The Vigornian March 1907

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MARCH, 1907.

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the prosaic record of events, which it is our , . <i , A Put before our readers. An unusual amount of enjoyment has been afforded us by J J J the long reign of King Frost, under whose influence " the waters sullenly congealed and

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swell the roll of the boat-club to thirty members, a dozen of whom are tyros. Of last year's Four we have three remaining, while there is a promising show of competitors for the fourth j place. Owing to the generosity of friends and past and present members of the School we have been able to purchase a new racing boat, which has been built for us by Salter, of Oxford, and is considerably lighter than our old ones. This acquisition has made it possible for us to have some trials in the two old boats, an institution which we hope will become annual. A list of the donations towards the Boat Fund is published in this number. Our race with Hereford is fixed for March i6th, to be rowed over their course, and that with the Old Vigornians for March 23rd. The Games Committee has agreed that these shall be the only two races rowed this year.

of the " temporary tabernacle" hitherto in use. The day will come, we hope, when the remainder of these obsolete buildings will undergo the same fate. * # #

Congratulations are due to H. C. B. Jollye on having won the Meeke Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford, and to F. T. E. Lewis, who has gained the Inge Exhibition at Worcester College, Oxford.

In accordance with the decision of the Headmaster's Conference the School has adopted that pronunciation of Latin, which is favoured by the authorities. We think it likely that in a short time this mode of pronunciation will come natural to all who study Latin, but at present there is a spirit of conservatism among the scholars of the Sixth, which makes them inclined to ignore the reformed system as being a new-fangled idea, and there is a certain amount of scepticism as to whether the suggested improvements are correct. * * * The Governors, liberal as ever, have promised, at the Headmaster's request, the sum of £20 towards a horse and roller for the Cricket field. The purchase, which will be made by Hunt, will supply a long-felt want. A propos of Cricket we may mention the appointment of A. K. Chaytor as the Captain for next season, and of W. DakinSmith as Secretary. * * *

The Dean and Chapter have kindly consented, at the consent of the Governors, to enlarge our third boarding house, the Hostel. The proposed addition is at present being evolved out of the Canons' stables, which have been steedless for generations. While engaged in excavating the ruins of the venerable edifice the workers came across a well of valuable water. After consultation it was decided by the authorities that the well should be boarded over ; doubtless when the Severn runs dry the importance of this discovery will be realized. The new wing will provide accommodation for fifteen boys, and the construction of studies to be heated by hot water pipes, will involve the demolition

Our Headmaster was recently summoned to the War Office to sit on a Select Committee of Headmasters and War Office Officials, to discuss the endowment of School Cadet Corps at the expense of the Government. Since the school possesses no cadet corps, most of the business of the meeting was of no immediate interest to ourselves, but a proposal made by our Headmaster that assistance in the way of providing ammunition should be given to schools, which are not large enough to run cadet corps, will be discussed with the other business in Parliament. We think that it will be only right, if such assistance is forthcoming, but we are not so optimistic as to imagine that this will come in our lifetime, unless a Royal Commission is appointed for the purpose.

THE VIGOKNIAN. It is our duty to record that our scholar in " Borrioboola Gha" has left school at Masasi and gone into the country as a teacher, and will not proceed to ordination. Our sympathies and offerings have been transfen-ed to the maintainence of one scholar and a half, i.e., a day boy ; not that we would depreciate to such an extent the value of day boys generally, but the fact remains that in this particular mission day boys are half price. Our new protege rejoices in the name of Hamisi, a name hardly so aristocratic as that of the departed Semwaza. Unlike his predecessors, he has had the honour of having his photograph hung up in the Hall amid other worthies. Our contribution to the Mission last year was ^,10 93. 6d.

Addresses to the School during Lent have been kindly promised by the following : — Feb. I4th. Rev. E. H. Tupper, Minor Canon of the Cathedral. Feb. 21 st. Rev. E. B. Layard, of Pusey House, Oxford. Feb. 28th. Rev. T. Barnard, Headmaster of Blind College. March ;th. Rev. H. S. Chignell, Sacrist of Cathedral. March I4th. Rev. C. E. Hopton, Rector of St. Stephen's. March 2ist. Very Rev. Dean of Worcester.

The School Band is now occupied in practising for a Concert which they purpose giving early next term, the proceeds of which have been kindly promised towards the New Boat Fund. The Band has been deprived of the services of W. H. Shuttleworth, O.V., and T. Harrington, O.V., a fact which is much to be regretted. L. Adlington, O.V., and several members of the School have helped to fill the vacancies. The Band now numbers twenty members.

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Towards the end of last Term an anonymous offer of a Shooting Cup for the Champion Shot was made by an O.V. This unknown benefactor is assured of the gratitude of the whole School. The cup will be competed for during the Summer Term, and the name of the holder for the year will be inscribed upon it. In the Christmas Term two Shooting Matches were arranged with Dean Close School, Cheltenham. The conditions were that the shooting should take place on our own ranges on the same day, and that each member of the teams of eight should shoot ten rounds each. The results were in every way satisfactory to ourselves, as the first match was won by fifty-eight pts. and the second by forty pts. During this term we hope that a match on similar conditions will be arranged with Hereford Cathedral School, which now has a new miniature range. We regret to add that this has since been found impracticable. *

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Since Easter is so early this year, and in consequence makes this term unusually short, we have found it necessary to postpone the Sports till the second week in next term. The dates fixed are Wednesday and Thursday, May ist and 2nd. It has always been our rule to avoid procrastination if possible, still we hope that the standard of events will not deteriorate owing to the relaxing effects of holidays; the House Challenge Shield should prove a sufficient stimulus to energy to counterbalance such influences.

During the month of April we believe, Alec Hearne, the Kent professional, will be coaching on the County Ground. Through the kindness of the County Club it will be possible for boys to make use of his services during the holidays. We regret that he will not be here during term time.

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We should like to draw attention to the success of the Hertford College Football XI. in the cup final against Exeter College. Since three O.V.'s, F. L. Steward, G. D. Day, and E. V. Overell—Meeke scholars to boot—were playing, the School is particularly pleased with the result. We hear on good authority that E. V. Overell exhibited especially good form. G. D. Day is to be congratulated on having played for the Varsity against the Casuals. *

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The Editors wish to thank the ICev. H ALewis, O.V., and F. S. Dyke, Esq., O.V., for their spontaneous contributions to this number. The Editors are always pleased to receive articles from the readers of the magazine, and try to insert them if possible. They regret they have not room in this number for an account of a Battleship Target Practice, by F. Brodribb, Esq., O.V., Midshipman on H.M.S. Argyle, but they hope to be able to put it in the June number, especially as it is written by one who has but recently left the School.

Scbool Conceit. The School Concert took place on Tuesday, December i8th. The College Hall was crowded by an audience which numbered nearly 500, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed themselves,to judge from the applause which every item of the programme received. The proceedings began in the usual way with a vigorous rendering of the " Floreat Schola," which was accompanied by the School Orchestra. Mr. G. H. Smith sang " Drake's Drum "—an old song which has lately been set to new and stirring music by F. Conan Pascal—in his customary clear style, and repeated the last verse for an encore. Mr. E. W. Price gave a sympathetic rendering of the 'cello solo " Adagio " (Borgief).

L. D. Overell was encored for his solo " Go to Sea "; his baritone voice is very pleasing, and will no doubt increase in compass. There were two quartettes, always a great feature of our concert, the sweet " Legend of the Rhine " (H. Smart} and the quaint " Ye Catte " (Seymour Smith}; both were excellently sung by Messrs. E. W. Price, T. E. Rammell, G. H. Smith and Rev. E. H. Tupper, the latter gallantly taking the place of F. W. Goodwin, who had contracted a sore throat at the last moment. The Orchestra, which has been enlarged since last year, comprised :—W. H. Shuttleworth and F. W. Webb, first violins ; R. T. Keen and W. J. Grisman, second violins ; Rev. E. H. Tupper and T. M. Millage, violas ; E. W. Price, F. Hadley, F. W. Bagott, F. L. Burgis, 'cellos ; F. W. Goodwin and L. D. Overell, flutes ; F. Rowe, oboe ; J. Wilesmith and W. Underwood, clarionets; T. M. Millage, bassoon ; W. A. T. Jarrett, cornet; W. R. F. Lunt, side-drum ; W. D. Seville, triangle; A. E. Brent-Smith, pianoforte; G. H. Smith, conductor. They played three selections, the first of which " First movement of No. i " (Beethoven) was rather spoilt by the noise of the incoming audience, but the second, a dainty gavotte "L'Ingenue" (Arditti), the gem of the concert, was splendidly played, while a fantasia on plantation melodies by G. H. Clutsam terminated the programme. Selwyn Driver, whose very appearance always conjures up an expectant smile, was in his best form and gave half-a-dozen funny musical sketches, including an old favourite, " His Single Hair." Chopin's "Polonaise in A major" was excellently played by A. E. Brent-Smith, who received a well-deserved encore. The Rev. E. H. Tupper, as Mr. Powell's successor, sang Kipling's " Camel's Hump," set to music by E. German, and for an encore " When I was a boy at school."

