GRAMMAR SCHOOL

"Fruit Fly Mutatlons" by A. J. Porter. The lecturer explained how the
observation of these mutations gave useful information and ideas
which could be helpful in breeding domesticated animals.
"The Passage ol Salts through Cells" by K. J. Taylor. A brief explanation
was given of the process by which salts passed throulh all
cell walls.
"lnsulln" by D. K. Griffiths. The lecturer discussed the use of animal
insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
"Water" by B. J. Handy. The lecturer explained the differences between
the hydrides of the group containing oxygen.
"Chemical Bonding" by B. M. Oliver. This was a short explanation
of the mechanism of chemical bonding.
"Radar" by J. M. Ashton. The lecturer explained the principles of
radar and gave illustrations of its applications.
The Scientific Society Prize was awarded to C. R. Britton, who gave
a lecture entitled Regular Polytopes.
TOC H
This term has been a very full one for Toc H. We have been Carot
singing, we have held a Jumble sale, and produced a Revue. Incidentally,
the group would like to thank all those that helped to make the Revue a
success, especially the audience, Mr. Wills, and Mr. Harding. All events
proved very successful and our funds at present stand at about t90.
New books have been installed in the Cottage and Highfield Hospitals
where our library service continues. We are hoping to recommence our
visiting and parcel service to deserving Senior Citizens and the group
would appreciate names and addresses of any such people.
Dorian Olney is going to Langdale, in the .Lake District, at Easter,
the first member of the present Toc H group to be accepted for a Toc H
project. lt is hoped that we can organise and finance our own school
project during the Summer term this year.
Any new members are welcome, and also any volunteers that are
particularly interested in one of our projects.
TOC H CONCERT
An audience of over 400 (Royal Ballet, please note!), ranging from
the hoipolloi to the didekoi, sat transfixed in euphoric incredulity through
the 3* hours of our mammoth spectacular-and tor only 2l-l
This was the best ever Sixth Form Revue and we were uniquely
fortunate in having such an excellent home-grown Blues Group The
Colour Supplement, with Mick 'Slow Knee-Caps' Cox, Richard 'Fat Hands'
Lines, John 'Hot Lips' Webb, plus Bill and Ben, the original Darktown
Rhythm Kings. Jazz was provided by 'Denny Scarlett's group featuring
Laurence Joyce and Folk by the inimitable Douglas Doig. Highlights of the
sketches, almost all original, included Webbie and the Amazing Nettle,
the Apple Wassailing, the ubiquitous Arthur Negus, Bev and Godders,
Smiling Paul Toombs (the spinster's dream), wicked Uncle Lennie,
Dodge and his Educated Feet and the Enchanted Woode Ballet featuring
the boys and girls. Glamour was provided by the Go-Go Dancers.
Toc H would like to thank the participants from 'over the wall'-
Nettle, Jean, Caroline and Ben Jennings (truly, a legend in his own
time). Also, of course, Messrs. Wills, Harding and Pine for organising
and arranging the show and Mr. Cheale and the stagehands for their vital
assistance.
The profit of around 840 will go directly to help local invalids and ofd
people. We hope that such a worthwhile event will not be forgotten; and
that the next year's upper sixth will contribute the same enthusiasm,
talent and hard work as this year's, so that another concert can be staged.
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