*rwr >^»wrr'^r^ Issued Twice Weekly by the Students Publications Board of The University of British Columbia. VOL. XI. VANCOUVER, B. C, JANUARY 25, 1929 No. 23 D.C. HARVEY 6IVES VIEWS ON DEBATING tftcitfefiil Btnaftts an Discussed "Debating," was the subject of the address given by Prof. D. 0. Harvey, head of the history department, to the woman's Literary Sooiety, Wednesday, January 28. Professor Harvey's wido experience with debating unions 1& the Bast and his views on the matter of debating made his address Interesting to the audience. In opening, the speaker stated that it Iras not his intention to teach his audience hoi*/ to debate but to discuss Informally different views of debating and to arrive at certain conclusions. Debating is the art of discussion, Metaphorically speaking it is the opposing of mind to mind In a game of wits. "Has it any educational value?" he asked and stated that, "It has an educational value on one condition; that ia, if lt is based on the rook of intellectual honesty, Otherwise it develops only the powerful Jaw ot a demagogue." Debating Is educational in that it develops clear thinking and •elf-expression. We must have ideas to he able to express ourselves and we tnnst be able to discuss. Says on Arabian proverb: "A lecture is one, the discussion a thousand." we organise clubs for mutual association and mutual improvement and straight- Way get someone else to talk to us," The speaker went on to say that nre are too apt to substitute someone else's talking for our thinking, The talking disease and its corollary, the listening disease, is what 4s wrong with aur democracy, In discussing college debates in particular, professor Harvey stressed the (Continued on Page 4) C. W* Hogg Discusses Manand His Ancestors "Evolution" was the subject discussed by Mr. C. W. Hogg on Monday last in Arts 204. The address gave many subjects for earnest consideration. Mr. Hogg professed to treat the subject ln a frame of mind an far as possible divested of prejudice. He emphasized the (act that we must distinguish between fact and theory in thii! matter. "Man," he said, "belongs to the Animal Kingdom, (or, on the structural side, there are most intimate relations between the two." Yet on the moral and spiritual side, there is a vast difference. Society is based on the fact that man has a moral Judgment, and even on this point ls raised quite above the animal world. The African savage can ln one generation be raised on an equal with the European, by education. Mr. Hogg then went on to examine the evolutionary theory In the light ot the following facts:— No anthropoids have, been found earlier than man, nor have we any evidence In contemporary lift, of a species between man and the ape. It is true that animals do develop, but only under the hand of man; yet he has not been able to develop any new species. Regarding tbe Idoa that some of the structural organs are of no utility in the human body, the speaker showed that, some of there Ideas havo already been exploded; so that we can no longer say that they support an evolutionary theory. Mr. Hogg also stated that there Is nothing In man which declares that he ls the flower of evolution. In the intellectual sphere, we find that all our standards of architecture painting, sculpturing and literature are derived from the work of the Ancients. When we compare the languages of former ages with the English latin- uage today wt And a case for decline rather than evolution. "In Christianity, however," Bald the speaker we look forward, rather than backward to the Golden Age. In the Millenium, righteousness and power will be united, giving perfect peace. He pointed out that the Bible, with the excoption of the Koran, stands alone In Its declaration of the idea of one holy God. Theosophy is Defined By Prof. Puckering at S.C.MJeetHig "What Is Theosophy" was the question discussed by Prof. W. E. Duckerlng of this University, in an address given on Tuesday noon, under the auspices ot the S.C.M. As Prof. Duckerlng has been interested in Theosophy for twenty years, he Is well conversant with the subject. "There are three great questions that mankind has to face, stated the speaker, In opening his address. These are namely: man's Immortality and his goal; whether spiritualism or materialism is the most important; and lastly, man's responsibility. There are many different views taken concerning these questions, some ot which Professor Duckerlng outlined, but to all ot them he claimed Theosophy has a definite answer. In fact Theosophy is a Philosophy, Science and Religion combined. , "Man," said the speaker, "is really an immortal soul." He is simply a fragment and oentre of consciousness In the universal consciousness and the evidence of Intelligence ln man ls evidenoe of intelligence in the world. It is ridiculous to say that life ls an •accident. "From the standpoint of Science, Theosophy undertakes definitely to investigate," stated Professor Duckerlng, We can probably have Investigations beyond the realm of the five oenses and there le no reason why we Should not accept such discoveries as truth. All men have not the same gifts of perception. , Professor Duckerlng claimed that, Ss a religion, Theosophy does not en- eavor to convert. Its alms are to •lama a nucleus- of ■ universal brotherhood ,and to Investigate the unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent In man. The speaker then went on at considerable length to discuss and explain Reincarnation. This Is something In which Theosophists do not have to believe but in which most do. According to this theory, the real man persists through many bodies, and each new personality is n means of gaining experience. Man enriches his existence in each