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JUNE,-1905.

No. 53. VOL. V.

gonfents. School Notes ' Boat Races Regatta Athletic Sports Ketch Run Gymnasium Competition Fives A Visit to Natal Cricket ... ... ... Debating Society ... ... Shooting Field Club O.V. News School Officers ... ... Games Account ... ... Library Account ... ... Oxford Letter ... ... Cambridge Letter ... Durham Letter ... ... Correspondence ... ... Notes for the Term

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IE are, or if we are not we ought to be, working for the annual Exams, held at the end of this term. As usual, the Sixth and Fifth forms are taking the Oxford and Cambridge Certificate Exams. Twelve

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boys are entered for the Higher, and twentythree for the Lower. Besides these, three boys in the Sixth are taking the London Matriculation. The rest of the School will be examined by the Rev. S. Hughes Games, M.A., formerly Scholar of Worcester College, Oxford, and Newdigate Prizeman. *

We think it one of our first duties to most heartily congratulate H. Raymond on winning an £80 Open Scholarship at Pembroke College, Oxford. It is one of the best classical successes that the School has had for some years. He had previously won the Meeke Scholarship, which of course he resigns. * * # Once more it is our unhappy lot to have to record another defeat in the boat-race at Hereford. But on this occasion we feel justified in bringing forward excuses, for just before training began, we lost our Captain of Boats through illness. We offer him our sympathies, though

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late, for not having been able to row in his last School race. Our second excuse is that the Hereford Boat was four stone heavier.

We are glad to say that we were able to defeat Monkton Combe on our own water. But why was there no O.V. race? We were very sorry to have to omit what is usually the most important event of the Regatta programme.

Our cricket prospects are bright this year, mainly owing to the fact that we still have Stevens with us. If our bowling and fielding were a little stronger, our team ought to be quite up to the standard of last year. With masters, we shall be able to put a very useful team into the field. The season started well with a good win against Colwall; for this we are mainly indebted to Stevens who started the season with a good innings of 85.

The Second XL have 2 more fixtures, and there are some promising bowlers coming on, though the fielding is weak. A good deal more encouragement is being given to the batting and bowling of all the small boys, by having two new nets, which we hope will be appreciated.

A new board has been added during the holidays, to those which already adorn the Hall. We owe this to the generosity of the Rev. C. T. Powell, who has always taken the greatest interest in the School. The board holds the names and dates of the former headmasters of the School. The list will be found on the last Page-

Trie School Essay Prize was won by E. V. Overell. The subject was " The effect of civilization on individual development." This term Mrs. Berkeley has again offered two prizes for essays. (l) For yith and Vth Forms; subject, " The Ethics of Journalism." (2) For Forms below the Vth; subject, " Are we as a nation humane in our sports?"

We congratulate Stevens on playing for the Worcestershire C. and G. against Malvern College. He made top score (49), and thus helped to win the match. Previously he had been asked to play for Worcestershire Ilnd against Warwickshire Ilnd, but a School match prevented him.

Since our last issue, the Headmaster has presented to the School a photograph of the Rev. Maurice Day, headmaster before the Rev. W. E. Bolland. It hangs in the Hall, and forms the second of a series which we hope will soon be augmented.

On Thursday, May i8th, the Rev. and Mrs. Ivens, from Norfolk Island, addressed a large gathering on the Melanesian Mission in the College Hall. All the Upper School attended. Their experiences were listened to with much interest, and the meeting was most successful. The visitors were afterwards entertained at tea at the School House.

We congratulate F. H. Jenkins on passing the Preliminary Examination for Law, and also F. G. Brodribb, who, as will be seen in the O.V. News, has passed I4th into the Navy.

THE VIGORNIAN. The School Drill and Shooting are to be inspected on behalf of the Government by Captain. and Adjutant Peake in July. We hope he will give as favourable report as he did last year.

Many of our readers will be interested to hear that E. P. Berkeley, O.V., rowed for the Worcester against the Conway, in a race between two and three miles. The race resulted in a most exciting dead heat. Berkeley was the youngest of the crews, being only sixteen. He had to go through a very vigorous course of training, including a 30 mile walk.

The Reading Competition was held on June loth. The judges awarded H. Raymond the first prize and A. K. Chaytor a second prize, kindly given by the Rev. C. T. Powell. The judges gave it as their opinion that all read rather too fast with the exception of Chaytor, who read the prepared piece of Shakespeare in much better style than the others.

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W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. Rowed at Hereford on March 2Qth. During the preceding twenty-four hours there had been heavy rains, so that by the afternoon of the race the Wye was a rushing torrent. In consequence, it was necessary to lengthen the course and give up all idea of stake boats. We were unfortunate in being without Overell at 3, his place being filled by Jollye; he rowed well, but as yet possesses neither the weight nor the power of

Overell. Hereford were four stone heavier than we were, so that we had a heavy task before us. Both boats got away to an excellent start, but Hereford's superior weight at once began to tell; they drew steadily ahead and were clear by the end of the first minute. Our crew stuck gamely to it and did not lose their form. Halfway, Hereford appeared to be about i| or 2 lengths in front. But from this point we began to gain steadily and soon got within a length again. Both boats were rowing well and it was a good struggle up to the finish, Hereford ultimately winning by less than a length. Raymond stroked our boat excellently and was well backed up. A word of praise is due to cox., for the straight course he took. We wish we might have won, but it was a good race and the crew did themselves credit. HEREFORD CREW. W. T. Turner (bow) ... G. A. R. Thursfield (2) R. S. G. Lloyd (3) W. R. H. Hereford (stroke) L. G. L. Alder (cox)

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W.C.K.S. v. MONKTON COMBE. Rowed at Worcester over the Pitchcroft Course on April ist, under favourable conditions. The two crews were equally matched in the matter of weight. Our opponents won the toss and chose the Pitchcroft side. A good start was effected from two stake boats moored at the waterworks. Our crew, rowing well together with plenty of leg work, rapidly forged ahead and were soon clear. Monkton Combe were ragged and showed a lack of leg drive; they also lost the advantage of the side by hugging the bank too close. Thus, at the Dog and Duck, we were two or three lengths ahead. Monkton Combe continued to row pluckily, but we did not find it necessary to exert ourselves and won somewhat easily by about 4 lengths.

THE VIGORNIAN. THE CREW. We were unfortunate in losing Overell ten days before our first race. Jollye took his place at 3. This left stroke side much heavier than bow side, but owing to the short time left for practice, it was not advisable to move Stevens over to bow side. Day (9 st. 5 Ibs.) at bow, worked hard, but had a short body swing and swung out of the boat at the finish. He was also inclined to be heavy with his hands over the stretcher. Stevens (list olbs.) at 2 has much improved this year. His back as of old is very bent, but he was lighter with his hands and his swing was straighten His chief merit is that he can be depended on for doing his full share of work from start to finish of a race. Jollye (gst. \2\ Ibs.) made a satisfactory three, though he could not do as much work as Overell. He has a good body swing, but must learn to drop his hands and cover his blade and keep it covered. He also requires more life in the beginning of his stroke ; to use an expressive term, he " oils " into the water at present. Raymond (tost. 5^1bs.) at stroke has greatly improved. He has a good swing and is quick in getting his hands away. He starts much quicker than last year, keeps his crew together and does not let them get dead. Bourne (6st. olbs.) again coxed the four and did very well. He does not seem to know what nerves are—a great advantage for a cox. Overell was unfortunately kept out of the boat by a complaint common to those who row. It was particularly unlucky since he had improved very much since the beginning of term. His beginning is still apt to be weak and he is uncertain in dropping his hands.

