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No. 51.

VOL. V.

NOVEMBER, 1904.

gonfents. School Notes ... ... ... Vaiete Cricket: Review, Matches, Critiques and Averages Speech Day Certificate Examinations Football: Prospects and Earlier Matches O.V. Column Rifle Club Field Club School Officers School Accounts Oxford and Cambridge Letters Correspondence ... ... ...

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"glofes. JFTER remaining for two seasons unbeaten in the cricket field, the School t last term was compelled to admit defeat no less than four times. Out of 16 matches played 9 were won and 4 lost. This is not by any means a discreditable record, though it must of course compare unfavourably with the work of the two previous seasons. Two of our most

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exciting matches were those against Hereford Cathedral School; the former we won by i run and the return we lost by 3 runs. *

The weakness of the team lay in the bowling, though in this we were more successful than was expected. The batting was at times brilliant, but too dependent on a few good bats and conspicuous by a painfully long tail. In the Bromsgrove match an almost certain chance of victory was thrown away by the unaccountable collapse of the tail. The fielding of the team was somewhat uncertain. Before leaving the subject of cricket we should like to congratulate B. G. Stevens on playing for Worcestershire 2nd XL at Birmingham in the holidays. *

During the latter part of last term our minds were occupied with the usual Summer Examinations of the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. The results were excellent. Eight High Certificates and twelve Lower Certificates were obtained

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by the Sixth and Fifth respectively. A detailed list will be found elsewhere. The whole of the School was inspected by Canon Bell, formerly Headmaster of Marlborough, who gave a most encouraging report on the work and management of the School. *

Football this term promises to be a great improvement on last season. Under the energetic direction of Mr. Jarrett and the captaincy of Stevens, a new interest in the game seems to have sprung up. The Eleven looks forward to a season of 19 matches and the results of the early matches bode well for success in the future. The first match, that against the Old Vigornians, proved one of the best and most interesting O.V. matches played for some time. The School were rather fortunate in winning by 3 goals to 2. * * * The following new boys have come this Term-.—Form V.: Brent-Smith, A. E. Form IV. : Cavenagh i. J. B. Form III: Cavenagh ii. T. F.; Rogers, J. D. Form II.: Kennan, T. B.; Ludlow iii. S. W. Form I.: Burgis i. L. F. ; Burgis ii. H. L.; McKenzie, S. N.; Williams, A. B.; Wilson ii. F. B.; Young, T.

to attend. He was put to no little inconvenience to come from Birmingham in time. His presence was on this account all the more welcome. *

Another welcome face was that of Mr. Bolland. Mr. Bolland had not been to Worcester for more than three years, having only recently recovered from a long illness. Though there is at present no one in the School who was here when Mr. Bolland was Headmaster, yet he received quite an ovation. *

After the Dean had distributed the prizes the Bishop gave us a most interesting and amusing speech, in which he impressed on his audience the value of making the most of our opportunities in life. Mr. Bolland, after a pleasing speech, imitated the Dean by asking for a half holiday. *

Mr. Beach-Hicks has undertaken the duties of House Master and patronus of the Day Boys. They are numerically the largest of the four Houses and we feel certain that Mr. BeachHicks will inspire, the keenness and responsibility which are at present lacking in so many. A handsome bracket has been placed in the College Hall to hold the cups which they win and is now occupied by the shooting cup.

The King's Scholars were very kindly invited to attend the wedding of Miss Muriel Forrest and Mr. John Holder. We venture, if it is not too late, to congratulate them on the happy event. The King's Scholars also, as members of the Cathedral, were present at the visitation of the Bishop in the Chapter House on October gth. * * * The Headmaster has kindly offered a Gymnasium Cup for competition among the four houses. Each team is to consist of four boys from each house and the younger members will have easier exercises set them. Rifle shooting this term is progressing well, some of the Juniors showing promise. The Seniors, however, still put in a very casual attendance.

» * * Speech Day, held this year on October 6th, was in every way an unqualified success. As far as weather was concerned, it was an ideal day. We were indeed fortunate in getting the Bishop

The following is the Calendar for the term: Nov. 15 and 16.—King's Scholarship Exam. Nov. 21.—Mr. Bolland's half-holiday. Nov. 26.—Oxford Match.

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i.—Advent -Service. Rev. J. W. Pickance, O.V. „ 8.—Advent Service. Canon Cresswell Strange. „ 16.—Advent Service. Rev. G. Hockley, Bishop's Chaplain. „ 20.—-Advent Service. Rev. C. Fetch, O.V. Concert. „ 21.—End of Term. Jan. 12.—Old Vigornians Dinner. „ 24.—School reopens. The following are the lectures which will be given this Term on Saturday evenings: — Nov. 5.—Cities of Northern Italy T. E. Rammell, Esq. „ 19.—Rome Rev. W. H. Chappel. Dec. 3.—Worcester Cathedral Rev. C. T. Powell. „ 17.—The Rhine F. T. Lewis. The following new books have been added to the Library this Term : — " Dictionary of Phrase and Fable."—Dr. Brewer. " Chambers' Biographical Dictionary." " Tommy & Co "—Jerome K. Jerome. " Farewell Nikola."—Guy Boothby. " The Grey Man."—S. R. Crockett. " The Last Hope."—H. S. Merriman. " Charicles."—Prof. Becker. " In Lincoln Green."—Rev. Gilliat. " Wayfaring Men."—Edna Lyall. " Natural Law in the Spiritual World."— Drummond. " Huckleberry Finn."—Mark Twain. " Zanoni."—Bulwer Lytton. " Seven Roman Statesmen." " Tennyson "—Benson. " Sea Puritans."—Bullen. " Red-cap Tales."—S. R. Crockett. " Captain of the Hirondelle."—Fitchett. " Latin Literature "—Machail. Also: " St. Paul and his Churches "—Rev. W.

E. Bolland—kindly presented by the author. And: "God's Good Man," M. Corelli—kindly presented by the Headmaster. * * * The Library Committee only need four more copies, Nos. I, 24, 26, 31, of Vigornians to complete their collection. If any Old Vigornians have any of these four the Library Committee will be pleased to buy them in order to get a complete school collection. * * # The Curator of the Museum wishes to express his thanks to the following who have kindly contributed towards the Museum .- •—• Stamps C. A. Steward. A. J. Dash. , H. G. Mountain. Cotton Plant (Ireland), F. S. MacNalty. Fossils W. D. Seville. F. H. S. Wilson. T. H. C. Morgan. Glass Mosaics Butterflies W. F. C. Underwood. Stamps...S. N. McKenzie, F- H.Armstrong and T. Young. * » * Our special thanks are due to Mr. Steward, who has gone to much expense to procure a complete unused set, from |d. to 5/- of the Transvaal (King's Head) stamps. The Library collection is still very weak and we should be very pleased if Old Boys would send us some of their old stamps which they do not want. * * * We congratulate T. Stinton on his election to a Dean Peel leaving Exhibition of £40, and G. D. Day to a School leaving Exhibition of £40.

* * * The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following school magazines, apologising for any inadvertant omissions : —Strafordian, Tonbridgian, Salopian, Oceanian, King Edward's School Chronicle (Birmingham), Wulfrunian, Marlburian (per Rev. W. H. Chappel).

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gricftet. T. STINTON (1898-1904). Head of the School - 1903-1904. Editor of the Vigornian - 1903-1904. Librarian 1901-1904. Captain of Rifle Club - 1903-1904. Secretary of Debating Society 1902-1904. Cricket, 1st XL - 1902-1904. Football, ist XI. - 1903. G. D. DAY (1897-1904). Editor of Vigornian - 1902-1904. Captain of Football - 1903. Cricket, ist XI. 1902-1904. Football, ist XL - 1902-1903. W. F. H. N. ELDERSHAW (1895-1904). Vice-Captain of Rifle Club - 1904. Secretary of Field Club - 1903-1904. R. C. WlLMOT (1900-1904). Cricket, ist XL 1902-1904. Secretary of Cricket - 1904. Football, ist XL - 1902-1903. Captain of Fives - 1903-1904. Sports Secretary - 1903-1904. G. M. JEANS (1897-1904). Cricket ist XL 1902-1904. Football, ist XL - 1902. J. A. T. LANGDON (1901-1904). Vice-Captain of Gymnasium - 1903-1904. W. A. FERGUSSON (1898-1904). Cricket, ist XL 1904. Football, ist XL - 1903. Rowing IV. I9°4A. W. STEVENS (1899-1904). Cricket, ist XL 1903-1904. Football, ist XL - 1902-1903. Cox of Rowing IV. - 1900-1903. H. R. BRUORTON (1899-1904). Cricket, ist XL - 1904. L. S. ADLINGTON (1901-1904). Football, 2nd XL I9°3E. M. FLOYER (1902-1904). Football, ist XL - 1903. Cricket, 2nd XL !9°4-

