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No. 62. VOL. VI.
Contents. School Notes Proposed New Sixth Form Ronm and Library Rowing and Regatta Ketch Run Athletic Sports Cricket Matches Gymnastic Competition ... .. ... Shooting Matches ... ... ... ... Fives ... ... ... ... ... ... Lecture on Jean D'Arc ... ... ... Summer Concert ... ... ... ... Debate ... ... ... ... .. Egg Rolling Old Vigornians'Column ... ... ... Oxford Letter Cambridge Letter ... ... .. ... Correspondence Notes for the Term Library and Museum ... ... ... Salvete. Valete. .. Accounts ... ... ... ... ...
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Scbool IRotes. UR Headmaster has returned with health restored. That is the prevailing note of this term. He has resumed with
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renewed energy the reins which he was forced to lay down in December last; and was rejoiced tofind that theSchoolhad not suffered in anyway, but had rather made particularly good progress under the careful and self-sacrificing administration of Canon Wilson. The holiday must have been welcome also to Mrs. Chappel, to whose careful management and patient work the School House, and indeed the whole School, owes so much. Grateful, then, must we be to Canon and Mrs. Wilson for stepping into the gap and fulfilling their arduous duties with such cheerfulness and devotion.
It was with sincere regret, mingled with a deep sense of gratitude, that we wished farewell to Canon Wilson last term. The event was graced by a speech from Mr. Rammell, who expressed the sentiments of every one of us
THE VIGORNIAN. when he said how much we had appreciated Canon Wilson's remarkable goodness to us. All, he declared, who had come into close contact with him would feel that with his departure they were losing the advice of a personal friend who possessed great experience. Nothing seemed to him more striking than the successful way in which Canon Wilson, accustomed as he was to a large school, had adapted himself to our requirements.
Canon Wilson, in reply, said how great a pleasure it had been to him to set the clock back twenty years and live once more as a headmaster. He rejoiced that he had been thus able to render some service to Canon Chappel, whom he considered we might look upon as a kind of second founder of the School, since its growth under his rule had been so extraordinary. He also expressed general satisfaction with the conduct of the School. The head of the School then came forward and emphatically endorsed from the boys' point of view every word that Mr. Rammell had said. We all felt that it was a day which deserved to be memorable in the School's history. Such an occasion might never come again : it was unique.
We are glad to know that an attempt is being made to keep alive in the School the memory of Canon Wilson's services. It is proposed to build a new Library and Sixth Form Classroom combined adjoining the Hostel. The need of such an addition to our accommodation is very pressing, for the Sixth Form cannot now use their own room except in detachments, owing to their greatly increased numbers.
Moreover, there is at present no place available as a quiet reading room for the elder boys with reference books at hand, our Library being of necessity often inaccessible and none too commodious. Canon Wilson himself feels so conscious of the need that he has promised .£100 towards the cost of building if the remaining £300 be raised this year. We still need ^100 in addition to what has been already given, and we earnestly request parents and old boys to do all they can to help us in this undertaking. We publish a list of promises and contributions, and tender to all our benefactors our sincerest thanks.
We welcome the advent of Mr. G. W. Phillips, B.A., who takes the place of Mr. A. P. G. Smith, B.A. He comes to us straight from Christ Church, Oxford, where, he had a most successful career. His achievements included winning a 2nd Class in " Greats " and rowing in " The House " Eight, As he was formerly at Westminster he is conversant with the best traditions of English Public School life. Since we have now four masters devoted to rowing, might we be so bold as to suggest the institution of a Masters' boat at the Regatta ?
The torrential downpour just before the beginning of the present term unfortunately ended in flooding our field, thus depriving us of its use for about a fortnight. However, since cricket was impossible, rowing was indulged in by those initiated in that art, and various walks and rides were arranged under the superintendence of the Headmaster and Mr. BeachHicks. Now, however, the weather seems to be doing its utmost to make amends by treating us
THE VIGORNIAN. to such congenial warmth as to enable us to start bathing unusually early.
Considering that we have only three old colours left, our cricket team has acquitted itself in a fairly satisfactory manner. The old hands have shown that confidence may be placed in them, and some of the recruits have exceeded our anticipations. A victory over Dean Close and a well-fought draw with King Edward's School, Birmingham, should inspire us with hope for the rest of the season, although Hereford has proved too much for us.
