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The contest for the Plunket Medal last Saturday evening went the full eight rounds. From a rigside seat, "Smad" brings you an eyewitness's impressions of the epic conflict, for which fans had packed the Concert Chamber to the doors. Jack Aimers secured the winning fall in the fourth round.
"A victim to levity": such was Marie Antoinette, the lady so sharmingly introduced to the audiance by the winning speaker. This unhappy Queen had been made the symbol for all the depreavity of the French Court, but Jack wasn't going to let that pass. We had to examine the influences that led her from the nursery to the marriage, and thence, step by step, to the guillotine, When we had discarded the exaggerated accusations of infamy made against her, we would find a very human woman. A victim of the poison of flattery in her early life, she was yet able, on the threshold of the scaffold, to stand alone and face with equanimity the fate of the guilotine. Jack dealt with the elegant lady with appropriate artistry, while his direct and forceful style was full equal to the underlying grimness of his theme. The tempo was sustanined throughout, right up to the final picture of the Stuatue of Libery in the Place de is Revolution: "She sees not, nor wishes to see, she knows not, nor wishes to know, the acts committed in her name."
Wha wadna gae wi' the McGhie up tae Bonnie Scotland amang the men wi' knobbly knees and lean and hungry look, amang the scent o' the heather and a'? Last year, ye ken, 'twere w' Last year, ye ken, 'twere w' Rabbie Burns; but no matter, ye may as well gae agn wi' McG. and MacD.
Ramsay MacDonald was an idealist Ramsay accordingly followed his ideals, Mr. McGhie followed Ramsay, but Mr. Justice Blair couldn't follow Mr. McGhie. "Was he a traitor?" asked the orator. "Aye," shouted a voice (an entirely unsolicited testimonial). Through the haze of a Killicrankie mist we could hardly expect to see much of the man we were looking for, but Mr. McGhie himself made up for that by his unrivalled ease on the stage and his charm of manner. Mac was placed second in the contest, but "a Scotsman knows he's never beaten."
Third in the placing of the Judges was Miss D. C. Souter, speaking on Sir James Simpson. Beginning with his burial, Miss Souter traced his life back to the time when he was son of a the time when he was son of a baker. Sir James had a curious facility for dreaming first and sleeping afterwards. In
Bonk's Liberator for
"Night! A m'bongo bird twittered on the outskirs of M'bongo-M'bongo" (Has this got punch? I'll say!) "Crashed the ceaseless cudgelling of clubs, and droned indeed the deathless dirge of drums." Thus descended the Perryration, in which Peter Chanel persistenly proselytised the primeval pagans of the perilous Pacific.
Marg Shortall, introducing a well-known Crusader for armaments and for "things more precious than gold—oil, for example," sketched Sir Basil Zaharoff through troubled times to a final, well-earned haven at Monte Carlo. But Marg misjudged the judges. Although with elegant wit she carved Sir Basil into small pieces, she failed to treat him with proper respect. As unforgivable was the crime of the savage who ate a missionary during Lent! Judged solely by the effect on the audience this speech would have ranked high.
"Rosa talked, Rosa fumed, and the crowd listened; Rosa talked, Rosa fumed, and the crowd got ear-ache." For once, the thorny path of revolution was a bed of Rosas. Ken brought a new style a new formula, to the Plunket oration. But it must be before its time. It recalled the work of Gertrude Stein; but audiences are still Philistine.
The last heroine of the evening was Jane Addams, remembered to the world as the woman who talked about her activities even at meal-times. Miss Stock bewailed the fact that Jane had been branded at anarchist and vilified as a pacifist, but the show of heavy indignation hardly went across.
In the long retirment of the judges we were convinced of the urgent need for some elimination contest for would-be interval stopgaps. Is it any wonder if judges go out and stay out?
H. R. C. Wild.
Miss N. M. McLaren.
J. C. White.
D. R. Currie.
E. G. Budge.
Miss P. M. P. Edwards
Miss S. M. Sanders.
Miss J. Stock.
