Related article: From a titular point of view. Lent Term — now concluded — has been pretty eventful. As we write, the vast majority of Light and Dark Blues are located in London, intent upon witnessing the stirring sequence of repre- sentative tussles included in the 44 Blues 1 Week." For obvious reasons, all comment here on the Boat Race, sports, &c. must come in next month. Outside these, however, it is pleasing to report that other Inter- 'Varsity contests have (so far) fallen out with that " variation," those 44 chequered fortunes," which the wise old Greek assures us is always the best. The Cantabs repeated their 1898 Hockey vic- tory at Richmond fairly easily, the final scores reading 5 goals 2 in their favour. The general ex- position was unusually t4 classy," but whilst the defence both ways was altogether sound, the Light Blue forwards were much the speedier and cleverer. Oxford retaliated by winning the Boxing and Fencing competitions, for the third successive year, by 5 events 1. Indeed, they w r on every single boxing bout save the feather- weights, and carried all before them in the fencing items, in- cluding the newly - introduced sabre contest. A week later, the Oxonians again asserted their supremacy at Billiards also, O. B. Hargreaves (Oriel) winning the Singles competition from M. W. Muir (Trinity, Cambridge) by 49 points. Reinforced by Messrs. Mortimer (Oxford) and Jessop (Cambridge), the Doubles match was keenly contested throughout, but the Dark Blues were again victorious by 143 points. Up to date, therefore, the Inter-'Varsity record in 1898-9 reads, Oxford 3 events, Cambridge 3 events. It is noteworthy also that in every case our predictions of last month were fulfilled almost to the letter. Turning from Olympian to Isth- mian contests, the annual ** Lents" and 44 Torpids " races on Cam and Isis were finely contested this year. At Cambridge, First Trinity retained premier position after some splendid fights with " Hall," whilst Third Trinity (six bumps), First Trinity V. (five bumps), and Trinity Hall II., Selwyn 1., Third Trinity II., Lady Margaret III., King's II. (four bumps each), all rowed splendidly. No fewer than seven crews gained their oars this Term — about a record ! It was freely admitted that the new rule allowing second -year men to compete in these races had worked wonders. At Oxford, chief honours were gained by Balliol — who retained 4< Head of the River " honours — Brasenose I., Pembroke and Worcester (five bumps), and Magdalen II., and Keble II. (four bumps each). Other crews • deserving notice were Merton, Balliol II., New Coll. II., and Wadham. Alto- gether, excellent form was shown under almost unparalleled condi- tions of wind and stream. On several evenings the Isis was running with almost the velocity of a mill-stream. The Clinker Fours on either river were subse- quently won by Magdalen (Oxford) and Peterhouse (Cambridge). Athletes have been equal ly busy, and not within our pretty lengthy experience do we remember such all-round keenness and enthusiasm displayed on either track before. Above and beyond the Trials Meetings, the Cantabs inflicted a severe defeat upon the premier L.A.C. representatives on March nth, winning by 7 events 3. Several brilliant performances were reeled off, notably the Mile (4 min. 22* sees.) of President Hunter; the Hurdles (16 sees. I899-] "OUR VAN. t? 311 dead) by W. G. Paget — Tomlin- son (Trinity Hall) — which equals the record — and the Half- Mile (1 min. 59J sees.) of H. E. Graham (Jesus). Collegiate and Inter-Collegiate meetings galore have been contested, as usual, from which it has been made very clear that both Oxford and Cam- bridge are still nourishing a fine race of all-round Buy Shuddha Guggulu athletes. It is pleasing to learn that both Uni- versities will be represented strongly at the A. A. A. champion- ships this year, and at Shuddha Guggulu Himalaya the Olym- pic games at Paris later on. Other current news of interest may be briefly vouchsafed. The Oxford University Grind was won by M. Nickalls (New College), brother to last year's winner, and another son of Sir Patrick Nic- kalls. F. H. B. Champain (Rugby), and £. M. Jameson (Association) have been elected captains of the Oxford football clubs for 1899- 1900. Simultane- ously with the April issue of Baily the Oxford Association team will start for a continental tour, embracing matches at Leip- zic, Prague, Vienna, Berlin, &c. (jolf continues to increase in popularity at both Universities ; so much so, that new and extended links are being laid down at Cam- bridge. A. G. Lawrence won the Linkshill Cup competition at Cambridge, and H. C. Ellis the President's Medal at Oxford, -whilst magnificent form has been shown by both representative teams up to date. Preparations for the cricket season are being made, and already a strong staff of ground bowlers have been engaged for Fenner's and the O.U.C.C. grounds. To general satisfaction, more home fixtures (especially at Oxford) have been arranged for next season, whilst both fixture lists Himalaya Shuddha Guggulu are very compre- hensive. Apropos of cricket, con- gratulations to the Hon. Alfred Lyttelton, the famous Old Cantab Blue and Middlesex amateur, upon his recent degree. Grim death has claimed two very pro- minent old University men since our last, i.e., Lord Justice Chitty and the Rev. William Awdry. The last-named was a Cantab " Double Blue " (rowing and cricket), and for very many years starter and umpire at the Inter- University Boat Race. Continu- ing a lively interest in Oxford and Cambridge sports right up to the last, his familiar face and form will henceforth be sadly missed at Lord's, Putney, Henley, Queen's Club, &c. As regards "Bill" Awdry — a sporting parson after the type of the Rev. "Jack " Russell — take him, all in all, it will be long ere we look upon his like again. His name was one to swear by in hunting, hawking, fishing, shooting, &c, circles, in all of which pastimes his soul delighted. Of his social qualities thousands still speak lovingly. Those who knew him could well exclaim with Malvolio, " I have a friend." A perfect embodiment of the suavitcr in moda, fortiter in re, his whole life formed a striking example of how healthy amuse- ment and Christianity go excel- lently together. The Amateur Billiard Cham-