The ground was good last season, but this year it is excellent. Possibly the flooding which caused such discontent at the beginning of the term has materially assisted Hunt in the preparation of our pitches. At any rate, though he himself is frequently away in the ranks of the County team, his satellites are thoroughly reliable, and the " square " is very well kept. This season, too, we have occasionally enjoyed the services of Bowley, of the Worcestershire County team, as coach.
The Rifle Club is at present in a particularly prosperous condition. There is a very keen attendance on the range, and the average of efficiency is higher than usual, for ten "Rifleman's Certificates" have been won in the past two terms. This, we feel sure, is largely owing to Mr. Fenton's valuable co-operation, which makes shooting possible on any day which the Captain may choose, and we cannot be too thankful to
him. Besides this, we owe much to Neild's vigorous policy in having had four of our original rifles converted from Morris Tubes to Morris Barrels, which are more durable and reliable. The six shooting matches which have been arranged up to date have resulted in three victories and three defeats, and a new departure has been made in awarding the N.R.A. bronze medal to the winner of a quick-firing Competition instead of as a prize for the second best shot.
Be he oarsman or not, the thoughts of each individual during the Easter Term are centred on the Annual Boat Race with Hereford, particularly if it is to take place in home water. But once more we were doomed to failure: indeed we could not confidently expect any other result, for we had lost both the first two crews of last year with the single exception of Chaytor, and it was only by assiduous practice and trial that a crew was decided upon, and even then 2 and 3 were beginners. Hereford showed a marked superiority in the length and power of the stroke and never really looked like losing, although at the start they were somewhat behind. Our sympathies are with Mr. Allison who, year in, year out, spends a vast amount of pains and energy in training the crew only to see them finally defeated.
The Boat Race was followed by a fixture which ended more satisfactorily from our point of view. Those who stopped to watch the Old Vigornians' Annual Match against the Old Herefordians were treated to some first-class play. Our defence was strengthened by the appearance of three of the redoubtable Days,
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one of whom had just been awarded his " Soccer Blue " at Oxford. The Hereford team also contained some heroes of yore, notably M. C. Parry and K. L. Hall. The game, which was very fast, ultimately ended in a victory for the O.V's by five goals to two. The Clerk of the Weather was indulgent enough to give us two unusually fine days at the end of last term for the School Sports ; still, there was a cold wind which may have accounted for the fact that the attendance of visitors was under the average. The ground proved heavy and combined with the wind to prevent record breaking ; however Payton did two very good jumps, his Long Jump being ipft. 6ins., and his High Jump 4ft. gins. After a keen fight the Victor Ludorum was shared by Payton and Wilmot i., while the School House again won the Challenge Shield.
On June 25th, 26th, and 27th, the School was inspected by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board, represented by Mr. M. Pickard-Cambridge, Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, and Mr. D. H. Nagel, Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford. Considering that on similar occasions in the past we have always obtained a creditable report, we trust that in this inspection such may again be the case. For the Certificate Examinations at the end of the term we have a record number of candidates, twenty boys having been entered from each of the two Upper Forms.
Awards have been made in the School Essay and Latin Prose Competitions. Both prizes were won by R. Neild who did a particularly
good Essay on " The Limits of Arbitration between Nations." Mrs. Berkeley has again kindly offered prizes for English Essays. The subjects for Senior competitors are either " The growth of Garden Cities, with special reference to Letchworth," or a criticism either of " New Worlds for Old " by H. G. Wells, or of the book which has been found most interesting during the past year. The Juniors' choice lies between the " Best Description of Worcester " and the " Use of International Exhibitions."
We congratulate Moore on his election to the first classical scholarship at Durham University.
Canon Knox-Little again offers prizes for Latin and Greek Accidence. This year all the Forms below the Remove will be examined in Latin and divisions C. D. and E. in Greek.
The Librarians report an astonishing loss of books revealed by their last stock-taking. Some have been found, but nearly seventy are still missing. It seems possible that some of these may be in the possession of boys who have lately left school, and who have not yet thought of returning them. We earnestly ask our readers to make a thorough search and at once return all such books to one of the Librarians.
On Ascension Day the Field Club commenced operations with an expedition to Martley, when in spite of the immemorial tradition which associates these occasions with unpleasant weather, the day turned out gloriously fine. After more or less vigorous research in the sweltering heat, the Club was kindly provided with an excellent tea by Mrs.
