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The
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College
Magazine
JUNE, 1910
Volume
Number
Six
One
Editorial
"
mazed world now knows not which is which."
— M I D S U M M E R NIGHT'S
DREAM.
The habits of the Kiwi have again been disregarded and
much space has been devoted to points, obvious perhaps to
many of our readers, in the hope that others less closely connected with the University may be brought to a recognition of
them. Our case has been put forward disconnectedly in the
Press, but we think that a freer and more complete account
may be made in these columns ; the article which appeared in
the December number has therefore been continued. Meanwhile we will deal with matters relating more exclusively
to the students.
When the proposal to grant Government House grounds to
the University was made public, much of the opposition took
the form of abuse of the students. Representative bodies and
influential men have called us a class, "idle," " rowdy," " pampered," " drawn from only one section," " egotistical." A
formidable list of charges, but at the risk of laying ourselves
open to the last, we will prove that the first four are unfounded,
and that the supporters of such opinions have no knowledge of
modern Universities, their vague ideas being founded on the
traditions of a century ago.
The majority of our students are engaged during the day
in their teaching, law, commerce or engineering ; in the evening
they attend lectures and study, with occasional recreation in
training sheds or debating halls. The student who follows this
course can scarcely be called idle, and if he can give the impression that he is pampered he is a type to be encouraged. Of
the students who give their whole attention to the work of the
College many are holders of scholarships, and aim at taking honours. They alone are able to work to a higher standard than that
demanded for the bare degree, and their work is the more
valuable as it is less confined to the necessities of examination ;
they have also the best opportunity for supporting the Clubs
which lend such life and interest to College work. It is difficult
to see why they should be considered idle for taking studies
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somewhat further than most people—or pampered when their
only indulgence is to obtain what sport they can at their own
expense and trouble, for no facilities of any kind are provided
for them by the College.
The rowdiness of students is to a great extent traditional,
although the behaviour at Capping Ceremony in past years has
lent some colour to the charge. We do not defend the uncontrolled interruption of speakers, but we think that the harm
done to the reputation of the College by the conduct of irresponsible students on one day in the year is quite out of proportion
to the actual mischief.
The last charge, that we are ''drawn from only one section"
of the people is as far from the truth as the others. Lectures
are open to the public on the payment of fees small enough to
be within the reach of the poorest, and although degrees cannot
be obtained except after special preparation, it is possible for a
son of the poorest parents to pay his way by means of scholarships
through the Secondary Schools to the University. That this
is actually the case is shown by the small number of rich men's
sons among scholarship holders; in the last five years it is
difficult to find more than one instance ; while it is certain that
the great majority of those who hold scholarships would never
have obtained a University or even a Secondary education
without this assistance.
<6
Life at Orford
fe^r
To describe Oxford life is by no means easy. It is so many
things to so many men. All kinds of men make up the undergraduate body, and all tastes are catered for. Even to write
down my own experience is not easy. The difficulty lies in
deciding where to begin and what to leave out.
I might write about the buildings, the stately quadrangles,
the quaint old rooms incongruously fitted with electric light,
the lovely gardens ; or I might go into ecstacies over the river
in eights week, the Cherwell on a fine summer afternoon, or
Addison's Walk in spring. All these are worthy of description
but deserve an abler pen than mine. But they must be seen to
be fully appreciated. To us they are part of our life, and
though familiarity may have dulled our enthusiasm, we still
cherish them dearly.
But all I can give is an account of an ordinary day in
Oxford as the average undergrad knows it.
Early rising is not a vice that Oxford men are prone to, so
that the day does not begin very early. At half-past seven
you are awakened by the sound of the bath tub being banged
on to your floor by your " scout." In spite of the fact that he
has already called perhaps five other men at the same time,
taking a few minutes over each, the scout always informs you
that it is " half-past seven sir." If you are in your first or
second year you will be expected, on several mornings a week,
to say " good morning" to the Junior Dean in the porch at
eight o'clock, thus keeping a roll-call ; or else to go to chapel a
few minutes later. Otherwise the time of rising is quite
optional. Between eight and half-past your breakfast is
brought to your rooms, and is usually put in front of the fire
to keep warm. Breakfast is a favourite meal for entertaining.
In such cases it is a substantial meal, and a pleasant hour may
be spent over it.
Between half-past nine and ten o'clock the guests begin
to excuse themselves in order to attend lectures or to see their
tutors. Most of the lectures are given in the morning, which
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is almost invariably devoted to work. All lectures are open to
members of all the Colleges, and often you may have to visit
three or four Colleges in the coure of a morning. In such cases
a bicycle is almost a necessity, for it is a good mile, for instance,
between Worcester and Magdalen Colleges. In the mornings
Oxford streets are full of hatless gowned men, rushing along to
lectures.
All lectures stop at one o'clock. A light luncheon is then
eaten in your rooms. Bread and cheese is the usual fare. The
afternoon till about half-past four is spent in the open air.
Everyone takes exercise at this time. Every sort of game is
played here, except perhaps American football and bowls.
Almost everyone plays some game or other. But perhaps a
visitor from another University might notice in some respects
a lack of keenness. There is a " casual" tone about intercollege
games. If a man feels disinclined to play he merely scratches
his name out of the list, and that is the end of it. No one is
annoyed about it or worries him to play. Intercollege games are
played merely for the pleasure to be obtained from playing.
Very little interest is felt in the result.
Rowing, however, stands on a different footing from other
sports. It is the only one that is taken seriously. The
prestige of a college depends partly on its place on the river.
The unfortunate devotees of rowing must attend every afternoon
at the College barge, and make the double journey to Iffiey
Lock and back. If you are not one of these unhappy slaves
you will get considerable amusement not unmixed with instruction by watching an " eight" being coached. The coach runs
along the towpath beside the boat, and hurls instruction at it
through a megaphone. Occasionally he " easies" the boat and
proceeds to make candid and pointed remarks to each member
of the crew in turn. It is said that on occasions the coach of a
poor boat has been known to use unparliamentary language.
Between four and half-past you arrive back at College, and
after a bath comes tea. This is one of Oxford's most cherished
institutions, and is a fairly large and heavy meal. Enormous
quantities of hot buns, toast, muffins, crumpets, and other
indigestibles are sent out from College butteries every afternoon. Sitting over the teacups as the day fades on a winter
afternoon is one of the pleasantest times of the day.
If you are reading hard you will excuse yourself to go and
work about half-past five. At seven o'clock, donning a gown,
you adjourn to the Hall for dinner. This is the only meal
taken in common. The undergraduates sit on long benches at
tables in the body of the Hall, while the Fellows sit at the
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" High Table" on the dais. Hall dinner is not a very sociable
meal, being more noticeable for smart " trenchermanship." If
anyone commits a " faut pas" of any kind, he is, at the option
of the senior scholar at the table, " sconced." A quart mug
filled with any liquid the victim may desire except water, is
brought in, and the man " sconced" tries to drain it at a
draught. Should he do so the table pay for it. If not it is
handed round until empty, the victim pays and is fined in
addition.
The evening may be spent in different ways, according to
the taste of the undergrad, but the man whose " schools" are
near is claimed by his work.
At nine o'clock Old Tom, the bell of Christ Church, tolls
one hundred and one times. At the last note all the College
gates are shut. Anyone coming in later than this must " knock
in," paying fines on a sliding scale, up till twelve o'clock. To
be out after twelve is a serious offence, entailing either a very
heavy fine or rustication for a period. You are therefore careful to be in at 11.59.
This, varying a little in different colleges, and with different
men, is a typical Oxford day.
S . N . ZIMAN.
Cercle Moliere
Ici on parle francais.
The French Reading Club was formed during the first term on
similar lines to the Literary Club, to aid and encourage the study of
French. The name was chosen as being short and distinctive, but it does
not imply that only the works of Moliere will be read (compare the use of
" Shakespeare Society.") The plays prescribed for the year will be read,
as well as works of modern authors. From time to time a lighter programme will be offered, including selected scenes from various dramatists,
and readings from the poets, especially those of the year's literary period.
Meetings are held fortnightly, generally on a Wednesday or Thursday
evening.
On Wednesday, 12th May, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme of Moliere was
read, with great success. The audience was small, but enthusiastic, and
supper was provided by the lady members. On the 16th June there will
be a reading of Hernani.
A strong cast has been secured, and all students
and their friends are invited.
All who are interested in French are cordially invited to join the
Cercle. Past students are particularly welcome. The Cercle will be glad
of reading members, but it is not necessary to become a reading member,
and all students who have any interest at all in the aims of the Cercle are
urged to join, either as active or inactive members. It was at first proposed
to conduct the meetings entirely in French, but as this causes inconvenience to many, the use of French for official purposes will probably be
introduced gradually.
