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Contents. School Notes Rowing Regatta Athletic Sports The Influence of our Cathedral (G. W. S. Driver, O.V. Cricket Boat Fund Lectures Target Practice at Sea (F. G. Brodribb, O.V.) O.V. News Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter Correspondence ... ... ... Notes for the Term
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Scbool Iftotee. find it hard to believe that June has come round again ; Helios makes no attempt to convince us of it, " No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees," as Tom Hood would say; only the forcible fact that " The Vigornian " has been due for some time makes us certain that June is rapidly
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drawing to a close. We take it for granted that our readers are equally hazy about the season of the year, and consequently will not have yet commenced to clamour for our columns. We cannot remember when mid June did not see us revelling in ices and dipping in Sabrina. Indeed, this year, we have felt at times that a March, or even a November, number would not be inappropriate.
We were extremely unfortunate last term in being compelled to scratch our boat race with Hereford, oaring to an outbreak of measles there. We had previously cancelled our race with Moncton Coombe, and in order not to be without a race, we endeavoured to arrange one with Monmouth School, Hereford's rivals. This, too, fell through, and so our only race was with the O.V.'s, whom we beat very handsomely by two lengths ; and this though two of the crew were
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We wish to congratulate A. K. Beauchamp most heartily on his gaining an ^80 Mathematical Scholarship at Christ Church, Oxford. This is most gratifying when we remember that A. J. Dash secured a similar scholarship two years ago, and it speaks very highly for the coaching. * * *
in the College Hall. The proceeds are to be spent in defraying that part of the boat bill which has not been already paid by subscription. The surplus will be used to provide stands and music. A very good programme has been arranged and its promoters are confident that it will be a success. * * # Mr. Castley is to be congratulated on the enlargement of his Boarding House. Only one room of the old house is now used by the boys, ample accommodation being . provided in a spacious class room and two dormitories. The " temporary tabernacle " has disappeared—to Malvern, we believe—and has been replaced by three comfortable studies. The house, which is now half full, will hold twenty-four boys, and a new departure has been made in the heating, which is done entirely by hot water pipes. * * * Some of us are hoping to join the Secondary Schools' Camp at Bisley at the end of the Term. It will be remembered that last year our representatives did well in the shooting and different drills, winning some medals and a miniature rifle. So far only seven have shown any wish to go, but we hope that at least a dozen will find time and opportunity to avail themselves of this enjoyable method of spending a week. * * *
At the end of the term, the Fifth and Sixth Forms are, as usual, to be examined by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Examination Board. There are fifteen candidates for Higher Certificates and twenty-three for Lower Certificates. Further, there are a few candidates for the London Matriculation. The rest of the School is to be examined by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, M.A., formerly Head Master of Ellesmere College. * * * It is announced that a Concert will be given on Tuesday, June 18th, by the School Orchestra,
The Games Committee are congratulating themselves on the improved state of the pitch, and ground in general. This is owing to the care and energy of Hunt and his myrmidons, whose thoroughness, we hope, is not merely that of the proverbial new broom. The increase in the numbers of the School have necessitated the cutting and rolling of the second field, and two games play regularly on it every half holiday. A Gymnasium Competition took place on Tuesday, March 26th.
down with a mild attack of influenza. The failure of the Hereford race was a great disappointment to all rowers, as, with a new boat and three old colours, we had hoped to lower Hereford's record. We sincerely hope this term's cricket is not destined to be similarly interrupted by another epidemic. * * * Looking at the cricket, it is hard to say whether or not we are a better side this year than last. Our bowling is rather weak ; we feel the want of a good fast bowler, and shall probably feel it more as the summer wears on. On paper we seem to have a strong batting side, and we have certainly made some good scores—and some good recoveries—as against Dean Close. But the way in which we were dismissed at Hereford makes us feel that we very much need one or two steady men to go in first and stay there. So far the fielding has not been particularly brilliant, though at Hereford it was better than against Dean Close. * * *
THE VIGORNIAN. Mr. Castley (whose energy in gymnastic matters is quite phenomenal) kindly offered a prize for the highest mark in Division I. (over 16). This was won by Lester i. with 50^ pts. The School Instructor kindly gave a medal for Division II., which was won by Quin I. with 53 pts. Two other prizes were given, one to Kibler in Division II. for beating the marks of the highest in Division I. and one to Burgis ii. top of Division III. (under 13). The Junior Instructor from Norton Barracks generously gave his services as judge. * * , * Speech Day, next term, has been fixed for Thursday, October 3rd, when the Very Rev. the Dean of Worcester has kindly consented to take the chair. It is hoped that Canon Bell, late Headmaster of Marlborough College, will distribute the prizes. * * * On Saturday, May 18, the Field Club spent a most enjoyable afternoon on Bred on Hill. About twenty cycled and there were no punctures. The day was not very favourable for butterflies and moths, but there were flowers and fossils, and the variety of rock surprised some of the geologists. The British camp on the summit of the hill was examined, and then a movement was made towards the " Roundabout," a shooting box, where tea was provided. After this important item they descended the hill under the guidance of the Rev. J. Mercier, who introduced them to the head gardener of Overbury Court. This worthy shewed them round the beautiful grounds, embellished with all kinds of artificial waterfalls and rockeries. They were next shown the hothouses and conservatory, and all returned home feeling that for once, at least, they had exercised the gift of observation. * * * A year ago we announced that the City Corporation would probably institute an extra
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Bathing Barge at this end of Worcester expressly for our benefit. Corporations are notorious for having no souls and no feelings, and apparently in this case they have no eyes. At any rate they have not seen their way to making the improvement this year, but we must hope for the future. * # •* The Competition for the School Reading Prize took place on Saturday, June ist, at 7.45A new departure was made in holding it in the Hall ; consequently it was possible for more boys to attend. There were only six entries, all from the Sixth Form. Some of the reading was not loud enough tor the large room. The unseen passage was read too fast by all, though Overell read it very well and distinctly. The judges unanimously decided in favour of L. D. Overell; C. J. Barker and H. C. B. Jollye being bracketed second. * * * Our thanks are once more due to Mrs. Berkeley for her kind offer of two prizes for essays on the following subjects :— The Senior essay is to be either a criticism of George Haw's book, * From Workhouse to Westminster," which has just been included in the Library, or " An estimation of the philanthropic work which, in the last fifty years, has exercised the widest and most beneficial results." The Juniors' choice rests between " The art of spending the leisure hour," and " The perigrinations of a dog." # * * The award of the School English Essay has just been made known. The subject was "The Problem of the Pacific." There were only four competitors, one of whom, Armstrong, was especially commended as being the only boy below the Sixth competing. The judges gave the following order:—ist, H. C. B. Jollye ; 2nd, R. Neild ; 3rd, F. T. E. Lewis : 4th, F. H. C. Armstrong.
