Science Societies

A Committee, consisting of one representative from each House, was appointed to form a nucleus upon which the Society could build. The Committee first met on the 27th October, to draw up a constitution. At this meeting L. P. Dobson was appointed Secretary and Treasurer for the term.

The first meeting of the Society was an open one, held on the 9th November, at which Canon T. H. Tardrew gave a talk entitled "Creeds". Judging by the number of questions, his talk was enthusiastically received.

The second meeting of the society took place on the 27th November, and this took the form of "Any questions" on religion. The questions were numerous and were put to a panel consisting of Messrs. E. K. Robinson, J. Shannon and the Rev. E. P. Jones. The only disappointing feature of the meeting was the severe restriction of time.

This new Society has obviously been successful, and will be making a regular appearance in this magazine for years to come. L.P.D.

SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY

This term we found ourselves in the unfamiliar surroundings of the Lecture Theatre, vacated by the Junior Society, who moved to the New Memorial Hall. Thanks to this increased accommodation we were able to admit an extra twenty members to the Society—a welcome addition, as we had previously been able to admit only three members from Transitus. We had four meetings this term and invited two visiting lecturers. The first of these was Mr. Lascelles, the Schools' Liaison Officer of I.C.I., who addressed the society on "Chemistry and Industry". Our second lecturer, Mr. Payne, was secured at short notice from Cooke, Troughton and Simms. He introduced two films on the "Polarizing Microscope", which were unfortunately beyond even the Sixth Form. Of the lectures given by members of the School that by Mr. E. S. Jeffs on Naval Radar was outstanding. Lectures were also given by D. C. Shubrook on Explosives and by N. P. Thornton on Car Maintenance. M.G.S.

JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY

Our meetings this term were held in the Memorial Hall and, although this limits the scientific demonstrations which can be shown, it is the only room big enough for the society. At the first meeting Mr. Sedman gave a very instructive talk on the internal combustion engine, showing films during his talk and assisting his explanations with pieces of equipment from a car engine. W. E. Jones gave a talk on photography at the second meeting : it was well illustrated by film strips and colour slides. At the third and final meeting Mr. Ping gave a very humorous account of his voyage to and stay in Australia last summer, showing a large number of colour slides. 26