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Aberbeen (₹irammar School Maga3ine. - -

Vol. XXV.

JUNE, 1922.

No. 3

The " Grammar School Magazine " is issued under the auspices of The Former Pupils' Club, in March, June, and November. AU communications with regard to the " Magazine "should be addressed to the Editor and Secretary and Treasurer of the Club, THEODORE WATT, M.A., The Rosemount Press, Aberdeen. *,,,* Members of the Club are requested to inform the Secretary of any change in their address.

Further Experiences of our Scout in the " Quest." It is very fortunate that just before this Magazine went to press, another letter from Patrol Leader J. W. S. Marr arrived, and, on request, was most kindly handed over for publication. Very seldom does the Magazine have the opportunity of obtaining a first-hand account of experiences so uniquely interesting, an account doubled in value by the racy, vivid manner in which these experiences are described. Readers of the Magazine will be glad to know that Marr is receiving copies of all the issues, from which he will learn how closely the Club and the School are following his adventures. Marr's own letters, however, are not our only source of information about him. In the course of an article in The Times Commander Wild, Sir Ernest Shackleton's successor, wrote as follows :—" Marr, the Boy Scout, has developed into an all-round useful man, and his pleasant disposition makes him a general favourite." A member of the Expedition who recently returned to this country has said :—" From the whole ship's company I heard nothing but golden opinions of Marr. He seems to enjoy every minute of the Expedition, and is only happy when making himself useful."

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This by way of introduction : Marr is best left to speak for himself :— " We are back again in South Georgia after a very varied and somewhat adventurous cruise. We have seen many strange lands and animals, and weathered fierce gales. The work sometimes was very hard, sometimes easy, but I thoroughly enjoyed every hour of the time we were South.

SOUTH GEORGIA

" We left Larsen Harbour, South Georgia, on the morning of 18th January. I was working on deck as before. 'On the 20th we reached the South Sandwich Group of Islands, and took soundings round Yavodovski, the most northerly of these. It is barren of everything except snow and ice, and its only inhabitants are millions of penguins, which congregate in rookeries over a mile long. In the vicinity of the island are hundreds of tabular bergs, and these, too, are black with penguins. Passing close by one of these bergs, Com. Jaffrey, the officer of our watch, without any warning, fired off a rocket. Every bird looked up. He fired a second rocket, and one single penguin waddled to the edge and dived off. Instantly the remainder, like so many sheep, made a rush to follow suit. It was the funniest sight in the world.

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There were thousands of them, and the rear penguins were in such a panic to reach the water that they pushed those in front unceremoniously off, while they yet hung on the brink considering whether they would go or not. " The Skipper, Captain Worsley, broke his ribs on the 30th. We were trying to swing out the port-lifeboat, which was heavy with stores. We were rolling badly at the time, and the lifeboat was therefore swinging dangerously on its davits, the prow jamming the Captain against the wheelhouse. Luckily for him, the wheelhouse was a weak structure and readily 'yielded to the pressure, otherwise he would have been crushed very badly. " Every day we passed many ice-bergs, large and small, all of them tabular. Not a few of them had beautiful blue caves hollowed out, and in some the sea had worked its way completely through, forming arches. We entered the pack-ice on the 4th of February, after being hove-to in a gale for four days. Within the pack the sea is absolutely calm, and everyone was glad to feel a steady surface underfoot, after the interminable rolling of the ' Quest.' The water is alive with seals and sea-leopards, and on the ice there may be as many as ten or twelve on one floe. Penguins are fewer here than are found near land. We see them in groups of four or five and up to fifteen or thereabouts on the larger floes, or, as is often the case, a single lonely penguin may be sighted mounting guard. Killer-whales are very numerous, some rising so close to the ship that you could touch them with your hand. The climate is all that could be wished for, a dry cold, the sun practically always shining with a dazzling brilliancy on the ice. The lowest temperature we had was 30°F. of frost. We shot many seals, both for food and fuel, the blubber burning very well. For water we simply took a load of ice aboard. No one shaved, some growing beards with greater, others with less success, like me. As we went South the ice became heavier and heavier, until on Sunday, 12th February, we were held up by impenetrable pack. This was our farthest South, being almost at latitude 70°S. Very sadly we turned back to the North, and wherever the pack seemed easier we pushed our way South again, always to be held up. It was useless, and we decided to make for Elephant Island, skirting the edge of the pack. In the course of the journey we entered the pack several times, and latterly made for Ross's Appearance of Land (1841 ?). We failed to see it, and became frozen fast in the ice on the 14th of March. This was the best time we had since we left South Georgia. There was little to do, and we went for long walks on the ice, and played football, or simply rested and read books. On the 21st the pack opened, and we made our way towards Elephant Island, on which we landed, Sunday, 26th.

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" The following is an extract from my diary : — " ' Sunday, March 26th.—Morning watch. Coasting Elephant Island some four miles away. High precipitous cliffs, broken by huge glaciers. On our port beam was Cornwallis Island, and away on the port bow were five smaller islands. Running soundings were taken. After breakfast Dell [Bosun, done twenty years in the Navy] and I re-marked the lead line and cleared away forrad for letting go anchor. We dropped anchor in a small bay, some hundred yards from the sheer face of a glacier end. Magnificent lofty crags held us in on two sides. I went ashore in the surf-boat, and Corn. Wild shot several very large sea-elephants. Penguins and ungainly white ' paddy' birds were killed for food. The blubber was removed from the elephants, and all afternoon we worked hard towing it back to the ship, Mac. [old Macleod, a very good sailor man, speaks Gaelic] and I working the boat. We returned to the ship late in the afternoon, and were hoisting the boat, when a piece of the glacier came tumbling down with a roar. We were luckily too far away to be harmed. Anchor weighed at 6 p.m. The topsail was set during the first watch, and we made our way round the island. Soundings taken with the Kelvin machine as we moved along.' " You see, I keep my diary although, of course, I do not always write so much as this, not by any means. Jimmie Dell was with Scott in the ' Discovery,' and Macleod was with Scott in the ' Terra Nova ' during the expedition when he met his death. Mac. was also with Shackleton on his last expedition, so that this is his third Antarctic voyage. " We left Elephant Island on the 28th in a howling gale. We were running with a heavy list to starboard, and all hands were employed shifting stores and all movable deck gear down below into the port bunker. About noon a heavy sea struck us, stoving in the after wardroom-scuttle, and flooding the place beneath. I repaired this with what boards I could find, and a tarpaulin cover. Everything below was floating about the deck, and my bunk, as before, had received most of the water. The ' Quest ' is by no means an ideal place to be in during a gale. " From Elephant Island we sailed every foot of the way (that is, without the help of the engines) until we sighted South Georgia. Anchor was dropped in Leith Harbour on Thursday, 6th April. We have been very busy since—coaling, rigging, fishing, and playing football, and several times I have been out with surveying parties. We are having a very good time here. I do not think I have ever felt so well as I do now."

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Letter from Sir Robert Baden-Powell. The following letter has been received at the Main Headquarters of the City of Aberdeen County Scout Council :THE BOY SCOUTS' ASSOCIATION, 25 BUCKINGHAM PALACE ROAD, 1922. LONDON, S.W. 1, 28th

April, I have now had the opportunity of looking through the Grammar School Magazine, and I have read it with the greatest possible interest. As regards the Scout news in the Magazine, several points have struck me. I note with special interest the fact that the 1st Troop has been practising exactly what I am urging on others, namely, mountain climbing among your splendid hills up there. I only hope they will repeat the performance, if only as an example to other Troops. Then I am glad to see that one of your ex-Scouts retains his connection with the Troop as a Rover Scout. I hope that every boy as he leaves School will think of this as an example, and remember that they can do valuable service as Rover Scouts, and eventually become in their turn Assistant Scoutmasters, so that we may raise further Troops to meet the demand of the large number of Wolf Cubs now being trained, for whom there is scarcely room in existing Troops. The success of the 1st Troop in raising £100 towards the extension of the Headquarters Hut is a very creditable performance, and reflects well on the co-operative spirit of their parents and friends. I am delighted to see that the Rector is giving such practical encouragement to spreading the Movement further through the School, and there can no longer be any doubt about the boys being invited, since the Rector has now asked them, and I cordially endorse his appeal. I am also glad to see that where Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters leave their Troops, the ranks are at once closed up by Troop-Leaders and Patrol-Leaders being appointed Assistant Scoutmasters in their place. Also I am delighted to see that the Scouts and Girl Guides have been acting in co-operation in regard to the Concert got up by the 9th Troop. The system which you have in the Grammar School of " Consuls " overseas is a most excellent one, and at the same time accords very much with what we are doing in the Scouts, so that Scouts travelling abroad from the School will find friends of both kinds in almost every part of the world. I am much obliged to you for letting me see the Magazine, and I shall watch with greatest interest the further work of these splendid Troops. Yours sincerely, ROBERT BADEN-POWELL.

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*** It is requested that the Editor be informed of all new appointments or interesting incidents in the careers of Former Pupils.

The dates given in parentheses after names indicate the sessions of attendance at the School. Sir Andrew Skeen (1881-86), K.C.I.E., C.M.G., MajorGeneral, Indian Army, was appointed a Commander of the Bath (Military Division) on the King's Birthday. He is General Officer Commanding, Kohat District, Northern Command, India, and was knighted last year in recognition of his services in the field with the Waziristan Force. James Crawford Angus* (1868-72), who was formerly engaged in tin-mining in North Queensland, is now incapacitated for such an active life, and about a year ago was appointed secretary and librarian to the School of Arts, Mareeba, Queensland, an institution which is supported by public subscription and endowed by Government. Mr. Angus finds the work light and congenial, and says it gives him an interest in life. The change from the loneliness of a mining camp to the society of a town (although it is one of only about 2,000 inhabitants) is great and desirable. John Eric Bain* (1908-13), who entered the service of Messrs. Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co., Bombay, in 1920, has recently been transferred to this company's office in Karachi. He suggests that as Karachi is one of the coming ports of India and the port for the Punjab and N.W. Provinces, there are probably F.P.s passing through periodically who would be pleased to meet a brother F.P. Edmund Blaikie Boyd* (1900-12), M.A., has been appointed Private Secretary to the Parliamentary UnderSecretary to the Colonial Office. Alexander Stewart Catto* (1900-1903) has recently become a Life Member of the Club. He is engaged in tea and rubber planting in Java. George Alexander Combe* (1889-95), M.A., who has been H.B.M. Officiating Consul at Kiukiang, China, since May, 1920, expects to be home on leave in the spring of next year, and to have the pleasure of putting his son to the Grammar School. * Indicates Membei of Fortner Pupils' Club.

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David Inglis Duff* (1915-16), who is in the service of Messrs. Barry & Co., Calcutta, mentions in a recent letter that he was sent down by his firm to the docks there to meet some fellows who were coming out to Tea. " Sure enough one was a Grammar F.P.—ROBERT I. M. FINLAYSON* (1908-11 and 1914-16), now an assistant on Sealkotee Tea Estate (Eastern Assam Co.). I am sure there are many others in Assam." Archie Reith Fraser* (1902-07), M.D., has been for more than a year now Visiting Venereologist to the New Somerset Hospital, Cape Town, and Lecturer in Venereal Diseases in the University of Cape Town. His medical colleague, Dr. ALEXANDER MARR GEDDES* (1897-1903), who is Club Consul at Cape Town, is at present home on holiday. Sir David Ferrier* (1854-58), M.A., M.D., LL.D., the famous expert in mental and nervous diseases, recently retired from practice. He is Emeritus Professor of Neuropathology at King's College, London. Alexander May Gold* (1906-12), who served his apprenticeship as a civil engineer in the Harbour Engineer's Office, Aberdeen, has been appointed a District Engineer in the Public Works Department, Jamaica. Arthur William Grant (1882-85), B.A. (Can tab. ) , retired in September, 1917, from his post under the Colonial Office in Queen's College, Hongkong, and in the following April joined the Ministry of Pensions. James Simpson Green* (1897.-1906), who was formerly head overseer on the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, is now manager of the Pacific Development Co. Ltd., Puna, Hawaii. James Hutcheon (1869-71) is retiring at the end of June from the position of General Manager of the North of Scotland and Town and County Bank, Ltd. He entered the service of the North of Scotland Bank as an apprentice in 1871, and was appointed an Inspector of Branches in 1879, Senior Inspector in 1889, Secretary in 1896, and Manager in 1905. Three years later, when the North of Scotland Bank was amalgamated with the Town and County Bank, he became General Manager of the joint concern. Lawrence Jaffray* (1909-14), who went out to South Sylhet, India, as an assistant engineer in 1920, has recently taken up an appointment with the Itakhooli Tea Co. Ltd., Tinsukia P.D., Assam. Philip liouglas Lawrence* (1909-16), M.A., has been unanimously elected minister of New Deer U.F. Church, in succession to Rev. WILLIAM BEVERIDGE* (1875-80), M.A., who has gone to Budapest. He is a son of the late Mr. Calder M. Lawrence, who for many years taught shorthand and book-keeping in the Grammar School.

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Robert Alexander Lendrum* (1873-78), M.A., D.D., minister of St. David's U.F. Church, Glasgow, has been translated to St. Margaret's U.F. Church, Fairlie, Ayrshire. John C. Leslie (1885-86), B.Sc., who was formerly a conservator of forests in Lagos and Nigeria, and thereafter engaged in exploration in Peru, is now resident in Toronto, Canada. William Milne Littlejohn* (1901-02) was last year elected an Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He is assistant resident engineer at the Admiralty Harbour Works, Peterhead. Patrick T. T. Macdonald (1896-98), M.A., M.B., who was for some time editor of the Rochdale Times, is now in medical practice at Kingswood, Bristol. Charles S. Machattie (1885-87) has for many years been engaged as a contractor in Johannesburg. John Blackie Mollison Machattie (1900-?), and his younger brother Adam Norman Hay Machattie (1900—?) are now both engaged in the export of bulls to the Argentine, and are resident in Buenos Ayres. George Mackay* (1894-97), M.A., is now Mathematical Master in Britannia High School, Vancouver. He served in the War as an officer in the Seaforth Highlanders, and was wounded at Beaumont Hamel. John Moir MacKenzie* (1909-13), M.A., M.B., Captain, R.A.M.C., who served in the War with the 6th Northumberland Fusiliers until taken prisoner in April, 1918, after repatriation went out to India in April, 1919. In January, 1920, he went to Waziristan, where he was Acting Major and Lt.-Colonel until April, 1921, when he was appointed D.A.D.M.S., Wana Column, and held that position until the Column withdrew in January of this year. He says that he has met very few F.P.s out there, only one or two at odd times. He is now stationed at Peshawar, and finds that life there is very pleasant after two years in a tent. He is due home in 1925 and lives in hope of signing the Club Visitors' Register on his return to Aberdeen. Kenneth Pixie MacKenzie* (1901-07), M.A., M.B., Captain, R.A.M.C.—a brother of the foregoing—has been stationed in Ceylon since 1920, and was last year appointed Adjutant of the Ceylon Medical Corps. Harvey Goodwin Mackintosh (1912-15) has passed the final examinations held at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and has been granted the diploma L.D.S., R.C.S. Edin. Lord Meston* (1876-80) is chairman of a Departmental Committee appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to investigate the question of Government grants for local

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services. The Geddes Committee condemned the percentage system as wasteful and tending to extravagance, and the duty of the new Committee is to devise some better method. Charles H. Moir* (1873-76), who went to Guatemala in 1892 and has been engaged there as a coffee and sugar planter and exporter since 1900, says in a recent letter that he believes he is the only F.P. in that Republic. He imagines that in the neighbouring Republic of Mexico and in New Orleans (the nearest port in the United States) there may be a few Old Boys of the Grammar School. Alexander Falconer Murison* (1860-63), M.A., LL.D., Professor of Roman Law in the University of London, has sent the following note with reference to Mr. Keith Leask's article in the last issue of the Magazine on the Aberdeen Cricket Club :---" I am so glad to see the hand of my old friend and pupil—Keith Leask. I had never heard of Alfred Mynn in poetry, but when I read the article to my grandson— a King's Scholar at Westminster School--he at once said— ' Oh ! I know all that—a fellow that came to lecture to us on Cricket at my old school (Hayward's Heath) quoted the poem in full.' See how the new generation shoves ahead of the old stagers ! And could anything be cleverer than the final paragraph about the wonderful realm of Arcady ? " William Robertson Myers* (1895-99) is at present Acting Deputy Commissioner at Harbin, China John Runciman Nisbet (1908-09), who obtained his certificate as a master mariner in 1918, is now serving as chief officer with the China Navigation Co., Shanghai. During 1917-18 he was First Lieutenant, R.N.R., in command of a motor fleet at Constantinople. Patrick Joseph O'Brien (1899-1901), who graduated M.B. at Glasgow in 1907, is now engaged in medical practice at Ilford, Essex. James Nicoll Ogilvie* (1872-76), M.A., D.D., recently returned from a six months' visit to India as Commissioner of the Church of Scotland. In the course of a strenuous tour, entailing 9,000 miles of travelling in India, he visited all the mission fields and Scottish congregations of the Church, as well as the Scottish regiments, and, in addition, several of the fields of the United Free Church. Since coming home he has published " An Indian Pilgrimage," being an extended diary of the tour, with interesting comments upon the condition and prospects of the missions in India. William Paterson* (1900- 03) is now owner and manager of Teja Rubber Estate, Batu Gajah, F.M.S., and visiting agent of several other rubber estates. William Morison Pressly (1895-99), who was formerly engaged in real estate business in Winnipeg, returned to

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England with the Canadian Forces in the beginning of 1917, and is now sub-editor of the Yorkshire Herald. Alfred Elliot Quin (1905-11) is in the service of Messrs. Arnhold Bros. & Co., Ltd., Canton, China. Peter D. Raeburn (1876-78) has been for many years in the Works Department of the Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai. Last year he was awarded the Order of the Chia Ho, 5th Class, by Presidental Mandate of the 10th year of the Republic. He has served in the Shanghai Volunteer Corps since 1887. Alexander Reid (1880- 81), who was for many years a farmer and land valuator at King Edward, is now engaged in agriculture in New Zealand. George Douglas Roberts (1881-85) is a Deputy Commissioner and Magistrate in Swaziland, South Africa. He came home in 1915 and subsequently served as an officer in the York and Lancaster Regiment. Alexander Cameron Scott (1895-98) has been in the service of the London Joint City and Midland Bank in London since 1905. He received a commission in the 7th Batt. Gordon Highlanders (T.F.) in 1915, and was wounded at Beaumont Hamel. William Dawson Scott (1894-1900), M.A., who was for over three years minister of Ladyburn U.F. Church, Glenluce, Wigtownshire, and resigned when this church was united with the Wilson Memorial Church, Glenluce, has been recently elected to the U.F. Church of Maryton, near Montrose. Robert Taylor Seivewright (1901-06), M.A., is Vicar of Barkestone with Plungar, Notts. Norman Smith* (1891-1902), M.C., A.M.Inst.C.E., is now Assistant Engineer to the Calcutta Port Trust. Bernard Edie Smyth (1899-1902) is Assistant Postmaster and Municipal Secretary and Treasurer at Walsh, Alberta. Beddie Macdonald Stephen (1896-98) is chief officer of the s.s. " Baron Blantyre " of Glasgow. He was engaged in the Merchant Service during the War, and was torpedoed in the Mediterranean. Henry Stephen (1865-66), M.A., D.D., Prbfessor of English Literature in Calcutta University, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy when the Prince of Wales was recently visiting Calcutta. He is the author of several works in philosophy which have had a wide circulation in India. Walter Heinrich Stericker (1900- 07) is in the employment of the Bombay-Burma Trading Corporation at Monywa, Burma. Alexander Begg Strachan (1893-99), A.M.Inst.C.E., is now resident at Harrow-on-the-Hill.

