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No. 60. VOL. V.

NOVEMBER, 1907.

Contents. Football Shooting

Lectures Certificate Results O.V. News O.V. Club Library Account Games Account Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ... Correspondence Notes for the Term Salvete. Valete. ...

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us again. Once more " ruit arduus aether," and consequently " implentur fossae et cava flumina crescunt," and football for the nonce is out of the question. We can only account for the absence of the customary fogs and cold biting winds by supposing that the weather cannot even be consistently bad. As we take up our pen we are conscious of an irreparable blank in the present, and a feeling of foreboding for the future, due, we may explain to the unenlightened, to the most recent desertion from the ranks of our triumvirate. * *, *

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It is a pleasure to us to record the honours

• NLIKE last term the Editors have no difficulty in reading the signs of the times, and in realizing that November is with

those demanding special mention in these columns is the success of F. L. Steward, O.V of Hertford College, Oxford, who has just graduated as B.A., after gaining a second class in the Final Law Honours Examination.

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Last Term A. H. B. Webster won the Colquitt Exhibition at Brasenose College, Oxford, and was particularly commended for his Scripture and Critical Papers. C. Rammell won a Kent County Council Scholarship of ^30 at Wye Agricultural College. C. J. Barker won 7th Prize for an Essay on " Imperial Citizenship : its privileges and responsibilities," given by the Victoria League. The competition was an open one, and 157 entered for it.

At the end of last term the Sixth and Fifth Forms were examined by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. The results on the whole were quite satisfactory, the number of Certificates gained constituting a record. Eight boys won Higher Certificates, three exemption from Oxford Responsions, and thirteen obtained Lower Certificates. A detailed account of the results will be found on a later page. The rest of the School were examined by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, M.A., formerly Headmaster of Ellesmere College, and Mr. Wentworth Harrison, B.Sc., Mathematical and Science Master at Sutton Coldfield. Their report was in every way encouraging, and promises well for the future success of the School.

Our Headmaster has recently been appointed by the Bishop to an Honorary Canonry of the Cathedral. The Head Boy congratulated him before the School, in a few well-chosen words, on obtaining the honour, and requested a halfholiday to celebrate it. Mr. Chappel replied in a genial speech, asking us still to speak of him by the old familiar titles rather than by the new one, and graciously granted a half holiday that afteroon.

The installation took place on Friday, Nov. 8th, when the whole school was kindly invited to be present. Mr. Castley is to be congratulated on obtaining his M.A. at Cambridge, as well as on the flourishing condition of the Hostel which is under his care.

We welcome back among us this term A. P. G. Smith, Esq., B.A., O.V., who has come to relieve the Headmaster of some of his duties, which have proved too much for his strength. Mr. Smith has had a distinguished career at Cambridge, and we hope that the seeds he is sowing with so much care in the Sixth Form, will bear good fruit in the Scholarship Examinations in December. The growth of the School, which has more than doubled its numbers during Mr. Chappel's rule, amply justifies, in our opinion, this latest addition to the Staff.

After such an unexpectedly disastrous cricket season, it seems bold to make any predictions about football. We have only three old colours left, and as these are all part of the defence, it will be obvious that the attack is very weak. Not only are the forwards particularly feeble in front of goal, both in shooting and dash, but they have yet to find a combination suitable for making use of Wilmot's speed. If predictions are impossible, we are a third of the way through our season, and it is possible to comment on the matches. Our success against Birmingham University raised hopes which were shaken by our display against Malvern College Colts, and shattered by our mediocrity at Cheltenham. Let us trust that these hopes may be firmly re-established by decisively beating Hereford at home.

THE VIGORNIAN. The new field has been again used to the full, and has been .found particularly useful for practice when the old one has been practically under water. Space is still rather limited, and but for detention and excuses the " pick-up" would soon become a kind of miniature "617ro\\6i.'< In connection with the games we should mention that the Games Committee has passed a resolution that special school shirts shall be obtained for all who play in the first four games, with the exception of those who have won their colours. The shirts will be of a plain dark blue colour, and will be worn by one side in each game, thus avoiding the confusion which at present prevails. * * * Castle House and the Hostel are to be heartily congratulated on wresting the Cricket Cup from the Day Boys in so decisive a manner. They gained overwhelming victories in their first three matches, and won comfortably in the fourth. Notwithstanding the brilliance of a certain member of the team, it would be an injustice to call them a one-man side, for in the last match, after Hall and Dakin-Smith had been dismissed for 20, a fine display of hitting by Wayland-Smith and good fielding by all enabled them to beat School House. This success should be particularly pleasing to Mr. Rammell, to whose unceasing^energy in cricket matters we owe so much. » * * The annual inspection of the drill and shooting took place on Saturday, July 20. After Sergt-Major Harris had put the boys through several formations and some physical drill, the inspecting officer, Captain Fulton, selected a dozen boys to test in shooting. Subsequently he spoke a few words to the boys emphasizing the importance of drill and discipline for all, whether they bore arms or not, and saying that he was favourably impressed by the drilling and shooting.

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We have to announce that the Rifle Club Committee are anxious to express their thanks to an anonymous O.V. for his most generous gift of a silver cup to be competed for annually by individual members of the Rifle Club. Evidently the transference of the Inter-House Gymnastic Competition from the Lent to the Winter Term has not proved satisfactory. The powers that be have ordained that the next competition—we will not say " in future " again, for " tempora mutantur "—will take place in the Lent term as usual. The fact is that the Gymnasium is bound to be forced into the background by its rivals—rowing, cricket, and football, and it is quite impossible to find a time which will suit everybody. The competition for the prize for individual merit will probably be held at the same time. * * * The proverbial ill-luck that attends the doings of the Field Club was not absent last term. A field-day arranged for a select number of the Club to accompany the Worcester Naturalists to Wyre Forest on June I3th, was a failure, owing to bad weather. On July 13th an expedition was made to Great Witley. Unfortunately the brake that had been chartered failed to appear, and so eight members were prevented from attending ; otherwise the day was as successful as could have been expected after such bad weather. When the party arrived at Witley Court, the Rev. W. Munroe kindly conducted them round the Church and grounds, and was largely responsible for the excellent tea that followed. Afterwards Woodbury Hill was ascended, and the party then returned home. The first House match took place on October 8th, between Castle House and Hostel and

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the Day Boys. Castle House were all over their opponents, and should have won by a great deal more than 4—o. The second match, played between Castle House and School House, was much more even, but though Castle House were pressing most of the time, Payton's fine play was too much for them. At the beginning of the second half School House scored from a corner, and some clever play by Wilmot and Burgis added a second just before time. When the Day Boys met School House, they were without Chaytor, but were strengthened by the reappearance of Leeke, who played a great game. All efforts to score on the part of School House were unavailing, and though the Day Boys were rather lucky they did very well to make a draw of the match. So far the points for the Cup, so kindly presented by Captain Edwards, of Rhymney, are as follows :—School House 3, Castle House and Hostel 2, Day Boys i.

Three boys have this year passed the London Matriculation. H. L. Roberts and R. Wayland Smith passed in June and W. H. Dakin Smith in September. All were placed in Div. II. Mrs. Berkeley awarded the prizes for her English Essay competition with extraordinary liberality. In the Senior Division H. C. B. Jollye. and W. D. Seville won prizes for critiques of " From Workhouse to Westminster," whilst F. C. Davis and M. G. Truman gained a like reward for discussions of " The Greatest Modern Philanthropic Movement." The prizes for the Junior Essay on " The Peregrinations of a Dog " were won by H. King and C. R. Walpole Simmons.

At the annual election not less than four King's Scholarships, two Entrance Governors' Exhibitions, and three Entrance House Scholarships will be offered. The Examination will be

held in the College Hall, on Tuesday, November 19th, and the following day. As before, the Examiner will be the Rev. R. Beviss Thompson, M.A., formerly Headmaster of Ellesmere College.

We congratulate H. C. B. Jollye on his election to a Dean Peel leaving Exhibition, and A. K. Beauchamp on obtaining a School leaving Exhibition, and wish them the best of good fortune in the future. * * * Speech Day on October 3rd was a brilliant success. The charming pleasantries of the Dean, the intensity of conviction so conspicuous in the Headmaster's report, the powerful speech of our chief guest, Canon Bell, to say nothing of the breezy utterances of that lover of boys, Canon Knox-Little and the sound remarks of the ex-Mayor, filled the large audience with delight. The singing of the Choir, with which the proceedings opened, was, we think, above the average. Mr. George Smith is to be congratulated on the success of his efforts in that direction. The new School Song composed for us by Canon Knox-Little was rendered with considerable zest. A full account of the afternoon will be found on some of the following pages.

Lectures this term are more conspicuous for quality than for quantity. Brief accounts of those already given will be found on another page. We are looking forward to a lecture by W. D. Seville on " A Holiday in Yorkshire," on December 7th. We could wish more members of the School would volunteer to do something for us in this way. Our chief expectations, however, turn to a visit from Canon Wilson, who has shown himself such a good friend to the School. On November 23rd we hope to hear him speak on

THE VIGORNIAN. " Meteors," which will be the third of a trio of astronomical lectures given us by him. Those who heard his two former lectures will need no pressing to come to this.

A doubt, which seems all too well founded, has occurred to the Editors, namely, whether the members of the School generally are acquainted with the School motto printed at the commencement of every number of the " Vigornian." A second query arises, How many know the meaning of those two lines of Greek ? So for the benefit of those who do not, they are here somewhat freely translated :— " All that my masters can teach I learn, All that my searching can find I seek, All that my prayers might gain for me I have asked as a gift from Heaven."

This motto, it may also be observed, was chosen for the School by the late Bishop Philpotts.

Cricfcejt IRevnew. Played 17 matches—Won 2—Lost 7—Drawn 8.

