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No. 48.
VOL. IV.
DECEMBER, 1903.
entente. School Notes Valete Speech Day RiHe Club : Match with Hereford Music ... ... ... ... Field Club Football : Prospects and Earlier Matches ... Chess Club Certificate Examinations, 1903 A Few Weeks in France ; by F. L. Steward, Esq. Old Vigornians'Column King's Scholarship Examinations, 1903 Cricket : Review, Matches, and Critiques ... Debating Society School Officers School Accounts Oxford and Cambridge Letters ... ... Correspondence ... ... ... ...
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Summer Term of 1903 will always remain in our memories as one of the most flourishing periods in the School's history: not only did we succeed in passing through our cricket season without
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reverse, thus being able to record two successive years without a single defeat, but the Examinations throughout the School were also most satisfactory. * # * Out of 9 Candidates eight gained Higher Certificates with five Distinctions, whilst II Lower Certificates were won, with 12 First Classes: of the four who sat for the London Matriculation two passed in the First and two in the Second Division. The Examiner's Report on the work of the Lower School was equally indicative of progress. * * * The only fault to be found with a most successful Cricket Season was the weather, which unfortunately prevented us from meeting some of our School rivals, notably Dean Close. Once or twice we were near defeat, but we were also robbed of a probable victory on more than one occasion. Out of 16 matches, 7 were won, 5 drawn, and 4 abandoned.
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Dickson, whose two years of captaincy have been so successful, was again a tower of strength in the attack; whilst the batting was strong nearly all down the team. With both Dickson and Williams gone, we shall be sure to feel the want of good bowlers next season. The cricket review, critiques, and later matches appear in another column. * # * Football prospects at the beginning of the term were not very bright: only four of last year's colours were available and five of the 2nd XI. Our opening fixture, too, was hardly encouraging, but we obtained a good victory over the Old Vigornians of 8 goals to 3, whilst our matches with Hereford and Dean Close, both away, were closely contested; and a good game with Malvern College 2nd XI. resulted in a victory for our opponents, whose forward line showed far superior combination to our own. The 2nd XI. scored a good victory over Hereford 2nd, at home, by 3 goals to nil. * * * The floods have caused much more trouble than usual this term. Twice our ground has been feet under water, and we have had to find a field at Boughton. As our field drains (if indeed we can use the word) very badly, we were prevented from playing on it for a full month, and in this way much valuable practice has been lost. * * # The list of fixtures has been improved by renewing our match with Malvern College 2nd XL, whilst our 2nd XI. have two games with Dean Close 2nd, and two with Cherbourg School. *
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Speech Day passed off with its customary success. The Sub-Dean was in the chair. The large number of parents and friends, who assembled in the College Hall, must have been gratified indeed by the Headmaster's report on the continued advance of the School.
The " Valete" list, which will be found in another column, is unfortunately very long. Sixteen boys left last term — " tot lumina scholae" -. Ichabod! rises to our lips. On the other hand ten new boys came this term: IVth Form, C. Rammell; Illrd, W. R. Bloomer, A. G. Papworth ii., W. F. C. Underwood, E. Woodford; Ilnd, G. O. Powell, F. H. Tredinnick; 1st, J. Nash ii., G. D. Hunt, A. M. Jenkins iii. » * * Rifle Shooting is making rapid progress: a third squad has been ^formed, making the numbers 57 in all. The prizes in the Shooting Competition were won by Adlington in the ist Squad and by Webster in the 2nd. A detailed account of our splendid victory over Hereford will be found elsewhere. * # # The first meeting of the Debating Society was held on November 2nd, when the Committee was appointed, and on November gth the muchvexed question of " motors " was discussed with vigour. The Field Club, which was instituted last term, chiefly through the energy of C. G. Morris, continues to thrive. Field days were held, first at the Ankerdine Hills, and secondly at Ombersley, where the party were kindly entertained by the Rev. J. and Mrs. Webster. H. S. Berkeley has been appointed Secretary this term. A detailed account of the Club's doings will be found elsewhere. * * # The School Band is progressing favourably. L. S. Adlington has taken T. Harrington's place; and it is to be hoped that under Mr. Powell's guidance they will be able to take part in the School Concert at the end of the term. They are searching for recruits, especially players on the clarionet, flute or violin. * * * The Museum and Library will be open in future once a week at four o'clock. This im-
THE VIGORNIAN. provement will enable the School to make far greater use of the reference books, as gas has been laid on for that purpose. The following books have been added to the Library: — " It is never too late to mend."—Charles Reade. " The Banner of Blue."—S. R. Crockett. " Cinderella."—S. R. Crockett. " The Three Homes."—Farrar. " The Forest Lovers."—Hewlet. " John Splendid."—Neil Munro. " The Sky Pilot." " Essays on Greek Classical Studies."— Hardy. " Natural Philosophy."—Dechanel. " The Virginian."—Owen Wister. " David Harum."—Wescott. " Barlasch of the Guard."—Merriman. " Phil May's Sketch Book." " Phases of my Life."—Pigou. Also kindly presented by Canon TeignmouthShore:— " A History of the Diocese of Canterbury " and " The Academy of Art and Literature." * * * The Curator of the Museum wishes to express his thanks to all those who have made donations to the Museum this term: — Plan of Pillar on Worcestershire Beacon Rev. W. H. Chappel. Ammonite F. Mytton. Fossil W. C. Brodribb. i. Spider H. G. Morris, ii. Stamps C. A. Steward, O.V. F. W. Webb, O.V. Coins J. Hamilton, ii. C. W. P. Ludlow. ii. The following dates figure in the calendar for the Term: —
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ist. Speech Day. 8th. Half-holiday by request of Canon Knox Little on Speech Day. Nov. 2nd. Half-term (Review) half-holiday. Nov. ;th. Lecture, "A Trip to Scotland" by W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq. Nov. 16th Half-holiday by request of the Rev. C. T. Powell, in honour of the birth of his first-born. Nov. 21st. Lecture, "Bird Life," by Dr. Harvey. Dec. 22nd. Concert Day and end of Term. * * * The following will give Addresses at the Advent Services: — Dec. 3rd. The Very Rev. The Dean. „ loth. Canon Cresswell Strange. „ 17th. Canon Teignmouth Shore. „ 22nd. Rev. G. W. Hockley, Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Worcester. * * * Our congratulations are due to F. L. Steward, who has gone up to Hertford College, Oxford, with the Meeke Scholarship and a leaving exhibition of £40-. to A. P. G. Smith, who has gone up to Sidney Sussex, Cambridge, with a Scholarship of £40 and a leaving exhibition of the same value: to C. St. M. Williams, who has entered Selwyn, Cambridge, with an Exhibition of £30: and to C. C. Dickson, who is at Jesus, Cambridge, with a Choral Scholarship of £50. We must also congratulate C. Davenport on his handsome donation to the School Mission Scholar, earned by the donor and other Vigornians at hop-picking. * * * The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any accidental omissions: — Bromsgrovian, Eagle, Oceanian, Salopian, Tonbridgian, K.E.S. Chronicle Birmingham, Herefordian, Wulfrunian, Marlburian (per Rev. W. H. Chappel).
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A. P. G. SMITH (1895-1903). Head of the School - 1901-1903. Editor of Vigornian - 1900-1903. F. L. STEWARD (1897-1903). Football Sec. - 1900. Football Captain - 1901-1902. Librarian 1900-1903. Editor of Vigornian - 1900-1903. Captain of Rifle Club - 1902-1903. C. ST. M. WILLIAMS (1896-1903). School Four - 1901. Captain of Boats - 1902-1903. Cricket, 1st XL - 1900-1901. Secretary of Cricket - 1902-1903. Football, ist XI. - 1900, 1902. Captain, of Gymnasium, - 1901. C. C. DlCKSON (1900-1903). Captain of Cricket - 1902-1903. Cricket, ist XI . - 1901. Football, ist XI. - 1901-1902. Captain of Fives - 1901-1903. D. FERGUSSON (1897-1903). Sports Secretary - 1902-1903. Cricket, ist XL - 1900-1903. Football, ist XL - 1900-1902. School Four - 1902-1903. C. G. MORRIS (1900-1903). Cricket, 2nd XL - 1903. E. I. MACNALTY (1901-1903). Cricket, 2nd XL - 1903. Football, 2nd XL - 1902. H. WILDING (1897-1903). Cricket, 2nd XL - 1902-1903. T. HARRINGTON (1897-1903). Football, ist XL - 1901. Football, 2nd XL - 1902. Cricket, 2nd XL - 1902. T. R. SWEET-ESCOTT (1898-1903). Cricket, 2nd XL - 1900. Cricket, ist XI. - 1901-1903. Football, ist XI. - 1900-1902.
B. G. GOODWIN (1901-1903). Football, 2nd XL - 1902. Cricket, 2nd XL - 1903. F. C. CHARLEY (1902-1903). Cricket, 2nd XL - 1903. P. T. DARBY (1901-1903). Football, 2nd XL - 1902.
[From "Worcester Daily Times," Oct. 2nd.] jjHE annual distribution of prizes in connection with Worcester Cathedral King's School was held on Thursday afternoon in the large school hall before a large attendance of parents and others interested in the School. Before the distribution of prizes by the Sub-Dean, Canon Knox Little, who presided, songs were pleasingly given by the School Singing Class, under the conductorship of Mr. George Smith, O.V. There were: Chorus, " Come merry comrades" (Becker); chorus, " Merrily we roam " (Schluforth); song, " The first violet" (Mendelssohn); O. G. O. Larr; chorus, " Ye Mariners of England" (Pierson). Besides the Headmaster (the Rev. W. H. Chappel) and staff, the Sub-Dean was accompanied on the platform by the Revs. Canon Claughton, Canon Cresswell Strange, the Mayor of Worcester (Aid. C. J. Whitehead), and Mr. J. W. Willis Bund. The Chairman expressed regret at the absence of the Dean for reasons obvious to all. Apologies were announced from Alderman E. Day and Mr. F. J. A. Wood, members of the governing body. HEADMASTER'S REPORT.
