Music Society

instead of merely the 50 numbers between 450-499. The Sociology section which formerly occupied these numbers now uses the numbers 100-199, formerly unused. This leaves all numbers in the 400's free for the expanded Classics section which was originally compelled to stop at 450.

We should also like to thank D. N. L. Beresford for his work on the Art and Music sections, which have been re-organised out of what was nearly chaos, and to mention some hard work put in during the book check by P. A. Crossley, without whose invaluable work the check could not have run as smoothly as it did. Perhaps it would also be well to mention the acquisition of a large number of the new bound Penguins which, while not costing as much as the more ordinary bound books, seem to be just as durable. They are at any rate certainly far better than the paper bound editions.

The Library has already begun to change, but next term it will have a completely new look, and new shelves and desks will be added to bring the old part more into line with the new. There will also be bins for the magazines, which should give the whole Library a more tidy appearance.

Finally, we should like to thank Mr. Hart for his invaluable assistance and advice as Librarian in place of Mr. Burgess during his illness, and to say how sorry we are that he is leaving us so soon. We wish him the best of luck in New Zealand. Mr. Holbeche is taking over next term, and we are quite sure he will maintain the same high standard of efficiency. D.J.C.

THE MUSIC SOCIETY

The Music Society was asked to put on a short informal concert in honour of the visit to St. Peter's of members of the Leeds Branch of the Incorporated Society of Musicians on Saturday, 28th June. A slightly smaller motet group than had sung in the Christmas Term was formed to sing Palestrina's "Tu es Petrus" and a couple of madrigals by Pearsall, and a Madrigal Group of largely different people was formed for the express purpose of singing "Brightly dawns our wedding day" from Mikado. R. H. Grayson from St. Olave's came along to sing "My heart ever faithful" with Mr. Pemberton accompanying, and the programme was to have been balanced by a couple of piano solos by Anfield and B. Jones. Unfortunately Jones was away ill on the day but Anfield gave a lyrical account of "The Towing Path" by John Ireland.

The audience of musicians, among whom we saw many old friends, including Professor Denny, applauded warmly and also showed their appreciation in a tangible way by presenting us with a book for the School Library.

At a meeting held in the last week of term, D. N. L. Beresford was elected to succeed R. A. Field as Hon. Secretary for the year 1958-59. F.W. 38