Matches played, 18 ; won 9 ; lost 4 ; drawn 5 ; abandoned 2. Though the Cricket Season just passed must necessarily compare unfavourably on paper with its two immediate predecessors, the team has acquitted itself well on the whole, and it was too much to expect us to preserve an unbeaten record for three years. At the beginning of the season there were croakers in abundance who doubted whether we should win a match, but whose forebodings, though apparently wellfounded, were happily not fulfilled. It was the old story, " no bowling " : and certainly in some of our matches this deficiency was painfully apparent; but in the majority, by dint of getting some of our opponents out, and others getting themselves out, we disposed of them quite as cheaply as we could expect, and it then became a question whether our batting could stand the test. In this department we were unusually uneven, the tail being decided and somewhat lengthy. And this, we think, can be explained, partly at any rate, by the fact that owing to the hard wickets and the consequent frequency of draws and declarations, the tail batsmen had comparatively few opportunities, and so when called on to save a game were handicapped by by want of practice. In the Bromsgrove match this was notably the case. After disposing of our opponents for a moderate score, we seemed to have the game in hand, when after a very fair start, a rot set in, and the last batsmen showing no recuperative power, we sustained defeat. However, we have some good performances to set against this, as a glance at the scores will show, though we must confess it has been more a " one-man " team than usual. The fielding on some occasions—alas, too rare—was quite good, but as a rule was very uncertain, and far too many catches were dropped. We fear that not sufficient stigma attaches to these dropped catches -. they must become fewer where players

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recognise that it is more disgraceful to miss a " sitter " than to take a blob. Perhaps a word may be added as to the advisability of trying fresh players more, and so stimulating competition. It is often a good thing to let a boy see that his place in the XL is not certain and must involve effort. We noticed with pleasure the successes of the 2nd XL, and think there is promise of good material for future years. Below are some remarks on individual members of the team : —

R. C. WlLMOT. Very poor bat: but fully deserves his place in the XL as coverpoint, his ground fielding being especially smart and clean.

B. G. STEVENS (Capt). Facile princeps in all departments of the game. Quite the mainstay of the team in batting, his success or failure generally influencing the issue of the match. A good wicketkeeper, but could not often be spared to take the gloves. His leg-breaks are useful and effective against schools, but he is not sure of his length, and too much afraid of being hit.

H. R. BRUORTON. Useful bat at the end of an innings: has good hitting powers, but little defence. Gets wickets at times with guileless slows. Fair field.

T. SxiNTON. Steady bat with sound defence; has played several useful innings at critical times. Slow in the field. G. D. DAY. Disappointing as a batsman. Still too keen on the leg-glide, which he tries on all sorts of balls to the exclusion of other strokes. Good catch, but might be smarter in the field. Moderate change bowler. G. M. JEANS. Has good batting powers, but is troubled with " nerves," and cannot be depended on at a crisis. Bowled very well at times, but is inclined to be short. Good field. M. S. D. DAY. Quite a promising bat, with good defence and strokes all round the wicket: but does not discriminate between good and bad balls, and often gets out through over-eagerness to hit. Hardworking and useful in the field.

A. W. STEVENS. Fair bat, considering his size. Made some good catches at point. V. R. HUGHES. Might be a useful cricketer with regular practice, but does not take the game seriously. Our best bowler, possessing a natural swerve, and keeping a fair length. Very poor field.

E. V. OVERELL. A painstaking cricketer. Though neither his average nor his style is great, has played one or two eminently useful innings when wanted. Uncertain, but at times quite brilliant, in the field. As a bowler, did not fulfil expectations. W. A. FERGUSSON. A fairly good bat: wants to cultivate off-play. Took on wicketkeeping late in the season, with some degree of success, and should improve with practice.

W.C.K.S. v. BROMSGROVE SCHOOL. This match was played at home before a large gathering of supporters. Bromsgrove batted first and compiled 121 ; Gibson with 37 batted very well, and was not out at the close. Stevens bowled leg-breaks with excellent effect, taking four wickets at the cost of 24 runs. The School started well, and with 70 up for only two wickets victory seemed assured. But a lamentable collapse followed, the tail batting very feebly, and the score only reached 106. Stevens batted very finely for 49, and Day showed a sound defence f6r three-quarters of an hour. Score : —

THE VIGORNIAN. BROMSGROVE SCHOOL. F. J. C. Whitall c Overell b Hughes G. H. Thompson b Stevens ... E. Page b Hughes W. R. Boswell c Overell b Stevens ... R. M. Jones Ibw b G. D. Day H. S. Gibson not out .. H. F. Humphreys b Jeans D. M. Macleod b Hughes G. Deakinb North F. H. Eddison st Fergusson b Stevens W. Wilson st Fergusson b Stevens ... Extras Total ...

W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens c Gibson b Whitall ... T. Stinton c Jones b Deakin ... G. D. Day b Wilson G. M. Jeans b Wilson M. S. D. Day Ibw b Wilson W. A. Fergusson c Gibson b Whitall E. V. Overell Ibw b Whitall W. L. North b Wilson H. R. Bruorton b Whitall V. R. Hughes b Wilson R. C Wilmot not out... Extras Total ...

ST. JOHN'S. G. L. Crowe b G. D. Day C. E. Loseby c Castley b Hughes Capf Palmer c Wilmot b Hughes C. F. Hipwood b Hughes W. Souch c Beach-Hicks b Castley E. Blackwell c Stinton b Jeans E. L. Koechlin b Stevens W. A. Houng c sub b G. D. Day W. Skinner b Castley W. Park run out ... ... J. G. Mason not not Extras

121

Total ,

2 II 20

5 II 37 5 4 5 10 o

49 '4

22 O

4 o o S 5 o o 7 106

W.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S. This return match, played at home, resulted in an easy win for the visitors, for whom G. L Crowe played a capital innings, scoring 145. E. Blackwell, W. Skinner, and R. J. Castley, Esq., all batted well for their respective sides ; while C. E. Loseby, E. Blackwell, V. R. Hughes and R. J. Castley, Esq., were the most successful bowlers.

. 145 8 i 2

3° 7 3 3° 2 O

9 244

W.C.K.S. v. NORTON BARRACKS. This match was played at the Barracks, and, batting first, we compiled a large score. But it seems to have been an unnecessarily large score, as the military men could only hit up 176 for nine wickets before time expired. An earlier declaration might have meant a win for the School. Three good innings were played by Mr. Rammell, Stevens, and Capt. Palmer; and Stevens's leg-breaks were very effective towards the end. W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell Esq. c Baird b Palmer B. G. Stevens c French b Stewart .. T. Stinton b French R. J. Castley Esq. c Palmer b French G. D. Day c Umfreville b French W. A. T. Jarrett Esq. c Bartholomew b Palmer R. M. M. Beach-Hicks Esq. b Palmer M. S D. Day c Crawshay b Stuart G. M. Jeans not out ... V. R. Hughes st Umfreville b Palmer R. C. Wilmot not out .. ... ... ... Extras ... ... ... Total (9 wickets)

63 63 '5 23 2

37 39 35 42 6 21

...

t359

t Innings declared closed.

W.C.K.S. R. J. Castley Esq. b Blackwell B. G. Stevens (Capt.) c Skinner b Koechlin T. E. Rammell Esq. b Hipwood T. Stinton c Loseby b Hipwood G. D. Day b Loseby W. A. T. Jarrett Esq. b Loseby R. M. M. Beach-Hicks Esq. c Blackwell b Loseby. M. S. D. Day b Blackwell G. M. Jeans not out ... ... R. C. Wilmot c Hipwood b Blackwell V. R. Hughes c Skinner b Loseby ... Extras ... Total ...

7 ii

9 IS

3 13 o 9 119

NORTON BARRACKS. Lieut. French b Beach-Hicks Lieut. Umfreville b Jarrett ... Capt. Bartholomew b Beach-Hicks ... Capt. Palmer c Rammell b Stevens ... Capt. Ward not out ... ... Major Stewart b Hughes W. Thurloe b Hughes M. Crawshay b Stevens ... Private Hanlon b Stevens ... Corpl Moxlanden st Rammell b Stevens ... ... ... Col. Baird not out Extras Total (9 wickets)

13 26 o 69 43 4 I 4 I 2 O 13

176

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. Played at Cheltenham, and resulted in an easy victory for us. Jeans got four wickets for four runs, and Stevens four for 24. Some bright hitting was seen by Jeans and Hughes after the match was won. DEAN CLOSE. C. E. Wells b Jeans F. J. Litterdale b Hughes W. J. Litterdale Ibw b Stevens H. D. Cooper runout... O E Windle b B. Stevens H. W. Thomas c B. Stevens b Jeans .. B. Crichton c B. Stevens b Jeans R. P. Dodd st Fergusson b B. Stevens R. C. Grindley c B. Stevens b Jeans .. G. D. Jones not out ... H. C. Roberts st Fergusson b B. Stevens Extras ... Total W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens c Wells b Grindley T. Stinton c Grindley b Thomas ... G. D. Day Ibw b Thomas M S. D. Day c Dodd b Thomas A. W. Stevens c Litterdale b Thomas ... E. V. Overell c and b Thomas G. M. Jeans b Crichton W. A. Fergusson c Litterdale b Grindley ... V. R. Hughes c Litterdale b Crichton R. C. Wilmot c F. Litterdale b W. Litterdale II R. Bruorton not out ... ... Extras Total ...