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Edmund Warters Strachan (1900-04) is land agent for Gunthorpe Estate, Melton Constable, Norfolk. William Symons* (1907-17) has received an appointment as a tea planter with the Bishnath Tea Company, Ltd., and is stationed in the Pabhoi Division, Mijicajan P.O., Bishnath, Assam. George Charles Taggart (1897-1900) is now manager with the Cadomin Coal Co., Alberta. William Walker Tait (1904-11), who served his apprenticeship as an engineer in Aberdeen, last year joined the Titaghur Paper Mills Co. Ltd., Titaghur, E.B.R., Bengal. Alexander Taylor* (1911-15) entered the Taxes Department of the Inland Revenue in 1918, and was last year promoted to the rank of H.M. Assistant Inspector of Taxes. He is at present attached to the First District, Aberdeen. John Thom* (1882-84) has recently become a member of the F.P. Club. He has been twenty-seven years in Assam, having gone out as assistant to the Hunwal Tea Co. Ltd., Mariani, and is now general manager of this Company. George Grant Thomson* (1910-12), who has been for several years in the service of the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, has been transferred from Tientsin to Peking. Thomas Gladstone Thomson (1894-1900), who was formerly engaged in farming in New Zealand, is now manager of a motor garage in New Plymouth. Angus Walker* (1908-14) is in the service of the Empire of India and Ceylon Tea Co., Ltd., and since 1921 has been on one of their Assam estates. James Walter Walker* (1894-96), manager of the Champaran Sugar Factory, Barak Chakia, Champaran, India, is at present home on leave for six months. George Wallace (1895-1902), who was with the Scottish Education Department from 1910 to 1920, and was seconded to the Highlands and Islands Medical Service Board from 1915 to 1917, is now in the Scottish Board of Health, Edinburgh. William Clark Warrack* (1898-1909) is manager of the Sunghai Estate, Perak, F.M.S., for Messrs. Harrisons & Crosfield, Ltd. Norman James Wilson* (1905-15), M.A., has recently been awarded the Hunter Gold Medal in Roman Law at Aberdeen University. Robert G. Wilson,* Jun. (1885-91) has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

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At the Spring Graduation of Aberdeen University degrees were conferred on the following F.P.s :— Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.)— Robert Lindsay Grwme Ritchie* (1894-99), M.A., D. Litt. (Paris), The University, Birmingham. Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)— George Pittendrigh Hector* (1889-97), M.A., B.Sc., Agricultural Department, Dacca, India. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)— James Gordon Danson* (1894-1903), M.B., 34 Leinster Square, London. Robert Daniel Lawrence* (1900-09), M.A., M.B., 8 Rubislaw Den North, Aberdeen. Master of Arts (M.A.)-Robert Whitelaw Allison* (1911-.18), with First Class Honours in Classics. Gilbert George Paterson Gordon* (1912-18), with First Class Honours in Classics. Robert Gordon M'Kerron (1907-13), with First Class Honours in Classics. Bertie James Grant* (1911-17), with Second Class Honours in Classics. Charles Gray Kennaway* (1904-16), with Second Class Honours in Mathematics. Henry Humble'', (1913-16). Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)— Charles Gray Kennaway* (1904-16), with Special Distinction in Chemistry. Henry Humble* (1913-16). RanaId Roderick Macdonald* (1907-17), M.A. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc.Agr.)— Norman Keith Robson (1900-13). Bachelor of Divinity (B.l).)-William Morton Grant* (1907-12), M.A. Bachelor of Law (B.L.)— Herbert John Edwards* (1906-17). Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)— Archibald Moir Williamson* (1906-16), ALA.

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Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.) and Bachelor of Surgery (Ch.B.). John Alexander Simpson Emslie* (1905-17). Eric Duff Gray* (1912-16), M.A. Hugh Rodger Lambie* (1906-08). John Lumsden* (1907-13). Alastair Tait (1907-17). In the Faculty of Arts Robert G. M'Kerron (1907-13) was awarded the Simpson Greek Prize of R65, the Robbie Gold Medal, and the Seafield Gold Medal in Latin ; and Charles G. Kennaway* (1904-16) shared with two others the Greig Prize in Natural Philosophy. In the Faculty of Medicine William L. Hector* (1913-17) was awarded the Keith Gold Medal for Systematic and Clinical Surgery, and shared with another the Dr. James Anderson Gold Medal and Prize in Clinical Medicine ; and Redvers N. Ironside* (1907-17) was awarded the Shepherd Memorial Gold Medal for "The Principles and Practice of Surgery." MARRIAGES. Cumming (1907-14).-At St. George's Cathedral, Madras, on 18th March, IAN CUMMING,* younger son of the late Robert Cumming, advocate, Aberdeen, and Mrs. Cumming, Croydon, to Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Duncan, Chepanta Park, Madras. Hall (1903-07).--At the Scots Kirk, Colombo, on 10th May, JoHN LEVACK HALL* (of Harrisons & Crosfield, Ltd.), Travancore, South India, son of Robert Hall, Woodside, to Henrietta Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Charles Coutts, chemist, and Mrs. Coutts, 345 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. Henderson (1909-13).—At Hulcote Church, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire, on 18th April, CHARLES LAMOND HENDERSON, M.A., barrister-at-law, second son of William Henderson, 14 Westfield Terrace, Aberdeen, to Rose Emily, only daughter of the Rev. R. C. F. Scott, Hulcote Rectory, Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire. Johnstone (1904-10).—At the Parish Church, Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, on 23rd May, ALEXANDER JOHNSTONE,* M.C., M.A. M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., Dumbarton, to Elizabeth Todd, widow of Alexander Gray, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Patterson (1906-12).—At Ness Bank Church, Inverness, on 7th June, JAMES PATTERSON,* advocate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Patterson, 76 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen, to Ethel Gordon, youngest daughter of Baillie and Mrs. Mackay, 24 Charles Street, Inverness. Seholle (1904-07).—At Vancouver, B.C., on 20th May, HAROLD SCHOLLE, son of the late Dr. Scholle, Aberdeen, and Mrs. Schollc, Paisley, to Bessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Pope, 24 Ferryhill Place, Aberdeen. Sinclair (1900-O2).—At Edinburgh, on 18th March, ROLAND SINCLAIR, M.B., D.P.H., Assistant School Medical Officer for Aberdeenshire, to Marion Brooks, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Douglas, Milngavie. Watson (1900-04).—At the West United Free Church, Aberdeen, on 4th April, PATRICK HEPBURN WATSON, manufacturer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Watson, 64 Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, to Frances Attenborrow, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Conner, 58 Gladstone Place, Aberdeen.

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OBITUARY. Hon. Sir William Bisset Berry, M.D., LL.D. Hon. Sir William Bisset Berry* (1848-53), M.A., M.D., LL.D., one of our oldest F.P.s and an Honorary Vice-President of the F.P. Club, died at Queenstown, Cape Province, South Africa, on 8th June. He was within a few weeks of completing his 83rd year, having been born at Aberdeen on 25th July, 1839. His father was Baillie James Berry, of Messrs. Berry and Mackay, opticians, Marischal Street. After attending the Trades School and Dr. Tulloch's Academy, he entered the Grammar School at the age of nine. In an interesting letter which appeared in the Magazine in October, 1900 (Vol. IV, pp. 97-9), he recalled how he, " a very raw lad indeed, entered the School on the ' Hill,' under one of the best and kindest of masters—Alexander Beverley. Three years under his teaching," he added, " ushered me into the presence of Melvin --the well-remembered ' Grim,' as we, with a mixture of affection and reverence, called him." It can be imagined how the personality of Melvin impressed the young scholar. Though from early manhood he lived on the other side of the globe, Berry never forgot " the great School." as he called it, and his election a few years ago as an Honorary VicePresident of the F.P. Club gave him peculiar pleasure. He took his Arts degree at Marischal College in 1858 and the M.D. degree three years later. He practised for a short time on Deeside, and in 1864 established himself at Burgersdorp, South Africa. Subsequently he removed to Queenstown, and as a resident in that part of the Colony took a leading part in municipal, educational, and other public affairs, serving on several educational and other commissions. He was three times Mayor of Queenstown, and in 1894 was elected as a Progressive to the Cape Parliament. He sat in the House until 1907, for the last ten years as Speaker, in which position he had the confidence and respect of both sides. In 1910 he was elected to the Parliament of Union as M.L.A. for Queenstown. He was a strenuous supporter of compulsory education, and was something of an authority on native questions. Probably his greatest services to South Africa were rendered in the sphere of education and medicine. He was for several years chairman of the Senate of the South African College, and he founded the hospital at Queenstown, besides advancing the knowledge of medicine by many contributions to the medical press. He was one of the ablest and most cultured of public men in South Africa. Among his many activities, he found time to act as president of the South Africa Aberdeen University Club. He was knighted in 1900, and received the degree of LL.D. from Aberdeen University in 1911.

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William Adams (1884-85), head master, Finzean School, Birse, died there on 2nd April, aged 60 years. He graduated in arts at Aberdeen University in 1890 and was appointed to Finzean in the following year. He received a commission in the 7th Batt. Gordon Highlanders (T.F.) in 1908, and on mobilization in 1914 held the rank of Lieutenant. He served in France from May to October, 1915, and thereafter at home until demobilized in March, 1919. He was promoted Captain in August, 1916. Charles Ronald Brander (1900-10), younger son of Mr. A. J. Brander, formerly advocate in Aberdeen, died at Singapore on 20th March, aged 25 years. On leaving School he went to Glenalmond College, and when War broke out was a student in arts at Aberdeen University. He received a commission in the 4th Batt. Gordon Highlanders (T.F.) in September, 1914, and served in France from February to 25th September, 1915, when he was wounded. He again served with the 4th Gordons in France from March to December, 1916. During 1917-18 he worked in the Ministry of Munitions, and for the last six months of the War was attached to the R.A.F., having just qualified to start flying when the armistice came. He latterly held the rank of Captain. After being demobilized in February, 1919, he decided to go abroad, and went to one of the rubber estates of Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfield in Sumatra. Shortly afterwards he entered the employment of Messrs. Bell & Co., sharebrokers, Singapore. His death there was due to an accident with which he met while visiting a tin mine. He was operated on twice, but he never recovered. Both in this country and abroad he took a great interest in athletics, playing cricket, football, and tennis. James Phanuel Duncan* (1907-14), son of Mr. James Duncan, the veteran Ceylon planter, died at Ury Estate, Badulla, Ceylon, on 15th March, aged 24 years. On leaving the Grammar School he entered Millhill, where he took a leading part in the school life. He received a commission in the Army in 1916, and crossing to France in February, 1917, served with a siege battery of the R.G.A., was promoted Acting Captain in the same year, and was awarded the Military Cross in the spring of 1918. After demobilization in 1919, he went out to Ceylon to learn tea-planting, but after four months had to return to this country owing to illness. He went back to Ceylon in February of last year, and on arrival was appointed assistant on a tea estate. In March of this year he met with a slight accident on a motor cycle, and the shock aggravating his former complaint, he died suddenly on the evening of 15th March. He was popular at School, in the Army, and with all who knew him in Ceylon.

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John Black Hector* (18143-96), sun of the late Thomas Hector, Clerk of the School Board, Aberdeen, died at I,oughton, Essex, on 31st March, aged 42 years. After serving his apprenticeship as an architect with Dr. William Kelly, Aberdeen, he went to London in 1902, and for the last 15 years had been an architect in the service of the London County Council, being latterly under another F.P., George Topham Forrest (1880-89). For some years he was honorary secretary of the Scottish Clans Association of London. About two years ago he took an active part in founding the Architects' and Surveyors' Assistants Professional Union, a young body which has grown to membership of thousands throughout the country, and for the past year he had been its deputy chairman and general secretary. From 1916 to 1919 his services were lent by the L.C.C. to H.M. Office of Works, where he served as an architect and surveyor. James Harry Johnstone (1898-1902), only son of the late Rev. James Johnstone, Free Church Manse, Belhelvie, died at Nelson, British Columbia, on 8th January, aged 36 years. He served as an apprentice electrical engineer in Aberdeen until 1905, when he went to Canada and engaged in fruit-farming in British Columbia. William Albert Keys (1885-88), M.A., B.Sc., son of Mr. William Keys, formerly schoolmaster at Kintore, died suddenly in Aberdeen on 12th March, aged 51 years. He graduated M.A. at Aberdeen in 1892, and B.Sc. two years later. After leaving the University he was on the staff of the Aberdeen High School for a short time, and later taught in Bell-Baxter School, Cupar-Fife. In 1896 he was appointed science master at the Central School, Aberdeen, and in 1905 was promoted first assistant, a post which he occupied to the time of his death. In all departments of his school work he proved himself a teacher of outstanding ability. John Charles Malvena (1908-10), only son of John Malvena, Ternion, Cults, died at Bloemfontein, O.F.S., on 30th March, aged 27 years. Rev. George Compton Smith, M.A., who was a pupil in the highest class in the School, under Melvin, in 1845, died at Rhynie on 12th June, in his 92nd year. So far as is known, he was the Senior Alumnus and Graduate of King's College, Aberdeen. In the Magazine a year ago (Vol. XXIV, p. 122), a most interesting letter from him appeared, bearing testimony to the value of the mental discipline of the old classical training. He was born at Rhynie on 19th October, 1830. He was educated at Rhynie Parish School, and, after a short period at the Grammar School, he competed for, and obtained, a bursary at King's College in 1845, graduating M.A. in 1849. He became tutor to Dr. Wright's family at

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Barrow Hall, Lancashire, and Classical Master and SubPrincipal in Totteridge Park School in 1857. He was later appointed a Classical Master in Winchester Public School. Meantime, he was a student for three years at Lancashire Independent College. He was engaged in the ministry at Bere Regis from 1857 to 1869, and then was appointed Principal of Bindale College, Southport, afterwards becoming Principal of Athelhampton School, Southport, where he remained for the long period of 24 years. In 1897 he was appointed pastor of the Congregational Church at Rhynie, and retired in 1903. He has lived in Rhynie since his retirement. Mr. Smith was the son of Mr. Peter Smith, Rhynie, and a brother of the late Rev. Robert Harvey Smith, Duncanstone, author of " A Village Propaganda." John Smith, M.A., late head master at Logie-Coldstone, died at Torphins on 31st March in his 84th year. He graduated in arts at Marischal College in 1860, and was successively schoolmaster of Tornaveen and Logie-Coldstone. He had lived in retirement at Torphins for many years. George Watson Hackney Tawse (1877-81), M.B., C.M., eldest son of the late Samuel Tawse, 2 Argyll Place, Aberdeen, died at Whitehaven, Cumberland, on 6th May, aged 55 years. He graduated in medicine at Aberdeen in 1891, and shortly afterwards started in practice at Whitehaven, where he held numerous professional appointments. Peter Duguid Thomson (1859-62) died at his residence, Hazelbank, Sydenham Hill, London, on 20th April, in his 76th year. Mr. Thomson was one of the pioneers of British enterprise in North Borneo, and for well over a generation a notable and honourable figure in the commercial life of the City of London. Born in Aberdeen and educated at the Grammar School and University, he left early in life to join the Borneo Company, which was formed in 1856, to carry on the business of " mining in the island of Borneo and elsewhere, and merchants in all parts of the world." Identifying himself with that Company in its infancy, he devoted the whole of a long business career to building up its fortunes. The success to which the Company attained is widely known, and Peter Thomson's outstanding share in that success was fittingly recognized by his occupancy of the post of managing director, an appointment which he relinquished only a few years ago as the result of advancing years. Richmond Cotts Willock (1854-56), M.D., died in London on 15th March, aged 81 years. He graduated M.S. at Aberdeen in 1868 and M.D. in 1872. For many years he was in medical practice in Aberdeen. $

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BY UBIQUE. The snipe-shooting expedition was an unqualified success. My friend and mentor was an adept, and thought nothing of bagging 60 couple to his own gun in a day. I, of course, was an arrant duffer, but it was excellent fun, and I did not do so badly in time. It was worth toiling all the long, hot, tropical day from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. to sit out in the verandah in a long sleeve chair at night, a big iced peg alongside, and a pleasing and comfortable dinner tucked away inside, pipe between teeth, myriads of fire-flies dancing and glittering in the velvet blackness of the tropical night, listening to the weird and strange sounds proceeding from the jungle, which came up almost to our doors ; the barking of the muntjak, or barking deer, a small fellow with tusks projecting downwards from the upper jaw ; the loud, startling and strident bell of the Sambar stag, and occasionally the distant trumpeting of elephants. It was all too soon over, and we had to bicycled in, but I elected to walk the go back. H thirteen miles, having no desire to sample the bullock bandy again. This was, in some respects, an adventurous walk. The village buffalo is an unpleasant beast. A small, brown urchin in his birthday suit can put fear into a herd of buffs., but these animals hate the white man, and if he meets them, look out! I did. About three miles from the rest-house I came to a small clearing on either side of the road, and at the end of the clearing the road crossed a small bridge. To my utter dismay, a herd of about twenty buffs. were ranged round the bridgehead in a semicircle. I was defenceless. There were no trees within fifty yards on either side ; to go forward was impossible, and to go back folly. The brutes put their long, ungainly horns on their backs, stretched out their heads, began snorting and pawing, and advanced directly towards me. I was thoroughly scared, for had they charged, I had been trampled to death in a jiffy. Suddenly the miner's advice about " 'eaving 'arf a brick " occurred to me. I picked up some stones, advanced towards the brutes, shouting and waving my arms, throwing the stones the while. To my intense relief it worked. The herd stopped, stared, broke into two portions, wheeled to the right and left irito the jungle, and disappeared. I went on, sat on the parapet of the bridge to recover my self-possession, and wiped away the perspiration which was streaming down my face. A little further on I heard loud crashes in the jungle on my right, and nipped behind a tree. A huge boar jumped into the middle of the road, leaped into the jungle on the far side, and immediately there followed him a sounder of about fifty wild pig. The rest of the walk was uneventful, and I duly arrived home, having completely worn out a brand-new pair of buckskin tennis-shoes.

