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No. 52.

MARCH, 1905.

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Page. 69

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only four old colours left, but there were others of promise to fill the vacant places. Our forward line, with the exception of Stevens, our captain and chief goal-getter, was extremely weak. But the team as a whole played with marked vigour and determination, and indeed we are glad to notice a decided increase of keenness throughout the School. Our most severe defeats were sustained at Cheltenham and Hereford, at both of which places the team fell grievously to pieces; but several of our 9 victories were creditable, and our losses only numbered 5.

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is our pleasant duty to report that our last football season was far more successful than the preceding one. We had

Rowing forms the chief attraction of this term. A large number have joined the club, of whom some are very raw, but a few show signs of promise. We have three of last year's crew left; the vacant place at bow being taken by Day. We leave all criticism of the crew to a worthier pen, and content ourselves with

THE VIGORNIAN. wishing them success against Hereford and Monckton Coombe. #

The concert passed off with its customary success. The Hall was full to overflowing, and an especially gratifying feature was the large number of O.V.'s present. The programme was entertaining and varied, each item being well rendered. Under the conductorship of Mr. G. H. Smith, O.V., the School Band in their three selections gave ample evidence of the progress which they have made during the past year. * * * Our congratulations are due to Mr. J. N. Allison on taking his M.A. degree at Oxford; to H. Raymond, on winning the Meeke Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford; and to A. J. Dash on winning a Mathematical Scholarship at Christ Church College, Oxford.

The School has received another long letter from Semwaza, the Mission Scholar. He is still progressing favourably, and has been christened Daniel. The School contributed the sum of £7 145. to his support last year.

The sports are soon to engross our attention. We hope for favourable weather and, what is far more important, good entries for all events, and a spirited competition for the House Challenge Cup. A School House Magazine has emerged to the light of day under the capable guidance of Mr. Jarrett. We beg to greet this new arrival, since we' feel assured that no opposition is intended, and we wish it a longer life than its deceased progenitor, the Sixth Form Chronicle.

The Editors are glad to say that they have made a complete collection of Vigornians since the first number in 1878. These have been handsomely bound in red calf to be handed down to posterity. The Editors also wish to inform readers that they have several copies of various past numbers in stock which they would be glad to sell to any who may want them.

The Editors received two picture postcards at the beginning of this term from Mr. B. B. Wright, O.V., who is at Johannesburg. One is a picture of the Market Street, Johannesburg, which is, to say the least of it, somewhat wider than High Street. The other is a portrait of three mischievous Kaffir infants in a basket. We thank Mr. Wright very heartily for remembering the School in this original way.

Football among the non-rowers has been in full swing this term. Despite the fact that a number of the 1st XL do rowing, we were able to arrange two matches against Cherbourg (Malvern). The first, on February 25th, was played on our ground. Our team was composed of seven members'of the School, two Masters, and two O.V.'s. Cherbourg scored the first goal, but not long after Mr. Jarrett put us on equal terms, and later gave us the lead. At half-time we were leading 3—2. In the second half we had matters practically our own way and eventually won by 6—3. Our goals were scored by Mr. Jarrett (2), Mr. Williams (2), Mr. Koechlin and Beauchamp. We have also been able to arrange two games for our younger members against Tredennyke, and one match with the Voluntary Choir. Our first match with Tredennyke resulted in a win for us by i—o. The match with the Voluntary Choir was lost (o—2).

THE VIGORNIAN On March 2nd we were granted a " Copy Half" and " Association Sixes" were tried. Ludlow's six proved victorious, being undefeated throughout. Payton's six was second and Beauchamp's last. The attendance at the beginning of the term was marked by the absence of day-boys, but now we are glad to see that the day-boys put in a better attendance.

We are glad to hear of C. C. Dickson's success as stroke of the Jesus College Boat at Cambridge. On the second day of the Lent Races they made a bump which placed them head of the river. This position they maintained throughout the races. The O.V. Colony at Cambridge seem to be almost all engaged in supporting their respective colleges on the river.

We beg to welcome the Venerable Archdeacon J. M. Wilson, D.D., as the new Canon of the Cathedral, but more especially as Governor of the School. Dr. Wilson is a Senior Wrangler of Cambridge. He was formerly Headmaster of Clifton College, so he should prove a valuable authority on educational matters.

Shooting is progressing very favourably this term. On February 2Oth a meeting was held in the School Hall to formally constitute the club. At present the officers and committee are as follows: — President Rev. W. H. Chappel. Captain A. J. Dash. Secretary R. W. Smith. Committee H. Jollye, M. S. Day, C. Nichols and J. Hamilton.

We hope to receive assistance from the National Rifle Association. They promise us two more rifles, of which we stand in great need, as well as valuable monetary assistance. Apart, however, from mere material help it is encouraging to note that the Government are taking an interest in promoting shooting in the country.

A prize for music has been very kindly offered to the School by F. Elliot May, Esq. The prize will be awarded not necessarily to the best musician but rather to that member of the orchestra, who, in the opinion of the judges, has shewn the greatest improvement and perseverance during the year. This should encourage members of the School to develop latent musical talent and join the orchestra in larger numbers than at present.

It is proposed to place in the College Hall a series of portraits of distinguished Old Vigornians and Masters of the School. A beginning has been made with the portrait of the Rev. John Trapp, a leading Puritan Divine, and Headmaster of Stratford-on-Avon School (1643), which has been kindly presented by the Rev. J. K. Floyer, Vicar of Walton. It is hoped that others may make similar contributions. Amongst those whose portraits are specially desired are Henry Bright (Headmaster 1591-1626), Francis Potter, B.D., John Doughty, D.D. (buried in Westminster Abbey), Samuel Butler (author of " Hudibras"), Sir John Vaughan (Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas), William Dugard (Master of Merchant Taylor's School and friend of John Milton), Richard Dugard, B.D. (Fellow and Benefactor of Sidney College), Thomas Hall (preacher, schoolmaster and benefactor of King's Norton

THE VIGORNIAN. and Birmingham), Dr. Mainwaring (Dean of Worcester and Bishop of S. David's), and Lord Chancellor Somers. Information as to the existence of prints or portraits of any of these or others will be welcomed by the Editors or the Headmaster.

RESULTS. Won. Lost. Drawn. Goals. ist X L (with Masters)... 3 3 0 18—15 „ (without Masters) 6 2 2 30—22 2nd XI. o 4 o 6—36 Other Matches 3 i 2 19—7 The matches -v. an Oxford XL and Dean Close were abandoned. House v. School. Each won one match, 2—7.

5—3A glance at the above records will show that we have some reason to be satisfied with last term's results. The season was opened with the best contested O.V. match we have heard of, and then followed a series of matches in which we had the assistance of two or three masters, and it was in these games that we cultivated the methods which enabled the School XL to end up with a record list of results—6 matches won and 2 lost It is to be hoped that the same arrange ment will be followed in future years. In the first School match the team did particularly well to draw at Birmingham and then came a well-earned draw against Mr. Jarrett's strong XL In our first inter-School match with Hereford we scored a fine victory, though not by such a margin as we should have liked. In this game our backs showed an unaccountable weakness for about 20 minutes, during which time Hereford scored three of their four goals. At Cheltenham we lost badly, chiefly we believe through the lack of " go" in our forward line.

Then came two splendid victories over Birmingham University II. and a Malvern XL, only to be followed by a disappointing display at Hereford, where the defence again had a weak five minutes and let our opponents score three times. With two easy victories over Malvern Colts and the O.V.'s our season came to a satisfactory end. Unfortunately our home match with Dean Close fell through and the weather caused an abandonment of the Oxford match for which Mr. F. L. Steward had worked so hard. It will be seen that the two matches the School lost were both away, and in both of them they did not play up to form. There was none of that keenness and bustling play which we saw at home. Taking the team individually, most of the credit for our success must go to Stevens and Day. The former was often the only forward to do anything, while Day not only played consistently well but also kept the team together. Our occasional weakness in defence was due to the fact that the backs and goalkeeper failed to work together. The latter was often left uncovered by both of the backs rushing off to the same wing. The halves did well, though the three together were not as good as those of past years, the wing halves not proving so reliable. In the forward line everything depended on Stevens, who at times was irresistible. Combination—even that of the most elementary kind—was seldom seen, and to remedy this must be our task of next season. The insides must also work much harder and draw the half before passing out. We would willingly omit any mention of the 2nd XL ; their record is almost too awful for words. They were bad and seemed content to remain so. The backs and halves were painfully slow and seldom did any charging or keen tackling. The forwards were almost hopeless. Whenever they got the ball they seemed sur-

THE VIGORNIAN. prised and never knew what to do with it. Before shooting they apparently wanted, in golf fashion, to have the ball placed on a " tee," to " address " it for several seconds, and then with their opponents' permission to take a leisurely shot. Even with this we doubt if several of them would have ever scored. It is more pleasing to bring our remarks to a conclusion by congratulating the Juniors on their more successful efforts and to express a hope that it will not be long before they have the chance of showing their worth in higher company. Critiques of the two elevens are appended : — 1ST ELEVEN. STEVENS (Capt.)—Centre forward—A brilliant individual player, very fast and a splendid shot, Would do even better as an inside. DAY—Centre half—Always plays a very good game and never seems to tire. Tackles extremely well and places the ball to the best advantage. Powerful shot. OVERELL—Right back—Kicks very neatly and judiciously with right foot but is weak with the left. Tackles well but is too rash at times. MOUNTAIN—Goalkeeper—Generally very good, often excellent, but apt to be nervous at a critical moment. Gathers well and punts strongly. RAYMOND—Outside right—Could not adapt himself to the wing game, and was seldom able to beat the opposing half. Is very fast and a good shot. CHAYTOR—Right half—Promises to make a good half if he will work harder and tackle more keenly. Dribbles well and is a good shot.

