• Facilities

Plans for the extension to the union building are now almost complete and work is scheduled to start in October this year. The present facilities are already showing signs of strain, and the extra space will be welcome.

The extra 10/- in this year's fee has gone towards extended hours of opening and maintenance. Students should make more use of the building in the weekend, as the facilities need to be used to warrant the extra expenditure. Increased use of the library has enabled the lunch bar to be opened on Saturdays and this is now meeting costs.

The opening last year of the Tennis Pavilion has added yet another part to the recreational facilities provided. It is hoped that its usefulness will be reflected in the clubs which will now be able to use it as a headquarters. The welfare staff has been extended and valuable services are provided in the medical, graduates placement, counselling, accommodation and physical education fields. The movement of Mr. Landreth to Dunedin ended a long and valued association with students and we extend a welcome to his successors. Mr. Laidler and Miss Riddell.

Mr. Boyd, and his new assistant Mrs. Scoones. as head of the welfare services, have been of assistance in many matters and their advice continues to be cordial and helpful on many occasions. Many past differences have been resolved, and some areas of activity clarified.

The executive would like to extend its thanks to the office staff for their patience and co-operation throughout the year which enabled so much of the association's business to proceed smoothly.

I would like to record my appreciation of the work of the executive throughout the year and especially to the vice-presidents. Miss Caugh-ley and Mr. Boldt, on whom fell much of the work during my absence overseas and illness.

Our thanks also to the university and the vice-chancellor for their advice and assistance on many occasions. Finally to all members of the association who have helped us in many ways through the past year, thanks, and best wishes to Mr. McGrath and his new executive for a successful year to come.