM AND 2 P.M. OR BY APPOINTMENT .\ '
Friday, April 28, 1950 SEMPER FLOREAT Page FivjB Letters To The Editor BEWARE! WOMEN TACKLE MEN SOMETHING TO DO ON COMMEM. DAY The Football Club has decided to stage an annual LADIES vs. BRUTES (alias footballers) football match. This year the Ladies' "A" grade ("A" for Allright) Rugby Union team will play a team of burly brutes from the Football Club. Already the ladies have selected a team and under the skilful coaching of former Interstate centre Mai Quaterm&ss are developing a fine combination. This promises to be one of the highlights of Commem, Day. Realising the serious challenge to our "A" grade side, a most competent PROFESSORIAL referee has been appointed His name will be divulged next week. The game will be held at the Exhibition No. 2 ground at 1.0 p.m. Monies raised are to be used to help finance the Inter- Varsity trip to Hobart in first vac. So come along, and for a small fee see the greatest game of Rugby Union played by the University Club. TCiE LADIES ARE PLAYING FOR KEEPS, SO WATCH ;OUT, MBNI The University Service ADOLESCENT ANTICS would fleece this year, when they Sir,—Allow me to express my ad raised their salaries. Give our aider- Sunday morning was fine and clear hymns of praise to God, with the miration for the splendid organisation men and engineer trips overseas, es and the pageantry of the gay hoods, choir excelling in a glorious "Te and brilliant negativity of that little pecially when you know the .so- gowns and even headgear of staff and Deum," and the mighty organ raising band of youngsters who heckled the called intelligence will pay for them, graduates was a heart-warming sight; our minds from things earthly. Red Dean at St, Lucia on Wednesday. by unprotestantly giving 7d, for a the Gothic beauty of St, John's Cath But purely topical and down to I suppose one's temerity fades as short ride over a road, rapidly becomedral with the gleaming rose win earth, was the sermon by the Rev. one's arteries harden, or perhaps one's ing a menace to traffic,— Yours, etc, dow was a perfect setting, and Frank Coaldrake, a man peculiarly neurones even increase in stability— "FAIR FARE" kindled anew the spirit of the older fitted to address such a gathering. He . '-:D:but I was struck, Sir, by the brave Universities in England. It was here, spoke on the contemporary problems outspokenness of these adolescents, with hearts uplifted, a simple and of Japan, both in respect to Aus most of whom can but recently have MALAYA natural thing to burst forth in glad tralia's relations with that country, left the sheltered atmosphere of sec Dear Sir,— With reference to the and on its place in the world. He disondary schools; how this contrasts situation in Malaya, it is noteworthy cussed the nature of the Japanese with the staid and almost dignified that so-called "Vital Australian In mind, and the background of his bearing of their more senile fellowterests" are held by a small number social structure, explaining that the students! Could it be that these well- of investors of the Collins House indoctrination of eight hundred years nurtured blossoms of the flower of group. Looking at the matter from of military government had devel our youth have made some academic a business point of view, the investor oped a complete capacity for loyalty discoveiy, that lays bare before their must accept all business risks associa —all else bchiff subservient—loyalty unclouded intellects the evil truths ted with the investment, including absolute, first to the parents, then to that caondemn courtesy, tolerance, possible loss through military action. the family, to forefathers, and to the and good manners to a well-earned I see no valid reason why the Aus community and its overlord, and so grave? Yours with admiring mistralian or British taxpayer should continuing to embrace ultimately givings, shoulder the burden of paying for the complete loyalty to the State. defence of private property in DER GREIS. Malaya; aU such costs should be taken Indecency, dishonesty and deceit from the profits derived from the in are all justified if they lead to the PARADO^T""' vestment. Also, it is not unreason ultimate end of absolute loyalty. Sir,—I am impressed by the paraable to expect that if troops are redoxical behaviour of one of our fraquired for the defence of such invest Rev, Coaldrake sees as the solution ternity on the occasion of the Dean ments, the owners thereof should be to this the emphasis of the import of Canterbury'.5 address at St, Lucia, in the front line. Use of conscripted ance of the individual which is given One of the worst aspects of. the Com troops can in no way be justified. by Christianity, but which is hard for their people to conceive. The com munist regime, so its detractors tell As far is the Australian general munity there can be considered as us, is the suppression of the indivi- _ public is concerned, it is immaterial two classes, the overlords and the dual and the development of a mass wliether we buy our tin, rubber, etc. masses. To the former, the develop mind—or perhaps a mass amentia, f^'om Malayan producers or from a ment of Christianity is dangerous, But there we saw a funny little group handful of Australian company-pro because it would mean tlie loss of of people decrying the utterances of a moters whose object is to make a their former powers. The more en professed Communist, taking strength maximum of profit therefrom. It is lightened citizens have, however, no in numbers and anonymity, and in even possible that eliminating mid loss to make, and these are more co so doing each one subjugating his dlemen, the consumers might buy operative. For them largely a large owa personality to merge into a mass, more cheaply direct from Malayan central Christian University to the displaying just that absence of in producers,— Yours etc. masses of Japanese, with their mdividuality that he likes to bellow HONEST BUSINESSMAN tense capacity for loyalty. This about. Can ony of your able staff partly explains the great zeal of the sort this out for" me?