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H E British Associa­tion has come and gone. Its visit to Australia m a r k s an epoch in the intellectual history of the Common­wealth, and will

have far-reaching eifects both imme­diate and remote. In some measure our interest was divided. The out­break of war between Great Britain and Grermany distracted our minds and interrupted the proceedings of the Association, itany of the over­sea visitors were compelled to leave earlier than they had anticipated, while in our own State the death of the Chancellor of the University (Sir Normand MacLaurin) also pre­vented a whole-hearted interest.

Yet. in spite of these impressive happenings, the visit of three hun­dred scientists will be memorable. It will bring about a quickening of in­tellectual life and scientific interest

in Australia. We shall look on many

familiar phases of our life and en­

vironment with fresher vision, and we shall be urged forward to fresh

intellectual conquests. For our visi­tors, too, the visit will do much. Aus­tralia has become more real; its pos­

sibilities of development will be more intimately realised; manj'^ erroneous notions will have been dispelled. The scientists who have visited the sev’eral States of the Commonwealth will make our physical conditions, our culture and our ideals, better

known in the homeland. Not least of tlie beneficial results of the visit will be a closer drawing together of the kindred peoples of Great Britain and of Australia.

It is impossible to recount the work of the Asvsociation. A multitude of papers, many of great interest, were read at the various sectional meet­ings. The Presidential Address and the public lectures were attended by large audiences, and were greatly ap­preciated.

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In the Educational Section, papers were read on the reform of the se­condary curriculum, on the function •of the University, on the Training of Teachers, and on some of the newer developments of Experimental Pedagogy.

The address by Professor Nets- •chajeff, of Petrograd, on Experimen­tal Pedagogy, which was read in Sydney, was a most important con­tribution; not only on account of the great value of its subject matter, but also because it was the first paper on its subject ever read in Austra­lia. It may with some confidence be asserted that this paper will prove the most fruitfu l to us in New South "Wales of any read in the Education Section; for it will stimulate investi­gation along lines which will ultimate­ly lead us from dogmatism to well grounded laws, and to the establish­ment of a geniune science of Educa­tion. Only upon such a science can a sound educational method and proce­dure be based.

Professor Netschajeff brought with him a complete set of the apparatiis he uses for demonstration purposes, and this he generously presented to the University.

The full value of this visit we can­not as yet fully apprehend. But later, in more settled conditions, we iihall look back upon this visit as the beginning of a fresh movement in the intellectual life of our State.

_________ — A.M.

Prom the halls of moving light and soul-dead reality I went forth among the shadows. The restless heart of me was fevered, mocking phantoms loomed before my tortured eyes, my soul met in silent strife with the spirit of brooding o ’er the garish lights. F itful and long was the struggle, as the tempest sways on mountain heights, the boughs of the eternal pines. Broken and shattered I went forth— forth among the shad­ows— and the stars.

Somewhere in the dim night si­lence annies fronted each other, men fired with the battle lust, the lust to slay a fellow-creature. My heart’s blood leapt, my pulses quickened to behold the fiercer lights . . . the cries of men in victory . . . the cries of men in agony . . . but ah ! the strife . . . the victor’s crown of laurel . . .

From the mystic heart of H im who sings the universe, a pearl of song was wafted through the ether. The ears of His angels were caught by the melody; they drew it ever upwards, and with their mystic hands made it a thing of fire. As a glory unto her raiment, they gave it to the shrouded goddess of the night.

W ith star-fire its clear points touched the grasses. They quivered . . . and bowed their heads. . . A restless impulse stirred my blood, yet it ran chillily through my veins. . . I shuddered, and the heart of me was stilled.

From the stars she came, her face aloofiy veiled. Silver glass shone the ripples of her hair. Dimly stoled, she came and touched my ice-cold brow. . . Her face was averted.

. IMy frame trembled, her pre­sence was life incense. She sang . . . the soul of me knew the music

it had echoed through the clinging music of the pines breathed forth on the wind. . . By the ocean shore I had heard it . . . in a shell’s crooning monotone . . . in the nightingale’s song.

Still she .sang . . . and there was given to mine ears the low splash of waters as they kissed the timeless sands in the land of heart’s desire.

. . My spirit was raised aloft . . . but her face was veiled and averted.

The night is long, the shadows ever stay . . . fled is the music.

My head is bowed . . . my sup­pliant arms fall limply.

0 restless longings be still in the heart of me!

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W HY MONA U S A SMILES.

■\ THRONED in wood and glass there lies

The gladness of our ilo na ’s eyes,

Beset within a sil- very grace,—

A shining and a smiling face,

The emblem of that happy age

'I’hat smiles to view the youthful sage,With bombast port and graceful airsTo strut the corridors and stairs.For here the gauzy dewdrops meet,And whisp ’ring honeyed couplets sweet;i'orever watching lest from hence.'rJiere comes a moving influence,Tliose freezing chidings of a windThat bite and blow upon the mind,And freeze to ice the googoo eyes,And change to frowns the ling’ring sighs.They shrink with cold and smile and say,“ Companion, come, and let's away.”Again, she smiles when most aloneAt thoughts,—anuisiug, all her own,i ’or on her left there lies the realmWhere Satiric Pan doth hold the helm,And guide the dashing discords throughThe drowsy sighs that then ensue;And scrambling through the open doorThe battered crotchets, wan and sore,tio hunting round to find a spotWhere shatt’ring jaugles echo not;Aiid, failing, back they come againTo rouse the sleepy yawning swain.But out beyond this realm of airs,Descending by a stony stairs.There rests a place of note to menCemented, painted, new again,A ])lace bedecked with sketches o ’er.And known by many a fiendish roar.That from this den at midday hoursProceeded forth in lusty showers,With mighty moans insatiate.And through the rooms reverberate.And she compares a .scene so near.Where every sound is nice to hear,\\'here treble warblings do denoteOf troubles sad,—the antidote;Where tolling tinklings do resoundWith gliding shufflings round and roundThe ladies’ comm.-room,—holy spot,^\'here man may look,— bnt enter not.

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The .shattered, broken, battered air.Our groans of fines with pays too rare. Demanding laws from Hades Halls,Of scratched desks and chalked walls,Our many pains and varied .ioys.Our noble themes— a little noise.The loud and lengthy lecture’s drone—■ With noble aspirations sown;—Vibrating sounds in atmosphere. Impinging always on the ear.Alloyed with tunes and whisperings

Of frosts and sighs and batterings,Of gliding claviola’s lays—Are such, that could we Mona raise.To lands of which the muses sing.She still would smile remembering.

