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•. N the chilly months of the declining year we take up our Editorial pen once more to record news great and small. We will start by inflicting upon our readers our scholastic successes, of which a fuller account will be found

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elsewhere. We gained nine Higher Certificates, including two first classes, and twelve Lower Certificates with fourteen firsts. The rest of the School gained a very satisfactory report from Rev. S. Hughes Games, M.A. While on the subject of work, our congratulations are due to A. J. Dash on being awarded a School Exhibition on the result of the Certificate, to H. S. Berkeley for a History Exhibition at St. John's, Oxford, and to E. V. Overell for an open Scholarship of £30 at Trinity Hall, Camb. Besides these we are sending three other boys to Oxford, Raymond, MacNalty, and Larr.

In football the first team is meeting with varied success, and the two School Matches played up till now have resulted, one in a crushing defeat and the other in a glorious victory. We are especially fortunate in our half-backs, and backs, and if only our forward line play up to the form shown against Hereford we ought to achieve moderate success. Our record up to

THE V1GORNIAN. date is—won 3, lost 4, drawn 3. With the exception of Dean Close, our losses were sustained at the hands of strong club teams. We have seven of our last year's team left, but we wish that there was more competition to fill the vacant places. The 2nd XL's' career so far is short though chequered, chiefly due to the small size of their forward line. Largely owing to the energy of our new captain, a record number now attend football, over a hundred boys joining in the games. * * * Although our cricket Season went from bad to worse, we are able to record one conspicuous individual success. Our captain, B. G. Stevens, played for Worcestershire against Lancashire on the County Ground. He enjoyed poor success with the bat, but was highly commended for his fielding and wicket-keeping.

Towards the end of last term Captain and Adjutant Peake inspected the School Drill and Shooting on behalf of the Government. He reported that the physical drill had improved, and that the formation was steadier and more uniform. Afterwards he picked four boys at random from the Drill Squad to shoot, and we are pleased to note that all 28 shots were on the targets. The Captain was thoroughly satisfied with the shooting.

lecturer is attached to the Cambridge Mission to Delhi. In addition to the School, there was a contingent from the High School, whose Headmistress, Miss Ottley, thanked Rev. N. C. Alarsh at the close of the address.

Owing to promotion, we lose the services of Sergeant Clarke, our Gymnasium Instructor. He has been with us since the Gymnasium was opened and we may confidently state that he did his work with energy. His place is being filled by Sergeant Jukes, whom we hope will attract a larger attendance than formerly. A still more . familiar face will be shortly missed from the Green. Porter Dearlove, who is the oldest servant of the Cathedral and has been on the staff for 30 years, will soon retire on a pension, part granted by the Dean and Chapter and part in recognition of his service in the Army.

It is with pleasure we record the marriage of our Dean, and we desire, on behalf of the School, to offer Mrs. Forrest a hearty welcome. The advent of Misses Powell and Castley has been hailed with delight, and honoured with two halfholidays.

Mr. Jarrett's lecture on Portugal proved even more interesting than usual, since its value was enhanced by the fact that the lecturer had visited the places in person. The course of lectures arranged for the Term is especially attractive, as it includes one on " Stars" by Canon Wilson, who is a keen student of astronomy. Besides this Mr. Beaufort has been engaged to give an exhibition of his conjuring and ventriloquism. On December 8th a lecture will be given by Rev. R. G. Gipps, who went out to the Boer War on a transport, and returned along the East Coast of Africa and up through the Suez Canal. The lectures are held in School Hall at eight o'clock and O.V.'s and friends of the School are heartily welcomed.

On July 4th a most interesting lecture was given by the Rev. N. C. Marsh, an old pupil of our Headmaster, when at Marlborough. The

The Library Committee has offered a prize for the best poem on any subject by members of

THE VIGORNIAN. the School, that the Editors of the " Vigornian " are willing to publish. A'propos of poetry we are, for the first time for many years, publishing some verses by an Old Vigornian. We sincerely hope that others may be encouraged by the example, and shower similar contributions upon us.

Once more we are indebted to Miss Power for a prize for an Historical Essay tracing the connexion between Worcester and its neighbourhood with the period of history being studied by the School. There are two suggestions as to the form to be taken by the Essay, either " Worcester in the time of the Stuarts," or " The Connexion between Worcester and the Gunpowder Plot."

The King's Scholarship Examination is to be held on November I4th and I5th. The papers are to be set by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, M.A., Worcester College, Oxford, the present Rector of Newbold-on-Avon and formerly Headmaster of Ellesmere College. There will be five elections made, and competition from outside is expected to be keen.

It will no doubt interest our readers to hear that the Rev. Hughes Games, who examined the School, had done so previously eight years ago. Before leaving he gave some admirable advice to the boys, and expressed himself much pleased at the advance made. In the Mathematical and Science Papers he was assisted by his brother, H. Hughes Games, Esq., tutor at the Osborne Naval College, who was able to set very up-todate papers. * * * The National Rifle Association offered a bronze medal for the champion shot, and this

was won by R. Wayland-Smith, Captain of Shooting, with a score of 49 in 14 rounds. The Headmaster's Cup for B. Squad Competition was won by R. G. Rowe. Shooting has now been made compulsory for all boys above the 3rd form, and they are required to pass a test of an average of outers [a score of 14 in seven rounds]. These boys are expected to attend at least eight times during the course of the Term.

W.C.K.S. v. MR. G. D. DAY'S XL The first match of the season was played on Saturday, September 3Oth, against a scratch team containing several old boys. A very fast game resulted, and though the School were very quickly two goals behind, we were finally the winners by 5 goals to 3. W.C.K.S. v. AUTHENTICS. The School gave a very disappointing display in this match, especially in the forward line, and were deservedly beaten by 2 goals to i.

W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. Played at home on Saturday, October /th. The O.V.'s were able to get together a much stronger team than usual. It was largely composed of old boys who had been in the School during the last few years, among them Stevens, last year's captain. The game was very even throughout, and at half-time there was no score ; soon after, however, Stevens put in a good shot which scored. A lucky shot by Mountain made the score level. Although there was some very keen play towards the finish the game ended in a draw of i—i. O.V.'s—W. H. Shuttleworth ; E. V. Overell, G. D. Day; E. L. Koechlin, T. Stinton, F. L. Steward; C. Williams, W. A. Fergusson, B. G. Stevens, A. W. Stevens, H. Raymond. School—H. C. B. Jollye; C. H. Payton, A. K. Beauchamp;W. L. North, M. S.

THE VIGORNIAN. D. Day, C. J. Chaytor; P. H. Ludlow, F. T. E. Lewis, H. G. Mountain, A. Akef, C. G. Eccles.

The School team was the same as in the Cherbourg match.

W.C.K.S. v. CHERBOURG SCHOOL.

W.C.K.S. v. AUTHENTICS.

Played at home on Wednesday, October nth. The game was most interesting and ended in a draw of four goals each. The School's score was opened by Ludlow, who took a cross pass and placed the ball into the net with the best shot we have seen him make in a match, and after our opponents had equalised Akef put us ahead (2—i). Within a few minutes of half-time Cherbourg scored twice (2—3), once from a free-kick, which our goalkeeper permitted to score. Mountain soon put us ahead again, first he met a rebound from the post following a grand shot from Day, and then he ran right through the defence. (4—3) Cherbourg replied almost at once (4—4), and there was no score in the last half-hour. The form shown was very promising, but the backs must work together more and the forwards work more in a line. Day at centre half played a grand game. The School team was the same as in the Old Boys' match. W.C.KJ5. v. BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY II Played in Birmingham on Saturday, October 14th. By winning this match, we believe, we gained our first victory out of Worcester since we changed from the Rugby game. We found Birmingham with a weak team, and after leading 5—o at half-time we won easily 6—o. Had our forwards been in form the score would have been much more in our favour; they spent most of their time in wasting the openings made by the halves. Eccles was quite neglected by his partner, while Mountain forgot that he is the pivot on which the front line should work. The halves and backs were in excellent form and Jollye had but little to do.