4 9 o 8 3

Total ...

Total .

186

88 18 60

3 o S o o 10

22 13 '7

2 I

5 25 j 46

5 o n 148

W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. The O.V.'s brought down a strong team, including Dickson, the. captain of last year, but the School gained an easy victory. For the Old Boys Counsell, Davey and Webb all played good cricket, but their bowling got terribly knocked about by Stevens and Day. OLD VIGORNIANS. W. H. Counsell b Hughes C. L Davey c Hughes b Jeans ... D. Fergusson b Jeans ... ... ... C. C. Dickson b Jeans... ... ... J. D. Day b Jeans J. Powell Ibw b Hughes ... W. Shuttleworth c B. Stevens b Hughes D. B. Cross b North E. L. Koechlin b Hughes T. Bates b B. Stevens M. Webb not out Extras

W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens c sub b Dickson T Stinton b Counsell G. D. Day b Dickson M. S. Day not out G. M. Jeans A. W. Stevens E. V. Overell W. L. North Did not bat. W. A. Fergusson V. R. Hughes and R. C. Wilmot Extras

36 30 15

5 o 5 2

7 25 16

'54

W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN C.C. Played at Malvern, on the best and fastest wicket provided this season. The School batted first, and thanks to a fine 121 by Stevens, amassed the respectable total of 234. Stevens scored with great freedom, and his innings included no less than 24 fours. Malvern had an hour and three-quarters to bat, and after opening badly they pulled together and effected a draw. W.C.K.S. W. A Jarrett Esq. run out ... ... ... B. G. Stevens b Avery-Jones... ... ... T. Stinton b Fraser G D. Day b Charsley R. M. M Beach-Hicks Esq. c and b Charsley R J. Castley Esq c A very-Jones b Charsley G. M. Jeans st Arundell b Fraser ... ... M S. D. Day Ibw b Richards R V. Overell b Richards W. A Fergusson b Fraser ... ... R. C. Wilmot not out Extras Total ...

MALVERN. H. T. Gillmore c and b Stevens R. B. Porch Ibw b Stevens ... A. J. Richards not out... ... R. T. C. Cookson b Castley ... G. H. Arundell b Jarrett R. E. Lyon b Jarrett G. C. Fraser c Wilmot b Stevens G. W. Charsley net out A. E. Avery-Jones T. Coates and 5-Did [-Did not bat. Capt. Ashworth Extras Total (6 wickets)

... ...

10 121 4 18 10 23

14 O

6 234

50 I 23

7 27

'52

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. In our return match with Hereford we were just defeated by three runs, a result which was all the more remarkable because we had won early in the season against them, by one run. The home team batted first, and started disastrously, losing six men for 32 runs, but Stinton played magnificently, obtaining 58 out of 74. The tail played better and the respectable total of 117 was reached. Hereford also fared badly at first, but Parry and Thompson put the game in a safer position. There were, nevertheless, still 18 runs to add with two wickets in hand, but some fine batting by Boddington, whose score included three sixes, won the day. W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens b Hall T. Stinton Ibw b Thursfield ... ... G. D. Day c and b Parry M. S. D. Day c Partingion b Hall ... A. J. Dash b Parry A. W. Stevens c Worthing b Hall ... V. R. Hughes c and b Thursfield ... W. A. Fergusson b Thursfield G. M. Jeans b Parry ... H. R. Bruorton not out R. C. Wilmot c Boddington b Hall ... Extras

...

2 58 o 3 o I 13 9 o 16 9 6

Total ... HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. M. C. Parry b B. Stevens , R. S. Lloyd Ibw b Hughes J. H. Trumper c A. Stevens b B. Stevens .., K. L. Hall st Fergusson b B. Stevens A. H. Pepperton st Fergusson b B. Stevens G. R. Thursfield c Wilmot b Hughes V. C. Boddington b B. Stevens A. P. Thomas b B. Stevens W. R. Hereford b B. Stevens T. R. Worthing not out E. A. Hair c A. Stevens b B. Stevens Extras ...

36 9 I I 2

39 22 I O 3 2

Total ...

W.C.K.S. v. CATHEDRAL GUILD. Played on the School Ground, and resulted in a victory for the School, for whom Stinton played a useful innings.

CATHEDRAL GUILD. R. Brown b Stevens ... S. Rushton st Fergusson b Stevens .. R. Randall b Bruorton L. Rushton b Jeans Rev. C. T. Powell c Stinton b Jeans H. Rushton b Jeans ... ... B. Barnsby b Stevens F. Hughes b Stevens A. Dyer b Stevens W. Morris b Jeans B. Pitt not out Extras

Total ... W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens c Riuhton b Rushton ... G. D. Day c and b Rushton T. Stinton c Rushton b Barnsby M. S. D. Day b Hughes G. M. Jeans b Barnsby W. A. Fergusson b Barnsby ... ... A. W. Stevens c Morris b Barnsby ... H. R. Bruorton c Pitt b Rushton T. Sweet-Escott b Rushton H. G. Mountain b Barnsby ... E. V. Overell not out Extras ... Total ...

3 2

16 13 II o

8 o i o 5

26 22 5° 2 2

34 9 9 4 9 i 182

SECOND XI. In summing up the results of the 2nd XL, we may look back upon the season with satisfaction. The team, as a whole, worked well together, and, but for a poor display against Dean Close, at home, were responsible for some very good scoring. F. S. MacNalty heads the batting with an average of 25, followed closely by A. J. Dash and T. S. Escqtt. W. L. North easily heads the bowling, with an average slightly over 6. Against Dean Close, at home, we were dismissed for the wretched score of 33. Our opponents replied with 80, after having had seven wickets down for 26. A victory against Hereford wound up our season. Hereford winning the toss and batting first scored 117 for seven wickets and then applied the closure, leaving us about an hour and a quarter to make the runs. This task, thanks to a fine display by E. V. Overell (57 not out), we achieved with time to spare. Escott

THE VIGORNIAN. (29 not out) and MacNalty (33) were also instrumental in gaining our victory. IST XI. AVERAGES. BATTING.

B. G. Stevens T. Stinton ... G. D. Day... V. R. Hughes W. A. Fergusson G. M. Jeans M. S. D. Day R. C. Wilmot E. V. Overell H. R. Bruorton A. W. Stevens

No. of Most No of times Total Runs in Inns, not out. Runs. One Inns. 18 o 746 121 82* IS 355

18 359 9 94 ii 105 16 144 16 IS1 10 58 9 55 30 7 9 55 * Signifies not out.

60* 46 34 42* 19 16*

Aver. 41-44

1175 11-07 10-78 9-66 7-85 7-50 6-87

BOWLING. Total Runs.

H. R. Bruorton B. G. Stevens V. R. Hughes G. M. Jeans E. V. Overell G. D. Day ...

347

388

454 94 115

Wickets. IO

39 35 36 6 4

Average.

8-oo 8-89 11-08 12-58 15 66 2875

[From Worcester Daily Papers]

J HE annual distribution of prizes took place on Thursday, October 6th, in the College Hall. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. The proceedings opened with music, rendered by the Singing Class. Under the conductorship of Mr. G. H. Smith, the choruses " Floating down the shining river" (Pinsuti) and " The ensign of our home " (Lohr), were well rendered by the class. C. Nicholls and L. Overell sang a duet " The Voyagers," and T. Holland sang sweetly " Croon, Croon," a song by Clutsam. The musical programme at an end, the Dean (Chairman of the Governors) took the chair, and was supported by the Bishop of Worcester,Canon Cresswell Strange, Canon Claughton, and Mr. Willis Bund, the Rev. W. E. Bolland, the Rev. W. H. Chappel, and the following members of the school staff: Messrs. T. E. Rammell, R. M. Beach Flicks, W. A. Jarrett, C. T. Powell, R. J. Castley, J. N. Allison.

HEADMASTER'S SPEECH. The Fleadmaster extended a very warm welcome to all present, but especially to one or two whose presence he regarded with especial satisfaction. " We missed you, Mr. Dean, last year," said Mr. Chappel, turning to Dr. Forrest, " with regret and deep sympathy, and we are specially pleased to welcome you back to-day amid the happy domestic circumstances of the present week." Turning to the Bishop, " My Lord Bishop, you need no words of welcome from me. We heartily appreciate your kindness in coming among us to-day, especially as you have hurried from an important mid-day meeting at Birmingham to be present this afternoon with us." They had not forgotten, continued Mr. Chappel, the weighty words uttered by his lordship a year or two ago, when he impressed upon the boys earnestly the claims and opportunities of the Christian ministry, and he knew the Bishop would be pleased to know that since that time six of their elder boys had gone to the Universities with the definite intention of taking holy orders, while there were others sitting behind him who were hoping to follow their example. Mr. Chappel extended a welcome to the Chairman of the County Council (Mr. Willis Bund), one of the Governors whom they were always pleased to see with them, and to the High Sheriff of the County (Mr. Walter Holland). In the latter an Old Vigornian was for the first time occupying that important position—(applause)—and the present occupier of that position was one who had always proved himself a loyal friend in his old school. (Applause.) And last, but not least, he had pleasure in welcoming a former headmaster and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bolland. It was the first time for eight years that they had been with them, and the present generation of boys knew them not, but he always noticed in every gathering of old fellows the names of Mr. and Mrs. Bolland were received with enthusiastic affec-

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tion. (Applause.) Mr. Bolland guided the school through a critical and difficult period of its history. In his time foundations were truly laid, upon which it had been the privilege of those in the present to build. (Applause.) They congratulated Mr. Bolland most heartily upon his recovery from a serious illness, and extended to him and Mrs. Bolland a hearty welcome. (Applause.)

