NEWSPAPER OF THE STUDENTS' UNION, LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON)
JANUARY 27th, 1955
THREEPENCE
CHRISTIANITY AND THE KREMIJN situations
A Critical Review by
Marguerite Watkins
At 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 20th, what seemed to be the whole of L.S.E. crowded into the Old Theatre to give a traditional Fabian welcome to Dr. Hewlett Johnson, the " Red Dean " of Canterbury. Not since the ex-prime minister of British Guiana visited the school last year has the Old
Theatre bulged so precariously in honour of a political speaker.
Few members of the audience knew quite what to expect of the Dean, but most of them were disappointed. Instead of a logical attempt to put into focus the two great forces of Communism and Religion which dominate the modern world, the Dean attempted to propound the impossible thesis that Marxism was in some way a manifestation of Christian doctrine.
He suggested that deeds not words were the criteria of true religion, and that the Russians who expended their resources on the building of homes, schools and factories, the increasing of agricultural productivity and the raising of the general standard of living to double that of England, were, though they denied God, nearer Christianity than the wicked, hydrogen-bomb manufacturers of the Western world. We were left to infer that the Western world was not interested in the progress of civilization nor the U.S.S.R. in hydrogen bombs, in spite of the fact that we were later informed that Russia possessed the hydrogen bomb before the West. One feels that the rewriters of Russian history should deal first with less recent events, those of which the ordinary people have a less clear recollection.
Russian Propaganda
The Dean doubted whether the British press would print what he had said. " Beaver." reporter decided that " Beaver " at least would do so. But it was not necessary. We had heard it all before. The Dean treated us to a fifty-minute dose of practically undiluted Russian propaganda, flavoured, but not disguised, by his own particular brand of religion.
Religion, the Dean informed us, must be expressed in action, and the appropriate action is that of the Soviet Union in building larger universities, more impressive schools and more Impressive factories than can be found in the Western World.
His audience found it difficult to comprehend just how the corridors of the new Moscow University, which, arranged end to end, would stretch from Canterbury through London to Oxford, or the number of rooms therein, which are sufficiently numerous for a child born in one of them to spend a hundred years in the building without staying more than a day in each room, could sanctify the F:lussian regime. On such a premise it would be possible, as a member of the audience pointed out, to justify the regime of Franco Spain on the grounds that the medical school in Madrid is vastly superior to that in Manchester.
An Idealist
But ridiculous as it all was, one was left with the impression that the Dean was an idealist, blinded by his idealism to the realities of totalitarianism. He began life as a factory worker and, distressed by the standard of living of the working classes, he searched for an answer, not in religion, where the workers of nineteenth century
England had found it, nor in Com-iTiunism, where it had been found by the workers of twentieth centurj Europe -but in both. He attempted to ec)uate Communism and Christianity, and because the two were im-compatible he built for himself an idealistic commiuiism based on tlie communism of the early Christian church.
He modified the Socialist formula to " From each according to his ability. To each according to his need." because in that form it had a religious significance.
I le fabricated his own interpretation of Dialectical Materialism. It was, he suggested, religion, but religion in reverse; religion built on fact and working towards the idea, rather than built upon the idea, as is the Christianity of the churches, aimed at and gradually achieving the fact. It satisfied the Dean. It can never satisfy L.S.E.
Question Time
Yet no one could deny that the Dean had the courage of his convictions, for to face an audience of undergraduates while holding such views requires courage—just how much became apparent during the twenty minutes devoted to questions after the address. Dr. Johnson was faced with questions on every aspect of Russian Communism from the censorship of the press and lack of religious liberty to the unsavoury practice of liquidation. One feels that the Dean was embarrassed when Mr. Laurence Hanlatt (a member of L.I.F.C.U.) questioned his religion with the aid of passages read from the Bible. He was baffled when an American from the gallery suggested that either the machinery of Russian justice had been at fault in its condemnation of Mr. Beria, or there was something radically wrong with a system of government which allowed a man of the type which the verdict suggested Beria must be, to head an important department of state for nearly a quarter of a century. But the audience bore his answers, evasive, illogical or just Sovietisms, with remarkable restraint until he attempted to justify liquidation on the grounds that it had been practisedl by the early Christian church, when he was greeted by a gasp of horror.
The Dean is not of our world. We found his beliefs unacceptable, his reasoning illogical and his attitude to life unrealistic—but I would hesitate to suggest that he was of the Soviet world either; a view which seems to be borne -out by the complete silence of L.S.E.'s Communists throughout the meeting.

Reproduced by courtesy of the " Church of England Newspaper
This photograph, kindly lent to us, shows Dr. Hewlett Johnson and King Frederick of Denmark after the latter had unveiled a memorial window in Canterbury Cathedral. We are now negotiating for the visit of the King of Denmark.

The greatest change in Houghton Street is undoubtedly tb.e West Iind comfort of the seating in the Old Theatre. Lecturers gaze enviously down on rows of somnolent students having a quiet kip between classes. The reseating of the (Jal-lery will take place in the Summer Vac. This will consist of long upholstered seats with backrests, so that they can on occasion take more people than the single seats downstairs. Much research has gone into the discovery of a bench which will withstand the weight and leverage of members of the Boat Club. At last the School Architect designed one of his own, and a prototype stands at the back of the O.T. The Maintenance Officer is anxious that this should be adequately tested before the rest are installed,
provided this is done intelligently. * * * *
Also planned for the Summer Vac. is the linking up of the Smith Memorial Hall as an extension to
the Library. While the normal pre-exam. crush cannot be avoided this year, the studious will be glad to hear that the pneumatic drills have now done their worst and will appear only occasionallj' in future. * * * *
The lift in the main building, which contracted collywobbles in the vacation, has been luidergoing a thorough overhaul. We were told that it should be back at work in two davs. That was two davs ago.