For this match, on October igth, our opponents had a very strong team—much too good for us, and we lost 8—I. W.C.K.S. v.

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Lost /•—3. The School gave a very weak display and were once more outclassed. W.C.K.S v. DEAN CLOSE. Played at Cheltenham on October 28th. This was our first match against another school and therefore excited considerable interest. The result was not encouraging. From the first Dean Close showed their superiority in speed, dash, and combination, and were soon besieging our goal. They scored twice in the first quarter of an hour, but after that no further score was made till half-way through the second half. This was due, partly, to a vigorous display by Beauchamp and fine goalkeeping by Jollye, and partly to the weakness of our opponents in front of goal. Our forwards never got going; it is true that they did not get much help from the backs, whose kicking was weak, but on the other hand they made no effort to get the ball, and when they did get it, stood still and waited for their oponents to take it from them. Disaster came in the last twenty-five minutes, when six more goals were added against us. By this time the backs were exhausted by the constant calls made upon them, but at the same time both courted disaster by advancing up the field too far. The opposing forwards at once saw their opportunity; once past the backs they had a clear field, since we had no one fast enough to catch them. Of individuals Jollye gave his best display of the present season and made many fine saves. Beauchamp was untiring in his efforts and frequently averted what seemed certain disaster.

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THE VIGORNIAN. Day and Chaytor also worked hard. The rest were much on a par, North being especially weak. If the team is to do any good, they must learn to put more vigour into their game. Result— Dean Close 8, W.C.K.S. o.

worked; he bundled into his opponents with great resolution and gave every opportunity to Ludlow, whose dribbling and shooting made him the most effective player on the field. All the halves were in good form, Chaytor being too good for the visiting Captain. Both the backs showed improvement, though each made costly mistakes, while Jollye had no chance with the shots that scored. The School team was: —Goal, Jollye ; backs, Payton and Beauchamp; halves, North, Day, and Chaytor i.; forwards, Ludlow i., Lewis, Mountain, Akef, and Eccles.

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. Played at home on Wednesday, November ist. It was hoped that the School would show that their defeat at Cheltenham was not indicative of their best form, but no one expected such an easy victory. Rain had fallen for most of the morning, but the ground was in good condition except near the goals. The School at once began to press and in twenty minutes had scored three goals. Mountain first missed an easy opening, then Ludlow ran in cleverly from the left and opened the score. Lewis scored the second from Mountain's pass, and then gave Akef the opportunity to add the third (3 —o). Continuing to have all the game the School gained many corners, but the score was unaltered till within a few minutes of half-time, when Lewis made some openings for Ludlow, who scored two splendid goals Hereford improved considerably after halftime. Hall opened their score after a long run and the inside left scored from a corner. (5 — 2) This stirred up our forwards, who rushed away together, and in a scramble an opponent put through his own goal ; Mountain also increased our score after a dribble by Akef. (7— 2). Immeditely after Hereford obtained their third. For the last fifteen minutes the game was evenly contested, but just on time Akef ran through and made the final score 8— 3 in our favour. Our victory was due to the fact that the forwards at last succeeded in combining. Lewis seemed to be the pivot on which the line

W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. Just as we are going to press we hear the result of the above match which was played at Malvern on November 8th, and which ended in a draw of 2 all. 2NJ3 XL

W.C.K.S. v. CATHEDRAL GUILD. Played at home on October I4th. The 2nd XL gained an easy victory over a weak team. The School were pressing most of the time and won 11 to nil. Hollyer was chiefly responsible for this large total, scoring six times.

W.C.K.S. v. DEAN' CLOSE. Played at home on Saturday, October 28th. In this match, the School were altogether outplayed by a team that was far heavier and faster. The School were quite unable to stop their opponents and lost the match 13 to nil.

W.C.K.S v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. Played at Hereford on Saturday, November 4th. This match, which had to be postponed till Saturday, owing to the state of the Hereford ground, proved a very close game. Our opponents however won with the score 3—2. Both our goals were put through by Hollyer.

THE VIGORNIAN. Jl genfre §?orn?ar&. White-limbed and golden-haired, his bright blue eyes Wide opened, lips just parted. As he sees Above him in the air the circle rise His fair face anxious with a moment's thought. Next instant is the rolling treasure sought With all the strength of his eleven years. And now eluding both the backs he nears The crown and summit of his hopes. Alas! The ball ill-aimed above the cross-bar flies, And into air his dreams of glory pass. A muttered " bother," a brief furrowed brow, Then a half-smile at temper thus revealed. And disappointment quite forgotten now He hastens to the middle of the field. H. A. RlCHlNGS, O.V.

Our Speech Day and annual prize distribution took place on Thursday, October 5th, in the College Hall. Among the usual large attendince of parents and friends we welcomed for the first time Mrs. Forrest, Canon and Mrs. Wilson. Under the conductorship of Mr. G. H. Smith the Singing Class opened the proceedings with ' A Swiss Song' from " Harrow School Songs," followed by ' The Old School' (W. H. Lonsdale) in which the solo was taken by C. J. Pearce. The singing ended with ' Forty Years On' from "Harrow School Songs." All three songs were well rendered, Pearce showing much promise. The Dean then took the chair (for the I4th time), supported by Canon Teignmouth-Shore and Canon Wilson, Mr. Willis Bund (Chairman of the County Council), Aid. E. Day, and the Mayor (Mr. A. H. Leicester), together with the Headmaster and Staff. The Headmaster then read the report for the past year, after which the Dean distributed the

prizes. Latef, speeches were made by Canon Teignmouth-Shore and Canon Wilson, the Mayor, and Mr. Willis Bund. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster said they rejoiced that the Dean was not alone with them that day. (Applause.) They rejoiced that his lonely life at the Deanery was ended, and they extended the heartiest welcome to Mrs. Forrest, who was no stranger to Worcester, and of whose interest in the School they were already well assured. (Applause.) Canon Teignmouth Shore was in residence for the first time that he could remember on their prize day, and he welcomed the Canon as one to whose advice the financial stability, and therefore the development of the School, had been largely due. (Applause.) Mr. Chappel next welcomed the latest addition to the governing body, Dr. Wilson. In him they welcomed, not only a senior wrangler, but a distinguished writer and an educational expert of the first rank. After twenty years as assistant master at Rugby, and then headmaster of that famous school, at Clifton, he came to them conversant with the best traditions of public school life, and they looked to him, as a Governor, as a source of counsel and strength. He also welcomed the Mayor, whose presence emphasised once more the time-honoured links that bound together the City and the Cathedral School. He regretted the absence of Canon Claughton, who had only been twice absent in 20 years from the prize distribution, and still more the cause which kept him in bed. They also regretted the absence, by removal, of Dr. Gore, whose weighty and witty words at the last Prize Day were still fresh in their memories, and to whom they were grateful for his public commendation of the School in his Visitation Charge to the Diocese. They would have welcomed his successor, but the Church Congress claimed Dr. Yeatman Biggs. He had already shown his interest in the School by his letters and by continuing the Bishop's Divinity Prizes. They had lost by death Canon Cresswell Strange. He was in Worcester only a short time, but everyone who lived in the precincts of the Cathedral must have been the better for his saintly influence and example. As a governor he (Mr. Chappel) found in Canon Strange a warm friend and wise counsellor, and one who was prepared to stand stiffly for that union of true religion and sound learning, that educational influence of the Cathedral which had been the tradition for centuries of that ancient School. In the record of year's work and progress they had much cause for thankfulness. There had been another remarkable health record ; no epidemic of any sort had troubled them. There had been only one case of infectious illness in the School throughout the year, and the percentage of absences from ill-health had been extraordinarily small. It offered a striking testimony to the salubrity of Worcester, and he hoped that that recurring testimony would eventually kill the superstition to the contrary, which occasionally robbed them of pupils. There had been no disciplinary troubles. The monitors had done well, and he especially mentioned F. S. MacNalty, the head of the Castle House. There had

