The Natural Science Society

School, and now possess 21 stringed instruments, from a giant double bass down to tiny three-quarter size violins in use in the Junior School, as well as some fine wind instruments. Second, the formation last term of instrument classes, in which, to encourage string players, boys are taught on loaned instruments for one year free of charge.

In spite of Mr. Long's generosity, however, there still remains to be filled gaps in our collection of orchestral instruments. Not only are prices high in the open market, but some instruments are virtually unobtainable, new or second-hand. There may be Old Peterites or other friends of the School who possess musical instruments which they no longer require : if so, it is hoped they will consider presenting them to the School. We still need at least one low pitch Bochm flute and clarinet, one French horn, two oboes and two bassoons to complete the orchestra, apart from instruments (high or low pitch) for beginners to practise on, and additional stringed instruments which will also be very welcome.

President : THE HEADMASTER. Chairman : E. K. ROBINSON, Esq., M.A. Vice-Chairman : G. W. PICKERING. Secretary : W. H. ANDREWS.

The Science Society is continuing the progress which developed at the beginning of the year, and although the attendance has been rather less than before, the meetings have been well supported.

This term's programme opened on 1'1th May with a talk by MacKeand and Cross on " Radio," open to the whole School. MacKeand spoke first about wireless receivers, and traced their development from early crystal sets to modern television sets. Cross then dwelt on transmitters, describing the construction of various types, both valve and crystal.

The senior branch has come to life this term, and two meetings have been held. On 25th May, Ham gave a well-thought-out talk on "The Weather," illustrating his points with various photographs. A sound film, " The Story of a Disturbance," was also shown. Pickering gave a similar talk on the " Moon " a month later, and used a large collection of lantern slides.

The junior section still flourishes. On 11th June, Booth, assisted by Presswood, expounded on " Jet Propulsion "; he first gave us the history of jet propulsion, from Hero's Aeolipile to Frank Whittle, the modern inventor. A comparison of the efforts of various countries was also given, and details of flying bombs and V2 rockets ; to end, Booth described various modern jet models and equipment.

Carr and Goode gave a talk entitled " British Animals " on 13th July. Carr dwelt mainly on the larger animals, including wild deer,

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