— E.F.H.

fa t te r .

“ Thas have the years taught me to hold tlie clay and guide, the wheel,” said the Ancient Potter.

‘ ‘ The years have taught thee lies, ’ ' muttered the young potter, who had come that day from the Great Acad­emy. “ What saith the Wise One? ‘Gently but firmly shall ye knead the clay’ :” and he got him to his task.

With joy in his soul and a song im his lips he kneaded the plastic elay; with the steady step and assured glance of him who knows his le.sson he approached the wheel. Confi­dently he began to m<mld his firstcup a n d ----- behold! “ the vesselwas marred in the hand of the pot­ter.”

Again and again h<‘ essayed the task, for he was strong of hand, brave of heart, and mighty of spirit; but always the sorry shape, always the crumbled clay!

“ Do the Wise Ones at the Acad­emy fashion vessels oi- do they train fools?” asked the Ancient Potter, looking with bitter scorn at the youth, and pointing at his own full- finished work.

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W ith sorrow, but not without hope, the young potter took the clay in his hand.

“ In the whirring of the wheel I have learnt wisdom,” said he; and he l)ent tt) his task after the m.anner of the Ancient Potter. W ith purpose in his heart, and prayer on his lips, he kneaded the plastic clay. W ith the steady step and firm glance of one who has re-learned his lesson, he neared the wheel. Carefully he be­gan to mould his cup and --- be­hold. the ve.ssel was worse marred in the hand of the potter!

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Then did bitterness and anguish seize on the soul of the young pot­ter. “ Tlie world is one of fools and failures,” he cried; “ and I am doub­ly a failure and three times a foo l!”

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Xow while he slept— the sleep of those whose bodies are outwearied, but whose minds have no rest— there came upon him a thought wonder­ful. compelling, life giving!

ITe woke. Tie got to his task af­ter the manner of none other among the sons of men.

W ith the .ioy of a sure i)urpose in Ills being, he pressed and kneaded the clay. W ith strength of one who knows his soul, he started the wheel. W ith sur.e touch he moiilded the cup, and behold, it was strong, firm, and well rounded!

Then did pride and bitter scorn burst forth from the young potter.

“ The wisdom of the Wise Ones is as the folly of fools, and the cun­ning of the craftsman is as the freak of a trickster. !My own heart hath devised, and my own hand hath ■wm)ught, and nought else shall avail for me.”

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Then there came on the young craftsman the sleep, sweet and full, which visits none save the child tii’ed with full-hearted play and the well- wearied worker.

And about the fifth watch of the night he awoke, and was aware of the presence of the great ^Master Pot­ter.

Then the ^Master Potter, who knows that what man sees and hears and

rfrtds is 1)ut aiipearance, who reveals the great reality to a few strong souls, gave to the mind of the young craftsman the trueness of the vessel lie had fashioned. And first he was aware of the likeness of the wisdom he had received from the Wise Ones, for that was the strength of the cup.

And, secondly, he was aware of the likeness of the euiniing he had copied from the Ancient Potter, for for that was the shape of the cup.

And lastly, he was aware of the whole cup, for that was his ow>i soul.

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The young potter awoke.The blaster Potter appeared no

more, for man may not look on the face of God and live.

But the kneading of the clay, the whirring of the wheel, aiul the shap­ing of the cup continued without fault in the fashioning or flaw in the finish.

And the Young Potter now knew that the wisdom of the Wise Ones may enrich the soul, that the cun­ning of the old craftsman may strengthen the hands, but that the potter must know no wisdom, nor power, nor skill, save his own. at the time of the whirring of the wheels.

— J..M.

SHATTERKD IDEALS.

In the blinded fields of effort,Scattered gems we oft-times meet,

Shining pnre in deepest stillness.Trampled by unworthy feet.

From a world of stern suppression.Holding life-drops from the heart,

They have fallen; but their glory Does with life their fall impart.

There they linger on the border Of the world's fast-fading thought,

Peerless they in native splendour Tliat by noble minds were wrought.

As the sun of morn was rising,Soft and perfect light tliey shed;

Lo! his l>eanis dissolve their beanty,—In his miilday light they fled.

And no man knew tlieir journey;Knew no man whenco they led,—

t'ading, fading in the brightness.Till their glory all was dead.

Shattered ideals, ye have vanished!Rut the echoes of your flight,

Sounding through Time's moral portals Fill tlie soul of wrong with right.

Rise! arise again iu splendour,With a strength now freshly found;

IjOt your story and your glory Through the minds of men resonml.

Rise! with radiancy nniivalled;Ijet your pure lights in the fore

Shine, like stars untwinkling alway,—. Guiding beacons evermore.

- A .S . y

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®o % Jffruut!We are i)roud to reeortl that when

t)ie Empire called the Teachers’ Col- le 'e did not fail her duty. Even on these remote shores we feel the back­wash of tlie colossal European strujr- Sle. I t was believed by the enemy that in Enjijlamrs ])eril her children would tear themselves from her side, (rermaiiy has yet to learn that we are not the slaves of a despot, but the Milling and loyal atlhereiits of a benifi'nant Power. W ith her we stand and fall, and our loyalty is all the deeper because we know she stands for right against might. To these young men who synd)olise our loyalty by freely offering their services to their King, we wish all success. 'Pheir names will be dear to us while they are absent, and we are confident that they will i|uit themselves like men. Their schools and districts will he jiroud ()f them, and therefore we l)ublish tliem along with their names:—Oalvin, Allan SI. 0.. Tarcutta dis­

trict. Wagga High School. Gordon, J., Tempc district. Wolumna

school.Harris, Kobert, Glen Innes district.

Glen Innes school.Hodge, Kussell F., Hill End district.

liathurst TIi"li Schm)!. Skevington. Frederick, St. Petci's

district, Sydney High School. AVhartoii, L(*slie, Hlai-k Slountain dis­

trict. Half-Time School, Fal­coner.

— L.II.A .

On Saturday, September ;>th. the “ Kookabui^ci ” Hoiii’d of ( ’ontrol pn'- sented Jlr. F. Skevington with a vol- nme of Shakesj)eare. as a token of their appreciation of his i>ast servici's as Editor. Ili.s retiri>ment from the ))osition was du(> to liis ('nlistment with the Australian Ex|)editionary Force. Miss ^lallarky, who made the presentation. exi>ressed warm appre­ciation of his gallant action, and

wished him all success at the front. Various nuMiibers of the Board se­conded her words in hearty terms. Mr. Skevii\gton, who modestly ae- knowledgetl the gift, said that he rea­lised he was not off on a holiday trip, but that amid the stern scenes he might be called on to share, the memoiy of his old (Jollege would not he effacctl. Mr. Skevington has been a ])ower for good in the College, and we know his sterling character will make its mark abroad.