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SOCIAL AMENITIES OF A TROPICAL STATION. The social amenities of Trincomali were of the pleasantest. It was at the time the Headquarters of the East Indian Squadron. The Admiral had a very fine official residence, and in the grounds was a huge banyan tree, which would shelter a thousand people easily under its enormous spread. The Gunners and the Navy have certain characteristics in common, so we frequently exchanged visits. They stayed with us, and we did the same with them, every week-end. One of the largest islands in the inner basin was called " Sober Island " (save the mark !), and on this island the naval officers had bungalows corresponding to the various messes on board ship. There was a ward-room bungalow and a gun-room bungalow with billiard room, etc. This island was a favourite Saturday, Sunday rendezvous, and many a jolly time we had. I must mention also that the warrant and petty officers' messes had their shore bungalows, and there was accommodation for the lower ratings, but they usually preferred to go ashore on the mainland and chum up with our gunners at the canteen. There were the usual amusements of a small tropical station—cricket, hockey, lawn tennis on sand courts, polo of a kind, shooting, fishing, occasional informal dances, and much dining out. The men would not take much to any kind of game. At that time the private soldier was a very different stamp of man to what he has since become ; our lot at that time were mostly long-service men, and preferred the canteen or going out for walks. Some of the younger lot I brought out with me were keen enough, and on reaching Colombo a year later, when we shed a lot of the old gang, I was able to raise quite a respectable hockey team, and even had a shot at Rugby football. I once took a gang out hunting at Newara Eliya (pronounced Newralia), but that is another story, as an illustrious brother author would remark. WASTE ON ARMAMENT. The R. A. heavy armament at Trinco. in the year of grace 1895 was quite antediluvian 64 pdr. R.M.L. guns going back to the time of the Crimea, also 9-in. R.M.L. and 10-in. R.M.L. These were dotted all over the place. At Fort Frederick, Ostenburgh Heights, and at Sober Island the only fairly modern guns were six 6-in. Hotchkiss Q.F.s for anti-torpedo-boat defence, but they were as much use as so many peashooters. Ten years later all this was swept away, and there were installed at enormous cost 9-in. BL MK X on MK V mountings, and 6-in. BL en barbette. Hardly had these huge modern weapons been installed when the North Sea and Atlantic policy of the Admiralty abolished Trincomali, and all this vast .expense was wasted. Trim.-

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comali as a military and naval station ceased to exist, and was deserted, and I suppose dear old Fort Frederick is given over to the bats and flying foxes, cobras, and tic polongas (Russell's viper). Sic transit gloria Trinco.* Pay and allowances were pretty fair even at that time, but nothing to what they are now. I think I drew about 270 rupees a month, but in addition I had a stroke of luck. A new Chief-Paymaster came out on the "Dunera" with me. No paymaster was allowed at Trinco., but there had to be a Treasury Chest Officer. This post was offered to me, and I was permitted to accept it, provided it did not clash with my other duties, but as I held the keys of the vaults where the cash was kept, after one or two delays due to regular duties, and after certain high officials found that their allowances were not forthcoming when they wanted them, one did not hear so much about clashing with other duties. The post, which was a responsible one, brought me in an extra 100 rupees a month. A monthly imprest cheque was was sent from Colombo, and cashed by a certain sinful old Tamil covered with muslin, smells, gold chains, and sovereigns, who went by the name of " Shooting Abraham." Why, Heaven alone knows. He was also the meat contractor for the garrison, and I am sure he bought up every old, wornout draught bullock in the whole Province. Tough, ugh ! Once there was a shortage of draught bullocks for slaughter evidently, because there was a meat shortage. I suppose Abraham could not find enough, or he had gone through most of them. Anyway, the officers had to go without, so that the men might not be short, and for three mortal weeks we lived in the Gunner Mess on nothing but snipe—snipe on toast, boiled snipe, snipe soup, snipe pie, etc., ad nauseam, supplemented with tinned stuff from the canteen. The word snipe mentioned in the Mess after that nearly raised a riot. SUDDEN ILLNESS AND A PLEASANT CONVALESCENCE. After I had been in Trinco. for about six months, succumbed to my •first dose of malarial ague. I had attended garden party at the Residency, feeling fit and well, and as it was fairly early and a pleasant evening, I decided to walk back to the Fort. As I was going down the path, the whole world began to spin round rapidly, and I collapsed in my tracks. I have no recollection whatever how I covered that mile and a half, or how long it took me to do it. All I do remember was staggering up the steps of the bungalow and pitching at the feet of H , who was dressing for Mess. I have since often wondered what the * Since writing the above, I heard while in London recently that Trincomali may soon spring into far greater prominence than before, the balance of Naval l'ower being about to shift to the Pacific. 'this information was imparted to me by a Government official home on sick leave. To-day's papers (29th May) announce the arrival at Trinco. of If.M.S. " Renown " to re-oil.

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Guard thought. " Another blooming orficer drunk," I 'got me to bed at once, and there I lay for suppose. H ten days, with a temperature of 104 to 105, alternately terribly hot and then shivering as if lying on an iceberg. H— told me he thought at one time I was going to slip my cable. He got alarmed at the continued high temperature, but I soon came round, had a pleasant convalescence on old Burgundy and roast chicken, and was given a month's leave to Colombo. The fates had been kind, very kind. The Admiral had a couple of tip-top ponies—a strawberry roan and a bright bay, both Walers, and the best of their kind. He also had a dogcart of a style and kind quite appropriate to a naval Commander-in-Chief. The squadron was going away for about six months. I forget quite what time of the year this was. One day the Flag Lieutenant turned up at my quarters and said: " Look here, , the Admiral would be awfully obliged to you if you would take charge of his two ponies and the cart and the saises (grooms) while we are away ; the whole outfit is at your disposal, and the Admiral will pay all expenses." I was stunned—but, of course, declined, Oh yes ! I jumped at it ; went and called on the great man that afternoon, and thanked him. He smiled an enigmatical smile and asked me to dinner. To this day I am at a loss to understand why the C-in-C pitched on me. I really think it was because we had superior stabling accommodation, and a place for a cart behind our bungalow, for as a rule exalted officers like Admirals are not much in the habit of noticing young 2nd Lieutenants, R.A. Be this as it may, H and I had the ponies and the trap, and theywere a godsend to us. The ponies were good trappers and very good hacks. The bay was a bit wild and hard in the mouth to ride, but a splendid trapper. The roan was an armchair to ride, but not so good a trapper. I preferred riding, so used the roan ; H hated riding, and we were, therefore, well suited. He used the bay and the trap. Shortly after I arrived at Trinco. the District Engineer was going on three months' leave. He had a lovely mare, a beauty to ride, but she was the very devil to mount. As soon as the foot was in the stirrup, round and round she went like a teetotum, and once on her back, one had to get hold quick or she was off, but if you held her, she was as quiet as a mouse. This animal was offered to me for her keep, and many is the lovely moonlight ride I have had with her and a couple of companions from picnics away outside. This mare was the easiest horse, i.e., the most comfortable, I have ever thrown a leg over, and when the time came to hand her over to her owner, in much better condition than when I got her, I was genuinely sorry. By soothing her and making much of her before mounting, I was able to break her considerably

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of the bad habit, but her owner had an awful temper, and I don't think she would be long as I left her. A TRIP TO COLOMBO.

Captain T N was going to Colombo, so we arranged to go together. One pony was sent out to the first resthouse at Tamblegam with its sais. We drove the other pony out to this place, changed to the second pony, sent the first back to Trinco. with its sais, and drove on to the second stage at Khantalai (Kantalai), 26 miles from Trinco. Here we arrived at about 7.30 p.m., had dinner, and waited for the mail bullock coach to arrive at midnight. The pony and trap were to return to Trinco. next day. The mail bullock coaches are not so large as the ordinary bandy, and, thank Heaven, they had springs. They are yoked up to a pair of trotting bullocks of a smaller breed than the ordinary draught bullock. They do on the average about seven miles an hour, and are changed about every ten to twelve miles at post stages. It is not an altogether unpleasant method of travelling, but sleep is almost impossible owing to the continuous objurgations of the driver, who yells and prods and smacks his charges, and insults all their female relations back to the nth generation. After the second stage from Kantalai the bullocks seemed to be more than ordinarily restive, and at the third stage, shortly before dawn, there was great volubility amongst the drivers and much gesticulation. They were evidently warning the new man about something. It was now near dawn, and we were not far from Habarane rest-house, where we proposed having breakfast. As we approached Habarane, the reason for all the noise and restiveness of the bullocks was at once apparent. For nearly half a mile on both sides of the road was a scene of devastation. A herd of elephants had been having a game of pitch and toss with everything they could uproot. What they could not uproot they had smashed, and the whole place was, so to speak, a shambles of vegetation. I never saw such a mess. Looking at all this, I could quite understand the awful destruction elephants can inflict upon growing crops. Of course the Hathis had all gone. After breakfast we resumed our journey to Dambulla (pronounced Dambool). This place was a landmark, and for the first time I learned something of what Ceylon had been, and my interest was awakened, but, for the moment, being far more keen on a month's leave in Colombo, and anxious to get there, I dismissed all such rot as ancient temples from my mind. At Dambulla we said good-bye to our little trotting bulls, and were to puisue the journey to Matale, where railhead was, in a so-called coach, drawn by relays of four horses-

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devils is the correct name. They were not horses, but just plain devils. I never saw such an outfit in my life. These devils were absolutely unbroken, and the mere attempt to get them harnessed provided enough excitement to last any ordinary man a week. First, the harness was any old thing tied together with bits of rope and wire. Each of the four devils had four hostlers, who kicked and punched and pummelled their own particular devil into his place in the team. Then one would break loose and break something, and have to be punched and kicked back, and in the meanwhile the others were being held into place by main force. At last, in a fraction of a second, at a propitious moment all was let go, and the imperturbable Pathan driver, beside whom I sat during all this turmoil on the box-seat, laid a thick thong along the back of all the four devils with extraordinary dexterity ; they all sprang into the air in one last endeavour to shake off their load, the brake gave a lurch, and away we flew at a mad gallop, which was maintained up and down some of the straightest and steepest roads I have ever seen, for eight miles. This performance was repeated at every stage, and unharnessing was quite as exciting as hitching up. What with delays at the various stages due to the vagaries of our " devils," the thirty odd miles from Dambulla to Matale occupied about six hours, and we pulled up at the rest-house just too late to catch the rail connection with the night mail was highly amused from Kandy to Colombo. Captain N watching the spasms of alarm on my face induced by the close shaves we appeared to have from falling over precipices during our mad journey from Dambulla to Matale, and I quite believe that only the pace saved us on at least one occasion. In many places the road ran along the top of deep, very deep ravines, and a drop down one of these would have put us all out of business. I shall never forget the absolute impassivity of our Pathan (Pah-tahn) driver. THE CEYLON GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. Early the next morning we caught the first train from Matale to Kandy, and there joined the day mail to Colombo. The Ceylon Government Railway is without cavil an engineering feat of the very first rank. I speak of the original lines, not the extensions that have been made since I left the Island. Sir Guildford Molesworth was the engineer. Let the C.P.R. boast as it may about its engineering feats, all the features embodied in the mountain division of the C.P.R. are present in the section of the C.G.R. from Kandy to Nan-Oya, and were designed and built before the C.P.R. was ever thought of. There are spiral tunnels, soda-water-bottle curves, corkscrew curves, and reversing stations, and, moreover, the gauge of the C.G.R. is 5-ft. 6-in., and not standard, as is the

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C.P.R. From Kandy to Colombo the distance by rail is seventy miles. Kandy is close on 2,000 feet above M.S.L., but the drop from 2,000 feet to M.S.L. takes place in the first thirty miles from Kandy to a place called Polgahawela, and thence into Colombo the line is dead level. The first thirty miles from Kandy is built on a ledge blasted out from the side of Allagalla Mountain, and its adjoining hills. There are numerous tunnels and half tunnels, by which mean the roof overhangs, but there is no wall on the outer side. The distance from the outer rail to the outside edge of the ledge is nowhere more than twelve feet, to the best of my recollection. There is one spot called " Sensation Corner " ; looking out of the carriage window, one gazes straight down for a sheer 2,000 feet into the Kudaganawa Valley below. This valley carries the military road which our engineers built for the passage of our forces , when the final expedition was sent to capture the capital of the Kandyan kingdom in 1848, and it was built at an enormous cost of life. Coolies died by thousands. There was, and is still, an enormous rock which barred the way, and the tradition amongst the Kandyans was that if ever this rock was pierced, the kingdom of Kandy would perish. Our engineers, instead of going round, which would have been cheaper, fulfilled the prophecy by blasting a way through it for the road, and Kandy duly fell. This was the final act of the drama in the conquest of Ceylon by the British ; but not before the usual crop of " regrettable incidents" which figure so prominently in most of our campaigns, had been gathered. The run from Polgahawela to Colombo was hot, steamy, and uninteresting. We got there in the cool of the evening, and I posted off to stay with some friends. I had enough invitations to stay in houses to last me the whole month. I enjoyed myself immensely, and when my leave was up, I returned to Trinco. by sea, having no wish to renew my acquaintance with the " devils " or bullock bandys. In any case, I love the sea, am a good sailor, and much preferred this way. ELEPHANT-HUNTERS. There were several good shikaris amongst the Gunners, notably a very senior subaltern, an Irishman, named M--. He, also, was another sporting mentor of mine. M-possessed a 4-bore elephant rifle. For the benefit of the uninitiated I must explain that when a rifle is mentioned as having such and such a bore, it means that the bullets weigh so many to the pound. Thus a 12-bore rifle (.577 calibre) uses a bullet 12 of which go to the pound. My friend M----'s elephant rifle therefore fired a spherical bullet weighing 4 ozs. It was a small cannon, and had a butt plate of rubber I once fired this thing, and the result three inches thick.

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was a knock-down blow and an almost dislocated shoulder. There was no elephant at the other end fortunately. bi-- and myself went out snipe-shooting to his cocoa-nut estate one week-end, and we came across a gang of Afghan elephant-hunters. These men come down from the far north of India in small parties, and are permitted to catch elephants if they can, and pay the Ceylon Government so much per elephant. I think it was 200 rupees per head. M spoke Pushtu (he was an old Mountain Gunner), and got into conversation with the patriarch of the gang, a magnificent old man with a flowing white beard down to his waist and an aquiline nose. Several elephants had been captured, mostly females. There was one young bull, however, with great white weals round his hocks where the ropes had bitten, in his furious struggles to free himself. He was roped to a tree, and with his trunk high in air and squealing with rage, raised his voice to high Heaven to witness what he would do could he but get loose. These elephants had been captured about six weeks, and all except the bull were quiet enough and merely picketed—in fact they were being ridden down to water. I did rather a foolhardy thing. There was a young female close by. She was kicking bundles of branches backwards and forwards between her fore and hind legs, and had another large branch in her trunk, with which she was fanning herself and brushing away flies. I went up to her quietly and put my left hand on her shoulder. At once she became rigid, dropped the branch in her trunk, cocked her ears, turned her head towards me, and the trunk began at my boots and slowly, slowly, took stock of me right up to my head and then down my back. The patriarch said something to M in Pushtu, and he yelled out " For God's sake, stand still." I stood still all right, for I was in for whatever was coming. However, the luck that is said to be the prerogative of fools befriended me, the elephant was quite satisfied, she resumed her branch, and went on with her fanning and kicking, and I backed quietly away, but not at once—I waited a moment so as not to startle her. , who was rather a famous Not long after this, M fellow in his way—once did something to a Chinese General and his Army up near Thibet, or the Shan States border— was offered a very good appointment in Uganda by the late Lord Salisbury. He accepted it, and was shot not long afterwards with a piece of telegraph wire, when leading his men against some stronghold. He died of his wounds. A very curious thing about this was that my head boy came to he shot." We me and said, " Bazaar mans say Mr. M laughed at him, but a few days later official news was received that M had been killed. Curious ! I make no comment, and content myself with recording the fact.