F. A . TAYLOB, Hon. Sec.
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Lines on the death of his Late Majesty,
king Edward "The Peacemaker"
0 PRIDE brought down in tears, how heavily !
O kinn'dest K i n g , how soon, too soon laid low !
T h y peoples, yea, all peoples mourn for thee,
A whole world broken in a common woe.
Slowly H e a v e n wrought thee for thy Titan part,
B e l o v e d beyond the common meed of kings,
D e e p - p l e d g e d to wisdom in thy princely heart,
M i d battle-tumult of tremendous things.
Sorrow, too soon succeeding sorrow, falls
O n hearts, but yesterday b e r e f t of her
W h o bore thee.
A l o u d for thee.
Earth's wide emptiness calls and calls
R o b e - r e n t , in her despair,
W i l d pacing Grief loads every wind with sobs,
Talks to thy absence, which yet thrills with thee,
0'ercrowd3 the present with t h e past, and robs
D e a t h of his fact, to hug the phantasy
T h a t still thou livest.
A y e , and liv'st thou not ?
Though f r o m life's labours gathered to long rest
Shall t h y works fail to follow thee, forgot
Of H i m who called thee to H i s f o o t and pressed
T h y strong and genial spirit to its toil ?
Shall the green shoots of peace sink in the tread
Of H e l l , loud mocked of fiends, where earth's kind soil
Feeds not the quick, but crimsons 'neath the dead ?
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A h , God, though darkened to the farthest shore
Of Empire, all our pride and all our bliss,
Though we have sinned, and Thy hand press us sore,
L e t not time's harvest moon arise on this !
Grant us repentance yet again, and crown
Sorrow with quickening ; in a majesty
Of mercy from Thy Heaven bend Thou down
A n d guide us yet to worthy destiny.
O comfort her whose graciousness allied
A l l sweetness with the splendours H e upbore ;
Loved of H i s people as a girlish bride,
Widowed ' Queen M o t h e r ' loved how much the more.
N o human heart companioneth such grief
Save Thine, O Christ.
E'en nearer than love's pain
B e Thou, to minister Divine relief,
U n t i l her hand be clasped in H i s again.
A n d be with him who 'fore us stands this hour
Bowed by bereavement, shadowed with the weight
Of a world E m p i r e ; 'quip him with Thy power
W h o hast appointed to such high estate.
I n all the promise wherwithal the prayer
Of a united people can enring
Its chosen sovereign, burthen we the air
W i t h the deep, heartfelt cry " God Save the K i n g !"
In righteousness establish him, and bind
H i m and Thy people in one golden aim,
To leave a sweeter world than we did find,
Counting Earth's service dearer than Earth's fame.
May he prove worthy H i m we mourn to-day,
Loved for the dead King's sake, long live to be
Loved for his own, well loved, and passing, take
A World's grief for his highest eulogy.
—A.B.
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Govt. house Grounds Controversy
" !Z7ig Promised Land."
The controversy raised last year by the proposal to grant
the Government House Grounds to the University, has, after an
interval of about three months, raged almost as fiercely as ever.
There is still the same diversity of opinion, the four claims of
the Government House, University College, Grammar School,
and Public Park have again been urged in all their possible
combinations. But a few points have been gained.
(1) We are no longer asked to confine ourselves to the
present, and let " future generations look after themselves."
(2) The need for a new University College has become more
generally recognised. " This resolution must not be taken to
imply opposition to the erection of a University." [Trades and
Labour Council, Star, 21/5/10].
(3) It has become evident that much of the opposition
comes from those who oppose every proposition made by the
Government.
(4) The Editor of the Star, in advocating a new Grammar
School, has met with no support, while the use which he has
made of his position to misrepresent the actions of our governing bodies, to mislead the public on the subject of University
work and equipment, and to countenance a misreport of a
public meeting, has become more or less recognised.
(5) The College Council has removed all doubt as to its
attitude towards the Grammar School by expressing its " readiness to share the use of the playing field with scholars of the
Grammar School." [Herald, 24/5/10].
On the other hand the ignorance and distrust of the University, by a large section, has scarcely diminished.
(1) Mr. R. T. Michaels asserts that " the Grammar School
represents the people, and not only one section as the University
does." [Deputation, Herald, 7/5/10]. Being a City Councillor
he naturally knows.
(2) The Trades and Labour Council protest against the
locking up of the grounds " at the caprice of a small and
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egotistical class." They do not recognise that the best chance
for a workman's son to distinguish himself is by means of a
sound education obtained by working through a Secondary
School and the University.
(3) At the Public Meeting held on May 4th, Messrs. Parr
and Cheal declared that the grounds must not be alienated from
the people, although if the proposed change were made the
grounds and buildings would for the first time be open to the
public.
(4) Members of the Education Board, who above all others
should have some slight knowledge of Universities, continue to
refer complacently to the Grammar School boys as " our boys"
in contrast to the students, who have, nevertheless, all passed
through the Board's schools.
When the City fathers are so completely in the dark on
this subject what can be expected of the man in the street ?
Opposition for opposition's sake was manifested at the
Public Meeting when the cries of " Wait till next election," and
references to the Knyvett case and other grievances indicated
the spirit in which many approached the subject. Even in the
correspondence most prominence has been given to the feeling
that " another insult to old Ireland" has been offered.—A.T.
[Herald, 3/5/10]. "Regarding the underhand Government
House proceedings
What does Mr. Millar know about
railways ?"
Fair Play [Herald, 3/5/10], points out " four or five cases in
which the citizens of Auckland appear to have been ignored."
A Worm that has Turned [Star, 3/5/10], " H o w much
longer are we to tolerate this riding rough-shod over us ?"
Among public men of this type Mr. Parr has been prominent. At a meeting of the College Council [30/11/09], and
elsewhere, he objected to the proposal because no provision was
made for a playground for the Grammar School ; yet he headed
a deputation [15/2/10] to the Hon. Geo. Fowlds, protesting
against the provision of a playground in a seven-acre paddock
near the Domain. To support his contentions Mr. Parr stated
(1) in a letter [Herald, 27/11/09], "This seven-acre block
belongs to the Hospital Board. It has been valued at £20,000.
Perhaps Mr. Sisam will indicate how the Grammar School
Board can find £20,000 to pay for a playground ;" and (2)
before the Education Board that " it had been condemned by
the health officer, and was, in fact, an old swamp."
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The Attitude of the Press
(1) The most systematic and determined opposition has
come from the Editor of the Star. Following a line of his own,
he advocates the building of a new Grammar School on the
Metropolitan grounds. " Auckland needs a new Grammar
School on a new site, and needs it badly." [Star, 7/5/10]. The
School Board has never mentioned the need of a new building,
nor has it received the least support since it was pointed out
that the School has just over 78 acres of land in the city, while
the College has just over two.
(2) To support the retention of Government House, representatives from the Star interviewed at length the half-dozen
tradesmen whose profits are swelled by the custom of the
Governor when in Auckland, the prominence given to them
serving to indicate the poverty of argument in favour of the
contention. The Editor stated that the House had not " imposed
any heavy financial burden on the country," as the caretaker
and gardener get £275 a year between them, and beyond this
the only public outlay is on casual hands." [Star, 3/5/10].
Against this we have from an interview with Mr. Fowlds [Star,
5/5/10], " In view of the grossly inaccurate statements that have
been made regarding the cost of upkeep of Government House,
I obtained from the Public Works Department yesterday figures
for the last thirteen years, showing that the upkeep, including
the caretaker, has averaged over £1,000 a year."
(3) The claims of the University are ridiculed by the
Editor in a manner which is, to say the least, unusual in a
question of this kind. His bitterness towards Council, Professors and Students has been displayed to an extent that
fortunately has gone far to defeat its purpose.
His misrepresentation of the attitude of the Council and
Professorial Board towards the Grammar School boys' playground was dealt with in the December number, pp. 15 and 17.
An example of his ill feeling towards the students is easily
found. After the Public Meeting of May 4th, the Star report
deliberately disregarded the uproar which interrupted Dr.
McDowell's speech, and attributed any noise to the students.
The Editor's reply to our letter pointing out the misrepresentation is to the effect that the students held up two hands when
voting.
His argument when stripped of personalities stands thus.
Most of the provincial Universities in Great Britain and elsewhere have no more than three acres ; therefore, " to grant
to the Auckland University College authorities unrestricted
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control over an orea of land so largely in excess of its needs
would be injurious to the true interests of University Education."