Disappointing and unsatisfactory! Such must be the verdict of the cricket season just passed. Though the primary factor in this gloomy view is possibly the ever abused weather, which has repeatedly spoilt all chance of practising, and completely ruined several matches, yet we must in fairness confess there are other causes. These we may sum up as want of harmony and life. While watching the team in the field or at the wickets, one was impressed with the fact that they were not acting in concert, and that there was consequently a deadness and apathy in all their movements, which are the last qualities one expects to find in a school XI. Whatever opinions may exist as to the reason of this want of "go", it must be struggled against,

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and if possible, removed before next season. It is true, we were somewhat below the average. There was the familiar cry of lack of bowling, though one or two members shewed promise as the season advanced. The fielding again was not nearly so good as we have seen it in former years, several easy catches being dropped, and cleannessand smartness in picking up and throwing in being conspicuous by their absence. But these defects ought to have a stimulating effect rather than the reverse. On more than one occasion there seemed to be no reason why we should not make a more determined effort to hit off runs wanted to win the match or get rid of the opposition. There were several individual performances throughout the season, which shewed that the material was there and only wanted developing, and our ground was in better condition than it ever has been before. We can only express the hope that next year we may make full use of our great advantages and play the game in the keen and resolute spirit of which it is worthy. Below are a few remarks on the individual members of the First XI:— A. K. CHAYTOR (CAPT).—Has not done himself justice as a bat. Has a very good stroke off his legs, but is still inclined to overdo it. Fair change bowler. Good ground field but uncertain catch. H. C. B. JOLLYE.—The most taking bat in the team if he "gets going," has good punishing powers, but is still too anxious to begin hitting. Has done good work at coverpoint, but is by no means sure. R. G. HALL.—Promising left-hand bat, very strong on the leg side, but correspondingly weak on the off. Must get his right foot across, or "let 'em alone." Useful bowler, going both ways, and with occasional swerve. Would be excellent in the field if he were more alert.

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W. H. DAKIN-SMITH.—A stylish bat, with good strokes on the off, both cuts and drives. Good point, but not so successful as last year. Our fastest bowler, and might with advantage have been tried more. F. W. SHUTTLEWORTH.—Did not fulfil the promise of the beginning of the season. Should cultivate forward play and more aggressive tactics. Fair bowler on his day. Good field. W. N. BERKELEY.—Left hand bowler with an easy action, who makes the ball go across with his arm, but too often cannot find his length. Has good capabilities as a bat, but is too reckless and impatient. R. WAYLAND-SMITH.—A batsman with a splendid reach and good hitting powers, but must keep his right leg still. Could not play till late in the season. Slow in the field. W. H. E. MoORE.—A recently unearthed wicket-keeper, takes the ball well standing back, must cultivate stumping. A slashing and unorthodox batsman. A. K. BEAUCHAMP.—Has kept up his wicket on one or two emergencies, but is too stiff and cramped. Fields well as a rule. H. L. ROBERTS.—A careful batsman, watching the ball as well as any member of the team. Fair field, but slow. A. H. B. WEBSTER.— Poor bat, with no defence. Erratic fast bowler, but met with no success.

Cricket flDatcbes. W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. Played at home, June I5th, in miserable weather, which gradually grew worse. We gave a poor display of batting, relieved only by the partnership of Hall and Shuttleworth, which recalled those of the beginning of term. This partnership once broken, the others did not long survive. Showers now intervened, and when

play was resumed the difficulty of bowling with the wet ball was apparent. The outfield was, however, very dead, which partially cancelled this disadvantage. But after the first few overs the visitors were never at a loss, and owing to the vigorous hitting of Keville-Davis and Murray, gained an easy victory. W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye b Naumann A. K. Chaytor c Arnold b Naumann W. H. Dakin-Smith run out R. G. Hall b Begbie F. W. Shuttleworth b Scotl H. L. Roberts c Scott b Thompson...'. W. N. Berkeley c Thompson b Begbie A. K. Beaucbamp c Mallett b Burton F. W. Leeke b Burton R. Neild c Arnold b Naumann C. H. Payton not out Extras

5 2 o 36 24 5 o 6 n 6 o 5

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100

MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS. Thompson c Berkeley b Hall 3 Begbie Ibwb Hall I Keville-Davis Ibw b Payton 36 Murray not out 34 Naumann not out 7 Dorman, Scott, Arnold, Mallett, Burton, and Hobbs did not bat Extras 13 Total

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W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE, CHELTENHAM. Our return match with Dean Close, which was played at Cheltenham, resulted in a defeat, but the actual defeat in this match was not so discreditable as the draw or virtual defeat in the first fixture. Winning the toss we batted first. It was as unfortunate as it was foolish that Jollye should have run himself out in the second over. This first catastrophe was rapidly followed by others, Chaytor being the only batsman who stayed for any length of time. He was batting steadily for an hour, and it was a pity he could not have forced the pace. It was not till Lewis

THE VIGORNIAN. and Overall got together that runs came quickly; over twenty runs were added in two or three overs, and the score, a very low one, was brought up to 95. The Dean Close wickets fell rapidly, and we had hopes of just pulling off a victory. Berkeley bowled with great success, his swerve being helped by the wind. The finish was exciting, as seven wickets were down when fifteen runs were wanted. The batsmen, however, succeeded in making the required runs and were not dismissed till the hundred was safely passed. W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye run out A. K. Chaytor b Roberts VV. H. Dakin-Smith c Martin b Roberts R. G. Hall b Roberts F. W. Shuttleworth b Bodley F. W. Leeke b Roberts H. L. Roberts b Roberts W. N. Berkeley c Monies b Pickering G. D. Charltonb Roberts L. D. Overell b Bodley F. T. E. Lewis not out Extras

I 18 10 o 3 8 14 2 2 4 19 14

Total DEAN CLOSE. F. J. Lidderdalec Hall b Berkeley J. H. Baker b Berkeley K. H. Soutar b Dakin Smith O. M. Martin b Berkeley B. P. Thomas b Dakin Smith H. C. Roberts b Berkeley D. Aylward b Chaytor D. H. Bodley b Berkeley W. B. Barling c Jollye b Chaytor S. O. Monies Ibw b Berkeley L. Pickering not out Extras

95 o 7 25 22 o 17 13 3 13 I 3 7

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W. N. Berkeley A. K. Chaytor R. G. Hall W. H. Dakin-Smith

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W.C.K.S. v. A. W. ISAAC'S XI. Played on the New Road Ground on Wednesday, June 26. The visitors batted first, and with the exception of Ripley and Hill, no one offered much resistance except Isaac. When eight wickets were down for in, our prospects of a win seemed good, but Isaac hit lustily, and,

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partnered by Holland, carried the score to 196. There was not time left to get the runs, and so the School team played for a draw, and were quite successful, only losing six men for 146. Hall batted with his usual confidence till, at 52, he misjudged a slow ball from How and was taken at point. W.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S C.C. At Boughton Park, June 29th. Another defeat, owing chiefly to feeble batting. We did well to dismiss the home team for 143 on a wicket which gave little assistance to the bowlers. Mr. Castley and Hall both bowled well, and W. Machell was the only one to give any real trouble. As usual, we made a deplorable start, but Jollye made a welcome return to form, and, helped by Chaytor, brought the score up to 73 before he was caught. Full score and analysis : ST. JOHN'S C.C. W. Machell b Castley .................................... A. Coombe c Rammell b Castley ........................ C. F. Hipwood run out .................................... Captain Wodehouse b Castley ........................... W. Souch c Castley b Hall .............................. D. Rabjohns c Dakin-Smith b Castley .............. W. Skinner c Hall b Castley ........................... W. J. Davis b Berkeley .................................... W. A. Cross b Hall ....................................... J. F. Armstrong c Farthing b Hall .................... J. W. Sedgley not out .................................... Extras .................................

41 9 4 3 8 9 23 23 o o 2 21

Total ............... 143 W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell, Esq., b Cross .......................... 3 A. K. Chaytor b Coombe ................................. 18 W. H. Dakin-Smith b Cross .............................. o R. G. HallbCross ......................................... 3 H. C. B. Jollye c Skinner b Coombe .................. 35 R. J. Castley, Esq., c Coombe b Wodehouse ......... 6 F. W. Shuttleworth b Wodehouse ..................... I R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq., c Machell b Wodehouse ......................................................... 2 W. N. Berkeley not out .................... ............... 6 R. Wayland-Smith b Coombe ........................... o T. L. P. Farthing b Wodehouse ........................ I Extras ................................. 5 Total ............... 80 BOWLING ANALYSIS. o.

R. J. Castley, Esq .................. W. N. Berkeley ..................... R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, Esq. ... R. G. Hall ...........................

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W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. The O.V.'s brought down a team which, although three men were short, included several who have done great things for the School in the past. But the elements had decided that the match should not take place, and after bravely defying them till the lunch interval, the captains abandoned the match, which was then quite in our favour, the visitors having lost five men for 31 runs. Berkeley took 3 wickets for 19 and Chaytor 2 for 8. O.V. Team—I. Stinton, H. Raymond, C. C. Dickson, J. L. Partington, P. H. Ludlow, F. S. MacNalty, C. Nichols, C. B. C. Cream. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. Played at home, July 6th. We were fortunate enough to win the toss, and for once, at any rate, some use was made of this advantage. Jollye and Chaytor, after a rather uncertain start, were both seen to advantage, and with 50 up for no loss there seemed some prospect of a victory. But both the first two batsmen were dismissed at 53, Chaytor being well taken at the wicket by Fawkes, who subsequently dismissed three other men. Disaster then overtook us, only Beauchamp and Hall making much resistance, and our innings closed at 106. Hereford made a much less auspicious start, losing Watkins at 2, but careful play reduced the lead to 66 when the second wicket fell. Fortune then smiled upon us for a short time, and with 5 down for 58 there seemed a chance of a good finish. But from this moment victory slipped steadily from our grasp owing to the jaded character of our bowling. It was a matter of general surprise that only three bowlers were tried, when Shuttleworth, Dakin-Smith, and Wayland-Smith were all in the team. All seemed to come alike to Griffiths, who for a second time this season showed his partiality for our bowling, scoring 37 not out, thus helping Hereford to win by four wickets.

