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JUNE, 1906.

Contents. School Notes Rowing Regatta Scenes in the Sudan Sports Cricket * Old Vigornians' Column Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ... Durham Letter Correspondence Ode to M . "Evening." Library Accounts ... Games Accounts ... Notes for the Term

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successful than their bat. heat then sit down

In the sweltering

" Reaping the hollow furrow of their mind, Whence all their glorious councils blossom forth."

In spite of the hacknied phrase of a contemporary school magazine that cricket is the order of the day, we maintain that work is our occupation—while cricket fills our spare moments—in view of that scholarly incubus, the Certificate Examination. The Middle and Lower School will be examined by the Staff.

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School IRotes. OW that Summer has once more returned, and Phoebus shines upon us with his genial ray, the unhappy Editors are called upon to wield the stilus, while others wield the willow. Our earnest wish is that our pen may be more

An account of the Rowing of last term will be found elsewhere. Of our three annual races, only one resulted in victory, against Monckton Coombe, while Hereford and the O.V.'s defeated us. In the hope of improving the rowing, without any detrimental effects to the cricket, the light boats are being used on two evenings in the week for practice by those who will be here next year. We hope this new departure will

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bear fruit, but we are confident that our illsuccess at cricket is in no way to be attributed to it, as practice has been most assiduous. Benefits should accrue from this change of occupation, which relieves the tedium of cricket ad infinitum.

Success' in the Cricket field has not yet greeted our efforts, and we have fallen easy victims to Dean Close, the Old Vigornians and Hereford ; nevertheless, much keenness has been evinced in games and some large scores have been made, which encourage us to think that the team might make a good show yet. The kind offer of a bat made by Mr. Rammell for fielding has formed an inducement to renewed efforts in that direction, and the team has shown it can field well if it likes.

In contrast with our last year's experiences, the management of games and cricket material has been quite good. Consequently the games have been rendered far more orderly and enjoyable, and attendance at nets and fielding more regular. Although our pro. keeps one field in very good condition, he finds it impossible owing to his varied duties-—and they seem to be very varied—to keep the other field even fit for use. We would suggest that some steps should be taken at once to remedy this evil, even if drastic measures have to be adopted. Now that we have to run five games, suitable accommodation should be provided for them if possible.

Not many years ago we rejoiced on reaching our century, but since that time we have advanced by leaps and bounds, and now our numbers have passed 130. With this great influx it has been found necessary to establish a new Form, and the Staff has been increased

by the addition of the Rev. Minor Canon Tupper. The new Form is termed the Lower Fifth, and is entrusted to the tender mercies of J. N. Allison, Esq.

Once more we are the fortunate recipients of a handsome Cup, this time for Inter-House Cricket. It is the very generous gift of the Headmaster, and great interest is being shown in the matches played for it. The conditions are that there shall be two one-innings matches between each house, and the cup shall be held for a year by the winner. In future we shall print the results of these matches.

Bathers will receive with acclamation the news that by next year the City Corporation will probably institute an extra Bathing Barge at this end of Worcester, expressly for their benefit, at the request of the Governors of the School. This step would have been taken hitherto had it not been for the fact that the Sewage Works are not yet completed. Probably the actual site of the barge will be on the other side of the river, nearly opposite Diglis. We earnestly hope that an influx of undesirable aliens from Severn Street will be checked by stringent measures. Odi profanum volgus et arceo, should be its motto.

On Ascension Day the Field Club made an expedition to Knightwick, where a very pleasant day was spent. In spite of the fact that a slight altercation ensued between the entomologists and an irate " keeper," and although the tea was somewhat spoiled by a shower, everybody seemed to have enjoyed themselves thoroughly, so much so that the noncyclists returned in a very joyous and rowdy

THE VIGORNIAN. mood in the brake which had been provided. Some fairly good geological specimens were secured, and the botanists were also successful, but the entomological section did not meet with much success, largely on account of the damp day. Presumably it was this success that led them to challenge the School at cricket, but if they ever entertained any ambition of beating the School it was sadly frustrated, as their combined efforts merely produced a paltry 29, while the School knocked up 115 for eight wickets. The Field Club hope to have two more Field Days at least this season, but as far as we know no more matches have been arranged.

The School welcomes an addition to the Headmaster's household in the person of John Traer. This young gentleman honoured us with his first appearance on Sunday, I3th May. Various reports are current as to his precocity, but these the Editors, with their customary scepticism, have taken cum grano. Some say that he has taken to Greek Rep., others that he is already initiated into the mysteries of Greek Syntax. Whatever his intellectual accomplishments may be, we hear that he turned the scale at iclbs.

We cannot pass over the success of T. Stinton, O.V., without a word of praise for his strenuous work. A First Class in Moderations, such as he has gained, is an honour which we have not had for many years. A. P. G. Smith must also be congratulated for his very creditable place in the Cambridge Classical Tripos.

A new departure is likely to be made in sending a detachment to join a Boys' Camp at Bisley at the end of July. The N.R.A. are

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forming this camp specially for boys whose schools still lack Cadet Corps. Such an innovation will be, no doubt, welcome to those boys who have not yet tasted the joys of camping, and up to the present some 10 have signified their intention of joining ; but there is a stipulation that the boys must be superintended by a master, and, unfortunately, hitherto the Staff has remained mute to this appeal. We regret that none of the Masters are interested enough to undertake this task, and we feel sure that any little effort expended by them in this direction would be fully appreciated. If possible, arrangements will be made to join some other school, but this will entail considerable difficulty. However, we hope that those who are keen to go will not be disappointed.

A weighing machine has been purchased for the School by the authorities, and in future a record of the weights of all boys will be kept. Mr. Castley, with his usual energy, has carried through this onerous duty, and intends to keep the heights as well.

Mr. Rammell is to be congratulated on the enlargement of his Boarding House. Several new rooms have been added, which will provide two airy dormitories and some studies, and there will be no difficulty in finding occupants. Mr. Castley has also made a new venture in providing an external structure to be inhabited as a study.

Two new School appointments have been made for next Term, namely, A. K. Beauchamp and F. T. E. Lewis as Captain and Secretary of Football respectively. Although we are losing some of our best men, we shall have

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colours left for next season, and with this as a foundation for a fresh team, we ought to have a good season. •*• * * Last Term the competition for Rifleman's Certificates produced only one successful competitor, H. C. B. Jollye, 115 out of a possible 150. Probably the five boys who have won Certificates will have some practice on an open range on a half holiday specially allotted to them for that purpose. This Term the InterHouse Competition will take place, and at present there are a record number shooting regularly at the " Butts."

While we are at press a Concert will be given by the School Band, on June ipth, in the College Hall. The object of the concert is to provide funds to supply the Band with music, stands j etc. A programme of fourteen items has been arranged, and we wish it all success. An account will have to be deferred till our next number.

The Annual Distribution of Prizes will be deferred this year until Monday, October 29th, in order to secure the presence of the Bishop of the Diocese, who has promised to be with us on that day to give the Prizes away.