THE VIGORNIAN. been a great deal of persevering industry throughout the School, and the examiner said the work showed marked progress, and that sound and careful teaching was the note of the School. The School had never done better than it had during the year. They had won nine Higher Certificates, including two distinctions, which was the highest number the School had obtained, and in the last published list the School was placed 25th out of 78 schools ; though it was one of the smallest schools entering for the examination. The great improvement in the English composition was a source of satisfaction to him. Not a single boy failed in that subject in the Sixth Form, while three obtained full marks. This must be gratifying to Mrs. Berkeley, who had encouraged essay writing by giving prizes, and to Mr. Jarrett, who had done a great deal for English composition in the matriculation classes in the Lower Sixth. In the Lower Certificate examinations 12 were successful and 15 first classes were gained. SOME SUCCESSES. Mr. Chappel then referred to some of the Scholarship successes gained by members of the School. He did not consider the winning of Scholarships the final test of the efficiency of a School. Much good work might be done, when no Scholarships were obtained. Indeed he ventured to say that the best work was done with dull and backward boys who could never win such. But when they did win as they had done in a remarkable way during the past year, they were a stimulus and encouragement to the teacher. H. Raymond, a capital head of the School, and active in all school life, had won first the Meeke Scholarship at Hertford College, and later an open £80 Classical Scholarship at Pembroke College, Oxford. A. J. Dash had gained an £80 Scholarship for Mathematics at Christ Church, Oxford, and he was not a mere mathematician. He was quite an all-round educated fellow, who had passed the Certificate in Greek Testament, Latin, Greek, French, Scripture, and Chemistry, and had got full marks for. his English essay. He had been a useful captain of the Shooting and Chess Clubs. E. V. Overell, an all-round boy, Captain of the Boats and of Gymnasium, had been examined at Cambridge for an all-round exhibition for intending Students in Law, and had been elected at Trinity Hall, taking Classics, Mathematics, History and French, and H. S. Berkeley won an Open Exhibition for history at St. John's College, Oxford; the result of patient and persevering industry. The King's School was a small one, and had no rich scholarships to attract clever boys, but in the last published list of the Conference Schools the School was bracketed i8th out of 100 for scholarships gained. Mr. Chappel called attention to the remarkable success of the mathematical teaching during the year. There was not only Dash's Scholarship, but in the Higher Certificate examination of the top Division not a single boy failed. In the Lower Certificate (5th Form) 17 boys passed in Arithmetic, with seven first classes, and 16 in additional mathematics with three first classes; while the Mathematical Examiner of the School, a tutor at Osborne Naval College, and conversant with the latest mathemati-

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cal methods, had written that he was much impressed by the mathematical work of the School. He congratulated Mr. Powell and Mr. Jarrett on the success of their admirable work. The School was a little before Lord Roberts in the matter of taking up rifle shooting. For three years they had been training the boys to shoot, and the great majority of them, when they left school, had been trained in musketry. Captain Peake, the Government Inspector, spoke most favourably of the advance made in physical drill and shooting, which he subjected to severe tests The School Club had become affiliated to the N.R.A., which had helped them by a gift of rifles, and a small gift of money. They looked forward to receiving greater help from Government. Government should, he thought, provide the Instructor and contribute to the cost of ammunition, which still fell on the parents. Some feared the spread of an undue militarism in the School, but he was not in the least afraid of it. He believed musketry training provided a good training in the co-operation of hand and eye, and apart from that, he believed the teaching of every boy to shoot was a work of national importance, in which they ought to take their parts. The School Orchestra had gone on well, and he thanked Mr. E. May for giving a music prize. The Field Club had been active, chiefly owing to the energy of O. G. O. Larr, who had gone to Keble College, Oxford, and he remembered no boy whose influence and praiseworthy character in all school relationships he missed more. BASE OF MODERN EDUCATION. Referring to the games, Mr. Chappel commented upon the selection of the Captain of the Cricket Club to play for the County, and then begged parents of day boys to encourage their boys to take more interest in the games. He thanked Mr. Beach Hicks, as the day boys' House Master, for securing a better attendance of the day boys at the games, Mr. Powell for his gift of a board bearing a list of headmasters who had ruled in the School, which emphasized in a marked way its historic continuity, and the Rev. J. K. Floyer for assisting to compile the list. (Applause.) He thanked the old boys for the gift of gymnasium challenge cup, and said that Arthur Bolland, an O.V., had obtained an appointment as Clerk to the Governor-General's Committee at Khartoum, and would join Sir R. Wingate in a few days. Whilst they rejoiced at his success they would miss him very much, for he had organized the London O.V. dinner and the London O.V. match with indefatigable energy. Mr. Chappel said they welcomed the issue of the Greek controversy at Cambridge. He would welcome some modification of the methods in teaching classics, but he firmly believed that for the older universities to push out Greek from their curriculum, would be nothing less than a calamity for the education of the country. He held that classics gave both mental and moral culture and were the most fortifying discipline of the mind. Lord Kelvin had said that ' to mathematical and science students even a moderate amount of Greek was of great value,' while the President of the British Medical Association said recently ' that the

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advantages of a good classical education to a man entering their profession could not be over-rated. Nothing would or could make up for it.' The bane of modern education was the excessive specialisation for merely utilitarian ends. The School did not take boys merely to teach them to make money. Their first object was to teach them to develop the mind, to build up character, and teach a boy to think, and, above all, to teach him to be. That was not altogether a popular doctrine. The spread of Stateaided education made it difficult for such a school as that to enlarge its work. But their duty was to persevere, and as long as he had the confidence of the Governors, the cooperation of the parents, and the devoted and self-sacrificing loyalty of the staff, and the good conduct and affection shown him both by past and present boys (which he had experienced richly during the year), God helping him, he would persevere. (Applause.) ADVANTAGE OF THE SMALLER SCHOOLS. The Dean said since he had been Chairman of the Governors the School had never before been in such a satisfactory and flourishing state. (Applause.) He had most carefully read the reports of the Examiners. They were very critical, but most encouraging, and reflected the highest credit upon the deeply-valued Headmaster and his assistants. One Examiner suggested that the stipends of Headmaster and Assistants ought to be increased. (Hear, hear.) He heartily agreed, and would be very glad to see the source from which that increase was to come. (Laughter.) He thanked Mr. Chappel for the kind words said respecting his domestic life, and was sure he also expressed the feelings of Mrs. Forrest. He consoled those boys who had not the ability to distinguish themselves. The Headmaster and Assistants were actuated by a desire to help the duller and the backward boys by giving them patient attention. They were able to give in a small school that individual attention that could not be given to boys in schools of larger dimensions. He asked the Headmaster to give the boys a half-holiday, and referred to Mrs. Chappel as "that lady who labours so hard as a good and devoted wife in making the atmosphere of the King's School comfortable and happy." (Applause.) EULOGY OF HISTORY STUDY. Canon Teignmouth Shore said he was glad to hear of the successes in English history, literature, and composition. The latter, he hoped, might save many of the boys from dropping into that mass of vulgar and ungrammatical words that passed for the King's English in the present day. The study of history was one of the most important educational studies. He thought the study of history and literature ought always to go together, for each illumined the other. The study of English history would make the boys better men and nobler citizens of the great Empire to which they belonged. The history of other countries might be more romantic, more replete with events directly affecting the continent of Europe, more pregnant with solemn warning, but the history of their forefathers, the records of their burning thoughts and their noble deeds, should teach them above all other such records, the imperishable and important lessons as to how the Church