The Secretary, in an interview, has said that the School is not planning any official celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of our foundation this year. The subject will, however, be brought up at the next Staff-Student Committee meeting at the request of Bob Weinberg Mr. Kidd said that the School will probably celebrate its centenary (in 1995) in a suitable way. Stick around.
POST EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS
by G. M. Storry
Publicity
Anyone who thinks that what Paul Klee can do they can do better is welcome on the staff of the publicity department. This is one of the most hard-working of the Union branches, but manages to combine service with a gay abandon seldom found elsewhere. Those with a latent desire to paint the town red should sublimate their desire by writing a brief note to Shirley Jackson, the Publicity Officer.
Power! Tliat's what is was. Power. Authority over others such as few men know. For once in my humble life 1 had gained an enviable status in the eyes of my fellow men. To me they came running, often with the pitiful cry, "Am I too late? " To refuse thern, to damn their hopes, to embitter them, to snarl at them, all was within my power. Old men came running, members of the constabulary waited for my words, women ran breathlessly towards mc with arms outstretched, little boys looked with awe and admiration, little girls stared wonder-ingly- -and with a few cruel words I could crush them all—make them wait, send them further afield in the cold winter air.
This power, however, was not abused. I well remember one occasion, Christmas Eve, when the spirit of the season entered my heart. It was a cold frosty night and an east wind blew from over the North Sea, freezing all parts of
m\ domain. I paused before a little cavern which lay on my route, squatted down before it and, putting my hand into its dark interior I emptied it of its contents. 1 stood up, an old lady was hobbling towards me. " Am 1 too late? "
1 slammed the iron door. The sound echoed among the gaunt buildings. A look of resignation appeared on her face, a face hardened by much toil and care. She turned to go. I'oo many of them came late and T was a busy man. But it was Christmas Eve.
" No, you are just in time 1 said—gently.
She turned around, smiled, and stretched out her hand. " Thank you—thank you so much."
I watched her until she disappeared into the darkness. 1 turned, mounted my cycle, and rode slowly back to the sorting office through the empty streets.
(Breaks your heart, don't it ?— Editor)
vacant
Now that the Michaelmas Term has passed and the new Union Council has become established, the peace-loving Union-man may now wish for a period of peace un-tr^blfcd by posters, hustings, 'Iwimpson, or all the other trap-[^gs of Union elections. If this is his wish, he is due for a disappointment. During this term there will be three separate elections for six different posts. This is because, in the first place, our three vice-presidents, John Burrows (Welfare), Roland Freeman (External), and Ken Pearmain (Social), will finish their period of office (two university terms) at Easter. Secondly, we have now changed our Union year so that in future our President, Deputy President and (General Secretary will take office in J une.
Examinations
The present Council feels that it is better to conduct the elections this term instead of next when, quite apart from anything else, the threat of examinations will distract people's minds from Union affairs. Thus we have all the elections to come in the next few weeks, and the thought which Union Council has lavished on the programme to make sure they all fit in is worthy of a pools correspondent. We therefore present the Young Politician's Guide to the Lent Term:
Feb. lOth: Presidential nominations open.
Feb. 17th: Presidential nominations close.
Feb. 22nd: Presidential Hustings, 4.15 p.m.
Feb. 24th and 25th: Presidential voting.
Feb. 26th (Saturday): Deputy President and General Secretary nominations close *
Maj. 1st: Deputy President and (Jeneral Secretary Hustings, 4.15 p.m.
Mar. 4th and 7th: Deputy President and Cjeneral Secretary voting.
Mar. 8th: Vice-Presidential nominations dose.
Mar. lOth : \'iee - Presidential Hustings. (Time?)
Mar. 14th and 15th: Vice-Presidential voting.
As this wasn't enough, the elections for the standing officers of U.L.U. take place this term. As "King's News" remarks, there must be some significance in the dale, February 14th.
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BEAVER
January 27th, 19: J
KEAVElt
LONDON SCHOOL OF
ECONOMICS HOUGHTON STREET ALDWYCH - LONDON - W.C.2
2rd Scries
Vol. 3 No. 6
Editor: 0. IAN JACKSON
Sports Editor:
Christine Merritt
Other stuff vacancies are jit present being filled by Union appointments.
Appraisal
THE controversy at the end of the
Michaelmas term concerning the editorship of this newspaper can safely be forgotten, for the immediate points raised were adequately dealt with at the time. But one may perhaps make some observations on the wider issues which were brought into focus.
The fact that so many people showed an active interest in the appointment of a single Union Official is evidence of this newspaper's success in its attempt to stimulate some interest in student affairs within the School. Not only were the personalities concerned discussed on their merits alone, but the policy of the paper, in so far as it has one, the layout, the composition of the editorial staff, and other matters appertaining to the paper were considered. We feel it appropriate to supply, in this issue, some concrete facts with which to cement together the vague assumptions made at Union Meetings at the end of last term.
Firstly it was intended this session to bring " Beaver " out fortnightly for at least a term. We intended to produce the paper as well as we could afford, not only to help increase sales within the School but to maintain the prestige of "Beaver" beyond Houghton Street, outside the limits of which many copies are posted each week. Secondly we hoped to inspire confidence of advertisers by ensuring, with the aid of new printers, that " Beaver" always comes out on time.