The Editors have published two poems, one by Bonser, and one by Armstrong, both of whom are already prize winners.

"Fowino. Once again we have to record a defeat and a victory on the river. Hereford proved too strong for us at home, and we won against

Monckton Coombe at Bath. We had two of last year's four—Jollye and Day. Jollye took Raymond's place at stroke, and Day remained at bow. The remaining places were filled by Wayland Smith at 3, and Overell at 2. Hollyer and Chaytor were also tried, but besides these we had no material from which to choose. We had a large number of beginners, and some should prove of use another year. Our crew was perhaps hardly up to the average. Up to a certain point it improved, and there were possibilities of its becoming a good crew, but it never learnt how to race; it never acquired that dash at the start which is so essential over a comparatively short course. The crew were, partly, deficient in physical power, partly, afraid of extending themselves to the utmost at the beginning of the course. However, they seemed incapable of settling down to their work till they had been rowing two or three minutes. But, to come to individuals, Jollye, at present at all events, has not some of the qualities essential to a good stroke. He is neat, but lacks dash, and is slow in getting into the water. The result is that he allows the crew behind him to get dead and does not get the maximum amount of work out of them. He would probably do better at 2 or 3, but there was no one to take his place at stroke. Wayland Smith is very promising, but, being very long, he has not yet the power to drive his oar through at racing pace. He was also handicapped by the fact that his bow is short in the water ; this threw the weight of the boat on his oar at the finish. With increased muscular power he should prove a good oar. Overell at 2 suffers from the same difficulty as his brother used to experience—that of dropping his hands at the finish. Nothing does so much towards taking the way off a boat and making it unsteady, as turning the blade under the water.

THE VIGORNIAN. Otherwise, he can do a lot of work, and could do more. Day at bow is short. He has a short body swing, and accentuates this defect by swinging out of the boat. On the other hand he works his hardest. Temple Bourne acquitted himself very well as cox. At Bath he steered especially well over a strange course. This term we have made an innovation. We have introduced rowing twice a week for the first two fours. This offers an opportunity of mixing up the two fours, and should be useful practice for boys, who failed to get into the Four. It gives them a chance o learning how to sit a light boat. Certainly it seems a pity that no use should be made of the river during the summer term, if this can be done without interfering with cricket.

follow the race. However, an umpire's boat goes in front. As in our race against Hereford, our opponents obtained a lead of ij^ lengths in the first half-mile. Fortunately for us, the course, being upstream, is longer than at home. We gradually reduced the lead of our opponents, until, quarter-mile from the finish, the two boats were almost level. We were now rowing well together, and with more life than in our race against Hereford. As the boats entered the last reach it was difficult to tell which boat was leading. At this point our cox took a very good course, soon it was evident we were leading, and eventually we passed the winning post just a length to the good. As we have said above, it is not safe, especially over a mile course, to allow an opponent to get a lead. Next year we must make it our aim to improve above all at the start.

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. Rowed at Worcester over the Pitchcroft Course. The river was high, and there was a strong stream which made it hard work to reach the starting post. Owing to the stream, it was necessary to have a flying start. Mr. Pratt, who kindly acted as starter, got the boats away at once to an excellent start. Hereford, rowing with a longer swing and more power, drew rapidly ahead, and were soon clear. At the " Dog and Duck " they had a lead of i ^ lengths. Up to this point our rowing had been lacking in life and cleanness. From this point we improved, but could not recover lost ground, and Hereford won by I ^ lengths.

Quite contrary to all precedent, the sun shone brightly on the day for which we had fixed our Regatta. In consequence, the tow-path was thronged with a crowd of interested spectators. Additional interest was given to the proceedings by the renewal of our (annual) race with the O.V.'s. With marked energy they had collected a powerful crew, in fact too powerful for their somewhat youthful opponents. They merit our congratulations for having got together so well in such a short time, and it was undoubtedly the strongest crew they have yet put upon the river. The events were as follows :—

W.C.K.S. v. MONCKTON COOMBE. Rowed at Bath on the following Saturday. The course was a mile upstream. S.ince the river over the first part of the course is fringed with houses and gardens, it is impossible to

JUNIOR SCRATCH PAIRS (Final).—Jenkins and Conan-Davies, a strong pair, and rowing well, considering that they were neophytes in the art of tubbing, came out easy victors. JUNIOR FOURS.—Willis (bow), Robinson (2), Berkeley (3), Underwood (str.) v. Rogers (bow), Jenkins (2), Kibler (3), Cavenagh I. (str.).

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Again we have crews of beginners striving in eager competition. Both crews rowed remarkably well, and the former won by a length. The losing crew, which was a good deal lighter, rowed very pluckily, and the complete absence of " crabs " is to their credit. OLD VIGORNIANS v. SCHOOL FOUR.— H. Raymond, 11 st 2 Ibs. (bow), F. L. Steward, lost. 13^ Ibs. (2), B. G. Stevens, list. (3), C. St. M. Williams, lost. 3^bl str.), R. A. Koechlin, 8 st. 8 Ibs. (cox.) v. M. S. D. Day, 9st. II Ibs. (bow), L. D. Overell, lost. 5 Ib. (2), R. Wayland-Smith, lost. 2%lbs. (3), H. C. B. Jollye, lost. 2lb. (str.), G. H. Temple-Bourne, 5 st. 8 Ibs. (cox.). The O.V.'s won the toss and chose the Cathedral side of the river. The course was rather less than half a mile from just above the first lock to the Ferry. The O.V.'s started at over 40 strokes to the minute and kept up this fast stroke till they were a length ahead of the School, who did not manage more than 36. As in their race against Hereford, the School hurried forward in their desire to get a faster stroke, and so could not get a hard beginning. The O.V.'s increased their lead to well over a length by the finish. DAY BOYS v. CASTLE HOUSE v. SCHOOL HOUSE.—Day Boys: Day (bow), Chaytor (2), Beauchamp (3),Cavenagh I.(str.),Temple-Bourne (cox.). Castle House : Nichols (bow), Rammell (2), Wayland-Smith (3), Dakin-Smith (str.), Bourne (cox.). School House: Powell (bow), Webster (2), Overell (3), Jollye (str.), Tonking (cox). These inter-house races were the most exciting events of the afternoon. Chance settled that the Day Boys should row the School House first, and when the School House seemed to have got the race well in hand, being two lengths ahead when 20 yards from the finish, over confidence wrought confusion among them. Overell caught a crab, followed immediately by Webster, and had the distance been a little

longer the Day Boys would have brought off an unexpected victory, and as it was they were only a few feet behind. Without leaving the boat the School House had then to row the Castle House, whom they defeated by several lengths, in spite of their previous exertions. SENIOR SCRATCH PAIRS (Final).—This final was postponed till the next week, as those rowing in it had rowed several races during the afternoon. Rammell and Berkeley were opposing Jollye and Overell, and the latter won by two lengths.

Scenes in tbe Sutmn. i.—AN

AGRICULTURAL

SHOW.