E. Blacker.
R. W. Edgley.
Mr. R. J. Meek, who was bursting with energy, gave a whirlwind exhibition of writing and rubbing out during his lecture on "Electromagnetic Radiation" to the Maths. and Physics Society on Tuesday, June 24th. Expressions and equations appeared and disappeared with a rapidity that would have mystfied even the great Long Tack Sam himself. The lecture, however showed evidence of carful study, and contained as much information as a whole series of lectures rolled in one. After remarking that his lecture would have been better named "An Introduction to the Classical Theory of Electromagnetic Radiation," Mr. Meek went on to define the terms and symbols used, and as stated above, covered the ground in a most efficient manner. After a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker, the meeting adjourned to an excellet supper kindly provided by Mrs. Florance.
An interested audience watched Mr. J. W. Johnston's demonstration of enlarging of Wednesday last, not only by his actual demonstration, but by an interesting selection of his work, Mr. Johnston convinced his audience that only by enlargment can the photographer produce the finest photographic studies and get the best out of his negatives.
Able answers were given to the many questions of members, and a very profitable evening was brought to a close all too soon by Brookie's Black-out.
The Annual General Meeting of the Students' Association held on Monday night was well attended and animated. About 150 of our brightest and best (including "Smad") attended and true to custom there was abundant evidence of those people who are born every minute. For the most part interjections were pointed and clever, and when Mr Roberts wasn't entertaining the meeting, someone else was
An apology for absence was received from Professor Brown in which he referred to the enterprise shown by the retiring Executive and to the cordial relations existing between the Professorial Board and student representatives.
The minutes of the last Annual General meeting were then read by the Secretary and confirmed.
Admidst much stormy interjection, the 38th Annual Report was taken as read and finally adopted, after the President had quashed a division by threatening to send all the "Noes" upstairs The statement of accounts was similarly disposed of.
Mr. Wild, as President of the
Mr. Hamilton (of Massey College) after outlining the history of Massey stated that for Massey it is difficult to enter as a separate College as it cannot enter teams in all seven sports, and that many Massey students started their courses here. Further, that Massey had already been admitted to the N.Z.U.S.A. and to the Hockey Tournament.
It was then moved by Mr. Simpson that the M.A.C.S.A. be invited to nominate eligible members for inclusion in the V.U.C. Tournament team in accordance with the recommendation of the N.Z.U. Tournament Committee.
In the ensuing discussion, we conceived that the Tennis Club were against the motion, the Athletics, Boxing, Swimming and Rifle Clubs in favour of it.
The motion was then put and carried with one or two dissentient voices, and Mr. Hamilton, visibly moved, thanked the meeting.
The Secretary then moved the appointment of an Assistant Honorary Secretary, and after Mr. Wansborough's usual objection had been disposed of, the motion was carried.
A motion was moved by Mr. Viggers and seconded by Mr. A. G. Horsley, for a reduction in the S.A. fee for ex-students, but a mass of fact, figures and authorities failed to convince the meeting, and the motion was lost.
Mr. R. W. Edgley moved that, a though past student might be members of College teams, they should not hold office. He instanced the difficulties which otherwise arise by the Debating Club.
Mr. Scotney asked Mr. Edgley to whom he referred in the Debting Society.
Mr. Chorlton suggested amidst laughter that this might not be necessary.
Mr. Sellers, speaking in support simply overwhelmed his audience with his superabundance of superlative epithets. Considerable discussion then ensued, Mr. Mason and Mr. Scotney declaring that the Students' Association had no right to lay down such a principle for the individual clubs.
After voting on the voices, a division was declared, and subsequently a ballot. The motion was carried, 51 for, 49 against.
A motion for the granting of half blues to players who are not quite good enough to be awarded a blue, or to clubs which by their activities do not enable a person to quality for a blue in the same degree as an important club does, was moved by the Secretary.
Mr. Wild, opposing the motion, declared that it was a question of fixing a standard and that a half-blue was no compensation for not reaching the standard. (Applause.)
Mr. Sellers ingenuously asked what form would the half-blue take—a half a blazer, or one trouser leg, etc.?
Mr. Roberts suggested that blue be changed to pink.
Mr. Sansum suggested that some confusion with Oxford and Cambridge and our College had arisen. (Applause.)
Mr. McGhie then replied and the motion was put and lost.
The retiring President then declared that he wished to convey thanks to all those members of the College who have assisted the College and stressed the need for co-operation. "Critcism is one of the best spurs to action, but it should be constructive. I consider this Association owes a very great debt to the Secretary. (Loud applause.) Naturally he comes in for a lot of criticism. As President I had only to say what is the position and I knew that every machinery provision was in order."