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Two new School appointments have been made for next term, C. H. Payton as Captain, and R. G. Hall as Secretary of Football. We are afraid the team will be sadly dismantled, but there are a few promising players in the Second to whom we look with expectation. An addition has been made to the card, namely, a match at home with a team of Hereford amateurs. * * * The Games Committee have approved of, and the Headmaster has sanctioned, a new cricket cap for the 1st XI., and a new hat-band for those who have represented the school at cricket, football, or rowing. As for the cap, the attraction of wearing it must rest rather in its distinguishing than in its beautifying effects. The great contrast between white and dark blue renders it difficult to secure a cap which we can admire. The hat ribbon is a broad blue ribbon edged with white. * * * The Library Committee have decided to put on sale the old magazines and illustrated papers, at one-third the original price. This chance of a good bargain has not been very readily seized, and most of the papers continue to go to the Infirmary as previously. In connection with the Library we may mention the loss of G. A. G. Bonser, Senior Librarian and Secretary of the Committee, who has been succeeded by F. T. E. Lewis. The Editors will miss their confrere, and " The Vigornian " its poems. *
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Our readers will be interested in the following accounts of two O.V.'s, each of whom was distinguished in his own way, the one for wickedness, the other for worthiness. The Headmaster received the following about a certain Edward Kelly, from the Rev. J. K. Floyer. A photograph of half-a-dozen of " the Order of the Inspirati" contains his portrait, under which is written, " Edw. Kelly, Prophet
or Seer to Dr. Dee." In this photograph we find him in the good company of Mahomet and Roger Bacon, not to mention Paracelsius and Dr. Dee, who was Vicar of Upton-on-Severn in his day. Kelly's biography runs as follows :— "Born at Worcester, 1555. Educated King's School, Worcester. Alchemist. Pilloried at Lancaster for forgery or false coinage, 1580. Went as "skryer" to Dr. Dee, the famous magician, to Prague. Imprisoned there by the Emperor Rudolph, and lost his life escaping from prison in 1595." We conjecture that the obscure word " skryer " is connected with M.E. " scrivein," and means a " scrivener " or " scribe." After the record of such a notorious villain, the distinguished career of John Vaughan falls somewhat flat. We are indebted to T. G. Hyde, Esq., for telling us that Vaughan received the rudiments of his education at the King's School, and was then sent to Christ Church, Oxford in 1618. In 1668 he was appointed Chief Justice of Common Pleas, and an account of his life may be found in "Judges of England."
IRowing. We had an increased number at the boats this year, including many beginners. There were also sufficient old oars to enable us to put on two light fours early in the term. This showed the advantage of having rowing for a limited number during the summer term. It affords valuable experience to those who have rowed little, if at all, in a light boat, and that under more favourable conditions than are possible in the Lent Term. For, having no race to prepare for in the summer, it is possible to put two inexperienced oars with two of greater experience. This of course gives the younger boys a better chance of learning how to row than they have in a boat in which all are equally bad. Example is better than precept.
THE VIGORNIAN. We had two crews, between whom there was not much to choose, and it was no easy matter to select a four. But it so happened that our choice was never put to the test, since Hereford were compelled by illness to scratch their race with us, and in our race against the O.V.'s we had a difficulty in getting together a four owing to an epidemic of colds. The four, as originally selected, consisted of— Berkeley, bow ; Overell, 2 ; Wayland-Smith, 3 ; Jollye, stroke. Berkeley worked hard at bow, but swung out of the boat at the finish of the stroke, with the result that he was short. Overell at 2 improved considerably. For some time he found a difficulty in dropping his hands, but at last overcame this fault to a great extent. Rather apt to let his back give halfway through the stroke. Wayland-Smith at 3 was rowing well, but he wants more dash. He is inclined to be heavy with his hands over the stretcher and sky his feather. .Jollye was rowing better this year, but the rhythm of his swing is not quite right. He is also slow at the beginning and inclined to do his work with his arms during the latter half of the stroke. Webster at the last moment had to fill Wayland-Smith's place. Though his style is not ideal, he works hard and has plenty of IHe. He is useful, since he can row equally well on either side. Chaytor stroked the boat against the O.V.'s, since Jollye was laid up. He is a promising stroke, for he has a long swing and plenty of dash. At present he over-swings with his shoulders. When he gets out of this fault he should prove a very useful stroke, for he does not let the crew get dead behind him. Foulkes, as cox, did not have to bear the strain of a long race, but did what he had to do well. Next year he should be very useful, as he will still be light.
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IRegatta. Since our inter-School Boat Races had unfortunately fallen through, the Regatta was looked forward to with more than ordinary interest. Both Jollye and Wayland-Smith having been prevented by influenza from taking their places in the crew to row against the Old Vigornians, Chaytor and Webster succeeded to them. In spite of a chequered career during training, the crew came up to the scratch on the day, and rowed better than anyone had anticipated. To take the events in order :—
I.—JUNIOR SCRATCH PAIRS. These pairs, all of whom consisted of beginners, managed to carry out their races creditably. The absence of the customary crabs was regretted by the spectators, but appreciated by the coaches. Neild and Quin won the final.
II.—SENIOR SCRATCH PAIRS. There were several good races in the preliminary rounds, but in the final Webster and Chaytor walked away from Conan-Davies and Croad.
III.—SCHOOL v. OLD VIGORNIANS. st. Ibs. W. Berkeley (bow)... 10 7 L. D. Overell (2) ... 10 5!^ A. H. B. Webster (3) 10 13' A. K. Chaytor (str.).. 10 4 J. B. Foulkes (cox)... 5 o
st. Ibs. F. L. Steward (bow) 10 13 B. G. Stevens (2) ... n 4 W. F. II. N. Eldershaw (3) 12 2 H. Raymond (str.)... 11 5 R. Koschlin (cox.) ... 8 10
As usual the race was rowed over the Ferry course, up stream. The O.V.'s won the toss and chose the Cathedral side of the river, the School thus obtaining the side which they themselves would have chosen. As soon as Mr.- Allison had started them, the School drew away, and, quite contrary to the expectations of all concerned, steadily increased their lead and eventually won by two lengths. Except that the School were unsteady at the start, the crew rowed particularly -well, and Chaytor shows
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great promise as a stroke. The new boat and oars, which were then being used in their first race, gave entire satisfaction, and are acquisitions with which we have every reason to be pleased.
IV.—JUNIOR FOURS. tst Year. T. Farthing (bow). W. D. Seville (2). C. G. Eccles (3). J. B. Bourne (str.). J. Foulkes (cox.).
2nd Year. R. B. Croad (bow). I. Conan-Davies i. (2). P. Kibler (3). R. Willis (str.). G. Temple-Bourne (cox.).
The result of this race, which was intended to be a test of strength against experience, proved a victory for the beginners, who rowed surprisingly well.
IV.—INTER-HOUSE RACES. School House. (Light Blue.}
Castle House. (Red.]
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(Bow) G. O. Powell. R. B. Croad. T. F. Cavenagh ii. (2) A. H. B. Webster. E. Robinson. J. B. Cavenagh i. (3) W. N. Berkeley. C. Rammell. A. K. Beauchamp. (Str.) L. D. Overell. W.Dakin-Smith. A. K. Chaytor. (Cox.) J. B. Foulkes. H.Lester. G. Temple-Bourne.
Once more the School House won the InterHouse Races in spite of having to row two races in succession. The chances of Castle House were spoilt by a " crab" by Dakin Smith. The Day Boys on the other hand gave the School House a very hard race, and only just lost. Cups, kindly presented by Col. Albert Webb and the Old Vigornians, were given for events I, 2 and 5.
