THE WORCESTER CATHEDRAL KING'S SCHOOL CHRONICLE. " TO. [lev StSaicra fn.av0a.vta, ra 8'tvpera fy)T<a, T<* S'evKra Trapa 6eu>v rjr-/]<rd'ir)v."
No. 33. VOL. III.
MARCH, 1898.
(Contents. PAGE Editorial School Concert... Old Vigornians'Dinner ... Football Hockey Fives ... King's Scholarship Examination School News Museum Library Old Vigornians' Column ... Cambridge Letter School Officers ... Accounts Correspondence... Chess...
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€bitorial. JJNCE more we find ourselves confronted with the task of writing an Editorial worthy of our Magazine, a task of which few, if any, of the outside world realise the extent. But let anyone sit down and quietly attempt to write something fresh time after time about the hum-drum course of an ordinary term and he will see something of what the much-abused Editor has to undergo, and it is
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certainly providential that his term of office is, in the case of School Magazines, generally short; else few would survive the ordeal. But the die is cast, and, having taken the plunge, the task seems less appalling, though still we shall always look forward to the time when we can say of all these things— " Praetereo, atque alHs post me memoranda relinquo." We have again the unpleasant task of recording a poor football season, and it seems to be a great pity that, if we cannot do better against our present opponents, we are not able to arrange some additional matches with some clubs with whom we might stand a better chance. However, we realise that there are great obstacles to this, and, in spite of a poor result, there is no doubt that the team has improved all round since last year, and towards the end of the term the forwards showed a marked advance in the art of combination, but, unfortunately, the defence decidedly deteriorated, and thus counterbalanced the advantage. The half-back line has always been weak, but several of the latest inclusions show considerable promise, and, taking the team as a whole, there is great reason to hope that the time is not far distant when we shall be able to look back on a term with a balance of matches on our side.
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The prospects for rowing are very fair, although we have only one member of last year's crew left, and the numbers and attendance give good promise of success in the future. We hope, with a fair amount of luck, to maintain the honour of the School by a handsome victory over Hereford, which we have never yet failed to gain on our own water. During this term the game for non-rowers is hockey, and we are pleased to see that this game has been taken up with a considerable amount of spirit, and that the attendance is generally good; in fact this is so far advanced as to necessitate a second game, which enables the younger boys to play by themselves. There is a probability that several matches will be played this year, in which we hope to see the team acquit itself well, and support the honour of the School by obtaining some success. The Fives Courts have been well used this term, so far, after afternoon school. The number of players shows a great increase on last year, and we hope that they will all play well with the School Tournament in view, and also a possibility of some matches with neighbouring schools. The Old Vigornians' Dinner, of which an account will be found elsewhere, was a great success, many being present who have long been lost sight of by the School. The Concert was also very successful, and there was a large audience. Although handicapped by the large number of the chorus who were down with the measles, yet the School songs went with a good swing and power, and with the assistance of many Old Vigornians a good programme was rendered with great taste and success.
School (Eoncevt. |UR Christmas Concert was held on Monday, December 20th, in the College Hall, which was well filled with friends of the School, a large number of the audience being Old Boys. The room, always attractive in itself, was rendered additionally warm and cheerful by the decorations,
consisting of some imposing palms and shrubs, and the Latin mottoes, which we hope will remain a standing dish at these entertainments. As the Head Master said in his speech, we tried to make the boys figure as much as possible among the performers, and we shall therefore hope to be pardoned if we give them the place of honour in this notice. Their combined efforts, both in the glees and unison songs, were, it was admitted on all hands, quite above the average, and it is most gratifying to observe, each time they perform, what studies they are making under the able guidance of Mr. G. H. Smith. There was a deal of " go " about the " Fire Brigade " and " School Band," the latter of which to some extent supplied a want that it must be confessed is somewhat conspicuous at our concerts—the comic element. TO come to individual boys, the palm was undoubtedly carried off by Cobb, who sang Sullivan's " Birds of the Night" with much expression and good taste, and in answer to an unmistakeable encore, treated us once more to the old favourite, " Cherry Ripe.'' Fergusson, too, sang well, but was not heard at his best, as in addition to his voice being " on the break," he had just been vigorously leading a school song. His duet with Cobb earlier in the evening was rendered in good style, and showed signs of careful study. A. W. Fergusson and F. L. Steward in their little song, " The Seasons," displayed a confidence which gave promise that we shall have no lack of soloists in the future. The O.Vs were well represented on the platform, and contributed a great deal to the success of the evening. We were fortunate in securing the services of G. A. Webb (O.V.), who was in splendid voice, and, on being loudly encored, sang the " Promise of Life." Mr. G. Smith (O.V.) too was at his best in the " King and the Miller of the Dee," and was deservedly encored. F. J. Hadley (O.V.) fairly delighted the audience with his 'cello solo, and on being recalled gave a charming little melody arranged by Mr. R. P. Arnold, who accompanied him ; while the mandoline, in the hands of G. V. Arthure (O.V.), had lost none of its popularity, and was evidenced by the hearty applause accorded to him. One of the features of the evening was the quartette, " The West
THE VIGORNIAN. Wind," by Oswald Forrest (O.V.), a very pretty composition, which was received with warm applause both for singers and composer. The Concert was concluded by the singing of the National Anthem and " Auld Lang Syne," the last item being sung with joined hands in vigorous fashion, and cheers for the Head Master, the Masters, and the ladies. The performers and the boarders were then entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Chappel at the House Supper, an enjoyable termination to an enjoyable evening. The programme was as follows :— PART I. SCHOOL SONG DUET
" Floreat Schola ".. Rev. E. Vine Hall. SINGING CLASS.
