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and compared in detail the wild cat with the domestic cat, while Goode spoke about otters, stoats, weasels and moles, and made a special mention of squirrels.

Altogether we may say that the Society has had a most successful year, starting from scratch and now having five well-attended meetings per term.

J.T.C.

As is usual in the Summer Term, a full programme of training was not able to be carried out, but the first half of the term was quite busy. On Sunday, 19th May, the Corps, headed by the band, marched to the Minster for an Empire Youth service ; this was the first time for several years that the band had paraded through York, and they made an impressive show.

Field Day was held on 4th June, and the Corps split into two armies. One, under Major Le Tocq, travelled to Ilkley, and the other, under Major D. K. Crews, travelled to Menston. The two armies were then directed to Thimblestones, in the middle of Ilkley Moor, by wireless, working over a range of eight miles, and at about 2 p.m. a battle ensued. The outcome was, as usual, rather uncertain, but Major Crews held a very good position, being able to see Major Le Tocq and his army advancing over desolate moorland for a good distance. After the battle a march of two miles brought us back to the lorries, which had motored round to near the scene of operations.

The only flag presentation of the term took place on 5th July, when Capt. Rhodes complimented Sgt. Shepherd (9 Platoon) on a very good standard of efficiency. At the same time, Capt. Rhodes said farewell to the Corps, he took over the work at the outbreak of war, and has not only maintained, but greatly improved its standard. We all heartily thank Capt. Rhodes for his untiring efforts, and assure him that they have not passed unnoticed.

The Fernie Cup has this term been won by the School House Section, under Sgt. Clark. The competition was held on 22nd July, and up to the last event the result was in doubt, but Sgt. Clark and his men pulled away on Weapon Training to win by a narrow margin from the Manor section under Sgt. Speight.

The band has worked extremely hard this term, often having four parades a week, and, under the able instruction of Cpl. George (West Yorks. Regt.), have learnt many new tunes and movements. A demonstration of these was given after the O.P. cricket match on the last Saturday of term, and it was generally agreed among the many spectators that a high standard had been attained.

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