Iketcb IRun. The ravages of influenza did not prevent this annual event taking place on March 25th, two days before the end of the Easter term. A record entry of over eighty showed the popularity of the race ; not more than sixty, however, were able to start, as illness kept many away. The only change in the conditions of the race was that the handicap was reduced to 35 sees, from 40 sees, per year. The boys aged about 15 gained most of the first ten places.
Beauchamp ii., aged 15, was the winner, arriving home about 45 sees, before Leeke, aged 17. Next came Quin iii., aged n, folio wed by Cavenagh iii., aged 12, both of whom did well to get places. Leeke did the best time, 22 mins. 25 sees., an improvement on last year's by 25 sees.
Htbletic Sports. We were not favoured with congenial weather for this annual event, which took place on May ist and 2nd, having been postponed from the Easter Term. On the first day, when the events were chiefly heats, there was a strong breeze blowing ; during the Wednesday night and Thursday morning rain fell almost incessantly, while about mid-day a small gale sprang up, which, although it succeeded in blowing the clouds away, rendered running difficult. The results were as follows :— FIRST DAY. THROWING THE CRICKET BALL (OPEN).— Prize, Dressing Case, presented by R. C. Wilmot, Esq., O.V.: 1st, Webster ; 2nd, Payton. Distance, 78 yds. The throw was far below the average. Beauchamp, who threw over 90 yds. last year, did not do himself justice. THROWING THE CRICKET BALL (UNDER 15). — ist, Beauchamp ii. ; 2nd, Kibler ; 63yds. i ft. An average throw. LONG JUMP (OPEN).—Cup, given by S. Southall, Esq., O.V.: 1st, Eccles; 2nd, Wilmot; 17 ft. 4 in. An improvement on last year. Payton, who jumped several inches further, unfortunately touched the ground with his hand. Won by 4 inches. LONG JUMP (UNDFR 15).—ist, Burgis i. ; 2nd, West ii.; 13 ft. loin. Kibler, who was the favourite for this event, was prevented from jumping owing to a strained muscle.
THE VIGORNIAN. SECOND DAY. HALF-MILE HANDICAP (FINAL).—The first six from three heats were taken for the final ; the chaos which usually takes place in this race was thus avoided. 1st prize, Worcester China Dish, presented by E. P. Evans, Esq.: ist, Robinson (130); 2nd, Davies i. (130); 3rd, Gibbs (150) ; 4th, Pearce ii. (230). It was noticeable that only two boys whose handicaps were under 100 yards were in the final. Time, 2 min. 74-5 sees. HIGH JUMP (OPEN).—Prize Cup, presented by the Mayoress : 1st, Beauchamp i. ; 2nd, Jollye. Height. 4ft. iiin. This jump was considerably higher than those of recent years. Won by an inch. IOO YARDS (OPEN).— 1st prize, Cup presented by Old Vigornians : 1st, Jollye ; 2nd, Wilmot. Time, 114-5 secs- Won by two feet. The time was not so good as that done in the heat owing to the wind. This applies to all the 100 yards. 100 YARDS (UNDER 15).—ist prize, Cup presented by the Masters: ist, Burgis i. ; 2nd, Davis i. Won easily by Burgis, who ran extremely well. Time, 13 secs. loo YARDS (UNDER 13) HANDICAP.—ist prize, Cup, given by Hon. Mrs. Norbury : ist, Conan Davies iii. ; 2nd, Warren. Time, 13 2-5 secs. Conan Davies received 18 yds. and Warren 14 yds. loo YARDS (UNDER 11).—ist, Wilmot ii.; 2nd, Chappel ii. Time, 15 1-5 secs. A new race to cater for the increasing numbers of the Lower School. QUARTER-MILE (UNDER 15) HANDICAP.— Final: ist, Burgis i. (10) ; 2nd, West ii. (40); 3rd, Davies iii (60). Another good performance by Burgis i., who won easily with a 10 yards handicap. QUARTER-MILE (OPEN).—Final, ist prize presented by H. E. Chappel, Esq.: ist, Jollye ; 2nd, Leeke ; 3rd, Wilmot. A very close race, Leeke being at Jollye's heels from first to last.
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Two yards between second and third. Time, 63 secs. The heats were done in 58, 59, and 60 secs. respectively. HIGH JUMP (UNDER 15).— ist, Burgis; 2nd, Beauchamp ii. Height, 4ft 2in. "Burgis" fourth win, proving him an all-round athlete. THREE-QUARTER MILE (UNDER 16).—ist prize given by Mrs. W. H. Chappel : 1st, Mainwaring ; 2nd, Cavenagh ii. ; 3rd, Beauchamp ii. Mainwaring, who is a promising long distance runner, won with a fine sprint. There was a good entry of over 20 for this race. OLD VIGORNIANS' RACE (300 YDS.).—There were not sufficient entries to hold a race. Next year we hope to see the distance reduced, and a consequent rise in the entry. ONE MILE OPEN.— ist prize, Cup, given by W. Holland, Esq. : 1st, Leeke ; 2nd, Charlton ; 3rd, Lewis i. There were no less than thirty entered for the mile. Charlton, who ran particularly well, took the lead after two and a half laps, and at one time looked safe ; Leeke, however, by a determined effort succeeded in passing him just before the winning post. The time (which was over five minutes) was not recorded owing to the stop-watch being accidentally stopped. HALF-MILE HANDICAP (UNDER 14).—First prize, Watch, given by T. E. Rammell, Esq., and Miss Rammell. ist, Davies ii. ; 2nd, Griffiths ii.; 3rd, Burgis ii. Davies ii., who won the Ketch run last year, scored a well-deserved victory. Time, 2 min. 50 secs. ONE MILE BICYCLE RACE (HANDICAP).— ist, Leeke, 50 yds. ; 2nd, Webster (owed 20). Webster rode this race extremely well, and only lost by a wheel. The fact that Leeke had won the mile ten minutes before adds to his credit and attests to his powers of endurance.
CONSOLATION RACE (OPEN).—Overell. CONSOLATION RACE (UNDER 15).—Baines. TUGS OF WAR.—ist, School House ; 2nd, Day Boys ; 3rd, Castle House and Hostel.
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HOUSE CHALLENGE SHIELD.—ist, School House; 2nd, Day Boys ; 3rd, Castle House and Hostel. This is the fourth year in succession the School House have held the shield, VICTOR LUDORUM.—ist, Jollye, 10 points ; 2nd, Leeke, 6 points. This is the second year Jollye has held the cup. The prizes were very kindly given away by the Mayoress (Mrs. Williams King), but speeches were curtailed by the boisterous weather.