"I am jolly sorry I am dropping out," he said, and so was "Smad," sniffing hard.
After Mr. Wild's short eulogy on Mr. Bradshaw we all gave three cheers for Bob and Mr. . T. S. McGhie, and after that—well, supper for the Executive, Past and Present, and home for us.
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Again the District Court of Convocation has proved its worth and another milestone in our eventful history has been passed, for news has been received that a delegate to be appointed by the Executie may now attend at meetings of the College Council. The Council. in the words of the "Evening Post," have "dispalyed sound sense," and we congratulate them.
The value of this right is apparent and we need hardly extol its merits beyond saying that it must necessarily lead to greater harmony between the Council and ourselves, which, of course, in itself is meritorious.
We hope that the day is not far off when a similar privilege or right will be duly granted to our Association by the Professorial Board One vote counts for little—if a vote is granted—and in either case if our contention on an issue is right the Professorial Board would not wish to adopt a view which is wrong. The granting of this privilege would not only make for pleasant harmony, but it would also eliminate injudicious decisions and decisions unfortunately but occasionally made with an insufficient knowledge of facts -after all, delegations are unsatisfactory.
And now may "Smad" take this opportunity, on behalf of those who are now undergraduates and perhaps those who have not yet attained this honour, of thanking those responsible for the acquisition on our behalf of what we consider is a very valuable and indispensable right.
Those who expect nothing more than another polished story of ancient Greece or Rome from this author will be woefully disappointed in this book. Instead of being able to browse in the Ancient World, they will find themselves being drawn into a provocative story of the present time. It is not only a novel with a modern setting, but one which is also a keen analysis and trenchant criticism of the social and political trends of to-day. Where before we have been astounded at Mrs. Mitchson's "classical" knowledge, we now find that her knowledge of contemporary political and socialogical developments is equally thorough.
This book will prove of special interest to the student in that it expounds at some length the Varsity interpretation of the radical viewpoint. It is the story of a woman, who as the wife of an Oxfored don and Parliamentary contestant in the cause of Labour, conscientiously tries to associate herself with the Labour movement. That is to say, it is the case of a woman brought up in comfortable, academic circles (here one cannot but associate the character with Naomi Mitchison herself) theoretically convinced that the social system is anachronistic and unjust, and of her endeavours to align herself with those whose knowledge of social injustice has been obtained in the embittering school of experience. It is a problem that is presented to nearly all radicals in a University whee the mode of living is essentially bourgeoise. By gradual contact with Communsts, hunger marchers, and Labour leaders, and by the extension of a very genuine sympathy towards their causes, this woman finds herself able to understand and fully appreciate the proletarian outlook.
Senior v Athletic, lost 22-10.
Juniors (1st Div.) v Plimmerton, won 12-3.
Thirds (2nd Div.) v. United, lost 25-0
Thirds (3rd Div.) v. Karori, won 14-0.
Fourths (1st Div.) v. Onslow, won 25-3.
Seniors v. Wesley, won 4-2.
Senior B. v. Karori, drew 3-3.
Junior v. Wesley B, won 2-0.
T.C. v. Technical, won 4-1.
Third A v. Indians, lost 2-0.
Third B v. Huia, lost 2-0.
Third C v. Petone, won 3-1.
Senior v. T.O.G. A, lost 4-0.
Junior v. Karori, lost 9-0.
T. Coll. v. T.O.G. B, lost 6-1.
Senior A v. Wesley, lost 20-16.
Senior B V. St Pat's, lost 15-14.
The final section of the book presents in the form of a prophetic vision the likelihood of a Labour election victory being overthrown by a reactionary coup, and Fascism in all its cruelty sweeping Britain.
As as novel, "We Have Been Warned" may not approach the level of "The Conquered," but doubtless Naomi Mitchsion rea lises, as does Sinclair Lewis and others, that the Fascist threat to democracy is a very real and a very near one; and that, if other people are not made to realise this fact too, the possession of all the masterpieces in the world will not outweigh the loss of their political and intellectual liberties.—H.
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Recently we have seen little of our literary Editor and we learn that it is in pursuit this time of a definite "desting" that he is neglecting the office.
