THE
PET ERITE. VOL. XXIV.
DECEMBER, 1926.
No. 254
SCHOOL LETTER. HILE the trees were shivering in the autumn gales which little by little were divesting them of their covering, we were all living in dread of a cold and .- ,;',„u9.7;;" • coalless term, hut for once in a while Winter has been kind to us and not given us of his worst. We have been fortunate in having a certain amount of fuel for the central heating and a tree has provided us with wood for open fires. It has been a source of amusement to many to watch chopping operations in progress outside the carpenter's shop, but it is miraculous that no accidents have occurred with amateurs wielding the axe and sledge-hammer. The weather, though fairly warm, has been wet and the result has been heavy and muddy football fields. However, in spite of this and a large number of injuries, the team has enjoyed a very successful season, and G. B. Robinson, as captain, and Mr. Davies, as coach, are to be warmly congratulate,d on the success which has attended their efforts. Owing to injuries both to 1st XV. players and their own, the 2nd XV. have not had a fair chance, but has never disgraced itself. League matches do not seem to have had the same encouragement from the touch line as in previous years, but the players have enjoyed them, which is the main test. Our other outdoor activity, the O.T.C., has undergone a remarkable transformation. Instead of a khaki-clad corps parading in the half-light, we now see three squads in mufti being ordered about by monsters from the West Yorks Depot at .12-15. Smartness prevails everywhere, particularly in the large squad of recruits, whose drill is quite phenomenal. With the Booth Anniversary looming so near, it must be a source of satisfaction to everyone interested to see the plans and elevation of the proposed new block of buildings, which we include in this issue. Also, after a long period of rumours and a long list of subscriptions, the new Boat House, we are