The Headmaster said his first duty was to express the regret of the School that the Dean, who had always within his recollection presided over that gathering, was unable to be present. They offered respectful sympathy with him in
THE VIGORNIAN. his sorrow. He also regretted the absence of a most welcome guest, the Bishop, who was kept away by an important educational engagement. They welcomed in the chair, for the first time, their very old friend, Canon Knox Little, who had always taken the keenest interest and shown unstinted liberality in all concerning the School. They also welcomed Mr. Willis Bund, whose position in County educational matters made his advice on their governing body of special importance. Having welcomed the Mayor of Worcester, whose presence, he said, emphasised the sympathy of the city, and Canon Strange, the junior member of the governing body, the Headmaster referred with regret to the absence, through death, of Canon Cattley, who had never missed a prize day. Not only were they the best of friends personally—Canon Cattley first suggested his coming to Worcester —but the latter had for fifty years taken the warmest interest in the School. His son was educated there, and he had been a liberal benefactor to all prize funds, and a warm and generous friend to many Old Vigornians. They had not forgotten him and his name would always be perpetuated on the boards of the schoolroom because his will provided for the foundation of a scholarship of £70 a year for three years for a sixth form boy over 18 going to .Oxford or Cambridge. That would be in due course a most valuable addition to the resources of the School. Beginning his review of the year, the Headmaster was thankful to record a satisfactory year as regarded health. Comparing his record of absences with those of other schools he was forced to the conclusion that Worcester was a remarkably healthy place. Turning to what he feared the world looked at most, the 'educational results, the Headmaster said he had always refused to regard school as a place for the manufacture of certificates. He believed examinations were a necessary evil, but he cer-
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tainly thought a great deal of modification of the present system was required. There were too many examinations, which wanted unifying and co-ordinating for the different professions; and boys were sent in much too young. Further, he noticed with surprise that we were almost the only country in the world where there was no co-operation between teacher and examiner. He believed the teacher should have some part in setting the examination paper. Judged by the test of examinations, they stood, this year, extremely well. In the higher certificate examinations eight boys passed, with five Distinctions. That was the premier examination for the public schools of England, and out of 92 schools entered, although theirs was almost the smallest, they stood among the first thirty. (Applause.) In the lower certificates examinations they won eleven certificates with twelve firsts. That examination was spoken of by the " Guardian " newspaper as a very stiff one, in which only 50 per cent, passed. They did better than that, for 80 per cent passed of the boys sent in. They sent in the whole form, so the boys were not picked During the year they had inserted between those two forms a new class in preparation for the London Matriculation, a useful examination for boys going in for medicine and law. All the four boys sent in passed, two of them in the first division. The result was that taking the 14 boys of the sixth form last year, no less than 13 passed their first examination at Oxford, Cambridge, or London. The combined results were the best yet attained, and were distinctly creditable to a comparatively small school of about 100 boys. Mr. C. D. Chambers, lecturer on education to the London County Council, had presented the best report on the schools that he had hitherto read. As some of them knew, their old friend Euclid was being displaced for modern geometrical methods, and the Examiner spoke warmly of the
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start made. There was a special advance on the work of the fourth form since it came under the charge of Mr. Castley. University distinctions were very pleasant to record, and this year they had more than their usual share. Smith, who came there eight years ago, who had been for two years head of the school, and who had passed a blameless career among them, had carried off a classical scholarship at Cambridge, and also took with him the Dean Peel leaving exhibition. F. L. Steward, vigorous in every department of school life, had won the Meeke Scholarship at Oxford. He refused an exhibition offered him at Brasenose College, and took with him the school leaving exhibition of £40 for three years. Having mentioned the successes of C. St. M. Williams, captain of the boat, and C. C. Dickson, one of the School's bowlers, M. Bates, and N. King, the Headmaster said two special prizes had been founded during the year. The first was Canon Flory's prize for reading aloud, a most useful art which enabled a boy to give pleasure to others; the second Miss Powers prize for conversational French in the lower forms. He had heard it said more than once in Worcester that they did not teach modern languages. Nothing could be further from the truth. The examiner reported that they had adopted an excellent conversational method of teaching French which would prove of great assistance in making boys speak fluently and pronounce correctly. After seeing the work in that school the examiner expressed himself satisfied that the system might be imitated with advantage elsewhere. He (the Headmaster) congratulated Mr. Beach-Hicks and Mr. Allison on the commendation their work had received. Turning to the general life of the school, Mr. Chappel said the school had been inspected for the Government by Captain Peake and Major Crabbe, who reported that the boys had drilled excellently. The shooting had improved immensely under the efficient
captaincy of Steward. More than fifty boys took part in shooting at the Morris tube range, and in the School match with Hereford the latter were defeated by the handsome margin of 84 points. After speaking of the high standard of the shooting for the cups he had been pleased to present for competition, the Headmaster said the gymnasium had been well used by the boarders, but not, he was sorry to say, so well by the day boys. Through the activity of Williams, the captain, and Mr. Allison, they had got a new boat and won two out of three races in her. In cricket they led off in the season with a decisive victory in their match against Bromsgrove, and ended it with an unbroken record. The School had not been beaten in the cricket field for two seasons. (Applause.) He attributed the vigour in this direction very largely to the increase of boarders, for it was much more possible to maintain vigour in the games with 60 boarders than it was when they had to depend upon the somewhat casual attendances of day boys. The day boys were better, but he said again that where parents at home did not insist on their boys coming to gymnasium or playing fields they were deliberately withdrawing them from some of the most formative influences of school life—both physical and moral. On the initiative of Harrington a school band had been started, and, well coached by Mr. Powell, had given a very successful concert. He regarded it as a most valuable addition to school life. On the initiative of Morris a Field Club had been formed. It was most important that boys should have ideas beyond bats and balls and games, and he valued most strongly an interest in field life while boys were at school. Another department was a new boarding-house started in the spring by Mr. Castley, and he had great pleasure in welcoming on the staff such an efficient member as Mr. Castley, who had been able to bring with him his mother, who had won for herself their
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THE VIGORNIAN. admiration and respect. After referring to the newly-erected tablets bearing a record of boys who fought in the South African war, the Headmaster pointed to a flag hung in the gallery as having been the first captured in the blockade of Venezuela. When it was handed to Lieut. Threlfell, an O.V., by the Captain, who effected the capture, his first thought was to send it to his old School. He took that as a proof, if proof were needed, of the loyalty of old boys to the School. One of the best tests of a school was the question: What are the boys doing after they leave it? This time there was a larger exodus than usual, and almost all had done well and been well placed. Five had good positions in manufactures or commerce; two were receiving special education for engineering and land surveying; three were starting in medical schools in London or Birmingham; six were going to Oxford or Cambridge, and of these six it was a matter of great satisfaction to him that no less than four were hoping ultimately to take Holy Orders. Of two Old Vigornians who had recently been ordained each was head of the examination list in the diocese in which they were ordained. It was also a satisfaction to him to know that there were several boys behind him who—influenced by the Bishop's strong words last year—awaited opportunity to take that course. Apropos of the difficulty of parents to choose callings for their boys, Mr. Chappel related a conversation with the manager of a large manufacturing establishment, who said there was no lack of room for the right sort of young fellow. Most of the young men who came into his works seemed only anxious to get out again. They thought too much of the next football match, or betting, or something of that sort. His (Mr. Chappel's) increasing conviction was that in the educational world they did not need so much the stimulating of intellect as the strengthening of character. He believed there was a danger
of dissociating religion and education. That ancient hall told them of the age-long partnership of true religion and sound learning, which they would endeavour to maintain. In conclusion, the Headmaster thanked subscribers to the prize funds for their liberal gifts; the boys, especially some of the monitors, who had helped him much by loyalty and kindly feeling during the year; the masters, his most valued staff, especially the house masters, and particularly Mr. Jarrett, who was not only an efficient teacher, but a great help to him in many departments of school life. He thanked the staff generally, for to them the successes were due. Lastly, he thanked the Governors for their continued confidence and support, which he trusted he might continue to merit (Applause.)
CANON STRANGE'S ADDRESS. The Sub-Dean having distributed the prizes, Canon Cresswell Strange moved a vote of thanks to him for presiding, referring to Canon Knox Little's warm interest in the School and the excellent report which the Headmaster had presented. Mr. Jackson, the representative of Oxford University on the governing body, had told him of his inner insight of the reports of the examiners that in their estimation the School, in proportion to its size, was of a very high standard indeed. Speaking on a text given him by the Headmaster, Canon Strange expressed a hope that parents would put an end to the bad habit of reading worthless and noxious literature, and appealed to boys to give it up. Much of the fiction of to-day was distinctly vicious. It dressed up vice to look like virtue and minimised moral wrongs. There was something very subtle in its character, and it dragged down high maxims to the level of the world, and tended to inculcate something like a mock heroism and worthless chivalry. Imperceptible at first in its influence it led, if slowly, to permanent deterioration.