3nfluence of our Catbefcral. All we O.V's who are worthy of the name, however humble our record, must.of necessity have a deep affection for the old School and all that concerns it. We love the old College Hall, and we have—perhaps more especially those of us who were King's Scholars—a deep-rooted veneration for the great Cathedral which overshadows it. This Cathedral of ours, though perhaps not the grandest nor the largest in the country, nevertheless for interior grace and wealth of historical interest, has few rivals, and I venture to think that it was not the least of our privileges that we should be educated amidst such historic surroundings and under the shadow of this glorious Church. Starting life with such an environment, it has often seemed somewhat extraordinary to me that more boys do not take up the study of Architecture as a hobby. No study can be more deeply interesting than this of Architecture, which I have the very highest authority for calling the "first of the Arts," and no study offers more scope for its pursuit, for does not almost every village in England possess its monument of " petrified piety," each with its own particular points of beauty and interest, raised by devout men of bygone ages whose devotion manifested itself in their building ?
A short time ago, when I was visiting an exhibition of the works of John Ruskin recently held at a Bond Street Gallery, I met a lady who had known the great apostle of Art personally, and she told me of a visit she had paid him when he was staying in the Lake district not long before his death, and how he would sit in his window overlooking a beautiful landscape of mountain and lake, and turn over his folios of innumerable sketches—chiefly architectural and collected from all parts of Europe—and would point out and explain the special beauties of their different subjects to those who were fortunate enough to be with him at the time. Erom this occupation Ruskin would derive the very keenest enjoyment, and to me as a lover of architecture his pleasure is easy to understand, for though I have not been connected with the " matter of this planet," as Sir Oliver Lodge might express it, so very long, nor have I travelled so very far, yet I have found time and opportunity to see nearly all our English Cathedrals and not a few on the Continent— some of them architectural masterpieces which are world-famous—and I find a- constant and never-failing delight in my ever-growing collection of sketches and photographs of these, and many another lovely building, on which it has been my good fortune to gaze. There are many people, of course, to whom the beauty in architecture does not appeal, in the same way that there are men who would prefer a selection on a street organ to a concert at the Queen's Hall. I met such a man a short time ago. I was showing him an etching I have of the " Ladies of the Vale," as the lovely spires of Lichfield have been poetically termed, and was waiting for a comment from him as to the beauty of their proportion, or the effect of their grouping, and all he could remark was—What a strong resemblance the central spire seemed to him to bear to the Chinese Pagoda in Kew Gardens! I did not show him any more
THE VIGORNIAN etchings. Another chance acquaintance of mine on seeing a photo I have of St. Paul's Cathedral, enquired if he were not right in thinking it to be—Birmingham Town Hall! ! Let us hope such instances are rare! There were many boys, however, contemporary with me at the old School, whose sole knowledge of their Cathedral was gleaned by a hasty march from College Hall to the Ladye Chapel two or three times a term, but, no doubt, even they would have been interested had some of the beauties of its architecture been pointed out to them. Could not some learned member of the Cathedral body be persuaded to give a course of lectures on this subject ? I would suggest as a title, " Our Cathedral, its Architecture, History, and Associations." If this were accomplished, it could not but be a help to those who must have been already attracted to the subject, and to those who have not as yet given it a thought, it might mean the commencement of a veneration and love for the grand old building, which would continue with them all through life; not only that, but it would be to the mutual benefit of themselves and the old School, for since the Cathedral and the School are inseparably connected, it is impossible to have any feelings of affection for the one which do not include the other. The beauty of Worcester Cathedral is great, and to us the charm of association enhances the beauty, so much so that I am perfectly convinced in my own mind that if this love of our surroundings once takes possession of us while we are still at school, no matter what glorious architecture it may be our good fortune to look upon in after life, we shall find that Worcester will always have first place in our affections. We may admire the unrivalled Tower of Canterbury, or the windows of York, the commanding position of Durham, or the pure style and soaring spire of Salisbury, Ely's lovely octagon, or the portico of Peterborough ; or we
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may go further afield and view the glories of Rouen and Amiens, Verona, or the wondrous " Stones of Venice," but nevertheless when we stand, perhaps once a year, perhaps less often than that, in the graceful aisles of " Wulstan's Minster," we shall feel inclined to quote the line inscribed in another great English Cathedral:— " Ut rosa flos florum, sic est domus ista domorum." G. W. S. D. [It is with great pleasure that we publish Mr. Driver's suggestive article, but in justice to those who arrange our lectures we would point out that the Rev. C. T. Powell has on two occasions, within recent years, talked to us about the Cathedral ; while still more recently Mr. C. B. Shuttleworth has opened our eyes to the beauty of our surroundings.— EDITORS, The Vigornian.]
Cvicfcet. W.C.K.S. v. CATHEDRAL GUILD. The result of this match led us to hope for greater things from the ist XI. than we have as yet seen. The Guild, batting first on a slow wicket, were dismissed for 69, Hall getting 5 wickets for 15 and Chaytor 4 for u. For the School, Jollye made 63 (but not without a blemish), Dakin-Smith 23, and Shuttleworth 27. Total, 149. W.C.K.S. v. COLWALL C.C. A cold day rendered cricket far from enjoyable. Our opponents won the toss, and, batting first, made 140 for 7 wickets, when they declared. The School made 90 for 7, when the stumps and the match were drawn. W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS (C. T. LEY'S XI.). The wicket was hard and the bowling of each side was considerably weaker than the batting, consequently the School had an opportunity to shew its batting powers. Starting at 11.30 we lost Jollye, Leeke, and Dakin-Smith for 5, but when Hall and Chaytor became partners the score was rapidly raised by good cricket, so that by lunch it stood at 120 for 4.
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In the first over after lunch Hall was caught for an excellent 78, but Shuttleworth continued to play good cricket, and at length the side was dismissed for 221. The O.V's had only brought eight men, and so Mr. Beach-Hicks and Charlton played to supplement the team. Their innings was chiefly conspicuous for the batting of B. G. Stevens, who was making his last appearance before embarking for Canada, and who made 132 not out. So well did he hit that it seemed at one time as if they were going to knock off the runs, especially when he was partnered by R. C. Wilmot, who defended soundly. This match was pleasing, as it shewed the possibility of making a good score even after losing the first few men very cheaply. Full score and analysis :— W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye c sub. b Chamberlain F. W. Leeke b Chamberlain W. H. Dakin-Smith Ibvv b Chamberlain A. K. Chaytor c sub. b Woods R. G. Hall c Shuttleworth b Chamberlain F. W. Shuttleworth b Beach-Hicks F. T. E. Lewis b Shuitleworth W. N. Berkeley c Woods b Shuttleworth A. K. Beauchamp c Powell b Ley L. D. Overell not out A. II. B. Webster b Beach-Hicks Extras
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MR. C. T. LEY'S O.V. XI. W. H. Shuttleworth c Leeke b Hall H. E. Powell c Chaytor b Berkeley B. G. Stevens not out J. T. Chamberlain b Chaytor R. H. Woods b Chaytor R. M. M. Beach-Hicks b Shuttleworth R. C. Wilmot b Chaytor C. T. Ley b Chaytor A. F. K. M. Hazeldine run out G. D. Charlton b Chaytor Extras
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BOWLING ANALYSIS. Bowler.
