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JUNE, 1901.
gonfenfs. School Notes ... Rowing and the Boat Race The Regatta School Athletic Sports School Gymnastics ... The Gymnasium Fund Fives Cricket Prospects Old Vigornians' Column London O.V.'s Dinner School Officers Library and Museum School Accounts Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter Correspondence
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jj HE great school event of last term, which elsewhere it is our pleasant duty to record at greater length, was, without doubt, the boat race with Hereford. It was towards this that we were, in the earlier weeks of the term, directing our thoughts; hoping at times that the defeat we had sustained the preceding season would
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instil fresh vigour and renewed strength into the Four chosen to uphold the honour of the school; fearing at other times lest the possession of but one of last year's Boat would perhaps be the indirect cause of another defeat at the hands of our rivals at Hereford. # # * But, happily, our most sanguine hopes were realized, mainly owing to the indefatigable exertions of Mr. Allison and the most excellent manner in which he coached the Boat. On account of this victory, we are in the proud position to state that the school is again level with Hereford Cathedral School, each having won the race five times. We hope that, encouraged by this success, next season's Four will again win this time-honoured contest, although we learn that only one member of the crew will then be with us. We are especially sanguine in our hopes, as the race will be held on our own waters. * * * In the events of last term, only a few days elapsed after the boat race at Hereford before the annual Sports and Regatta were held. Perfect weather did not, unfortunately, favour us, the wind at the Regatta
THE VIGORNIAN. Through the courtesy of the Worcester Gymnastic being especially boisterous, and so making the water Club and the kindness of the Instructor (Mr. Gordon rather rough. But, in spite of this fact, the attendHayes), a Gymnastic Competition was held last term ance at both the Regatta and Sports was very fair, j The School and as the entries at the latter and the races at both j among the members of the class. were good, we may look back with pleasure on two ; Championship and Gold Medal were won by E. V. successful meetings. j Overell. * * * * * * At the Sports, although no records were broken, we must commend H. D. Day, for the second time Victor Ludorum, for the all-round excellence of his performances. His careful training was especially noticeable in some of the races, where many of his fellow-competitors unfortunately showed their poor condition. And here we would impress upon our more youthful readers the absolute necessity for a thorough course of training to ensure the success of any sports meeting. As regards the Regatta, further particulars will be found elsewhere. * * * The Rowing, as a whole, last term, was of a promising character, and was in no way interfered with by the adoption of Football in the place of Hockey, as, at the time of the change, had been by some considered probable. But although the change was not adverse in that it did not interfere with the Rowing,—the recreation of the term par excellence —yet it could scarcely be termed a success. One of the causes of this was the impracticability of the ground during the earlier weeks of the term, which was a direct result of the great floods general in the early months of this year. No doubt Hockey would have been handicapped in the same manner, but yet we are bound to acknowledge that there has not been much satisfaction in the change as witnessed in one season. We hope for better fortune with regard to the floods next Lent term and for increased energy on the part of the smaller boys. * # # Much improvement was shown in Fives last term, under the captaincy of H. S. Cobb. A new item in the annual Fives tournament was a Doubles Competition (Handicap). The games were, as a whole, well contested, and the prizes were carried off by Mr. Rammell and Webster. * * *
The following Addresses were given to the School during Lent, the services being held, as usual, in the Ladye Chapel:— Thurs., Feb. 21.—The Very Rev. the Dean of Worcester. 8.—The Ven. Archdeacon of WorH 2 cester. Thurs., Mar. 7.—Rev. C. T. Powell, M.A., Minor Canon of Worcester Cathedral. „ 14.—Rev. C. D. Snell, M.A. (on Missionary work). „ 21.—Rev. D. Tait, M.A., Vicar of Malvern Wells. Friday, Mar. 29.—Rev. H. F. Bennett, Rector of Pirton. At these services the offertories were devoted to the School Mission Scholar, Petro Musa, and a very fair amount was collected. * * * On the last evening of the term, the Rev. H. Maynard Smith gave us an entertaining and instructive lecture, illustrated with views, on the work of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa. The slides were excellent and included a photograph of our own Mission Scholar, which was particularly interesting to those present. The lecturer's account of the training, life and pastimes of the boys in Central Africa was especially appreciated. *
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After the lecture and amid great applause, Mrs. Chappel distributed the prizes won at the Regatta and in the Fives Tournament. Owing to the fact that the Sports preceded the Regatta, these could not be presented with the other prizes at the Sports, as is usually the custom. Consequent on the lecture, several boys volunteered their services to obtain further funds for the School Mission Scholar by
THE VIGORNIAN. means of collecting card's, one of which realized the substantial amount of 133. gd. * * * The Debating Society appears to have died a natural death, although it has by no means passed its limit of three-score years and ten. No debates were held last term, and everyone appears to have forgotten his duty to the School, to support so useful an institution. Of school institutions the " Vigornian Literary and Debating Society" is not the least important, and, as the Headmaster showed us at the opening of last Session, it ought to receive the hearty support of the Upper School, if only from a selfish point of view. When the members of the higher forms remember the support and approval given to the scheme three years ago, at the time of the re-organisation of the Society, they will surely not allow an institution, which was formed with great enthusiasm and zeal for their own use and the benefit of those who may follow us at the school, to quietly sink into oblivion. * * * Many members of the Debating Society, when called upon to speak, plead shyness and modesty as an excuse, which is in itself absurd; when once many of these members had made their maiden effort, they would appreciate, to some extent, and with more seriousness than hitherto, the value of the Debating Society. * * * The Chess Club, with the invaluable aid of Mr. Jarrett, who arranged the Tournaments already recorded in these columns, and under the Secretaryship of A. J Dash, completed its first season at the close of last term. So far, the Club has met with success, but we fear lest, like the Debating Society, it may in the future receive too little attention and support. * # # With reference to the School events of the present term, for some time the all-absorbing topic has been the epidemic of scarlatina. It is some years since the school term has been interrupted by the muchdreaded epidemic scare, and, except for a few scattered cases of measles and such, we are proud
to say that the school health record has been a splendid one. But, at the beginning of this term, there was an outbreak of scarlatina in a mild form. The two earlier cases were immediately isolated and prompt and ample precautions taken to prevent the spreading of the epidemic. But, on the occurrence of four more cases, it was deemed necessary to close the school for ten days (May i8th to 28th) to give time for the development of further possible cases. # # * But, fortunately, the number of victims was limited to six, of whom four were members of the Sixth and Fifth Forms, and intending candidates for the Certificate Examination in July. We condole with them and sincerely hope that they will be so far recovered as to be able to take the papers at the examination. The most prominent member of the little company of six is Fergusson i., whose loss will be felt not only in the work of the school, but also in the cricket field. By us, too, his loss is specially deplored, for it necessitates the production of the " Vigornian " under difficulties, as he was our senior colleague. # * * With regard to the cricket this term, our readers may remark that we have included the accounts and scores of the first four matches of the season, contrary to our usual custom. It seems, in fact, more a propos to include remarks on the cricket matches in the summer number than in the issue published in the Christmas term. Of the four matches played up to the time of going to press we have won three and drawn one, a very creditable record, and promising well for the remainder of the season. This is especially good in consideration of the temporary loss of the captain of cricket, Fergusson i., owing to his illness. # # * A detailed account of the Library and Museum will be found elsewhere. Both seem to have been slightly re-arranged, and the thanks of the School are due to Mr. Jarrett, the present Curator of the Museum, and Mr. Beach-Hicks, the former Curator, whom we have frequently seen aiding in the work of the Museum.
