We rather imagine that Milton was here describing the Debating Society of Orcus; but we are fain to believe that in prophetic flight the sage foresaw our meek endeavours of 1912.

Three meetings of the Society have been held, two of which tcok the form of debates, the third that of a story-telling evening. The last-named was held on Monday, August 5th, when stories of varying degrees of interest were told by Misses Hurst-house, Tennant, North, Houghton, and Tolley.

A debate was held on Friday, August 23rd, when Miss Palmer, seconded by Miss Hursthouse, moved: "That European influence on Maoris is inimical to the welfare of the race." Miss Ross, seconded by Miss Nicholls, opposed the motion. On the whole, the subject of debate proved most interesting.

At the other debate, held on Friday, September 6th, Miss Nicholls, seconded by Miss Thornton, moved: "That adversity is necessary for the development of the highest type of charac page 66 ter." Miss North, seconded by Miss Tolley opposed the motion; and an animated, if somewhat limited, discussion ensued. Indeed, one member became sufficiently violent to rise to a poinloforder, a rare occurrence in the Women's Debating Society.

We have to thank Messrs. McEldowney, Watson, and Skinner for acting as judges at these meetings.

The attendance at these debates was not a thing to be i joiced over. At a social evening, however, held on Thursday, August 15th, much enthusiasm was evinced in point of numbers. On this occasion Dr. Agnes Bennett spoke to us on matters of general interest to women. We have to thank Dr. Bennett very sincerely for an addres not only most interesting, but one which provided much food for thought. Thereafter we wended our way to the gymnasium, and supped in haste, awing to stringent gymnasium rules, which the music, recitations, and talk forthcoming made us loth to obey.

The only other thing we have to remark on is the acquisition of several books on debating, which we have obtained through the generosity of the main society.