THE VIGORNIAN The Singing Class was heard to advantage in " Hail to the Land," adapted from Verdi, and " Yule," a composition of the late Dr. Alfred Caldicott, who was formerly at the School. When the programme, which was somewhat shorter than last year's, came to an end, Mr. T. E. Rammell said a few farewell words. He regretted that the Headmaster (the Rev. W. H. Chappel) was unable to be present through indisposition, and in his name, and voicing the feelings of the audience, he thanked the performers for their services, calling special attention to the fact that all their talent was " home grown," and that every performer was either a boy at present at the School, an old boy, or a master. He wished the audience and boys a very happy Christmas. " God save the King " was then sung, immediately followed by a rush to the platform where boys, O.V.'s, and masters linked hands and roared " Auld Lang Syne." After the usual cheering the audience streamed out. The Christmas Term was at an end.

Some South Hfrican anomalies We get so used, in conservative England, to associating certain ideas with certain names, that it would not, perhaps, be amiss for one who has in some degree attained to the wider vision, which comes from Colonial experience, to endeavour to enlighten his less fortunate brethren as to the true inwardness of things, about which they may imagine that they know a thing or two. I.—The first point on which the insular ignorance of the stay-at-home wants a little light, is the real meaning of the word Town, or Township. There is a very prevalent idea that this term applies an aggregation of houses, with, at hast, the " one street", for which Drurncollier has become famous.

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This is not so at all. All that is really necessary is a Plan, a Notice-Board, and a sufficient number of gullible optimists. As you walk down the streets of Johannesburg, you will see many such plans placarded about. If you stop to examine them, you will see them nicely mapped out into streets and squares (don't overlook the squares ; they give a " distingue" air to the " Town"), and all along these streets, and round these squares are neat little stands, all numbered and coloured. So much for the plan. If you were now to take the trouble to visit the real article, of which this is the idea, you would find a large expanse of open Veld, which might well appeal to the lover of vast immensities, but hardly satisfies one's conception of a residential quarter. With luck you might also find a few tin shanties or an occasional tent, and that is all. No, I forgot, that is not all; there must be a large board, setting forth, in letters that even a traveller on a South African express can read, the name of the town, and the conditions on which lots can be purchased. The first view is generally disappointing, and history records some pathetic instances of ladies bursting into tears, when they first saw their new " home": but as you learn to look with the inward eye of faith (or shall we say credulity ?), you see, not the waste of Veld, but a great city, with its busy squares and lofty buildings. As he gazes on this land of promise, the confirmed optimist says to himself; "Johannesburg was once like this; why should not this some day be like Johannesburg?". The remarks of the confirmed pessimist would perhaps not be fitting matter for publication. Meanwhile the man who founded this cityin-embryo, sits in his office raking in the money from the optimist, himself an optimist on all points except that of the intelligence of the majority of his fellow-men.

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There are of course a few, who, before purchasing, wish to see the subject-matter of the deal; but these, if they refuse to listen to reason, as propounded by the gentleman behind the desk, are soon persuaded to give way to the larger number of those whose faith rises superior to the mere promptings of prudence. Learn then the first lesson from the wider experience of Greater Britain, that the only essentials of a Township are ; (a) A Plan (which premises a mind to invent it). (b~) A large Notice-Board. (c) A sufficient number of (let us say) optimists. 2.—The next point on which we conceive it our mission to instruct the ignorant is that of Roads. Here again, insular prejudice leans naturally to a good hard surface repaired periodically with flint, and bordered by hedges or wallsSome, no doubt, get beyond this elementary idea, and would define the article in question as a fixed and sure means of traffic for vehicles from one place to another. Nothing of the kind, my good friend. A road exists simply in the mind of the man who traverses it, and can be changed at will to suit his convenience and the exigencies cf the case, subject only to the over-ruling forces of Nature. To come from generalities to particulars : there are of course certain broad lines, within which it is customary for a given road to run, but these lines are very elastic, and a Waggonroad, as understood by the enlightened intelligence of the colonial, is not bound in by hedges, and should never, save under the most exceptional circumstances, be in any way prepared specially for traffic. A moment's thought will show the disadvantage of such defined roads as are prevalent at home. Man naturally likes variety and hates monotony, in roads as in anything else. When I wish to satisfy my natural desire for

deviation from the well-worn track, how can I get it if I am hedged in on both sides ? Look at a South African road and you will at once see its immense superiority. The age of a road can be guaged to a nicety by its breadth. Of course a large number of people follow the beaten track unless otherwise prevented, like sheep, forsooth, who never swerve from the old path by more than a few inches. But once you get a man of originality, he naturally begins to devise a better, or any rate a fresh route. So all the older roads can number from ten to twenty different tracks. What a field of choice for the man who has to traverse the road many times in the week. Then again suppose Nature interposes, by revealing a large boulder under the stress of much traffic; what matter ? The next man just makes a deviation round it and rejoins the old track further on. Or the same if sudden floods tear the old track up into dangerous ruts. No need to call in the assistance of a road-mender; the difficulty is much more easily circumvented than removed. Of course Nature has her revenge sometimes, as when the belated traveller has to wait some hours, or maybe days, for a swollen river to subside and allow him to continue his journey. This is annoying no doubt, and I see the critics pointing triumphantly to Man's victory over Nature in such works as bridges. But is it not victory dearly bought if it be at the cost of slavery? And what slavery worse than to be obliged to pass always between the cramped and narrow limits of the parapets of a bridge? No, rather risk the dangers of a roaring torrent than that; for there you would at least find the element of danger so dear to the true lover of sport. What then is a true Road ? It is a way from one place to another, which can be made or altered at the will of the traveller, to suit his natural desire for variety

THE VIGORNIAN. and diversion, and his inherent love of sport. Nothing more. 3.—One more subject for reflection and we have done : viz., Gates. Why do we cling (metaphorically) so much to the gates of our childhood ? Those carefully wrought productions of a carpenter's or blacksmith's workshop? Why, when we want to make a gate, must we consult these craftsmen ? We want more of the spirit of Uncle Podger of deathless fame, who, after laborious endeavours to hang a picture, cried out in triumph at its accomplishment; " Now some people would have a man in to do a little job like that". If I want a gate, 1 can easily manufacture it myself; just as satisfactory an article, and far less stereotyped. Suppose I want a gate in the fence round my property ; two long sticks and three strands of wire, and the thing's done. When fixed up with a loop of wire over each stick, it is an effective barrier to cattle. Unhitch one loop and the whole thing collapses at my feet, and I can drive my cart over it with ease. No need to push it right back to go through. Or I want an artistic article for my front garden ; there is surely the end of an old, disused bedstead, which will do admirably, combining efficacy with ornamentation in a way calculated to bring tears of vexation and impotence to the eyes of the professional gate-maker. Or, if my desire is to impede the entrance of marauding thieves and tramps; a single strand of barbed wire hung loosely about the height of a man's knees, is calculated to give such gentlemen of the road a salutary lesson on a dark night, especially if I have a dog handy to complete the work of discomfiture begun by the sharp points of the wire. Enough has been said to shew how sadly inadequate are the ideas of the average Britisher on such subjects as these. This attempt at

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edification and instruction will not have been in vain, if it does something to shew those who fancied they had probed the depths of knowledge on these points, that " there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in their philosopy ". H. A. L.

jfootball fIDatcbcs. W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. Played at Cheltenham on Saturday, Nov. 24th, resulting in a win for Dean Close, 2—i. Our opponents opened strongly and scored two goals in quick succession, before the School team had settled down, one from a hot shot by Lidderdale, and the second well headed in from a corner (2—o). After this the game became more even, though Dean Close put in several good shots which failed to find the net. Then our forwards broke away, headed by Akef, who dodged through and passed to Dakin-Smith, who scored with a good shot (2—i). This rep nted all the scoring up to halftime. In the second half there were several exciting pieces of play but neither side could score, each missing several opportunities. Our side played well and keenly all through, soon recovering from a bad start, the most noticeable being Jollye in goal, who saved brilliantly, and Akef, Lewis, and Dakin-Smith among the forwards. The backs and halves were not strong, lacking combination, which was probably accounted for by the absence of Beauchamp and the transference of Leeke to back. Altogether it was a good display against an undoubtedly stronger side. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD. Having won easily at Hereford we looked forward to another win in the return match op

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Saturday, December ist, but our hopes were doomed to disappointment. In the first half, Jollye had no shots to stop, other than those which gave Hereford two goals —the first from a penalty and the second from their inside left who was quite unmarked. We pressed most of the time only to miss opening after opening ; Akef shot vigorously over when only a touch was required, and Berkeley in particular let several chances go. Eccles was continually putting in centres which the others missed. Changing ends Wayland-Smith was injured and soon became useless, and Eccles was no longer given a chance as Dakin-Smith was most feeble. Akef with another clear opening shot at the goalkeeper, and all our efforts were kept out by the Hereford goalkeeper, who was in great form, until just before the end when a header by its feebleness took him unawares(i—2). We have puzzled ourselves many times trying to find an excuse for our disgraceful display, but with no success. We were beaten by a team who knew how to take every advantage of the very few openings they had, and who by their keenness on the ball quite upset all our plans. We were disorganised by the absence of our captain and the injury to Wayland-Smith, but even then we should have won by at least three goals, considering the openings we had. The School team was as usual, except that Leeke went back instead of Beauchamp (injured) and Wayland-Smith came in at half.

