J.T.C. Notes

process (however confused) was faintly discernible in the answers: and one can sympathise with the valiant determination to substitute conjecture (intelligent or otherwise) for exact knowledge. But the following seems to defy all logic: " There are 70 Psalms and the longest of them is No. 119 "

J. T. C.

This term has been notable for the re-formation df a " Signals " section, comprised of No. 7 Platoon, which is now in the throes of its preliminary training, using buzzers and lamps. We also have some telephones and, what is more, wirelesses, the arrival of which caused much excitement. The majority of the training has been in the capable hands of L/Cpls. Boulton and Harper. The other platoons have been carrying on training in advanced weapon-training and in battle-drill, which we now believe we could do blindfold in the thick of the battle! The recruits have carried on their training with Sergt.-Major Puddick, and appear to be progressing satisfactorily.

We cannot pass over the training without reference to the comprehensive tests in physical training, carried out by Sergt.-Major Puddick during the first part of the term. Twelve boys out of the J.T.C. passed all seven tests.

On the 12th March we held our termly field day, in which the Red Army, under the command of Sergt. Goodman, advanced on the School from Poppleton railway bridge, their advance being hindered, if not completely stopped, by the Blue Army, commanded by C.S.M. Dench. Although mistakes were, of course, made, it would be unjust to pass over the doings of the day without commenting on a marked increase in the efficiency of the section commanders in the field; they gave the commanders a better idea of the situation than is usual in these exercises.

On Wednesday, 24th March, we were inspected by the Governors of the School, for whom, after the march past, we demonstrated our normal training. This was a very gratifying event, in that it was evidence that our work in the J.T.C. is considered really important. This was emphasised in the speech made to us by General Holditch.

Finally, three days later, we had an inspection by Major W. R. G. Smith, M.B.E., which took the place of the annual inspection. After the inspection proper, in which 27