that 104 old members sat down to a dinner at the Duke of York's H.Q., Chelsea, in October this year. "Forty four years on", they say.

"Forty years on apart and asunder Parted are those who are singing today When you look back and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and play".

He remembered Bill Crichton, a former "primus" of the early days who went to Dublin around 1912 or 1913 to take the examination to enable him to become an Army Schoolmaster.
Whenever you visit the School henceforth, please remember to write, legibly, your name, School number and your home address. There are forty signatures in the "Old Victorians' Visitors' Book". Some of the names are difficult to decipher and some are not old boys.
At the time of going to press, no notes have been received from the Glasgow Branch. Remember the motto "Let Glasgow Flourish".
I was pleased to have a letter of much interest from Major Peter Pirie (167) of 16 Salisbury Road, Dover. He is retired and living a life of leisure. Many of the old, old boys will remember the Pirie brothers at Q.V.S,
It is my intention to bring into being, in London, an Annual Dinner attended by members of the three Military Schools of England, Scotland and Ireland. The Headmaster, Colonel Harrison, very kindly provided the name and address of the Secretary of the Duke of York's O.B.A., I propose to get in touch with him and put the matter on a firm footing.
At the last Old Boys' meeting in May this year someone raised the question of Q.V.S. publicity in the Scottish Rugby Union programmes at Murray-field. For the information of the person or Branch concerned, this matter was taken up by the Commandant with the S.R.U. Secretary, who replied "I shall pass on the paragraph to the publishers of the programme and we will try to have it placed adjacent to the programme of music".
Did you get the November issue of "Life and Work"? If not I strongly recommend that you procure a copy. There is a most interesting illustrated article on the School by John Gray.

I will be pleased to hear from you.
George Stirrat (43).

(Edinburgh Branch)

The Edinburgh Branch restarted its activities after the presentation at the School, of the Queen's Colours by Her Majesty The Queen, on 12th October, 1967.

Our first meeting, held in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders' Club, Albany Street, took place on Thursday, 26th October, when 22 "old boys" were present. At this meeting we elected office bearers and fixed the annual subscription at 10/-.
Our first social function was held in the Camerons' Club on 30th November when 48 members and friends were present. We all had a most enjoyable evening—the entertainment being excellent. A raffle was run and we had a credit balance of £3.
At this time our finances were rather low, when out of the blue came £36 5/- from two "old boy" anonymous donors:
(a)  contributing £25 and
(b)  £11 5/-
to give us a really good start. In fact, it is almost entirely due to these two gentlemen that we have been able to function.
Next was our Annual Reunion Dinner and Dance on 22nd March at Crawfords, Hanover Street. This was a great social success, some 65 Members and friends being present. We invited as our guest representatives from the School, Headmaster and Pipe-Major, also representatives from the Glasgow and London Branches. The main speakers were Lt.-Col. W. C. Harrison (Headmaster) for the School and Mr J. C. Kelt for the "Old Boys". Unfortunately, owing entirely to the non-appearance of several ticket holders we had quite a severe financial loss.
On Friday, 19th April, we held a Skittles Night at the Robin's Nest, Liberton, some 15 "Old Boys" turned up. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely.
5th May, Old Boys' Day, we had a very good representation from Edinburgh, 28 turning up to the meeting. Main items being :—Agreed that there should be three Main Branches: London, Glasgow, Edinburgh. Those unable to join either of these Branches to be on the nominee roll at the School. Old Boys' Day to be changed from first Sunday in May to weekend nearest 11th March (Saturday). Rugby Match on Saturday and A.G.M. on Sunday.
Grand Day, 10th July, unfortunately landed during the Edinburgh Holidays. Although not represented as a Branch, individual members proceeded to the School on their own. All had a most enjoyable day.
On Saturday, 31st August, we entertained the Glasgow Branch, after their visit to the Tattoo, in the Edinburgh and District Trades Social Club. Sixty members and friends enjoyed the get together. Five shillings per head was collected from members to help defray expenses. At this function we were able to arrange for the use of the "Trades Club" games room for our Monthly Meetings. These are now changed to the last Tuesday of each month at 15/-per night.