We wish we were able to describe this as one of the most successful seasons in the history of the Club, but all the joy in our success has been lost for us by one tragic blow. On September 2nd we were shocked by the terrible news that Jack Ruru had lost his life. As a member of our Senior team for four years and out brilliant captain for this season he, with one or two others, had been largely responsible for bringing our Club once again to a leading place in Wellington football, and we had looked forward to further honours next year with him as our leader. In the years he has been with us at Victoria he had, by his ever brilliant play and gentlemanly bearing, won the admiration of all Wellington footballers and the affection of his own team-mates. We had come to know him as the finest of footballers and the fairest of sportsmen. May his spirit journey safely to Hawaiiki.

As to the Club's performances this season, we record with satisfaction that for the first time since 1929 we have won a grade championship-in fact we have won two. According to our records, the Club has never before won a lower grade. All honour then to the Third C's and Fourths for breaking this dismal record. Generally speaking the Club's performances have been exceptionally good, and we derive great satisfaction from the fact that we were fourth in the Club championship-no mean feat when one considers the number of Clubs playing in Wellington. Seven teams were entered in the competitions and a brief record of their performances is as follows:—