Eric Mackay.

D. E. C. Mackay entered Victoria College in March, 1907, coming from the Hokitika High School, at the age of 17. He remained five years at the University, taking his LL.B. degree and playing a leading part outside as well as inside the lecture halls. "Mac" played his first game of football for the College as a member of the III.B. team, and in a couple of seasons had gained a place in the seniors, making a name for himself as a fast and hardworking forward. He was one of the original members of the Cricket Club and played for the 1st XI. several page 37 seasons, both in Club and inter-College contests, wielding a vigorous bat and being a bowler of no mean order. Tennis, hockey, shooting, golfing, biking—nothing athletic came amiss to Mac, who put up some good performances in the way of walking tours.

His love for the out-o'-doors did not hinder him from taking a share in Capping and kindred festivities, as singer, actor, or author; he contributed at times to "The Spike," and prose or verse was always sure of a welcome.

After leaving College he spent several months in Victoria, and on his return took up the law as his profession, being with Messrs Spence and Stanford, of Stratford at the time of his enlistment in May, 1915. Mac. had been for a time a member of the old O.T.C. at College, and had not been long in camp when he was promoted sergeant, with which rank he left New Zealand with the 8th Reinforcement. And now comes news of his death last June from wounds received in action "somewhere in France."

Those who knew him well need not to be told that he died as he lived, cheerfully and courageously, prepared to face the task before him and see it through, admitting no thought of defeat or withdrawal. Good old Mac.! He was ever the same bright, cheery, open-hearted good comrade, whose laugh was a tonic to banish dull care, a staunch friend and a true one. His going leaves us with a sense of irreparable loss.

G.H.N.