THE
PETERITE.
VoL. XX III. DECEMBER, 192 1.
No. 239
SCHOOL LETTER. E have, as usual, to chronicle an energetic and busy term, that has passed very pleasantly without any great mishaps. Though the Summer Term always sees the exit of many Olympians, this term has shown that their successors are quite capable of continuing their high traditions of efficiency and popularity ; especially Elliot-Smith, who is an unqualified success as the Head of the School. In Football we have had quite a successful season, although at the beginning of term our prospects were very dubious. What seemed to be mediocre material has been skilfully welded into two quite good fifteens. Our out-of-School activities have, as usual, been many and varied. The Scientific Society has become very energetic and many interesting lectures have been given. The great enthusiasm displayed for wireless telegraphy is worthy of mention, as it has been one of the great features of the term. The Musical Society, whose work is very valuable to the School, has been much in evidence during the term. A fuller account of its activities will be found an another page. There have also been two lectures given in the School ; one by Mr. Ashton, the Secretary of the Selborne Society, on " Famous Fights on English soil," and one by Mr. Webb on " Curiosities of Clothing." Mr. Tendall also organised an enjoyable singsong, and a fortnight later Mr. Peachment arranged a School Concert. At the moment of writing, the play for the end of term, " The Prisoner of Zenda " is in the midst of preparation, and promises to be thoroughly successful. We have also done some work ! We extend`a hearty welcome to Mr. Sykes and Mr. Ping, who have joined the staff this term. Col. King has admirably filled the new post of Bursar to which he was appointed last term.