LAST CHANCE FOR PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS TOMORROW Published TwiceWeekly by the Publications Board of theUniversity of British Columbia BASKETBALL FINALS SECOND GAME GYM WEDNESDAY Vol. XIV VANCOUVER, B. C, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1937 No. 36 jjil'l-HiiitniimMiii iiHiinmiiiiHtmitiHini Exchange NeWS and Views By J. D. MACFARLANE SUNDAY IN WINNIPEG Do any of you big bad Vancou- veritea know what a Blue Law ia? Would any of you object very much if your Illustrious mayor and alder men and all their confreres sudden ly told you that you could not buy that much-desired cigarette with which to bring to a state of sublime perfection your after-dinner coffee while partaking of your Sunday dinner in a downtown restaurant? I have a funny feeling that you would do more than just object! FREE CIGARETTES This, however, seems to be the position of people in Winnipeg, according to the Manltoban, U. of Man. student paper. Not being satisfied with the Lord's Day Alliance Act, our prairie friends seem to think that their impressive sinful natures require a little addtiional curbing. According to the law, one must practically suspend breathing from Saturday midnight to Monday morning. I feel rather sorry for Mrs. Housewife when she faces that pile of dishes Monday a.m. if she practices the theories of her so- called spiritual elders. An Interesting way of sidestepping some of the difficulties of the situation Is shown in the tale of a gentleman who required those after-dinner smokes . . . and got them t' But when he came to pay hia bill he found that he waa paying twenty-five cents for toast and coffee I According to the cashier, "Meals are up today . . . cigarettes are free!" But the most interesting thing about the whole discussion as conducted in the Manltoban is the opin ion of the President of the University of Manitoba Student's Un-* ion who declared with puritan stoutness, "My girl-friend doesn't smoke and I gave them up for Lent!" NO MENACE THERE During the past year Manitoba has proved to be a rather interest' ing place. We have all heard, by this time, of the desecrated Venus de Milo, ad nauseam. Outside of Blue Laws nothing much else seems to have been worrying them of late . . . except the problems of politics in atudent affairs which seem to have received their elementary Irrigation from a shiny bubble re U. B. C. campus politics in the form of a well wind-blown story to Manitoba by my honored and cxciteable assistant. Manitoba student heads cry with horror-stricken indulgence that there is no evil menace such as this on their campus. In fact, it is perfectly clean. To use a time-worn and much mis-used phrase, we are the "great unwashed." Our intelligent friends declare "it is generally felt that when parties are in control of student affairs greater possibilities of misgovernment are presented than are possible under the present system where membera of Council make decslions according to their individual opinions rather than along party lines." We haven't any statistics on Manitoba Student government, but we might venture the opinion that, we trust that the treatment of Venus was not the best effort that such a high-flying system could produce. We, for one, would not be proud of it, especially since it has been advertised all over Canada. Such things are the province of Council. And we rather think that a unified church could better guide such things. In this case they were either guilty of misdemeanor or of (Continued on Page 8) G.L. Pop To Speak On Fur Business In This Province Vocational Guidance Speaker For Wednesday "The Opportunities of the Fur Business In B. C." will be the subject of the address of O. L. Pop, noted local natur alist, hunter, furrier and tax ldermist, who will be the guest speaker at the Vocational Guidance Lecture ln Arts 100 on Wednesday noon. Mr. Pop, who is assisted by his brother, K. J. Pop, is the donor of a $2,600 collection of 12 heads of B. C. game which now adorn the walls of Applied Science 100. The presentation was made at a Vancouver Institute lecture on Jan. 28 when Mr. Pop addressed the meeting on Big Game Hunting ln B. C. and supplemented his talk with some very fine pictures. BOffN IN BUDAPEST Mr. Pop, who is originally from Budapest, came to Vancouver as a visitor 26 years ago and was so impressed that he returned again after the War to make lt his home. He has been active both ln Africa and Asia. The distinguished naturalist and hunter is an advocate of the capitalisation of the Big Game Industry In B. C. In the previous lecture he stated that Alaska is thriving on tourists from the States who come there for the hunting and that B.C. far exceeds any other province in ita supply ot wild animals. He is also in favor of a systematic campaign against cougar, which are making severe Inroads on our game. The lecture should afford plenty of food for thought and provide a great deal of information on the