VICTORIA COLLEGE

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 111, 13 May 1938, Page 14

VICTORIA COLLEGE

UNDERGRADUATES' SUPPER A large number of men and women students of Victoria University College gathered last night in the gymnasium at a function which was for many one of the most outstanding in a week of important events. Although the undergraduates' supper comes almost at the end of Capping Week, it serves as a prelude to a ceremony which is the be-all and often the end-all in the. lives of. university students—the Capping itself—which will take place in the Town Hall tonight. The supper was attended by a large number of graduates, in whose honour it was given, and there was a large representation of the Profes-, sorial Board. % The gymnasium walls were garlanded with paper flowers which had already served their purpose in the extravaganza, and the notice, "Political wilderness," was set above the official table. Other evidences of "Cappicade" were conspicuous in the room, and the college crest was featured. The green and gold of the badge was repeated in the colour scheme of the long tables which were centred by vases of chrysanthemums. Green and gold paper serviettes added to the uniformity of the scene.

Mr. R. W. Edgley, president of the Students' Association, was in the chair. There was a fairly long toast list, and the speeches, though amusing, had an underlying note of seriousness. The toast of "The King" was proposed by the chairman, and that of "The Professorial Board , ' by Mr. R. J. Corkill. Professor T. A. Hunter replied. Mr. J. B. Aimers replied to the toast of "The Graduates," which was proposed by Mr. N. A. Morrison, and Mr. Edgley responded on behalf of the executive, in whose honour a toast was proposed by Mr. A. H. Scotney. Mr. R. L. Meek proposed "The Ladies," and Miss H. D. Maysm'or replied. Mr, P. M. Taylor arid Mr. R. L. Meek led songs from the extravaganza, and among the traditional college -airs sung were "Gaudenius" and "Absent Friends." Mr. R. L. Hutchenswas at the piano. Among the members of the Professorial Board . present were Professor F. Miles, Professor Kirk, Professor J. Williams, Professor I. A. Gordon, and Professor.D. H. C. Florance.

MAYTIME BALL The arrangements are well in hand for the English-speaking Union's "May r time Ball," to be held on the night of May 24 (Empire Day)-, at St. Francis Hall. The committee has been very busy making the decorations and flowers in keeping with May time. There will also be a floral Maypole dance and. novelty dances as well. The music will be in keeping with the occasion by one of Wellington's leading orchestras. The ball promises to be one of the special successes of the season, as already there is a good demand for tickets. . ; . ■