" Maybells and Flowers " Mendelssohn. N. M. FERGUSSON and H. S. COBB.
PART-SONG " Pretty Village Maiden " Arranged by Rimbault. (From Gounod's "Faust"). SINGING CLASS. SONG
" Birds in the Night" H. S. COBB.
Sullivan.
MANDOLINE ( Barcarole, " Sulla Gondola " SoLcS. \ " Slumber Song " G. V. ARTHURS (O.V.)
Urbano. Bonheur.
QUARTETTE ..." The West Wind " O. Forrest (O.V.) H. S. COBB, W. SPALDING, F. M. WEBB (O.V.), G. SMITH (O.V.) SONG
" The Last Watch " G. A. WEBB (O.V.)
UNISON SONG
" The Fire Brigade " SINGING CLASS.
Pinaiti,
INTERVAL.
UNISON SONG SONG 'CELLO SOLO
PART II. " Our School Band ".. Rev. W. J. Foxett. SINGING CLASS. " I've been Roaming " N. M. FERGUSSON. " L'Extase "
Horn. Francis Thome.
F-J, HADLEY (O.V.) SONG
" My Dreams " G. A. WEBB (O.V.)
Tosti.
CAROL
"I sing the Birth" SINGING CLASS.
Sullivan.
UNISON SONG " The Seasons " F. L. STEWARD and W. A. FERGUSSON.
F. Clay.
QUARTETTE " Beam of Light " Bishop. N. M. FERGUSSON, W. SPALDING, T. E. RAMMELL, G. SMITH (O.V.) SONG
" The King and the Miller of the Dee ".. A. Blume. G. H. SMITH (O.V.) "God Save the Queen."
"Auld Lang Syne."
Digornians' Dinner. (From Berrow's
Worcester journal).
IHE NINTH annual gathering of " Old Boys " of the Worcester Cathedral King's School took place on Thursday, January I3th, in the dining hall of the School House, which was kindly lent by the Head Master. The attendance was most satisfactory, 49 in all being present, and a most enthusiastic meeting was the result. In the afternoon Mrs. Chappel kindly held an "At Home," at which several Old Vigornians were present. The dinner was preceded at 6 p.m. by the third annual meeting of the Old Vigornians' Club, at which there were present—the Rev. James Went (in the chair), Messrs. F. H. Appleyard, P. H. W. Bachelor, A. Baker, T. H. Baxter, R. Baylis, P. Campbell, A. Francis, P. H. P. Hayes, A. P. Higgins, F. G. Jones, J. S. Liddell, A. D. Melvin, G. J. Newman, L. M'. O'Brien, R. J. Oliver, J. G. Sheild, J. G. Stanley, S. J. Steward, E. C. Thomas, A. Webb, F. M. Webb, and F. W. Webb (hon. sec.). The report for the year and statement of accounts were read and passed, and the President and Vice-presidents re-elected. Mr. P. Campbell was elected a vice-president, and Messrs. W. B. Needham and J. G. Sheild elected on the committee in place of the two retiring members (Messrs. Budd and Conacher), who did not seek re-election. The rest of the committee, hon. auditor, and hon. sec. were re-elected. The CHAIRMAN moved and Mr. A. WEBB seconded, " That in the opinion of this meeting it is advisable that boys joining the club on leaving school should pay a reduced subscription for the first few years, bat that the point should be left to the committee for decision." The HON. SEC. mentioned that he had received a suggestion from " An Old Boy" that members should wear distinctive club colours. The matter was referred to the committee, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. Dinner was excellently served at 7 p.m. The Head Master (the Rev. W. Haighton Chappel) was the guest of the evening, and there were present, in addition to those mentioned above, the Revs. J. D. Knipe and N. F. McNeile, Messrs. T. J. Bennett, H. G. Budd, C. T. E. Clarke, G. G. Clarke, H. F. P. Clarke, H. Coombs, W. E. Cooper, C. R. Davies, W. H. d'Egville, F. Everill, F. J. Hadley, W. L. Joseland, A. R. Littlebury, W. B. Needham, J. W. Newth, W. Parker, S. Southall, J. Stallard, T. Usher, H. E. Watts, A. E. Webb, G. A. Webb, and L. J. Wilding. Mr. Peter Campbell took the chair, and Mr. J. S. Liddell the vice-chair. Letters of apology were announced from the Revs. A. Bennoch, W. E. Bolland, T. W. Pickance, H. T. Tilley, T. D. Williams, Messrs. H. C. Baylis, R. C. S. Carington, A. C. Darling, J. H. d'Egville, F. A. George, W. Holland, H. J. Humphrey, S. Sprigg, W. A. Telfer, D. D. Tilley, F. Yeates, and many others. The CHAIRMAN, in proposing " The Queen," remarked that in no city was loyalty more marked than in Worcester, and i t was especially a feature of the old school to which they had all belonged. The Queen was beloved by all, and especially for this reason—to quote the words of our great poet—" Her court was pure." (Applause.) The loyal toast having been drunk with musical honours,
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The VICE-CHAIRMAN proposed "Prosperity to the Cathedral School," coupled with the names of Mr. and Mrs. Chappel. He remarked that he felt it rather a presumption on his part for such a young Old Vigornian to address such a large and, he believed, record gathering of O. Vs, and their presence there in such numbers was, he was sure, a mark of appreciation of the great kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Chappel in placing the School House at their disposal. To him and all his contemporaries as School House boys it ought especially to appeal, bringing back as it must the memory of so many occasions on which they had met in that same hall under the genial and hospitable sway of Mr. and Mrs. Holland. Of the work and progress of the school during the last year he was not qualified to speak ; but the increase in the numbers of the school bore witness to the energy and popularity of Mr. Chappel. (Applause.) The toast having been drunk with great enthusiasm, The Rev. W. H. CHAPPEL thanked all present for their very hearty welcome. He was present, he said, that evening in a two-fold capacity. He could not but remember that he was under his own roof, and he wished to say, first of all, how very pleased he was that his hearers had availed themselves of the accommodation of that room. No doubt the old College Hall itself was the ideal place for such a gathering, but, unfortunately, though Henry VIII. had left them a refectory, he