BEAUCHAMP—Left back—Can use both feet but with little strength. Will do well with more experience. Heads very well. NORTH—Left half—Very promising. Must take the game more seriously and work harder. Very slow but is a nice shot and passes well. DAKIN SMITH—Left inside—Very neat and tricky. Understands the game well and with more weight will make a good forward. ESCOTT—Inside right—Has not sufficient " go " to do well. Must bustle his opponents more and not part with the ball so soon. Fair shot. LUDLOW—Outside left—Knows the game but will not play it Much more dash required. Can centre extremely well. PAYTON—Outside left—Played a fair game in a position to which he is hardly suited. Ought to make a good back. 2ND ELEVEN. JOLLYE (Capt.)—With more experience will do well as a goalkeeper. McNALTY—Rather slow but should make a steady half of the worrying type. CREAM—Most promising as a half. HOLLYER—A keen and bustling forward but a very weak shot. WAYLAND SMITH—A very slow centre half. Uses his head and passes well. LEWIS—Dribbles well but his centres are weak. Poor shot SEDDON—Tackles well but is very slow. WEBSTER—Dribbles fairly well but cannot centre. BERKELEY—Will not use his weight well at times.

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LARR—Works very hard but cannot kick surely. NICHOLS—A promising forward if he will learn to shoot. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. This, our first inter-School match, was played at Worcester on Saturday, November I2th, and resulted in a game which was the fastest and most exciting within memory. We were favoured with ideal weather, so that it was no surprise to us to see a good number of spectators. The School won the toss but there was little advantage in it. The excitement soon began, as within a quarter of an hour Stevens had twice beaten the backs and placed two goals to the credit of the School. (2—o) In five minutes Hereford scored from a free kick, splendidly taken by Parry from near the half-way line. (2—i) Thus encouraged, our opponents began to have more of the game and our defence became very shaky, there being frequent misunderstandings. The Hereford left wing were asserting themselves and proving much too strong for Chaytor, and it was as a result of their workjihat the scores were made level (2—2), and later, just on half-time, that Hereford took the lead. (2—3). The School began to press almost at once in the second half; in six minutes Stevens converted a fine centre from Raymond (3—3) and, a few minutes after, Payton did the same to a neat pass from Escott. (4—3) Almost before the cheering had finished the Hereford left went clean away and the inside man made the scores level again with a splendid shot. (4—4) The excitement was continued, as in a few minutes Stevens was tripped and a penalty awarded the School. From this Stevens made the score 5—4-

For the last twenty minutes the game continued at the same pace, but there was no more

scoring, though Hereford missed an opening or two. A splendid match, with the defeated as deserving of praise as the winners, was the verdict of all. For Hereford, Parry, at back, was a fine kick but rather slow when after Stevens. The halves were very strong, Boddington at centre half being very useful with his head, and Hereford too good for Ludlow. Of the forwards the left wing was the better and much too strong for Chaytor. For the School, Mountain in goal was inclined to be shaky and should have stopped the first goal. At back Overell and Hughes did very well but for the time when Hereford scored their second and third goals. Day was easily the best of the halves, some of his touches to Stevens being particularly fine. Beauchamp was ordinary and still has a lot to learn. Chaytor was weak and not inclined to tackle keenly, though he somewhat redeemed himself just at the end. Of the forwards, Stevens was (facile princcps) a veritable Triton among the minnows. Raymond did about two good things and Escott likewise; Payton shot a goal from another's pass; Ludlow was as hesitating as usual. In fine, a good victory but when will our forwards learn to combine ? W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE (CHELTENHAM). This, our first fixture with Dean Close, was played at Cheltenham on Nov. i6th. From the commencement of the game our opponents began to press, but it was not until half-an-hour had passed that they were able to score, their shooting being very weak. Early in the game Ludlow seemed to strike the inside of the side net, but the point was not allowed. We crossed over two points to the bad. The first part of the second half was unproductive, but in the last quarter of an hour Dean Close put on three goals in rapid succession, while we were unable

THE VIGORNIAN. to score. This left the home team winners by five goals to love. Our play was very disappointing, for, though Dean Close were much the faster side, we put no dash into our game. Overell, at right back, played a good game and by his vigorous tactics foiled many an attack by the Dean Close forwards. Day, at centre half, also played a sound game. But Hughes and Beauchamp, on the left, failed to work together and constantly let in the right wing. Stevens, at centre forward, was quite off his game and fumbled with the ball in a manner unusual with him. The other forwards, with the exception of Dakin Smith, were sadly deficient in life and did not try to work openings for themselves. Altogether it was a disappointing display, and we deserved to lose heavily. W.C.K.S. v. BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY II. Played at home on Nov. igth. Birmingham had a much stronger team than for the first match and we were prepared to see the School repeat their Dean Close performance, but in the end we won 5—2. Stevens was again in form and scored four of the goals, the other coming from Escott from the last of several corners well placed by Payton. All the team did well and there were glimpses of combination in the forward line, of which the left wing was much the stronger. Chaytor displayed more energy in his tackling and made some neat passes. The School team was : —Goal, Mountain ; backs, Overell and Beauchamp; halves, Chaytor i., Day and North; forwards, Raymond, Escott, Stevens, Dakin Smith, and Payton, and we venture to say the changes caused a great improvement. W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLLEGE 2nd XL Played at home Nov. i6th. This match resulted in a win for the School, 3—i. Stevens scored two goals, and Dakin Smith one.

W.C.K.S v. HEREFORD. The return match was played at Hereford on November 3Oth, both teams having had but little recent practice owing to the severe weather. The ground was in beautiful condition and both teams were at full strength. From the beginning it was apparent that Hereford were the more keen on victory, for the amount of energy and liveliness which their forwards displayed was a great contrast to the listlessness of our attack. However our defence was very steady and the score against us was only o—i at halftime ; our forwards had only been dangerous twice, Stevens and Raymond making two splendid attempts. On resuming, and before it had occurred to some of our team that they were expected to play, Hereford immediately put on three goals (o—4), two of which were due simply to their keenness around goal. Shortly after Stevens got away and scored our first (i—4), and so the score remained till just before the close, when Hereford scored a fifth (i—5) and Stevens, from a nice pass from Day, obtained our second

(2-5). The score did not represent the run of the play in any way. Most of the exchanges took place in midfield and our halves and backs were the cleverer, though not nearly as weighty as those of Hereford. It was in the forward line where the difference lay. Our forwards expected to have the openings made for them by their opponents judging by their own efforts at making them; combination was entirely missing, Stevens being the only one to make any headway, while Sweet-Escott was worse than useless, and as a consequence Raymond was unable to do anything. Mountain, in goal, showed none of his usual brilliance. The team was: —Goal, Mountain; backs, Overell and Beauchamp ; halves, Chaytor, Day, and North ; forwards, Raymond, Sweet-Escott, Stevens, Dakin Smith and Payton.