THE VIGORNIAN. Nash, after which the return was made. Although few specimens were discovered by the various sections, the enthusiasm displayed augured well for a successful Field Day at Wyre Forest on June 15.
Once more we have to record a change of school mission scholar. Hamisi, whose portrait till recently adorned the College Hall, has departed to his native village and so passed from our support. His place has been filled by a boy of the name of Makame, the other scholar whom we support being a day-boy named Kibaka. We hope that these will not disappoint our expectations as some of our former proteges have done, but will become loyal and efficient Clergymen among their own people.
On Tuesday June 3Oth, we are to be honoured by a visit from the Right Rev. A. B. Turner, Bishop of Corea. He has kindly promised to speak at morning prayers, taking as his subject " The Pan-Anglican Congress." On the same day our Cricket Ground is to be used for a mass meeting in connection with the same subject, when several Bishops have arranged to speak.
A welcome letter from an O.V. criticising a statement in the " Vigornian " reminds us that in former years Editors were favoured with a regular and copious correspondence on all manner of subjects, ranging from a walking tour in the Lake District to the opportunities offered to settlers in Rhodesia. But to-day there is a woeful dearth of all such '• boons and blessings." It is but rarely that we receive any articles from
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O.V's. or others, and they are not always on subjects which arouse any very general interest. We therefore appeal to our readers to furnish us with contributions which may render this magazine something more than a mere chronicle of facts, and give it a freshness unattainable in any other way. More especially would we suggest that accounts from O.V.'s of some of their experiences or travels, might serve to make this magazine a genial tie between the present generation and the past.
jproposefc IRcw Siytb ]form IRoom an£> library. Owing to the large increase in the numbers of the School, and consequently of the Sixth Form, during the past two years, the present small Sixth Form Class Room has proved quite inadequate for its purpose. At the same time a new Library and quiet Reading Room is much needed for the elder boys ; the present Library, which consists of shelves in the Gallery of the College Hall, being entirely unsuited for a place of quiet study. A new Building which should be at once an adequate Sixth Form Teaching Room, the centre of the disciplinary and organized life of the School, and a quiet place for study for the elder tjoys, with books of reference at hand, is the most pressing need of our School to-day. Canon Wilson, after a Term's intimate knowledge of the working of the School, has been so much impressed with the urgency of this need that he has most liberally offered to contribute ;£lOO towards the cost of such an addition to our buildings, provided that the rest of the money is found and the building put in hand during the present year. The total cost of the building and furnishing will not exceed ^400. The building, which may either (i), with the
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approval of the Governors be placed over the entrance gateway, or (2) with the help of the Dean and Chapter form an extension of the present Boarding Houses on College Green, will benefit every boy in the School both directly and indirectly, and would fitly commemorate Canon Wilson's generosity in helping to provide it, and his devoted tenure of the Head Mastership during last term. I have, therefore, felt justified in asking past and present Parents of boys in the School and others of its friends to help me to take up his generous challenge. The results of my appeal are seen in the annexed list of subscriptions paid or promised. I shall be grateful for any further help in order that the building may be quickly started and be ready for use next Winter Term, and that we may secure this much needed and most important addition to our accommodation. W. HAIGHTON CHAPPEL, June Qth. 1908. Head Master, P.S.—Since the above was written, the Governors have adopted the second scheme, which will give a much larger Room at the same cost, the Dean and Chapter most liberally granting to the School two more stables at a nominal rent for a long lease of 99 years. ,£100 is still needed. W. H. C. SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID OR PROMISED :— The Head Master Dr. and Mrs. J. W7. Dickson ... Canon W. J. Knox-Little Colonel and Mrs. W. R. Ludlow W. Dyson Perrins, Esq. R. H. Joynson, Esq. ... The Mayor of Worcester The Rev. Precentor Woodward W. R. H. Chappel, Esq. Fred Charley, Esq. Mrs. George Clarke ... Mrs. F. M. Lock Rev. J. G. Went