The success or failure of this policy may now be considered. Interest aroused over the editorship is proof that " Beaver " has succeeded in exerting some influence within the School. As proof of outside interest we could cite the number of occasions on which we have been quoted by the I US and COSEC press services, as well as by other student newspapers, the latest occasion being in the COSEC " Student Mirror " concerning our proposed Student Health Service. L'ndoubtedly, however, our greatest success has been in the sphere of advertising. The revenue from advertising has risen considerably on last year's average and it will increase this term, reducing the deficit and enabling us to produce more issues each term. Our attempt to retain advertising contacts would meet with more success if readers would patronise them, and mention our name where it is convenient.
And yet Union expenditure on " Beaver " is still high. This can be partly reduced by an increased circulation, for once a paper is set up in type the marginal cost of each additional copy is small, while a higher circulation attracts more advertisers. But we must inevitably, in comj)any with virtually every other student newspaper in the country, make a loss.
The size of " Beaver's " editorial staff has been the subject of frequent criticism yet it is not generally realised that the efficiency of the editorial function varies inversely with the size of the staff. We are always anxious to receive original contributions as long as the
The State of the Union
There were eight items on the agenda for the Union Meeting which was scheduled to take place at 4,15 p.m. on January 20th. They included motions dealing with the Freshers' Conference, the composition of the L.S.E. delegation to the next N.U.S. conference and amendments to the Constitution and Standing Orders; but a shortage of time limited the Union to the usual preliminary announcements and questions, and a very inadequate discussion of the Council motion " that a Freshers' Conference should be held next session
No Quorum
This unsatisfactory state of affairs was partly the fault of Council who time-tabled only an hour and a quarter for Private Business, and partly that of Mr. Hugh Thomas (Third Year Government specialist in L.S.E. and political dilettante out of it), who, at 4.30 p.m., in the face of considerable and unconstitutional opposition from the President, challenged the quorum.
Mr. Thomas, waving his copy of the " Digest of Procedure for Union Meetings was obviously within his rights. It is lamentable that decisions affecting the whole School should be taken at Meetings of less than thirty people.
But if Mr. Thomas had made an attempt to attend Union Meetings rather more frequently in the past, he would have realised that they are quorate only on the rare occasions when individual societies " pack " them for private gain, and that ordinary business must be carried on somehow.
No Reception
The non-quorate meeting was closed and a second meeting called for 4.45 p.m., when a quorum was obtained by persuading the Red Dean's prospective audience to await his arrival in the novel comfort of the Old Theatre.
Mr. Frank Judd, Deputy President, moved the Council motion on the Freshers' Conference, explaining that the motion was intended to introduce a general discussion on the Freshers' Conference with special reference to Overseas Students. In the limited time that remained for discussion the Union rejected the proposals that it should arrange for Overseas Students to be met on their arrival in this country, and that a special reception should be held for them before the main conference; the former on the grounds that the British Council already perform a similar service, and the latter because it would point to some " difference ", which it was not in the interests of either the students or the School to foster. The Union agreed however that something should be done to familiarise Overseas Students with their new surroundings, though the Overseas Students who spoke on the motion insisted that the "something" should fall short of " paternalism ".
Democracy
As 5,30 p,m, approached the Old Theatre began to fill up, and in spite of his new gavel the President often had great difficulty in making himself heard. Perhaps the Overseas Students, at least, who came in between 5.15 and 5.30 to hear Dr. Hewlett Johnson realised that it was their affairs that were discussed at Union Meetings, that it was to their advantage to be present at and to take part in those discussions and that to a student of economics and political science time spent in observing the workings of democracy, even on a small scale, is never time wasted.	m.w.
(continued from column 1)
prospective contributor does not harass us with the plea " Tell me what to write about". It is a measure of our growing appeal that vv-ritten contributions of the editorial staff decreased with each issue last term.
SnsagtniEnt
We offer our congratulations to Mr. A. C. C. Page ("Alf ") and to Aiiss Sheila Jones, who have recently announced their engagement. A'Ir. Page is 2nd Year B.Sc.fFZcon.) (Industry & Trade) student and a resident of Passfield Hall. Miss Jones is not a student at L.S.E., but her interest is shown by the fact that she was accepted as a candidate for the post of General Secretary in the Union elections last December.
MONEY TALKS
Those who have been annoyed in the past concerning the difficulty of getting money out of the Senior Treasurer, and " Beaver " is no exception, would do well to remember that the Students' Union runs all its services on a grant from the school of 12/- for each regular student, plus smaller amounts for occasional and inter - collegiate students. In fairness it must be said that many colleges have to pay for a part of the upkeep of their Union buildings, whereas much of this at L.S.E. is undertaken by the School. Here, however, are some of
the per capita grants	of	other	
universities: —			
Belfast	£5	12	0
Birmingham Bristol	£5 £S	4 0	0 0
Exeter	£3	10	0
Hull ........	£4	0	0
King's College, Newcastle	£5	0	0
Liverpool Manchester	£5 £5	5 14	0 0
Reading ,,,, Southampton	£5 £4	5 4	0 0
Situations Filled
The following Union Officers have been appointed for the forthcoming term; —
Secretary of the Social Committee:
P. Mitchell.
Chairman of the Entertainments
Committee; M. Sharman. Common Rooms Officer; R. Lustig. Public Business Officer; L. Crosbie. Secretary of the Welfare Committee: J. Roberts.
Housing Officer: (j, Wiskin,
Beaver Club: F. Howard. Refectory Officer: T. Hawtin. Chairman of the Inter-departmental
Committee: D. Spurrell. Overseas Officer: D. Fernando. Secretary of the External Affairs
Committee; J. Boland. N.U.S. Officer: C. Sweet. l.L\S. Officer: M. Harris. U.L.U. Officer: A. Pelling. W.U.S. Officer: R. Hitch.
