A.S.M.s they heated stones, with the aid of another patrols kindling, to red heat and put them in a pit with the roast and earth on top for four hours. Something must have gone wrong. The roast came out nearly the same as it had gone in. MONDAY, 1St AUGUST. Monday saw a trip round the district. Most of the scenery was the seat in front or drops of rain on the windows. We had a long stop, after a small meal in the coach, at Brecon. Then we went on touring round and when the sun came out we nearly got stuck in the mud at Llangorse lake, when most of us rowed, or tried to (the boats were not perfect). It was on the way back that one of the A.S.M.s asked for an item from each patrol to serve as entertainment for the camp fire. The camp fire went well with the leadership of the above mentioned A.S.M. and two guiding guitarists. The weather was fine with no rain except for one unfortunate A.S.M. who was watered by Otters. The other items served up were successful, although one patrol produced a very clever performance which relatively few, if any, understood. The day ended with a prayer as the moon shone high above in the sky. TUESDAY, 2nd AUGUST. The rain came, as always, on this the day of packing up. Nothing much could be done except hope for better weather. Some unwise members attempted a walk to the highest mountain in the district, but were fogged off and made a shorter journey and came back thoroughly wet and miserable. This was the day of suet pudding. One foolish character forgot to replenish the water in the billy and so Mr. Craine was greeted with, what he called, an undercooked pudding and a billy with no bottom. WEDNESDAY, 3rd AUGUST. The last day started at the unbelievable hour of half-past five. The last packing was done in showery weather and we left, after hot soup and cornflakes, by coach as the horse-box was not available. The camp was greatly enjoyed by all and our thanks go to Mr. Craine with help from Mr. Allen, Medlycott, Blackford and Dizzy Wood. I.D.C.S.
THE BOAT CLUB After the most successful Easter Term we have ever had, the Summer Term was a disappointment. Five cups were won this season, one in fact by each crew down to the 6th IV, but only the three lower N's won events in the Summer. One ought here to take into account that in May the personnel of every school crew was unfortunately affected by the fact that five of the best oarsmen were unable to row for the Summer Term. However, every crew achieved some success and was repeatedly stimulated by holding off the challenge of the next crew in the school hierarchy. The 1st VIII was fortunate in having two strong replacements in Budge and Medlycott, but having rowed mostly in Clinker N's they understandably took some time to adjust themselves to a Shell VIII. The first half of the season culminated in our attempt to win the Schools' VIII's Cup, at Chester, a highly prized trophy which we have so nearly won in the past. We are very grateful to York City R.C. for lending us their sectional Shell VIII, and this did much for the confidence of the crew. Here, as at Nottingham, however, we were beaten by a strong King's Chester crew. 36