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MR. WILLIS BUND ON CLASSICAL EDUCATION. Mr. Willis Bund, called upon as one of the senior Governors to second the vote of thanks, had particular pleasure in doing so because the Sub-Dean represented the Governors who, through good and evil report, had kept the School a great classical school. Though they had had difficulties at times to make both ends meet they had refused to bow the knee to Baal; refused to make the School come under what was technically known as Class 15 A : schools required to devote 15 hours a week to scientific subjects. An attempt was being made, and would be made more strongly in the near future, to establish schools at which the instruction which was given was of a most deceptive character and really most injurious to the future of the country. What he was about to say was not based upon anything of his own knowledge but upon one of the reports of one of. H.M. Inspectors upon high education, Mr. Headlam, who told them that he had lately inspected seventy of what they would call secondary schools in different parts of the country, rural districts, towns, and great manufacturing centres. He (Mr. Bund) thought a more scathing indictment of our present system it would be impossible to bring about. The Inspector told them that that so-called science of which they had heard so much, both as a means of education and for competing with rivals in trade, produced a number of boys who might have been adequately taught science, but who were quite unable to express the results in either decent English or decent language. That was one of the results of abandoning any literary culture and trying to impart knowledge which the recipients were not able to receive. As they were all aware, Greek had passed away and was no longer taught in this country. He thought if there could be a reproach against the Government and the Education Department it was that they had succeeded in making it impos-
sible for those Englishmen and Englishwomen whose parents were not sufficiently rich to send them to expensive schools to become acquainted with that great language, that greater literature, with that philosophy and that art which had more profoundly influenced the world than those of any other country. That now was all learnt second-hand, and we could only obtain second-hand knowledge of that language we ought to be able to obtain first-hand. That was not the worst. Latin, too, was going. Mr. Headlam pointed out that unless a man was in a position to send his son to an expensive school he was not able to get him taught Latin. Consequently such a boy was debarred from orders ; he would be debarred from law and medicine because, he was going to say the blockheads at Whitehall, had said that Latin ought to be not a compulsory subject. In many schools that they were called upon to support out of the rates, Latin was an optional subject, and they were allowed to substitute shorthand or bookkeeping. It was quite absurd to see such a system put forward under the name of education. Now that in the London Matriculation, Latin was an optional subject many of the schools found it easier to coach up boys in other subjects, so that Latin was still more neglected. In future they would have a difficulty in getting any qualified persons for any higher work. Unless such schools as that, where Latin was not an optional subject, were maintained, he looked with the greatest apprehension on the future of learning in this country. They were told that there were greater literary opportunities than ever. There were foreign languages —better than Latin—and, on the modern side, all the literature of your own country. Treating of foreign languages, Mr. Bund said the old way of teaching French enabled candidates to pass examinations and gave them some knowledge of the literature of the country. Then there was the new method, which gave fluency
THE VIGORNIAN. in conversation but no knowledge whatever of the literature and habits of the people whose language one was studying. There was very great difficulty in getting capable teachers, and the new system required very great knowledge and aptitude in the teachers. That knowledge of the language was very difficult to acquire and could only really be acquired by residence in France. He hoped he was not wanting in cqurage, but he would feel very much afraid if he were to suggest to the County Council that a number of teachers, even a limited number, should be sent to France for a time to acquire facility in speaking French. It was a danger which had to be faced in the near future that in teaching modern languages they were teaching a vocabulary and nothing more. There was this to be said, they would eliminate from their schools what had been their disgrace for so long: the class of teacher who used to teach foreign languages of which he himself was ignorant. History as taught in most of the schools was perfectly useless. Mr. Headlam said that in one school he found a class learning the Wars of the Roses who had never heard of William the Conqueror. (Laughter.) In most schools there was no proper apparatus for teaching historical subjects. He would be told he was advocating more extravagance of the ratepayers' money, but he did hope to see something done in aid of higher education in the schools of the county. He hoped to see school libraries formed where boys and masters could have recourse to the best and most modern works upon historical subjects. He did not believe there were in Worcester half-a-dozen copies of that very important book, the Oxford Historical Atlas. He thought the result of the large number of classes was that we knew nothing well. He would probably be held up to a good deal of censure, and told he was saying what was opposed to the development of higher education in the county. He daresay he was obstinate and pig-headed, but he believed in
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true learning; not merely a few sciences to enable him to gabble them off, but the language and literature and history not only of one's own country, but of others as well. The boys now being educated would have in their control the whole of the education of the future, of the local government and the Press. (Applause.) The vote of thanks haying been accorded, The Mayor said it was his proud privilege to be one of the Governors, and as such he expressed pleasure at the very admirable report the Headmaster had placed before him. He trusted that the excellent progress would continue in the future.
SPEECH BY THE SUB-DEAN. The Chairman said that, living near, he had had opportunities of observing the School, and he testified to its high tone. One of the most important things in the world was that a high tone of manliness, sincerity, respect, and reverence should be maintained among boys if they were to be good Englishmen. He spoke of the excellent influence of Mr. Chappel—(applause) —who was assisted so much by Mrs. Chappel— (applause)—and of Mr. Rammell's house, where the master was assisted by his sister—(applause) —and of the later house of which the Headmaster had spoken in such warm terms. Emphasising the soundness of the teaching and management, the Sub-Dean said there was no hocus-pocus about Mr. Chappel—whom he congratulated with all his heart on the fact that the examiner's report was thoroughly good. Good work had been done generally; it spread over the whole school, so that every boy was cared for as if he were the most brilliant person in the British Empire. (Applause.) Speaking of games, the Chairman said it was a most miserable thing for boys to be brought up mere prize-fighters and athletes—or nincompoops. Speaking of the importance of a grounding in the great classical tongues, he said that modern languages might be learned with comparative
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ease afterwards. In conclusion, he said that at that School the boys were being helped to the high ideal of soundness, thoroughness, and loyalty—not only loyalty to duty, hard work, knowledge and truth, but loyalty to God and the Unseen. (Applause.) At the Chairman's request the Headmaster said he was pleased to give the School a halfholiday. The meeting broke up amid tumultuous cheers by the boys for the Headmaster, the staff, the Governors, and guests. PRIZE LIST. Form Prizes: I., W. T. Holland; II., W. H. Dakin Smith; III., A. J. Mainwaring; IV., C. J. Barker; V., M. S. D. Day. Mathematical Prizes: Division F, W. T. Holland; Division E, W. H. Dakin Smith; Division D, C. B. Cream; Division C, A. L. Love; Division B, R. C. Wilmot; Division A, A. J. Dash. Prize for Trigonometrical Problems: F. S. MacNalty. French Prizes (Old Vigornians) : I., W. T. Holland; II., A. J. K. Wilesmith; IV., C. J. Barker; V., M. S. Day; VI., A. P. G. Smith. Miss Power's Prize for Conversational French: Forms III.-L, A. J. K. Wilesmith. German: Upper, H. P. Mason; Lower: L. S. Adlington. Greek: Division D, W. J. Grisman; C, F. J. Lewis. Knox Little Prizes for Greek Accidence: E. I. MacNalty, B. G. Goodwin, H. S. Partington, II. Knox Little Prizes for Latin Accidence: R. G. Andrews, P. W. Worster, E. Floyer, G. A. Bonser. Divinity Prizes (The Bishop's): VI., T. Stinton; (Rev. F. McNeile's): V., R. C. Wilmot. Divinity and History: IV., C. J. Barker; III., A. J. Mainwaring; II., P. W. Worster. Chemistry : IV., C. J. Barker. Physics : III., H. Fiennes Clinton. Drawing: A. H. Gibbs. Cathedral Catechizing: Winter Term, C. G. Newton; Lent Term, B. G. Goodwin. Mr. Steward's Prize for Proxime Accessit in K.S. Examination: G. A. Bonser. Maurice Day Classical Prize: A. P. G. Smith. School Latin Composition Prize: A. P. G. Smith. School English Essay (Subject, "Slavery"): A. P. G. Smith. Holiday Reading: Christmas, A. P. G. Smith, H. S. Berkeley, C. J. Barker, A. Mainwaring, H. L. Roberts, W. H. Dakin Smith; Easter, A. J. Dash, O. Larr, C. J. Barker, W. Dakin Smith, W. T. Holland. Summer Holiday Competitions: VI. and V., MacCarthy's History of Our Times, H. S. Berkeley; IV. and III., Story of the West Country, not awarded; II. and
I., Lamb's Tales, L. Wood and ©. Temple Bourne. Illustrated Description of Place Visited: G. M. Jeans. Highly Commended: I. for Essay, F. MacNalty; II., for Collection of Shells, T. Holland; III., for Observation Book, D. M. Jeans. Reading Prize (Canon Flory): D. Fergusson. Head Master's Shooting Cups: Squad A, L. S. Adlington; Squad B, A. H. B. Webster. Higher Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Board: F. T. Bode, G. D. Day (distinguished for Scripture), W. F. Eldershaw, H. Raymond, A. P. G. Smith (distinguished for Greek), F. L. Steward, T. Stinton (distinguished for Scripture, History and English), C. St. M. Williams. Lower Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Board: A.. K. Beauchamp, H. S. Berkeley (First Class History), C. J. Chaytor, D. V. Crowe (First Classes Arithmetic and Additional Mathematics), M. D. Day (First Classes Latin, Greek and Arithmetic), H. C. B. Jollye (First Class Additional Mathematics), O. G. O. Larr, H. P. Mason, V. H. Thompson (First Classes Latin and Greek), A. H. Webster, R. C. Wilmot (First Class History). A. P. G. Smith, Dean Peel, leaving Exhibition ^40 for three years. F. L. Steward, School, leaving Exhibition ^40 for three years. The following successes have been won by past and present members of the School during the past School Year : A. W. Evans—Passed First Examination of the Society of Chartered Accountants. W. H. Hill—Lecturer on Law, Khedival School, Cairo. L. R. Needham •—Intermediate Examination, Incorporated Law Society. H. G. Halford—Intermediate Examination, Incorporated Law Society. H. H. Quilter—Junior Inspector of Schools, Board of Education. F. L. Steward—Meeke Scholarship, Hertford College, Oxford; also offered an Exhibition, B.N.C. Oxford. A. P. Smith—Classical Scholarship, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. H. Day—-First Class in all subjects (except Assaying 2nd); Camborne School of Mining Engineering. M. Bates— Science Exhibition, St. John's College, Oxford; Science Honours, Class II. S. G. Simpson—Second Class Part I. and II. History Special, Cambridge. N. King— Scholar of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; Classical Tripos, Class II., Division I.; also College Prize for English Essay. F. E. Wallis—Commission 4th Battalion Garrison Regiment. N. M. Fergusson—Pepysian Benefaction, Magdalen College, Cambridge. C. C. Dickson—Choral Exhibition, Jesus College, Cambridge; passed previous Part I., Class II., June 1903. C. St. M. Williams—Exhibition, Selwyn College, Cambridge ; also offered Exhibition, C.C.C. Cambridge. Eustace Roberts—Final Examination, Incorporated Law Society. C. Davenport—Previous Part I., Class II. Cambridge. A. J. Dash and C. G. Morris—London University Matric., Division I., June, 1903. E .V. Overell and D. Fergusson—London University Matric., Division II., June 1903. L. H. Sampson—tMeeke Scholar of Hertford College, Oxford; Classical Honours
THE VIGORNIAN. (Finals), Class III. A. P. Higgins—Law Lectureship, Clare College, Cambridge. Higher Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Board: F. T. Bode, G. D. Day, W. F. Eldershaw, H. Raymond, A. P. G. Smith, F. L. Steward, T. Stinton, C. St. M. Williams. Day and Stinton won Distinction for Scripture, Smith for Greek, and Stinton for History and English. C. C. Dickson—Passed Part II., E., Cambridge Responsions. Lower Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Board, with three first-classes in Arithmetic and Greek, and two each in Latin. Additional Mathematics and English History—A. K. Beauchamp, H. S. Berkeley, C. J. Chaytor, D. V. Crowe, M. D. Day, H. C. B. Jollye, O. G. O. Larr, H. P. Mason, V. H. Thompson, A. H. B. Webster, R. C. Wilmot. B. G. GoodwinMedical Preliminary for Entrance to Birmingham School of Medicine.