W.C.K.S. V. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. Played at Malvern on Saturday, Dec. 8th. This match was lost (3—o) owing chiefly to the slope of the ground, which made the backs very unsteady, and the absence of Jollye in goal. The slope of the ground favoured our opponents, since their left wing was strong, and two goals were soon scored.

The second half was more even, and there seemed several chances for us, but our opponent's goalkeeper saved well and often.

SCHOOL v. O.V.'s. On Saturday, December 15th, we played our last match of the season, and as the Old Boys had almost the same team as earlier in the season we were not expected to win, especially as the ground was heavy. The O.V.'s at once began to show brilliant combination and their forwards were much too fast for our halves. Ludlow soon opened the score after Jollye had dropped a shot from the right wing and then the latter fisting at a bouncing ball from Koechlin, gave Raymond an easy opening. Later Jollye ventured out to the left and Raymond again had an open goal. Davey, who had been having some sharp runs on the right, gave Stevens an opening and the latter easily added a fourth. The only reply the School could make was a goal by Akef, as a result of some good play by Hall. The School were again outclassed in the second half. Ludlow scored from Stinton's centre ; Stevens, from a pass by Darby, and just before the end Stevens went right through and made the final score i—7. The O.V.'s were all in great form and never looked like a scratch team, combination being conspicuous right through the side. School. Goal, Jollye; Backs, Payton and Beauchamp (Capt.); Halves, Roberts, Hall and Leake; Forwards, Berkeley, Lewis (i.), Akef (i.), Dakin-Smith and Eccles. O. V.'s. Goal, Shuttleworth W.; Backs, Day G. D. and Seville W. D.; Halves, Koechlin E. L. (Capt.), Steward F. L. and Stinton T. ; Forwards, Ludlow P. H., Darby P., Stevens B. G., Raymond H., and Davey C. L.

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Played at home on Saturday, November 24th. Dean Close pressed from the start, and scored from a corner in the first few minutes, after which the game became very even, our backs and halves doing most of the work. Our forwards could not get away, being well marked by the opposing halves. At half-time the score stood O—I, but shortly afterwards Webster equalised after a scrimmage in front of goal. This seemed to stir the Dean Close forwards, and for the remainder of the game they ran through our defence, which went to pieces entirely. At last time prevented them from beating us by more than 6—i.

W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. HEREFORD C.S. 2ND XI.

Played at Hereford on Saturday, December ist. The day was fine, the ground in splendid After order, but the play was indifferent. about a quarter of an hour of even play Chaytor ran through and scored, but there was throughout a great lack of combination among the forwards, only one of whom made any attempt at keeping in his place. Hereford scored soon after half-time, -but the game ended in a victory for us (2—i.)

W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS 2ND XI. Played at Malvern on Saturday, December the 8th, on a poor ground. As before, the forwards lacked combination and determination, the defence was weak, and, after a dull game, the score stood at 2—I against us.

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j Beauchamp (captain), right back. A very sure tackier and easy kick. As captain did not assert himself. Unfortunately absent for several matches. t Lewis, inside left. Showed tremendous energy and did his utmost to keep the team going. Very weak shot. t Payton, left back. A fine back, who has greatly improved. Rather apt to rush too much and to completely miskick. * Dakin-Smith, inside right. Very good when in the right mood, but is soon upset by a bustling half. Can shoot well, t Jollye, goal. Not reliable, as he still lacks confidence in himself; but for this would make a sound goalkeeper. * Hall, centre half. Has a sound knowledge of the game, tackles cleverly, and is an excellent shot. Must bustle more and try to put on pace. * Leeke, right half. Most promising, but slow at present. More vigour wanted in tackling ; very good kick, t Eccles, outside right. Has a good turn of speed, but is very weak at taking passes. Centres well. * Roberts, left half. Knows the game, but is too slow to play it, and too fond of talking. Places well to his forwards, t Akef (i.), centre forward. An individual player, with game peculiarly his own. Too impetuous when shooting. § Berkeley, outside left. Afraid to use his weight, and unable to dribble round an opponent. § Wayland-Smith, half. A promising player, but was out of the team through injury, t 190406. t 1905-06. * 1906. § A colours, 1506. 2ND XI. Seville, left back. Rather slow and weak at tackling, but should develop into a sound player. Heads well. Underwood, centre half. Keen, vigorous player, and alway at his man. Akef (ii), left half. Kicks too hard at times. Good at intercepting passes. Overell, right back. With experience will make a good defender. Goes in well. Andrews, right half. Tackles particularly well, and looks after his own forwards. Webster, outside right. Too often tries to take man and ball along with him.

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Chaytor, centre forward. Won't go ahead or use his weight. Lester, outside left. Should make an inside forward; not powerful enough for outside. Neild, goal. Must pick up shots rather than kick at them. Stops high shots well. Charlton, inside left. Very promising, too small at present. Careful shot. Wilmot, inside right. Very lazy. Won't work or use his great speed.

Xectures. Nov. 77.—W. R. CHAMBERS, ESQ., ON " ROME." The chief features of Rome considered were its graves, roads and aqueducts. Some interesting pictures of tombs on the Appian Road, and " columbaria " were shown. The lecturer then proceeded to describe the Catacombs, where the Christians used to meet, and which he said were really public burying places. He then described the aqueducts, which the Romans found more convenient than pipes for bringing water to the baths, and were built of concrete. Mr. Chambers then gave us the startling information that the old Romans wrote Greek, as a recent discovery showed, and that the tomb of Romulus had been discovered, which had been thought formerly to be in the Forum. A very interesting lecture then terminated. Nov. 10.—L. D. OVERELL ON " SHAKESPEARE'S

COUNTY." Having visited most of the places he showed us, the lecturer was able to give us some graphic description of the county. Some good slides of interesting old churches were shown, and also Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's House, and a very beautiful picture of Kenilworth. Nov. 28.—LIEUT. KNOX ON THE " NAVY." Since he had last lectured to us, Lieut. Knox had been travelling on the Continent, and had visited France, Germany, and Holland, where his camera had not been idle, as his

interesting pictures showed. In speaking of the Navy, he emphasised the importance of protecting British and Colonial trade, and the only way of doing this was to have a powerful Navy. In her Navy Great Britain possessed the most powerful engine of destruction the world had known, and she could be trusted to use it well. He also demonstrated the necessity to England of a citizen army in accordance with Lord Roberts' ideal; every schoolboy should learn to shoot, and some bloodthirsty desires were expressed with regard to those, who posted up bills denouncing rifletraining under such absurd titles as " Training in the art of murder." Dec. 8.—REV. E, H. TUPPER ON " EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN BRITAIN." Mr. Tupper pointed out at the beginning of his lecture that the Christianity of Britain did not come from Rome, but from Jerusalem. He then showed some interesting pictures of the Cathedral, old English Churches, Gregory, Augustine, and other interesting subjects. Dec. 75.—REV. CANON WILSON ON " METEOROLOGY." Canon Wilson commenced by remarking that he was about to deal with a very large subject, and would be able to give his audience only the rudiments of the subject. The lecturer then went on to describe the importance of the barometer as a weather indicator, and gave diagrams of cyclones and anti-cyclones, the latter being "mountains" of air, while the former were "valleys" or depressions in the atmosphere. Canon Wilson succeeded in making lucid and intelligible a very complicated subject, and a hearty round of applause was accorded him at the end. Feb. 9.—MR. BEACH-HICKS ON THE " HUMAN BODY." Mr. Beach-Hicks first showed us some pictures of the human skeleton, the skull, spinal

THE VIGORNtAN. cord, and other portions of the human anatomy. He then went on to describe the growth of bones, the structure of the muscles, and the evils of tight-lacing. Each was described in clear and succinct language, and the lecturer succeeded in animating the " dry bones" with a considerable degree of interest.

Feb. 2j.—BARRICK BROWN, ESQ., ON THE " CHINESE." Mr. Brown first informed us that most of his slides were painted by Chinese in the employment of a Mission. He then proceeded to describe each of the slides, some of which were very quaint and amusing and portrayed all sorts ol subjects such as fishing, cock-fighting, and included some Chinese illustrations to the Scriptures. We were then shown some photos of Chinese scenes, pagodas, and other sights of interest; an amusing lecture then terminated.