and State might be well governed, wisely reformed and valiantly maintained. (Applause.) TWO TYPES OF EDUCATION. Canon Wilson congratulated the public of Worcester on the possession of an ancient school in a state of high efficiency, and on the possession of other institutions which appeared to provide education beyond the elementary. He congratulated Worcester that it did not attempt to fuse together two types of education which were really incompatible. In that School they had a representative of the old classical schools of England. It was quite open to the public and to experts to desire a very large modification of the studies and methods of that kind of school, but it was impossible to fuse completely the modern type of education with the old. Recently, a new demand has been made on educational authorities, viz., to provide schools which should turn out finished results at the age of about 16. Quite naturally, people looked to the old foundations and the endowed grammar schools, and believed that it might be possible to adapt them to the new demands. But the common-sense of the country appeared to determine that this could not be done, and it was better to have two schools side by side and make no attempt to amalgamate them That was the condition in Worcester. They had that school unimpaired by demands which were incompatible with its old traditions and its efficiency, and they had other schools that met the modern demand. Canon Wilson suggested that the reason it was impossible to fuse the two types of schools was because the modern-sided school aimed at turning out a somewhat finished result about the age of 16, and the other looked to the ultimate results of the building up of a strong, cultivated and powerful mind. To produce the latter the co-operation of parents was needed. Parents ought to be supporting the general aim of the school, and not delegate entirely to the school the education of the boy. After supporting the Headmaster in the view of the value of classical study, Canon Wilson said the boys could not wish to be better placed than in that school. He did not think that any circumstances they could picture to themselves were more favourable than to be boys in an old Cathedral school that had its special historic associations, under the shadow of a great, noble Cathedral, and a school officered, as that one was, by a headmaster that had shown intelligence and thought, and by a staff to whom he had paid such a generous and well-deserved compliment. (Applause.) In calling on the Mayor, the Dean said he had carried out his duties well, and if he were elected to fill the office a second year it would"give great satisfaction. (Applause.) The Mayor appended a few remarks with reference to education, on the importance of home influence in school life, and deprecated the large amount of home work allotted to the modern school boy. Mr. Willis Bund then strongly advocated the formation of County Rifle Clubs. In the course of his speech he deplored the ignorance of the women, who came forward as school teachers, and concluded by advancing his views on the position of women with regard to education.

THE VIGORNIAN. PRIZE LIST. Form Prizes.—I. : H. M. Davies. II. : G. H. TempleBourne. III. : A. C. Baines. IV. : W. H. Dakin Smith. V. : W. D. Seville. Mathematical Prizes.—Division F. : B. H. Chappel. Division E. : R. G. Andrews. Division D. : W. R. Bloomer. Division C. : W. H. Dakin Smith. Division B. : M. G. Truman. Division A. : A. K. Beauchamp. French Prizes (Old Vigornian's).—Form I. : H. M. Davies. Form II. : T. B. Kennan. Form III. : T. F. Cavenagh. Form IV. : C. Rammell. Form V. : C. H. Payton. Form VI. : E. V. Overell. Miss Power's Prize for Conversational French.—Forms IV.—I., W. H. Dakin Smith German Prizes.—Division II. : F. L. Panrucker. Division I. : R. Wayland Smith. Greek Prizes.—Division E. : T. H. C. Morgan. Division D. : C. Nichols. Division C. : W. D. Seville. Division B. : C. J. Barker. Knox Little Prizes for Latin accidence.—Form I. : A. A. D. Baird. Form II. : G. H. Temple-Bourne. Form III. : J. D. Rogers. Form IV. : C. Rammell. Form V. : W. D. Seville. Divinity Prizes.—Form VI. (The Bishop's): H. Raymond. Form V. (Rev. N. F. McNeile's): W. D. Seville. Divinity and History Prizes.—Form I. : B. H. Chappel. Form II. : T. B. Kennan. Form III. : T. A. Mobberley. Form IV. : W. H. Dakin Smith. History Prizes.—Form V. : A. E. Brent Smith. VI. : H. S. Berkeley. Science Prize (Mr. Kay's).—Form VI. : A. J. Dash. III. : T. F. Cavenagh. Drawing Prizes.—Form I. : H. L. Burgis. III. : P. A. Albrecht. Cathedral Catechising (Canon Rivington's). Form IV. : S. F. Jenkins. I. : C. R. W. Simmons. Mr. Steward's Prize for Proxime Accessit in K.S. Examination.—R. Neild. Physical Geography Prize.—V. H. Collier. Maurice Day Classical Prize.—H. Raymond. School Mathematical Prize : A. J. Dash. Latin prose : H. Raymond. Essay: E. V. Overell. Music (Mr. May's) : L. D. Overell. Reading: (Canon Flory's) H. Raymond, (Mr. Powell's) A. Chaytor. Mrs. Berkeley's Essay Prizes : " Ethics of Journalism," F. S. NacNalty; " Humanity in Sports," W. R. Bloomer. Shorthand Prize.—C. J. Chaytor. General Knowledge Prizes.—R. Neild i, O. G. O. Larr 2. Holiday Reading Prizes and Collections.—Christmas : A. A. D. Baird, J. Nash, A. M. Jenkins, L. Wood, H. C. B. Jollye. Easter: W. Farmer, L. Wood, H. L. Roberts, W. L. North, W. R. Bloomer, H. S. Berkeley. Summer: F. R. Oliver, A. A. D. Baird, G. O. Powell, W. R. Bloomer, A J. Mainwaring. N.R.A. Bronze Medal (champion shot).—R. Wayland Smith. Headmaster's Shooting Cup (Squad B).—R. G. Rowe. Inter-House Shooting Cup.—The School House.

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gricfief " The truth is often unpleasant, but it has to be faced; and therefore we must own that the cricket season just over compares unfavourably with any of its immediate predecessors. The matches we have won were mainly against clubs, while the purely school matches were anything but creditable. We gained a ' moral' victory over Stratford, the old enemy, time, being against us, but our performances against Hereford and Dean Close were characterized by batting of the feeblest description, poor judgment in running, and in many cases slovenly fielding. In regard to the last-named, which we always maintain is the most important department of school cricket, we must in justice say there have been conspicuous exceptions—many boys—not by any means confined to the ist XL—having practised fielding assiduously, and with marked success. But until all, at any rate of the 1st and 2nd elevens, recognize the disgrace of dropped catches and the duty of rendering themselves as efficient as possible in that respect, our cricket will not be what it should be. The reasons for this falling off are not far to seek. There has been a slackness in discipline and organization, which, besides involving the club in unnecessary expense, militates against the possibility of good results in the field. Further than this, we venture to suggest another draw-back, which we will call ' over-confidence. There is a growing tendency among some to resent being told of their faults. This is absolutely fatal in any team, more particularly a school team. The boy who does not invite criticism and long to have holes picked in his play, will never be any good as a cricketer. The School pro.—and we are fortunate in having an exceptionally keen one with a good knowledge of the game—ought to be encouraged to talk and consulted as a friend, nor can he be expected to take interest or trouble when what he says is as likely as not to be disregarded, challenged, or even contradicted.

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We hope that these few words may help to bring improvement next year, as there is plenty of good material in the School, which only wants cultivating. The 2nd XL started the season in promising style, which however was not maintained, and with proper care and coaching ought to supply good recruits for next year. The lower games, too, have been well attended and productive of keenness. Before proceeding to the usual remarks on individual members of the team, we should like to congratulate Stevens on the honour of being selected to represent the County. It was trying him rather high, though at the same time a great compliment, that his opponents on his introduction into first-class cricket should be the Champion County, and it is not surprising that he did not cover himself with glory.' Many good judges, however, expressed flattering opinions of his fielding and wicketkeeping. We wish he could have favoured the School with some of the scores he made in other matches: but the fact that he almost invariably came off for Club and Ground against good bowling, and his average against schools was considerably under IO, is most striking, and can, we think, only be explained by his sense of the responsibility resting on his shoulders and of the arduous duties of captaincy. B. G. STEVENS (Captain). A really good cricketer, but without the happy knack of getting runs when wanted. His forte is certainly wicket-keeping, but unfortunately we could not dispense with his legbreaks, which, when he found his length, generally proved deadly. M. S. D. DAY. Disappointing as a bat, still being too fond of the ' c and b' stroke : also dogged with bad luck. At the end of the season, when he retired through illness, he was just recovering his proper form. Good field, and safe catch. E. V. OVERELL. A poor bat with few strokes, though he displayed useful hitting powers