/ iBpHnntnt? IStail, 1314 .

THE W ELCOM E.

LATFOR.M No. 1 swaiMiied w i t h h a p p y, pleasure- seeking faces. And why should thej' not be so? All the examinations were

over, and our .Melbourne visitorw were rushing SydiU'ywards on the “ iron horse.” Even the shadow of war was light, and retreated from us as the sun-like ))ower of excitement a[)pioached its zenith. Alone, per­haps. among some of the contestants, anxiety dami)ed the ardour of their pl(‘asurc; but almost all were con­templating a week of increased ac- ((iiaintances. newer and deejier thoughts, and \vhole-heart(>d rollick­ing fini.

The train drew in 1o the ])latform just as siu'cly as every student d n ‘W' in a dcei> hrealh to the lungs. And,

we sighted oui- ^Ii'lhourne friends, that tleep iiihalnlion was tlriveii foi’tli with an irresistible force. A mur- uiur ushered in a general shout, and the shout spread and iuerea.sed in volume till it became' a roar, which, spreading throusrh the whole plat- I'oi ni and train, drowned the deep r.imble of a hundreil eari'iage wheels, and (hew from the visitors an an­swering shont. It was a most ent-hii- siastic welcome; it banished the last shadow of n'serve on both sides, and

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wrvod as a finii aiitl ai)])ropriate set- tini; for the ensuing events. For how often (in oceasioiis suoli as tiiis ilo en­suing events mould themselves around and absorb life and meaning from the welcome?

In less than five uiiuut(*s the visi­tors were escorted from the platform, and iu a sliort time they were on theii' way down to their plaee of abode— the Alliance Hotel.

Tliat aftern(X)ii some of the visi- toi-s were taken to the [nternational Footliall Match; others went across the water to ]\l'anly. and had their first ac(iuainfaiice with our beautiful harboui'.

T llK W ELC OM E COXCEHT.

On Saturday night (mr visitors were welcomed in the b(*st possible nuinner i)y the Glee C lub ’s admirable concert. We believe that this import­ant function was thoroiighly enjoyed by all ])resent, and the whole even­ing i-etiec-ted a great deal of credit on both the organisers and the jierform- ers. The French and German songs ])roved a j)leasing and snec(‘.ssful de- ]>arture.

Words of weleonu* were exi)ress(‘d by Professor ]\Lackie. Dr. Colcj. and the Students’ President (]\lr. Delves), and were ])leasantly responded to by our visitors.

THE ATHLETICS.

On Monday morning Jubilee Oval presented an animated spectacle, for it was the scene of the athletic con­tests.

After the usual slight delay in starting, the contests began with the lOOyds. championship. Our men ran well, but were rather badly defeated, not individually, but as a team; for although only a short distance separ­ated our men from the Melbourne mtMi, the latter secured the first three ]ilaces.

As the, contests were one by one fought out. it became evident that our men had little chance of winning.

and the whole contest ended consider­ably in favour of Melbourne.

While not wishing to discredit in any way the victory of the Melbcmrne men. we think it is only just to our own men to point out that the im­mediate effects of the hard study for their final examinations, the difficul­ties of obtaining time and facilities for training, and the extreme dififi- culty in getting oiu‘ team together for collective work, imposed a haiuli- cap u])on it, which proved more than thcv could overcome.

THE DEBATE.

The crowded attendance at the de­bate gave good proof that the inter­est in the Mell)ourne week is as keen as ever. We were fortuimte in s(n-ur- itig the services of the Rev. l)i’. L.B. Radford and J. A. Browne. Esq., I\l.|j.C., as adjudicators. The Princi­pal occupied the chair, and w'hen ad­judicators and chairman had taken tlieir places the songs and jokes of excited students gave ])lace to an ex­pectant hush. The preliminaries over, Mr. Hawkyard, ^lelbourne’s captain, rose to afWrm that the Medical Pro­fession shcmid be nationalised. He spoke volubly and with force, and taking a practical view of the case, stated the evils of the present sys­tem and the need for reform, bas­ing his arguments mainly (m the treat­ment of tuberculosis. The subsequent ]\relbourne speakers developed a sys­tem which was ably worked out. 31r. Skevington, Sydney’.s leader, in his opening, showed himself nervous, and failed to inflict any seri(ms damage on j\lr. Ilawkyard. The subsequent sp(*akers jjresented a wTll-developed argument, but ai)pear(»d less ready for exigencies than ]\Ielbourne. The exception was Miss Fern.s, who made the si>ee<-h of the evening.

The adjudicators itidependently ar­rived at an identical conclusion, vic­tory for Melbourne by one point. In justice to ]\le]bourne. it nmst be said

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that we concur iu the verdict. To reea[)itulate points wonld be tedious, l)iit the position may be briefly put thus: Tlie Melbourne argument had one serious Haw. It presented a na­tionalising scheme tliat was not true nationalisation, and -Miss Ferns ably exposed this weakness, and so far Sydney was to the good. For the rest, however, we grant to Melbourne a better organisation and better ora- torj\ They worked more as a single team, and showed themselves more ready at thinking on their feet. The Sydney team was perhaps more copi­ous in matter and superior in voca­bulary. lJut they lacked ((uickness and ease, and did not appear so uni- lied as Melbourne. The aim of the orator is to convince, and conviction must rest with the team that is ready and assured. W ith many regrets, therefore, we hand to ]\[elbourne the well-won ashesi with the pious ho])c that they have oidy taken a little tri]) for a year.

THE tp:n n is c o n t e s t .Throughout the whole of Tuesday

the tennis contest was carried on in fu ll foj'ce.

Double Bay courts were hired for the occasion, and excellent catering arrangements assured the enjoyment of an ideal tennis day.

A scene of enthusiasni was witness­ed at the c<Hirts. Every laudable stroke made by each side was ap­plauded, the onlookers showing a fine spirit of imi)artiality. Each contest was stei’nly contested, and at first it seemed as though our visitors would for the fourth successive time defeat us. But if was not to be. The later conte.sts, particularly the mixed doul)les, proved our superiority over the visitors. When play ceased, al­though the contests were not com­pleted. Sydney stood in an unconquer­able position, thus adding one more win to her credit.

but the most important of the so­cial fixtures of the week. A t least, it ha<l a certain air of officialdom, both in its prei>aration and its exe­cution, which was not found in any other social function.

