Well chastened ?

Thoughts on a recent editorial; funny how people who have strong views about contraceptive vending machines, are thE least likely to have use for them.

Distinction

Even in the midst of holocaust we are protected from ourselves.

Distinguished looking gentleman who guards our noble library against pilfering students remained gallantly at his post during fire alarm.

They also serve who only stand and wait?

A serious note

Sitting in LB1 late one Friday afternoon the lecturer was saying at 4 p.m.: "We will keep going 'till 8 minutes past 4 and you will have 2 minutes to get your 10 past 4 lecture."

She actually didn't finish until 13 minutes past.

Bang ?

Did you notice, the other days, a group of bearded subversives knocking the "S.C.M." off the top of the S.C.M. Cabin?

From "Action Line"

Q.: What employment or professions were practised by present members of Parliament before their election?— H.W.R.P., Wellington.

A.: In Parliament are 24 farmers, eight businessmen, five accountants, six lawyers, a contractor, two widows, three housewives, a manufacturer, a public relations consultant, three teachers, a spinster, two watersiders, four railway servants, a bank officer, two union officials, two journalists, a caterer, two builders, a public servant, an army officer, a minister, a storeman and a racing commentator.

Marriage expensive

A couple at Vic are contemplating divorce. By marrying they both lost their boarding allowances. Now they have been told a married woman is not acceptable for a studentship — "You'll only have babies" said the department. Pity no-one has told them about the pill.

Queer

Incidentally, why are Queen Scouts called that?