T last the long expected day had arrived! From daybreak, and even earlier, the little village of El Darner had been in a great state of excitement—there was a continuous banging of drums and an ever increasing hum of voices as the natives from the country-side began to pour in. From every quarter they came, and in every conceivable manner : from the desert came the Arab on his lanky, ungainly-looking camel : from neighbouring villages came the Sheikh (i.e., head of a village or tribe) with his following— the Sheikh himself probably mounted on a gailycaparisoned mule or on one of the beautiful milky-white donkeys for which the district was justly famed, while his following were mounted on more humble donkeys or even came on foot: from the villages on the opposite side of the broad Nile, close at hand, came natives in their broad-sailed " faluka " (native boats), and a few —more daring than the rest—dared the dangers of the " father o'f rivers " and swam across : and last of all from Khartoum—some 200 miles away

THE VIGORNIAN. —had arrived two " special trains," one bringing H.E., The Governor General of the Sudan (Sir R. Wingate, K.C.B.) and his Staff, and the other a number of the leading Government officials and sightseers. The scene was indeed a striking one as I gazed on it at dawn! The two long motionless trains in a railway siding contrasted strangely with the moving picture of the Show Ground itself with its masses of natives, men, women, and children, even at that early hour (5.30 a.m.) dancing and making merry as the Sudanese are ready to do on the slightest excuse. Numerous tents surrounded the ground, and hundreds of poles connected by strings of multi-coloured little flags added to the gaiety of the scene. The exhibits themselves were many and varied. There were lines of animals—bullocks, horses, goats, sheep, etc., there were rows of exhibits of the many varieties of cereals and vegetables produced in the Sudan, viz., wheat, barley, maize, durra, beans, onions, dates, melons, etc. A little further on were the exhibits of cotton—the cultivation of which is much encouraged by the Government. To the ordinary visitor however, perhaps the most interesting spot was that where the silvermerchants of Berber and Omdurman vied with each other in exhibiting their delicate Sudanese filagree silverware. In addition to the above exhibits were many others, native mats, native cloth (dammur), camel and horse saddles, carpentering work, etc., etc. Breakfast over, everyone moved towards the desert to see the finish of the great Fifty Miles Camel Race. The course was a circular one—5 miles round—and the camels had started on their long journey very early in the morning. The "jockeys" were a weird mixture of Sudanese, Arab and Berberee—some of them in extremely scanty attire! Not till the last round

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did they seem to enter into the spirit of the race, and then what a shouting and screaming there was as each man urged on his camel! Great was the excitement amongst the crowd at the winning post when a cloud of dust in the distance showed that the camels were coming, and the winner, a Baggara Arab, was loudly cheered by his friends and " backers." The winning camel covered the last round of the 5 miles in a little over 20 minutes—not bad time at the end of a 50 miles race ! A victory in this annual event is naturally much sought after as a camel's value is greatly enhanced thereby. After the camel race was finished, His Excellency the Govenor General made a tour of inspection through the little town accompanied by a camel escort, and followed by a crowd of natives, shouting and leaping in the air. By this time (10.30 a.m.) it was getting hot— the temperature was 108 degrees in the shade— and everyone, except of course the natives, retired for cooling drinks, lunch and a siesta, emerging again about 3.30 p.m. to see the Races. First of all came the Ten Mile Camel Race (in which the winner got so excited that he stood up in his saddle and waved his hands for joy—no mean acrobatic feat on the back of a trotting camel!), then came the One Mile Camel Race (time 2 mins. 20 sees.), horse races (one of which was won by a tiny little fellow on a large horse), a donkey race, etc., etc. The races over, the next item was the official inspection of the show and the distribution of the prizes to exhibitors and winners of races. A few minutes later and the sun had dropped behind the distant hills with the dramatic suddenness peculiar to the East, and all was still save the croaking of the bull frogs on the river bank and the distant sounds of revelry in the little town. The show was over. A. P. B. (O.V.)

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Sports. On Wednesday and Thursday, April the 4th and 5th, we were favoured with exceptionally pleasant conditions for our sports, the temperature being neither too low for the comfort of spectators, nor too high for that of those taking part. On the first day there was a moderate attendance, whilst on the second day, when the more important events take place, there was a considerable number of relatives and friends present. On Wednesday the heats of the 100 Yards were run, also those of the Quarter Mile, open. THROWING THE CRICKET BALL was won by a fine throw of 91 yards by quite a " dark horse," Beauchamp. Mountain (second) had very bad luck in straining his back in this event, which prevented his taking further part in the sports. The UNDER 15 event was won by Kibler, Andrews being second. Distance 65 yards. The QUARTER MILE HANDICAP, UNDER 15, was won in the final by Wilmot, who ran finely from scratch, and beat Gibbs (second) with some ease. Davies i. was third. The next contest was the LONG JUMP, OPEN, and was won by Payton with a jump of 18 feet i inch, Eccles being a good second. The same, UNDER 15, was won by Wilmot, second Kibler. The final of the HALF MILE HANDICAP, for which there was a record entrance of 71, and which had to be run in heats on the preceding Tuesday, closed the day's proceedings. Gibbs, with 200 yards' start, took the lead at once and held it all the way, running very well indeed. Kennan, with 130 yards, came in second, Davies ii. and Mainwaring coming in close together after him. Tonking and Bloomer iii. also got placed. It

was the general opinion that the handicaps were perhaps a little over generous in this race. In the opening stages of Thursday's events Jollye carried all before him, winning the High Jump, open, the 100 Yards, open, and the Quarter Mile in quick succession, leaving little doubt as to the " Victor Ludorum." In the HIGH JUMP, OPEN, he cleared the moderate height of 4 ft. 8 ins., Eccles being again a good second. He ran the final of the 100 YARDS, OPEN, in 11 1-5 seconds, Payton being second. The 100 YARDS, UNDER 15, was done in good time (n^ seconds) by Wilmot, who won easily, Kibler coming in some yards behind. The 100 YARDS, UNDER 13, was won by Noyle, and Davies ii. was second. Then came the QUARTER MILE, OPEN, which Jollye won in excellent style, covering the distance in 53 seconds. Akef ran well, coming in second, but appeared untrained. The HIGH JUMP, UNDER 15, was won by FoulkesRoberts, Croad and West being tied for the second place. Morgan won the THREE-QUARTER MILE, UNDER 16, running exceedingly well and keeping a good pace throughout. Chaytor came in second. For the O.V. RACE no one ventured to run, which was regrettable, as the event generally arouses considerable interest. THE MILE was won by Day, who passed Albrecht in the fourth lap, after remaining a pace behind him the rest of the race. Morgan ran third some distance behind Albrecht. Robinson, third from last, got the prize for finishing, the exact number of the winner of the prize not being disclosed till after the race. The HALF MILE, UNDER 14, produced a good race, Cavenagh ii. ultimately winning with some ease, Baines ii. running very well as second. The

