The Tournament

On Saturday morning the Tennis preliminaries were played on both the University and the Otago courts. We did not shine, however; but the Boat Race in the afternon, perhaps the most exciting of all the events, restored our faith in Victoria.

Several hundred citizens collected on the wharf nearest the starting post, running with the barrackers from the four Colleges to the finishing post beside the oarsmen. They thundered down the wharves like a cavalcade, hats and arms flying, cheering wildly. John, with fine presence of mind, leapt on the running-board of someone's car, completely blocking out the view of the race for its occupants, howling frantically for Victoria. Our crew appeared to be just as fresh as they had been previous to the race, and we congratulate them warmly once again.