SOME LOSSES. Dwelling for a moment on the losses of the past twelve months, Mr. Chappel referred to the death of Canon Melville, one who was for many years intimately associated with the life of the School, an accomplished scholar, and a man of very wide educational experience and very definite educational aims. For 40 years he was interested in the Schqol, for many years he was one of the Governors, and he was largely instrumental in bringing at least two headmasters to Worcester. Personally, he was gratefully indebted to him for counsel and advice when he was first placed in his present position. And there was one point which Canon Melville emphasised. He always insisted upon the supreme importance of developing the religious faculty. For him there could be no divorce between sound learning and true religion without grievous detriment to both. He would have agreed with what Dr. Chavasse said two days before at Liverpool, that the aim of education was not to turn out approved instruments for industrial competition, but to turn out good men, good citizens, and good Christians. (Applause.) Canon Melville was convinced that the connection between the School and the Cathedral Church should be strenuously maintained. " To those principles," added Mr. Chappel with emphasis, " I trust that, in spite of the trend of modern opinion in some other directions, we here shall unflinchingly adhere." (Applause.) They had suffered another loss during the past 12 months,

and a great one, by the retirement of Mr. F. Webb, owing to pressure of business, from the secretaryship of the old Vigornians Club. That Club, which was started nine years ago under the headmastership of Mr. Bolland, had done great service to the School. It had promoted a spirit of brotherhood among the old boys, and kept them in touch with the School, while it had helped forward and stimulated school institutions. A very large part of that result was due to the zeal and pains of Mr. F. Webb— (applause)—who had consented to continue to edit the Register of Old Boys—(applause)—and he (Mr. Chappel) hoped that the old boys would keep Mr. Webb informed of what they were doing. Fortunately, they had found an able and efficient substitute in Mr. J. G. Sheild. (Applause.) VALUE OF GAMES. Turning to the year's school life, the Headmaster observed that they had good reason for continued and heartfelt thankfulness. The year had been a remarkably healthy one. There had been no epidemics, and only one case of serious illness, while the percentages of absences from school had been exceptionally small. He, however regretted that the percentage of absences among the day boys was _ more than double that among the boarders. At the School runs, too, and in the gymnasium and fives courts the Day boys, with a few exceptions, were conspicuous by their absence. He was perfectly certain that physical exercises and regular participation in school games were conducive to the health, both of body and mind, and he urged upon parents to see that their boys put in a regular attendance at school games. (Applause.) THE YEAR'S WORK. Regarding the scholastic work of the year, Mr. Chappel pointed out that the chief event had been the inspection by the Joint Board. To his (the speaker's) surprise and pleasure, his old headmaster, Canon Bell, formerly headmaster of

THE VIGORNIAN. Marlborough, was selected as inspector. During his three days' stay in Worcester, Canon Bell heard every master teach, heard a portion of all the subjects in the school taught, and his criticism and comments were most helpful and encouraging. He noticed with special satisfaction the prominence given to English, commented on the small size of the forms and careful graduation of sets and spoke of the list of successes as most creditable for a school of their size. (Applause.) As they were inspected they did not have an examination from outside for the lower part of the school at the end of the summer term, but the staff interchanged forms. He thought the arrangement a profitable one for all concerned. He was sure the English examination system would be better if there were freer conference and fuller co-operation between teachers and examiners. The Sixth and Fifth Forms had, as usual, been examined by the Joint Board, and some of the best boys in the Upper Sixth had hardly reached the expectations he had formed of them, though the average was high, the best in recent years. The report of the Fifth Form was especially satisfactory. There were eight Higher Certificates and three Distinctions, among them being one for advanced mathematics by A. J. Dash, the first for many years. Mr. Chappel congratulated Dash and the mathematical staff very heartily. In the lower examination there were 12 certificates with 15 first classes, C. J. Barker being best with eight subjects and five first classes. Without any wish to boast, for he hated that, it was perhaps helpful to compare with other schools, and if they looked at the tabulated list of the " Guardian " published recently they would find that out of 87 schools their school stood 24th or 25th on the list. There were only two schools of their own size which could in any way be said to have beaten them. OUTSIDE SUCCESSES. Of outside successes he congratulated T.

Stinton on having distinguished himself by winning a Demyship of £80 at Magdalene College at Oxford. He had been with them seven years, had finished head of the school, was good at cricket and football, and captain of shooting club. (Applause.) They had great expectations of him. He joined with him in congratulating his close friend G. D. Day, who had refused an Exhibition at Cambridge in order to proceed to Oxford with the Meek Scholarship. He, too, had done good service to the School, was captain of the football eleven and a good cricketer. (Applause.) He mentioned F. H. N. Eldershaw, who had won a theological scholarship of £60 at Durham University. His work was reported as being most satisfactory. (Applause.) Next, Mr. Chappel called attention to one success among the old boys which pleased him very much indeed, as it was the highest distinction the school had won for some years, and that was the first class in the Natural Science Tripos at Cambridge, which had been won by Norman Fergusson. He was especially pleased, because it proved the truth of his theory that classical education was the best preparation for specialisation at a university. Fergusson did not read science at school, but had beaten those who did thus specialise. A report sent to the Dean on Fergusson's work said, " Fergusson is evidently not merely a science man, since his essay was the best we received, and showed, as well as a good knowledge of the subject, a noticeably literary appreciation and taste." Fergusson, Mr. Chappel resumed, was not a mere student. He had taken an active part in the public life of his college, as he had at School, and represented it on the river and at Henley. The Headmaster rejoiced that a .£50 scholarship had been given to Fergusson by his college, and that the Governors had extended their exhibition of £40 for a similar period. Mr. Chappel referred to the improvement in the competition for the King's Scholarship. There was a far larger entry from outside

THE VIGORNIAN. last Christmas than ever before, and in that keen competition it is especially pleasing to note that three of the best boys were from the Choir School, a fact which bore testimony to the good work done by Mr. Shuttleworth. Mr. Chappel referred to the increased house competitions which had been made possible owing to the growth of the number of boarders. A challenge shield for athletic sports had been started in that connection. It was the same with shooting, and the Inter-House Cup had been won by the Day boys. He hoped the boys would continue to show an interest in the shooting, as skill with the rifle was of national importance. Their best shot was not with them that day, as he was already putting his skill into practice on a farm near Capetown. THANKS TO PRIZE-GIVERS. The Headmaster concluded by expressing their warmest thanks to those who had contributed to the splendid array of prizes, particularly to the givers of new prizes. First to Canon Rivington (Cathedral Catechizing). He was pleased to say that no less than 40 boys had sat for that examination, with results which gave evidence of the painstaking and loving tuition of their Precentor Sunday after Sunday in the Ladye Chapel. They were grateful to Mrs. Berkeley for her Prizes for Essays on " Arbitration " and " The lessons to be learned from animals," to the Navy League for its prizes for essays on the " Effects of the insular position of England on her History," and to Mr. Kilbourne Kay for his science prize. He would like also to express heartfelt thanks to his loyal staff, which had now been unchanged for two years, and especially to his house-masters, for their unfailing support and co-operation. (Applause.) He thanked all those boys—and they were the majority—who by their good conduct and public spirit had helped to elevate and stimulate the school life, and last of all he thanked the Dean and the other Governors for the ready manner

in which they had responded to every expressed wish of his which they were able to gratify. Year by year, he loved the school and its inspiring surroundings more and more, and while strength was given him he would do his best to try and make it worthy of its great past. (Applause.) SPEECH BY THE DEAN. The Dean distributed the prizes, and then said he had had the honour of being Chairman of the Governors more than twice as long as any of his immediate predecessors. He had read the reports of the examinations and the report of the Headmaster, and from a scholastic point of view the condition of the School was very satisfactory indeed. It was a great joy to him to hear what was said of the different boys, and especially that of Fergusson. It was quite impossible for the President of the College and the College tutor to write more highly than they did of him, and he could not help saying they were proud of Fergusson. (Applause.) The moral tone of the School was good—as it had always been. During the long years that he had occupied his present position, only on one occasion was there any aspersion cast on the morality of the School. The captain of the School at that day, supported by the senior scholars, rose up in wrath and indignation and demolished the charge in a very short time. On Tuesday—a day that would always be memorable, as it gave pleasure to him and, he hoped, to those who so kindly attended in such large numbers in the Cathedral—the Headmaster granted the boys a half-holiday. He was a bold beggar, and asked for another to be given them on the first possible occasion. (Applause.)

