The Vigornian November 1898

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No. 35. VOL. III.

NOVEMBER, 1898.

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Editorial Cricket A Voyage to Spain Prize Distribution A Bicycle Ride... Certificate Examinations... A Tour in Switzerland ... School Officers ... A Missionary Problem ... School News Old Vigornians' Column... London Old Vigornians' Dinner School Accounts Oxford Letter ... Correspondence... Chess ...

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Cbitorial. rAIN we have before us the task of composing an editorial, a task which confronts the editors in all its vastness whenever a new issue looms ahead. Many suggestions have been made as to the mode of starting, one of which was " Leave it out altogether." But no really conscientious person could edit a paper without an editorial. Therefore we beg our readers

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not to expect " Kt/caXAuTrijutevovs Xoyovs, ovSt pr/fiacri Tf KO.I ovofiaa-i K£Koo-p;/x.ei/ous" but, overlooking our shortcomings, to be satisfied with our feeble efforts. In our last number we had to complain of the scarcity of contributions from members of the school. We are glad to say that some of them are at last awaking to the fact that the Magazine is not merely to be read, but also to be supported by voluntary contributions. Last season's cricket was not so successful as was anticipated. However, comparing it with last year's performance, we can safely say that on the whole there was an improvement in the fielding, although on some occasions it was very feeble; but our batting and bowling were both weaker than last season's. As to matches we sometimes showed good form, but too often collapsed altogether. Again we have to thank the masters for their assistance in matches, and Mr. Rammell especially for his indefatigable efforts in the practise field. Football this term has started well. We have had very good weather up to the present time, and have been able to avail ourselves of every opportunity for

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practice. We hope that the fact that we won our first match may be a good omen for the rest of the season. The juniors have not turned up so well as they ought to have done, but we hope that they will put in an appearance in greater force in the future.

hard on the poor editors, who cannot possibly insert articles in the Magazine when no articles come to be published.

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cannot pretend that the season just over has been a highly successful one. Our The Speech Day, of which a full account is given record stands, 3 matches won, 8 lost, elsewhere in our columns, passed off successfully, the iwn. But we venture to say that this does not College Hall being well filled. There were present* the Dean (who gave away the prizes), the Mayor, adequately represent the merits of the team, as we Canon Melville and Canon Claughton. The Dean were singularly unfortunate in some of our draws, made an excellent speech, but we had not the pleasure notably in the match against Mr. Thomasson's XI., of hearing either Canon Melville or Canon Claughton. the first match against Dean Close, and the second We have been asked, with regard to the prizes, to against St. John's and Barnt Green. These 4 matches, state that the Modern Language Prizes were not given if played out, would almost certainly have ended in by the O.Vs' Club, but by the O.Vs ; and that they our favour, while we had none the worst of it against have given the Modern Language Prize for every Form Stratford, and effected a distinctly creditable draw against a fairly strong team of the Club and Ground. this year, and not for the Sixth only as formerly. Undoubtedly our best performance was in the return match against Norton Barracks, when we were set 143 We are sorry to see that interest in the Museum seems runs to get in an hour and twenty minutes, and just to be flagging, and hope that all members of the managed to win the match in the last over of the day. school will do their best to second Mr. Beach-Hicks' On the other hand, however, we cut up very badly at efforts to increase and improve it. There are rumours Hereford, Cheltenham, Boughton, and Barnt Green, that a " School " collection of foreign stamps has been at all of which places we lost heart and never regained started, which we hope will prove successful. it, batted in the feeblest style, fielded atrociously—in a word, played bad cricket. We regret to hear that there were no entries for the But there have been many hopeful signs in the Holiday Photographic Competition. However we do past season. The attendances at practice have not think it is owing to want of interest in photography, been fuller, and better organised than before; and for we believe that that particular species of mania is this remark applies, perhaps, most of all to the at present strongly predominant in the School. Junior games and nets, where, it is now more generally recognised, the greatest possible care and We wish to call the attention of all our readers to attention should be bestowed, since from them the notice of the African Tour for the Christmas will be drawn our future elevens. It was most holidays, which is being arranged by the Rev. N. gratifying to notice how keenly and assiduously many Bennet. We are also glad to publish illustrations for of the Juniors practised, and the improvement made the first time, as we believe, in the School Magazine, among them ought to bear fruit in the near future. for which we are indebted to Mr. Bennet. To return to the general criticism of the First XL, let us follow the great example of " Ranji," and give We wish to call the attention of our readers to the the place of honour to fielding. By dint of constant letter received from an O.V. in New Zealand. We practice in the evenings, some advance was made in hope that he will find the present edition an improve- this respect, and we showed up quite respectably on ment on the last, but we must ask him not to be too more than one occasion. But no single member of

THE VIGORNIAN. the team ought to feel satisfied with the standard reached. Fielding is the test of a school team, and in this department of the game, at any rate, every schoolboy can, and is expected to, excel. Let anyone, therefore, who is ambitious—and it ought to be the ambition of everyone—to represent his school, do his very best to render himself a safe field and catch, using odd moments to practise in the playground as well as on the field, and bear in mind that in missing a catch he may be demoralising not merely the luckless bowler, but the whole team. If the fielding is good the rest will follow. The nature of the batting and bowling may be gathered from the averages and characters of the team, which we publish below. No great scores can be recorded, though there have been several very creditable performances, which give good promise for next season, as most of the XL will probably be available. What we sadly need is one or two more bowlers who can be depended on to keep up their ends. Wallis was invaluable, and bowled very well considering the hard work he was called upon to do, but he easily tires, and naturally has his " days off,'' at which times there is no one with any sting to take his place. It would be a great thing if we could train some of the Junior members of the team, before the season begins, to practise at a couple of stumps, and cultivate their " length ": bowlers have before now been turned out in this way. In conclusion, we may say that though our record is not brilliant, the past season has been productive of good work and a steady advance, and we look forward with confidence to some good performances in the future. We have many things in our favour—an energetic captain, who sets an excellent example in the field, a keen and painstaking pro. who keeps our ground in splendid order, and, last but not least, a Headmaster who is ever ready and anxious to promote, by every means in his power, the welfare of the school cricket. If only the boys will put their backs into it, and avail themselves of their opportunities, we see no reason why the season of 1899 should not compare very favourably with any of its predecessors. We append a few remarks on individual members of the team :—

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A. T. Marshall. A very fair bat with a good defence, but limited punishing powers, weak on the leg side. A brilliant field, and at times towards the end of an innings, a useful bowler. Has made a good captain, and still remains at School. W. A. Oxley. The left-hander of the team. Useful as a hitter to go in late, but too often tried the steady game, with indifferent results. Fair wicket keeper, but very slow. F. S. Williams. Promising bat, with some very good forward strokes : must overcome his inclination to pull. Should come on as a bowler; has good length, but dislikes being hit. Good catch, but his ground fielding wants smartening. H, F. Wallis. Has borne the brunt of the bowling. Keeps a good length till he tries to bowl too fast. Good field, but disappointing as a batsman. D. Cross. A keen cricketer. Bats in very taking style, but did not realise expectations. Fair change bowler, and generally safe field. L. F. Garton. A batsman with no defence, but with considerable hitting powers, but must learn to hit straight. Much improved in fielding. N. M. Fergusson. Has improved very much all round. Bats in good style, but wants variety, making far too much use of the forward stroke. Energetic and keen in the field, though not too safe. M. Bates. Disappointing. Lost his last year's form in spite of regular practice, but will probably regain it next season. H. A. Lewis. A poor cricketer, but keen and anxious to do his best. R. A. Kachlin. Played latterly for his bowling. Should prove useful next year. H. Day. Poor bat, though he hits well at practice. Worth his place for his fielding and throwing in. W.C.K.S. v. MR. T. E. RAMMELL'S XL This, our first match, was played on May i4th, in

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fine weather, but on a very soft wicket. Mr. Rammell won the toss, and decided to field. Our first three wickets fell very quickly, and no stand was made until Wallis and Marshall got together, when they put on 23 runs before being separated. Our total was only 54, which Mr. Rammell's side succeeded in beating by 23 runs, of which Souch made 23. Wallis bowled well for the School, getting 6 wickets for 26 runs, and Mr. Poynton was very effective for our opponents, getting 6 wickets for 14 runs. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. M. Bates, c T. E. Rammell b Price D. Cross, b Webb H. A. Lewis, c Price b Webb H. F. Wallis, c Price b Poynton R. B. Berkeley, c Carton b Webb A. T. Marshall, not out N. M. Fergusson, b Poynton R. T. G. Salusbury, c Dayb Poynton F. S. Williams, c Price b Poynton H. A. Richings, b Poynton C. H. Vevers, c Souch b Poynton Extras Total

o 5 o 18 o 18 4 o 5 o o 4 54

MR. RAMMELL'S XI. T. E. Price, b Wallis E. W. Poynton, b Berkeley L. F. Carton, c Berkeley b Wallis H. Day, b Wallis T. W. Powell, b Wallis C. H. Webb, b Wallis E. L. Bacon, b Berkeley W. Goodwin, b Wallis W. Souch, runout T. E. Rammell, not out Extras Total

u 9 9 2 n o 3 o 23 8 I 77

W.C.K.S. v. MR. L. THOMASSON'S XI. On May iQth, with a very cold wind blowing, we played Mr. Thomasson's XI. It was nearly 3 p.m. before we started, owing to the unpunctuality of our opponents. The School went in, and Bates at once made a stand and stayed in for more than half the innings. Our total was 81, the chief scores of which were, Williams i. 22 (a very useful innings), Marshall 18, and Bates 14. Mr. Thomasson's side totalled 56 for eight wickets, S. Caldwell playing a good 24 (not

out), and A. E. Bake 18. H. Caldwell also played a useful innings. For the School Wallis bowled well, getting 5 wickets for 24, and Williams 2 for 10. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. H. A. Lewis, b Bert M. Bates, run out D. Cross, b Bert H. F. Wallis, c Keegan b Hudson N. M. Fergusson, b Hudson A. T. Marshall, c Keeganb Bert F. S. Williams, c Goodman b Hudson R. B. Berkeley, b Bert R. T. G. Salusbury, b Hudson E. L. Bacon, 1 b w Bert A. W. Oxley, not out Extras Total

2 14 3 3 o 18 22 5 2 o 4 8 81

MR. THOMASSON'S XI. J. Goodman, 1 b w Wallis A. E. Bake, run out S. Caldwell, not out J. Bert, b Wallis T. R. Keegan, b Wallis E. W. Hudson, b Williams W. P. Vivien, c Marshall b Williams H. Doughty, b Wallis L. Thomasson, b Wallis H. Caldwell, not out J. Keegan did not bat Extras Total

2 18 24 3 2 3 o o o 3 I 56

W.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S. On May 24th we went to Boughton to play St. John's. This was the first match in which masters helped us ; but for some unknown reason the school team seemed to collapse altogether. The night before had been wet, and so the wicket was decidedly in favour of the bowlers. Nevertheless St. John's scored 127 for the loss of 4 wickets. The School lost the toss and had to field, starting fairly well by getting 2 wickets down for 21 runs. But A. E. Piercy and Cross got set and could not be separated until 72 runs had been put on, when Piercy was bowled for 54. St. John's continued to score fast, and when 127 was reached they declared their innings closed, having lost only 4 wickets. Mr. Poynton and Bates opened the batting for us, but the first wicket fell for i run, and the second for 3 runs.

THE VIGORNIAN. Wickets fell fast, the only stand being made by Cross and Wallis. Lewis made a good effort and carried out his bat. The scores were as follows :—

Wallis took 3 wickets for 10 runs, and Williams 2 for 15. The scores were as follows :—

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W. Souch, c Berkeley b Poynton E. E. Headley, b Wallis Rev. H. F. Bennett, b Poynton A. E. Piercy, b Poynton A. Cross, not out W. Park, not out A. W. Isaac W. A. Young H. W. Brierley F. W. Woyencroft F. K. James Extras

13 n o 54 34 9

J-did not bat.