Travel Officer: B. Ziff. A.I.E.S.E.C. Officer: C. Pitt, C.O,S,E,C, Officer; L, Glanville, Sationary Stall Officer; P. Williams.
Senate Agent: N. Spinks.
Vacation Work Officer: to be appointed.
Minutes Secretary: R. Nixon. Public Business Secretary : R. Nixon.
Assistant General Secretary: L. Jackson.
The President of the Research Students' Association, elected by research students, is Jitendra Singh.
LOST AND FOUND
LOST in the Shaw Library, a Ronson cigarette lighter. I will ignore the long delay if only the finder will return the object, which is of great sentimental value. He (or perhaps she) will be rewarded with my sincere thanks.
c. s. radford.

Within Five Tears?
Last Thursday week (January 13th) the second stage in the esta! lishment of a comprehensive Health Centre at L.S.E. was pasa through the Union. Ever since Union agreed to the scheme i principle, work has been going forward to formulate a caseboo sufficiently convincing to persuade the Director that such a scheit was desirable, though without notable success until the beginnin of the Michaelmas term, when the Director and Secretary visite the U.C. Centre. They gained a favourable impression, which, adde
---to the general movement for ft
greater consideration of studK health in the country as a whoi proved sufficient to convince the that a Centre similar to U.C.'s w, desirable at L.S.E.
The first hurdle overcome, Unia had then to be informed of tfc possibility of a per capita lev)' m every student joining the Schem and convinced that, despite this, it institution was still desirable. Tk N.H.S. gives a per capita contri bution to industrial and universic Health Centres such as that envis aged here, but it is insufficient ti cover costs. Therefore until the can be persuaded to increase thd: grant, the balance has to he mad-up by the College authorities o: the students, or both.
Time Saving
Although contrary to the Welfare States' aim of free Health Services, a charge on students is justified by the fact that they have all the facilities — a doctor, nurse, dentist optician, etc.—provided for theii exclusive use on their own premises, a situation which will never be c.\-perienced by people outside, for whom treatment involves considerable travel and time-wasting.
It is certain that the School authorities cannot be expected to make good the balance, a considerable sum, on their own; moreover, the more people that join tk scheme, the higher is the sum to be claimed by the N.H.S., which is the reason why U.C. have a stronj element of compulsion as regards membership of their Health Centre for students not living at home.
Charge
The Union has therefore deemed it wise to proceed with the theoretical development of the scheme; it may well be that when the Centre comes into operation, by virtue of pressure now being applied on the N.H.S, to increase financial support, a charge much less than that now envisaged—" not more than 10/- "—will be possible, ideally, oi course, none at all. In the meantime the School authorities are proceeding to draw up a provisional Budget to see how much they are likely to be called upon to pay. This proving satisfactory, only two things remain; the filling in of practical details and the obtaining of premises—the latter an obstacle that could well retard progress longer than is desirable.
Path of Progress
Other things being equal, progress up to the actual establishment of the Centre should be more rapid than hitherto, and if the dentist has to work whilst you have your hair cut, or the doctor practice in the lift on the frequent occasions when it does not serve its rightful purpose, it will only prove that naught can impede the path of progress,
J, T, B,
U.M.O. Ijetler
Royal Hotel, Main Street.
Dear Sweetheart,
I sit myself down in hand to typewrite this letter. I dont live where I lived before because I moved to where I live now. When 3'ou come to see me ask anyone because nobody knows me. I am son-y we are so far together. 1 wish we were nearer apart. We are having more weather this year than we had last year. My Aunt Willie died and she is doing fine (T.G.). I hope you are the same. I started to Westminster to see you and I saw a sign that read " This takes you to Westminster " so I got on the sign and sat there for three hours, but the damm thing would not move. I am sending you a coat by mail. I cut off the buttons to make it lighter. The buttons are in the pocket if you need them. If 3'ou dont get this letter, let me know immediately so I can mail it again tomorrow. Our neighbours baby swallowed a pin cushion so we gave it some pins to swallow after it. Everything is O.K. now. I would have sent you the few bob I owe you but I never thought about it imtil the envelope was sealed. Meet me at the same place on Sunday. If I am there first 1 will put a chalk mark on the wall. If you are there first rub it off.
Yours sincerely,
U. N. O.
Apology
We wish to apologise for an error of policy in our last issue. The leading article made reference to two articles for which, at the last minute, we had not space. Every effort was made to give these articles publicity on a notice board, but we apologise to their authors and we hope that a similar situation will not recur.
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The Colonial Secretary, Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd, M.P., and the former Colonial Secretary, Mr. James Griffiths, M.P., are to speak at L.S.E. on Monday, February 21st, Colonial Students' Day. This was announced at a recent Union Meeting by the External Affairs Vice-Presidcnt, Roland Freeman.
The meeting, arranged for 5.30 p.m. in the Old Theatre, will be followed by a reception in the ''Three Tuns ", at which Colonial foods, prepared by L.S.E. students, will be available.
Mr. Freeman said that invitations were being sent out to M.P.'s, Presidents of Colonial Students' Unions and similar organisations in London.
After Mr. Lennox-Boyd and Mr. Griffiths have addressed the meeting the audience will be invited to put questions until approximately 6.30 p.m.
by David Spurrell
Far from the madding crowd of initials which pervade L.S.E. and the Union, such as N.U.S., C.O.S.E.C., A.I.S.E.C., U.L.U.* and the like, there is a set of initials which may be relatively unfamiliar to --most students. They are un-
"Beaver" Wonders . . .