BISHOP'S COUNSEL. The Bishop said it gave him pleasure to take an interest in a school which had so excellent a history and was doing such excellent work. He was glad, after the added knowledge he had been able to gain of the Headmaster during the last two years, to congratulate the boys and

THE yiGORNIAN. parents and all interested in the School that Mr. Chappel was still holding the important post of headmaster. If he was gifted with magical power and was able to select from any given number of different individuals, the qualities which in his estimation ought to go to make up a good headmaster, he was quite sure that when he h,ad manufactured the moral monster he would not be equal to the original. (Laughter.) When he confronted those who were going out into life he always felt he should like to impress upon them what an enormous opportunity life offered to one who would thoroughly do his best. He was certain that what distinguished men from one another was not nearly so much difference of capacity as different in the pains they took to make the most of their opportunities. The Bishop said he had been reading the life of Dr. Stubbs, the late Bishop of Oxford, and he dwelt, with much eloquence, upon the way in which Dr. Stubbs made use of his opportunities. Dr. Stubbs' life was a really magnificent example of many instances in recent English history. We lived in an age when we heard a great deal about Socialism. He was one of those who thought the country had sorely suffered from allowing the supposed interests of the individual to over-ride the interests of society, and he desired in all departments of life the reassertion of the claims of society over the individual both in State and in Church, but he was quite convinced that no improvement in social legislation would do us any good unless we had, also, a revival of the grip of that individuality by which a man rose superior to his circumstances and made the best of himself. To parents finding difficulties in obtaining openings for their sons, he would say that in England today, both in commerce and in the civil service, and in every department of life, and not least in the Church, there was a magnificent opening for people who had got two qualities which were at the command of all, viz., absolute trustworthiness of character and an absolute absorption in

one's profession. A vast proportion of our youth went into their profession and were prepared to do a number of hours' work, but their main interest was in other things, probably in sport. They did their work but their whole selves were not in it. There were openings gaping wide in every known profession, in business, for those who would put their whole soul into the work. Character and knowledge, a belief in the absolute value and trustworthiness of character, and the belief in the absolute necessity of solid and indefatigable knowledge were most necessary if we were to maintain our place among the nations, and if, as individuals, we were to make the best of ourselves in the battle of life. He was glad to hear what their Headmaster said about the number of boys who were intending to seek Holy Orders. He was quite sure there was no opening in life for those who wanted to do good better than that one, and he believed there was no profession—though it was not valuable for some of them from the point of view of emoluments—in which a man could lead a happier life. Further, he was glad to say that since he last went there an ordination fund had been started in the diocese, Mr. Chappel having taken a leading part, which was intended to assist those who desired to be ordained and whose parents had not the means of making it possible to obtain that desire, by a full and complete training. He was glad to add that the fund had, been cordially welcomed, especially in the Archdeaconry of Worcester. He hoped the money would be spent wisely, and if any part of it went to a boy who had been educated in that School, that boy would have his hearty good will. In the first place he heartily welcomed Mr. Chappel's remarks about restraining the tendency of premature specialisation. Many persons took a rather utilitarian view of education, and a large number made a great mistake in desiring to eliminate from education the ancient classical learning. He did not know that he was a very good conservative in all re-

THE VIGORNIAN. spects—(laughter)—but he was certainly a very good conservative in that. He was persuaded that there was no ground of general education that was comparable with Greek and Latin letters. It was a little humiliating to our ideas of progress. There was no popular idea which required more careful scrutiny than that of progress. Somehow or other, however they might be explained, there were a large number of things which we, at the beginning of the twentieth century, could not do nearly so well as our forefathers did a great many centuries ago. For example, they could not build a hall like that. Among the things which we could not equal were the qualities in Greek and Latin literature, which no other writers and no later time had succeeded in emulating. If they would notice they would see that at the greater revivals of learning people had always had to go back to the Greek, and drink at the real springs of intellectual refreshment. Secondly, he wanted to say he thought the Church of England, for its sins, was likely to pass through a very difficult time in the future. How well it would be able to weather the storm would depend partly on the parson, but not entirely. It would depend quite as much on the number of men there were, who not only vaguely cared about the Church and were prepared to attend its services, but who knew what its principles meant. Nowadays, when one started his life's career and read an article in a magazine stating that Christianity was all a bygone superstition, he suddenly discovered he had not the slightest notion why he believed anything; he fell a victim because he was quite unprepared. Knowing they would have the struggle in the future they ought to prepare themselves ; otherwise they would find it difficult to give a reason for the faith that was in them. As they had been placed in the Church of England they ought to know something of its history and principles, and also of that Church of which the Church of England formed a part. Canon Cresswell Strange proposed a vote of

thanks to the Bishop, remarking that Dr. Gore had put new life and fresh encouragement into many energies which before he came into the diocese were dying energies. If it should fall to his lot, in the impending division of the diocese, to go to Birmingham—and from his 19 years' residence in that city Canon Cresswell Strange knew how great the needs of that district were—he felt certain that the Bishop would never lose his interest in Worcester, and par| ticularly in the Cathedral and its surroundings. He had been immensely struck by the high tone of the School, and he felt sure they would never lose the good influence there imparted. Mr. Bolland seconded, and referred to a speech made to the boys several years ago by the late Bishop Philpott, who said that if the Governors did their duty the boys from that school would meet those from Rugby and Uppingham on even terms, The School could now meet those schools on equal terms After seeing the new class rooms and improvements, he thought the Governors must be doing their duty well. He hoped Mr Chappel would keep them up to it. (Laughter.) He congratulated Mr. Chappel on the number of distinctions gained, and hoped the School would flourish more and more every year. This concluded the proceedings, and after hearty cheers for the Headmaster, Bishop, masters, and ladies, the company dispersed. After the distribution, Mrs. Chappel held an "At Home." The prize list was as follows : Form Prizes.—I.- W. Farmer. II.: W. T. F. Holland. III.: C. Nichols. IV. : A. J. Mainwaring. V.: C J. Barker. Mathematical Prizes.—Division F: J Nash. Division E F. H. C. Armstrong Division D : C. P. W. Ludlow. Division C : C B. Cream. Division B : C. J. Barker, Division A A. J. Dash. French Prizes (Old Vigornians).—Form II.: T. A. Mobberley Form IV. : A. Chaytor. Form V.: C. J. Barker. Form VI. H. Raymond. German Frizes —Division C : H. B. Davey. Division B L. S. Adlington. Division A : H. P. Mason. Greek Prizes.—Division E : C. F. Papworth. Division D A. J Mainwaring. Division C : C. J. Barker. Division B H. S. Berkeley. Division A : G. D. Day. Knox Little Prizes for Greek Accidence.—Division C : L. D. Overell. Division B : F. T. Lewis.

THE VIGORNIAN. Knox Little Prizes for Latin Accidence.—Form I. : A G. A Davies. Form II. : F. H. S. Wilson. Form III. : C. F. Papworth. Form IV. : F,. M. Floyer. Divinity Prises.—The Bishop's—Form VI.: T. Stinton. Rev. F. McNeile's—Form V. : C J. Barker Divinity and History Prizes.—Form IV : G. Nash. Form I I I : C. P. W. Ludlow. Form I I : G. O. Powell. History Prizes—Fojrm V I : T. Stinton. Form V : F. T. Lewis. Science Prizes (Mr. Kay's).—Form IV : A. J. Mainwaring. Form I I I : W. F. Mytton. Drawing Prizes.—Form I I I : A J. K. Wilesmith. Form II :

D. L. North. Cathedral Catechising —Winter Term : H C. B. Jollye. Canon Rivington's—Lent Term : F. H. C. Armstrong. Mr. Steward's Prize for Proxime Accessit in K S. Examination.—R. Neild. Maurice Day Classical Prize.—T. Stinton. Reading Prize (Canon Flory's).—E. V. Overell. Hon. Mention : T. Stinton. Mrs. Berkeley's Essay Prizes—Senior : F. H. N. Eldershaw, H. S. Berkeley Junior : M. G. Truman. Navy League Essay Prizes.—Senior : E. V. Overell Junior: A. H. B. Webster. Shorthand Prize.—W. D. Seville. Hon. Mention : R. H. Woods. General Knowledge Prize : A. H. B. Webster. Holiday Reading Prizes.—Christmas : L. Wood, F. G. Brodribb, A. J. Mainwaring. Easter : A. C. Baines. W. H. Dakin Smith, J. Hamilton, C. J. Barker, H. S. Berkeley. Summer : G. O. Powell, P. W. Worster, C J. Chaytor. Holiday Collection of Seaweed or Shells—H. W. Noyle Hon Mention : W. J. Grisman Headmaster's Shooting Cups.—H. R. Bruorton, F. H. N. Eldershaw. Inter-House Shooting Cup.—The Day Boys.

gevttftcate gS*aminatioxts. 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: —

Berkeley, H. S.

Dash, A. J.

Day, G. D.

Day, M. S. D. -

Eldershaw, W. H. N. Overell, E. V. -

F. -

Raymond, H.

Stinton, T.