A good ilance ]>i'ogramme had been arranged, which, with the addition of two or three “ extras,” kept all lovers of dancing on the floor for l>ractically the whole of the time.

The attendance at the ball exceed­ed all expe(tfafions; over 300 stmlents, ex-stndents. and visitors were present. The number of actual dancers was especially gratifying, for the floor was at times so covered that difticulty was experieiu-ed in avoiding collisions l)e- tweeii dancers.

The .smallness of the hall and of the su|)per-room was a sul)ject of complaint on the part of some stu­dents. Perhajis it is not out of i>lace to mention here that, owing to elec­tion engagements, the hall was abso­lutely the only one available, and that it was a case of having that particu­lar hall or having no ball at all. Apai’t from this, the function was a huge success.

THE BALL.Wedne.sday night witnessed what

Avas perhaps not the most enjoyable.

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C O R R E Y ’S.

We now come to an event which, by the majoritj" of the .students, is held to be the crowning glory of ]\Iel- boarne week. And surely there is something whi(*h raises, at all times, our harbour picnics above all other functions— a si>irit of boundless free­dom. which allows the bright air and light to be reflected in the expressions and actions of all.

Golden, glorioufs sunshine sparkled not only on the dancing waters of Sydney Harbour, but on every face as it left Fort ]\racquarie. As we sailed round the harbour it .seemed quieter than usual, yet sparkling in all its magnificenee— at least we hope that ^lelbourne students thought so.

After the usual jiarade of cooing lovers and gentlemen with talkative sox. attention was turned to the song­

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sters. The company were entertained with a fine selection of songs from i)oth Colleges, and the singing, though l)erhai)s it would not have jileasetl a iMolba or a Delores, more than made up for this by the vigour and whole­heartedness with which it was car­ried out.

Wo wonderc^d. on passing Middle Head, how many poor soldiers found new life in those lusty cries to “ Poor Old Jerry .”

The harbour was lost to sight as we sailed up the l iver, aiul were soon on the old familiar grotinds at ( ’or- rey’s. Here, not long after, one might have seen a smiling tlirong gathered outside the pavilion ga/ing intently at the camera to watch “ the birdie fly.” We hope that the photo- gra])her found his plates whole.

W ith wondrous rapidity the crowd dispersed, one party to the i)avilion. where they were soon lost to each other in the merry whirl, as the ilancing pairs tripped in aiul out. Xot less happy were the others, who saw the last rays of sunset disa])pear as they sported ou the green.

But the happiest time of all was that when the students thronged the hall to partake of refreshment; and one had here a brief reminder of the fact that “ the days of chivalry are not yet dead.” A crowded and merry dancing floor, and several cir­cles of pla.vers beneath the twinkling stars, filled in the whole time, till that nnich-hated but irres])onsible voice— the ?)oat whistle— ca\.ed us liome.

THE GARDEN PARTY.

iShady trees and cool, green and fresh grass formed an ai)propriate background for the happy scene at Hereford Hou.se on the Friday after­noon. It was a beautiful sunny after­noon elsewhere, and the cool shades cast by the garden trees were par­ticularly inviting, as all tlie students and visitors took their .seats at the small tables on the green. The tables were served by willing College help­

ers, and everything pas.stKl off with­out a hitch. The competitions, which were held tluring the evening, were extremely interesting, and proved an excellent method for the promotion of unreserved social intercourse be­tween students and visitors.

it was a pleasant and qxuet after­noon after all the strenuous enjoy­ment of the week, and we think that everyone went home feeling happier for his attendance.

THE FA REW ELL .

It was far from being a .iovial crowd that assembled on the station to bid good-bye to the Melbourne students on the Fi-iday night. In these da.vs, when the barrier of self-centredness is so easily thi’own away, friendshii>s. are quickly formed. Would it be transgressing too nuich to say that something more than frientlship had been formed in .some cases— at least we are led to ileduee this conclusion fi’om the fond and secret good-byes, which were so plentiful that night.

At last the train whistled and moved oiT; we gave three lusty cheers and watched them disappeai’ in the uncertain light. ^Melbourne week, so long anticipated and longed for, was over, and we all turned homewards with a feeling of lostness and sadness, gnawing at our hearts.

■J (Eljriatian Union.Since our last report on the work

of the Christian Union appeared, the old executive has died a natural and much-lamented death, and its place- has been taken by the new executive, compo.sed of the jiresent First Year stiulents. Sucli is the way of the world— we pass out and the next generation takes our place.

Let us hope, however, that the ef­forts put forward in the furthering of I'nion work have not been in vain. And even if we have influenced no- oiu‘. still every particle of energy nu*ans added strength to ourselves, and will help us in all future work„

TEE KOOKABVRRA.

Tlu‘ new executive, as elected by a fu ll meeting on 30th Ju ly , is as fol­lows;— President, Mr. Woods; Viee- Tresideiit, Jliss Dunlop; Correspond­ing- Sw!retary, INlr. Godfrey; Eec-ord- ing Secretary, Miss Botting; .Trea­surer, iNIiss Dodds; Representatives, ilisses Hregenzer, Gough, and Arm ­strong. ilessrs. Lindsay, Sams, and Campl)ell.

We welcome the new President, and we wish him every success in his year’s work. We welcome the new executive, and hope that the members will co-operate with the President heartily in his work, and we think that if the energy displayed by First Year students is carried in­to their second yeai', the Union will enter upon a very prosperous epoch in its history.

But we cannot close without mak­ing a reference to a function which took place under the auspices of theC .r . I'ufortunately, the Council had a social on the previous night, and if the l>reeze which blew upon the official heads of the Council from Union quarters ruffled their official curls, we can afford to be generous and humbly beg pardon, seeing that we were in no waj' af­fected. Nature was kind and blessed us with a fine night, and a fine aud­ience looking for a fine time, which we feel .sure they had. Ninety stu­dents were present, and the execu­tive have bullion aiiiounting to thirty shillings, which will be short­ly init into use.

SIMPLTGITY.

How often have I felt thy fairy power When I have watched the tiny birds that

flyThrough sunlit air beneath a summer sky,

Or twitter 'midst their thick-leaved shady bower;

And when, amidst a silent thoughtful hour, A gold-locked lovely child, with bright

blue eye,Ijooks up and asks me, “ Who is God, and why?”

