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Law Faculty Club

An inaugural address was given to the V.U.C. Law Faculty Club and the Wellington Law Students' Society on March 30th of this year by the Hon. Sir Michael Myers. The Chief Justice spoke on the subject of legal principles in general, and gave valuable advice to the budding legal practitioners. The address was followed by the presentation of Law prizes—Butterworth's Prize in Roman Law, won by Mr. R. J. Reardon, and the Chief Justice's Prize, won by Mr. G. Cain. A large attendance was present and this function proved a successful opening to the Club's activities for the year.

The Annual General Meeting was held on June 2nd.

A lecture was given to the Club on July 13th by Mr. P. J. O'Regan, his subject being "The Legal Liabilities for Accidents." The lecture, which, besides being interesting, was materially helpful to the law student in his work, was received with great applause by the few members present. Unfortunately, this lecture came at a time when law exams. were harassingly prevalent, the latter being, it is felt, the main reason for the absence of many.

The annual combined dance, held in conjunction with the Wellington Law Students' Society, took place in the College Gymnasium on August 29th. There were about 250 people present, and the dance was a great success. A splendid supper, tasteful decorations, a charming crowd—and a profit of about £5. Our thanks are due to the hard work of the Dance Committee and to Professor and Mrs. Cornish for the lively interest they always show in the Club's activities.

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