the performers forgot that they were acting, and were so
perfectly natural. There was not a hitch. Killick, as a withered
old Shylock, gave a really masterly representation of ancient
villainy. Evans was admirably suited with the role of a dashing
young man-about-town. The way he took his gloves off was worth a
fortune in itself. We felt that there must be many degrees of
blue blood in his veins. His back-chat repartee was far better
than that of Mr. F. E. Smith, K.C. If Gill and Waite are in the
future ever in need of a berth they should, judging by their
performances in this play, apply to Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree for
parts as a dilapidated charwoman and unwashed office-boy
respectively. The topical allusions in the play were all
thoroughly well made and appreciated. We might suggest that it is
not the custom "in polite circles" to open and read other
people's telegrams, but for a hardened old reprobate like Mr.
Grabbit we can feel no pity, while we can forgive anything to a
Principal Boy like Mr. Knowall.

It is an open secret that the concert was organised by Killick.
We take this opportunity of congratulating him heartily. From
what rumour says, we take it that the Powers-that-be are very
pleased with the concert. So are we. It was a complete success
from start to finish. It is to be hoped that it will become a
regular institution, especially considering the object it has in
view--to give pleasure to those who have not often the chance of
it.

In 1913 he was appointed secretary and treasurer of the magazine, and
a few months later he became one of the editors. Throughout 1913 and
1914 he was the chief contributor to its pages. Reporting a lady's
lecture on Tibet (October 17, 1913), he wrote:

But, at least, the Tibetans can teach us something--simplicity in
ceremonies. For when Miss Kemp went to see the palace of the King
all the decoration she saw there was a simple table and chair. A
Tibetan kitchen was a very popular slide. In that country they
apparently use a golf-bag to brew tea in, and cast-off bicycle
wheels for plates. There prevails in Tibet some element of
democracy, for Miss Kemp's cook was also a J.P., a Civil Servant,
and held other such offices of fame. One of her assistants was a
positive marvel--a human carpet-sweeper. If the floor