Weir Learns How They Do it in The States.

"Smad" Special Service.

Towards the end of the term the attention of the House was centered on the approaching House Football Match, and some very heavy training nights were spent in the Gym. Tactics were arranged by both teams, and during the training period the wrestling mat was in constant use with the various players regaining a little of their fitness and tackling ability. The day of the great game duly arrived, but unfortunately for the players and the spectators kelburn Park was not in a fit state for play. However, although played at Lyall Bay, with a bitter southerly blowing, the game proved to be most enjoyable for all. The valuable trophy which was presented by the Warden is now reposing in the Common Room, and in no way detracts from the beauty of the room.

The term had no sooner ended than the announcements of the two nominees for this College for the Rhodes Scholarship were announced. It must be admitted that we were rather surprised to find that these fellow-residents should have such brilliant records, and think that such modesty among such outstanding persons should be discouraged. However, the House has thus taken its first step on the Honours' Board, and it is to be hoped that they will both be successful in being granted the privilege of being the fortunate ones. We wish both of them the best of luck, and would remind them that the summer is approaching, and it is usual that during that season most people have an enormous thirst. Being men of such a standard, we leave the rest to them.

On 12th August, although most of the full-timers were unfortunate enough to have gone away, we had the pleasure of listening to an address by Dr. Beaglehole on "The American Universities." There was a large attendance in the Common Room, and after giving a very interesting account of the life at the Universities in the 'States, he invited questions from residents, and, as might be imagined, the questions with which he was confronted were of a varied and interesting nature. His talk was enjoyed by everyone, and we look forward to another such talk and perhaps a trial of some of the Yale stunts at V.U.C. Meanwhile, let's to the books and enjoy the vacation.