W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye c Streeten b Griffiths A. K. Chaytor c Fawkes b Griffiths W. H. Dakin-Smith b Burrough R. G. Hall c G. W. Grasett b Bmrough F. W. Shuttleworth c Fawkes b Burrough II. L. Roberts c Fawkes b Burrough R. Wayland-Smith c Fawkes b Burrough A. K. Beauchamp c Burrough b Griffiths W. N. Berkeley c Ragg b Burrough A. II. B. Webster not out W. H. E. Moore b Griffiths Extras

25 22 4 12 2 3 4 19 4 3 2 6

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HEREFORD C.S. G. W. Grasett c Moore b Berkeley 21 A. Watkins c Jollye b Berkeley 2 W. R. Burrough c Beauchamp b Ha'l 26 T. F'awkes c Shuttleworth b Hall 6 E. Griffiths not out 37 E. B. Grasett b Berkeley o B. R. Streeten b Chaytor II T. Ragg not out 10 R. F. Palethorpe, H. G. Thursfield, G. L. Cazalet did not bat Extras 3 Total BOWLING ANALYSIS. W.N.Berkeley A. K. Chaytor R. G. Hall

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W.C.K.S. v. MALVERN TOWN C.C. This match, played at Malvern on July I3th, was quite the nearest which we played this year, though of course, not being a school match, it did not produce so much excitement as that against Dean Close. The home team offered a consistent defence to the clever bowling of Hall and Berkeley, but only managed to make 112. We made a poor start, but after losing five for 50, our tail wagged and the match was left doubtful with our score at 100 for eight wickets. MALVERN TOWN. H. J. Gilmore b Berkeley R. B. Porch c Rammell b Castley W. W. Lowe b Berkeley W. G. Grcenstock c Jollye b Castley C. C. Compton c and b Castley W. L. Compton b Hall G. B. Sanderson c Moore b Hall J. B. Graham b Hall R. Flowers not out J. M. Crowe b Hall R. A. Bennett b Berkeley Extras

2 o II 30 22 8 o 2 n o 19 7

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THE VIGORNIAN W.C.K.S. T. E. Rammell, Esq., Ibw b Bennett H. C. B. Jollye b Lowe F. W. Shuttleworth b Lowe A. K. Craytor lun out R. G. Hall b Lowe R. J. Castley, Esq., c C. Compton b Porch R. Wayland-Smith st L. Compton b Lowe W. H. Dakin-Smith not out •A. K. Beauchamp c and b Lowe W. N. Berkeley not out W. H. E. Moore did not bat Extras

3 3 13 6 o 26 6 15 3 9 16

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W.C.K.S. .v. SPETCHLEY PARK C.C. This new fixture was played on our ground against a team of 13, on July I7th. We won the toss and made full use of the wicket, which was in very good trim, scoring 202 for five wickets. Jollye (47), Chaytor (42), and Hall (67 not out) were our chief scorers. The game now resolved itself into a matter of time, and various delays combined with the steady play of F.A. W. How spoilt our chances of winning. When stumps were drawn the visitors had lost seven wickets for 129 runs. Hall was our most successful bowler with two wickets for 11. W.C.K.S. v. MR. T. E. RAMMELL'S XI. Played on our own ground. This year we won the toss, and by consistent scoring reached the respectable total of 175, Dakin-Smith, Wayland-Smith, and Chaytor all batting well. The visitors, however, quickly showed their superiority, and long before the first wicket fell at 96 the bowling was utterly lifeless. W. Shuttleworth followed up a fine bowling performance by making 53 in his best style, and F. A. W. How and A. W. Rammell were both very much at home. There can be no better testimonial to the excellent state of the wicket and field than the fact that no less than sixtyone boundaries were hit in this match.

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Full score and analysis :— W.C.K.S. H. C. B. Jollye c T. E. Rammell b Liddell A. K. Chaytor c A. W. Rammell b Liddell W. H. Dakin-Smith b A. W. Rammell R. G. Hall Ibw b Shuttleworth F. W. Shuttleworth b Liddell R. Wayland-Smith b Shuttlewoith H. L. Roberts c Raymond b How W. N. Berkeley c Liddell b Shuttleworth A. K. Beauchamp c Andrews b Shuttleworth A. H. B. Webster b Shuttleworth W. H. E. Moore not out Extras Total

12 28 49 "... 10 12 33 3 4 13 o 10 I 175

MR. RAMMELL'S XI. F. A. W. How c Jollye b Hall 59 W. Shuttleworth b Dakin-Smith 53 A. W. Rammell not out 57 J. F. Liddell c Moore b Wayland-Smith 18 R. M. M. Beach-Hicks, H. Wilson, Rev. H. f. Mercer, H. Raymond, G. D. Charlton, R. G. Andrews, and T. E. Rammell did not bat Extras 6 Total (for 3 wkts) . BOWLING ANALYSIS. W. N. Berkeley R. G. Hall A. K. Chaytor F. W. Shuttleworth W. H. Dakin-Smith R. Wayland-Smith

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W.C.K.S. 2ND. XL v DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL 2ND. XI. Played at Cheltenham on Wednesday June J9th. In this match we were far more successful than in our previous match at Cheltenham. The home team ran up the very respectable score of 151, owing chiefly to the batting of Vickery, Smithin and Bell. This left the visitors no choice but to play for a draw, and thanks to sound play by Wayland Smith (44) Cavenagh (14) and Robinson (15), they were all but successful. The last ball of the last over completely beat Kibler, and Dean Close won a well fought match by 27 Runs. SECOND XI. v ST. JOHN'S SECOND XI. Played at home June 29th. The visitors batted first and made a poor start, losing three men for 13 runs. The game was, however, saved

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by the brilliant innings of R. Warren who, chiefly by off strokes, had made 92 not out when their innings closed at 168. When the school went in to bat, it was found that the wicket still favoured the batsmen, and runs came easily. Webster made 20, gaining several overthrows as a result of short running, and Seville made 25. Four others made over 15 and at 6.30 when stumps were drawn, we had lost eight wickets for 143, a very interesting finish.

DAY BOYS. Chaytor b Hall Shuttleworth c Andrews h Dakin-Sinith Farthing c Charlton b Wayland-Smith Beauchamp i. b Hall Cavenagh i. run out King b Dakin-Smith Cavenagh ii. st Seville b Wayland-Smith Beauchamp ii. b Wayland-Smith Mainwaring b Wayland-Smith Malet i. c Charlton 1> Wayland-Smith Wood not out Extras

27 3 14 10 4 o I o o o 2 10

Total

Castle House and Hostel won by 261 runs. SECOND MATCH.

SECOND XI. v HEREFORD C.S. 2ND. XI. At Hereford July 6th. This match was the exact counterpart of the corresponding one last year. The School batted first and no one, except Lewis who should have gone in sooner, made any attempt to defend their wickets. Lewis after making 21 in a painstaking manner lost his wicket in trying to force the pace, and we were all out for 65. The Hereford batsmen were much more patient and in spite of good bowling and fielding gradually drew up to and passed our score with seven wickets in hand. After the match was won they exercised less caution and were consequently soon dismissed for 106. Woodforde took seven for 36, and King three for 25.

INTER-HOUSE MATCHES. FIRST MATCH.

Total

CASTLE HOUSE AND HOSTEL. Dakin Smith b Payton Hall b Berkeley Roberts Ibw b Payton Charlton b Woodforde Wayland Smith b Woodforde Seville c Jollye b Berkeley Neild c Woodforde b Berkeley Eccles b Woodforde Lunt c Payton l> Berkeley Andrews c and b Woodforde Mobberley not out Extras

54 134 o o 7 17 5 8 o 13 19 10

Total SCHOOL HOUSE. Jollye c Roberts b Dakin Smith Overell b Dakin Smith Wilmot c Dakin Smith b Hall Berkeley c Dakin Smith b Lunt Webster b Dakin Smith Payton b Dakin Smith Moore b Hall Woodforde b Hall Lewis ii. b Hall Armstrong not out Kibler b Lunt Extras

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Total

102

3 12 12 42 7 4 3 o o 18 o I

Castle House and Hostel won by 165.

DAY BOYS v. CASTLE HOUSE AND HOSTEL. CASTLE HOUSE AND HOSTEL. Charlton b Shuttleworth Neild b Shuttleworth Dakin-Smith b King Hall not out Roberts c Chaytor b King Wayland-Smith b King Seville c Shuttleworth b King Eccles b King Lunt b King Andrews not out Robinson did not bat Extras

SCHOOL HOUSE v. CASTLE HOUSE AND HOSTEL.

THIRD MATCH.

SCHOOL HOUSE v. DAY BOYS.

SCHOOL HOUSE. Jollye c Leeke b Chaytor Lewis b Chaytor Wilmot c Chaytor b Shuttleworth Berkeley run out Overell c and b Chaytor Tonking run out Webster run out Payton c Beauchamp b King Armstrong run out Woodforde not out Moore b King Extras

25 33 3 2 10 o 7 i o 3 4 12

332

Total

100

8 5 26 198 28 o 7 5 16 25

THE VIGORNIAN. DAY BOYS. Chaytor c Moore b Woodforde 45 Shuttleworth not out 46 Leeke not out o Beauchampi., Farthing, Cavenagh L, Cavenagh ii., King, Beauchamp ii., Main waring, Malet did not bat Extras 13 Total

104

Day Boys won by 9 wickets.

261 SCHOOL HOUSE.

Jollye b Hall Lewis not out Wilmot run out Berkeley c Neild b Hall Overell b Hall Tonking b Dakin-Smith Armstrong Ibw b Dakin-Smith Payton b Dakin-Smith Woodforde c and b Hall Webster b Dakin-Smith Moore b Dakin-Smith Extras

o 32 3 3 o 7 o 16 5 o o 6 Total

Castle House and Hostel won by 47. FOURTH MATCH.

CASTLE HOUSE AND HOSTEL v. DAY BOYS. DAY BOYS. Chaytor c Hall b Dakin-Smith Shuttleworth c Neild b Dakin-Smith Leeke Ibw b Dakin-Smith Beauchampi. c Neild b Dakin-Smith Farthing b Dakin-Smith Cavenagh ii. not out King Ibw b Hall Cavenagh i. b Dakin-Smith Beauchamp ii. b Dakin-Smith Mainwaring c Wayland-Smith b Hall MaletbHall Extras Total

22 2 o o o 3 I o 3 o 2 3 36

CASTLE HOUSE. Charlton c King b Chaytor o Hall not out 27 Dakin-Smith not out 19 Roberts, Wayland-Smith, Seville, Eccles, Neiid, Lunt, Andrews, and Mobberley did not bat Extras 2 Total

Castle House and Hostel won by 9 wickets.

SIXTH MATCH.