Total (4 wickets)

6

M. Bates, b Hardingham D. Cross, b Henly H. A. Lewis, b Hardingham A. T. Marshall, c and b Henly H. F. Wallis, b Crees N. M. Fergusson, b Hardingham F. S. Williams, c Cox b Crees R. B. Berkeley, c Hardingham b Brooke R. T. G. Salusbury, c Walker b Brooke W. A. Oxley, not out H. A. Richings, b Brooke Extras

127

6 2O I 19 27 4 14 3 I 4 o 14

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W.C.K.S. E. W. Poynton, Esq., b Cross M. Bates, b Bennett N. M. Fergusson, b Bennett T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Bennett A. T. Marshall, b Cross D. Cross, b Bennett H. F. Wallis, b Cross H. A. Lewis, not out F. S. Williams, b Cross W. A. Oxley, b Cross R. B. Berkeley, c Young b Cross Extras

o o 3 2 o 5 4 3 I o 2 8

Total..

28

W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. On May 28th, just after our bad defeat at Boughton, we nearly succeeded in gaining a victory. The match, which was played at home, is one of the important matches of the season. Winning the toss, Bates and Cross went in, and made a stand of 25 for the first wicket, of which Cross claimed 20. Lewis and Bates were then soon disposed of, when Wallis and Marshall put on 46; Williams i. also hit freely, and the innings closed for 113. Brooke and Hardingham bowled best for Dean Close, the former taking 3 wickets for 17 runs, the latter 3 for 21. We started well in our fielding, getting 3 of their wickets down for 12 runs; but with Walker out, the two Smiths put on 21 before being separated. Hardingham then came in and played a useful innings of 10 before Wallis bowled him.

DEAN CLOSE. G. R. Brooke, c Richings b Berkeley R. C. Cox, b Wallis Z. Henly, b Wallis W. A. Smith, c Bates b Williams S. G. Walker, 1 b w, b Williams F. E. Smith, b Cross H. P. Hardingham, b Wallis W. A. Pitson, not out B. M. Crees •> H. W. lies j-Did not bat. C. C. Lavington '

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3 5 I 15 2 IS 10 o

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60

W.C.K.S. ». MR. RAMMELL'S XI. On May 3oth Mr. Rammell brought a team against, and again defeated us. The weather was threatening and the wicket treacherous. Mr. Rammell again won the toss and put the School in. Our batting was not brilliant but thanks to Cross (21) and Oxley (13 not out) we finally reached the total of 90. A. P. Bolland took 3 wickets for 24 runs; Mr. Poynton and Day were also very fatal, each obtaining 2 wickets for 13 runs. Rev. A. J. Brewster and Mr. Poynton opened the batting for our opponents, but at 21 Wallis caught and bowled the latter. Mr. Beach-Hicks was soon disposed of and no stand was made until Bolland came in. Then the score quickly rose from 41 to 73, when Rev. A. J. Brewster was bowled by Richings for a good innings of 40. T. Bates then joined Bolland,

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but both were soon dismissed, and as no one else made any stand Mr. Rammell did not receive a ball, the match ending in a win for Mr. Rammell by 15 runs. Wallis bowled well for the School, taking 4 wickets for 31. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. D. Cross, c Sampson b Poynton N. M. Fergusson, b Bolland A. T. Marshall, b Bolland M. Bates, b Bolland H. F. Wallis, b Beach-Hicks H. A. Lewis, c Bolland b Day F. S. Williams, c Bolland b Day R. B. Berkeley, run out H. A. Richings, b Poynton W. A. Oxley, not out R. T. Salusbury, b Bates Extras

21 o 4 9 8 5 9 o 4 13 9 8

Total

90

MR. RAMMELL'S XI. Rev. A. J. Brewster, c and b Richings E. W. Poynton, b Wallis R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, b Williams E. H. Ingram-Halford, b Wallis N. King, b Wallis A. P. Bolland, run out T. Bates, 1 b w, b Wallis L. H. Sampson, run out J. D. Day, b Marshall C. Williams, c Lewis b Marshall T. E. Rammell, not out Extras Total.,

40 12 3 5 7 18 9 o o o o 10 .105

W.C.K.S. v. NORTON BARRACKS. On May 3ist we received a visit from Norton Barracks. Losing the toss the School had to field, and soon disposed of Captain Dillon; hut G. F. Berkeley was not dismissed until 4 wickets had fallen, when he was bowled by Mr. Poynton. The next two wickets fell with the addition of one run, 7 wickets being down for 22 runs, and the 8th fell at 25. But then Sergeant Eay and G. Gwyther got set, and put on 40 runs before a separation was effected ; the last wicket put on another 20 runs, and the innings closed for 85. Our start was not successful, the first 3 wickets falling for 7 runs. But at this point Mr. Eammell joined Marshall, and put on 19 before the former was

run out. After this Williams, Lewis, and Oxley all tried to keep up their wickets, but the innings soon came to a close for 77. Marshall played a good inning of 27 (not out), Mr. Rammell coming next with 15. Mr. Wodehouse's bowling was very deadly, getting 5 wickets for 33 runs. The scores were as follows :— NORTON BARRACKS. G. F. Berkeley, b Poynton Captain Dillon, c Williams b Wallis E. C. Wodehouse, b Wallis Captain Carey, run out R. M. Chichester, c and b Poynton W. M. Chichester, b Poynton Sergeant Pitt, b Wallis D. E. Cayley, b Poynton Colour-Sergeant Ray, b Wallis G. Gwyther, b Williams Captain Crowther, not out Extras Total

15 o 2 o 2 2 o o 24 28 n I 8?

W.C.K.S. M. Bates, b Berkeley D. Cross, b Berkeley A. T. Marshall, not out E. W. Poynton, Esq., b Wodehouse T. E. Rammell, Esq., runout F. S. Williams, b Wodehouse H. F. Wallis, b Berkeley N. M. Fergusson, b Wodehouse H. A. Lewis, 1 b w, b Berkeley W. A. Oxley, b Wodehouse R. B. Berkeley, c and b Wodehouse Extras Total

I I 27 2 15 9 I 3 6 6 4 2 77

W.C.KS. v. HINDLIP C.C. On June 4th we went to Hindlip, but still victory seemed to keep away from our track. The wicket was very soft, and of course being on their own ground, our opponents had the advantage. Hindlip won the toss and decided to bat; but with the exception of Mr. Sanderson, who made 22, no one seemed able to do much, and the innings closed for 45. For us Mr. Rammell bowled splendidly getting 5 wickets for 8 runs. We started to bat hoping at last to gain a victory; but we soon found out our mistake, for with the exception of Mr. Rammell, Oxley, and Wallis, who kept his

THE VIGORNIAN. wicket well, although he did not score much, no one could do anything with the bowling. For Hindlip Kibart took 7 wickets for 16 runs, and Cross 3 for 10. In their second venture the home side had scored 13 for the loss of 3 wickets, when an adjournment was made for tea. After tea the 4th wicket fell at 18. The next two wickets put on 32 runs, but after that the last four wickets fell for as many runs, and the innings closed for 54. Although there was only half-an-hour left, yet our opponents had got 6 wickets down for 24 runs, when stumps were drawn, Mr. Kammell and Oxley were both not out. The Scores were as follows :— HINDLIP C.C. Second Innings. First Innings. 4 S. Sanderson, c Rammell b Cross... 22 b Rammell 2 C. Aireton, b Wallis o b Wallis b A. Cross, b Cross 4 c Fergusson Rammell 19 H. Russel, run out 5 c Wallis b Rammell 14 o G. Nott, b Rammell o b Rammell G. Gerrard, b Rammell 5 c Berkeley b Rammell c J. Kibart, c and b Rammell 2 absent 2 T. Gray, c and b Rammell o b Wallis F. Gretorix, c Fergusson b Rammell 3 not out 4 Fergusson b W. Matthews, b Wallis o c Rammell o W. Whiting, not out o c Cross b Wallis ... o Extras 4 Extras 4 Total

45

Total

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W.C.K.S. M. Bates, c Gray b Cross D. Cross, b Kibart A. T. Marshall, b Kibart T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Kibart ... H. F. Wallis, c Whiting b Kibart... F. S. Williams, b Kibart H. A. Lewis, b Cross

2 3 2 7 3 o o

W. A. Oxley, b Kibart 6 N. M. Fergusson, c Gray b Cross... 3 R. B. Berkeley, c Gerrard b Kibart o N. King, not out o Extras 4 Total

30

run out b Cross b Cross not out did not bat 1 b w, b Cross c Mathews b Sanderson not out did not bat c Nott b Cross did not bat Extras

4 o 2 7

I 2 8 o 2

Total (6 wkts.) 26

W.C.K.S. ». WORCESTERSHIRE CLUB AND GROUND. On June nth our annual match with the Club and Ground was played. Mr. Beach-Hicks still being unable to play, our bowling, which we needed

most for this match, was considerably weakened. As usual, the School lost the toss, and had to field. A. E. Piercy and E. Wodehouse opened the batting against us, and 73 were scored before the former was run out for 33. The next wicket fell for the addition of 23 runs, and then Rev. Arden-Davis was dismissed for one run. Mr. Wodehouse was caught soon afterwards for a good innings of 42. However, A. Graham and Souch put on 43 runs before the latter was caught. Bowley and Straw did not trouble us much, and then Eev. H. E. Bennett joined Mr.. Graham, who was just afterwards caught for 37. The last wicket put on n more, and the innings closed for 184. For us Cross took 3 wickets for 37 runs. An interval was now made for tea, which Mrs. Chappel kindly provided. After tea Bates and Cross made a good start for the School batting, knocking up 30 before Bates was bowled for 19. Mr. Poynton then joined Cross, who was bowled at 37. Wallis now joined Mr. Poynton, and 21 runs were put on before the former fell a victim to Mr. Wodehouse. On Mr. Kammell coming in both masters got set and hit up 47 before Mr. Rammell was bowled by Straw. Lewis joined Mr. Poynton, but did not stay long, and on Fergusson going in Mr. Poynton was bowled after a good innings of 36. Fergusson and Marshall then played out time, our total being 102 for the loss of 6 wickets. The scores were as follows :— WORCESTERSHIRE CLUB AND GROUND. A. E. Piercy, run out E. Wodehouse, c Cross b Rammell Rev. W. G. Melville, c Oxley b Wallis Souch, c Oxley b Cross Rev. A. Davis, c Bates b Wallis Rev. F. Stainer, c Richings b Wallis A. Graham, c Williams b Cross Bowley, c Marshall b Poynton Straw, b Poynton Rev. H. F. Bennett, not out H. C. Collier, b Cross Extras

33 42 15 22 I 4 37 o 6 12 o 12

Total W.C.K.S. M. Bates, c Wodehouse b Bennett D. Cross, b Bennett E. W. Poynton, Esq., b Piercy H. F. Wallis, b Wodehouse T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Straw

184 19 12 36 8 12

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n6 H. A. Lewis, b Straw N. M. Fergusson, not out A. T. Marshall, not out F. S. Williams \ W. A. Oxley [-Did not bat. H. A. Richings J Extras

o I o

14

Total (6 wickets)

102

W.C.K.S. v. BARNT GREEN. On June 14, at Barnt Green, we again suffered a defeat, and also some very heavy scoring on the part of our opponents. Again losing the toss, we had to field, and started fairly well, getting 3 wickets down for 32 runs. But then A. W. Everitt and A. D. Bartleet became associated, and took the score to 156 before the latter was caught by Mr. Rammell for a good innings of 46, which included 2 fours and 14 twos. Soon after, A. W. Everitt was caught by Richings for a hard hit go, which included a six, 4 fours, 9 threes, and 13 twos. After this F. Atkins and J. E. Fellows knocked up 17 and 28 respectively, when the innings was declared at 209 for the loss of 5 wickets. Wallis bowled best for us, getting 4 wickets for 67. After an interval for tea we started to bat, but fared very badly, losing 6 wickets for 17 runs. But Williams kept up his' wicket well, and stayed in with Mr. Rammell until the score reached 50, when he was bowled for a useful innings of 10. When one more run had been scored, Mr. Rammell was very unfortunately run out with the total at 51. Mr. Rammell played a very good innings of 31, which included 4 threes and 9 twos. In the match, only one master was able to play, and so we had no change of bowling which was of any use on the hard wicket. If there is an excuse for our performance this must be it. Scores :— BARNT GREEN. G. P. Everitt, b Wallis J. Deakin, b Wallis R. Tarlstow, b Wallis A. W. Everitt, c Richings b Wallis A. D. Bartleet, c Rammell b Cross F. Atkins, not out T. E. Fellows, not out

n o 6 90 46 17 28

Rev. — Healy D. Wenham T. H. Spurgeon .. M. Rowland Extras

j-Did not bat.

