Women's Hockey Club

This year the Women's Hockey Club entered only one team in the Wellington Women's Hockey Association matches—in the Senior B Grade. Because of the May and September holidays, we had to default several matches, and owing to sickness and scarcity of players, the team underwent various changes during the season.

The Inter-University Hockey Tournament was held here in May. Arrangements had to be made very hurriedly, but we hope the visiting teams enjoyed their games.

We were successful in the game against Auckland but were sadly beaten in the matches with Canterbury and Otago. We must congratulate two of our players, Betty Rider and Janet Bogle

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in obtaining their Blues. In the way of entertainment the Victoria Men's and Women's teams welcomed the visitors at a "Hop" held in the gymnasium; there was a picture party on the second night; on the final night we entertained the visiting women's teams at a dinner and then went on to attend a dance held at the Kelburn Kiosk with the co-operation of the Men's Club.

On the whole we were more successful in our matches this season, though there is still room for much more improvement. The girls are to be congratulated for the enthusiastic spirit they have shown in their play.

The Men's Hockey Club are to be thanked for allowing us to share in their practices and coaching time.

It is hoped that new and enthusiastic women players will soon appear, as many of the old and staunch members of the team are leaving next year.