THE VIGORNIAN. Once more we have to appeal to our readers for contributions. It is not long since we were in a similar predicament, and, in answer to our call for help, we received some interesting papers. We would remind our readers that any accounts of their personal experiences during the summer holidays will be very acceptable. Finally, unless some Vigornians, Past or Present, stir themselves to answer our appeal, we shall only be able to present to our readers a somewhat monotonous catalogue of school events. * * * The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologizing for any accidental omissions : — The Bromsgrovian, Decanian, Eagle (Bedford Modern Sch.), Herefordian, Khedivieh Sch. Mag. (2), Salopian, Stratfordian (K.E.S.), Tonbridgian.
cmb t$e >S regards old colours we were in much the same position as last year, for N. M. Fergusson and the Cox were the only members of last year's crew left to us. However, about twenty boys came down to row, and we at once started tubbing vigorously, trying to knock people into shape. Here, perhaps, a word about tubbing would not be out of place. Those who wish to become good1 oars must realise that, at the beginning, it is necessary to go through the mill and to do a great deal of hard work, which, unless you are really anxious to improve, is, no doubt, dull and monotonous; a truism, I grant you, but one which is especially true of rowing, and which some of those who rowed did not sufficiently lay to heart. It is certainly very tiresome to be hammered at for the same fault day after day; yet it has to be done. But a few of those who rowed were too much inclined to look upon tubbing as a nuisance to be got through with the least possible amount of labour to themselves; and they expressed some surprise on hearing that a 'Varsity Eight is tubbed regularly day by day.
The Trial Fours were rowed about a month before the Hereford race, and resulted in a win for the Four stroked by Williams. Soon after we got into our light boat; the crew were rough but hard-working, and did not roll as much as might have been expected, considering their lack of experience. The City Rowing Club again kindly lent us their boathouse, an act of kindness much appreciated. Favoured by fine weather and smooth water, everything went on without a hitch; none of the crew crocked, and everyone in the boat showed great keenness. But here again I should like to say a word; more of the school might come down to watch the boat during training. It was, I am sure, from no lack of interest, as was abundantly shown at Hereford, and no doubt they would come down if they realised what an encouragement it is to a boat, especially when rowing a course. It is trying work day after day to have nothing with which to compete but the watch and an unattainable ideal of excellence. An occasional cheer besides the voice of the coach is very encouraging to a boat. But to come to the criticism of individuals, we will start with Stroke. Williams came on considerably and is a most promising stroke. His faults are that he is inclined to hurry forward and consequently to be slow with his hands over the stretcher. He must also learn how to quicken or reduce the rate of striking gradually ; but yet he was the mainstay of the boat. N. M. Fergusson at 3 is a neat oar and useful to steady the men behind him. But he is apt not to use his full weight through letting his back give. Day, at 2, had never rowed before, and, though very clumsy at first, made wonderful progress. He is a very hard worker, though he is apt to rely on his arms instead of on leg-drive; his body-swing too is not exactly ideal, but power made up for style. Rowe proved himself a useful and fairly neat bow ; he is inclined to get his elbows out from his side, and is rather short at the finish. But he is a hard worker for his weight. Finally, we must not forget the cox, that most abused of individuals, who is wont to get all the kicks and few of the halfpence. His steering was
THE VIGORNiAN. excellent, and he began to use his voice. But he still speaks as if he were afraid of waking someone from sleep, and he must pay more attention to the time and the feather. Outside of the boat, Fergusson ii. should turn out a useful oar. But at present he lacks staying power and lets his body-swing go when he begins to feel tired. Steward and Stevens ii. also show promise. The former must learn to work harder, while the latter is neat, but at present lacks power.
W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. This annual race was rowed at Hereford on Saturday, March 23rd, under favourable conditions, for though somewhat dull and cold, the high wind of the preceding days had quite dropped. There was very nearly a fiasco at starting, for, on arriving at the station, we found that no trucks had been ordered for the boat, and it was with difficulty that we succeeded in obtaining any. However, we got off by a later train, and arrived at Hereford in time to have a preliminary spin before lunch, in which we showed up favourably by the side of our rivals, especially in paddling. This difference was again apparent on paddling down to the start, and our supporters began to allow their hopes to rise. The banks were well lined with onlookers, and the school had sent over a strong detachment to cheer or condole with the boat, as might be necessary. Hereford won the toss, but this gave them little advantage; if anything, they had a stronger stream on their side, and were sheltered from the little wind that there was. Thanks to the starter, both boats got away together. Our boat, however, at once began to forge slowly ahead, and rowing with a long swing and keeping well together, was clear of our opponents before half the course had been covered. Hereford, however, rowed pluckily, and made several efforts to reduce the lead; but, though they drew up for a time, we went away again and won comfortably by a length and a quarter. Stroke acted wisely in not trying a fast stroke; finding that he
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had the lead, he kept up from start to finish an even stroke of about 32 to the minute. In the middle part of the course the leg-drive at the beginning of the stroke was rather weak, but on the whole the boat rowed very well and did themselves credit. The crew was made up as follows: — Bow—J. H. Rowe 8st. olbs. 2—H. D. Day lost. 7lbs. 3—N. M. Fergusson ... lost. nibs. Str.—C. St. M. Williams ... 8st. zolbs. Cox.—A. W. Stevens ... 5st. 3lbs. Our victory this year makes us again equal to Hereford with five wins each. So let us hope that we may obtain the lead next year.
(Reprinted from the " Worcester Herald.") The annual Regatta of the Cathedral King's School was held on Saturday, 3oth March, on the Severn, below the bridge. There was a fair attendance of friends and Old Vigornians. In strong contrast to the last Regatta, the weather was distinctly unfavourable for racing, a powerful wind from the south-west sweeping up against the stream, and making the water very rough. Fortunately, however, the wind was behind the crews as they raced. But the wind was not so strong, and, consequently, the water was not so rough as it had been on the preceding day (Friday), when the inclemency of the elements caused the abandonment of the heats in the Scratch Pairs, which are generally rowed on the day before the Regatta. The Rev. W. H. Chappel acted as judge, and Mr. J. N. Allison as starter. The results were as follows: — SCHOOL v. SENIOR OLD VIGORNIANS. School—J. H. Rowe, bow; H. D. Day, 2; N. M. Fergusson, 3; C. St. M. Williams, stroke; A. W. Stevens, cox. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ••• t Senior Old Vigornians—H. A. Lewis, bow; F. T. Telfer, 2; S. G. Simpson, 3; C. H. Harrington, stroke; R. A. Koechlin, cox. t This race, on account of the strong wind, was rowed between the Railway Bridge and Messrs. Courtenay's sauce factory, and proved a very close one all the way, resulting in a dead heat. At one time the Old Vigornians led by a length or so, but the School Four encouraged, no doubt, by their victory at Hereford a week before, soon drew level. Last year the School won a good race by two lengths. V. FORM v. SCHOOL (JUNIOR FOURS). School—F. C. Barker, bow; D. F. Everill, 2; B. G. Stevens, 3; F. L. Steward, stroke; A. J. Dash, cox. i V. Form—C. G. Morris, bow; W. A. Fergusson, 2; D. Fergusson, 3; E. V. Overell, stroke; M. S. Day cox. o The School led by a quarter of a length over half the course, when Barker caught a crab and the Form Boat drew ahead. The School made a plucky effort, however, and won by a quarter of a length.