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Vowing. There was a great contrast between the rowing in the race against Hereford and that against the O.V.'s. Against Hereford we fell to pieces after the first two minutes, and the rest of the race was a scramble. But benefiting by their experience against Hereford, our crew kept their heads in the race with the O.V.'s, and rowed in much better style. Against Hereford, Chaytor at stroke and Cavenagh at bow rowed the best. Chaytor
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has a long swing and does a lot of work. He is inclined to be a little heavy with his hands forward. At times he hurries his crew too much : against Hereford he set them a stroke which was beyond their capacity. But with more experience he should learn to keep his crew together and get out of them the maximum of work. Wood was unfortunate in having to row on bow side. He had to change places with Payton who could not get on at 3. He works hard, but after rowing a short distance swings out of the boat. This term he has been rowing on stroke side again, and his swing is much straighter and steadier. Payton worked very hard, but he too swung out of the boat badly and fell over his oar at the finish of the stroke. However, seeing that it was the first year he had rowed, he did as much as could be expected. Cavenagh at bow improved considerably. He rows in good style and has a straight back. He is inclined not to get all his weight on to the oar, and his finish is rather weak. He rowed well in both races last term. This term we have had two light fours out twice a week, composed of those who are likely to be here next year. W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. At the end of a term of strenuous and diligent practice we failed to beat Hereford in our own water. There was a heavy stream on, and Mr. Pratt had some difficulty in getting a fair start. Once off however, we forged ahead, and our supporters mindful of former failures raised cheer upon cheer. But their elation was short lived ; at the bend we got rather too much into the outside bank, and the Hereford cox. maYiaged to secure the best of the stream, so that the length which we had gained was quickly lost and Hereford simply left us. Stroke made several efforts to spurt, but the boat was too dead behind him, 3 in particular showing signs of distress. This defeat made us feel how unfortunate it was
THE VIGORNIAN. that we were unable to decide a race last year when our crew was distinctly above the average. CREWS. Worcester. St. Ibs. st. Ibs. B. R. Streeten (how) 10 2%( J. B. Cavenagh (bow] 9 ^A C. H. Payton (2) ii 6 G. W. Grasett (2) II 4 H. R. Ragg (3) II 3 L. Wond( 3 ) 10 3/2 A. K. Chaytor (str.) ... 10 6 T. Fawkes (str.) ^... II 6 J. B, Foulkes(cox.) ... 5 3 H. King (cox.) 5 6 Hereford.
IReaatta. After a long period of unsettled weather, there was no reason to expect a fine day for this event, but the weather though threatening was kind. The stream was strong, and helped by a boisterous wind, made the up-stream races hard work. It was noticed that with two exceptions the boat on the Cathedral side won all races down stream, while the more sheltered bank claimed the other victories. The School Four rowing cleanly and well beat the Old Vigornians in a race which was the exact counterpart of last year's event. The events in order were :— I.—SENIOR SCRATCH PAIRS. This race, which only reached the semi-final stage on this day, was eventually won by Conan Davies i. and Armstrong, two distinctly " dark horses " who defeated Payton and Cavenagh i. in the Final. II.—SCHOOL v. OLD VIGORNIANS. st. J. B. Cavenagh (bow) 9 C. H. Payton (2) ...... II L. Wood (31 ............ 10 A. K. Chaytor (str.) 10 J. B. Foulkes (cox.) 5
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This race was rowed, as usual, up stream, but the course was slightly shortened owing to the condition of the stream. The School won the toss and chose the far side of the river where the current was moderate and the wind less fierce. This advantage was enough to win them the victory, but does not in the least detract from their fine performance.
Rowing better than against Hereford they drew away from the start and were two clear lengths ahead at the finish. The Old Vigornians had, with one exception, been rowing regularly lately, and this fact adds to the merit of the School's performance, clue in a large measure to Chaytor's stroking. HI.—JUNIOR PAIRS. This event was hardly up to the standard of former years, but all went well till the final when Needham and Papworth met Temple Bourne and Truman. Papworth caught a crab and as Needham continued to row, they almost achieved a bump. The other pair rowed very steadily and deserved great praise as the current was stiff and they had the worst side. IV.—INTER-HOUSE RACES. Day Boys. (Yellow.) (Bow) J. B. Cavenagh. (2) L. Wood. (3) I. A.Conan-Davies. (Str.) A. K. Chaytor. (Cox.) R. T. Cavenagh.
School House. (U flit Blue.) P. G. Kibler. R. F. West. C. II . Payton. F. H. C. Armstrong. J- B. Foulkes
Castle House and Hostel. (Red.) G. F. Lester. W. D. Seville. W. H .V. Quin. R. D. Willis. H. N. Lester.