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Played at home on Wednesday, Dec. 7th. The School at once opened very strongly and in the first five minutes a splendid shot from North was only partially cleared, Escott being presented with an easy opportunity to score (i—o). c hortly after Day gave Stevens a nice opening, hich was used to the full, and we were two up (2—o). For twenty minutes neither side could claim any advantage, but just before half-time Stevens robbed the Malvern backs and scored (3—o) in reply to a goal put on by the Malvern centre forward (3—i) after a smart dribble through. In the second half play was more even and we only scored once (4—i), following tricky work by Dakin Smith and Stevens. One or two openings were missed and in the end we won rather easily (4—i). Our team gave one of their best displays—a decided improvement on their form at Hereford. There was much more life in the forward line. Dakin Smith and Payton managed a little combination and Ludlow was distinctly good. Day and North were very prominent, each of them getting in some splendid powerful shots. The backs tackled very well but the ball was too heavy for long kicking. Mountain cleared well the few shots that he had. The School team was as against Hereford except that Ludlow i. took the place of Raymond, away at Oxford. W.C.K.S. v. O.V.'s. Played on Thursday, Dec. I5th. Unfortunately the O.V.'s were not able to place in the field such a strong team as in the first fixture and the result of the game was an easy victory for the School by 6 goals to i. For quite two-thirds of the game there was very little between the teams, the score being, as at half time, 2—i in favour of the School. A. W. Stevens scored first for the Old Boys and Stevens and Ludlow replied.

In the last twenty minutes the School had all the play and added four more goals—Stevens (3), Day (i). The Old Boys deserve congratulation for the fine fight they made for most of the time and hardly deserved to be beaten so badly. The teams were—O.V.'s: Goal, W. H. Shuttleworth; backs, T. Harrington and Seddon; halves, F. L. Steward, T. Stinton, and Ingram-Halford ; forwards, H. C. Baylis, R. A. Kcechlin, A. W. Stevens, C. Williams, E. H. Ingram-Halford. School: Goal, Mountain; backs, Overell and Beauchamp ; halves, Chaytor, Day and North; forwards, Ludlow i., Raymond, Stevens, Dakin Smith, and Payton.

Fives has made a good start this term, all the courts being engaged throughout the week. The keenness in this game is, however, confined to the boarders and masters. There is only one day boy who has made use of the courts this term. This speaks for itself and it is to be hoped that in the future day boys will be more keen. There is no fives' subscription, so they cannot use that as an argument for slackness. A Handicap Doubles and an under 15 Singles Competition will take place towards the end of the term.

A. J. DASH.

We have hitherto been unusually favoured by the weather this term. There has been little wind, and the river has been at summer level. This has made coaching easier, since a boat has not drifted back two feet for every three it advanced. We have the same number rowing as usual, including several beginners, some of whom find the oars rather a ponderous weight. However, it is just as well to begin young.

THE VIGORNIAN. Stroke, three, and two of last year's four are still with us, so that we have the making of what should prove a good boat. However, it is impossible to say much at this stage, since at the time of writing this article we have not yet got out the light four. Stevens shows signs of improvement; he is getting his hands away faster than last year. Raymond and Overell are rowing fairly well, but their beginning is weak at present. . The most general fault is unsteadiness on the stretcher. Everybody must realise the essential importance of keeping the whole foot, not a part of it, on the stretcher, both coming forward and going back. We would impress this point on all beginners, for if the habit is once acquired, it is not forgotten again. Another elementary point is the necessity of watching the man in front of you and not looking at the oar or every passing object. Besides last year's colours Day shows great promise and has much improved since last year. He is rather short, but does a lot of work and is fairly quick with his hands. Jollye also shows promise, but has not quite got over the change from stroke to bow side. He is also one of those who find an interest in every passing object, a fact which does not help him to keep good time. Berkeley has improved and is not quite as ponderous as of yore, nor does he pull with his arms as much as he did. Thus we ought not to have much difficulty in getting a four this year, and if things turn out as they should, we ought to be able to give a good account of ourselves. But rowing is too uncertain for us to indulge in any sort of prophecy at this early date.

gkmcetrt. [From " Worcester Daily Times."]

HE annual concert, one of the chief social events of the season, took place in the large hall on Tuesday evening.

Socially and musically it was a distinct success. There was a large audience, including the High Sheriff of the County (Mr. Walter Holland), who is an O.V., the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Leicester), and the Dean (Dr. Forrest). The items by the chorus of scholars, who had the assistance of several old boys and masters, under the conductorship of Mr. G. H. Smith, were very tunefully and tastefully sung. Opening the concert with the School song, " Floreat schola " (Rev. E. Vine Hall), they later sang " The Sailor's Song" (J. L. Hatton) and " King-cup Time" (Valentine Hemery), and a pleasing little part song, " Jack Frost" (A. R. Gaul). The band, which, although few in numbers, played very creditably, gave " Queen Bess's Solemne Dance " (H. T. Pringer), " Pastourelle " (Gustave Francke), and " Peasants' Country Dance " (Jules Therese). Two quartettes were sung by Messrs. G. H. Smith, G. A. Webb, F. M. Webb, and F. Goodwin (all Old Vigornians), these being " Music flows in varied measure" (W. Muller) and " At Andernach in Rhineland " (Franz Abt). The three first-named gentlemen gave two trios, " Crows in a cornfield" and "Dame Durden" (Dr. Harrington). These trios, in which much light humour is introduced, were very ably sung, and both were encored. Two of the scholars were entrusted with solos, and each acquitted himself with distinction. C. Nichols sang " The dream boat" (Gerald Lane), and T. Holland was encored for the charming rendering of a pretty little song, ' Y o u t h " (Frances Allitsen). The Rev. C. T. Powell sang Russell Phillips's " Is love a snare ?" and " The deathless army." In response to an encore for the latter he gave the popular " Off to Philadelphia." Mr. Smith also sang, with much pleasing expression, " The Yeomen of England." Charles Kingsley's poem " Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorree," set to music by J. M. Capel, was very successfully sung by Mr. D. Fergusson (O.V.) and an encore was demanded. Mr. G. A.

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Webb (O.V.) was encored for his song, " Go to sea" (H. Trotere). The other item on the programme, a pianoforte solo, " Rhythmische Problema" (Loeschorn), was skilfully played by E. V. Overell. The accompanists were Mr. E. T. Cook and A. E. Brent-Smith. At the close the Headmaster (the Rev. W. H. Chappel) welcomed those present, particularly alluding to the Mayor, who had paid them his first official visit. On their behalf and his own he conveyed hearty thanks to all who had helped in the concert Several Old Boys had given much time to the rehearsals. Above all he wished to mention their able, energetic, and untiring conductor, Mr. G. H. Smith. (Applause.) During the past year he had added to his other duties the charge of the School Band. That was only two years old, but it had grown considerably during the course of the year, and he hoped similar progress had been made in efficiency. Whatever the musical results of such a band, it was a very effectual educational instrument. He was also greatly indebted to Mr. Rammell, who had taken the organisation of the concert off his shoulders. After a hard-working term he wished the boys a happy holiday and all present a Happy Christmas. The orchestra was composed as follows: — O.V.'s: T. Harrington, R. T. Keen, W. H. Shuttleworth, L. S. Adlington, F. Goodwin, F. Rowe, T. M. Millage, F. W. Weaver, G. H. Smith. School: C. Nichols, H. B. Hollyer, R. Wayland Smith, L. D. Overell, O. G. O. Larr, A. E. Brent Smith. The following formed the singing class: F. H. C. Armstrong, W. R. Bloomer i., L. F. Burgis i., H. L. Burgis ii., W. Farmer, W. J. Grisman, J. Hamilton, W. T. F. Holland, D. M. Jeans ii., S. F. Jenkins ii., A. M. Jenkins iii., P. G. Kibler, C. P. W. Ludlow ii., A. J. Mainwaring, L. Machin, T. H. C. Morgan, T. A. Mobberley, H. G. Morris, C. Nichols, D. L. North, J. Nash, H. W. Noyle, M. G. Truman,

D. W. Tonking, P. W. Worster, H. C. Wilmot, A. B. Williams. The duties of stewards were performed by: — O.V.'s = Capt. J. S. Liddell, J. G. Sheild, F. L. Steward, T. Stinton, R. T. Keen, Rev. C. Fetch. School: H. Raymond, A. J. Dash, F. S. MacNalty, B. G. Stevens, E. V. Overell, M. S. D. Day.

November, 1904. The following recommendations were made for King's Scholarships : — 1. Albert James ^ainwaring, King's School and Miss Woodward's (dist. in all subjects). 2. Wilfrid John Grisman, King's School and Rothsay House School (dist. in Classics and Maths.). 3. Marcus George Truman, King's School and Broadgate School, Nottingham (dist. in Maths., French and Divinity). 4. Richard Wayland Smith, King's School and The Crypt School, Gloucester (dist. in Maths, and German). FOR HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP. Geoffrey David Charlton, West House School, Edgbaston (dist. in Classics and French). PROXIME ACCESSERUNT. Ralph Neild, King's School and Wychwood, Bournemouth. Alban Kingsford Chaytor, King's School and Miss Robson's. Thomas Augustus School.