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KING'S SCHOLARS v. SCHOOL. (Cups presented by Old Vigornians). School—J. H, Rowe, bow; B. G. Stevens, 2; D. Fergusson, 3; C. St. M. Williams, stroke; A. W. Stevens, "cox. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... i King's Scholars—E. V. Overell, bow; H .D. Day, 2; N. M. Fergusson, 3; F. L. Steward, stroke; A. J. Dash, cox. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... o Thas race was rowed over the ordinary cause, from the Chemical Works to the Cathedral Ferry. A capital contest : the crews remained bow and bow for nearly half the distance, when the School gradually drew ahead, and maintained their lead to the finish, winning by a length. JUNIOR OLD VIGORNIANS v. SCHOOL 2ND IV. Junior O. V.'s—C. R. Fox, bow; R. T. Keene, 2; S. G Simpson, 3; H. H. Budd, stroke; R. A. Koechlin, cox i School 2nd Four—B. G. Stevens, bow; E. V. Overell, 2; D. Fergusson, 3; F. L. Steward, stroke; A. J. Dash, cox o The O.V.'s led all the way and won by a length. The Regatta concluded with some scratch fours.
JU^fetic (Extracted from the " Worcester Herald," 7th April, 1901.) The School ground, off the New Road, was again requisitioned for these annual sports, which commenced on Wednesday afternoon, 27th March, and concluded on the following day. The weather on both occasions was very cold and far from comfortable for spectators or participants, but, in spite of this, parents and friends of the boys attended in fairly large numbers. The programme was, as usual, a long one, but strict punctuality being observed, it did not drag as school sports frequently do. There was a large number of entries for all the events and some capital races resulted, though no records were broken. The eldest of the Days, who proved the Victor Ludorum, was seen to advantage in every event that he took part in. Officials: Judges, Rev. W. H. Chappel and T. E. Rammell, Esq.; starter, R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq.; stewards, Rev. C. T. Powell, L. T. Levick, Esq.; J. N. Allison, Esq. ; W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq. ; N. M. Fergusson, H. S. Cobb, F. L. Steward, H. D. Day; hon. secretaries, J. H. Rowe and C. St. M. Williams. Results : — WEDNESDAY. 100 Yards (Open).-—First Heat: Fergusson i. i, Bode 2, Dickson 3. Three ran; good finish. Second Heat: Day i. i, Steward 2, Rowe i. 3, Taylor 4. Won easily. 100 Yards (under 15):—First Heat: Jeans i, Stinton 2. Four ran. Second Heat: Stevens ii. i, Mountain 2. Three ran. Third Heat: Halford i. i, Fergusson iii. 2. Four ran. Fourth Heat: Overell i, Raymond 2. Four ran. Fifth Heat: Wilmot i, Andrew 2. Four ran. Semi-finals : — First Heat: Wilmot i, Overell 2, Raymond 3. Close race. Second Heat: Stevens ii. i, Halford i. 2, Jeans 3. This also was a good race. 100 Yards (under 13).—First Heat: Jollye (2 yds.) i, Berkeley ii. (4 yds.) 2. Five ran. Second Heat: Partington ii. (scratch) i, Nash (8 yds.) 2. Five ran. Third Heat: Panrucker ii. (5 yds.) i, Berkeley iii. (8 yds.) 2. Three ran.
Throwing the Cricket Ball (Open).—Prize, chess board. Dickson i, Day i. 2. Five competed; distance, 94 yards 2 inches. Throwing the Cricket Ball (under 15). Prize,, cricket bag. Darlington i, Overell 2. Quarter Mile Handicap (under 15).—ist prize, cricket bat; 2nd prize, cricket ball; 3rd prize, match box. Darlington (15 yds.) i, Stevens ii. (scratch) 2, Halford i. (8 yds.) 3; close finish. Time, 72 2-5 sees. Long Jump (Open).-—Prize, bowl. Fergusson i. i, Day i. 2; distance was 17 ft. i in. Long Jump (under 15).—Prize, bag. Raymond i, Overell 2; Raymond's distance was 14 ft. 6in. Half Mile Handicap (Open).—ist prize, cup given by the Masters; 2nd prize, cup given by Messrs. Cooper; 3rd prize, match box; 4th prize, cricket ball. Day i. (scratch) i, Armstrong (170 yds.) 2, Fergusson ii. (65 yds.) 3, Brodribb (130 yds.) 4. 36 ran. Day was in good form and won easily. THURSDAY. High Jump (Open).—Prize, cricket bat. Day i. and Fergusson ii. tied for first place at 4ft. 6in., and decided to divide the prize. too Yards (Open).—ist prize, given by Old Vigornians; 2nd prize, chess men and board. Final: Day i. i, Fergusson i. 2. Day led all through and won by a yard; poor third. Time, ii 2-5 sees. too Yards (under 15).—ist prize, clock; 2nd prize, cup. Final: Wilmot i, Stevens ii. 2, Overell 3. Won by four yards; good third. Time, 13 1-5 sees. 100 Yards (under 13).—ist prize, silver chain; 2nd prize, clock. Final: Partington ii. i, Jollye 2, Panrucker ii. 3. Won by six yards; one yard between second and third. Time, 14 1-5 sees. Quarter Mile (Open).—ist prize, given by E. P. Evans, Esq. ; 2nd prize, clock. Day i. i, Fergusson i. 2. Four ran. Day led all the way and came in an easy victor. Time, 64 sees. High jump (under 15).—Prize, cricket bag. Stevens ii. i, Raymond 2. Height 4ft 2in. Three Quarter Mile (under 16).—ist prize bag given by Mrs. Chappel; 2nd prize, cup. Stinton i, Day ii. 2, Halford i. 3. Stevens ii. led until the last lap, when Day ii. drew ahead, but Stinton made a fine effort at the finish and won by a foot. Time, 4 min. 20 sees. Old Vigornians' Race (300 Yards).—Prize, jug. T. Bates i, H. A. Lewis 2, C. H. Harrington 3 Bates led from the start and won by three yards; a yard dividing second and third. Time, 41 sees. One Mile (Open).—ist prize, cup given by the Headmaster ; 2nd prize, cup; 3rd prize, cricket ball. Day i. i, Fergusson ii. 2, Williams 3. Seven ran. Day led at once and, gradually increasing his lead won by half a lap. Time, 5 min. 23 sees. Half Mile (under 14).—ist prize, watch; 2nd prize, pencil case. Raymond i, Dash 2. Dash led easily for the first two laps. During the third lap Raymond made a plucky effort, and won by two yards. Time, 2 min. 14} sees. Three-legged Race.—Prizes, studs. Darlington and Halford i, Davey and Stevens i. 2. One Mile Bicycle Handicap.—Prize, cup presented by H. H. Harrington, Esq. Day i. (scratch) i, Harrington (100 yds.) 2, Day ii. 3. Eight started. Day took the lead in the third lap and won easily Time, 4 min. 44 sees. Consolation Race (one lap)—Rowe i. Victor Ludorum (winner of the greatest number of points). Day i. At the conclusion of the sports, the company gathered round the pavilion, and the Mayoress (Mrs. Steward), who was accompanied by the Mayor, distributed the prizes.
THE VIGORNIAN. An enthusiastic vote of thanks was accorded her for doing so, and His Worship replied on her behalf. The Sports Committee are much indebted to the following, as well as those above-mentioned, for kind contributions to the Games Fund:—The Dean, Canon Melville, Canon Teignmouth Shore, Canon Cattley, The Precentor, Rev. C. Poyntz Sanderson, C. W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., The Mayor, Dr. Balfour Fergusson, Messrs. T. Bates, R. C. Berkeley, S. T. Dutton, W. Holland, J. H. Hooper, P. S. Willliams, F. Barnitt, Mrs. Isaac, A. Buck, J. R. C. Day, Mrs. Wheeley Lea, Mrs. Lewis, and the Old Bank.