life and out ot all his past experiences he has acquired character. Genius ls the result of unusual effort and development ln the past. Also man decrees by his living, the effects he will produce and he may become strong only in the face ot difficulty. Oratorical Contest Finals To Be Decided February 2 FOUR MEN AND FOUR WOMEN SURVIVE Four men and four women survived the Oratorical contest try-outs last Monday and will compete ln the finals to be held in the King Edward High School Auditorium on February 2. The leading man will receive a gold medal and the leading woman a twelve dollar book prize. The men's eliminations were well contested, the four victors being- speakers of high merit. Paul Murphy ls a well-knowli Varsity speaker. James Dunn ls better known as an athlete but proved that he possessed a voice of splendid quality and a platform manner of much force. Douglas MacDonald showed himself capable, and skilful in the treatment of his subject. The wittiest speech of the afternoon gained Harry Freeman a well deserved place among the contestants. As there were only four women competing, no eliminations were necessary. These four wore Misses Hope Leemlng, Isobel Beseoby, Margaret Mulrhead and Mary Carter. Dean Bollert and Dr. Sage acted as judges. On request Dr. Hnge briefly criticized the speeches. He deplored the tendency to rely on memorization and to develop platform mannerisms. He also stressed the importance of accuracy In pronunciation and the need of enunciating each word distinctly. Gets Post in Nigeria AGGIE BALL FEB. 1 LESTER COURT Tickets on and after Jan. 28. RONALD ri. ORETTON Ronald H. Oretton, who graduated from University of B. C. in 1027, will assume his post in tbe administrative service of Nigeria in 1920, states Prof- II. T. Logan, secretary U.B.C. appointments committee of the British Colonial Service. Mr. Oretton was oppointed to this service last summer, and ls at present undergoing one year's training in colonial administration at Oxford. He ls the son ot Rev. J. R. Oretton of New Westminster. Mr. Oretton is now Jiving at University Collego, Oxford, where Dal Qrauer, 1927 Rhodes scholar, Is living. Appointments Numerous This year approximately one hundred appointments will be made, announces Professor Logan. These appointments include both administrative and technical work, the technical posts Involving both engineering and medical work. Most of the positions are In African dependencies. Certain of the colonial appointments were opened to graduates of Canadian universities following the war, and for five years the U. B. C. Appointments Committee has been functioning, Mr. Oretton being the second graduate appointed from this university. All graduates are eligible to compete for positions in the Colonial Service, but those with good scholastic records are given a preference. All interested lu this work are asked to get In touch with Prof. H. T. Logan. VARSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY SPONSORS SPLENDID NOON RECITAL Tlie appreciative audience which attended the second noon-hour concert presented by the Musical Society were completely charmed by the appropriate and interesting program. The assisting artists were Isabel K. Campbell, pianist, Charles R Shaw, violinist and Mr. Allan Watson, baritone, while Ira Swartz performed incidental accom pany ing, Mr. Shaw, who commenced the program, played as his tlrst number, the famous Chaconne of Vitall, which was revised for the violin by his old master, Prof. Leopold Auer. He performed this difficult composition with exceptional clarity, while his nuance was appropiately delicate, The Ave Maria of Schubert-Wiihemz, afforded a pleasing encore and the double- stopping tn this beautiful piece of music was exceedingly effective. Next, Mr. Watson, who Is well- known ln Vancouver musical circles, sang several favourite numbers with bis usual finesse, The last Item of this only too short program was throe charming piano solos by Isabel F. Campbell, who played two classical manuscripts of Rameau and the last movement of a piano concerto by Scarfattl. The Miss Campbell's playing delighted all those present. It was deeply rogretted that the scheduled Margaret MeCraney Ferguson Tlo were unable to perform owing to the sudden illness of one of Its members. Coming Events TOOAY, JANUARY 26— Inter-Class Debate. Arts 30 vs. Science, Ap, Sc. 100, noon. Arts 30 Class Party, Willow Hall, 8-12. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30— Dean Bollert speaks tn "Public Speaking," Arts 100, 3 p.m. WESTMINSTER TIES WITH VARSITY FOR FIRST PLACE IN HOOP LEAGUE Adaws Defeat Reorganized Senior "A" Team Varsity's Senior A basketball team lost their second game of the season when they went down before the Adanacs by 38-19 on Tuesday night. The Varsity boys fought every minute and gave a much better exhibition than they did against the New Westminster "Y" on Friday. The win puts Adanacs in a tie with Varsity for first place lu the league, with one less game played. The gamo was by no means a walk-away. The new Varsity team, weakened by the absence of Arnold Henderson, had a good share ot the play and had the Adanacs on the defensive a good part of the time ln both periods. The boys are getting more confidence every time out and should turn in a victory when they meet the Meralomas next Tuesday. Adanacs started with Ted McEwen FINANCIAL COMMITTEE PRESENTSJEPORT luprovstnsnt in Bookeeplng IsAdvtaed The Students' Council held a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss tho report of the finance committee. This committee, composed to Alex. Smith, Hugh Morrison & Arnold Henderson, were instructed to complete the work of the committee chosen at the clone of the last spring