Tournament

On Friday, July 10th, With little advance publicity, three teams left Victoria for matches in Auckland against A.U.C. the following day. Ribbons were in evidence, but the scene at the Railway Station was a quiet one. However, when all had settled down in the train, it was not long before old Victoria tunes were being sung, although at 10.30 all lights were put out and some fortunate (or unfortunate) people managed to sleep.

On arrival at Auckland next morning, the team quickly dispersed to their billets, to re-assemble for the Women's Hockey match at 1.30 p.m. at Hobson Park. The Basketball girls then went off to their game at the University, leaving the men to play Auckland at 3 p.m.

That night a dance was held at A.U.C., and a good time was had by all. After a short speech of thanks by Evan Raine (captain of the men's team), the Victoria boys, led by Evan and Bruce Hands, showed Auckland how hakas should be done.

On Sunday afternoon (we slept Sunday morning, fathead) there was a motor drive to Titirangi, where the two chaperones, Moira Wicks and Bruce Hands, were much in evidence.

Sunday evening the last farewells were said at the Railway Station amid "Huakinas," and we set out on the return journey. Despite rumours of bad temper the crowd was soon singing, and joyful frolics continued through the night—and as one laddie remarked, "Can't some people talk?" The next morning Wellington greeted us back with the tradtonal spot of rain, and the teams wandered off up the hill to lectures again.

It can safely be said that although the teams did not meet with great success, the trip was greatly enjoyed by all, and, old timers, the youngsters are carrying on the old traditions.

Victoria