With this chief end in view the Athletic Club embarked on its career, and in this, the fourth of its existence, it has so far attained that object that Victoria College is in possession for the first time of the University Athletic Championship Shield. The advent of the shield has set the Club's house "in order." May it remain so!

This year the Club received record entries for its sports, and in high hope set about its duty of "trying out" Tournament aspirants and unearthing latent talent. Actuated by a rigorous spirit of amateurism it arranged that the cost of the Basin Reserve should be nothing, admission free, entry fee nothing, there were to be no prizes, and to be in keeping with the prevailing "status" of things there were no programmes. The weather was fine, though a northerly made marry play in the arena, and the "games" were watched with attentive interest by a small but fashionable crowd. During the progress of the Mile Walk the inevitable host of small boys showed themselves—ostensibly for the purpose of shouting encouragement to their favorite "ginger."

Features of a successful meeting were Duncan's finish in the 100 yards, Goodbehere's form in the 220 yards, Anderson's fine Hammer Throwing, and the stamina displayed by Smith in the distance races. The championship of the Club was won by F. W. B. Goodbehere with 57 points, G. V. Bogle being second with 22 points. The Oram Challenge Cup (for handicap events) was won by G. P. Anderson with 9 points A. H. Bogle runner-up with 8½ points.

The following were the results :—

100 Yards Handicap.

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Final.

Duncan, 1. Dobbie, 2. Henderson, 3. Time 10 4-5 secs.

The winner ran a fine race finishing strongly against the wind.

880 Yards Handicap.

J. D. Smith, 8cyds. 1. M. H. Oram, scr. 2. F. A. Wilson, ser. 3. Time, 2 mi. 7 3-5 sec.

The back markers never got within striking distance of Smith, who led all the way winning by 15 yards.

Throwing the Hammer.

G. P. Anderson, scr. 1. G. V. Bogle, 30ft. 2. Distance, 104 ft. No other throwers.

Anderson—"a well built young fellow"—showed splendid form, his throw being better than the University Tournament record.

Mile Walk Handicap.

J. M. Hogben, scr. 1.

Also covered the distance—D. S. Smith, 60yds.; A. MacDougall, 120yds.; and P. Stocker, 250yds.

This was—as usual the piece de resistance of the afternoon. The competitors finished in the following order: Smith, MacDougall, Stocker, with Hogben last, but the judge disqualified Smith and MacDougall for failing to lock, and Stock for lifting. Stocker's Chinese method of progression received the spectator's approval, while MacDougall, upon whom Mason's mantle had fallen, finished with the requisite smile. Hogben walked well.

High Jump Handicap.

G. P. Anderson, 3in. 1. A. H. Bogle, scr. And N. H. Hogg 4in. 2.

Height 5ft. 2 ½in. No kangaroos competed.

220 Yards Handicap.

F. W. B. Goodbehere, scr. 1. A. t. Duncan, 7yds. 2. S. Eichelbau, 32yds.

3. Time 24 sec.

Won easily in fast time considering wind and heavy course.

Putting the Weight

G. P. Anderson, 2ft. 1. F A. Wilson, 4ft. 2. G. V. Bogle 3ft. 3.

Distance 33ft. 7in.

American University standard (over 40 ft.) not threatened.

120 Yards Handicap.

A. H. Bogle, 1. G. V. Bogle, 2. F. A. de la Mare, 3. All scratch.

Time 18 1-5 secs.

Run with the wind. This trio frightened away all opposition. An easy win.

One Mile Handicap.

D. S. Smith, 150yds. 1. T. Rigg, scr. 2. F. A. de la Mare, scr. 3.

Time 4 min. 40 3-5 3 sec. Rigg's time. 4 min. 53 2-5 sec.

Smith was too leniently handicapped. A. great race for second place saw de la Mare conquered and both very much exhausted.

440 Yards Handicap.

S. Eichelbaum, 56. Yds, 1. A. Salek, 32yds. 2. F. A. Wilson, 26yds, 3.

Time 50 4-5sec.

Eichelbaum, whose action is reminiscent of Duffey's, took no risks and won by 10 yards.

3 Mile Handicap.

D. S. Smith, 320. 1. L. L. Short, 60yds. 2. Time, 16min, 5sec.

Won by over 250 yards. Short, who has a fine free style, was outstayed by Smith.

Three-Legged Race.

A. H. Bogle and G. V. Bogle, 1. A. D. Lynch and F. A. Wilson, 2.

Time, under 10 secs.

Fraternal combination too good. Evidences of careful preparation

Long Jump Handicap.

A. H. Bogle, 2ft. 1. F. W. B. Boodbehere, scr. 2. G. V. Bogle, scr. 3.

Distance, 20ft. 6in.

440 Yards Hurdles Handicap.

S. Adams, 41yds. 1. F. W. B. goodbehere, scr. 2. A. H. Bogle, 25yds, 3.

Time, 65 3-5 secs.

Thread The Needle Race.

Miss redwood and f. P. Kelly, 1. Miss Reeve and N. Mansfield, 2.

Time, even. Only one skirt damaged.

Relay Race.

Tennis Club's team, 1, Football club, 2. Hockey Club, 3.

The winning team included de la Mare, Wilson, Anderson and Duncan. The footballers "kicked off" well, but the Tennis players "drove" better throughout, winning with something to spare.