at times. On his day a good bowler, with off-break and occasional yorker. Good field, doing some brilliant work at third-man. A. J. DASH. Plays a correct game with a nice straight bat, but lets the ball hit the bat: wants life. Terribly slow in the field. W. L. NORTH. A promising cricketer, if he will take trouble and learn the game. Has some good forward strokes, but draws away too much. Useful bowler, but must not try to bowl too fast. Fair field, wants practice. H. G. MOUNTAIN. A hitter, who would do well to stick to that style of play, and learn to hit straight. Fair wicket-keeper. F. S. MACNALTY. Disappointing bat, too fond of pulling. Fielded well on the whole, though uncertain. A. K. CHAYTOR. A keen cricketer, who takes great pains both in batting and fielding. Has not enjoyed the best of luck with the bat; should develop next year. H. RAYMOND. A batsman of the steady order, playing with a fairly straight bat, but with weak defence : poor judge of a run. Has practised fielding regularly and improved, but is slow at starting. P. H. LUDLOW. Uncertain bat -. can keep up his wicket sometimes at a pinch, but should learn more strokes. His ground fielding is poor, though he can generally hold a catch. R. WAYL AND-SMITH. Put in for bowling, which, though somewhat erratic now, should, with practice, be useful next year. Fair field. W.C.K.S. v. THE CLUB AND GROUND. Played at Worcester County Ground on June 17th. The Club and Ground batted first, and stayed in the greater part of the day, and finally

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THE VIGORNIAN. at the score of 208 for seven wickets declared. The School then went in, and thanks chiefly to the score of 47 contributed by Mr. Rammell managed to get 105 runs for seven wickets in the remaining time. Of our bowlers Mr. Jarrett obtained the best analysis. THE CLUB AND GROUND. Pearson, c Mountain, b Jarrett Wheldon, c Mountain, b Castley W. B. Burns, c Day, b Jarrett W. Souch, c and b Stevens ... ... ... Capt. Davide, b Jarrett ... ... ... ... Solly, b Jarrett W. L. Mobberley, run out ... ... ... Davis, not out ... ... ... Copp, not out ... ... ... ... ... Foley, did not bat. Gillett, Extras

57 12 22 19 30 14 30 10 9

... ... ... ... ...

Total

208

ANALYSIS, o. m. R. J. Castley 15 4 W. A. T. Jarrett 22 3 B. G. Stevens 6 i W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens, c Gillett, b Davis H. Raymond, b Solly F. S. MacNalty, Ibw b Davis T. E. Rammell, Esq., not out ... E. V. Overell, c Wheldon, b Solly R. J. Castley, Esq., b Pearson W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq., b Wheldon M. S. D. Day, b Solly H. G. Mountain, \ W. L. North, I. did not bat. H. C. B. Jollye, ) Extras ... ... ...

Total

...

W. I

W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens, b Parry H. Raymond, b Parry ... ... A. J. Dash, b Parry E. V. Overell, b Parry W. L. North, Ibw b Parry F. S. MacNalty, c and b Parry M. S. D. Day, b Parry P. H. Ludlow, c and b Parry A. K. Chaytor, b Parry H. C. B. Jollye, not out C. Nichols, b Thursfield Extras Total

...

6 6 25 o 23 12 19 o 2 4 o ... " 108

...

HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. M. A. Parry, c Dash, b Nichols ...... G. A. R. Thursfield, c Chaytor, b Stevens A. H. Peppercorn, b Dash ......... V. O. Boddington, b Dash ......... P. J. Morris, c and b Stevens A. P. Thomas, not out ............ K. L. Hall, st Day, b Stevens ......... T. R. Worthing, ) J. J. Britten, I dlc did not bat. E. Griffiths, H. R. Ragg, Extras Total

103 10 32 S o

7 5

...

3 12 o 47 o 22 2 6

13 10

W.C.K.S v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL. Played at Worcester on July 5th, and resulted in a win for our opponents by 56 runs and four wickets. The School batted first, and thanks chiefly to Dash, North and Day managed to collect 108. Hereford then went in and soon settled down to some good cricket. Parry played a fine innings of 103, and at 167, with four wickets in hand, the innings was declared closed.

W.C.K.S. v. STRATFORD K.E.S. Played at Stratford on July I5th. By great hard luck the School just missed their third victory of the season. The School batted first and declared, when the score was 132 for seven. Stratford K.E.S. then went in and just managed to play out time, the score being 72 for nine wickets. Stevens and North bowled well, the latter taking six wickets for 31 runs. The following is the score : — W.C.K.S. B. G. Stevens, b Wilkes M. S. D. Day, Ibw b Wilkes H. Raymond, b Bloomer ... ... ... A. J. Dash, not out W. L. North, c Barnard b Bateman F. S. MacNalty, b Harris ... ... E. V. Overell, st Bailey, b Harris P. H. Ludlow, c Wilkes, b Harris A. K. Chaytor, not out ... ... ... R. Wayland-Smith, ) H. C. B. Jollye, \ did not bat' Extras ... ... ... ... Total

...

2 37 4 24 20 31 o 8 o

...

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AVERAGES— IST XL

STRATFORD K.E.S. L. Bloomer, b North W. P. Wilson, b North ... P W. Barnard, b North G \V Harris, b Stevens J S Wilkes, Ibw b North H. B. Wilson, not out R. B. Harbidge, b North J D. Lambert b North H. R. Hoskins, st. Day, b Stevens G. H. Bateman, c Overell, b Stevens ... G. P. Bailey, not out Extras Total

BATTING.

Highest . No, of Times Total of Runs a(Te ~ Innings, not out. Runs. No. in an Innings. °

i-j *-J o 22 i-i o o o

BOWLING ANALYSIS. W. o. m. r. W. L. North ... 13 ... 5 ... 31 ... 6 B. G. Stevens ... 10 ... 2 ... 31 3 E. V. Overell ... 3 ... o ... 6 ... o

2ND XL

The 2nd XL spoilt what would otherwise have been a good record, by two feeble performances against Dean Close 2nd XI. In several matches they ran up a good score. The results are appended: —Against St. John's C.C. 2nd XL, at home, the School managed to get 9 wickets for 44 runs and then allowed their opponents to run up 113 all out. The School were dismissed for 47, and thus lost what might easily have been a victory. Against Dean Close 2nd XL the School again suffered a bad defeat in spite of the good bowling of C. J. Payton, who obtained 8 wickets for 108 runs. Score: Dean Close, 159; W.C.K.S., 44. Against Hereford Cathedral School 2nd XI. the School were successful for the second time. Beauchamp was top scorer with 19, and Payton bowled well, securing 6 for 21. Scores: H.C.S., 38 ; W.C.K.S., 96. Against K.E.S. Stratford 2nd XI. we secured an easy victory, Brent-Smith scoring 46 not out and Webster 34 not out. Scores: K.E.S., 66; W.C.K.S., 171.

156 A. JJ. Dash 9 i B. G. Stevens 15 i 258 142 14 o M. S. D Day 142 W. L. North 15 i E. V. Overell IOO 13 o 108 F. S. MacNalty ... 15 o A. K. Chaytor '4 3 i A. Wayland-Smith 2 I 7 H. G. Mountain 6 o 41 48 P. H. Ludlow 9 2 H. Raymond 14 o QT * Signifies not out.

64* 86*

37 29* 25 31 6*

7 16

9 14

19-50 18-43 ~o 10-14 10-14 7-69 7-20 7-00 7-00 6-80 6-80 6-60

BOWLING. E. V. Overell W. L. North B. G. Stevens

Overs. Maidens.

No of Runs.

Wkts.

65 I31

233 401

24 28 28

H 37

Average.