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THE VIGORNIAN. ONE MILE BICYCLE RACE was won by Webster, with 40 yards start, who rode very well, maintaining his lead all the way. Day, owing 20 yards, was second. The CONSOLATION RACE, OPEN, was won by Lewis. The CONSOLATION RACE, UNDER 15, was won by West. The CONSOLATION RACE, UNDER 13, was won by Chappel i. In the TUGS OF WAR, the School House, whose weight told, won easily. Castle House and Hostel and Day Boys had some long pulls and were more evenly matched, but Castle House and Hostel proved the better team. The HOUSE CHALLENGE SHIELD was retained by the School House with 143 points, Day Boys being second with 103>£ points, and Castle House and Hostel last with 35^ points. Jollye won the Victor Ludorum Cup with 12 points. The KETCH RUN, which was run on Monday, April 2nd, like the Half Mile Handicap, fell to the juniors, Davies ii. winning, Burgis ii. being second and Bloomer iii. third. Though running very well indeed, it would appear that the handicaps of the smaller boys, though considerably reduced from last year, still made it impossible for the older ones to get placed. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Wilson, who was briefly introduced by the Headmaster by a speech in which he took the opportunity of thanking the Secretaries of Sports, Jollye and Mountain, for the excellent way in which the programme had been arranged and carried out. A slight change was made in one respect this year, the Head of the School, Day, thanking M.rs. Wilson for distributing the prizes. We consider the idea an excellent one, and hope it will be continued in future years.

Crtcfcet. W.C.K.S. v. MR. BEARCROFT'S XI. Played at Worcester, on May i6th. The second match of the season resulted in a draw, leaving, however, the advantage to our opponents. The latter went in first, and in a fairly short time knocked up 189 for five wickets, when they declared. Of their score Mr. F. A. How was responsible for an excellent 111 not out. The School then went in, and managed to score 64 for six wickets, but, owing to time, was compelled to conclude, rain having interfered much with the time of play. The School fielding was satisfactory. MR. G. BEARCROFT'S XI. Rev. R. Craze b Wayland-Smith H. Gilmour b Nichols F. A. How not out T. Phillips b Brent-Smith G. L. Crowe c Day b Wayland-Smith Rev. J. Websterc Payton b Nichols T. E. Rammell not out Hon. F. Allsopp-j G. Bearcroft L did not bat. L. D. Overell J

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W.C.K.S. A. K. Chaytor b Crowe II. C. B. Jollye c Allsopp b Crowe M. S. D. Day b Rev. Craze H. G. Mountain b Rev. Craze A. E. Brent-Smith b Crowe C. Nichols not out W. H. Dakin-Smith b Rev. Craze F. T. E. Lewis \ C. H. Payton I ... , , t 1 \ did not bat. W. N. Berkeley j R. Wayland-Smith J Extras Total

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W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL, W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS.

CHELTENHAM. Played on May 26th, at Cheltenham. The result of this match was disappointing, as the School came out easily for a paltry 37, while our opponents scored 141 for five wickets. Our fielding was not sound, whilst our batting was absolutely lacking in stamina, and a consequent collapse resulted. Seven bowlers went on, but of these only Chaytor and Day made any impression, the former obtaining the best analysisThe following is the score:— W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollyec Soutar b Roberts A. K. Chaytor b Roberts W. H. Dakin-Smith c F. J. Lidderdale b Roberts H. G. Mountain st F. J. Lidderdale b Anderson... M. S. D. Day c Whish b Anderson C. Nichols b Anderson W. N. Berkeley c Roberts b Anderson R. Wayland-Smith c W. G. Lidderdale b Anderson F. T. E. Lewis c and b Roberts C. H. Payton b Anderson C. G. Ecclesnotout Extras

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DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. W. G. Lidderdale b Day W. H. Anderson c Nichols b Wayland-Smith F. J. Lidderdale c Berkeley b Chaytor H. C. Roberts c Berkeley b Chaytor H. W. ThomasbDay H. C. H. Lane not out P. D. Robinson not out K. H. Soutar ^ A. R. Rawlence I did not bat. S. O. Thomas f F. L. Whish J Extras

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Played on Whit Monday. The O.V.'s came in great force, and, batting first at 11.30, were going strong .at lunch time, when they had 100 for one wicket. Shuttle worth played a very good innings of 58, and Stevens showed some of his old form in 73 not out. The School started disastrously, but things looked a little better when Jollye, Mountain, and Day made a few runs, but the rest collapsed. In the second innings Jollye and Day started well, but none of the others could cope with the bowling. E. L. Koechlin got 4 wickets for 12 runs. OLD VIGORNIANS. C. T. Ley b Chaytor W. Shuttle-worth c Lewis b Nichols B. G. Stevens not out C. L. Davey not out V. R. Hughes R. C. Wilmot E. L. Koechlin J. L. Partington j. did not bat. J. G. Shield T. A. Partington P. H. Ludlow Extras Total

28 58 73 32

Io 201

W.C.K.S. F. T. E. Lewisb Hughes A. K. Chaytor b Hughes H. C. B. Jollye b Koechlin H. G. Mountain c and b Davey M. S. D. Day not out C. Nichols b Koechlin C. G. Eccles c Davey b Koechlin W. H. Dakin-Smith c Stevens b Davey A. E. Brent-Smith b Davey W. N. Berkeley b Davey A. K. Beauchamp b Koechlin Extras Total

2 I 22 14 18 o o o 2 4 o 6 60

THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S.—Second Innings. II. C. B. Jollye b Shuttleworth M. S. D. Day b Ley F. T. E. Lewis b Ley A. H. Chaytor c Shield b Koechlin H. G. Mountain Ibw b Shuttleworth C. Nichols b Shuttleworth C. G. Eccles c Wilmot b Shuttleworth \V. H. Dakin-Smith b Shuttleworth A. E. Brent-Smith c Davey b Koechlin W. N. Berkeley not out A. K. Beauchamp c Stevens b Shuttleworth Extras Total.

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W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye b Griffiths M. S. D. Day c Britten b Hall A. K. Chaytor c Hall b Griffiths H. G. Mountain b Griffiths W. H. Dakin-Smith run out C. Nicholls b Hall F. T. E. Lewis c Fawkes b Griffiths W. N. Berkeley not out A. K. Beauchamp b Hall F. W. Shuttleworth c Griffiths b Hall C. G. Eccles b Hall Extras Total BOWLING ANALYSIS. o. M. I Nichols 2i 2 Chaytor 13 Shuttleworth 7 3 o Day 2 i Beauchamp 6

W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. Played at Hereford on Saturday, June Qth, in beautiful weather, on a hard wicket. Batting first, Hereford scored freely without giving any chances, till they had passed the century. With one or two exceptions the fielding was good. When the School went in Day played an excellent innings of 43, including seven 4*5. Chaytor also played steady cricket, but the tail was bad. The team should do better when they meet Hereford again on their own ground in July. HEREFORD C.S. P. J. Morris b Nichols A. Watkins b Chaytor H. L. Hall Ibw b Day J. J. Britten b Beauchamp W. R. Burrough Ibw b Shuttleworth T. Fawkes c Chaytor b Beauchamp H. R. RaggbNichols E. Griffiths not out E. B. Grisett not out T. Ragg 1 G.W.Gri S eu} didnotbat Extras., Total,

o 43 21 5 2 o 3 9 o o o I 84 R.