We were more fortunate than usual in being favoured with fine weather for the Regatta, and

consequently, there was quite a large number of spectators on the Bank. We were sorry to have to omit the chief event of the afternoon owing to the O.V.'s inability to get up a four; whose fault this was, we are not able to say, but we heard afterwards that there were no less than 5 O.V.'s quite ready to row, if they had been asked! The first event was the Final of the Junior Scratch Pairs, which was won easily by Larr and Cream. The Junior Fours had to be abandoned owing to the illness of MacNalty, the stroke of one boat. The semi-finals of the Senior Scratch Pairs produced some good races, the place of Stevens, who unfortunately had strained himself, being taken by Overell. The chief race of the afternoon came next, namely, the Inter-House Race. At the start, an unfortunate accident occurred, nearly resulting in a collision, but the boats only just touched, and not much harm was done. Overell took Stevens place again, and the House won a good race by half a length. The final of the scratch pairs was a very close race, Raymond and Crowe winning by 6 inches. The last event, Classics v. Modern proved rather a farce, owing to an extraordinary blunder by Jollye and Berkeley in the Classics Boat, and the Modern won by several lengths. On the whole, we may consider it a success, and the rowing to have improved, as there was better style and fewer " crabs " than in previous years, but we were severely handicapped by strains, three prominent rowers being unable to take part.

JU(?C*?fic On Wednesday and Thursday, April I2th and 1 3th, the Annual Sports were held on the School Ground before a large and appreciative audience. The weather on both days was all that could be desired, though the turf was in somewhat heavy condition. As usual, the first day was

THE VIGORNIAN. largely devoted to deciding the preliminary heats for the various races. The various heats for the Hundred Yards and Quarter Mile Open were followed by Throwing the Cricket Ball, which was won by Mountain with a throw of 82 yds. 2ft. 2ins.; Overell i. was second. Prize, dressing case. In the Junior event, Chaytor ii. was successful with a fine throw of 68 yds. i ft.; DakinSmith was second. The Quarter Mile Handicap under 15, for which 43 entered, was won by Kennan (30 yds.); Wilmot (5 yds.) second; Nichols (15 yds.) third. The next event was the Long Jump (Open), which was secured by Overell i. with an excellent jump of 18 ft. 5 in.; Raymond being second. Prize, a clock. For the Long Jump under 15, there were no less than 23 entries, Chaytor ii. proving the winner, with a jump of 15 ft. 2 ins.; Nichols was 2nd. The Half Mile Handicap Open produced a huge field of 68 starters. This was easily won by McKenzie (220 yds.) who ran extremely well considering his size; Robinson (160 yds.) 2nd; Sweet-Escott (100 yds.) 3rd ; Morgan (130 yds.) 4th. The prize, presented by E. P. Evans, Esq., was a handsome china vase. Thursday opened with the High Jump, which was won by Raymond, with a jump of 4 ft. 9 in.; Overell i.", who was 2nd, cleared 4 ft. 7 in. Prize, a bag, presented by F. Charley, Esq. In the Open Hundred Yards which followed, Overell i. defeated Raymond by 2 yds, with Payton 3rd. Time, 11 sees. Prize, presented by the Old Vigornians, a cup. The Hundred Yards under 15 was won by Wilmot, a promising sprinter, in the excellent time of 12 sees.; Chaytor ii. 2nd. The under 13 Race was won by Darby (7 yds.), Kibler (scratch) being 2nd. Time, 12^ sees. This brought us to the Final for the Quarter Mile Open. Partington and Overell i. led for half the distance. Raymond then took the lead and won comfortably by 8 yards, in the time of 58^ sees.; Overell i. was 2nd. Prize, a cup, presented by H. E. Chappel, Esq.; 2nd prize,

brushes, presented by F. Charley, Esq. High Jump, under 15. Chaytor ii. ist; Dakin-Smith 2nd. Height, 4ft 2^ins. The Three Quarter Mile, under 16, produced a most exciting race. Morgan led for 2 laps, but Hollyer caught him up with an.effort, and the race resulted as in 1904 in a dead heat. Time 4 mins. 2 sees. Partington, 3rd.; Chaytor ii., 4th. The Old Vigornian's Race (300 yds.) produced only 3 starters, and was won easily by J. D. Day, who covered the distance in 40 sees. Stinton was 2nd. Next followed the Mile Open, for which 20 runners started. Raymond took the lead from the beginning, but Berkeley i. kept close behind, running steadily all the time. At the 4th lap, Day drew level with Raymond, who, however, shook him off, and though challenged by Berkeley, won with a spurt in the time of 5 mins. 10 sees. This breaks the record of 5 mins. 12 sees., hitherto held by H. A. Counsell in 1885. Berkeley i. was 2nd, Day 3rd, Escott 4th. Prize, a biscuit box, presented by Walter Holland, Esq. The Half Mile, under 14 was won by Wilmot; Davies i. 2nd ; Darby 3rd. In the One Mile Bicycle Handicap, Day was easily victorious though penalised 20 yds. Underwood (50 yds.) was second. The Consolation Races were won by Lewis and Hunt in the open and under 15 events respectively. In the Tug-of-War, the School House had the advantage of superior weight, beating both the School and the Castle House and Hostel teams. The School defeated Castle House and thus secured second place. The Victor Ludorum was H. Raymond, who won the trophy with 16 points; Overell i. was second with 13. The House Challenge Shield was won by the School House with 111 points, the School being second wi 4 h 86 points, closely followed by the Castle House and Hostel with 80 points. The prizes were presented by the Mayoress, Mrs. H. A. Leicester, to whom the Head Master

THE VIGORNIAN. rendered hearty thanks. He also referred to the stimulus added to the Sports by the House Competition for the Challenge Shield, to which was due the record number of entries.