IRowinQ. This year, our race with Hereford is fixed for March 16—an earlier date than usual. The frost too has caused some interruption in the rowing, so that we have all too little time in which to get a crew together. At the time of writing, the crew has not been finally chosen. Of last year's crew, we have stroke, three and two still with us. Jollye is again stroking and Wayland Smith is at three ; the former at stroke still hurries forward and is slow at the beginning, but shows some signs of improvement. Wayland Smith is doing more work than last year and is getting a lively beginning. At present Webster is being tried at two in place of Overell, who is very short at the finish. Webster does a lot of work but must learn to be steadier forward and swing out further. Berkeley and Powell are being tried at bow." The Boat is travelling better, but is inclined to get dead. The swing forward is also rather

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short. Above all, more dash is wanted ; that is the important thing in a race, especially in a short race, where much depends on the first dozen strokes.

Boat Jfuno. The School is very much indebted to the following for subscriptions towards the new boat:— £ s. d. £ s. d. Rev. W . H . Chappel 3 3 0 W. Kilbourne Kay, Esq 2 2 0 Rev. E. Gilliat I o o Canon L i t t l e t o n Wheeler o 10 o Oxford O.V.'s 2 10 o R. Cadbury, Esq o 10 6 F . Kibler, E s q 0 5 0 S. Southall, Esq I o o Mrs. Cousens o 5 o Box 0 5 0 T. E. Rammell, Esq. I I o I. Seville, Esq O 10 o

S. Wood, Esq I o o R. H. Eccles, Esq.. o 10 6 Mrs. Brown o 10 o Box o 5 o T.H.Whitehead,Esq. I I o H. Whitehead, Esq.. I I o Castle House I I o Rev. R . Bates 0 2 0 Capt. Quin o 10 6 A . E . Overell, Esq... 0 5 0 R . Neild, E s q 0 2 6 J. N. Allison, Esq... I I o £20 II o

Any further donations to defray the cost of oars and carriage will be gratefully received. H. C. B. JOLLYE, Capt. of Boats.

Bn j£o\>ptian soccer fIDatcb. From the verdant banks of the silver Severn to the ancient River Nile is a far cry, and little did we dream after our last soccer game in the School Field at Worcester, that our next would be beneath a cloudless sky in the land of the Sphinx. Certainly we have oftimes since pursued the elusive oval, and shoved in the forefront of the scrum, but we bade farewell to Soccer and the King's School at one and the same time. And that was—well, quite a long time ago. Thus it was with some misgivings that we recently consented to assist in upholding the prestige of the Empire against a native team from the Technical Schools of Mansourah, a town some hundred miles North

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of Cairo. Arriving from " up country " in company with another member of the team after an hour and a half of incessant jolting over canal banks and violent mule-prodding exercise, I we were immediately packed into an " arabiya " and driven direct to the scene of conflict which turned out to be the playground of the above Technical Schools. The ground, surrounded on all sides by the whitewashed walls of the School buildings, was distinctly on the small side, and a tow of four lusty acacia trees down the centre at once struck one as a rather startling innovation on a football field. Subsequently in the course of the game our attention was somewhat forcibly called to the existence of smaller plantations in other parts of the ground, though at a first glance the four big acacias dwarfed every minor peculiarity. All round the touchline, carefully marked out with white sand on the • black earth, a crowd of excited tarbushes* were gathered several deep, while on the summit of every scaleable wall brown-faced Arab boys in gaudy head-gear sat expectant. Opposite the centre line a space had been reserved, whence the beauty and chivalry of Mansourah might regard the game from gilt and green settees. We had hardly realised before that the annual match against the " Inglezi" was such a social function, and momentarily regretted not having had time to shave before starting. However the timely entrance of our opponents prevented our unshorn condition from weighing unduly on the mind. Attired in red and white halved shirts, with white shorts, they appeared all on the light side, though wiry-looking and very fit. In place of the usual stockings, short socks held in place by pink suspenders were evidently considered the correct thing, while a few members of the team had further enhanced the effect by a liberal display of pale blue pants * The Fez or Egyptian National headgear.

beneath their shorts. The usual formality of tossing for ends being completed, we repaired to our allotted position of inside left, and with half the field obscured by the trunk of a big acacia tree awaited with some trepidation the referee's whistle. Following this came a somewhat unhappy five minutes of unwonted exertion with disproportionate results and then— alas for the scroll of the Empire's Glory and the annals of the Nation's Fame!—the ball, impelled by a half-hearted shot at goal, and eluding its custodian as by a miracle, weakly dribbled between our posts amid a frenzied outburst of cheering from the tarbushes. After this contretemps matters were carried into the the Egyptian quarters for a time; and when at the end of a long and exciting tussle in the enemys twenty-five, the ball was kicked into touch by the Mansourah back and caught His Britannic Majesty's Local Representative's better half fair in the right optic, we thankfully propped ourselves up against the acacias, while excited Arabs ran for smelling salts, and wondered why our wind was so much worse than in the happy days of boyhood. Fortunately, no serious damage being done, the game was resumed in a few minutes with renewed vigour, delighted cheers from the mob frequently greeting the downfall of an "Inglezi". The opposing right half-back had several times ere this annoyed us by his tripping tactics, and it was with the greatest satisfaction that we shortly after suddenly surprised him round the trunk of a tree, and catching him on one leg managed to land him on the nape of his neck. After this manoeuvre we felt distinctly better. During most of the second half play was carried into the enemy's lines, there being no score until, one of our men having retired hurt, another disgustingly soft goal was registered against us. And thenceforward despite our utmost endeavours the score remained at two —nil.

THE VIGORNIAN. We advance no specious excuses for the above painful result; we will not even attempt to palliate our defeat. Yet we feel we really cannot leave the subject without remarking to the world at large that a team who have never played together before, and who probably never will again, a team moreover composed of members some of whom have not played the game for years,—must necessarily be at a disadvantage when opposed to a combination habitually playing together, and several times a week. Let us leave it at that. Though naturally perfectly convinced in our own mind of the result of a return match, we give all credit to the Mansourah Technical Scholars for their victory. They are as keen as mustard on the game, and would they bu use a little more combination and refrain from the unnecessary high kicking, apparently indulged in to impress the spectators, they should turn out a really useful team. The match over, the players and most of the European spectators repaired to the Headmaster's Sanctum for tea, over which the points in the play were thoroughly threshed out in English, French Greek and Arabic. With a fair-sized hack upon our manly brow and one stocking somewhere round our boot we graced the festive board for some three-quarters of an hour, freely perspiring the while in our efforts to carry on polite conversation in French. And when at length we took our leave of the amiable Headmaster and sallied forth into the gorgeous Eastern Sunset, it was with distinctly pleasant recollections of our first football match in the Land of the Pharaohs.

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3ntei>ibou0e Competition. We were fortunate enough to secure the services of Gordon Hayes, Esq., again as judge for the annual event. Several visitors were

among the spectators, one of whom, Mrs. Bolland, was especially welcome, and she kindlyconsented to present the cup to the winning House. The display was not on the whole up to the standard of the year before, but this may perhaps be accounted for by the fact that the Competition was held a Term earlier than usual, so as not to interfere with rowing in the Lent Term. There were only three teams entered, as the Hostel was not able to get together a Four. The present system of three teams of boys of three different classes unfortunately makes it exceedingly difficult for the spectator to judge how the different events are affecting the scores of the Houses, and we hope that by next year a more intelligible system will be forthcoming. Of the Houses the School House was facile princeps, followed by the Castle House and Day Boys. Mr. Hayes made a few remarks on style, and congratulated Jollye on his voluntary, after which the cup was carried off to the winning House in a most enthusiastic manner. The score was as follows :— SCHOOL HOUSE. Kibler Powell Overell Jollye CASTLE HOUSE. Pearce (ii.)... Quin Kennan Dakin-Smith DAY BOYS. Cavenagh (iii.) Farthing ... Bloomer (ii.) Cavenagh (i.)