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I mentioned in the previous instalment how the Tamils had destroyed the Cingalese cities and tried to destroy the temples but failed. The Cingalese were a constructive people, the Tamils are just the opposite. They built themselves a gorgeous temple on the summit of Fort Frederick before it was a fort, known as the " Swami Rock." Not a trace of this now remains, but every Friday a heterogeneous crowd of cocoa-nut oily, evil-smelling, gaudily-dressed Tamils were admitted into the Fort to worship on the site of this temple. A TRUE STORY. There is also a tragedy connected with the pinnacle of Fort Frederick. I cannot quite recall the exact details, but it was something to this effect. The beautiful daughter of a one-time Dutch Governor was deeply attached to one of the younger officers in the Dutch Garrison, and he reciprocated her affection. The Governor was obdurate and would not hear of the pair being married, and to put an end to the affair, he sent the young man to Europe on a mission. The girl was in despair at being parted from her lover, whom she never expected to see again. She went up to the pinnacle, and as the ship conveying her lover came into view and squared her sails for the open sea, the poor, distracted girl threw out her arms towards the vessel, gave a despairing cry, and plunged headlong into the sea five hundred feet below. This, my dear readers, is a true story and not fiction. Snakes were supposed to be very prevalent in Fort Frederick. Personally I never say any ; nevertheless there was a standing Garrison order to the effect that nobody was to go out after dark unless accompanied by a servant carrying a lighted lantern. I came across another old Garrison order which was promulgated long before my time. It was as follows :— " The Orderly Officer is not in future to mount the Fort Guard from the verandah of his quarters in his pyjamas." On Christmas Day, 1895, thirteen of us sat down to dinner in the R. A. Mess. We all signed our names on the back of the menu, and contrary to the popular belief, we were all alive not only the following Christmas, but for many more after. Alas, most have now gone West, either by the efflux of time, or during the Great War, but some still remain—I, for one, and two who are each commanding a battalion of their regiment now. Our piece de resistance in lieu of turkey was four splendid roast peacocks, stuffed with chestnuts and garnished with sausages. This is highly to be commended. I never enjoyed a dinner more: good company, unaccustomed but pleasant surroundings, and a cheery and happy party in spite of the number 13. Those were indeed happy days, and I would wil4ingly live them over again. I do not think it possible

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to have collected within the confines of a small station so many splendid fellows and nice women, real women of the best type. We were a happy family, and Rigg, our Major, was one of the happiest of the lot, and his serene temper and humorous disposition dispelled any possibility of friction between the different corps. C.S.M. CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Before leaving Trincomali, I must relate one more incident. I remarked on a previous page that we had rather a tough, long-service bunch in our company. Generally speaking, after pay-day, orderly room was a pretty stiff business. Suddenly for a week or two the number of drunks dropped amazingly, but the canteen accounts and takings did not show any diminution. I knew, because the canteen accounts were part of my job. The Major was puzzled. I became suspicious. Now the custom is, or was, for the Company Sergeant-Major to take the parade and inspect it before the Orderly Officer for the day appears on parade, and then the C.S.M. hands it over to the Orderly Officer, who goes through it with a fine-toothed comb. I, being Orderly Officer, suddenly appeared on parade before the C.S.M. had got half-way through his inspection, nor was he aware of my presence, although I saw one or two of the men trying to tell him, but I spotted them and dared them in unspoken language to do so. They quit, and I solved the mystery. The C.S.M. knew from the Orderly Sergeant's defaulter roll which men were for it. As he came to one of these, he tapped the man's pocket with his cane, which meant, " How much money have you ? " To cut a long story short, I put the C.S.M. under arrest on the spot, an inquiry was held, he was court-martialled, reduced to the ranks, and dismissed the service. Our weekly drunks thereafter resumed their normal healthy proportions. The next C.S.M. appointed was a big man about six feet four inches tall, and broad in proportion ; he was a splendid specimen of the best type of N.C.O., and thereafter things went more smoothly. Our time at Trinco. was now drawing to a close. Late in the month of October, 1896, orders were received to hold ourselves in readiness to embark for Colombo in relief of No. 34 Coy. So. Div. R.A., who were to replace us at Trincomali. A year at Trinco. was just enough, and I think everybody was glad that we were going to a new station, where there was a little more life. I am sure the rank and file were pleased. On 16th November, 1896, we embarked, passed our relief about half-way, and on the 18th disembarked at Colombo, where I was to remain for another three years, and this is a fitting moment to close this chapter. (To be continued.)

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Another Old Class Group. We have pleasure in reproducing in this issue another of the series of old class photographs. It was taken during the session 1881-82, and represents the first Class I of the Modern Side, which was instituted when the late Dr. James Moir came to the School as Rector in 1881. The photograph from which the printing block has been made was kindly lent by Mr. Alex. W. Gray, Inverurie. A few notes on some of the members of the Class will no doubt be of interest. John de Castilla (1881-82) served during the South African War with the West Australian Mounted Infantry, receiving the D.S.O., and is now a District Magistrate in South Africa. James Harper (1877-82) engaged in business in Cape Colony and died in 1899. William M. Jameson (1876-82) went to Canada about 1887 and was for some time in the Government of Canada Customs Service, British Columbia. He now resides at Oak Bay, Victoria, B.C. John W. Gordon (188283) is a civil engineer in London. Alexander W. Gray (188183) is in business in Inverurie. Alfred W. Marshall (1876-82) was for many years accountant with the Northern Assurance Co., Ltd., Aberdeen, and retired at the end of 1920. Lawrence Cheves (1880-84), after serving in banks at home and abroad, joined the Chartered Company of South Africa, and was killed in the Matabele War in 1896. Alexander Dickson (1878-82) entered the service of the French and Italian Bank of South America in Brazil. Frank Daniel (1877-82) became the resident secretary of Wolhuter Gold Mines, Ltd., Johannesburg, in 1902, and is a member of the Transvaal Society of Accountants. William S. Foggo (1878—82) was a solicitor in Aberdeen, and later took up fruit farming in British Columbia, where he died in 1918. Herbert C. Patterson (1877-82) engaged in civil engineering in Calcutta. William Philip (188182) was a farmer at Boynds, Inverurie, and died in 1916. George Argo (1881-82) is a farmer at Petty, Fyvie. Surtees Hume (1881-83) is in the employment of Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Clement de Faye (1879-82) became a dentist and oral surgeon in Paris. James Skeaff (1881-84) was for 25 years engaged as a mining engineer in the Western States of America, and thereafter went to reside in Toronto. James Findlay (1879-82) is a dairy farmer at Balquharn, Portlethen. Maxwell W. Anderson (1879-82) has been since 1890 with mercantile firms in London and is a director of various English and French industrial companies. M. Clapasson was teacher of French at the School for only a short period. John Harper (1880-83) is now chief engineer on an American steamer trading between Boston, U.S.A., and Baltic ports. William T. Marshall (1876-83) was in the service of the North of Scotland and Town & County Bank, Ltd., and died in

FIRST CLASS, UPPER SCHOOL (MODERN), 1881-82.

t ilia, Peter Harper, Wm. M. Jameson. John W. um (!,,n. .1. W. Gray, A. W. Marshall. Ba k Rou•.—Johl dc Second Row. —L. Chaves, — Wilson, Wm. Duthie, Alex. Dickson. John Gray, Frank Daniel, Wtn. S. Foggo, H. C. Patterson, Wm. Philip, Geo. Argo. Tk .rd Rox.—SuTtees. Hume, Clem. de Fayc, Jas. Skeaff, Jas. Findlay, M.W. Anderson, M. Clapasson, J.Ilarper,Wm. Marshall, Wm. Hutcheon, R. Bruce. Front Row.—D. A. /Mumble, And. Hunter, Jas. Fraser, A. Y. Milne, Jas. Watson, John W. Roy, R. K. Smith.

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Aberdeen in 1912. William Hutcheon (1882-84) is Night Editor of the Morning Post, London. Robert Bruce (1881-82) is a farmer and shorthorn breeder at Heatherwick, Inverurie. Duncan A. McCombie (1881-83) is a doctor in London. Andrew Hunter (1879-85) was a medical officer with the West African Frontier Force, and died at Jebba, Niger Territories, in 1899. James Fraser (1881-83) is a solicitor in Aberdeen. Arthur P. Milne (1881-83) has been for many years in the business of Messrs. Milne & Pledge, wholesale warehousemen, Aberdeen. John L. Roy (1881-83) was joint tenant of the farm of Waterton, Insch, and died there in 1892. Robert K. Smith (1877-83) has been for many years an outfitter in Aberdeen.

The Education Authority and the F.P. Club. The recently-elected Education Authority for the Burgh of Aberdeen, when constituting the Secondary Schools Management Committee, received sanction from the Scottish Education Department to invite the Former Pupils' Club of each of the three Secondary Schools in Aberdeen to send one representative to be a member of the Committee. The Executive of the Grammar School F.P. Club elected Mr. Theodore Watt, M.A., to be its representative. Mr. Watt was previously the representative on the Committee of the parents of Grammar School pupils. This post is now held by Mr. John Rennie, D.Sc. The action of the Authority is a welcome recognition of the great interest which the F.P. Club takes in the welfare of the School.

The " Roll of Pupils." As announced in last Magazine, the task of revising the " Roll " is now almost complete. A number of members of the Club have intimated changes in their appointments or occupations. There is still time for alterations or additions to be made if these are intimated immediately to the Secretary of the Club. It will be too late after the next Magazine appears. •

Our Contemporaries. :—The We acknowledge, with thanks, having received the following(April), Watsonian (Spring Term), Stewart's College Magazine (April), The Herioter and April, (Feb., Chronicle Academy Schola Regia (Easter), The Edinburgh Academy June), The Merchistonian (April), The Fettestan (March), Glasgow Magazine Chronicle (April), Glasgow High School Magazine (April), Allan Glen's (April), (Spring), Hamilton Academy Magazine (April), Glenalmond ChronicleThe Owlet The Taylorian (April), The Olavian (April), The Erasmian (March),Academical (Hartford, Conn., U.S.A.), The Portmuthian (April), Royal Belfast Institution School News (March), C. A. T. (Coleraine) (May), South African Maine, College School Magazine (April), The Corona (High School, Bridgton, U.S.A.).

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" I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree," as somebody says, and we were just trying to imagine how pleasant it would be to follow his example when the Editor called for the School Notes. Hence the following. * * * This issue of the Magazine is somewhat like a register of " Alpha" and " Omega." The end of the Rugby season is recorded with sadness, and the commencement of Cricket gladly welcomed. Another of our School Clubs has also finished its session since last the Mag. came out, but in place of our " Debater " on Friday evenings we have Tennis every day. The past session has been for the Debating Society one of the most successful it has had for years. At the commencement there were a few changes amongst the officials, but under Walker, who was elected in place of Henderson as President, things soon settled down. The lectures and debates were of the greatest interest, and the President and Secretary are to be congratulated. * * * The close of the Football season was celebrated by the members of the First and Second XVs by an " At Home " held in the School buildings. Whist was played during the earlier part of the evening, and then after supper dancing was engaged in. The XVs had as guests the Rector and Mrs. Miller, and the Masters who had, during the season, given such valuable assistance at the Field. A most enjoyable evening was spent. On another page will be found a photograph of the 1st XV. * * * It is strange how, at the beginning of every year, the opinion is expressed that the XI can not possibly equal that of the previous year. Contrary, therefore, to the expectations of some, this year's Cricket XI has begun its season very successfully. The entry into the field of combat was not heralded by any striking victories such as attended that of the Rugby XV, but now that they have got everything (including opponents) to suit them, they are enjoying life thoroughly. All the matches of the last fortnight or more have been well-deserved victories, and we wish the XI all success in its future matches.

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Tennis has now commenced, and the Club is doing well. Judging from the large numbers who play regularly at the courts, Tennis is more popular than ever with the School. A tournament has been got up and has proved very popular. * * * Amidst all the beginnings and endings of Clubs and Societies the School Library still keeps to the " noiseless tenor of its way." At present the books in the lending department are being catalogued, and we understand that the work is progressing favourably. Many new books have been added to the reference library, and these should prove of the greatest help and interest to the School. * * * The Swimming Club continues to flourish. The attendance at the Baths is excellent, and the membership has increased considerably since our last issue. This year's Swimming Gala was an outstanding success. The Rector's Cup proved a trophy that was greatly desired, and the race had many thrills in it for the spectators who crowded the sides of the baths. The beginners' " length " and " breadth " races and the blindfold race caused great amusement, in which the competitors joined. The Captain and officials are to be congratulated on the success of the gala and the flourishing state of the Club. * * * The Art Club commenced its Saturday outings on 6th May. Ruthrieston Bridge, Broomhill Farm, and Summerhill have been visited, and the work done at these places is of the highest merit. Though the number of pencil sketches is still predominant, pastel and water-colour sketching is carried on by a few of the more advanced members. Special mention must be made of this year's beginners, whose work shows decided promise. The membership now totals 17, which clearly shows that more and more interest is being taken in Art and in the development of the Club. * * * In the first issue of the session we mentioned a golf match against the Masters. This was postponed owing to the bad weather, although a few foursomes were played. A few weeks ago, however, School again played the Masters, and got a glorious day for their defeat. Each side was represented by sixteen players, and of the eight matches played, the Masters won seven to the School's one. The match was played over the Murcar Course through the courtesy of that Club, and the thanks of both Masters and boys are due to it for a most enjoyable contest. . * * * Empire Day was celebrated as usual by the School on the 24th of May. After a brief but stirring service and address

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in the Hall, School returned to the classrooms for a short time and was then dismissed. In his address to us Professor Pittendrigh spoke of the " goodly heritage " left us by our forefathers, and reminded us of the great work done by many of our F.P.s in building up that Empire of which we are all so justly proud. * * * In the afternoon of Empire Day the yearly Cricket match with the Masters was played. The optimism displayed by the Masters was wonderful, and was only equalled by the energy shown by them in their efforts to win. School batted first, and, after putting up the good score of 92 runs for eight wickets, declared. After the interval the Masters went in and ran up 45 before their last wicket fell. We should like to draw the attention of Test Match selectors to the fact that the Cricket XI of the Aberdeen Grammar School Masters possesses a wicket-keeper who should be carefully watched. * * * Now the Leavings are finally over and we are gradually recovering, we would offer our congratulations to all those who have been successful, and our sympathy to those who did not manage to reach the required " per cent." We had just started patting ourselves on the back that we had seen the last of exam. papers for a long time to come when we discovered that all those for the Medals had yet to be endured. We tender our heartiest congratulations to this year's winners of the Medals, and add that, at a meeting of the Magazine Committee, it was unanimously agreed to enquire as to what it felt like to have a brain fit to win a Medal in Latin, French, or Maths. * * * One of the most looked-forward-to events in the session is the Gymnastic Assault. This year it was held on the 25th of May, and was, if possible, even more successful than usual. The audience was so large that there was not even standing room in the Hall, and the whole evening went with a swing and liveliness which only a display arranged by Mr. Summers can have. Every item in a most pleasing programme was heartily enjoyed, and a fitting finish was furnished by the Comical Horse. We cannot refrain from mentioning the delightful work of the Infant Classes. They were living examples of the " Why should one worry ? " creed, and carried through their part with an enviable coolness. At the close the Rector expressed the delight of the audience at the display, and called for a vote of thanks to Mr. Summers, our instructor, which was heartily given. * * * It may be of interest to F.P.s to note that a system of School Prefects was inaugurated at the close of last session,

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and that it has been found to work very satisfactorily. A photograph of the Prefects for the present session appears on another page. * * * And now we come to a part of our duty which fills us with mixed feelings—the writing of our last School Note. The position of School Editor has been a pleasant one, rendered more so each issue by the ready and willing assistance given by our colleagues in compiling the " School " part of the Magazine. In handing on the torch to our successor, we can offer him no better wish than that he may have colleagues as eager and helpful. We would thank the School for the way in which it has received our efforts, and we hope it will continue to back up to the utmost the Magazine of what we naturally regard as the greatest School in the world. * * * " The Moving Finger writes ; and, having writ, Moves on." D. H. Vale !

Random Notes. And now we take up the editorial pen for the last time. We remember a French poem which we were once called upon to translate, and which dealt with a young man " au pied de Fechafaud, essayant encore sa lyre." We are in much the same case, although we are not at the foot of the scaffold, but, as a friend says, " On ne peut pas dit." (This is not French, but he evidently thinks it is.) * * * Speaking of French leads us on to speak of excuses. We have heard many weird and varied ones during the year, but perhaps the best was that of the First XI member at Kingseat, " I hit the ball square in the middle of my bat and the wind blew it on to the wicket." * * * The Masters' Match has come and gone. Our most enjoyable remembrance of it was tea. We believe some of the Masters would have been almost as great a success as waiters as they are as schoolmasters. Was it merely a coincidence that the lesson which the Rector read next morning dealt with Charity ? * * * The Gymnastic Assault was a great success. A gentleman eminent in educational circles in this town remarked that the performers were very game. Another remarked that, if they had had their own way, they would have been through y look sweet in his gym. costume the wall. Didn't H and golden hair ?

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There is no truth in the rumour that has been flying around School that someone sent in an effort to the poetry competition and signed himself " Omega," adding a footnote explaining that he considered himself the last hope. * * * Many of our friends are very optimistic as to their chances in Higher English. It is a little too much to expect td get through merely on the strength of having laughed at the Inspector's pun. * * * Our readers will notice that in these Notes we have made use of the editorial " We." " This use of the pronoun is not to be encouraged," says an authority, but at any rate we are an Editor. The same authority made a remark at the beginning of the year, " James II had a son, and he was a boy." We always knew that these Stewarts were a bad lot. * * * From the Classrooms :— Master.—" What are you laughing at ? " Boy.—" Nothing, sir ! " Master.—" You were looking at me." Silence. * * * Something we would like to know :— What was the precise remark that one of the Masters made when M---h bowled him ? * * And now, having written enough, perhaps too much, with a sigh of relief we allow the pen to slip from our fingers. G. M. P.

School Cricket. After an unpromising opening the School Cricket XI have so improved as to be regarded as one of the best School sides of recent years. The bad beginning had two causes, namely, the very adverse weather conditions which prevailed and made practice impossible, and the fact that the early matches were played against exceedingly strong senior sides. In the batting most improvement is noticed, all the XI having grasped what it means to play forward with a straight bat. The bowling is quite good as a whole, G. M. Pirie, the Captain, being one of the best School bowlers of recent date, while the fielding, if not brilliant, is yet quite sound. In fact, the entire team aim at a level of sound play rather than erratic brilliance. Considerable enthusiasm prevails throughout the School for the game, and the standard of play appears to be steadily on the up-grade. D. McG.

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School Cricket Notes. This year's Cricket XI has had a very successful beginning to its season. Of the seven matches played, School has won five, and lost two. Two of these wins are of special note—at Mannofield, and at the Royal Asylum, where, for the first time for three years, School has been successful. 9th May.—School v. Salisbury—Salisbury hatted first and scored 81 for 5 wickets. School were all dismissed for 53, Grafton being top scorer with 16. Result : Salisbury, 81 (5 wickets) ; School, 53.. 13th May.—School v. Stoneywood--School batted first and were all out for 34 runs. The School batting was very poor except for Pine's 19 not out. For School Pine had 7 wickets for 45 runs. Result : School, 34 ; Stoneywood, 112. 17th May.—School v. Gordon's College—Gordon's batted first, but the School bowlers never allowed them to settle down, and in a comparatively short time they were dismissed for 47 runs. Grafton and Savidge opened for School, but after 4 runs had been scored, Savidge was dismissed. Things began to look black for School until Pine, followed by Margach, went in and together they brought up the score to 44. Soon the Gordon's score was passed, and only the time limit came to their rescue. Pirie, who had batted well throughout the game, had the grand score of 39 not out. Bowling for School—Margach, 7 wickets for 28 ; Pine, 3 for 19. Result : School 77 for 8 ; Gordons, 47 all out. 20th May.—School v. Kingseat Asylum—The School batting was very' poor during this game. School were very lucky to win, only Pine's good bowling saving the day. Bowling for School—Pirie, 5 wickets for 3 runs ; Margach, 5 for 19. Result : Kingseat, 22 runs ; School, 30. 23rd May.—School v. Mannofield—The Mannofield XI batted first, and were all out for 51 runs. For the School Pine and Margach were both bowling well. The School batting was good, and in quite a short time the Mannofield XI's score was passed. This was the best match School has played so far. Result : Mannofield, 51 ; School, 57 for 3 wickets. 24th May.—School v. Masters—School continued in their winning vein by beating the Masters. School batted first and scored 92 for the loss of 8 wickets. The Masters put up a score of 45, to which Mr. Mackenzie Forbes, who was in a scoring mood, contributed 12 not out. Both Mr. Macandrew and Mr. Speirs were unlucky in not having more runs. For the Masters both Mr. Miller and Mr. Henry bowled very well. Result : School, 92 for 8 wickets ; Masters, 45 all out. 27th May.—Royal Asylum v. School—The Asylum batted first but were all dismissed for 65 runs. Grafton, for School, batted well and knocked up a good 42, while the bowling of Pine and Margach was very deadly. Result : Royal Asylum, 65 ; School, 75 for 5 wickets. J. W. L. B.