9-70 I4'32 16-04

112 6 ... 449 Also bowled : W. H. Dakin-Smith, i ' -3-38-5—7'43 ; and R. Wayland-Smith, 9-0-35-3— n'66-

The annual prize distribution took place on Thursday, the 5th October last, and was an exceptionally interesting one, for the Headmaster was able to welcome the presence of Canon Wilson, who is not only a distinguished writer but also an expert in educational matters, and his addition to the governing body is a cause for congratulation. From another point of view the Prize Day was very satisfactory. In regard to Successes the School has never done better, and it is especially interesting for Old Vigormans to know on the authority of the Chairman of the Governors that the School has never been in such a satisfactory or flourishing condition. Old Vigornians will be glad to hear of the appointment of Mr. A. P. Bolland (1886-1896) as Secretary to the Governor-General's Committee at Khartoum. While congratulating him most heartily on the appointment, his loss in connection with London O.V. work will be very much felt, as he was the mainstay and centre of the

THE VIGORNIAN. O.V. Colony there, and was responsible for the organizing and carrying out of the London O.V. dinner and cricket match. The annual school concert is fixed for Tuesday, the i gth December next, and the seventeenth annual Old Vigornians dinner for Thursday, the 4th January, 1906, at the " Star Hotel," Worcester. Fuller details of the latter will be issued shortly. The Hon. Sec. however will be glad if, in the meantime, Old Vigornians will bear both these dates in mind.

O.V.

Bourlay, J. H. (Rev.) (1845-1850) has been presented with an address and cheque for one hundred guineas on his resigning the living of Frankley after 39 years' work there. Spooner, G. Hardwicke (Canon) (1864-1867) has been appointed Examining Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Liverpool. Davids, R. G. B. (1867-1870), has for the last eighteen months been Engineer and Electrician to the Santos Trams and Electric Light Co., Brazil. Littlebury, A. H. (1879-1883), has acquired the business of Grabham Ltd., wholesale paper manufacturers, at Wellington, N.Z. Bates, T. (1889-1897), has been appointed House Surgeon at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. Dutton, H. M. (1886-1892), has obtained a Government appointment as Schoolmaster in the Orange River Colony. Wallis, H. F. (1895-1899), has been transferred from Garrison Regiment (disbanded) Harrismith S.A., to 3rd Batt. Wiltshire Regiment. Telfer, R. G. (1892-1896), won recently the Vice-President's Challenge Cup and Club Medal at Seascale Golf Club. Eldershaw, W. F. H. N. (1894-1904), has passed his first public examination in Theology at Durham and has had his scholarship renewed for another year.

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Lewis, H. A. (Rev.) (1895-1898), has joined the South African Church Railway Mission at Grahamstown, S.A. Steward, F. V. (1895-1899), has commenced practise as a Veterinary Surgeon at Hereford. Wagstaff, J. B. (1895-1901), has been articled to the Engineering firm of J. Pearce and Co., Broad Street, Birmingham. Vevers, O. V. (1896-1899), has obtained the diploma of member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Eng.) and the license of the Royal College of Physicians (Lond.). Abell, C. E. (1897-1902), has matriculated at the Finsbury Technical College, after a course of practical engineering. Budd, H. H. (1897-1900), has passed his Preliminary Medical Examination. Dash, A. J. (1897-1905), has gone into residence at Christ Church, Oxford. Raymond, H. (1897-1905), has gone into residence at Pembroke College, Oxford. Berkeley, H. S. (1897-1905), has gone into residence at St. John's College, Oxford. Hartley, B. (1897-1902), has gone into residence at Hertford College, Oxford. Davenport, C. (1897-1903), has been appointed to a Mastership at Atherstone Grammar School. Wagstaff, W. R. (1898-1900), has been articled to the Neville Engineering Co., Worcester. Larr, O. G. O. (1899-1905), has gone into residence at Keble College, Oxford. Rowe, J. H. (1899-1901), has obtained an appointment as Gold Sampler at the Porgis Randfontein Mine, Johannesburg, S.A. Dale, C. J. (1900-1901), has entered as a Postulant at the Society of the Angustinian Canons Regular of the Lateran at St. Mary's, Bodmin. Overell, E. V. (1900-1905), has obtained an Exhibition at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Jenkins, F. H. (1901-1905), has passed the Preliminary Examination of the Incorporated Law Society.

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MacNalty, F. S. (1901-1905), has gone into residence at Worcester College, Oxford. Goodwin, B. G. (1901-1903), has passed his Medical Intermediate, Birmingham University. Brodribb, F. G. (1902-1904), has passed out of the Britannia College, Dartmouth, and is now on H.M.S. Highflyer at Bermuda. BIRTHS. HlGGlNS.—June ist, at 17, Lindwood Road, Cambridge, the wife of A. Pearce Higgins, LL.D., of a son. WEBB.—On Oct. 3ist, at The Climb, Bath Road, Worcester, the wife of F. Maurice Webb, of a son.

The following new members have joined the Club: —

F. H. Jenkins (1901-1905), Clifton House, Stourbridge. O. G. O. Larr (1899-1905), The Limes* Blakebrook, Kidderminster. E. V. Overell (1900-1905), Vernon Lea, Leamington Spa. H. Raymond (1897-1905), Rose Lawn, Worcester. A. J. Dash (1897-1905), High Street, Pershore. T. S. Sweet-Escott (1901-1905), Hartrow, Taunton. The tenth year of the Club's existence commenced on the 7th October last. It now numbers 201 members, and all those who wish to join should send their names at once to the Hon. Sec,. Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester. The subscription is 2/6 per annum for the first three years after leaving School, then 5/-. Members are reminded that the subscription for 1905-06 became due on the jth October of this year. There are still several members who owe one, two, three, and even four years subscriptions.

gkrftftccxfe gfaeamtnciftotts. The Fifth and Sixth Forms were examined in July by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. The results in detail are appended. The following nine gained Higher Certificates, an asterisk denoting distinction in a subject. C. J. Barker. Lat, Gr., El. Maths., Div., Hist. A. K. Beauchamp. Gr., El. Maths., Addit. Maths., Div. H. S. Berkeley. Lat., Gr., Div., Eng, Hist* A. J. Dash. Lat., El. Maths., Addit. Maths.,* Div., Nat. Phil, Chem. Div. H. C. B. Jollye. Lat, Gr, Fr., El. Maths., Addit. Maths, Div, Hist. O. G. O. Larr. Lat, Gr, El. Maths, Div, Hist. F. T. E. Lewis. Lat, El. Maths, Div, Hist. E. V. Overell. Lat, Gr, Fr, El. Maths, Addit. Maths, Div, Hist. H. Raymond. Lat, Gr, Fr, Div, Eng, Hist. The History taken was in all cases Greek History, except Overell, who took English. Twelve Lower Certificates were gained in the Fifth Form ; an asterisk denotes a first class. A. E. Brent-Smith. Lat, Gr, Fr, Addit. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist* H. B. Hollyer. Lat, Gr, Fr, Arith, Addit. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist. A. J. Mainwaring. Lat, Gr, Arith, Addit. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist. R. Neild. Lat, Fr, Gr, Arith, Addit. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist. L. D. Overell. Lat, Gr, Fr, Arith, Addit. Maths, Div, Eng. C. H. Payton. Lat, Gr,* Fr, Arith, Div, Hist. H. L. Roberts. Lat, Gr, Arith,* Addit. Maths,* Div, Eng, Hist. W. D. Seville. Lat,* Gr,* Fr, Arith,* Addit. Maths, Div, Eng, Hist.

THE VIGORNIAN. M. G. Truman.

Gr., Fr, Arith.,* Addit. Maths. * Div., Eng, Hist. R. Wayland-Smith. Lat., Germ., Arith,* Addit. Maths., Eng. R. D. Willis. Lat., Gr,* Fr, Arith, Addit. Maths, Div. R. H. Woods. Fr, Arith,* Addit. Maths,* Div, Hist.

An Inter-House Competition, held on July J4th, resulted as follows •. — HOUSE. A. J. Dash E. V. Overell H. B. Hollyer

CASTLE HOUSE. R. Wayland-Smith C. Nichols ... W. Seville ...

DAY BOYS. M. S. D. Day ... H. Raymond ... C. J. Chaytor ...

Standing. '5

Lying. 18 29

23 4 12

9 n 22

Total. 33 5° 36

Total

119

3° 16 26

S3 20 38

...