SCHOOL HOUSE v. DAY BOYS. DAY BOYS. Chaytor c Lewis b Berkeley Shut tleworth run out Leeke b Berkeley Beauchamp i.e. Moore b Berkeley Farthing b Berkeley Cavenagh i. c Moore b Berkeley Cavenagh ii. c Moore b Woodforde King not out Beauchamp ii. b Berkeley Mainwaring b Berkeley Malet b Berkeley Extras

16 o 16 I 10 41 I 20 o o 3 I

Total 109 SCHOOL HOUSE. Lewis c Cavenagh i. b Chavtor o Jollye run out 32 Webster not out 40 Berkeley not out 30 Wilmot, Tonking, Armstrong, Woodforde, Overell, Payton, and Moore did not bat Extras 9 Total

School House won by eight wickets. AVERAGES.—FIRST XI. BATTING.

Times

FIFTH MATCH.

CASTLE HOUSE & HOSTEL v. SCHOOL HOUSE. CASTLE HOUSE AND HOSTEL. Dakin-Smith b Woodforde Hall b Berkeley Roberts c Moore b Woodforde Wayland-Smith c Overell b Woodforde Charlton c Overell b Payton Seville b Berkeley Eccles b Woodforde Neild not out Lunt b Woodforde Andrews run out Mobberley b Berkeley Extras Total

Highest

Name. Inns. not out. Runs. score. Averages... I 4 ... 3 ... 347 • •• 74 I. R. G. Hall ••• 3r'54 ... 14 ... 0 ... 234 • .. 63 2. H. C. B. Jollye ... 1671 ... 14 ... 0 ... 2IO . .. 42 ... 15-00 3- A. K. Chaytor .. 2 28 10* 4- F. T. F. W. Shuttleworth... ... 14 ... I ... 180 . ... 13-84 6. R. Watyland-Smith... ... 6 ... 0 ... 80 . •• 33 ••• 13-33 W. II . Dakin-Smith ... 14 ... I ... 167 . •• 49 ... 12-84 6 .. O 66 21 8. A. K. ... 8 ... I ... 64 . .. 17* ... 9-14 9- H. L. Roberts ... i i ... 3 • • • 65 •... 19 ... 8-12 10. W . N.. Berkeley ii F W Leeke ... <; ... o ... 21 . .. ii ... 4.-2O

•• 52

o 20 7 58 10 2 o 3 2 5 5 7 119

BOWLING. Name.

1. R. G. Hall 2. F. W. Shuttleworth 3. R. Wayland-Smith 4. A. K. Chaytor 5. W. N. Berkeley 6. W. H. Dakin-Smith

Runs.

323 134 17 381 586 169

Wickets.

...

22 8 I 22 31 6

Averages.

14-18 16-75 17-00 I7'3I 18-90 28-16

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Spcecb H>a\\ Our Speech Day and Annual Prize Distribution was held on Thursday, October 3rd, in the College Hall. The day was one of the few fine ones we have enjoyed this year, and we had a record number of parents and friends in the Hall. The proceedings were opened at 2.30. Under the able conductorship of Mr. George Smith, the Singing Class, which owing to the influx of new boys into the lower forms now musters in large force, sang " Semper Fidelis," a new School song specially written for the School by Canon Knox-Little, which was followed by " In the Woods " (Selfe Fowles) and " The Fighting Temerairc " (Florian Pascal). The Dean for the sixteenth time took the chair, supported by Canon Bell (late Head Master of Marlborough), Canon Knox-Little, Canon Claughton, Alderman Ernest Day, and Alderman Leicester, together with the Head Master and his staff. The Head Master, at the request of the Dean, delivered his report for the past year, and then the prizes were distributed by Canon Bell. HEADMASTER'S SPEECH. The Headmaster said lie had received an apology from the Bishop, who regretted that he could not be w i t h them, and sent hearty good wishes for the welfare of the school. He wished Mr. Chappel to add a special word of encouragement to those hoys who were preparing for holy orders. The speaker was thankful to add that there was a goodly number of such in the higher forms. (Applause.) Other apologies were from Canon Wilson and the Mayor (Mr. G. Williams King). The latter was terribly disappointed, and the speaker could well understand it, because he was an old pupil under Canon Bell at Christ's Hospital. They were thankful to have representatives of the City present in the ex-Mayor (Alderman H. A. Leicester) and Alderman E. Day, one of the oldest Governors. Mr. Chappel welcomed the Dean and Sub-Dean, and Canon Claughton, the Sub-Dean especially on that occasion, because his enthusiasm had led him to produce the School song to which they had listened, and the admirable sentiments of which, he hoped, they would endeavour to live up to. (Applause.) In welcoming Canon Bell, Mr. Chappel said he was no stranger. He came four years ago as the representative of the Oxford and Cambridge Universities to inspect the School. They were

grateful to him for his interesting and encouraging report. In Canon Bell they had one who was better able than any living man to speak of the problems of secondary education. (Applause.) '1 he speaker welcomed him for another reason. He had the great privilege of being for three years a member of his first sixth form at Marlborough College, and had the still greater privilege of serving under him as a colleague for twelve years. Whatever little he (Mr. Chappel) knew of pedagogy he had learned from Canon Bell. (Applause.)

ANOTHER YEAR OF PROGRESS. When he started to prepare his annual report, it seemed to him that he might well use the stereotyped phrase, "another year of progress," and then sit down. It seemed that that summed up the situation. When leaving Egypt Lord Cromer found fault with those people who wanted to go at a gallop, and said a jog trot was much better and safer. He thought that during recent years they had been moving at a jog trot. During the past year the pace had been somewhat quickened ; that had been with no desire to inflate too much the numbers of the School, or to put undue pressure on boys in order to secure results on paper. Of the health of the School he could again speak thankfully. They had not, it was true, a continuance of that immunity from infecti us disease which they had in former They had an outbreak of influenza in December, years. whooping cough in the Easter holidays, and a mild attack of measles in the summer term. But there had been no case of serious illness, and they had proved again and again the healthiness of the city. He desired to make that remark once more, because it needed repetition. As to the moral health of the School he would refuse to dogmatise, but he would say that there had been no signs during the year of serious wrong doing ; and there had never been a year in which he had been able to look more to the older bo\ s and monitors for that healthy and wholesome influence that they had exercised. An unusually large number of boys had left last year, :.nd they had handed on to them a noble tradition to maintain. (Applause.) Giving a summary of the results of the examinations, he said in the Oxford and Cambridge Board Examinations eight boys gained Higher Certificates with five distinctions. Barker passed with special credit, obtaining distinctions in French, Scripture, and English. Three boys obtained exemption from Responsions at Oxford without winning a certificate, and Neild was dit-tinguished for modern and European history. Two tioys in the Lower Sixth had passed their London Matriculation. The Sixth had won perhaps the best classical report from the Board which the School had ever obtained. In the Fifth Form 13 boys obtained Lower Certificates, with 16 first classes, ] atin, History, and Greek grammar being specially commended. He would be absolutely frank and state that there was one exception to their good report. French was condemned, and though they won one distinction in the Upper Sixth the report was bad. They

THE VIGORNIAN. shared that discredit with other schools. Whilst 77 per cent, passed in Latin in all the schools examined, the examiners refused to pass more than 47 j er cent, in French. It might be that the conversational methods in the lower forms had produced inaccuracy in the higher forms, or it might be that the senior boys did not treat French seriously, but he rather thought —and perhaps Miss Ottley would agree with him—that some of the failure might be traced to a difference of standard in the examination. EXAMINERS' REPORTS. Mr. Went worth Harrison, B.Sc., conducted the science and mathematical examination, and the Rev. R. B. Thompson, former headmaster of Ellesmere School, examined the rest of the School. Mr. Thompson said: " The results of the examination were altogether very satisfactory, and it is clear that your School is being well taught. The prepared work was in all cases most thoroughly known by all but an insignificant minority of boys in all forms. I examined viva voce the three lower forms. In all these I found the keenest attention and interest displayed, and considerable quickness in many cases. The boys answered readily and sensibly. I was greatly struck with the uniformity of work throughout the School, and the soundness of the subjects in the lower forms." Mr. Wentworth Harrison said: " The arithmetic throughout the School and the geometry were distinctly good. I have rarely seen a set of geometry papers so well answered. The boys have mastered their work thoroughly and been taught with great enthusiasm." Of the boys who had left them five had passed to Oxford, one to Cambridge, two to Birmingham, and one each to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester Universities. Of those who went to Oxford four went up with help that they had won. (Applause.) Beauchamp won a mathematical scholarship at Christ Church, Oxford. (Applause.) During the past three years Christ Church had offered three of those £80 scholarships, of which their School had won two, which he thought was a tribute to their mathematical staff. (Applause.) Jollye, who won the Meeke classical scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford, had proved himself one uf the most loyal, devoted, helpful, and influential heads of the School that he had had the privilege of having under him. Webster won the Colquitt exhibition at Brasenose College, Oxford, and he was specially commended by the examiners for Scripture and Critical Work. They would miss him as the head of the Field Club. F. T. Lewis had won the Inge exhibition at his own and Canon Bell's College—Worcester College, Oxford. He was a most persevering boy, and ihe Headmaster rejoiced that he was going to uphold the good traditions and do good work at that college.