The trophies to be contested were the Milnes Memorial Bowl for the greatest number of points in the athletic contests. and the Waghorn Cup for debating. The Van Tromp broom, which is to be used by Wellington in sweeping Auckland "off the face of the earth" next year, made its appearance only towards the close of the tournament.
Apart from the competitive as pect of the trip, the social life was not neglected, and the Wellington visitors were entertained by a free observation tour on the sunday, and a Ball in the Concert Chamber on the Monday night. On Sunday eveing, both colleges were represented at the church parade at St. David's Church, which was packed for the occasion, the preacher being the Rev. W. Bower Black.
The Wellington team consisting of S. G. Andrews (leader), Patricia Prideaux-Pridham and J. D. Freeman had little difficulty in persuading the audience and the judge that the films exercise a determental influence on the rising generation. For the eighth debate in succession, Wellington won the Waghron Cup, this time by 287 points to 270. In the placings, the judge gave first place to Mr. Andrews (83 points) and third place to Mr. Freeman (77 points).
It is "Smad's" pleasant duty to congratulate Mr. C. S. Plank on joining the small but exalted band of those whom the student body has rewarded for their efforts for the Association by electing them life members.
Charlie's career at V.U.C. has been long and outstanding. We felt convinced that the younger students could not fail to be impressed by teh imposing record set out on the voting paper, even although we knew that only the older students could realise to any full extent the amount of effort which the formation of that record entailed.
There are those who grace committee with their voice and their smile, and leave it at that, as there are those who expend effort which is at best ponderous and misdirected. Charlie belongs to neighter of these types. He was always in the thick of things. He gave to the Association a combination of intelligence and administrative ability enriched by energy and tenacity which thrived on opposition and cared not at all for unpopularity.
The Tennis Club claims the honour of discovering him, and it is from this Club that his many interests in the College have radiated. From the fruits of aperiod of service extending over a decade, we stop to mention the
Charlie interested himself in the winters with Hockey Club that he won a New Zealand University Blue in
The Foundation Number of The Spike refers to Charlie as being "ever a worker and one whom difficulties never dismay—he has done his full share for this College in many ways, perhaps without due recognition."
We are as happy to subscribe to the first part of the quotation as wee are glad to be able to say that the last phrase is no longer true.
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Farrago,
"Let's Skite a Little: Four Intervarsity contests and wins for Melbourne—that is the satisfactory result of the vacation sport. A very substantial win in athletics and comofrtable victories in rifle-shooting and women's tennis have consolidated Melbourne's reputation as the premier sjporting University of Australia, and we hope (and believe) that the many Intervarsity contests in the September vacation will add still more victories to our list of honours.
"But let us not be blinded by the brilliance of our successes in these Intervarsity carnivals. Jut as important are the weekly inter-club competitions held throughout the winter months in each sport, when every club is battling for pennant honours. Here also the University teams should be amongst the leaders, but here, unfortunately, they have in many cases slipped, and some teams are struggling against relegation. Weak teams, sometimes even non-appearance of teams (and not only during vacation time) are a poor advertisement for University sport, and discouraging for those who really are enthusiastic."
Honi Soit, June 17, 1936 (Sydney University) reporting a talk delivered by Mr. W. E. Stanner, states:—
"The aboriginal in Australia is a race rapidly rushing to extintion. Our civilisation spreads its influence to them, and if they return to the bush they crave for white men's food, tobaco and other of the amenities offered by modern society.'
"Much of the trouble between the the aborignals and white people is due to the latter's misunderstanding of the former's tribal laws, social and economic organisation, and their failure to realise that once the aboriginal religion and customs were interfered with, his morale is shaken, his purpose life disappears, he becomes listeless and "cadges" on white settlements to support him.
"The white man considers the aboriginal to be dirty, lazy and communistic. That is a well-known and widely-shared but fallacious opinion. Mr. Stanner, however, gave his experience of what was the aboriginal's opinion of the white man. The black man hates the white man's self-conscious attitude when he is present at aboriginal ceremonials. By comparison, the black is self-controlled and perfectly-mannered when present at white men's functions. Further, the black despises the attitude of whites towards physical deformities. The black never dreams of mocking jphsical defects.
