This term all the usual functions of the Society have been carried on, although many meetings have had to be cancelled to make way for the School Play rehearsals. The term is mainly notable for the formation of the orchestra, the first rehearsal of which took place shortly after the beginning of the term. Despite the fact that only three boys were present at this first meeting, the number increased at subsequent rehearsals and good progress was made. There is still, however, a great need for more instruments, and it is hoped that this start will encourage boys to take up one instrument or another. In this connection it is interesting to note that at the end of the term the Society had an opportunity of hearing a performance of " Variations on a Theme of Mozart," a trio written by R. E. Dodd and performed by the composer, P. F. Tee and P. Hnik. Dodd; after only a year's tuition on the violin, played second violin in his own trio ; this should be an inspiration to all aspiring musicians. The Glee Club had several meetings this term. Several attractive items for the forthcoming concert were practised. On Sunday evenings there have been meetings of the Sing-Song Club, formed with the object that boys may sing the well-known songs usually classed as " Students' Songs." This was very popular and attendances were large. Besides these school activities, some members were fortunate in hearing Handel's " Messiah," performed by the now famous Monkgate Methodist Church Choir, while other concerts attended by some members were recitals by the Zorian String Quartette and by Clifford Curzon, one of our leading British pianists. Needless to say, all these concerts were very much enjoyed, and more of their kind are eagerly anticipated.
THE LIBRARY. Librarian: L. BURGESS, Esq. Library Monitors : Cr. WILSON, P. F. TEE, R. E. DODD, J. M. BANISTER, A. H. TERRY, T. D. TAYLOR-THOMPSON. Mainly owing to the difficulty of obtaining books, very few have been added to the library this term. The Battle of Blenheim and The Battle of Ramillies, by G. M. Trevelyan, Scrambles in the Eastern Graians, by G. Yeld, and Sir 23
