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Fandemonium, issue 2, Summer 1948
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By the CHAFF IN THE WIND Editor As I receive each issue of the present day prozines, I always glance over it briefly before filing it away for that day in the dim future when I may find time and interest enough to read them. The one feature which I invariably look over carefully is the readers' column in every mag, looking for something of interest. It was in a recent issue of "Planet Stories" that a letter appeared which caught my attention because of the generally narrow-minded way in which the writer backed up the viewpoint of an equally distorted penman. If I may hazard a guess, I would say that in all probability this person is at present very sorry he put those opinions in print, but he probably became all hot up over the deal and imagined himself the protector of our race. Such hasty action is very bad, but it may be overlooked; however, if his attitude was really serious, the situation is much worse. There is no sensible argument in favor of such prejudice, and to publicly admit such a viewpoint falls little short of absolute stupidity. I notice that this person is now a member of SAPS, and therefore hope that he will clarify his stand on the matter a little more or, better still, admit that he wrote too much in haste. If he reaffirm his statements, well, fellow SAPS, haul out the Ouster Squad. We've got another sub-Degler on our hands. By coincidence, while I was working on the Weber article for this issue, I received an interesting magazine from Harry Moore. It was the program booklet for the annual presentation of grand opera at Xavier University. The work which they were presenting this year was "DER FREISCHUTZ", so I got a big kick out of the book. It included photographs from the opera, the cast, a short sketch of the story, and the usual bunch of commercial ads (which I enjoyed very much). A later letter from Harry informed me that the work was somewhat of a thud, because of the inability of the singers to express the proper emotions. Agathe, Aennchen, and Samiel have become Agnes, Annie and Zamiol for some reason, and I note from one photograph that Max is holding a rifle so modern that it probably would have petrified the people of that period. The whole thing is very much worth having, and I'm grateful to Harry for sending me one. I think he also sent a few more, so perhaps some of you have seen it too. A few closing words in behalf of the Spectator Amateur Press Society: I always thoroughly enjoy the mailings of this club, and I wish that some of the critics who are constantly seeking a reason for such an organization's existence could see the contents and learn that here is reason enough. I enjoy being a member of SAPS, and hope to remain one for a long time. See you in Toronto. --------------------------- THE SOPHISTRIES OF SERGEI--concluded though, no fasistic ((sic)) purges are being planned. Remember, watch for the SC. Sergei" I'm still open to suggestions as to what this could possibly mean: anyway, since then, a vast wall of silence has built up between us. I have nothing against Burgess, personally, but I think his actions are rather crummy and still think that he should return the money to those who paid dues to him in good faith. Recent reports from the University campus have informed me that he has been making a nuisance of himself by writing for the local paper, and also that he ran for editor of the Humor mag at UNC, receiving a thorough trouncing; perhaps sane thinking isn't dead after all. That's all the data on Fred Ross Burgess: I think I'm through with him, but he said he's be at Toronto, so who knows? AL ----------------------- FANDEMONIUM is edited and published for the Spectator Amateur Press Society by Andy Lyon 200 Williamsboro Street Oxford North Carolina 2
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By the CHAFF IN THE WIND Editor As I receive each issue of the present day prozines, I always glance over it briefly before filing it away for that day in the dim future when I may find time and interest enough to read them. The one feature which I invariably look over carefully is the readers' column in every mag, looking for something of interest. It was in a recent issue of "Planet Stories" that a letter appeared which caught my attention because of the generally narrow-minded way in which the writer backed up the viewpoint of an equally distorted penman. If I may hazard a guess, I would say that in all probability this person is at present very sorry he put those opinions in print, but he probably became all hot up over the deal and imagined himself the protector of our race. Such hasty action is very bad, but it may be overlooked; however, if his attitude was really serious, the situation is much worse. There is no sensible argument in favor of such prejudice, and to publicly admit such a viewpoint falls little short of absolute stupidity. I notice that this person is now a member of SAPS, and therefore hope that he will clarify his stand on the matter a little more or, better still, admit that he wrote too much in haste. If he reaffirm his statements, well, fellow SAPS, haul out the Ouster Squad. We've got another sub-Degler on our hands. By coincidence, while I was working on the Weber article for this issue, I received an interesting magazine from Harry Moore. It was the program booklet for the annual presentation of grand opera at Xavier University. The work which they were presenting this year was "DER FREISCHUTZ", so I got a big kick out of the book. It included photographs from the opera, the cast, a short sketch of the story, and the usual bunch of commercial ads (which I enjoyed very much). A later letter from Harry informed me that the work was somewhat of a thud, because of the inability of the singers to express the proper emotions. Agathe, Aennchen, and Samiel have become Agnes, Annie and Zamiol for some reason, and I note from one photograph that Max is holding a rifle so modern that it probably would have petrified the people of that period. The whole thing is very much worth having, and I'm grateful to Harry for sending me one. I think he also sent a few more, so perhaps some of you have seen it too. A few closing words in behalf of the Spectator Amateur Press Society: I always thoroughly enjoy the mailings of this club, and I wish that some of the critics who are constantly seeking a reason for such an organization's existence could see the contents and learn that here is reason enough. I enjoy being a member of SAPS, and hope to remain one for a long time. See you in Toronto. --------------------------- THE SOPHISTRIES OF SERGEI--concluded though, no fasistic ((sic)) purges are being planned. Remember, watch for the SC. Sergei" I'm still open to suggestions as to what this could possibly mean: anyway, since then, a vast wall of silence has built up between us. I have nothing against Burgess, personally, but I think his actions are rather crummy and still think that he should return the money to those who paid dues to him in good faith. Recent reports from the University campus have informed me that he has been making a nuisance of himself by writing for the local paper, and also that he ran for editor of the Humor mag at UNC, receiving a thorough trouncing; perhaps sane thinking isn't dead after all. That's all the data on Fred Ross Burgess: I think I'm through with him, but he said he's be at Toronto, so who knows? AL ----------------------- FANDEMONIUM is edited and published for the Spectator Amateur Press Society by Andy Lyon 200 Williamsboro Street Oxford North Carolina 2
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