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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review October 1905

[Review of the activities of the hockey club]

Eventful volume ! whatso'er the change
Of scene and clime— the adventures, bold and strange—
The griefs—the frailties, but too frankly told—
The loves, the feuds these pages may unfold,
If Truth, with half so prompt a hand, unlocks
His virtues as his failings, we shall find
The record here of friendships, held like rocks,
And enmities, like sun-touched snow, resigned.

Moore.

Sketch of women playing hockey

TThe hockey season is now all but closed; at least, interest in hockey wanes as interest in examinations waxes. The Ladies' Club has been in existence for two years, and we feel that it is now firmly established, not only as a combative Factor in the held, but as a social factor in the College. In the natural course of events the older members will retire year by year, and an obligation rests upon the newcomers to fill their places honourably and well. The Hockey Club is the only organising body which has command of the ladies, the only effective means of fostering a feeling of good-fellowship among them. But we need not plead its cause; its influence is its most eloquent advocate; we would merely urge those young students who have hitherto been in doubt and darkness to come forward next year prepared to work zealously for the club's advancement. A right hearty welcome awaits them.

Some ardent seekers after knowledge may say that hockey would take up too much of their already precious time; but has not the mens sana an invaluable collaborator in the corpus sanum? Others may be afraid of being styled aggressively athletic or new-womanish. Beware, ye carping critics, into page 32 what company our drag the lady hockey-player. To the ladies I would say, do not be disconcerted when one of these poor half-witted creatures proclaims from the housetops that Joan of Arc was not as one of us; for it lies in the power of the students of Victoria College to uphold the dignity and excellence of hockey, and to remove from prejudiced minds the notion that culture is non-existent in lady hurler.

We would here like to express our appreciation of the loyalty of present members, and our gratitude to those who generously supported the club in its difficulties.

The Miramar Ferry Company also deserves our best thanks for protecting us from the gibes of football hoodlums by running an early boat, and also for supplying us with boiling water for afternoon tea.

At the beginning of the second term Miss Hales resigned the captaincy, and Miss Roberts was chosen to fill the vacancy.

Miss Morgan also deserted about the same time. She has other matters to attend to, so we let her go. May her happiness be great!

On the 22nd July, the club gave a dance, which was generally pronounced to be very enjoyable. It was unfortunate for Government House that there was a dance there on the same night.

As soon as possible after the November examinations, the Club intends organizing a picnic for all who are immediately connected with the College, and we hope that no one will be so ungracious as to stay away.

During the second term several promising players became ineligible for membership, and we parted with them firmly but regretfully.

The following are the results of the matches played:—