The Day Boys were the victors in these races, as was expected since they included three of the School four. They beat School House by about i^ lengths, and subsequently gained a similar victory over Castle House and Hostel who drew a bye and got the best side of the river.- In both races the Day Boys got the worst start, but having much more swing they kept up the life to the finish. Cups were given for events i, 3 and 4.
Iketcb IRun. The annual Ketch Run took place on April 6th, Monday. The day was very fine and almost too hot for a long run. No very exceptional performance was witnessed, but Beauchamp again won in creditable style. Though the Day Boys gained
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the first place, the School House won the most points, and obtained an excellent start towards the Shield. Beauchamp was closely followed by Battershill, and Jeans and Charlton came in third and fourth. It was very noticeable that few of the elder members of the school entered; which they excused by alleging that the small fry got too much handicap.
athletic Sports. This important event of the Lent Term took place on Wednesday and Thursday, April the 8th and 9th. We were fortunate in being favoured by good weather and a fair attendance of parents and friends. The first day was, as usual, largely devoted to deciding the preliminary heats. The heats for the 100 yards' races were followed by Throwing the Cricket Ball (open). Chaytorwas victorious with a throw of 84yds. 2^ ft. ; Hall was second. Prize, Butter Dish. Throwing the Cricket Ball (under 15) was won by Noyle, who threw a distance of 65 yds. i ^ f t . Prize, Cup. Next came the heats of the Quarter-Mile Handicap (under 15), for which there was a good entry. The Long Jump (open) was won by Payton with a jump of 19 ft. 6 in. ; Wilmot i. was second. Prize, Inkstand. West ii. was successful in the Long J u m p (under 15); Farthing ii. was second. Distance, 16 ft. 7 in. Prize, Cup. The heats of the Half-mile Handicap closed the afternoon's proceedings. Thursday's programme opened with the final of the Half-Mile Handicap. Tweedie (isoyds.) first, Pawlett (2OOyds.) second, Davis iii. (2OOyds.) third, Hipkiss (igoyds.) fourth. The time was 2 minj. 32 sees. First prize, China Dish, given by K. P. Evans, Esq. ; second, Horn Beaker ; third, Calendar; fourth, Match Box.
The High Jump (open) was won by Payton with a j u m p of 4 ft. 9 in. Burgis i. was a good second, the contest being keen. Prize, Cup, given by the Masters. The 100 Yards (open) Final was won by Wilmot i., Payton being second. Time, 11 ^ sees. Prizes : First, Cup given by O.V.'s ; second, Cup. Next came the final of the 100 Yards (under 15), in which West ii., who is a promising athlete, was successful, Noyle being second. Prizes: First, Cup ; second, Watch. Time, 125^ sees. The 100 Yards (under 13) Final was won by Davies iii. , Chappel i. was second. Time, 13 2-5 sees. First prize, Cup, given by the Hon. Mrs. Norbury ; second prize, Pencil. The 100 Yards (under i i ) produced three starters. Warren ii. was first, Chappel ii. second. Prize, Pencil. In the Quarter-Mile (under 15) Final Davies ii. was first, Mallet ii. second, Wilmot ii. third. Prizes : First, Cup ; second, Watch ; third, Cuff Links. The Quarter-Mile (open) Final was comfortably won by Wilmot i. ; Burgis was second and Chaytor third. Time, 57 3-5 sees. First prize, Cup, given by H. E. Chappel, Esq.; second prize, Dressing Case. The High Jump (under 15) was won by West ii. with a jump of 4 ft. 5^ in. ; Davies ii. was second. Prize, Cricket Bag. In the Three-quarter Mile (under 16) Beauchamp was successful, covering the distance in good style in 3 mins. 58 sees. Cavenagh ii. was second. First prize, Barometer, given by Mrs. Chappel ; secpnd prize, Cup. For the O.V's race (120 yards) four started. H. D. Day won easily, H. Raymond being second and T. Lewis third. Prize, Silver Cigarette Case. The One Mile Bicycle Race (Handicap) produced a good number of competitors. Dutton