Total

209

W.C.K.S. M. Bates, c Spurgeon b Wenham D. Cross, st Everitt b Spurgeon A. T. Marshall, c Everitt b Wenham T. E. Rammell, Esq., runout H. A. Lewis, c Rowland b Spurgeon H. F. Wallis, 1 b w Spurgeon W. A. Oxley, b Spurgeon F. S. Williams, b Bartleet N. M. Fergusson 1 b w, b Bartleet R. T. G. Salusbury, c Rowlands b Everitt H. A. Richings, not out Extras Total

4 I i 31 3 o o 10 o I o o 51

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. On June i8th we journeyed to Hereford, to play the Cathedral School there. We won the toss and went in to bat, but for some unknown reason a rot set in, Cross and Bates being bowled for 4. Then Marshall and Wallis got together, and put ott 29 before Wallis was dismissed. The rest of the wickets went down for an addition of only 15 runs, our team reaching the small total of 46. For us Marshall (18) and Wallis (11) batted best. Hereford started their innings with B. H. Nutmann and C. W. Janvrin, and these two succeeded in beating our total before the first wicket fell. Nutmann was out first for 30. The second wicket fell for 86, when S. Rees was bowled for 16. With J. R. Connop in, Janvrin passed his 50 by one run, and was then bowled at 105. Connop was bowled at 134, when P. Carless and R. Woods got set, and carried the total to 164. G. Susmann then kept in with Woods, until the former, was bowled at 184. When W. Yates came in Woods was dismissed for 42, and finally the total was carried to 2 n for the loss of 9 wickets, when stumps were drawn. Scores :— W.C.K.S. M. Bates, c Susmann b Connop D. Cross, c Yates b Nutmann A. T. Marshall, c Susmann b Nutmann

o 3 18

THE VIGORNIAN. H. F. Wallis, c Carless b Nutmann F. S. Williams, c C. Janvrin b Nutmann W. A. Oxley, c Rees b Nutmann N. M. Fergusson, c Connop b Nutmann H. A. Lewis, b Connop R. B. Berkeley, c and b Nutmann H. Day, c Connop b Nutmann O. H. Vevers, not out Extras Total

n o 3 6 2 o o o 3

46

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. B. K. Nutmann, b Cross C. W. Janvrin, b Williams S. Rees, b Williams .'. J. R. Connop, run out F. B. Carless, b Cross R. W. Woods, C. Oxley, b Williams G. Susmann, 1 b w, b Williams W. W. Yates, run out R. Janvrin, b Wallis E. Bourdar, not out J. R. Nutmann, not out Extras Total

30 JI 16 16 18 42 2 4 3 o 4 25 211

W.C.K.S. v. NORTON BARRACKS.

117 NORTON BARRACKS.

Captain Howe, c Rammell b Poynton 4 Sergeant Norman, c Oxley b Poynton 43 Captain Norbury, c Rammell b Poynton 10 Sergeant Ray, c Fergusson b Poynton 4 Captain Stanley-Clarke, c and b Beach-Hicks 39 Sergeant Pitt, not out 17 Lieutenant Cayley, b Beach-Hicks I Sergeant Malpass, b Beach-Hicks I Private Lowe, b Beach-Hicks I Private Kelsey, c Day b Beach-Hicks o Captain Carey, c Fergusson b Beach-Hicks ... 6 Extras 16 Total R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, c Clarke b Ray M. Bates, b Norman A. T. Marshall, b Norman T. E. Rammell, c Lowe b Norman N. M. Fergusson, b Clarke E. W. Poynton, b Clarke W. A. Oxley, not out F. S. Williams, not out H. A. Lewis.. \ H. Day loid not bat. L. F. Carton I Extras Total

This match was played at Norton on Thursday, 23rd June, and resulted in a win for us by one run and three wickets. Norton won the toss, and decided to bat first, and before they had all been dismissed 142 runs had been scored. This was chiefly due to Sergeant Norman, who made 43, and Captain StanleyClarke, who made 39. Mr. Poynton and Mr. BeachHicks bowled very well, the former taking 4 wickets for 42, and the latter 6 for 47. Mr. Beach-Hicks and M. Bates opened the batting for us, but the latter was soon bowled by Norman. A. T. Marshall then joined, and runs came freely, until he also fell a victim to Norman. Mr. Rammell and Mr. Beach-Hicks, however, soon became set, and 60 runs were telegraphed before the latter was caught after a short and hard hit innings of 43, including 2 sixes, 5 fours, and 2 threes. Mr. Rammell and Mr. Poynton batted well, Fergusson also playing a good innings of 22, and at the time to draw our score stood at 143 for 7 wickets, we thus winning by one run and 3 wickets. The score was as follows:—

142

W.C.K.S. 43 I 5 29 22 17 12 7.

9 143

W.C.K.S. v. KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL, STRATFORD-ON-AVON. On June 25th, King Edward's School, Stratford-onAvon, came over here to play us. The wicket was rather soft; but on winning the toss we decided to bat and lost 2 wickets for 10 runs. When the score had reached 25 play was stopped on account of the rain. Soon after resuming Cross was bowled at 35, after playing a good innings of 22. Fergusson and Marshall then got together and carried the total to 76, before the latter was bowled for a useful 19. Wallis joined Fergusson, who at 83 was dismissed, having played a good innings of 34. Oxley who then joined Wallis was dismissed at 85. Garton, who now for the first time this season figured for the School, joined Wallis and hit about freely. Wallis was bowled at 98, and on Day joining Garton the pair carried the total to 113, when Day was bowled. Garton and Salusbury soon followed him leaving Koschlin not out for 3. The School total thus was 116.

THE VIGORNIAN. The visitors started badly, losing one wicket for 4 runs, but then A. Moray-Brown and C. Saden put on 38 before the former was bowled for a good innings of 18. When the score reached 45 Saden followed Moray-Brown, and when stumps were drawn E. Stanley and W. Brown were not out, our opponents' total being 60 for 3 wickets, the match thus ending in a draw. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. M. Bates, b Cooke D. Cross, b Cooke F. S. Williams, c Stanley b Cook N. M. Fergusson, c and b Saden A. T. Marshall, b Cooke H. F. Wallis, b Schaumburg W. A. Oxley, b Saden L. F. Carton, c Cohub Cooke H. D. Day, b Cooke R. T. G. Salusbury, b Cooke R. A. Koechlin, not out Extras Total.

I 22 o 34 19 7 I 19 6 o 3 4

.116

KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL, STRATFORD. A. Moray-Brown, c Salusbury b Marshall 18 J. L. Schaumburg, c Williams b Cross o C. Saden, b Marshall 19 E. Stanley, not out... 6 W. Brown, not out 6 B Cooke , P. Blyth C. Cohu did not bat. R. Pargiter H. Brown A. Saden Extras ... Total (3 wickets)

60

W.C.K.S. v. REV. H. F. BENNETT'S XI. On June 2 8th, Rev. H. F. Bennett brought a strong team against us on our own ground. We lost the toss and had to field, making a fair start by getting 3 wickets down for 18 runs. But then Rev. S. Morgans and Mr. Wodehouse put on 22 before the latter was bowled. When the 6th wicket fell the telegraph read 53, and only 68 had been scored when the gth wicket fell. Then Rev. H. F. Bennett and Souch got together, and carried the total to 119 before the latter was stumped, after an innings of 17, Rev. H. F. Bennett carrying his bat for a hard hit innings of 40. For the

School, Cross took 2 wickets for 10, and Mr. BeachHicks 3 for 26. Our innings started badly. Mr. Beach-Hicks was quickly dismissed, Cross and Marshall following soon afterwards. In fact, with the exception of Mr. Rammell, who made 19 runs, none of our team seemed at all equal to the bowling. The match, however, ended in a draw, for when time was called Oxley and Day were both not out, our total being 41 for the loss of 9 wickets. For our opponents W. S. Caldwell bowled exceptionally well. The scores were as follows :— REV. H. F. BENNETT'S XI. Rev. W. G. Melville, runout E. Wodehouse, b Wallis W. S. Caldwell, b Poynton Rev. S. Morgans, c Bates b Poynton A. W. Isaac, b Beach-Hicks W. E. Bell, b Beach-Hicks Rev. F. Stainer, c and b Cross K. S. Caldwell, c Oxley b Cross Souch, st Rammell b Poynton K. Caldwell, c Wallis b Beach-Hicks Rev. H. F. Bennett, not out Extras Total

3 8 I 17 S o 5 14 17 o 40 9

119

W.C.K.S. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., c K. Caldwell bW. Caldwell o D. Cross, c Souch b W. Caldwell o A. T. Marshall, c Morgans b W. Caldwell ... 7 T. E. Rammell, Esq., c Wodehouse b W. Caldwell 19 N. M. Fergusson, 1 b w, b W. Caldwell o E. W. Poynton, Esq., 1 b w, b W. Caldwell... 2 H. F. Wallis, c K. Caldwell b W. Caldwell... 3 F. S. Williams, c K. Caldwell, b Wodehouse 2 M. Bates, b W. Caldwell 4 W. A. Oxley, not out o H. Day, not out I Extras 3 Total (9 wickets)

41

W.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S C.C. On June 3oth, St. John's brought a team against us on our own ground. Of course we lost the toss, but in this case a rather unusual thing occurred. We did not have to field first. Mr. Beach-Hicks and Cross opened the batting for us, but the first wicket fell at

THE VIGORNIAN. 6 runs. Mr. Poynton joined Mr. Beach-Hicks, and 32 runs were scored before Mr. Beach-Hicks was caught, after an innings of 18, including 3 fours. Two runs later Mr. Poynton was dismissed, and at 42 Marshall was bowled. The next two wickets fell for 6 runs more, when H. F. Wallis stayed in with Mr. Kammell, and this pair were not separated until the telegraph read 96, Wallis having played a very good innings of 15. Then Oxley joined Mr. Eammell, and the score was carried to 142, when the former was bowled for a well-played innings of 15. The last two wickets fell for an addition of 4 runs, Mr. Eammell carrying out his bat for a splendid innings of 61, which included 3 fours, 7 threes, and 8 twos, and so our innings closed for the fair total of 146. St. John's began badly, losing their first wicket for 4 runs. The second fell at n, and the third at 24. Then W. A. Young and E. E. Hoadley carried the score to 40 before the latter was bowled. When Rev. E. Arden-Davis joined Mr. Young, runs came up rapidly, the score reaching 62 before the latter was bowled for a hard hit innings of 33. On J. Moore coming in the score soon reached 81, when Eev. E. Arden-Davis was caught for an innings of 23. Mr. Moore and Souch then carried the score to 94 before the former was caught, Souch following him just after with the score at 94 for 8 wickets, when stumps were drawn. Wallis bowled very well, taking 5 wickets for 31 runs. W.C.K.S. D. Cross, c Smith b Cross I R. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., c Hoadley b Cross 18 E. W. Poynton, Esq., st Davis b Cross 13 A. T. Marshall, b Wodehouse 2 T. E. Rammell, not out 61 N. M. Fergusson, runout 2 F. F. Williams, b Wodehouse 2 H. F. Wallis, b Yonge 15 W. A. Oxley, b James 13 M. Bates, 1 b w, b James o H. Day, bjames o Extras ; 19 Total

146

ST. JOHN'S C.C. W. A. Yonge, 1 b w, b Wallis Rev. S. Morgans, c Day b Wallis A. T. Gordon-Smith, c Day b Wallis

33 o I

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E. C. Wodehouse, c Wallis b Poynton o E. E. Hoadley, c Rammell b Beach-Hicks ... 10 Rev. R. Arden-Davis, c Cross b Wallis 23 J. Moore, c Marshall b Wallis : 14 Souch, c Williams b Cross 8 A. Cross, not out o F.R. James JDidnotbat. H. F. George ...J Extras 5 Total (8 wickets)