term. That is, "to investigate the internal conditions ot the business of the Alma Mater Society with a view of bringing In recommendations for changes In policy to keep pace with the development of the activities of the student body". Only a part ot their ten?page report was considered at this meeting and further dicsusslon was postponed till next Monday. Before dealing with the Finance Report a number of questions wero discussed. It was decided to amend the constitution of the Inter-fratem- Ity Council, making it possible, subject to the consent of Council, to refuse admission to any fraternity. Mr. Dunn, on behalf of the Basketball Club, was granted $9.00 to supplement a guarantee of $60., to enable the Senior1 basketball team to make a trip to Powell River. The system whereby teams hold the total receipts of home games and pay their own expenses on all away games was explained and approved, and it was decided to authorize Dr. Shrum to make application that such a system be adopted In the Big Four Canadian Rugby League, when the league executive meets on Saturday night. The committee was handicapped in its Investigation liy the fact that souk; books wen1 not available and that tiles were frequently in an unsatisfactory condition. The tlrst recommendation, which provided for Im (Continued on Page 2) Oxford Union Method To Be Introduced By Debaters The Debating Union will hold a public meeting along the lines of the Oxford Union, next Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, In Arts 100. This step has been decided on by the Debating Union executive after consultation with Mr. Harvey, bead of the History Department. Mr. Harvey was responsible for the Introduction of the Oxford system Into the University of Manitoba, where lt Is now employed to bring out student opinion on questions of Importance. Tin resolution which the meeting will consider Is, "Resolved that Inter- colleglate debating between U. H. C. and neighboring Canadian or United States colleges be discontinued." The primary object of the meeting Is to determine student opinion on the question. Every student Is Invited to attend and express his Ideas. After the discussion, those favoring and those opposing tbe resolution, will be divided and counted. The discussion will begin with two short speeches on both sides of tbe question, which will then be submitted to the house. Miss Betty Moore will be the leader of the negative. When the debate ls finished the leader of both sides will be allowed a short rebuttal. and Wally Mayers, two of Varsity's former stars in their line-up. The game was only a minute or two old when Ernie Akerly, forward, twisted his ankle and had to retire, Root taking his plaoe. Varsity scored first on a nice shot by MacDonald and held the Adanacs scoreless for the flrst five minutes. Varsity was having tho best of the play at this period, but three pretty shots by Adanacs, coupled with a personal made the score 7-2 in their favor. Two more baskets on combination plays made the soore 11* 2, but Varsity got going better -nd made the score 13-9. Just before half time the New Westminster boys went wild and ran in 7 points making it 20-9 in their favor at the interval. Tho local lads kept pressing in the second half and had the beBt of it for the flrst five minutes. Ed. Paulson went off for personals, leaving Norm MacDonald, the only previous Senior A man, on the floor. With about Ave minutes to go, the soore was 20-19 for Adanacs, when Varsity seemed to get Jlnxed, The hall wouldn't drop in and Adanacs ran in 10 points without reply. Varsity can feel proud of their efforts and the score does not give much indication of the play. With only two Senior A men, the boyr gave a dogged exhibition and gave real promise of developing into a strong team. The new men, Root, Dunbar, Chapman and Nicholson all played a nice game. Paulson and MacDonald play* ed their usual fine style and were a steadying influence on the youngsters. The teams: ADANACS — D'Easum (2), Fraser (4), Butler (6), McEwen (5), Glfford (4), W. Mayers (15), Hood (2), and H. Mayers. Total, 38. VARSITY—Akerly, Root (3), Nicholson (4), Paulson (4), Dunbar, MacDonald (6), and Chapman (2). Total, 19. WEATHER HA! IS SENIOR RUGBY GAME Owing to adverse weather conditions, the third game of the McKechnie Cup Series which was to have brought Varsity and Vancouver together on Saturday, has been called off. The fall of snow on a field already frozen hard, would make the playing dangerous if not impossible. Senior Lottery Set For To-day Noon The class draw of Aggie, Arts Science and Nursing for the Senior Ball will be held to-day noon in Aggie 100, when it Is hoped that Dean Brock and Mr. Wood will be prevailed upon to decide the fate of Seniors. As this will be their last chance to suffer the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," it Is hoped all concerned will be at the meeting. The Seniors are also reminded to turn ln to the Executive as soon as possible their nominations for the election of two people for Class Will, three people for Class Prophecy and a Class Valedictorian. Five names only are necessary for a nomination. NOTICE I To Contributors of tha LITERARY SUPPLEMENT Before a Literary Supplement can be Issued the following oopy Is nee* •sesry:— 2 artloles of Literary Criticism, (long.) 4 Short Stories (700-1600 words) 12 Poems. 4 prose poems (descriptive themes) (160-600 words) 12 book reviews. 