Football.

Senior v. St. Pat's O.B.,—won, 11-3.

Junior A v. Poneke—lost, 12-11.

Junior B v. Kaiwarra—won, 26-0.

Third A v. Poneke—drew, 3-3.

Third B v. Hutt—lost, 15-3.

Third C v. Wellington—won, 40-3.

Hockey.

Men.

Senior v. Wesley—lost, 4-3.

Senior B.A. v. Technical—lost, 5-2.

Senior B.B. v. Huia—lost, 4-2.

Junior v. Wellington—lost, 4-1.

Third, v. Karori—lost, 3-1.

Fourth v. Wesley B—lost, 3-0.

Women.

Senior v. Ramblers—lost, 2-0.

Basketball.

Senior A. v. Awatea—lost, 17-9.

Senior B. v. Kia Ora—lost, 23-8.

On Saturday 'Varsity defeated St. Pat's Old Boys 11-3. Although 'Varsity had the better of the game, they were lucky to win in that O'Connor, usually a very reliable goal-kick, missed no less than eight attempts. Two were magnificent kicks from half-way, missing by only a foot or so. Tries were scored by Chesterman, Paul, and O'Regan, who converted his own try.

Unofficial Criticisms.

In the absence of the official selector, "Smad" listened in to some of the well-known critics and unofficial selectors, and gathered a few pearls. One of the better-known critics was heard to say that the 'Varsity backs were like politicians—once they were in they could never get out. The same person was continually heard muttering imprecations and murmuring in an undertone. "Off-side!" However, many of his remarks are, because of the law of libel, unable to be published. We gathered from him that Missen was too slow in getting the ball away; that Paul would do better if he did not stand straight behind the half, and that the standard of football was not as good as when he played.

Another pearl was picked up from a keen 'Varsity supporter: "Overton's a good boy: he'd do well in a good team!" This remark started a discussion the outcome of which was that Overton would go far in the football world.

Amongst other singled out for criticism were:

Diederich.—The club captain again turned out, and played one of the best games on the field.

Russell.—Worked hard throughout and was particularly good in the line-outs.

Eade.—Another forward who was continually on the ball. He was inclined to get off-side a bit too much.

Wilson.—Played solidly during the whole game.

Tricklebank.—Was safe and was finding the line with long, well-directed kicks.

Incidentally, this game followed precedent. On every occasion that 'Varsity and St. Pat's have met, the losing team in the first round have turned the tables in the second.

We understand that, as a result of the Annual General Meeting. Mr. Tahiwi awoke this morning with a very sore head.

N.Z. University Blues.

Congratulations to the winners of New Zealand University Blues:—

Athletics: B. M. McIntosh.

Rowing: J. F. Eggers.

Boxing: A. H. Armour, D. J. Boswell, and J. Hott.

Hockey: Misses J. Grainger, M. A. Harding and M. Nelligan, and L. B. Denby and F. H. Stewart.

V.U.C. Blues, 1934.

Athletics: P. T. Bowie, W. R. Birks, S. G. Eade, and T. A. Rafter.

Basketball: M. O. Bell, J. Grainger I. M. Morice, S. S. Phillips, K. M. Wood, and J. N. Watson.

Boxing: R. Akel, A. H. Armour, D. G. Boswell, R. W. Edgley, J. Hott, and R. J. M. Meek.

Cricket: R. C. Connell, D. S. Dean, R. W. Edgley, R. S. V. Simpson, W. Tricklebank, W. T. Vietmeyer.

Football: E. Blacker, R. Burke, S. G. Eade, J. M. Elliott, G. G. Rae, J. H. Ruru, R. A. H. Russell, J. B. Thurston, H. R. C. Wild, and D. W. McElwain.

Harriers: A. G. Bagnall, T. B. Shorland.

Hockey: Women—M. C. Gibbons, M. A. Harding, N. M. Webber: men—C. G. Camp, L. B. Denby, D. W. Foster, F. Newcombe, K. Struthers, F. H. Stewart, and W. F. Vietmeyer.

Rowing: R. P. Hansen.

Swimming: M. J. Mason.

Tennis: Women—Misses D. Briggs, P. M. P. Edwards, and T. R. Gill: men—W. B. Gosnell, J. J. McCarthy, B. J. McCarthy, and N. A. Morrison.

Why the A's Are Losing.

Why is the play of the A team deteriorating. Obviously they have not improved during the season, as Awatea, whom they beat easily in the first round, beat V.U.C. on Saturday by 17 goals to 9. This is unfortunate, because, considered individually, the team is probably better than any at V.U.C. for some years. The causes are probably three: loss of enthusiasm; almost total lack of of practices; and exams. Though members cannot do anything about the third, we certainly can cure the other two. Wake up, A's, and aim at five wins to finish off the season.

A and B Defenders.

One noticeable improvement in the A defence is the development of accurate combination with the centres after a defence throw-in. Standing on the 12ft. line to receive the throw-in, S. Fraser has not been quite so reliable in the last two matches as the was previously, but once in possession of the ball is usually able to pass to M. Bell, who has no difficulty now in getting the ball to the centres. Both M. Bell and S. Phillipps have been intercepting well.

The B defenders are improving with every game. In a recent match against United the defenders proved themselves more than capable of adapting their play to the constantly changing tactics of the United forwards. In their last match, too, they combined well with their centres, M. Lancaster making several good interceptions. The defence third of the B team must concentrate on getting free more quickly after an attempt at a goal.

Congratulations, J. Grainger, on being selected as a Wellington provincial representative.