&* JUfcB We are pleased to be able to report a most excellent innovation in connection with the Sports. This is in the form of a Cross Country run, in which the competitors have to run along the tow-path, round the Ketch, and home whichever way they like. The handicap was I minute per year, boys of 18 being scratch. The race was run on Monday, April loth, at 4.30 p m., amid a most uninviting drizzle which made the ground heavy and slippery. The first two to appear in sight of the winning post were McKenzie and Burgis ii., both of whom had 8 mins. start. The finish was most exciting, both boys making alternate sprints, McKenzie finally winning in fine style by little over a yard. Davies ii. (8 mins.) was third. Raymond (i min.) who covered the distance (3^ miles) in the shortest time, 22 mins. 40 sees., only managed to cecure the nth place. Berkeley i. (scratch) ran well, coming in a little over a minute after Raymond. The first 12 gained points for their respective houses. Though the handicap will need moderating next year, so as to give the older boys a better chance, the race was excellent, producing no fewer than 68 competitors. The first prize was a cup, presented by the Head Master.

could represent his house. The three divisions were—• (a) Over 16 (b) Over 13 and under 16 (c) Under 13 and the maximum for each class was the same. Several friends and relations were present, and the Gym. was well filled by the masters and boys. Mr. Castley kindly presented a prize for the boy who gained the highest number of marks. This was won by Overell i., whose display was very neat and good, despite the fact that he had been in bed for a week before, right up to the very afternoon. His brother was top of the second class and showed considerable promise. Several of the small boys gave very plucky performances, Davis being top. The very difficult task of judging was performed by Mr. Wetherall and we thank him very much for having accomplished it so satisfactorily. The marks were as follows : —• School House (i). Overell i.. (a) ... 108 Overell ii. (b) 97! Jollye (a) ... 93! Stevens (a) ... gi\

The Hostel (2). Davis (c) ... 93 Hamilton (b) ... 87^ McKenzie (c) ... 83 Seville (b) ... 68

391 Castle House (3). Words (b) ... 92! Jeans (c) ... 83 Nichols (b) ... 82 Wayland Smith (b) 68|

39i Day Boys (4). Holland (c) ... 83 Temple Bourne (c) 79 Bloomer iii. (c) 83 Bloomer ii. (c) 77

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gompetiftort. This annual event was held on March i6th, when four representatives of each house competed for the very handsome House Cup presented by the . Old Vigorniansi The marks were so arranged that even the smallest boy

Last term several tournaments were arranged, all proving very successful. The under 15 prize fell to W. L. North, who beat D. M. Jeans in the final. The handicap doubles afforded some very close games, especially that between

THE VIGORNIAN. MacNalty and Cream, and Overell and Seville, the former winning after a splendid fight The interest in the tournament grew very slack, owing to the illness of most of the best players. The eventual winners were C. H. Payton and H. G. Mountain, who beat F. H. C. Armstrong and J. Hamilton in the final. It may be mentioned that the latter pair reached the final without playing a single game. The open singles were started, but could not be completed ; but an effort is being made to finish them this term. Jl l§rtstf to By C. A. STEWARD, O.V.

IOOKING back on a 3 years sojourn in Natal, mostly in Durban, the first and chief recollection is of the glorious sunshine. It is nearly always sunny and when the sun shines you feel it. Natalians returning from a trip " Home," which always means England, or at least the British Isles, say that the sun here seems to be behind a wet blanket and the clouds seem to be on the top of you. On account of the latitude of Durban, it is always light by about 6 in the morning, and dark by 8 at night, with a variation of 4 or 5 hours during the year. Some little friends of mine who were Home last summer, and would be put to bed, I suppose, at about 7 or 8, came back saying that it was never dark in England. Another feature is the much greater freedom and lack" of convention. The social grades seem fewer, simpler, and yet more marked. The Crown officials immediately in touch with the Governor, and the Colonial Government officials, with the leading Colonial families would come first, but could hardly be esteemed much above the whole respectable white population, including clerks, storekeepers, and tradesmen. Consequently, as there is, or until lately has been, no absolute poverty, the distinctions are drawn chiefly on colour or race lines.

First we have the English and a large number of Scotch; then French and German, and after them Greeks and Jews>, who are much looked down upon. Second come the Creoles, who are chiefly French from Mauritius. Next on the social scale are the Arabs and Coolies (very low caste Hindoos), and last of all the Natives, who are, however, usually preferred in general estimation to all Indians. My personal experience of the Colour Question is, that there is in most white people a real instinctive physical antipathy to the black, which can neither be explained nor overcome. We are glad to receive them as brothers in religion and may be willing to receive them as brothers in arms or in citizenship some day. But in the crucial Colonial test fhey fail; as brothers-in-law they are impossible. Durban, Port Natal, is a very lovely place. The town, which is beside a nearly land-locked Bay, is about 4 miles long. At the end near the channel into the Indian Ocean are the wharves, which easily accommodate the 13,000 ton " Union-Castle" liners. Behind the town is a hill, steep and high, called the Berea; it was so named by Captain Gardiner, one of the first settlers, who tried to preach the Gospel to the inland Zulus ; their chief said they could not understand him, but he might stay if he could teach them to use muskets! So Gardiner came to the coast natives and found " these were more noble than those " inland. Most people live on the Berea, locking up their town premises at night. The trees and flower gardens are extremely beautiful and the view in the morning sunshine over town, bay, shipping and ocean is glorious; I still remember my delight on riding round in a " ricksha," about half past five on the first morning after I landed. At the other end of the town is the dense Stella Bush which is intersected with Kaffir footpaths. This forms a delightful resting place in the heat. All along the coast grow tea, coffee,

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sugar, bananas and acres of pineapples planted out like turnips. A walking tour is very enjoyable, but seems madness to the native, who wants to know where your horse is and why you travel, if not to work, or to see a brother. On two occasions I enjoyed native hospitality. Once a native schoolmaster in Zululand entertained me with home-made hot cakes and some tea and butter he had procured. The other time, a native woman gave me her hut, swept the mud floor quite clean, spread a reed mat, blew the hearth cinders into a flame with straw, and lit me an oil lamp (a great luxury). The following night I spent under a rock on a river bank as the stream was too swift to cross. The next night I landed, in a Scotch mist, at a farm near Mooi River and by the time I had mastered the barbed wire fence, the last light had disappeared. However, the master, a Yorkshireman, turned out with a light when I knocked, got me food and drink, drew me water to wash in, gave me what was, probably, his best bedroom and never asked me who I was or whence I came ! Coffee early next morning and breakfast afterwards, but no questions! so you may guess what Colonial hospitality is.

Although we started the present cricket season with but three of last year's colours, Stevens, Overell and Day, yet there were signs of a fair, if not good eleven. Besides having last year's powerful second eleven to draw from, some latent talent has been discovered this season in both batting and bowling. ' In the first few matches of the season, we have seen to what depths the School batting can descend. The XL collapses with unvarying regularity. Would it not be possible to give all the first eleven 2 nets a week ? Under the new arrangement, the tail of the ist XI. and the 2nd XL get less practice than they have ever had

previously. The bowling department is where the weakness lies, but fortunately matters have improved since the commencement of the term. North and Overell are good regular bowlers while Stevens' leg-breaks, when he gets his length, are most dangerous. Besides these, there are several change bowlers. Improvement, too, is noticeable in fielding, but at present the standard is much lower than it was some few seasons ago, when we were two years unbeaten. W.C.K.S. v. COLWALL. Played on May 2Oth at Worcester. The first match of the season resulted in an easy win for us by 80 runs. The School batted first and started none too well, for when the score was 18, E. Jones did the hat trick. Stevens, however, stayed and received assistance from Overell and North. Stevens played a magnificent innings of 85. Our opponents were dismissed just before time, Mr. Castley obtaining 5 for 19. Stevens varied the bowling with judgment. The following is the score: — W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Jones ... ... B. G. Stevens, Ibw Jones (W.) W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., b Jones M. S. D. Day, Ibw Jones ... ... ... R. J. Castley, Esq., b Wilkinson ... R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., Ibw Jones F. S. MacNalty, c and b Jones ... ... E. V. Overell, b Harvey W. L. North, b W. Jones H. Jollye, b W. Jones H. Mountain, not out ... ... ... Extras Total COLWALL. W. Jones, c Mountain, b North E. Woodhead, b North C. Wilkinson, b Castley G. Johns, b Castley W. Jose, b Castley S. Harvey, c Rammell, b Castley J. Forbes, b North E. Jones, b Beach-Hicks R. Bushell, c Jarrett, b Stevens C. Jeffrey, not out W. Johns, b Castley ... ... ... Extras ... ... ... ... Total