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Debating Society. The ninth Session of this School Institution opened with a debate on whether "The execution of Charles I. was unjustifiable." Messrs. Bonser and Neild advocated the cause of the unfortunate King, and were supported from the House by Mr. Webster. On the other side the speakers were Messrs. Overell, Seville, and Barker. None

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of the speeches were conspicuous either for brilliancy or inaptitude, but nevertheless the House were enthusiastic in their support of the King, and acquitted him by 28 votes to 7. At the second meeting Mr. Jollye proposed (in the absence of Mr. Beauchamp) that " Capital punishment is incompatible with civilised society." The speaker emphasised the fact that punishment should aim at being reformatory, as well as preventive, but not vindictive. Mr. Webster, the opposer, held very different views, and approved of vindictive punishment, expressing a desire that capital punishment should be meted out not only to murderers, but homicidal maniacs and lunatics in general. The maiden speeches of Messrs. Charlton and Dakin-Smith were brief; the latter's effort showed some promise, but he has not made a second appearance during the Session. From the House Mr. Bonser came forward and made a breezy speech, which was quite to the point. In spite of a violent denunciation of the proposer by Mr. Webster in his reply, the motion was carried by 15 votes to 9. At the last meeting of the Christmas term, Mr. Lewis proposed that " The Colonies should be under a central Government, and should contribute towards the maintenance of the Empire." Messrs. Barker and Chaytor formed the opposition, and Mr. Payton supported Mr. Lewis. Although there was no apparent reason, the House was prejudiced against the motion and the arguments of the proposers did not succeed in convincing them. The speech of Mr. Barker was remarkably clear, and dealt mainly with the empires of Greece and Rome, from which he drew lessons about the successful management of our Empire. The unusual sight of a breakdown was witnessed during the debate, when Mr. Chaytor, whether overawed or unprepared, failed to make a coherent remark. There was a full House to hear the

debate, but the division was very one-sided— pro 5, contra 22. On January 28th the most successful debate of the Session took place, when Mr. Bonser proposed that " The construction of a Channel Tunnel would be beneficial to Great Britain." Both the proposer and the opposer, Mr. Overell, made sensible speeches, and delivered them well, the latter's containing some element of humour. The maidens of Messrs. Willis and Powell came to rather abrupt ends. The audience were keenly opposed to the tunnel project, and Messrs. Seville, and Barker both helped to quash the proposal. As Mr. Seville pointed out in his speech, Mr. Webster took a long time to say very little, a fault which is by no means confined to that speaker, and one which has been very noticeable during the Session. At one time there were over 40 people listening to the debate, and when the House divided the motion was thrown out by 27 votes to 5. H. C. B. JOLLYE, Hon. Sec. On Monday, February i8th, Mr. C. J. Barker moved that " The Naval Policy of the present Government does not imperil our national safety," tackling the subject in a very sensible manner. Mr. L. D. Overell opposed the motion, maintaining that the Government was not keeping up the " Two Power standard " as it ought to be doing. Messrs. R. D. Willis and F. T. E. Lewis supported the opposition and motion respectively, and Mr. A. H. B. Webster came forward from the body of the house when the motion was thrown open and vigorously supported Mr. Overell. Upon the House dividing, it was found that the motion had been lost by 13 votes to 2. Owing to the fact that this debate had to be held on the mid-term halfholiday, there was not a large attendance. R. NEILD (ffon. Sec., pro. tern.)

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jfielt) Club. The Field Club has been flourishing during the last two terms and has reached the number of fifty members. Last term two papers were read, one by Mr. Edwards of the Victoria Institute, who gave us some very valuable general hints, and one by W. D. Seville, who recounted his experiences among the limestone caves of Yorkshire. At the beginning of this term, G. A. G. Bonser read a paper on Pond Life, and a little later, Mr. W. B. Boulton, of Ombersley, gave us some Nature notes on a trout stream. Though his paper was somewhat curtailed by time, it was very much appreciated and the humour, which was plentifully interspersed, provided additional interest. The following members have presented specimens to the Museum :— W. Underwood—Grass Petticoat from Polynesia. W. D. Seville—Volcanic Dust. Cavenagh i—Roman Coin. Quin i—Birds' Eggs.

Gbomas Ebwaro Brown.* It is so rare an event for the Editors to have the pleasure of receiving a book written by an O.V. that they cannot make any pretence of being literary critics. However, they are pleased to draw attention to an O.V.'s "first attempt at bookmaking." If we may presume that, at any rate, a considerable section of our readers will have very little conveyed t® them by the title of the work, we will explain that Brown was a poet who wrote in the Manx dialect with the object of maintaining the traditions of the island of his birth. It is owing to this dialect, we believe with Mr. Simpson, that he has missed his mark with the public, who mistook him for a rustic singer or an imperfectly educated countryman. That * An Appreciation by Selwyn Simpson, O.V. Preface by Canon Wilson. Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd.

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this is not the case will be very manifest to anyone who reads the short biography contained in the first half of Mr. Simpson's book ; the remainder of the book contains copious quotations from the poets' works with critical comments upon the passages, and descriptions of the plots of the poems. The highest praise that we can give the book is that it succeeds in its object, which is to make the reader anxious to read more of Brown's works. A half hour spent in reading—or better, in having read to one—-Tom Bayne's yarns, which .contain delightful character sketches, will not be found unprofitable. Mr. Simpson has convinced us of the truth of that remark of Carlyle's as applied to Brown that "there can be no doubt that many men have been named and printed great who were vastly smaller than he."

Club. At a meeting of the Chess Club held last Term, W. H. Dakin-Smith was elected Secretary in the place of H. S. Mountain, and H. C. B. Jollye and W. N. Berkeley were elected to the Committee. This latter having met it was decided to have a separate competition in each house in order to obviate the constant moving between the houses. The winners were T. A. Mobberley, W. N. Berkeley, and A. C. Baines in the Castle House, School House, and Day Boys respectively. In the annual game with the O.V,'s the School were well beaten, but were not so completely out-classed as they were the year before. By this time the Annual Cup Competition has now reached the semi-final stage, and in it two members of the School House, one of the Day Boys, and one of Castle House, where the cup now reposes, are fighting.

W. H. DAKIN-SMITH.

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TOAST OF THE EVENING.

The results of the two shooting matches with Dean Close, Cheltenham, which were held last term, were as follows :— 1C Shots lying, 25yds. ( l ) and 2Oyds. (2). Dean Close, 176 points. KING'S SCHOOL. Wayland-Smith ^ccles Overell Webster Underwood Berkeley Jollye Neikl

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IDiQornians. LATE HEADMASTER WELCOMED AT DINNER. Reprinted from " The Worcester Herald" Jan. 12th, 1907. The Old Vigornians held their i8th annual dinner at the Star Hotel on Wednesday, the gth January, 1907. The event was an interesting one, inasmuch as the Rev. W. E. Holland, the late headmaster, was able to be present for the first time in 10 years. The Rev. W. H. Chappel was unavoidably prevented from attending as one of the guests, his place being taken by Mr. T. E. Rammell, who replied to the toast of " The School." Alderman E. J. Bigwood (Worcestershire County Council), an Old Vigornian of some 40 years' standing, occupied the chair, the vice-chair being filled by Mr. Bolland's son, the Rev. E. W. Bolland. The company consisted of the Rev. W. E. Bolland (late headmaster) and Mr. T. E. Rammell (guests of the committee), Revs. C. T. Dimont, F. H. P. Higgins, and F. T. Minchall, Messrs. P. H. P. Hayes, F. George, A. Webb, R. J. Oliver, J. Wilesmith, A. C. Darling, A. Pearson, F. J. Evans, H. Coombs, G. A. T. Littlebury, J. E. B. Littleburv, F. W. Webb, G. H. Smith, W. A. Counsel!, J. T. Chamberlain, Arthur E. Webb, F. M. Webb, C. A. Steward, R. T. Keen, L. R. Needham, E. L. Keochlin, E. C. Hogben, and J. G. Sheild (hon. sec.). Apologies for absence were received from Sir George Greville, K.C.M.G., the Archdeacon of Warrington,

Holloway, Messrs. P. Campbell, W. B. Needham, I. B. Matthews, C. T. E. Clarke, F. I. Dingle, H. H. Quitter, W. G. Bennett, A. C. Peake, H. D. Roberts, W. L. Joseland, H. J. Humphrey, H. Raymond, C. Davenport, W. F. H. Eldershiw, H. E. Oram and others. The Chairman read a telegram from Messrs. P. Campbell and E. H. Ingram-Halford (Leicester), sending greetings and wishing the dinner success.

The loyal toast having been enthusiastically honoured, the Vice-Chairman gave " Prosperity to Worcester Cathedral King's School." It was a toast, he said, which must be very dear to every one present. (Applause.) They looked back upon the pleasantest days of their lives, spent under the shade of the cathedral, in their old school. They looked back upon the education they received, an education, he supposed, which fitted them for their careers ; and they were taught, not merely to learn lessons, but how they ought to live as Christian men. He felt that it was a pleasure, after all the worry they had about the Education Bill, and the worry with regard to County Councils and their wretched requirements—(laughter) -to come back and propose the health of a school where there was no difficulty concerning religious education, and no County Council— although there were some good ones, he believed. (Renewed laughter.) In the King's School the boys had received and were receiving the best education that could be got in the land, and he was sure they could look forward to the future for a continuance of the same, not merely to cramming knowledge into boys' heads, but to give them a real and true learning, because at the present time a great deal of the education was simply seeing how much a master could cram into a boy, so that when he left school it was a question of how soon he could forget it. As they looked on the school, the speaker continued, they saw it was increasing in numbers, and he was certain that if it further increased, as it had in the past, it would become one of the public schools of the country, although he did not think it would be an advantage if it developed into a big school. Turning to the sports of the school, Mr. Bolland said he considered the instruction given in games was of the utmost importance, tending, as it did, to cultivate a true sporting spirit. Mr. Bolland next referred to the Governors, whom, he remarked, they ought also to thank, for they took a deep interest in the school, as they did in times past. The late Dean (Dr. Gott) did a large amount of work in connection with it when he was in Worcester, exercising a tremendous influence. After expressing the hope that the Governors would continue to interest themselves in the Cathedral School, the speaker passed on to speak of the Masters, who, he said, were the best. (Hear, hear.) At present there were two in the school to whom he wished to refer—Messrs. Rammell and Beach-Hicks, and as long as the former was master the tone of the school would be kept up to the high standard it had attained, and the success of the school was assured. They regretted Mr. Chappel's absence through illness, and they wished him a complete recovery, a sentiment which they asked Mr. Rammell to convey to him. (Loud applause.) TWO ANCIENT SCHOOLS. In reply, Mr. Rammell, regretting Mr. Chappel's absence, said he was in need of as long and complete a holiday, as he could get. (Hear, heai.) All knew how well he undertook every department of school life, and, not content with that, how very often—rather more than was prudent, his friends thought— he interested himself in public questions in the city which had not to do with the school. (Hear, hear.) They would all join in hoping that his sojourn in the South of France would prove beneficial to his health and a'so to the welfare of the school. Dealing with the antiquity of the school, Mr. Rammell said that it and his old School at Canterbury were two of the oldest in the country, and it was a great thing to be proud of, to be able to look back on the school's great past, its great traditions, and its long line of predecessors. If anyone doubted that it was progressing, let him stroll round College Green and compare its present state with that of 20 years ago, and he would find that the school had abtorbed it. If they went on at the same rate, he could safely predict that 20 years hence the sceptic would find no College Green. (Laughter.) There were also signs of progress in the games department. They had found it necessary to rent an extra field, and now they had had to have another for football. Ever since he came a high tone had prevailed in the