THE VIGORNIAN. (60 yards; came in first, Cavenagh ii. (70 yards) was second. The race was very well ridden considering the heavy state of the ground. Prize, Case of Silver. In the Half-Mile under 14 Davies ii was victorious, Burgis ii. second and Sharpe i. third. First Prize, Opera Glasses given by T. E. Rarnmell Esq. and Miss Rammell. Second Prize, Cup. The One Mile, open was won by Mainwaring, a promising long distance runner, in the time of 5 mins. 41 sees. He was closely followed throughout by Charlton who ended second. Beauchamp was a good third and Cavenagh i. was fourth. First Prize, Cup; Second Prize, Cup; Third Prize, Watch. The Consolation Races were won by ConanDavies i. and Farmer in the open and under 15 events respectively. Then came the tugs of War, which arouse, perhaps, more excitement than anything else. School House had the heavier and stronger team, and were successful in all their struggles. Castle House and Hostel succeeded in wresting the second place from the Day Boys. The Challenge Shield again went to School House. The Day Boys were second, and Castle House and Hostel third. For the Victor Ludorum there was a tie, Payton and Wilmotboth gaining 10 points each. The Prizes were distributed by the Mayor, J. Stallard Esq., who was heartily welcomed by Canon Wilson as an O.V. Canon Wilson regretted the unavoidable absence of the Head Master who that afternoon was passing through the St. Gothard Pass, but whose thoughts, he was sure, were with them. The Mayor then made some remarks on the improved condition of the King's School compared with what it was in his day. He was briefly thanked by the head boy, according to the recently established usage. Cheers were then called for the Mayor and Canon Wilson,
and we all departed thankful that the weather had been kind enough to defer the rain till we had finished.
Cricket fIDatcbes. W.C.K.S v. KING EDWARD'S HIGH SCHOOL, BIRMINGHAM. This new fixture was played off at Worcester in splendid weather on Wednesday, May 27th. We won the toss and chose to bat. The bowlers were unable to get the ball to turn, and Chaytor and Charlton made a bright start till 25 was telegraphed, when three wickets fell. Hall and Seville however hit freely and carried the score to 107 before the latter was caught in attempting to drive a full toss. Hall continued to play a dashing game but when he retired for 72 the tail took possession and the last wicket fell at 163. This was a fair score for the first match, but as the wicket was good it hardly seemed enough to beat the strong Birmingham side. Hall opened the bowling with five "maidens," but the first pair played with confidence and 34 was reached before Burr in his first over bowled Bache. This success renewed our hopes, but when 120 was passed with six wickets in hand there seemed every chance of being beaten. Payton, however, from this point bowled particularly well and four wickets fell rapidly, one being the result of an excellent slip catch by Hall. There was now a prospect of a possible win but the two remaining batsmen played out time leaving the game in a most interesting position. W.C.K.S. A. K. Chaytor b Breeden G. D. Charlton c & b Bache R. G. Hall Ibw bBache C. H. Payton c Gervis b Breeden W. D. Seville c Trought b Baker A. BurrbBache H. King b Breeden W. H. E. Moore b Breeden H. C. Wilmot b Breeden R. Neild not out J. B. Cavenagh b Bache Extras Total
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THE VIGORNIAN. KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL, BIRMINGHAM. W. L, Vince Ibwb Payton H. G. Bache b Burr S. H. Richardson c Moore b Hall C. L. Breeden c Wilmot b Chaytor W. G. Riddell b Payton J. C. Gervis c Pay ton b Chaytor C. L. Curie c Moore b Hall T. Trought c Hall b Payton D. G. J. McSwiney not out G. F. Cottrell not out A. Baker did not bat Extras Total (eight wickets)
King Hall Burr Chaytor Paytbn
37 17 ig 33 o 18 o 2 5 2 7 140
BOWLING ANALYSIS. o. M. R. w. AV. 14 ... 4 ... 43 ... o ... — 17 ... 6 ... 30 ... 2 ... I5'o 7 ... 2 ... 22 ... i ... 22-0 9 ... 3 ... 32 ... 2 ... i6'O 6 ... 4 ... 6 ... 3 ... 2'o
W.C.K.S. v. THE CATHEDRAL GUILD. May 30. A beautiful day welcomed this fixture, but we utterly failed to fulfil our supporters' flattering expectations and to follow up the good beginning made on Wednesday. Our opponents, who won the toss, from the first showed their appreciation of the pitch by hitting boundaries very frequently. A more scientific disposition of the field might have checked this run getting, as practically all the hits went to leg. As it was, we should have dismissed the side for considerably under 170 if the fielding had been smarter. Hall was our best bowler, claiming five wickets for 42. Our innings showed a general tendency to be too impatient and to attempt to make runs off every ball. Hall, Moore and Wilmot were the only ones who batted with any success, and when the last wicket fell at 91 we were 79 runs behind. W.C.K.S. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL. Our team has had a very up and down career up to the present. After being badly beaten by the Guild they astonished everyone by decisively beating Dean Close at home on June 6.