94

W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. On July 2nd we journeyed to Cheltenham, hoping to improve our season's fortune by beating Dean Close. We fully expected to do this, as our former match this season had ended in a draw, decidedly in our favour. But we failed miserably. Worcester won the toss and went in, Marshall and Cross opened the batting. We did not make a bad start, obtaining 23 before Marshall was bowled. Wallis joined Cross, but was caught after the latter had added 2 runs to the score. Fergusson and Oxley each stayed in whilst 2 runs were added, when Williams joined Cross. But though Williams stayed in, Cross was caught soon after Williams joined him. The score was now 30, and four more wickets fell without any change in the score. Koschlin, however, managed to score 2, and with 2 more byes our total reached 30, Williams being not out. We again made a good start, Wallis bowling E. G. Brooke with his fourth ball. The second wicket was down for 10 runs, but before the third fell our total had been passed by 9 runs In the end their total reached 84, the chief scores being W. A. Smith (25), and B. C. Cox (n not out). Wallis bowled 5 wickets for 13 runs, and Marshall took 3 for 25. Our second innings realized 19 for the loss of i wicket, Oxley making 14 not out. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. first Innings. Second Innings. A. T. Marshall, b Henly 12 D. Cross, c Walker b Brooke 13 H. F. Wallis, c Cox b Henly o N. M. Fergusson, b Henly o W. A. Oxley, c Brooke b Henley... I not out 14 F. S. Williams, not out o not out 5 M. Bates, c Hardingham b Henly... o H. A. Lewis, b Brooke o L. F. Garton, c F. Smith b Brooke o

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H. D. Day, b Henly o R. A. Koechlin, c Brooke b Henly... 2 b Henly Extras 6 Total

34

o

Total (i wkt.)... 19

R. G. Brooke, b Wallis S. G. Walker, c Lewis b Cross W. A. Smith, c and b Marshall H. B. Cox, c Williams b Koechlin B. N. Crees, b Marshall F. E. Smith, b Wallis J. M. Walker, c Koechlin b Marshall H. P. Hardingham, c Williams b Wallis R. C. Cox, not out L. F. Henly, c Marshall b Wallis H. G. Fream, b Wallis Extras

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Total

In our second innings we scored 37 for the loss of 5 wickets, Williams being not out for n, when stumps were drawn. The scores were as follows : —

o I 25 10 6 o 6 o II 8 I 16 84

W.C.K.S. v. O.Vs. On July yth, F. M. Webb brought a fairly strong team of O.Vs against us, including C. T. Ley, who was the School captain last year. Fortunately we won the toss, and so determined to bat first, Bates and Cross starting for us. Bates was soon out, and at 14 Cross was bowled. With the score at 17 Fergusson was bowled by Ley, and without any increase in the total Oxley was caught off Ley's bowling. Then Williams joined Marshall and the score was carried to 49 before the latter was bowled for a fair innings of 24. After the addition of 6 runs Williams was caught, and the rest of the team collapsed, the last four wickets falling for the addition of 5 runs, our total being 60. E. Webb bowled best for the O.Vs, getting 4 wickets for 10 runs, Ley coming next with 2 wickets for 13 runs, and then Lewis with 2 wickets for 15. Our total of 60 did not seem very much to beat, and the O.Vs started as if they would do it easily, for they scored 17 before the first wicket fell. At 23 the 2nd fell, when C. T. Ley and F. M. Webb carried the total to 52, at which stage the latter was bowled for 18. The 4th and 5th wickets fell without any increase in the score, and the last 5 for the addition of only 4 runs, making their total 56. Thus the School won by 4 runs. For us Koechlin and Marshall both bowled well, the former taking 5 wickets for 13 runs, the latter 3 for i.

Second Innings. s D. Cross, b Lewis 8 bLey M. Bates, b Lewis o A. T. Marshall, b F. Webb 24 not out o N. M. Fergusson, b Ley o b Lewis 3 W. A. Oxley, c Powell b Ley ... o F. S. Williams, c Telfer b E.Webb 15 not out II H. F. Wallis, run out I c Telfer bLey 7 I L. F. Garton, not out o c and b Ley H. A. Lewis, b E. Webb O R. A. Koechlin, c F. Webb 3 bE. Webb O b Bennett H. D. Day, b E. Webb o Extras. Extras 12 Total

60

Total(5wkts.) 37

O.Vs. H. F. Lewis, b Koechlin W. G. Bennett, b Wallis F, M. Webb, b Koechlin C. T. Ley, b Marshall T. W. Powell, b Koechlin R. G. Telfer, b Marshall H. E. Powell, run out E. Webb, not out J. J. Newman, b Marshall F. Morris, 1 b w, b Koechlin N. Davies, b Koechlin Extras

10 6 18 12 I o 2 o o I o 6

Total

56

W.C.K.S. v. BARNT GREEN C.C. On July 12th we received a visit from Barnt Green, which was not represented by so strong a team as in the former match. We won the toss, and Mr. BeachHicks and Cross opened the batting for ns. But the former was bowled with the score at 5. Then Mr. Poynton and Cross stayed together until the score reached 32, when Cross was caught. On Marshall joining Mr. Poynton, the score was carried to 50 before the latter was bowled for 26. Another 20 runs were added before Mr. Rammell was bowled, and then Williams joined Marshall. These two batted well, putting on 40 runs before Marshall was caught, after a good innings of 38. The score was now no, and at 117 Oxley was bowled, and Wallis joined Williams, who was also bowled at 137, for a

THE VIGORNIAN. good innings of 32. Fergusson was disposed of for nothing, "but then Bates and Wallis carried the score to 156, when the former was howled. The last wicket added 6 runs, when Wallis was howled, after a fair innings of 21, our total heing 162. In our fielding we started very well, getting 4 wickets down for 12 runs. But then B. D. Bartleet and J. E. Fellows carried the score to 89 before the former was howled for 24. One more run had been scored when J. E. Fellows was bowled for a short and hard hit innings of 48. The next wicket fell for the same total, but then Jeanes, and H. A. Lewis who was playing as a substitute, carried the score to 115. When stumps were drawn both were not out, our opponents having scored 115 for the loss of 8 wickets. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., b Wenham D. Cross, cKoechlinbD. Bartleet E. W. Poynton, Esq.,1 b w, b Fellows A. T. Marshall, c Deakin b A. Bartleet T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Fellows F. S. Williams, b A. Bartleet W. A. Oxley, b Wenham H. F. Wallis, bA. Bartleet N. M. Fergusson, c Deakin b A. Bartleet M. Bates, b Fellows H. D. Day, not out Extras Total

o 7 26 38 n 32 I 21 o 4 2 20 162

BARNT GREEN. H. F. Atkins, b Poynton D. Wenham, b Wallis A. D. Bartleet, b Poynton F. Collins, 1 b w, b Wallis B. D. Bartleet, b Beach-Hicks J. E. Fellows, b Beach-Hicks Jeanes, not out J. Deakin, b Beach-Hicks C. Bellingham, b Wallis H. A. Lewis, not out R. A. Koechlin did not bat. Extras

S o o S 24 48 20 o I I II

Total (8 wkts) W.C.K.S. V. HlNDLIP

115 C.C.

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toss. Mr. Eammell and Cross started splendidly for us, taking the score to 42 before the latter was bowled, after a very useful innings of 12. When the 5th wicket fell the telegraph read 65, and then Mr. Eammell and Fergusson took it to 83 before the latter was bowled. At 86 Mr. Eammell was caught after a fine innings of 35. Then Oxley and Bates carried the score to 115 before the latter was bowled for a useful innings of 16. At 117 Oxley followed, and our innings closed for 120. With his fifth ball Mr. Poynton took the first wicket. The second wicket put on 26 runs before Mr. Noond was dismissed. At 38 Mr. Sanderson was bowled, and Cross followed at 47. At 56 the sixth and seventh wickets fell, and the last three wickets putting on 7 runs, the innings closed for 63, leaving the School victors by 5 7 runs. Thus we ended up our season with a win, thanks chiefly to Mr. Eammell, Bates and Oxley. Mr. Poynton bowled very well for us, taking 7 wickets at the cost of 25 runs. The scores were as follows :— W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell, Esq., c and b Noond D. Cross, b Kibart A. T. Marshall, b Kibart F. S. Williams, b Noond E. W. Poynton, Esq., b Noond H. F. Wallis, c Sanderson b Noond N. M. Fergusson, 1 b w, b Noond W. A. Oxley, b Kibart M. Bates, b Kibart L. F. Carton, b Kibart H. D. Day, not out Extras Total

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35 12 o 3 3 S 8 16 16 4 o 18 120

HINDLIP C.C. J. Kibart, c Cross b Poynton E. Noond, b Wallis S. Sanderson, b Poynton A. Cross, b Poynton Rev. —Collier, c Oxley b Poynton C. Aireton, b Poynton G. Nott,bCross W. Whiting, 1 b w, b Cross W. Mathews, b Poynton D. Dingby, not out H. Thompson, b Poynton Extras Total

o 12 16 12 o 10 4 o o I 2 6 63

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SCHOOL v. SCHOOL HOUSE. Two matches were played between the School and the House, both of which the House won, the first by 74 runs, the second by 16. The first match was played on May i2th. In this Williams i. batted well, making 29 runs, Berkeley i. and Wallis both bowled well, the former taking 7 wickets for 9 runs, the latter 3 for 3. On June 21, when the second match was played, Wallis was unable to play, which handicapped the House's bowling considerably. But Salusbury made 21 not out, whilst Collier kept up his wicket well. For the School, Cross took 6 wickets for 33 runs. Cross (17) and Richings (12) batted best for the School. Berkeley bowled well for the House, taking 4 wickets for 11 runs. The Scores were :— 1st match—House 2nd match—House

87 School 70 School

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BATTING AVERAGES, 1898. No. of Times Innings. Not out.

Total Runs.

Highest Score.

Average

tMarshall 18 . 197 • 38 13-13 Oxley 18 ... 7 102 , 16 9-27 2 Williams 20 .. 4 148 . 9-25 3 Wallis 18 ... o 27 7-8 142 , Cross 19 ... o 142 . 22 7-47 Carton 5 ... i 6-0 24 • 19 Fergusson 19 ... i 93 • S'l'6 34 19 .. o Bates 85 • 19 4'47 Lewis ............... 13 .. i 6 2"O 24 . Kcechlin ............ 5 ... i 8 . 2.0 3 Day ................ .. 8 .. 3 6 1-8 9 • T. E. Rammell, Esq ................ II 227 ... 61* ... 25-2 R. M. M. BeachHicks, Esq ....... 4 61 ... 43 ... 15-25 E. W. Poynton, Esq ................ 8 99 ... 36 ... 12-37 t Winner of bat presented by J. J. Wood, Esq.

BOWLING

ANALYSIS.

Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Analysis.

JH. F. Wallis R. A. Kcechlin A. T. Marshall D. Cross

246 17 26 91

57 4 6 ii

514 31 85 249

41 6 8 16

10-078 5-16 8-3 15-5

Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Analysis. F. S. Williams 74 10 207 10 207 R.B.Berkeley 53 8 154 3 51-3 (Also bowled R. T. G. Salusbury (o w for 21) and H. A. Richings (i w for 14). E. W. Poynton, Esq. 124 24 314 26 I2'O7 R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq 34 3 108 13 8-30 T. E. Rammell, Esq. 43 7 121 12 io'o8 JWinner of the School bowling average prize.

JUNIOR MATCHES. There were two matches against Hanley Castle Grammar School, at Hanley on June 2nd, at home on July 2nd, both of which we lost. In the first match they scored 132, of which Neal made 71, and we only reached the total of 49, Sampson being chief scorer with 12. In the return match we were again badly beaten. We won both the matches against the Voluntary Choir; the first was played on June 25th, the second on July 16th. In the first the School scored 43 against their 33, and in the second hit up 83 against their 46. In the latter match Tyers (22) and Salusbury (21) were the chief scorers. The first match v. Evesham Grammar School was played at home on June nth, when they scored 62 against our 30. When we went to Evesham to play them, we found they had gone elsewhere to play another match ! We lost both matches against the Choristers, who played v. a team under 15 of the School. A team under 14 also went to Malvern to play a small school there, but was hopelessly defeated, scoring only 31 against 63. A match had been arranged against Hereford Cathedral School 2nd XL, but it had to be scratched. JUNIOR BATTING AVERAGE.

GAMES.

S. Wooster won the hat given by the Headmaster, for the best batting average in Junior games. His average was 10. He had come down regularly to net practise, as well as to the games, and thoroughly deserved the bat. W. Wagstaff, G. Day and S. G. Simpson were the next in order.

THE VIGORNIAN.