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THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. Played at Worcester on May 27th. The result of this match was most disappointing, as the School came out for 44 against ordinary bowling, thus losing the match by 81 runs. Malvern batted first and would have been out for a small total but for a stand at the eighth wicket. Our bowling was good, Overell obtaining the best analysis. The School soon came out and after tea Malvern batted again making 65 for 3 (Foster not out 34). MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. Paul, b North Whitelegge, c Dash, b Stevens ... ... ... Rodger, c MacNalty, b Stevens Foster, c MacNalty, b Stevens ... ... ... Tuff, c and b Overell • Reid, c and b Overell Prest, st Mountain, b Stevens Hughes, c Stevens, b North Anderson, not out Boyle, b Dakiri-Smith Young, b Overell ... Extras

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ford batted first and soon settled down to some good cricket Thursfield played well for 68, his strokes to the off being particularly strong. Although the last few wickets fell cheaply, our opponents collected 200. North bowled extremely well, taking 4 wickets for 45 runs. Of the School batting, the less said the better, Stevens, Day and Raymond alone running into double figures. It was altogether a most disappointing result. HEREFORD C.S. W. C. Parry, c and b North G. A. Thursfield, b Dakin-Smith A. B. Peppercorn, b North ... ... L. Hall, b North C. Eoddington, b North P. Morris, c Stevens b Dash ... ... A. Thomas, c Raymond, b Overell J. Britten, c Mountain, b Overell H. Ragg, run out ... T. Ragg, not out A. Watkins, run out Extras

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Total WORCESTER KING'S Stevens, c Foster b Boyle ... Dash, b Anderson ... Day, c Prest b Boyle Overell, hit wkt., b Boyle ... MacNalty, c Rodger, b Foster Mountain, c Rodger b Boyle Ludlow, c Foster, b Young Raymond, b Paul ... Jollye, c Rodger b Young Dakin-Smith, not out North, c and b Whitelegge Extras

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W C K S. v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. Played on June 3rd at Hereford and resulted in a win for our opponents by 132 runs. Here-

W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens, b Parry ... ... ... A. J. Dash, b Peppercorn ... ... ... M. S. Day, c Thomas b Peppercorn ... H. Raymond, not out ... ... ... W. North, run out E. V. Overell, b Parry F. S. MacNalty, c and'b Parry ... ... H. G. Mountain, c Thomas, b Thursfield \V. Dakin-Smith, b Thursfield H. Jollye, c Peppercorn b Parry ... ... P. H. Ludlow, b Thursfield Extras ... ... ... ...

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entirely by the help of Mr. Castley and Mr. Jerrett. The boys all collapsed in a most hopeless manner before the bowling of Keene. But the stand for the last wicket was a brilliant performance, Mr. Castley being seen at his best with some big hits including 2 sixes and 13 fours. Mr. Jarrett played a most useful innings and kept up his wicket when most wanted. Mr. Castley was most successful in bowling, taking 5 wickets at the cost 7 runs apiece.

the match by 68 runs. Shuttleworth and Ley opened the innings and scored over 50 before they were separated. J. D. Day scored 26 in good style. North bowled well for the School, securing 4 wickets for 33 and Overell 4 for 46. The School started badly and after the loss of Stevens, there seemed little hope. The whole team seemed to lack practice. In the second innings Davey played a fine innings and carried his bat for 61.

MALVERN. J. E. Parry, c Day, b Jarrett A. J. Richards, b North J. P. Cartman, c Day, b Castley R. Flowers, b Castley H. J. Gillman, b Jarrett .... G. W. Charsley, b North D. J. Richards, b Castley A. Wood, b Castley Keene, b Castley M. L. Banks, b North A. E. Avery-Jones, not out Extras

OLD VIGORNIANS—ist Innings. W. H. Shuttleworth, b North C. T. Ley, b Overell D. Fergusson, Ibw b North ... ... ... A. P. Bolland, c Stevens, b North J. D. Day, c Ludlow, b Overell C. H. Davey, b Stevens G. M. Jeans, b Stevens H. C. Telfer, c Jollye, b Overell H. E. Powell, c Dakin-Smith, b Overell M. Bates, c Mountain, b North ... T. Bates, not out Extras Total

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WORCESTER CATHEDRAL KING'S SCHOOL. T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Richards (A. J.) B. G. Stevens, c Richards (D. J.), b Keene H. Raymond, b Keene M. S. D. Day, c and b Keene E. V. Overell, run out F. S. MacNalty, b Keene H. G. Mountain, b Keene W. L. North, st Wood, b Keene H. C. B. Jollye, c Richards (D. J.), b Keene R. J. Castley, Esq., c Avery-Jones, b Charsley W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., not out ... ... ...

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W.C.K.S. v. LONDON O.V.'S. Played at Worcester on June 12th. The Old Vigornians were strongly represented and won

W.C.K.S—ist Innings. B. G. Stevens, c Telfer, b Shuttleworth H. Raymond, run out ... ... ... M. S. D. Day, c Fergusson, b Davey E. V. Overell, c and b Shuttleworth A. J. Dash, not out ... ... ... W. L. North, c M. Bates, b Davey F. S. MacNalty, b Davey H. G. Mountain, b Davey H. C. B. Jollye, b Jeans W. H. Dakin-Smith, b Jeans P. H. Ludlow, st Fergusson, b Davey Extras Total

...

OLD VIGORNIANS—2nd Innings. H. E. Powell, b Stevens T. Bates, b North D. Fergusson, c Stevens, b Dakin-Smith C. H. Davey, not out ... ... ... ... C. T. Ley, b Overell W. H. Shuttleworth, c and b Day H. C. Telfer, not out J- D. Day, A. P. Bolland, ^ Did not ba, G. M. Jeans, M. Bates, Extras Total

...

