Athletics.

The athletic season is at its peak now, and with the Varsity men being placed regularly at the various meetings it is satisfactory. With the commencement of the session we may look for budding Lovelocks, Tolans, and Metcalfes (or is it Metcalves?) amongst the country students.

The return of Eade, the club captain, this week will strengthen the walking brigade. However, Birks captured both provincial walking titles and on Saturday won the mile walk in the Inter-provincial contest. He is suffering from lack of competition.

Bowie is hurdling at his best now. He won the provincial 120 yards title and was second to Sharpley inthe N.Z. Championship. His strongest opposition at Tournament will be Milner, C.U.C., whom he beat at Dunedin three weeks ago.

Abraham, the 440 yards provincial hurdles champion, will have to improve to beat Anderson, of C.U.C. Anderson was second in the N.Z. Championships, but last Saturday beat Nelligan, the title-holder.

The club has lost a good man in Thompson, 440 yards, but a new-comer, Clark, a member of the secondary schools team to Melbourne, will be useful. F. Stephen-cannot get the competition in the Wairarapa. His two thirds in the sprints at the provincial meeting make this obvious.

Others who have been running well are Freeman, Watt, Baker, O'connor, and Morpeth.

B. McIntosh will be hard put to retain his high jump title at Easter if Hackett competes, but he has been doing well in the broad jump.

Boot, of C.U.C., will have little opposition from V.U.C. in the mile. Although he was beaten on Saturday, there is no one able to beat his time of 4.26.

The Club is noticeable weak in field events. A good man with the hammer, shot and discus is badly needed.

Massey have intimated that they wish to compete in the interfaculty sports on the 28th. This is a commendable move and will give added interest and provide useful competition.

Reviewing the position, Victoria's chances in Tournament do not appear bright, but with plenty to training, to outlook may change.