had left no kitchen—(laughter)—and a cold dinner would have been almost inevitable ! Here, at least, was a modern building, in which he hoped all were comfortable—at least they had a hot dinner ! (Laughter). But, he said, he was also present as an invited guest, and he desired to express his great pleasure at a gathering so numerous and so representative—from the able Head Master of the Leicester Schools, who came as a new boy before the speaker was born, down to Usher, the last head monitor, whose helpfulness and loyalty during his term of office made him regret that it had not been longer. A head master had many difficulties and worries in his office, but much compensation in the loyalty of his boys, and not only a pleasure, but an encouragement, in such a gathering as the present. He desired to say that it was due mainly to the Old Vigornians' Club, and to express his sense of indebtedness to it, and especially to the hon. secretary, Mr. Frank Webb. The club was not merely a means of social intercourse and of keeping up old friendships, but a real source of strength to the school, promoting and sustaining the interest in it. He valued particularly its support in giving prizes at the sports and regatta, and its liberality in providing the modern languages prizes for the year. The club was to the school a tower of strength. The hon. secretary was doing valuable work in compiling a register of Old Vigornians, of which he had had ample proof that morning. He had met an Old Vigornian of " the forties," one of three brothers in the school, who had told him much of the school in those days. Finding that one of the brothers was a General and the other an Admiral —(applause)—he had asked for details for Mr. Webb, but received for reply that " Mr. Webb had ferreted that out three months ago." (Laughter.) That showed that the club was in touch with the present and the past. Now, they would wish to hear something of the present position of the school. He might honestly and conscientiously say that it was "going strong." (Applause). At the last annual dinner there were 11 boarders. He was pleased to say that they were beginning next term with 28. (Applause). There had been a steady rise in the numbers, which were now just over 90. (Applause). <As to scholarship, last year, at the annual dinner, he had congratulated the Grammar School on winning the " Meeke." This year they could retain their congratulations, as they had recaptured it for the first time since 1893, and he had every confidence that they would retain it. (Applause.) The school had a definite position to fill in Worcester, that of providing public school life and learning, and he had no intention of seeking any lower aim. '(Applause.) Without neglecting the "modern" side, they laid special stress on the more formative and humanizing side of education. But scholarship and numbers were not all, and he rejoiced to record a growth of energy in the athletics of
the school, especially among the younger boys. Referring to a recent resolution of the Headmasters' Conference in London, he entirely agreed with those who held that the danger of the worship of athletics did not apply to day schools. (Applause.) He felt strongly the importance of athletics—not of the spurious athleticism of those who, having never kicked a football, attended matches with fictitious interest, to bet, as mere spectators, as though at a Spanish bull-fight or Roman gladiatorial show. (Applause.) He drew a contrast between the English and the French schoolboy, suggesting that athletics gave a wholesome and healthy subject of conversation, much preferable to those in vogue across the Channel. Further, the French schoolboy was impressed with a sense of his own "personalite," and often, in consequence, a prig! The Englishman was remarkable for "solidarite," learnt, as Mr. Chappel held, in the corporate life, the perseverance, endurance, and combination taught in our school games. He contrasted the failure of the French in their colonies with our own success in South Africa and India, and held that what Wellington said of Waterloo and " the playing fields of Eton " was even more true of our colonial enterprise. Just this "solidarite" was the key-note of the Old Vigornians' Club, the best evidence of the corporate life of the school. It reflected the results of true education in the widest sense, and for the Cathedral School of the present he would promise that they would strive to maintain and carry on untarnished the heritage they (the O.Vs) had handed them from the past. (Loud applause). The REV. NORMAN McNEiLE, who very kindly undertook the toast in the unavoidable absence of Mr. S. Sprigg, proposed " The absent ones," remarking that he had no intention of speaking that night, but the Chairman was one of the best friends he ever had, and if only for that reason he would do his best to fill the place of "the absent one." (Laughter.) He claimed at any rate to know something about absent ones, having been a member of that company himself hitherto, but one thing he did not know before, and that was with what very kind feelings absent ones were remembered there. He well remembered with what formidable formalities he had entered the old school, but he found it the happiest stage of his life, largely due, he was sure, to that corporate spirit of school life, of which Mr. Chappel had spoken. He believed very strongly in athletics. Humorously alluding to his own affliction of blindness, Mr. McNeile described how on a memorable occasion he was put on to bowl, and managed to get his man oat first ball. (Applause.) He was treasurer of the Sports' Funa, and on one occasion an old Canon whom he was asking for a subscription told him he would give a sovereign