scholar at the University of Wales, about an expedition made to Turkey; "Hunger in the Underdeveloped Countries" by D. Bender; "The Theory of Colour Photography" by B. Mortimer, and "Tuning Engines" by D. Gilbert. Attendances at the meetings have been disappointing. Apart from the stalwart few who, in the main, attend every meeting and say nothing, response has been very slight. I would remind the middle school that the society is open to everyone. If they do not know what to make of the Society, the obvious remedy is to attend some of the meetings. They must realise that the task of maintaining the school societies will fall upon them in the near future. S.C. THE VITALIS SOCIETY This Society is now in its eleventh year of existence. The subjects of papers presented at meetings show a wide variety and have included: "The Rise of the Soviet Union", "Religion a mixed blessing", and "A History of Mathematics, some social consequences". Some 39 members and guests attended the Annual Dinner at the Ealing Town Hall on Saturday, April 6th last. The Headmaster of Mill Hill and his wife were the guests of honour. Chairman for the evening was Mr. L. James and Mrs. J. Edmond-son (nee Robson) proposed the toast to absent friends. The annual theatre visit in November was to the Comedy Theatre to see the Canadian satirical revue, "The Premise." Chairman of (lie Society is at present J. B. Stcggel; Treasurer, Christine Mcl'arlanc; Secretary, 1). A. Bender; other school members are S Colmer, M. Neville. P. West, Christine Rouse, Susan Bcales, Jill Brearlcy. Jennifer Peverall. I lie Society is indebted to Miss Stricklcy and Mr. Alderman the meetings of the society being held out of school in their houses and also to Mr. .1. Roberts for their great interest as Vice-l'rcsidenls, and also to those members of the staff who presented papers as guest speakers this year: Mr. Gardiner, Mr. Allatt, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Jardinc. D.A.B. 20 GLAXO LABORATORIES LTD GREENFORD MIDDLESEX 21