Tennis.

Rejoice! After a quarter of a century, Victoria has once again a share in the Tournament Tennis Cup. Congratulations to our own team who, between them, won twelve matches and tied with Canterbury for the Cup. Hearty congratulations to Mary Line and Clare Longmore on winning the women's doubles and their N.Z.U. Blues, and ultra-hearty ones to Mary on her double blue in tennis and basketball. (Please note the effect of a Cafe-reria diet). The last time Victoria saw the Cup was in 1907, when we won every championship after having held the Cup since 1905. Was this year's effort the result of the new courts or extensive practice on grass at Miramar? We wonder!

Progress report of the Club Championships: The Mary Line - Clare Longmore combination again emerged unbeaten, defeating Misses Briggs and Briggs in the final of the women's doubles. Black and Webb beat the McCarthy brothers in the men's doubles filial, and the mixed doubles will be fought out between Harris and Miss Dyer and Gosnell and Miss Line. The singles are still in a doubtful state.

Afternoon tea provided a welcome break, especially to members of the Old Boys' team, none having played serious tennis recently. Altogether, the function was thoroughly enjoytd by all, and we hope it may be repeated.

Money towards the debt on the courts is coming in slowly. A Jumble Sale at St. Thomas' Hall brought in a healthy contribution, thanks to Milling helpers and those who came nobly forward with their left-offs. Other sources are being judiciously tapped, but any spare pence or bright suggestions for raising money will be thankfully reeeived.

Next year we want to win the Tennis Cup outright. In next month's "Smad" you will be shown how you. can help-but in the meantime don't put away your racquets. The courts are open all through the winter, and concrete dries very quickly.