School Tennis Notes. This year promises to be one of the most successful that the Club has ever had. With a steadily growing membership of about a hundred the Club is on a firm financial footing. A most successful tournament has been held, the standard of play throughout being very high, while the finals brought out some striking play. A large number of class tournaments are being held, and these, along with the number of members who turn up every day, ensure that the courts are never vacant. The courts themselves are in better condition than last year, and lately the improvement has been even more marked. New nets have been put up this year, and all possible care of them should be taken by all who use the courts. An excellent match team has been got together under toe able and energetic leadership of J. W. L. Bain. A larger number of matches than usual have been arranged for this session, and these ought to prove of the utmost interest. The match against the Masters and Mistresses, which was greatly looked forward to, proved a reversal of the usual result, School winning the match. A most enjoyable tournament was played with the Girls' High School and proved a great success. A short account of the matches already played may be of interest. 18th May—School v. F.P.s—This match was one of the best played this session. The School team played very well and thoroughly deserved their victory. Result—School 20 games; F.P.s 9 games. W 8th June.—School and Girls' High—An American tournament was played and the standard of play was always high. The Club was honoured by the

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presence of Miss Ward, Miss McIntosh, Miss Thomson, the Rector and Mrs. Miller, and a very pleasant game was enjoyed by all. 12th June.—School v. Masters and Mistresses—This was a very hardfought match, and although School came through victorious, the play was much School played a very good game and proved closer than the results show. Result—School 11 sets ; that the Masters and Mistresses could be defeated. Masters and Mistresses 6 sets. this match School found that they 15th June.—School v. Aberdeen—In had much stronger opponents than had been anticipated. The School team did not work so well together as usual and were heavily defeated, though the setts were in most cases very close. Result—School 1 sett ; Aberdeen 8 setts. D. H.

School Rugby Notes. 4th March.—School played Junior Select—School started off with the wind and sun behind them, but were unable to take full advantage of these conditions. The game was an even one, but School should have played better ; the mishandling of the ball by the threequarters and the bad heeling of the forwards being most noticeable. Gibb almost had a score, but was tackled when not in possession of the ball, and thus was unable to touch down. In the second half, the forwards played better, and were good in defence. Select got an easy try through a bad pass. School got desperate, and their play was finally rewarded when Gibb touched down after a brilliant individual run. The game ended with both sides striving for the winning try. School deserved to lose, and were lucky to draw. McKay was the only player who acquitted himself well. Result: School 3 points; Junior Select, 3 points. 11th March.—School played 1st 'Shire (friendly)—and Margach captained a weakened team. The ground was good and School started well, Middleton having a brilliant solo run which ended in a try. Gibb followed with another good run after receiving a pass from Matthew, who had intercepted the ball. The forwards, also, had some good rushes, and played well. Half-time results : School, 15 ; 'Shire, nil. School resumed in brilliant style and scored several more tries, some of which were converted. Result : School, 26 points •' 'Shire, 3 points. 16th March.—School played Dollar Academy at Rubislaw. Dollar attacked from the start and soon registered a try. For a time there was much midfield play, of which Dollar lad the best, and at last scored again. McKay, at full back, distinguished himself by several good tackles and clearances. In the second half School pressed hard and the forwards had several good rushes. In spite of this Dollar held its lead and near the end of time added to it by a try. Result : School, nil ; Dollar Academy, 16 points. J. W. L. B.

Literary and Debating Society Notes. The past session has been a most prosperous one for the Society. Although the membership was not abnormally large—amounting only to fifty—yet the attendance of non-members at the various lectures has served to make the session a financial success, so that, without even a play to swell our funds, we were able to make a substantial donation to the Memorial Pavilion Fund. As mentioned before, the attendances at the various meetings were very good, although towards the end they fell off somewhat. This, however, is only to be expected, and our only regret is that some of the best items were after Christmas, and therefore suffered undeservedly. The sincere thanks of the Society are due to the President and officials, to whose untiring efforts much of the success of the session is due. In conclusion, we offer our best wishes to the officials of next session, and hope that equal success will attend them in their session's work. 3rd March, 1922.—On this evening Mr. D. G. Miller delivered his first lecture to the Society, under the title of " A Schoolmaster's Pilgrimage to the Mediterranean." Dr. Middleton briefly introduced the speaker. Mr. Miller described in fascinating style the archwology of the famous historical places on the Mediterranean, chiefly Syracuse and Athens. The lecture was greatly enhanced by the lantern slides which Mr. Miller used in illustration. 10th March.—On this date a debate took place between Messrs. Margach and Bain on " Should there be Preparation in School ? " Mr. Walker presided. Mr. Margach, for the affirmative, delivered a very convincing paper, while for the negative, Mr. Bain emphasized the points that " Prep." in

ABERDEEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1st XV, 1921-1922 (JUNIOR CHAMPIONS).

J. P. W•ir, -A. Dickson, R. W. Farquhar, J. W. L. Bahl, G. Dhow•, Mr. D. Mactireg,•r (Games Master), F. G. M. Cochran, A. W. Grafton, A. J. Margach C. G. Walker (Captain), K. R. T. Matthew, J. Middleton M. G. Gibb. C.LG. Savidgc. (Secy). K. C. Scrbngeour.

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A. W. Grafton. G. M. PirM.

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School meant a loss of time which should be devoted to furthering knowledge, and that a boy, after doing " Prep." in School. was left to waste his time afterwards. Both papers were forceful and well delivered, the result being a win for the negative by the small margin of one vote. 17th March.—On this evening the Society held its last meeting for the session. There was no " Sing-Song," but Mr. Henry gave us a most enjoyable Musical Evening. Mr. Walker presided and introduced Mr. Henry in a short speech. Mr. Henry spoke for a few minutes on the sad deterioration of present-day songs, quoting examples to us. Then he pointed out the great difference between the songs of the Elizabethan age and our own, and illustrated his remarks with songs rendered by Mr. Mackenzie Forbes, Mr. D. C. Cochran, and Master R. Southern. The songs were delightfully rendered, and a most enjoyable and entertaining Musical Evening was brought to a close by the singing of the well-known song " Down Among the Dead Men," the whole company joining in the chorus. Mr. Walker thanked Mr. Henry and his party for the enjoyable evening they had given the Society. The company then engaged in songs and choruses to celebrate the final meeting of the Society. An exhibition of Highland dancing was given by eight members, and this was so enthusiastically received that it had to be repeated. The accompaniments were played by Mr. Harkins. At the close of the exhibition three cheers were given for the Society, the President, the Secretary, and the other officials. W. HARKINS,

Secretary.

Scout Notes. It may be doubted whether the School Troops have ever camped in worse weather than they suffered during the past Spring Holidays. The 1st Troop, about 25 strong, encamped at the Hut, which they filled, as well as two Bell tents. The 9th, apparently less fortunate, had arranged to camp at Pitfichie, but, thanks to the kindness of the farmer, Mr. Smith, they got quite snug lodgings in a barn well provided with straw. On two nights snow fell heavily, on another there was a severe frost. The journey home was made in a blizzard of snow and sleet. In such conditions the chief difficulty was to keep shoes and stockings reasonably dry. Here again the 9th were fortunate, for Mrs. Smith willingly lent both her kitchen and her dining-room firesides, which were ornamented every evening with a collection of mudcovered footwear. Under the circumstances, not very much could he attempted in the way of training, though the 1st Troop made an excursion to Hallforest Castle. Perhaps the most strenuous event in the 9th's programme was the climbing of Cairn William, from the top of which a magnificent view was obtained of the Deeside and Donside hills, to which the snow had added a dignity almost Alpine. Both Troops, despite the weather, held camp-fires; the 9th, by invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, having an extra one in the farm-house, if one can call by the name of camp-fire a function assisted by a piano and terminated by large glasses of creamy milk. It should be added that none of the forty-odd campers in the two Troops was a whit the worse for his experience ; on the contrary, it was remarkable how unsuccessful the weather was in spoiling the general enjoyment of the holiday. The 9th Troop occupied the Hut over the Easter week-end. No snow fell, but it rained almost incessantly on two days, and with brief respites on the third. On the Saturday afternoon the Rector paid the Troop a visit and had tea with them, the Troop's special cup for distinguished visitors being produced in his honour. No camp was held on the May Holiday, as the 1st Troop were using the Hut, and the weather remained distinctly discouraging. In addition to a P.L.'s Instruction Camp at Bishop's Loch at the E:Ister week-end and a very successful May Holiday Camp at the Hut, the 1st Troop have been holding a series of Patrol Camps under the guidance of the various Patrol Leaders at the Hut, Briggs, Seaton, and Stonehaven. As a method of strengthening Patrol spirit and of training I.eaders in responsibility and initiative, this system cannot he too highly commended. The efficiency of the Troop is being further promoted by classes in Bugling, Pioneering, First Class and Second Class Badge Work, all conducted by Patrol Leaders. Similar training is being carried out by the 9th Troop, and the ground near the two Headquarters is dotted over on Friday evenings with small bodies of Scouts earnestly working at some branch of practical Scouting. Mr. J. Bentley Philip has again been holding meetings of his Photographers' Class, one morning being spent, by the courtesy of the Photographic Association, in enlarging. Might it not be possible to extend this idea a little further ? In both Troops there are keen photographers whose

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work, especially if enlarged, would be of great interest to parents and to friends of the School generally were it to be exhibited on a convenient date. Under Mr. Philip's supervision a high standard could well be attained, and the value of such an exhibition as an advertisement of the work done in the Scout Movement is too obvious to be emphasized. The mention of photography reminds one that Mr. Neil, assistant to the Professor of Zoology, who has lectured occasionally to the 9th Troop, has offered two prizes for the best sets of photographs taken during the summer by its members. Every friend of Scouting in the School must feel grateful to Mr. Neil for his interest in, and generosity towards, the Troop. The County Flag has passed for the coming year from the hands of the 9th Troop to the 14th Troop (Central District). Whatever regret the loss of the trophy might have occasioned has been completely obliterated by recognition of the sterling work by which the 14th gained the award. It is all to the good of the Movement that the honours should move round, and the winners are to be heartily congratulated on breaking down the hitherto unchallenged supremacy of the Western District. Both Troops are growing steadily in numbers, each being nearly 60 strong. An influx from the Pack has caused the 9th Troop to form a new patrol under P.L. D. Walker (W. W. Porter being promoted Leader at the same time), and the 1st Troop seems likely to be forced to follow their example. Despite the somewhat abnormal strength, neither Troop is at all anxious to stop recruiting, on account of the difficulty of starting an additional Troop in the School. Whether the constantly increasing hold that the Movement is taking on the School may not necessitate such a step within the next few years is becoming more and more a matter for the serious consideration of the Area. Still, as long as our problems arise out of such welcome causes, we have reason to be well content. By the time that this Magazine appears, the Summer Camp will be very near at hand. The 1st Troop have succeeded in securing their last year's camping ground again, and are looking forward to an orgy of bathing and other forms of energy. The 9th are changing their quarters and are going to Feughside, to a spot on the Finzean Estate which Mr. Farquharson has very kindly granted. There can be few more beautiful places in Scotland than the immediate vicinity of the camping ground. Needless to remark, the choice of a bathing place has not been left to chance, and a reach of the Feugh has been found which is both secluded and safe. There is more than a tinge of regret at deserting Haddo House Policies, where the Troop had a site as ideal as is possible, and friends to whom no kindness was a trouble. But the desertion, it is hoped, is merely a temporary one, for Haddo House holds in the traditions and affections of the Troop a place from which it will not easily be ousted. It will be seen from another page in the Magazine that these Notes have had a more distinguished reader than the Troops would have dared to expect. The interest shown by the Chief in the doings of our Scouts has been a source of great pride to them, and is certain to gladden the heart of every reader of the Magazine and every friend of the School.

The School Museum. The following donations have been received since the last number of the Magazine was issued :— From Mr. R. Hay Fenton (Aberdeen) :1. Red Admiral Butterfly. 6 specimens and chrysalis. 2. Egg of azure-winged Magpie, 2 specimens. 3. Egg of Glaucous Gull, 1 specimen. 4. Collection of post-war stamps and of crests. From Mr. Donald Farquharson (F.P., Malay States) :— Three specimens illustrating the rubber manufacture. From Mr. Taffy Davidson (F.P., Aberdeen) :— Two ancient stone lamps, apparently from Aberdeenshire. The services of some one having knowledge of philately are urgently required to arrange the collection of stamps, which has now reached fair proportions and ought to be set out for inspection. Any F.P. resident in Aberdeen and willing to undertake the task should communicate with me at the School. A special case has now been set up for antiquities, and the nucleus of a local collection has been displayed. It is hoped in time to build up a representative selection of antiquities illustrating the progress of the people of Aberdeenshire in arts and crafts during the stone, bronze, and iron ages. Contributions to this branch of the Museum will be thankfully received. W. DOUGLAS SIMPSON.

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School Office-Bearers. Session

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Prefects. S. F. W. HUMPHREY. J. STIRRAT (Senior Prefect, Left). A. J. MARGACH. C. G. WALKER (Senior Prefect, Left). J. W. L. BAIN. A. M. HENDERSON (Left). A. W. GRAFTON. M. G. GIBB (Senior Prefect). D. HANNA. G. M. PIRIE. Games Comm ttee. • - THE RECTOR. President, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, - Mr. DUNCAN MCGREGOR. J. MIDDLETON. Mr. JAMES DAVIDSON, A. J. MARGACH. J. W. L. BAIN. A. W. GRAFTON. M.A. M. G. GIRB. G. M. COCHRAN. C. G. WALKER. K. R. T. MATTHEW. G. M. PIRIE. Football. A. 1. MARGACH. C. G. WALKER. I Secretary, Captain, Cricket. - A. W. GRAFTON. - G. M. PIRIE. I Secretary, Captain, Tennis. - D. HANNA. Captain, J. W. L. BAIN. I Secretary, Swimming. A. J. MARGACH. I Secretary, - G. M. COCHRAN. .Cafitain, J. W. L. BAIN.

Committee. I G. M. PIRIE. I A. W. GRAFTON. I G. KILGOUR.

Literary and Debating Society. C. G. WALKER. G. M. PIRIE. D. HANNA. Vice-Presidents, M. S. CAMPBELL. W. HARKINS. Secretary and Treasurer, -

President,

Committee. M. G. GIBB. K. M. FINLAYSON.

A. J. MARGACH. J. W. L. BAIN. Lending Library.

A. W. MICHIE.

) G. M. PIRIE. Librarians,

D. HANNA. C. G. WALKER. W. HARKINS

Orchestral Society. W. I 1 ARKINS. . President, J. ESSLEMONT. Vice-President, I. MUNRO and A. W. MITCHELL. Secretary and Treasurer, A. EMSLIE. Librarian, Mr. J. MACKENZIE FORBES, M.A. Hon. Conductor, " Magazine " Committee. School Representatives. D. HANNA. School Editor, G. M. PIRIE. Literary Editor, _ _ { C. G. WALKER. Sports Editors, J. W. L. BAIN.

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The Former Pupils' Club. FOUNDED 1893.

resibent. JOHN FARQUHAR CHRISTIE, M.A., M.B.

Vicer-f)restbent anb Chairman of Executive. WILLI_4111 GORDON CRAIGEN, M.A., LL.B.

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Visitors' Register. Members visiting Aberdeen are requested to enter their names and addresses in the Visitors' Register, which is kept at the office of the Aberdeen Free Press, 28 UNION STREET.

F.P. Athletic Association. The objects of the Association are to assist and co-ordinate the working of the various Athletic Sections of the Club, and to extend the athletic activities of the Club. The annual subscription is three shillings, except in the case of members of any of the affiliated Sections, whose annual subscription is one shilling and sixpence. The subscription runs from the 1st of October to the 30th of September.

The Annual Meeting of the Club. The Annual General Meeting was held in the Palace Hotel on Thursday, I 1 th May, Dr. H. Edgar Smith presiding in the unavoidable absence of the President, Rev. Professor Pitt endrigh .