My heart sends forth its full love-laden shower.

Oh know thee then thy oft-resisted might, Does o ’er the world in triumph silent

span,To cheer the small and teach tho great.

For lightAnd Truth and Beauty, and the Soul of

Man,Do all conform and mould themselves on

thee,Dear sweet and humble queen, Simplicity.

/ —A.S.^“

/ 5fpiu0.

COUNCIL SOCIAL.

F T E R postpone­ments and disap­pointments, the College Council held their social in the Colonnade Hall.

The weather was far from encour­aging, but in spite of the threatening showers, a good gathering filled the hall. There were no dampened spirits in-doors, at least.

A good programme of dances was gone through, and music was sup­plied by students of the College.

Jlisses Burton, Godfrey and Shaw and Messrs. Middleton and Barnes are to be especially complimented for rendering their services so generous-

b'.iliss Mallarky and Miss Skillen

were present and acted as chaperones.

/c iIR IST IA N UNION SOCIAL.

The Christian Union held their en­tertainment at the Glebe Town Hall, on the evening succeeding the Coun­cil Social.

Great enthusiasm had been shown for some days beforehand in the selec­tion of various devices to repre.sent geographical towns, for this was to be a Geography evening.

There was a splendid attendance, and everyone came as a silent testi­mony of his or her own ingenuity, artistic ability, or otherwise. In one evening, the College was to be lauded for its brilliant achievements and wept for for its honourable failures.

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Jlr. Hunt attended to the Geo­graphy competition, which proved a great sueeess. I t was wonderfvil of what little effect were beseeching glances when brains failed to solve the mystery of some hidden town.

When results were announced it was discovered that iliss Dotting had been suceessiul in solving the greatest number of riddles. ili.ss Atkins chaperoned the party, and added greatly to the pleasure of the evening 1)3' her masical contributions.

Old time worn conventions which are usually followed at social even­ings were swept away bv the intro­duction of Air. J'atterson’s .juggling.

No one since has been able to give a display, though rumour states that all the tricks had been seen through. Probably these people had been study­ing books on the subject, one at least of which is recommended in “ (!ran- ford.”

The games also provided a great fund of anui.sement. Perhaps tht" most taking one of them all was the ' ‘ mu.sical gentlemen. ’ ’

Xo one yet has been bold enough to state the feelings of the winning gentlemen, though one or two daunt­less spirits sugge.sted the rendering of “ Hail the Concpiering Hero.”

Jliss l\Iartin’s two songs were re­ceived with much applause.

Recitations were given by Miss Hec- kenberg and Miss Donohoe. Hoth were of a humorous vein and no one seemed grieved at the fact.

Miss Clifford and Miss .Mansley were the hostesses of the evening, and they and their enthusiastic assistants are to be complimented on the suc- <-ess of their entertainment.

K IN D ERG A RT EN SOCIAL.

On the eve of her departure for Scotland, Miss Garrett was tendered a farewell social by her Kindergarten students, which was held in Christ Church Ila ll.

The Kindergarten students were the hostesses of the evening and re­

ceived the College lecturers, ex-stu­dents and students of the College and their own friends.

Folk Dancing by the Kindergar­ten students, attired in dainty folk cos­tumes. proved a pretty innovation.

Musical items were rendered and were thoroughly appreciated.

Dancing was also indulged in. but one of the chief attractions of the evening was the Kindergarten games. In these games all took j)art. Their intricacies were readily solved, except in the case of “ Punchinello.” in which it was impossible to ])erforni many of the acrobatic feats illustra­ted iiy ardent enthusiasts.

All too soon tlie evening drew to a close, and the guests showered upon Miss Garrett wishes for future hap­piness and “ bon voyage.”

.MELROFRNE V ISIT .

Towards the close of the term all our social activity eiilminated in the visit of the ]\Ielbourne students. The details of the events of this week are published elsewhere in this issue.

(Elub.Under the inspiring leadership of

]\lr. S. A. Kenny, the Glee Club con­tinues to hold its place as one of the most active bodies in the College.

A division on one jiractice day a week previous to the JNlelbourne visit, into a male and female chorus, provetJ a great sueeess. Under Jliss Atkins the ladies spent many enjoyable half- hours, as did the men under Mr. Kenny.

This arrangement was altered, how­ever, in order to prepare for the Wel­come Concert to ^Melbourne.

Concerts were held during the lunch interval on the last Friday of each month, and proved most satis­factory, both as regards attendance and musical merit.

A collection was taken at one co’.i- cert in aid of the Melbourne fund, and the sum of two pounds was hand­ed over to the Council,

THE KOOKABURRA. 11

The Committee takes this oppor­tunity of expressing its deep apprecia­tion of the services rendered to tlie elnb by Miss Atkins and ilr . Kenny.

We are also indebted to INIr. Kenny’s tireless energy in the.matter of obtaining concessions to the Sydney .Symj)hony Orchestra’s Concerts, and other musical treats, and also for his kindness in preparing students for appreciation of these concerts.

The ]\rusical Ap])reciation Class, meeting at • four on Thursdays, has been well attended throughout, and has jiroved of infinite benefit to the members.

The most important function was the Welcome Concert to the visiting ilelbourne students, which took place in the Turner Hall, on Saturday, 8th August. Particulars of the concert will be found in “ ]\Ielb(mrne V isit” columns.

But HOW the myriad stars in glory dight Seud forth their silver light, and shows

each starA diamond ’midst a soul-insiiiriug sight.

'Midst milky mist away, anear, afar,The watchers of onr night atwiiikliiig are.

For some in solitude their watch to keep, Like hermit lives that social touch does

mar;And some in massy clusters surely sleep,Like countless lieacous massed upon a life­

less steep.

There, ho.st on host, with rank confusing rank,

Where mists obscure and inky dark re­veal ;

Where last the god of day so grandly sank, And still where Cynthia on tlie earth does

steal,To gleam on silver spots where dewy tears

congeal.Heaven’s guardians rule in calm and holy

peace,Shown forth to all who see, and think,

and feel,That heeds not moving cloud with lonely

lease.Or bursting meteor flash, that trails to

slowl V cease.

’MIDST OTHER WORLDS.

The twilight’s shadowed face now mourns the death

Of day; the sun’s last lingered rays re­call

The exiled night; a peace-enchanted breathBecalms great Nature’s imlsing heart,

and allEarth’s panting life now lists the twi­

light ’s call.The leaden sky fast curbs the watcher’s

sightN ight’s lowering wings their healing

balm let fall;The a ir’s gay guardians cease their fairy

flight.And Earth reveils her face in reverence of

the night.