Total

'3 ii

The N.R.A. offered a bronze medal for the Champion Shot, and the scores were as follows. (14 rounds were fired.) R. Wayland-Smith C. J. Chaytor ... C. Nichols A. H. B. Webster

49 46 33 33

On October 23rd, a meeting of the Society was held, when Mr. H. C. B. Jollye proposed that " Modern Journalism is a menace to the nation." Mr. G. A. G. Bonser opposed the

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motion, and Mr. H. G. Mountain supported Mr. Jollye. Mr. C. J. Barker spoke fourth. The motion being thrown open to the house, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Ludlow both spoke eloquently for the motion. When recourse was made to voting, the motion was found to be won by 13 votes to 9.

H. RAYMOND (1897-1905). Head of the School Editor of the " Vigornian " Librarian Cricket ist XL Football ist XL Rowing IV. Victor Ludorum A. J. DASH (1897-1905). Editor of " Vigornian " Captain of Rifle Club Captain of Fives Cricket ist XL E. V. OVERELL (1900-1905). Captain of Gymnasium Captain of Boats Secretary of Sports Cricket ist XL Football ist XL Rowing IV. H. S. BERKELEY (1897-1905). Librarian Cricket 2nd XL Football 2nd XL F. S. MACNALTY (1901-1905). Hon. Secretary of Sports Cricket ist XL O. G. O. LARR (1899-1905). Vice-President of Field Club Curator of Museum Football 2nd XL B. G. STEVENS (1899-1905). Captain of Cricket

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"glefvospecfion. Closed are Love's eyes, so cold and still she's sleeping Cold are her lifeless lips and marble brow, Remember not the clinging clasp that held thee, Think of her not as then she was,—but now. Ah! restless heart! not all thy passionate beating Can raise a buried love to live again. Ah! tender hand! not one caress can ever Waken a glance of fondness or of pain. Forget, forgive, look onwards to the future, Let the dead past, however dear, lie still, Nor search amid the burnt-out whitened ashes For one red glow of life, for one warm thrill. So gently wrap oblivion's mantle round her, Scatter the fading flowers and'close the tomb, And where, like rain, thy tears have softly fallen Over her grave, the sweetest roses bloom.

two men in a tub, who, from the agonised expressions on their faces and the weird contortions of their limbs appear to be learning to row. He is to be congratulated on having rowed in the Trials. When released from these labours he has played Soccer for Hertford. T. Stinton (Magdalen) has been dividing his attentions between football and hockey. He also appears to be transforming himself into a topographical guide to Oxfordshire. In fact his peregrinations are really quite uncanny. G. D. Day (Hertford) has been playing regularly for his college at football. Both he and Stinton are working hard for Mods. F. T. Bode (S. Catherine's) we had the good fortune to see the other day, and we pronounce him to be loking very well. He is devoting his energies to hockey. To turn to the Freshers— A. J. Dash (Christ Church) is busily engaged in rowing. H. Raymond (Pembroke) also regrets for many reasons that he has as yet done nothing but row. In fact he is really quite sore about it. H. S. Berkeley (S. John's) is another "wetbob." Both he and Dash have joined the Chess Club; we beg to extend them our hearty condolences.

H. A. RlCHlNGS, O.V.

O. G. O. Larr (Keble) after rowing for some time has now turned cox, an enviable change from the passive to the active as far as vituperation is concerned.

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F. S. NacNalty (Worcester) revels in a fives court which he has found at his college. He has also played soccer for Worcester.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

DEAR SIRS, The writing of an Oxford letter this term presents two great difficulties—the unusual size of the O.V. colony here, and the appalling modesty of its members. Confronted as I am with these impediments, I hope that my readers will excuse the brevity (P.S. ?) of my words. F. L. Steward (Hertford) is to be seen daily on the river in the exalted position of coach to

England has received Dash, Raymond, and Larr into the ranks of her " bugshooters," and feels that she can now face Germany with confidence. Rumour says that E. V. Overell is shortly to visit us. We rejoice that he has come to his senses, however late he may be, and we wish him all good luck.

THE VIGORNIAN. Trusting that the football season is progressing favourably, We remain, Yours truly, OXON.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

DEAR SIRS, Yet another grievance adds to the tribulations of the luckless one whose lot it is to furnish the terminal instalment of light literature known as a 'Varsity letter! The Victim is always conscious of the painful fact that his efforts will be expected to combine instruction with amusement, and is perpetually haunted by the know ledge that his stock of humour will not suffice to meet the demand. And now a fresh horror seems likely to be added to swell his troubles. His subject matter is dwindling ominously! For among all the record crowd of freshers, whose numbers run into four figures, there is not to be found a single O.V. to join the ranks of the faithful few who still remain up here, the consequence being that our little colony, though flourishing at present, is threatened with total extinction in the near future unless speedily reinforced! But such a calamity is too awful to contemplate, and we must pass on, only expressing the hope that the School will awaken to a sense of its responsibilities in this direction. The little band of O.V.'s up here is now lessened by the departure of C. Davenport, who took his degree in theology last term. Before joining " Cats " he was a leading light among the Fitzwilliam Hall men. Turning to those who sti1! remain: N. M. Fergusson, after successfully negotiating Part II. of the Natural " Stinks" Trip, is having another term at Magdalene. He has deserted the river and playing-fields for the " labs." and is putting in a phenomenal amount of work for his Third M.B. exam.

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C. C. Dickson, in the intervals of working for his Theol. Special, which comes off in June, is very busy on the river, where, with characteristic energy, he is stroking the Jesus Clinker IV., besides their First Lent Boat and a Fresher Trial crew. A. P. G. Smith (Lidney) is already suffering from " trip fever," a disease caused by the awful rapidity with which a certain date in the middle of May hurls itself at the devoted head of the third year man, and which can be appreciated only by the sufferer. C. St. M. Williams is now rowing for Selwyn this term, but has achieved the distinction of a place in a 'Varsity Trial Eight on several occasions, with what result remains to be seen. He has also turned out for his college Soccer XL Of 'Varsity news there is little or none at present to relate, for striking events have been conspicuous only by their absence. We have had no distinguished visitors, not even a distant relative of the Sultan of Zanzibar, and Nelson Day was marked only by a few stray fireworks, it is too early to speak of football prospects, as the teams have hardly had time to settle down, but the visit of the New Zealanders is being keenly anticipated, and as a topic of conversation has even ousted the vagaries of the weather. Having therefore no further news to retail, I will close with best wishes for a successful School football season—which may be safely expressed now that the O.V. match is over. Believe me, Yours very sincerely, CANTAB.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

DEAR SIRS, We are by now well settled down in the first term of the 'Varsity year, but there is very little news to tell you, as the Old Vigornians at Dur ham are very scarce. A large number of Fresh-

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men have come up, but we are very sorry not to be able to welcome some O.V.'s among them. W. F. .H N. Eldershaw passed First Year in Theology in June, and is now taking it easy till next Easter term, when he will sit for Finals for L.Th. He will probably row 3 for Hatfield Hall first boat in the Trial Four races, when, according to the present outlook, Hatfield ought to win the Inter-College Cup. J. A. T. Langdon may be seen in the afternoons tubbing Freshmen, and by way of exercise doing a little sculling and playing hockey. It may be interesting to you to know that there is in Hatfield a large portrait of the late Dr. Melville, first principal of the Hall, painted by the Rev. S. P. Denning, who took First Class Classical honours at Durham and was for some time Headmaster of the King's School. Wishing you all success and a victorious football season; Yours sincerely, DUNELM.

July 25. Carriage of Cricket Bag „ 21. Ferry (visiting teams, cricket and football) „ 31. Souch— Coaching, and preparing ground Four bats re-bladed Dozen practice balls ... ... Repairing mowing machine ... Whitening a n d machine o i l ... ,, 31. Hunt (cricket outfit) ... ... ... Ward (nets a n d ball) Stile t o field New Shutters to Pavilion ... ... Three boxes Glass, Pegs, etc. Repairs t o Shutters Starkey (pads a n d gloves) . . . ... Fixture Cards ... ... ... ... Sept. 20. Water Rate ... ... ... ... Rent of field ... ... ... ... Gunn and Moore (football outfit) ...