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The Annual Report by the Executive for the year 1921-22 was submitted, as follows :— REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 15th APRIL, 1922. The Executive submits with pleasure the Report of the Club for the year ended 15th April, 1922. Membership and Subscriptions. The membership of the Club shows an increase of 18 over last year. The comparative figures are as follows :1920-21. 1921-22. 461 472 Life Members 1,139 1,143 Ordinary Members 46 49 Honorary Members 1,646 1,664 During the year 19 Life Members and 76 Ordinary Members were enrolled, compared with 29 and 107 respectively in 1921. Thirty-three of the boys who left the School during or at the end of the session 1920-21 have already joined the Club. The number of subscriptions unpaid on 15th April, 1922, was 131, compared with 147 a year ago. Of these 131, 88 were due for one year and 43 for two years. The total value of subscriptions outstanding was £40. Losses by Death. The Club lost 21 Members by death in 1921-22, compared with 23 in 1920-21. Among those who passed away were Sir Thomas Sutherland, G.C.M.G., LL.D., one of the Honorary Vice-Presidents, and Mr. James C. Glegg, who was President of the Club in 1919-20. The " Magazine." The outstanding feature of the year so far as the Magazine is concerned has been the greatly increased support accorded to it by the School. An arrangement was made whereby the Magazine was offered to pupils at the reduced rate of two shillings for the three numbers issued during the session. In response to a circular letter from the Rector sent home with pupils, no fewer than 364 Annual Subscribers were secured. Bearing in mind that of the 850 pupils at present in the School there are frequently two, three, or four from one household, and that a large number of the fathers of pupils are Members of the F.P. Club and, therefore, have the Magazine sent to them, the Executive considers that the support now given by the School to the Magazine is most gratifying. In addition to the copies subscribed for annually, a considerable number of single copies have been sold at the School. In recognition of the increased interest in the Magazine on the part of the

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School, it is the intention of the Editors to devote more space to School news and to contributions by pupils. There has been ample evidence throughout the year that the Magazine is as warmly welcomed as formerly by Members of the Club, particularly those who are resident abroad. The Club and the School. The Club, as usual, presented to the School three Silver Medals, which were awarded for English, Mathematics, and Science. The Club All-round Trophy was awarded to James R. L. Cruickshank, who also won it in 1920. The presentation of the Trophy Medal was made by the President of the Club at the Annual Distribution of Prizes. The Executive notes with satisfaction that the Aberdeen Education Authority has approved of a scheme for the redecoration of the School Hall, including the inscribing on panels of the names of Former Pupils who fell in the Great War. A proposal that the Club should regard the embellishment of the School Hall by means of portraits, engravings, photographs, etc., as one of its leading objects has been approved by the Executive. A fine contemporary portrait in oils of a famous Former Pupil, James Gibbs, the architect, was offered to the Club last autumn by a dealer, and the purchase price was quickly subscribed by the Members of the Club present at the Annual Dinner. The portrait has been presented to the School, and warm appreciation of the gift has been expressed both by the Education Authority and by the Rector. Intimation has been received by the Secretary of the Club that a portrait of the late Sir Thomas Sutherland, G.C.M.G., will shortly be presented to the School. Social Activities. The Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 22nd October, when Mr. Douglas G. Miller, the Rector of the School, and Mr. James W. Milne, C.A., Liverpool, formerly Secretary of the Club, were the chief guests. The attendance was exceptionally good, and the Dinner was unanimously regarded as one of the most successful in the history of the Club. The Annual Ball, held for the first time in the Large Hall of the Music Hall Buildings, on Friday, 23rd December, had a record attendance of over 200. The arrangements made with the object of reducing the cost of tickets worked very satisfactorily. In the Autumn the Executive arranged for the holding of Informal Club Luncheons on the first Wednesday of every month. These have been held regularly since October, and have been attended, on the average, by about 30 Members. The object of the Luncheons is to provide an opportunity to Members who are resident in, or near, Aberdeen of keeping

179. in touch with one another, and of welcoming Members who are home from abroad or on a visit to Aberdeen. The Executive trusts that the attendance at the Luncheons will steadily increase. Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine.

F.P. Athletic Association. During the Autumn, the opportunity occurred for forming a Club Athletic Association. The Executive, after careful consideration and with the concurrence of the Athletic Sections of the Club, decided to form such an Association, and approved of a Constitution for it. The idea underlying the formation of the Association, which is independent of the Athletic Sections, but to which these Sections are affiliated, is to assist them financially and otherwise forward their interests in every possible way. So far 36 Members of the Club who are .not Members of the Athletic Sections have joined the Association. The Executive appeals to Members, whether resident in Aberdeen or elsewhere, to give the Association their warm support, and so help the Athletic Sections to follow up the good work which is now being done at the School. The Athletic Sections. The Cricket Section had a successful season and came very near to winning the Aberdeenshire Cup. It went on tour in the Central Counties for a week in July, 1921, and has arranged for a similar tour to take place in August of this year. In view of improved facilities for net practice, it is • hoped that all cricket-playing F.P.s, especially those who have recently left School, will join the Section. The Rugby Section has had one of the most successful years in its history. The Membership has been largely increased and now stands at about 50. The 1st XV played very consistent football all through the season, and finished at the top of the League. After a hard game with the 'Varsity, they qualified for the final of the North of Scotland Cup, and played Rosyth at Aberdeen on 26th March. Their opponents, who were top of the Midlands Counties' League, and held an unbeaten record, were badly beaten by 18 points to 3, and the Cup was thus won by the F.P.s for the third time, the last occasion being in 1909. The Hockey Section 1st XI has had a successful season. Its position in the League table shows a marked improvement on the previous season. In the 2nd XI there are some very promising players, who should prove useful to the 1st XI next season. The Tennis Section made rapid progress during last year and is looking forward to still greater success in the coming season.

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The London Section. The Membership of this Section has increased from 163 to 180. During the past winter there were four meetings preceded by an informal Dinner, and on Wednesday, 18th January, a formal Dinner was held in the Connaught Rooms. The meetings have been well attended, and have helped greatly to foster enthusiasm for the School on the part of Former Pupils resident in and around London. The Executive feels that the hearty thanks of the Club are due to Lord Meston for his ever-willing service as President of the Section, and that Mr. T. J. Wilson, C.A., is to be congratulated on the success of his work as Secretary of the Section. Club Consuls. The Executive has approved of a scheme for the appointment in various places abroad of representatives of the Club, to whom F.P.s on their arrival from home could turn with confidence for advice and assistance. Already a number of appointments have been announced in the Magazine, and it is hoped that before long the Club will have an accredited representative in all regions to which F.P.s are in the war of going,, and that the " Consuls " may be able to form local Sections of the Club composed of Members living within their respective areas. The " Roll of Pupils." The " Roll " is now practically all in type and the laborious task of proof-reading and checking is far advanced. The Executive expects that the volume will be published in the Autumn of this year, and that it will shortly be in a position to circulate to Members full particulars as to price, etc. The Byron Statue. The Executive has learned with satisfaction that a determined effort is now being made to complete the movement for the erection of a statue to Lord Byron, which was started more than twenty years ago. The Secretary of the Club has been appointed Joint Secretary of the Committee in charge, and thus the Club has been brought into still closer touch with the movement, on behalf of which it at present holds a sum of about £150. The Club's Finances. The Revenue and Expenditure Account for the year shows a surplus of £14.11s. 9d., compared with a surplus of £1.13s. 4d. for 1920-21. As usual, the main item of expenditure has been the cost of printing and distributing the Magazine. On account of increased revenue from advertising and School subscriptions, and also a reduction in the price of paper, the

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net cost of the Magazine for the year has fallen from 2s. 10fd. per Member to a little less than 2s. 2d. The capital of the Club has increased during the year by £124. 6s. 8d. This sum includes £22. 1s. received from seven Members who have paid the difference of £3. 3s. between the old rate and the new rate of subscription for Life Membership. The total funds of the Club on 17th April, 1922, amounted to £1471. 4s. 11d., compared with £1,324. 18s. 10d. at 15th April, 1921. A valuation at the close of the year of the securities held by the Club shows that their market value exceeds by over £40 the value at which they stand in the Balance Sheet. [An Abstract of the Club's Accounts appears overleaf.] On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Dr. W. Clark Souter, the report was adopted. Office-bearers for 1922-23 were appointed in accordance with the list which appears on page 198. In the case of the Honorary Auditors, a special vote of thanks was awarded to Messrs. Bower & Smith, C.A., for their services during the past year. The Honorary Members of the Club were re-elected with the addition of Mr. H. H. Joseph, London, a former member of the School staff. Mr. C. J. Davidson, advocate, reported on the progress of the scheme for a memorial to Former Pupils who died in the War, which includes the erection of a pavilion at Rubislaw Field. The matter, he said, had been forced into abeyance by the abnormal conditions prevailing. When the scheme was launched, it was intended to raise £5,000, and of that sum about £1,500 was still awanting. At the apex of the rise in prices it was obvious that £5,000 would not possibly do. The Memorial Committee had had a full meeting recently, when the whole question was . discussed. They had directed their attention on whether it was possible to secure the balance of £1,500 and carry out the scheme as originally outlined, or to alter the scheme by going in for something else, or to carry out the original plan but in a simpler style of architecture. A small committee had been appointed to confer with the architect on the question. With a display of renewed direct personal interest the £1,500 still needed could, he believed, be found, and he appealed to the Members of the Club to do what they could, not only themselves, but by interesting others in the scheme. On the motion of Mr. W. G. Craigen, advocate, a vote of thanks was accorded to Dr. H. Edgar Smith, not only for presiding over the meeting, but also for the manner in which he had discharged the duties of Chairman of the Executive during the past two years.

ABERDEEN GRAMMAR SCHOO Abstract of Revenue and Expenditur REVENUE. I. CAPITAL ACCOUNT-

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£122 8 (

Subscriptions received during 1921-22 applicable to future years

59 10 (

Life Members' Subscriptions received during year

II. ORDINARY SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID IN ADVANCE-

III. " ROLL OF PUPILS "— Amount transferred from Capital Account .. IV. BYRON STATUE FUND— Amount transferred from Capital Account

12 15 I

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3 0 (

.. .. .. .. Interest on sum on Deposit Receipt VI. APPLICABLE TO YEAR 1921-22— to 15th April received prior Ordinary Subscriptions .. £43 0 0 1921 (transferred from Capital Account) Ordinary Subscriptions received during the year .. 186 17 0 21 13 9 .. .. .. .. .. Arrears recovered £251 10 9 .. 50 18 (4 Revenue from Investments .. 26 19 (4 Miscellaneous .. .• ••

5 5 (

V. RECREATION GROUND FUND-

329 8 1 £532

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Balance Sheet z CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES. I. CAPITAL-

£913 19 6 Amount at credit as at 15th April 1921 Less—Amount transferred to London Section below, being balance at credit of Section prior to 16th . • £16 0 21 April 1920 20 7 6 Capitation Grant for 1920-21 .. £36 7 81 Deduct—Expenditure of Section for 23 14 11 1920-21 (remitted to London) .. 12 13 7 £901 5 11 Add—Life Members' Subscriptions received during 122 8 6 1921-22, as per Revenue Account Surplus for year ended 15th April 1922, as per 14 11 9 .. Revenue Account..

II. " ROLL OF PUPILS "— Amount at credit as per last Account

Less—Transferred to Revenue Account

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£19 8 2 12 15 6 6 12 1

III. BYRON STATUE FUND-

•• Amount at credit as per last Account Add—Transferred from Revenue Account .. Less—Transferred to Revenue Account

.. £146 5 151 .. 3

2 2 2 3 4 5 0 6

148 3 1:

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.. Amount at credit as per last Account Add—Transferred from Revenue Account ..

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V.-LONDON SECTION-

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VI. ORDINARY SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID IN ADVANCE-

Balance of Subscriptions received prior to 1921-22 .. £37 10 9 applicable to future years, Subscnptiens received during 1921-22 applicable to .. 59 10 0 future years, as per Revenue Account..

97 0 1 £1,471

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Amount expended during year

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£122

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APPLICABLE TO YEAR 1921-22—

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t 15th April 1922. ASSETS. [. SUMS DUE FOR ADVERTISING .. •• ••• •• [. CASH IN HAND AND INVESTED FUNDS AT 15TH APRIL 1922-

£250 Scottish Northern Investment Trust, Ltd., £165 0 Debenture Stock ® £66 % Aberdeen Trust Company, Ltd., Deposit Receipt .. 100 0 .. 100 0 Registered St % Exchequer Bond (1925) .. .. 100 0 5 % National War Bonds (1923) £300 Registered 5 % National War Bond (1924) at £95I % (cost) 285 15 (1927) (at cost) 198 7 £200 Do. .. .. 100 0 £136 3i% Conversion Stock (at cost) .. 182 8 .. Aberdeen Savings Bank North of Scotland and Town & County Bank Ltd., .. 159 13 Deposit Receipt ..

£128 2 0

0 0 0

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48 0 7

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ABERDEEN, 11th May 1922.—We have examined the foregoing revenue and Expenditure Account for the year ended 15th April 92.2, and relative Balance Sheet as at that date, compared the figures pith the vouchers, and found the Accounts correct. We are of opinion hat the above Balance Sheet correctly states the position of the Club s at 15th April 1922. We have bad exhibited to us the various ,ecurities supporting the Funds at the close of the Account. The ecurities are all entered in the Balance Sheet at cost prices with the xception of the first item, which has been written down to £66 %. BOWER & SMITH, C.A., (Signed) Honorary Auditors.

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Club Consuls. The scheme for the appointment of Club Consuls has met with widespread approval, as is testified by numerous letters that have been received by the Secretary of the Club. One member, resident in India, wrote at the end of April as follows :— " The ever-welcome Magazine arrived by last mail and was, as usual, a great treat. I am sure (as was remarked at the recent dinner in London) that it must be the best School Magazine in existence. " I have been very interested in the Consuls Scheme which has recently been set on foot. The idea is an excellent one, and the ' Consular Service,' as well as being of assistance to all members of the Club who go abroad for the first time, should serve to keep F.P.s in touch with each other. " From the list of Consuls already appointed, in the March number, it appears that India has so far taken a back seat. This is rather surprising, as I should think the percentage of F.P.s in India is greater than in any other part of the Empire. I hope it will soon be found possible to fill the posts vacant at Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Delhi, etc. " Once the scheme is well established, the possibility of forming branches of the Club (of which the Consuls might be secretaries) could be considered. There seems to be ample scope for this in a place like Calcutta, where the Grammar could easily do as other schools do, and hold annual Re-unions and Dinners, keep rolls of Old Boys in India, etc. The success which seems to have attended the inception of the London Branch of the Club supports this idea. From the Club list of members it should be possible to ascertain whether the number of F.P.s in Bengal and Assam is sufficient to justify this being considered. I am looking forward to the forthcoming Roll of Pupils, as it will give some information to go on." Another F.P. writes from Alberta :— " I have been wanting to say for a long time how much I enjoy the School Magazine. In fact without it my knowledge of happenings of moment over in the old ' Home Town ' would be nil. I think the idea of having Club Consuls is a splendid one. Many boys start out for one of the Colonies or for a foreign country with absolutely no knowledge of conditions there, whereas a little advice, well given, from someone who knows, might save much trouble and expense, not to mention anxiety. Parents, too, would feel easier in their minds if they knew that there would be somebody to see that their boy was safe at his destination, and that he would not be devoid of home ties when he got there."

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Several additional appointments of Consuls have been made since the last issue of the Magazine, and the list now stands as follows :— Canada (Nova Scotia) :—GEORGE MACKENZIE WOOD (1880- 82), c/o Messrs. Joseph Wood & Co., Central Wharf, Halifax. Canada (Ontario) :—ROBERT FLEMING (1891-98), C.E., c/o Messrs. Wood, Fleming & Co., Royal Bank Buildings, Toronto. JOHN CHARLES MURRAY LIGERTWOOD Canada (Manitoba) (1903-06), c/o Messrs. Marwick, Mitchell & Co., C.A., 201-204 Huron and Erie Building, Winnipeg. Ceylon :—DAVID Scorr (1886-94), cio Messrs. Lewis Brown and Co., Colombo. Japan :--WILLIAM NICOLL BUYERS (1906-10), c/o The Zangtsze Insurance Association, Ltd., 750 Main Street, Yokohama. New Zealand :—Dr. THEODORE GRANT GRAY (1895-1901), Wellington. Nigeria (Southern Provinces) :—Dr. WILLIAM EDWARD GLOVER (1896-98), c/o The Principal Medical Officer, Lagos. South Africa (Cape Province) :—Dr. ALEXANDER MARR GEDDES (1897-1903), Grove Avenue, Claremont, Cape Town. Sudan I—JAMES LORIMER SOUPER (1898-1909), Gordon College, Khartoum. Any member of the F.P. Club who is going out for the first time to one or other of these parts of the world can appeal with confidence to the appropriate Club Consul for advice and assistance. On pp. 186 to 195 of this issue of the Magazine there appears a list of members of the Club resident abroad, arranged geographically. This list, which is not completely exhaustive, has been prepared in order to show in what parts of the world, and to what extent in those parts, the Club is at present represented by its members. The list will also show "exiles" who are their nearest F.P. neighbours, and will, it is hoped, be found useful by members who are going abroad. The Executive wishes the Club to have a Consul in every country, district, or important town in which one or more F.P.s are resident, and asks that offers to undertake the duties of Consul, or suggestions as to the most fitting appointments, be made to the Secretary of the Club as early as possible, so that a greatly extended list of Consuls may appear in the next issue of the Magazine. Every F.P. who is appointed to act as a Consul will have the satisfaction of knowing that he is helping the Executive to extend the usefulness of the Club.

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Members of the F.P. Club Resident Abroad. The following list has betn prepared from the Club Register. It must be pointed out that the list does not contain the names of all members resident abroad, the reason being that some of these prefer to give their home addresses for the Register. In order that the list may be made as complete and correct as possible, the Secretary of the Club will be grateful if any inaccuracies are pointed out, and if members resident abroad whose names do not appear below, or their relatives at home, will kindly let him have their present addresses. The list incidentally shows how widespread is the membership of the Club, and to the compiler has furnished a liberal education in geography.

EUROPE. NORWAY. SIMONSEN, L. G. S., c/o Messrs. Johnson & Bergman, shipbrokers, etc., Kristiania.

FRANCE. GRAY, William, 11 Rue Louis le Grand, Paris. TAYLOR, John W., British Consulate General, Lyons.

SICILY. LINDSAY, Charles, Villa Bagatelle, All' Andria, Messina.

AFRICA. SIERRA LEONE. JOIINSTONE, Robert M., c/o Government Railways, Freetown.

GOLD COAST COLONY. CLARK, Wm. Robertson, assistant engineer, Gold Coast Railways, Seccondee. DAVIDSON, Alexander G., M.D., Tarquah. MILLER, William, Director's Office, Public Works Dept., Victoriaborg, Accra.

NIGERIA. Northern Provinces. MaeKENZIE, Campbell G., Jos, Bauchi Province.

Southern Provinces. FINDLAY, Alexander J., Superintendent of Agriculture, Ibadan. GLOVER, William E., M.B., c/o The Principal Medical Officer, Lagos.

UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Province. CLARK, Alexander, M.A., Selborne College, East London. CLARK, Andrew, M.A., P.O. Box 6, Cathcart.