Under the efficient and energetic captaincy of F. L. Steward we are able to record a very successful year in this department of school life. We won the first of what we hope may be a series of encounters with Hereford, by the comfortable margin of 84 points, while the results of the School Competition shewed a good average throughout the two squads. With five out of the shooting eight still at School, we should like to see this year's results maintaining the above standard. But we could wish to see more keenness about shooting, especially among the Seniors, the attendances in A squad being rather casual. On the other hand, some of the Juniors are especially keen, which is a hopeful sign. A new squad of 18 members has been formed for the purpose of instruction in rifle drill. It is to be hoped that they will be efficient enough to use the range after Christmas, and leave room for more recruits. Accounts of the match with Hereford and the School Rifle Competition are appended.
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W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. SHOOTING VIII. The match with Hereford ended in a creditable victory by 84 points. Saturday July lith brought fine weather and very good light for shooting. The breeze was far too slight to affect the aim. A start was made at 12.50, the teams "pairing " off to enable cricketers to appear in the afternoon's match. The cricket captain accordingly opened for us, finding the bull's eye twice and making a very fair score of 38, For Hereford, Fayerman spent several rounds in searching for the target, and persisted in firing high. His five outers, standing, were all on the same elevation. On adjourning for lunch at the School House, the score stood at 38-16, in our favour. And, when the shooting was resumed at 1.45, Stinton, who only missed once, increased our lead Blaker, his opponent, though scoring a bull and only missing once when lying, showed very poor form on rising. In the lying position, out of seven shots, Eldershaw scored three bulls and brought our lead to 49. This lead was gradually increased though Hereford rallied at the end. They seemed, however, to be unable to adapt themselves to our range; perhaps through being accustomed to practice under cover and by gaslight. Their sighting shots, as a rule, went high, while ours were well on the target. Adlington, who showed excellent form with 46 (out of 70), scored one bull, four inners and seven magpies; Mason ran him close with two bulls, three inners and five mags. Though due allowance must be made for our opponents firing on a strange range, under strange conditions; our victory by 84 points seems to us very decisive and should be encouraging. We hope for more fixtures with Hereford and other teams, and similar results.
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Full Score.
HEREFORD. LYING.
Fayerman, A. P. - Blaker, R. B. •• - Parry, M. C. - - - Lewis, P. J. - -• - Taylor, P. S. S. -' - Wheeler, H. N. -• - Watkins, J. E. - - Donnie, R. - - - -
Total. 6 33 O O O O O 5 3 2 2 2 2 O 16 2 2 2 2 3 O O II 2 2 O O O o o 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 2
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2 2 2 2 3 4 5 2 2 2 3 4 4 4
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STANDING.
Fayerman, A. P. - Blaker, R. B. - - Parry, M. C.- - - Lewis, P. J. - - - Taylor, P. S. S. - Wheeler, H. N. -. - Watkins, J. E. - - Donnie, R. - - - -
22 2 2 2 O O 2 2 O O O O O
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2 2 3 3 4 4 0
4 18
54 3 3 3 2 2
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2 2 2 O O O O 2 2 2 3 O O O
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6 9
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LYING. Total. Dickson, C. C. - - 18 5 4 3 3 3 0 0 Stinton, T. - - 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 24 22 Steward, F. L. - - 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 Eldershaw, W. N. - 5 5 5 3 3 2 2 25 Goodwin, B. G. - 2 2 2 2 4 5 0 17 21 Mason, H. P. - - 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 Adlington, L. S. - 25 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 21 Waylard-Smith, R. 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 STANDING.
Dickson, C. C. - Stinton, T. - Steward, F. L. - Eldershaw, W. N. Goodwin, B. G. Mason, H. P. - Adlington, L. S. Waylard-Smith, R.
year. Adlington, the winner of the 2nd Squad Cup in 1902 was successful this year in the senior division with the fine score of 59 (out of a possible 70). Bruorton and Way land- Smith also shewed good form with 46 and 42 respectively. Among the Juniors Webster secured first place on a score of 38, Neild being a close runner-up, but no one else secured a score above 30.
5 4 4 3 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 4 4 0
20 16
2 2 2 2 2 2 O 3 3 3 2 O O O 2 2 2 2 O O O 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4432000
12 II 8 22 21 13
Total 296
SCHOOL RIFLE COMPETITION. Our second annual competition took place on Thursday, July 23rd, under somewhat inauspicious circumstances as far as weather was concerned. Rain fell throughout, but luckily the wind was light. The shooting was very promising, and shewed a considerable improvement on last
j^lttsic. COLLEGE HALL.—A new piano, a secondhand grand, has been purchased for the Orchestral Society. The cost was £21 133. 6d., and after using the proceeds of the Concert in the Spring term there still remains a debt of £11. This the Orchestral Society hope to clear off by a Concert in the Lent term. The piano has already proved a great boon to the Glee Club. We understand that the orchestra will take part for the first time in the Concert Mr. G. Webb will also be with us and we hope also to have the services of S. G. Driver, O.V. in his comic sketches.
On Saturday, June 27th, the first Field Day of the Society was organised to Ombersley. The weather proved fine and a very successful afternoon was spent. The party divided just outside Worcester, some walking through Severe to the Hawford Locks, the others cycling. All met at Ombersley, where Mrs. Webster very kindly supplied tea at the Vicarage. After a visit to the church the party returned to Worcester either on foot, cycle, or 'bus. At the beginning of this term H. S. Berkeley was elected Secretary in place of C. G. Morris, and W. F. H. N. Eldershaw was elected to the
THE VIGORNIAN. Committee. The following papers have been read during the term: — " The Weather," by A. J. Dash. "Flowers," by O. G. O. Larr. " Microscopy," by R. Hopton. " Architecture," by W. F. H. N. Eldershaw. At half-term, H. S. Berkeley resigned the office of Secretary, and W. F. H. N. Eldershaw was elected in his place. Several new members have joined the Club, which now numbers over thirty, and all branches of its work are progressing favourably.
With only four members of last year's team left it cannot be said that our prospects are bright for this season. Of the defence only two are old choices and great difficulty has been experienced in finding new backs, so that the halves must pay more attention to defence and be especially keen around goal. We have also noticed that the halves are too fond of dribbling: surely a sharp pass sets the forwards off more quickly, whereas a dribble by the halves often places them offside, to say nothing of the danger caused if the half-back is robbed and the ball returned immediately. The forward line promises to be very successful if an outside left can be discovered in time. We have had very few opportunities this term, owing to our field being flooded, but with an improvement in defence there is every reason to anticipate success in the remaining School matches. The following matches have been played this Term.-— IST Xi. Oct. 3.—Mr. J. D. Day's XI Lost o 13 „ 8.—Old Vigornians Won 8 3 ,, 24.—Hereford Cathedral School Lost i 2 ,, 31.—Dean Close School Lost o 3 Nov. 4.—Malvern College (under 17) ... Lost o 4 „ 21.—Wolverhampton School Lost 2 n Dec. 2.—Mr. W. A. T. Jarrett's XI Lost I 7 2ND XI.
Oct. 10.—Cherbourg School Oct. 31.—Dean Close 2nd XI Nov. 4.—Hereford 2nd XI
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and accounts of these follow. W.C.K.S. v. MR. J. D. DAY'S XI. This, our first match of the season, ended in an overwhelming victory for the scratch team by 13 goals to nil. Our XI. had not had time to get together and the defence was quite unable to stop the combination of their opponents ; still with careful marking in front of goal the score would have been much smaller. W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. This match resulted in a surprisingly easy victory for the School by 8 goals to 3. The game was played in a downpour of rain, and this undoubtedly accounts for the number of goals scored. In the first half Stevens ii. and Wilmot i. scored for the School, and two shots from Adlington were helped through by the defence, while S. Williams got a good goal for the Old Boys. Further goals for the School were added by Stevens ii. (2), Stevens i. and Wilmot i., and for the Old Boys by S. and C. Williams. The Old Boys owed their defeat to the weakness of their backs, who were almost useless. At centre half J. D. Day was ever prominent, and in the forward line S. Williams was easily the best. Of the others C. Williams and Baylis also played well, while Shuttleworth kept a good goal. For the School, Stinton showed good defence and Stevens ii. and Wilmot i. led most of the attacks. The teams were : — School.—Goal, Ludlow; backs, Hughes, Overell; half-backs, MacNalty, Stinton, Day ii.; forwards, Adlington, Stevens i., Stevens ii., Raymond, Wilmot i. O.V.'s.—Goal, Shuttleworth ; backs, Masterman and Laurie; half-backs, M. Bates, J. D. Day, F. L. Steward; forwards, Ingram Halford, T. Harrington, S. Williams, C. Williams, Baylis.
