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Friday 29th Nov. (1970) EDITORIAL Perhaps the major talking point this week has been the cessation of the Sunday night dances. Before anyone jumps up and says it is the College Authorities stamping their authority again, I think we should look at some of the facts. According to reliable sources it appears that the licence covering the J.C.R. does not include the clause 'licensed in pursuance of public music and dance'. This apparently came to light with the changing over of the bar license from Mr. Mace to Mr. Mann but it remains a mystery as to how we have got away with it for so long. We can however still hold discotheques as long as there are no non-college people present: this means bona-fide guests and reciprocal members. Dances can also be held in the hall, except on Sundays, as long as this has a music license so the Rugby Club Dance on the 28th will be O.K. I am assured by the Bar Chairman that this is only a temporary situation and that the license should be changed by next February. On a happier note, its sad that we've had no correspondence regarding the 'Adge Cutler Evening'. I am sure that all those present would agree that it was one of the most successful nights the college has seen and would like to congratulate the Entertainments Chairman on the organisation of the evening. Gringo, please disclose your identity………..Tim Whiteford P.R.O. Friday 13th November 1970 SPORTS TALK with W.B..Z.(he's just gone for his p). Pride of place must go to the Rugby Club who returned triumphant from Barry late last Sunday after a great victory. Since their first fixture with Barry some four years ago College have struggled bravely to outplay the Welsh side. But courage alone has not been enough . On this occasion College had the ability to back up their determination and turned in a performance which would have troubled all but the very top rugby colleges in the country. Convincing victories by the Soccer Club over Redland and Caerleon, and excellent performances by other clubs in inter-college matches have made it increasingly apparent that the standard of sport in college is now at an unprecedented high. RUGBY - Barry 5 College 21 oThis match with Barry began a year ago when 13 brave coleege players lost1 18- 5. Since that day revenge over Barry has been a major target of the club, All hopes and schemes were shattered, however, when star player Jones came of early in the match with a leg injury. To add to their problems College were playing into a Force 5 wind but despite this our pack, inspired with a real will to win stuck admirably to their task of holding the aggressive Barry forwards. College won a good share of the ball in the line-outs too, but, having withstood pressure for long periods, fell behind just before the interval wheh Barry scrambled a try under the posts and converted. In the second half, with conditions in their favour, College began to get on top and our forwards began to win the fierce brutal battle against the Barry pack.After 20 frustrating minutes Guard broke through the home defence and touched down after a great run. His conversion levelled the scores and a successful penalty attempt by him gave College the lead only minutes later. After this the flood gates opened and college began mercilessly to ram home their advantage. Brilliant open rugby along the three's led to further tries by Thomspon, Lucas, and Love, Guard converting two of these to complete the tally. It was a superb performance by all the players and no praise to high can be given to our great supporters who, in the end, outcheered the home support and willed the side to victory. This was truly our finest hour. Friday 4th. December. DOMESTIC DOODLES Several complaints have reached the Domestic Dept. about the state of the men's loos in the Woodward Building. The domestic staff do try hard to keep them reasonable, so its not fair to complain when students mess them up by washing dirty boots in the sinks, abuse the towels, damage fittings and don't let domestic staff know when someone has been sick. Clearing up vomit is an unpleasant task and it is less disagreeable if there is some apology or the occurrence is reported to the domestic staff even by note. Please lads- have some consideration to others. Friday 25th. September FREEDRINKSFREEDRINKS Mike Wenn needs new barhelpers to work on the bar during the evenings. Just remember if you don't make it at teaching you always have a profession to fall back on. Contact Mike at room 28 Elsa Nunn FOR SALE If anyone wants my headache come and live in Elsa Nunn Room 35 (next to Chris Lee and his amplifier. Friday 2nd. October. Letter to Editor Dear Sir, I've had a bad attack of bacon lately, can you give me something to cure it. ED. (as far as we know this rash(er) is not contagious. Mumble mumble ………what a ham fisted joke?- --??;;;;;;******9900 A Letter to the Ed. From Mr. Jock Goolt Dear Sir, Last week my name was incorrectly spelled as 'Gouldt', The correct spelling is 'Gualt' (I think). Yours hoping, Jock Gult. BAR BLARNEY There is a bar extension of two feet six inches to accommodate J. Jones paunch. Seriously though , the bar will be open till 11.p.m. at the dance tonight. Time for an extra pint John, but please drink up when time is called. Bar helpers please consult Bar rota on JCR doors for details of when you are lumbered. NITE PEOPLE our group for tonights dance have just released their latest L.P. a review of which can be found in Melody Maker this week Quotes, "Well known on the college and club circuit", "wonderful blend of organ and bass", "Musicians of high quality". Their type of music for all those who ask me is very, very danceable. The only person who won't be dancing tomorrow night is Ade and that's because he's got flat feet!!! Friday 16th. October. WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?? If like M. Baboneau you went sailing last Wed. in the college boat widgeon you will have cause to remember the days event well. As it was taking in waterat the rate of 5" every 20 minutes our boat was towed back by motor boat and moored outside the boathouse. It broke loose and drifted. Mike Baboneau got it back. (Question- did he pollute the Avon by diving in to retrieve the boat and was he mistaken for untreated sewerage by a newspaper reporter). Well done Mike we can't afford to buy the Sailing club another boat. STRIKE SUMMARY by our man in the city Phil Miles. The situation does not seem to have improved. The refuse and sewage problem in Bristol is now quite serious. Warnings issued by the Cheif Engineer and several doctors point to a serious risk of epidemic if the present situation continues. Events in Bristol took a dramatic turn last Tuesday however. 1500 demonstrators marched to the Council House in support of the manual workers strike. A petition bearing 10.000 signatures was presented to the Lord Mayor. It urged them to follow the lead of other councils and enter into negotiations with their employees, recognising that £16 10s. aas a basic wage is resonable. The Union s call foe a 55s. a week rise is being heard in some areas i.e., Norwich, Manchester and Sheffield, who have accepted the council workers demands. London has also complied. Negotiations resume on Friday but the situation may not be back to normal until next Friday. Friday 6th November? GOVERNMENT BUILDING PROGRAMME IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS. The announcement that all buildings put up during Victorian Times are to be replaced within the next few years calls for rejoicing and opens a field for new enterprise in design. But I can't help agreeing with a letter in the Times this week stressing the fact that the reduction of clases to 20 would be a far better way of improving the education of the children. M.M. Graham.