OLD VIGORNIANS' SUCCESSES. Speaking of the Old Vigornians' successes of the year, he said they could not record three First Classes at the Universities as last year, but they could show a healthy record of success. A. P. G. Smith took a Second Class, Part II., in the Art and

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Archaeology Classical Tripos, Cambridge; F. L. Steward won a Second Class in the Honours School of Jurisprudence, Oxford, after a short period of reading. They rejoiced that the youngest son of Aid, Steward had done them so much credit. (Applause.) W. F. H. N. Eldershaw won the Barry Scholarship at Durham University. C. J. Chaytor, who last year won the First Clerkship in the Navy, had now obtained, at his first trial, a First Class Interpretership and First Class for promotion. Norman King, scholar at Sidney Sussex College, took first place in the General Consular Service Examination. He thought they might be thankful to the O.V.'s, and encouraged by their example. MORE BOARDING ACCOMMODATION. Last year he ventured to allude to the temporary tabernacle which was blocking the courtyard of the Hostel, owing to inadequate boarding accommodation. He had no sooner done so than steps were taken to remedy the matter. Canon Knox Little most kindly gave up his steedless stables, the Dean and Chapter showed their confidence in the School by providing the money, and Mr. A. H. Parker cleverly converted the stables and coach-house into admirable additional boarding accommodation. They had a capital class-room, dormitories, three studies, a matron's room, etc. They now had 80 toarders, and room for still further expansion. THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT. He thanked the Governors, not only for what they did in that matter, but also for their liberality in connection with the cricket ground and fives courts, which had enabled both to be of much more service to the School. He thanked Captain Edwards, of Rhymney, for presenting a house football ci p to be competed for this season, and an anonymous O.V. for a challenge cup for the best shot of the year. The Sthool orchestra had certainly maintained its life vigorously, thanks to Mr. George Smith and the Secretary, L. D. Overell. He asked parents to encourage their boys to learn some instrument early, and to urge their boys, if they were in the locality, to remain members of the orchestra after leaving School. The orchestra provided a valuable musical training. The Field Club had done good work, and he thanked the Rev. A, J. Mercier (of Kemerton) and the Rev. W. Munroe (Witley) for the courtesy and hospitality to the boys when they were in their respective parishes for Field Days. The shooting club had maintained its efficiency, 40 boys at the end of last term holding a shooting certificate, and eight had won the National Rifle Association certificate. The competitions at Overbury took place during the school holidays, but the School sent one boy, T. L. Farthing, to compete, and out of 80 boys under 16 he took fifth place. (Applause.) They as a School had much to be thankful for. There had been many signs of life. He did not attach supreme importance to numbers, but they were steadily going up. A large number left nt the end of last term, but there was a still larger and record entry.

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THE INDIVIDUALITY OF THE SCHOOL. Never had the boys been drawn from so large an area. Why was it that boys were sent from Scotland, Cornwall, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and Kent ? Because there was an individuality about the School which attracted. He believed the important thing they had to do was to preserve the individuality of a School such as that, and to maintain freedom to express it. At that School they did not consider that education meant rilling so much as strengthening. It was not their aim at that School to fill pots, but to train men. (Applause.) Their aim was not merely to teach boys to get a living, but to teach them how to live. (Applause.) He was convinced that moral growth was of supreme importance, that it was the centre of human progress, and that they must not only strengthen mind but character also. He believed that moral growth and character could only be based upon religious conviction, and he believed that religious conviction could be best cultivated and developed in the corporate life of such surroundings as they had there. He believed that constituted, largely, the individuality of the School. (Applause.) AN EDUCATIONAL DANGER. He drew attention to this, because there was a great danger of going in the contrary direction. They were bound to resist anything which would destroy that independence and individuality. The School had never received a Government grant. Had they done so they would have largely sacrificed their individuality. He regretted that the Board of Education's regulations were promulgated without consulting teachers, the Headmasters' Conference, or the governors of schools such as that, and was not brought before the Association of Headmasters. Far reaching and fundamental changes had been made in the secondary schools of the country, but they imposed limitations and restrictions which, in his opinion, were damaging to true education. (Applause.) Competent schoolmasters did not want to be told precisely how, what, where, and what not to teach. He believed the country had yet to learn, when it had chosen a teacher, to trust him and give the school an opportunity of maintaining its individuality and expressing itself. (Applause.) He could continue as teacher only so long as he was able to express his personality, and allowed to carry out his ideal of what education should be. He was grateful to the Dean and Chapter and the Governors because they were likeminded with him in this matter, and supported him through thick and thin, and he had still greater gratitude to the staff who were so modest that they would not allow him to mention them by name. (Applause.) By their loyalty, devotion, and selfsacrifice they assisted him to carry out the aim in education that he had spoken of. If God gave him strength, he would try to do his duty in helping forward the School on those lines. (Applause.) The Dean first proceeded to congratulate Mr. Chappel and his staff on the good condition of the School, and then urged the boys to keep up the tone of the School. Referring to the

increasing demand for further accommodation, the Dean remarked that if, in accordance with the suggestion of certain newspapers, bishops and other Church dignitaries gave up their palaces, the Deanery would make a good boarding house, being amply provided with dark dungeons in which to confine refractory pupils. After again congratulating Mr. Chappel, the speaker asked to be allowed to give place to Canon Bell. CANON BELL'S ADDRESS. In a few words Canon Bell thanked Mr. Chappel for his kind remarks, and expressed his admiration for the character and work of the man, whom he had watched and admired as a boy. Touching on the good effects of the neighbouring cathedral, the Canon expressed his regret that, though the Board of Education had increased the study of English literature, it had dealt a hard blow at religious teaching in schools. Canon Bell then turned to the boys, showing them their position in modern England, and the dangers that were undermining their future social and political position. The speaker, in concluding, begged the boys to seek the prize of a good character rather than to aim at some prize for knowledge. Canon Knox-Little, proposing a vote of thanks to Canon Bell, said he had watched the school for a quarter of a century and knew it was sound to the core. The masters did not aim so much at turning out " scholars," as at developing the individual talent of each boy. The speaker continued by saying that though we live in an age of shallow treatment of great subjects, and possess no great geniuses, yet we have a large number of steady going, honest, high principled people, amongst whom he placed our headmaster. Alderman Leicester, in seconding, expressed his regret at the Mayor's absence, because the municipal authorities of the city took great interest in the School, in which so many sons of cilizens were educated. The speaker proceeded to say that the fact, told them by Mr. Chappel, that from all parts of the country parents are sending their boys to schools such as this, showed the uprising of English thought and principle against purely secular education ; and from his experiences .of the past year he was able to say that there was a better prospect for the future. Canon Bell briefly replied, after which cheers were called for the Headmaster and Mrs. Chappel, the Dean and Mrs. Forrest, the Governors and Masters, and the Ladies. PRIZE LIST. Form Prizes: I L. Hall; II R. Warren ; III B. H. Chappel ; IV A. M. Jenkins ; Rem. H. de la P. Evans ; V F. C. Davis ; Matrfc. L. D. Overell. Mathematical Prizes: Division G W. L. H. Davies ; Div. /' R. T. Cavenagh ; Div. E A Edwards; Div. D S. G. B. Richardson ; Div. C F. W. Leeke ; Div. B W. F. C. Underwood ; Div. A A. J. Mainwaring. French Prizes (Old Vigornians') Form 1 W. L. H. Davies; Form III. P. H. B. Sprosen ; Form IV. R. G. Andrews; Rem. H. de la P. Evans. Miss Power's Prize for Conversational t-rench : P. II. B. Sprosen.

THE VIGORNIAN. German Prizes: Division II L. Machin; Div. Ill A. G. A. Davies. Greek Prizes. : Division E J. E. Tree ; Div. D P. S. Beauchamp ; Div. C R. Lewis; Div. B G. D. Charlton, H. L. Roberts. Knox-Little Prizes for Latin Accidence: Form III H. C. V. Quin ; Rem. J. Nash ; Form V R. Lewis. Knox-Little Prizes for Greek Accidence: Rem. J Nash ; Form V G. D. Charlton ; Form VI A. J. Mainwaring. Divinity Prizes (The Bishop's) : Form VI F. T. E. Lewis. (Rev. N. F. McNeils]: Form V P. W Worster. Divinity and History Prizes : Form I F. N. Andrews ; Form II R. Warren : Form III B. H. Chappel; Form IV G. II. Temple-Bourne ; Rem. R. B. Croad. History Prize : Form V R. Lewis. English Prize: Form V F. C. Davis. Science Prizes: Rem. R. B. Croad ; Form IV F. A. R. Malet; Form III A. A. D Baird. Drawing Prizes: I T. L. P. Farthing; 2 P. G. Kibler ; 3 W. E. Chappel. Cathedral Catechizing Prizes (Canon Rivingtori s ) : Xmas —R. F. West ; Easter—C. W. P. Ludlow. Alderman Steward's Prize for Proxime Accessit in K.S. Examination: L. Machin. Maurice Day Classical Prize : C. J. Barker. School Essay Prize (Mayor's] : II. C. B. Jollye. School French Prize : C. J. Barker. School History Prize: R. Neild. School Latin Prose Prize : C. J. Barker. School Mathematical I'tize (Canon Wilson's} : A. K. Beauchamp. School Music Prize (Mr. May's): H. L. Roberts. School Reading Prize (Cation Flory's) : L. D. Overell. Navy League Essay Piizes: Senior, R. Neild ; Junior, L. Wood. Victoria League Essay Prize: C. J. Barker. Mrs. Berkeley's Essay Prizes: Senior—H. C. B. Jollye, W. D. Seville, F. C. Davis, M. G. Truman ; Junior—H. King, C. R. W. Simmons. Miss Power's Prize for Archceological Essay : I. A. Conan Davies i. Holiday Reading Pi izes: Xmas—W. D. Seville, P. W. Worster, R. Lewis, L. F. Burgis, H. C. V. Quin, A. A. D Baird, C. C. Bartley. Easter—F. T. E. Lewis, H. L. Roberts, P. W. Worster, H. King, R. Warren. Holiday Reading Prizes and Collections : Summer—L. Wood, H. C. V. Quin, G. H. Richardson, A. T. Day, J. B. Foulkes, J. E. Tree. Shooting Prizes: Squad A—Challenge Cup, R. Wayland Smith ; N.R.A. Medal, R Neild. Squad B and C—Headmaster's Cup, F. W. Leeke. House Shooting Cup, Day Boys. Shooting Certificates, N.R.A.: T. 1 . P. Farthing, L. D. Overell, F. W. Shuttleworth. Shooting Certificates, School: G. T. de Blaby, A. K. Chaytor, I. A. Conan-Davies, F. C. Davis, C. G. Eccles, A. Edwards, H. de la P. Evans, T. A. Mobberley.

football. W.C.K.S. v G. D. DAY'S XI. Played on October 5th. A pleasant match resulting in a win for the scratch team who were by far the heavier side by 3—i.

