Athletic Club.

The interest taken in Athletics was as keen last year throughout New Zealand as it has been for many years past, and it is not unnatural that this interest was more or less reflected in the doings of the College Club. It is many years since the Club has had such a large membership roll as it has at present, and there is little doubt if all members paid their "subs." promptly, the Club would be financially very sound. As it is the Club finances are in a very healthy condition, but of course the expenses are heavy throughout the year, and a gift horse will not be looked in the mouth.

The thanks of the Club are expressed to the jollowing, for donations towards the Club's funds: Professor Sommerville, G. G. G. Watson, Esq., J. D. Sievewright, Esq.

During the year the Club conducted an evening meeting on Kelburn Park, and in conjunction with the Wellington A.A.C. held a challenge meeting on 1st April, at the Basin Reserve. At this meeting were run the Inter Faculty Competitions, and despite very adverse weather conditions a highly successful gathering was held. Approximately there were 1,500 people present, and the result financially was such that the Athletic Club was enabled to give £7 10s. to the Tournament Expenses Fund. The Challenge events between the two Clubs were 100 yds., 440 yds., 880 yds., One Mile, One Mile Walk, Long Jump, 120 yds. Hurdles, and Three Miles. The College secured wins in all events except the Mile and 120 yds. Hurdles.

The results of the interfacuity contests were as under '—

Long Jump, (1) Jackson. 19 ft. 11½ ins., 220yds. (1) Tracy, (2) Whitehead. Time 23 25 secs., One Mile, (1) Moore, (2) Griffin. Time 4 mins. 34 secs., Putting the Shot, (1) Wood, 33 ft., (2) McRae, 29 ft., 120 Yards Hurdles, (1) Jackson, (2) N. M. Thompson. Time 16 secs., Throwing the Hammer, (1) Wood, 71 ft. 5 ins., (2) McRae, 69 ft., HalfMile, (1) Griffin, (2) Davies. Time 2 mins. 6 25 secs., 100 Yards, (1) Tracy, (2) Whitehead. Time 10 secs., High Jump (1) McRae, 4 ft. 8 ins., 440 Yards Hurdles, (1) Jackson, (2) White. Time 59 35 secs., Three Mile. (1) Moore, (2) McCormick. Time 15 mins. 51 3 5 secs. 440 Yards, (1) Tracy, (2) Thomas. Time 52 secs. The Banner was won again by Laws.

The performances of Jackson and Tracy were very meritorious. Jackson's 59 35 secs, for the 440 hurdles was a great achievement in view of the unfavourable conditions prevailing on the day. Tracy's 10 secs. for the 100 Yards will stand a long time before any one knocks it down. Both men were awarded records for their performances.

The Oram Cup, for the greatest number of points scored by an individual was awarded for the ensuing year to Tracy and Jackson, with six points each to their credit. Congratulations to both.

The Graduates' Cup for the best performance was awarded to Tracy, to whom we extend our congratulations, not only for winning the Cup, but also for obtaining representative honours against the Springbok Athletics.