During the School high tea, opportunity was given to the organists to try the Chapel organ. After tea, the joint meeting in Big Hall took the form of a concert given by the Musical Society, which was followed by a film on organ construction, called "Music in the Wind". The concert was an oportunity for seven members of the Society to play in public, some for the first time, and for the Chapel Choir to sing a short anthem. The standard of performance naturally varied but it was noted that all the pianists kept their heads, while some produced polished performances. The Choir sang the anthem from memory. The programme had been planned on the assumption that the film would last twenty minutes, but when it was discovered it would last but half this time, Mr. Waine invited Mr. Ray, who was on the staff for the term, to entertain us with a piano solo. This he did in brilliant style, playing Chopin's Scherzo in B flat minor. He showed great virtuosity and received an ovation. It was interesting to compare his interpretation with one given on a previous occasion by Mr. Waine. The film which followed characteristically proved to be a miracle of comparison, as one would expect from the land of the celluloid kings. Sections on the history of the organ, its manufacture at the present day, as well as an organ recital (given by the great Dr. Healey Willan) succeeded one another with bewildering rapidity. It might well repay a second showing, preceded perhaps by a relevant lecture, on some future occasion. A few of the guests stayed to see the Film Society's presentation of a French film "Farrebique". All agreed they had spent a most enjoyable evening here, and we look forward to having the privilege of entertaining them again.
THE SCIENCE SOCIETY The keenness of members to take part in our meetings has perhaps been the most gratifying aspect of the term's adtivities. In three programmes more than twenty boys have taken an active part, and, as many of these are staying on, we hope to have laid a sound foundation for several years to come. This combined with our large attendances points to a successful future. We opened this term on 27th January, by holding an inter-House quiz. These are always very popular and this proved no exception. Each House was represented by one boy in the VIth or Transitus and one in the Vth or below. The contest developed into a keen struggle between Manor and School House, the former eventually 34
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