IBopge to jBOUT 8 o'clock on August sth, 1898, the good ship " Hart " steamed out of Cardiff Docks at full tide. The day had promised to be fine, but two at least of the passengers were destined ere long to feel the effects of a head wind and a choppy sea. All told, the ship's crew consisted of twenty-one hands. Her destination was Lisbon and then Huelva, which latter town you will find some hundred miles North of Gibraltar. About midday it began to rain, but this did not prevent us staying on deck for the rest of the day and watching the coast during odd moments when our attention was not wholly absorbed by the waves. By midnight we were off Land's End, and were destined to remain in sight of Old England all next day, for about 5 o'clock in the morning a leak was discovered in the boiler, and the engineers spent their Sunday in repairing it. During the night a gale sprang up, and we had to hold tight to keep in our berths. In the morning after breakfast I cautiously climbed up the companion and looked round. Nothing was to be seen but huge mountains of blue and white. We were in the " Bay " at last. All day the wind kept up, but fell during the night, and next morning it was comparatively calm. The sun now began to grow hot, and the hardest work was to keep cool and comfortable whilst reading. It is very annoying to have to put down one's book and hold tight every other half minute. At half-past seven on Wednesday morning Cape Finisterre was in sight. All round the ship porpoises were jumping. The heat at this time being intense, an awning was rigged up astern. From this point all the way down to Lisbon the coast is very rugged, and dotted with pretty little white villages. At last, about 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, we rounded Cape Rocha, and a few hours later were in sight of the Portuguese capital. Very pretty was the scenery as we sailed up the Tagus. The night was beautifully clear, and the lights of the city were reflected in the still waters as in a mirror. But little noise was heard from the town save the occasional clanging of bells. It seemed like Fairyland. Next morning, after an early dip in the Tagus, we looked round and found

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that the city wore a very different aspect to that of the previous evening. After breakfast we landed and strolled through the town. It is useless to attempt in this space anything like a description of what we saw; for picturesque costumes, queer sights, and strange, weird smells, one has to go to the byestreets. Many of the principal streets are almost exact counterparts of our English ones, except that the houses are much higher, and, as a rule, painted a bright colour. There are several magnificent squares in this city, chief among which is the famous Black Horse Square. About 10 o'clock the heat forced us back to the ship, which we found apparently possessed by legion. On inquiry we found them to be Portuguese unloading the ship. We were forced to lie down and pant in the cabin to the music of the donkey-engines, until the heat abated. In the evening we again went ashore and found the streets full of people, but as the twilight is very short, and we knew not a word of Portuguese we soon returned to the " Hart." Next day we left Lisbon and took train to Cintra, a pretty little summer resort among the hills, about eighteen miles distant. It is the Malvern of Lisbon. The distance might have been eighty miles to judge by the time we took, for the Portuguese trains stop opposite every big house in case the grandee wants to travel. However, we got there at last, and on stepping out of the train were immediately surrounded by an excited mob of donkeys and men. We strolled on though in a dignified way, followed by the whole cavalcade, and the procession made quite an impression in the town. As we had been told to ask for the Lawrence Hotel we selected the most intelligentlooking of our followers, and fired off these two words at him. Immediately the fellow heard the words he bolted off down the street at a terrific pace. We followed as well as we could, and was delighted to find the rest of our suite dropping off one by one. When we got to the hotel we asked for a little lunch. Accordingly they brought us a dinner of six courses. The bill rather astounded us—2,400 reis ! This, however, only amounted to 25. a head. We thought we would dodge the guide on leaving the hotel, but found

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him doing sentry-go outside. Evidently he had rather suspected us of this intention. He now led off down the road at his former pace. We did'nt like his looks, and so tried to dodge by turning corners and pretending we had no connection with him; but he was always one too many for us, and so we gave it up after a mile or two. He was a very interesting guide, stopping at every important looking place, and pouring forth a lengthy account in Portuguese, spiced with a word or two of bad French and worse English. At first we used to ask him to say it over again, but it was always worse the second time, so we stopped. The King of Portugal has a summer residence at Cintra. Another sight of interest is the statue of Vasco di Gama, which is on one of the highest peaks. We also saw several old Moorish castles and other curiosities too numerous to mention. We returned to the " Hart" about 6 o'clock, having enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The next day was Sunday, though one would certainly not distinguish it from a week-day in Lisbon. We had hoped to see the bull-fight, but the captain was uncertain as to the time of the vessel's departure, and we had no relish to be left behind. Leaving Lisbon early on Monday morning, we arrived at Huelva at about midday on Tuesday. Huelva is a very pleasant little Spanish town, having a large sprinkling of English traders, as the surrounding country is very rich in ore. The Spanish are a very different race to the Portuguese, the latter being very quiet, whereas the former are always quarrelling. Every Spaniard wears a broad coloured belt, in which is invariably hidden a long curved knife, and this they are much too ready to draw. We went ashore in the cool of the evening and found the streets crowded. Outside every cafe was a small table, round which the men were sitting, smoking and drinking. We attracted a great deal of attention, and a running fire of comments, complimentary or otherwise, as we walked through the streets. Everywhere one meets gaudily dressed soldiers with magnificent moustaches. These men are very badly paid, and are allowed to buy such things as wine and tobacco at half-price.

On Wednesday we had a pleasant sail in a little Spanish boat across the bay to the spot whence Columbus set sail on his voyage of discovery. A large monument has been erected here to commemorate this event, and the prows of three of the ships of his fleet can still be seen. Close by there is a large convent, which happened to be undergoing repairs, and so we were allowed to see over it. It is filled with pictures and relics of Columbus, and among many other objects of interest are the actual holes in the walls where victims were buried alive. About 12 o'clock on Thursday we steamed out of Huelva, and sighted Cape Rocha on Friday evening, and Cape Finisterre on Sunday. After this nothing was visible except sea and sky until next Wednesday morning, when the first thing I saw on looking through my porthole was the Irish Coast. The passage across the Bay had not been marked by anything unusual, and the sea had never been very rough. We were soon entering Cork harbour. The sky looked dreary compared to that of Spain, but the land was very fresh and green. We passed Queenstown without stopping. Queenstown possesses a very fine Cathedral; and all along the coast up to Cork itself there are many very pretty bits of scenery, foremost among which is Black Rock Castle. We were alongside the wharf by about 9 o'clock. Cork itself is a busy town with 80,000 inhabitants. Its exports are mostly country produce. We easily saw what there was to be seen in the town in two days, and had a pleasant trip to Blarney Castle via the Muskerry Railway, which is a miniature train and runs for the most part on rails laid along the roads. Only the Keep of Blarney Castle is still standing, and this we thoroughly explored. There is so very little difference between this castle and the ordinary old castle ruins one sees in England, that it need not detain us except to say that it possesses a curious old stone on which, according to tradition, the kings of Ireland were formerly crowned. As the " Hart" had to stay in Cork for another week, we left Ireland on Friday evening on board the " Ennisfallen." We reached Milford Haven about

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flnzt Distribution : & flopulariseb Junction. (Reprinted from " Berrow's Worcester Journal.") SHE Prize Distribution in connection with the Worcester Cathedral King's School took place on Thursday, October 6th. At the invitation of the Head Master, the Rev. W. Haighton Chappel, a large gathering assembled in the College Hall. They were entertained by a short musical programme rendered by the School Singing Class. These items were so selected that they amused the boys and pleased the parents and friends, a result which is not always 'achieved in the selection of prize-day songs. Though the items of the programme were far less pretentious than of yore, they were immeasurably more popular and successful. In this the conductor (Mr. G. H. Smith) shared the credit with the boys. The programme was as follows :— Plantation Song ... " De Ole Banjo "... The Class. Trio "Evening." Chorus "Come, merry comrades all." Song " Fiddle and I." Plantation Song ... "Shine, shine moon." The most notable point of a popular function was the complete abandonment of recitations and dialogues in Greek and Latin, items which the boys barely understood, and could retail with only one degree less agony than their cousins and their sisters and their aunts could endure them. Perhaps those present were grateful also that they were spared the reading of a long and detailed examiners' report. The attendance included:—The Dean and Mrs. Forrest, Canon Melville, Canon Claughton, the Eevs. Canon Cattley, H. H. Woodward (precentor), E. Eckett> C. Hughes, T. Littleton Wheeler, G. A. K Simpson, H. E. Whinfield, F. H. Eichings, E. E. Fowler, D. Sampson, H. Kingsford, J. S. Chesshire, D. Tait, W. W. Vevers, J. B. Nicholson, the Mayor of Wor-

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cester (Aid. Buck), Mr. and Mrs. C. Raymond, Mrs. and Miss Wheeler, Mrs. H. Buck, Miss Ottley, Mr. and Mrs. Littledale, Mr. F. Everill, Mrs. Percy Allsopp, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Beach-Hicks, Mrs. Berkeley, Mr. and Mrs. F Corbett, Mrs. T. Southall, Miss Bates, Misses Done, Mr. P. S., Mrs., and Miss Williams, Dr. Fergusson, Dr. Wellesley Coombs, Messrs. J. Hooper, T. G. Hyde, W. C. Abell, Mr. and Mrs J. W. Wagstaff, Mr. and Mrs. Day, Mrs. and Miss Crowe, Mr. and Mrs. Eldershaw, Mrs. Mabyn Eead, Mrs. Tait, Mrs. Wilding, Miss Sheppard, Mrs. Driver, Mr. H. Millington (Head Master of Bvomsgrove) and Mrs. Millington, and the staff: Messrs. H. Clarke, T. E. Eammell, E. M. M. Beach-Hicks, E. W. Poynton, A. Swann, J. E. Boon. Apologies were announced from the Bishop of Worcester, Canon Knox Little, Lord Beauchamp, the Hon. George Allsopp, M.P., and Alderman Ernest Day. THE MASTER ON PROGRESS. The Head Master, addressing the gathering, said they did not provide any exciting form of entertainment. They had no great educational light from outside to talk to them. Their programme was simple and short. For that reason he valued the presence of so large a gathering the more highly. He did not think the best work in a school was that done merely to gain prizes, but he realised that prizes were an important element in school life, because they were the public recognition of perseverance and industry. He understood that intellectual attainment was the main object for which the average boy was sent to school, and he could honestly say he regarded the past year as one of steady progress and advance in work throughout the school. There were weak spots he knew: he was the first to acknowledge it. For instance, he considered the composition of the 6th was weak. Therefore they would find no prize given for it. The mathematics of the two top forms did not reach the standard which he thought they ought in a school of that particular character, and he recognised that there had been a breakdown in the history of the 5th. In saying that, he had been frank with them, and told them where their failures lay. At the same time there was ample evidence that the character of the work of the 6th had improved very considerably. Their Scripture was reported on as being exceedingly good, their history as very satisfactory. In the 5th Greek and Latin showed a marked advance. Scripture was satisfactory, and there had been a higher average of marks in the work done for the lower certificate. They would ask for tangible results. They had this year won four higher certificates, whereas last year they had five, and the year before two. He had hoped for six, and he thought that a fair number to expect from a school of their size and conditions. Two of the most industrious boys of the school failed to pass. No one would accuse King or Richings of lack of industry. Richings passed in five subjects and King in four. Richings failed to get the certificate by three marks in Euclid, though he passed in that subject with ease the year before. King failed in the same subject, though he did creditably in the higher branch of the same subject. Their failure was due rather to lack of judgment than effort, and, though the record suffered, he was more than satisfied with their work. (Applause.) Last year they had five lower certificates, and this year they had six. He had expected to get eight. His complaint last year was that