subject. The address will be supplemented by a series ot films presenting different species in their natural environment. Plays "Charlotte" In "The Brontes" Starting Maroh 11 —Audrey Phillips "Isis" Suggests Marriage For Oxford Students Be Subsidized (Prom the New Unlveralty) Subsidies to enable Oxford Undergraduates—and Undergraduettes —to marry and help to check the falling birthrate have 'been suggested by the Bdltor of the Isis, in an article, "More Nurseries—Fewer Bursaries." He writes: "Many a sombre quadrangle will be a happier and brighter place when bab- ln crawlers disport themselves on its pleasant sward and their Joyous gurgles are wafted through the windows of tutors' rooms as the tutors Instruct their proud parents. We are told today that one of tbe most serious problems confronting this country is itB declining birthrate. But what ls Oxford doing about lt? A board must be set up at once to decide which undergraduates and undergraduettes should be granted subsidies to enable them to marry. Both the undergraduates and the undergraduettes waste a great deal of time seeking each other's company, and bemoan the fact that tbey are unable to get married because they have not enough money. Provide them with Just enough money to get married on, and promise to provide for their children, and all this will automatically be saved. The intellectual standard of Oxford will show an astonishing improvement. Less money will be dissipated on Idle pleasures." OBOLENSKY COMMENTS Of course this article provoked comment, Prince Obolensky, the fatuous rugby international, from Brasenose, comments: "There is no reason why undergraduates and undergraduettes should not marTy. Indeed, in many cases, a wife would be an Inspiration. I suggest that before the marriages are subsidized the bride-to-be should pass a test proving that she ls not a social butterfly and that preferably, she possesses more brains than her Intended spouse. She could then do all his essays for him; see that he attends all his tutorials ln time; cook his meals. . . . In this Utopia, life would be wonderful'." (Continued on Page 3) PLANT BREEDING WORTH $40,000,000 TO CANADA Dr. Moe Discusses "Plant Breeding and Its Relation to Canadian Welfare" At the Vancouver Institute Lecture, Saturday, February 27, in Arts 100, Dr. O. G. Moe, head of the Agronomy Department, discussed the problems and methods of "Plant Breeding and Its Relation to Canadian Welfare." He pointed out that the Dominion of Canada, being essentially an agricultural country depends on the work of the plant breeder and pathologist for its prosperity, to the extent of forty million dollars annually. Not only does this work benefit the nation as a whole, but also the individual farmer — by finding the strain or variety of plant which can stand the rigors of our climate, the farmer is assured of a good crop. CROSSING IMPORTANT Tbe process of producing a new variety consists of, crossing the plants, sorting out the predominant types — these are the various strains; these strains are then tested comparatively in plots for growth, 'the survival of the fittest' are then tested in different districts and climates. A further milling and baking test is required for wheat, to ensure a high protein and gluten strength and the color of flour that results—white flour being the ideal. Most of the knowledge of procedure has been derived from the work of Dr. Wm. Saunders and his son, Dr. Charles Saunders, with Dr. O. O. Moe as the latter's assistant. In 1889, the Dominion Experimental Farms were started with Dr. Wm. Saunders as flrst director. His ideal was to find an early maturing variety of wheat with a good production rate. Much of this work was done at Agassis, B. C. VARIETIES OF WHEAT In 1903, Dr. Charles Saunders was appointed cerealist. One of his outstanding achievements was the finding of a method of purifying a mixture, i.e., by planting single heads of the -grain. Many well known varieties such as Marquis, Garnet and Reward are the results of such experiments. Among the rust-resistant wheats are Apex, produced at the University of Saskatchewan and Thatcher at tbe University of Manitoba. Dr. L. S. Kllnck, while professor of Agronomy at MacDonald College, worked on alfalfa and corn breeding. At present, Dr. G. G. Moe and Prof. A. T. Boving are working on the breeding of disease resistant clover, the particular disease being sclerotlna. The work of the agriculturist does not stop with the production of the grain, but he must also con- (Continued on Page 8) Players Struggle To Unearth Props For Coming Play Period Furniture Difficult to Find "Thimble, thimble! Who's got the thim ble?" Such might well be the cry of the properties' committee of the Players' Club these last few weeks as they have carried out a relentless search for props, for "The Brontes." It ls their job to furnish completely the various sets of the play and everything from little pieces of pewter-ware to Period furniture