The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, October 1910
Women Students' Hostel
Women Students' Hostel.
There is an atmosphere of examinations in and around the Hostel, which accounts for the absence of frivolity which has marked the second term. "Swat" is the common occupation, and all who do not swat are quite out of fashion. This serene calm, however, was preceded by a storm, at the beginning of term, when we entertained friends at a social evening and dance. The first part of the evening was occupied by brain-racking competitions the principal being the representation of a local topographical feature. The prize for the most original was won by Mr. Carroll, who gave a very realistic interpretation of "North-lands." The evening ended with an impromptu dance in the Common Room.
Afternoon tea parties apparently flourish, in spite of the studious air surrounding us, perhaps on account of it; and walking picnics are popular among the more leisured of lighter-minded. We hope to see this form of diversion culminate, of course after the exams., in a general picnic, when the magnificent views of the harbor and the streets, to be gained by a little exertion, may be enjoyed by all.
Meanwhile, we wish the best of luck to those on whom The fauces Averni are just closing.