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THE VIGORNIAN. school. During the 15 years he had served it there had never been a mean, deceitful, or dishonourable action detected by the boys which had not met with the punishment it deserved. (Applause.) ON THE RIGHT SIDE. Public opinion was a tremendous power, and when a school could claim—as he maintained his could—that the influence was on the right side, they might hope for prosperity and education in the real and true sense of the word. (Applause.) A factor in school life in which they were particularly fortunate was the attitude of the old boys. There were three names which occurred to him, and two—Messrs. F. Webb and J. G. Sheild— he coupled. By their untiring energy and devotion they had done a great deal to make those gatherings the success they always were. Mr. A. Bolland had done similar work in a different sphere. It was difficult to over-estimate what he had done in London in organising the dinners there and in bringing teams to play against the school. By the keenness and zeal he showed in the games he had set the boys a good example. The Governors were to be congratulated on the headmasters. Mr. Rammell spoke of his five years' association with Mr. and Mrs. Bolland, and another five with Mr. and Mrs. Chappel, who never let him feel, he said, tliat he was was intruding on their privacy. (Applause.) His experience during that time had been invaluable to him in his present position. The great work done by Mr. Bolland was still visible. He called attention to the fact that notwithstanding the change in regime, which must entail to a certain extent a change in method, the old traditions were being kept up, and he believed it was to this continuity that the school in a great measure owed its success. If that success was to be continued, <hey must set high idea's before their minds, and work shoulder to shoulder in harmony towards those ideals. The traditions of the past were such as to make all of them, from the headmaster to the youngest boy, love the school and do their utmost for its welfare. (Loud applause.) "THE ABSENT ONES." The Rev. W. E. Bolland (late headmaster) then proposed "The Absent Ones," first expressing pleasure at being present and thanking Mr. Rammell for his kind words. Giving a few reminiscences, he described the narrow escape the school had of being amalgamated, and passed on to tell how glad he was to note the high tone prevalent. His head boys had exercised a high moral influence and possessed the courage to use it, and he was fortunate in having them. Mr. Bolland then reverted to the absent ones, and remarked that he was sorry Mr. Chappel was absent, for it was the first time in 10 years he had been able to attend himself, and it was also the first occasion the latter had been away. He was thankful that the school enjoyed prosperity under Mr. Chappel's sway. There were those who could not join them owing to death, but he did not know of any recent losses. Since he was at the school, however, several O.V.'s had passed away. Mr. Clarke was one, and, more recently, the Rev. H. Wynn Sampson. Both were loyal supporters of the school, and he did not know of anyone who had it more at heart than the former. He was sure the boys who were in the school when the late Bishop of Truro was Dean must entertain affectionate remembrances, besides owing him a great deal of spiritual gratitude. Continuing, the speaker referred to those who had fallen in the South African war, and also those scattered over the globe. It was said that the sun never set over the King's dominions. No doubt that was a great source of satisfaction to the sun — (laughter)— but it must be a greater source for him to know that wherever he went he shone on an O.V. (Applause and laughter.) There was quite a colony in Egypt, and one proposed to hold an Old Vigornian dinner in Cairo, while there were some in South Africa. They doubtless were sorry at being unable to attend, and those present could sympathise with them. Many were also ill in bed, who could otherwise have come ; he supposed it was the prevalence of the " flu." Although they could not drink their healths very well they could commiserate and sympathise with their relatives. (Loud applause and laughter.)

THE CHAIRMAN. Mr. A. Webb submitted the toast of "The Chairman," observing that it was seldom they had a chairman to whom they owed so much in the county as Alderman Bigwood, who, although not born with a silver spoon in his mouih, had served for 14 or 15 years on the County Council, and was created an Alderman five or six years ago for his devotion to public work. Mr. Bigwood was the chairman of the Highways and Bridges Committee, and they could travel all over the country and not find roads to l.eat those in Worcestershire. That was due to his careful work, and Worcestershire owed him a great deal for the energy and determination he put into it. To see the work was properly done he had personally inspected it, and saw that it was not carried out with excessive rates. Mr. Webb, nevertheless, attached greater importance to Mr. Bigwood's energy as a member of the Allotments Committee. In that respect Worcestershire had set a noble example, and was one of the pioneer counties in the matter of small allotments. He trusted that the number would be largely increased. (Applause.) In reply the Chairman said, that although he only spent 12 months at the school, he had an affectionate regard for it. He was sorry Mr. Chappel was away, as he was going to congratulate him on taking a well-earned rest in a sunnier climate. Contrasts between the school at the present day and 40 years ago were made by the speaker, who said it was very satisfactory to note its vitality. Turning to Mr. Oliver, he said that in the capacity of Clerk to the Committees of the County Council he had often given the Chairman excellent advice, his sound judgment, derived from long experience, having enabled them to settle knotty points far better than they could have done themselves. (Applause.) Mr. Dimont proposed the health of the Hon. Secretary (Mr. Sheild), and referred in complimentary terms to the manner in which he performed his arduous duties. It had been no easy matter to find a successor to Mr. Webb, but they had been justified in the result in choosing Mr. Shield. (Applause.) Responding, Mr. Shield mentioned that not a single O.V. in residence at Oxford-or Cambridge was present. Great care was taken by the Committee to fix it before they went back, and it was very disheartening to those who undertook the management of the dinner to find their efforts in this direction so little appreciated. The club's membership was 205—a record—including 35 foreign members. He was glad to see that the boys as they left school joined, that, to a great extent being due to Mr. Chappel's influence. They were sorry he was not present, but they hoped his restoration to health wou'd be complete. He welcomed Mr. Rammell to his first dinner, and appreciated his action in foregoing a week's holiday abroad in order to be present. They were delighted to see Mr. Bolland for the first time in 10 years ; they had a warm corner in their hearts for their old head master. He proposed his health. (Applause.) The toast having been heartily drunk, Mr. Bolland replied. After the speeches an impromptu musical programme was gone through, to which the following contributed: Messrs. J. E. B. Littlebury, G. H. Smith, A. E. Webb, and G. L. Koechlin. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CLUB. Prior to the Dinner the Tenth Annual Meeting of the Club was held, the Rev. W. E. Bolland (president) being in the chair. The Committee reported as follows with reference to the work of the Club during the past year : The Seventeenth Annual Dinner took place at the Star Hotel, Worcester, on the 4th January, 1906, when thirty-five Old Vigornians were present, and a Report of this and of the Annual Meeting was sent to all Members with a copy of the Report and Statement of Accounts. The resolution passed by the Club at the Annual Meeting congratulating Sir George Greville, K.C.M.G. (1862-1869), on the distinguished honour which had been conferred upon him on his retirement by His Majesty the King was duly sent to him, and Sir George, in acknowledging the receipt thereof, stated that no congratulations which he had received had touched him