if he could tell the difference between that and a shilling. (Laughter.) He knew so well that they made him treasurer again. (Laughter.) In conclusion, the speaker asked those present to drink the health of "the absent ones," remarking that no doubt many more would be present if they could, but one at any rate he knew of, who would never be absent again if he could possibly help it. (Laughter and cheers.) The Rev. JAMES WENT (Leicester) proposed " The Health of the Chairman," and incidentally expressed the opinion that athletics should be made more compulsory, and the gymnasium should be made a more important part of the school's curriculum. If that were pushed forward the club would heartily support it. No school club had a more capable man than their Chairman. Some school reminiscences followed, and the speaker expressed the general thanks of the company to the Chairman for his presence. The toast was accorded musical honours, and the CHAIRMAN replied in brief but cordial terms, and proposed "The Health of the Hon. Secretary," to whose energy he paid a well-deserved tribute, saying that Mr. Webb had been the means often of bringing them together. (Applause.) Mr. FRANK WEBB responded, saying that it had been a'great pleasure to him to do the work, and he was not tired of it. (Applause.) But the success of the dinner was due quite as much
THE VIGORNIAN. to the chairman as himself. To the Dinner Sub-Committee, especially, and Mr. S. Southall, thanks were due. Referring to the work of the club, Mr. Webb admitted that it was not light, but intensely interesting. His principal hindrance in completing the register was the characteristic modesty of O.V's. (Laughter.) Some very old Vigornians had been discovered over 80 years of age, but the other day, in reply to a circular, he received this remarkable reply : — " Dear Sir,—I am not an old Vigornian, being nearly 70 years of age." (Laughter.) He thanked them very heartily for the way in which they had drunk his health. During the evening a musical programme was given by the Rev. N. F. McNeile, Messrs. A. Francis, P. H. P. Hayes, A. P. Higgins, A. D. Melvin, T- W. Newth, A. Webb, A. E. Webb, F. M. Webb, G. A. Webb, and L. j. Wilding, Messrs. A. P. Higgins and H. E. Watts acting as accompanists.
Jootball. FIRST XI. v. MR. T. BATES' XI. On September 25 we played our first match, in fine weather; our* opponents were a scratch team captained by Mr. T. Bates. They were considerably the heavier team, so that, although helped by the Masters, we had to suffer defeat. The Visitors scored first, and very quickly added another: we then retaliated and equalized. Before half-time both teams scored again, and the score stood 3 all. On resuming play our opponents, pressing hard, added 3 more to their score : then we obtained a corner, which resulted in a goal. The Visitors then added a seventh goal; but we, though making some good efforts, could not score again, and the game ended at 7—4. FIRST XI. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. On October 6th the Old Vigornians were able to bring a team against us. We again received the help of the Masters. Throughout the whole 'match we had much the better of the game. Keeping up a steady pressure, we scored twice in the first half. In the second half we very soon added a third. The O.Vs then worked their way down, and Baylis on the right put in some good shots : however, they could not score, and a good game ended in a win for the School by 3—o. FIRST XI. v. MR. L. THOMASSON'S XI. Mr. Thomasson brought a scratch team against us on October gth. The play throughout the whole game was very hard. The Visitors attacked strongly and scored first. We then drew equal, and the score remained at one all till half-time. Our opponents
renewed their attack and added two more; but we failed to score, chiefly owing to weakness in shooting, as we had several good chances. And so the match resulted in the defeat of the School by 3—i. FIRST XI. v. DEAN CLOSE. On October 16 we were visited by Dean Close School. In this match, the first in which we did not receive the aid of our Masters, we were completely defeated by the superior vigour and combination of our opponents. Dean Close scored in the first five minutes. Kicking off we made a dash, and forced a corner, which was converted into a goal. The Visitors then attacked vigorously, keeping the play in the mouth of our goal most of the time, and the score at half-time stood 2—i. In the second half it was evident we were practically done, for Dean Close bombarded our goal almost unceasingly, adding 6 more goals. FIRST XI. v. VOLUNTARY CHOIR GUILD. On October 30 we met the Voluntary Choir, again favoured with fine weather. The Visitors scored early in the first half, this being the only goal before half-time. On resuming, Mr. Rammell made a splendid run on the right, and in the struggle which followed in front of gaol the ball passed over the line, but the referee failed to give it. However, we presently drew equal, but although we tried hard we could not gain the lead. The Guild, scoring a few minutes before time, won by 2—i. FIRST XI. v. MALVERN WANDERERS. On Nov. 3 the Malvern Wanderers brought a strong team against us, and against their much greater weight we could not do much. Our thanks are largely due fo Mr. Swann and the goalkeeper that we did not suffer worse defeat. The Visitors kicking off, at once got hold of the ball and quickly scored. Keeping up a steady bombardment, they added three more before half-time. They at once began pressing when play was resumed, and soon scored two more. Then our right wing made a rush and scored our only goal. Before the whistle blew, pressing to the end, Malvern had added three more, the game ending 9—i.