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W.C.K.S. V O.V'S. Played on Wednesday, October Qth, in very wet weather. Owing to the non-arrival of Webster the Old Boys were one short but won easily by 5 goals to 3. The school was quite outclassed in the first half, none of the forwards playing with any dash. Darby scored the first goal from a good centre by Raymond and later had a ground shot fumbled through by Moore. The latter also missed a dropping shot by Larr so that the Old Boys were leading 3—o at half-time. The school team was then re-arranged, Hall going centre forward and Chaytor taking the place of Lester who went half. Chaytor at once shot in, and Hall rushed the goal-keeper who dropped the ball for Lunt to have nothing to do but kick a yard or so to score. The same thing happened again when Payton sent in a long shot. Chaytor soon scored a third from a feeble goal kick. With the scores equal the Old Boys put more life into their play. Stinton was playing a forcing game. Raymond shot a good goal and within a minute Ludlow by an individual effort obtained another. The school forwards had relapsed into their former impotency and no more scoring took place. It was quite a dull game excepting at the beginning of the second half. For the school the backs and halves were in splendid form though Seville must use his left foot more if he is to make a reliable back. The forwards were spectators most of the time, the wing men were seldom in position and could not take the passes sent to them, the insides would not fetch the ball or challenge the opposing backs for it. All the Old Boys did well with Day and Steward the outstanding players. The forwards showed some pretty combination. The teams were :—

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School—Goal, Moore. Backs, Pay ton (Captain) and Seville. Half-backs, Andrews, Hall, Leeke. Forwards, Charlton, Lunt, Chaytor, Lester, Wilmot. O.V's—Goal, Neild. Backs,Day(G.D), Hughes Half-backs, Koecklin (E. L.), Steward (F. L.), Larr. Forwards, Ludlow (P. H.), Darby, Stinton, Raymond.

W.C.K.S. v BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY SECOND ELEVEN. Played at home on Saturday, October i8th. The game was most pleasantly contested and ended in a victory for the School by 3 goals to i. Most of the play took place in mid-field as our forwards were easily charged off the ball and our defence was much too good for the University. We missed three easy openings in the first half but shortly before half-time Wilmot broke through and using his speed well scored the first goal. Shortly after resuming play Lester placed a corner very well and Hall getting possession passed up to Wilmot, who scored our second goal. Almost immediately some very clever passing enabled the Birmingham inside right to score with a neat shot. A heavy storm accompanied by much thunder and lightning then broke over the ground and play was stopped for a quarter of an hour. Skilful play was now almost impossible and the game became uninteresting. Just before the end Payton placed a free kick very well indeed and the inside forwards rushed the ball through for our third goal. Our victory was due to the excellent play of our halves and backs. There was a good understanding among them and their kicking was most judicious. The forwards showed promise of making a clever line so that we shall expect great things of the team in their later matches.

The School team was:—Goal, Moore. Backs, Payton (Captain), and Seville. Halves, Andrews, Hall, Leeke. Forwards, Houlton, Beauchamp, Wilmot (H. C.), Burgis (L. F.), Lester (G. F.).

W.C.K.S. v MALVERN COLLEGE. Played on Saturday, October 26th, at Worcester. The school were the better team for some time but once Malvern scored our play deteriorated, and while we wasted nearly all our chances of scoring our opponents shot with telling accuracy. At half-time Malvern led by 3 goals to nil, and finally won 6—2. Both of our goals were scored by Wilmot after good work by Burgis, who with Lester did most of the forward work. Hall was the best of the halves, Leekeplaced poorly,and Andrews wasoutclassed. Seville was rather better than Payton at back though neither kicked well. The goalkeeping was not good. The school team was the same as that which played against Birmingham University. W.C.K.S. v DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. This match was played at Cheltenham on November 2nd, and resulted in a win for the home team by five goals to two. Play had been in progress about fifteen minutes when Dean Close scored the first goal from a corner. Our forwards now rallied a little, but before long the Dean Close captain rushed Payton who was taking a difficult kick and scored with a good shot. Half-time 2—o. From the kick-off the enemy's forwards attacked strongly and scored after about five minutes. After this play was kept in the home team's quarter for some time, but Bodley at back was too good for our forwards, and Dean Close again attacked, and scored their fourth goal owing to a bad mistake by the goalkeeper. Then our forwards began to wake up and

THE VIGORNIAN. Wilmot rushed the ball into the net, which success was followed shortly after by a beautiful long shot by Payton. The Dean Close forwards scored another just before time by some neat passing between our backs. Our team did not show to advantage. Not only did the forwards fail to worry the opposing halves and backs sufficiently, but there was an absence of that sureness of tackling and mutual understanding in the defence which has been a marked feature of some of the earlier matches. Let us hope it was only owing to the strange ground, and that the recovery will be quick and complete.

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Day Boys.

Leeke Shuttleworth Farthing

School House.

Webster Overell Berkeley

35 46 52 Total

133 45 46 41

Total Castle House. Wayland-Smith Neild Kennan

132 43 46 32

Total

121 32 37 36

T°al

105

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Seville Eccles Lester i

A SQUAD INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION. ist Prize, Silver Cup, presented by an O.V. ; 2nd Prize, N.R.A. Bronze Medal. SECOND XI. W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL, CHELTENHAM 2ND XI. This match had been arranged for our own ground, but owing to the floods it had to be played at Cheltenham (Saturday, Nov. 2.) Throughout the first half the opposing forwards pressed and soon scored a goal. Our forwards lacked combination and seldom seemed like scoring. The only time they got near our opponents' goal, Charlton put a high shot into the net. A few minutes before time Dean Close scored again, and the match closed in their favour (2—i). It was a well-deserved victory, as the winners showed themselves superior in pace and combination, and would have run up a considerable score had it not been for their wild shooting.

Sbooting. The Inter-House Competition was held on July 24th. After an exciting contest the Day Boys won, beating School House by one point, owing to brilliant shooting by Shuttleworth and Farthing. Scores as follows:—*•

1st Prize R. Wayland-Smith 2nd „ R. Neild L. D. Overell W. N. Berkeley A. H. B. Webster

44 34 34 32 32

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28 24 23

N.R.A. Rifleman's Certificates were won by Farthing i. and Shuttleworth. Some efforts have been made to arrange shooting matches with Hereford, Dean Close, and Bromsgrove Schools, but all have failed for various reasons. There is some hope of future fixtures with Dean Close and Hereford, who are considering the matter. A new rule has been passed to enable boys to use their own rifles on the range ; it is hoped that more boys will make use of the opportunity than at present. The Committee has also decided to have shooting practice on Friday in addition to Tuesday and Thursday, but hitherto the weather has been too bad to allow us to have practice three times a week.

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©ixbe0tra. The School Orchestra has distinctly grown, though some of its members left at the end of the last term. The new comers consist wholly of boys at present in the School, which shows that enthusiasm is on the increase. Our most notable loss is that of Overell, but Brent-Smith, who has left us as accompanist, has returned as a violinist, and we hope to see him at one practice at least before the winter concert. On Tuesday, June i8th, the Orchestra gave a concert to defray the cost of a new boat. The Orchestra played four compositions, " Chanson de Matin" (Elgar), the Entr'acte from " Rosamunde " (Schubert}, " The Lobster's Promenade" (Porter Steele), and a selection from " The Yeoman of the Guard " (Sullivan), all of which deserved the applause the audience gave them. Mr. Smith acted as an admirable conductor, besides singing " Mighty Warriors " (HedgecocK), and " The Diver" (Loder) for an encore. M. G. Truman next played with expression Chopin's 2Oth Prelude, followed by Schuman's " Grillen." Mr. F. W. Webb sang " The Corporal's Ditty" (Squire'}, and in response to an encore, " Louisiana Loo," followed later by " My Friend" (Bekrend). L. D. Overell in " The Employment Bureau" and "The 11.69" showed his ability as a society entertainer. The Rev. E. H. Tupper sang the " Mikado's Song" and " Tit Willow " in a good baritone, followed by a 'cello solo, " Idylle" (Squire), by Mr. E. W. Price. Mr. W. H. Shuttleworth next gave a pretty rendering of the violin solo, "Cavatina," but the most popular item consisted of a quartette by Messrs, Price, Webb, Tupper, and Smith. H. L. Roberts made an able accompanist. Winding up the proceedings, Mr. Chappel expressed his thanks to Mr. George Smith, L. D. Overell, H. L. Roberts, and W. F. C. Underwood for getting up the concert and for stimulating the vigour of the band.

The concert was in every way a success, and we earnestly appeal to members of the School to learn some instrument and join us in wooing the Muse, Polyhymnia.

©rcbestva account. FOR YEAR ENDING JULY, 1907. RECEIPTS. £ s. d. Balance forward ... ... .. ... ... 9 14 8^ From Concert, 1907 — By sale of Tickets, Programmes, etc ................ 15 8 7^ 3

Music ... ... Concert Expenses ... Performers Expenses Hire of Piano ... Printing, etc. ... Grant to Boat Fund ... Balance in hand ...

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£2$ 3 4 Examined and found correct, M. G. TRUMAN. W. H. CHAPPEL, Oct. 30th, 1907. Headmaster.

Debating Society A debate was held in College Hall on Oct. 24th, when Mr. Neild proposed that "the Japanese are in every way a superior race to the British." The speaker fulfilled his arduous task in a very efficient manner, considering he was contending against the patriotism of the House. He laid special stress on the military prowess and adaptability of the Japs. Mr. Seville opposed in a very able speech, pointing out the total superiority of the British. Mr. Moore supported the proposer, and Mr. Willis the opposer. From the House the Secretary and Mr. Truman spoke for the motion, while in opposition we heard the learned tirade of Mr. Barker, and Mr. Armstrong, .\swas anticipated, the motion was lost by a large majority in the House, the votes being 6 for the motion and 26 against. There was a large attendance and the speeches were good. C. H. PAYTON, Hon. Sec.

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October 12.—Rev. A. Baker on "Floating Parishes." This most interesting lecture gave us a peep behind the scenes of the Royal Navy. It was comforting to see something of the humourous as well as the grimly efficient side of warfare. Mr/ Baker gave us a description of the midshipman's games, and the sailors' sing-songs, in which, he said, the Chaplain was expected to participate. It was a mistake to suppose that the Naval Chaplain belonged to the " Let it alone Brigade.' There was a great deal he had to do, and a great deal more which he might do. One of the most amusing things, the speaker continued, was to be on a transport and see how the military officers changed in appearance when the ship began to roll. The speaker ended his lecture by saying that he hoped his words would bear fruit in the persons of those boys who were intending to take Holy Orders.