2 Incidents In dramatio dialogue. ■ -%%-ii- THE UBYSSEY January 25,1929. r - ■ - -T*A - Ihe Hhpsinj (Member ot Pacific inter-Colloglate Press Association). Issued every Tuesday and Friday by the Student Publications Board uf the University of British Columbia, West Point Orey. Phonst Point Orey 1434 Mall Subscriptions rate: $3 per year. Advertising rates on application. KDITOR-1N-CIHHK—Maurlcu DosHrlsay (lass and Club Notes Editorial Staff Henlor Editors—May Chrlstlmm and Margarot Qrant Associate Killtore: Phyllis Kiooiiinii, IJiuec Currlek and Malcolm Pretty Assistant I'M 11 or: Maxine Smith Feature Editor—Mtmlu Kusbr.vn)'. Sport lOdltor: Tumplo Ktiullnu Literary Kdltor—I«aurenoo Meredith lOxcliaiigfl Kdltor: Mnrjorlu McKay Reportorisl Staff Doris Barton, Ifidgar Hrown. Miirguii't f.Wlnmn, Mulrl DTngwall, Charles Ulllosplc, Ronald Clranlham, Milton Ilarrell, i«*i*«-il ll.niMwerih. H. 4. King, I'llc-n Hei-rldge, Cecilia lioiig. Mugeiic CiiHHldy, VV, A. Miuloley, Al. F. AMIri-gor, John Morris, Kathleen Murray, Nleh Mussiillcin, Olive T. HolfV, W. Hhllvock, Vernon van Hlcklo Cecilia liOllg, MllKeuc CllMHldV iHHall Kdlth Sturdy. MIIIn Wlnram •utlnsut Staff Business Manager—Italph Brown Advertising Manager—Alan Chandler. Circulation Manager—John Lccky JiuhIiibnm AHHlHtunm ■ Hyroii I'M wards uud Victoria Kendcll Hciilur: May CIii'IniImoii gdltorf.for-the. Issue Associates: I'liylll* I'Vci'iium and Malenlm I'rr'ily I'roof Header: Hurl* Hail, hi SNOWBALLS ANO WINDOW PAIN8 With tho advent of snowHakeg so beloved of children and some University students, we feel it encumbent upon us to point out to some too exuberant spirits that University property suffers considerable damage annually as a result of the thoughtlessness of the aforementioned people. If snowball fights must be Indulged in, the campus provides ample space at sufficient distance from the buildings to prevent any damago to windows and also at a sufficient distance from the sidewalks to prevent discomfort to other students going between buildings or to the bus. We hope that as long as tho snow lasts, consideration and a little thoughtfulness on the part of "snowballora" will avoid any unpleasantness between students and University authorities. TNE nUTIMITY MENAOC The Inter-fraternity Council, after having operated for some time, has suddenly dlgcovered that It Is a body In name only, that it has no power at all. It can not suspend, fine, or In any way punish its member fraternities; nor has It the authority to filace newly-formed fraternities upon probation. All the motions t has passed in its existence are ultra vires. The Senate alone has the power of regulation. The Inter-fraternity Council Is In a quandary. Iii order to secure authority it Is about to request the Senate to grant it Certain rights. These, if granted, will remove It from any shadow Of jcontrol by the Students' Council and will, furthermore, probably conflict with the power of that body. The "Ubyssey" thinks this is inadvisable and believes that there should bo no divided authority—believes that the Students' Council should have supreme control over students affairs, subject always, of course to the supervision of the Senate. Art Club The organization meeting of the Art Club was held on Wednesday in Arts 202. A constitution was panned and the following officers were elected: Honorary-President, Mr. Ridington; President, Ronuld Russell; Vice- President, Miss Evelyn Cliff; Secretary-Treasurer, Stanley McLean. The thirty students who attended the meeting heard an Interesting talk by Mr. Ridington, who spoke about the need of such a club at the university, and by citing a few oxampleH, gave an Idea of the endless possibilities of tho organization. It was agreed to hold it number of lectures on the different phases of art work. Varsity Christian Union, The next meeting of the Varsity Christian Union will be held ln Arts 204 at 12:10 on Monday, January 28. Rev. C. Fisher, M.A., of Cambridge und Oxford, will speak on "The Force of Truth." Tho address will be of great value to all who can attend. Biological Discussion Club The Biological Discussion Club will hold a meeting at the home of Professor and Mrs, Dickson at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 28. Mr. Geoffrey Hoall will give a paper entitled "Summer Work." Arts '31 Executive Discusses Gift The executive of Arts '31 met Thursday afternoon, and from this meeting several developments have arisen. One of thoso was on the subject of a commemoration gift from tho class of '31 to the University. To Stanley W. Mathews, the registrar of the University, goes tbe credit for being the originator of the Idea that Is now being considered by the executive, and nt Thursday's meeting an enlightening talk was given by Mr. Mathews on the subject. The project will bo fully explained at the next class meeting. The executive combined In thanking the group of patrons who attended the '31 party, namely:— Acting President und Mrs. Brock: Dean and Mrs. Buchanan; Dean Bollert; Mrs. Harvey; and the honorary president of the class, Dr. Sage aud Mrs. Sage. *mv»/;!vfrA*nw,v«mw..«»A-.->fJ SCIENCE DANCE—LESTER COURT FEBRUARY 16. International Club The similarity between the countries of Ecuador, Colombia, and Canada was stressed by Mr. Suzor, French consul, at the meeting of the International Club on Tuesday night. Although the climate Is very different, the scenery Is much the same. Tho native life was described picturesquely by the speaker of the evening. Financial Reports (Continued from Page 1) proveinents In the book-keeping sys tern was carried, except for the suggestion to use symbols in the ledger. Strict economy and the need of a reserve fund were stressed, and the recommendation to present to the students a summary of receipts and expenditures for the past four years was carried. The report further advocated that advantage be taken of the money-making possibilities of balls and championship teams, etc., with the flrst consideration that the good name of the University be pro tected and