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Champion of the School ... E. V. Overall. (Gold Wreath, presented by the Head Master). ist squadron.—ist prize, presented by Gordon Hayes, Esq.: C. St. M. Williams. ist squadron.—2nd prize, presented by W. G. Blair, Esq.: M. C. Taylor. 2nd squadron.—ist prize, presented by A. Wetherall, Esq.: D. Fergusson. 2nd squadron.—2nd prize, presented: by the members of the Worcester Gymnasium : J. C. Barker.
The general interest and individual merit shewn in the gymnastic competition of last term augur well for the success of the new school gymnasium, which we hope to see completed in the course of a few months; in fact, we trust that by the time this number is issued building will have been commenced, although we regret to hear that the Fund at present totals considerably less than the lowest estimate for the erection and equipment of the building. As has now been usual for some years past, about thirty boys last term availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by the courtesy of the Worcester Gymnasium Club in placing their gymnasium at our disposal. Thus, under the able tuition of Mr. Gordon Hayes, with the assistance of other instructors, the general improvement of the class was so marked that a competition was arranged for and successfully held on March 26th. On the division of the class into two squadrons on the merit of their strength, eight members of each division offered themselves as competitors for the five prizes which were kindly presented by private individuals. Mr. Jackson, of Malvern, judged the performances, which included combinations on the horizontal and parallel bars for both divisions, with a combination on the horse without pommels for the seniors and vaults on the pommelled horse for the juniors. After the judge had made his awards, Mrs. Chappel very kindly distributed the prizes amid the applause of the spectators, who were exclusively members of the school. The results were as follows: —
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Fives during the Lent term was much the same as it has been for some seasons to the best of our knowledge. No exceptional interest was taken in the game, but the interest shewn was genuine. Fortunately the school possesses an energetic captain of fives in H. S. Cobb, a devotee to the game. With his encouragement several players made their first acquaintance with the game and shewed promise, other players in general shewing signs of improvement. But towards the close of the term a novelty was. introduced in a handicapped doubles competition. The competitors, among whom several masters were included, were handicapped, and pairs drawn by a committee consisting of Mr. Rammell, Cobb and Dickson. Some twenty pairs entered, and there were several exciting games; finally Mr. Rammell and Webster won, although heavily handicapped. We append a table shewing the competitors who fought their way into the semi-finals and finals. 1 Mr. Rammell. ] ( Webster. I Mr. Rammell. 1 Fergusson iii. j Webster. I Jeans. ) Mr. Rammell. I Mr. Jarrett. I f Webster. ( Jollye. ( Mr. Jarrett. I Escott i. ( Jollye. ( Darlington. ) In the singles competition (under 15) for which there were about twenty entrances, Fergusson iii. won the final after a capital contest with Jeans. The victors received their prizes on the last night of the term before the lecture by Mr. MaynardSmith, with the exception of Mr. Rammell, who had kindly offered his cup as the prize for the junior competition. Mrs. Chappel distributed the prizes amidst great applause.
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of the efficiency of our cricket, N. M. Fergusson, an invaluable captain. Owing to this outbreak, too, the matches with St. John's C.C., King Edward's School, Stratford, and Mr. T. E. Rammell's XL, were all scratched. But we learn that the secretary of cricket (H. D. Day, now acting-captain), has been able to arrange further matches with the last-named team on June i5th and with Stratford for June 26th. Shortly after the re-opening of the school, we were sorry to hear of an unfortunate outbreak of measles at Hereford, which caused the postponement of our ist and 2nd XI. matches for June i5th. The later fixtures for this term are: — FIRST XL Sat, June 2pth.—Hereford Cathedral School, Away. Thurs., July 4th.—Old Vigornians, Home. Sat., July 6th.—Malvern C.C. (with Masters), Home. Sat., July i jth.—Dean Close School, Cheltenham, Away. SECOND XL Sat., June 29th.—Hereford C. S. 2nd XL, Home. Sat, July i3th.—Dean Close School 2nd XL Home. Turning to the matches which we have had the good fortune to play and which are, at the time we go to press, five in number, we see that of these we have won three, abandoned one, and drawn the other considerably in our favour. The draw with the Club and Ground was very creditable, the two victories over Mr. RammelFs XI. were over scratch teams, and the victory over Malvern C.C. was a truly great one. Fuller particulars of the matches up to date are appended:—
W.C.K.S. v. MR. T. E. RAMMELL'S XI. On May nth Mr. Rammell brought a scratch team against the school, which we found little difficulty in beating by 106 runs. On the visitors batting first, Dickson secured 7 wickets for 25 and Shuttleworth 3 for 12. The scoring for the school was very even, and no less than seven players passed double figures. Shuttleworth was the highest scorer with 32. Scores:— Mr. T. E. Rammell's XI. J. G. Sheild, b Dickson o C. L. Davey, b Shuttleworth ... ... ... 4 T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Shuttleworth 5 L. T. Levick, Esq., b Dickson ... ... ... 9 J. N. Allison, Esq., b Dickson ... ... ... o R. A. Koechlin, b Dickson 18 G. M. Jeans, b Dickson ... ... ... ... o W. A. Fergusson, b Shuttleworth ... ... ... i M. S. D. Day, b Dickson o E. V. Overell, st Fergusson, b Dickson ... ... o H. R. Bruorton, not out ... ... ... ... o Extras ... ... ... ... ... ... o 37
THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. W. H. Shuttle-worth, b Koechlin H. Wilding, run out C. Williams, c Davey, b Koechlin N. M. Fergusson, c Bruorton, b Koechlin C. C. Dickson, st Davey, b Rammell D. Fergusson, st Davey, b Koechlin H. D. Day, c Levick, b Rammell G. D. Day, c Rammell, b Jeans T. Stinton, not out W. V. Rowe, c Levick, b Koechlin A. W. Stevens, c Jeans, b Rammell Extras
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On June ist we again met the Club and Ground in our annual whole-day match, our opponents batting first. Losing two wickets for 30, Carmichael and Hill put on 135 runs for the next wicket, when the former retired for 104. Hill made 69, and together our opponents compiled the formidable total of 299. But the scoring on both sides was heavy and our first wicket fell at 82, the retiring batsman being B. G. Stevens (32), who shortly before had made in, not out, though not without chances, for the School House v. the School— a record in our cricket, unless we are mistaken. Mr. Beach-Hicks, who by his forcing tactics had included eleven fours in his total, was shortly afterwards out for 49. Shuttleworth was again the heaviest scorer with a useful 62, Mr. Rammell (55) and Mr. Jarrett (54 not out) both rendering valuable assistance to the total of 278 for 5 wickets, when stumps were drawn in our favour. Club and Ground. E. Carmichael, retired ... ... ... ... 104 A. W. Isaac, c D. Fergusson, b Shuttleworth ... 23 C. Chambers, b Dickson ... ... ... ... o W. Hill, c Stevens, b Dickson ......... 69 W. Souch, b Shuttleworth ... ... ... ... 34 F. How, b Dickson ............... 7 A. H. Hudson, c Jarrett, b Beach-Hicks ...... 20 C. Barratt, c Williams, b Shuttleworth ...... o H. Horsfall, not out ... ... ... ... ... 22 W. E. D. Bell, b Shuttleworth ......... 4 A. Graham, b Shuttleworth ... ... ... ... 7 Extras ... ... ... ... ... ... 9 299
W.C.K.S. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., b How B. G. Stevens, c Isaac, b How W. Shuttleworth, c Chambers, b How T. E. Rammell, Esq., b How C. C. Dickson, c Isaac, b Carmichael ... W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., not out H. D. Day, not out ............... L. T. Levick, Esq., G. D. Day, C. Williams, and D. Fergusson did not bat. ... ... ... ... ... ... Extras
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On June 8th our team, including three masters, journeyed to Malvern, where the Malvern C.C. gave them a splendid game. The result, which was a win for the school by two wickets and eleven runs, was excellent and far beyond the expectations of many who had been inclined to be pessimistic when it was rumoured that R. E. Foster, the captain of the Worcestershire County -XL, was going to play. But such, in fact, happened, and the county captain scored an excellent 128, without a chance till he reached his century. Gilmore aided him with 41, and the others scored 23 between them; Dickson securing 7 wickets for 52 runs. With 203 to make, the school started well with 56 for i wicket and maintained their good start to a successful finish. The scoring was very even, Dickson making 45, while Mr. Rammell made 46 and Mr. Beach-Hicks 42. The match was won only a few minutes before time. Scores: — Malvern C.C. R. E. Lyon, c and b Dickson ... F. W. Romney, b Dickson ... R. E. Foster, b Beach-Hicks H. F. Gilmore, c Rammell, b Jarrett J. E. Herbert, b Jarrett S. E. Radcliffe, c Rammell, b Dickson A. H. Darke, c Rammell, b Dickson H. T. Marshall, b Dickson J. V. Williams, b Dickson ... ... C. W. Bartter, b Dickson J. L. Harrison, not out ... ... Extras ... ... ... ...
