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Several anthems have been sung by the choir this term, and each one shows that the quality of the singing is becoming better and better. Pieces out of Handel's " Messiah " have been practised, and three have already been sung.

MUSIC.

In the last year or so the interest in music throughout the School has increased considerably. This is shown by the growth in the number of boys taking music and by the formation of three societies devoted to music. There is a flourishing musical society in the Rise run by Mr. Corkhill, Mr. Fawcett has instituted one for School House, and most important of all, a Glee Club has been formed and has given a concert.

This concert, the compere informed us, was the first of a series to be given by the Glee Club, and we are eagerly looking forward to the next.

For a first attempt, the concert was excellent, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

The syncopation and tunefulness of the Hungarian dance were well appreciated ; Steele played the " Moonlight " sonata with nice feeling. Its wistful melodies and stately harmonies are easily understood by any audience.

Mr. Molony was not quite at home in " Drake's Drum," but gave a spirited rendering of " The Drum Major," which was thoroughly enjoyed.

Taylor, II., played a well-known trumpet tune of Purcell's, and played it well. The counter point between the bass of the piano and the melody is one of the chief attractions of this piece.

Hort played two solos, Sinding's " Fruhlingsrauchen " and Chopin's Nocturne in E flat.

The " Fruhlingsrauchen " is a well-known and popular piece, and for a boy, calls for a fair amount of technical ability ; it is to Hort's credit that he gave a rendering free from any wrong notes. Once or twice the accompaniment was louder than required, and he tended to make the demisemi quavers of the melody into semi-quavers.

The Nocturne was very well played ; he has got a very nice touch, and the rubato, so important and so essential in playing Chopin, was good.

The songs sung by the Glee Club are all well-known and popular, and went with a swing. 16