May we repeat the oft-recurring request that the School assist the Library Monitors to keep the Library tidy at all times by replacing reference books. Oxford Junior Encyclopaedia—Vol. VII, Industry & Commerce. The Kemsley Manual of Journalism. Complete Book of Ballets—Beaumont. Geoffrey (Presented by Mrs. Hayes)—J.E.A. Jean Racine : A Critical Biography—Geoffrey Brereton. Balzac—Stefan Zueig. A Systematic Geography of World Relations—M. S. Willis. The Physical Basis of Geography—Wooldridge and Morgan. The Spirit and Purpose of Geography—Wooldridge and Morgan. Physical Geography—Lake. The Science of Life—Willis, Hardy and Wells. Chemical Indicators—Tomicek. Seafarers, Ships and Cargoes—ed. Brooks and Duce. Introduction to Modern Radio—Poyser. Television—Scroggie.
THE DEBATING SOCIETY This has been the first full session of the Society since the inception
of a membership list, and it is interesting to note how this has
influenced the character of its meetings. To begin with, it was found that numbers were too small, as there were many unavoidable absences, as, for example, when teams were away. The membership was, therefore, increased to 100. The number of applicants far exceeds the number of vacancies, and the Committee has had the unenviable task of selection. One of the principles on which selection is made is that members of Transitus and the Sixths have a prima facie claim, in order to ensure that everyone in the School becomes a member in due course. This does not mean the exclusion of the younger part of the School, and, indeed, a feature of the term has been the number of speeches from junior members. The number of senior members who are regular speakers is comparatively limited, though some of them are becoming very practised and confident. As far as numbers are concerned, it is the juniors who set the example. All this augurs very well for the future of the Society. Five meetings have been held this term four full debates and a "trial" to end with, as our Christmas celebration. —
At the first meeting Lochore and Driver proposed the motion that "This House welcomes the advent of winter". As was to be expected, they based their arguments on the virtues of energetic sports and Christmas parties and dances. Mr. Le Tocq and Lewis, C. H. (in a maiden speech from the platform) opposed the motion by stressing all the evils, real and supposed, that winter brings in its train. Indeed, they made it seem almost a miracle that anyone survived till the spring. The House had much to say on cricket, power cuts, fuel crises, Korea, 29