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[Extract from a letter from Mr. W. H. Webb (O.V. 18821889), Additional Sessions Judge at Moradabad, India.]

" I spent Christinas in Camp on the banks of the Ganges just opposite Hardwar, which is a very sacred bathing place of the Hindus, just where the Ganges breaks out of the hills. We were there for the ' Kheddah '—the hunting of wild elephants, which is done in these Provinces every four or five years. It is the most magnificent sport In most parts of India the elephants are partly decoyed and partly driven into huge stockades, where they are then secured with ropes: but in these Provinces alone they are simply run down in tfie open jungle by tame elephants, lassoed with huge ropes, and brought home in triumph. The hunting elephants are kept in regular training, and the wild elephants are marked down and taken out of the thick forest by men on foot armed with match locks, while the hunting elephants wait for them at the foot of the hills and as soon as they break give chase. Each hunting elephant is driven by a mahout, sitting on his neck : while a second man stands or crouches just above the tail, wielding a heavy spiked mace with which he encourages the ' pachyderm' from behind. He is called the ' mugni-wala.' Wild (a friend) and I each acted as ' mugni-wala' on one occasion : and I had the most splendid luck, a huge tusker broke within 15 yards of my elephant. We were a group of five elephants—one being a big fighting elephant, and the others smaller fry. Our big elephant took, the lead, and the rest of us followed, dashing through thick tree jungle at a tremendous pace. An elephant does not gallop, but goes along at a swinging trot. We pounded along until we got among thick reeds thirty feet high, at the foot of the hills; and then for a time we lost our quarry; but presently picked up the trail, and pounded on again. He took us back into tree jungle again, where one had to be constantly slipping down over the tail to

avoid being swept off by branches; and all the time the mahout was yelling to me to ply the 1 mugni'—which I managed to do to his satisfaction. Presently we got a view of the wild elephant struggling along in front of us, and at one moment were within five yards of him and preparing to heave the lasso which is carried on a small pad on the elephant's back; but the tusker jinked and we dropped behind again. He pounded on—the chase must have lasted a good three-quarters of an hour—and at last we had him fairly beaten. He was mobbed on all sides; and though he charged one of our fighting elephants which had got round in front of him, he was soon overpowered, three or four ropes were dropped over his head and made fast round his neck; and then men got down and tied his hind legs together with enormous cables, and he was dragged off, resisting strenuously, into the open plain, and so to camp several miles distant. We caught two very fine tuskers in this way. About 100 elephants took part in the ' Kheddah,' though only about half of them were regular hunting elephants; the rest carried three or four persons each in the ordinary way and kept more or less in the open country. The Lieutenant-Governor and Lady Latouche were present and were well up at the finish on one occasion. You can hardly imagine the frantic excitement of the game. The curious thing is that the wild elephant does not seem to notice the men on the elephant's backs—which perhaps is lucky—but he realizes that he is being pursued, and it is almost pathetic to witness his struggles when he is eventually caught. The one I helped to catch was still very much dissatisfied with his lot when we saw him two or three days later; and they say he will take some time to tame, but he is worth 5,000 or 6,OOO rupees as he stands. The other one was a still bigger elephant but has given very little trouble since his capture."

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grtcUef. The following are some of the fixtures for the coming cricket season : — 1ST XI. Sat., June 3rd ....Hereford C. S Away. Wed., June 7th...St. John's C.C Home. Home. Sat, June roth. ...Malvern C.C Wed., June I4th. ... Dean Close School, Cheltenham ... Home. Sat., June i7th ...Wor. Club & Ground ...Away. Sat, June 24th St. John's C.C Away. Thur. June 29th Old Vigornians Home. Sat, July ist ... Dean Close School, Cheltenham Away. Wed., July 5th ...Hereford C.S. Home. Away. Sat, July 8th ....Malvern C.C Sat, July isth K.E.S., Stratford Away. Sat., July 22nd ..Mr. T. E. Rammell's XI. Home. 2ND XL

Wed., May 3ist .... Cherbourg Sat., June 3rd ....Hereford 2nd Wed., June i4th Dean Close 2nd Wed., June 2ist ... Cherbourg Sat, July ist ...Dean Close 2nd Wed., July 5th—Hereford 2nd K.E.S., 2nd Sat, July isth

Home. Home. Away. Away. Home. Away. Home.

President : Rev. W. H. Chappel. V ice-President : O. G. O. Larr.

Secretary (fro. tern.): G. A. G. Bonser.

On Monday, Nov. i4th, a meeting was held, when observations were read by the VicePresident and W. Dakin Smith, the former concluding by reading a short paper on some objects of interest in the Museum. On Tuesday, Nov. 2gth, the t Club again met and R. Neild read an interesting paper on " Foreign Birds that visit British Shores."

The last meeting of the term was held on Wednesday, Dec. I4th. The Secretary (A. Webster) gave a short paper on " The Butterflies and Moths in the Museum." The first meeting of the Easter Term was held on Tuesday, Feb. 7th, when G. A. G. Bonser was elected Secretary during the illness of Webster. The new secretary then read a paper on " British Reptiles," which was much appreciated. The President, on Tuesday, Feb. I4th, gave us a most interesting and instructive paper on the " Migration of Birds." One of the reasons which have been assigned for the migration of birds is cold. But birds have a far higher temperature than we have and are able to puff air into their bodies and thus keep themselves warm. The real reason probably is the desire to obtain food which is not always available at certain seasons of the year. It is a remarkable fact that birds always nested as far north as possible, the reason for this being that in the first beginnings the North Pole was the first place to become habitable, but afterwards on it becoming too cold the animals and birds had perforce to go south, and the latter having the old hereditary instinct, always flew as far north as possible every year to nest. The migratory instinct was so strong that birds have been known to desert their young so as not to be too late for the " trek." There are three well-known routes of migration, all from Norway, and it is believed that they were originally old coast lines. Great thanks are due to the President for the care and trouble he has gone to to give us such an interesting paper, Everything tends to a good and useful term. The Club has a great many members and much more keenness is being shown.

THE VIGORNIAN. Jiocieti?. The first meeting of Session VII. was held in the College Hall on Nov. i, when the chair was taken by Mr. A. J. Dash. Mr. H. Raymond was elected secretary for the coming session, together with a committee consisting of Messrs. A. J. Dash, E. V. Overell, O. G. O. Larr, H. C. B. Jollye, A. H. B. Webster, and R. Neild. * * » On Nov. 14th, the Society discussed the advantages and disadvantages of " Fagging " in Public Schools. Messrs. E. V. Overell and A. J. Dash supported the system, and were opposed by Messrs. O. G. O. Larr and G. A. G. Bonser. The chair was taken by Mr. F. S. MacNalty. On the motion being thrown open, Mr. W. A. Jarrett, hon. member, spoke strongly against fagging, but Mr. A. H. Webster supported the motion, which was won by 22 votes to 5. * * * At the third meeting Mr. E. V. Overell was elected to the chair, and called upon Mr. W. A. Jarrett to propose " That the employment of Chinese Labour in British Colonies is to be discouraged." Mr. L. D. Overell supported the proposer in a fine maiden effort. The opposers were Mr. F. S. MacNalty and Mr. A. K. Beauchamp. Mr. J. N. Allison, hon. member, then answered Mr. Jarrett's speech, upholding the importance of such labour as opening up the Transvaal. Mr. H. S. Berkeley, however, supported the proposer. The motion was won by 13—12. » * » At the next meeting, on January 3Oth, the vexed question of compulsory Greek at the Universities was discussed. Mr. M. S. D. Day was in the chair. Messrs. A. J. Dash and H. S. Berkeley opposed compulsory Greek, while the advantages of this branch of education were set forth by Messrs. H. G. Mountain and C. J. Barker, who were supported by Messrs. E. V.

Overell, O. G. O. Larr, and H. Raymond. Mr. H. C. B. Jollye supported Mr. Dash's views, whose motion, however, was lost by 3—16. * * * On Feb. 6th, a large number attended to hear the proposition discussed " That life as a Boarder is more beneficial to the character of a boy than life as a Day-boy." The debate had all the excitement and spirit of an inter-house football match, since without exception Boarders and Day-boys held that their own respective conditions of school life were the more beneficial. Messrs. M. S. D. Day and A. J. Mainwaring were the champions of the Day-boys, and Messrs. E. V. Overell and P. H. Ludlow of the Boarders. Mr. O. G. O. Larr occupied the chair. In respect of numbers, 14—6, the Day-boys were forced to acknowledge defeat.

