The Spike or Victoria College Review, June 1908
Return Journey
Return Journey.
"Let's away! the strangers all are gone."
—Romeo and Juliet.
Two hours sleep revived the company sufficiently to preserve a decent show of interest in the hearty farewell of our hosts; though several travelers peacefully resumed their interrupted dreams as soon as we cleared Dunedin. The train run was uneventful, saving an unfortunate incident at Oamaru where the appearance of "Eichy," masquerading as a lady, seriously frightened a small child on the platform. A farewell haka at Christchurch and straight on to Lyttelon and the Rotomahana. A mass concert occupied several hours on the boat; the presence of Dr. Simpson of last year's Otago team being very opportune. Our hearty welcome at the Wellington wharf was greatly appreciated by all the pilgrims.
As hosts, the friends and students of the Otago University were all that could be desired; and our genuine regret at the conclusion of the Tournament is only genuine by the reflection that next Easter we shall have an opportunity of repaying to some extent the many kindnesses received during our journeying of the last three years.