that no team be -xplotted In an objectionable manner. Alma Mater Meetings was dlscim- Hed and 11 number of recommendations ; for forty to increase Interest In stiitlont gov eminent were adopted. It was decided to place a sign in the Bus Station advertising the meetings mid the Junior member was made responsible for securing the sign. It was further decided that all lectures and all student activities should be cancelled during an Alma Mater Meeting. A recommendation that a meeting to discuss the Council policy be held during the flrst two or three weeks of the spring term, was also carried. In the last matter discussed, the recommendation that all unbudgeted expenditures exceeding $300. be voted on by the students with the provision that If it Is inconvenient to call a meeting a notice of the proposed expenditure be posted and if more than fifty objectors sign the notice within twenty-four hours a special meeting must be called. The meeting adjourned on the motion of Miss Watts. First Inter-Class Debate Today Today the llrst Inter-Cliiss Debate will be held, when Arts '30 clashes with Science oil the subject, "Hwul- ved that thf Completion or the I'.fl.K. Ih socially beneficial to British Columbia.'' in Applied Science loo,at 12- ll) sharp. This year the debates have been slow lu starting owing to tht* disorganization of the Men's Literary Society, which bt former years has conducted thein Willi the common cement of the second term Ilie 11,< hitting Union took 1 linrg" mid made out it full schedule. All debutes will stint ut IL' In noun 011 Mondiiy and Krhlnv, iiml svlll liini ll)llllll"S. allowing ('IM h speaker eight iniiiiiies, wilh two, four minute rebuttals. This makes 11 short debate, but It was necessary to mini mlze the time in order to coin plete the debate lu the noon-hour It Is expected that the topics wlil be of interest to the students, so, all those who rare to come are Invited lo bring their lunches, A totul of nine debutes have been outlined for the next few months, winding up with the duals 011 March 18 The different teams competing for tho shield will be from Arts '211, Arts '.10, Arts '31, Arts "12, Science, Agriculture and Education. The schedule Is a straight cliitilmillon se rles, but, In which the losers or the flrst round will also have a knockout series, one winner of this to con test the winner of the Duals for the Shield, This schedule may be seen on the notice hoard Engineering: Institute Members ot the Engineering Institute will visit the Alberta Wheat Pool Grain Elevator on Saturday, January 20. The Elevator Is near tho Second Narrows, and Is reached by taking a No. 13 street-car to Casslar Street. Members should meet at 2 o'clock sharp, The piles of old London Bridge taken up in 1827 were still sound after six and a half centuries of use. They were made of oak. McCurrack Says: "Softly blended color effects in plain shades, is the latest for men's neckwear." Seen at the CASTLE SHIRT SHOP 758 ORANVILLE STREET "Vnrsity 10/c as usual" Chemistry Society Kenneth dray was host to the Chemistry Socle'y on Wednesday, January 23, when a closed meeting wus held nt his home, 1330 Barclay St. Two pupers were given during the evening, the llrst on "Hormones" by Norman Clark and the second 011 "Bare Rnrths" by Denis Pearce. Mr. Clark dealt particularly with the three hormones found lu the thyroid, adrenal and pancreas glands, their effects on the human system and bow they had been isolated. The argument for the synthesis and structural formulae of thyroplne and adren- nleine was given, along the details of tbe preparation or Insulin, the hormone found In tbe pancreas. Mr. Pearce presented a paper on a subject or opposite nature, when he described Hie "Hare Knrth." Uriel' references in the history occurence and properties formed the iintroduc- Hon A detailed description of the iiepui'iilloii of the substances, together with Iln argument for their position lu Die periodic table made up the main purl of the paper, in conclusion. Mr. I't'iirce guvo some of the uses of rare earth products, and passed around numerous samples. /? Mischiefs Abroad • nESIOENTKUNGKTO RETURN SOON Word has been received that President Kllnck, who has been absent for six months on an extended tour of Kastern Canada and Europe, will arrive In the city on January 29, The President has been on a leave of absence from May 18 to February 1, and on his trip has attended several conventions, notably one In Italy, of University executives. He has of late been visiting his mother at her home In Stouffville, Ontario. Two excesses, exclude reason; ad mlt only reason—Pascal. * • « • There Is one thing that Is stranger Gym. Program h Assured Due to a misunderstanding, It was not announced that the lost proxy sheet had been found, according to word received from' the Students' Council yesterday. With Its recovery, the number of signatures required to pass the amendment has been completed and another Alma Mater meeting Is no longer necessary. Tho lawyers will now be able to complete arrangements with the bond people provided that the representatives of Last year"' the'Vhleld was won by the liUterrulse no further objections the class of Arts '31, then the fresh '""' man class The Women's shield was won by the Freshettes. This class has some very enterprising debaters and Is expecting to retain their shields. Any student who would care to participate In the Inter-Class Debates, will please get In touch with his Literary Representative. U.B.C. RECEIVES GIFTS The University has recently received two valuable additions to Its collections, Dr. Oeorge F, Barnwell, a graduate of the class of '21, presented the University with a museum collection for the use of the department of geology. Antlers of the Irish elk 011 technical points. The student body is now In the former position of waiting patiently on action from the solicitors. However some news of definite action Is assured during the coming w*>«k. AmtnuncemontH will he in 11 do as soon as further word Is received. Artful Dan Cupid is out for mischief again. He is no respecter of persons, they say. Sophisticated or naive, he doesn't care. Especially when there is our stock of valentines to choose from. Funny and clever, and guaranteed to produce high jinks around |Feb. 14th. 