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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1932. Volume 3. Number 3.
Enter the Harriers
Enter the Harriers.
The fourteenth of April will be engraved in the annals of Victoria College—the inauguration of the Victoria University College Harrier Club. The season was officially opened on April 23rd at Karori by the President, Dr. Henning. at the residence of Mr. W. P. Shorland, vice-president, in the presence of Messrs L. C. King, C. B. Allan, and A. D. Monroe, vice-presidents. Since then the interest shown has gradually increased, and there are indications of a very successful season.
The activities have been modest, but intensive. Brooklyn and Miramar, Worser Bay and Wadestown have seen the familiar colours flitting up the hills, down the grassy vales and over stony stretches. Occasionally a faint trail gives a welcome respite, and the hounds fall into an easy walk till the scent (of afternoon tea?) dilates their nostrils and—. Club events have not eventuated owing to the recency of the foundation, but it is hoped that the near future will enable club aspirants to reveal their mettle. The syllabus for the next four runs is: Kelburn, 28th May; Seatoun, 4th June; Karori, at the invitation of the Brooklyn Club, on 11th June; and Northland on 18th June.
| (1.) | Atheletes, or those intending, should keep or get fit. |
| (2.) | Esprit corps; back up your College. |
| (3.) | The facility with which this sport is adaptable to study is well worth consideration. |
| (4.) | Physical exercise is a necessary accompaniment to an alert mind. |
All interested are asked to communicate with F. B. Shorland, M.Sc.
Honours await Victoria. Numerous laurels, calling for speed, endurance and moral qualities of a high order await Wikitorian harriers. The Dome Cup. to be competed for at Hutt Park on July 2nd. is the first, followed by the Provincial Championships, the Bennett Cup Memorial road race, the Shaw Baton relay (milers required), the Vosseller Shield cross-country, and last, but not least, the Olympic of 20 miles at Trent ham. Further afield there is the Marton-Wanganui road-race and the Kennett Cup cross-country, at Christchurch.
What should be of great interest to intending harriers is the prospect of a race between Auckland University College and Victoria. It is anticipated that Auckland will visit Wellington for this specific purpose; so all have a chance to be a Victorian representative. Potential Wizard Smiths or Phar Laps come out of hiding and enter the lists.
The club is just started, and has a long way to run to build up a tradition and prestige, while the optimism and enthusiasm of members will rank Victoria College harriers along with those of Auckland. Canterbury and Otago.