BEAVER WONDERS
(1)	Where the Rooms Booking Book has been ?
(2)	What has been going on in Spain
(3)	Did the Dean of Canterbury catch his train.'
(4)	Will the Music Society ask for a supplementary budget.'
(5)	Why doesn't N.U.S. join the T.U.C..'
(6)	Who is the Isditor of " Braj'er " ?
(7)	W^hy the Senior Treasurer hasn't paid a bill for 7 guineas? What if that date was 5th December, 1939.?
(8)	Just how much did the Commem. Ball cost.'
MOCK PARllAMENT
Plans for the 1955 University Mock Parliament, to be held at L.S.E. on Friday, February 4th, seem to leave the Conser^'atives out in the cold. Both I^abour and the Liberals appear overjoyed at their agreement to form a " Coalition" Government. T>ast Saturday, the two university societies agreed on a Queen's Speech for the Parliament. The Liberals have wrung a number of concessions from Labour in exchange for their support. The Queen's Speech will include proposals for Scottish and Welsh devolution and for co-partnership in industry, although the main emphasis will be on foreign affairs. After their defeat at the last University and Clare Market Mock Parliaments, the University Association of Labour Students and L.S.E.'s Labour Society will be anxious to restore their reputation as easy winners in any event held at L.S.E. Assured of Liberal support, their Government seems certain of victory. No doubt the School will dominate both P'ront Benches, althougii King's have a number of able political speakers. It is even rumoured that an Honorary Member of our Union will be Mr. Speaker.
Concerning the composition of the Government it seems probable that Brian \'an Arkadie, President of l^L.A.L.S,, will act as Prime A-linister, and inevitable that Norman Allen will be F"irst Lord of the Admiralty and Gabriel New-field the Minister for Scottish Affairs.
Ifs A Date !
Union Events
PROCiRAMME UNION PUBLIC BUSINESS
Jan, 2~lh—
Debate; "This House looks to the younger universities, now that Oxford and Cambridge are in their dotage ". Proposed by Fred Jarvis, ex-president of N.U.S. (Liverpool and Oxford); seconded by Jeff Thomas, Vice-President of U.L.U. (King's); opposed by Richard Moore (President of Cambridge Union); seconded by Michael Heseltine (Michaelmas Term President of Oxford Union).
Feb. 2rd—
It is hoped that a Minister attending the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference mav be able to speak.
Feb. lOth—
1st Annual Political Societies Prize Debate for the Beveridge trophy. Motion: " 'ITiat socialism is the road to serfdom". The principal speakers will be Frank Byers (former Liberal Chief Whip) and fL D. Hughes (principal of Ruskin College, Oxford). Speeches to the resolution will be made by nominees of the political societies, and these latter will be judged for the trophy, which will be awarded hy Lord and Lady Beveridge, who will be present. There will also be a prize for the Society Whip having the best absolute attendance.
Feb. 17 th—
Inter-Varsity Debate. Motion: "That the English have had their day and should admit it ". Several university debating presidents will take part.
Feb. 2'ilh—
Colonial Students' Day-arate notice.
-see sep-
for your Diary
Mar. 'ird—	'
Religious Societies' discussion: " God is mightier than the Atom ". The Director will open the meeting and speakers from outside are nominated by each religious society in the School. Among those who have accepted invitations are the Dean of St. Paul's (S.C.M.) and Air. Taylor, of the Science Museum
(Cath. Soc.).
* *
SOCIAL EVENTS:—
Jan. 29th—
" Jungle Rhythm " Hop. Feb. I2th~
Valentine Ball.
Feb. 26th—
Boat Club Dance. A special feature will be a " Beer Race " between the Boat Club and the Rugby Club.
Mar. \2th—
Jazz Band Ball.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
SOCIETY:—
Feb. 1th—
Prof. Hackschern- will address the Anglo-Swedish Society in London and the L.S.E. Political Society at the School.
Feb. l4//(—
Mr. J. Simpson, Director of ll.M.S.O., will speak on "Organisation and Method in the Civil Service
Mar. 1th—
A discussion between Mr. Mc-Kenzie and Mr. Bassett on issues raised in Mr. McKenzie's book, " British Political Parties " (see review elsewhere in this issue). MOTOR CLUB -
The All-Night Rally, postponed from last term, will take place on Sat./Sun., 12th/13th February.
known because they rarely appear in Union discussions and controversies. The Policy of the present Chairman and of Union is to make these initials well-known and useful.
I.D.C. for the uninitiated represents the organisation known as the Inter-Departmental Committee. This committee, under a Chairman appointed by Union, is composed of representatives of all departments of this School, from Anthropology to Trade Union Studies.
The object of the committee is to consider complaints and the suggestions which students may have in relation to their academic activities: these range from coal delivering to the class system. The I.D.C. has no power, but is an advisory body to the School. It may be pointed out that I.D.C. was largely responsible for the removing of Statistics from the compulsory subjects for B.Sc.(Econ.), Part 1. Tlie work of I.D.C. affects every student; therefore I want to make two appeals.
To Help You
I'here are still certain departments which are not represented on the committee, among them being Money and Banking, International Economics, and the various study courses. If jou think your department is not on LD.C. yet, please contact me.
Secondly, the committee is concerned with topics like the revision of the B.Sc.(Econ.) course, staff-student relations, and the tutorial system. If you have any serious criticism or, better still, any suggestion for reform, please contact your representative, or myself, as chairman.
Your ideas may benefit yourself and your successors at L.S.E.
