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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1935. Volume 6. Number 16.

C.U.C. Superior in Fast and Open Match. — Promising Hockey Players

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C.U.C. Superior in Fast and Open Match.

Promising Hockey Players.

Canterbury College Game

On Wednesday last V.U.C. lost their third inter-college game of the season, this time to C.U.C.-32-14. According to the Christchurch Press, "Canterbury College showed marked superiority in all departments to dominate the first spell and most of the second, when V.U.C. showed occasional flashes of what was probably their true form."

The game was fast and open throughout, the C.U.C. backs and forwards often combining in devastating rushes.

The forwards were completely overshadowed by the C.U.C. men and got little of the ball from set scrums. Dick Burke, late of V.U.C. was the opposing hooker. ('Nuff said!) With their fair share of the ball, the V.U.C. backs might have added a few more points.

Mules and O'Regan, the wingers, were the best of the backs. The former proved himself a strong, determined attacking player and a very sound defensive back. Wild was noticeable for his defence rather than his attack. He kept Heenan, the C.U.C. centre, quiet all through the match. Rae played his usual sound game at half.

According to reports (very few), the forwards played well. However, we understand that most of them have ceased their lessons in Japanese pro tern.

Hockey Notes.

The "Bengal Lancers" have come and gone, and the conclusion of the first round finds V.U.C. occupying a low rung in the hockey ladder. In the past, 'Varsity teams have been known to win championships. When one hears of the redoubtable Strack brothers hurdling their opponents and practising at 7 a.m. on Kelburn Park, one realises that the days of kings are past-that there were giants in those days. Probably what are required are full-backs who pray, halves who work, and forwards who fight.

A glimpse of form at Karori, however, reveals that there are still players of skill and speed who, with consistent practice, may yet gain representative honours. Senior and junior teams alike seem effective enough between one circle and the other, but appear to have lost the goal-getting capacity.

To single on individual players: Grant, now in Senior A, has made a meteoric rise from third grade within a year.

Abraham leaves little to be desired as a left wing.

Camp, the Senior B centre-forward, is probably unequaled for stick-work.

Monteath, when given the opportunity, is proving a forward with the right idea.

Grieg, a promoted Junior full-back, is a good last line of defence, and the familiar figure of Froud is still a source of annoyance to opposing forwards.

1935 Weir House L.R.!

The Warden of Weir House recently put up a notice requesting the inmates not to linger unduly under hot showers, as the water bill was going up by leaps and bounds. "This practice will be found most enervating," ran the notice, "and must be discontinued. This is the appeal to Reason; if it fails. . . ."

We regret that the appeal bore the endorsement "Dismissed with costs."

Improved Rugby.

Showing much-improved form and greater individual determination, the Seniors emerged easy winners by 17 to 3 against Petone. For the first try Harpur made an excellent run, beating several men; banded on to Chesterman, who finished off the movement in a very determined manner. The next try, to O'Regan, was the reward of smart following-up. The next try was due to a good run by O'Regan, who banded on for McElwain to score. The final try was the result of an excellent run on the blind side by Wild, who passed infield for Rae to score.

Early in the second half Petone directed a regular barrage of "pots" and free-kicks at the posts. If they had a good kick in the team, it might easily have placed a different complexion on the game.

Individual Players.

Tricklebank was in excellent form with his line-kicks. His place-kicking was still poor. Wild was shifted into first five-eights and immediately speeded up the attack. This position has never been filled satisfactorily this season. Rae maintained his usual good form. Blacker played a solid game and came to light when most needed in the second half. Russell showed good play in the line-outs. Chesterman played with determination. The forwards as a whole played very well. The hooking improved, and there was a better control of the ball in the loose scrums.

Results at a Glance.

Football.

Senior v. Petone—won, 17-3.

Junior A v. Petone—won, 18-8.

Junior B v. Karori—lost, 13-8.

Third A v. Athletic—won, 23-3.

Third B v. Oriental—lost, 11-0.

Fourth v. Miramar—war, 29-0.

Hockey.

Men.

Senior v. Huia—lost, 3-2.

Senior BA v. Karori—won, 6-3

Senior BB v. Wesley A—lost, 2-1.

Junior v. Technical—drew, 3-3.

Third v. Technical—lost, 4-2.

Fourth v. Karori—drew, 3-3.

Women.

Senior v. Swifts—lost, 2-1.

Basketball.

Senior A v. Wesley—lost, 15-9.

Junior B v. United—won, 11-9.

Basketball Notes.

Last week's practice was the best-attended practice of the season, and we felt that, despite the fact that I. Morice would not be available, we had a good chance against Wesley.

The first spell of Saturday's match was fast, but the play was not good. Passes were low and long and often badly directed, and both teams seemed over-keen. Wesley's forwards, all of whom were tried in the representatives, played well, and the half-time score stood at 10-4. In the second spell both teams settled down and the standard of play improved greatly. V.U.C. managed to keep the ball in their forward third most of the time, but we could not lessen Wesley's lead. K. Wood. playing for the first time for some months, took I. Morice's place in goal, and although usually a centre, she played well and pluckily. She was unfortunate in having an opponent nearly twice her size. J. Grainger played her usual speedy and reliable game. In the second spell each side scored five goals, and the final score was 15-9.

Tramping Club.

Since the last issue of "Smad," trips undertaken by the Tramping Club have been of a more regular nature. Members are looking forward to the Tararua winter trips-ski-ing at Kime, the inter-club sports meeting, the Southern Crossing. Those intending to make the National Park trip (August 24-September 2) must notify the leader immediately.

An interesting trip was made on June 22-23, when the V.U.C. Club combined with Tararua T.C. to climb Titi and Maunganui. The weather was misty but not cold, and after various minor deviations the tortuous ridge (shown straight on the map) was negotiated.

The Orongorongo Ranges have been visited on three occasions, but weather conditions prevented the completion of one. Incidentally 'Varsity was well represented on the wrong side of the Orongorongo River, when it flooded suddenly overnight.

Fenching.

Though sadly handicapped by lack of supporters, the Fencing Club still continues on its way. It is to be hoped that more students from 'Varsity will come to realise the benefits and pleasures which can be obtained from indulgence in this form of sport, Canterbury have taken it to their hearts, and we are told that they have now some 50 active members.

The weekly lessons are progressing as usual, and the new members are showing great aptitude in their handling of the foil. They have shown that fencing is not as difficult as some people believe, and all that is now required is for some other beginners to come along and wrest their laurels from them.

A ladder will shortly be started for those members who are at the fighting stage, and persons interested will be gladly welcomed as spectators at these matches.

Recently some of the members were given their first lessons in sabre-fighting, and they very quickly picked up the simpler attacks and parries in that branch of sword-play. It is to be hoped that the R.N.V.R. will again be kind enough to come up on the club's night and to give some further lessons with the sabre.

Coming Events.

Wednesday, 31st- Max Riske: "Does Communism Work?"

Thursday, 1st- New Speakers Debate: "that the principle of freedom of speech should be maintained."

Friday, 2nd- Law Students' Society Moot. (Will Case.)

Saturday, 3rd- Tennis Club's Coster Ball.

Saturday and Sunday- Ski-ing Trip to Kime.

Tuesday, 6th- Students' Night at "The Geisha."

Thursday, 8th- F.D.C.: Dr. Sutherland leads discussion. Debate v. League of Nations Union: "That the League should not employ force against warring nations."

Friday, 9th- Debate: "That Britain should assist in maintaining Abyssinia's independence."

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