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W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. The first inter-school match showed up the weaknesses of our team. Dean Close, having won the toss, batted first on an excellent wicket. If the School had taken their chances three batsmen might have been out for under 20 runs ; as it was, catches were missed—badly by Jollye, Webster, and Lewis—and the bowlers, whether disheartened or incapable, made no impression on the batsmen. Dean Close consequently scored rapidly, compiling 196 for five wickets. The innings of Soutar was vigorous, but faulty. In the batting of the School we gladly find the little encouragement that is offered us. Dakin-Smith and Hall played a very steady game, and managed to make a draw of the match, a result which the play of our team did not merit. Hall especially played with a quiet confidence, which we hope will stand the School in good stead on any similar unfortunate occasion. Full score and analysis as follows :— DEAN CLOSE. F. J. Lidderdale c and b Hall I A. R. Rawlence c Roberts b Shuttleworth 31 K. H. Soutar b Chaytor 81 J. H. Baker run out 52 H. C. Roberts not out 20 G. H. Luce not out 3 D. H. Bodley, B. P. Thomas, O. N. Martin, S. A. Monies, and W. B. Barling did not bat. Extras 8 Innings declared closed.
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THE VIGORNIAN. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. Played at Hereford, Saturday, June 8th, Nothing is further from our intention than to excuse the team for their disgraceful display, but the fact remains that our team was somewhat weakened by the measles, and that the pitch was rather different from those we have been playing on—the handiwork of the notorious Hunt. Nevertheless we failed, and failed miserably, and every member of the team must feel individually responsible for the breakdown. Hereford won the toss and chose first innings. The first wicket fell at 42, and after this we should have done much better, had we taken every chance. Four catches were missed, all hard, no doubt, but still catches, and possible. Consequently the Hereford captain was able to declare their innings closed, with the score at 189 for 9, leaving us about an hour in which to get the runs. Hardly any of our team were at all successful in dealing with the bowling of Grasett ii. and Watkins, though Jollye and Dakin-Smith had very hard luck in being caught at the wicket, the latter when he was getting well set. Our melancholy innings only lasted three-quarters of an hour, and totalled 38. G. W. Grasett was their most deadly bowler ; he took 6 for 15. Watkins took 4 for 4. Full score and analysis :— HEREFORD C.S. W. R. Burrough c Leeke b Shuttleworth A. Watkins c Jollye b Shuttleworth G. W. Grasett b Dakin-Smith F. Fawkes run out E. B. Grasett b Hall A. H. G. Thursfield c Jollye b Chaytor E. Griffiths c Jollye b Roberts T. Ragg b Shuttleworth B. R. Streeten hit wicket b Shuttleworth R. F. Palethorpe not out G. L. Cazalet did not bat Extras Innings declared closed. W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye c Fawkes b G. W. Grasett A. K. Chaytor b G. W. Grasett W. H. Dakin-Smith c Fawkes b Watkins R. G. Hall c and b G. W. Grasett F. W. Shuttleworth b Watkins W. N. Berkeley b Watkins
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W.C.K.S. v. WORCESTERSHIRE CLUB AND GROUND. Much to our disappointment rain soon stopped play in this match on Wednesday, June 12th. Up to this time we had not won the toss in any match, and this occasion was no exception. The C. and G., who had several professionals in their team, batted first, and lost 5 wickets before lunch. Mr. Jarrett and Berkeley bowled unchanged, and both kept a good length. Berkeley's success was especially gratifying. Rain fell heavily during the luncheon interval, and play had to be abandoned. WORCESTERSHIRE CLUB AND GROUND. F. A. W. How c Hall b Jarrett 2 J. V. Kingley c Beauchamp b Berkeley 8 W. E. Whittaker not out 17 F. H. Hayes c Beauchamp b Berkeley o Hunt ibw b Berkeley 19 H. Richards c Berkeley b Jarrett I J. F. Armstrong not out 9 Straw, Bale, Bainton, and H. Hemus did not bat _ Extras '.. 5 61
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W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. ST. JOHN'S 2ND XI. Played at Boughton on Wednesday, June 5th. We were, however, destined to be disappointed, for they improved in nothing but batting, which was slightly better. Going in first, we made a better start than usual, and if somebody had stayed in to partner Leeke we might have made a good score. Berkeley hit out strongly, but under the circumstances more restraint would have been justified. The total was 48, out of which three men made 42. Baynham and George bowled unchanged, the former taking 7 wickets for 24, the latter 3 for 22. St. John's began badly, and with four men out for 22 we had hopes of winning, but Tree (15) and afterwards George (33) withstood our efforts for a long time, so that we were finally beaten by 38 runs. The honours of the match, so far as we are concerned, certainly rest with Leeke, who made 21 and took 4 for 8, and Berkeley, who made 17 and took 3 for 12.
VV.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL, CHELTENHAM 2ND XI. Played at Cheltenham, on Saturday, May 25th. The home team batted first and made 70, the visitors' fielding and catching being very weak. Woodforde bowled well, taking 7 wickets for 25 runs. We began badly, Farthing being bowled by the third ball sent down, and four wickets went down quickly for 4 runs. The next over dismissed four men, and it was only owing to some hitting by Woodforde that the score was raised from 5 to 23 all out. In the second venture we did a little better, making 38 for 8 before stumps were drawn. The batting of the team in this match makes it certain that they will do very badly till they are content to play themselves in before trying to score.
W.C.K.S. (UNDER 13^) v. CHOIR SCHOOL. Played on the County Ground, June 8th. The Choristers batted first, and scored freely off our bowling, which was weak, compiling 127, of which Cook made 94, a very creditable innings For the School, whose total was 77, Burgis ii. scored 54, a very pleasing display, although a little unsteady at first. The School thus lost by 50 runs. I j j j
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Xecture0. A lantern lecture was given in the College Hall on Saturday, March gth, by C. B. Shuttleworth, Esq. The subject was " Some buildings of the old Worcester Monastery," and was the second of a course of lectures on Worcester given by Mr. Shuttleworth. The slides were most interesting, giving views of the Cathedral taken from every conceivable aspect and at every conceivable date. Mr. Shuttleworth pointed out the changes that had taken place comparatively recently in College Green. The Guesten Hall had been pulled down and the roof removed to Holy Trinity Church. Further, the houses which had
THE VIGORNIAN. formerly stood facing the Edgar Tower, blocking up one window of our College Hall, had been demolished. One fact specially interesting to us was that for a short period the school was removed to the Charnel House, but was thence transferred to the College Hall at the request of the parents, who objected to a disagreeable odour which pervaded the place, owing to the number of corpses which had been buried there. The lecture helped us to realize how closely bound together are the Cathedral and School, and how much we owe to the magnificent building, under whose shadow we live. * * * On Saturday, March 23, Mr. Beach-Hicks gave us a second lecture on the " Human Body." He dealt principally with the digestive organs, explaining the functions of the various parts, and after shewing how food is digested, he turned to the liver and lungs. A most interesting slide was that which shewed how the lung case was lubricated to stand the friction caused by breathing. He then concluded his remarks by saying that he hoped his words would make us realize what wonderful things our bodies were, and also make us take care of them. * * * Last term ended in the usual quiet way with a missionary lecture. The lecturer, Rev. R. Pearce, had chosen for his subject " Central Africa," where he had been working for some time. This was particularly interesting for us, as it just touched on the neighbourhood of our Mission Scholar, and gave a very good idea of the daily life of a native Christian boy. Mr. Pearce started from Zanzibar, referring of course, to the slave trade, which will always be remembered in connection with the town and island. He pointed out some of the cruelties to which the poor slaves were subjected on their
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weary march from the interior to the coast. Then, as a contrast, he showed us Zanzibar Cathedral, which has been erected on the site of the old Slave Market. Turning to the boys, Mr. Pearce shewed us a brighter side of life. The Mission has various stations and schools all along the west coast of the island, in which boys and girls are taken as day scholars or boarders. The heat does not necessitate very hearty meals, and the young African is content with food which would hardly satisfy an English boy. The boys, he said, are becoming quite adepts at games, especially football, at which they beat a team of English sailors a short time ago. Mr. Pearce closed his lecture with the hope that some of his hearers would devote their lives to missionary work.