From out the Heavens’ grey vapour- decked expanse

I ’eep now the heralds of another dark,TJke fairy lamps that gem a fairy trance,

O ’er our soul-laden, strife-sustaining bark.

That floats its charted way, a midget mark.

Amid the never-ending starry s-ea.Red Mars,—exploding world’s fond sym­

bol spark,■Shines while the Cross bids all to peace­

ful be,And Venus smiles on Earth In grand

serenity.

“ 0 Peace! O Universal Peace! aloneHow long so far from Earth’s strife-

stricken den ,Shall thy grand law set its untrammelled

throne?Shall never more the petty world of

menSeize thy great strength and throne thee

ruler then?”Sad heart go forth! The dark of Heaven’s

faceWafts far thy soul with suns beyond

Earth’s keu,—A lonely, timeless^ death-defying race,To seek Creation’s truth amidst Eternal

space.

-A.S.a-vvv-«

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H E [’residential E l­ections liave rath­er peacefully come and "one. The choice of the stu­dents lias fallen on Mr. John McIj. Da­vis. We heartily

coiifijratulate the new President on his victory, and wish him a successful year of office.

« « * * •

We liave been told that the First Years at the recent elections were the l>ictures of innocence. The follow­ing is a joke (at least so \ve would imagine), of (luite ordinary Fresher 1‘xcellence. First Year asks: “ W(mld the Election— God fry the unsuccess­fu l candidates in the burning Lake of the A .S.S.?” Our opinion of this con­tributor is that he should be made a member of the Board. Ilis jokes are wooden enough.

« * * * *

y We extend to Mr. Gurrey, a hearty welcome ou his return to the College, and to his position on the “ Kooko- burra” Hoard.

* * * # *

In the past the history stii-dents liave been cramped in the library. Now their dentx are employed in negotiat­ing another stew, for there was less trouble in distinguishing the hall from the lil)rary than there is in distin­guishing the curry from the stew.

# * « > « •

We are sorry that our cap­able and highly respected Editor is leaving us temporarily. AVe wi.sh him every success and hai)piness, and are proud that he is among the fir.st to answ^er the summons “ when the p]nipire calls.”

* * # # •

While welcomiug our contemjioraiy under its new nianagemeut. we wonder why these gentlemen cannot spend the same time and energy in preparing something really good for the College Magazine.

Reminiscences of the B a ll: Tall and much-nustakeii lecturer (to honoured Melbourne gentlemen looking pensiv­ely at the hats and overcoats), “ Good* night. Arc you looking after the over­coats ? ’ ’

# # * * #

Page from Prof’s, diai-y:—

“ W ar declared to-day! Invading- army atlvanced with measured tread, beating of drums, and a stirring battle hymn entitled ‘No More Pay.’ Field Marshal Waterhouse, commander of the loyalists, meets them with sw'ift and deadly movement, lie threatens the suj)ply of gold and. Great Caesar! advances into their treasuries! Then, owing to the utter absence of gold, and the depletion of their stocks of exchange, the invading army retires demoralised. ’ ’

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Comi>osed at if^-lbourne’s fare­well

Melbourne studes came out to woo,.Ila , ha, the wooin’ o ’t;

C up id ’s arrows flew so true.Ha, ha, the wooin’ o ’t;

A t the station fond good-bye.Tear on tear lay in each eye;J’retty maidens kiss— then cry,

Ila . ha, the wooin’ o ’t.* * « * #

Why does the lecturing staff speak of the ])resent Second Year men as- the finest body of students that has ever graced Blackfriars?

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From the notebook of our star re­porter :— “ Ladies and Gentlemen, since er-er (thunderous applause for ten minutes) as Miss Pank— (laugh­ter and other fearsome noises from the militant benches), the undoubted superiority of wo— (a sweet music of prote.st and indignation from the dear men) then— er— ’ ’ (from the women’s corners there loomed a horrible dis­cord, (pxite drowning the api)reciative- aeclamation of the dear boys). There followed further chaos; was it children counting up to ten ? Readers^ we hope you understand.

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Some studeuts were lovers of cram ; They sat for a drawing exam.;The exam., it is over,The results, sweet as elover,—(To be emitinned in our next.)

Is it not right that sneh cul])rits as these should feel the eorreetive weight of our Board?

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Terpsichore has whispered to the ^‘Kook.” as he sat laughing at the dancing class some time back, that there will be a waltzing competition at the Council S(X*ial next term. A very substantial first ])rize has been provided.

• * * * «

The CoT’ridor recently reported an t)dd trick of that naughty blaster Cui)id (but dear girls, you really can­not believe her— she tells such strange tales alxmt— nou, of all people), lie danced a nuisieal I ’rothalamion in the mo nlight. and then shot his sharpest arrow. Whither?

* » * # *

From our Conimon Room reporter (need we add that ho is no poet) :—

There was a sound of sjjluttering of paint.

For Blackfriars Training Coll. had gathered

The ]\Ian-Studes all to woi-k (how strange!) and bright then

The walls and tables shone with kalsomine.

And varnish faint.# * * « «

Contributions have been scanty for this ninnber. Do students (ladies especially) imagine that the College Itagazine is the product of an ethe- Teal, Rlackfriars-spni!ig . messenger, that assails our laughter-lover where he perches, with his Board, on high Parna.ssus ?

« * * « «

The Editor wishes to thank those who have contributed— the more; heartily because they are few. Those whose 'contributions have not been published should not be disheartened. Their productions may have l)een

held over, or they may have been un­suitable, although gootl in themselves.

* * * * *

The Editor is pleased to thank all the conti’ibutors who sent in a re- cii>e. The humour of some of them was tremendoxis. They nearly made him laugh. The prize goes to D.A.S. who is responsible for the follow­ing;—

* * * * *

Dear Kook.

How to Kookabiirra.

Board. Editor, energy and waste- paper-basket in equal quantities, to be well Kooked with stude criticism. Serve with currant humour and fined pnnnish sauce. Yours domestic— artistically, D.A.S.

(We hold ourself entirely irrespon­sible of the effects of the above ui)on readers who try to assimilate it.)

» # * # * #

The Editor begs to apologise to Jlisses Dunlop and Anderson for omission from last issue; to the for­mer for omission from the Editorial Staff, and to the latter for omission from the Board.

