Witli the alterations made to the old library, the Society was very fortunate to hold all its meetings here, in more comtortable conditions. Meetings were well attended with boys showing a keen interest from the queries that they brought up in the question time, and to those more diffident fellows, opportunities to pose questions to the speaker were possible over coffee afterwards. All talks were given by outside speakers. The year began with Prof. Niven address ing the Society on education in developing countries. At the following meeting, Dr Shippey spoke on Russian education, and hand in hand, the two talks gave an interesting contrast of two possible extremes. For the more scientific minded, talks on Energy, (Prof. Scourfield), and Astronomy,(Mr Gray), were held. Mr Gray brought films to show and several telescopes, however, unsatisfactory weather prevented boys from seeing anything. Mr Arthur, and Mr Koegh in the meeting that followed, spoke on Banknotes and Coins respectively, and this stimulated the interests of those collectors in the school. In the third quarter,Mr Wilson spoke to the Society of his experience, giving a clear outline ofthe work he involves himself with at the "Tape Aids for the Blind",and Mr Lucas addressed the Society on the topic "Animal Behaviour". Finally, Mr Madden ended the year with a talk on diamonds. The meetings held were all of a high standard, the speakers being men of experi ence in their respective fields and giving kindly of their valuable time in addressing boys, and as a result, introducing topics of interest and benefit that are, regretfully, not taught in the classroom. Two afternoon outings were undertaken by groups of boys during the year. These were most profitable in that a deep practical insight is given, apart from boys enjoying the pleasure of an afternoon away from the routine of school and managing to see something that possibly is unfamiliar to most. The first such trip was to the Huletts Aluminium Plant in Pietermaritzburg where members were given a worthwhile back ground into the processing of Aluminium and its importance as an essential modern day commodity. Towards the end of the year members were kindly extended the invitation to visit the "Tape Aids for the Blind" headquarters in Durban,to follow up the success ful talk of the organisations work by their president, Mr Wilson. Two discussion evenings were also held with girls from St Mary's. The first, led by the Rev. M. Martin, was on the controversial topic of euthanasia;and the second, held at St Mary's, dealt with democracy. As an integral part of the school life, the Society's success has largely been due to the dedication of Mr A. Harris, and to the support of members. Our sincere appreciation and thanks, too,go to the willingness and co-operation of many people outside the gates of this College. P. DEN HOED During the year, the inter-house quiz has been re-introduced on an experimental basis. JNTER-HOUSE The first quiz, for seniors, included individual, group and musical questions and from observations, several modifications were made for the next junior quiz. These included QUIZ partial screening of contestants from each other and requiring the answers to be written on individual blackboards. Our thanks go to that versatile quizmaster, Mr. P. Taylor, and it is proposed next year to hold senior, intermediate (Forms 3 and 4)and junior in the first, second and third terms respectively. A.M.A. The Film Appreciation Society made a brief re-appearance after the Form 5 examina- KEARSNEY tions this year. Discussion on film techniques, theme and characterisation was illustrated FILM by the showing of Psycho , Ryan s Daughter and 'The Hill ,three widely different films which aroused predictably varying reactions. If the members found the films enter ArrKtL-lAilUlN taining and instructive, then a valuable addition to their English studies has been SOCIETY achieved. C. BROSTER 61
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