Undergraduates Supper

MR. gamble forgot that we were not gentlemen, and kindly gave us the use of his tea-rooms. It is to the undying glory of Mr. Priestley, who was as usual among those who figured prominently, that, although he vigorously denied he had ever known a waitress (as he stated when replying to the toast, "The Waitresses"), he unmistakably demonstrated that he would like to have known such a lot of them.

The supper was a success. The Haeremai Club allowed us to hear one or two speeches; the eating was fairly satisfactory; the ladies were delicious and ravished the hearts of those who did not have their backs to them. The toasting ceremonies were performed with heroic gusto; "The King," "Professorial Boad," "Ladies," "Graduates," "Undergraduates," "Absent Friends" were all drunk.

The usual apathetic chorusing, the appreciated items given by Miss Jupp and Mr. Edwards (these alone being worth the 2/6), the steady demolition of food, apparently provided as an afterthought, all helped to fill in an evening that was surprisingly enjoyable.

About 10 p.m. we disbanded, and the enthusiasts repaired to the Gym., there to carry on the festivity with dance and mirth.