Leaving New Zealand without any flourishing of trumpets, the New Zealand polo representatives more than justified the high opinions formed of their ability, and succeeded in vanquishing the best teams Australia could field. Particular praise was given the New Zealand ponies which were said to be faster and more clever than the steeds used by the Australians, but due credit was also given the skill and combination of the players.

Boxing in New Zealand has more ups and downs than a lift attendant! About twelve months ago it seemed that there was going to be a regular boom period for the men of the padded glove, but a lull set in and things drifted back to a parlous state. Now there seems to be a reaction and, although the standard of professional boxing may not be as high as would be desired, there are numbers of tyro professionals getting chances of fights and from the number of boxers available it should be possible to unearth another Johnnie Leckie, Charlie Purdy or Tommy Donovan.

Another success scored by New Zealand in Australia was the win of Miss Jean Hahn, of Christchurch, in the New South Wales waltz skating championship held recently. Miss Hahn won her right to represent New Zealand by winning a competition which saw the provincial winners in action and her success abroad demonstrates just one other sphere of athletic endeavour that has not been given much encouragement in the Dominion. It is understood that a move is on foot to include roller-skating championships on the Olympic programme—ice skating has long been a feature—and if that day should come, New Zealand should not be long in taking its place among the leaders.