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skos:note """ Issued Weekly by the Publications Board of the University of British Columbia
Volume I.
VANCOUVER, B.C., JANUARY 30, 1919
Number 9
Admit Soccer to
Varsity Athletics
BOXING AND SOCCER RECOGNIZED—ROWING CLUB MAY
BE FORMED
A meeting of the Men's Athletic Association was held in the Physics Building,
January 3rd, for the purpose of discussing the Soccer Club's request to be
admitted to the main organization. The
executive, according to the president,
thought it was better to boost only basketball and Rugby, rather than to branch
into too many fields, and so did not
favor granting the request. Mr. Swen-
cisky pointed out that, although this was
a good plan in war-time, now peace has
come its value is doubtful. On being
put to a vote, the Soccer Club was admitted by a small majority. The request
of the Boxing Club to join the association was also granted. Mention was
made by Mr. Morrison of a Rowing Club
to be formed in the University.
NEW RULES FOR
UNIVERSITY DANCES
The following recommendations affecting the students' dances have been
passed by the Students' Council:
That the sale of tickets must close one
week before the date of function.
No more than two tickets may be sold
to any one student, with the exception
of the Congregation Dance, where the
members of the graduating class may invite their friends.
All students must sign, both for themselves and for invitations sent to friends.
All invitations must be presented at
the door.
That all arrangements and plans for
any social function within the University must be presented for approval to
the Students' Council at least four days
before the date of the function.
Read the ads. on the next page.
Arts '20 Party
An Original One
TRADITIONALLY GRINDSTONES,
JUNIORS BECOME HUMAN
FOR A FEW HOURS
On Saturday evening, January 25th,
the Third Year Class party was held, an
occasion upon which the members of
Arts '20 and their student friends enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Mrs.
Sedgewick and Prof, and Mrs. Elliot
acted as chaperones at this most successful event. Unfortunately, Mr. F. G.
C. Wood, the honorary president of the
class, was unable to be present.
Originality, the thing devoutly to be
wished at all class parties, was amply
displayed in the matter of entertainment.
As a beginning, Mr. Peebles conducted
a most interesting auction sale, which
served the double purpose of providing
the guests with some very useful purchases, and of helping to collect funds
to buy milk for next year's Freshies.
Then some of the men of the class, including such worthies as Messrs. Mc-
Kinnon, Keenleyside, Coates, Siddons,
Peebles and Weld, entertained the company by singing the praises of Arts '20
in some very original songs.
After dancing had been in order for
some time, excellent refreshments were
served, the merits of which were enhanced by the fetching appearance of
the be-aproned waiters. An onlooker
was forced to conclude that there is no
such thing as unalloyed triumph, when
he beheld the head waiter, gallantly
mounting the stage steps to serve the
chaperones, suddenly stumble, upsetting
the coffee as well as his dignity, and
completely spoiling the effect of his
carefully laundered pinafore. During
the supper interval more songs were
submitted for the approval of the guests.
The words of these songs were decidedly
new, if the music was not.
Dancing was then resumed until 13
o'clock. "Tag" and medley dances, an
(Continued on Page 6)
Toronto Abolishes
Military Drill
MILITARISM DEPOSED IN EASTERN UNIVERSITIES—IS U.B.C.
TO REMAIN DORMANT?
The male members of 1T9 U. C.
showed in no uncertain manner that
they are strongly opposed to compulsory
military instruction when their mass
meeting, held in East Hall recently,
unanimously placed itself on record to
that effect. A resolution of a conciliatory tone was put forward, with a view
of lessening the burden and making the
drill of a more inviting character, but it
was given no support.
Toronto, Jan. 22.—At a meeting of a
special committee of the University of
Toronto Senate yesterday afternoon, the
request of the students' administrative
council, that drills should be done away
with, was acceded to.
Y.W.C.A.
On Thursday, January 16th, a general
meeting of the "Y" was held, the speaker being Mrs. Mcintosh, and her subject,
"Settlement Work."
Mrs. Mcintosh gave a brief outline of
the beginnings of this work through
university extension work in England
and the United States, and spoke of it
as a dream that even yet has not been
wholly realized. The success of the work
is chiefly dependent on the personality
of the leader; and in this connection she
spoke very highly of the Vancouver
leader, Mrs. Van Munster, whom she
described as having the right attitude
towards the people.
The remainder of the lecture dealt
with the University settlement in Montreal, with which Mrs. Mcintosh was for
some time closely connected; and her
most interesting account of the work
done there was very greatly appreciated
by an extremely attentive audience. UBYSSEY
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CORRESPONDENCE ANSWERED
Dear Readers: Sometives even Cynica has questions. Can anybody tell me
why Marjorie had so many partners in
the Tag two-step? If Prof. Elliot relieved Adams of any specie? Did Lord
take the cushion home?