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The toss sent us out to field and Hall and Burr opened the attack. Ten was signalled in the second over, but almost immediately the batsman fell to a swerving ball. From this point wickets fell steadily, and though the tail gave some trouble the last wicket fell at 77. Hall and Burr both bowled well, a slight cross wind helping their swerve considerably. The start was entrusted to Charlton and Chaytor, both of whom played with confidence, till Charlton fell to Roberts, who was bowling at a great pace, at 18. Hall then joined Chaytor, and we were soon put in a commanding position and passed their score with nine wickets in hand. This is our first victory over Dean Close since 1904, and following the football victory of last year is a matter for general satisfaction. The honours of the match rest with Chaytor, who played almost through the innings and compiled 106, mainly by vigorous off strokes. This is the first century scored for the School since 1904, when B. G. Stevens hit up 121 v. Malvern C.C. Chaytor is to be further congratulated on beating the previous highest score for us against Dean Close, viz., 82 not out by T. Stinton. DEAN CLOSE. J. B. Harvey b Hall G. H. L u c e b H a l l D. H. Bodley run out S. O. Monies b Burr H. C. Roberts b Burr J. C. Smithin b Hall R. W. Salter c Neild b Hall H. Greve b Charlton J. G. M. Firth c Hall b Charlton A. U. Baker b Burr J. D. C. Parrott not out Extras Total W.C.K.S. A. K. Chaytor b Salter G. D. Charlton b Roberts R. G. Hall b Bodley W. D. Seville run out A. Burr b Roberts C. H. Payton b Roberts W. H. E. Moore b Roberts II. C. Wilmot b Salter D. M. Jeans b Salter R. Neild run out F. H. C. Armstrong not out Extras Total
9 u o 4 o 4 14 6 10 4 2 13 77 106 o 32 6 10 o o o 14 i° o 12 19°
THE VIGORNIAN.
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r.
w.
7 ... i
3°
4 3 2 O
o.
Hall Burr
....
22 6
Charlton Chaytor
6
Av. 7'5 7'3 3
W.C.K.S. v. OLD VIGORNIANS. Bank Holiday, June 8th. A punctual start was made and it was hoped that four innings might be played, but there was not time. We lost Chaytor in the first over and Hall at 27, but a stand by Seville and Wilmot left the score at 105 for 8 at lunch time. Seville was very lucky, being missed several times. After lunch Wilmot and Kibler made merry for a few overs but the nth wicket fell at 130. This total the O.V's. did not seem destined to pass when five wickets were down for 54, but a resolute stand by Jollye and Jeans entirely altered the appearance of the game and the innings finished with the O.V's. leading by 34. Hall's analysis speaks for itself. In our second venture a steady start was made but the honours were carried off by Charlton and Moore who played a vigorous and free game till stumps were drawn. W.C.K.S. A. K. Chaytor c J. L. Partington b W. H. Shuttleworth G. D. Charlton c W. H. Shuttleworth b H. Partington R. G. Hall Ibw b W. H. Shuttleworth W. D. Seville b T. A. Partington A. Burr c Ley b W. H. Shuttleworth W. H. E. Moore b W. H. Shuttleworth C. H. Payton c T. A. Partington b W. H. Shuttleworth D. M. Jeans Ibw b F. W. Shuttleworth H. C. Wilmot c Ley b W. H. Shuttleworth P. G. Kibler b II. S. Partington R. Neild c Ley b W. H. Shuttleworth T L. P. Farthing not out Extras Total
4 12 19 42 o 6 o o 28 1? o o 2 130
OLD VIGORNIANS XII. F. W. Shuttleworth b Hall W. H. Shuttleworth c and b Hall
o 6
H. S. Partington Ibw b Burr J. L. Partington b Hall H. C. B. Jollye c Burr b Hall T. A. Partington b Hall G. M. Jeans c Chaytor b Hall R. C. Wilmot run out F. W Leeke b Payton H. L. Powell run out
3 I 42 7 64 3 10 2
L. F. Garton c Payton b Hall C. T. Ley not out Extras
4 2 20
Total
164
W.C. K.S.—Second Innings. A. K. Chaytor c Garton b W. H.Shuttleworth ... T.L. P. Farthing c Partington b F.W. Shuttleworth R. G. Hall Ibw b F. W. Shuttleworth G. D. Charlton not out W. D. Seville c Garton b W. H. Shuttleworth A. Burr b H. S. Partington W. H. E. Moore c Jollye b Ley C. H. Payton ' D. M. Jeans H. C. Wilmot >did not bat. P. G. Kibler R. Neild Extras. Total (6 wickets)
Hall Burr Chaytor Payton... leans ..