Fr., El. Maths., Div., Hist. El. and Adclit. Maths. * Div., Nat. Phil., Chem. Div. Lat, Gr., Div., Eng., Hist. Lat., Fr, El. Maths., Div., Hist. Lat, Gr, Div, Eng, Hist. Lat, Fr, El. Maths, Div. Lat., Gr, Fr, Div, Eng, Hist. Lat, Gr, Div, Eng,* Hist*

MacNalty, F. S.

Passed Oxford Responsions. Twelve Lower Certificates were gained in the Fifth Form; an asterisk denotes a first class: — Adlington, L. S. Lat, Fr, Germ, El. Maths, Div, Eng. Barker, C. J. Lat,* Gr,* Fr, El.* and Addit. Maths,* Div,* Eng, Hist. Bonsor, G. A. G. - Lat,* Gr, Fr, EL* and Addit. Maths, Eng, Hist. Chaytor, C. J. Lat,* Gr,* Fr, El. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist. Fergusson, W. A. - Lat, Gr, El. & Addit. Maths, Div. Jollye, H. C. B. Lat, Gr, Fr, El. and Addit. Maths,* Div, Eng,* Hist. Lewis, F. T. E. Lat,* Gr,,* Fr, El. and Addit. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist.* Mountain, H. G. Gr, El. and Addit. Maths, Div, Hist. Partington, H. S. - Lat, Gr, EL* and Addit. Maths, Div, Hist. Payton, C. H. Lat, Gr, Fr, EL Maths, Div, Hist. Seville, W. D. Lat, Gr, Fr, El. and Addit. . Maths, Div, Hist. Webster, A. H. B. - Lat, Gr, Fr, El. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist

§?oct6aCC prospects. With five old colours and these certainly the better part of last year's team it cannot be said lhat the outlook is bad. However there is a lack of good-sized keen players to fill some of the vacancies, especially the two inside positions in the forward line ; we do not seem to be able to produce forwards who can bustle the opposing defence and also make openings for the wing men, while the outsiders themselves

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have at present little idea how to work the ball down. The halves promise to be as good as those of last year when they have learnt how to set their forwards off; they tackle strongly, but are very weak in placing and also in making good use of the throw-in. The backs and goalkeeper should do well. A longer fixture list has been arranged in the hope that some of the weaknesses may be overcome before the inter-school matches begin, and some of the displays against stronger teams have been most pleasing. It is also pleasing to note record attendances at the games this Term, though, even yet, not one-half of the day-boys are regular players. The following matches have been arranged: Sept. 24. Old Vigornians Home „ 28. A Bank's XI Home Oct. 5. Mr. F. J. Steward's XI Home 8. Cathedral Guild Away 22. Mr. C. Loseby's XI Home 26. Birmingham University 2nd XL Away „ 29. A Malvern XI Away Away Nov. 5. Cathedral Guild 9. Mr. W. A. T. Jarrett's XL... Home 12. Hereford Cathedral School Home 16. Dean Close School, Cheltenham Aw,ay „ 19. Birmingham Llniversity 2nd XL Home „ 23. A Malvern XI Home „ 26. An Oxford XI Home „ 30. Hereford Cathedral School Away Dec. 3. Dean Close School, Cheltenham Home „ 15. Old Vigornians Home W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. This, the first match of the season, was played on Saturday, September 24th, and a most interesting and exciting game resulted. The Old Boys were better represented than

they have been for some years past, while a goodly number were present to watch the game. The opening exchanges were very even and it fell to the O.V.'s to open the score, Stinton accepting a centre from Baylis and scoring with a good high shot. A few minutes later, follow-ing a break-away by Stevens on the left, Dakin-Smith very neatly turned the resulting pass into the net. The game then went in favour of the Old Boys, but their final efforts were weak till Stinton fastened on the ball in a melee in front of goal and placed his side once more ahead. In the second half the School improved somewhat, but Day at back was a great stumblingblock to them, and the Old Boys, with more steadiness in front of goal, should have scored more than once. Half-way through Stevens found an opening and with a fast high shot made the scores level. Thus encouraged, the School began to overplay their opponents, but no goal came till i| minutes from the end, when Stevens made a long dribble and with a weak shot won the match (3-2). It cannot be said that the Old Boys deserved to be beaten and a draw would have been more in keeping with the play. Shuttleworth in goal was not in his best form and the forwards, Stinton excepted, were very weak. Steward was most prominent at half and J. D. Day was very sure at back. The School gave a satisfactory display, but it was Stevens brilliant display which enabled them to win. Overell and North also did well. The teams were : — Old Boys.—Goal, Shuttleworth; backs, Day, (J. D.) Richings ; half-backs, Steward (F. L.), Day (G. D.), Steward (F.); forwards, Baylis, Carless, Stevens (A. W.), Stinton, Barker. School.—Goal, Ludlow; backs, Overell, Hughes; half-backs, MacNalty, Day, North; forwards, Raymond, Dakin-Smith, Stevens, Escott, Webster.

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. v. BANK'S XL Played on Wednesday, September 28th, and resulting in the defeat of the School by 3—I. Our opponents were a strong team, their forwards proving too heavy for our small halfbacks. The School goal was scored by Stevens before our opponents touched the ball. W.C.K.S. v. TV1R. F. L. STEWARD'S XL With a very weak team the School suffered its second defeat from a team containing several Old Boys, H. D. Day at centre forward being too strong for our weakened defence, while Norman Fergusson was also very prominent. The final score was 5—2 (both scored by Mr. Jarrett). W.C.K.S. v. CATHEDRAL GUILD. With Stevens and Overell able to play again, the School was at full strength, and won easily by 7 goals to 2, after leading by 4—o at halftime. Raymond showed some improvement in the front line ; Chaytor and Day at half-back tackled exceedingly well; and Mountain was very safe in goal. The goals were scored by Mr. Jarrett (4), Stevens, Ludlow, and Raymond. W.C.K.S. v. MR. LOSEBY'S XL This match, played on October 22nd, ended in a narrow victory for the School by 3 goals to 2. The chief feature of the game was Beauchamp's fine tackling at back. W.C.K.S. v. BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY 2ND

XI.

Played in Birmingham on Oct. 26th on a ground decidedly worse than the one used for our junior games and on which the grass was dangerously long. The School lost the toss and were put to play down the hill against a strong wind, which, together with the strange ground, quite upset the kicking of our backs. However, by their keen tackling they kept out their opponents and with Day sending Raymond some long passes, the latter often made ground, but on two occasions the openings were wasted by Chaytor. The

score was nearly opened by Stevens, who was checked at the last moment, and later a weak shot from North was almost through. At the other end Mountain had stopped a few hot shots, but much of the shooting had been very erratic. Having kept their opponents from scoring the School played with renewed confidence on resuming. The left wing was soon in evidence, Ludlow making one or two runs but finishing badly. Then from good work on the right Escott passed across, and Stevens getting the ball from the backs easily opened the score (i—o). Birmingham now had more of the game, and after many determined rushes, scored with a terrific shot (i—i). For the last twenty minutes the School had the better of the game but could not score. Raymond headed in a fine attempt from one of Ludlow's corners, and Escott and Day each put in clever shots. Birmingham also could not add to their score, though on one occasion the ball was headed twice against the cross-bar. The result, therefore, was a draw (i—i)—very pleasing from the School point of view. With so many of our team in good form it would be invidious to mention names. The defence must take most of the credit and the forwards certainly improved on some of their recent displays. There is one great failing still to be remedied—the inside forwards must not stand so far up the field when the ball is at the other end. The School team was: Goal, Mountain ; backs, Overell and Hughes ; halves, Chaytor i., Day and Beauchamp; forwards, Raymond, Escott, Stevens, North and Ludlow i. W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN XL Played at Malvern on Oct. 29. The School easily won by 3 goals to nil. Mr. Jarrett shot 2 goals and Escott I. 2ND XL The first 2nd XL match was played on our

THE VIGORNIAN. ground on October 3Oth against Cherbourg School, Malvern. Our team was thoroughly out-played and lost by 9 goals to I.

