Walter Scott, by John Buchan, have been presented by Miss Yeld. Several books have been added to the Science section, and following upon the study of American history by the VI Form, the American history section has been considerably enlarged. Several reference books on French and German literature have also been added.
THE DEBATING SOCIETY. This term the Society reluctantly bade farewell to Mr. Burgess, who has been such an able chairman for the past two years. His place in the chair has been taken by Mr. Hawthorne, and we hope that he will preside over the meetings of the Society for a long time to come. Perhaps the most successful debate of the term was the first one. This was held on the 10th of October, when J. A. Denison was called upon to propose " that this house is in favour of the introduction of a system of co-education for all." Denison began by emphasising that flippant and pert remarks would be unwelcome ; he then pointed out how, at a co-educational school, boys and girls, by constant association, saw each other in their true lights and consequently did not suffer from idealistic illusions and misconceptions. He was of the opinion that, despite practical difficulties, the effort which would be needed would be worth while if it meant that the two sexes would gain a balanced and rational attitude towards each other. R. A. Stratton, in opposing the motion, dwelt largely upon the practical difficulties involved. Co-education in England was successful only in special schools with handpicked pupils. He thought that co-education " for all " could not be afforded and, if tried, would fail disastrously. J. P. Corry, seconding the motion, laid stress upon the various ways by which the practical difficulties of coeducation could be surmounted. He thought that many prejudices would be found to be hollow and nonsensical, and that, as women are finding their way into every phase of modern life, they should in youth have experience of associating with members of the opposite sex. P. Penniston, supporting Stratton, stated that adolescents did not " take for granted " members of the 24