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THE VIGORNIAN. FIRST XI. v. HARLEQUINS F.C.
The Harlequins paid us a visit on November 6. Kicking off, we steadily worked our way down to the Visitors' goal and scored. Then the Harlequins forced a corner, but our goalkeeper saved well, and we made a rush and added another, and before halftime scored a third goal. In the second half we had nearly all the play, and with repeated rushes scored 5 more. The Visitors, after our seventh goal, made a rush on the right and scored. Just before time we gained our eighth goal, winning by 8—i, Mr. BeachHicks scoring 5 of the eight. FIRST XL v. HEREFORD COUNTY COLLEGE. On November 24 we went to Hereford to play the County College. It was a bitterly cold and windy day. Kicking off, we at once made a rush, and Salusbury scored. Some play followed in the centre of the field, until we again got hold of the ball, and Cotton scored from the ball rebounding off the crossbar. Our opponents after this woke up and very quickly equalized. Before half-time they added two more, the score standing 4—2. In the second half Hereford started by making a rush and adding a fifth goal. We then made another effort, and Bates scored, but we could not draw equal to our opponents, who before time scored again. The game ended in a win for Hereford by 6—3. Our defeat must be attributed to the weakness of the halves and the goal.
made a much better fight of it than in the previous match. At first the game was very even, neither side having much advantage. But towards the close of the first half Malvern broke away and scored, gaining a second before the whistle blew. In the second half we made several rushes, but could not score, being very weak in shooting. The Visitors added two more, and the game ended at 4—o. Rowe was again very good in this match. FIRST XL v. OLD VIGORNIANS. On December 15 we met the O.Vs in a return match. They brought a little stronger team in this match, which gave us more trouble than the first match; we also greatly missed the absence of Mr. Swann and Masterman. The O Vs started vigorously and soon scored: we then obtained a corner, but failed to score from it. The O.Vs then rushed down and scored again. The whistle blew with the score at 2—o. In the second half we played up better, Cotton scoring twice ; but the O.Vs would not allow the game to end in a draw, but towards the end they added two more. And the game ended 4—2. FIRST XI. FOR 1897. F. Rowe, goal; T. Usher and A. T. Marshall, back; F. Steward, H. Masterman, and J. D. Day, half-back; F. S. Williams, F. Dyke, M. Bates, R. T. G. Salusbury and H. Cotton, forward.
FIRST XI. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL.
SECOND XL v. VOLUNTARY CHOIR.
On December 4 we played a return match with Dean Close at Cheltenham. We fared no better than in the first encounter. Dean Close at once started pressing, scoring very quickly. Before half-time they had made 4 to our nil. The second half was very similar to the first, as they were continually shooting at our goal, adding 5 more. Although Rowe, goalkeeper, had to let 9 shots pass, yet he played splendidly, and he is to be thanked for saving us from worse defeat. The backs, also, Marshall and Usher, worked hard to stop the rushes of Dean Close. Williams was by far the best of the forwards.
On October 23 the Second XL played the Voluntary Choir at Diglis. And although we were a good, deal the heavier team, yet they beat us by 4—o. Our opponents started by scoring twice in about the first ten minutes, and before half-time they had doubled their score. In the second half neither team scored, though we had several good chances, and the match ended in our defeat by 4—o.
FIRST XI. v. MALVERN WANDERERS. On December n this team again visited us. We
SECOND XI. v. THE CHORISTERS. On October 29 we played the Choristers, on their ground, under 15 years. This was a very well contested match. The Choristers scored first, and quickly added another. We then rushed down and scored, and before half-time drew equal. In the
THE VIGORNIAN. second they added two, and we one more, so the game ended at 4—3. SECOND XL v. THE CHORISTERS. On November TO we played the return match with this team. We had the better of the game all through, the play being mostly in front of our opponents' goal. At first the game was fairly equal, but before halftime we had scored twice. In the second half the Choristers scored, but the goal was disallowed, being off-side. However, before time they scored again, the game ending in a win for the School by 2—i. Powell played well in goal, and Royle forward. SECOND XI. v. EVESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL. On November 17 the Second XI. played Evesham Grammar School at Evesham. The field was a perfect flood, and this partly accounts for our frightful beating. Evesham were banging into our goal the v':ole game through, and in the first half scored 7, and in the second 5, and so beat us by 12— o. SECOND XI. v. VOLUNTARY CHOIR. On November 20 the Voluntary Choir visited us to play the return match. We scored very early in the game, and soon added a second ; but before halftime the Choir drew equal with us and the score stood 2 all. In the second half Halford got tiold of the ball and took it right down the field by himself, and ended by shooting a goal. But the Choir then pressed us hard, and so scored twice, the game ending in a win for them by 4—3. SECOND XI. v. EVESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL. On December ist Evesham Grammar School sent a team to play the return match. We did not allow them to have it so much their own way as in the first match. They, however, managed to beat us, scoring twice in the first and twice in the second half to our nil. We had several good chances of scoring, but failed to take advantage of them. SCHOOL v. HOUSE. On October 2 the School played the House, the House winning by 4—2. At half-time the score was 2 all; but in the second half the House had much
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the better of the play, adding 2 more, to the School's nil. On October 20 the second match between the School and House was played, in which the School wiped out their former defeat. In the first half the House played very strongly, pressing most of the time, when the score stood 3—2. In the second half fortune turned, and the School scored twice to the House's nil, so winning by 4—3. On October 18 a third match was played, the School again winning. At the start the House pressed hard and quite deserved to score, but they failed to do so, and at half-time the score was nil all. In the second the School had the better of the game, and ought to have scored oftener, but they could only make i, and so won by i—o.