66 46 25 14 14

W. 2 I I I 2

W.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S. With the help of the Masters the School did something to make up for their many defeats. St. John's came to us with a strong team, and winning the toss, chose to bat. With Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Castley bowling in their best form wickets quickly fell, Messrs. Page and Platt alone offering resistance. Mr. Jarrett secured 7 wickets for 37 runs, and got his wickets in excellent style. The School had lost only one wicket, when rain snatched from them an almost certain victory. Score as follows :— ST. JOHN'S.

27 26 57 24 48 4 o 26 2

to 224

H. D. Ilarben b Jarrett Capt, Wodehouss c Jarrett b Castley W. Platts b Castley W. Young b Jarrett R. P. Page b Castley W. Souch c Mountain b Jarrett W. Skinner c Mountain b Jarrett Rey. J. Davies not out A. W. Isaac b Jarrett F. J. Armstrong c Castley b Jarrett A Phelps b Jarrett Extras Total

I o 24 o 37 I o 12 I o I 6 83

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170 W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell, Esq. not out— H. C. B. Jollye b Platts A. K. Chaytor M. S. D. Day W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq. R. J. Castley, Esq. H. G. Mountain > did not bat. W. H. Dakin-Smith W. N. Berkeley A. K. Beauchamp R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq. Extras Total.

18 17

Smith failing to score. Leeke and Lewis, however came to the rescue, the former making 31, the latter 12 not out. When rain put an end to play the School had won by 8 wickets. INTER-HOUSE MATCHES.

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SECOND XI. v. CHERBOURG, MALVERN. Played at Malvern, Wednesday, May 16. The Second XL, batting first, lost 4 wickets for no runs—an extraordinary collapse—and only succeeded in compiling 39, while Cherbourg soon mastered the bowling, and made 130 for five wickets. SECOND XI.v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL, SECOND XI. At Home, on Saturday, June 9th. When the Second had a good chance of victory they threw it away. Batting first, they made 66 (Leeke 16), while their opponents made 62, but a misunderstanding having arisen between our umpire and scorer, it was found that the byes had been counted 2, instead of 4, as agreed on. When the changes were made, the match was found to be a tie with 68 each. The School fielding was very poor, and the Second XL must practice hard if they mean to win matches. Brent-Smith bowled well, and obtained four wickets for 12 runs. SECOND XL v. ST. JOHN'S SECOND XL Played on Saturday, 9th June, at St. John's. Our opponents batted first and, much to our surprise, were dismissed for 51 runs, chiefly owing to good bowling by Shuttleworth (5 for 16), and an improvement in the fielding. The School started badly, both Eccles and Wayland-

DAY BOYS. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings, Chaytor c Jollye b Woodforde... 3 c Mountain b Webster 3 Leeke b Berkeley 13 b Woodforde I Day b Woodforde 4 c Mount'nbWoodforde 32 Beauchamp c Hollyerb Berk'ley 6 b Webster 14 Shuttleworth c Brent-Smith b Woodforde o b Webster i Dale b Woodforde I b Berkeley 24 Hunt b Woodforde o c Jollye b Berkeley ... I I Farthing b Berkeley 6 b Berkeley I Cavenagh i. b Berkeley o b Berkeley o Morgan b Berkeley 6 not out 5 Baines i. not out 8 c Armst'ngb Woodf'de 6 Extras 2 Extras 9 Total

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Total

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1st Innings. 2nd Innings. Webster b Chaytor 6 b Chaytor o Hollyer b Beauchamp o b Beauchamp o Berkeley b Chaytor 4 c Leeke b Beauchamp o Jollye c Morgan b Beauchamp... 8 c Cavenagh i. b Beauchamp 23 Mountain st Day b Shuttleworth 49 not out 22 Pay ton c Baines b Beauchamp... 14 b Chaytor 10 Brent-Smith b Chaytor o Woodforde c Chaytor b Beauchamp 3 did not bat. Albrecht b Shuttleworth 6 Armstrong b Chaytor 3 Kibler not out o Extras S Extras 3 Total 98 School House won by five wickets.

Total (5 wkts) 58

®lo Digorntans' Column. On the 2Oth March last, after the annual boat race between the School and Hereford Cathedral School, a football match was played on the School Ground (which was kindly lent by the Headmaster) between the Old Vigornians' Club

THE VIGORNIAN. and the Old Herefordians' Club, and after a most pleasant and enjoyable game resulted in a draw of one goal each. The match was a new departure, and it is intended if possible to make it an annual fixture. Both teams were entertained at tea after the match by the O.V. Club. The O.V. Race at the Sports unfortunately failed to fill, and consequently no race took place. It is possible that a shorter distance might suit some of the O.V.'s, who are unable to do any training for the race, and before next year an expression of opinion on the matter will be obtained, and if desirable the Games' Committee asked to alter it accordingly. The Annual Cricket Match between the Old Vigornians and the School will be played on Thursday, the 28th June, commencing at 12 o'clock. A strong O.V. eleven has been got together, and it is hoped that a number of O.V.'s will be present. The attention of Old Vigornians is called to the " O.V. colours," particulars of which appear in another column. They can be obtained from the Secretary of the O.V. Club at a much reduced cost, and Old Vigornians are asked to patronise them as much as possible. O.V.

Spooner, G. Hardwicke (Canon) (1864-1867) has accepted the office of Archdeacon of Warrington. Roberts, H. D. (1881-1882) has been appointed Chief Librarian and Superintendent of the Art Galleries and Museum to the Brighton Corporation. Hill, W. H. (1887-1891) has passed his " Senior Arabic " Examination at Cairo. Bates, M., (1891-1901) has passed the Primary Professional Examination in Anatomy and Physiology for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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Simpson, S. G. (1892-1899) has obtained a post at the Lycee Dorai, France. Lewis, H. A. (Rev.) (1895-1898) has charge of a district on the Railway extending in three directions for a distance of zoo, 180, and 50 miles from Johannesburg. Sampson, L. M. (1895-1899) has been appointed to a classical Mastership at Fauconberge School, Beccles. Day, G. D. (1896-1904) has obtained a Third Class, Classical Moderations, at Oxford. Dash, A. J. (1897-1905) has been nominated for a Haberdasher's Exhibition by the Dean of Christchurch. Jeans, G. M. (1897-1904) has passed the Preliminary Examination of the Incorporated Law Society. Fergusson, D. A. (1897-1903) has been taking a part in the play of " The Prodigal Son." Stinton, T. (1898-1904) has obtained a First Class, Classical Moderations, at Oxford. Dickson (1900-1903) has obtained a Third Class Theological Special (Part III.) at Cambridge. Brodribb, F. G. (1902-1904) has joined H.M.S. " Iris," from the Training Ship " Highflyer," as a Midshipman. Rowe, R. (1902-1905) has obtained a Clerkship in the Wellingborough Branch of the Capital and Counties Bank. Williams, A. B. (1904-1906) has been nominated to a Provost Foundation Scholarship at Lancing College and placed in the Upper Fourth Form. Dutton, J. R. (1905-1906) has obtained an Engineering appointment at Johannesburg. Williams, C. St. Maur (1895-1903), Selwyn, Cambridge, has been placed in the Third Class of the Theological Honour Tripos. Smith, A. P. G.(i895-I903), Scholar of Sidney Sussex, Cambridge, has been placed in Div. I. of Class II. of the Classical Honour Tripos.