* No prize awarded for guessing.
Ye Gods!
The outstanding event of the session will take place on March 7th and 8th, when the long-awaited Revue will be staged. This masterpiece will masquerade under the mythological monicker of " Ye Gods ".
The show will be produced by one of the remaining specimens of the genus " (Graduate B.Sc. (Econ.)", Mr. John Spar row. It is a wonderful bargain in laughter. Seats will be at sale price level, 2/-for those who desire the elegance and comfort of the new foam rubber seats, while for regular gallery goers we can offer the usual brand of rear rigidity at 1/6.
Sayings of the Week
" It was the coming of the railways which gave rise to that typical English custom of ' going away for the week-end '." (Mr. Stern.)
" We must get another copy of ' What's On " to put in the Common Room because every copy we jHit there is stolen." (Senior Treasurer oj the Students' Union.)
" Well, here I am. The man of whom the ' News Chronicle ' said: ' This is the person to whom 2()(),()0() women told their most intimate marriage secrets (Professor David Glass.)
" Believe me, if this were true, mv hair would be completely grey. ' (D.V.G.)
british political parties —
R. T. McKenzie, Lleinemann, 30/-.
Political parties in Britain have produced a flood of pamphlets, books or propaganda on the virtues of their programmes or the wickedness of their opponents. Not since the beginning of the century has anyone really troubled to enquire deeply into the working of the parties themselves, particularly how they react to the Parliamentary system within which they operate. Compared with the introversion of American political scientist, who by now must have analysed every aspect of party psychology, sociology and organisation, British commentators have presented a rather superficial view of our political system. Mr. McKenzie has tried to fill the gap in our knowledge of the inside of politics in his newly published " British Political Parties Party programmes are not given any consideration by the author, as his subject of research is the source of power in the two main parties.
The Conservative Party has received less attention in the past than the Labour Party. In providing detailed information on its development over seventy years this book serves a useful function. Even more significant, in my opinion, is the light which it throws on the claims of the Labour Party to be a democratic organisation, controlled by its members.
Mr. McKenzie shows in great detail how the Parliamentary leadership of both parties has remained in control, even suggesting that revolts in the Conservative Party have been more successful than those in the Labour Party.
While the inherent contradiction between Labour's aspirations to internal democracy and its position as a Parliamentar}' party is fully stressed, insufficient attention is perhaps paid to the strongly rooted traditions of the Party's membership. These are predominantly in favour of control of the higher Part}' organs by the membership, and it is the tension produced by this contradiction which has given rise to " Bevanism ".
Regardless of the political conclusions which will doubtless be drawn from this work, it is of considerable academic significance. It must necessarily be many years before anyone can undertake the task of analysing our parties by the use of original material. This is no text-book with quotations from other text-books, but a new and important venture in political science in this country. j. Jupp.
Water Polo
In one of the highest scoring games ever played in the University of London Water Polo League L.S.E. beat Q.M.C. by 17 points to nil.
The scoring was opened by Brecknell inside the first minute and after five minutes play L.S.E. were four goals up with scoring by Smith (2) and Turner. Q.M.C. rallied and Winch in goal at last touched the ball but good defensive play by Burgess, Davies and Turner frustrated all attacks and Winch merely had to retrieve a few wild shots. L.S.E. kept up their lead and at half-time were winning by 7 goals to nil.
During the second half L.S.E. were scoring at the rate of a goal each minute and kept this up throughout the rest of the match. Turner kept up a stream of good passes to Brecknell and Smith and few shots went wide. These two scored five goals each in the second half, Smith scoring with comparative ease from close to the half-way line and Brecknell from the four-yard mark.
After the match the Q.M.C. Captain was heard to say that this was the finest display of water polo from any L.S.E. team during the last fi\'e years.
R. T. McKENZIE
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Aniiiial Fai ..ji
1 was privileged to attt.:d recently the press preview o'' " Animal I* arm , an adaptatiori of George Orwell's best-selling novel of the same name. " Animal Earm ", a British film made by a brilliant married couple, Halas and Batchelor, is the first attempt at a full-length, animated film of an adult nature, and without any qualification, I acclaim it as an outstanding success.
George Orwell, who was brought into the public eye by the recent television production of his "1984", wrote a most moving story, with most of its characters being animals living under the tyrannical rule of the drunken Farmer Jones, the owner of Manor Farm.
The film, shown in Technicolour, follows the original story apart from the ending, with surprising faithfulness and will, I am sure, delight the many who have read the book as well as those who have not had the opportunity to do so. " 1984 "
The plot has much basically in common with " 1984 " for it is essentially a political satire, which shows that an oligarchy can arise in the best-run democracy. True to Orwell's style, there are many subtly-concealed barbs and the cinemagoer who analyses the film will find much of great interest.
The great merit of the film, though, is that it is equally enjoyable as an art form in its own right. The animated film is a comparatively fresh medium, and the technical excellence of the production is clearly apparent to the layman. The characterisation and portrayal of Orwell's characters is first rate, and the animals themselves gain much from the visual art.
PVequent touches of light humour brighten the film. These blend well with the " stronger meat ", which, while unlike the " horror" of " 1984 ", is still very moving. Suspense is very well created at times of dramatic tension, and the story is fast-moving, perhaps too much so at the end.	david s. morris.
