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by Alford, and from each side of the arena there appeared strings of electric torches. They crossed the arena, wheeled round and formed a series of three circles—red and white on the flanks, red, white and blue in the centre. The bands played "The Changing of the Guard" (Flotsam and Jetsam) and the circles unwound and the lines of torches advanced. One by one the torches were extinguished and the arena was left in total darkness. Suddenly all the torches were lit and the Union Jack was seen, while the bands played " Rule, Britannia."

The remaining performers entered from the back of the arena and advanced to the tunes of Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. They grouped themselves round the flag and the bands played " Land of Hope and Glory," by Elgar. The lights were then dimmed and the Evening Hymn was sung by everyone. The trumpeters then sounded " Reveille " and the performance ended with the National Anthem.

The Tattoo was wonderfully organised, and you will have been able to judge from the times I have mentioned that everything went to a strict plan. All proceeds went to Army charity.

G. D. Jefferson.

A.R.P.

The beginning of term coincided with the crisis, and the School found itself actively engaged in protective measures. Fortunately, the School House, Rise, St. Olave's and the Sanatorium all have excellent cellars, and under the direction of Mr. Wrenn, who had taken an anti-gas and decontamination course during the holidays, these cellars were made gasproof.

A large quantity of anti-gas cloth and sandbags was purchased, and door and window frames were hastily made by the School carpenters. All windows were boarded up and sealed, and the panes themselves protected with cellophane, doors were provided with airlocks and gas curtains, chimneys and other openings were stopped with paper pulp and exterior window gratings were loosened to provide alternative exits.

By this means, sufficient cellar accommodation, providing the recommended area per person, was obtained for about 200 people.

In addition, trenches were dug near the Baths to provide emergency shelter in the playing fields. These were 35