The facts on which this argument is based have been shown
by Mr. Sisam in his letters to the Star [16/5/10 and 25/5/10],
to be almost invariably incorrect. They have varied in degree
from C I ) the assertion that the University of Glasgow is accommodated in a building covering about three acres, while the
Calendar enumerates six buildings, and gives the area as over
fifty acres; to (2) the remark that Queensland has " hitherto
got along very satisfactorily" without a University, although
the Government House, together with 35 acres of land have
recently been set aside for University purposes.
The reasoning which leads to the conclusion is scarcely
sounder than the facts on which it is based. That Universities
can exist under adverse circumstances is proved by our own
example ; but it should be remembered that Universities such as
those of Birmingham and Manchester are not to be taken as
models, as they have been founded after the city has become
closely built, when large sites are not available except by going
into the suburbs. Another point worthy of consideration is the
greatly increased expense in erecting one building, large enough
to accommodate arts, science, law, commerce, and engineering
for even the next twenty years. The prospect of enlarging the
building by the addition of upper storeys is not an attractive
one.
(4). The Editor has added to the list of suggestions that
we should move out to Mt. Eden, One Tree Hill or Tamaki, the
original one that the School of Mines should be removed to
Waihi, quoting, as an example to be followed, the College of
Physical Science, embracing engineering and mining, founded
at Newcastle-on-Tyne by the Durham University. The parallel
is not a happy one—Newcastle is almost double the size of
Auckland, and the College, which is equipped for science and
arts as well as engineering, has ten professors and over twenty
lecturers. The Editor has not grasped the elementary principle
of a University Engineering School, which requires the student
to obtain instruction in the theoretical science as well as the
practical. Is it suggested that Waihi can support a School of
Mines, at which not only engineering but science and mathematics are to be taught to a standard which will enable
the successful student to compete with those from Sydney or
other Universities ?
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public
Meeting
At the Meeting convened by the Mayor to test the opinion
of the public on this question, seven speakers by arrangement
opposed the proposal while one was given permission to voice
the claims of the University. Of the seven speakers Mr. Myers
was the only one who approached the real issue, it being quite
clear that the others knew nothing of at least half the subject,
namely, the claims of the University College. Mr. Entrioan,
who is apparently in that stage of mental development which
accepts as fact whatever appears in the Star, seconded the
motion.
Mr. Parr, who followed, stated that " there was an overwhelming sentiment against the stealing of Government House
Grounds," and that he would therefore vote against it; although
at the Educational Board [24/11/09], he moved, "That the
Board heartily approves of the proposal to devote the grounds
to educational purposes." Mr. Poole roundly asserted that he
would vote in the House according to his convictions, which,
however, he did not make known. Mr. Glover, Mr. Lawry and
Mr. Cheal were prepared to dispute the " alienation of one inch
of the ground," and were consequently nonplussed when the
resolution, which contained the clause, " that this meeting is of
the opinion that there is sufficient room on the Metropolitan
Ground for a University College," was carried.
Dr. McDowell, our only advocate, was interrupted so continuously that much of his speech was inaudible. He gave
reasons, however, for stating that a central site was a necessity,
and that from the experience of Southern Colleges twelve acres
would not be too large an area.
The meeting only served to emphasise the great diversity
of opinion, and the prevalent feeling of opposition to the
University.
The Case as it Stands
To return to the rival claims of Government House and
University College. If it should be thought desirable that a
second official residence be provided for the Governor, Auckland
is rich in sites, and no difficulty would be found in supplying
one in every way suitable, and probably more to the taste of
most Governors than the present site. If someone has to travel
to the suburbs, we hope we shall not be accused of selfishness in
urging the convenience of students the year round, as against
that of the visitors to Government House for the short periods
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during which the Governor is in residence. The late Governor
is said to have objected to the presence of either College or
Grammar School in the Metropolitan paddock, and it is possible
that succeeding Governors may take the same view.
That a central site is a necessity for the College is shown
by the fact that a clear majority of the students work in offices
during the day, and that the Training College, 10 minutes'
walk from the proposed site, sends all its teachers to the
University College for various lectures.
It is not generally realised that under the present system
every teacher in both primary and secondary schools is bound
to pass through the University ; any improvement, therefore, in
the condition of the Univerity Colleges should result in the
subsequent improvement in the teaching throughout the provinces, while any disabilities under which the Colleges labour
will react on the teaching most unfavourably. In teaching the
result is most clearly seen, but if we are to compete with
Southern Centres in law, commerce or engineering it must be by
affording to our students opportunities equal to those enjoyed
by others, and it will certainly not be brought about by narrowing the scope of University achievement.
a Summer afternoon
Ct
How happy could I be with either,
Were 'tother dear charmer away."—HERRICK.
SCENE.—The deck of a small pleasure yacht.
Time 2.30 p.m.
Tivo
girls discovered reading ; they both occupy deck chairs ; one
is idly turning
leaves of a magazine, the other
apparently
deep in a novel
They both glance up from time to time.
A young man presently approaches;
he is dressed in boating
flannels,
and is whistling cheerily.
As he catches sight
of
the two girls his expression changes and he stops
whistling.
Both girls throw down their books and go quickly forward
to
meet him.
Each wishes she—or the other—had
kept her seat.
OHara
(boldly)—Good
morning, ladies
Kate—Good
morning, Mr. O'Hara ?
I should have called it
good afternoon.
W e have all been waiting ever so long.
Winifred—Isn't
it a glorious day.
I think we are going to have a
lovely run, don't you ?
O'Hara—Er,
Oh ! yes, of course ; at least I hope so.
The weather
is perfect, by jove.
I had no idea you were in Seaport,
Miss Mowbray.
How long have you been here ?
Kate—About
a week.
I gave my friends a surprise.
They had n o
idea I was coming.
W o n ' t you say you are pleased to see
me.
( Winijred returns to her seat).
O'Hara.—Charmed,
of course.
How strange that we have not met.
I am surprised to see you here.
Kate.—More
surprised than pleased I imagine.
O'Hara {resignedly)—If
you are so determined about it.
(More
politely)—Doesn't
this remind you of the run we had
down to Longacre last year.
Kate (enthusiastically)—I
was just thinking of i t !
D o you know
this is the anniversary of the day ?
O'Hara—Is
that so ? I had forgotten.
Kate (indignantly)—Forgotten
! Then your memory must be exceedingly short.
Don't you remember the compact we
made always to think of each other on the anniversary of
that day.
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O'Hara—Were
we indeed ? I don't know what I should have done
if you had not been here to remind me of it.
Kate—I
had no idea it was to be an immense effort to remember it.
I should have thought it would be in your thoughts so
often that it would be the most natural thing possible to
think of it on the 15th of March.
O'Hara
('relenting)—Believe
me, Miss Kate. I should have remembered it before the day was out, but when one has so
many special days to remember, and so many anniversaries
to keep u p — ( s t o p s short).
Kate (stiffly)—We
are not all so fortunate in that respect as you
seem to be, Mr. O'Hara.
( M o v e s aivay, picks
up her
magazine, and becomes deeply interested at once).
O'Hara (crossing
eagerly towards Winifred)—What
is the book that
you find so absorbing, Miss Lesley ? Y o u have not looked
up for at least a quarter of an honr.
Winifred
(coldly)—I
don't see how you were to know t h a t ; you
have not looked once in this direction.
O'Hara—You
mean that I never looked in any other.
But do let
me see what you are reading.
Winijred
(producing
her book unwillingly)—I
don't know when I
have been so interested.
I t is Shiloh; I found it on
the bookshelf in the cabin.
O'Hara—Shiloh
!
I thought as much
(chuckles).
H o w this
does carry one back ( t u r n s over
leaves).
Winifred—Is
it so surprising that I should be interested in Shiloh ?
O'Hara—What
do you think yourself, Miss Lesley ?
Winifred—I
hardly know—
O'Hara—I
thought so. Tell me what you have been thinking about
so seriously.
Winifred (stiffly)—That
is a matter which concerns myself alone.
Kate (returning)—0,
Mr. O'Hara, I am so sorry to interrupt, but
there is a curious object bobbing about a few yards astern.
Do come and see if you can tell me what it is.
O'Hara (getting up)—Won't
you come too, Miss Lesley.
Y o u may
be able to throw some light on the matter.
Winifred—No,
I think I will stay where I am.
I am much more
interested in the fate of these unfortunate people than
you seem to believe.
Y o u can come back and tell me if
it is anything really interesting.
O'Hara—You
may depend upon me for that. ( E x e u n t Kate and
O'Hara).
O'Hara (catching
sight of a young man hutrying
down the
pier—
Here's Wakefield ! ( H e a v e s a sigh of relief.)