H. RAYMOND, Hon. Sec.

On November /th a meeting was held to appoint a member for the committee to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of G. M. Jeans. A. H. B. Webster was elected. Handicap tournaments were started and the competitors were divided into three divisions. In the first division A. J. Dash again asserted his superiority although he received a blow by his defeat from A. H. B. Webster. In the second division C. Nichols was an easy winner losing but one game. In the third division, however, H. B. Hollyer and F. H. S. Wilson tied for the first place, the latter winning the prize after a good replayed game. The annual match with the O.V.'s was played on the last day of the term. Again we had to admit defeat by 6 points to 4. The School points were won by A. J. Dash (2 wins), W. N. Berkeley (i win and i draw), and H. C. Wilmot (l draw).

THE VIGORNIAN. On February 2nd the Library Committee voted 3<D/- for the Chess Club, to be spent in buying new sets of men and providing prizes for tournaments. On Feb. 3rd, at a meeting of the Chess Committee, the following tournaments were arranged for the term : — (1) Annual Cup Competition. This was won by H. S. Berkeley. He was opposed in the final by H. G. Mountain. (2) Junior Chess Competition (for boys in Forms IV.-L). (3) Open Draughts Tournament.

On Monday, Feb. 2Oth, a meeting of the members of the Shooting Squad was held, under the presidency of the Headmaster. The Club was formally constituted and steps are now being taken to affiliate the School Rifle Club to the National Rifle Association. Besides giving us valuable and much needed monetary assistance, the Association offer us two more rifles and facilities for shooting at open ranges. The following committee were elected at the meeting, A. J. Dash, R. Wayland Smith, H. Jollye, M. S. Day, C. Nichols, and J. Hamilton.

H. G. MOUNTAIN, Hon. Sec.

The shooting last term was conspicuous by quantity, but unfortunately not by quality. Although the attendances as a rule were good the shooting itself was poor. The Rifle Club has lost almost all those who shot against Hereford and at the same time the day-boy element in the squad, once so large, has now dwindled to six. There are, however, signs of good progress among the juniors, who have some very capable members in their numbers. Several recruits have this term joined the drill squad and will no doubt provide us with the necessary new blood. The following are some of the scores made last term: — Wayland-Smith (14) 232 Kibler (8) 80 Dash (16) 155 Stevens (8) 68 Hollyer (16) 139 Kennan (5) 36 Sweet-Escott (13) 82 Payton (15) 104 Jenkins ii. (12) 58 North (13) 57

We are pleased to be able to record a better attendance at Gymnasium since last we wrote ; still it is not yet as one could wish. We owe a debt of gratitude to the O.V.'s for crowning their gift of the Gymnasium by an exceedingly handsome House Challenge Cup, which is to be competed for by teams of four selected from the School House, Castle House, the Hostel, and the Day-toys. Marks will be so arranged that the smallest boy can represent his house in the competition. We wish, however, that this competition would evoke a little more enthusiasm.

git IRmtovrtam. gcmcnt gressweCC gfvcmge, gft.Jl. The School has suffered a severe loss by the sudden death of Canon Cresswell Strange, who passed away in his sleep on January 3ist He had been a member of the Governing Body for two years only, but during that time had shown the keenest interest in the welfare of the School, and an eager desire to help it in every way. His addresses in the Ladye Chapel were always most welcome, and as a

THE VIGORNIAN. close neighbour he had won the respect and love of us all. We venture to offer our deep sympathy to Mrs. Strange, and trust that his bright example of cheerful industry will not soon be forgotten amongst us. The School was represented by the Headmaster and King's Scholars at his beautiful burial in the cloistergarth on February 4th.

[Reprinted from " The Worcester Herald," Saturday, January i4th, 1905.]

jHE sixteenth annual dinner of the Old Vigornians' Club—always a successful function—took place on Thursday evening, when many of its members met together at the Star Hotel, Worcester. The chair was taken by the Rev. Canon Spooner (of Liverpool), and Mr. F. L. Steward was in the vice-chair. The Rev. W. H. Chappel (Headmaster of the King's School) was the guest of the evening. There were also present: The Revs. H. T. Tilley and F. T. Minchall, Messrs. W. B. Needham, P. H. P. Hayes, A. Baker, F. George, S. Southall, R. C. Smith-Carington, Albert Webb, R. J. Oliver, J. Wilesmith, A. C. Darling, F. W. Webb, F. C. Jones, F. J. Hadley, F. M. Webb, J. D. Day, E. H. Ingram-Halford, R. A. Koechlin, L. F. Garton, N. M. Fergusson, H. E. Oram, T. Stinton, R. C. Wilmot, T. Harrington, A. P. G. Smith, J. E. B." Littlebury, W. E. Cooper, H. A. Richings, and J. G. Sheild (hon. secretary). Apologies for absence were received from Revs. W. E. Bolland, J. Went, N. F. McNeile, C. T. Dimont, M. S. Baylis, C. C. Petch, Drs. A. P. Higgins and H. Holloway, Messrs. S. P. Wood, H. H. Smith-Carington, J. B. Matthews, J. D. Knipe, P. Campbell, W. Holland, C. T. E. Clarke, and many others. The loyal toasts having been honoured, Mr. F. L. Steward proposed " Success to the Worcester Cathedral King's School" in a capital speech. The School, he said, still maintained a high position among public schools, and to-day its boys were in every part of the world striving worthily to uphold its fair name. It was gratifying to think that of those who were fortunate enough to pass to the Universities—(laughter)— there were some who were upholding the reputation of the School. (Applause.) At Cambridge

Fergusson had shown that a classical basis for education was sound by taking a first in Natural Science. (Applause.) That they were still a rowing school was demonstrated by the fact that at Henley two O.V.'s, one Fergusson from Cambridge, and one Bates (who helped his boat to make six bumps in eights) from Oxford, helped to scull a boat, and that Williams rowed in the cox-swainless fours at Cambridge. (Applause.) With their facilities he thought rowing should take a still more important place in the school life. They had cause for congratulation in the success which the School had attained in rowing, football, and cricket, and, as one who had recently left school, he testified to the patriotic way in which every institution was supported. (Applause.) He remembered that a few years ago, owing, no doubt, to counter attractions, there was a complaint that day boys showed slackness in their attendance at games. That was natural where the boys' homes were in the same town as the school, and where other engagements were often much more alluring. But that difficulty was being very successfully overcome by the large increase of boarders, who had grown from under 20 to over 60. The esprit de corps had increased, and the moral tone had improved—if there was room for improvement. The fact that the boys were brought under the close and personal supervision of the masters would produce a good result, an important consideration in regard to a small school. That was particularly illustrated at the King's School, where Mr. Chappel became the conscientious guardian of the character of every boy. (Applause.) Mr. Chappel had put before himself the motto of " Quality rather than quantity," and so long as the School held to such principles it would hold its place in the forefront of public schools. It was said that there was a danger of the classical side of a school being overlooked in the strain of commercial life, but they would hold their place in the race with Mr. Chappel as trainer. (Applause.) The stress of modern life seemed to demand that boys should specialise at school, and very early in life rush into the world, but the reaction would come, and when it did some attention would be paid to culture and philosophy. The Worcester King's School, continued Mr. Steward, was, above all things, a classical school, but, at the same time, every encouragement was given to modern languages and science. Whatever the teaching, he felt that he was voicing the opinion of all present when he expressed the hope that Mr. Chappel

THE VIGORNIAN. would long be spared to carry on the good work which he had so well and successfully begun. (Applause.) Mr. Chappel had endeared himself to all by his hard work, energy, and fairmindedness. (Applause.) He was hard working to a fault. He was nobly helped in the house by Mrs. Chappel, a lady for whom they had the greatest admiration and respect. (Applause.) In the house, Mr. Chappel combined the relations of guardian, master, and friend. (Applause.) In every word and deed Mr. Chappel had shown himself a perfect gentleman. He was giving the best years of his life to the School, and the result was only what might be expected of such service. The school they loved so dearly could be in no more capable and sympathetic hands than those of Mr. Chappel, and they hoped he would long be spared to direct the School. (Applause.) The Rev. W. Haighton Chappel returned thanks on behalf of himself and the School. It was a particular pleasure to him, he said, to respond to a toast which had been proposed by one of his " Old Boys," of whom he had the liveliest recollections as a public-spirited head of a school house, a loyal member of the School, and a most efficient captain of the Rifle Club. In everything to which Steward set his hand he did his best, and did it well. (Applause.) Mr. Chappel thanked him most heartily for his words about himself, and still more for what he had said about Mrs. Chappel. That was the one opportunity he had of conveying his thanks to Old Vigornians for all they did for them at the School in the present. They valued the visits of O.V.'s from a distance. He thanked, too, all those O.V.'s who had, in increasing numbers during the past year, given time and trouble to help forward the School orchestra. That band was a valuable educational asset in the School, under the able direction of Mr. George Smith, for cultivating in the boys a taste for music and a real link between the past and present. It would continue to grow if those, like Mr. Harrington before him, who had done so much to carry it on, continued their efforts. (Applause.) In thanking the members of the club for their gift to the School during the past week or two of a cup for gymnastics, to be competed for by the different houses, Mr. Chappel referred incidentally to the increase in the number of boarders, and dwelt at some length upon the value of athletics to a school. He referred, too, to the keen competition for the rifle cup which the day boys, to his great delight, carried off.