are Included on their list. The job ls made even more difficult, since everything must be authentic and ln keeping with the time of the play. In their feverish search, they have undertaken a systematic and thorough invasion of antique shops and furniture stores and have even Invaded the homes of the Club members. PIANO A PROBLEM The most difficult article to obtain was a piano, which to be in keeping with the other furniture had to be a spinner piano. Modern ones looked too modern; antique ones couldn't be- found. At last, after three weeks a suitable one was unearthed. Flowers have also proved a thorn In the flesh of Jovial BUI Nicker- son, who heads this committee. In one of the scenes, a bouquet of Sweet Williams figure largely. However, this particular flower is out of season right now, and so after a fruitless search, an order for artificial flowers had to be placed. Real flowers will be used for Charlotte's wedding bouquet, which will be made of white roses and carnations. BARKING DOd Another item which taxed the ingenuity of the committee, was a dog's bark, which ls heard offstage. Not everyone can bark convincingly, apparently, and only after an exhaustive tryout, was a suitable bark found. Accidents have played their part in the search to further try the pa* tience of the committee. In the office scene, brandy glasses are required, and after some time authentic ones were found. These were carried all over town with no mishap, and until almost as they arrived home, they were broken. Another accident, amusing to the onlookers, but not to the subject, concerned a large mirror. A suitable one had been located ln an antique shop. When the proprietor came to lift it down oft the wall, lt slipped, falling over the head of the unfortunate student below, and neatly framing his aching head. Campus Teachers At Conventions The teachers and student-teachers on the campus are to be represented at tbe Annual Teachers' Convention to be held ln Hotel Vancouver, March 29 to April 1. A brief meeting will be held Friday noon for discussing resolutions and selecting delegates to represent the University group. The teachers are requested to prepare any resolutions they may wish to submit to the Convention, and to hand in the written resolutions to the secretary, Miss Wind, before Friday's meeting. All members of the Teachers' Club have been invited to attend the convention. The constitution also bas to be finally accepted. So be sure you are tbere ln Arts 204 at 12.15 noon on Friday, March S. Two Forums Meet In First Debate Thursday noon of this week tbe Parliamentary Forum and the Literary Forum meet iti, their flrst debate. Kay Armstrong and Clara St. Johns, representing the Literary Forum, will uphold the affirmative of the subject under debate: "Resolved that the government regulation of a national radio hookup can best serve the Canadian public." Jim MacDonald and Bill Sibley, who have taken active parts in Par-' llamentary Forum debating this year," will oppose the representatives of the women's society. Last Day For Exchange Scholarships Last day for application for .exchange Student Federation Scholarships has been extended to Wednesday. Students entering third year are eligible, with exceptions permissable under certain circumstances. Apply Student Council Offices. PERIOD FURNITURE The furniture ln all sets ls period. In the act taking place at Brussels, only gilt Louise Quatorze fttrniture ls used. These are mainly tables and chairs. At the Bronte parsonage tbe furniture ls Victorian, made of dark mahogany and rosewood. The sets will be an exact copy of tbe original rooms, for Branwell Bronte's drawings are being used as the models. Scholarships, Prizes, Bursaries Applications for Medals, Scholarships* Prizes and Bursaries,, other than those awarded for General Proficiency, must be handed to the Registrar not later than the LAST DAY OF EXAMINATIONS, FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd. See Calendar, Section "M e d a 1 s, Scholarships, Prizes, Bursaries and Loans." Scholarships, prizes and bursaries to be awarded to returned soldiers or dependends of soldiers, on the basis of academic standing will be allotted to students who are known to be returned soldiers of dependents of soldiers. Information in this regard supplied by students at the time of registration for the present session will, along with academic standing, be the basis on which the awards are made. If any student has failed to pro* vide this information he should submit lt without further delay. PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS WEDNESDAY Dave Carey Only Name Filed In Office Up to Monday noon, no nominations for President besides Dave Carey's had been received in Council office. Deadline for the submission ot nominations for President ls 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. KEEN CONTEST EXPEOTED Nominations for remaining Council offices must be In by Maroh l©! 1H% B*ST VAW*