practice at Sea. [The following has been abridged, owing to lack of space, from an account sent to the Editors by F. G. Brodribb, O.V.] On the 15th November, H.M.S. "Argyll," of the First Cruiser Squadron, received orders to lay out a target for the Battleship "Duncan" to fire at. This task is by no means easy as the targets are 90 feet long, 30 high, and set on a base 20 feet high. Starting from Portland Harbour at 7 a.m. they reached the buoys, to which the target was to be attached, at 9 a.m., with a dark sky overhead. Two large boats were hoisted out to achieve the fastening of the target to the buoys ; but when in the act of attaching the wire cable to the second buoy, orders were signalled from the " Duncan " to cease operations, as the heavy sea made it dangerous and lives might be lost. The boats were brought to the " Argyll" to be hoisted in, and " then the fun began." To hoist in heavy boats an electric " Derrick" is used, which is constructed on the same idea as a shore-going crane. The lower block of it (same
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as a pulley) weighs at least 6 cwt, so that it is no easy matter to hook it into a ring as it swings to and fro. The one boat, the lighter of the two, was safely hoisted in, but it was not , thought wise to attempt to hoist in the other, which was at least four times as heavy, and weighed over 16 tons. So they resolved that she should steam in alongside under their lee. By 8 bells (12 o'clock) they had the target in tow and were making for the harbour. The wind was increasing, and in an hour or two the target broke loose, and they had to let her drift. The picket-boat also signalled that they were in difficulties, as their engines would not stand the strain of the heavy sea. So they endeavoured to get the men on board, and then tow her along, which they achieved after sundry efforts, in which a block weighing 6 cwt. came on the coxswain's leg, but fortunately did not break it. One man in mounting the rope ladder fell back into the sea and drifted away, held up by his lifebelt. This called out the service lifeboat (as much like an ordinary lifeboat as a green pea to a mountain). Off went a party in this boat under the command of a lieutenant, with no easy task before them. Under ordinary circumstances the writer, as midshipman, would have been in sole command of this lifeboat, but on this occasion the captain' sent a lieutenant in addition. After a chase which took them nearly four miles from the ship, they picked him up. It was then quite dark, and the waves were about 2oft. high. The searchlights were turned on, looking for them, and eventually the " Argyll " picked them up, and they reached harbour safely at 11.30 p.m., bringing with them the boat they had towed, which had suffered such severe damages that repairing it took over a fortnight.
Digornians' Column. On the i6th March last, although the annual boat race between the School and Hereford
Cathedral School did not take place, a football match was played on the Hereford School ground (kindly lent by the Headmaster) between the Old Vigornians' Club and the Old Herefordians' Club. The day was not a pleasant one, but the game nevertheless was thoroughly enjoyable, resulting in a win for the O.V.'s by three goals to nil. Both teams were very kindly entertained at tea after the match by the O.H. Club. There seems every reason to hope that the fixture will become an annual one. The O.V. race at the School Sports unfortunately failed to fill, and consequently no race took place. By next year it is hoped that the distance will be shortened, as O.V.'s, who cannot train for the race, would be more likely to run a shorter distance. The Annual Cricket Match between the Old Vigornians and the School will be played on Thursday, July 4th, 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. O.V.
<S>.W. IRews. Jourdain, W. R. (1880-1884), of the head office of the Department of Lands, secured a Sectional Pass in the recent Solicitors' Law Examinations. Simpson, S. G. (1892-1895), Docteur-esLettres, has taken his M.A. degree at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Day, J. D. (Rev.) (1892-1900), was ordained Priest by the Bishop of Worcester in St. Michael's, Coventry, on Trinity Sunday. He is now Chaplain and Assistant Master at the King's County School, Warwick, and has been .Acting Chaplain to the Warwick Prison. Williams, F. S. (1893-1899), has obtained an appointment as under officer on the Royal Mail Steamship Line, and has started for Rio de Janeiro.
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Carton, L. F. (1895-1900), Eastern Telegraph Service, has been promoted from Rio de Janeiro to Para. Smith, A. P. G. (1895-1903), has been placed in the Second Class of the Classical Trip., Part II., at Cambridge.
Bloomer, W. R. (1903-1906), has been articled to the Argyll Motor Co., Ltd., Alexandria, Glasgow.
Fergusson, N. M. (1896-1901), has obtained a prize in Surgery in the Hospital Sessional Examinations at St. Thomas's Hospital.
Muriel, R. J. (1905-1907), has entered a business house in Manchester.
Raymond, H. (1897-1905), Scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford, has been awarded Third Class Honours by the Classical Moderators.
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Panrucker, J. (1898-1903), has been articled to Messrs. Hillier and Parker, estate agents, of 99 Regent Street. Day, M. S. D. (1898-1906), has obtained a First Class Certificate for his first year's course at Camborne School of Mining Engineering. He obtained ten first classes and one second. Stevens, B. G. (1899-1906), has sailed for Canada, where he is to start farming at Aylmer, under Mr. Winnington Ingram, of the Emigration Association. Chaytor, C. J. (1899-1905), was appointed additional Assistant Clerk to H.M.S. "Hibernia," of the Channel Fleet, and joined in April on his return from France. In the recent Civil Service Examination he was one of three officers who passed in the First Class as Interpreter in French. Mountain, H. G. (1899-1906), has obtained a First Class Certificate for his first year's course at Camborne School of Mining Engineering. He obtained nine first and two second classes. Sweet-Escott, Talbot (1901-1905), has matriculated at Exeter College, Oxford. Baines, A. C. (1902-1906), has been apprenticed to Messrs. Baylis, chemists, Malvern. Morgan, T. (1902-1907), has been apprenticed to Messrs. Hughes, chemists, Melksham, Wiltshire.
Ludlow, S. (1904-1907), has entered training ship " Conway," with a view to obtaining a cadetship at Dartmouth College.
FORREST.—On the 4th inst, at Nordrach-onMendip, Oswald Forrest, youngest and dearlyloved son of the Dean of Worcester.
3n HDemoriain. With great regret we have to record the death on April 4th, at the early age of 29, of Oswald Forrest (O.V.), at Nordrach, in the Mendip Hills, after having struggled for several years and in various places against consumption. Few of the present generation can remember him, but those who knew him feel that they have lost a cheery and genial friend, and one of marked ability, some of his musical compositions being familiar to Cathedral congregations and those who attended our School Concerts. We can assure our Dean and his family that the School feels the deepest sympathy for them in their loss. T. E. R.