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RECEIPTS.

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THE VIGORNIAN. giorresponbence. All letters intended for insertion in tliese 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.

O.V. RACE AT REGATTA. To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

DEAR SIRS, In the June issue of the " Vigornian" a letter appeared from Mr. E. V. Overell, the Captain of the Boats, calling attention to the fact that there was no O.V. race at the last Regatta and stating " that the School Authorities " could not be held responsible, as the matter " rested entirely in the hands of O.V.'s, who have " a special Rowing Secretary." Your correspondent also asserted that " there were four " O.V.'s on the bank willing to row on the day " of the Regatta," and concluded his letter with the following remark: " We hope this will not " occur another year." Having regard to the impertinent tone of the letter generally I should have ignored it if it were not for the fact that the " Vigornian " now has a large circulation among members of the O.V. Club, and for that reason I am taking the opportunity of explaining for their benefit the reason why the O.V. Race was missing from the programme at the last Regatta. For some time past the O.V. Club have at their annual meeting appointed a special Rowing Secretary to make arrangements for this race, and the report of such meeting with the appointment duly appears in the March issue of the " Vigornian." Since this appointment however was first made I am informed that the School Boat Club have never extended to such Secretary the courtesy of notifying him when the Regatta is to be held, and consequently he very often never hears of the date of the Regatta until a short time before the race. I admit that a

general notification of the School Fixtures is sent to me, but no very lengthy notice is given and I always endeavour to at once communicate with the proper person. I should explain however that in using the words " School Fixtures " I am not referring to Speech-Day or the Concert, as ample notice as to these is always most kindly given to me by the Headmaster. This year, as it happened, the Rowing Secretary (Mr. M. Bates) was inadvertently unable to make the necessary arrangements for the race, and I at once saw Mr. F. L. Steward and endeavoured to arrange with him to get together a crew. He most willingly agreed to do what he could and immediately telegraphed to several O.V.'s who he knew could row in the full sense of the term. Unfortunately none of them, owing to business engagements or otherwise, were able to come to Worcester on the day in question. I and Mr. Steward were both unaware of the four O.V.'s " on the bank " who were willing to row, and even if we had been they would not have been much assistance to the race in that position. It would have been a very simple matter for the Captain or Secretary of the Boats to notify to one of us that these particular men were in Worcester. On the other hand it does not follow that they would have been asked to make up the four. Rowing men strongly object to row a race with, perhaps, one or two " passengers " in the boat. The day is now past, I hope, when a crew will be put on at the Regatta composed of O.V.'s who perhaps row once a year, go out together once before the Regatta, and are then expected to row a hard race against a fully trained School crew. Such races as these have occurred in the past, and after the first hundred yards or so can only be termed " processions," which have it appears tended to give the School crews a very exaggerated idea of their own prowess. No doubt on the occasion referred to there was some annoyance at the usual race or procession not being provided, but

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a little enquiry on the point would soon have explained matters, and avoided the necessity of this correspondence. Whether this occurs another year or not is a matter entirely at the discretion of the O.V.'s and they most certainly do not intend to be dictated to as to their procedure in regard to the race. When the writer of the letter in the June issue of the " Vigornian " is older and has come to years of' discretion, he will perhaps understand what it is for men to have professions and businesses to attend to, and that they cannot so easily put these aside, at any time, as a schoolboy can his books, when he wishes to indulge in any pleasure. I am, Sir, Yours faithfully,

J. GILSON SHEILD (Hon. Sec. O.V. Club). [We feel confident that Mr. Overell did not intend to write in an impertinent and dictatory spirit. We heartily sympathize with the Old Vigornians, and hope that in future the race will be arranged satisfactory to both parties. —Eds. Vig.] To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

DEAR SIRS, May I venture to offer a new suggestion, namely the formation of a School Cadet Corps? Members of the School have already been interested in shooting, and that should lead to something better. It will probably be objected that the School is not large enough ; but surely it is as large as Hereford, which has already a flourishing corps ; and I venture to think that at least thirty keen and suitable members could be found to start a corps here. It would be a good thing for the School and also for its individual members, since a start in a School Corps is an invaluable help to anyone who has ideas of entering the Army or Volunteers, later on. I think I am right in saying that we should get some help from the Government.

At any rate I think it is a subject which would bear discussion. Yours, etc.,

" SUGGESTION." [We believe that the idea of a Corps has already been entertained, and has been rejected as impracticable, as our successes (?) in the cricket and football fields do not warrant our expenditure of time in other pursuits. Were our numbers larger the scheme might be carried out successfully.—Eds. Vig.]

The sun, his orb of golden red, Above the hills is raising, He chases the purple shadows there And o'er their summit gliding. Awakes the flowers from slumber sweet And warms the darkened earth. Then all creation wakes at once And smiles in glorious mirth. The river's long and shining line Glittering in the sun, He sleeps no sleep like mortal men, But on his course must run. The birds in joyous chorus raise Their praise to him on high, The sky-lark from his earthy bed Soars singing to the sky. The robin on the greeny sward, The sparrows chattering rude, The thrushes on the lofty elm Singing in glorious feud. The yellow-headed ripened corn Standing in full array, As if to quell some deadly foe, Or win some bloody fray. They all with one accord, do hail The splendour of the day.

H. ARMSTRONG. for f0e ' SCHOOL CALENDAR. Xmas Term 1905. Sept. 22. Oct. 5. „ 19. „ 28. „ 31.

School met. Prize Day. Dean's Half-holiday. Mr. Jarrett's Lecture. Mayor's Half-holiday.

THE VIGORNIAN. Nov. 4. Half Term. „ 6. Review Half-holiday. „ 14 and 15. K.S. Examination. „ 1 8. Lecture by Canon Wilson on " Stars." „ 24. Mr. Douglas Beaufort's Entertainment, 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Lecture by Rev. R. G. Gipps on " Africa," 7.45 p.m. „ 8. School Service at 3.15. Address by Rev. J. Greig, Hon. Canon of Worcester and Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop. „ 14. Exams, begin. „ 15. School Service at 3.15. Address by Rev. F. R. Lavvson, Vicar of Clent. „ 19.' School Service at 2.15. Address by Canon Wilson. Concert at 8 p.m. * „ 20. Exeunt omnes. J 906. Jan. 20. Schola redit. i J

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MONITORS. M. S. D. DAY, H. C. B. JOLLYE, A. K. BEAUCHAMP, F. T. E. LEWIS, C. J. CHAYTOR, H. G. MOUNTAIN.

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The Curator begs to thank the following for their contributions to the Museum. R. Willis. Carved Ivor}' Nut H. R. Bruorton O.V. Ostrich Egg Miss Bruorton. S. African Birds' Nests Seeds of India Rubber Miss G. Chappel. Tree Also several members of the Field Club.

The following new books have been added this term :— Bab Ballads Canada, as it is Ages of the Earth Extinct Animals Stories from the Diary of a Doctor Ayesha, or the Return of She Knight Errant Siege of the South Pole Lances of Lynwood Choice and Chance

W. S. Gilbert. Foster Eraser Sollas Ray Lankester.

Seven Roman Statesmen European Morals Hellenica Pride of Race Countess Eve History of Civilization -

Oman. Lecky. Abbott. Farjeon. Shorthouse. Guizot.

Presented by Rev. E. V. Chappel, " Frank Fairleigh." Also kindly presented by the Headmaster and — Burgis, Esq., " The Hill" (2 copies); and by Mrs. Brown, " The United Service Magazine."

The following new boys have come this term: In the 4th Form, A. Akef, R. J. Muriel, and F. W. Shuttleworth; in the 2nd Form, J. R. Button; in the 1st Form, T. N. Wilmot (ii.), J. Gibbs, and R. Tree.

L. T. Meade. Rider Haggard. Edna Lyall. Dr. H. R. Mill. Miss Yonge. Bell.

The Editors beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries : —The Bromsgrovian, Wulfrunian, Tonbridgian, Oceanian, Herefordian, Eagle, Salopian, Hurst Johnian, and also the League of the Empire.