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MARRIAGES. DAY—STINTON.—On the i8th April, at Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, by the Rev. G. F. Hough, M.A., Vicar, assisted by the Rev. G. Duncan, M.A., John Duncan Day, B.A., eldest son of John Curel Roberts Day, of Worcester, to May Stinton, only daughter of the late Thomas Stinton, of Worcester. DlMONT—GREEN.—On the 12th June, at Lightcliffe, Halifax, by the Ven. the Archdeacon of Birmingham, assisted by the Rev. H. AKennedy and the Rev. H. H. Green (brother of the bride), Charles Tunnacliff Dimont, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Halifax, to Nora Frances Haydn, younger daughter of the late Sir Frank Green, Bart., sometime Lord Mayor of London.

©.ID. Club. The following new members have joined the Club:— Shuttleworth, W. H. (1900-1901}, College Green, Worcester. Ludlow, P. H. (1902-1905), Thorneycroft, Pedmore, Stourbridge. The Club, which now numbers 200 members is open to Old Boys and Masters of the School. Subcription 2/6 per annum for first three years after leaving School; then 5/-. Life membership, £3 33. Members also receive each issue of " The Vigornian " ; also notice of all important School Fixtures, &c. The Club collects and reports all news of interest relating to Old Vigornians. The O.V. Club also supplies, the " Colours" mentioned in the following list, which can be obtained from the Hon. Sec. (Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester) at the prices set out below:— Knitted Silk Ties ... ... 2/3 each. i% in. Hat Ribbons ... 1/3 „ 2 in. „ „ 2/- „ Waist Scarves ... ... 4/6 „ „ (superior quality)... 6/- „ Flannel for Blazers and Caps 2/1 per yard.

©yforb letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, It is my good fortune to be able to record great activity in varied spheres on the part of our numerous O.V. colony. And so, on that score, I shall excuse myself from attempting the usual flowery preamble, and trust that you will be contented with facts unadorned. F. L. Steward (Hertford) has been covering himself with glory. He was one of the redeeming features of an unsuccessful eight, and has been elected Captain of Boats at Hertford for next year. He has also been victorious in the College Scratch Pairs, for both of which distinctions he claims our best congratulations. In the intervals of his more important occupations he flirts mildly with the Honour School of Jurisprudence (Anglice, " Law "). F. T. Bode (St. Catherine's) is concentrating his well-known activity upon Theology, for which he will ere long pass within the grim portal of the Schools. This crisis, of course, necessitates the seclusion of the Simple Life. But he may occasionally be seen scudding, hatless, through the streets on a jaunty cycle. G. D. Day (Hertford) has been playing a lot of cricket for his college ; for a time he had no success, until suddenly he took a century at the expense of St. John's, and later another, and was given the colours. Since then he has been resting on his laurels. The negotiation of <' divvers " has occupied his past week. T. Stinton (Magdalen), like Day, has been doing his best to make up for time wasted in work during the last two terms. He has played in all the Magdalen cricket matches, without giving the scorers much reason to complain of overwork, and has survived up to the third round of the College Tennis Tournament.

THE VIGORNIAN. A. J. Dash (Christ Church) is feverishly fortifying himself to withstand the insidious attacks of the Mathematical Moderators next week. A brief period of strife, and he will soon be enjoying " Rest after toil, port after stormy seas." (N.B.—No suggestion of a "Gulf" in Mods.) For recreation he has been playing tennis and haunting the Char, and has on one occasion represented the 'Varsity at chess. H. Raymond (Pembroke). Since an enforced retirement from the position of under-studying, the spare man of the eight has betaken himself to " patters " (Anglice, Tennis). He confessed to feeling excessively martial on the occasion of a recent field-day in Blenheim Park, but was not rewarded by a sight of the enemy. H. S. Berkeley (St. John's) may also be seen displaying his agility on the Tennis-court. But don't imagine that he will relapse into the rank of the " Flannelled Fools." He is already putting on a colossal spurt with a view to "Greats" in 1908. O. G. O. Larr (Keble) is having a good term after having floored Pass Mods, and " Divvers " at one fell swoop last March. Tennis, the Char, and the choice of a tobacco to suit his fastidious palate—he has no cares beyond this. F. S. Macnalty (Worcester) finds his time fully occupied with cricket. When interviewed he was suffering from a slight strain, but he severely deprecated the idea of any prolonged absence from the arena of his triumphs. In conclusion, I can assure you that we are all having a first-rate summer term, and trust that you are in the same happy state at Worcester, especially that you are having a good cricket season. We have heard faint echoes of disasters—TO 8' lv viKu.-rta. Yours, etc., OXONIENSIS.

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Xetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Once more the demand for a 'Varsity letter! Once more the sudden revelation to the writer oi the same how little news can accumulate in the course of a term. Possibly the weather, which has so far been fearful and wonderful even for a " summer " term has exercised a baneful influence on the course of events : at any rate the fact remains that nothing sensational has happened here of late. Not even a " rag " has disturbed the peaceful monotony, of existence, and there is a sad rumour to the effect that some individuals have in despair taken to work. May week has come and gone, and the countless groups of visitors, each accompanied by the inevitable guide in flannels—or red cloth binding—have finished their annual invasion. In the realm of cricket, the chief feature has been the splendid opening of the 'Varsity season, which seems to point to a decisive victory over Oxford at Lord's. The eleven is certainly far above the average strength. Turning to the O.V.'s now in residence, the melancholy fact at once strikes us that unless any of the present trio can convince the unfeeling authorities of the absolute necessity for the preservation of the O.V. colony here, it seems sadly probable that this time-honoured institution will qualify for an obituary notice in your next number. Nothing is, of course, certain as yet, but all the three School representatives are expected to go down after taking their degrees this term, while every hope of reinforcement has been abandoned so far as next year's freshmen are concerned. C. C. Dickson (Jesus) after a brilliant bowling performa-ice in the Seniors' Match has felt compelled to devote his energies almost entirely to working for his Theo. Special—with disastrous results so far as his cricket is concerned.