38 16 o 3 26, 14 i 10 i 6

5 o o 8 7 7 7 2 2 0

9 5 ~^ 6 I0

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3 gt 5 5 5

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THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S.—and Innings. B. G. Stevens, c Sub., b Shuttleworth H. Raymond, c Sub., b Davey ... M. S. D. Day, c Davey, b Day E. V. Overell, c Sub., b Shuttleworth ... A. J. Dash, run out W. L. North, c Holland, b Jeans F. S. NacNalty, not out H. G. Mountain, not out H. C. B. Jollye, W. H. Dakiii-Smith ^ Did not bat. P. H. Ludlow, Extras

5 7 7 15 i o 10

Total (for 6 wickets)

The match against St. John's C.C. 2nd XI. had to be abandoned owing to rain. Against Dean Close 2nd XL, the School batting first made 78, the top scorers being Chaytor 24, Webster 24 and Lewis 16. Our bowling did not meet with such success as it had done in the two previous matches, and our opponents made 91 for 3 wickets, Robinson scoring 51 not out

W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. Played at home June i/l-th. We are glad to be able to record a slight improvement in our batting in this match. The scoring was more consistent through the innings and a very passable total of 121 was reached. Unfortunately, rain prevented our opponents from batting. W.C.K.S. H. Raymond, b Crichton ... ... B. G. Stevens, c Dodd, b Crichton A. J. Dash, b Anderson E. V. Overell, Ibw b Anderson F. S. MacNalty, b Anderson ... H. G. Mountain, b Anderson ... W. L. North, c Thomas, b Flanders M. S. D. Day, c Dodd, b Flanders H. C. B. Jollye, b Anderson ... W. H. Dakin-Smith, b Anderson P. H. Ludlow, not out Extras

103

...

... ... ...

...

Total

i 17 6 21 o 16 6 2 13 16 8 17

J»octefj.;>. On March 25th, the last meeting of Session VII. was held. Mr. H. Raymond proposed that Rule xx. be altered and that the Session should in future consist of the whole of the Winter and Spring terms. A minimum of six meetings was imposed to be held during the Session. The measure was seconded by Mr. A. J. Dash, and carried nem. con. Then followed a short Shakespeare reading. The portions selected were from the " Merchant of Venice," the parts of Shylock, Antonio, Bassanio, Launcelot Gobbo, Portia and Nerissa being taken by Messrs. Jollye, Larr, Dash, Seville, Raymond and Neild respectively.

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THE SECOND XI. The second started the season with two good victories. Against Cherbourg, Beauchamp batted best, making 31 not out. The bowling honours fell to Brent Smith who secured 6 wickets for 39. Against Hereford 2nd XL, Brent Smith again was largely instrumental in dismissing our opponents for the small score of 41 (6 wickets for 14 runs). The School made 67, Nichols and Berkeley being top scorers. Hereford batted again and made 48, while the School in the second innings made 65 for 3.

Last term's shooting shewed a marked improvement, more noticeable, however, among the seniors. The attendances were good and a better average throughout was maintained. We were disappointed in not being able to have a match with Hereford, but the special practices at the end of last term for the first 13 showed that we could have given them a good match. On one occasion W. Smith made 48 (8 bulls) out of a possible 50.

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Average Rounds fired. Score. per 7 shots. R. Wayland Smith ... ' 1 4 0 • 554 ... 27-65 A. J. Dash 150 .. 441 20-58 123 290 16-45 B. G. Stevens T. S. Escott 16-24 '55 •• . 360 D. L. North 174 .. • 15-19 379 ... 14-56 M. S. D. Day 75 •• • "51 H. B. Hollyer 170 .. • 14-56 354 106 H. Raymond 14-28 • 2I7 96 .. • F. H. Jenkins 12-46 '7 P. Kibler 136 .. • 11-83 23° 162 .. C. Nichols 11-48 267 1

On Thursday, June ist, the Field Club had its first outing to Knightwick. On arriving at its destination, the members split up into their various sections, of which the Botanical was the most successful, obtaining one or two rare varieties. The other sections also did well, the Geologists getting some good specimens. Before returning home, the members were very kindly entertained to tea by the Headmaster and Mrs. Chappel, who were mainly responsible for a very successful outing.

Since the last issue of the " Vigornian," there has been placed in the College Hall a Board containing a list of " Head Masters" of the King's School as far as known. A portrait of the late Mr. Maurice Day has also been enlarged and placed in the Hall. An excellent suggestion has been made by Mr. Chappel that steps should be taken by Mr. Bolland's old boys for the purpose of having an enlarged portrait of him placed in the Hall as well. Such a suggestion as this will be sure to meet with the approval of very many Old Vigornians and communications on this subject should be addressed to the Hon. Sec. O.V. Club (Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester). On the i/th May last, the institution of the

Rev. C. T. Dimont, M.A. (O.V. 1883-1891), VicePrincipal of the Leeds Clergy School, to the vicariate of Holy Trinity by the Bishop of Wakefield, and the induction by the Rural Dean (the Rev. Canon Ivens), took place at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax. There was a large attendance of several past and present students of the Leeds Clergy School, among whom the Vice-Principal was very popular. The Rev. C. C. Fetch, B.A. (1883-1889), formerly of the Church 'Missionary Society, Gorakhpur, U.P. India, has been appointed Association Secretary of the Religious Tract Society for London and the Home Counties. The " Record," in referring to the appointment, made the following comment: — " The Rev. C. C. Fetch whose appointment as " Association Secretary to the R.T.S. for-London " and the Home Counties in succession to the " Rev. R. Cobden Earle is announced this week, " is well known is missionary circles. During" his work for the C.M.S. in India he had a close " practical experience of the production and dis" tribution of vernacular literature. He is, there" fore, peculiarly qualified to represent the " Society which is the chief helper of nearly all " Christian literature-work in India done in con" nection with Evangelical agencies." Old Vigornians will be glad to hear of the recent athletic successes of A. P. Bolland (18861896), who has been playing this season for Essex at Hockey and has received his County Cap. He also finished 2nd in the G.W.R. 10 mile walk at Ealing on loth May, his time being i hr. 33 mins, and at the G.W.R. (London) Athletic Sports at Ealing, on 3rd June, won the One Mile Championship Medal in 4 mins. 49 sees. The attention of Old Vigornians is called to the " O.V. Colours," particulars of which appear in another column. Arrangements have been made whereby they can be obtained from the Secretary of the O.V. Club at a much reduced

THE VIGORNIAN. cost, but it must, however, be borne in mind that the manufacturers, having regard to the reduced prices require a certain number of each of the " Colours " to be ordered before they will put them in hand, and it is hoped that Old Vigorniahs will assist by taking them so that a loss may not be occasioned to the Club by having stocked them. O.V.

R. P. Quilter (Rev.) (1879-1885), has been appointed Chaplain to St. Anne's Convalescent Home, Bridlington, and York Diocesan Preacher. H. Button (1886-1892), has been selected for an Educational post in the Orange River Colony. F. H. P. Higgins (Rev.) (1883-1890), is now acting Curate in charge at Broadwas. T. Bates (1889-1897), has passed the Final Examination for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and has been admitted a Fellow. S. J. Steward (1891-1897), has been appointed Resident Physician at Teignmouth- Infirmary, Devon. F. V. Steward (1895-1899), has completed his course at the Royal Veterinary College, and is now practising in Devonshire H. A. Lewis (Rev.) (1895-1898), has taken his M.A. degree, Oxford. N. M. Fergusson (1896-1901), has taken a 3rd class Senior Tripos, Part II. F. L. Steward (1897-1903), has taken a 3rd class Honour Moderations, Oxford. C. Davenport (1897-1903), has taken his B.A. degree, Cambridge, Class II. Theological Special, Part II. R. B. Berkeley (1897-1898), has obtained an appointment in the Engineering works of Messrs. Laird, at Birkenhead. D. V. Crowe (1898-1905), has gone to Heriot Watt College, Edinburgh for a course of Electrical Engineering.

