APPENDIX E. 1. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY UNION. Aberdeen University Union is a Society having for its objects the promotion and maintenance of means of recreation and social intercourse among Students and Alumni of the University, and the formation of a centre of affiliation for the various University Societies. There are three classes of Members :— The following are eligible as Ordinary Annual Members, viz. :— I. Matriculated Students of the University of Aberdeen who are not already Graduates. II. Members of the University Court. III. Members of the Senatus Academicus. V. Ordinary and Honorary Graduates. Persons coming under classes II., III., IV. and V. are eligible for Life Membership. The following are eligible as Extraordinary Members, Annual or for Life, viz. :— I. Any person formerly a Matriculated Student of the University for not less than two academic years. II. Any person not a Member of the University, but associated with it either as a Lecturer, or an Examiner, or an Assistant to a Professor, or a Librarian. Which two classes are admitted to Membership on certain conditions. A Matriculated Student is admitted to annual Membership on payment of an Entrance Fee of 5s., and a Subscription of 5s. for each academic year; any other person eligible for Annual Membership is admitted on payment of an Entrance Fee of 10s., and a Subscription of 10s. for each academic year. The Entrance Fee is payable only once. Any person eligible is admitted to Life Membership on payment of £5. A Student, who afterwards becomes a Life Member is credited with the sums paid while a Matriculated Student. The splendid suite of rooms, the gift of the late Dr. Charles Mitchell, of Newcastle, comprising large debating hall, a concert hall, reading room, committee room, dining hall, billiard room, smoking room, etc., is open daily from 9 A.M. to 11 P.M. and on Sundays from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. Luncheons, dinners, tea, coffee, and other refreshments are supplied at moderate prices. There is a large supply of newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals in the reading room, and tables, etc., are provided in the billiard room where Members may play cards, chess, etc. The rooms are lighted throughout with electric light, and have recently been redecorated after having the heating system renewed. The Union is controlled by a Committee of Management elected annually at the Business Meeting of the Union held in the month of October. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 1926-27. President-Thomas K. Anderson, B.Sc., B.Sc. (Agr.); Vice-President—Ernest R. Allison, B.Sc.; Secretary-Norman J. Barron, M.A.; Sub-Secretary-G. K. Ferres; Treasurer-Mr. J. B. Rennett, M.A., Advocate and C.A., 231A Union Street. 2. WOMEN'S UNION. The Union (opened in 1925) is situated at 52 Skene Terrace, and in addition to Recreation and Reading Rooms, board and residence is available for a limited number of women students. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 1926-27. Miss Sheila I. President-Miss Jessie S. Philip, M. A.; Vice-President Christie; Secretary-Miss Elspet W. Milne; Treasurer-Mrs. Gray, M.A.; 48sistant Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Joan L. Collie; Hon. Auditor-Mr. E. Birnie Reid, C.A., 6 Golden Square. APPENDIX F. OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CONTINGENT. COMMANDING, MAJOR H. J. BUTCHART, D.S.O., T.D., B.L. The Military Education Committee of the University was formed in 1912. The Committee consists of, The Principal, Mr. J. Scott Riddell, M. V.O., C.B.E., LL.D., D.L., M.B., C. M., and Sir Thomas Jaffrey, LL.D., appointed by the University Court; Professors Macdonald, Mackintosh, Shennan, Marshall, and Shears appointed by the Senatus; and the officer commanding the Contingent, and the Adjutant, members ex officio. Secretary.-Major H. J. Butchart. This Committee administers the finances of the Contingent. The Contingent consists of two Units : Officers: 1. Infantry Unit. Commanding, Captain Arthur Crichton, M.A., B.Sc.(Agr.). 2nd Lieutenant Eric R. Linklater, M. A. Orderly Room, King's College. Matriculated Students of any Faculty of the University, other than the Medical Faculty, are eligible to join this Unit. Officers: 2. Medical Unit. Commanding, Captain Andrew Fowler, M.B., Ch. B., F.R.C.S. (Edin.). Lieutenant James F. Fraser, M.A., M.B., Ch. B. Orderly, Room, Marischall College. Matriculated Students of the University studying Medicine are eligible to join this Unit. Adjutant (attached to General Staff War Office), Major J. R. Peploe, H.L.I. GENERAL. Graduates or non-members of the University desirous of gaining the Certificates of Proficiency obtainable in the O.T.C., along with Honorary members nominated by the Committee, may also be enrolled up to 25 per cent. of the total strength of the particular Unit. Members are required to sign upon enrolment a contract of service for two years; and each member pays a deposit of 10s. which shall be returnable to him on the termination of his service, and on settlement of all outstanding claims against him. Members are enrolled at the beginning of each term, but members having no previous Territorial Force or Officers Training Corps Service should enrol at the opening of the Winter Session. The Civil Service Commissioners take into account service in the O.T.C. when interviewing candidates for the Civil Service, Foreign Office, Diplomatic and Consular Services and Colonial Services. See Appendix B. Graduates who have been efficient members of the O.T.C. may be granted Commissions in the Regular Army on very favourable conditions including antedating. See Appendix B. 5. For further particulars apply to the Officer Commanding the Contingent. APPENDIX G. STUDENTS' SOCIETIES.* Aberdeen University Students' Representative 1926-27. (See p. 12 of Calendar.) Alma Mater. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE-ESTABLISHED 1883. Alma Mater, Aberdeen University Magazine, was established, and for five years conducted under the auspices of the A. U. Debating Society. The first number was issued 28th November, 1883. On 1st December, 1888, the management of Alma Mater was formally transferred into the hands of the S. R. C. As the recognised organ of the Students' Representative Council, it is published weekly (price fourpence) during the Winter Session, with two or more numbers during the Summer. The Magazine is managed by a committee of twelve, elected by the S.R.C., six of the members being nominated by the retiring Committee, while the other six are nominated by the Council. Aberdeen University Agricultural Society. Aberdeen University Anatomical and Anthropological Society. Aberdeen University Association Football Club. *For particulars as to the various Societies, see the "Aberdeen University Students' Handbook" published annually in November. |