Scientific Society

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SING SONG.

This term it was decided to have a Song Song without any jazz, and although many people agreed that this was an impossibility, the theory was immediately disproved by the success of the event. The programme, arranged almost entirely by Mr. Tendall, commenced with the rendering of some of Rudyard Kipling's " Barrack Room Ballads," by the School Choir. Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Baker then revived their old favourite which was so popular two years ago, and their former success was repeated. The song " Riding down from Bangor," was then sung by the School House Sextet. A version of the " Darkies' Sunday School " was then given, followed by a song by V. W. G. Musgrove. His voice, we are afraid, is on the point of breaking, and will not last very much longer, but he should settle down to a good tenor or bass. Of the song by C. E. T. Moore which followed, we are pleased to say that we could hear every word— a quality not possessed by every singer. S. P. Scott then sang the more modern work " I wonder how I look when I'm asleep," after which the Sing Song concluded with some more Barrack Room Ballads by the School Choir.

SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.

Owing to the shortness of the term and the unusual number of events and attractions, the Society has had very little time for scientific activities. Nevertheless it has made use of what time it has had, and two very interesting lectures have been given on Saturday evenings. The first of these was by Mr. Ping on " Wild Flowers," and as members were invited to bring specimens, many keen and interesting discussions ensued. The second of these was by Mr. Woodcock on " Constellations." In this he pointed out with the aid of a number of slides, made by himself, how to find most of the more important constellations, starting from the Great Bear. This is the most easily distinguished group of stars at any time of the year. Unfortunately, on the night of the lecture, the sky was completely covered by clouds, so that members were unable to go out and see the constellations for themselves.

Although a visit to the York Automatic telephone exchange was suggested, it has been impossible to arrange one up to the present, but it is hoped to be able to do so at the end of the term or the beginning of next.