lot-keg. !OCKEY seems to be progressing this year with a good deal of swing, and everybody seems very eager at the game. Hockey is always greatly handicapped by coming in the same term as rowing ; this takes away most of tha bigger fellows, but still we hope to have a team and play some matches. Several of the rowers, too, have been good enough to come down and help us at our practice in the evenings. Our team will be rather a weak one, we fear, but the game is comparatively new, and we must not hope for too much at the beginning ; with the able assistance of Mr. Rammell and Mr. Poynton we hope to improve. N. K.
Jibes. IS the Fives Tournament will be coming off towards the end of this month, it is hoped that those who hold courts will make the best use of them, by arranging " fours " and turningup regularly and in good time. There will be open "doubles" and "singles" under 15 ; it is hoped that there will be a good number of entries, and that those, who do not get the opportunity of playing more than once a week, will
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use the courts on half-holidays, either before or after rowing and hockey. H. F. W.
accidence in the lower Forms, were awarded as follows :— Form III. (Greek)—Williams ii. „ II. (Latin)—Hartley.
Ring's Scholarship (Examination.
There was a School Celebration on January 23rd, at 9 a.m., when there was a moderate attendance. During 1897 £12 was collected in the School for the support of our Mission Scholar in Africa, leaving a balance of £2 for the General Fund of " Universities' Mission to Central Africa." We should like to call attention to the new Library rule, by which free admission is allowed to the shelves, the books being left at the table to be entered by the Librarians. The following new boys have come this term :— G. Y. Tyers, W. A. Oxley, C. Fox, T. Stinton, H. Mason, H. Olds, W. Wagstaffe, E. West, G. Wood. The School Sports will take place on Friday and Saturday, April ist and 2nd. The Regatta will take place on Saturday, March 2 6th. The Annual Boat Race with Hereford will take place on the Pitchcroft course on Saturday, March igth.
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|HE Examination for the six vacant King's Scholarships was held on November 2nd and 3rd. The Examiner was the Rev. H. F. Bennett. The result was as follows :— ti—-R. B. Berkeley .. 2—G. V. Tyers 3—F. V. Steward .. 4—N. M. Fergusson 5—W. A. Oxley 6—H. C. Collier ..
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Proxime Accesserunt. i—A. P. G. Smith. | \2—H. S. Cobb. t Resigns Scholarship in favour of A. P. G. Smith retaining the position of Honorary King's Scholar. t Awarded an Exhibition of £10 by an anonymous benefactor of the School.
At the same time two House Scholarships were awarded as follows:— ti—W. H. F. Binns 2—C. S. Williams
King's School. King's School.
t Resigns Scholarship in favour of C. Davenport (King's School).
School jletos. R. G. Telfer has been awarded the " Dean Peel" Scholarship for 1897. N. G. Davies has been awarded the "Stratford Exhibition" for 1897. H. A. Lewis has obtained the " Meeke " Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford. On Saturday, November 27th, the Rev. H. E. Whinfield gave a very interesting lecture on " Rome and Greece," illustrated by lantern slides, some of which were very effective. During Advent Addresses were given in the Lady Chapel, on Friday afternoons, by the following : — December 3rd—Rev. G. F. Hooper. „ loth—Rev. Canon Claughton. ,, 17th—Rev. Canon Teignmouth-Shore. The Prizes, kindly given by Canon Knox-Little for
The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries :—Bromsgrovian, Cantaurian (2), Corrig, Cos, Coventry School Magazine, Denstonian, Decanian, Eagle., Maidstonian, King Edward's School Chronicle, Ousel (2), Salopian, Sheffield Grammar School Magazine, Stratfordian, Sutton Valence School Magazine, Tonbridgian (2).
Jfluseum. The following contributions have been made to the Museum since its move to its present quarters :— Coins by : R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., Evans i., Whitgrove, Simpson, Woodyatt, Budd, Steward ii. Curios by : Mrs. Teignmouth-Shore, R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., Harrington i., Ingram-Halford, Morgan, Thompson i., Thompson ii., Young i., De Fontaine, Evans i.
