Generally speaking the forwards have been the main strength of the side, and have given displays of a consistently good standard. The backs, however, though they are made up of good individuals, have so far failed to settle down.

Apart from ordinary Club games there are other points to mention. On May 4 at Palmerston North, Massey won a hard fought game by 6 to 5 and on May 11 a combined team from these two sides lost to Australian Universities by 15 to 17. V.U.C. representatives in this team were:—B. Valentine, A. McLeod, J. Mclvor, R. and C. Shannon, J. G. Smith, H. F. Drake, J. Stone and D. Dillon.

On May 14 at Athletic Park, Australia gave N.Z.U. a shock and an 8-3 beating. V.U.C.-ites being C. and R, Shannon, J. G. Smith, and A. McLeod.

Congratulations also go to Jarden and Smith on their selection in the Wellington team to play Marlborough on King's Birthday; and sympathy to Dillon, probably the Club's most injured player, who is now recuperating after an operation to the shoulder.

The Lower Grades:

Junior A: Like the Seniors, and one might almost say, because of the Seniors this side has yet to win a game, though it has drawn once.

Last Saturday should have seen the first victory for the team, especially in the forwards, showed that, given luck and opportunity, it will win marches.

Junior B: This team, little inferior to Junior A, has won a couple of games, and lost the others by narrow margins. Better backs are the pressing need—not only in this team but throughout the whole Club—and until these are found the record is not likely to improve.

Third A: The Colt XV, containing the best of the fresher talent have yet to have their line crossed, having scored 57 points to 6 (two penalties) in their four games. They have 8 games to go to beat the record of last year's 3A team, which kept its line intact for 12 consecutive weeks; but still could finish only second equal in its grade. It is easy to prophesy, but the least that can be expected from this team is a high place in its grade at the end of the season.

Third B: This team has not yet realized its capabilities and should do better as the season progresses, but up till now lack of fitness, and the weak tackling have lost several games. Still, the regular attendance which the members of this side make at practices should soon result in a greatly improved performance.