©.It). (Hub. The following new members have joined the Club :— G. A. G. Bonser, Kirkstede, Sutton-in-Ashfield. J. L. Partington, The Grange Farm, Norton, Worcester. S. T. Dutton, East Indian Railway, Calcutta.
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©yforfc letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs,
At last, after day's of anxious trepidation, we have '• screwed our courage to the sticking point," and with grim determination have sat down to pacify the Editors with their termly sop. It seems inevitable on these occasions that we should open the subject with a few remarks on the weather. Well, we suppose it has been colder once or twice in January and wetter in February, and in reference to this it seems to us, that Steward and Raymond have shown themselves singularly inconsistent, for while all we ordinary mortals have been shivering with cold, they have been going in for large doses of "Isis." But let us leave the subject, it is too painful. Those of us who witnessed the installation of the Chancellor on Saturday, May nth, saw a fine ceremony. The Chancellor looked quite overcome by his gift of statutes and rusty keys, while the Latin speech of the " ornatissimus orator" reminded one of Monday afternoons (Latin prose day) in the VI. Form. Eights week, with its fleeting joys, has come and gone, and for at least two of us the grim vista of Schools is rolling back its murky folds. Individually— F. L. Steward (Hertford) is living the strenuous life, for while being a wet bob and rowing in his College eight, he is one of those unfortunate persons " qui honores ambiunt." The word " ambiunt" must be a grim jest; but in any case may we venture to wish him all success in his endeavours to " circumvent " the examiners. We feel sure the woolsack awaits him. T. Stinton (Magdalen) lends his aid to his •College cricket team and helps himself in an absent-minded sort of way to an 80 or so. In a rash moment he went in for his College tennis
tournament, and succeeded in evading the insidious attacks of his first opponent, and has now serious thoughts of challenging A. H. Doherty. Even at this early hour thoughts of " Greats" are arising, and he is seizing old Father Time by the forelock. G. D. Day (Hertford) wields the willow and hurls the sphere with great skill, and we believe devotes some of his superfluous energy to work. In the face of the general gloom his pipe is his sole solace. F. T. Bode (S. Cath's.) is a firm believer in the simple life, and devotes all his spare time to vain attempts to dodge the weather, and has been so far successful as to obtain one or two games of tennis. Occasionally he permits himself to be seen criticising cricket matches, and this is really his great " forte." H. Raymond (Pembroke) has been exercising his ingenuity to coax his college eight along, and we believe that in this wintry weather he is quite an adept on the slides. He also hopes by a tremendous effort to elude the wiles of " Divvers " at the end of the term. A. J. Dash (Christ Church) is rehearsing for the Town and Gown riot on the Pageant ground on Wednesdays at 12 noon. The rest of the week is devoted to brandishing punt poles, an occasional game at tennis, and life's little worry, work. H. S. Berkeley (S. John's) would have us believe that he is doing work of a Herculean nature, but this seems incredible. However, we believe he does occasionally attend a lecture just to show the dons there is no ill-feeling. He, too, grasps a punt pole and delights to watch it bend beneath his sturdy strokes. He has been seen at the theatre and tries in this dull world to look on the bright side of things. F. S. MacNalty (Worcester) plays for his College at cricket and refuses to succumb to the efforts of the opposing bowlers. The result is his average is simply stupendous. He is also
THE VIGORNIAN. bent on defeating the examiners in the schools at the end of term, and therefore is striving to acquire the latest methods of Mathematical Jiu-jitsu. O. G. O. Larr (Keble) is an enthusiast, for not only does he play tennis, but he also attends lectures—a sure sign of enthusiasm ! He has also become enamoured of a punt pole and once, it is said, thinking the pole in danger of drowning he went in after it, thus incidentally showing his skill at swimming in clothes. E. V. Overell (Hertford) is modest—a little cricket, a little tennis, a little work, are all his requirements. He will not yet believe this is the Summer term and is taking a very philosophic view of life. At the time of writing we have heard that the School have won half their matches and lost none (they have played two); but with this good start we feel sure they have only one team to fear, and so wishing them all good luck, We are, dear sirs, Yours very sincerely, OxON.
Xetter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, The request for a Cambridge letter comes as a forcible reminder that another term is drawing to a close. But on attempting to recall the events of the past month, it is not the kaleidoscope of bright colours appropriate to May week that presents itself to our mind—clear skies, brilliant dresses, and blazers which would shame a solar spectrum; rather do we recall the sombre hues of overcoat and umbrella which have so far been the dominant features of this so-called " summer " term. As a matter of fact the weather has been almost the worst on record. But the subject is hackneyed.
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The "distinguished visitor" of the term has duly made his appearance in the person of Prince Fushimi, who met with a hearty reception. We are also threatened shortly with an invasion of Cabinet ministers. The only O.V. visitor who has honoured Cambridge with his presence of late is S. G. Simpson (Sidney Sussex), who was up to take his M.A. a week ago. The gratifying intelligence reaches us that some O.V.'s may be in residence here next term. It is devoutly to be wished that many others would follow their good example. A. P. G. Smith (Sidney Sussex) is taking matters easily and trying to generate strength enough to face the result of his Classical Trip., Part II. He can, however, now congratulate himself on reaching a haven where the Tripos cannot trouble. The little cricket possible so far up here seems to indicate that the 'Varsity have this year a very powerful side, and should meet with success. With best wishes for like results on the part of the School team, believe me, Yours very sincerely,
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Correspondence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Sirs, It is with no idea of grumbling, nor even of unkindly criticism, that I beg leave to draw attention to what appears to me to be an important matter as regards our cricket. Far be it from me to suggest that we have not made an excellent change in the matter of groundsmen; the vastly improved state of our field is a manifest proof of the wisdom of those who suggested and carried through the scheme. But we cannot shut our eyes to the obvious drawback to the existing arrangement. Regular coaching, I believe I am right in saying, is not only the requisite but also the due of every public school boy. We all know that it is the duty of the
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seniors to coach the juniors—would that we saw more of it—but there can be no doubt that the seniors are sadly in need of assistance. Some among us have been heard to say that the Masters are responsible for the coaching. Needless to say, those of us hold entirely misguided views, which should be at once abandoned. It were better we should regard the help they give us as gratuitous self-sacrifice. The difficulty of securing a professional is not one I propose to try to solve in this letter—I can see neither ways nor means—but it is one which, I feel, ought to be a subject of discussion among all interested in our cricket. I know nothing of what the cost would be to hire a man, for say two nights a week, but I do not think I shall be overstating when I say there is some talent in our team which might be profitably developed if trusted to a capable coach. If you will allow me, Sirs, I will conclude by asking you to regard the above as an
OBITER DICTUM. [As we go to press, we hear this matter has been attended to, the services of F. Wheldon having been obtained.—Eds, " Vig"~\ To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Would it not be an improvement if the Games Committee were to obtain a School flag, which could be hoisted on a flagstaff above the pavilion on the occasion of ist XI. matches? * * * Hoping at a future date to see a School flag waving over the pavilion, I remain yours truly,
ONE INTERESTED. [We doubt if the Games Committee, with its present low funds, would be justified in buying flag and staff; however,' we agree that such an acquisition would be an improvement. Perhaps " One Interested " would suggest a pattern to them?—Eds. "Vig."~\
IRotes for tbe fterm. CALENDAR. SUMMER TERM, 1907. May 9.—Ascension Day. School Service at 9 am. Half-holiday. „ 18.—Field Club's Expedition to Bredon. „ 15.—Whit Monday. Half-holiday. O.V. Match. * * # June i.—School Reading Prize Competition, 7-45 P-m„ 6.—Half Term. „ 7—Review. „ 8.—School English Essay. „ 10.—Review Half-holiday. „ 13.—A limited number of the Field Club to go with the Worcester Natural History Society to Wyre Forest. „ 15.—School Latin Prose due. „ 18.—Concert by the School Orchestra, in aid of Fund for the new light boat, at 8 p.m. * * * July 4.—O.V. Match. „ 13.—Field Club Expedition to Witley. „ 15.—HigherCertificateExamination begins. „ 17.—Half Holiday. „ 22—Lower Certificate and School Examinations begin. „ 27—Term ends, ii.o a.m. Exeunt Omnes. In addition to purchasing a new set of Charles Dickens' novels, the following books have been added to the Library this term :— Red Russia Foster Fraser Running Water - A. E. W. Mason White Fang Jack London The Year's Work in Classical Studies - W. H. D. Rouse Europe in the Middle Ages - Hallam The Message - A. J. Dawson Red Moon Max Pemberton ShakespeareRaleigh
THE VIGORNIAN. From Workhouse to Westminster (two copies) - G. Haw Discoveries in Crete - Burrows Also, kindly presented by Canon Teignmouth Shore, " Canterbury," by W. Teignmouth Shore.