Hftgortticms' goCtmw. Since the last issue of the " Vigornian," the death has occurred of a well-known Old Vigornian, the Rev. A. J. Bennoch, one of the oldest members of the O.V. Club and one of its most energetic helpers, who died at West Bromwich on the 13th June last Mr. Bennoch was at the School from 1847 to 1856, and was a Meeke Scholar. His first curacy was at St. Matthew, Duddeston, Birmingham, where he remained from 1861 to 1864. He then went to St. Giles's, Camberwell, where he remained from 1864 to 1867. Then to Kingston-upon-Hull from 1867 to 1869 and St. James's, Croydon, from 1869 to 1874, when he was appointed Vicar of St. Luke's, S. Norwood, where he remained from 1874 to 1897, until his appointment as Vicar of Colston Basset, which he held, until compelled, through ill-health, to resign the living. He was a perfect mine of information as to Old Boys of his own time, and from the first took the greatest interest in the O.V. Club, of when he was the doyen. In January, 1899, when the annual O.V. dinner was held at the School House, he came all the way from Colston Basset to attend it, and his humorous speech and genial manner will not be forgotten by those who were present. But principally as a most useful and enthusiastic member of the Club will he be remembered, and his loss will be keenly felt, as he was always ready to help and assist, and great sympathy will be felt with his family in their bereavement. J On the 4th September last the Rev. C. T. Dimont (O.V. 1883-1891), Vice-Principal of the Leeds Clergy School, was selected to preach to the delegates of the Trades Union Congress,

in the Leeds Parish Church. The " London Daily Chronicle" referred to the sermon as being sympathetic in tone and gave the following quotations: — " The benevolence that contents itself with assuaging the pains of victims of social disorder is not enough. We must go deeper, and attack the very roots of that disorder itself. It is no doubt an excellent and necessary thing to provide homes for crippled children ; but it is far better to replace the foul slums which have poisoned their bodies with sweet and decent homes, where they may grow up sturdy and strong. " We must study social problems with care ; we must not be frightened if the solution of those problems can only be reached by drastic changes—no, not even if those changes involve the wiping out of many social conventions and the abolition of many a privilege." At a subsequent meeting of the Congress the sermon was discussed and a resolution passed that the same should be printed in the official report of the Congress. Old Vigornians will be glad to hear of the success of S. W. Davids (O.V. 1867), who is now the General Manager of the Mulgrave Central Mill Co., Ltd., Cairns, New Queensland. From the ninth annual report of the directors, recently issued, great stress is laid on the excellent position of the company, in a great way due to the effectiveness of its management, and at the annual meeting a special resolution was passed recording the shareholders' appreciation of this. At the commencement of the last season a. large David's cane unloading machine (invented by the general manager) was installed to deal with all the cane delivered in railway waggons, and which it appears worked most satisfactorily. In the issue of the " Vigornian " in July last an announcement appeared under the head of "O.V. News," that the Rev. A. E. Wheeler (1881-1889) had been appointed Domestic

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Chaplin to the Bishop of Truro. It appears however that this is incorrect, as the Old Vigornian in question had obtained a post on the Bishop of Truro's Staff of Special Clergy, and the error is much regretted. The sixteenth annual Old Vigornians' Dinner will be held at the Star Hotel on Thursday, the 12th January next, fuller details of which will be issued shortly. The Hon. Sec. however will be glad if, in the meantime, Old Vigornians will bear this date in mind. O. V.

]. B. Matthews (1875-1878), Barrister-at-Law, is one of the joint authors of " Pritchard's Quarter Sessions Practice " (second edition) recently published. A. P. Higgins (1876-1882), LL.D, Lecturer on Law at Clare College, Cambridge, is the author of a Text of Conventions with Notes on " The Hague Conference and other International Conferences concerning the Laws and Usages of War," recently published. O. I. Blackford (1876-1879) has been nominated as a Vice-President of the Institute of Journalists. A. H. Littlebury (1879-1883) has been appointed Managing Director of the firm of Grabham, Ltd., Wellington, N.Z. . H. H. Quilter (1880-1890) has been appointed one of H.M. Inspectors of Schools. A. E. Wheeler (1881-1889) has left the Bishop of Truro's Staff to become Priest-Vicar of Truro Cathedral. C. C. Petch (1883-1889), who returned from India last year, has gone into residence at Durham. J. Riddell (1889-1890) has gone to Canada to take up farming. H. A. Richings (1890-1898), has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at " The Old Ride " Bournemouth.

J. D. Day (1892-1900) has taken his " B.A." degree (4th Class Lit. Hum.) Oxford, and been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at Warwick County School. F. W. M. Sampson (1893-1896), has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at Fontshill House School, Sydenham. H. D. Day (1894-1901), who was at the Mining Schools, Camborne, has obtained the following distinctions : —-Practical Chemistry (2nd Class), Theoretical Chemistry (ist Class), Assaying (ist Class), Practical Mineralogy (2nd Class), Theoretical Mineralogy (ist Class), Blowpipe Analysis (ist Class), Mining III. (2nd Class), and been appointed Assistant Engineer to the firm of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, at Ipoh-Perak, Malay Peninsular. F. H. Eldershaw (1894-1904) has obtained an Entrance Theological Scholarship (.£60) at Durham University and gone into residence at Hatfield Hall. H. A. Lewis (1895-1898) was ordained Priest in Bangor Cathedral on 21st September last by the Bishop of Bangor for the Bishop of St. Asaph. L. H. Sampson (1895-1899) has been appointed to an Assistant Mastership at Salisbury School. L. F. Garton (1895-1900) won the Tennis Tournament (Singles) at St. Vincent. G. D. Day (1896-1904) has obtained the Meeke Scholarship (£40) at Hertford College, Oxford. H. H. Budd (1897-1900), who is at the Mining Schools, Camborne, has obtained a 2nd Class S.K. Mining, Stage II. N. H. Dutton (1897-1900) has obtained a ist Class Part I. (Steam) in the Board of Education Examination. G. M. Jeans (1897-1904) has passed his Preliminary Examination for Institute of Surveyors. J. Rowe (1899-1901), who is at the Mining Schools, Camborne, has obtained the fol-

THE VIGORNIAN. lowing distinctions: —Vanning (2nd Class), Theoretical Chemistry (2nd Class), Assaying (ist Class), Practical Mineralogy (2nd Class), Theoretical Mineralogy (ist Class), Blowpipe Analysis (2nd Class), Mining III. (ist Class), Surveying (ist Class), Ore Dressing, City and Guilds (Ordinary Grade, ist Class). H. R. Bruorton (1901-1904) has gone to South Africa to take up farming. • R. C. Wilmot (1901-1904) has been articled to Messrs. Taylor and Moseley, Solicitors, Derby. J. A. T. Langdon (1901-1904) has gone into residence at Hatfield Hall, Durham. The following extract from " The Leicester Daily Post" will be of interest to Old Vigornians : — " The announcement that the Rev. James Went, the headmaster of the Wyggeston Schools, has been appointed to a seat on the Consultative Committee of the Board of Education, will be noted by his troops of local friends with much satisfaction, and be the theme of general congratulation. No more eminent and experienced expert could well have been selected for the vacancy. The rev. gentleman may be said to have entered the profession as far back as 1869, when he became assistant master of High Church School, Nottingham. Three years later he became second master of Bradford Grammar School. There he remained until 1877, when he came to Leicester as headmaster of Wyggeston School. Its present condition and its distinguished record are a monument of his powers and success. What Mr. Went does not know about secondary education, in short, can hardly be said to be worth knowing."

•MARRIAGE. LAURIE—HOOPER.—Sept. 2nd, at St. Stephen's Church (by the Rev. C. E. Hopton), Douglas Vernon, second son of F. R. Laurie, Bank

House, to Jessie Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hooper, Ombersley Road.

DEATHS. BENNOCH.—On June isth, at West Bromwich, Birmingham, Rev. A. J. Bennoch, of 2, Albany Road, Bexhill, formerly Vicar of St. Luke's, Woodside, S.E., aged 67. YE AXES.—On October 14, at Sebright House, London Road, Frederick Yeates, aged 56.

The following new members have joined the Club: — G. D. Day (1896-1904), Hertford College, Oxford. H. D. Day (1896-1901), c/o Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, Ipoh-Perak, Malay Peninsular. W. A. Fergusson (1897-1904), Hazelbury, Painswick, Gloucestershire. J. A. T. Langdon (1901-1904), Northgate House, Winchester. R. C. Wilmot (1901-1904), The Rectory, Monnington-on-Wye, Hereford. G. M. Jeans (1897-1904), Milton, Marlborough. T. Stinton (1898-1904), Magdalen College, Oxford. The ninth year of the Club's existence commenced on the 7th October last. All who wish to become members should send in their names at once to the Hon. Sec., Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester. The subscription is 2/6 per annum for the first three years after leaving School, then 5/-. Members are reminded that the subscriptions for 1904-05 became due on the 7th October. There are still several members who owe one, two, three and even four years subscriptions.

