The Choir

the wings of a Dove", with the solo sung by B. Jones; the madrigal "Brightly Dawns our Wedding Day", from the "Mikado"; and "The Heavens are Telling" from "The Creation", the trio of the last being sung by Jones, Atkinson and Bardgett. In addition, Atkinson played the "Meditation" from "Thais" as a violin solo.

The day arrived and we "embussed" at 4-30 to arrive in Scarborough about 6-0. We went straight to the Spa, where the show was to take place, and had a rehearsal—without the orchestra, which caused a good deal of consternation among some sections of the Choir. This done, the trebles thought that they had sung sufficient for their supper, and we adjourned to a cafe for an excellent meal, efficiently laid on for us by Mr. Denis Lovell, the Manager of the Spa.

At 7-45 we were again at the Spa for the start of the show. Two rows of front seats had been reserved, and the excellent entertainment which followed was in itself more than a reward for the trip—though, of course, the honour of the invitation was the great reward. We were particularly impressed by a Scottish violinist in the orchestra who was, as they say, equally at home with Bach as with Boogy. When his solo came he sang several songs—one of his own composition —and then delighted all by performing a vigorous Strathspey to his own accompaniment.

After an interval it was our turn, and as we waited nervously in the wings, Mr. Shadwell explained to the audience that he was an Old Boy of the School and introduced the Choir as personalities "In Scarborough Tonight". It appeared that he had himself been a member of the Choir and, in fact, had sung when Mr. Chilman was also a treble, so Mr. Chilman was introduced to the audience. After a few nostalgic words about the hair they used to have, we performed "0 for the wings of a Dove" and the madrigal. This account does not pretend to be a critical report, but a word of praise is essential to Jones for his solo. Mr. Shadwell, who had sung the same solo, thought so, too ! The report would be incomplete also without a word about Atkinson's solo, which he tackled with a most mature sensitivity, and with every evidence of virtuosity. We concluded with "The Heavens are Telling", and must admit that Mr. Waine was able to keep the Orchestra and Choir together, though they had never performed as one before. After Mr. Dronfield, who was in the audience, had been introduced to the audience, our brief moment as entertainers on the concert platform was over, and after the show we boarded the bus again and arrived back in York at about 11-30, with the trebles wide awake and most of the basses asleep !

.R.M.K.

This term, owing to examinations and the collapse of a number of plans decided upon earlier, comparatively few meetings have been held. At the preliminary meeting many suggestions were made. A visit to the Law Courts was put forward as having been already approved by the Head Master. This proposal was adopted, but later in the term had to be abandoned because there were no assizes. Three outside speakers were suggested and lengthy discussions were held on the subject of "Original Contributions" by members. Eventually a quiz was adopted as coming under this heading.

At the first main meeting, which was held after the "A" and "S" level examinations on Friday, 8th July, the proposed quiz took place. A. M. Marsh had volunteered to organise it. His questions were on both General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and were sufficient to tax most of our brains. The Chairman and the Secretary chose teams, the latter's team eventually winning by 86k points to 85.

The second meeting was addressed by the Very Reverend the Dean of York. His subject was "The Mystery of a Minster Window". He told us about the various panels of a particular window in the Minster, which he seemed to have chosen at random, for he said that there were many other windows equally mysterious. He described the various panels and told us how they had been deciphered and reconstructed to form the original picture which had been distorted by workmen of the 16th and 17th centuries while re-leading the windows. The Dean answered all our questions clearly and with an excellent understanding of what interested us. We are very grateful to him for a very enjoyable and instructive evening.

THE MUSIC SOCIETY

At a Committee of the Society held on Monday 25th July, R. G. Bean was elected Secretary for the coming year.

MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT

The Summer Concert of the Music Society was held in Big Hall on the evening of 21st July. For such an important concert the attendance was rather disappointing, especially when one considers that such rival attractions as prep. had been cancelled. However, quality before quantity. This concert was the final appearance of many of the School's leading musicians, but its importance lay even more in the inclusion of young artistes in the programmes, in order that they might gain valuable concert experience in an informal atmosphere.

Two of these young artistes, Brooks and Gomersall, opened the programme with piano solos. Both have obviously to go a long way in their musical careers yet, but nervousness tended to magnify the flaws in their otherwise sound technique. B. Jones, another piano soloist, thumped his way energetically through the 1st Movement of 43