<5ame0 account RECEIPTS. March 28.
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Home...Won ...149 .. . 69 Sat., 11 Cathedral Guild Home...Draw... 93(7).. •139(7) Sat., 18 fColwall C.C. Mon., 20 *Old Vigornians Home... Won ...221 .204 (C. T. Ley's XI.) Sat., 25 *Dean Close School.Home...Draw... 93(9).. .196 JUNE. Sat., I fMalvern C.C Home.. Draw... — ... 6 0 ( 2 ) Wed., 5 rSt. John's C.C. ...Home...Lost ... 82 201 (5) Sat., 8 Hereford Cathedral School Away.. Lost ... 38 189(9) Wed. 12 t Worcestershire C. and G ..Away ...Draw... — ... 61(5) Sat., 15 * Malvern College Colts Home...Lost ...100 ......101 (3) Wed., 19 Dean Close School...Away ... Wed., 26 Mr. A. W. Isaac's XI.Home... Sat., 29 tSt. John's C.C Away... JULY. Thurs.,4 *Old Vigornians Home... 'Sat., 6 'Hereford Cathedral School Home... Sat., 13 tMalvern C.C Away... Wed., 17 *SpetchleyParkC.C. Home... Sat., 20 Mr. T. E. Rammell's XI Home...
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Sports Secretary Cricket ,, Raft for Regatta Photo for Book 15. Rent of 2nd Field Ellison and Thornborrow (Rowing) Hunt (wages to Easter) Tennis Marker... Marl Levelling Levelling Practice Wickets Insuring Horse Football and Pavilion Requisites Roller Cricket Net Cricket Gear 5. Bath Boating Club 8. Mappin, Sports Prizes Stores, ,, ,, Cooper, ,, „ Birley, ,, ,, Sports Invitations Mappin (Carriage) ... Donation to Oars ... Pollard (three knives and hire of pistol) Balance
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Sat., II Cathedral Guild A way... Abandoned Sat., 25 Dean Close School...Away ...Lost ... 23 j£... 70 JUNE. Wed., 5 St. John's C.C Away...Lost ... 48 ... 86 Sat., 8 Hereford Cathedral School Home... Abandoned Wed., 19 Dean Close School...Home... Sat., 22 Cathedral Guild Home... Sat., 29 St. John's C.C Home... JULY. Sat., 6 Hereford Cathedral School Away ... MAY. OTHER FIXTURES. Sat., II 'Cathedral Guild ...Home...Lost ..,"12 ...130 JUNE. Sat., I *Tredennyke Away ...Abandoned Sat, 8 *Choir School .*... Away... Lost ... 77 ...127 Wed., 12 tCherbourg School...Away ...Abandoned Sat., 15 *Tredennyke Away ...Abandoned Wed., 19 *Choir School Away... Sat., 19 *Tredennyke Away ... JULY. Sat., 6 *Choir School Home... Sat., 13 tCherbourg School...Home... Sat., 20 'CathedralGuild Home...
Balance Grant from Governors ... Boys' Subscriptions Rowing Subscriptions ... Old Books sold Sports Entries— A School House ... ... t Day Boys ; Castle House and Hostel... < Subscriptions to Sports ... Mr. Jarrett (Postcards) ...
t With Masters. * On these days .Mrs. Chappel will be pleased to see Parents and MAY.
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June 9th, 1907.
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LENT TERM, 1907. RECEIPTS. Balance Per Headmaster— Subscriptions... Vigornians Pound...
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THE VIGORNIAN.
250 1907. May I. Feb. 16. 16. Mar. 27„ 27. „ 27. „ 27. „ 27. April 30.
EXPENDITURE. Headmaster (Books) Thornton (Books) Mudie's (Books) ... Whiteman (Papers) Large (Papers) Wore Edue. Supply (Books) Humphreys (Binding) Littlebury (Vigornians) ... Smith (Books) Sundries Balance ...
£ s. d. ° 13 5 0 8 9 o 4 ri 0 13 1 14 2 6 2
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15 18 6
£35 ii 2 W. A. T. JARRETT, Hon. Treas. Audited and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL. May 12th, 1907.
Scbool Officers. Captain of School Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Football Secretary of Football
H. C. B. JOLLYB. A. K. CHAYTOR. W. H. DAKIN-SMITH. C. H. PAYTON. R. H ALL. F. T. E. LEWIS. C. J. BARKER. A. K. BEAHCHAMP. {H. C. B. JOLLYE. W. D. SEVILLE. C. J. BARKER.
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IDalete. Bonser, G. A. G., Ed. Vig., Nov., 1905— March, 1907 ; Librarian, 1905—1907. Noyle, H. W.; Muriel, R. J.; Baines i., A. C.; Morgan, T. H. C.; Ludlow, S. W. ; Clarke, F. C. E.
Salvete. IV.—Bloomer i., C. S.; Blake i., J. ; Blake ii., A.; Griffiths ii., O. T. ; Mogridge, E. C.; Tree ii., P. B. II.—Bloomer ii., A. R. I.—Davies Hi., W. L. H.; Day, H. A.; Hall ii., L.; Pawlett, J. L.; Turley, J. T. Total number in School, 137. The Editors beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any accidental omission:— Cantuanian, Moncktonian, Wulfrunian, King Edward's School Magazine(Birmingham),Bromsgrovian, Decanian, Herefordian, Bathonian Federal Magazine.