"Brighter Days . ."

Although the year is still young, although full Varsity life is only just beginning to get under way, there have been manifest even in these few weeks, unmistakable signs of new life and fresh vigour being pumped into the veins of anaemic College activity. People are taking an interest in things—a lively enthusiastic interest—and prospects for a most successful year do indeed seem bright.

Commencing with the excellent Freshers' Welcome, enthusiasm has run the gamut of most College activities so far. The Debating Society, the Football Club, the Dramatic Club, and even "Smad" itself, have all aroused an interest which augurs extremely well for the future.

But the climax of this re-awakening came, we consider, at the Special General Meeting of the Stud. Ass. "Smad" had noted previously the fact that people seemed to be sitting up and taking a bit of notice of things, but we were waiting for this meeting to prove just how true that impression was. The attendance and spirit were both very gratifying. The fact that a motion which should have far-reaching results in connection with the Building Fund was second only in importance to the fact that the numbers were far in excess of any for some years. Our only hope is that this interest will not only be maintained, but rather strengthened during the year. We have got away to a good start, and there is no reason at all why a high standard of achievements should not be set in all branches of College life during 1937.

There is Tournament during the week-end. The reawakened enthusiasm of Victoria should be manifest here, too. Our Tournament teams in the past have always upheld the College tradition of honest-to-goodness sportsmanship, they have always done their best, no matter what the state of College support. This year, however, with everyone interested in making 1937 outstanding in the annals, there is a possibility of great things. Most of all we desire to lose those Wooden Spoons, and we are sure everyone agrees with "Smad" when we wish our representatives the very best of luck, and may their efforts be crowned with the success they deserve.