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OVERCOATS SUITS RAINCOATS and TUXEDOS $23.00 National Clothes Shops Cor. Oambte and Hastings Sts. Satisfaction Guaranteed "That's quite apparent to me," •aid the child as It aaxed at Its father. Lest the athletes get cold-feet all games on Saturday will probably be postponed. Mabel States New Cause For Crime In a recent Interview wllth the now ruinous Mubel, a Muck correspondent discovered the true reason for the "Sugar Stealing Case," The sweet girl, similar In uppearancn to the "littlest und sweetest editor" of former Pub. days, confessed all, and in clear ringing tones maintained that psychologically speaking, she was innocent. She could not, she averred, control the complexes, reflexes nnd solar plexus that bounded about within her. In her own words she statod the way the supposed crime was committed. The above photo shows Mabel at s Southern beach recuperating from her harrowing adventure... The other lady either on the left or right, we are not certain, Is a friend of Mabel's. "I was merely strolling In the Cafeteria, nodding to my nodding acquaintances. I then sat down in a chair by a table and ordered a crumpet. As I did so I happened to notice a bowl of sugar on the table, then all went black, I don't mean the general, usual appearance of. the place, but the space before my eyes. When I could see clearly, there were In my hand several lumps of sugar. Imagine the state of confusion I was In. Then came the arrest. 1 pleaded with the detective that I had no ulterior purpose In taking the morsels other than to sell them so as to have money tor the Co-ed Hall. But my plea apparently went unheeded and I had to suffer the humiliation of an arrest." After this heart-rending recital of woes suffered, the reporter had to leave as Mabel was busy signing testimonials for cigarettes, chewing gum, and new brands of sugar. Alleged Jokes Drunk: Shay, war.hat shine a v : Second Ditto: It shays blU'wrds. First Drunk: Shpell it. Second Drunk: Il-i-l-l hie y-i-a-r-d-s. First Drunk: Washa matter with vou play with a penahil? --Kx. * « » Little Ronald, who has seen Just six summers of active service, has quite a reputation as a story teller. The following anecdote is one of his favorites. It seems that Frankio and Johnny were having a quiet work-out one evening when Frankle exclaimed "I'm sitting on the ragged edge of despair." Quick as a thought came Johnny's frank reply: "Who tore 'em." —Kx. * * * "1 look forward every Sunday to tho after-dinner nap." "I thought you never slept after dinner,'' "I don't, but my wife does." —Ex. FOR SALE IN THE Book Store The New Thumb-Guard for the Habitual Smoker Protect Your Thumb From Cigarette Lighters McMaster Relates Legend of Muck In response to numerous enquiries us to the symbolic significance of the picture frieso that acts as a ltd to this page we have consulted thu oldest Inhabitant of the Chess Itoom nnd lie told us the whole legend. It has been put Into deathless, or rather deadly, verse by a former muckedltor. tor. Now read on— THE LEGEND OF THE MUCKHEAD Long ago, when this our campus Sprouted trees instead of nothing, All the Science and the Artsmen All the Profs and all the co-eds Aye, and even all the Aggies ' Dwelt far off In dismal Fairview. There, the hospital adjoining, Stood the shacks wherein they studied. On one side there was a building Where lived people with the smallpox On the other was dlptherla; And behind them scarlet fever, And before them typhus flourished. Thus the U.B.C. wns founded. So tt was In such surroundings Dismal-minded were the students, Day by day they grew more morbid Till at last, they sank their scruples And bowed down to "College Humor." "College Humor"—blackest devil That e'er human minds perverted. Then arose a noble student One whose name has been forgotten But who works among the mighty, And he saw the havoc round him; Wrought among his follow students By that devil "College Humor," And it filled him full of sorrow That his friends should sink so lowly. So he sought the Inner chamber Of the dignified Pub. office. There he called to aid that spirit Who Inspires the art of writing What we know as "Muck" or "Features." "Oh have pity, come to aid us, Overthrow the sable devil Who now dominates the students: Come and help us mighty Shrdlu Shrdlu also called Etaoln." Thus that student obsecrated Who shall rank among the mighty. Lo, in answer to the pleading There appeared the Mighty Shrdlu. Shrdlu also called Etaoln, And he cried in accents warlike, "Now then, lead me to this demon, Who Is known as "College Humor," With my mallet I will smite him! With my Vile Puns I will scourge him! With niv Wise Cracks I will thump him. With my Verses I will slay him!" From the Pub. forthwith he sallied. Roaring war-whoops, long and awful Far away the deadly demon Known hy name as "College Humor," Heard the cry and hearing, shivered. But he raised his poisoned pitchfork To defend his new dominions. Thus the mighty Shrdlu met him, Shrdlu also named Etaoln. Closed they then In mortal combat Fork and mallet closed together! Puns and wisecracks hurtled forward, Striving with synthetic stories, Falsely posing