Snow for Carnival

lOTS of January snow and excellent skiing conditions, which no one would have dared predict after December's dismal have made it harder for cramming students to stick to business. Dartmouth Skiway, ready for its first full-dress season, started up its Pomalift on January 9, and handed out season passes to three lucky students who had guessed the starting date. With the Brundage Lodge completed and in full operation, the Lyme Drop Trail offering a new by-pass for those who don't go for that final plunge, and all trails improved and groomed under the mothering hands of Manager Howie Chivers, the Skiway has at last had a chance to show what a boon it can be to Dartmouth's king-sized skiing fraternity.

The day after final exams end Dartmouth's 48th annual Winter Carnival arrives to give book-weary students something entirely different to concentrate on. One never can be sure, but the present supply of snow and the long-range prediction of more real winter in January should bring Carnival up to its January 31 opening date in better shape than has been true for some years.

Hanover is bracing itself for snow-sculptured rockets and Sputniks this year. In the center of campus, a huge rocket about to take off with an Indian astride will set the theme for fraternity and dormitorystatues. Never before has this aspect of Carnival been so topical and currenteventy.