—Yours, etc., Japanese Christians, whose loyalty DISTRAUGHT. PROFITS 40 PER CENT. is, in full measure, to Christ, and all (Our psychiatric adviser, who Sir,—Last year when the Uni- that Christianity stands for. He sees also writes our cookery notes, ' versit;y Bookshop was inaugurated in the development of the Christian tells us that it is based on extro I was led to believe that it was Church in Japan, the only solution verted introversion, with a dash primarily for the convenience of to Japan's development as a civil of narcissism and a sprig of students. If this is so, I should be ised nation. animistic materialism, served obliged if someone could inform me REV. FRANK COALDRAKE, red;, hot with lots of syllogisms. why we have. to pay so dearly for This address afforded much to —Ed.) Speaker at the University Ser this convenience. I quote examples think and talk about—any isolation vice, former Trcsidcnt «f the of two text books v/hich sell for we might have harboured having re Union. N.U.A.U.S.. S.C.M.. and FALLE"N7RtOM GRACE? 37/6 and 37/3 in city bookshops. ceived a rude jolt, and our com Editor of "Semper," 193B. placency in this pleasant countiT be Dear Sir,—I am probably one of These are priced in the University many who were impressed by the Bookshop at 52/- each. Allowing for -Block courtt-sy "Bri.'sbaiio Tologr'aph." ing made only too evident. striking appearance of the Red Dean. the admitted advantage of obtaining I could not help reflecting that the text books on the spot at St. Lucia mass of bright white iiair at the back I feel that 15/- is a little too much of his head was rather like a halo to pay for it and I for one, will ocience that had slipped; perhaps this is sig certainly not be caught again. Display nificant.—Yours, etc, Also it would be intej^esting to NEMO. know who, to use a vulgarism, ^ "making the cop," since we know Members of the Science Students' Association extend to all FARES T6"ST. LUCIA that city bookshops do not sell at students and staff a cordial invitation to be present at displays of Dear Sir— When are the students loss.—Yours etc. scientific, engineering, agricultural and architectural experiments going to make an organised protest "SUCKER," and exhibits, to be given in the laboratories of the University on against the exorbitant bus fares There is some mistake here. The Wednesday, 3rd May. There will be two sessions of these demon charged on the St. Lucia run? Most prices of books are fixed, and if strations, one in the afternoon from 2 p,m, to 5 p.m., and the other of us have neough difficulty meeting "Sucker" will be more specific the in the evening from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m, • increased sports fees, etc. without matter will be attended to. • We sug M, G. HAM, making the City Council a donation gest he ring Mr. Perkins, Uni. Book President, S.S.A. of some 5/10 per week. The Council Shop manager, and explain his griev must have taken mto account the inance.creased number of students they E.D.S. ^Welcome to Prof. Prentice ;i Last Friday, the students and the staff of the Engineering [•faculty were privileged to meet the new professor of electrical Bengineering, Professor Prentice, at a tea of the Engineering l| Undergraduates' Society. Prof. Prentice graduated in Melbourne in 1930 and is a M.E,E. and B.Sc. In 1935 he visited England and the Continent, and gained practical experience of the large power and manufacturing industries overseas. During the war he was seconded from the S.E.C. of Victoria to the Munitions Department. He comes to Queensland from t!ie Victorian State Electricity Commission, where he was an electrical design engineer on the power side. The Dean of the faculty. Prof. Lowery, introduced Prof, Prentice and expressed pleasure in the completion of the faculty chairs. In reply, Prof. Prentice told us that he hopes to Join in a happy team with Prof. Lowery, Prof. White and Prof. Shaw. With a new school at St, Lucia and new equipment of high quality, it should be possible to maintain a very high standard of Engineering in Queensland, He said Queensland had only begun to develop its electrical system, and there were wonderful prospects in the profession here. The prospects of obtaining a house In Brisbane were not near as promising. With formalities finished, the large plates of Pasties and Cakes were demolished with amazing rapidity— the college men are always with us. Students jond staff mingled and we were able to meet Prof. Prentice informally. And on meeting him, one felt really sincere in welcoming him to Queensland University, and we hope his stay here will be a very, pleasant one.
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