as collegiate. Krax of Frosh and bearded wardens Strove with jokes of petting parties, Jokes of Sclencemen and Aggies Fought with cracks of booze and frat- men, Swift and dreadful stubbed the pitchfork, Put unerring foil tho mallet. At long last the sable devil, Known to men as "College Humor," Turned and fled before Etaoln, Fled before the mighty Shrdlu, Patron Spirit of tho Muck Page. Straight across the campus fled he, While with vengeful upraised mallet Mighty Shrdlu closed behind him. Thus It Is that on tho Muck Page We have placed an Illustration To remind us of the battle When the college was delivered From that demon, "College Humor," On the loft Is seen that devil, On the right the mighty Shrdlu, Shrdlu also named Etaoln. —R.A.P. "Is It a pipe course?" "One of the easiest I ever flunked." —Ex. * * • History Prof.: Your trouble, my boy, Is remembering dates. Stude: Say, Prof., you've got me wrong. I never missed a date In my life. —Ex. I ■A-.-.-.-.S.A.J.A.J.A.J.AJ.J.AAajI. ■*..-■__■-■.-■ *mV ttTTTTTtTTTTtTTTtTTTTTTT il Litany Coroner j; 4 f-A-:4iiAA-iifAliAAAAAAAAAAil* I ▼ -r-¥"r-sT"»rTTTl»,VTTV "rWWWWW Tf™T ~ SNOW To bo topical, Wo should Write About the snow, But When We havo said, "That tt Is white And cold Ami sloppy And wet And poetic And sooty And good for making snow balls Out or," We Have said About all we Can, Therefore Those Who Are Expecting A snappy Ending To this Rhapsody Will Have To think Of One For Themselves. Strange Sickness Strikes C. Suey Owing to illness, the highly celestial Chang Suey will not be able to appear on to-day's page. He is at present confined to his bed with a severe attack of Ennui but hopes are held out ror a rapid recovery for his reappearance In the next Issue. The offer of writing the serial is still open to all the students. A daily bulletin will apear every now and then Indicating the progress of this famous character in his state of ill-health. The sympathetic members of the Pub. board have each donated several cents to the obtaining of a few out- of-season dandelions for the popular man. An item or interest in his case Is that being attended by Dr. Dawson of the Oovernment Pen. Nurse: Professor, a boy has arrived. Absent-minded Prof: Ask him what he wants. —Ex. * * * Say, mister, your car is smoking. Why not? It's old enough, —Ex. CABARET BELMONT The Vancouverites Orchestra wmtwssw Everyone knows that the best permanent wuves In Vancouver come from The Hollywood Beauty Shop. With apologies to the makers of a well-known automobile wo paraphrase tholr motto, "Ask the woman who owns one." It may bo excusable that you allow some aspiring student of beauty culture to practice in giving you a shampoo but under no circumstances should you allow the Inexpert to practice permanent waving on your hair. There is no rectifying or camouflaging a mistake in that work. The only course Is to grin and bear It for six months or so until new hair has grown out and the botched part cut off. The Hollywood Beauty Shop, 82D Oranvllle St., Sey. 4583, (AdVt.) NAVY SUITS Double-Breasted Vest and Pleated Pants The newest and smartest model for young men of dressy tastes. January Sale Price $27M C. D. 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This was a decided victory tor the Witches who made a remarkable score. The student team played well, however, and made a baiter score than usual. The first half looked promising for Varaity, but the Wltohes proved a faster team. Lois Tourtelotte scored two points and Kay Kldd, whose shooting has noticeably improved, made two baskets, Clara Mercer, who also turned out a better game than usual, made two more points for Varsity. Tho count at the end of the flrst halt stood 10-8 for the Witches. Although the "B" team was on the alert and playing strenuously, the first halt proved slow. In the second half the Witches stepped up and scored basket after basket with bewildering rapidity. Lois Tourtelotte, Kay Kldd and Clara Mercer were able to chalk up a few gets with the aid ot the rest of the team, but could not check the Witch, ea, When the whistle blew the ecoro stood 83*18 In the Witches favor. The Varsity team was:—Lois Tourtelotte (5), Kay Kldd (8), Clara Mercer (4), Wllma Watson, Ella Hardy, Muriel Crawford. ■_•*» MT£:R~CLA55 CROSS COUNTRY « «K? RACE Ac Feb- a. /9ze. **rmC*f1l*f** a i •5 Rejuvenated Soccerites To Play Leading Squad Tomorrow the Fighting Varsity Soccer team will engage with the league- leading Burnaby squad. The Blue and Oold team will take the field for thin vital game at full strength. Smith will replace the Injured Allan at left baok the rest of the line-up being unchanged. Burnaby has been showing good form '.'••" season and is now perched at tho nead of the table. However, Varsity fully Intend to carry off the colore and with Chalmer's deadly shooting stand at least an even chanoe ot bringing home two points. The U.B.C. eleven will lineup as follows: Roberts, Smith*, King, Newall, Miles; Wright, Partridge, Chalmers, McKellar England; McGregor. SWIMMERS TAKE NOTICE The University Swimming Club will meet at Bridgeman's Studio at 12:46 Saturday the 36th, to have the picture taken for the "Totem." All swimmers who have competed in any race are urged to be present. There will be no Swimming practice on Monday, Jan. 28, as the Sunday Schools are staging a gala in the Varsity period. ICE HOCKEY VARSITY vs EX-KING GEORGE ARENA, 10 P.M. DEBATING IS DISCUSSED (Continued from Page 1) Importance of avoiding artificiality. Artificiality ia produced partly hy the preparation of the debaters. They simulate a sincerity, which they do not feel, lack humour, and memorize quotations which they do not understand. It is partly the result of the elaborate debating