The Curator of the Museum begs to acknowledge with thanks — Grass Skirt (Polynesian), W. F. C. Underwood. Roman Concrete, W. H. Shuttleworth, Esq. Sponge, Mrs. Thompson. Cotton Bobbin and Native Cloth (N. Nigeria), and Mallin ( = penny) (S. Nigeria), C. J. Pearce. Stamps, S. G. Richardson. He also wishes to thank C. Ludlow, S. Richardson, and E. L. Mercier for assistance.

A most instructive lecture was given us on Oct. 26th by R. Foster, Esq. His subject was " South Africa," and the slides took us in imagination over many of the places which became famous in the Boer War. He also showed us the chief centres of the mining industry. One anecdote by which he revealed to us something of the mind of the Dutchman and how he regards the Englishman was highly amusing. Sir Bartle Frere was telling a Boer farmer about the resemblance of the moon to the earth as discovered by Science. The Boer assented to all Sir Bartle's remarks except the possibility of the existence of diamonds in the moon. " No," he said, " if there were diamonds in the moon you English would have been there long ago !" After various other stories this breezy lecture came to a close.

Certificate IResults. The following are the results of the Examination of the Sixth and Fifth Forms by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. For the Higher Certificate candidates must pass in four subjects, of which one must be El. Maths.—unless passed in a previous year. For the Lower Certificate candidates must pass in five subjects from three groups—Language, Maths., and English. A capital letter in the Lower Certificate stands for a first class. a b c d

Latin Greek French German I H.C. El. Maths. e \ L.C. Arithmetic f Additional Mathematics

g Scripture, g t With Greek Text h History i English * English Essay only k European History

HIGHER CERTIFICATES. SIXTH FORM. Barker, C. J a, b, c, gt, i Beauchamp, A. K. ... e, f, gt, i Jollye, H. C. B. ... a, b, gt, i Lewis, F. T. E. ... a, b, gt, i Mainwaring, A. J. ... a, b, c, e, f, gt, i Seville, W. D a, b, c, gt, i Truman, M. G. ... a, e, f, gt Willis, R. D. ... a, e, f, gt* C. J. Barker was distinguished for Scripture with Greek Text, French, and English; A. K. Beauchamp for advanced Mathematics ; and R. Neild for English and European History. R. Neild, C. H. Payton, and A. H. B. Webster won exemption from Oxford Responsions without obtaining certificates.

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Armstrong F. H. C. . Cavenagh, J. B. Cavenagh, T. F. Charlton, G. D. Davis, F. C Lester, G. F Lewis, E. R. II. Ludlow, C. W. P. Machin, L. Shuttleworth. F. W. . Underwood, W. F. C. West, R. F Worster, P W.

d, f, G, i, h a, B, f, g, h a, b, f, g, h, i A, B, c, e, f, h, i A, b, c, E, F, g, h, I a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i a, b, e, g, H, i a, b, e, f, g, II, i a, c, d, f, i a, d, e, f, h a, c, E, F, h c, f, g, h, i a, b, f, G, H, i

Digomians' Column. Since the last issue of the "Vigornian" the death has occured of a well known Old Vigornian, Mr. Frederick George, one of the oldest members of the O.V. Club who died at Warminster on the 28th. October last. Mr. George was at the School from 1862 to 1867 and was appointed City Accountant in January 1884. His loss will be very much felt as he was a most useful and energetic member of the club and great sympathy will be felt with his family in their bereavement. The death of another Old Vigornian has also occurred since the last issue, Mr. H. A. Jourdain, who died at Johannesburg on the I3th of August last. Mr. Jourdain was at the School from 1880 to 1884 and then went with his family to New Zealand. On the Boer War breaking out he left New Zealand and fought all through the late South African campaign, first with the Cape Medical Corps and subsequently with the 2nd. Scottish Horse. While engaged in a skirmish with the latter corps, his horse was shot and he was captured by the Boers, who stripped him and for two days he was wandering over the veldt before regaining the column. From the effects of the campaign he never recovered. The Annual School Concert is fixed for Thursday, the ipth December next. The nineteenth Annual Old Vigornian's Dinner will probably take place on Thursday, the gth January, 1908, at the "Star" Hotel, Worcester.

Fuller details of the dinner will be issued shortly, but in the meantime Old Vigornians are asked to kindly bear both these dates in mind. The twelfth year of the Club's existence commenced on the 7th. October last. It now numbers 219 members, and all those who wish to join should send the names to the Hon. Sec. Holywell House, Henwick, Worcester. The subscription is 2/6 per annum for the first three years after leaving School, then 5/-. Members are reminded that the subscriptions for 1907-08 became due on the 7th October last. There are still several members who owe two, three and even four years subscriptions. O.V.

©.ID. Abell C. E. (1897-1902) has completed his course and obtained the certificate for Electrical Engineering at the Technical College Finsbury where he is at present an assistant demonstrator. Branthwaite T. A. (Rev.) D.D. L.L.D. (18791890) British Chaplain of Odessa and the Crimea has been appointed Rector of St. Mary's and Head of the Bishop of Jerusalem's College, Cairo, in succession to the late Dean Butcher. Bates T., F.R.C.S. (1889-1897) has commenced practice in Worcester. Beauchamp, A. K. (1899-1907) has entered as Scholar of Christ Church Oxford. Berkeley, W. N.(1900-1907) has been articled to Messrs. Allday's engineering firm in Birmingham. Bonser, G. A. G. (1902-1907) has entered St. John's College Cambridge where he is taking the medical course. Croad, R. B. (1906-1907) has matriculated at Glasgow University and joined the Glasgow Technical College.

THE VIGORNIAN. Davids, S. W. (1867-1871) has been elected a "Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers," London. Dakin-Smith, W. H. (1902-1907) has passed the London Matric, and has entered University College, London, with a view to a medical course. Dickson, C. C. (1900-1903) has been awarded the Organ Scholarship at the Leeds Clergy School. Eldershaw, W. F. H N. (1894-1904) has been awarded the Barry Scholarship, value £30, at Durham University for an essay on the Worship and Organisation of the primitive Church. Eccles, C. G. (1905-1907) has entered Lloyds Bank, Ltd., at Manchester with a view to an appointment in the Bank of Bengal. Fergusson, N. M. (1896-1901) has passed Part II. Finals for M.R.C.S. at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London. Fergusson, D. (1897-1903) who has recently been taking a part at the Haymarket Theatre' London, has obtained a place in one of George Edwardes' Companies, and leaves shortly for South Africa. Hill, W. H., M.A. (1887-1891) has been appointed Principal of the Khedival School of Law, Cairo, a post hitherto held by a Frenchman. Harwood, W. F. (1893-1897) has passed his final examination for the Chief Engineer's ist Class Certificate, and now holds a post as engineer on the Leyland Line. Holyoake, G. C. (1898-1902) has been appointed chief draughtsman to J. Watson & ; Sons, Jervis Crescent, Cripplegate, E.C. Jollye, H. C. B. (1902-1907) has entered as Meeke Scholar at Hertford College, Oxford. King, N., B.A. (1896-1899) has obtained the first place in the Civil Service examination for the General Consular Service, and is now acting temporary Vice-Consul and Secretary to the Legation at Belgrade, preliminary to taking up his appointment as Vice-Consul at Paris.

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Lewis, F. T. E. (1903-1907) has entered at Worcester College Oxford as Inge Exhibitioner. Lethbridge, M. H. B. (1900-1903) has entered Christ Church College, Oxford, with a Westminster Scholarship. Oram, H. E. (1897-1901) has obtained an appointment with Kay and Co., of Worcester. Overell, L. D. (1904-1907) has been articled to his father who is a Solicitor at Leamington. Roberts, H. D. (1881-1882) has been presented with a silver rose bowl (together with a purse of gold) by the members of the Library Association of Great Britain, in commemoration of their high appreciation of his valuable work as Hon. Sec. of the Education Committee and Board of Examiners of the Library Association from 1896 to 1906. He has also been made an Honorary Fellow of the Association and an Hon. Member of the Library Assistants' Association. Rammell, C. (1903-1907) has obtained a Scholarship at the Wye Agricultural College, Kent, and entered on his course there. Steward, F. L. (1897-1903) late Meeke Scholar of Hertford College, Oxford, has taken his B.A. Shuttleworth, F. W. (1905-1907) has obtained a post in the National Provincial Bank at Rugby. Sweet-Escott, T. (1898-1903) has entered at Exeter College, Oxford. Vevers, O. H. (1896-1899) has been appointed House Surgeon at Northampton Hospital. Woolsey, H. (Rev.) (1874-1876) has been appointed Headmaster of St. Oswald's College, Ellesmere, Salop, by the Woodward Trustees. Webster, A. H. B. (1900-1907) has entered at Brasenose College, Oxford, as Colquitt Exhi. bitioner. Woodforde, E. B. (1903-1907) has entered on the engineering course at Owen's College, Manchester. Wayland-Smith, R. (1902-1907) has entered on his medical course at Edinburgh University.

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DEATHS. GEORGE (O.V. 1832-35).— October 2, at Red Hill, Worcester, Alfred George, late of Tan-yfron-Metfod, Montgomeryshire, aged 84. GEORGE (O.V. 1862-67).— Oct. 28th, at Warminster, Wilts, Frederick George, of this city, aged 56 years.

£ s. d. 050 084

EXPENDITURE. May 21. Watkins & Doncaster ,, 21. Thornton (Books) July 25. Large (Papers) ... „ 25. Humphreys (Books, &c.) „ 25. Wore Educ. Supply Co. (Books) ,, 26. Whiteman (Papers) ,, 26. Horniblow Sept. 24. Littlebury (Vigornians) ... Cheque Book Postage Balance ...

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£4° '4 3 Audited and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster. W. A. T. JARRETT, Hon. Treas.

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Dakin-Smith, W. H., I Chapel Street, Somers Town, London, N.W. Jollye, H. C. B., Hertford College, Oxford.

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Lewis, F. T. E., Worcester College, Oxford. Muriel, R. J., Mayfield Park Road, Hale, Cheshire. Rammell, C., High Halden Rectory, Ashford, Kent.

EXPENDITURE. June.

Wocdforde, E. B., Breadsall Lodge, Nr. Derby. July

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Xibrar\> Eccount. SUMMER TERM, 1907.

RECEIPTS. Balance .. Oct. 4. Per Headmaster— Subscriptions Vigornians Pound 9.

£ s. d. 15 18 6

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Tyers, G. A. V., Edinburgh House, Clevedon. Webster, A. H. B., Ombersley Vicarage, Droitwich.