I suppose
it is he we are waiting for. ( T o Wakefield,
cheerily)—
Hullo, you're late.
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Wakefield (lifting
his cap as he sees Miss Mowbray)—I
am very
sorry, old man, I am afraid I have kept you all waiting.
I half expected you would have gone.
O'Hara—Oh ! its all right, now you're here. We're only forty minutes behind time.
Wakefield—Yes, I expect Meredith is the man to whom to direct
(yHara
my apologies. (Goes below, but reappears shortly).
(who has joined Miss Lesley)—Allow
me to introduce my
friend, Mr. Wakefield ; Miss Lesley, Miss Mowbray.
( Wakefield exchanges civilities with the two
girls).
Wakefield—Isn't it rather warm here, don't you notice it Miss
Lesley? Shall we see if we can find a more sheltered
spot ?
Winifred (willingly')—The sun is scorching here. I think we might
feel the breeze more if we went further forard. (Exeunt).
O'Hara (thunderstruck)—Well I'm—. One would think we were
beastly salamanders, and didn't know enough to come in
out of the sun ; we'll find a shady spot too.
Kate (delighted)—Oh, I think Mr. Wakefield was speaking figuratively. It is delightfully cool here. (Settles down for a
comfortable chat). Do you know, I can't help thinking
you have changed tremendously since I last met you, Mr.
O'Hara.
O'Hara—Very likely. I can tell from your tone the change is for
the worse. In what way have I altered ?
Kate—You are so much quieter. I should hardly recognise the
lively individual who kept us all so amused at Longacre
last year.
(yHara—One can't play the clown forever. When age creeps on—
Kate—Pshaw I Its something much more serious than that. I
really believe you are in love.
O'Hara (eagerly)—You have hit the right nail on the head, Miss
Mowbray. I have always heard that girls are very clever
in such matters. (Confidentially) I wonder if you can
tell me who it is ?
Kate—I am sure I can never do that. Is it some one I know ?
O'Hara (still more confidentially)—Yes, she is on board the
Dolphin to-day.
Kate (with heightened colour)—Shall we walk about a little, Mr.
O'Hara? One gets tired of sitting still.
O'Hara (as a ripple of laughter from Winifred is heard)—That's
a good idea. (They begin to walk).
Kate (changing the subject)—Do you know, I haven't forgiven you
for so soon forgetting that day at Longacre last year.
O'Hara—I always undertake more than I can conscientiously perform. My cousin Joan once accused me of it.
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Kate (cruelly)—How many cousin Joans have you, Mr. O'Hara ?
O'Hara (suddenly)—About seven, I think.
Kate—Indeed. Is Winifred Lesley one of them ?
O'Hara—That's a brilliant idea. Let's go and ask her.
Kate (laughing)—Ask her! Are you crazy?
O'Hara—Come along Miss Kate. The responsibility is yours. I
shall tell Miss Lesley it was your idea. (Kate follows
somewhat reluctantly). Excuse us Wakefield, we have a
knotty point to submit to Miss Lesley. Miss Mowbray
wants to know if you are one of my cousin Joans.
Kate (laughing)—Now, that's not at all fair. It has nothing whatever to do with me.
Winifred—Is it a riddle ? One of those missing word abominations. I should have thought you had a mind above
riddles, Mr. O'Hara. Help me out, Mr. Wakefield, I
can see I shall never guess it.
O'Hara (regretting his rash step)—Never mind, Cousin Joan. I
will tell you the answer another time.
Kate—Yes, Mr. Wakefield, you suggest a sensible subject.
Wakefield—I was talking very sensibly to Miss Lesley when Mr.
O'Hara interrupted us. Cousin Joan may not be sensible,
but she sounds very interesting.
Winifred—You have roused my curiosity so much I feel I must
solve this riddle.
Wakefield—I had no idea you had a cousin Joan. I never heard of
her before.
Kate—He has seven of them. He just told me so.
Winifred (on whom the truth begins to dawn)—Seven ! Perhaps
I am one.
O'Hara—Would it be such a fearful fate to be related to me, Miss
Lesley ?
Winifred (severely)—A great responsibility I should say.
O'Hara—I don't think you can say that until you have tried it.
Winifred—What a lovely sunset, Mr. Wakefield. I wonder if it
means we shall have a fine day to-morrow.
O'Hara—Sunset at night,
Shepherd's delight;
Sunset in the morning,
Sailor's warning.
Kate (sharply)—Sunsets usually are at night, are they not Mr.
O'Hara ?
O'Hara—I believe so, Miss Mowbray, though I think they have
been seen in the morning at Ballymaloney.
Winifred—I shouldn't be surprised to hear of anything being seen
at Ballymaloney. If all one hears of it be true, it must be
a good place to stay away from.
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O'Hara—Oh! Miss Lesley, first you abuse me, and then you abuse
my native place.
Kate {after a prolonged pause)—How chilly it gets. I really think
I will go below and get my wrap.
Wakefield (on whom the situation has dawned)—Allow me to
accompany you Miss Mowbray. (Exeunt).
O'Hara (thoughtfully)—I wonder if Kate was speaking figuratively.
CURTAIN.
Literary Club
Though the Club, inaugurated on the 2nd July of last year, is still
in its infancy, it has already attained a measure of success that ought to
merit, if not the envy, at any rate the admiration of the sister institutions
in the College. The first annual meeting was held on 14th Aprils and an
exceptionally satisfactory financial position was exhibited. The membership at the beginning of the year numbered one hundred odd, and is still
increasing. W i t h regard to the reading, though the difference between
the best and the worst readers cannot but be great, the general standard is
good, and will be better as the nervous readers gain more confidence.
To review the Club's doings. Four readings were held last year—
" T h e Merchant of Venice" (in two parts), " T h e Critic," and " S h e Stoops
to Conquer"—and all were well attended. This year the Club has held
two readings so far. It commenced on the 6th May with a second representation of " The Critic," and on the 27th—its first open night—registered
high-water mark of its success by presenting a mixed programme to a
record house. The items comprised two highly interesting papers on Maori
literature, by Messrs. Ardern and Sisam, and three selections from " The
Two Noble Kinsmen," " T w e l f t h Night," and " T h e Hunchback."
The
papers were complementary : Mr. Ardern specified and typified the characteristics of Maori literature, while Mr. Sisam gave a historical treatment
shot with humour. The reading was on the whole excellent.
Quibus dictis, one might emphasize the fact—none the less true
because not hitherto expressly avowed—that the Club has, besides the
genial mission of social intercourse, a twofold aim : to cultivate good elocution, especially with regard to a pure " Christian accent," and to foster,
not merely a cold admiration, but a warm love for the bast in English
literature.
H. L. POWELL, Hon. Sec.
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tournament
" A race of proud-liv'd loiterers."—CHAPMAN.
An early Easter brought the tournament on us shortly after
the commencement of the College year, and once more we turned
our thoughts, and, (the more fortunate of us) our steps, southwards. The former might excusably have been gloomy. The
competitors mustered thirteen, a small and unpropitious number, and we felt, as we assembled on the Wednesday night before
Easter, that whatever happened we should be justified in putting
a lot down to bad luck. Three barrackers, all ladies, accompanied
the team. Our send-off was hearty but comparatively quiet.
We were unable to demonstrate on the platform, as we found it
necessary to stand guard over our seats in order to reserve them,
but we bore up nobly under the parting, and proceeded to drown
our sorrow in song. At Mercer, Davy boarded the train, but
being already somewhat seedy, did not deem it advisable to join
our revels. No new songs or war-crys were invented, all our talent
being exhausted in an epidemic of wierd and wonderful puns.
Supper restored us to our normal state, after which the singing
became fitful and a rumour went round that some of us were
sleeping. It was entirely groundless, but in order that we might
be above suspicion, one of our long jumpers took it upon himself to do sentry go up and down the aisle, moaning at intervals
that someone had stolen his rug. We attribute his non-success
in the jump to this weary vigil.
Clear, cold weather was provided for us by the King Country
authorities in order that we might view their " scenic attractions"
at their best. We saw Ruapehu, splendid as usual, and, it is
alleged, Ngauruhoe too. Fine weather continued throughout
the remainder of the journey, which passed without frantic
excitement. We stayed longer in Johnsonville than we thought
necessary, and of course arrived at Wellington considerably
behind time. We forthwith proceeded to the " Windsor " upon
the invitation of the Victoria College authorities who had provided dinner for us there, with kindly forethought (it being a
temperance hotel). Cleansed and generally revived we swaggered
down to " the Moana " a few minutes before 8 p.m., its advertised
hour of departure. At this stage we lost oar manager, a small
thing in itself, perhaps, but as he had our tickets, under the
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circumstances somewhat disquieting. With uneasiness growing
as time advanced we watched more fortunate passengers crowding on and wondered where (if anywhere) we were to be stowed.