THE VIGORNIAN. Birds' Eggs by: R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., Cross, Davenport, Vevers, Binns. Fossils by : Mrs. Walter Browne, Morris, Harrington i., Powell, Morgan, Knipe, Budd. Moths by : T. F. Usher. Shells by : Sampson, Morris, Harrington i., Koechlin i. and ii., Ingram-Halford. C. Davenport also presented his prize collection of wild flowers gathered during the summer holidays.
annual gatherings is evidently spreading, for nearly half of those present (among whom were O.Vs from Leicester, London, Liverpool, Preston, and Birmingham), had never attended before. The O.V. Club now numbers 171 members. The circular as to " missing" O.Vs issued in November has resulted in a very considerable reduction of the 700 names given therein. For information on this subject the hearty thanks of all Old Vigornians is due to the Revs. J. W. B. Bell, A. J. Bennoch, R. Bullock, A. C. Gordon, H. J. Jauncey, J. D. Knipe, P. J. Minchall, A. H. Thompson, J. Went, A. E. Wheeler, F. Woodward, H. Woolsey, Messrs. M. Bates, T. H. Baxter, W. M. Binns, H. Caldicott, P. Campbell^ C. T. E. Clarke, C. L. Davey, F. T. Davies, J. H.' d'Egville, A. P. Higgins, H. Holloway, G. A. Hopkins, T. M. Hopkins, W. Hughes, W. L. Joseland, J. B. Matthews, W. B. Needham, J. D. Powell, E. G. Purser, W. C. Ricketts, H. Slatter, F. J. Smiley, H. B. Stable, H. E. J. Taylor, R. Taylor, S. L. Wade, E. F. West, C. A. Wheeler, and W. H. Wheeler.
The following books are being added to the Library this term : — " History of Rome," Shuckburgh. " Strength and How to Obtain it," Snndow. " Carthage and the Carthaginians," JlosworthSmith. " Deeds that Won the Empire," Fitchett. " Life in Early Britain," Windle. " Elocution," Chambers. " Instruction in Photography," Abney. " Times Atlas." It has been decided by the Committee, in accord" Uncle Bernac," Conan Doyle. ance with the recommendation made by the General " Phroso," Anthony Hope. Meeting on January 13, that all O.V's who join the " Ivanhoe," Scott. Club on leaving school shall pay 25. 6d. per annum for •' Bladys of Stewponey," Baring-Gould. the first three years, after which the subscription will " The Knight of the White Cross," Henty. be 53. as usual. " Condemned as a Nihilist," Henty. It is to be regretted that there is this time a break " The Desert Ship," Burton. in the series of articles from "foreign" O.V's. Let " Farthest North," Nansen. us hope someone will resume it in the next number. " Through Russian Snows," Henty. " Rodney Stone," Conan Doyle. The school arms can now be obtained by those " A Tramp Abroad," Mark Twain. who are anxious to have in their rooms a memento of " A Gentleman of France," Stanley Weyman. the old school. They are in the form of a metal shield, about gin. by 6in., and the Cathedral arms, followed by the words " Regia Schola Vigorniensis," ODlb Bigoniians' (tolunm. are nicely painted on a deep blue background. interval since the last issue of the They can be obtained from the Hon. Sec. O.V. "Vigornian" is so short that, with the Club (Sunnyside Road, Worcester) or from Mr. notable exceptions below (see O.V. News), there is nothing to chronicle of interest to the O.V. Hobday (College Gates), price 23. 3d. post free. world. The ninth annual dinner, which will be found A few Subscriptions are still unpaid. Members are fully reported in another column, was a grand success, requested to forward them to the Hon. Sec. as soon fully justifying the Committee in their acceptance of as possible. O.V. the Head Master's kind offer. The popularity of these
THE VIGORNIAN. O.V. NEWS. Corporal A. F. Lewis, R.M. Academy, Woolwich (O.V. 1882-85), obtained his promotion as Sergeant on July 26, 1897. The Rev. A. E. Wheeler (O.V. 1881-89), late of West Hartlepool, was appointed Curate of St. Oswald's, Durham, in September, 1897. W. H. Webb (O.V. 1882-89) was transferred from Azamgarh to Almora, N.W.P., in November, 1897. A. Baker (O.V. 1862-65) was elected Mayor and Alderman of Tewkesbury in November, 1897. J. T. Chamberlain (O.V. 1888-93), Indian Civil Service, has been appointed to Hoshangabad, Central Provinces. R. A. Coombs (O.V. 1880-83) was p!aced first in ist class in Preliminary Exam, for Candidates for Holy Orders, in November, 1897, was ordained at Liverpool on December igth, and licensed to the curacy of Holy Trinity, Wavertree. F. H. P. Higgins (O.V. 1883-90), was ordained at St. Paul's on December igth, and licensed by the Bishop of London to the curacy of St. Jude's, Bethnal Green. The Rev. C. T. Dimont (O.V. 1883-91) was ordained Priest on December igth, being the first Priest ordained by the new Bishop of Wake field. W. A. Higgins (O.V. 1879-83) took his M.B. degree at Dublin in December, being placed first on the list. We are indebted to the Rev. J. Went for the following extract from the Guardian, Nov. 3, 1897 : — " VAVASOR FITZ-HAMMOND HAMMOND. " The Rev. V. F. Hammond, whose death was recently announced in the Guardian, was descended from an old Jersey family, and was educated at the Worcester Cathedral School under the Rev. Maurice Day. He obtained in 1861 a Meeke Scholarship at Magdalen Hall, Oxford, and graduated in 1864. He was ordained in 1866, and was appointed Chaplain to Queen's Hospital and Classical Tutor to Queen's College, Birmingham. He was curate of Dewsbury from 1867 to 1869, and in the latter year was appointed by the late Bishop of Ripen to the incumbency of Drighlington, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1895 he was appointed rector of St. John's, Greenock.
