against Grove, who took their chances well, and held on to their narrow lead. The Senior team went down to a Grove side which showed more determination in defence than our side. House Colours were awarded to White, Herring, and Bough. Our Chess team lost by 4 boards to 1 against School House, and but for lack of steadiness would have gained more than the one game won by Herring. However, since the Chess Competition is not now being run in a knock-out basis this reverse is not a check-mate. We wish the team luck in the remainder of their encounters. Indoor activities have been restricted by lack of accommodation, but several members of the House have made use of the Stephenson Room for chess and another (less intellectual) game. A Squash competition was won by Senior, with Fawcett as runner-up. Bond and Barton won the Senior and Junior Divisions respectively of the Table Tennis competition We are sorry to be losing some members of the House this term. We thank them for their contributions to House activities, and hope to see them again from time to time.
THE CHAPEL The outstanding feature of the Christmas Term is, of course, the Carol Service on the last Sunday. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols this year followed the traditional lines, and the singing of the School was inspiring. The Choir also sang very well, and probably "In dulci jubilo", without which no Carol Service is complete, has never been better sung in the School Chapel. Earlier in the afternoon the Junior School Ceremony of Carols was held, and was as beautiful as ever; and the simple ceremonial and the singing of the Choirs was most impressive. Both Carol Services were worthy Acts of Worship, and the reading of the Lessons was quite admirable. Remembrance Sunday was also duly observed, but this year was marked by two innovations. The School wreath of poppies was laid by the Head of the School at the foot of the War Memorial Shrine, where reposes the Roll of Honour, in the Ante-Chapel; and the School, on the original suggestion of Mr. Rhodes, were invited to place their own poppies on the War Memorial, which they did with complete spontaneity immediately after the Service. Wreath and poppies made a significant and beautiful show, and were there until after the following Sunday. The Junior School Service has continued on Sunday mornings at 11-0 a.m., and only those who have the privilege of being there know how well the Junior School sings, and what an inspiration it is to hear the Creed so well said.
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