Turning to another point, the' Headmaster said that he had always felt that a weak point in the School had been a lack of esprit de corps, among some of the day boys particularly, but during the past few months that had been, to a considerable extent, remedied, largely owing to the efforts of Mr. Beach-Hicks, whom they held in affection and respect. (Applause.) During the past term an average of over 90 per cent, of the School had been present on the football field—(applause)—this being partly owing to the tremendous energy of Mr. Jarrett, which had largely increased their success in football. Mr. Chappel expressed the warm thanks of the club to Mr. Sheild for the enthusiasm and energy he had shown in taking over the difficult duties, which for so long had been so well carried out by Mr. F. Webb—(applause)—who was still continuing his good work by carrying on the school register, a work of much importance. (Hear, hear.) In one respect Mr. Chappel appealed for the further assistance of the " old boys." During the past year they had developed a little in the decoration of the College Hall, which he had ^always felt should be more to them than it was, by commencing a series of portraits of some of the great men associated with the School in the past. They had commenced that series with the portraits of a very eminent Puritan divine, who lived in the i/th century, and he appealed to them all to assist him in adding to the collection. But a school should not live on its past, and Mr. Chappel said that they were encouraged by what O.V.'s were doing to-day. He had that morning been present at the Guildhall, London, at the Headmasters' Conference, where the Rev. Jas. Went, an Old Vigornian—(applause)—was in the chair, and occupying the distinguished position of President. (Applause.) He was a man of wise advice and weighty in counsel, and one of whom the School might well be proud. Not only was he the Chairman of the Association and presiding with marked ability, but he was chosen on the Consultative Committee of the Board of Education—a great honour. He doubted if there was any other man connected with secondary education in England who knew more about it than Mr. Went. Mr. Chappel here referred in eulogistic terms to O.V.'s absent and present, who had brought honour upon their school during the past 12 months. Their honest efforts and success had been a real encouragement to their former teacher and headmaster. During the past year the School had

THE VIGORNIAN. won four scholarships, a remarkable record for a school of its size. But he would never be a party to assessing the merit of a school by the number of scholarships it gained. (Applause.) As an illustration of the high standard the School was maintaining, the Headmaster quoted the testimony of the Inspector sent by the Joint Oxford and Cambridge Board, and of the Bishop-Elect of Birmingham (Dr. Gore), whose judgment he said he valued very highly, as expressed in the latter's charge to his diocese. Turning to another matter, the speaker remarked that he did not conceal from himself that there was at present a boom in a rather different kind of education from that which they laid themselves out particularly to give, but, for his part, he had no intention, from motives of expediency, of forsaking those principles for any merely utilitarian needs. The education they were giving was sound, and a foundation upon which boys might build for any line of life. For his part, while he was in Worcester, he intended to pursue that which he believed to be the line marked out for that school by its historic past, and he should continue, while teaching modern languages, mathematics, and science, to keep promiently in the school curriculum the classics as heretofore. (Hear, hear.) Concluding, Mr. Chappel said that year by year as he came among them he received further encouragement to go on with the work to which he had been called, and as long as he could count upon their loyal support he would endeavour to carry on the work of making the future of their old and beloved school worthy of its past. (Applause.) Mr. F. G. Jones, after a few humorous remarks, proposed, " The Absent Ones." He mentioned particularly their old headmaster, Mr. Bolland—(applause)—whom he felt they were all thinking of. Mr. Bolland had recently moved from Northumberland to Norfolk. They hoped he might one day move closer still and be present at that annual gathering. (Applause.) Personally, he (the speaker) would never forget his own headmaster, Mr. Maurice Day, who had left an enduring impression upon his mind. Mr. R. C. Smith-Carington, in proposing " The Chairman," remarked that he was at school with him 40 years ago, but he had not seen him since until that night. He was interested to see the boy in the man. (Applause.) It was a grand thing that an O.V. should have come such a distance to attend the annual dinner. (Applause.) The Chairman, in reply, thanked the club for

the honour they had done him in asking him to preside upon what was to him a memorable occasion. He rejoiced to revive old memories by meeting old friends. After referring to the admirable speech and work of Mr. Chappel, the speaker said he felt that the character of the School depended very largely upon its staff and sixth form. He thought of the headmaster under whom he was delighted to sit, the late Mr. Maurice Day, and took that opportunity of expressing the debt of gratitude he owed him. He recalled their old and well-known friends, Mr. Baxter and Mr. Blair. (Applause.) The value of the school depended not upon the number of " stars," but upon the average level of the boys sent out to fight the battle of life. They should have a high conception of life and its aim, which was the service of mankind, and not self-seeking. The welfare of a community depended not so much upon its mind as its morals. The stability of a school depended upon its possessing elements of permanence, such as progressive adaptability, discriminating and judicious conservatism, and the reaching forward to high ideals. As he looked at the present condition of the School he found abounding evidence of prosperity, which was to a very large extent due to the personality and characteristics of the present Headmaster. (Applause.) The School certainly contained the elements which he had mentioned. (Applause.) Mr. Chappel, in proposing the health of the hon. secretary (Mr. Sheild), remarked that they owed him a great debt of gratitude for his work as secretary of the club, and the trouble he had taken in organising that dinner. An immense amount of trouble had been taken in the past by Mr. F. Webb, and was now taken by Mr. • Sheild, who threw himself into it with patriotic enthusiasm and spared no pains in trying to make the club go. (Applause.) He (Mr. Chappel) had found Mr. Sheild most responsive to every suggestion, and most helpful when consulted. During the summer Mr. Sheild took the trouble to go up to London to represent the Worcester O.V.'s at the dinner of the London O.V.'s, and that was a great encouragement to those in London. (Applause.) Mr. Chappel thanked the club for electing him an honorary member. Mr. Sheiid's health having been drunk, that gentleman, in reply, mentioned, amid laughter, that he had received 150 apologies. Since the previous dinner the club had increased by 12, and now totalled i go members. (Applause.) One result of a circular which he sent out to 300 Old

THE VIGORNIAN. Vigornians was that a gentleman who entered the School 68 years ago had joined. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Sheild thanked Mr. Webb and Mr. Chappel for the assistance they had rendered him, and referred especially to the influence Mr. Chappel exercised in increasing the membership. (Applause.) Subsequently a smoking concert was held. The annual general meeting of the club was held at the Star Hotel, on Thursday, before the dinner, Col. Albert Webb presiding over a large attendance of members. The report and accounts having been adopted, the Rev. W. E. Holland was re-elected President, and the Rev. J. Went and Messrs. P. Campbell, R. C. S. Carington, W. B. Needham, and A. Webb were re-elected vice-presidents. Mr. R. J. Oliver was re-elected, and Mr. F. G. Jones elected on the committee. Mr. F. G. Jones was re-elected hon. auditor, and Mr. J. G. Sheild hon. secretary. Messrs. M. Bates, Ingram-Halford, and M. Webb were re-elected secretaries for rowing, football, and cricket respectively. The Rev. W. E. Bolland (former headmaster) and the Rev. W. H. Chappel (present headmaster) were elected hon. members of the club. Votes of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting. ' gloCtmm. The sixteenth annual dinner was held at the " Star Hotel," Worcester, on the 12th January last. Thirty-two Old Vigornians were present and the dinner was a great success, though owing to illness and other causes the number present was not as great as was expected. A full account of the dinner will be seen in another column. Previous to this the annual general meeting of the Old Vigornians' Club was held, when the Rev. W. E. Bolland (former headmaster) and the Rev. W. H. Chappel (present headmaster) were elected hon. members as a slight recognition of the great interest they have taken in the club and the assistance they have given to it from time to time. The Club now numbers 194 members, which constitutes a record, and it is hoped that before long the numbers will reach 200.