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W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. Played at Hereford in miserable weather, rain falling most of the time. Our opponents won the toss and elected to play with the wind behind them, but despite this the School were the first to attack and should have taken the lead. Two fine runs by Wilmot gave the other forwards open goals, but the chances were missed, and then Hereford took advantage of a weak kick by Overell and easily opened the score, which they soon increased, owing once more to faulty back-play. In the second half the School, with the help of the wind had more of the play, but were only able to score once, by Stevens ii. and so were beaten 2—i. Although Hereford were slightly the better team, the School had more openings than they did, but the forwards were seldom in position. Stevens ii. was easily the best forward, and Wilmot and Fergusson were very good in the first half, but the latter was out of condition and did nothing towards the end. Floyer was very disappointing and greatly handicapped the others. He should learn to keep in his place and to go down the wing more. All the halves were good, with Day ii. slightly the best, but the backs were weak and frequently miskicked. Brodribb, in goal, was fairly safe. The School team was : —Goal, Brodribb i.; backs, Hughes and Overell; half-backs, Stinton, Day i. and Day ii.; forwards, Floyer, Fergusson, Stevens ii., Stevens i. and Wilmot i. SCHOOL v. DEAN CLOSE. This match ought to have been played at | home, but since our ground was under water, ! we went over to Cheltenham. Rain fell steadily throughout the afternoon, and the ground soon became so muddy and slippery that accurate football was out of the question. In the first half, the wind, which blew obliquely across the ground, was in our favour, and we at once began to press. With the exception of two or three dangerous rushes on the part of
our opponents the game was confined to their half of the ground, and we ought to have scored two or three times. But our inside forwards, instead of going straight through, kept passing aimlessly to one another in front of goal, without making any headway. They also did not keep their places, but were constantly running into one another. Half-time came with no score on either side. During the second half matters were reversed, and a constant pressure was kept up on our goal. The Dean Close forwards, however, made better use of their opportunities, and by shooting whenever they had a chance, managed to score three times. During the second half our forwards were inclined to get too far back, often confusing the halves. Wilmot was quite the best of the forwards; whenever he got the ball, he went straight down his wing, and put in some beautiful centres. The halves all played a good game; Day i., at centre, was especially good, and several times saved the situation. Overell, at back, played a sound game, considering the difficult state of the ground. Score: Dean Close 3, King's School o. SCHOOL v. WOLVERHAMPTON. In this match we once more experienced a heavy defeat- The School team was greatly weakened by the absence of Day i and our defence was quite unable to hold the opposing forwards, who played a very attractive game. At half-time Wolverhampton led by 7 goals to 2 (both scored by Stevens ii.) and the final score was 12-2 in their favour. School :—Goal, Brodribb i. ; backs, Overell, Floyer; half-backs, Day ii., Stinton, Thompson; Forwards, Wilmot i., Stevens i., Stevens ii, Raymond, Fergusson. SCHOOL v. MR. JARRETT'S XL With four of our XL away we had very little hope of stemming the tide of defeat, and again we lost by a heavy score. Our opponents
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THE VIGORNIAN. quickly scored 2 goals, and after leading 4—o at half-time, were returned winners by 7 goals to I—scored by Wilmot with a fine shot Despite the score most of our team played well ; the forwards were distinctly good in midfield but lacked finish, and the backs were unfortunate in that the scratch team took every chance of scoring. School:—Goal, Mountain ; backs, Floyer and Love ; half-backs, Thompson, MacNalty, Day ii. ; forwards, Fergusson, Raymond* Stevens ii., Ludlow i., Wilmot i. SCHOOLv.MALVERN COLLEGE (A Team). This match, in spite of the greasy state of the ground, produced some good and interesting play, though our opponents were obviously too good for us from the start. We started in promising fashion, as during the first few minutes Stevens, as a result of some good passing among the forwards, hit the crossbar with a good shot, and immediately afterwards, with luck, we ought to have scored. Malvern, however, soon asserted themselves, and being far more accurate in passing and shooting, eventually won easily at 4—o. Our backs seemed quite disorganized by the state of the ground, and among the forwards Stevens played a good game, while Wilmot made some brilliant runs down the right wing. * * * 2ND XL
2ND XI. v. CHERBOURG SCHOOL. Played at Malvern on Oct. loth. The School were well beaten by 7 goals to 3. The forwards had not played together and shewed lack of combination. Two of the goals were scored by Raymond and the other from a free kick. 2ND XI. v. DEAN CLOSE 2ND XL Played' at Cheltenham on Oct. 3ist Again the eleven were easily beaten by 6 goals to 2 (scored by Raymond and Adlington). The eleven was completely outplayed at all points. Mountain was excellent in goal.
2ND XL v. HEREFORD 2ND XL Played at Boughton on Nov. 4th. The School were much stronger than Hereford and won easily by three goals (scored by Thompson, Raymond and Chaytor i.) to nil. For the School, Mountain in goal was very good and all the forwards played well. G. D. Day, our captain, unfortunately broke his wrist in a practise game on November 16th. We are likely to feel his loss badly for the rest of the season, and we are sure we echo the sentiments of the School in expressing a hope of a speedy recovery.
A meeting of the above club was held on Thursday, Nov. I2th, to elect a member on the Committee, to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of D. Fergusson. G. M. Jeans was elected. A. J. Dash resigned the office of secretary in favour of H. G. Mountain. A competition has been arranged and the entries have proved very satisfactory.
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gteammattons. The Fifth and Sixth Forms were examined in July by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. The results in detail are appended. The following 8 gained Higher Certificates, an asterisk denoting distinction in a subject: — Bode, F. T., Lat, Gr., Fr., Div., Eng. Day, G. D., Lat., Gr., Fr., *Div., Eng., Hist. Eldershaw, W. F., Lat., El. Maths., Div., Eng., Hist. Raymond, H. Lat., Gr., Fr., El. and Addit. Maths., Div., Hist. Smith, A. G., Lat., *Gr, Fr., Div., Eng., Hist Steward, F. L. Lat, Gr., Fr., Div., Eng., Hist Stinton, T., Lat., Gr., Fr., *Div., *Eng., *Hist Williams, C. M., Lat., Fr., Div., Eng.
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Eleven Lower Certificates were gained in the Fifth Form ; an asterisk denotes a first class : Beauchamp, A. K., Lat, Gr, Fr., El. and Addit Maths., Div. Berkeley, H. S., Lat, Gr., Fr., El. and Addit. Maths., Div., Eng, *Hist. Lat., Gr., Fr., El. Maths., Chaytor, C. J., Div. Lat., Fr, *EL and*Addit. Crowe, D. V., Maths, Div, Hist, Chem. *Lat, *Gr, Fr, *E1. and Day, M. S. D., Addit. Maths, Div, Hist. Jollye, H. C. B, Lat, Fr, El. and * Addit. Maths, Div, Hist. Lat, Gr, Fr, El. and Larr, O. G. O., Addit. Maths, Div, Hist Lat, Fr, Germ, El. Mason, H. P., Maths, Div, Hist. Thompson, V. H, *Lat, *Gr, Fr, El. and Addit. Math, Div. Webster, A. H. B., Lat, Fr, El. Maths, Div, Hist Wilmot, R. C, Lat, Gr, Fr, El. and Addit. Math., Div, Eng, Hist.
gStee&s hi prance. By F. L. STEWARD, (O. V.) SHORT stay in France js as agreeable a way of spending a holiday as any. It costs roughly the same amount,—for living there is cheaper —is a pleasant change, and is above all instructive. Not only, if you are staying in a family, are you obliged to learn some French, at least, but, at the same time, you lose some of our characteristic insularity, and you understand there are other peoples than the English, not necessarily inferior. To some who have always
understood that a knowledge of English is sufficient, it comes as a sudden change to pass a few weeks without hearing English spoken. And yet, this is not impossible. During six weeks I never met an Englishman and only once a Frenchman who could speak English—and that in his own judgment. On inviting me into his house he spoke to me, out of courtesy I suppose, in what I afterwards learnt was English. Sad to relate, I mistook it for French, only recognising two words out of as many hundred. Later, I expressed to him slowly in English a fear that I was putting him to some inconvenience. He insisted on replying "yes certainly." He may have meant it But, as a rule, Frenchmen are exceedingly courteous. Only once was I hailed as coming from " the land of fog." During the war, however, feeling was very strong against us there; and even now a mocking tune sung at the time, is occasionally heard. Once, I met an old lady who was exceedingly Anglophile. Though early in the afternoon, she insisted on me taking tea —a peculiarly English custom. But I was nearly done to death, though I firmly believe her intentions were of the best. Let him who would go to France be warned: when asked if he prefers tea strong or weak, let him say " very strong " and perhaps he will have weak tea: otherwise, I fear,—wash. Another friendly word of advice: should he enter a shop, not feeling sure of the language, let him always ask first if English is spoken. An Englishman once endeavoured to make known his requirements to a shop-assistant, obviously French. After he had spent some time in vain, the assistant asked him sweetly, " Will you not speak in English ? " A friend of mine abroad was asked the~way somewhere in French, with an unmistakeable English accent. The stranger spent a considerable time in efforts to explain himself, when at last my friend was able to learn in English where he wished to go.
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THE VIGORNIAN. English gold is generally accepted abroad, but not English silver. However, some friends of mine once found an extra English coin very convenient. A French porter demanded five francs for carrying several packages—a ridiculous sum which my friends refused to pay. Though they paid him four francs, bit by bit, he still followed them down the street crying, " Mes patrons." At last a brilliant idea: one of them offered the porter an English florin (2|fr.), telling him it was English and offering to exchange for the four francs already given. The porter accepted and went on his way rejoicing. My friends, also. Habitude, it must be confessed, is necessary for the full enjoyment of some things French. The taste for French tobacco, I should imagine, can only be acquired after some time. The manufacture of tobacco and matches is a monopoly of the State; and the matches are inferior —even Frenchmen complain bitterly of them. Swedish matches and wax vestas are very dear, while the sulphur matches, which have not been used in England for many years, are still employed in France. These matches are as odious as odoriferous; they introduce a pleasant smell into a railway carriage, seating some dozen people, with windows fast closed. On striking the match, the sulphur is ignited but scarcely any flame is visible. After waiting patiently for some seconds, you are rewarded by a flame. Such matches remind one of the Chem. Lab. at school; but they teach patience and are no doubt recommended by the medical faculty. Across the Belgian frontier matches are five times as cheap, coffee half the price, and cigars and tobacco tolerable. Living is so much cheaper in Belgium that it pays the Belgium workman to come to French towns every morning to work and to return home at night. But in spite of protective duties, cheap clothes are obtainable for Frenchmen—who cross the frontier. A Frenchman of my acquaintance thinks it worth his while to cross the frontier
in an old suit and to return in a new one. There is a great amount of smuggling over this frontier and the penalties for detection are severe. On one occasion, a Frenchman and myself had strolled into Belgium and were returning laden with contraband when we accosted two custom-officers (donaniers). My friend engaged them in conversation for ten minutes and we escaped detection. On another occasion, my friend fortunately knew one of the officers and we succeeded in passing. The dofcaniers always patrol the frontiers in couples, and are supplied with dogs. When in chase of a smuggler, the dog is sufficiently strong to pull the officer at a great pace without any violent exertion on his part. In the North of France, it is not uncomon to see dogs, either singly or in teams, draw a small cart with a man and a load in it. For a person who wishes to learn French, it is preferable to pass a few weeks in a good family that does not speak English. When the necessaries of life depend on speaking French, the most ignorant will probably soon make himself understood and will learn eagerly. In passing on tour from one place to another, the stranger seldom makes useful acquaintances and generally confines his conversation to the barest civilities, spending a considerable time en route. But to learn the language—or some idea of it— and to thoroughly enjoy oneself at the same time, a few weeks in a good family can be heartily recommended.
