Football.

The Senior A team had the misfortune to suffer defeat against Athletic last Saturday week. "Smad" was very disappointed, but not surprised. Pirates showed that the team was not fit. Burke was missing from the pack, consequently the hacks did not get 100 per cent, of the ball. However, Gardiner hooked well and more than broke even with his vis-a-vis. The forwards toiled well, but one or two are not doing their bit in the tight. "Smad" noticed one in particular who was breaking from the side too fast to be a solid worker. Eade was the pick of the pack and played his usual versatile game. It was a pleasure to see the backs get into action so frequently with the spoiling tactics absent from the opposition the back line swung into action very nicely. Buddle gave good service from the base of the scrum and he scored a beautiful try. Larkin did all that was wanted of a first five-eight in the second spell; he intercepted nicely and scored what looked like a good try only for the referee to give a twenty-five, on impossible ruling under the circumstances. On the whole, "Smad" thought the referee's decisions left room for considerable improvement. Reid tried to do too much on his own without much success. Several times he made good openings, but literally fell down through lack of good sprigs on his boots. At centre Wild gave a solid display.

Credit for the best try of the day goes to Stewart. He was about fifteen yards from the goal line and right on the touchline when he received the ball. Three men tried to tackle him and he evaded each one when it seemed that the slightest touch would throw him out of bounds. It is a long while since Athletic witnessed such a good try. Hudson had not the some chances on the other wing. The new fullback, Kissell, gave a sound display marred by the one mistake when he passed back under his own goal; the mistake cost five points.

All supporters were pleased to see a win recorded against Wellington. It was quite a good game to watch, but "Smad" could not help but notice the indiscriminate kicking by the Wellington players. O'Regan replaced Hudson on the wing and he produced his old form, scoring two good tries. Redwood was replaced by Eustace in the front row. The selectors must have found it hard to make this decision as Redwood was one of the hardest toilers in the pack. The team owed him a great deal in the Pirates game. Burke was hooking brilliantly and gave a good display all round. The backs seem to have settled own into a good combination, but the forwards will have to get fitter still and get their heads down and into it from the kick off till the final whistle. Remember, you must win the next four games to go up into the first division and shining will not do it.

Hockey.

As been usual with the Victoria Hockey Club in the past, this season has marked the loss of many players, and the presence of promising newcomers is making the selection of teams difficult. The senior XI, for instance, had six vacancies to be filled. In spite of this, or perhaps because of it, the club is one of the keenest at V.U.C. All practices have been well attended, and club opening day and the following Saturday, when opportunity was taken to test the capabilities of junior players, saw approximately 60 players in attendance. This speaks well for the keenness of the playing members, and augurs well for a successful season.

On Saturday 24th April, two games were played, both of which showed that there was plenty of talent ready to be developed. Skill can only come with experience, and it is very promising for the future of the club that so many juniors a number of whom have never handled the stick before are adapting themselves so quickly to the game. They should remember that physical fitness, constant practice in wielding the stick, and above all, team combination, are what win matches, and we, therefore, want to see them at the gym. on Thursay evening at 7 o'clock, when training and couching under the supervision of Mr. N. Jacobsen are carried out.

Last Saturday saw the opening of competition games, when the seniors played Karori B at Karori Park. For so early in the season, Karori showed fine combination and excellent stickwork, and these factors gave them victory after a strenuous if rather ragged game. Individually, most members of the XI showed themselves to be quite up to standard, but lack of cohesion between the halves and the for-wars, and in the team as a whole, led to the loss of several scoring opportunities. Mention must be made of the keen play of the goalie, Benjamin, who saved well in the face of numerous forward rushes. Shaw's opportunism gave us our only goal, a fine shot, though he seemed to lose other chances through being caught out of position.

That the junior sides show promise is illustrated by results. The fourth grade team, few of whom have played prior to this season, adapted themselves to the new conditions and scored a fine win. The juniors met a strong Huia side and were defeated after a fast open game in which several individuals showed distinct promise. Walker at full-back was specially worthy of mention.

The Senior B grade team played very well to win 2-1 from Training College. Better team work among the forwards, which will come as the season progresses, would have improved their score. Much good work was put in by Dixon at right half and Mason at left full-back, both of whom show possibility of promotion to the senior team.

Varsity Wins!

Women's Hockey.

Basketball.

The Senior A team registered its third successive win on Saturday by defeating Technical College Old Girls by 24 goals to 14.

The defence as usual was the most reliable part of the team, all three defenders playing a fast open

Pixie Higgins, a new-comer to game intercepting well and sending the ball through to the centre.

The team, played exceptionally well in the centre. This third could be improved by quicker hundling of the ball and accurate passing. The weakest part of the team — the goal—showed signs of improvement, although it is not quick enough yet and too many passes went astray. The team shows promise and should give a good account of itself this season.

The Senior B team has been handicapped owing to a scarcity of new players.

Although so far they have not secured a win there is material for the makings of a first-class team. On Saturday they were defeated by Woolworths by 6 goals to 18. The defence worked better with M. McWilliams, although the goal third missed her able services. The centre was a little inclined to crowd, and fumbled the pas off.

In the goal players must endeavour to use three players, not two. Also, they must learn to shoot near the goal and remember that no amount of brilliant fielding on the part of the team can win the game unless the ball goes through the goal ring.

The team has ability and should do well later in the season.

Wating for Lefty.

This play, revolutionary both in subject and treatment, has, whenever read or produced, aroused a storm of widely divergent criticism. Its fearless analysis and scathing indictment of the evils of American capitalism mark Clifford Odets as a playwright of remarkable insight, feeling and force. "Waiting for Lefty" is undoubtedly one of the most important of modern plays. Its theme is humanity seen under present conditions. Its problems are those which confront every nation, its solution—social revolution—is advocated by Odets as the only possible escape from present day inequality and injustice. Artistically and socially this play is an important contribution to the literature of this age.

"Waiting for Lefty" is being produced in the Training College Hall on Saturday, May 8, 1937.