the Vacate. Vol. XXVI.
DECEMBER, 1932.
No. 272.
Eoitorial. One of the many unpleasant duties confronting an editor is that of writing an editorial; in fact, we are almost persuaded to follow the example of one of our esteemed contemporaries and omit this brain-racking item altogether ; however, perhaps that is going a little too far, so we will compromise by saying as little as possible. Outstanding among the events of the term was the Pickering Expedition of the O.T.C., comments on which appear elsewhere. Stories concerning the similar expedition of 1927 are still in circulation, which go to show how deep an impression these events make. The new organ has at last been installed, and was officially opened towards the middle of the term. Students of antiquity will doubtless regret the passing of the old organ, with its amazing variety of constitutional weaknesses. However, it had become " humorous in a quiet sort of way, but not really helpful," as Christopher Robin once said of Winnie-the-Pooh, and it was really high time that it was put out of its pain. The Football XV has had a somewhat disappointing season ; its disappointment, however,. can be as nothing to that of Mr. Davies, who has been prevented by illness from taking any part in the coaching. The School extends to him its heartiest sympathy. At the same time we are deeply grateful to the Headmaster for the way in which he has stepped into the breach by coaching the teams himself. This has involved a great deal of work and the refereeing of innumerable games in far from pleasant weather—no mean task for one whose time is already well filled. We offer our heartiest congratulations to those Old Peterites who have acquitted themselves with honour on the football field— particularly to J. B. D. Chapman and C. L. Troop, who played in the first International Trial; we hope to see them take part in