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other large buildings in the city. Some of these are the old Embassies, which, when they were closed, sealed the conclusion of the Independence of Austria.

Around Vienna there are many interesting buildings, among which is the famous monastery of Melk. This was built on a spur of land around which ran the Danube. As the Austrian people are very religious, the main altar was placed in such a position that the candles upon it could be seen by the boats on the river. This view, however, did not last very long, because the river flows so fast that it is continually changing its course.

A little further away from the capital, along the vinecovered slopes of the Danube valley, there is the famous Castle Wahowe, in which Leopold of Austria imprisoned Richard, Coeur de Leon. This castle stands on the top of a hill which has precipitous sides, so the story about Blonde] singing the song outside the window can only be legendary. Another interesting story was told in the same village, describing how once it was totally submerged when the level of the river rose to a height of thirty feet. It can therefore be seen that Austria is a very interesting land for a holiday, but not a place to live in, particularly at present.

C. M. Robson.

One of the main points of interest last term was the inauguration of a signalling course under Mr. Jeffs. The only cadets who were permitted to take the course were those who had obtained or sat for the Certificate " A " theoretical. Naturally, unsuccessful Certificate " A " candidates will revert to the normal Certificate " A " course this term.

Work for Certificate " A " is now arranged so that the larger batch of candidates will take the examination in March instead of November

Last term the numbers of the Corps increased to 94. The contingent was divided into 3 platoons, No. 1 platoon was divided into 2 squads, one preparing for Certificate "A" theoretical, the other for Certificate " A " practical. Capt. Glendining having been sent out to Palestine, Capt. Woodward came in his place to take the Certificate " A " candidates in sand-table exercises. We should like to express our appreciation of all the trouble he has taken, and all the spare time he has devoted to us. No. 2 platoon have

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for the most part been undergoing a series of lectures, which would come under the heading of groundwork in preparation for Certificate " A " next year. This leaves the recruits, who, we gather from Sgt.-Major Puddick, are progressing very favourably.

Band practices were, we regret to report, rather disorganised by the rearranged time table, and few practices were held. We hope that this will somehow be• remedied next term.

The following promotions were made last term :— C.Q.M.S. Cockburn was promoted to C.S.M. Sergeant Rucklidge was promoted to C.Q.M.S. Corporals Shepherd and Ping were promoted to Sergeants. L.-Corporal Douglas was appointed Band Sergeant.

SHOOTING.

There has been a good deal of activity at the range during the term. Part of this is due to the new County of Lancaster Winter League which the School have joined for the first time. This means a match a week throughout the two winter terms against most of the well-known public schools.

Our first match, against Merchant Taylors (Crosby), resulted in a draw; we therefore receive one point each.

School.

Shepherd ... 30 Wright, R. W. ... ... 30 Cole ... ... 31 Revill ... 28

Merchant Taylors (Crosby).

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The majority of the shooting, however, has been practising for the " Country Life," which is held next term. We have also had two postal matches on this course. The first, against King Edward's, Birmingham, was lost by 27 points.

School.

Cole ...

57 Steele Shepherd ... 65 Revill Harding ... 71 Wright, R. W. 83 Earle ... ... 82 Inglis ... • • - ... 58

King Edward's, Birmingham ...

... 71 ... 71

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