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he was disappointed with the standard of Greek in the school, and he was gratified to note an advance in the higher and the lower forms. There had been a higher standard of industry, especially in the preparation of home work. That was, perhaps, due to the generosity of Canon Knox Little in giving prizes for the encouragement of Greek accidence in the lower part of the school. The report spoke most favourably of arithmetic, geography, and history. Last year he had to lament that the Meeke scholarship had gone elsewhere. During this year, however, Lewis had recovered it for the first time since 1893. (Applause.) Last year they had no open scholarship or exhibition to include among their honours. This year they congratulated Richings in carrying off the first classical exhibition at Worcester College, Oxford. (Applause.) Judging the school merely by results on paper, which were not always the best test, there was much to encourage them. They had much yet to do. Those who were wisest in the matter recognised that the object of school life was not merely filling the knowledge box, but that there were other sides of school life to be taken into consideration, such as the physical health of the school. For the boarders they were entirely responsible ; for the day boys they were responsible in a measure. He was thankful to be able to say that during the past year the health of the school had been good. They had one outbreak of measles, but the boys mostly got it in the Christmas holidays. (Laughter.) In the Lent term other schools were decimated by influenza and kindred ailments, but they were remarkably free. He attributed the small percentage of absences to the increased interest shown in the games of the school. (Applause.) Boys who took regular exercise were least likely to get on the sick list. He was thankful to see a considerable increase in the attendance at cricket, hockey, and football. In that connection he was pleased to notice how some of the smaller boys developed at cricket, and the indefatigable efforts of Mr. Rammell to coach them (Great He was satisfied that boys were intellectually, applause.) physically, and morally the better for taking part regularly in the games. Last year, coming from the great school at Marlborough, he told them he was agreeably surprised at the tone of the school. Nothing that had happened since had made him alter his opinion. Where they had numbers of boys they would always have evil; and the test was its detection and adequate correction. He had been more than ever pleased to see the loyalty to himself when in difficulty, and the right-mindedness displayed by the great majority of boys. It was not enough to develop merely the intellectual and physical powers of a boy ; there were higher faculties implanted in every child made in the image of God. In the words of Froude, " to make us know our duty and do it, to make us upright in act and true in thought and word, is the aim of all instruction that deserves the name, the epitome of all purposes for which education exists." He and the staff were not unconscious of that high responsibility. He noted with the greatest satisfaction the growth of the Old Vigornians' Club under the able and untiring guidance of Mr. Frank Webb. (Applause.) He believed it did much to perpetuate the interests and friendships that were formed at school. It was a pleasure last Christmas to meet at the school house a larger number of Old Vigornians than had hitherto met. There was a new and successful departure in the form of a gathering of Old Vigornians in London, by one whose name recalled happy memories, Mr. Arthur Bolland, and he hoped it would be repeated. In deference to the wishes of parents he had started a preparation evening class, which had proved a success; and he had prevailed on the Governors to provide a bicycle shed, for the design of which he was indebted to Miss Ottley, Head Mistress of the High School for Girls. He spoke next of the desired increase of classroom accommodation. When he came to the school he recognised that it was inadequate ; it had become more so, last summer painfully inadequate. The Governors had most readily acceded to his request, and they had decided to build. They had approved the excellent plans of Mr. A. H. Parker, and the contract was ready for signing, except that the Charity Commissioners had at the last moment suggested an alternative method, wherefore the project was hung

up. He argued that class-rooms were essential to their progress, and he did not believe for a moment that it was the intention of the Governors to draw back or do other than complete the classrooms at the earliest opportunity. The proposed accommodation comprised a laboratory for the teaching of science, without which they could not give the most elementary instruction, a common room for the masters who had nowhere to retire in the school intervals, and a changing room for the day boys, who could not now be accommodated in the school house ; all of which were indispensable to the development of the school. He acknowledged the co-operation he received from the majority of parents in securing regularity of attendance, but he begged for increased support. Last term he spent quite a large time in answering requests for remission of school work, which he refused. Only really serious causes should be pleaded in excuse for remission. Having their comparatively light school hours, they must be fully employed if the staff were to obtain satisfactory results. There were advantages in a day school, apart from the economical. He attached great value to the constant watchfulness mothers might exercise over the day boys, and he pleaded for the maintenance of strict discipline at home, besides regularity of attendance at school. (Applause.) Before concluding, Mr. Chappel thanked the Clerk to the Governors (Mr. Hooper) for his counsel and advice, and the Governors for their support and assistance. (Applause.) His thanks were also due to his band of faithful colleagues who had supported him. Whatever good results the school had achieved, the major portion of the credit was due to them, for they had done their best, and been loyal and faithful through every difficulty which he had had to face. (Applause.) The year had not been a year without anxieties, but one of very real and substantial advance. (Applause.)

THE DEAN DISTRIBUTES THE PRIZES. The Dean, before the distribution of the prizes, congratulated the Head Master and his assistants on the satisfactory position of the school in point of numbers and efficiency. He was glad Mr. Chappel felt encouraged by the results of his very arduous and responsible work. The examiner, at the close of his report, made a very suggestive observation. He said the school had already caught up the earnest spirit of the Head Master (with whom he had been acquainted for more than 20 years), and he was convinced that the progress, though slow, was sure, and he looked for great things in the future. (Applause). He congratulated Mr. Chappel on his deliverance from a cycling accident which might have proved serious if not fatal; and they would, the Dean was sure, unite in wishing that he might be spared for many years to those who held him dear, and to the Cathedral King's School. He read a letter from Mr. Bolland, the late Head Master, expressing his unabated interest in the school, and his thankfulness that under Mr. Chappel the highest and best objects of school education would always be kept in view. He exhorted the boys to cultivate the grace of punctuality as well as of regularity of attendance, and, moreover, the cultivation of method in work. A boy with the faculty of method was likely to do more work and to do it better. (Hear, hear.) He applauded the desire of the Head Master to maintain the tone, the honour, and the character of the school. He remembered well a few years ago, when an accusation was brought against certain boys, which being proved to be utterly unfounded, how the captain and senior boys, with burning indignation, kicked up a "most tremendous rumpus." (Laughter.) That spirit, without its violent expression, was one he wished to see cuitivated. He asked the boys to guard the honour of the school jealously, to reject with scorn the advances of anybody who would tempt them to do anything unworthy or dishonourable. He exhorted them to be good, noble, brave, pure, true, and Christian. He then gave away, with many kindly words of encouragement to the recipients, the following prizes :—• PRIZE LIST. Form prizes: VI., H. A. Lewis; V., F. W. Rowe; IV.,

THE VIGORNIAN. H. S. Cobb; III., T. Stinton ; II., W. R. Wagstaff; I., E. F. West. Maurice Day Classical Prize : H. A. Lewis. Divinity (Bishop's) open : H. A. Lewis; (McNeile) V. form : N. Fergusson, S. G. Simpson, ceq. History : Open, L. Sampson ; V., N. Fergusson. Divinity and History: IV., F. L. Steward; III., F. Eldershaw ; 2, W. R. Wagstaff. English Essay: Senior, H. A. Lewis, hon. mention, R. Salusbury: Junior, A. P. G. Smith ; hon. mention, H. S. Cobb. Mathematics : A, A. Turner Marshall; B, G. V. Tyers ; C, A. J.. Dash ; D., B. Hartley ; E, A. Fergusson. Chemistry : G. Coombs. Drawing: C. Davenport. Modern Languages (Old Vigornians): VI., N. King ; V., F. E. Rowe ; IV., not awarded ; III., R. A. Kcechlin ; II., H. Berkeley. Canon Knox Little's prizes for accidence : IV., C. Williams ; hon. mention, G. Coombs; III., T. Stinton ; hon. mention, H. Raymond. Mr. Steward's Prize for Proxime Accessit in K. S. Examination : H. S. Cobb. Prize for Examination in Cathedral Catechising : Winter term, N. Fergusson ; Lent term, H. C. Collier. Prizes for Holiday Reading: V., H. Wallis; IV., not awarded ; III., H. B. Magowan ; II., H. Berkeley; I., G. R. Wood. Recommended for the School Leaving Exhibition of £40 a year for three years: H. A. Lewis, Meeke Scholarship of Hertford College, Oxford.

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;URING the summer holidays I was invited to join a party of cyclists, who were going to visit Tewkesbury. As I had never seen the Abbey, I gladly accepted the invitation. The day we chose for our ride turned out a perfect one for cycling, as the sun was not very strong, and it was not too hot. We left Worcester at 10.15 an<* soon passed Kempsey and Severn Stoke, reaching Tewkesbury just as 12 o'clock was striking. When we had had some refreshments, we went to see the Abbey. Here cyclists are provided with accommodation for their cycles, while looking over the Abbey, which is a great convenience. After signing our names in the Visitors' Book, and paying the usual fee, we were taken over the Abbey by a guide. It has a beautiful organ and many beautiful monuments. The one which attracted our attention chiefly was the Duke of Clarence's, who is said to have been drowned in a wine butt. This Abbey is said to have more side-chapels than any other The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to the Dean for his attendance. He remarked that the Head Master's address had Cathedral or Abbey in England except Westminster. enhanced their high estimate of his ability, saying it was a great I could mention heaps of other things of interest, advantage to the school to have such a Head Master, and a great advantage to the city to have such a school. He regretted that but must not stop to do so now except to mention he did not get the advantage of such education as was afforded the boys there. He assured them, however, that such education that this Abbey was built in the time of Henry I. as they got at school was only the beginning, the foundation of When we had finished our tour of the Abbey we life. It would not bring them bread and cheese or success in their professions. That they must obtain for themselves by remounted and started to ride along the Gloucester honesty, determination, and perseverance. He encouraged the Our destination was the small village of boys to continued effort and to the regard of their work as a Road. pleasure. Deerhurst, about 3§ miles from Tewkesbury. Just past The Dean, in his reply, incidentally congratulated Mr. George the second milestone from Tewkesbury, along the Smith on the great improvement in the singing, and announced Gloucester road, you turn to the right down a bye-lane that the boys would be given a half-holiday. and keep straight on for about i j miles, when you The proceedings ended with cheers for the Head Master, the come to the Church. We put up our machines at a Dean, and the Governors. farmhouse, where we got something to drink, and then SCHOOL HONOURS. with this and some sandwiches which we had brought with us we had our lunch. Successes by past and present Vigornians since prize day, 1897 :—H. A. Lewis, Meeke Classical Scholarship at Hertford When we were sufficiently rested we went and looked College, Oxford ; R. Keen passed preliminary examination of over the church, which is very plain and with which Incorporated Law Society ; A. T. Richings, 1st classical exhibition at Worcester College, Oxford ; Barwick Browne, O.V., we were rather disappointed. entrance to Woolwich R.M.A. ; T. Bates, O.V., passed preBut to make up for this we were taken to an old liminary scientific at Burlington House in all subjects ; H. A. Lewis, A. Turner Marshall, L. Sampson, R. T. Salusbury, chapel which was discovered in 1860. It is part of higher certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board ; F. W. Rowe, N. M. Fergusson, F. V. Steward, O. H. Vevers, an old farmhouse, and when this was being done up E. Roberts, H. F. Wallis, lower certificates, with two first classes several old carved stones were found, and one slab on in arithmetic, and two in Scripture.

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which was a Latin inscription ; I am not quite sure of the date but I think it was 1509. The original stone with the inscription has been sent to the British Museum, but a copy of it is placed on a slab in this chapel, and the remaining stones are also kept here. The moderate sum of sixpence is charged for" viewing the church and chapel, and all visitors are requested to sign their name in a book. When we had seen all that there is to be seen, we started on our homeward journey; but instead of going through Tewkesbury we turned off before getting into the town, and crossed the Severn at the Lower Lode Ferry. We reached the other side in safety, and started for Upton-on-Severn, a distance of eight miles, where we intended to get tea. The road between Tewkesbury and Upton is very bad for cyclists, and consequently we did not reach Upton until 5.30. We immediately went and ordered a good tea for we were very hungry. When we had satisfied our hunger and thirst, particularly the latter, we started home, a distance of ten miles, and reached Worcester at about 8.15 after a very pleasant and enjoyable day. If any cyclist wants to spend an enjoyable day, I should advise him to visit Tewkesbury and return by Upton. Altogether we went about forty-five miles, which is not too much even for a beginner.

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21 I^OUT in Stoiteerlanb. WENT to Switzerland in the holidays, and was asked to write a short account of the tour for " The Vigornian," as perhaps some of the fellows in the school might like to hear a little about it. The trip was conducted by the Rev. Norman Bennet, the Public School Missioher, who is well known to some of our fellows already; and its success was due in no small measure to his able management. A brief sketch of the route will perhaps not be out of place. We left London in the morning and embarked at Dover, whence we had a smooth and quick passage to Ostend. From Ostend we went to Brussels, where a rather amusing incident occurred. We got out of the train expecting to find a hot dinner ready, but we found only some cold dinner put up in a small bag, with which we had to be content. We then went through Namur, Metz, Strasburg, Luxemburg, and Basle. Here we changed into a slower train, which took us along the lake of Zurich.