"To a native there is nothing more useless than saving. Property has no use for him except when it is in use. He thinks the white man is being 'mean' when he sayes, and more than anything else, he hates meanness. He cannot understand the economic incentives of whites to accumulate material objects of value. Nor can he understand the value of time. A blac, has all day to do a thing in, and if it si not done, well as one native boy put it, 'Drawin will still be there to-morrow!'
"Legal and moral observances are different among the blacks. 'The blacks have a society which did not make neurasthenia one o its main products.'
"The black has no discrimination on the basis of possession. Anything which is of no social value is available to every member of the tribe. White civilzation, however, takes away these and other ideas, and gives nothing in exchange.
"Yet native life is not without its economic organisation. Tribes in Arnheim Land, as yet almost untouched by white civilisation, have a perfect system of tribal organisation, with a wonderful system of marriage laws. Moreover, considerving the barren nature of the environment, some of their ideas adn ceremonies show distinct beauty, and signs of cultural development, to a degree rarely credited by white opinion."
Anyone who goes along to see "Things to Come," expecting to be entertained with brilliant phantasies of a future utopia, will be disappointed. it is a picutre which demands serious thought. it i a picture in which ideas rather than material things are important—a piece of excellent propaganda upon which this modern world would do well to meditate very seriously. its text is "war paralyses all progress, scientific, social and political."
War, undeclared, descends on Everytown on that most happy domestic occasion, Christmas Eve, when peace and tranquility mingle with universal goodwill. Its weary futility exhausts and destroys centuries of civilisation, leaving in its wake a wasted countryside, a degenerate people and a strange, malignant plague, "The Wandering Sickness." Stong, coarse men are supreme. We find ourselves reverted to the absolute barbarity of petty chieftains. A few useless aeroplanes and a horse-drawn Rolls-Royce remind us of past achievement. Science is unwanted except in so far as it may further the selfish ambitions of an unimaginative warlord.
To this chaos comes civilisation, "Wings over the World," who, without the retrograde effect of war had evolved and were enforcing their plan for the rehabilitation of mankind with their "Peace Gas," and giant flyingwings. Peace and progress come to the world once more. Progress becomes the ideal of the intellectuals. but human nature has not changed and there is an example of mob hysteria when an abortive attempt is made to prevent the shooting of explorers to the moon.
The photography is excellent, the settings are well conceived, but lack vitality. It is still evident that outdoor scenes photographed indoors still present difficulties to British technicians. The casting was flawless and the acting of a consistently high standard. Raymond massey, the Chauvelin of the Scarlet Pimpernel, confirms our opinion of him as a first-class actor. Ralph Richardson as The Boss played a difficult role of bombast and self-assertion where overacting must have been a temptation, with the restraint of a polished artist.
That students are facing up to the tremendous problems of a collapsing society, that they are abandoning the "above the battle-field" attitude and actively struggling to defeat reaction and suppression is evident from news received from many quarters.
The National Student League of America unites thousands of students in a splendid militancy and can bring out 150,000 students to strike against war.
Students in colonnial countries like Egypt and China are protesting and organising against foreign domination.
But what of Australia and New Zealand?
From news received within the last few days, it would seem that something of more than ordinary significance is occurring in the Australian student world. An Australian Student League is in the process of formation. A conference was held during January, in the form of a camp; 50 delegates attended and organisational committees were set up. The following excerpt from a recently issued Bulletin gives an outline of the scheme:—
Aims.—To unite all students, graduates, and teachers for Peace, Freedom and Progress.
For Peace.—Opposition to militarism in schools and universities, examination of tendencies in teaching which justify war. Prevention of the use of university research for war purposes.
For Freedom.—Defence of the rights of critical expression, opposition to repressive legislation, such as Book Censorship and Crimes Act., etc., etc., and more self-governmet for students.
For Progress.—Increased financial grants for education. Better facilities for social intercourse among students. Attempts to lower costs of books and instruments. Improvement of economic position of graduates.
Organisational work is now well under way. On April 4, an Australia-wide Congress was held. Representatives from all university societies (including faculty societies), the Students' Representative Council, the Professorial Board, representatives from the senior students and staff of all secondary schools, from various eachers' unions, and from headmasters' and headmistresses' associations. Also a four-page Student Paper to sell at Id. is to be issued, probably monthly, by the League.
It seems certain that the League will be a success, and that Australian students will be placed in the van of the world movement for Peace, Freedom and Progress. Let us hope that it shall not be long before New Zealand students put "as" in Australian.
