well, but, for all that, it had lost none of its freshness, and was all too short. Erom smoking concerts, too, we knew of the quartette of Crotchets. Their performances in the Lecture Room have been delightful: in the Hall they were better than ever it is quite impossible to praise their rendering of two of Hatton's glees too highly. Their choice was admirable: their performance justified the choice. The Eagle last year declared that the concert held then was the most successful ever held. If such was the case, this year's concert was doubly successful. The Hall, with its red carpet and lavish floral decoration, has never looked better, the singing and playing has never been so good, and all thanks are due to the energetic Secretary and Committee for the way in which the whole concert was carried out. And the highest thanks and praise must be paid to the Conductor, Dr Garrett, for the immense pains which he took with regard to the concert, and in training the choir. THE COLLEGE BALL. By permission of the Master and Fellows a Ball was given. in the College Hall on Tuesday, June 12. A special floor was laid by the universal provider, Mr Whiteley of Bayswater. Supper was served in the Combination Room. A tent for sitting out in was erected behind the Chapel Court, the walks of which were illuminated. The Hall was decorated with flowers, and our beautiful Combination Room looked even more charming than usual. About two hundred were present. The String Band of the Royal Horse Guards (Blues) supplied the music, and dancing was kept up till 4 a.m. The Master brought a large party from the Lodge. The number of gentlemen present slightly exceeded the number of ladies, so that the latter were always fully occupied. Ladies accustomed to the blasè men about town expressed their astonishment at the vigour they found at Cambridge. The Committee, whose names are given below, are much to be complimented on the general excellence of the arrangements. THE REV P. H. MASON, President. MR R. F. SCOTT. DR L. E. SHORE. MR S. B. RFID. MR. A. P. CAMERON. MR C. O S. HATTON (Secretary). MR W. H. BONSEY. MR J. H. METCALFE. MR R. Y. BONSEY. A Steward's Breakfast of a decidedly festive character followed the departure of the ladies. THE JOHNIAN DINNER, 1894. The Johnian Dinner took place this year at the First Avenue Hotel, London, on Tuesday, April 17. Mr R. HortonSmith, Q.C. was in the Chair. As will be seen from the list of those present, the gathering was the largest and most representative which has yet been held. The Toast list was as follows:- The Queen; The College, proposed by the Chairman, replied to by Sir Francis Powell, Rev Dr T. G. Bonney, and Mr R. F. Scott; The Lady Margaret Boat Club, proposed by Mr L. H. K. Bushe-Fox, replied to by the First Captain, Mr A. P. Cameron, and Mr L. H. Edmunds; The Chairman, proposed by the Rev J. F. Bateman. Music and songs from J. A. Whitaker, the Rev J. A. Beaumont, the Rev F. G. Given-Wilson, Mr E. J. Rapson, and others, and recitations by Mr H. T. Barnett added to the enjoyment of the evening. Members of the College who would like to receive year by year notice of the date of the dinner are requested to send their names and addresses to one of the secretaries, namely:-Ernest Prescott, 70, Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, W., and R. H. Forster, Members Mansions, Victoria Street, S.W. The following is a list of those present: R. E. Baker Chairman-R. Horton Smith, Q.C. Rev J. A. Beaumont P. H. Brown G. J. M. Burnett L. H. K. Bushe-Fox J. H. Butterworth F. H. Colson Rt Hon L. H. Courtney Rev G. Crossley Rev H. L. Dawson A. F. Douglas Rev J. C. B. Fletcher Rev F. G. Given-Wilson Rev W. S. F. Long Rev J. J. Milne Rev W. I. Phillips Sir F. S. Powell, Bart. M.P. E. Prescott E. J. Rapson H. J. Roby, M.P. Dr J. E. Sandys Rev C. C. Scholefield G. Silly B. A. Smith G. C. M. Smith Rev H. Gibson Smith Rt Rev Bishop Speechly G. J. Turner Rev A. T. Wallis THE COLLEGE MISSION IN WALWORTH. Senior Secretary-Rev A. Caldecott. Senior Treasurer-Dr Watson. During the Easter Vacation ten men visited the Mission at Walworth and assisted the work of the Missioners, exclusive of those who merely went down for the day. The Concert given on Easter Monday by A. J. Walker and friends was a great success, and largely attended. The Lectures given by the Master, Dr Rolleston, Mr Bourne (Head-master of King's College School), and Mr Caldecott last term were greatly appreciated by the people, and in the Annual Report which has just appeared the Missioners express a hope that such Lectures will be repeated in the future. At