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J. H. Rowe (1899-1901), has completed his course at the Camborne School of Mines and gone to Johannesburg. C. C. Dickson (1900-1903), played at Cambridge for next XVI. against first XII. E. I. MacNalty (1901-1903) has gone to Canada to take up farming. W. C. Brodribb (1901-1903), has obtained a Commission in the 5th Militia Battalion Manchester Regiment. F. G. Brodribb (1902-1904), has obtained a Cadetship in the Royal Navy (i4th place). D. G. Sgourdas (1904-1905), has joined a Lycee in Lausanne for a course of colloquial French. MARRIAGES. WRIGHT—WEBB.—May nth, at St. Augustine's, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, by the Rev. H. Thompson, Philip Bestoujeff, youngest son of the late J. J. Wright, of St. Petersburg and Anerley, to Winifred, second daughter of Frederic Webb, South Hayes, Worcester. (By cable.) WATTS—HEYGATE.—On April 26th, at St. Michael's Church, Bugbrooke, Northampton, by the Rev. Ernest W. Harrison, M.A., Rector, Harold Ernest Watts, eldest son of Mr. T. G. Watts, of Helston House, Comer Road, Worcester, to Cissie Burbidge, only daughter of Mr. Robert Heygate, late of Bugbrooke.

The following new members have joined the Club: — J. B. Purton (1889) Mandalu, Mount Garnet, North Queensland. D. V. Crowe (1898-1905) 43, Foregate Street, Worcester. The Club which now numbers 196 members, is open to Old Boys and Masters of the School. Subscription, 2/6 per annum for first three

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years after leaving School; theni 5/-. Life Membership £3 33. od. Members receive each issue the "Vigornian," also notice of all ii rtant School fixtures, etc. The Club collects and rep< all news of interest relating to Old Vigornians. The O.V. Club also supplies ic " Colours " -i • i i mentioned in the following lis mich can be obtained from the Hon. Seer ry (Holywell the underHouse, Henwick, Worcester), mentioned prices: — 2/- each i^ inch Made-up Ties 2/6 „ 2"2" )t » >i Knitted Silk 2/3 ,. 1/3 „ i\ inch Hat Ribbon ... 2

2/-

Waist Scarves Flannel for Blazers and Caps

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4/6 ,, 2/ 1 per yard.

MONO. Head of the School VERELL. Captain of Boats "*ir K. VPTUS V E.IND. Captain of Cricket >. DAY. Secretary of Cricket FEVENS. Captain of Football . DAY. Secretary of Football ASH. Captain of Fives VCD IT r T V.E.KE.L.I-I. Captain of Gymnasium ISH. Captain of the Rifle Club - A. J. DASH. MONO. SecretaryofDebatingSociety H. RAYMOND NTAIN. Secretary of the Chess Club H. MOUNTAIN. 3. LARR. Curator of the Museum \jfi-\XJ r\ MUIN 1J.

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$ames Jlccoxtnt. SPRING TERM 1905. RECEIPTS. Balance April 17. Sports Subscriptions ,, Entries. School House jj » ,, „ Castle House 3) >J „ „ Day Boys )) 3) „ „ Hostel J) JJ Subscriptions, School J» J> Boating Subscriptions Ji >J 1905.

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3 8 2 5 3 i o 13 18 14 3 17

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£6S '3 9 1905. EXPENDITURE. Feb. 24. Sports Secretary Mar. i. Football Secretary j j » Salter (new oars) Carriage of Oars )) M Rent of Field . „ 25Sports Secretary „ 29Coach to Hereford Apr. 5. Boat to Station Cartage of Boat at Hereford JJ » Bennett (Photos) J» JJ Boots (Prizes) ... Plum „ )» Stores , >J it Mappin & Webb „ » )J Souch—Goal posts, measuring. )J J) marking ,, Lopping trees and mending ») »J hedge „ Nails for hedge ») >) ,, Mowing second ground )' J» ,, Rolling and preparing ground TJ J) for Sports ,, Levelling ditches » )) Baylis & Lewis „ I?" May 12. Berrow's Worcester Journal (Programmes) Hire of Pistol )» j> Cooper (Prizes) »» )» Spalding (Fives Court) Starkey ,, j) ») „ 24. Cricket Secretary Thornberrow (Rowing) Balance JJ

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MONO.

lH MONITORS. VERELL, M. S. H. RAYMOND, A. J. DASH, E. MACNALTY, D. DAY, H.- BERKELEY, IS. O. G. O. LARR, B. G. STEVENS. . JoLLYE.

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Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Head Master. May 3oth, 1905. T. E. RAMMEL L, Hon. Treas.

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LENT TERM 1905. RECEIPTS. Balance er Headmaster— Subscriptions Vigornians Pound May 15.

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£36 i 4 EXPENDITURE. Feb. 17. Spalding (Lock) • ... ... ... Mar. 3. Mr. Beach-Hicks (Lectures, etc.) ... „ ii. Mappin & Webb (Plinth) Apr. 14. Worcester Educational Supply (Books) „ 14. Large (Papers) „ 15. Whiteman (Papers) ... ... ... May 13. Baylis & Son (Vigornians) Chess Club ... ... ... ... Eds. Vigornian Postage Balance

£ s. d. 0 2 6 i i o o 10 6 3 5 3 2 5 4 0 6 8 7 18 6 o 14 9 0 2 6 004 19 14 o

£36 i 4 Audited and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. W. A. T. JARRETT, Hon. Treas. iSth M^ry, 1905.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

Dear Sirs, By your really laudable action in giving long notice for this effusion, you have robbed your correspondent of his usual ground of complaint, and of a fruitful topic. It is somewhat late in the day to refer to the Boat Race or the Sports; still early to criticize the cricket team to play at Lord's on July 6th: it is at least certain that there will be keen competition for the last places. Eights week is past, successfully from every point of view, save, perhaps, the tutors'. Splendid weather and close racing, a flood of journalism, humorous and pseudo-humorous, English and

