qualified to do so; his advisers are limited in experience; his education nevertheless should help him collect information and make a good decision, for his job ought to be for life. For some boys, the choice may be easy, if they have a vocation, or if they are following their fathers—though not all do so successfully. Parents cannot do better than give their sons a good education, and set an example of decent living at home. Mr. Thompson went on with a warning : although the choice of jobs today is enormous, compared with our grandfathers' time, boys should beware of the romantic attraction of some jobs, of the civil engineer or the physicist for instance. Most jobs are not glamorous, but hard work. The speaker suggested that those choosing a career ask themselves these questions: (a) Do you want to be your own boss, or not? (which often means do you want to use your money or someone else's). (b) Do you want security, or are you adventurous? (c) Do you want to work with people (and what sort of people?) or with things? (d) How important is your family? Industry, said Mr. Thompson, needs well-educated entrants, not only in the sciences. Life at the top of industry is hard, but rewarding, and satisfying, for industry creates the wealth of the nation, and those in it contribute to the common weal. Boys who aim to be well educated should take part in all they can at school, and meet as many people as they can. They should remember too that it is our duty to be happy, for happiness, is infectious, yet in our present high standards of material surroundings, how happy are we? Mr. Thompson spoke of his own career, and referred his audience to Revelation, Chap. 3, Verse 8; "Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it." Education, he said, is to go through that door. It should be a continuous process, for life is ours to shape and use. Our speaker sharpened his speech with quotations from many sources, and his plainly sincere, and most stimulating words, were well received—a most suitable close to the convention.
HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD HOUSE The main feature of the term was our unsuccessful defence of the Athletics Shield. Oud general standards were equal to any, but on Sports Day the Grove had a distinct superiority. Nevertheless Medlycott, Morris and Jobling were awarded their House Colours for their efforts in this and many other fields. At the same time Donaldson and Holgate were awarded their Junior House Colours. In other activities (Chess, Squash, CrossCountry etc.) we acquitted ourselves adequately if not outstandingly. The house competitions organised to help fill the spare hours were remarkable only in that comparative unknowns won them. Leaving us this term is I. R. Gibson. We thank him for his varied contributions to the house and hope he enjoys another period of mental inactivity before going to Oxford. Also leaving the house is Mr. Duncan
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