"There is no more indpendence in politics than there is in goal." —Will Rogers.
Altogether a picture well worth seeing and thinking about; a welcome change from the superficial inanities of modern profit-seeking producers.
Some freshers and many oldtimers at V.U.C. have wondered at times what exactly the New Zealand University Students' Association does. Here it is:—
The New Zealand University Students' Association, the official body representing the students of New Zealand, is recognised by the Senate, and has its headquarters at present at Victoria University College, Wellington.
All N.Z.U. blues are awarded by the N.Z.U.S.A. in consultation with the Councils and Committees controlling the various sports, and it keeps it complete record of all blues awarded. The N.Z.U. blue blazer is obtainable only on an authority signed by the Hon. ecretary of the Association,
Sporting tours and debating are other features of University life that are the concern of the N.Z.U.S.A. Every year the Joynt Scroll contest, and triennially the B ledisloe Medal Oratory contesr, are held in one or other of the four main centres, and teams from each of the college debating societies compete.
Apart from its work in New Zealand, the Association, as a member of the International Federation of Students, obtains for its members, and all students enrolled at any college of the University of New Zealand are ipso facto members, very valuable privileges for those travelling or studying in other countries Students leaving New Zealand can obtain from the headquarters of the Assocation free of charge, what are known as "Identification Cards" but which would really be better described as "student passports," and these documents will not only provide the bearers with a welcome in foreign universities, but also obtain for them very considerable concessions on foreign railways and in foreign hotels.
She was a winsome lonely lass, And Noel on a brief vacation, More pleasantly the time to pass essayed firtation;
And, as they strolled in twilight dim,
When near the time for parting drew,
Asked if she'd like to have from him
A Billet Doux.
Of French this simple maid knew naught,
Upon its meaning quickly thought,
Then, in a trice
Upwards she turned her pretty head;
Her rosy lips together drew
For purpose plain, and coyly said,
"Yes Noel, do."
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Noel, it is understood, was a University student and had passed some divisions of the LL.B.
(This note above is for the cesor's benefit, so that it cannot now be said that the poem is not connected with the University.)
The N.Z.U. Football Council has been negotiating for some time now with the N.Z.R.U. for representation against overseas teams visting New Zealand. At the last annual meeting of the Rugby Union the claims of the Council were again advanced and application made for a game against the Australian team which will visit this country later in the season. A conclusion satisfactory to the Council has not been reached, the Rugby Union giving as their reason the fact that they owed a duty to their various Unions and were unable to allocate a game to a New Zealand University team.
There can be no doubt that such a team vould provide good football and there is every chance that they would defeat even a strong visiting team. The best N.Z.U. team would include many who represent their provinces, and at a casual galance the names of Bush, Watt, McAuliffe and Parsons (backs) and Burke, Chapman, and Green (forwards) to mention only a few, tends to the impression that a powerful team could be assembled.
It is considered that the N.Z.U. team would supply bright, open football which the pessimists claim is fast disappearing. It is easy to see the Union's viewpoint, but if they are anxious to see the game brightened up they should use any legitimate means open and this despite their unions.
However, what is, will be, and at the moment there is no game against the visitors. During the vacation two games were played, the first of a series, one between O.U. and C.U.C., and the other between V.U.C. and A.U.C. The respective winners were O.U. and A.U.C. From these displayes the Council has now picked teams representing the North and South Islands to play a game in Wellington on 8th July. While it is too much to expect that a game against the Australians will be arranged, it should go a long way towards a game against the South Africans during their invasion in
It can only be hoped that the Council will maintain the North v. South match as an annual flxture.
The game next Wednesday will be at Athletic Park, and spectators are assured of an ecxellent exhibition of Rugby. As a curtainraiser, Victoria will play a return match aganist Massey. It is hoped that all enthusiasts who can will come aong.
By defeating Wesley 4-2 at Karori Park on Saturday, the Seniors are now third equal in the competition. In the last fortnight they have played five matches and won them all.
Saturday's game was not up to the standard of the Tournament matches, but Varsity easily accounted for their opponents. With the center-forward, Webb, absent owing to injury, things went surprisingly well and Varsity had whacked up four goals by half time.
