The Scientific Society

" And what are the British Government doing about it ? Nothing, absolutely nothing. What we need is action, gentlemen, action. What is the use of a dawdling British Constitution ? "

The Fascist had been dreaming of tin helmets, mass parades, waving flags and beautiful street fights. The last two words struck a cord in his memory. He opened one eye. " The Leith police," he said, " dismisseth us. Must have action," and waved a sleepy foot in the direction of the poker.

The unknown stood up slowly. His aeroplane was finished. " Action .. . dismisses us ?" he asked. " Certainly."

After two minutes, peace reigned in the study. Its only occupant thoughtfully poked the fire.

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The activities of the Society this term have been practically nil, as it has suffered from a complaint in the School, which has been widespread and prevalent this term, " No time for anything."

A meeting was held at the beginning of the term, at which Mr. Ping presided, and the officers for the new year were elected ; they were as follows:— President—The Headmaster.

Vice-Presidents- J. H. Stevenson, Esq.; W. N. Corkhill, Esq.; K. G. Chilman, Esq.; D. W. Watson.

Hon. Treasurer—A. W. Ping, Esq. Hon. Secretary—J. M. Dickenson. Curator of the Museum—G. E. L. Graham. Rise Representative—J. M. Dickenson. School House Representative—B. J. Eastwood. Temple House Representative—J. A. Ware.

After this, Mr. Ping went on to say that as there was every likelihood of the term being very busy, it would be a good plan to let the Society lie dormant until more time was on hand.

The Society has not met since, but it is hoped that in future there will be more activity.