UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23351, 17 November 1937, Page 19

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO

MEETING OF COUNCIL The monthly meeting yesterday of the Council of the University of Otago was attended by the chancellor (Mr W. J. Morrell). Professor C. E. Hercus. Dr James Fitzgerald, Bishop Fitchett. Dr F. S. Batchelor. Messrs L. D. Ritchie, J. Robertson. A. Steel. J. W. Howarth. and J. Wallace. Advice was received from the secretary to the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce that the chamber was unable to continue its donations for prizes in the Commerce Faculty.—lt was decided to express the council's thanks for the practical interest that the chamber had shown in the University. The Finance and Medical Committees reported consideration of a letter from the dean of the Medical Faculty reauesting the appointment of two assistant lecturers in the Physiology Department at £3OO per annum each. —It was resolved to approve of these appointments for 1938.

The Finance and Home Science Committees reported having approved a suggestion from the dean of the Home Science Faculty concerning the allocation of the amount of £4OO for assistance in the Clothing Department, and it was decided to advertise the position of first assistant in Australia and New Zealand and to forward particulars to institutions in England. Canada and the United States.

Sketch plans for the proposed extensions to Upper Studholme House had been submitted to the committees. These plans provided accommodation for 70 students in addition to the 20 at present accommodated, the estimated cost being £23,000.™1t was resolved that the plan be submitted to the Works Committee for report to the next meeting of the Finance and Home Science Committees. THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION The proposal of the Students' Association that its annual subscription should be increased to £1 lis 6d was further considered. Messrs W. D. Borrie and W. Thompson, representing the association, said that the increase was necessary and was not opposed by the students. Canterbury College and Victoria College had both increased their subscriptions, and similar action was contemplated by Auckland.—The council approved the increase. W.E.A. APPOINTMENTS On the recommendation of the Tutorial Class Committee, Messrs George McCracken and J. A. Brailsford were appointed full-time W.E.A. tutors for a further 12 months. The following part-time tutors for 1938 were appointed:—Miss Mary Martin. Mus. Baa, Miss Hypatia Johnson, M.A.; Mrs W # . N. Benson, M.A.; Mrs Peter Milne" 8.A.; Mr G. F. C. Simkin, M.A.: Mr H. V. Miller; Mr F. A. Crimp, M.A.; Mr G. W. Parkyn, M.A.; Mr F. W. Guest, M.A.; Mrs B. J. Marples, Mr W. W. Bridgman, and Mr S. G. August and Mr J. Stobo (the latter two for Southland). Messrs Angus Ross, G. F. C. Simkin, S. R. Morrison, and F. B. McLaren were appointed for work in the P.W.D. camps during the summer. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC A report by Dr V. E. Galway, lecturer in music, stated that the number attending the various classes in the Department of Music during the last session were:—Harmony 14, counterpoint 8, composition 10, form and orchestration 4, history and musical appreciation 35. "The outstanding examination success was attained by Mr T. Vernon Griffiths M.A., Mus. 8., who was successful in the examinations for the degree of Doctor of Music," the report continued. "This is the second occasion only that the degree has been awarded by the University of New Zealand. In addition, Miss Evelyn Harvey and Miss Marna Service graduated as Bachelors of Music. The examination results in the earlier stages of the degree course were also satisfactory. In the examination in music for the B.A. degree four students were successful.

"The Carnegie electric gramophone and records were again used as far as the timetable of the modern languages room would allow, and a gratifying interest was shown by students of all faculties in the programmes presented. I would like this opportunity of urging that a suitable sound-proof room should be provided in which the music classes could be held, and in which the gramophone and records could be available for demonstration purposes at all times, and not be restricted to the lunch hour and to one evening a week. It is not possible for us to obtain the full benefit from this equipment until such accommodation is provided. "The prize given by the Women's Society of Musicians was again won by Mr Colin Oliver, and I have recommended that the bursary in music be awarded to Mr Douglas Kennedy."