"At Drighlington and Greenock Mr. Hammond exerted a powerful influence for good by the sheer force of a quiet undemonstrative life of consistent devotion to his Master's service. His lot was cast at Drighlington in a parish where it was necessary to combat a general indifference to Church teaching, and to create, amidst many varied discouragements, a Church czfrit de corps. His work was attended by slow but steadily progressive success. He asserted quietly the true character of Christian teaching, and was careful not to interfere with work done by other religious bodies. His simplicity of character and sincerity of purpose gradually gained sympathy with him on all sides in his endeavours to put the Church in her right position in the parish as a witness to the eternal verities of the Christian faith. In his 25 years at Drighlington he raised funds for the purchase of a house for a vicarage and for the. building of a commodious and well-arranged Sunday school. He erected a handsome new church, at a cost of about ^7000, in place of an old and ill-designed structure which had become too small for the worshippers. His conviction that the great hindrance to success in Church work was human selfishness accustomed him to test his own actions by a standard of self-repression. The habit, at times, led him to an undue self-depreciation, but never to a despair of the ultimate triumph of life devoted to a good cause. He did not spare himself. His leisure hours were often given to forwarding the education of boys and young men whom he found to be desirous of adding to knowledge gained at the village school. In the after-career of such boys he took an unflagging interest. On leaving Drighlington he was presented by a body of five Nonconformist Ministers with an address bearing witness to the high esteem in which he was held by all religious bodies in the parish. " Of him it might truly be said, as was said of the late Bishop of Manchester, ' He won the hearts of all by opening to them his own.' He had not good health in the later years of his life at Drighlington, and his friends hoped that the change to Greenock would have given him a new lease of life. At Greenock, for a while, he seemed to gain benefit from the change, but within the last two months a malady,
THE VIGORNIAN. to which he succumbed, asserted itself, and, after a period of suffering, borne with true Christian fortitude, he entered into his rest on Friday, October 8th. " ' With reverent feet this earth he trod, Nor banished Nature from his plan, But studied still with deep research, To build the Universal Church, Lofty as is the love of God, And ample as the wants of man.' "
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MARRIAGE. BAILY—MILLEAR.—December 29th, 1897, at Upper Macedon, Melbourne, Australia, Albert Alexander, eldest son of Albert William Shore Baily, of Beckery House, Glastonbury, to Alice, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Millear, of Wanganella House, Deniliquin, New South Wales, and late of Edgarley, Glastonbury,
(EambribQe fitter. To the Editors of the Vigornian. Cambridge, January 31, 1898. Dear Sirs, Though there is the usual scantiness of news, yet O.Vs in residence must be congratulated upon the good quality of this news. J. T. Chamberlain, B.A., Emmanuel, has passed the Final Examination for the Civil Service of India. We all heartily congratulate him upon his success, but at the same time we much regret that he has had to leave us. We wish him every success in India. R. G. Telfer, Corpus, stroked one of his College Trial Eights last term, but had the misfortune to lose by 11 seconds. He also stroked a scratch four, and lost first place by 2 seconds. At present he is stroking the Lent Boat. S. J. Steward, Downing, stroked one of his College Trials, but unfortunately the race could not be rowed. He also is stroking his Lent Boat. He has become a member of the University Volunteers, and we hope that, whenever called upon, he will serve his country faithfully. He has been given his Football (Association) colours. N. G. Davies, Selwyn, stroked the winning Trial Eight of his College, and is now stroking the Lent Boat.
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Never before, I believe, have so many as three O.V's been stroking boats at the same time. I hope that each one will bring honour to his School and College in the " Bumping " Races; at present there seems great prospect of their doing so. We deeply regret that we lost the Rugby match, which, needless to say, was a great surprise to us. We hope, however, not unreasonably to have our revenge in the Association match. It is early to speak of the prospects of the Boat Race, but Oxford have a distinct advantage over us in being able to get the services of so many Old Blues. At present it seems as if our boat will consist of practically new men. It certainly looks black. Before concluding we wish to congratulate Lewis on getting the " Meeke " at Hertford, Oxford. We think that he has made a great mistake in his choice of a University, but we wish him every success. Yours sincerely, JUNIOR SOPH.
School Officers. H. A. LEWIS. H. A. LEWIS. M. BATES. A. T. MARSHALL. H. F. WALLIS. M. BATES. A. T. MARSHALL. N. KING. H. F. WALLIS.
Captain of School Captain of Boats Secretary of Boats Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Football Secretary of Football Captain of Hockey Captain of Fives
MONITORS. H. A. Lewis, L. H. W. Sampson, H. A. Richings, A. T. Marshall, M. Bates, N. King. EDITORS OF THE "VIGORNIAN." H. A. Lewis, A. T. Marshall. LIBRARIANS. H. A. Lewis, L. H. W. Sampson, H. A. Richings. SPORTS COMMITTEE. Mr. Rammell, Mr. Beach-Hicks, H. A. Lewis, A. T. Marshall, M. Bates, N. King, H. F. Wallis (Secretary), R. Keen.
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LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Rev. W. H. Chappel, Mr. Clarke, H. A. Lewis, L. H. W. Sampson, H. A. Richings, A. T. Marshall, F. Rowe.
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QtoiTcsponbena. We have received a further letter about the lack of bats, etc., in the playground during the summer term, practically repeating the letter published in our last number. We hope to see something done to remedy this next term. — EDS.
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