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BEAVER
January 27th, 19;
Table D* Hote for Boat Club
The Boat Club awaits with eager anticipation the rowing tank tha; is to be built at the far end of the Barley Sugar Room. The tank wil probably be completed during the Easter vacation. At the momeni ' the committee is undecided whether or not to allow the Sailing -Club to sail their celluloid duck on the tank when it is not otherwisi
Basketball Team Hits Form
For the first time in its history the Basketball Club has reached the semi-final of the Universit)' of London Knock-out Cup by defeating Westminster Hospital by 90 points to 2. In this match the team as a whole reached, for the first time this season, the form of which they were capable. Thanks to accurate shooting by Herring, ably backed up by Boulby and Dowse, the scoring was at the rate of two points a minute throughout the game. The L.S.E. defence held firm throughout the match and the introduction of the Canadian, Sheppard, here steadied and helped the " old brigade", Tite and Brecknell, so much so that Westminster saw little of the L.S.E. basket. In the semifinal, when Woolwich Polytechnic are the opponents, a harder match is expected, but a reproduction of this form should give us a fighting chance of reaching the final.
A rather disheartening beginning was made to the season when the first three matches were lost. Once the players began to work really as a team, however, these defeats were avenged. The record now reads: P. W. L. Pts. for Pts. against 7 3 4 254	2l0
This term's fixture list includes matches with Cambridge University and Quintin School (the top junior team in the country) and also some matches for which it is proposed to field a second team.
CLIMBING IN GLENCOE
Once again the Mountaineering Club held their New Year meet at Glencoe. We must confess that part of the attraction was Hogmanay, which was celebrated in true Scottish style.
Four members turned up at Glencoe, illness preventing others attending the meet. The lack of snow hindered instruction in snow technique and ice made many of the rock-climbs virtually impossible but the Club did make ascents of Ben Nevis, Bidean nam Bian and the Clonach Eagach Ridge, where several members saw the Brocken Spectre for the first time. The Club also assisted in a mountain rescue.
One member, with several friends, rounded ofi^ the meet by enduring a very cold camp on the edge of Rannoch Moor, while doing a traverse of the three " Munroes ", Stol Ghabhar, Clach Leathad and Mealh a'Bruidh.
The Purple Boat
For the first time in many years, the Women's Boat Club has a member rowing in the Purple boat. This success is due primarily to the activities of the Club as a whole— whose members have never lost the enthusiasm which they felt on first setting out on the river as novice crews. Successful recruiting brought many new members until the Committee felt that having members of the University VHI, who can no longer row for their college because of training and racing on every conceivable occasion, would not cause college rowing to lose any of that ground gained during the past year.
Rowing is the only women's sport at this college which never stops because of bad weather (sic). Time after time, crews come off the river soaking wet and worn out— only to be seen going out again ten minutes later. Things have reached such a state now that the cox has been advised by her doctor to rest her voice for at least a fortnight.
Audrey's Ability
Over and above this enthusiasm, however, the club must have members of ability to win races. Stamina and strength must be present. Audrey Morris, who is rowing in the University VIII, has both. She is a 2nd Year B.Sc. (Econ.) student, specialising in Sociology. Audrey can be recognised by the tartan slacks which she wears much better than most L.S.E. women, and a huge black sweater and a laugh which somehow manages to make itself heard at the most inappropriate moments during lectures.
Members of the University VIII have to train rigorously and keep absolutely fit.
She does 15 minutes' running every night and Heddle Nash, who lives across the road from her in Pelt's Wood, must be increasingly surprised to see a fiendish figure go round the block faster and faster.
The VIII race almost every Saturday during the Lent and Summer Terms. Interesting fixtures include those against Cambridge and Holland. Such is the standard of the university VIII. We congratulate Audrey on her Purple and best of luck in Part I, too.
Sports Results
RUGBY
1st XV 20 points, Esher "A" 0.
SOCCER
1st XI 3, Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge, 3.
All other matches were cancelled owing to the weather.
Berth
Latymer-S.mith. To Dave and Martin, of the Sailing Club, on Jan. 5th, 1955, at Houghton Street, W.C.2, a sister to the " Temptress '". To be christened " Allen ".
Hard Going at Cambridge
by B. K. Ward
M:chai'lmas Term
The Club, having lost both Ralph Dunkley and Terry Keegan, had no outstanding individual performances; but the team as a whole is much improved on that of last year and the packing has been far more consistent. This is mainly due to the fact that a number of promising freshmen have joined the club, and a number of runners now in their second year have improved enormously on their performances of last year.
Unluckiest Run
L.S.E. entered six runners for the University Cross-Country Trials, but B. K. Ward was the only runner to obtain a place in the University First Team. Alec Tite must have been the unluckiest runner of the day, for when he appeared well set to get into the University Second Team he had a bad patch and had to drop back about ten places. B. Tubb also ran well in the Trials.
The School ran against U.C., the reigning University Champions, twice in inter-college matches, and in the first match of the term we were unlucky not to beat them, when Ward, Herring and Tite filled second, third and fourth places. We also lost to Imperial College, but our team was considerably weaker than usual owing to sickness and injury.
Only Win
The only match of the term which we did win was against Southampton University, where, over a very hard course. Ward. Herring and Tite once again came second, third and fourth, but were this time ably supported by Howell, Tubb and Arnold, who all ran well.
L.S.E. came fifth in the University championships. Ward came seventh, but the rest of the team, apart from Hood, appeared to run well below their usual form.
Lent Term
At present we have had only one match this term. This was against Cambridge University Second Team at Cambridge on January 15th. The course of 7i miles was frozen solid and surface snow and ice made fast running extremely difficult, especially over the ploughed fields, where one slip in the numerous potholes could easily have caused a broken ankle. Herring got away to a good start and eventually finished third.
The most creditable performances of the day were, however, by Arnold and Hood, who seemed able to adapt themselves to the conditions far easier than some of the more experienced members of the team, finishing sixth and ninth respectively.
