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Science Society

In order to disperse the clouds of an ugly rumour to the effect that the Science Society has died the death, we feel it incumbent upon ourselves to remove such errors from the popular mind by a clear and scientific exposition of our up to date.

Firstly, then, Professor Von Zedlitz has addressed us on a subject entitled "Are We Going to the Dogs?" and the address proved to be of absorbing interest, since it cleared up all our nasty doubts about the Bolsheviki and explained to us the economic position of Russia. Then we have had Professor Murphy on the subject of "Gold" —not metallurgy, of course, but paper money and values and all that. Dr. Marshall explained us one evening why there was such a mess Napier and Hastings, and how it came about, re-assuring us that there would not be such a mess again for a long time. Then Mr. Eliott gave us a talk on "Science and Antiquity," indicating the beginnings of some of the first discoveries in science and mathematics, e.g., that (a−b) (a + b) =a² − b² and similar things. All these interesting lectures have been followed by suppers, at which functions there have been even greater attendances than at the lectures. The weather has been cold, and all scientists are agreed on the necessity for central heating.

Our annual dance was a complete success. The gym. was decorated with flags, an original idea to cut out the expense of paper streamers, an expense uncalled for in the times of depression and unemployment. At our social we had something quite new (new, i.e., except for the once or twice when the S.C.M. people tried it); I am speaking of "Disappointment Dances." What happens is, you walk about in the dark and when the lights go en again you dance with the man, woman, or child you happen to be standing near. It is very diverting, indeed. One rather regrettable thing about the social was that there was too much sup-per, but I think some orphans got what was left, so it's an ill wind that doesn't blow anyone any good.

There is not space to record any details of our voyage to the "Discovery," or our visit to the page 92 "Dominion," nor to relate the wild excitement of the "Bug Hunts" inaugurated this year. All that remains is to mention the chief function of the year, viz., the annual football match of Chemistry and Biology versus Maths, Physical and Geology.

The game was played on Kelburn Park, in fine weather, with the usual exhibition of brilliant play.

Not many names have been mentioned, but all those interested will doubtless be able to read between the lines. Nil desperandum (Latin).