The Christchurch Railway Economics Class has completed the course of twelve lectures under the auspices of the Workers' Educational Association.

This year the class adopted a system which ensured that members did a good deal of study-two of the members, for each lecture, preparing and reading papers dealing with different aspects of economics.

After the reading of the papers, Professor A. H. Tocker, the class tutor, reviewed the members' efforts and guided the discussion that followed. The result was that several students acquired a greater knowledge of the subjects treated than was obtainable under the old system.

Our members, too, have realised how really interesting the study of the everyday problems of life can be. Of these problems our class dealt with (1) Population (four lectures), (2) Money (three lectures), (3) Taxation (three lectures), (4) Wages and Production (three lectures).

Unfortunately the W. E. A. is hampered by lack of funds, which fact compels the class to forego the services and lose the guidance of Professor Tocker, whose aid (considering his high standing and the many calls on his time) members were fortunate to obtain.