Ward and Tite, both running well below their usual form, finished seventh and eighth.
The rest of the term promises some good fixtures. The Club goes to Oxford to run against Lincoln College on February 2nd and then travels to Reading to run against the University on the 5th.
Hyde Park Relay
On the 29th January the Club will be competing in the Q.M.C. 71 mile inter-college race. Later in February come the South-West Essex Technical College Road Race and in March the Hyde Park Road Relay.
There is training each week at Parliament Hill Felds, and anyone interested in joining the Club should contact J. B. Herring or B. K. Ward.
being used.
A matter of principle is involved, for should it become a common practice, even if it is not already so, then the years of unremitting toil, the patient canvassing, the eloquent lobbying, the whole gamut of getting one's own way will be called in question.
One question that might be put is " How much did they lose by? " But we know the answer to that one—it is four feet; and if you had to row in a Boxing Day regatta in a race as close as that you might begin to think that it was a rotten idea anyway and who thought of it in the first place because I've got a better idea. Let's put three people in the L^niversity Trial VIH's and let them train rigorously for some time, then let's put a scratch VII i in the Ibis Head and watch it come second behind the University trial VHI, if it does go up only one place.
Joe's
During the vac. most people took jobs in order that they might keep themselves in the peak of physical fitness and in order that they might keep themselves. Much comment was evoked in cafe society, especially Joe's, at the dashing way five debonair young students played cards for hours at the corner table. Rumour has it that they also used to ride on the little electric trolleys at Paddington Station and jeer at all those inferior beings throwing mailbags into mail vans. For this they were paid £20, which probably accounts for the state which four of them were in on Boxing Day morning.
Did you know that on the coldest day for seven years four men rescued an L.S.E. VIH from a flooded boathouse at Richmond and that one of them disappeared for 8.341 seconds below the surface of the cool river and thereafter rowed from Richmond to Chiswick in nothing more warming than a short shirt and a pair of wet socks.
All-night Parties
Now that the party seaso-n is settling down to normal, the revolutionaries of the club who got so indignant because they had not been to three all-night parties in succession just before the dress-rehearsal of a race will have to find something else to occupy their energy.
Anyone who is interested in joining the Boat Club after this article is obviously unbalanced. In which case he should join his fellows in the Boat Club. Auditions will be arranged in the Three Tuns Bar. Candidates will be required to stand a round of drinks without flinching.
A prize gem of a notice which was seen but not accessible ran something as follows:
" Members are warned that the
practice of throwing missiles
in the dining-room must cease.
Disciplinary action will be taken
against persons doing so.
By Order, The Committee."
Another one that got away was " Do not feed until the green light is showingNaturally the Boat Club resents this attitude on the part of the A.U.—but there you are.
dk.nnis bizekay.
Y.H.A. NEWS
A large [larty of students froi L.S.E. went to Tanner's Hatch at the end of the Michaelmas Term 1 This \'outh Hostel, in the middli g of a Surrey wood and decidedl; -j difficut to find on a dark evening has become the firmly establishec 3 and popular base for L.S.E. festivi- o ties. This was essentially an occa- g sion for enjoying oneself; there weri less than a dozen shopping days tt ' Christmas, and many fewer thar. S that to the beginning of the vaca- f lion.
Outward Bound
The \'acation Y.H..^. tour was J. held in the Snowdon area of Nortli c Wales over New Year. Poor weather and difficult conditions meant the curtailment of a rather ambitious programme, but did not prevent Tryfan and the (jlydet ^ from being climbed. Perhaps the ^ most noteworthy event during the tour occurred on New Year's Eve,^ ^ when the Club president drank the \ last pint of the year at the Roya! in Capel Curig. That last drinl; of '54 was also the last that will be served by the Royal, for it is to become one of the Outward Bound Schools.
It is hoped that all those who ha\'e taken part in the Club's activities, and all those who intend to join in those for the remaining terms and vacations of this session will be present at the A.G.M., to-l day, January 27th. valerie tonge.
(OWmCING VICTORY
The Rugby Club 1st XV opened its Lent fi.xtures with a good win by 20 pts. to nil over Esher "A" XV. All this term's previous fixtures had been cancelled because of weather conditions.
Despite the heavy going and the greasy ball, both sides managed to bring their backs into the picture and the result was a fast open game. 1 Due to their superior fitness and speed the L.S.E. were invariably quicker on the loose ball and a decided reluctance on the part of ' Esher to tackle low made matters ' all the easier. The game opened ' with Esher attacking strongly: only ' some determined tackling kept them ¦ at bay. Gi-adually, however, L.S.E, settled down and by half-time had ' scored 11 points without reply, i Miller, Candlish and Ryan scoring the tries. The third try was con-vered by Williams.
Ryan Tries
Strengthened by the belated appearance of Flude, L.S.E. controlled the second half. Ryanj brought his match tally to 9 points with two well-taken tries and Irvine! completed the scoring with a try in the corner.
Perhaps the most encouraging ' feature of the game was the force and determination of Rosenberg,, who deputised for Jones at centre tree-quarter.
SOCCER l>ltAW
-A considerably weakened L.S.E. teatn were unlucky not to win a friendly game against Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge, last Saturday.
By half-time White and Barnes had given L.S.E. a two-goal lead. Soon after the interval, Barnes scored again. Fitzwilliam House fought back, and with the aid of a penalty they levelled the scores and despite a late L.S.E. rally the game ended as a three-all draw,' D. Boultbee, captaining L.S.E. for; this game, was outstanding, par-| ticularly in the first half.	j
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