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W.C.K.S. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., b Bartter ... B. G. Stevens, c Lyon, b Foster W. Shuttleworth, c Bartter, b Foster T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Foster C. C. Dickson, c Foster, b Gilmore W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., b Gilmore G. D. Day, b Gilmore C. St. M. Williams, c Radcliffe, b Foster ... D. Fergusson, not out H. D. Day, not out W. V. Rowe, did not bat. Exras Total (for 8 wickets)
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W.C.K.S. v. MR. T. E. RAMMELL'S XI. On June i5th Mr. Rammell brought a scratch team against which was again beaten by over 100 runs. Mr. Rammell himself was the highest scorer on his side with 31 runs out of a total of 94. Set to obtain 95, the school passed the required number with the loss of only two wickets. Dickson, who had taken 5 wickets for 27 runs, compiled 58 and then retired, while Williams scored 41. Result: won by 108 runs.
THE VIGORNIAN. Mr. T. E. Rammell's XI. Rev. C. W. Howard, b Shuttleworth L. T. Levick, Esq., b Dickson R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., run out H. E. Powell, run out W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., c Stevens, b Dickson Major McLeod, b Dickson F. S. Williams, b Shuttleworth T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Dickson ... R. A. Koechlin, c Wilding, b Williams ... G. M. Jeans, not out E. V. Overell, b Dickson Extras W.C.K.S. W. Shuttleworth, Ibw, b Koechlin ... B. G. Stevens, b Jarrett C. C. Dickson, retired G. D. Day, c Beach-Hicks, b Rammell C. Williams, st Rammell, b Koechlin D. Fergusson, b Jarrett H. D. Day, run out ... ... ... ... H. M. Wilding, c Beach-Hicks, b Williams W. V. Rowe, not out E. L. Koechlin and R. C. Wilmot did not bat. Extras Total (for 8 wickets)
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On June ipth the match with St. John's C.C. on our ground was abandoned through rain, after the visitors had scored 138 for the loss of five wickets.
^URING the past three months the death has occurred of three well-known Old Vigornians, who will be most sorely missed in their various circles. The Rev. R. Bullock, one of the oldest members of the O.V. Club, and one of its most energetic helpers, died on March isth. Mr. Bullock was a Worfield and Meeke Exhibitioner, and was at the school from 1837 to 1846* After doing useful work at Wasperton, Banbury and Birmingham, he became assistant chaplain at the West Riding Prison in 1866, was appointed Chaplain to H.M. Prison, Wakefield, in 1876, and in 1888 went to the Vicarage of Denton, which he held till December, 1899, and was then compelled, through ill-health, to resign the living, to the great sorrow of his parishioners. His loss will be keenly felt by the O.V. Club, as he had always given ready and useful help to the Committee, and great sympathy will be felt with
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his son, the Rev. W. G. Bullock, his brother-in-law, the Rev. A. J. Bennoch (both Old Vigornians), as well as with the rest of Mr. Bullock's family. The early death of Henry Bryan Roan, especially coming so soon after the death of his brother in South Africa, came as a great shock to Old Vigornians, with whom the brothers were always popular, and universal sympathy is felt for the bereaved family under this double blow. The Rev. P. J. Minchall, who will be well remembered by Old Vigornians of 1875-81, died, after a long and painful illness, on May 2oth. He was universally beloved in the parish of Holy Trinity, where he had worked hard for over four years. By the courtesy of his brother, the Rev. F. T. Minchall (O.V.), many old school-fellows were given the opportunity of attending the funeral. The Annual Dinner of London Old Vigornians, a report of which will be found elsewhere, was a most enjoyable gathering, though in point of numbers rather behind last year. Appropriate reference was made to the Chairman's presidency of the Hardwicke Society, which entertained Maitre Labori during the previous week. Mr. RammeU's suggestion that Whit Monday should be a sort of rallying day for Old Vigornians was admirable in theory, but surely it would be found unworkable in practice? This year, for instance, had the projected match taken place, it is sadly probable that the important county match taking place on the adjoining ground would have seriously impaired even the loyalty of Old Vigornians. Besides, on a public holiday, Old Vigornians, like the rest of the world, frequently have domestic or other engagements which would stand in the way. Before these words are in, type it is probable that the contract for the erection of the long-talked-of gymnasium will have been signed, and the work will be begun at once. This step has been rendered possible not, be it noted, by the 400 or so Old Vigornians who have not thought such a work worthy of their support, but by the generous contributions of Mrs. Wheeley Lea, Earl Beauchamp, Mr. Perrins, parents, and others, aided by Old Vigornians.
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There is still about .£100 required. Full list of donations will be found in another column. Old Vigornians all over the world will be glad to see the school's cricket record this year. Let them shew their practical appreciation by helping to build the gymnasium. O.V.
O.V. NEWS. H. A. Jourdain (1880-84) nas» after serving 18 months in the Army Medical Corps in S. Africa, enlisted in the 2nd Scottish Horse at Johannesburg. J. B. Matthews (1875-78) presided at a dinner given by the Hardwicke Society on June 5th to Maitre Labori, the advocate who so ably defended Captain Dreyfus. Mr. Matthews was supported by the Lord Chancellor and the Earl of Hardwicke, and nearly 600 members of the Bench and Bar were present. S. J. Steward (1891-97), who has recently returned from active service in S. Africa, has entered St. Thomas's Hospital as a medical student.