THE VIGORNIAN. We arrived at Davos-Platz at about half-past five, after a journey of 32 hours in boat and train. The eleven days at Davos were fully occupied. We had a tennis tournament, which was keenly contested all through; there were walks to pretty and interesting places in the neighbourhood, bathing in the lake, mountaineering excursions. The lake was fairly cold, but with a bright sun shining on it was most enjoyable. The mountain excursions were a great success too. The two highest we went up were the Schwarzhorn (10,339 feet), and tne Piz-Kesch (11,212 feet). We did these two in two days. Starting at 3.0 in the morning for the Schwarzhorn, we reached the summit about 7.0. After waiting some time up there we went to a few chalets rejoicing in the name of Diirrenboden, where we had lunch. About 2.30, after we had met the guide, we started for Piz-Kesch and reached Swiss Alpine Club Hut at about 6.15. There we spent the night on very rough beds, and started for the summit of the Piz-Kesch after having breakfasted on bread and butter with chocolate at about 4 o'clock. We then had some stiff climbing. After crossing a fairsized glacier we climbed, roped together, over a snow field. After the snow field we had rock climbing up the mountain itself, and though several slipped no one properly fell, the rope being kept taut. We stopped for some time at the summit, where our own party and some "Chasseurs" who had accompanied us, exercised their skill in throwing stones. The descent was accomplished without any accident, though three of the party had very narrow escapes. The guide and chasseurs had been rolling stones down and some which were loosened came down when we were underneath the old path. One whizzed past the head of the fellow next to me, missing him by about three inches; and another, which rolled down, was going straight for the leader when hitting another stone, it turned out of its course and so missed him; but it almost hit the chasseur underneath who was ahead of the party. We got back to Davos in the afternoon without further incident, except that Mr. Bennet, who had started before us in order to get back for " dejeuner," took the wrong valley and did not get back to Davos till n.o at night instead of i.o in the afternoon. The scenery was grand beyond description, the

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views from the Schwarzhorn and Piz-Kesch being simply magnificent. As far as you could see stretched a world of glaciers, snowfields, and mountain tops; and the view extending from Monta Rosa and the mountains of Eastern France to Austria. I think, however, I ought to say a word about our party and those who composed it before I leave off. There were 29 of them and all were very nice fellows, as nice as you could find anywhere in the Public Schools. Some of them were famous in their way too. We had the Rev. W. E. Burroughs, the Secretary of the Church Missionary Society, and also Maundrell, the Cambridge blue for " the hurdles," and Masterman the Cambridge swimmer. We started back on the twelfth day, and when we reached Holborn Viaduct Station, I think we all agreed—at least those who had never been abroad before—that it was one of the pleasantest fortnights ever spent in the holidays.

School Officers. Captain of the School ... Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Football Secretary of Football Captain of the Boats Secretary of the Boats Captain of Hockey Captain of Fives Monitor of the Cycle Shed Editors of the Vigornian Librarians.

... L. H.W.SAMPSON. ... A. T. MARSHALL. ... H. F. WALLIS. ... R. T. G. SALUSBURY. ... M. BATES. ... M. BATES. ... R. T. G. SALUSBURY. ... N. KING. ... H. F. WALLIS. ... J. D. DAY. (A. T. MARSHALL. •"JL. H.W.SAMPSON. /L. H. W. SAMPSON. '"IN. KING.

MONITORS. L. H. W. Sampson, N. King, A. T. Marshall, R. T. G. Salusbury, M. Bates, J. D. Day. GAMES COMMITTEE. Mr. Rammell, Mr. Beach-Hicks, L. H. W. Sampson, A. T. Marshall, R. T. G. Salusbury, M. Bates, N. King, H. F. Wallis (Sec.), R. A. Kcechlin. LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Rev. W. H. Chappel, Mr. Clarke, L. H. W. Sampson, N. King, A. T. Marshall.

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INTERIOR OF A FUNDAK, ALGIERS. the year 1880 an O.V. went out to represent his School in the great Missionary field of Africa. W. E. Taylor, sometime a member of the Worcester Cathedral School and then a scholar of Hertford College, Oxford, was ordained by the Bishop of Mauritius on July 4, 1880, and on July 29 started for Eastern Equatorial Africa to work among the natives on the shores of the .Victoria Nyanza. In 1881 he was transferred to the district of Mombasa. Then in 1884 he came home on furlough, returning the same year with James Hannington, who had just been consecrated as the first Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa. He has done a real work in helping to lay the foundations of what is now considered to be one of the most marvellous Missions the world has ever seen. This he did both by active work in itinerating through the villages and by the various Translations of parts of the Bible and other books into the Suahili dialect. He printed a Tract in 1883, which he claims to be the first book in native characters printed and published in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Such is a short outline Of his Missionary zeal. May it inspire other O.Vs to follow in his steps

into the midst of Darkest Africa. That Africa is dark may be proved by a visit to. its shores. Even supposing we only go as far as Morocco or Algeria or Tunis we are face to face with the degraded conditions which exist apart from the Gospel of Christ. The Feast of Aissowwa, where the natives cut themselves with hatchets and literally tear the flesh from a living ox, is an instance of the awful darkness of Northern Africa. The pictures that we produce convey to us to some extent the conditions of Eastern civilization, but the pictures hardly bring out the strong comparison of East and West sufficiently. If any one desires to form a right judgment he must go for himself and see. There is a large Missionary Expedition of English Public School boys, we understand, going out this Christmas to study this life and work in Mohammedan lands. The party is under the leadership of Sir Matthew Dodsworth, Bart., and the Rev. Norman Bennet, and starts on December 2 ist to Marseilles. From there Mr. Lunn's yacht, the " Argonaut," will take the party round by Gibraltar, Tangiers, Tetnan, Algiers, Tunis, Susa, Tripoli, Malta, and we doubt not but that Missionary interest will be much excited

THE VIGORNIAN. and stimulated. The fare to all who book through Mr. Bennet (29, Maitland Park Villas, Hampstead) is,

up to November i, ^16 i6s., after that date the prices are as to all outsiders.

A POTTER'S SHOP IN TANGIER.

School fittos. We have received a second very pleasant visit from the Rev. Norman Bennet, the Public Schools Missioner. On Saturday evening, October 8th, he gave another interesting lecture, illustrated by lantern views. Last time he was here he gave us a lecture on the South of Palestine which he visited on his first journey. This year the lecture was on Northern Palestine which he visited on his second journey. He ,also showed us some of the costumes as worn by the inhabitants of the Northern part of the Holy Land. Those of the fellows who met him last year were very pleased to see him again; and we are sure that he made some fresh friends also. All who have become acquainted with him look forward eagerly to another visit from him. On the first Sunday of this term, September i8th, there was, as usual, a School Celebration in the Ladye Chapel at 9 o'clock, when there was a fair attendance. We welcome the arrival of Mr. Boon among us, who is a London B.A., and a Mathematical Scholar of Clare College, Cambridge.

A cycle shed has been erected in the playground, where the day boys can leave their cycles during school hours. There are six vacancies for the King's Scholarship Examination, which will be held on November isth and 16th. We are glad to hear that the Rev. N. F. McNeile (O.V.), Vicar of Brafferton, Yorkshire, has kindly given the prize for the Fifth Form Divinity this year. Owing to this there was a prize for Divinity as well as for History. We are also very glad to be able to say that plans for the new School Class Rooms have been accepted. It was hoped that building would commence in the summer holidays ; but unfortunately this was not the case, as the Charity Commissioners held back for some reason or other. The following new boys have come this term:— F. T. Bode, E. D. Dickson, S. C. Holyoake, R. W. Corbett, M. S. D. Day, H. H. Sweet-Escott, E. P. Berkeley, T. R. Sweet-Escott, and R. D. North.

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H. A. Lewis has gone into residence at Hertford College, Oxford, with a " Meeke " Scholarship. We must also congratulate him on gaining the School Leaving Exhibition. We congratulate H. A. Richings on gaining the first Classical Exhibition at Worcester College, Oxford, where he has gone into residence. H. L. Hammond has gone into residence at Merton College, Oxford. The Museum is open daily from 12.30 to 12.55. (Sundays and Mondays excepted). The following additions have been made since last term:— Ornament from Shanghai, worn by Chinese children to keep off evil spirits.—Presented by De Fontaine. Moths.—Presented by Dutton. Stamps, to start a School collection.—Presented by Fergusson L, Evans i., Evans ii., Davenport, Dutton, and Abell. Coins.—Presented by C. A. Steward, O.V. We should like to draw attention to the notice posted in the College Hall about using the Museum and Gallery as a place of quiet recreation on wet days. Additional curios, animals, &c., stuffed or to be stuffed, coins, stamps, photos and slides of general interest will be welcomed. If the Museum is to be worthy of its place everyone should do his best to help it forward by contributing something. The School library is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 12.30 to 12.40 o'clock. We are sorry so few have joined the Gymnasium Class this year. The school will never be really good at athletics unless the members train their muscles whilst they are young. We are sorry Mr. Hayes has left Worcester, but are glad that Mr. Wetherall is still able to help Mr. Rigby in instructing us. The Editors beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries:—Eagle, Tonbridgian (2), King Edward's School Chronicle, Bromsgrovian, Corrig, Decanian, St. Michaefs College Magazine, Sutton Valence School Magazine, and Ipswich School Magazine.

(Dib ligonttans' Column, LAEGE number of O.Vs attended the Prize Distribution on October 6th. Those who were absent have the opportunity in the present issue of reading the Head Master's very satisfactory report of the year's work, and of the general condition of the old School—a report which should tend to increase the already considerable number of " sons of O.Vs " in the School. Old Vigornians who have the interest of the W.O.K.S. at heart should not only send their own sons but stir up their friends to do likewise ! The unlooked-for delay in erecting the much needed new Class Eooms is to be regretted, but will no doubt be only temporary. As will be seen from the report in another column, the first London O.V. dinner, on June 16, was a distinct success, and the result will no doubt be that the meeting will be an annual one. Great credit is due to the Hon. Sec. (Mr. A. P. Bolland) for the energy which secured such excellent results. O.V. CLUB NOTICES. NEW EEGISTER.—A circular was issued some weeks ago (to all members in England) with the object of correcting and completing the Club Eegister. As the new Eegister cannot be issued until all the replies are received, members who have not yet replied are earnestly requested to do so at an early date. UNPAID SUBSCRIPTIONS. — The six members who joined the Club three years ago, and have paid no subscription at all, are hereby informed that the Committee are reluctantly compelled to remove their names from the list of members. They are also reminded that this docs not cancel their debt to the Club. Subscriptions for the current year became due October 7th. It is requested that these, and all arrears, be sent to the Hon. Sec. (Sunnyside Eoad, Worcester) as early as possible. SCHOOL COAT-OF-ARHS.—The School Arms, nicely painted on a dark-blue ground upon a metal shield, may be obtained either from the Hon. Sec. or from Mr. Hobday, College Gates. Price 2s. gd. post free (extra, of course, to the Colonies).

