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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 1, No. 3. March 23, 1938

Tournament Delegates' Message

Tournament Delegates' Message

The American Universities have their athletic "meets" and the Pacific Coast and Mid-West Sports series, but none of these functions can compare wild the N.Z.U. Tournament held each Easter. And as for this year's tourney, which will, be held at Auckland in six weeks' time, even the splendour and performances of the recent Empire Games will be surpassed: Be all this as it may, however, Easter this year will definitely provide sporting fare well worthy of a trip to the Queen City by all loyal Victorians.

Last year, in three out of the seven sports comprising this event. Victoria, somewhat to the surprise of the other Colleges, demonstrated undeniable supremacy in Rowing. Shooting and Basketball, This year we are going to retain our hold on the trophies for these sports, besides annexing at least one of the other four; and of course, the Tournament Shield for the aggregate over all events.

In one other activity for which, unfortunately, no points are awarded. Victorians also showed their mettle. And that sphere is College loyalty, manifested in the way our men and women made things go with a swing from start to finish. Wearers of the Green and Gold were very much in evidence as a body at all functions, and the hakas of the men and the soprano encouragement of the women contributed in no small measure to the success of the whole show.

Victorians, at the 1937 Tourney, effectually refuted by their doings the old, old gibe. "V.U.C. is Just a night school with no college spirit," and it is our bounden duty to maintain in the eyes of the other colleges, the high standard which they now expect. Every student who can rake up the shekels will be there—the fare is only 51/-return—and we can promise anyone who makes the trip that he will enjoy every single moment of It. "Salient" knows that every rep, will be on tip-toe to win the Tournament shield, and is sure that this year, by their efforts both on and off the field. Victoria will undoubtedly achieve a well-deserved pride of place.

M. J. Mason.

For the Tournament Delegates.