MARRIAGES. POWELL—CORBETT.—On April roth, at St. Martin's, Worcester, by the Rev. J. Davenport, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. R. R. Needham, Rector of the parish, Thomas William Powell, of Leigh, near Worcester, to Mabel, second daughter of Frederick Corbett, St. Catherine's Hill, Worcester. DEATHS. BULLOCK.—On March isth, at the Cottage, Ben Rhydding, Leeds, Richard Bullock, late Vicar" of Denton, Ben Rhydding, aged 72. MINCHALL.—On May 2oth, at Ronkswood, Worcester, Percival Joseph Minchall, Assistant Priest of Holy Trinity, Worcester, aged 37. ROAN.—On April loth, at Colombo, Ceylon, of typhoid fever, Henry Bryan, second son of Henry Butt and Alice Roan, Rose Hill House, Worcester, aged 27.
"gloftces. Five new members have joined since the last issue of the " Vigomian "—F. S. Dyke (1896-1900), The Haven, Cheap Street, Newbury; D. F. Everill (1896-1901), Lansdowne House, Worcester; F. W. Keen (1882-87), Woodside, St. Wulstan's, Worcester; R. G. Telfer (1892-96), Queen Mary's Grammar School, Clitheroe, Lanes.; and the Rev. F. C. Williams, (1853-58), St. Philip's Parsonage, Auburn, nr. Sydney, N.S.W. The Committee will be glad if any member can spare the following back numbers of the "Vigornian" —Nos. i to 7, 9, ii, 15 to 22, and 31. Many Subscriptions are much overdue. are requested to pay them without delay.
Members
Annual Subscription: — as. 6d. for the first three years after leaving School, afterwards 55., payable in advance on October 7th in each year. Life Subscriptions : — .^3 33. od. Members receive each issue of the " Vigornian," also notices of all important school fixtures, etc. The Club collects and reports all news of interest relating to Old Vigornians, a work which can be greatly assisted by all O.V.'s sending in to the Hon. Sec. any items which may come to their knowledge. The Club also organises the Annual O.V. Dinner and supplies the " colours " mentioned in the following list: — ij inch Hat-ribbons ... 2s. each post free. 2 » » ••• 3s» ij „ Ties (same as Hatribbons but shorter) is. 6d. „ 1 1 „ Made-up Ties ... 33. 6d. „ Knitted silk do. Waist Scarves
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(N.B. — Hatbands should be worn with the broad blue stripe at the bottom}. Also 5 in. by 8|in. dark blue metal shields, painted with the School coat-of-arms, 2s. 6d. each (postage extra).
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of Henry VIII., and placing us, as it were, in a niche of history. It was well nowadays to meet The fourth annual dinner of the Old Boys of the others with such recollections and ideals in the Worcester Cathedral King's School resident in or desert of not caring who or what one's neighbour near London was held on June nth at the Holbom was, and in the general scramble for -£ s. d. Restaurant, W.C., when a most enjoyable evening The toast, which was coupled with the name of was spent. Mr. J. B. Matthews was in the chair and Mr. T. E. Rammell, was received with great enMr. W. H. Counsell occupied the vice-chair, the thusiasm, and was followed by the hearty singing guest of the evening being Mr. T. E. Rammell of the School Song, " Floreat Schola Vigorniensis." (Worcester). The following O.V.'s were present: — Mr. T. E. Rammell, in responding, said he felt Rev. W. H. Littlebury, Messrs. C. T. Ley, H. E. greatly honoured in having his name coupled with Powell, J. D. Powell, H. Purser, E. A. J. Seccombe, the toast; he supposed his qualification was old age W. H. Stallard, F. V. Steward, C. A. Steward, T. and his long connection with the school. He F. Usher, O. H. Vevers, J. K. Woodward and A. P. appreciated the great work done by the London Bolland (Hon. Secretary). O.V.'s, and the unwearied efforts of their secretary, The Chairman proposed the toast of the " King," Mr. A. P. Bolland, who spared no pains to make and referred to the willingness he had always shewn, these gatherings a success. He expressed his diswhen Prince of Wales, to forward any good moveappointment that the match which was to have been ment, and his tact in all his actions. Allusion was played on Whit Monday between the school and a also made to the shadow cast over the whole country London O.V. XI. had to be scratched, owing to the by the death of the beloved Queen. outbreak of scarlatina, as it would have met a need The toast was received with musical honours. which had long been felt. He thought that the In proposing the next toast, " The Queen, the Old Boys' matches should be the most important on Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York and the the school fixture list, and expressed a hope that in Royal Family," the Chairman spoke of the increasing the near future Whit Monday should come to be affection felt towards the Queen since she had first regarded as a sort of O.V. festival, at which all Old landed in England; she was always ready to help Boys, cricketers and non-cricketers, who could any good work and was ever at the service of her possibly manage it would rally round the school to adopted' country. With regard to the Duke and inspect the old haunts and recall old times. (Hear, Duchess of Cornwall and York, their tour round the hear.) As a patriarch—having been 10 years at the world was doing immense service to the Empire by. school—he thought he was qualified to speak of the crystallizing the spirit of loyalty which the Colonies inner work of the school. Most of those present were now showing. had been intimately associated with Mr. Bolland, The Chairman then proposed the toast of the and there was no need to make mention of the good evening, " The School." There were, he said, work he had done, which he could assure them was several different points of view as to the real value being kept up by his successor, Mr. Chappel. He of school life. Probably, however, each one's also bore witness to the high moral tone of the opinion changed as he got older. Knowledge might school, which had been a source of wonder and admiration to him ever since he began to work in it. fade, but the recollection of one's school days lasted He took this opportunity of saying how impressed throughout life, and one clung to the traditions with he was by the kindness and consideration shewn him which one's school days were bound up. This was during his time at Worcester; changes were inso in private schools,—how much more must it be the case in schools such as the Worcester Cathedral evitable and sometimes perhaps distasteful to the more conservative, but the objects and aims were the School with its glorious traditions extending for hundreds of years, even before the new foundation same, and the old traditions were being worthily
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maintained. Mr. Chappel had asked him to express i our public schools at the time of Dr. Arnold, whose his best wishes for the success of the evening, and great work was the " cleaning of our public schools." said he would be with them in spirit. Mr. Rammell Now that that great work had been accomplished, then referred to the games, and said that, though he thought that a new line of advance ought to be perhaps they had not been too successful during the i made and that schools should not only turn out past few years, especially on paper, they had never I " gentlemen," but " commercial gentlemen," capable shrunk from opponents because they were too strong, | of carrying their principles into every walk of life. but had rather courted good teams. If on the other i He gave them the toast of the O.V. Club, coupled hand they had won cheap victories against indifferent ! with the name of Mr. A. P. Bolland. opponents, though the record might have looked Mr. A. P. Bolland thanked those present, on bebetter, the standard would not be so high. He was half of the O.V. Club, for the kind way they had sure they would all be glad to hear of their suc- | received the toast. When the question of the forcesses at cricket this year in spite of the outbreak mation of an Old Boys' Club was first mooted they of scarlatina and the loss they had sustained, through had had to contend with a good deal of " cold the same cause, of their captain, Fergusson, to whose water," but now, thanks mainly to the splendid work energy the present efficient state of the XI. was due. of Mr. Frank Webb, who had given his whole heart The gymnasium, which was chiefly due to the efforts to