system. Judges, critics, cups, elocution, proper methods of standing and self-conduct all tend to make the debater feel uncomfortable and unnatural. "In the average speaker's eye one sees rather the Inward gaze of labored memory, rather than the outward flash or an inspiration." Prof. Harvey then suggested a different procedure with better results, based on the Oxford debating union. He suggested that we take our union and make it a real union with all the faculties repreaetited on the executive. The debates should be held In a room in which the two sides could stt opposite one another and the audience should choose sides regardless of the number on each. Two loaders should be chosen to opon the discussion which should then be loft open to all who wished to participate, Each speaker would use the arguments of hla predecessor as the basis of his talk. By this mode or debating artificiality would be reduced to a minimum, the speakers would speuk rrom con vlctlon, and all would be encouraged to express their views. Also the students as a whole would get a chance to form their own opinions. tar Br**h IR ihdm'^isfVtitttn ecu- * ■ L J —•— atovre -a- not/re iHocnwre • • • • rcNtt m-T. farai*- **"' Ta*a. ~3 «__u__tV<**« The Annual Cross-Country Race will be held February u, The course Is shown on the accompanying diagram, starting and finishing at the Administration Building, A trip over the course will be held noxt Wednesday to familiarise contestants with It. Runners to Race Across Country At the Track Cluh meeting, on Thursday noon, Art Fell presiding, a number of Important Issues were settled. Wednesday, February 6, was the date set for the cross country run and February 27 for the Arts *20 relay. The routes will be the same as last year In both cases. On receipt of a letter from K. W. Gordon, Secretary of W.C.T.A.U., Art Fell discussed the possibility of a Western Inter-colleglate track meet being held here next fa). However, the decision was postponed till the next meeting. On Wednesday, February 30, there will be a practice run over the cross country route. All fellows who intend to participate In this race are requested to turn out. It was decided that miniature track meet be held every Wednesday; this will provide competition and give the trackmen an Idea how they stand. Jimmy Dunn, secretary of the Track Club, handed ln his resignation because of his duties as men's Athletic Representative. Norm Terry was elected to fill the office. After a discussion of letter awards to trackmen, the meeting wag adjourned. GOLF COURSE IS STARTED ON VARSITY GROUNDS Although the fact Is probably only known to a few golf enthusiasts, there Is soon to be a real golf course placed on the University lands, according to Major McPherson of the Endowment Lands Office. It Is to be a public links, of which at least nine holes will be completed by next September. Those In charge of the building and administration or the course are Major Frank Ballerd and associates who have taken lease on the land for the next twenty years. In picking a name, they hace chosen the tille of Charles Kiugsley's famous novel, "Westward Ho", a very npi>ri'tate name colisiderliu: tin1 liosltlon nl' the links. Love and hate always remember, It Is only Indifference which forgets — Ex., J.L. Victoria College Will Meet Varsity Stars Six teams, representing Intermediate rugby, men's golf, mens basketball, men's Ice hockey, women's grass hockey and women's basketball, will be sent to Vancouver by Victoria College for the annual invasion by the Island institution of the University of B. C.'s campus, February 9. Last year the Invaders triumphed in all but one mutch hero, and they aro looking forward to repeating this victory, This will be the first time the College has sent over an Ice hockey team and the match Is being looked forward to with keen Interest. The game ts expected to become a major sport nt Victoria College within a short time. An orchestra will accompany the invaders, who will number from 17!i to 200 strong. THOTH HOLD BANQUET Scribes, neophytes and bullet dancers assembled together at the Society of Thoth's banquet, bold lit the Piccadilly Tan Hon ins, last Tuesday night. Plans for next year's Ballet, which promises to surpass "Boadleea," were outlined by the Grand Scribe. The leaders of the choruses of Britons, Romans and Druids of the last Ballet also spoke. Following this, the neophytes were taught the attitudes ot abasement and made to chant the hymn of Thoth, "Oulam Dah." After a few college songs the proceedings came to an end. 5. C. M. Prepares List of Lectures Below is set forth the spring program of lectures held under the auspices ot the S. C. M. every Tuesday noon In Agrl. 100. Aa these meetings are open to all students and have been planned with a view to broad and general interest, they should be of value to a large section of the student body. Two very enthusiastically received addresses have already been given, one by Mr. Harold Brown on "Mussolini and Modern Italy," the other by Pror. W. E. Duckerlng ou "What Is Theosophy?" Tho lectures to bo held are as follows:— Jan. 29—Mrs. Jean Muldrew— "One of Canada's Problems" (Immigration) Feb. 5—Rev. Father Couglan—"Religious Experience." Feb. 12—Prof. H. R. Trumpoiir— "Things Seen In Italy." Feb. 19—Harry Avlson, (Western Secretary or the S.C.M.)— "Student Christian Movement." Feb. 26—Rev. A. E. Kerr—"Religious Experience." March 6—Dean Buchanan. March 12—Mrs. J. S. Jamieson—"Juvenile Delinquency and Its Treatment. March 19—Rabbi Wohlgelernter— "Religious Experience." March 26—R. P. Pettipiece—"The Triumph ot Labour." Soliloquies The Literary Editor has had occasion to make a request for copy. 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