The philosophy of many Weir House residents being that an assiduous application to sport is in itself sufficient guarantee of success in Varsity exams it occasions little surprise to find that all varieties of sporting activity are in full swing at that institution.

A review of billiards form is at present impossible as the regular devotees have not yet settled down to steady practice. At the moment, new residents and moths are vying in pock-marking the cloth, and a later sports flash may give a progress report of this competition.

The rattle of ping-pong balls continues to a late hour and engages those few who are not attracted by the nearby tennis courts and cricket practice pitches. A table-tennis tournament will shortly be in progress. Present form suggests that last year's victor, de la Mare, may again carry off the laurels. There are however, several old residents with the experience born of long devotion and many freshers of unknown capacity who may be capable of providing an upset.

The "Weir Willow"

The result of the North versus South cricket match, which was to have been played last Sunday, has not filtered through to us but a stern encounter for the "Weir Willow" was anticipated, the respective teams comprising those educated north or south of Wellington. We know, however, that the affair was attracting considerable talent, fully ten per cent. of the players chosen having played the game before.

Of course, apart from the sports noted above, the many attractions across the Harbour claim the attention or several. Those who hie themselves to Day's Bay of a sunny afternoon show. Obvious zest in their cultivation of summing tennis and—well what are your idea of sport?