what was, he feared, a somewhat thankless task, of Old Vigornians, would soon be commenced. Mr. the well-being of the club was assured. They, Rammell then referred to the great improvements themselves, in London, were especially indebted to in the school buildings during the time of Mr. the club for the assistance it had given them. He Bolland and Mr. Chappel, viz.:—The fine School hoped that all would do their utmost to help on the House, the Fives Courts, and the new Class Rooms, great work the O.V. Club was doing by joining it for which Mr. Bolland had paved the way, and themselves—if they had not already done so—or by which Mr. Chappel, continuing the struggle, had at inducing others to join. last succeeded in obtaining. He concluded by sayMr. H. E. Powell briefly proposed " The Imperial ing that the school was at the present time in a Forces," and stated that a considerable number of sound condition in every way and on the path of Old Boys had represented the school with credit in progress and prosperity. (Applause). South Africa. He was glad to welcome back Mr. Mr. W. H. Counsell, the Vice-Chairman, proSeccombe, who had served at the Front with the posing the toast of " The O.V. Club," suggested that C.I.V.s. the originator of Old Boys' Clubs was a person who Mr. E. A. J. Seccombe, in replying to the toast, deserved to be honoured with some decoration from said he was quite sure he would much rather be the King. (Laughter.) The O.V. Club acted as a told to do the bayonet exercise than have to make connecting link between the large number of Old a speech. Personally he thought that campaigning Vigornians scattered over the face of the world and as a pastime was very much over-rated (Laughter.) their old school. He thought it would be an exThe speaker gave some interesting reminiscences of cellent geography lesson for the Third Form to be the war and spoke of the ready way in which told to take a map of the world and mark on it the " Tommy " would share his last morsel with a comnames of places where Old Boys had settled. A map rade. of the world thus marked in the colours of the Mr. J. K. Woodward then proposed the health of school would make an interesting study and would the Chairman, and said he felt no hesitation in doing serve to show the extent of the influence of O.V.s. so as he had known him for nearly a quarter of a Referring to the present high tone of the school, he century. Mr. Matthews had forced his way to the said that a very different state of things existed in front by sheer ability and determination, without
THE VIGORNIAN. influence. He referred to the recent dinner of the Hardwicke Society, with Maitre Labori as principal guest, when Mr. Matthews had so ably presided over a most distinguished gathering of legal luminaries. The toast was received with musical honours. The Chairman responded in a humorous speech, and referred to the good times he had had at school. He was very pleased at being able to be present that evening. The Rev. W. H. Littlebury said he should like to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Arthur Holland for his services in getting up these dinners in London, which were such a success. Mr. Bolland having briefly responded, the proceedings closed with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." Songs and recitations were given during the evening by the Rev. W. H. Littlebury and Messrs. J. B. Matthews, W. H. Counsell, H. E. Powell, J. D. Powell, and J. K. Woodward, and Mr. H. Purser assisted at the piano.
Captain of the School N. M. FERGUSSON. Captain of Cricket N. M. FERGUSSON. Secretary of Cricket H. D. DAY Captain of Football H. D. DAY. Secretary of Football F. L. STEWARD. Captain of Boats N. M. FERGUSSON. C.ST.M.WILLIAMS. Secretary of Boats H. S. COBB. Captain of Fives H. D. DAY. Captain of Cycle Shed ... H. SWEET-ESCOTT. Captain of Reading Room Secretary of Debating Society H. S. COBB. Secretary of Chess Club . A. J. DASH. Editors of " Vigornian "
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MONITORS. N. M. Fergusson, F. L. Steward, H. S. Cobb, A. P. G. Smith, H. D. Day, C. St. M. Williams.
GAMES COMMITTEE. Mr. Rammell, Mr. Beach-Hicks, N. M. Fergusson, H. D. Day, H. S. Cobb, F. L. Steward, C. St. M. Williams, T. Sweet-Escott, J. H. Rowe (Hon. Sec.)
LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Rev. W. H. Chappel, Mr. Beach-Hicks^ Mr. Jarrett, N. M. Fergusson, F. L. Steward, A. P. G. Smith, J. B. Wagstaffe.
anb s^Tusmtn. THE LIBRARY. The Librarians hold themselves justified in announcing that the library has had a comparatively successful year. They have carefully overhauled all the books, arranging them in classes, in numerical order; and have at length been able to produce a concise manuscript catalogue to aid in finding books for those who use the library. On referring to this catalogue we find that the total number of books in the library is 1,009, of which 455 are in Class E (Fiction). At the same time, however, we (the Librarians) notice with no little concern that the majority of the patronisers of the library seem too liable to the attraction of a bright cover of a light book which has some exciting illustrations, rather than to the appeal of a good sound work by its intrinsic merit. But we must not complain too much (or at too great length), for we do not doubt that as good use is now made of the library as has been in former times. We record more joyfully that the number of books taken out for perusal has this year been well up to the average of former years. The Librarians must here seize the opportunity to express their indebtedness to Mrs. Teignmouth Shore for her handsome gift, " Natalia," and to the Rev. Canon Teignmouth Shore for six volumes on natural science.
THE VIGORNIAN. The following books, recently added to the library, have not been notified in these columns: — Presented by Mrs. Teignmouth Shore:— Natalia.—Ingram. Presented by the Rev. Canon T. Teignmouth Shore: — Chefs d'CEuvres of Industrial Arts.—Philippe Burty. Reptiles and Birds.—Louis Figurier. The Insect World.—Do. The Ocean World.—Do. The Vegetable World.—Do. The World before the Deluge.—Do. Purchased by the Library Committee: — Napoleon.—Rosebery. Oliver Cromwell.—Morley. Story of Gladstone's Life.—Justin McCarthy. The Heart of Mid-lothian.—Scott. My First Voyage to the Southern Seas.— Kingston. With Nature and a Camera.—Kearton. Alone in China.—Julian Ralph. History of the Boer War (vol. i).—Cunltffe. The Tale of a Field Hospital.—Treves. With Buller in Natal.—Henty. Eleanor.—Mrs. H. Ward. Lady Audley's Secret.—M. E. Braddon. The Scottish Chiefs.—Jane Porter. Richard Carvel.—Winston Churchill. The Lancashire Witches.—Ainsworth. Kilgroom.—/. A. Stewart. The Master.—Zangwill. The Old Maids' Club.—Do. Lewis Arundel.—Smedley. Tommy and Grizel.—Barrie. The Slave of the Lamp.—Merriman. Joan Haste.—Rider Haggard. She.—Do. The Footseps of a Throne.—Max Pemberton. The Sea Wolves.—Do. Quisante.—Anthony Hope. The God in the Car.—Do. The Lust of Hate.—Guy Boothby. Spies of the Wight.—Headon Hill. Dead Man's Rock.—Q. The Moonstone.—Wilkie Collins. Three Men on the Bummel.—Jerome. The Brass Bottle.—Anstey. In a Canadian Canoe.—Barry Pain.
THE MUSEUM. A renewed appeal is made through the medium of these columns for further curiosities and gifts for
the school collections. We especially notice the emptiness of the Stamp Album, for which we entertained most sanguine hopes, and in which we expected great interest to be taken, when the purchase was proposed. We learn with pleasure, however, that on account of the support recently given to the egg collection, a new egg case has been bought for the Museum. But to fill this it was necessary to transfer certain eggs from other cases, and thus these latter were despoiled of many of their contents. It is for these cases especially that this appeal is now made. The Curator, in hoping for a ready response to his appeal, is glad to say that he has been well supported in his work at the new egg case, and acknowledges with thanks the following gifts to the Museum : — Bully Tin, from S. J. Steward, O.V. Cartridges, from C. A. Steward, O.V. Coins, from Bruortom, Crowe, C. A. Steward, O.V., S. J. Steward, O.V. Eggs, from Larr. Gordon's Last Letter (facsimile), from Rev. Canon T. Teignmouth Shore. Nest and Eggs, from S. J. Steward, O.V. Stamps, from Crowe, Mountain, Pretty, Sedd'on.
