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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1909

The Mayoral Reception

The Mayoral Reception.

"As a broad brook o'er a shingly bed Brawling."

Idylls of the King.

Shortly after 9 o'clock Mr. J.P. Luke, M.P., (Senior City Councilor) from a platform on which were assembled many local notabilities, extended the welcome of the City to the visiting page 20 representatives and apologized for the absence of the Mayor, the Hon. T.W. Hislop. He reviewed the history and work of the New Zealand University and mentioned the services rendered to it by the late Rt. Hon. R.J. Seddon and Sir Robert Stout. He added that had the late Premier lived a Chair of Naval Architecture would certainly be founded in view of the present navel crisis. In concluding he wished the Tournament success and to assist in the entertainment of the vistors in the unforeseen weather conditions, kindly arranged for an Organ Recital by the City Organist, Mr Maughan Barnett. Professorial Board and offered the use of the College for any entertainment in the afternoon. He also made a weather prophecy.

Professor Gabbatt of Canterbury College briefly returned thanks. His hopes were two only, that the best College would win and that the best would be Canterbury.

G.F. Dixon thanked Mr. Luke for attending, told the effect of Opie on Mercury and stated that he had already found two pursed.

Before dispersing, it was announced that through the courtesy of Mr F.M.B. Fisher, M.P., who was present, arrangements had been made to open the Genberal Assembly Library to visitors and this privilege was largely taken advantage of. A large number aviated themselves of the opportunity of bearing the Town Hall Organ—a unique form of Tournament entertainment—and after a pleasant hour had been spent, appreciation cheers. At noon there was no sign of a break in the weather and it was then decided to entertain the visitors at the College in the afternoon. This impromptu arrangement was not without its advantages and in all all-too-short three hours many new friendships were made and old ones renewed. A concert programme was carried out, each College in its turn providing the talent; afternoon tea was dispensed and the entertainment terminated with a set of Lancers and the indispensable "Merry Widow."