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C. St. M. Williams has been seeking relaxation from Theo. Trip studies by again rowing in the Selwyn 1st May Boat, where he occupied the bow thwart. A. P. G. Smith (Sidney) is taking the rest cure in a most conscientious manner after a struggle with the Classical Trip. It only remains to wish the School Cricket XI every success this season—always excepting the O.V. match, and to again express the hop_e that some means will yet be found to fill the depleted ranks of the Old Boys' contingent at Cambridge. Believe me, Yours very sincerely,

very light crew, and could not make way against the heavy weather we experienced on the race days. This term the 'Varsity boats are out and are going well. The first boat should be able to give a good account of itself against Edinburgh and in the June Week Regatta. Eldershaw is at present rowing No. 2 in the second 'Varsity boat. He is trying to combine training and honour Theology, to the detriment of both. The June Exams., with all their attendant horrors, will soon be upon us ; so with best wishes for a successful cricket season, I remain, yours,

CANTAB.

DUNELM.

Durbam Xetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, It is with more than usual reticence that I pen a Durham letter, for J. A. T. Langdon has not been in residence this term, and consequently the O.V. colony is even more attenuated than ever. By far the most exciting event of this term was the visit of Baron Takaki, Surgeon-General of the Japanese Navy, who came to receive the honorary degree of D.C.L. In spite of pouring rain he was met at the station by a large crowd, while the Convocation was exceedingly lively. Rumour says that Lord Milner is coming up for a degree at the June Convocation, which promises even more excitement. To turn to O.V. doings, J. A. T. Langdon stroked the Hatfield second Inter-College Crew well at the end of last term, which, after two hard races, won the Graduates' Cup for the second year in succession. W. F. H. N. Eldershaw was rowing behind him at No. 3. Our First Crew, as usual, was unfortunate. It was a

Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, It is with some slight feeling of apprehension, mingled with deep humility, I venture to call attention in your columns to the falling through of the O.V. race at the Sports. Without being dictatorial, I would suggest that the Games Committee are not in such an affluent condition as to be able to provide prizes which provoke no competition whatever. At the time of the race there were some who said that the distance (220 yds.) was too long, but I feel sure the authorities are quite willing to alter this, if only some appearance of preparation is shown. I should think that if no appreciation of their gift is evinced, the Games Committee will withdraw it. Hoping this comment will be taken in the spirit it is offered, I remain, yours etc.,

NON-DICTATOR.

THE VIGORNIAN. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, I think I am voicing the opinion of many, when I venture to put forward the following suggestion as a definite proposal: i.e., that the School should rent another field in addition to our old field, but instead of the one adjoining the old ground. The reasons for my proposal are:— (I.) That owing to our increased and increasing numbers we are becoming overcrowded. (II.) That the cricket match "square" ought not to have football played over it during the previous term (the new field being in the first place a ground specially for football). We should then obtain some really good wickets on the New Road ground, and the condition of the field would be immensely improved. Two or three junior football games could be played on it, without encroaching on the square. On the other hand, the proposed ground could be used for junior cricket games. The real object is to have both a ground which is essentially a cricket ground, and one which is essentially a football ground. The extra ground at present rented is not fit for ist XI. games, not being large enough. Really the best and most convenient way out of the difficulty would be to " knock into one" the two fields we have at present, making one large ground, but this would no doubt be difficult, owing to the different ownership of the grounds, etc. I believe, however, that a suitable ground can be obtained not far from our present one. The great difficulty would, of course, be the financial one, but I think this might be overcome by raising the Games subscription from 3/6, to at any rate 5/-. At present it is quite inadequate to the demand for materials, etc. I think that it will be necessary, sooner or later, to take this step as regards fields, owing to the increase of numbers.

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As we are expanding in other departments, so I think we ought to expand in this direction, and I trust something may be done. Yours for the common weal,

M. S. D. DAY.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Having observed in your columns the grievous state of debt in which the Games Committee has for some time been "plunged, and side-by-side with it the comparative wealth of the Library Committee, it appears obvious to me that some steps should be taken to remedy the deficiency of the former committee. The only permanent remedy would seem to be the raising of the insignificant games subscription of 33. 6d. But some temporary relief might be obtained by a transference of some of the balance of one committee to the other, or else the diminishing of one subscription and the increase of the other—and if no other steps are taken I feel that one of these two alternatives might at least be adopted. But I would like to point out the small size of both these subscriptions—particularly the Games Sub.—compared with other schools of the same size, where the minimum is 73. 6d. I trust that I shall not be considered officious in making this suggestion, but the careful observation of the Balance Sheets of these Committees for the last four years has led me to what is perhaps a not unnatural conclusion, and I feel that some good may be done by drawing attention to this unsatisfactory state of affairs. Yours sincerely,

PRO BONO PUBLICO.

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Erotic. ODE TO M So wilful, wayward, yet so fair, With steps that seem to tread the air, More like some sweet ethereal dream Than earthly mortal doth she seem. Her every movement has a charm Devoid of guile and free from harm, Oh, t'were the height of human bliss Her cherry lips to fondly kiss. The rose is fair, my darling, true— But never flower so fair as you ; Thine image blest will haunt me still 'Midst pain and pleasure, good and ill. 'Tis not thy virtues sole I love, 'Tis for thyself alone : Thy faults to me are lovely too, What faults thy beauty own. Like some untam&d fawn thou art, Dame Nature's artless child ; Oh, how Love's arrow pierced this heart, Slain by thy beauty mild ! 'Tis not some empty gallant's plaint That strikes thy tender ear, But 'tis the cry of lover fain: With love that has no fear. G. A. G. BONSER.

Evening. Now is the sun beneath the edge departing, Leaving the earth in twilight's darkening gloom, Now brightens with his rays the hovering cloudsi With glittering glare that speaks of nearing doom.

Look yonder at what rate Apollo drives His weary horses at the end of day, With his last lingering rays, he faintly gilds The dancing ripples on the open bay. His sweating horses now their bath desire, He bids them wait awhile before they plunge, Holds them in practiced grasp, while his last beams Like golden daggers at the clouds do lunge. The plunge is o'er, the day is done, The moon is risen high, Her softening light, while silence reigns, With twinkling stars doth vie. F. H. C. ARMSTRONG.

library account. LENT TERM, 1906. 1906. May

May 14.

RECEIPTS. Balance ... Per Headmaster— Subscriptions... ... Vigornians . . . ... Pound...

£ s. d. 26 ii 6 14 10 o 3 3 ° 0 2 6

O.V. Club (per J. G. Shield, Esq.)

17 15 6 3 18 9 £48 5 9

1506. Jan. 23. Feb. 16. April 5. ,, 5. „ 5. ,, 5. May 3.

EXPENDITURE. Deighton (Rook)... Thornton (Books) Worcester Education Supply (Books)... Whiteman (Papers) Large (Papers) Humphreys (Books) Baylis & Son (Vigornians) „ „ (Catalogue) Museum and Postage ... ... ... Balance

£ «. 0

4 5 2 13 0 14 2

7 17 i 7 O

27 16

£& 5 9

But mark the sun doth lower sink amain, The threatening glare, its power fast doth lose, And coloured mountains to the eye appear, With violet, rose, and all the rain-bow's hues.

Audited and found correct, May 26th, 1906.

W. H. CHAPPEL. W. A. T. JARRETT, Hon. Treas.

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(Barnes account. 1906.

RECEIPTS.

April.