They attacked continuously throughout the spell. Robinson sent a lovely shot from a penalty corner; from a tussle in the circle, Shaw put one between the goalie's legs. Eggleton scored next from a combined forward movement. Shortly before half-time, Grant, after a nice solo effort, nettled with a beautiful high flyer.
In the second spell, Varsity did not add to their total. Wesley fought hard to equalise, but could only manage to reduce the lead by two goals, one of which was scored right on time in rapidly fading light.
It was a rather scraggy game on the whole with Varsity difinitely on top most of the time. The team has had an exceedingly strenuous time lately and considering this, their performance was quite satisfactory.
In the Junior grade, Varsity and Training College are still maintaining their unbeaten records, registering comfortable victories again on Saturday.
Varsity A was stunned by the realisation that they had lost to Wesley last Saturday. And the whole team came to the conclusion that "We sure must have our ups and downs," because to have scored 15 to Kia Ora A's 16 on a previous day and then to lose to Wesley 16-20, seems not only inconsistent, but a disgraceful exhibition. True there were many hold-ups throughout the game— first the team fielded eight only for the first five minutes and then Nora McL. developed stitch, causing a minor sensation and a five-minutes spell for all save Nora; then came the rain, a slippery ball and a treacherous asphalt court. Then, too, the goals were shooting badly, and undoubtedly Wesley played a topping game, Betty Hill in the centre and the Wesley fo wards beign particularly outstanding. However, it was quite evident that the trouble with Varsity was lack of practice. There was no co-ordination at all in any third; the forwards missed goal after goal, the centres lagged and didn't even attempt to chase their partners, and the defece became puffed after the slightest exertion. We are still hoping great things from the Varsity Senior A. There is still time; when are you going to brandish the old chool tie? and by the way how many games have you won this season? In passing, let us remark that we have heard it whispered abroad that a certain Varsity Senior A player and Wellington rep and ex-Exec. member has ceased attending lectures, thereby jeopardising her eligibility for Tournament. The team cannot spare thee, madam! So back to te grind again, please!
The B team saved the day for V.U.C. for although they did not do anything so cataclysmic as winning, they put up a splendid fight and finished up 15-14. Joan Maysmor, Roma Hoare and Muriel Lancaster played well. We notice Jean Roberts and Muriel Lancaster are still practising with the B reps, and Janet Grainger and Margaret Pilcher with the A's. And last Saturday each team was asked to elect another girl to be tried for the reps and V.U.C. nominated Erice Goble. Bravo to our five possible and probable reps, and here's hoping!
For the first time since
Competition for this was very keen, the newly-trained Wellington combinations faring very favourably when matched with their Auckland opponents. The A.T.C. teams won the trophy only by the margin of one match, and near tie end, excitement had reached a very keen pitch.
The first event was tennis, which was won by Auckland by 7 matches to 3; nevvertheless the Wellington ladies put up a splendid exhibitior, Janet Grainger and Stella Phillips excelling in both their singles and doubles matches. All the matches were keenly contested, and several of them were lost by narrow margins.
In the women's hockey match, there was evidence in both teams of good combination and some promise. The game was fast and Auckland, who were slightly superior, won by 6 goals to 4. Outstanding Wellington players were Myra Reid, Betty McDonald, and Mabel Corby.
Hard training by the Wellington team earned its reward in the men's hockey match, a popular victory being scored against a team playing two grades higher in the Competitions. High praise should go to Revell, the captain, for cool and effective leadership, while players of note were Scott, who scored 4 goals, Banks and Bice, whose solid defence was favourabley commented upon. Wellinton won by 6 goals to 3.
Certainly the greatest thrill was afforded by the Basketball event. Never previously have the Wellington girls won this event. Great interest centered in the match, and a fast, exciting game was played between two evenly-matched teams, each exhibiting great skill in passing. Scoring was even all through, but towards the close, Wellington drew ahead, and to a chorus of cheers and hakas, ran out victors by 16 goals to 15. The outstanding players were Janet Grainger, Stella Phillips and Eve Irwin.
This left the fate of the Milnes Bowl resting on the football match, which was played under poor conditions at Eden Park. The match was ragged, i numerous scrums and penalties; the play ranged up down the field. Apart from extra forward weight, Auckland's only superiority was in luck. They ran out victors by 11 points to nil. Players from the local college who caught the eye were Griffiths, McGreevy, Ross, Marriott, and McNicol.