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Wanted :— Some College poet to ])en a sonnet in loving memory of our ilear piano, who departed (>om. room life last term.

* * * * *

The “ lo.ss of standard” on the jiart of Section C. was counterbalanced by the determination of Section B. to stand’ard in the Corridor on pay day.

* # * * *

The Treasurer has admitted that the Kook.” developed a long bill after the last edition. That, the lioard asserts, is the reason he will atteni])t only a short laugh this flight.

* * * * *

The Editor of the “ Guana” has also gone to the war. We hope that the “ Onaiui” will provide mental sustenance in the long marches; but trust that he will be physically sus­tained by something more nimrisliing.

The best wishes of the College go with him in his new sphere.

THE KOOKABURUA. 15

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Tlie design for tlie IMelhonriie J Souvenir I’rograninie this year was

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did design was snbinitted by Mr. Mann. The thanks of the College is due to both of these gentlemen.

* * * * *

On the de])arture of Mr. Ila ll, who had hekl the jiosition of Ijecturer in History at the College during the ab-

' senee of Jlr. Currey, he was presented by the history stiidents with a travel­ling rug as a small token of their ad­miration and csteeni..

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/ We take this opportunity of con- gratnlating ^Ir, Hall on his reeent marriage, and wish him every success in his fiitnre eareor.

ilnitpr ®ouifr./UR meditative friend

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took up liis stand at a point of van­tage and watched the wave of faces as it |)assed the main door. And at once he began to meditate in a suj)- pressed monotone. “ Surely never were so many different scenes in so small a space. Kven on the face of his mighty heritage, ruled at his will and oliedient to his voice since time immemorial, Old Neptune never saw, in the shinuner of the burning sun, (n- the lowering darkness of the foam- decked siorm, such a vivacious scene 4IS now passes before me.

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lossly on, wheu perhaps that stone lield in its cold grasp the key to tlie history of a distant past, before either man was evolving or evolved.

“ And there they pass, a hundred s(‘enes and a hundred histories; but the untutored eye and the untaught mind learns nothing. We are spec­tators, erities perhaps, that stand apart and see the form but negle<.‘t the content; we are absorbed, but ab- sorl) nothing. And what is it that has passed? Was it a moving library of animated volumes? Often have i\'e delved deep into the material leather-liound of our lilirary, but per- ha])s. after all, the living volumes were the most fruitful, Perhaps from a warm-living volume golden truths can often be had with less searching and more vividness— given often without the encouragement of a friendly word.”

Our friend walked away slowly with his measured meditative step, and turned towards the men’s ren­dezvous.

When half-way there he was ])as,s- ed by one who arrived generally a few seconds before the ringing of the bell. W ith black rings beneath tired eyes, and that pained expression that tells of long hours spent in the de­crease of tlie midnight oil, he arrived with a bustle and a stir. (]uite of American perfection. Jlis bag would be thrown recklessly on a dusty seat, his hat would disai)pear hastily into a locker, and then, in a sonortms voice would come the time-worn, heart-sickening cry, “ AVho’s done their w(n-k?”

This would bo followed l)y a vio­lent assertion that lie had done no­thing; after which, looking one straight in the face with liis dark- ringed eyes, he would explain in (juite a confidential way that an unexpec­ted message liad called him out, and he was forced to stay so late that work was out of the question. Gene­rally, he would add that he was cer­tain of all failures “ next time,” and would probably be “ kicked out.”

lJut the veil was thin, miserably tiiin and threadbare. A little un­conscious rubbing made it transpar­ent. and the features were seen be­neath. So now our bel 1-racer sends his resounding voice amongst the dead rafters and against the eclioiiig walls, for he gives us only the (piartz from his igoldfields, and allows us to read only the dedication of his bulky volume.

Our thouglitful friend watched him disapiiear from .sight, and then com­menced a di.scourse with the stone floor. Hut strarce had he started when he M’a,s interrupted by the entrance of certain seemingly rowdy indi­viduals.

They looked dissipated; they talk­ed lazily and carelessly; laughed idiotically, and lounged on the seats. Our friend was not prepossessed, but entered into conversation, lie was not an admirer of their su1).]ect, so he promptly changed it. Slowly and skilfully he turned the trend of thought from the future to the past. Grradually the caves of memory open-

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fil 111). inside could be seen the purest of gems, for in the flight of the years the pebbles of beauty were [)olished by the whirr of the wings of Time, while the pebl)les of un- pleasing sight were eorrotled to dust in the damp of his breath.

They spoke of old experienees. old friendshii>s. long-lost ideals, aiul un­realised hopes. Each had his own peculiar jewels, and eaeh one laid them at the stranger’s feet without the asking.

He left them with his usual slow meditative step; but his strongest ef­forts failed to prevent a tear or two from glistening on and veilin,g his eyes. For in spots where he had tluiught to find nothing but aridness he had found fertility ; and in deej) hidden i)laees, luisought for and un­explored in the ha.ste of human in­dustry. he had seen heavy-laden vege­tations bearing^ in spite of unenltiva- tion, a goodly fruit.

And he. in his turn, searched deej) in his dells of memory, and there he found that never had he, in fulness of lu'art and true sincerity, exchang­ed with aiu)ther the motives of his own soul; but that he had turned away with a deeper insight, a higher concejition of his social duty, and a deeper love for his fellow-men than before.

And he, while the desii'e bui’ued within him to give to the world the product of his researches, wrote \ipon a scrai) of paper with a blunt pencil, while his brain teemed with a Imn- dred related thoughts.

“ In all the fields of hiunan endea- I'our move units with their own in­dividualities aiul their own dis])osi- tions. Hut in the rush and haste of the world’s fitful competition, some build strong guarding walls around the treasures of their towers of tlumght. And to the great moving superticial world is shown only tlie outer wall in its dull uniformity and obvious superficiality. The interior has tiie acquaintance of the owner himself alone. But this private do-

uain is for ever dark and dank, for it is perpetually within the shadow of its owner’s t^goism. For he who re­fuses to give will not receive, and only that which leads from the core to the ends of the earth gives the greatest and receives the most.

Hut there are those who gladly give, to those who can find time amidst a thou.saud material interests to walk a little while among the fountains of life, the freedom of theii’ .self-created gartlen springs, which surround the treasure cliamber.