Jlccottttf. LENT TERM, 1901. £ s. d. RECEIPTS. Balance ii 8 9! May 3rd. Per Headmaster— Subscriptions ... ... n 17 6 Vigornians . . . 2 9 0 Pound 0 3 6 '4 IO o „ I7th. O. V. Club (per F. W. Webb, Esq.) 4 2 9 £30
EXPENDITURE. Jan. -3rd. Hooper [Encyc. Brit.] Feb. i ath. Crockett [Egg Case] „ 22nd. Hooper [Encyc. Brit.] ... „ 27th. Green [slides] Mar. 3oth. Large [papers] Feb. i8th. Mudie's [Books] May sth. Walter & Houghton [Books] „ 7th. Baylis & Son [Vigornians] Mr. Beach-Hicks Secretary's Expenses Apl. loth. Balance (in bank) ,, ,, (in hand)
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wrestling- with Theol. Final; we wish him every success. H. L. Hammond is taking his last Group this term. Needless to say, his personality is unI: o changed. L. Sampson is one of the 452 men (a • record number) who have entered for Divinity mods, 7 this term. M. Bates rowed bow of the John's eight, 3 10 0 ID '3 o j which had the misfortune to be bumped owing to an accident. J. D. Day has been playing for the £62 1 1 4i Hertford 2nd XI. at cricket with varying success. £ s. d. P'inally, with hopes for the success of the school 13 6 ; at cricket this season, Yours truly, o 8 6 OXON. o 6 4
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fetter. To the Editors of the Vigornian. Dear Sirs, As is the usual custom of the luckless wight from whom the inexorable editors demand an, Oxford Letter, I must begin by deploring the lack of news. The results of the Boat Race, Football Matches and Sports are too well known to need further notice The Eights week was favoured with fine here. weather, and the attendance of " uncles, cousins and aunts " was even greater than usual. New College somewhat easily kept head of the river, and Exeter, Hertford, Queen's and Trinity all made several bumps. So far, the cricket XI. has performed very indifferently, but we have some consolation in the fact that the Cambridge team has fared quite as ill, if not worse. At any rate, there ought to be a good struggle when the teams meet. The Oxford detachment arrived home from South Africa in the middle of Eights Week, and was greeted with great enthusiasm. A " rag," which dimly recalled the Mafeking rows last year, took place in the evening. On turning to the deeds of individual O.V.'s there seems a greater paucity of news than ever. Not one of them has set the Isis on fire, and the colony seems thinner than ever. H. A. Richings, who, I believe, narrowly missed getting a place in the Worcester eight, is at present
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Again the terminal and, as usual, peremptory demand—" A Cambridge Letter for the' 'Vigor-man by return.'1 Those of your readers who have once been the recipients of similar requests will fully realize what those few words mean, and doubtless smile at the idea of collecting O.V. news in the time allowed, more especially when the Editors give voice to their wants at the beginning of " May Week." It is needless to state that the required missive was not forwarded by the specified post. One of the most interesting events of the past term was the return of the Cambridge Volunteers from South Africa on Monday, May 6th. It will be remembered that the Volunteers from the University and Town were attached to the Suffolk regiment, which reached its headquarters at Bury St. Edmunds on Saturday, May 4th. The town was gaily decked out on the eventful day, and an immense crowd turned out to meet the home-comers. Among the University men was S. J. Steward, of Downing College, who, though invalided home somewhat earlier, returned with his comrades to be made much of and presented with a token of the 'Varsity's and Town's welcome. Capt. Whitmore, who is a townsman, was, on the following day, presented with an honorary degree of M.A. N. King, of Sidney Sussex College, has this term been improving his skill at tennis.. His skill in this pastime, though not particularly conspicuous, has been sufficient to ensure his being allowed to play again next year. S. G. Simpson, of Sidney, has rowed so well that his services have been found indispensable. His position in his college 2nd boat is at thwart No. 3, which place he filled with a style worthy of his school rowing club. The boat succeeded in " getting on " by defeating ist Trinity 3rd boat and also made a bump in the Races. A. T. Marshall, of Corpus, who has been playing cricket, has gained his college colours. In wielding the willow he has been pursued by his usual luck, for he frequently found the slips were too well placed.
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It has been pleasant to see an O.V. up here as a visitor, and we hope he has been favourably impressed and fully convinced of the superiority of Cambridge over Oxford. Our heartiest congratulations to N. M. Fergusson, who has, we understand, been awarded a Sizarship at Magdalen College. Cambridge has, of course, been very gay this week, and the beautiful weather has tempted large crowds of spectators down to the Races. At the Races a great sensation was caused by the changing of the positions of the first few boats of the First Division. First Trinity ist Boat, which has been head of the river for three years, was bumped three times; and on Che last day there were no bumps at all in the. First JJivision. We congratulate the " Four " on winning the race, and are glad to hear that the school team is doing well at cricket this season, and wish it success in every match—save one. CANTAB.
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.
debating in the majority of the members of the society. But, if there were more persons who could sign themselves " Debater," there would be no need to deplore the neglect of the Debating Society.—EDS. VIG.] To the Editors of the Figornian. Dear Sirs, It has been shewn this term that there is a considerable number of cyclists in the school. With these as a nucleus, could not a regular School Cycling Club be formed ? Yours truly, CYCLOPEDALIST. [The majority of these cyclists seem to be ardent cricketers or footballers, and their absence at games would be gravely missed. A regular club is, we think, impracticable.—EDS. VIG.] To the Editors of the Dear Sirs, It has been noticed that, without considering prizes presented by private individuals, between twenty and thirty awards were made at our last sports meeting. A reduction in the number of prizes is to be deprecated, but (exclusive of 5 cups, presented by the Old Vigornians) we find there were no prizes at the Regatta ! Why ? Yours sincerely, Sirs, AN INDIGNANT VIGORNIAN.
To the Editors of the l^igornian. Dear Sirs, May I ask why there was not a single meeting of the Debating Society during the whole of last term ? . . . • Surely rowing is not such an insurmountable obstacle that the majority of the Upper To the Editors of the ^igornian. In Dear Sirs, School should be debarred from debating. addition, it will be remembered that there was no I have noticed that in the greater number of rowing on Monday evenings in the earlier weeks of recent " Vigornians" there have appeared letters the term. I do not know that Rule XXII. has been airing some grievance with respect to the games. I altered; but, if so, it has not been notified or altered hope that this term, through your courtesy, the exin the rules of the Debating Society, posted in the ception will not prove the rule. The general state College Hall; and, if no alteration has been made, of the pads and stumps in the junior games is, as may I again ask why there was not at least one i usual, deplorable; but, as one who sometimes has meeting last term ? With hopes that the secretary the pleasure to change in the pavilion, may I further for next year will not allow such an infringement of call the attention of the authorities to the state of the rules, the floor in the changing room? A piece of oilI am, Sirs,' cloth or what not would prevent the stray pieces of Yours truly, boarding from attaching themselves so affectionately A DEBATER. to the lower extremities of the body. Yours, etc., [" Debater " will see that we have been obliged, for A DAY-BOY. various reasons, to alter the wording of his letter; but, at the same time, we must confess that he [Although feeling deep respect for the " Day-Boy's " has raised a very reasonable question, to which we extreme modesty, we entertain opposite feelings are afraid there can be assigned no answer. The for his pessimistic " growsing." Some step should, causes for the neglect of debating last term appear perhaps, be taken as regards the pavilion, if only to be either the claims of rowing on individuals in consideration of the visitors who may change or, more probably, the absence of inclination for there.—EDS. VIG.]