' gotumn. There is such an array of O.V. News this time that the remarks in this column must be few. Those who were present at the Annual Prize Distribution last month must have left the School with a comfortable conviction, abundantly justified by the facts, that things were in
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an all-round good condition. The speeches were excellent throughout, and even the pessimistic views of modern education expressed by the Chairman of the County Council had no appreciable effect on the spirits of the audience. One more addition has to be made to the list of Old Vigornians who took part in the Boer War. C. R. Davies (1883-89) went out from Australia with the 3rd contingent as Lieutenant in the West Australians. The annual O.V. Dinner is fixed for Thursday, Jan. /th, 1904 (chairman, Mr. P. H. P. Hayes; vice-chairman, Mr. N. M. Fergusson). Will Old Vigornians make a note of the date, and resolve that the 1904 dinner shall eclipse all previous ones? Circulars will be issued shortly. O.V.
O. I. Blackford (i 876-79). The following extracts will interest contemporary O.V.'s: — From the " Worcestershire Chronicle," July 18th: Dedication of Truro Cathedral.—Mr. Oscar Blackford, F.J.I., son of Mr. Councillor Blackford, of Worcester, had a considerable share in the proceedings incidental to the dedication of the nave of Truro Cathedral, on Wednesday. He generously entertained the visiting Mayors and others at his residence, Boscawen House (formerly the town mansion of the Falmouth family), the decorations of which are noted for their beauty and taste. He was also responsible for the artistic illumination of the address presented to the Prince of Wales. From the " Worcestershire Chronicle," Nov. 7th: Mr. Oscar Ingram Blackford, formerly of Worcester, and now of Truro, was a candidate for the Western Ward in the Truro municipal elections, and was returned at the top of the poll. Mr. Blackford is Chairman of the Devon and Cornwall district of the Institute of Journalists. At an informal meeting of the Town Council he was nominated for the Mayoralty, but, for the present, withdrew, supporting Mr. J. J. Smith, who was eventually As Chairman of the local Fire selected. Brigade Committee, Mr. Blackford has done much useful work. H. H. Budd (1897-1900), Camborne Mining
School, passed the recent Exam. 1st Class in Drawing, 2nd Class in Dynamics, Vanning, Practical and Theoretical Chemistry, and Technical Drawing, and 3rd Class in Physics and Practical Mathematics. H. D. Day (1894-1901), Camborne Mining School, passed the recent Exam., ist Class, in Theoretical Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Practical Ditto, Geology, Mining and Mine Surveying, and 2nd Class in Practical Chemistry and Practical Metallurgy. L. B. de Fontaine (1897-1900) has obtained a Mastership at Chichester Grammar School. C. C. Dickson (1900-03) has been elected to a Choral Scholarship at Jesus College, Cambridge. F. S. Dyke (1896-1900) has won a diploma in Engineering at University College, Bristol, and is now with the firm of Swan, Hunter, and Richardson, Newcastle-on-Tyne. D. Fergusson (1897-1903) is studying at University College Hospital, London. N. M. Fergusson (1896-1901), of Magdalene College, Cambridge, has been awarded a Pepysian Benefaction. F. A. George (1875-80) took ist prize "for six blooms of any rose except tea or noisette," at the Northern Exhibition of the National Rose Society, held at Glasgow in July. H. F. G. Halford (1894-1900) has passed the Intermediate Law Exam., and is articled to Messrs. Whatley and Isaac, of Malvern. J. C. Hamilton (1899-1900) has passed the advanced stage in Electrical Engineering Exam, of the City and Guilds of London Institute, and is in charge of one of the substations of Manchester Corporation Electric Works, having been twice promoted in six months. W. F. Harwood (1893-97), who served his apprenticeship with Messrs. Vickers and Maxim, Barrow-in-Furness, has passed the Advanced Examination in Machine Construction, and has been appointed Junior Engineer on board the
THE VIGORNIAN. s.s. " Indian," 9,121 tons, Leyland Line. Sailed for New Orleans and West Indies on September 2nd. N. King (1896-99) has obtained an Assistant Mastership at Brighton. H. A. Lewis (1895-98) was ordained Deacon (best in examination) at St. Asaph, in September, and has been appointed Curate of Wrexham Parish Church. W. E. A. Oxley (1898) has been appointed Chief Clerk to the Technical and Art School, Leicester. E. Roberts (1894-98) has passed the Solicitors' Final Examination. J. H. Rowe (1899-1901), Camborne Mining School, passed the recent Exam., 1st Class, in Geology, Mining and Ore Dressing, and 2nd Class in Trigonometry, Practical Chemistry, Theoretical Metallurgy, Mineralogy, and Practical Ditto; and in the Board of Education Exam., 2nd Class in Principles of Mining (Advanced) and Metallurgy (Elementary). L. H. Sampson (1894-99) has taken his B.A. degree at Oxford and has obtained a Mastership at Wintern House School, Aldershot. S. G. Simpson (1893-99) is studying French and the French methods of teaching, at Loches (Indre-et-Loire), by permission of the French Government, and is Examiner in English for the " Degre superieur " at Tours. M. C. Taylor (1900-02) has been elected captain of Chew Stoke A.F.C. F. S. Williams (1893-99) has passed (first in Exam.—only 3 out of 18 passed) for his 2nd Mate's Certificate, and has sailed for Philadelphia. The Rev. J. Went (1858-62), for the past 25 years Head Master of Wyggeston School, Leicester, has been presented with a silver dessert service, subscribed for by present Headmasters of other Schools, who were formerly his assistants. It is gratifying to learn that no fewer than twenty-five Wyggeston masters have obtained headmasterships.
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B. G. Goodwin (1901-1903), has entered the Birmingham School of Medicine. C. G. Morris (1900-1903), is now at St. > 4 rtholomew's Hospital, London.
Annual Subscription, 2/6 for the first three years after leaving school; afterwards 5/-. Life Membership £3 35. od. The Club year begins on Oct. 7th, therefore all intending to join should send in their names at once, with details of School career and present ocupation, to the Hon. Sec. (Sunnyside Road, Worcester). A new Club Register of Members is being prepared, but its issue will be impossible until all members have returned the forms sent them for correction or confirmation. Members are earnestly requested to attend to this at once; also, where owing, to pay up arrears of subscriptions. Will a clerical member present the Club with a " Crockford " of rather later date than 1899 ? Through the kindness of the Rev. H. Woolsey and the late Rev. Canon Cattley, the Club possesses " Crockfords" for 1880, i885,and 1899, but a later one would be most acceptable. The following new members have joined the Club: C. C. Dickson (1900-03), Jesus College, Cambridge; H. E. Oram (1897-1901), Wood Lawn, Lark Hill, Worcester; A. P. G. Smith (1895-1903), Sidney College, Cambridge; F. L. Steward (1897-1903), Hertford College, Oxford; H. H. Sweet-Escott (1898-1902), 42, Victoria Road, Penarth; and T. R. SweetEscott (1898-1903), 42, Victoria Road, Penarth. O.V. Colours.—These are not obtainable during the winter months, except in the case of knitted silk ties, which can be obtained from the Hon. Secretary at 4/3 each.
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Jic$0C<«:s$ip November i 7 and 1 8. . The following were the successful candidates this year : — ist. Charles Joseph Barker," King's School 2nd. Walter Douglas Seville, Choir School - Commended 3rd. Henry Berkeley Hollyer, V in all Choir School subjects. 4th. Alexander Edmonton Brent - Smith, Choir School 5th. Geoffrey Alwyn Gershom Bonser, King's School (Honorary) ; Commended for Classics. 6th. Leslie Dean Overell, Leamington Preparatory School ; Com., French and General Knowledge. 7th. Richard Heillard Woods, Felthorpe House, Malvern ; Com., Mathematics. 8th. Richard Dunn Willis, Mr. Goodchild's, St. Faith's, Cambridge ; Com., Classics. gth. Charles Humphrey Peyton, St. Michael's, Tenbury ; Com., Classics. Proxime Accesserunt : Ralph Neild, King's School; General Knowledge. Stephen Newton, King's School; Mathematics. Richard Wayland Smith, King's School ; French and German. Governor's Exhibition : Walter Douglas Seville. House Scholarships : 1st. Richard Dunn Willis. 2nd. Marcus George Trueman, Broad Gate Preparatory School, Nottingham. In making the above reward the Examiner mentioned that the first four boys on the list were considerably in advance of the other candidates. He was much struck by the neatness and accuracy of their papers. There were a larger number of candidates than usual, and in his opinion they attained a higher standard : and the competition was keen. The Examiner was the Rev. D. Tait, M.A., Late Scholar of Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
Once more we have the satisfaction of recording that we have passed through a cricket season undefeated. To whatever extent Dame Fortune is responsible for this result—and we shall be the last to deny that in some matches, notably that against Hereford, she did favour us—this must imply that our team is not to be despised, and most of our opponents, and among them good judges of the game, have pronounced us " distinctly a good side." We were fortunate in having nearly all last year's unbeaten XL available, among them our captain, Dickson, who by his consistent batting and deadly bowling, has again proved a tower of strength, and Stevens, undoubtedly the best cricketer the School has had for some time, and who, we are glad to say, remains to help us next year. The fielding of the XL, the paramount importance of which we have on many previous occasions emphasized, has perhaps never been better: but by this statement we by no means intend to bestow unqualified praise, and there are several members who must strain every nerve to become far quicker and smarter in the field. And here we may add the necessity of running better between the wickets. In every match countless runs have been thrown away, through bad judgment, or not backing up, or taking the first run too easily. Special attention should be paid to this point next year. But—there is generally a " but," and this, we venture to say, is a big one—the success which we have enjoyed is due in a great measure to the good organization and careful coaching of the younger boys in the past, and unless this excellent, nay, essential tradition is maintained, future generations must suffer. The excellence, or the reverse, of a school team is often almost, if not quite, as much due to the previous captain as the present one. During the season just over—in a fair criticism we must say it—these considerations, to put it mildly, have not had
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W.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S C.C. On June 20 this return match was played at Boughton. St. John's won the toss, but made only an indifferent start on a good wicket. However, Palmer and Umphreville improved the situation and eventually the closure was applied at 204 for 7. For the School the scoring was very even, and we left off in a favourable position, Fergusson and Mr. Castley makmaking the last half-hour very lively. ST. JOHN'S. A. W. Isaac, b Williams R. B. Umphreville, run out ... R. A. de B. Rose, b Williams F. A. Hillard, b Williams Capt. Palmer, not out C. E. Loseby, c Wilmot b Stevens Major Stuart c Rammell b Stevens W. Skinner, c Rammell b Jarrett H. A. Walls, not out... ... J. W. Crowe did not bat. E. Kelsey Extras
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Total (7 wickets) 204 SCHOOL. B. G. Stevens, st Skinner b Palmer T. Stinton, run out ..< T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Rose D. Fergusson, not out G. D. Day, c Crowe b Umphreville C. St. M." Williams, b Hillard R. J. Castley, Esq., not out T. Sweet-Escott, G. M. Jeans, did not bat W. A. Jarrett, Esq., R. C. Wilmot Extras
27 18 6 40 12 5 47
Total ANALYSIS. o. M. C. St. M. Williams ... 15 ... I R. J. Castley, Esq. ... 16 ... 2 W. A. Jarrett, Esq.... 7 - 2 T. E. Rammell, Esq. 4 ... O 4 ... O B. G. Stevens
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58
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W.C.K.S. v. NORTON BARRACKS. This whole-day match (12 a-side) was played on June 24th. Norton Barracks won the toss and sent in Rose and Palmer, who were not separated until half-hour after lunch, when the score stood at 163. After more free scoring by Messrs. Umphreville, Stuart and Sergeant Ray, they declared eventually at 313 for 9. The only one of our bowlers to meet with any success was Mr. Jarrett, 5 for 24. The School made a promising start, but after the fall of the third wicket a rot set in, and with eight wickets down and threequarters of an hour to play, the situation was critical. But plucky cricket by Escott and Jeans enabled us to escape with a draw. NORTON BARRACKS. Lieut. Rose, b Jarrett Capt. Palmer, c Williams b Jarrett Lieut. Umphreville, run out Major Stuart, c Wilmot b Jarrett Capt. Bartholomew, Ibw b Jarrett Major Monro, run out ... ... ... Capt. Ashworth, c G. Day b Castley Lieut. Clarke, c Stevens b Castley ... Col. Clarke, b Jarrett Sergt. Ray, not out Private Handon, not out Private Standen, did not bat Extras
83 So 65 19 o ... 4 8 ... 7 o 23 15
... ...