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so nearly as the kind resolution of his old schoolfellows. He at the same time expressed a wish to become a member of the Club. Three numbers of " The Vigornian " have been issued, as also the usual notices of School Fixtures. The Club has also granted £3 os. 6d., towards providing O.V. Prizes at the School Regatta and Sports, and £2 is. od. towards O.V. Prizes for Modern Languages. No London O.V. Dinner has been held, so the Club did not make the usual grant of £i is. od. towards the expenses. On the 2Oth March last, after the Annual Boat Race between the School and Hereford Cathedral School, a Football Ma'ch was played on the School Ground between the O.V. Club and he Old Herefordians' Club, and after a most enjoyable game resulted in a draw of one goal each. It is intended if possible to make this match an annual fixture. The Club made a grant of £2 I2s. 6d. towards entertaining both teams after the match. A large number of Hat Ribbons, Ties, Scarves, etc., in the O.V. Colours, have been supplied to Old Vigorniansby the Club. In October last the Committee received an application from five O.V.'s in residence at Oxford suggesting the formation of a a football team, to be managed as an O.V. Club XL, and forwarding a list of O.V.'s who would be willing to play, and asking that a proportion of the cost should be paid out of the Club funds. The Committee, after carefully considering the application, regretted they were unable to comply therewith for the following reason : "That in the Rules of the Club, and the 'Objects' for which it was formed, there is no provision 01 authority for making such an expenditure as proposed." The Committee also took into consideration the fact that of the list of possible players submitted, eight of them were not members of the Club. Owing to non-payment of Subscriptions, the Committee have been compelled to strike three Members off the register, five others have resigned, and seventeen new Members have joined the Club, leaving the total membership 205. The retiring Members of the Committee are Messrs. F. \V. Webb and II. E. Oram, both of whom offtr themselves for re-election. The Accounts showed that the receipts amounted to,£95 75.4d., and the expenditure £40 55., leaving a balance in hand of ^55 2s. 4d., including ^25 on the deposit account. The report and accounts having been adopted, the Rev. W. E. Bolland was re-elected President of the Club, and Sir G. Greville, K.C.M.G., the Rev. J. Went, and Messrs. P. Campbell, R. C. Smith Carrington, W. B. Needham, and A. Webb were re-elected VicePresidents. Messrs. F. W. Webb and H. E. Oram were re-appointed on the Committee, Mr. J. G. Sheild was re-elected Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr. F. G. Jones Hon. Auditor. Messrs. J. G. Sheild, E. L. Koechlin, and F. L. Steward were appointed Secretaries for Cricket, Football, and Rowing. Messrs. J. N. Allinson and W. A. T. Jarrett (masters at the King's School) were elected Hon Members of the Club. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the Meeting.

' Column. The 18th Annual O.V. Dinner was held at the Star Hotel, Worcester, on the 7th January last. Unfortunately many O.V.'s whom it was hoped would be present were prevented by illness from doing so, and consequently the numbers were smaller than usual. The Dinner, however, was a great success, inasmuch as the Rev, W. E. Bolland, the late

Headmaster, was able to be present for the first time in ten years. Great regret was expressed at the absence of the Rev. W. H. Chappel, the present Headmaster, who was unavoidably prevented from attending, being at the time abroad taking a much needed rest. Through his absence however the O.V.'s were able to welcome Mr. T. E. Rammell to his first Dinner, and his generous action in giving up a week of his holiday in Switzerland, in order to be present and reply to the toast of the School, was very much appreciated by those present. A letter of apology from Mr. Chappel intended for the Dinner, carrying hearty greetings to all O.V.'s, unfortunately arrived a day late. The Committee are very much indebted to those O.V.'s of Mr. Holland's time who made special efforts and travelled long distances in order to be present. Such actions as these speak well for their loyalty and patriotism to their old Headmaster and the School. A full report of the Dinner will be seen in another column. Previous to this the loth Annual Meeting of the Club was held, when the Report of the Committee showed the total membership at the present time to be 205, which constitutes a record. Unfortunately in the hurry of the business, the meeting inadvertently omitted to thank those members who had so kindly acted as Secretaries—during the past year—for getting up the O.V. crew at the Regatta and the football team to play the School. It need hardly be said how much their services are appreciated for the time and trouble they have so kindly taken in connection therewith, and which—from the O.V. point of view—produced such successful results. A full report of the meeting appears elsewhere. The Annual Boat Race between the School and Hereford Cathedral School will take place

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at Hereford, on Saturday, the i6th March next. After the race a football match will be played between the O.V. Club and the Old Herefordians Club. A strong side has been got together, and it is hoped a good number of O.V.'s will endeavour to be present.

Simpson, S. G. (1892-1899), has passed his final examination for the degree of Docteur les Lettres at the University of Lille. He has also published a work on T. E. Brown, the Manx poet (the Walter Scott Publishing Co.), with a preface by Canon Wilson, D.D.

On the I $th February last Hertford College won the Inter-Collegiate Cup. Messrs. F. L. Steward, G. D. Day, and E. V. Overell played for the winners, and are to be heartily congratulated on the result.

Marshall, A. T. (1892-1899), has commenced practice as a Solicitor at Rugby.

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Day, J. D. (Rev.) 1892-1900), has been appointed Chaplain of the reconstituted Warwick County and King's School.

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Day, G. D. (1896-1904), has played back for Oxford University at " Soccer " and has been appointed Secretary of his College Cricket Club and Shakespeare Society.

Woolsey, H. (Rev.) (1874-1876), has been appointed Organising Secretary for the Woodward Schools (Midland Division).

King, N. (1896-1899), has a post in a coaching establishment at Berlin, where he is reading with a view to the Consular Service.

Quilter, R. P. (Rev.) (1879-1885), has been appointed Chaplain-Priest to the House of Mercy, Clewer. Coombs, R. A. (Rev. (1880-1883), has been appointed Vicar of Elmbridge, near Droitwich. Dimont, C. T. (Rev.) (1883-1891), is among the contributors to the first volume of Hastings' " Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels," recently published. Fetch, C. C. (Rev.) (1883-1889), has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in recognition of his "travels in the Sub-montane Districts in Northern India, also in Burmah and the Straits Settlements, and of his photographs and lantern slides of native life, manners and customs in the United Provinces in India." Holland, A. P. (1886-1896), has been moved from his post at Khartoum to the London Agency in Cairo. Richings, H. A. (Rev.) (1890-1898) was ordained Priest by the Bishop of Birmingham, on St. Thomas' Day, at Birmingham Cathedral.

Wilding, L. H. (1899-1904), has been moved to the Paddington Offices of the Great Western Railway Co. Day, M. S. (1899-1906), at the close of his first term at the Camborne School of Mines, obtained First Classes in n of the 12 subjects offered for examination, being top of his year in Practical Chemistry and Dynamics. Hamilton, J. C. (1899-1903), has obtained an engineering post (Electrical) under the Corporation of Leicester. Bruorton, H. R. (1899-1904), has been appointed Manager of a large farm at Bullfontein, South Africa. Andrews, W. H. (1900-1904), has passed the Entrance Examination for St. Aidan's Theological College, and is now reading for Durham University. Tredinnick, F. H. (1903-1905), has obtained a post under President Bell, of the Sturgeon Lake Lumber Co., at Saskatchewan,

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Dale, F. J. (1903-1906), has entered Messrs. Heenan and Froude's Engineering Works at Worcester. North, W. L. (1904-1906), has been articled to Mr. W. B. Starr, Architect, Nottingham.

MARRIAGE. MARSHALL—COOKE.—On the I4th Nov., 1906, at Aldridge Parish Church (by the Rev. W. T. Newbold, Rector, assisted by the Rev. A. M. Bashford, Assistant Curate, Edmonton), Alfred Turner Marshall, B.A., son of the late Rev. Alfred Marshall and Mrs, Marshall, Wigston, to Matilda Rachel Cooke. youngest daughter of the late William Harry Cooke, M.D., and Mrs. Cooke, Aldridge.

©.ID. Club. The following new members have joined the Club:— Hollyer. H. B., Rashwood House, Droitwich. Darby, P. J., Pedmore, Stourbridge. O.V. Colours can now be obtained from the Hon. Sec. (Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester), at the prices set out below :— i^ inch Hat Ribbons 1/3 each. Knitted Silk Ties 2/3 each. Waist Scarves 4/6 each. Flannel for Blazers and Caps ...2/8 per yd.

3n flDemonam. HAROLD PERCY MASON. BORN MAY 5th, 1887, DIED DEC. aoth, 1906. It must have come as a shock to many of his old schoolfellows to hear that Harold Mason had passed away at the early age of 19—the youngest

Vigornian of recent years to be called to his rest. He entered the school in January, 1898, at the age of ioy2 and worked steadily up from the lowest class till he left in the sixth at the head of the Modern Side in July, 1904, having passed the London Matriculation, and hoping to enter the Medical Profession. Quiet, unassuming, steadfast, industrious, he made the most of his opportunities amongst us and not a few friends, some of whom were present when we laid him to rest on Xmas Eve. Domestic circumstances had prevented his proceeding to the University, and he bravely gave up his hopes for a time and entered the Old Bank as a clerk, where his integrity and industry won him regard. One of his chiefs in the Bank writes "he was a favourite with us all for his personal qualities, and was also an excellent clerk in the highest sense, being intelligent, untiring, and willing. His death deprived us of a cheerful colleague, and was much regretted by us all." He has been called early—as it seems to us before his work here was finished, but yet " We doubt not that for one so true There must be other nobler work to do."