Hughie—Although your present manner of serving coffee is quite graceful, I
would suggest that the use of a hose,
while just as effective, would be safer.
Meekison—Searching for a lost car on
a rainy day is rather hard on the temper. Yet you voice your protest in rather
vulgar language—though I admit it was
a very unladylike action on their part.
In future, lock your car, and the marauding Freshettes will be foiled.
E. Conomyx—Yes, you can stay away
from the Orpheum next week. The lectures in Economics will be delivered by
Dr. Boggs, as Mr. Smeaton is vocally
indisposed (over-exertion), and Mr.
Adams' attention has been drawn from
Jebb by that aristocratic recreation,
soccer.
Josephik Denhaminski—I am in deep
perplexity as to whether Professor Robertson's red tie is a sign of Bolsheviki
sympathies or not.
Sleuth—Despite the fact that "Doc"
camouflages a bathrobe under an overcoat, I feel he would not be guilty of so
serious a misdemeanor as a holdup.
Dear Cynica Gay:
It seems to me that there are those in
the University who are seeking to usurp
your rights in making decisions in beauty and heart questions. While in the
kitchen, boiling water for Dr. Ashton's
tea, I accidentally overheard the following conversation from the council room,
where, as you know, all serious student
business is transacted:
S—tc—e's voice: "If there's one thing
I hate to see, it is a girl back-combing
her hair."
G—b—n's voice: "It's bad for hair,
too."
S—tc—e: "Or those sausage-rolls on
their cheeks."
G—b—>n: "So do I."
S—tc—e: "Well, a boudoir cap covers
a multitude of sins, anyway."
G—b—n : "But sometimes very little
hair."
After long pondering, I have come to
the conclusion that such knowledge
could come only from you. If such is
the case, you should realize that such
knowledge is highly improper for young
men of tender years.
In the interest of innocence,
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The first dance given by the Western
Universities Service Club was held in
the Auditorium of the University on
Friday evening. It was well attended,
and everybody that was present declares
it to have been a splendid success.
"I haven't had such a good time since
the boys went overseas," was said by
more than one fair maiden; and the reply invariably was, "I've had the time of
my life."
The orchestra was splendid. We are
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of the members acted as chaperones.
Among those just returned was Mor-
ley Timberlake, of Arts '18, who left
with the 196th in 1916. On his left breast
he now wears a narrow strip of red,
white and blue ribbon—his Military
Medal.
We wish to correct a misunderstanding that seems to have kept some of the
boys away from the meetings of the
club. The Western Universities Service
Club is not a 196th organization; it is
for all returned soldiers of this or another university. The name Western
Universities was chosen in the hope that,
in time, the organization might extend
through the four Western Canada universities. As the 196th was organized
as a University battalion, all who served
with it, whether students or not, are
eligible for membership in the club.
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THE LITERARY SOCIETIES
For some time the need has been felt
of a more progressive policy on the part
of the two literary societies. Now, as
never before, it is important for University students to have some knowledge of
the elementary principles, at least, of
public speaking and the proper manner
of conducting meetings. The three inter-
class debates each year, arranged for by
the present syllabus of the Women's
Lit., are not sufficient to develop practised debators, while much latent talent
is neglected owing to the fact that only
two speakers are chosen from each class.
Although the meetings are invariably
interesting, they may be criticized on
the grounds that too seldom is the
entertainment entirely in the hands of
the members of the society; and that the
system of addresses by members of
the Faculty, although much appreciated
by the audience, does not tend to develop public speaking among the students. The Men's Lit. is more fortunate,
in that its members have the chance
of participating in the annual intercollegiate debate and oratorical contest.
Nevertheless, some fairly radical changes
in the plans of these two societies are
essential before they can fulfill their aim
of stimulating debating and public speaking. Again, the constitutions may be
criticized with regard to the fact that
there are no limitations of membership.
This tends in many cases to produce
carelessness and indifference on the part
of the students, who have come to think
of the "Lit." as something interesting to
attend, but demanding no great enthusiasm or support.
The executive of the Women's Literary Society is fully aware of the lack of
interest and zeal on the part of the stu
dent body. Tentative efforts are being
made to overcome the defects of the
present constitutions by the formation of
a new branch of the Literary Department, open to men and women alike, the
meetings of which would be conducted
entirely by the members. Careful attention would be given to rules of Parliamentary Procedure, and, instead of listening to addresses by Professors, the
members would have excellent opportunities for becoming themselves practised and capable speakers. Under the
present system, the task of debating falls
upon a few only; but in the new organization all would have an equal chance.