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COLLIE, James S. G., M.A., B.L., Croydon, Faure. COX, Lindsay D., Messrs. Watney, Cox & Co., Ltd., Box 2025, Cape Town. FRASER, Archie Heith, M.D., 6 Church Square, Cape Town. GEDDES, Alexander Marr, M.B., " Glencairn," Grove Avenue, Claremont, Cape Town. LEGGE, James Wilson, 4 Erin Terrace, Rouwkoop Road, Rondebosch. MACIVEH, Donald M., M.D., Petrusville. Siding, Orchard. WHITE, George W., c/o Cape Orchard Co., Ltd., Orchard

Natal. CLARK, William, Durban Navigation Collieries, Ltd., Dannhauser. PieterSMITH, David H., qo Hygienic Laundry Co., 120 Victoria Road, maritzburg. PietermaritzSMITH, Rev. John, M.A., D.D., Beaufort Villa, 166 Loop Street, burg. Africa, STRACHAN, David, cfo Consolidated Diamonds of South-West Ltd., P.O. Box 1858, Durban.

Orange Free State. BISSET, Douglas G., Castor Siding, Private Bag, Bloemfontein.

Transvaal. BRUCE, John G., P.O. Box 5483, Johannesburg. BRUCE, Thomas C., New Unified Main Reef G. M. Co., Ltd., Maraisburg. FARQUHARSON, J. Ross. Waterkloof P.O., Steenbokfontein, via Koster. GILL, John, P.O. Box 62, Pretoria. KEY, Gordon J., M.B., Mental Hospital, Pretoria. MILNE, Arnold S., c/o Rose Deep, Ltd., P.O. Box 6, Germiston. MILNE, Arthur J., M.B., Medical Officer of Health, Johannesburg. MOIR, James, M.A., D.Sc., P.O. Box 1080, Johannesburg. RENNIE, Alexander R., 110 Ascot Road, Judiths Paarl, Johannesburg. RENNIE, J. Cooper, 110 Ascot Road, Judiths Paarl, Johannesburg. SMITH, David A., Box 3, Erasmus, Bronkhorstpruit, via Pretoria. THOMSON, Francis S., P.O. Box 63, Knights. WALKER-POLE, M., P.O. Box 3209, Johannesburg.

SOUTHERN RHODESIA. ANDERSON, C. C. K., P.O. Banket. BISSET, A. M., Makwiro Source, Makwiro.

NYASALAND. MACFARLANE, Donald, c/o British Central Africa Co., Ltd., Blantyre. ROY, Thomas, Limbe, Blantyre.

KENYA COLONY. BRODIE, Henry H., qo Messrs. Beadoc, Ltd., Ltunbwa. FERGUSON, A. H. P., qo J. Newton, Eldorlat Estate, Eldoret. LYALL-GRANT, R. W., LL.B., Nairobi. MACKIE, Allred S., M.B., Lamu.

EGYPT AND ANGLO-EGYPTIAN SUDAN. McLAREN, Colin A., Egyptian State Railways, Tanta. Cairo. MACNEILL, A. G., Irrigation " Projects," 6 Sharia Tawfik,

Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine. MARTIN, Reginald S., F/O, 216 Sqdn., R.A.F., Heliopolis, Cairo. MORRISON, Arthur A., M.D., 3 Place Mohammed Ali, Alexandria. SOUPER, James L., Gordon College, Khartoum, Sudan.

ASIA. PALESTINE. HOLMES, R. H. W., General Manager, Palestine Railways, Haifa Station.

MESOPOTAMIA. 1:F.1111A1RD, Frederick W., Deputy Commissioner of Police, Basrah.

ARABIA. FORBES, James S. B., Captain, R.A.M.C., S.M.O., Khormaksar, Aden.

INDIA. Bombay. RAIN, J. Eric, c/o Messrs. Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co., Karachi, Sind. RENZIE, James H. S., c/o Messrs. Grindlay & Co., bankers, Bombay. IRVINE-FORTESCUE, Archer, D.S.O., Lt.-Col., R.A.M.C., c/o Bank of Bengal, Bombay.

GRIFFITH, Frank, Captain, I.M.S., c/o Messrs. Cox & Co., Bombay. HYND, R. B., c/o Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Bombay. MACINTOSH, Thomas D.. c/o Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway Company, Parel Works, Bombay.

MacKENZIE, John M., M.C., Major, R.A.M.C., c/o Messrs. King, King & Co., Bombay.

MACKINTOSH, James U., c/o Ralli Bros., Tando Adam, Sind. NIACKWO1FITIL Norman W., Brevet Lt.-Col., I.M.S., go Messrs. King, King & Co., Bombay.

AIcLENNAN, Farquhar, D.S.O., Colonel, R.A.M.C., 35 Colaba, Bombay. PORTER, Richard R. M., Captain, I.M.S., c/o Messrs. King, King & Co., Bombay.

RENNIE, Patrick M., Captain, I.M.S., qo Messrs. King, King & Co., Bombay.

ROBERTSON, William G., Principal, Gujurat College, Ahmadabad. STEPHEN, Alexander Thomas, Captain, 58th Rifles, F.F., c/o Messrs. Cox & Co., Bombay.

STRACHAN, Arthur W., c/o Messrs. Grindlay & Co., Bombay.

Punjab. DAVIDSON, David M., Lt.-Col., I.M.S., Lahore. HENDERSON, Alexander F., c/o Messrs. King, King & Co., Simla. LESLIE, W. Norman, M.A., B.L., Southern Punjab Railway Co., Ltd., Ferozepore.

RITCHIE, Adam A.. Aitchison College, Lahore.

Delhi. BARRON, Claud A., C.S.I., C.I.E., I.C.S., Delhi.

United Provinces. BLACK, Alfred A., Secretary, Victoria Mills Co., Ltd., Cawnpore. CHEYNE, D. Gordon, M.C., M.D., D.P.H., Major, R.A.M.C., D.A.D.M.S. (San.), Eastern Command, Naini Tal.

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JAMIESON, Douglas J. T., D. T. St.'s Office, B. B. and C. I. Railway, Metre Gauge, Fatehgarh. TF.NNANT, William R., M.A., I.C.S., Deputy Census Superintendent, Provincial Census Office, Naini Tal. WILLIAMSON, Alexander M., Cawnpore Woollen Mills Co., T.td., Cawnpore.

Bihar and Orissa. DUNCAN, Charles A., Executive Engineer, P.W.D., Bhagalpur. WALKER, James W., Champaran Sugar Co., Ltd., P.O. Barah Chakia, Champaran.

Bengal. COUTTS, Harry G., Bamandanga Tea Estate, Bamoni P.O., Ramshai Railway Station, Jalpaiguri, Dooars. CRICHTON, Francis F., National Jute Mills, Sankrail P.O., Howrah District, near Calcutta. DUFF, D. Inglis, c/o Messrs. Barry & Co., 5 Lyons Range, Calcutta. GILCHRIST, Robert N., M.A., Principal of Krishnagar College, The United Service Club, Chowringhee, Calcutta. GOODBRAND, GEORGE W., D.C. Tea Co., Ltd., Gyabaree Division, Panighatta P.O., Darjeeling. HECTOR, George P., D.Sc., Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa. HORNE:, Lindsay D., Superintendent, Assam-Bengal Railway, Pahartali, Chittagong. JOIINSTONE, Robert D., Carron Tea Estate, Carron P.O., Jalpaiguri, Dooars. LOTHIAN, W. Arthur, M.A., I.C.S., c/o Messrs. Grindlay & Co., Calcutta. MELVIN, William G., A.M.I.C.E., c/o Messrs. Grindlay & Co., Calcutta. MILNE, William I., Nagrakata Tea Estate, Nagrakata P.O., Jalpaiguri. ROSE, G. F., Messrs. A. Yule & Co., Ltd., 8 Clive Row, Calcutta. SINCLAIR, George W., Commander, British India Marine Service Club, Calcutta. SMITH, Norman, A.M.I.C.E., 2/2 Thackeray Avenue, Alipore, Calcutta. THOMSON, Charles F., c/o Messrs. Thomas Duff & Co., 5 Clive Row, Calcutta. WALKER, J. M., Boolabair, Dam Dim P.O., Dam Dim, Dooars.

Assam. BOWER, James A., Langharjan Tea Estate, Ltd., Naharmatiya. CATTO, George J., Attareekhat, Singribarihat P.O., Singribarihat. DUNCAN, Alexander W., Captain, attd. lst/8th Gurkha Rifles, Shillong. HALLY, William H. G., Singlo Tea Co., Ltd., Jaboka, Sonari P.O., Sonari. HENDERSON, Wm. G., Pabhoi Tea Estate, Mijicajan P.O., Biseranth. JAFFHAY, Lawrence, Itaphooli Tea Co., Ltd., Tinsukia P.O. LAWRENCE, liarcomwt J., Hoolungooree Tea Estate, Mariani P.O., Mariani. MITCHELL, J. S. MacGregor, c/o Upper Assam Tea Co., Ltd., Nadua Tea Estate, Dikom P.O. 'THOM, John, General Manager Hunwal Tea Co., Ltd., Mariani.

Burma. FRASER, Alexander G., Dunneedaw, Rangoon. FRASER, James H., Dunneedaw, Rangoon. ROSE, Alister, c/o Messrs. Findlay & Son, Moulmein. STEWART, John A., M.A., I.C.S., Kyaukse, Upper Burma.

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CUMMING, Ian, c/o Messrs. Best & Co., Madras. FLORENCE, James, Kievcote, Coonoor. MESTON, Rev. William, M.A., B.D., Professor, Madras Christian College, Madras. URQUHART, Angus M., Major, Cordite Factory, Arnvankadu, Nilgiri H ills.

Travancore. ANDERSON, Norman J., Lahai Group, Vadaserikera P.O. BYRES, Arthur B., Maizale Estate, Devicolanz P.O. FRASER, John F., Travancore Tea Estates Co., Ltd., Bonami, Peermade P.O. HALL, John Levark, Koravantavalam Estate, Kalthuritty P.O. STOTT, Robert P., Mundakayam Estate, Mundakayam P.O.

CEYLON. ALLAN, William, Meeriabedde Group, Koslanda. COPLAND, Robert, Nichola 0ya Estate, Rattota. DAVIDSON, Douglas, The Rosehaugh Company, Ltd., Culloden Estate, Neboda. DES CLAYES, Lucien, London-Rangoon Trading Coy., Colombo. FRASER, Fred. H., Pitakande Group, Matale. GREIG, John, Brae Group, Madulkelle. GREIG, John A., Nilloomally, Madulkelle. RALLY, Samuel J., c/o Colombo Commercial Co., Colombo. LINDSAY, J. Gordon, Nakiadeniya Group, Nakiadeniya. NIneKENZIE, Kenneth P., Captain, R.A.M.C., R.A. Mess, Colombo. MACKINTOSH, William Y., Nakiadeniya Estate, Nakiadeniya. MARIS, Ernest A., Nilambe Estate, Galaha. ROSS, John, The Rosehaugh Tea & Rubber Co., Ltd., Godahena Estate, Kalutara South. SCOTT, David, Prince Building, Prince Street, Colombo. SINCLAIR, Wm., Lieut.-Colonel, Rangalla. THOMSON, John D., Haputale. WALKER, Alexander Wm., Parambe Estate, Undugoda.

FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Perak. BELL, John R., Changkat Salak Estate, Salak North, Salak. JOHNSTON, Ian J., Cluny Estate, Slim River. MURRAY, J. C. E., Churnor Estate, Chemor. PATERSON, William, Teja Estate, Batu Gajah. ROSS, James Murray, Simpang Estate, Simpang Railway Station, Simpang. SKEEN, Donald T., M.B., Batu Gajah. SMART, William Farquharson, Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Bagan Serai. WARRACK, William C., Sungkai Estate, Sungkai.

Selango r. LOKE, A., 1 Market Street, Kuala Lumpur. LOKE, Y. Chee, 96 Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur. LOKE, Yaik F., Desswood, Kuala Lumpur. LOO, Y. II., 1 Market Street, Kuala Lumpur.

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ROBERTGION, David Graerne, Messrs. D. G. Robertson, Ltd., Robertson

Road, Kuala Lumpur. WILI.OX„ Andrew A., c/o Messrs. Harrisons & Crosfield, Ltd., Kuala Lumpur.

Negri Sembilan. BUYERS, William, Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Terentang Estate, Sungei

Gadut.

COOK, Robert R., Senghang Estate, Port Dickson. HENDERSON, Graham, Seng Rang Estate, Port Dickson.

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Penang. HANSON, John R., The Municipal Office. S. H., 33 Farquhar Street. GLEGG, William C., Resident Engineer's Office, Prai River Wharves.

Singapore. CRUICKSHANK, George, c/o Messrs. Guthrie & Co., Ltd. GO KHEK LAW, 15 Syed Ali Road. MeCRAE, William XL, Public Works Department. SIMPSON, Alexander B., M.B.

SMITH, Arthur C., 7 Boat Quay. •

SUMATRA. BARNETT, Edward P., Pamoedian Estate, Siantar, E.C. CANTLAY, A. Vernon W., c/o Messrs. Guthrie & Co., Ltd., Medan, E.C.

JAVA. CATTO, Alexander S., Djasinga Estates, Halte Tendjo, Bantamlijn.

BORNEO. HANSON, Rt. Rev. E. Logic, D.D., Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak,

Bishop's House, Kuching, Sarawak, via Singapore.

SUTHERLAND, Graeme G., Rimanis Estate, via Jesselton, British North

Borneo. MACKINTOSH,

SIAM. John

Lampang.

F., c/o Anglo-Siam Corporation, Ltd., Lakon

CHINA.

BAKER, Samuel, China Sugar Refinery, East Point, Hongkong. LAMB, Harry J., Messrs. Arthur & Company (Export) I.td., Princes Build-

ings, Hongkong. NICOL, Andrew, assistant engineer, P.W.D., Hongkong. GO KHEK GHEE, Engineering Department, Pacific Trading Company,

Whitaway I.aidlaw Buildings, Russian Concession, Hankow.

SMITH, Wm. Elder, dio Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Hankow. TAYLOR, John C., c/o Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Hankow. COMBE, George A., H.B.M. Consulate, Kiukiang. sEqc, Alexander T., 3 Hongkong Road, Shanghai. BUTCIIART, William R., c/o Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.,

Shanghai. BUYERS, George A., New Engineering & Shipbuilding Works, Ltd.,

Yangtszepoo Dock, Shanghai.

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ROBERTSON, Randal W., Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China,

Shanghai.

SCOTT, A. Murray, qo Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., The Bund,

Shanghai.

DUNLAP, Robert W., M.D., Chefoo, Shantung. KING, Rev. Alexander, Hopei, Tientsin. SCOTT, Arthur L., c/o British Legation, Peking. THOMSON, George G., cfo Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation,

Ltd., Peking.

MYERS, William H., Custom House, Harbin, Manchuria.

JAPAN. MILLER, James Y., go Messrs. W. M. Strachan & Co., Ltd., Kobe. REID, Alan, Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China, Sannomiya Post

Office, Box No. 352, Kobe.

BUYERS, W. N., c/o Yangtsze Insurance Association, 75 Main Street,

Yokohama.

DANIELSON, James G., Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, I.td.,

Yokohama.

NORTH AMERICA. CANADA. Nova Scotia. WOOD, George M., c/o Messrs. Joseph Wood & Company, Halifax.

New Brunswick. KESSON, William M., North Devon.

Quebec. ANGUS, James A., 254 Beaconsfield Avenue,

Montreal.

Notre Dame de Grace,

GORDON, Rev. Alexander B., D.Litt., Professor of Divinity, Presbyterian

College, Montreal.

NIERRYLEES, L. F., c/o Imperial Bank of Canada, Quebec. MORGAN, Fred. W., Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal. TAYLOR, J. Frater, S Weredale Park, Westmount, Quebec.

Ontario. ABBEY, Robert, Royal Bank of Canada, Hamilton. BROWN, James, Bank of Montreal, Waterford. BUTCHART, A. Bruce, Bank of Nova Scotia's Buildings, St. Paul and

St. James Streets, St. Catherines.

FLEMING, Robert, Messrs. Wood, Fleming & Company, Royal Bank

Buildings, Toronto.

GIBSON, Angus, Sault Realty Co., Ltd., Sault Ste. Marie. INGLLS, Robert, 158 St. George Street, Toronto. KILPATRICK, Rev. George G. D., 282 O'Connor Street, Ottawa. MACLEOD, John J. IL, M.B., Ch.B., Professor of Physiology, The

University, Toronto.

MICHIE, John F., 7 King Street West, Toronto. SCROGGIE, George E., Canadian Bank of Commerce, Carleton Place. SMITH, Leonard J., c/o Messrs. Brigdens, Ltd., 160 Richmond Street West,

Toronto.

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TAYLOR, Alexander, Legal Department, The Lake Superior Corporation, 1428-32 Traders' Bank Chambers, Toronto. TROUP, Wallace, c/o Mr. D. W. Stewart, Box 529, Renfrew. WATSON, George, Hudson's Bay Company, Moose Factory, via Mattice.

Manitoba. CRUICKSHANK, John D., Canadian Bank of Commerce, Winnipeg. LIGERTWOOD, John C. M., Suite 6, La Plaza Apartments, Dorchester and Aynsley, Winnipeg. WATT, William L., c/o The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Elgin. YULE, George IL, manager, The Royal Bank of Canada, Beausejour.

Saskatchewan. FORBES, Thomas Guthrie, Marshall.

Alberta. HARPER, Douglas, Fort Saskatchewan. MORGAN, Edwin, c/o The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Kitscoty. POPE, David A., Hope Farm, Provost. SMITH, Norman D., Canadian Bank of Commerce, Carmangay. STEVENSON, Jack R., c/o Canadian Bank of Commerce, Edmonton. WALKER, Charles A., 10742, 107th Street, Edmonton.

British Columbia. MILNE, Garland C., 997 Thurlom Street, Vancouver. MILNE, W. Ernest, c/o Messrs. Milne & Middleton, 347 Water Street, Vancouver. PETRIE, Sydney S., Canadian Bank of Commerce, Vancouver.

UNITED STATES. OGG, William A., C.A., Room 400, 55 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts. CHRISTEN, Armand B., 601 West 144th Street, New York City, New York. FLETT, William, 1974 East 14th Street, Home Crest, Brooklyn, N.Y. MACKENZIE, J. Fordyce, c/o Wm. Hollins & Co., East 17th Street, New York. MACKINTOSH, William, Royal Insurance Company, 84 William Street, New York. OGG, John S., C.A., 7 Bradford Place, Montelais, New York. WEBSTER, William, 45 Wall Street, New York. SHERET, Alexander J., Theodore Presser Co., 1712 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. YOUNG, John, Comptroller of D. G. Dery Inc., silk manufacturers, Allentown, Pennsylvania. WALLACE, Alexander E., go Ritter Lumber Co., Fremont, Virginia. GILCHRIST, Robert J., M.A., P.O. Box 428, Savannah, Georgia. STEWART, George R. W., Punta Gorda, Florida. WATSON, James A., c/o Mrs. Moyes, 63 Murray Street, Pontiac, Michigan. PETERKIN, Daniel, 1134 East 48th Street, Chicago, Illinois. EWING, James, M.A., D.Sc., Lecturer in Botany, Carleton College, North8eld,,Minnesota.

