And Entertainments. Lecture by Colonel Bell.

"I love thee; by my life, I do:
I swear by that which I will lose for thee."

—Midsummer Night's Dream.

Victoria College was evidently "Mr. Oseba's Last Discovery", for Colonel Bell, on the eve of his departure from New Zealand, kindly offered to deliver a lecture in aid of some College object. It therefore came to pass that the Exchange Hall was taken and Colonel Bell lectured in aid of the College Library. He described the part taken by the Anglo-Saxon Race in the progress of civilization, and made us all feel very proud of being "All British Boys." Even Professor Maclaurin was moved, and Professor Mackenzie was heard to murmur:—"Witodlice poem pe nœfp, poet him pnncp poet he hoebbe, poet him bip œt:brogden," In glowing periods the lecturer foreshadowed the ultimate dominance of the British Stock, united by ties of blood, of friendship, and of common destiny. A vote of thanks was proposed to Colonel Bell on behalf of the Students' Association, the mover expressing the confidence of the Association in the survival of the "meek".

Foundation Day Festivities.

"Tis a lucky day, boy, and we'll do good deeds on't."

—Winter's Tale.

Had anyone had time, a public festival might have crowned Foundation Day. Notwithstanding the close-looming examinations, page 46 the Students' Association could not let the occasion pass, so we kept high festival in the Girls' High School, students and professors. Each appeared as a "Literary Character" or "Student Type" and a diploma was presented to the wonderful literary phenomenon who guessed the greatest number. This proved to be Miss E. M. B. Lynch, whose speculative acumen was remarkable. A. G. Quartley received the scroll presented for the most original representation.

While this competition was in progress, T. E. Seddon was "propounding" advertising puzzles to experts in general groceries of whom Miss N. Heath was most successful. A" Poultry Show "under that noted" fancier" A. H. Johnstone, attracted much attention, and though G. H. Griffiths was placed first, it was generally thought that Professor Brown's classic "pullus," took the cake^* (tanquam).

Miss M. E. Cox's instinctive physiological demonstration, superintended by A. Tudhope, was well up to degree standard, "and thereby hangs a tail ". R. St. J. Beere showed some power as a delineator of Cheshire Cats, and Professor von Zedlitz's essay in the more "impressional" and "mystic" style was promising. F. A. de la Mare, abandoned by his feline friends, had charge of the "cat" department.

Presentation having been made to the winners by Mrs. Rankin Brown, assisted by Professor von Zedlitz, the floors were cleared for action and a jolly dance ended a memorable day.

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Latest Bulletin.

Engagements have just been announced :—

Miss E. C. Wilson to Mr. J. Crawford.

H. Sladden to Miss Leta Meredith of Masterton.

D. K. Logan to Miss Stella Hooker, of Masterton, late of New Plymouth.

Congratulations all!