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Boxing

The tram, as a whole, was much better this year than for many years past, and we had hopes of making a bold bid for the shield. This was not achieved, but the performances in all bouts, but one, showed a distinct advance, enough to restore our somewhat fallen prestige.

Chamberlain (middle), went down to Moorhouse of Auckland. Both started at a terrific pace, science at a discount, pugilism at a premium. This continued for the first two rounds. The third and fourth slackened considerably. Chamberlain used his left weakly but followed with some lovely right crosses, one of which put his opponent down for several seconds. The latter, however, improved and overhauled Chamberlain s early lead to be given the decision after a very close bout.

Richardson (welter), in his preliminary met a "southpaw," whom he failed to cope with until well into the second round. He piled up points by in and out tactics, and was too elusive for his awkward opponent. Good lefts and rights connected frequently, and he ran out a good winner.

In the final he was definitely superior to Jenkin, of Auckland. From the gong he took the fight to his man, plying straight lefts followed by a heavy right cross, to such effect that per medium of a right cross, Jenkin received the coup-de-grace, and Richardson, his N.Z. Blue.

Watson (light), met Manghill of A.U.C. This was a delightful exhibition, both showing fine footwork. The first two rounds seemed Watson's, but his injured thumb sorely troubled him, and his blows failed to stop his man. Even so, he was unfortunate to lose.

Gilberd (feather), was too weak as a result of reducing only a day or two before the tournament. Had he been stronger, his chances of winning the final were rosy, but science could not prevail against superior strength, and he went down gamely.

We are pleased to hear that a certain science student, popularly known as "Bill," is an admirer of, and participant in, the art of Heughan and Hislop. We wish, however, that he could be induced to confine his vocal efforts to the "great open spaces"—or his bath.

Mr. Rollings, at the recent dinner, stated, "I am sorry that the Professorial Board is not quite all there." We understand that the Mental Defectives Act comes into force next January.

At the same function Pr—f Fl—e stated: "I think there is little to be said for the Professorial Board." We had our suspicions, but dared not hope that they would be so clearly expressed. Is this a case of confession being good for the soul.