RECEIPTS. Balance ..... Nine Rowing Boys ... O.V.'s Books ...... ' School Subs. ... . Deficit

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Umpire and Scorer, Cheltenham (2) .... 0 9 4 Hereford (2) O 12 O Malvern ... O 2 O Lunch—Scorer (C. and G.) • 0 2 3 o i 6 Megaphone repaired Spalding (Pavilion Boards) 0 7 6 Oars for Boat 2 ID O O l 8 o Fixture Cards Cooper (Shield) • ° 5 9 Grass Seed for Field 0 2 O Belcher (Rent of 2nd Field) 2 O O Hall (Repairs to Mowing Machine) ...• 4 14 3 Sports Programmes 3 15 6 Field-Land Rate 1 18 i Water Rate 0 IO O Hunt (Preparing Ground) 30 o o Corn 1 18 7 1 Harness & apparatus for Ground S o Cricket Gear and Repain 7 4 6 Gunn and Moore (Footballs, &c.) 5 6 6 10 ,o o Rent of Field (for year) £74

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Examined and found correct, W. H. CHAPPEL, Headmaster, T. E. RAMMELL, Hon. Treas.

Nov. 4th, 1907.

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®rforfc letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Once more in compliance with the terminal relentless request we take up our pen to give some account of the Old Vigornians in residence at this cosmopolitan microcosm Oxford. The O.V. colony here continues to grow, and we welcome the large contingent of five Freshmen who have come up this term. On our arrival in the second week of October, we were as usual treated to a minature flood, but the heavens seem now to be in a more reasonable frame of mind, and all forms of sport are in full swing, while the river claims its numerous victims who go through the inevitable " tubbing." Mr. F. LSteward (Hertford) came up this term to take his degree ; in addition to our congratulations we venture to wish him every success in his future career. ^ We turn now to flie " 2/oya «a< ^kpai" of individual O.V.'s :— T. Stinton (Magdalen) is assisting his College at soccer and hockey. At the former his onslaughts down the left wing are terrific. He is working hard for " Greats." G. D. Day (Hertford) has been elected captain of soccer,, at which game he has again represented the 'Varsity at full back. He is reading for History Finals. A. J. Dash (Christ Church) is under the impression that he is putting in a lot of work for his Mathematical Finals. He is playing hockey for the College. H. Raymond (Pembroke) fulfils the onerous duty of secretary of rowing, and when not coaching budding oarsmen may be seen playing for the soccer team. His work for " Greats " absorbs much of his time and attention. H. S. Berkeley (S. John's) is reading for " Greats." His chief form of exercise is indulging in herculean efforts at "putting" the weight.

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F. S. MacNalty (Worcester) is working strenuously for his Physics Finals. He is playing hockey for the College and finds ample outlet for any superfluous energy in the Fives Court. O. G. O. Larr (Keble) is taking finals in the History School. We hear, too, that he plays soccer for the and eleven. E. V. Overell (Hertford) is appalled at the proximity of Honour Moderations. Soccer is his usual form of exercise. A. K. Beauchamp (Christ Church) has started well by appearing in the soccer team. He devotes his surplus energy to Mathematics. H. C. B. Jollye (Hertford) is grappling with the terrors of Honour Mods. He is taking up rowing and cheerfully acquiesces in the discomforts of daily tubbing. A. H. B. Webster (Brasenose) also vigorously wields the oar. Incidentally he works with a view to Pass. Mods. F. T. E. Lewis (Worcester) has tried rugger and soccer, and at the latter has appeared for the College. He is reading for Pass. Mods, and seems to be living the " simple life." T. Sweet-Escott (Exeter) is reading for Pass. Mods, and is playing soccer. In conclusion, we express a pious hope that the sanctity of the College Green has not yet been outraged by the contortions of wild-eyed Diabolo enthusiasts, and at the same time wish the School every success during the Football season. Yours very sincerely, OXON.

(Eambrttyje letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, We feel impelled by mingled feelings of jubilation and pride to congratulate the Headmaster on his attainment of the distinction of

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Honorary Canon. Much as we should like, we will not eulogize upon the prestige which such an office confers, nor will we dilate upon its privileges, but we should like to add that we are confident that all who know the Headmaster will agree that he has undoubtedly deserved such an honour. Having heard no School news we can congratulate the school on nothing, and do it most heartily. Imagine a minnow among tritons, Gulliver amid the monsters of Brobdingnag, or picture Daniel in the den of lions, and you will gain some idea of a solitary Cantab amid a swarm of Oxonians, whose doings must form a veritable epistolary epic. Cambridge, alas! holds but one Vigornian, who, bereft of comrades like Marius in the ruins of Carthage, feels as alone and unique as the Phcenix, " that sole bird upon the Arabian tree." But, a truce to lamentations ! Enough Jeremiads have been uttered by the Dunelm anchorites without the Cantab eremite taking the field. G. A. G. Bonser (St. John's) is taking what are somewhat vulgarly known as " medical stinks." He may be seen playing golf on fine afternoons, and incidentally we may. mention that his vocabulary has undergone a remarkable extension and intensification ; in a word, he has learnt the art of " addressing the ball." He is a regular habitu6 of the Union and takes part in College Debates. Wishing the School Elevens every success against Hereford, who, bye-the-bye; are more than adequately represented up here. Believe me, Yours sincerely,

This has caused some slight inconvenience to boarders, and considerably more to day boys. Those of the latter who cycle to school have to go round by the Green, instead of through these gates, thus wasting two or three minutes —often enough to make them late. I must apologise for writing to you on such a trivial matter, but, could it be remedied, it would be of considerable advantage to many. Yours, &c.,

PRO BONO PUBLICO. [We agree that the closing of these gates has caused much inconvenience, and consider that if it is the result of negligence it should soon be corrected, whereas if it is purposely done, some notice should be given.—EDITORS The Vigornian. ]

THE GYMNASIUM. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, Do you not think that it would be a great improvement in the management of the gymnasium to appoint a monitor in each house to see that boys attend the gymnasium properly? This would lessen the arduous task which Mr. Castley now has to perform in making boys attend. Yours, &c.,

CRITIC. [The idea is a sound one, and, if put into force would, we we are sure, relieve Mr. Castley of a tiresome duty, besides being a more businesslike method of management. The difficulty, of course, lies in finding boys who are willing and able to undertake the responsibility.—EDITORS, The Vigornian. ]

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Corre0pont>ence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Several times lately the playground gates have remained locked throughout the day.

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Scbool Calenoar. Sept. 21.—Term began. C ct. 3.—Prize Day. „ 12.—Lantern Lecture on Floating Parishes," by the Rev. A. Baker, M.A. „ 26.—Lantern Lecture on " South Africa " by R. Foster, Esq. „ 3i-Nov. 2.—Review. Nov. 8.—Installation of the Head Master as Hon. Canon. „ 9.—Entertainment by representatives of Messrs. Maskelyne and Devant. „ 19-20 —King's Scholarship Examinations. „ 23.—Lecture on " Meteors," by the Rev. Canon Wilson, D.D. Dec. 5.—3.15 School Service. Preacher, Rev. Canon Teignmouth-Shore. „ 7.—Lantern Lecture on " A Holiday in Yorkshire," by W. D. Seville. „ 12.—3.15 School Service. Preacher, Rev. Minor Canon Chignell. „ 13.—Xmas Term Examinations begin. „ 19.—2.30 School Service. Preacher, the Headmaster. 3.15 Lists. „ 19.—8.0. Annual School Concert. „ 20.—Exeunt Omnes. 1908. Jan. 20.—Boarders return. „ 21.—School meets 9 a.m.

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Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Boats Captain of Gymnasium Captain of Fives Captain of Rifle Club Secretary of Rifle Club Secretary of Debating Society

R. G. HALL. W. H. E. MOORE. A. K. CHAYTOR. G. F. LESTER. W. F. C. UNDERWOOD. R. NEILD. W. D. SEVILLE. C. H. PAYTON. W. D. SEVILLE. Editors of '' Vigornian " C. J. BARKER. .F. H. C. ARMSTRONG. C. J. BARKER. R. NEILD. Libr; A. J. MAINWARING. Curator of the Museum F. H. C. ARMSTRONG. Vice-President of Field Club.. W. D. SEVILLE. Secretary of Field Club R. NEILD. C. J. BARKER. W. D. SEVILLE. A. J. MAINWARING. C. H. PAYTON. Monitors . W. H. E. MOORE. R. NEILD. A. K. CHAYTOR. G. F. LESTBR.

The Committee wish to thank Canon Teignmouth-Shore for the presentation of " William of Germany," by Archibald Forbes, and "Bucking the Sage Brush," by Steedman. The following books have also been added this Term :— Constitutional History of England - - - - - - Hal lam. Blanche, Lady Falaise - J.H. Shorthouse. French Revolution- - - B. M. Gardiner, Memoirs of the Prince de Joinville - - - - Stearns Davis. A Victor of Salamis - K. J. Freeman. Schools of Hellas - Essays and Addresses - R. C. Jebb. - Baroness Orczy. The Tangled Skein - Wayside Sketches in Ecclesiastical Biography - - - Canon Biggs. History of England (Vol. II.) Fletcher. Short Studies on Great Subjects Froude

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Salvete. C. V. Hancock, S. S. S. Kingdom (V.), H. W. Noyle, E. L. Mercier, A. L. Williams (Remove), A. Burr, H. Farthing (ii.), J. C. Rammell (IV.), W. D. Battershill, G. R. H. Hill-Wallace, L. W. Moore (ii.), G. F. D. Tweedie (III.), O. Fosbrooke, W. A. Hipkiss, A. E. Maund, T. B. Wells (II.), O. H. Burden, R.B. Burston, D. Hawkins (ii.), A.T.B.Littlebury, W. I. V. Quin (iv.), J. C. Sharpe (i.), G. H. Sharpe (ii.), F. W. S. Watkins (I.)

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The Kditors beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any accidental omissions :—The Oceanian, The Herefordian, The Bromsgrovian, The Salopian, The Stratfordian, The Tonbridgian (2), The Bathonian, The Cantuariao. (2), The Marlburian (2) (per the Headmaster J, The Brighton College Magazine, The Wulfrunian, The Eastbournian, Federal Magazine (2)