However, Auckland's hopes were not thus to be blighted, and
we got safely aboard together with about fifty V.C. students.
The boat moved away at the appointed hour (to our surprise),
after we had worked off a few of our songs, heard with indulgence
by the crowd of collegians on the wharf. They in turn rendered
their war-cry and sang their haunting melodies. We made
acquaintance with a few of the Victorians, but for the most part,
while we remained on deck, we were an exclusive coterie, and
most of us being weary with the train journey retired early,
despite the beaut}1- of the night. Next morning (Good Friday,),
finding ourselves in Lyttleton harbour, we looked round for its
vaunted beauties but failed to discover them. Perhaps our
Northern standerd is too high. Anyway the time at our disposal
was short and we were soon entrained for Christchurch. The
only incident of this journey occurred when Reynolds obligingly
opened a carriage window by putting his fist through it, which
hurt the feelings of the guard. He was a zealous man, and
seemed to have a tender spot for this particular window, judging
by his assessment of damages. Our arrival at Christchurch
saved a critical situation. We tumbled out of our carriages and
were quickly appropriated by our various hosts. We spent the
rest of the day in improving their acquaintance.
On Saturday, in cheerful weather, the Tournament opened
officially with a reception in the College Hall (called " Civic"
for no apparent reason). This formal welcome over, military
men went off to the shooting, while those interested in tennis
betook themselves to the Avonside courts. Four fine asphalt
courts were ready for play and the matches were quickly got
going. During the morning we were chiefly interested with our
own matches (and were the only ones interested therein). Of
the other matches, a keen struggle between Miss Reeve and
Cleghorn (V.C.) and Miss Grace and Jennings (C.C.) roused
great excitement, and Victoria's unexpected win was received
with applause, as it became apparent that there would be
a close contest for the shield. The tennis generally was rather
ordinary. The display of our men was certainly far from
masterly, though the ladies played up well, against stronger
opponents than usual, but only two of our whole team survived
the first round. We did our best to be cheerful under it, and
forgot our woes for a time in an excursion to Wainoni Park,
which had been arranged as our Saturday evening attraction.
Most of us reached that place staidly by tram, the sentimental
however, drifted down the Avon, which for various reasons is the
longer way.
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At the Park we met that famous man, Prof. Bickerton, who
was expounding his " cosmic theory " to a group of admiring
students. The Park is a sort of cheap fairyland, with glaring
lights and a babel of noises, and for an hour we pocketed our
dignity and patronised " merry-go-round " and " ocean wave,"
and all other contrivances which might produce a new sensation.
"We then had supper under the trees, and afterwards a concert
was given in a little open air theatre with gaudily painted scenes.
A.U.C. gave their (now) well-known haka, and there were other
interesting items. A laconic announcement at 10.10 p.m. that
returning cars were due to start at 10 p.m. roused considerable
animation, and the picnic ended with a special geyser display in
one of the Park's numerous miniature lakes.
Next day was not promising, and in spite of assurances from
the weather prophets that it would not rain, a slight drizzle
commenced in the evening, and this continued throughout
Monday morning with somewhat dismal effects on the sports,
held at Lancaster Park. The ground was a trifle heavy, but
some good performances were put up, nevertheless, not by our
men, however. We must have been looking rather blue I suppose, for during the luncheon adjournment a Salvation Army
lassie approached the most respectable looking of our party and
asked if we were not a " Band of Hope " and " what time our
picnic started." As a mattor of fact we were no more than a
band of hope, but we could give no information as to when our
picnic was likely to begin. Our hopes had certainly dwindled
by the end of Monday afternoon. Jacobsen ran well for us in
the half mile and secured a creditable third, but Marshall
knocked the stick down far too soon in the high jump. Perhaps
he was weighed down by thoughts of the approaching debate.
In the tug-of-war we tugged with seven men but ill-luck still
pursued us. We felt as we journeyed back to town, that nothing
but an unqualified success in the debate could repair our damaged
reputation.
How our last hopes were realised, how Marshall built up
that tower of solid argument which his opponents hardly
attempted to assail, being intent on raising an edifice of their
own, the defects of whose sandy foundations Algie derisively
pointed out and raised a somnolent audience to smiles and
laughter, how heartily we agreed with the judges' decision and
our exaltation thereat, fill another page of Tournament history
which Aucklanders at least will read with pleasure. We felt we
had not come so many miles for nothing. We had at last, in the
words of a Southern orator " won something from somebody."
We easily persuaded ourselves that intellect was a finer thing
than muscle, and with these reflections, we watched with com25
placency the semi-finals and finals of the tennis played on
Tuesday. In the finals we were interested as spectators only.
Canterbury College Captured the shield with wins in the Ladies'
Doubles (Miss Grace and Miss Paterson), Men's Doubles
(Jennings and Smith) and the Men's Singles (Jennings). Victoria annexed the remaining events, the Combined (Miss Reeve
and Cleghorn), and the Ladies' Singles (Miss Reeve). The
former provided a strenuous contest, the runners-up, Miss
Paterson and Beamish fighting it out to a finish.
On Tuesday evening a splendid ball at the College completed
the official programme, and many who had not competed during
the rest of the tournament doubtless competed there. Tournament balls are generally enjoyed and this was no exception.
The Auckland team left next evening, after spending
Wednesday " doing " the town. The return journey was enjoyed
in a somewhat less boisterous way than the trip down. So ended a
pleasant and eventful holiday. The Tournament was surely a
happy invention, and one of its chief charms is the social intimacy
which it brings about. What is most prominent in the thoughts
of those who have been fortunate enough to take part in one is
not the idea of trophies to be won, but the thought of old
acquaintances to be renewed, and pleasurable anticipations of
new ones to be made, when Easter comes round again.
The Debate
The subject—" That the training and education provided
by such a University as ours is the best preparation for a commercial or industrial career."
In the hands of the debaters this innocent-looking subject
proved most elastic, and for those unversed in the delicate
science of debating it was most difficult to discover exactly
what connection many of the arguments advanced had with the
question at issue.
The first debate was opened by Canterbury's representatives.
In affirming the proposition they went well afield, and proved
not so much that such a University as ours did provide, as that
it could provide the best commercial training. Their opponents,
Victoria College, firstly denied that such another University as
ours existed, in other words, ours was unique, and, concluding
therefore that our University must be meant, devoted their time to
attacking its peculiar methods, while pointing out incidentally
a number of ways in which it might be reformed. They made
good parliamentary speeches.
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In the second debate Marshall lead off for Auckland, and
by way of a change spoke right to the point. In a quiet but
convincing way he advanced many cogent arguments. Robinson opened for Otago and without troubling particularly to
answer his opponent's assertions, denied in toto that a University with its acadertiic surroundings was a fit place for a business
training. His speech was well delivered, and with a few slight
alterations would have made an excellent sermon. After his
sonorous pulpit periods Algie's levity and derision had a magic
effect on the listeners. His fireworks were like an oasis in a
desert. Moreover, he could afford to indulge in them, since his
colleague had pretty well covered the whole ground. Marshall
was, so to speak, the infantry of our attack—Algie supplied the
dashing cavalry. His conclusion was a rare flourish. Otago's
second pleader was a speaker of the good solid type that is
approved by a Scotch congregation, but he was hardly the man
to deal with Algie's bewildering eloquence. Both Otago's men,
moreover, were somewhat lost in admiration of their own views,
and devoted too little time to controverting those of the
opposition.
The judges fortunately took a commonsense view of the
question, and awarded the shield to A.U.C. We do not for a
moment question their decision, and at least Auckland's win
was a popular one.
Tennis tournament
As a social function this was a grand success. The weather
was mild throughout, the appearance and surroundings of the
courts were most pleasant and the arrangements in general
satisfactory. But the tennis was below expectations. Those
who remembered the excellence of last Easter's performances,
and looked at this year's list of competitors, anticipated many
close and interesting games, but although practically all last
year's champions came out again, on the men's side at least,
they failed to reproduce their old form. The ladies, however, as
a whole, played very much better tennis than in previous years,
but if any comment is called for, it is a regret that net play was
so thoroughly neglected.
