The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1904
[Growth of attendance at Victoria College]
Victoria College is in its sixth year, and its growth has been steady in all departments. As far as numbers are concerned the figures for the different years speak for themselves:—
Year | 1899 | 1900 | 1901 | 1902 | 1903 | 1904 |
No. of Students | 115 | 136 | 144 | 167 | 191 | 195 |
No. Matriculated Students | 75 | 97 | 111 | 145 | 149 | 155 |
No. Exempted Students | 9 | 34 | 51 | 39 | 59 |
The number of candidates for the April, June, November, December, and January Examinations 1903—1901 in each University District is full of promise for Victoria College:—
1902 | 1903 | |
Auckland College District | 231 | 251 |
Victoria College District | 523 | 632 |
Canterbury College District | 283 | 328 |
University of Otago District | 397 | 438 |
The degree results year by year show an increase in number and value.
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There is another side of College activity of which we have no reason to be ashamed. There are nine Societies and clubs, each of which is alive and healthy, not to mention the " Spike." The Hockey Club puts 33 men and 22 ladies into the field every Saturday, and the football Club 30 men.
Counting reserves College has nearly 100 players representing her each week. We form one of the strongest athletic organizations in Wellington in spirit and in numbers, if not in absolute skill in any one branch.