Editorial

elsewhere in our pages, and detailed comment here is unnecessary. But we may observe that between them the seven candidates entered gained three State Scholarships and four Local Authority awards. The results may justifiably be regarded as 100% success, since all candidates who were eligible gained either State or Local Authority Scholarships. Incidentally, the fact that the number of Classics candidates at "S" Level was greater than that in any other subjects is clear proof that, despite the general educational trend, there is no bias at St. Peter's towards purely "vocational" studies. Altogether, the Classical side has every reason to feel satisfied with its achievements. We congratulate all concerned and look forward to further successes in the Open Scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge in the coming year.

The frontispiece of this issue is a half-tone reproduction of the new Coat of Arms authorised for the School by a grant of the College of Heralds dated 23rd July, 1953. An article by Colonel H. A. Cape, a member of the Governing Body who has a wide knowledge of Heraldry, is printed on page 4. We are grateful to Colonel Cape for his exceedingly interesting contribution.

MR. E. A. WICKS

The departure, at the end of the Summer Term, of Mr. E. A. Wicks, M.A., F.R.C.O., our Assistant Director of Music, to become Organist and. Choirmaster of Manchester Cathedral, was regretted by us all. Besides his work at St. Peter's, Mr. Wicks was Assistant Organist at York Minster, and his many professional activities had gained him a considerable reputation in Yorkshire musical circles. We at St. Peter's will miss not only his invaluable and enthusiastic help with the School Music, but also the warm humanity of his personality, which was marked by a keen sense of humour and an unfailing friendliness. At the end of term farewell presentations were made to him by the boys and by his colleagues of the Staff of both Senior and Junior Schools.

MR. B. H. HOLBECHE AND MR. A. D. HART

Mr. B. H. 'Holbeche, M.A., of St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, comes to us, from Kingswood School, Bath, in September to take over the post of Senior English Master vacated in April last by Mr. Manby. We extend to Mr. Holbeche a hearty welcome to our midst.

During the Summer Term Mr. A. D. Hart, M.A., also of St. Catharine's, •Cambridge, filled the past during the interregnum. His appointment, originally temporary, has been made permanent and he becomes a regular member of the English staff. Mr. Hart, who

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