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DUNEDIN. Specialization. —During the past year twenty-six students attended for a third year to specialize in the study and teaching of some school subject. Twelve specialized in physical instruction, six in music, three in science, two in science and mathematics, and three m drawing and handwork. In addition to this intensive specialization, large numbers of first- and second-year students also did specialization work for one hour weekly. This was organized as follows : For one hour each week in College time students were at liberty either to specialize in their favourite subject or to study under supervision. As a result of this arrangement forty-nine students specialized in drawing under Mr. Donn ; forty-six in singing under Mr. Clitheroe ; forty-one in handwork under Miss Sanders ; thirty-eight in infant-room work under Miss Macalister; twenty-nine in agriculture under Mr. McCaskill; twenty-two in geography under Mr. Laws and Mr. Fleming ; sixteen in history under Mr. Woods ; and fifteen in science under Mr. Anderson. In all these classes commendable enthusiasm was manifested by both instructors and students, and much valuable work was done. In music this specialization class took the form of a College choir, which made excellent progress under Mr. Clitheroe, and gave two concerts in His Majesty's Theatre, which were much appreciated by all Dunedin musiclovers. College Clubs. —The Art, Dramatic, and Debating Clubs were continued during the past year, and a new club, in handwork, came into existence. The Art Club met regularly throughout the year. Discussions and lectures, under the leadership of Mr. Donn, were held on alternate Friday evenings in the College. On Saturday mornings the club met either in the art-room for various kinds of craft-work, or out of doors for painting and sketching. The Dramatic Club, assisted and guided by Miss McLeod and Mr. Fleming, organized several reading circles which met on Saturday evenings to study the drama —chiefly the more modern plays. Much enthusiasm was shown, and two readings, for the instruction and entertainment of the general body of students, were admirably given and well received. Debating : Many interesting debates were held during the autumn and winter months. Members of the staff assisted in various ways, especially by acting as judges. Handwork : The club in handwork was organized and instructed by Miss Sanders. Members of this club met in the handwork-room on Saturday forenoons, and some very good work was done in various departments of handwork. The making of useful and ornamental articles in leather became exceptionally popular. Orchestra. —The College orchestra, though few in numbers, did useful work at some of the smaller social functions. Social Life. —About a dozen social functions, including a welcome picnic, welcome and farewell dances, &c., were held during the course of the year. These were managed entirely by the Students' Executive.