the beginning of May Mr Wallis took Bishop Speechly's parochial duties for a fortnight, and during his absence the Rev W. H. Verity took his place at the Mission. Mr Wallis has been up in Cambridge twice during the term, and it is to be hoped that one result of his visits will be an increase in the numbers of visitors to Walworth during the coming Vacation. It cannot be too strongly urged that most material help can be given to the Mission, and most sincere interest in the Mission obtained, by frequent visits and by actual participation in the work that is being carried on by our Missioners. The collection of old clothes is at present being carried on in the College. Reference to the Report will show that in the weekly sales of such clothes over £50 was realised last year. As we confer a boon upon the people by sending the clothes while we do not "pauperise" them by giving the same, we shall feel any falling off in the supply a great loss both to our exchequer and to our powers of doing good in Walworth. The Parish Magazine has now established a firm footing in the district, and can be obtained by application to the Missioners or the Secretary; it contains a few local notes which are of great use in helping one to keep in touch with what is going on in Walworth.” It is to be hoped that as many as possible will come to the "Johnian gathering" mentioned in the Report, which takes place at the time of the Harvest Thanksgiving, i.e. early in October, before the date for returning to Cambridge. The Report is now being circulated: any member of the College not receiving one is requested to apply for his copy to one of the Secretaries. There is a statement in the Report that an old Johnian has given £50 to the reduction of the debt (£150) on the buildings. Another Johnian offers a further £50 if the whole is cleared off by Christmas. We hope our supporters will notice this. TOYNBEE HALL. 28, Commercial Street, E. (near Aldgate Station). Many members of the College would find a visit to Toynbee Hall of great interest, and if they have not seen it they should take the first opportunity of doing so. Men who are going down from Cambridge to reside in London are reminded of the advantages offered by Toynbee to all who prefer a sort of College life to life alone, and who are willing in some small way to help others. For full information they should apply to the Warden, the Rev Canon Barnett. LISTS OF OCCUPANTS OF ROOMS IN ST JOHN'S College. It is proposed to republish these lists in the Long Vacation with such corrections and additions as have come in. Any further correction should therefore be sent to Mr G. C. M. Smith, St John's College, without delay. The Essays are to be sent to the Master not later than Saturday, October 13, 1894. We are sure that all Subscribers to the Eagle will join with the Editors in tendering their very hearty thanks to Mr G. C. M. Smith for his great services to the magazine, and in expressing their deep regret at his resignation. During his five years of office, in addition to the heavy routine of the Press Editorship, he has found time for other work which calls equally for our gratitude. To take one instance of his devotion, the College owes to him the list of occupants of rooms, the preparation of which, involved much labour and research. His interest in the history of the College deserves the thanks of past Johnians for strengthening the bond of sympathy between them, and uniting them to their College in closer ties than before; and of the present generation for thus connecting them with their predecessors. His own contributions have formed not his least valuable service; we hope that his retirement will cause no break in his literary connexion with the Eagle. VOL. XVIII. XX THE LIBRARY. • The asterisk denotes past or present Members of the College. Donations and Additions to the Library during Quarter ending Lady Day 1894. Hertz (Dr Heinrich). Electric Waves. Authorised English Translation by D. E. Jones. With a Preface by Lord Kelvin. 8vo. Lond. 1893. 3.30.14. Tarr (R. S.). Economic Geology of the United DONORS. The Compiler. T. Nicklin, Esq. States. 8vo. New York, 1894. 3.26.12. Dr D. MacAlister. Preston (Thos.). The Theory of Heat. Lond. 1894. 3.30.16. 8vo. *Butler (Sam.). L'origine Siciliana dell' Odis- Poynting (J. H.). The Mean Density of the Monumental Brass Society. Rev A. Caldecott. The Author. Transactions. Vol. II. Part. iii. No. 13. 8vo. Lond. R. A. S. Macalister, Esq. 1894. Library Table.... Whitworth (W. A.). Quam dilecta a De scription of All Saints' Church, Margaret ... The Author. |