The Ladies' Singles Championship fell to Miss Reeve. She
is a sterling player and a very hard hitter. With a good length
and plenty of pace she again vanquished Miss Grace in the
finals. The latter, however, had some compensation from a good
win in the Ladies' Doubles. This match was watched with keen
interest, as its result practically decided the destination of the
tennis shield. The previous holders, Misses Grace and Paterson
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were both on the top of their game and the latter's fine cross
court drive proved very troublesome to the Wellington pair who
met them in the final. Miss Reeve played up well, but her
partner was, unfortunately, rather nervous, and drew the
opponents' play. The Canterbury ladies kept the game well in
hand and won by a fair margin.
In the Combined, last year's champions, Miss Grace and
Jennings, met their fate rather unexpectedly in the first round,
for which Victoria College's first pair, Miss Reeve and Cleghorn
were responsible. The spectators got quite worked up over this
game, wThich certainly was a tit-bit. Miss Reeve was solidity
itself on the back line, thereby enabling Cleghorn to spend most
of his time at the net. Towards the finish he was brilliant and
absolutely buried a great many of Miss Grace's returns. In the
final, the consistency and combination of the same pair again
had its reward, but not without a strenuous fight.
Of the men, L. S. Jennings, though not right on his game,
had little difficulty in defending his title to the Singles championship. The runner up was T. D. Smith, a steady player, who, in
addition to this achievement, partnered Jennings successfully in
the Doubles. Though a weaker combination than last year's
they had an easy progress through all three rounds. In the
final they met Moody and Gower, who had expectations ; these
did not mature. Moody's smashes seldom came off, and Gower,
though still tricky, was not as effective as usual. The Southerners
in consequence went under.
No new stars appeared at the Tournament but some who
showed promise last Easter had come on a lot. Of these Cleghorn
and Beamish were quite brilliant at times and some of the lady
players, notably Miss Paterson, had also made great strides.
As for our Auckland contingent, their chief trouble was lack
of finish, for with one honourable exception, all were disposed
of in the first round. We can only hope that next year the
exceptions will be more numerous.
The Tennis Shield goes to Canterbury College, with three
wins—Victoria College being runners up, with two.
athletics
The 1910 Tournament brought together a goodly assembly
of athletes, and the arrangements for their accommodation were
perfect in all respects save one. The weather conditions on
Easter Monday were far below the athelete's ideal, and yet
despite a sticky track, the performances were generally of a
high standard. In addition to other good times, two fine records
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were registered, in the 100 and 220 yards respectively. The
happy man was Opie, the hero of the day. He is a beautiful
runner, with a stamina that rarely falls to the lot of a sprinter.
Where he started there were no close finishes. His many efforts
contributed materially to Canterbury's win, but quite apart
from Opie, the exhibition of the home College was a fine one.
Their team secured nine firsts, and a total of 19 points, notwithstanding strong opposition from Otago and Victoria College,
who had such athletic giants in the field as Brookfield and
McBride, Duncan, Bogle and Rigg.
Our own performance was even more lamentable than
usual, and by failing to secure a single point we registered a
new Tournament record. We have, however, made matters
easier for next year's team, who will be soothed by the reflection
that they cannot go any lower. Of our men, Wills secured a
fair third, and Jacobsen ran well in the half-mile. He might
have secured a prize if he had concentrated his efforts on this
event. Unfortunately, our athletes were few, and could not
specialise. For Auckland's sake they had to spread themselves,
and show our colours in as many events as possible. Needless
to say, a Challenge Shield is not won in this way, and next
year, with numbers, we cannot fail to make a better showing.
1. Putting 161bs. Weight (Record 35ft. T^ins. ; H. Stowe, C.C.,
1903) : 1st, W. Grace, C.C.; 2nd, C. V. Baigent, O.U., ;
3rd, H. Wills, A-U.C. Distance, 31ft. 2ins.
2. One Mile Flat (Record, 4mins. 36 3-5secs. ; L. A. Dougall,
C.C., 1909) : 1st, L. A. Dougall, C.C.; 2nd, T. Rigg, V.C.
Time, 4mins. 37 l-5secs.
3. 220 Yards Flat (Previous Record, 23 3-5secs.; W. H. Moyes,
C.C., 1904) : 1st, R. Opie, C C. ; 2nd, A. T. Duncan, V.C.
Time, 23 2-5secs. Record.
4. Long Jump (Record, 21ft. llins. ; C. Gilray, O.U., 1907): 1st,
J. N. Millard, O.U. ; 2nd, G. S. Mackenzie, C.C. Distance,
20ft. lin.
5. 120 Yards Hurdles (Record, 17 l-5secs. : T. Holmden, V.C.,
1907 ; A. H. Bogle, V.C., 1909): 1st, W. C. Harley, C.C. ;
2nd, A. H. Bogle, V.C6. Half-Mile Flat (Record, 2mins. 3 l-5secs. ; A. S. Henderson,
V.C., 1902) : 1st, L. A. Dougall, C.C.; 2nd, A. T. Duncan,
V.C- Time, 2mins. 7 3-5secs.
7. Hammer Throwing (Record, 103ft. 3 ins. ; J. Davie, O.U.,
1905): 1st, J. Wilson, V.C. ; 2nd, W. Rutherford, O-U.
Distance, 98ft. 3ins.
8. 100 Yards Flat (Previous Record, 10 2-5secs. ; R. Hav, A.U.C.,
1903) : 1st, R. Opie, C.C. ; 2nd, L. H. McBride, O.U. Time,
10 l-10secs. Record.
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9. One Mile Walk (Standard, 7mins. 15secs.; Best, 7mins.
21 2-5secs. ; A. Hamilton. O.U., 1909) : 1st, R. Twyneham,
C.C. ; 2nd, G. M. Cleghorn, V.C. Time, 7mins. 33 l-5secs.
10. High Jump (Record, 5ft. 6iins. ; C. F. Cook, C.C., 1906) :
1st, A. W. Brookfield, O.U. ; 2nd, J. N. Millard, O.U.
Height, 5ft. 3f ins.
11. 440 Yards Flat (Record, 51 2-5secs.; W. H. Moyes, C.C.,
1903) : 1st, R. Opie, C.C. ; 2nd, A. W. Brookfield, O.U.
Time, 51 3-5secs.
12. Three Miles Flat (Standard, 15mins. 30secs.; Best, T. Rigg,
V.C., 15mins. 56secs.) : 1st, T. Rigg, V.C.; 2nd, D. S. Smith,
V.C. Time, 16mins. 13secs.
13. 440 Yards Hurdles (Record, 62 2-5secs. ; A. S. Henderson,
V.C., 1903) : 1st, G. S. Mackenzie, C.C. ; 2nd, A. H. Bogle,
V.C. Time, 63 l-5secs.
14. Relay Race, One Mile : 1st, C.C. (Mackenzie, Opie, Schramm,
Thomas) ; 2nd, O.U. (McBride, Brookfield, Reid, Haslett).
Time, 3mins. 42 l-5secs.
15. Tug-of-War : Otago won from Wellington in the final.
Trophies
ATHLETIC
SHIELD.—Canterbury College (19 points) ; V.C.
(13 points) ; O.U. (7 points).
TREVOR H A L L
Brookfield (O.U.)
MEMORIAL
SHIELD.—(High Jump),
CUP.—(One Mile), L . A . Dougall ( C . C . )
CUP.—(Most points scored bv one athlete),
D E LA M A R E
Opie
LADIES'
A. W .
(C.C.)
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Officers of Clubs and Societies
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Vice-Presidents,
Miss
M . E . Clarke and Mr. B. H . W y m a n ; Committee, Misses Beaumont, 0 .
Clark and Davies, Messrs. Bamford and Campbell; Representatives
on
Committee, Miss Edgerley and Messrs. Algie, Bridson and Jacobsen;
Hon. Auditor, Mr. 0 . Scott; Treasurer, Mr. F . Taylor; Secretary,
Mr.
A. Wallace.
STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION,—President, Mr. W . A . G r a y ;
W . A. G r a y ; Sub-Editor,
Campbell; Business Manager, Mr. A . Wallace; Committee,
Beaumont, Messrs. Rohan, Jacobsen and Melville.
MAGAZINE COMMITTEE,—Editor, Mr.
Mr. N . A .
Miss C. L.
LADIES' COMMON ROOM CLUB,—Hon. Pres.,
Miss Thomas ; Exec. Pres., Miss
M . E. Clarke; Committee, Misses O. Clark, Freeman, Morrison; Sec.,
Miss C. Beaumont; Treas. and Rep. on S.A. Exec., Miss Edgerley.
M E N ' S COMMON ROOM CLUB,—Exec. Pres.,
Mr. P. S. Ardern;
Vice-Pres.,
Messrs. P. S. Bridson and A. Wallace; Committee,
Messrs. Gray,
Jameson, Melville; Sec. Tea Club, Mr. R . E l l i s ; Rep. on S. A.