10 Total 313
SCHOOL. B. G. Stevens, b Handon ... ... .... D. Fergusson, c Bartholemew b Rose ... T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Palmer T. Stinton, c Standen b Rose R. J. Castley, Esq., b.Palmer G. D. Day, b Palmer C. St. M. Williams, c Ray b Rose T R. Sweet-Escott, not out ... ... W. A. Jarrett, Esq., b Palmer ... ... G. M. Jeans, c Ashworth b Palmer M1. S. D. Day, not out R. C. Wilmot, did not bat Extras
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W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS.
W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN C.C.
On June 27 we were at home to Malvern College Colts, strengthened by the return of Dickson, who had missed the previous two matches owing to the exigencies of examinations. We won the toss and had first knock on one of the few dry wickets of the season. All our first six batsmen did well, Stinton making his first 50 for the School, and Stevens and Dickson playing particularly bright cricket. The latter's form seemed in no way impaired by a week's enforced idleness, and he included a 6 and 8 fours in his 47. On the visitors going in Dickson again shewed fine form, and the resistance was not prolonged. SCHOOL. B. G. Stevens, c Dracopoli b Hextall T. Stinton, c Murray b Hextall D. Fergusson, b Fowler ... ... ... ... C. C. Dickson, b Wright C. St. M. Williams, c Aste b Simms T. R. Sweet-Escott, not out G. D. Day, b Simms ... ... ... ... G. M. Jeans, st. Gore-Brown b Simms M. S. Day, Ibw. b Wright R. C. Wilmot and F. C. Charley did not bat Extras
37 50 ... n 47 24 10 ... o o o
... ...
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MALVERN C.C. A. T. Gillmore, b Williams P. H. L'Estrange, b Williams G. Grundy, Ibw, b Williams F. W. Mugliston, c Stevens b Dickson G. C. Fraser, c Stinton b Williams ]. P. Carlman, c Beach-Hicks b Williams ... G. W. Charsley, b Williams R. T. C. Cookson, c Beach-Hicks b Jarrett H. J. Mansell, c and b Jarrett Willoughby, c Escott b Jarrett M. C. Banks, not out Extras ... ... ... ... ...
6
Total 185
S. L. Wright, Ibw, b Dickson P. Aste, c and b Dickson L. Dracopoli, b Dickson ... ... ... H. L. Timms, Ibw, b Dickson F. O. Murray, b Dickson ... ... ... N. Ashby, b Williams E. Gore-Browne, not out ... ... ... H. C. Hextall, c Dickson b Williams T. H. Paul, b Dickson A. Fowler, c Stevens b Dickson T. Reed, b Dickson Extras
On Saturday, July 4, we journeyed to Malvern to play the town C.C. We heard that our opponents had a strong side, and when they won the toss we expected an afternoon's leather hunting. But Williams was in good form with the ball, swerving awkwardly, and we managed to dispose of them for 84. The School made none too good a start, but Fergusson, Mr. Rammell and Mr. Beach-Hicks put us in a safe position, and subsequently Day and Mr. Jarrett " made hay" with the tired bowling. When stumps were drawn we had a lead of 126.
2 15 ... o c ... o 3 ... 6 o o o 4 5
W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens, c Cookson b Willoughby i T. Stinton, c Banks b Fraser 3 D. Fergusson, c Grundy b Fraser ... ... ... 34 C. C. Dickson, c Mugliston b Fraser ... ... ... 2 C. St. M. Williams, b Mansell 10 T. E. Rammell, Esq., c Gillmore b Willoughby ... 17 R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., c Cookson b Willoughby 51 T. R. Sweet-Escott, c Cookson b Mugliston ... i G. D. Day, c Banks b Mansell 55 W. A. Jarrett, Esq., b Charsley 19 R. C. Wilmot, not out 3 Extras ... ... ... ... ... ... 14 Total 210
Total 35 ANALYSIS. ANALYSIS. O.
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W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. On July pth. The O.V.'s won the toss, but could do little before the bowling of Dickson (5 for 3) and Williams (3 for 21). For the School Stevens played a fine innings, while Williams and Stevens i. were also responsible for useful contributions. In the second innings Dickson gave his change bowlers a chance, and Day and Stevens got three wickets apiece. Davey played a good innings for the O.V.'s. OLD VIGORNIANS. C. L. Davey, b Dickson D. Cross, b Dickson J. D. Day, b Dickson H. F. Wallis, c Stevens b Williams L. Powell, c Escort b Williams H. D. Day, run out W. Shuttleworth, Ibw, b Williams M. Webb, run out ... ... ... ... E. L. Koechlin, not out S. Williams, b Dickson E. Ingram Halford, Ibw, b Dickson Extras
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...
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Total 27 SCHOOL. B. G. Stevens, c Davey b Cross T. Stinton, c Powell b Wallis D. Fergusson, b Halford C. Dickson, c Williams b Davey C. Williams, c Powell b Wallis T. Escott, c Day b Cross G. Day, b Wallis G. M. Jeans, c Shuttleworth b Cross A. Stevens, b Davey ... ... ... M. S. Day, run out T. Charley, not out Extras ... ... ... ...
... ...
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Total O.V.'s (2nd Innings). C. Davey, b Day D. Cross, b Charley J. Day, b Charley H. Wallis, c Day b B. G. Stevens L. Powell, b B. G. Stevens H. Day, b B. G. Stevens W. Shuttleworth, b Day M. Webb, b Dickson E. Koechlin, b Dickson S. Williams, not out I. Halford, b Day 4 Extras
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W.C.K.S. v. CLUB AND GROUND. On Friday, July loth, this match took place after a week's adjournment. As usual the Club and Ground won the toss and sent in Rose and Machell, upon a perfect wicket. At lunch time the 100 was up for the loss of four wickets, Rose being not out 46. After lunch Rose continued to play finely, and as he received able assistance from Perkins and Richards, the Club and Ground were able to declare at four o'clock at 234 for nine. For the School Mr. Jarrett bowled extremely well. We had just over two hours in which to get the runs. Thanks to a splendid innings by Stevens and Jessopian tactics by Mr. Castley and Dickson we had got 160 for only four wickets when stumps were drawn, half-an-hour early, to the great surprise of the onlookers. C. AND G. W. Machell, c Fergusson b Dickson ... Lieut. R. Rose, not out W. Souch, c Beach-Hicks b Jarrett ... H. Wallis, b Williams H. Bryant, b Dickson E. Perkins, b Williams O. Phillips, c Fergusson b Dickson A. Richards, c and b Jarrett Capt. Ashworth, b Jarrett Rev. A Griffith, Ibw, b Jarrett Major Monro, not out ... ... ... Extras ... ... ...
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Total 234 SCHOOL. B. G. Stevens not out R. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., c Griffith b Ashworth ... D. Fergusson, b Monro R. J. Castley. Esq., c and b Rose T. E. Rammell, Esq., c Machell b Ashworth C. Dickson, not out C. Williams, T. Stinton, T. Escott, did not bat. G. Day, and W. A. Jarrett, Esq. Extras
64 16 5 30 10 29
6
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ANALYSIS. O.
C. C. Dickson 17 C. St. M. Williams ... 9 Mr. W. A. Jarrett ... 13 Mr. R. J. Castley .. 8 Mr. R. M. M. Beach-Hicks 5
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W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. On July i ith. Owing to the shooting match on the same day the start was somewhat delayed. Hereford batted first and it was soon apparent that the School bowling had lost much of its sting, after their long day in the field on the lOth. Thanks to good scores by Blaker and Watts, Hereford ran up the score of 130, Dickson being our most successful bowler (7 for 41). The School had just an hour and a half in which to o get the runs. We soon lost four wickets in the attempt to score too quickly, Stinton playing a good innings for his 23 ; and then a panic set in and five more fell. Had it not been for a plucky display by Day we must have been beaten.
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BATTING. No. of No of Total Most in Averinn. tm.n o. Runs, an ins. age 12 I B. G. Stevens .. 39-18 43i 73 D 13 2 375 92* 34-09 - Fergusson .. c C. mckson ... 13 27-40 274 3 47 T ' R. S. Escott ii 176 25-00 4 2 II* 17 •oo R. C. Wilmot .. 3 '7 J •91 ... 13 T. Stinton I 191 5° 5 G. D. ec itf~ •62 I a i2ej DJ I C. St. M. Williams ... 12 112 10•18 24 2 A. W. Stevens .. O 9-00 3 24 7 G. M. Jeans 7 I 40 6-66 17 M. S. D. Day .. I 6 ISO 5 4* Also Batted. E. V. Overell .. 2 O ii 7 5•5° H. M; Wilding.. 3-00 o 6 2 5 3 F. C. Charley .. 2 2 2* 2 •00 * Signifies not out.