According to the plan now under consideration, membership would be restricted.
Any students really interested in such
matters would be invited to form a neu-
cleus; and the new society once formed,
fresh members would only be admitted
through merit and ability. Membership
in such an organization would be something to be sought after, and would be
a recognition of keen interest in the literary and intellectual side of University
life.
Until after the examinations, it is impossible to accomplish much in the
development of such an idea, but not
a few students have promised their
support; and it is hoped that, when a
definite plan of procedure is announced,
sufficient backing will be assured by the
men and women of the LTniversity to
secure its success.
CORRESPONDENCE
(The editors accept no responsibility for statements made in this column.
Letters must be brief. They should be written
on one side of the paper only and, if typewritten,
must be double spaced. The name and year of
the writer must be enclosed, but the letter may
be published over the initials or a pen-name if
so desired. No attention will be paid to letters
that do not comply with these rules.
The editois consider themselves under no obligation to publish any one letter. In the case of
two letters on the same subject, if both cannot be
printed, the briefer will be given the preference.)
Mr. Editor:
There has been considerable discussion about
the C.O.T.C. I do not wan? to risk a promising
career by stating my views on that matter. What
I would like to do is to offer a simple suggestion
in case military drill is "forced down our throats,"
so to speak.
If war should break out once more, I think
that the bulk of the student body would enlist
either in the Flying Corps or the Red Cross. Now
I would suggest that, since the infantry would
derive no recruits from amongst us, something
useful be substituted in place of military drill.
Taking into account the etiquette of the Flying
Corps and Red Cross, the proper substitutes
would be, say, lessons in "How to walk when
wearing riding pants," or "Selling tags for the
Red Cross." What say the puttee-legged multitude?
Tearfully yours,
L. CUTLER. January 30, 1919
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Editor "Ubyssey":
It is felt by many students in the University
that the Men's Literaiy Society is making a mistake in excluding women from those meetings
devoted to debating and public speaking. In
a modern University, where the desire is to
promote good-fellowship and so create an "atmosphere," such an attitude savors of the last
century, when the presuming *'co-ed" was tolerated at lectures but not expected to interfere in
affairs of the College. In many of the leading
universities to-day the men and women have one
literary society, which is found mutually beneficial.
At the commencement of the year, because the
men wished -it, special arrangement was made to
hold the Women's Literary Society meetings on
a day when the men could attend, although this
change conflicted with the lectures of a number
of the women. All regular meetings were thrown
open and no restrictions made. In return, the
men have now debarred the women from the
meetings most interesting to the student body.
It is understood that the reason given for this
extremely conservative action is that the men are
afraid to express their opinions on the question
under discussion while the fair sex is listening.
On this account it is believed that the members
will benefit more by speaking to the twenty or
thirty men occupying the Auditorium. But suppose that they do learn to speak to a group of
men, of what use will that be to them on leaving
the University? They will either have to stop
public speaking then, or learn to speak before
women under less advantageous conditions. There
is no place where they can speak without women
being present. If they become lawyers, they must
speak before women in addressing the court; if
they become lecturers, there will be women in
the audiences they address; if they become politicians, they cannot even reach the distinction of
sitting in the Legislature without having women
as fellow-members. Then why not face these
modern conditions now?
This new measure to gain confidence, Mr,
Editor, reminds me very much of the duckling
who tried to learn to swim on dry land before
venturing into the water.
HAZEL E. McCONNELL.
January 22nd, 1919.
Editor "Ubyssey."
Dear Sir: Every week we have delivered into
our hands eight bright sheets of paper, which we
all—for there is hardly a student in this whole
institution who does not take some interest in the
College paper—snatch up with eager anticipation
and peruse from headline to footnote, wading
through the oft-times weary and ungrammatical
reports of College functions. The students of
U.B.C. have a great deal of patience—that is why
you get away with some of your issues; but they
are not satisfied, and why? Why is it that the
paper is sometimes pronounced good, and at other
times resembles, from its lack of "pep," a missionary society bulletin?
Perhaps you will answer this with the oft-
repeated "Tuum Est"; but that is insufficient.
You make appeals for jokes and "literary" articles, but none of these seem to see print. You
have tried hard, Mr. Editor, to make "The
Ubyssey" of a high literary standard; but how
can you accomplish this when you only print 12
columns at the most? Who, in a real literary
article, could confine himself to this space? The
advertising staff is probably the most efficient on
the Publications Board; indeed, they have been
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