Exec.,
Mr. N. R. Jacobsen.
Exec. Pres., Mr. S . H. E l l i s ;
Vice-Pres., Miss C. Beaumont and Mr. B. W y m a n ; Committee, Miss M .
Clarke, Messrs. Algie and Jacobsen; Hon. Sec., Mr. J. C. Brook;
Rep. on S.A. Exec., Mr. R. M . Algie.
DEBATING SOCIETY,—Pres., Prof. Dettmann;
B. Jameson; Vice-Pres.,
Miss M . E .
Clarke and Mr. A . G . Marshall; Treas., Miss O. Clark and Mr. P. S.
Smale; Corresponding
Sees., Miss C. Beaumont and Mr. Melville;
Recording Sec., Mr. B. Scott; Rep. on S.A. Exec., Mr. Bridson.
CHRISTIAN UNION,—Pres., Mr. A .
L A W N TENNIS CLUB,—Pres., Prof. Egerton ; Exec.
Pres., Mr. N . R . Jacobsen;
Committee, Misses O. Clark and M . Clarke, Messrs. Gray, Jameson and
Thorne; Sec. and Treas., Mr. B. Scott.
Capt., M r . F . R. W i l s o n ;
Committee,
Messrs. Campbell, Bamford, Gray, Wilkes and W i l l s ; Delegates to
A.R.U., Prof. Segar, Messrs. F . Ohlson and F . W i l s o n ; Sec. and
Treas.
Mr. D. Ross.
FOOTBALL CLUB,—Pres., Prof. Segar;
CLUB,—Pres., Mr. Grossmann; Club Capt., Mr. H . B. Speight;
Committee,
Messrs. Alderton, Gilmour, Jacobsen, Pierce and R o w e ;
Treas., Mr. J. C. Rennie; Sec., Mr. S. W . Collis.
HOCKEY
SOCIETY,—Hon. Pres.,
Dr. T h o m a s ;
Conductor,
Mr. J. W .
Bellingham; Pres., Mr. A. G. Marshall; Vice-Pres., Mise C. M . Speight
and Mr. A. H . Bowell; -4s«is. Sec., Miss M. L. Barr; Sec. and
Treas.,
Mr. B. Scott.
MUSICAL
SOCIETY,—Pres., Prof. Egerton; Vice-Pres.,
Miss M. Clarke and
Mr. H . T. Clarke; Committee, Misses Lynch and Minchin, Messrs.
Graham, Gray and Melville; Sec. and Treas., Mr. H . L. Powell.
LITERARY
MOLIERE,—Pres., Prof. W a l k e r ; Vice-Pres.,
Miss M . Clarke and
Mr. P. S. Ardern; Committee, Misses E. Lynch and T. Tompkins, and
Mr. R o h a n ; Sec. and Treas., Mr. F. A. Taylor.
CERCLE
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Clubs and Societies
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Our Cricket Club
" And thereby hangs a tale."
Pale and emaciated, reeking with midnight oil, we toddled
out of our winter quarters to the field of play. But the Gods
cast a pitying eye on our wretchedness, so that for a time we
prospered and presently waxed fat. When, towards Christmas
we had hurled our books into the cellar, and in quick succession had routed the two leading teams, we dreamed proud
and happy dreams. Alas ! luxury and idleness proved our
undoing and we tasted the sweets of victory no more. We
were looked upon as capable of giving any team a shock, but
we much more often shocked ourselves, and in the end had
only Ponsonby below us.
The season opened under unfavourable auspices. We sorely
missed our Captain, Prof. Dettmann, who had, during the
previous season, cheerfully stooped to almost any depths of
deceit rather than let us see that he realised our shortcomings.
In his stead there was elected to the Captaincy one of those
matter-of-fact beings, who resolutely refuse to recognise in a
goose the graceful outlines of a swan, but prefer to regard it as
a duck, a frame of mind, which in a Captain, cannot be too
firmly suppressed.
The weather ruined our opening match with Eden ; a fairly
easy win over Ponsonby followed, though not till time and
weather had given us some uncomfortable moments. Then
came a set back at the hands of Shore, our batting breaking
down badly when we had a glorious chance of victory. Then
followed our crowning achievement, a substantial victory over
Parnell, the subsequent winners of the Championship, one of the
two defeats they sustained during the season. We next engaged
in a tremendous struggle with Grafton which aroused much
interest, and was one of the best Club matches of the year. We
spent the whole of the first afternoon making 238. Grafton
started well and had 130 up for 3 wickets, but thereafter, first
one side and then the other appeared to hold the advantage
until their last wicket fell, leaving them 23 runs short. The
victory clearly belonged to Taylor, who captured 8 wickets for
oo
J
64, a performance which, considering the circumstances under
which it was achieved, was not surpassed in Auckland cricket
last year. Our fielding remained keen and steady that day
under most trying circumstances. After a spell of three weeks
everything seemed to go wrong with us, and we received defeats
in various degrees of severity from all the other teams. Excuses
we have in plenty, but if you will not insist on a description of
those last five matches, I on my part will forbear to tell you why
we did not win them.
The batting of the team was in and out; so for the most
part were the batsmen. Jacobsen, when well set, was the most
brilliant bat in the team, but Wallace was the most steady and
consistent. Taylor's fearless hitting supplied a much needed
want and Robinson's defence was as good as ever, but unfortunately he was seldom available. Graham enjoyed some luck up
till Christmas time, and A. M. Goulding defended stubbornly at
a critcial time on more than one occasion ; Gray unfortunately
failed to strike his true form. At no part of the season did we
have two bowlers in form at the same time, and yet the bowling
was stronger than the previous season. This was entirely due
to Taylor, who bore the brunt in match after match, until overpractice at the rep. nets caused him to become stale. Fenwick
for a long while was quite ineffective, but as soon as Taylor fell
off, he rose to the occasion and finished with a fair record.
At first, Fawcett bowled better than ever before, but afterwards
quite lost his form. One cannot help feeling that in experimenting too much with the off break, he temporarily destroyed the
effectiveness of his leg break. Sisam appeared to be recovering
his school form when the season abruptly closed, and he is now
lost to us. Our fielding was a quaint mixture of virtue and vice,
and it remains for next season to determine which shall predominate.
Just as the Australians when in England make everything
else subservient to the Test matches, so our Second XI. decided
that Grafton was the team most worthy to receive a beating at
their hands. Into an account of their minor matches, and their
position on the Championship list, it is not necessary that I
should go. The story would but weary you and anger the
Seconds. Their captain and best all-round man was Speight,
but the selection committee realised this in mid-season, and
thereafter Fisher reigned in his stead.
Last year we advanced one step up the ladder ; next year
we confidently expect to do still more. With the return to the
team of Professor Dettmann, and of S. H. Ellis, one of our best
batsmen, who was lost to us last season through illness ; the
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recovery of form of our bowlers, and the natural advance of
some of our colts with increasing age and experience, there is no
reason for gloom. By the time the new College is built, who
knows ? we may be able to help in its adornment.
athletic Club
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held
during the second term. In reviewing the work of the year a
question immediately comes to mind, " Has the Athletic Club
justified its existence ?" The Executive has no hesitation in
allowing the work of the first year of the Club's history to speak
for itself in answer to the query.
Trials for the Tournament resulted in standards being
broken by Wills (putting the shot, 32 ft. 8 ins.), Marshall (high
jump, 5 ft. 7 ins.), Jacobsen (half-mile), and Reynolds and
Davy (long jump, 20 ft. 3 ins. and 2 ins. respectively). These
men were sent to Christchurch, expenses free.
But the Club had another duty to perform besides the
training and equipment of its athletes. It recognised that the
education of a true " sport" is incomplete unless the social side
of his College life is successfully developed, and held a series of
entertainments during the year. The thanks of the club are
due to the Ladies' Committee, to which was due the great social
success invariably achieved by the entertainments. In answer
to many enquiries the Executive wishes to state that it intends
commencing another series of socials as soon as the Capping
festivities are over.
The Executive does all in its power to provide facilities for
training, and it is for the athletic students to avail themselves
of these, and to get rid of the wooden spoon" which we have
held for two years.
B. H . WYMAN, H o n . Sec.
football Club
" In sequent toil all forwards do contend."
The main fnterest in football this year is the return to the Club
system; our Club benefits directly by the change, but whether the game
will be generally improved remains to be seen. The District scheme, well
managed, should have kept the Clubs of fairly even strength, but in this,
its main object, it failed completely. The Club system makes no attempt
to equalise teams, but it allows friends to play together. The benefit will
probably arise more from the fact that a change has been made, and that
other alterations will follow more easily. The Management Committee is
taking steps to eliminate the rough play which has been so prevalent.