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GIBSON, Thomas, Board of Trade, Duluth, Minnesota. MORTON, R. Buchanan, House of Hope Church, St. Paul, Minnesota. CHRYSTALL, Andrew M., c/o Balfour, Guthrie & Co., Box 759, Portland, Oregon. WESTLAND, George, 3025 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley, California.

Hawaii. GREEN, James S., manager, Pacific Development Co., Ltd., Puna. TENNANT, R. Ross, Pepeekeo Sugar Co., Pepeekeo. WILSON, Louts, Hawaii Mill Co., Ltd., Hilo.

WEST INDIES. Cuba. ANDERSON, Allan C., c/o Royal Bank of Canada, Havana.

Tobago. REID, Kenneth, King's Bay.

Trinidad. GORDON, Alexander lo., c/o Messrs. G. R. Alston & Company, Ltd. (Shipping Department), Port of Spain. YOUNG, Archibald, c/o Messrs. G. R. Alston & Co., Port of Spain. YOUNG, William, c/o Messrs. W. A. Bonyun & Co., San Fernando. .

CENTRAL AMERICA. Guatemala. MOIR, Charles H., 6a Avenida Norte No. 10a, Guatemala, via New Orleans and Puerto Barrios.

SOUTH AMERICA. COLOMBIA. GAITER, Stanley F., c/o The London & River Plate Bank, Ltd., Apartado, 410, Bogota.

BRAZIL. JENKYNS, William J., c/o Caixa. Postal 392, Sao Paulo. JOHNSTONE, Norman M., c/o London & Brazilian Bank, Ltd., Santos. MACKIE, A. Bain, Caixa do Correio No. 100, Rio de Janeiro.

URUGUAY. FERGUSON, G. D. H., El Banco de Londres y Rio de la Plata. Salto.

CHILE. BUCHAN, Ernest A., c/o Anglo-Chilian & Nitrate Co., Ltd., Tocopilla. HAY, John, Jun., Messrs. Williamson, Balfour & Co., Casilla 908, Valparaiso ItHINti, &LIMOS A., Angro-Clitliau & Nitrate Railway Co., Ltd., Utopian.

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so-called And I am a poor man, too—really much poorer than one of the " New Poor." Yet, on my wife's birthday, I gave her £1,000. When we sat down for breakfast on that memorable morning I produced I tell a document, and handed it to her with the remark, " Now listen while you why I am giving you this £1,000. " This is an investment policy with the Sun Life of Canada, and I have through made the first payment of £58 6s., and, should I die to-morrow, eitherhave just illness or accident, you would receive £1,000, plus half the deposit I paid—altogether £1,029 3s. am " This policy is to be in force for twenty years. Now suppose, as I Sun now forty, that I live to be sixty years of age, we shall receive from the Life of Canada about £1,400—another and a better birthday gift, for both of us, eh ? " " But," said my wife, " how does it happen that you are entitled to a sum of £1,400 in twenty years ? " " Why, in just this way : all the deposits are really investments, and my dividends accumulate until the twenty years are up. On the basis of past experience these dividends will amount to £400." " It's splendid," she replied. all " Yes, it is," I went on. " But what I like best, though, is that duringwill the twenty years, if anything should happen to me, you and the children the off in at least be secure from want. . . . For instance, if I were taken twelfth year you are bound to receive £1,394 4s.—that is, the original £1,000 plus fifty per cent. of all my deposits. " Another thing. It is most' unlikely that we should save the sum of £1,400 in the next twenty years. But we can make these annual payments without a great deal of self-sacrifice. It is, indeed, a fine system of saving— and quite the best form of investment I have studied for some time. Then, as regards the annual deposit, I deduct that amount from my income before paying income-tax, thus saving £8 15s., making my net payments £49 11 s. per annum. " That is not all, either. If in years to come we strike a patch of bad luck, I can look inside the Policy, and see at a glance what is the surrender value. The table there tells me at once what the Company will advance as a loan on the Policy, or the amount to be drawn at the date originally fixed if I stop further deposits." " Well, John," my wife remarked, " this is some birthday gift. I admire your thoughtfulness for myself and the children. I can't help thinking, too, that we have never spent money to better purpose. But, my boy, I don't want to draw that £1,000 and half the deposits made. You are going to live for the full twenty years. We shall be getting on then, and £1,400 will be very useful." " Rather," I said, " it's a fine provision for our old age." And that's how I gave my wife £1,000. Life The Company issuing this most advantageous Policy is the Sun of Canada- (the leading Company for annuities), whose assets amount to no less than £25,000,000. at any The Plan holds good for larger and for smaller amounts, everyone. age and for any fixed number of years. It therefore appeals to Anyone interested should write at once for lull particulars, giving his or her age, occupation, and the amount it is proposed to invest annually. All communications treated in confidence.

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OCEANIA. AUSTRALIA. Western Australia. SHEPHERD, William, Box 35, Quairading.

Victoria. LAING, A. Adamson, manager, Royal Bank of Australia, Ltd., Head Office, Melbourne. LITTLEJOHN, William S., Principal, Scotch College, Melbourne. WATSON, Thomas G., Box 26, Stock Exchange, Melbourne.

New South Wales. BREMNER, Herbert A., c/o Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories, Ltd. Foy Street, Balmain, Sydney. LITTLEJOHN, Arthur W., Rangers' Valley, Dundee. AlePHERSON, John, M.D., Carlton Street, Granville, near Sydney.

Queensland. ANGUS, James C., Mareeba. FORBES, Arthur Keith, c/o Mr. J. Wilson, Calliope. HALL, George J., c/o Mr. C. Stewart, Cooinda, Winton. WILSON, George, c/o Mr. Bradhurst, Laguna, Wellington Point, Cleveland Point.

NEW ZEALAND. GAULD, George B., P.O. Box 1051, Wellington. GRAY, Theodore Grant, M.B., The Mental Hospital, Nelson. HASSELL, Gray, M.D., Weraiti, Masterton. LAING, Andrew, Union Bank of Australia, Dunedin, Otago.

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NEW HEBRIDES. BARCLAY, David R., " Sassuli " Plantation, Malo Island.

F.P. Cricket Section. After a rather disappointing start, the team appears to have got well into its stride, and has great hopes of placing the Aberdeenshire Cup beside the North and Midlands Cup won by the Rugby Section. The first two games played—against an Aberdeenshire XI and the Inverurie Loco. Mechanics—were lost, the former chiefly owing to A. Broadbent's bowling. The only man to do anything in both these games was C. H. Webster, who on each occasion scored over 40. On 20th May the F.P.s had a good win against Mannofleld XI in spite of the fact that three of their members—C. H. Webster, J. T. Sorley, and A. McBain—were away at Alloa playing for Aberdeenshire, G. N. Gordon had a good innings for 45 runs.

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On 27th May Crescent were well beaten by 231 to 65, the principal scorers being A. McBain, 69. and G. N. Gordon, 42. J. T. Sorley was in good bowling form, taking 6 wickets for 17 runs. Mannofield XI were tackled on 3rd June in the first round of the Aberdeenshire Cup. F.P.s batted first and declared with the score at 301 for nine wickets (C. H. Webster, 72 ; R. S. B. Hervey, 58 ; J. T. sorley, 49 ; J. L. Riddell, 44 not out), and followed this up by dismissing their opponents for 78, J. T. Sorley being again the F.P.s' best bowler with 6 wickets for 27 runs. The fielding of the F.P.s in this game was at times brilliant, while the score constitutes a record for the Club.

F.P. Tennis Section, The Tennis Section has resumed activities for another season, this time with a greatly increased membership. The courts at Rubislaw are in good condition, and a very successful season is anticipated. At the Annual General Meeting of the Section, held in the Palace Hotel on Tuesday, 9th May, the following Office-bearers were elected for 1922 :— Captain.—Douglas P. Cochran. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer.—George T. Simpson, 6 King's Gate. Committee.—The above, with W. M. Henry, D. Maitland Bisset, and R. R. Macdonald. The courts were formally opened on Saturday,• 20th May, when an American Tournament was played. By the courtesy of the Rector and the Games Master, members were allowed to bring ladies to this tournament, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. The ladies, unfortunately, were in the minority, and a gentlemen's double (R. R. Macdonald and John Ross) succeeded in carrying off the first prize. Special thanks are due to the lady members of the School Staff who very kindly carried out the tea arrangements. Since the commencement of the season, two matches have been played. The first was played, as usual, with the School, and the F.P.'s were soundly and deservedly whacked. Details (F.P.s' names being mentioned first): — Crombie and Lillie lost to M`Millan and Johnstone, 1-6, 1-6 ; beat and lost to Bain and Manthei, 6-5, 2-6 ; beat Hanna and Grafton, 6-2, 6—0 ; lost to Thom and Wood, 4-6, 4-6. Cochran and Cochran lost to M'Millan and Johnstone, 2-6, 1-6 ; beat and lost to Bain and Manthei, 6-2, 5-6 ; beat Hanna and Grafton, 6-3, 6-4. Clark and Macdonald lost to M`Millan and Johnstone, 2-4 ; lost to Bain and Manthei, 4-6, 4-6 ; beat Hanna and Grafton, 6-4, 6-3 ; lost to Thom and Wood, 5-6, 2-6. Wood and Duthie lost to M`Millan and Johnstone, 1-6, 4-6 ; lost to and beat Bain and Manthei, 3-6, 3-0 ; beat and lost to Hanna and Grafton, 6-5, 4-6 ; beat and lost to Thom and Wood, 6-5, 5-6. The second match was played against the Aberdeen Lawn Tennis Club, resulting in a win for F.P.s. Details (F.P.s' names being mentioned first) :— Macdonald and Ross lost to and beat Walker and Gray, 2-6, 6-2 ; beat Gunter and Esslemont, 6-3, 6-5 ; beat Stirrat and Catto, 6-3, 6-0. Wood and Duthie lost to Walker and Gray, 3-6, 0-6 ; beat and lost to Gunter and Esslemont, 6-5, 4-6; heat Stirrat and Catto, 6-2, 6-3. Cochran and Clark beat and lost to N. Walker and Gray, 6-3, 4-6 ; lost to and beat Gunter and Esslemont, 5-6, 6-5 ; beat Stirrat and Catto, 6-3, 6-1. The Section is still open to receive more members, and those intending to join are asked to communicate with the Secretary as soon as possible.

F.P. Hockey Section. The season terminated on 1st April with a match against a select team chosen from Gordonians, Bon-Accord, and R.F.A. The F.P.s had a fairly easy victory of 4-1. The 1st XI have had an enjoyable and successful season. The position on the League table shows a marked improvement upon that of last season. 'Varsity, who were top of the I.eague, had an easy passage, The second position fell to Stonehaven, the F.P.s being but one point. behind.

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A. J. Walker was awarded his cap in the latter half of the season. D. P. Cochran, J. N. Milne, N. S. Rose, and W. N. Stewart, who already have their caps, were duly awarded their dates. Two members of the team, W. N. Stewart and A. G. Walker, were chosen to play for the North against the Midlands in the 1st International Trial. Should those who played for the School during the Christmas holidays wish to join the F.P. Hockey Section next season, they will be welcomed. •

List of New Members of the Club. LIFE MEMBERS. Catto, Alexander S. (1900-03), Djasinga Estates, Halte Tendjo, Bantamlijn, Java. Aiken, Cecil H. (1911-14), Rutliven House, Ruthrieston, Aberdeen. Robson, John A. (1876-79), 33 Kensington Park Gardens, London, W.11. Henderson, John E. (1884-87), 164 Union Street, Aberdeen. Thomson, Charles F. (1912-14), c/o Messrs. Thomas Duff & Co., 5 Clive Road, Calcutta, India. Souper, James L. (1898-1901), Gordon College, Khartoum. Christie, John F. (1878-87), M.A., M.B., 1 Albyn Terrace, Aberdeen. Henderson, Graham (1906-12), Seng Kang Estate, Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, F.M.S. MacKenzie, John M. (1905-08), M.C., Major R.A.M.C., c/o Mr. John MacKenzie, Larchwood, Alford. Davidson, Thomas J. (1912-16), M.B., 17 Polmuir Road, Aberdeen. Additional Subscriptions from Lile Members. The following, who became Life Members of the Club when the subscription was £2. 2s., have remitted the additional sum of £3. 3s. in order to bring their subscriptions up to the new rate of £5. 5s. :— Reid, Sir James, Bart. (1861-65), G.C.V.O., K.C.B., M.D., LL.D., 72 Grosvenor Street, London, W. Morrison, Arthur A. (1870-73), M.D., 3 Place Mohammed Ali, Alexandria, Egypt. ORDINARY MEMBERS. Sorlev, Alexander Robert (1878-80), Paterson, Edward A. (1916-21), 25 Erskine Street, Aberdeen. Alexandra House, Evan Street, Hall, Jack A. (1912-20), 14 Gray Stonehaven. Street, Aberdeen. Thom, John (1882-84), general manager, Hunwal Tea Co., Ltd., Hector, Edwin O. (1916-21), Balmuir, Tarland. Mariani, Assam, India. Wisely, John Alexander Keith (1915- Cassie, Arnold B. D. (1919-21), 8 Aberdeen Dundas Street, Edinburgh. 18), 17 Pitstruan Place, Strachan, Charles J. (1917-21), East Cassie, George L. (1919-21), 8 Dundas Street, Edinburgh. Town, Tarland, Aberdeenshire. Diack, John (1916-19), 13 View Moir, Francis A. F. L. (1913-21), 498 Union Street, Aberdeen. Aberdeen. Terrace, Johnstone, Peter A. (1914-21), 13 Bryce, William C. (1914-21), 12 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen. Learney Place, Aberdeen. Bruce, Eric R. G. (1909-18), 154 Insch, Herbert S. (1916-21), 113 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen. Aberdeen. • Hamilton Place, Forbes, James R. (1920-21), The Spark, Robert A. (1917-19), Maryfield, Banchory. Manse of Tullynessle, Alford. Norris, Forbes J. A. (1918-21), Hope- Scorgie, Norman A. (1908-13), B.L., 22 Union Terrace, Aberdeen. Morayshire. man, Thomson, Charles W. (1913-21), 612 Walker, Cyril G. (1914-21), 464 Great Western Road, Aberdeen. King Street, Aberdeen. Christie, Harry D. (1908-21), 14 Law, Anthony C. (1918-21), New View, Banchory. Aberdeen. Carlton Place, Walker, Robert J. (1916-21), 22 Fraser, James (1881-83), 2A Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Rosebery Street, Aberdeen. Walker, Daniel J. (1918-21), 22 Rosebery Street, Aberdeen. • NOTICE TO ORDINARY NIFAIDERS.—The Club year 1922-23 commenced on 16th April last. The Treasurer will, therefore, be glad if those who have not yet sent their subsCriptions will do so now.

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F.P. Club Office-Bearers, 1922-1923. Honorary President— DOUGLAS GORDON MILLER, M.A.

Honorary Vice-Presidents— Sir JOHN BAKER, M.D. (1875-79). LL.D. (1876-81). Sir GEORGE CARMICHAFA., K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G., C.B., M.B., M.P., Bart., CHEYNE, WATSON Sir WM. C.M., F.R.C.S., D.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S. (1863-68). Sir JOHN COLLIE, C.M.G., M.D., C.M. (1873-76). Professor WILLIAM LESLIE DAVIDSON, M.A., LL.D. (1859-64). ALEXANDER DUFFUS, Advocate (1871-76). LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.S. (1854-58). Sir DAVID FERRIER, M.A., M.D., M.A. (186o-64). K.C.S.I., FORBES, Sir GEORGE STUART (186o-65). LL.B. GIBB, STEGMANN Sir GEORGE Major-General Sir JAMES R. L. MACDONALD, K.C.I.E., C.B., LL.D. (1873-76). LL.D. (1876-80). The Right Hon. Baron MEsToN, K.C.S.I., M.P., M.A., LL.D., Y.C., MUNRO, ROBERT Hon. The Right Secretary for Scotland (1884-85)C.H., M.A., LL.D. (1866). Sir WILLIAM ROBERTSON NICOLL, M.A., B.Sc., LL.D. (1872-74). C.B., OGILVIE, Sir FRANCIS GRANT M.D., C.M., LL.D. K.C.V.O., OGSTON, Sir ALEXANDER (1855-58). M.B., Lieut.-Col. Sir DAVID PRAIN, C.M.G., C.I.E., M.A., (1872-73). F.R.S. LL.D., K.C.B., M.A., M.D., LL.D. Sir JAMES REID, Bart., G.C.V.O., (1861-65). Major-General Sir ANDREW SKEEN, K.C.I.E., C.B., C.M.G. (1881-86). C.M., LL.D. (1867-69). Sir GEORGE WATT, C.I.E., M.B., The LORD PROVOST OF ABERDEEN. AUTHORITY. The CHAIRMAN OF ABERDEEN EDUCATION M.A., M.B. (1878-87). CHRISTIE, President—JOHN FARQUHAR CRAIGEN, M.A., LL.B. GORDON Vice-President—WILLIAM (1894-97 an d 1900-02 ).

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(FOUNDED PREVIOUS TO 1256.) DOUGLAS GORDON MILLER, M.A. (Hons.) (Oxon.)

HE GRAMMAR SCHOOL provides for Boys a complete course of Study, both Elementary and Secondary, Classical and Modern. The School, which is organized in three Departments,--Lower, Intermediate, and Upper Schools—contains excellent laboratories handsomely furnished and equipped, including a Chemical Laboratory, Science Theatre with Physical Laboratory attached, Natural Science Laboratory, Art Room, Gymnasium, Workshop, Botanical Garden, Library, Reading Room, and Museum. Pupils in the Lower School are prepared for the Qualifying Examination, while the Senior Classes are examined for the Intermediate and Leaving Certificates of the Scottish Education Department, which are accepted in place of the Preliminary Examinations for the Universities, etc. The situation of the School in the West end of the City is open and healthy. The Class-rooms are large,dand the Grounds for Recreation include separate Play-grounds for Juniors and Seniors and a field for Cricket and Football.

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