In November last a new and revised Register of the Club was issued and a copy was also sent to about 300 Old Vigornians (non-members of the Club) with a circular setting out the work in which the Club had been engaged since its formation. The hearty congratulations of all Old Vigornians are due to the Rev. J. Went (O.V. 185862), who has been elected to the distinguished position of President of the Incorporated Association of Headmasters. At the Annual Genera] Conference, held at the Guildhall, London, in January last, he dwelt in his presidential address on the necessity for the introduction of improved methods in secondary education, which he said had limped languidly behind elementary instruction, and that although Mr. Balfour's Act of 1902 met with active opposition, the merits of that legislation would be recognised more and more as time went on. Mr. John Southall (O.V. 1872-75) is closely connected with the Leysian Mission in the East End of London, and with his wife has given up a home on the other side of London to devote his spare time to the amelioration of less happily circumstanced fellow citizens. In concluding an account of the mission, a writer in the " British Weekly " says: " Very active helpers are Mr. and Mrs. Southall, who occupy a flat on the premises. Mr. Southall is the hon. secretary of the mission. Lord Strathcona has shown a deep interest in the house and the Prince and Princess of Wales hope to come again next spring. There is not in London a grander work than that of the Leys Mission." . Old Vigornians will be glad to hear that the Rev. W. E. Bolland, Vicar of Embleton, Northumberland, and late Headmaster of the School, has been nominated by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Rectory of Denton, Norfolk. It is hoped that he may experience better health in his new living than he has in his old one.

THE VIGORNIAN. Elsewhere will be seen a very interesting extract from a letter from Mr. W. H. Webb (O.V. 1882-89), wno is Additional Sessions Judge at Moradabad, India, of the " Kheddah "—the hunting of wild elephants. The writer of this article is much indebted to Mr. W. Webb, of Battenhall, for his kindness in permitting the use of the extract referred to. O. V.

^.^. "gletos. H. H. Smith-Carington (1860-1866) has been placed on the Commission of the Peace for the City of Manchester. A. P. Higgins, LL.D. (1876-1882) has contributed to the Journal of the Society of Comparative Legislation a paper on " The making of the German Civil Code." C. T. Dimont (1883-1891), Vice-Principal of the Leeds Clergy School, has been offered by the patron, the Vicar of Halifax, and has accepted, the living of Holy Trinity, Halifax. C. C. Fetch (1883-1889) has taken his " B.A. " degree (Arts course), Durham. J. D. Pember (1883-1888) has been appointed Resident Electrical Engineer to the Dartford Urban District Council. T. W. Powell (1887-1889) has been presented with a massive silver salver by the members of the Worcester Shire Horse Society in recognition of his services for seven years as hon. secretary to the Society. H. J. Hargraves (1888-1890), Paymaster R.N., has been promoted to Staff Paymaster. J. S. Liddell (1888-1896) has been appointed Captain in West African Regiment and granted Local Rank of Captain whilst so employed. T. Bates (1889-1897) has been admitted a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. F. C. Richings (1889-1895) has been licensed to the curacy of the Parish Church, Ledbury. H. A. Richings (1890-1898) has gone into, residence at Wells Theological College.

S. G. Simpson (1892-1899) has gained a first class diploma in the Teachers' Syndicate examination of the University of Cambridge. F. S. Williams (1893-1899) has passed the examination for and obtained his 1st Mate's Certificate. F. H. N. Eldershaw (1894-1904) has passed the non-graduate Entrance Examination for Theological Colleges. He has also been awarded his " Trial Four" colours at Durham as representative of Hatfield Hall. D. Ingram-Halford (1895-1898) has joined H.M.S. Eagle for R.N.R. Drill. C. Davenport (1897-1899) has taken Class III. Theological Special at St. Catherine's, Cambridge. B. Hartley (1897-1902) has gained a Mathematical Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford. T N. Sweet-Escott (1898-1903) has been apprenticed at the Brush Electricity Works, Loughborough. H. P. Mason (1898-1904) has obtained a clerkship at the Old Bank, Worcester. W. V. Rowe (1899-1902) has obtained a clerkship in the Eastern Telegraph Co. and has been stationed at Malta. J. H. Rowe (1899-1901) has been elected to one of the two fourth year Scholarships (of £20), awarded annually at the Camborne School of Mines. L. S. Adlington (1899-1904) is studying engineering at Walsall Gas Works. J. A. T. Langdon (1901-1904) has been awarded his " Trial Four" colours at Durham as representative of Hatfield Hall.

DEATHS. BEVINGTON.—On November 22nd, at Gretton House, Chestnut Street, Worcester, Alfred Joseph Bevington. BLADON.—On December 4th, at 52, Selborne Road, Handsworth Wood, Charles Dyer Bladon, aged 55. THORNE.—On January 3ist, at 36, Sidbury, Worcester, Lothian Treble Thorne, aged 44.

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The following new members have joined the Club: — C. C. Wambey (Rev.) (1837-1840), "Doriston," Surrey Road, Bournemouth. J. W. B. Bell (Rev.) (1853-1859), Purton Vicarage, Watlington, Oxon. N. P. Quilter (Rev.) (1879-1885), 6, The Crescent, York. W. F. H. N. Eldershaw (1894-1904), Hatfield Hall, Durham. F. T. Bode (1898-1903), 7, Richmond Road, Oxford. V. R. Hughes (1898-1904), Powick Vicarage, Worcester. 'A. W. Stevens (1899-1904), Lapworth House, Hockley Heath, Warwickshire. H. R. Bruorton (1899-1904), Prentice Kraal, P.O. Centlivres, near Uitenhage, Cape Colony. G. Nash (1900-1904), Shelford Park, near Guildford, Surrey.

Captain of the Rifle Club - A. J. DASH. Secretary of DebatingSociety H. RAYMOND. Secretary of the Chess Club H. MOUNTAIN. Curator of the Museum - O. G. O. LARR. I H. RAYMOND. Librarians -' H. S. BERKELEY. ' G. A. G. BONSER I A. J. DASH. Editors of the "Vigornian" JH. RAYMOND. ' H. C. B. JOLLYE. MONITORS. H. RAYMOND, A. J. DASH, E. V. OVERELL, M. S. D. DAY, H. BERKELEY, F. S. MACNALTY, D. V. CROWE, O. G. O. LARR.

Jlccovtnf. CHRISTMAS TERM, 1904.

1905.

RECEIPTS.

£ *• d. 12 IO

Members are reminded that the Subscriptions for 1904-05 became due on the 7th October last. There are still members who owe two, three and even four years' subscriptions.

Jan. 3ist. Per HeadmasterSubscriptions Vigornians Pound

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„ 2yth. O.V. Club (per J. G. Sheild, Esq .)

16 ii 6 4 22 3 £33 4

Head of the School Captain of Boats Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Football Secretary of Football

- H. RAYMOND. - E. V. OVERELL. - B. G. STEVENS. - M. S. D. DAY. - B. G. STEVENS. - M. S. D. DAY. Secretaries of Sports — — (E. V. OVERELL [F. S. MACNALTY. Captain of Fives - A. J. DASH. Captain of Gymnasium - E. V. OVERELL. Vice-Captain of Gymnasium H. C. B. JOLLYE.

1904. EXPENDITURE. Dec.i6th. Green (Slides) ... „ i gth. Large (Papers) 1905. Jan. 26th. Worcester Educational Supply (Books) ,, 2&th. Baylis & Son (Vigornians) „ 26th. Humphreys (Binding) Vigornian (Postage) Balance

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Jlccotmf. RECEIPTS. 1904. Dec. i3th. Cost of Challenge shield Fine „ 23rd. Subscriptions 1905. Jan. 25th. Postcards (per Mr. Jarrett) Feb. 3rd.

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EXPENDITURE. 1904. Oct. Deficit , i2th. Gunn & Moore Linesman, Hereford ', 26th. ,, Birmingham , 2gth. „ Malvern Nov. i6th. „ Cheltenham , 3oth. ,, Hereford , i2th. Water Rate Oct. nth. Brake to Norton (Cricket) Dec. ist. Gunn & Moore loth. Telegrams (Malvern) ;, 1905. Jan. 24th. Fixture Cards (Football) .. 28th. Gunn & Moore Feb. 4th. Ward Bennett (Cricket Photo) ", 8th. Fives Court Repaired Balance

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Feb. 20, 1905.

Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Having been commissioned, summarily enough, to write your " Oxford Letter " without undue waste of time—four days is the period specified—I find myself in the customary predicament of not knowing what to say first. To make a few trite and general remarks as to the climatic conditions at present prevalent is repulsive to the ambitious mind: to indulge in epigrammatic sophistries is certainly a little less conventional, but requires a philosophic mind. Therefore will I omit anything by way of introduction, and plunge in medias res. But first of all, if I may do so without giving offence to anyone, I should like to call attention to the brevity of the

two " Oxford Letters " preceding, and hope that the Editors and the readers of the " Vigornian " like a little more than a " mere modicum of information," about the 'Varsity, and the School's representative there. At the time of writing, there are two chief matters of interest. Oxford has just won the Soccer Match against Cambridge : this has caused much jubilation as it was rather unexpected, and Cambridge has been having the best of it lately, e.g., the Rugger Match and the Cross Country Run. We hope to follow this up by a victory in the Boat Race. The second is the advent of " Togger Week," which begins on Thursday, February 16. F. L. Steward (Hertford), is our only representative. He is rowing 6. Last year, he was spare man for the Hertford Eight, and is almost certain to be in it next term. He played for the Soccer XL in the Semi-final of the Cup last term, when Hertford were unluckily beaten by Christ Church. This term he is working hard for Hon. Class Mods., which he takes in a few weeks time. We learn with regret that our small colony has sustained a loss: E. J. MacNalty (S. Caths.,) has not come up this term and is, we believe, going to Canada. F. T. Bode (S. Caths.,) is reading Theological works with a view to taking Hon. Theol. T. Stinton (Magdalen) is unfortunate in being unable to find a fixed place in his Soccer XL, though he plays fairly often. He is also devoted to attempts to discover the latent beauties of Oxford rural scenery. G. D. Day (Hertford), is to be congratulated on obtaining his Soccer Cap; on rare occasions he plays full back for his Rugger XV., and has also essayed the more docile game of hockey. We were glad to receive a visit last term from A. T. Marshall. Congratulations to H. Raymond, on having obtained the Meeke Scholarship at Hertford; we trust that A. J. Dash will also be successful when he sits for the Magdalen group this month. The School IV. should be very strong this year, with three of last year's crew still left. Best of luck in the Hereford race! Yours, OXONIAN.

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To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, To the best of my recollection, Virgil once wrote certain celebrated verses to a section of the community, in which he informed them that they were not aware how many and how varied their blessings were. Perchance you, venerable sirs, are at present bemoaning your lot. Put off the metaphorical sackcloth and rejoice, for are you not in the " Faithful City," while your correspondent is in Cambridge during the Lent Term. The joys he is experiencing are better reflected upon than experienced. Imagine the joys of torturing oneself upon fixed seats, while snow, sleet and rain descend from above, abuse strikes one laterally from the bank, and from below ascends dirty water from the bosom of the Cam. The relations of the unhappy subject to his surroundings may be described as above, but I defy even Virgil to appreciate them. To turn to current news. We confess the result of the Association Match was a shock to us, but as two of our team were " crocked " badly, there is some excuse for them. The victory of the Rugby team is old news now, but may I be there to see " such another match." The boat has been much upset by various changes and more crockings. They seem to be more forward than their rivals at present though. With regard to the members of our colony : — N. M. Fergusson (Magdalene) is rowing 7 in his College Lent Boat, which hopes to repeat the successes of last May. As a recreation, he occasionally may be caught reading for the second part of his Tripos. C. Davenport (St. Catherine's) now resides in a more civilised part of the city. He successfully deluded the examiners at Christmas, as to the extent of his knowledge of the subjects for the first part of the Theological Special. He is now plotting to repeat the manoeuvre in Part 2, which comes off in June. He is " coxing " his college second boat. C. C. Dickson (Jesus), also out generalled the examiners of the first part of the General (O.V.'s are shortly to be christened Pupillares japonic!!)

He is taking part 2 in June. He is stroking his College first boat, which has been picked out by various papers as showing promise. C. St. M. Williams (Selwyn) is also stroking his College first boat. He rowed for two days in a 'Varsity trial last term, but as there were men they wished to teach rowing, he had to resign his position. He has taken no examinations and has no intention of so demeaning himself, until June, 1906. Meanwhile, he is working like—Hercules. A. P. G. Smith (Sidney) informs us that he has won no more scholarships, has taken no exams., is not going to take any, has not played fives—in fact is doing nothing. Yours sincerely, CANTAB.

govresponbertce. 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 vfill 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, If I might intrude upon your space, I should like to call the attention of your readers to two matters which I venture to think are deserving of notice. The first is the School Song, " Floreat Schola Vigorniensis." I do not complain of the words, but I am convinced that the music, to which it is at present sung, absolutely prohibits anything in the way of " life " or enthusiasm. Certainly, it is not a vivacious commencement for the School Concerts which, with this exception, are so uniformly successful. As rendered at present, it is distinctly If there should be any question as to pathetic. who should write the new music, surely the first person we should ask would be Sir Edward Elgar, a native of Worcester if not an O.V., and perhaps the greatest composer of the day. The second point I would draw attention to is the O.V. matches. Surely these could be brought

THE VIGORNIAN. into greater prominence than that which they at present possess. I refer more particularly to the football matches. At cricket last season, the O.V. authorities are to be congratulated on the fine team they brought together, and in defeating which, I think, the School performed the most brilliant feat of the season. The first football match at the beginning of the term serves as an admirable test of the School's strength before engaging their rival teams. That is quite right, but surely a more suitable date might be arranged for the second fixture. At present, the O.V. captain cannot possibly get together a representative team on the dates given him. How much preferable it would be to play this match on the afternoon of the Concert Day, when so many O.V.'s assemble from afar at the old School! It would form a splendid " winding-up " of the season, and might soon come to be regarded, as it should be, as the match of the term. I am, Sirs, Yours etc., A WOULD-BE HELPFUL

CRITIC. [The arrangement of a football match on Concert Day has been attempted, but unfortunately, it would clash with the O.V. Concert Practice.—Eds. Vig.]

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, May my title be justified. Yours truly, " THE VIGORNIAN LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY."

for f£e 'gternt. The following is the calendar for the term: — Mar. 4th.—Half Term. „ gth.—School Service, Address by the Rev. B. Allen, M.A. ,, 16th.— „ ,, Address by the Rev. E. W. Poynton, M.A.

Mar. 16th.—Gymnasium Competition for House Cup. „ 23rd.—School Service, Address by Rev. H. Monroe, M.A. „ 29th.—Hereford Boat Race. „ 3oth.—School Service, Address by Rev. Canon Claughton, M.A. Apr. i st.—:Monckton Coombe Boat Race. „ 6th.—School Service, Address by Rev. Canon Teignmouth Shore, M.A. ,, 7th & 8th.—Regatta. „ i2th & I3th.—Athletic Sports. „ 14th 8 p.m.—Lecture on Western Australia, by Rev. F. J. Price. „ 15th.—School Breaks up. May pth.—Summer Term commences.

The following new books have been added to the library this term: — The Abbess of Vlaye Stanley Weyman. The Brotherhood of the L. T. Meade and Seven Kings Robert Eustace. When it was Dark Guy Thorne. W. M. Thackeray. The Four Georges The Lightning Conductor Mrs. N. C. Williamson. An Introductory History of England C. R. L. Fletcher. The Three Commanders W. H. Kingston. Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate Charles Turley. History of Modern Europe C. A. Fyffe. Sir R. S. Ball. The Earth's Beginning Rev. E. Gilliat, M.A. Wolf's Head Winston Churchill. The Crossing In the Forbidden Land A. H. Savage Landor. The Ambassador's AdvenAllen Upward. ture

Also kindly Brown: —

presented

A Brief History of the Indian People -

Mrs.

Walter

- Sir W. Hunter.

THE VIGORNIAN. The Curator of the Museum wishes to thank all those who have kindly contributed to the Museum: — Stones Stamps Stones and Fossils .. Skeleton of Jackdaw Sea Mouse Coins Stamps

. A. A. D. Baird. B. B. Tilley, O.V. H. B. Hollyer.

.C. P. W. Ludlow and G. W. Ludlow. .W. D. Seville.

The following new boys have come this term:—Form V., G. D. Charlton; Form III., E. D. H. Robinson; Form I., H. M. Davies ii., O. B. Norman.

The following lectures were arranged for last term and this : — Nov. 5th.—Cities of Northern Italy T. E. Rammell, Esq ,, ipth.—Rome - Rev. W. H. Chappel. Dec. 3rd.-—Worcester Cathedral Rev. C. T. Powell. „ iyth.—The Rhine F. T. Lewis. Jan. 28th.—The Senses R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq. Feb. nth.-—Greece - J. N. Allison, Esq. Mar. 4th.—Constantinople - H. G. Mountain. ,, i8th.—Normandy - J. N. Allison, Esq.

The Editors acknowledge the receipt of the following School Magazines, apologising for any inadvertent omissions: — Tonbridgian, Bromsgrovian, Salopian, The Eagle, King Edward's School Magazine (Birmingham), Ipswich School Magazine, Wulfrunian, Decanian, Herefordian. Also the " League of the Empire " Magazine.