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successive year and we must also congratulate him on attaining an Open Exhibition to St. John's College, Cambridge.

Unfortunately the term has not yet been very successful as regards sport, the House finishing fourth and sixth in the Senior and Junior CrossCountry events. Congratulations, however, to Young R. T. S. on finishing third in the Junior event. In the Squash Competition the House Team were beaten 3-1 by Dronfield in the first round. On the whole the Athletics standards were disappointing but they did bring out the best in a lot of boys who normally show little interest in sport. As over the past few years we had an excellent Team to represent us on Sports Day but their chances of success were considerably lessened by our poor position in the standards. It is unfortunate that the commendable efforts of most of the House should be cancelled out by the lack of effort from a minority. It is significant to note here that on the day of the Sports Queen's gained only two less points than Dronfield, the winners and more points than any other House. In the Senior events Marson was outstanding and after coming second in the 220 yds. he Won the High Jump and the Gofton Cup for the 440 yds. Collinson must also be congratulated on winning the Intermediate 100 yds., 220 yds. and 440 yds. We were well represented in the School Hockey Teams and congratulations to Gration on the award of his colours and Dickinson, the captain, on the award of his cap.

Off the sports 'field the highlight of the term for Queen's was the presentation by the Queen's players of "Master of Arts" by William Douglas Home. This proved to be highly successful and was enjoyed greatly by many parents and members of staff. The success of "Master of Arts" was not however based entirely on appreciation from in front of the stage but mainly on the enjoyment which it gave to all those boys who were concerned with the production.

A new, but entirely successful, venture undertaken by Queen's this term was the staging of the chapel services for one week. The services were created and executed by a cross-section of the House and were very much appreciated by the congregation.

C.A.W.

THE RISE

It was in January, 1918, that the Rise was opened for the first time, and this, our fiftieth anniversary term, has been one of varied success and enjoyment. Our birthday present, which was much appreciated by everyone in the House, was the award of an extra exeat.

At the beginning of term, S. Mackinder was succeeded as Head of the House by I. M. MacLeod: C. R. Jones, G. Thompson and G. W. Harding were appointed House Monitors, while C. H. Noble, M. R. Stokes, R. St. G. Houghton and J. L. Linsley became Supervising Seniors during the term.

At the end of term, we had an extra cup to grace our shelf—concrete evidence of the considerable efforts which were made in the direction of Athletics, in which the House finished fourth, and Cross-Country—A. D.

Penty is to be congratulated on winning the Junior Long Run, and P. G. Pace thanked for his enthusiasm as Captain. It was unfortunate that a misunderstanding over age limits deprived C. H. Noble of his victory in the Intermediate Mile, but in recognition of their many and varied contributions to the House, he, P. G. Pace, and R. M. E. Raley were awarded their House Colours. R. D. MacLeod received his Junior House Colours.

Inside the House, two competitions have been organised—table tennis and flick hockey—and a new diversion in the form of badminton has made a welcome appearance. Moreover, much attention was paid early in the term to the House Play, of which a report no doubt appears elsewhere. We thank P. N. Shepherd for the energy he put into the production. Musically, the House clearly has wide talents, for we were represented in "St. Nicolas" and the School Dance at the end of term. We looked forward with interest to next term's Music Competition, and indeed to all other opportunities for success extended to the House.

I.M.M.

SCHOOL HOUSE

The House began this term without the presence of four of last term's members. Hardie, successful in gaining a place at Magdelene College, Cambridge last term, left—only to go back to school: this time, however, as a teacher at Terrington Hall. P. D. Wilson succeeded him as Head of the House. Both Wilkinson and Phillips decided not to continue their school careers into the Sixth Form, and Grieves left very unexpectedly through home difficulties. We wish them all luck in the future.

In the Athletics this term the House came fifth. This is not a fair reflection of the true standard since many of our best athletes were unable to compete on Sports day at any rate. Littlefield (who came fifth in the Cross-Country) had to be in London on Navy business and both Bailey and the two Sargeants were ill. (It must be noted that K. J. Sargeant was incapacitated in a worthy cause: he strained his knee whilst playing in the Masters v. Boys football match. In this game also, Lawrence showed himself to be a very competent goalie.)

Morley and the elder Atkinson were fit though, and it is to them that the House owes most of the points it gained on Sports day.

Illness struck not only those on the sports field, however. Mr. Craine's appendicitis half way through February naturally greatly affected the House, and also the whole school, by his absence from the chemistry labs. As, unfortunately so often happens, one only truly appreciated what Mr. Craine did, in his absence; since so much of his work has of necessity had to be laid on other's shoulders. Mr Exham has had to bear the brunt of this and for the latter part of the term has for the most part, with visiting help from the student master, Mr. Bell, had to carry out duties both as Housemaster and assistant master at the same time. Our thanks go to him for coping so patiently and tirelessly. We hope that Mr. Craine will have fully recovered from his operation by next term and also that Mr. Exham will have fully recovered from looking after the House.

For the House Play we performed : "The Red Velvet Goat" by Josephina Niggli. This one-act play set in Mexico (under the producership of Mr. Exham) was enjoyed very much by all those involved (including, it