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French, and crowds of visitors, all contributed to the enjoyment. And now Oxford is resuming its quiet appearance; and we have been deserted by our " sisters, cousins and aunts"—never to be mentioned apart from commas—with only broken hearts and purses to console us. " Beauty and the Barge " are thoughts of yesterday—forgotten for a year, except by those who await its advent at the Theatre. Of the charms of Eights week it were altogether presumptuous to write to Editors, who—two-thirds of them, at least—are soon to experience them. And here our congratulations to Dash and Raymond on their Open Scholarships and an assurance of a hearty welcome. H. A. Lewis came up in Eights week to take his M.A. and, incidentally, to see Hertford make a bump. F. L. Steward has been rowing 4 for Hertford ; in the " Barge "—an Eights week paper— we read that he is " fairly neat, but very short in the body swing." Hertford made 3 bumps and only just failed to secure their oars and a bump supper. F. T. Bode is reading Theol. and is not much seen. For various rumours of reckless cycling and oratorical powers of a distinctly imperial tendency, we cannot vouch. T. Stinton has recently been playing cricket for Magdalen with some success. He is reported to have graced Magdalen Tower with his presence on May morning to hail the rising sun ; " Magdalen's narrow bird-haunted walks " should by this time know him well. G. D. Day has been devoting his attention to tennis and cricket; he has played cricket several times for Hertford, and we hope soon to hear he has been given his cap. The Volunteers reckon three Old Boys amongst their numbers : they are expecting a pleasant ten days in camp at Aldershot at the end of the term : Stinton is reported to have scored heavily over the Recruits' Course last

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term. With best wishes for the success of the cricket team, I am, dear Sirs, Yours truly, OXON.

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

There is so little of interest going on here now that we must perforce confine our remarks to the O.V.'s in residence. Now that C. Davenport has gone down, our colony is reduced to the meagre proportions of four. C. C. Dickson has again been covering himself with honour. We have to congratulate him on stroking the Lent-boat head of the river last term ; also on being chosen to play cricket for the seniors and First XII. v. Next XVI. It is further rumoured that he will stroke the Jesus May-boat. We shall expect to hear more of him in the rowing line next year. N. M. Fergusson is just completing his fourth year and we hear that he contemplates keeping some more. He is at present rowing seven in the Magdalene " eight." There is a report abroad that A. P. G. Smith purposes taking up rowing again: at least, he has been seen on more than one occasion on the " backs" in a Canadian canoe. He does not appear much, but is believed to be working hard. C. St. M. Williams is rowing seven in the Selwyn May boat. We are sanguine of success in the 'Varsity Cricket Match, as we have an exceptionally strong batting side this year. Yours sincerely, CANTAB.

fetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

Dear Sirs, In writing a Durham letter, we feel quite at a loss what to say by way of introduction, since we are beginning something which has never before been attempted. Perhaps the best way of facing the difficulty will be to get to the point at once and discuss the doings of the Durham O.V.'s. Rev. C. C. Fetch (S. Cuth.) has now gone down, having taken his degree. We hear that he has now an appointment in England and does not intend to return to his missionary work in India. During his last term, he was President of the S. Cuthbert Choral Society. J. A. T. Langdon (Hatf.) is, we believe, given over to work this term. Last term he was first reserve for the Inter-Coll, boats. In his leisure moments, he is to be seen drilling assiduously with a view to becoming an efficient member of the 4th V.B.D.L.I. W. F. H. N. Eldershaw is also to be seen putting in drills with feverish haste. Last term, he rowed 3 in the Hatfield Second Inter-Coll. Four, which was fortunate enough to win the Graduates Cup, being more successful than the first Boat which was beaten after a succession of misadventures in its first race. He is at present suffering from a terrible complaint not unconnected with Exams. In conclusion, we hope that the School Cricket XL is having a successful season. We should also like to see the O.V. colony up here, which is very small at present, increased in numbers. Yours, DUNELM.

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

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

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grant, nothing has yet been accomplished in this direction. Another matter which demands the attention of the Library Committee is the escape of gas on the Library stairs. Yours truly,

ENQUIRER. BICYCLE SHED. To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

THE LATE MR. CLARKE. Dear Sirs, The placing of a list of Head Masters in College Hall suggests the thought that others besides them might well be kept in mind by succeeding generations. Conspicuous among assistant masters who thus deserve honour is, surely, the late Mr. Clarke. Would it be too much to expect that the multitude of O.V.'s who were his pupils should initiate and carry through a scheme, which would, in some degree, represent their sense of obligation to one who served the School so long and so faithfully. Yours very truly, T.E.R. R.M.M.B-H. C.T.P.

FIELD CLUB.

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

Although I cannot claim to be a member of the Library Committee, yet I should like to put forward a few suggestions that I think worth mentioning. Since the Library Committee have been so generous in giving the Field Club pecuniary assistance, should they not make some efforts to augment the School Museum collections? Although they have received a considerable

Dear Sirs, I should like through your columns to suggest that the subscriptions of users of the bicycle shed be used to render that noble erection more efficient. No sane person would leave a respectable machine in the shed now to be possibly destroyed by stray cricket balls, etc., etc. I am, Sirs, Yours etc., " CRITIC." CRICKET. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs,

Being unable, as I should have preferred, to make my remarks at a meeting of the Games' Committee, may I make use of your columns to say a few words concerning the cricket practice this term? A new system has sprung up, whose object is to give every boy in the School practice one day a week in a net and to enable each House to have its own net. This I consider both unnecessary and-undesirable for several reasons. Firstly, that each house shall have its own net is obviously a mistake. For in a House you get boys of all sizes, and a boy who is not in the 1st XL has to obtain his net practice among those who are very far his inferiors in the game. What then is to become of the 2nd XI. and, in consequence, of the ist XI. of

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future years ? The 2nd XL net, which until this year has been a great success, and has given the 2nd XL really good practice with respectable bowling, has been done away with. At least let there be two nets set apart for the 1st and 2nd XL's. House nets, without Inter-house games, are absolutely pointless and, in a School of our size, I think that it is absurd to attempt to split the games up in this manner. If 4 nets must be used, then why not have nets in order of efficiency, corresponding to the games on half holidays ? This arrangement, bye-the-bye, would put an end to the confusion of the boxes which at present exists. Net practice, in my opinion, is necessary only when the rudiments of the game have been mastered and when a player is beginning to get some idea of making strokes. Those who have witnessed some of those in the newly-formed nets will grant that this is not the case. Would it not be better to organise games for these " weaker brethren" under the supervision of masters or members of the ist XI? As well as batting and bowling, they will then get fielding, quite as important a branch of the game. I really think those concerned would prefer this. As they showed promise, they could be drafted into the nets. Moreover, each boy can get only a bare IO mins. per week, which after all does him little good. Again, as regards expense, the Games Account as usual does not point to a superfluity of wealth and there are many articles more necessary than new nets. I know that I am voicing the opinion of many whose knowledge of cricket goes for something and be it understood that it is in a spirit of helpfulness, and not criticism, that I write. Yours truly, "FLOREANT LUDI."

[We certainly think that the subject of this letter is well worth attention. Our feeble batting displays in matches show that the new net system is not an unmitigated blessing.—Eds, Vig.]