W. H. C.

©yforfc letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, I should like to preface my account of our doings here with a few remarks about School events. It is most unfortunate that a race with Magdalen College School cannot be arranged this year, especially as the race with Monckton Coombe has been dropped. We are glad to hear that a new boat is being built, and hope that it will augur a run of victories. First, I must mention the success attained by G. D. Day. He was chosen to represent the

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'Varsity against the Casuals at right back. He ha% our warmest congratulations and best wishes for a further trial. Hertford College have won the Inter-Collegiate Football Cup this year, and we are pleased to say three members of the team are O.V.'s.

With best wishes for the success of the crew against Hereford, Believe me, Yours sincerely, OXON

Toggers started on Thursday 2ist. F. L. Steward has signalised his first year of captaincy of rowing by his College Togger making a bump their first night. F. L. Steward (Hertford) spends his time coaching the Togger and playing centre half at Soccer. He is also working hard for Law. T. Stinton (Magdalen) has been playing hockey and soccer for his College this Term.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Lent Term again—that curious assortment of deluges, gales, and influenza, varied on this occasion by erratic spells of frost, causing the usual announcements—and postponements—of Skating Championships ; the season of many inter-Varsity events also, and this year Cambridge will certainly cut a g%pd figure in the coming contests. The chief event of the Term so far has been the final adoption of the reforms in the Mathematical Tripos. The entries under the old system were rapidly declining and its permanent advantages doubtful, so that, while many will, no doubt, regret the passing of the Senior Wrangler, the new system will be of greater practical and commercial utility in encouraging, among other pursuits, the study of mechanical sciences and engineering. An interesting feature was provided by the brief visit of Mr. Keir Hardie, whose appearance in our midst was the signal for an unusually lively display of enthusiasm. The fact that this Term has otherwise been comparatively uneventful, and the resultant Lenten fare of this letter, as far as news is concerned, may be safely attributed to there being such a paucity of O.V.'s now in residence. A. P. G. Smith (Sidney), by the way, has to spend a large proportion of his time exploring the dustiest recesses of the Varsity Library. Wishing the School IV. every success against Hereford, believe me, Yours very sincerely,

F. T. Bode (St. Cath's) is up, and exercises himself on the hockey field. G. D. Day (Hertford) plays left back in the Hertford Soccer team, and represented the 'Varsity against the Casuals. He has been appointed Secretary of cricket and of the Fox Society. A. J. Dash (Christ Church) indulges in hockey, representing his College at left half. H. Raymond (Pembroke) divides his energies between rowing in his College logger (where he occupies the seventh thwart) and working for Honour Mods. H. S. Berkeley (St. John's) has been rowing, playing chess, and training for his College sports. F. S. MacNalty (Worcester) sometimes plays soccer and hockey for his College. He has been made Secretary of Fives. We find he is labouring under the delusion that he is working, although he was seen skating fairly often. O. G. O. Larr (Keble) tells us he has been volunteering, but spectacular athleticism has accounted for most of his spare time. E. V. Overell (Hertford) represents his College at soccer (right back) and is spare man for the logger.

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Durbam Uetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, The perennial lament, that O.V.'s are so scarce up here, rises to our lips, or rather to our pen, but we check it and repress further utterances of the woe with which more of our previous effusions have been saturated. We live in a time of change, every day seems to be marked by the publication of new regulations. Theology has been reorganised and has been aggressively " New," and also, we venture to think, inferior to Old. We hear also that a Bill is soon to come before Parliament completely reconstituting the University. It seems that it is to be removed from the somewhat blighting control of the Dean and Chapter, and that Newcastle is to be given equal representation with Durham on the Senate We hope for great things as a result of the change, but what we shall receive is another matter. To turn to the Old Vigornians in residence— J. A. T. Langdon is Captain of the Hatfield Boat Club this term and Librarian of the Univ., where we hear that he has raised the care and management of frowsy volumes to a fine art. On the river he is stroking the First Inter-Coll. Crew. He is also gaining for himself a golden reputation as President of the Hall Debating Society. W. F. H. N. Eldershaw is rowing Two in the First Inter-Coll. Boat. He is also wrestling with Classical Honours and the Editorship of the " Journal." With best wishes for the Rowing, From Yours, DUNELM.

Correspondence.

Dear Sirs, May I be allowed through the medium of your excellent paper to utter a protest against the disfigurement of the walls of the School Hall with old portraits and photographs. For school notices to be pinned up is one thing (though I

should like to suggest that there is occasionally "too much of a good thing" even in this resp«ct)> but a lengthy series of old headmasters' portraits and pictures of the College Green in ancient times, seems to me little short of vandalism. We possess some beautiful oak panelling, and the genera] appearance of this would doubtless benefit by the removal of bits of fluttering paper and old pictures. Surely the most fitting place for the bestowal of portraits of old headmasters is the Upper Sixth Form Room (the walls of which appear somewhat bare), unless it be—the Museum. Yours truly,

" A LOVER OF THE HALL." [We believe that the writer is expressing the views of a large section of the School, but we feel it is only fitting that the portraits of those whose life work was performed in the Hall, should have a prominent place there. We regret, however, that these portraits are not of a more uniform size, and we agree that the walls of the Upper Sixth Form Room are bare.—EDS. The figorm'an.]

To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, May we trespass on your space to attempt to remove a misunderstanding which, we believe, has arisen with regard to the recent O.V. dinner held at the Star on January pth. We refer to the impression unfortunately caused by the absence of the Oxford Old Vigornians from the dinner, that that absence was due, not to accident, but to design, and was, in fact, a pre-arranged " boycott," owing to our dissatisfaction at the result of certain negotiations we had with the committee of the O.V. Club re the formation of an O.V. Football Club. This most emphatically was not the case. We ourselves would be among the first to censure the spirit which such an action would imply, and are deeply pained at being thought capable of it. At the same time we wish to make an apology to the O.V. Club in general, if our own attitude towards the O.V. Club Committee in the matter of the football club has had any share in causing the misunderstanding. We remain, yours faithfully,

F. L. STEWARD, T. STINTON, G. D. DAY,

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CALENDAR. LENT TERM, 1907. Febry. 9. — Lecture on " The Human Body " by R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq. „ 14. — School Service at 3.15. Address by Rev. E. H. Tupper, M.A., Minor Canon. „ 15-16. — Review. „ 1 8. — Half-term Lists. Review, halfholiday. 21 — School Service at 3.15. Address by Rev. E. B. Layard, M.A., Pusey House, Oxford. . — Lecture, " China aftd the Chinese," „ 23 B. S. Browne, Esq., O.V. „ 28. — School Service at 3.15. Address by T1

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School Officers. Captain of School Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket .. . Captain of Rowing .... Captain of Shooting ... Captain of Gymnasium. Captain of Fives

Librarians

Editors of " Vigornian " Secretaries of Sports

H. C. B. JOLLYE.

A. K. CHAYTOR. W. H. DAKIN-SMITH. II. C. B. JOLLYE. R. WAYLAND-SMITH. II. C. B. JOLLYE. R. NEILD. G. A. G. BONSER. F. T. E. LEWIS. A. K. BEAUCHAMP. C. J. BARKER. H. C. B. JOI.LYE. -< G. A. G. BONSER. W. D. SEVILLE. H. C. B. JOLLYE. -j C. H. PAYTON.

From Capetown to Lady smith Steevens Upton Letters - Benson Homeric Studies Browne Downfall of the Dervishes - Barnett Dictionary of Poetical Quotations Bell I Will Repay - Orczy The Natal Campaign - Burleigh Corpus Latinorum Poetarum Thomas Edward Browne - Selwyn Simpson, (presented by the author) O.V. Homer and his Age - Lang

Dalete. The following new books have been added to the Library. The Librarians are indebted to R. D. Willis and Selwyn Simpson, Esq., O.V., for kind presents of books. - Ralph Connor Glengarry Days Curious Myths of the Middle Ages . . . . Baring-Gould Ingoldsby Legends The Sanctuary Club - L.T. Meade& R.Eustace Starvecrowe Farm - Stanley Weyman Play the Game - H. A very Puck of Pook's Hill - R. Kipling The Bending of a Twig - Coke Life in Ancient Athens - Tucker Sophocles' Paralipomena - Campbell Photography for Naturalists - English Shell Life Step The Life-story of a Fox - Tregarthen Days Before History - Findlay

A. Akef (Lower VI.), F. Wilson (IV.), F. J. Dale (III.), T. Akef ii. (III.).

Salvcte. F. C. Davis i., A. N. Griffiths (V.), P. S. Beauchamp, H. de la Poer Evans (Remove), S. M. Hawkins (IV.), J. A. Moody (III.), G. W. G. Howell, S. E. Quin iii. (II.), D. Warren (I.).

The Editors acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, and apologise for any accidental omissions :—Herefordian, Oceanian, Eagle, Bathonian, Moncktonian, The Lily, Stratfordian (2), Wulfrunian, Salopian, Tonbridgian, Bromsgrovian, Federal Magazine (2), Durham University Journal, Eastbournian, Brightonian.