Harrier Club.

Saturday, the 18th, found the Harriers again on the trail, some 25 members gathering at Weir House for the first run. After a few words from Mr. G. F. Dixon and Dr. Sutherland, two packs set off through Northland over the wireless hill and home, via the reserve, to a little refreshment provided by the Committee. At this informal meeting opportunity was given for discussion of the year's syllabus, and the Club Captain, Myles O'Connor, briefly acquainted new men with the customs of the Club; to say nothing of some sound advice (made piquant by a story or two) from the trainer.

V.U.C. is out to capture the Dixon Trophy from Otago this year, and will shortly set into solid training for the event (to be held in Auckland in August). A valuable man has been lost with the departure of W. B. Lang from Wellington. but most of the other team men are again turning out; while among the new members who appeared at the opening run several gave promise of both stride and speed. D. Reid, who ran with the fast pack, should certainly do well provided he shows sufficient stamina.

Next Saturday, this year's novices will be tested out over 2½ miles at Worser Bay, after which, with the exception of the Sherwood Cup, the first half of the season will be devoted to ordinary club runs.