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

Dear Sirs, May I make use of your columns to make two suggestions with regard to the cricket? For some time past, there has been a general complaint of lack of space. And yet, it seems, we can afford to waste a deep strip of ground on two sides of the ground. Surely, with very little extra labour, at least the strip on the New Road side might be mown. This would not only mitigate the cramped and dove-tailed state of the ist and 2nd games, but would also afford ample space for net-pitches, which are needed in considerable numbers under the new net system. May I also suggest that more use be made of the extra ground which we have gone to the expense of renting? I am not acquainted with the terms upon which we hold that ground, but it is obviously absurd to rent a large field and use a small patch in the centre of it. If this field were made fit to play in, it might be possible for the 3rd game to play under better conditions, as I believe that they have used the same pitch for the whole of this term. With implicit confidence that the Games Committee will consider these suggestions, I remain, Yours truly, LUDORUM DEFENSOR.

O.V. RACE. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs,

I think it is right to call attention to the absence of an O.V. Race in the last Regatta Programme. The School Rowing Authorities cannot be held responsible, as the matter rests entirely in the hands of O.V.'s, who have a special Rowing Secretary. There were certainly

THE VIGORNIAN. 4 O.V.'s on the bank willing to row on the day of the Regatta, We hope this will not occur another year. I am, Sirs, Yours etc., E. V. OVERELL (Capt. Boats).

"glotes for tfie 'gterm. CALENDAR. May 22.—Extra Half-holiday (Dash's Scholarship). June I.—Ascension Day. School Service. Extra Half-holiday. „ 5.—London Matriculation begins. „ 10.—Reading Competition. „ 11.—Half Term. „ 12.—Review Half-holiday. July 8.—Drill Inspection. „ ii.—Extra Half-holiday (Raymond's Scholarship). „ 17.—Higher Certificate begins. „ 24.—Lower Certificate and School Examinations begin. „ 29.—Exeunt omnes. Sep. 23.—Schola redit.

The following new books have been added to the library this term: — Diary of a Pilgrimage.—J. K. Jerome. Don Quixote.—Cervantes. Byron's Poems. Fort Amity.—" Q." Pearl Maiden.—Rider Haggard. Chaucer (English Men of Letters).—Dr. Ward. Greece in the Age of Pericles.—Grant. Hearts in Exile.—John Oxenham. Highway Pirates.—Harold Avery. Darkness and Dawn.—Farrar. Toilers of the Sea.—Victor Hugo. Notre Dame.—Victor Hugo.

The Simple Life.—M. Wagner. In the Palace of the King.—Marion Crawford. Hunting the Snark.—Lewis Caroll. Aspects of Greek Genius.—Butcher. Harvard Lectures on Greek Subjects.—• Butcher. King and Parliament.—Cordery and Phillpots. Also kindly presented by C. A. Steward, Esq., " Natal."

grtcfiet §?t2eftires. DATE.

OPPONENTS.

WHERK RESULT PLAYED.

FIRST XI. Sat. May 20 *Colwall C.C. Home Sat. „ 27 fMalvern College Colts Home Sat. June 3 Hereford Cathedral School... Away Wed. „ 7 *St. John's C.C Home Sat. ,, 10 *MalvernCC Home Mon. „ 12 tLondon O'V's Home Wed. „ 14 tDean Close School ... Home Sat. „ 17 *Worcestersliire Club and Ground Away Sat. „ 24 *St. John's CC Away Thur. „ 29 tOld Vigornians Home Sat. July I Dean Close School ... Away Wed. „ 5 tHereford Cathedral School . Home Sat. „ 8 *Malvern C.C. Away Tues. „ II tMalvern College Colts Home Sat. „ 15 King Edward's School, Stratford ... Away Sat. . „ 22 Mr. T. E Rammell's XI. ... Home Wed. May 31 Sat. June 3 Wed. „ 7 Wed. ,, 14 Wed. „ 21 Sat. „ 24 Sat. July i Wed. „ 5 Sat.

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Sat. June 10 Sat. „ 17 Sat. „ 24 Sat July 8 Sat. ,, 22

SECOND XI. Cherbourg School, Malvern Hereford Cathedral School 2nd XI St John's C C. 2nd XI. Dean Close School 2nd XI. Cherbourg School, Malvern St. John's C.C. 2nd XI. Dean Close School 2nd XI. Hereford Cathedral School 2nd XI K. E. S., Stratford, 2nd XI. UNDER 13 XI. Choristers ... Choristers Tredennyke ... Choristers Tredennyke ...

Won. Lost Lost Ab'd. Won. Lost. Dr'n.

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THE VIGORNIAN.

D. V. Crowe, D. G. Sgourdas, T. Sweet-Escott, A. J. R. Wilesmith, C. B. Cream, H. G. Morris, W. T. F. Holland, H. F. Baines (iii.), S. N. Mackenzie.

C. G. Eccles, J. A. Conan Davies (i.), J. B. Foulkes, P. A. Albrecht, R. T. Cavenagh (iii.), B. Conan Davies (ii.), C. J. Pearce, F. W. Sievers (i.), R. F. Sievers (ii.), C. C. Bartley, B. H. Chappel, F. C. E. Clarke. The Curator of the Museum wishes to thank all those who have so kindly contributed, especially Mr. Littlebury, O.V., for the great quantity of coins and fossils which he has given. M. D. Jeans—Wild Flowers. F. S. MacNalty—Wild Flowers. C. P. W. Ludlow—Moorish Coins. A. C. Baines—" Gallina " stone from Malvern Hills. G. O. Powell—Copper Pyrites. E. D. H. Robinson—Flint, Coral (from S. Sea Islands), Mite (King George). O. B. Norman—Indian Mica. F. L. Panrucker—Naga Spear (Indian Tribe). —Skin of Indian Python. L. F. Garton, O.V.—Volcanic Dust J. Littlebury, O.V.—Coins and Fossils. The Editors acknowledge the receipt of the following School Magazines, apologizing for any inadvertent omissions : —Tonbridgian, Bromsgrovian, Salopian, Stratfordian, The Eagle, King Edward's School Magazine (Birmingham), Ips-

wich School Magazine, Wulfrunian, Decanian, Herefordian, Bathonian. Also the " League of the Empire " Magazine.

s of i$e MONASTIC. 1040 Wulstan [Child Master]. [aut Magistri Capellae aut nomina desunt]. 1291 Stephen Low. 1501 Hugh Cratford. Reformed [King's School}. 1546 John Pettier, B.A. 1555 Roger Golbourne,, M.A. 1564 T. Bradshaw. 1591 Henry Bright, D.D. 1627 Henry Moule, B.A. 1643 John Toy, B.A. [deposed by Puritans]. 1649 John Hardinge, D.D. 1659 John Meddows. 1661 John Toy, M.A. [restored]. 1663 Thomas Stephens. 1667 John Wright, -M. A. 1707 W. Betterley. 1733 T. Miles, M.A. 1739 G. Wilson. 1768 T. Goodinge, LL.D. 1777 John Bennett. 1778 John Griffin. 1813 J. Porter. 1820 Allen Wheeler. 1838 O. Fox. 1852 S. P. Denning, M.A. 1858 W. H. Helm, M.A. 1859 Maurice Day, M.A. 1879 W. E. Bolland, M.A. 1896 W. H. Chappel, M.A.