THE VIGORNIAN. CLERGY LIST WANTED.—Will any charitably disposed clerical member present the Club with an old " Crockford"! It would be of immense service in tracing missing Old Vigornians. O.V. NEWS. The Rev. C. T. Dimont (O.V. 1883-91) took his M.A. degree in May last, and has just been appointed Chaplain to the Leeds Clergy School. The Eev. J. H. Waddington (O.V. 1877-81) was appointed Vicar of Buckland Brewer, Devon, in June. A. Francis (O.V. 1870-75) was appointed Manager of the South Kensington Branch, National Provincial Bank of England, in July. W. H. Webb (O.V. 1882-89) has been transferred to Allahabad. Barwick S. B. Browne (O.V. 1891-95) has passed the Entrance Examination to Woolwich E.M.A. T. Bates (O.V. 1889-97) has passed the preliminary Scientific Examination at Burlington House, in all subjects. A. P. Higgins (O.V. 1876-82) has taken his L.L.M. degree, and has published " Employers' Liability and Compensation to Workmen on the Continent." (Stevens and Haynes, London.) At the Annual Meeting of the Wanderers' Bicycle Club, Napier, N.Z., on December i8th, 1897, W. E. Jourdain (O.V. 1880-84) won 2n(i prize in the One and a half Mile Handicap, being one yard behind the winner (time, 3min. 36 sees.); and ist prize in the Ten Miles McLean Cup Bicycle Handicap (time, 27 mins. 15 sees.) A Football Match between the School and 0. Vs will take place on the School Ground on December 17. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance of O.Vs. MARRIAGES. COOMBS—DAY.—October 20, at Angel Street Congregational Church, Worcester, by the Eev. S. March, Henry Coombs, St. Wulstan's Crescent, Worcester, to Nellie, second daughter of Aid. Harry Day, of Worcester. PEARSON—EVANS.—September 29, at the Baptist Church, Worcester, by the Eev. James Lewitt and the Eev. J. Bell Johnston, M. A., Arthur, second son of John Cox Pearson, of Wolverhampton, to Clarie, second daughter of Edward P. Evans, J.P., Worcester. WEBB—KEEN.—On August 4th, at St. Martin's Church, by the Eev. W. J. Worster, assisted by the Eev. Clifford Jones, Frederic Maurice, eldest son of Frederic Webb, Belmont, St. John's, Worcester, to

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Edith Mabel, third daughter of Thomas Keen, Woodside, St. Wulstan's Crescent, Worcester. IN MEMORIAM. CALDICOTT.—August 22, at Chasewater, Barbourne, Worcester, after a long and painful illness, Alderman H. Caldicott, J.P., second son of William Caldicott, Esq., The Cedars, aged 54. STANLEY.—September 26, at High Street, Worcester, James Gibbs Stanley, aged 63.

IPonbon (Dlb ligunttans' Dinner. (Reprintedfrom

" The Worcester Herald.")

N Thursday, the 16th June, the first annual dinner of the Old Boys of Worcester Cathedral School who are resident in London took place at the Holborn Eestaurant. A,ld. Walter Holland was in the chair, and Mr. J. B. Matthews in the vice-chair. The following Old Vigorniaus were present:—Eevs. A. K. Cherrill, Charles Edmunds, W. H. Littlebary, Messrs. F. W. Baily, T. Bates, E. E. Bird, E.W. Bolland, P. Campbell, H. M. Conacher, S. A. Graves, C. T. Ley, J. E. B. Littlebury, H. W. Morris, H. E. Powell, J. D. Powell, E. A. J. Seccornbe, W. H. Stallard, T. Usher, H. S. Wilkes, S. P. Wood (Australia), and A. P. Bolland (Hon. Secretary). An excellent dinner was served at 7.30 p.m. Telegrams containing good wishes from the Rev. W. H. Chappel and the Hon. Secretary of the Old Vigornians' Club (Worcester) were read by the Chairman, and also very cordial letters from the Rev. W. E. Bolland (late Headmaster) and the Rev. W. H. Chappel. A telegram was then despatched from those present to Mr. Chappel expressing their confidence in the future of the School. Letters of apology for absence were announced from a large number of Old Boys. The Chairman, in proposing "The Queen and Royal Family," said he was sure that Her Majesty had no more loyal subjects than Old Vigornians. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the Prince of Wales, he alluded to the interest taken by him in education, an interest shown but a few days ago, when H.R.H. presided at a very large meeting in support of the Royal Masonic Schools. The loyal toast having been drunk, the Vice-Chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, "The School." He said he was proud to occupy the position he was in that evening, proposing that toast. He did not quite know, however, why he had been thus called upon ; it could not have been because of his seniority or of his ability—the only explanation he could think of was that he had been the worst boy in the School. (Laughter.) He then referred to several amusing incidents in his early days at school. What a good time he had had ! Older men always looked back on their school days as the most pleasant time in their lives. As a man grew older his mind dwelt with increasing pleasure on memories of the old school and his old friends, and it was with that feeling that he now looked back on Worcester Cathedral School. He was born and bred in the City of Worcester, and had spent most of his days there. As " inheritors of the ages " they had a great advantage in belonging to such a

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school as Worcester, in feeling that they had spent their boyhood in a school whose record was so honourable both in Church and State. During the past years the school had had a chequered career, and there had been many changes in the governing body— he thought for good. Nothing could have exceeded the excellence of the management of the school under the late Headmaster, Rev. W. E. Bolland—(hear, hear)—and he was sure that the future interests of the school were quite safe in the hands of M r. Chappel, the present Headmaster. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Matthews then made a touching reference to the late Rev. Maurice Day, who succeeded in endearing himself to the heart of every boy. In conclusion, he said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast, and he hoped that there might be many dinners in London such as the present one. The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm. The Rev. A. K. Cherrill proposed "The Old Vigornians' Club," and said others would probably have been more fitted to speak than himself. One of the chief objects of such a club was to keep alive in old boys that esprit de corps which was such an important factor in school life. The remembrance of one's school was cherished all through life, and the Old Vigornians' Club did an excellent work in acting as a link between the present and the past. He therefore called upon every old boy to support the Club. The Rev. W. H. Littlebury, on behalf of the club, thanked those present for the cordial way in which they had drunk that toast. When but a year or two ago the first meeting of the club was held at Worcester, few imagined that in such a short space of time the Old Vigornians' Club would become a matter of history, and that in addition to the dinner at Worcester there would be one held in London. He hoped, however, that no one would think that the London dinner was a substitute for the dinner at Worcester in January, and urged those present to attend it if possible. Such times as these were the best opportunities for renewing old associations and meeting old friends, and it was this corporate feeling that was promoted by the club. Just as in the past the strength of England lay in its various craft guilds, and in later times in its trades unions, so in the future such clubs as theirs would occupy an important position in public affairs. Mr. Littlebury urged upon all Old Boys the necessity of helping on the school by recommending it to eligible boys, and also asked them to give every assistance to the Hon. Secretary of the club in his great work of compiling the school register. He hoped that the success of that evening would warrant the occasion becoming an annual event. (Hear, hear.) Mr. H. M. Conacher then, in a humorous speech, proposed " The Health of the Chairman," remarking that it gave him great pleasure to propose the health of one whose name was ever associated with bonhomie and camaraderie—qualities in which he was a past master. He congratulated the Hon. Secretary on making such an excellent choice of one who had always been a true and generous friend to the school, and he referred to his encouragement of the athletic side of the school by the handsome presentation he had made a few years ago of a racing " four." (Applause.) Mr. Conacher said in reference to the dinner that while other schools of much larger size were content with one dinner a year, they went further and now had two—one in Worcester and one in London—and he hoped that both would long flourish. The Chairman, whose toast was drunk with musical honours, returned thanks, and said how pleased he was to be present that evening and also to have with him an Old Vigornian who was only on a short visit to England from Australia. He had forgotten all about the boat the last speaker had mentioned. He had been very pleased that it had been victorious in its first race. Before concluding, the Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. A. P. Bolland, the Hon. Secretary, on whom had fallen the responsibility of making the arrangements for that evening. He was sure he was only echoing the feelings of all in expressing the thanks of those present to Mr. Bolland for the able way in which he had carried out the details of the dinner. The Hon. Secretary said he was very grateful for the kind words the Chairman had spoken. All that he had done had been

very pleasant work, and he thought that the number of those present was very encouraging. They must not, however, forget the annual dinner in Worcester at the beginning of the year, at which he hoped a large number of those there that evening would be present. During the evening songs were given by Rev. W. H. Littlebury, Messrs. J. B. Matthews, J. D. Powell, S. A. Graves, H. E. Powell, and J. E. B. Littlebury, and a very enjoyable evening closed with the singing of '' Auld Lang Syne " and the school song, " Floreat Schola Vigorniensis."

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doubtless he will gather up his " double first " under his wing in due course of events. M. F. W. Sampson of St. Edmund Hall has been seen coaching " freshers " on the river, which is said by connoisseurs of rowing to be a very fine sight indeed. The news one hears from the Schools causes pangs of alarm to circulate in the average man's heart, as the examiners appear to be under a delusion that every one must he perfect to get through his " Schools," and nearly full marks appear necessary ; at any rate the sorrowing writer imagines this to be the case. We are to have Mr. Kensit amongst us this term ! But we hear that the Proctors will assuredly seize him • that they will is the wish of OXONIAN.

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All letters intended for insertion in these columns must be authenticated by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. Every facility will be afforded for the discussion of matters of interest to the School, but a rigid compliance with this rule will be enforced.

Examined and found correct, W. II. CHAPPEL.

October I2th, 1898.

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T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treasurer.

fetter. Oxford. Dear Sirs, Contrary to all expectation, this letter does not, nay, shall not begin, as Vigornian Oxford Letters are wont to begin, by saying there is so little news that the writer must apologize for its scarcity, as, mirabile dictu, the news of Old Vigornians at present struggling to attain their degree in this ancient seat of learning and folly is exceeding abundant this year. In the first place Oxford was shaken to the very foundations by the startling news that one " H.L.H." of Merton had passed " Smalls," and would in due course be seen, mounted on a diminutive pony, patrolling the " High," a source of the greatest admiration to the various cabbies and proctors. To turn to the deeds of prowess which have already been performed by O.Vs, we hear that H. A. Lewis has been seen in a tub four, not as the struggling wights are wont to struggle, but erect and expert, owing to the grand nautical education provided at the King's School. H. A. Eichings of Worcester, has not yet, we believe, done anything of great note; but, on entering his rooms the other day, we found such a quantity of Dictionaries, Scholar's gowns, and other academical emblems, that

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, As there is a Photographic Club in this School, would it not be a good idea if the members of it would make lantern slides of some of their photos ? A lantern can be hired for about 25. 6d. per night, and with one and the slides made by the members surely a very enjoyable evening could be got up. A small entrance fee could be charged to clear the cost of hiring the lantern, and the profits could be given towards the expenses of the Club. Hoping this will meet with approval, Believe me, Yours truly, A BOARDER. [We think this a very good idea, and see no reason why the members of the Club should not carry it into effect.—EDS.] To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Is the playground meant for games or for weeds to grow in ? Both, perhaps, you will answer. At any rate during the summer vacation the weeds at the South (if it be the South) end of the playground, near the carpentering shed, have grown considerably, in fact they have grown to such an extent as to impede both player and ball. In this way much time is wasted,

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as everybody gets entangled among the weeds. By removing them the football would be greatly improved. Hoping this will soon be remedied, We remain, Yours truly, A "DAY-BOY" AND A "BOARDER." [The above statement is perfectly correct. Progress is impossible, much above walking pace, when one gets among the weeds. The sooner a removal of the weeds is effected, the better will the football be enjoyed.—EDS.] To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Just a few lines about Fives. Although there has been a great increase in the number of players this term, yet there are still plenty of fellows who, if they liked, could easily fit in an hour at least once a week and make use of it in the Fives Courts. Very often fellows whose court it is do not turn up to play, because they are " kept in " or " otherwise engaged." If these fellows would take steps to try and exchange their court for one on another night there would be a much better chance of the courts always being full and not empty as they sometimes are in the evenings after school. I remain, Yours truly, H. WALLIS. [We quite agree with our correspondent in this respect, and think that if a fellow cannot play himself he should change courts for another day or find a substitute to play in his stead.—EDS.]

To the Editors of " The Vigornian." Dear Sirs, I have just received, from the Secretary of the O.Y's Club, the June number of the " Vigornian," and on looking it over, there are one or two small improvements that I would suggest. In the first place, the details of matches played might be given a little more fully, in a summary form, at the end of each article. For instance, in the article on Hockey, there is a long account of the bad luck our team had, but though three matches are mentioned as being played, there is no mention whatever of the result, and points scored by each side, nor who the teams were. Though of course, all the School know, yet Old Vigornians would like something more particular. In the Fives, if the players in each game are given, and their scores, it would be a much better record than merely putting—

Fergusson won, Berkeley won, and making no mention of his antagonist or scores. Again, in the account of the Sports, it would make it more interesting if the best times and record times for the school were given, instead of last year's only. We could then see how the present boys contrast with former boys, and if the standard is being raised or lowered. For instance, in the High Jump, Eichings and Baily cleared 4ft. 9|in. I should not wonder if this was the best jump made at the sports, and should like to know if this was the case. If this were given in the programme, it would be more interesting. I take a great interest in the Magazine, and the doings of the School, and like to know as much as possible of them. Believe me, Yours faithfully, AN "O.V." [We cannot try to refute the above remarks as we are only too conscious of their truth. But we cannot keep the School Magazine going properly without help from members of the School. However, we are glad that some of the fellows have sent in contributions this time.]—EDS.

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