Should it take steps to curtail the excessive touring of representative teams
and to raise the number of Club matches, which in the last two years have
totalled sixteen, there is little doubt that football will win back all its old
popularity.
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The Annual Meeting of the Club was held at the College on April
6th last. Professor Sogar presiding over a fair attendance. The annual
report showed a creditable record for the previous season, and the Treasurer
reported a small credit balance.
SENIOR TEAM.—Our senior team has so far played two matches, one
win standing to their credit. They will now be handicapped by the loss of
G . Beamish (full back), who has been transferred to Whangarei, and for
some weeks of their captain, F. R. Wilson, who has been chosen in the
All Black team leaving New Zealand on June 3rd to tour Australia.
UNIVERSITY V. MARIST BROTHERS.—Our team surprised its supporters
bv suffering a defeat in their first match by 6 points to 5. Those who had
seen them draw with Ponsonby in a practice match the week before were
confident of victory, although the absence of Wilkes and Bamford
materially weakened the team. For our side Wilson scored a try which
was converted by Beamish.
UNIVERSITY V. NEWTON.—This match was won by our team by 28
points to nil. Tries were scored by Campbell, Wilkes, Wills, Carr and
Hunt, five of which were converted by Beamish. The latter's kicking was
the feature of the match.
JUNIOR TEAM.—The juniors decided to enter their team this year in
the third grade competition instead of the second grade as in previous
years. Mr. J. Gasparich is Captain. The Management Committee consisting of the Junior Captain, Secretary and Mr. Watson.
In their first match Ponsonby defeated them by 24 points to 8, and
in their secon \ match, with Grafton A, our side won by 11 points to 3.
This was the first occasion in the history of the Club on which both teams
won their games.
D. L. Ross, Hon.
Sec.
hockey Club
The Annual Meeting of the A . U . C . Hockey Club was held at the
College on April 5th, when the report of the 1909 season was presented.
This report showed the season to have been a successful one in every way,
and judging from results already attained this season, promises to be still
more successful. Mr. J. P. Grossmann has again been elected President
of the Club, and all members are grateful to their President for his keen,
practical interest in the Club's affairs. The Committee in particular
appreciate the value of Mr. Grossmann's services as their Chairman, and
the large amount of time cheerfully given to committee work. The thanks
of members are due also to our Vice-Presidents for financial support and
their continued interest in Club matters. The Club has this year lost the
services of Mr. G. J. Browne, for many years Secretary. An excellent
Secretary and enthusiastic player, Mr Browne will be much missed, and
members will be glad to hear of his success in the Commonwealth.
Among a large number of new members elected may be mentioned
H . W . King, formally a member of Victoria College Club: King has
proved himself a tower of strength in the senior eleven, and his value to
Varsity cannot he lightly estimated. In P. Spurdle, from Wanganui,
the Club has a valuable acquisition.
The success of the A . U . C . Hockey Club was the chief feature of the
carnival held by the Auckland Hockey Association at the opening of the
present season. N. R. Jacobsen captured the 100 yards championship
for the third time in succession.
The relay team, A. M . Rowe,
H . W . King, N. Spencer, and N. R. Jacobsen won their event in a brilliant
manner. Last, but by no means least, Varsity won the senior seven-a-side
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tournament. The bannerette presented by the Association to the winner
of the seven-a-side tournament will adorn the walls of the Men's Common
Room.
The results of play to date are:—
Senior Team v. Grafton, won 4 goals to 1 ; v. United, drawn, 2 all.
Second Grade, A. v. Unitarian, lost; v. Olympic, won; v. College
Rifles, won.
Second Grade, B. v. Parnell, lost; v. United, lost; v. Mt. Eden, won.
Third Grade v. Devonport, won; v. Mt. Eden, lost; v. Training
College, won.
S. W .
Lawn Tennis Club
COLLIS, Hon.
Sec.
Despite the many disadvantages under which it exists, this is one of
the most thriving Clubs in the College, for though the present season is
not yet two months old, the number on the roll has already reached forty.
The new Committee energetically set about looking for work in the form
of a Welcome Social and Dance, and this resulted in swelling the coffers of
the Club to the extent of £8.
The representatives at the Inter-Varsity Tournament put up some
splendid fights, but as usual, did not confer on the College " an undue
amount of glory." Special interest was roused in the return match with
the Training College, played on May 4th, on the Governor's Court. The
afternoon which had been dull and showery burst into rain when only
eight out of twelve matches had been decided, and further play had to be
abandoned; Varsity leading 6-2. Our opponents were entertained at
afternoon tea at the University and departed—unwilling to own defeat—
after a pleasant afternoon's play.
The Committee is endeavouring to stir up further enthusiasm by
arranging a Winter Handicap Tournament. Judging from the entries
already received, this should prove a great success.
After considering the foregoing burst of life it is hard to realise the
fact that the Club is in danger of being in the unenviable position of a
" Tennis Club without Courts," for the owner of the Stanley Street Courts
cannot decide whether to use them for building purposes or to suffer our
occupation for a further year. It is certain that the " s m a l l fry " of the
neighbourhood use the Courts to greater advantage as a marble ground or
chariot course; yet the Courts are the best obtainable and " beggars
mustn't be choosers."
BRUCB SCOTT, Hon.
Christian
Sec.
Union
The progress of the Union in our own College as compared with the
pace set in the other Australasian centres is slow, but very encouraging. Its two spheres of activity this year are the fortnightly general
meetings and the weekly circles for Bible study. Of the general meetings,
held usually on a Tuesday evening, there have been three held during the
first term. Those privileged to hear from Professor Dettmann in his
opening address, his own experiences of the working of the World Student
Christian Federation (our parent organisation), will long carry with them
a clearer vision of the responsibility, and the latent possibilities of organised
Christian influence in University life. The second meeting was addressed
by Rev. Scotter, B.A. on "Christian Experience," and the third took the
form of an illustrated lecture on "Egyptian Mission Work " by Mr. Bradley.
All the meetings, and especially the first, were well attended.
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Our most important work is done in the circle meetings, where there
is a detailed investigation and discussion of various parts of the Bible.
There are two circles on the ladies' side of the College, and one on the
men's side studying Oldham's " Gospel of St. Mark." At the Training
College four ladies' circles, with one special leader's meeting, and two
men's circles are studying the same subject. The leaders are Misses M.
Clarke, C. L. Beaumont, M. Taylor, and Messrs. Rushbrook and Jameson,
who would be very glad to hear from any students wishing to join with us
in voluntary Bible study.
BRUCE SCOTT, Secretary.
Ladies Common Room Club
The L.C.R.C. has begun the new year with prospects more cheerful
than usual. A beautiful picture, most kindly presented by one of our
Vice-Presidents, and some new furniture, have done a good deal to lighten
the gloom cast upon us by first term subscriptions. The Common Room
has already been the scene of various social gatherings, suppers being a
specially notable feature, owing to the insatiable cravings of one soon
removing to a higher sphere. W e have also held one official afternoon
tea, at which we entertained our Vice-Presidents of the year. It was a
great pleasure for us to meet these ladies so early in the year, and to
revert to the old custom of small, informal teas in the Common Room.
C. L. BEAUMONT, Hon. Sec.
Debating
Society
The Society is at present in a very flourishing condition, the 1909-1910
session being a particularly successful one. The Society's representatives
were close runners up in the competition for the Atheneum Cup, held under
the auspices of the Auckland Debating Societies' Union, and at the InterCollegiate Easter Tournament, its representatives, Messrs. Marshall and
Algie, for the first time in our history carried oil' the coveted Debating
Shield. The College Council have generously provided a show case for this
trophy in the College library.
The membership this year is about eighty, and great interest is
being taken in the debates. An excellent syllabus has been arranged, a
novel feature of which is an Oratorical Contest on the lines of the Plunket
Medal Competition. The Society has entered two teams for the Union
Competition. It is confident that its representatives will acquit themselves
creditably, and that the present session will prove the most successful in
its history.
J. C. BROOK, Hon. Sec.
Musical
Society
This is a Society which has in hand the gentle art of culturing the
vocal organs of students and others, and it is gratifying to notice its good
effect in the musical tone of voice or peal of laughter which is now and
again heard to ring throughout the College.
The Society is deeply indebted to Mr. Bellingham for the valuable
services rendered by him as Conductor, and for the untiring manner in
which he carries out his work.
The annual subscription is 5s., and the only requirements of membership are " a singing voice and some ability to sing at sight." The Society
is in need of altos and tenors.
BRUCE SCOTT, Hon. Sec.
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