THE VIGORNIAN. Our great disappointment as regards shooting last Term was our failure to get a match with Hereford. In our last number we described how the first attempt failed ; while our opponents had to scratch the second match at the last moment, owing to pressure of examinations. This, however, was in some measure compensated for by the success of a new event, which was an inter-House match. The match produced some good shooting. Thanks to good work by Adlington and steady contributions by Mason and Stinton, the Day Boys achieved an easy victory by a clear 50 points. The Hostel and Castle House both did creditably and were close together. But the School House were disappointing. If boarders had less shopping to do up town after dinner they might put in more practice with the rifle. The Headmaster's Cups were won by Bruorton and Eldershaw. The second cup should have gone to the best in the Junior Division, but no competitor of sufficient merit appeared. Two or three, however, showed promise, and a couple of Terms' regular rifle drill in the Gym. will soon enable them to hold a carbine as steady as anyone in the senior squad. On Thursday, May I2th, the President organized an expedition to Knightwick. On arriving at Knightwick Bridge, the members separated for various pursuits, and in spite of the earliness of the year some good results were obtained, the Botanical and Entomological Sections obtaining some very rare specimens. Before returning home the President and Mrs. Chappel very kindly entertained the members to tea. On May 2ist a meeting of the Club was held, when the Vice-President read a paper on the " Stalagmite Caves of Cheddar." After this a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. and

Mrs. Chappel for the expedition to Knightwick. Later in the term an expedition to Malvern was arranged. On arriving at Malvern Link, the members separated, the Entomological Section going to Cowleigh Woods, while the main body walked over the hills to the British Camp. The results were rather disappointing, the Entomological Section obtaining the best result. It was disappointing to notice the disinclination of members to attend the Field Days. It is to be hoped that next year better attendances will be put in at Field Days, as the results of the day's expedition are dependent upon the keenness and number of the members. On Tuesday, October i8th, a meeting was held to elect a Secretary and to fill up the vacancies on the Committee. A. H. B. Webster was elected Secretary, while R. Neild, R, Wayland Smith, J. Hamilton i. and F. T. E. Lewis were elected to the Committee. It is hoped that this Term a series of papers on the different objects in the Museum will be read. Captain of the School - H. RAYMOND. Captain of Football B. G. STEVENS. Secretary of Football - M. S. D. DAY. Captain of Cricket - B. G. STEVENS. Captain of Boats - E. V. OVERELL. Secretary of Sports - E. V. OVERELL. Captain of Fives - A. J. DASH. Captain of Gymnasium - E. V. OVERELL. Vice-Captain of Gymnasium H. C. B. JOLLYE. Captain of Rifle Club A. J. DASH. Vice-Capt. of Rifle Club - R. WAYLAND-SMITH. Secretary of Debating Society H. RAYMOND. Secretary of Chess Club - H. G. MOUNTAIN. A. J. DASH. Editors of the "Vigornian " H. RAYMOND. H. C. B. JOLLYE. H. RAYMOND. Librarians H. S. BERKELEY. G. A. G. BONSER. Curator of Museum O. G. O. LARR.

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MONITORS. H. RAYMOND, A. J. DASH, E. V. OVERELL, M. S. D. DAY, F. S. MACNALTY, H. S. BERKELEY, O. G. O. LARR, D. V. CROWE.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE. REV. W. H. CHAPPEL, MR. BEACH-HICKS, MR. W.A. JARRETT(Hon.Treasurer), H.RAYMOND, A. J. DASH, H. S. BERKELEY, G. A. G. BONSER, H. C. B. JOLLYE, O. G. O. LARR, V. R. HUGHES. GAMES COMMITTEE. REV. W. H. CHAPPEL, MR. T. E. RAMMELL (Hon. Treasurer), MR.W. A. JARRETT, H. RAYMOND, E. V. OVERELL, B. G. STEVENS, M. S. D. DAY, V. R. HUGHES.

JVccounf. 1904. Sept. 22nd.

„ 29th.

May 9th. „ 18th. July 25th. „ 25th. Sept. 20th. „ 22nd.

RECEIPTS.

£ s- d.

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17 2 5

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3 2 6

EXPENDITURE. Thornton (Books) Grolier Society (Books) Worcester Educational Supply (Books) Large (Papers) Baylis & Son (Vigornians) ... Deighton (Books) XlXth. Century Magazine ... Vigornian (Postage) .. Shooting Cup (part) Balance

£29 18 4 i 5 4 1 16 o 2

2 12 IO

6 i o 2 2 6 0 2 6 0

1904. RECEIPTS. July 23rd. Balance in hand ,, 23rd. Boys' Subscriptions ... Oct. I7th. Archery Club (use of field) ... Deficit

£29 18 4 W. A. T. JARRETT, Hon. Treas. Audited and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. 2nd October 1904.

£ <>• d. 37 13 7 19 18 6 5 0 0 13 I ii

£75 H o EXPENDITURE. Umpire and Scorer, Hereford, and Telegrams ,, 28th. Umpire and Scorer, Cherbourg ,, ,, ,, Dean Close ... June 8th. ,, nth. ,, ,, ,, Stratford ,, i $th. ,, ,, ,, Lunch, Club and Ground ... „ I5th. Cricket Sec „ 25th. Water Rate ,, 3oth. Mowing extra Field ... ... ... July 8th. Bennett ,, 8th. Umpire and Scorer, Cheltenham ... ,, gth. ,, ,, ,, Malvern ,, gth. Score Book and Mirror for Pavilion ,, 9th. Cooper (Engraving) ... ... ... ,, I3th. Hereford 2nd XI. with Telegram ... ,, 13th. Thornberrow (Boating) ,, l8th. Pethord & Co. (Painting Pavilion)... ,, igth. Berrow's Wor. Journal (Programmes) ,, 22nd. Wain (Visiting Teams) ,, 25th. Hutchinson ,, 25th. Souch (Ground, Bowling and Goods) ,, 25th. Towelling ,, 25th. Pavilion Repairs ... ... Sept. 1st. Hunt (Cricket Outfit) ,, 1st. Gunn & Moore ,, igth. Rent for Field ... Oct. 1st. Baylis (Cricket Fixtures) ,, 1st. Fives Court Broom ... ,, 1st. Mowing Football Ground May 21st.

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October i8th, 1904.

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Jlccovtnf.

T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas.

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To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs,

As the Editors of the Vigornian want the Oxford Letter at so early a period (for it is the first week in term) I am afraid I have not been able to obtain much information about the O.V.'s up here. We are very glad to welcome two freshers, T. Stinton and G. D. Day, and are sure they will uphold their former success both in work and sport. We have a new Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Merry succeeding Dr. Monroe, who has been obliged to resign owing to ill-health. The following is a list of the O.V.'s up here : F. L. Steward (Hertford) has been playing soccer and rowing. We hear he has begun to think of Honour Mods. F. T. Bode (St. Cath's) has been dividing his time between Honour Theol. and soccer. E. J. MacNalty (St. Cath's) has been playing hockey and soccer. T. Stinton (Magdalen) has joined the " bug shooters " and is playing soccer for his college with eminent success. G. D. Day (Hertford) has also joined the " bug shooters " and is playing half for his college. He has also been " tubbed." We send our best wishes for the School's soccer team. I remain, Yours truly, OXONIAN.

glam6rt&ge fetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs,

It is so early in the term that so far nothing of interest has occurred. I am compelled therefore to deal with prospects rather than facts. The 'Varsity Fours come off on Nov. 4th. Only three colleges are competing, Jesus, Third

Trinity, and Lady Margaret. All the colleges have put their trial " Eights " on the river. So far as I have been able to gather in the brief space of time allotted to me by the imperiousness of the Editors: N. M. Fergusson (Magdalene) has passed his Tripos with flying colours, obtaining a " First," and is now up in his fourth year for his final M.B. C. Davenport (St. Catharine's) has passed his " General," and is now working for the Theological Special. He is also coxing one of his College Trial Eights. A. P. G. Smith (Sydney Sussex) is believed to be still in existence or buried beneath the works of Aristotle. C. St. M. Williams (Selwyn) is working for his Theological " Trip." He is also to be seen rowing bow in his College Four. C. C. Dickson (Jesus) is taking his General at Christmas. He is stroking one of his College Trial Eights. We entertain great hopes of carrying off the honours of the Inter-'Varsity " Rugger " match in December. Hoping the School Soccer XI. will be attended by the greatest success this season. I am, dear Sirs, Yours, CANTAB.

gfoxtrespott&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 use a little of your space to ask how long the boys of King's School must wear their

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present School cap, for the street-arabs to gibe and laugh at. No doubt it is a useful abbreviation for various school usages, but it might be spared us in our apparel! The ordinary cricket cap might be turned into general use, and perhaps some ingenious reader of the " Vigornian " can suggest another cricket and football cap, both of which are sadly needed. Yours sincerely,

" RESPUBLICA."

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

Dear Sirs, It is surely high time that some steps were taken to repair the Fives Courts. Though it would be doubtless somewhat expensive, yet they should be seen to before they get any worse. Yours, etc., X. Y. Z.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs,

Would it not be possible by means of your columns to introduce some long-needed changes in the conformation of School Cap. The headgear now in vogue is most unsightly and decidedly inartistic. I should suggest the following changes:— (1) For ordinary use the cap now worn by members of the football or cricket ist elevens. (2) For members of the football and cricket ist elevens, a plain blue cap with the crest. (3) For the " School Four " a plain blue cap with crest and oars. (4) A special football cap—plain blue with a crest upon a shield shaped white back-ground. (5) A narrow blue and white ribbon upon the straw-hats—with crests for those in football or cricket 1st elevens. Yours, etc.,

BETA. [We certainly think that the present School Cap leaves much room for improvement. Eds. Vig.]

To the Editors of the " Vigornian"

Dear Sirs, I have noticed with pleasure the offer of a cup to be competed for by an Inter-house Gymnasium IV. Might it not add stimulus to the games down on the field if cups were to be provided for football and cricket. I am sure that the competition for these cups would be very keen, the keenness already shown by the games between House and School being sufficient guarantee. Trusting that the Games Committee will consider this suggestion. I remain, Yours truly, POT-HUNTER.