Law Faculty Club

From a social point of view the past year has been most successful for the Law Faculty Club— aliter, however, financially.

The Annual Dinner, which was held as usual at the Empire Hotel, was well attended, and the guest of honour, the Right Honourable the Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, P.C., G.C.M.G., delivered a most interesting address, in the course of which he imparted valuable information as to the correct forensic pronunciation of the Latin language. The Club was also fortunate in having Professor Adamson present at the dinner, and members were interested to learn that their President intends to maintain his independence in the matter of Latin pronunciation.

We are able to report in this issue on two annual Law Balls—both of them most enjoyable functions. The 1937 effort produced a sum of more than £12 for the Building Fund, but this year, although the ball was no less festive, the profits were unfortunately less.

The Club has again been active in its function of promoting the academic welfare of its members. As a result of the 1937 examinations representations were made, in conjunction with other centres, to the University of New Zealand with regard to certain of the papers. The Committee also kept in close touch with the Senate while the new syllabus was being prepared and—whether or not as a result of the Committee's efforts—students who had already commenced their course have been afforded a very reasonable time in which to complete.

The annual meeting is being held early in the third term.