The Scientific Society

debate ended with the respective principals summing up, and a vote being taken the motion was defeated by 28 votes to 12.

This debate was a very amusing and clever debate, Long and Mr. Burgess being outstanding.

The Debating Society has now to say " good-bye " to Mr. Le Tocq. In 1937, as Chairman, he re-started the Society. Thanks to his efforts, it is one of the most flourishing Societies in the School, always sure of commanding large audiences and always certain of providing an amusing and enjoyable evening.

It is with deep regret at the loss of his service and with sincere thanks for all he has done that we wish him the best of luck in the Army.

President: THE HEADMASTER. Vice-Presidents : W. N. CORKHILL, Esq., L. C. LE TOCQ, Esq., A. W. PING, Esq., Dr. WHITMORE. Hon. Treasurer: A. W. PING, Esq. Hon. Secretary : F. F. STEELE.

The Society continued a very active life, and in the course of the term a full and interesting programme was carried out. One of the most successful events was the joint meeting with the York Field Naturalists' Society, when Mr. Vear gave a talk on " Birds in their Natural Haunts." Not the least interesting part of Mr. Vear's talk was his exposition of the technique of photographing wild life, of which, as the slides showed, he was so obviously a master.

Other interesting lectures included in the term's programme were " The Practical Difficulties of Working at Low Pressures with Gases," by Mr. Corkhill, and " Soap Films," by Mr. S. Melmore, B.Sc., the latter also a joint meeting with the Field Naturalists' Society.

The usual " Exhibition Night " was held. Prominent among the exhibits was Mr. Ping's collection of coins and medals, the medal struck by the Germans to commemorate the " victorious " sinking of the " Lusitania " in the last war arousing particular interest.

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