Sports Subscriptions Entrance Fees— School House Day Boys Castle House Hostel

10 12 o 20 6 o 406

EXPENDITURE.

Feb. 17. Mar. 5. „ 12. „ 14,, Z5„ 25April 3. ..

,, 18. ,, 18.

£ s. d.

21 6 8 Deficit 0 2 3 Ward (broom) Scoring Table ° 3 3 0 6 0 Sports Secretary ... 0 4 0 Secretary (for Football gear) ? o o Rent for Field 0 3 6 Bennett (Photo.) 0 i 6 Monckton Coombe (Porter & Telegram) 0 8 9 Wilson (Football) Midland Railway (Carriage of Boat) 3 2 4 Stores (Cricket Bags) 1 5 6 0 4 6 Cooper (Engraving) 2 19 O Cooper (Prizes) Mappin Bros. (Prizes) 7 5 6 Souch— £ s. d. Mowing ... ... i o o Goal Posts and Measuring o 15 o Whiting ... ... 0 7 0 Marking T w o Grounds 2 0 0 Preparing Ground for Sports 1 0 0 Repairing Water-pipe a n d Pavilion ... 0 5 0 Pollard (Revolver)

Mar. 19. '' Berrow's Worcester Journal" Apr. 18. Repairs Fives Court and Pavilion

„ 18. Starkey (Footballs) „ 18. Baylis& Lewis (Cards and Invitations)... May.

CALENDAR.

32 6 o

School Subscriptions Rowing Subscriptions

1906.

1Rote0 for tbc Germ.

s. d.

£ s. d. 4 4 0 3 9 6 2 1 6 o 17 o

Birley (Prizes) Thornborrow (Rowing) ...

S 7 o 0 3 6 3 2 0 i o 7 ° i 5 0 6 0 1 7 6 10

O O

2 3 10

Balance.

£67 4 6 T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas. Examined and found correct, W. II. CHAPPEL. June 7th, 1906.

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Thurs., May 24.—Ascension Day. School Service, 9 o'clock, in Ladye Chapel. Field Day of the Field Club. Mon., June n.—Half-term. Sat, „ 16.—Field Day of the Field Club. Tues., „ 19.—School Band Concert, 8 p.m. Mon., July 16.—Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board Higher Certif. Exam. Mon., „ 23.—Do. Lower Certif. Exam. Sat, „ 28.—Exeunt Omnes. Sat, Sept. 22.—Redeunt Omnes. CRICKET FIXTURES. DATE. MAY.

OPPONENTS. FIRST XI.

WHERE PLAYED.

Sat., 12 Wed., 16 Sat, 26

tColwall C.C *Mr. G. Bearcroft's XI Dean Close School

Home. Home. Away.

JUNE.

Sat., 2 Mon., 4 Sat., 9

Malvern Colts Home. *Old Vigornians Home. Hereford Cathedral School...Away.

Wed., 13

fSt. John's C.C

Sat., 16 Wed., 20 Sat., 23 Thu., 28 Sat., 30

fMalvern C. C Home. *Dean Close School Home. tWorcestershireC. and G—Away. *Old Vigornians Home. fSt. John's C.C Away.

Home.

JULY.

Wed., 4 Sat., 7 Wed., II Sat., 14

*King Edward's School, Stratford Home. * Hereford Cathedral School.. Home. Mr. T. E. Rammell's XI....Home. tMalvern C.C Away.

I With Masters. * On these days Mrs. Chappel will be pleased to see Parents and Friends at tea on the Ground.

MAY. Wed., 16 JUNE. Sat., 9 Wed., 13 Wed., 20 Sat., 23 Sat., 30 JULY. Wed., 4 Sat., 7

SECOND XI. Cherbourg, Malvern

Away.

Hereford C.S. 2nd XI Home. St. John's C.C. 2nd XI Away. Dean Close School 2nd XI...Away. Cherbourg, Malvern Home. St. John's C.C. 2nd XI Home. K.E.S., Stratford, 2nd XI....Away. Hereford C.S. 2nd XI Away.

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Scbool ©CHcers. Captain of the School ... M. S. D. DAY. M. S. D. DAY. Captain of Cricket H. G. MOUNTAIN. Secretary of Cricket H. C. B. JOLLYE. Captain of Boats Captain of Gymnasium.. H. C. B. JOLLYE. A. H. B. WEBSTER. Captain of Fives Captain of Rifle Club .. R. WAYLAND-SMITH. Secretary of Chess Club H. C. B. JOLLYE. Sec. of Debating Society F. T. E. LEWIS. Captain of Football ... A. K. BEAUCHAMP. Secretary of Football ... F. T. E. LEWIS. H. C. B. JOLLYE.

Ed itors of the " Vigornian" G. A. G. BONSER.

M. S. D. DAY. G. A. G. BONSER. F. T. E. LEWIS. A. K. BEAUCHAMP. Curator of the Museum... A. H. B. WEBSTER.

Librarians

'M. S. D. DAY.

Monitors.

H. C. B. JOLLYE. A. K. BEAUCHAMP. , F. T. E. LEWIS. H. G. MOUNTAIN. W. W. SEVILLE. R. WAYLAND-SMITH. 'W. A. T. JARRETT, ESQ. (Hon. Treasurer).

Library 1 Committee/

R. M. M. BEACH HICKS, ESQ. H. C. B. JOLLYE. G. A. G. BONSER (Hon. Secretary).

The following new books have been added to the Library:— The Call of the Wild - Jack London. A Welsh Singer - Allen Raine. The Bending of a Twig - Clarke. The Scarlet Pimpernel - Baroness Orckzy. The Hundred Days - Max Pemberton. John Chilcote, M.P. - Thurston. For England, Home and Beauty - Gordon-Stables. The Brothers - Vachell. The American Commonwealth - Bryce. Wild Life at Land's End - Tregarthen. Byways in the Classics - Platt. Plato's Republic - Davies & Vaugham. The following series have been completed :— English Men of Letters, Heroes of the Nations, Stories of the Nations.

Salvete. H. T. Akef, J. E. P. Cockey, T. L. P. Farthing, H. King, F. W. Leeke, G. F. Lester, H. N. Lester, F. A. Mallett, H. G. Mallet, H. C. Pearce S. G. B. Richardson, G. H. Richardson, L. T. Sprosen, A. S. N. Thompson, L. H. N. Thompson, V. C. N. Thompson.

M. S. D. DAY. F. T. E. LEWIS. A. K. BEAUCHAMP. A. H. B. WEBSTER. G. O. POWELL. (T. E. RAMMELL, ESQ.

Walete. W. L. North, W. B. Davey, A. B. Williams.

(Hon. Treasurer).

R. M. M. BEACH HICKS, ESQ. Games Committee M. S. D. DAY. H. G. MOUNTAIN. A. H. B. WEBSTER. H.C.B. JOLLYE (Hon. Secretary).

The Editors acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries :—Stratfordian, Herefordian, Oceanian, Wulfrunian, Bromsgrovian, Tonbridgian, Monktonian, Bathonian, Salopian, League of the Empire (2).