Tramping Club.

This a foul day. The drizzly rain makes the muddy track muddier than ever, and the trees and bushes seem always anxious to dash their water laden leaves into your face. But soon the hut is reached. In a few minutes, a warm blaze is making the blood veins tingle. The rain pitter-patters incessantly on the roof, but inside here, we are snug and warm—the stew bubbles enticingly. The crackling flames invite us to sit and contemplate their hidden secrets. Singing and yarning carries us far into the night. Our tummies, are full, and peace is on earth with all men Morning breaks, and the sky is clear. The "feel" of the damp bush is intoxicating—the early sun's rays glitter on the watery foliage—a few yards away, the river bubbles over the stones. It is an easy trip this week-end, and all day we lounge in the sun, plunging into the cool stream when we are too hot, feasting our eyes on the woolly blanket of vegetation climbing the steep hill across the river, gazing meditatively at the writhing whips of smoke still issuing from the hut's chimney. Further up the valley can be seen more hills—bush clad.

Lovers of nature, admirers of beautiful scenery, those desirous of not—too—energetic ambles over the hills, or the really tough hairy man—all are catered for by the V.U.C.T.C. Watch the notice board.

Boxing Club.

This is the club to get you fit. Even if you know little or nothing of boxing technique, the training is the thing, and professional coaching free of charge is not to be sniffed at. It is hoped to combine with Training College in having a local tournament at Easter this year, so here is the chance to realize your pugilistic aspirations. There is no obligation however—all we want you to do is to come along and keep fit.

Watch the notice board for further particulars.

Swimming.

The Swimming Club this season appears for some obscure reason to have curled up quietly and died. What makes it so mysterious is that it is the women's section which has apparently ceased to function whereas the men who in these times might be excused if they found it impossible to continue, have valiantly battled on as a water polo team which performs with moderate success at the enjoyable meetings held every Thursday night at Thorndon Baths. This is all the harder to understand when we recall the amount of space taken in "Salient" last year by several indignant women who proved to their own satisfaction that student life at Varsity depended solely on them. We know that there are many keen swimmers at Varsity this year and we urge these people to breathe new life into the corpse. Just ring the Club captains, Bruce Hands (45-012) and Beverly Williams (24-370). They will do the rest.

Cricket.

October, 1942 found the Cricket Club in common with other sporting bodies reduced in numbers, but ready and determined for a good season ahead. And despite the worst that Wellington weather could do a good season it has been.

The senior XI is a powerful batting side and includes such well known cricketers as Peter Wilson, Gilbert Stringer and Bernie Paetz. Besides these three stalwarts valuable batting contributions have been made by Jim Seator, Pat Whelan and Peter de la Mare. Although lack of a really good bowling string has frequently prevented the team from pressing home its batting advantage, the side has throughout the season been difficult to defeat.

The second grade team led by that veteran of University sport, Henry Moore, has played solid cricket throughout, winning half its matches including the last three in a row. An excellent team spirit prevails and with a somewhat lighter atmosphere of play than in the senior competition, very enjoyable games have been experienced. The team is well balanced sporting a selection of promising colts, especially among the bowlers, stiffened by several experienced players.

If you wish to play with us contact Jim Seator, 136 Kelburn Parade ('Phone 44-242). We shall be happy to have you. Net practice is held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Kelburn Park, so if you are interested come along and make yourself known.

Tennis.

The 1942-43 season has been a satisfactory one for the Tennis Club. The weather has been reasonably kind and although many of our players have been busy helping with sea sonal work during the vacation there has been a good crowd of enthusiasts present on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Our two teams have taken a successful, part in the W.L.T.A. interclub competitions. Owing to difficulties arising from the war these matches now consist of four doubles matches played on club courts. The men's team playing in the 1st grade have won half of their matches and the women have won three out of four.

Freshers! Play on the courts whenever you like. Read the ladder rules in the gym, and challenge on the ladder. Wear white or cream sports clothes if possible. Provide your own balls even if they are going bald.

Next Saturday (6th March) we are holding a special function to welcome and introduce freshers to the club. Don't be shy. Come along by 1.30 sharp when play commences. Balls and afternoon tea will be provided for the small sum of 1/-. We always have lots of fun in the Tennis Club, so remember to be there.

Anyone wishing to contact the committee ring the Secretary, Mr. Miles O'Connor (26-885) or leave a note in the rack addressed to the committee.