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First Fifteen Matches.

V. C. v Poneke. Lost, 55—0 III advised action of newspaper prophet in predicting "an even game "evidently aroused the playing pride of our opponents. Wallace very weary at the finish, college ditto—from the start.

V. C. v Oriental. Lost, 35—10. Score 12—10 at half time. Capping celebrations compassed our downfall. Tries by G. V. Bogle (converted by himself) and E. J. Anderson (converted by Fathers).

V .C. v Wellington. Lost, 16—10. Good game—forwards playing finely against a heavy pack. A. H. Bogle scored from an excellent passing rush. G. V. Bogle crossed just on time after a smart dash, and converted both tries.

V. C. v Old Boys. Lost 6—3. In rain and heavy wind. Neither team up to form. Opponents scored from a penalty and a mark; for us O'Leary crossed after much patient waiting out of place.

V. C. v Melrose. Lost 19—0. Very wet. Melrose pack irresistible in the heavy going.

Since last issue of The Spike, the Juniors and Third teams have not quite fulfilled their early promise, but have given a good account of themselves nevertheless. As usual, many men have dropped out in the second term, and extensive drawing from the lower teams has neither need in the best interests of the juniors nor of themselves. Combination has been most mainly to inability to improve easy chances when they offered. The material is there, but it sadly needs knocking into shape. When the gymnasium is erected, then indeed—but let us not anticipate.