And surely this is the grandest .state of all. For the world would spiritually wither and die were it not for those life-laden springs, which, flowing in (Mire beauty from the twin ])uritiers of emotion aTul ex­perience through the thirsty vision- fields of a thousand souls. l)ear on their tranquil bosoms the most pricc- le.ss products of the gardens around the inner tower. j

— A.S.^>viao

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ArktuJtti IpfigmpntH.We beg to acknowledge the receipt

of the following contemporaries (with apologies for any omissions) : “ The Record,” “ The Trainee,” “ The W .A. Trainee,” “ Hermes,” “ Hawkesbiiry Agricultural Journal.”

lEDtturtal NntirfH.We should like to see the final issue

for this year a reflection of the liigh literary ability which we feel certain is iji the College. We triLst that a

greater number will aid us in our attempt than heretofore.

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The next edition will soon be well on its way to completion, so seek the aid of the Muses at once, in order that it may be wholly completed.

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Prizes will be offered for contri- bvitions to the next issue. We hope that the competition will be keen.

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‘ ‘ Query, ’ ’ the author of “ I f I were Proff.,” is requested to see the Editor as soon as possible.

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This year’s sporting life of theS.T.C. has been caried on more or less succes-sfully luitil the climax was reached in the arrival of the Mel­bourne Team on the 9th of August. Let us hope that the end of the year will be more spirited that the early part of the year.

Not only was ^Melbourne week the climax of sport itself, but also of Col­lege enthusiasm and interest.

Melbourne week was somewhat marred by the sporting contest in our antipodes. This titanic struggle has even made its effects felt by our “ Coll.”

It upset our arrangements for this week in various ways; by withdraw­ing interest and attention from the carnival, by cutting our rifle-shoot­ing (a sure victory) from this year’s contest; and moreover, it took many lads away to camps of different kinds.

Undoubtedly the most missed ab­sentee was “ Je r iy ” Kempster, with whom we all sympathised. I t was un­fortunate that he could not be present at any function to see and enjoy the culmination of his efforts in the suc­cessful carnival week.

His enforced absence was even more keisnly felt in the sporting field, where no less than three teams were serious­ly weakened by his “ indisposition.”

Members of the rifle club had very adverse luck, in so far as they had

not even the satisfaction of a contest of any kind with our visitors.

This team, most of any, deserved victory. Far more enthusiasm was displayed by its members than by those of any other club. They went out to the raage whether it rained, hailed or was fine, and the team selec­tors had no easy task in choosing the ten best shots. Nevertheless, we will forgive the military authorities, but must ask them not to cancel such per­manent fixtures again.

Sydney failed to regain the ashes this year, winning two out of the five remaining contests.

Perhaps it is as well to mention here that we are looking forward eagerly to time when our ladies will put the Hockey Club on a firm and popular footing. Seeing that the two foot­ball contests are to be cut out of future intercollegiate sports, it seems very probable that Hockey will be chosen to replace one of them. This would make the number of lady mem­bers of the next team for Melbourne equal to that of the men. Therefore, it behoves all the ladies to keep the ball rolling, both literally and figur­atively.

ATHLETICS.

Little can be said to our credit of the display on the Monday morning.

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The Melbourne athletes made us look like amateurs, not in the usual sense, but more in the sense of inferiors.

Our membera completely lacked condition and organisation, which may bo attrib\it(Hl to a very slight extent to inclement weather and to examina­tions.

FOOTBALL.

As \isual, the results of the Foot­ball contests could be easily prop­hesied. The Melbournites simply ran over us in the Australian Rules, winning by a great margin. Tlie fol­lowing day we won the Rugby easily enough; but at the same time we could notice an improvement in the play of the Melbourne team. This, with the Tennis, formed Sydney’s only victories.

TENNIS.

'Phis was the College’s most bril­liant and meritorious victory, and Captain, meml)ers of team, and all College students have reason to be proud of it. The scores were as fol­lows :—

1. Eddy and Cunningham (M) v. Kubenach and Edwards (S).

1— ti. 6— 3, 6— 3.2. Liston aiul Pederick (M) v.

Davis and Johnson (S).1— 6, 3— 6.

3. Cook and Stimpson (M) v. Astill and Hodge (S).

6— 3, ,5— 6. 6— 5.4. Misses Drummond and Grainger

(M ) V. McEwan and Griffin (S).5— 6, 3— 6.

5. Mis.ses Evans and Brown v. Red- fern and Gilchrist.

3— 6. 6— 5. 6— 4.6. Misses Marshall and Tuck v.

Pick and Hirst.6— 3. 6— 1.

7. Eddy (M) v. Rubenach. 1— 6, 3— 6.

8. Cunningham v. Edwards. 6— 5, 6— 1.

9. Liston V. Davis. 6— 2, 6— 1.10. Miss Drummond v. Miss Griffin,

r,— 6. 3— 6.

11. Miss Evans v. Miss Redfem, 3— 6, 6— 3, 4— 6.

12. Cunningham and Miss Grain­ger v. Edwards and Miss McEwan,

5— 6, 5— 6.13. Pederick and Miss Brown v.

Johnson and iliss Gilchrist, 6— 3, 1— 6, 4— 6.

14. Cook and Miss Marshall v. Astill and Miss Pick, 2— 6, 5— 6.

15. Stimpson and Miss Tuck v. Hodge and Miss Hii*st, 3— 6, 5— 6.

TotalsMelbourne, 6 rubbers, 14 sets, 154

games.Sydney, 9 rubbers, 21 sets, 170

games.The results of the intercollegiate

contests to date have been;—1!)07, Melbourne; 1908, Jlellwurne;

1909, ^[elbourne; 1910, Sydney; 1911, Draw; 1912, Draw; 1913, I\Ielbourne; 1914, Melbourne.

Appended are the results for 1914.

ATHLETICS.100 Yards.

Shaw .M............................. 1Gallagher. M ..................... 2Fitzpatrick ................... 3

Inroad Jump.Shaw, M., 19ft. oins. . . 1Martin, 19ft. 2ins........... 2Wackwitz, F., 18ft, 5itis. 3

440 Yards.Gallagher. M ..................... 1

......................... 2G e a r .................................. 3

Relay Race.Melb(nirne........................ 1

Mile.G e a r ................................. 1O ’Coll i n s ......................... 2]\rathei-s, J ........................ 3

High Jump.Clark, 5ft. 4ins. tieMartin. 5ft. 4ins. tieCannon ............................ 3

Football.Australian Rules Melbourne 1R u g b y ...........................Sydney 1

TennLs.Sydney w'on, 9 rubbers, 21 sets, 170

games, to 6 rubbers. 14 sets, 154 games.