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C. C. DlCKSON (Capt). Invaluable to the team both in batting and bowling. His fast bowling has been most destructive, and he again has a splendid average. His hitting powers are of a high order, but he should reserve them, during the first over, for bad balls. B. G. STEVENS. An excellent all - round cricketer. A sound and careful bat with good strokes all round the wicket. He can punish loose bowling well. A good field and wicket-keeper: and should develop into a useful leg-break bowler.
THE VIGORNIAN. D. FERGUSSON. Much improved as a batsman : has sounder defence and really good hitting powers. Kept wicket in most matches, and came on considerably. Experienced bad luck towards the end of the season in breaking a finger. T. SxiNTON. A useful batsman of the steady order: has a strong defence, but little punishing power: bad judge of a run. Improved in the field, but still slow: out of place at coverpoint. C. ST. M. WILLIAMS. Variable as a bowler, at times being in very good form. Off colour in batting, never really got going. T. R. SWEET-ESCOTT. A batsman of the punishing type, but did not fulfil expectations, his defence being very weak. Good field. G. D. DAY. Has developed into a promising bat, some of his strokes to leg and extracover being delightful. Can also " stonewall " to order. Improved field. R. C. WiLMOT. Had no chance to improve in batting. Very good field at third man. G. M. JEANS. Improved bat; has played well at critical and trying times. Fair field, but inclined to funk. M. S. D. DAY. A keen cricketer. Promises to bat well, if he can conquer the tendency to " spoon" half-volleys. Useful in the field. A. W. STEVENS. Fair bat, with punishing powers; draws away too much. Good field.
SECOND ELEVEN. The Second Eleven were most unfortunate as regards the weather for all their matches, save one, were spoilt owing to rain. The matches with King Edward's School, Stratford 2nd Eleven, Hereford and Dean Close 2nd Eleven's were abandoned. In the return matches with Dean Close, we dismissed 3 of our opponents for 11 runs before rain put a stop to play. Against Hereford, however, the return match was very exciting. We made 88 to which our opponents replied with 76 for 8 wickets, before stumps were drawn. No fair critiques could be given since they played in only two matches.
With the beginning of the second half of the term the 6th Session of the Debating Society opened. On Monday, November 2nd, the Society met to elect a Committee. The following were chosen: — Upper 6th—G. D. Day, W. F. H. N. Eldershaw, H. Raymond. Lower 6th—O. G. Larr, H. S. Berkeley. 5th—A. H. Webster. The first debate was held on Monday, Nov. 9. Mr. G. D. Day was in the chair, and Mr. E. V. Overell moved: " That the antipathy of the general public towards motorists is entirely unwarrantable." Mr. W. F. H. N. Eldershaw opposed, supported by Mr. M. S. Day. Mr. H. Raymond spoke for the motion, which, however, was lost 17—8, despite the efforts of Mr. F. S. MacNalty, who spoke with some eloquence when the motion was thrown open. The debate was also noteworthy in that Mr. G. M. Jeans, when the motion was thrown open, delivered his maiden effort, and in no small measure contributed to the success of the opposition. T. STINTON, Hon. Sec.
g>fficetrss. - T. STINTON. Captain of the School G. D. DAY. Captain of Football - B. G. STEVENS. Secretary of Football - B. G. STEVENS. Captain of Cricket - E. V. OVERELL. Captain of Boats - R. C. WILMOT. Captain of Fives Captain of Gymnasium - E. V. OVERELL. Vice-Captain of Gymnasium J. A. T. LANGDON. Captain of Rifle Club - T. STINTON. Captain of Cycle Shed - G. D. DAY. Secretaryof DebatingSociety T. STINTON. Secretary of Chess Club - H. MOUNTAIN.
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G. D. DAY. Editors of the "Vigornian " T. STINTON. A. J. DASH. T. STINTON. Librarians H. RAYMOND. H. S. BERKELEY.
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LIBRARY COMMITTEE. REV. W. H. CHAPPEL, MR. BEACH-HICKS, MR. JARRETT (HoN. TREASURER), T. STINTON, G. D. DAY, A. J. DASH, H. RAYMOND, H. S. BERKELEY, E. M. FLOYER,
Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL. November and, 1903.
Jlccounf. SUMMER TERM, 1903. RECEIPTS.
Qames Jlccotmf. 1903.
RECEIPTS. £ s. d.
June. Balance in hand July 23. Subscriptions Fine for Broken Window
45 9 ii 19 IO 3 0 2 6 jt£65
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Balance Sept. 30. Per Headmaster— School Subscriptions . • '3 '6 3 120 Vigornians . 3 o t» Pound • < > 5 4 Oct. 6. O.V. Club (per Frank Webb, ESQ.)
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£ 12
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£3* 18 6 EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE. June i. Umpire and Scorer (Bromsgrove)... » jj Umpire and Scorer (Stratford) „ 12. O. G. Larr (Cricket Ball) „ '5- Secretary Expenses ... „ 24- Carriages to Station and Brake to Norton „ 27- Seat for Cricket Field Water Rate July 4- Brake (Bromsgrove) .. » Avery (Cricket Balls) " " Scorer and Umpire, Cheltenham (2nd XI.) Scorer and Umpire, Malvern „ ii. Scorer and Umpire, Hereford (2nd XI.)
£ S. d. o 3 o o 5 10 o 4 o
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June 18. Grolier Society (Books) ... ... July 13. Humphreys (Book-binding) ... „ 22. Baylis and Son (Vigornian) ,, 22. Deighton (Books) ,, 25. Worcester Educational Supply (Books) „ 25. Large (Papers) ,, „ Hooper (Encyclopoedia Britannica) C
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18 6 W. A . T. JARRETT, Hon. Treasurer. Audited and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster.
THE VIGORNIAN.
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fetter. November 17, 1903. Dear Sirs, The perversity of the slut Fortune and the cruelty of the Fates, have together made it my enviable lot to concoct the so-called Oxford letter. But your correspondent has this time no occasion for complaint as he has had the good fortune to receive no less than three days' notice. This term we have been blessed with comparatively good weather, though the river has been flooded for about the fifth time this year. There were great rejoicings lately when a field —supposed to belong to some college—was discovered emerging from the floods after an absence of six months. The trial eights have been practising for some time, rowing at first on fixed seats for the improvement of the leg work. At rugger the 'Varsity has been doing very well, and the match with Cambridge in December should be a good one. Viscount* Goschen has been elected successor to Lord Salisbury as Chancellor, though the name of Lord Kitchener was put forward. To turn to better-known personages, the O.V. Colony mourns the loss of L. H. W. Sampson (Hertford), who has taken a third in Greats. J. D. Day has to encounter. Greats next summer. He has been playing soccer for Hertford, playing half in the cup-tie with Lincoln, though he gained his cap as back. Day is to be congratulated on his promotion to LanceSergeant in the Volunteers. M. Bates has been endeavouring to divert his attention from the absorbing mysteries of " Stinks " by tubbing freshers. It is universally expected that he will again assist John's to make several bumps in Eights Week. Three freshers have joined our colony this term and receive our welcome. F. L. Steward (Hertford) has been seen playing soccer and being tubbed. E. I. MacNalty (St. Catharine's) has been scoring heavily in several hockey matches, while we understand that F. T. Bode (St. Catharine's) has been giving his valuable support in the same direction by a free indulgence in spectacular athleticism. We wish the School every success in its remaining football matches (except one). Yours truly, OXON.
Dear Sirs, On behalf of all present and past members of the School, I should like to congratulate N. King and T. G. Simpson on taking their Degrees : both of them will be sadly missed up here, especially on the river, where they were well-known and familiar figures. But it gives us very great pleasure to welcome among us this term, Smith, Williams and Dickson -. and we feel sure that they will uphold the tradition of the School both in sport and work. We hope that they are favourably impressed with the weather—a sort only to be found in Cambridge? The following is a list of the O.V.'s here this term: — N. M. Fergusson (Magdalene). Has been elected Captain of his College " Soccer " Club: he also plays " Rugger," and occasionally may be seen in his College Eight when not otherwise engaged. C. Davenport (FitzWilliam Hall). Has been elected Secretary of the FitzWilliam Hall " Soccer" Club -. his melodious voice may be heard most afternoons on the river coxing the FitzWilliam Eight. A. P. G. Smith (Sidney Sussex). May be seen on the river any afternoon being tubbed : his other spare time is occupied with afternoon teas. C. St. M. Williams (Selwyn). Is rarely seen except when on the river: has lately been stroking one of his College Eights. C. C. Dickson (Jesus). Has been seen several times on the river in a tub. He is busy attending rehearsals of " The Birds of Aristophanes," which is to be produced here this month. Great things are expected of him in his first appearance! We do not hear much of the School Football matches this term, but we trust " no news is good news"; and send our best wishes for a successful season. As the Editors request a " Cambridge Letter " by return of post, I must conclude. Believe me, Yours faithfully,
CANTAB.
THE VIGORNIAN.
236
To the Editors of the " Vigornian." giorve&pon&ence. 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. The Editors do not hold themselves responsible for the opinions of correspondents.
To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, May I call the attention of your readers to an arrangement which I have made with a London firm for the supply of a set of School Pictorial Postcards. The cards will be done up in packets of 8, two copies of each of the following four views: School House (front), Castle House and the Hostel, School Hall (interior), and School Hall (exterior), and the price will be 6d. (post free ?d.) per packet. I expect to receive them at the beginning of December. May I add that the cards can only be obtained from me and that the profits will be handed over to the Games Fund? Yours faithfully, W. A. T. JARRETT.
Dear Sirs, May I call your attention to the disgraceful attendance at the Gymnasium so generously presented to us by the Old Vigornians. Even if it is not so popular a form of school sport as cricket or football,, nevertheless we ought at least to show our gratitude to the Past Members of the School for, what might be, such a useful building. In the winter terms, when the days are so short, surely more than a dozen might manage to appear at Gymnasium, where a military instructor is paid to attend twice a week for their benefit. Regretting as I do to have to make complaints, Believe me, Sirs, Yours very sincerely, J. A. T. LANGDON.
MARRIAGE. WEST—WATERFIELD.—July 29, at S. Stephen's Church, Rotherham, by the Rev. G. England, John Henry, younger son of Ethelbert West, of 21, St. George's Square, Worcester, to Catherine Evelyn, elder daughter of Isaac Waterfield, of Brentwood, Rotherham.