131
BOWLING ANALYSIS. o. M. R. . 16-3 ... 3 55 5 ... 2 18 5 ••• o 19 . 10 ... 3 23 3
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18 19 9 41 4 2 33
21
W.
AV.
7 i o i o
7'8 18 23
W.C.K.S. v. HEREFORD C.S. Once more we have been mysteriously beaten at Hereford. Mysteriously, because no one seems able to account for our defeats of the past few years. But this year we can trace part of the evil to dropped catches without which the Hereford score would have been attainable even to us. But enough of a most unpleasant subject! We began in a most successful style, getting fout men out for 30, but Grasett was allowed three lives and made the most of them. The tail made a very good show, the last wicket adding 13 and the total was exactly 100. Chaytor came out with the extraordinary analysis of 5 wickets for 17 runs. To tell the truth, we never looked like getting the runs. Chaytor was bowled with the second ball sent down and no one seemed able to cope with Grasett's fast bowling except Hall. Moore made a useful 13, but our time was so short that it was uncertain whether to play for a win or a draw, and when Hall was caught in two minds over a ball from Watkins the end was at hand.
THE VIGORNIAN. It was a most disappointing display, and we hope to see something better when Hereford visit our ground. HEREFORD C.S. W. R. Burrough b Hall R. F. Palethorpe b Hall B. K. Streeten c Hall b Burr A. Watkins c Payton b Burr G. W. Grasett c Andrews b Chaytor G. L. Cazalet b Chaytor C. G. Price b Payton H. R. Ragg b Chaytor S. W. Lloyd b Chaytor L. H. Shelton c Payton b Chaytor J. H. Webber not out Extras Total WORCESTER C.S. A. K. Chaytor b Burrough G. D. Charlton b Grasett R. G. Hall c Ragg b Watkins W. D. Seville b Grasett A. Burr b Burrough W. H. E. Moore b Burrough C. H. Payton c Shelton b Watkins D. M. Jeans Ibw b Watkins H. C. Wilmot c Webber b Burrough R. G. Andrews Ibw b Watkins F. H. C. Armstrong not out Extras Total
Hall Bu« Chaytor Payton
BOWLING ANALYSIS. o. m. r. w. 18 ... 6 ... 32 ... 2 ... 13 ... 5 ... 31 ... 2 ... 10 ... 3 ... 17 ... 5 ... 2 ... o ... 13 ... I ..
17 3 3 o 29 10 3 9 8 5 6 7 100 o 9 27 4 I 13 I 6 6 o 2 6 75 Av. 16-0 15-5 3-4 I3'O
VV.C.K.S. v. ST. JOHN'S C.C. For this match our team was reinforced by three masters, and it was unfortunate that the game was spoilt by rain. An indifferent start was made, but some big hitting by Mr. Castley altered three for 22 into four for 84. His innings included eight 4's and two 6's ; one over yielded 22 runs, including two lofty drives over the Boughton pavilion. After this Hall played a fine innings of 68, and a careful 23 by Burr made defeat unlikely. The weather looked threatening when St. John's went in, and after one interval the match was abandoned with St. John's 100 behind and seven wickets to fall.
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W.C.K.S. R. M. M. Hicks-Beach, Esq. b Berkeley ............ 5 A. K. Chaytor b Hipwood .............................. 6 T. E. Rammell, Esq. c Bunting b Berkeley ......... 6 R. J. Castley, Esq. o Bunting ........................ 58 R. G. Halle. Armstrong b Sedgely .................. 66 W. A. T. Jarrett, E^q. b Berkeley' .................. 3 A. Burr c. Jones b Hipwood ........................... 23 G. D. Charlton b Sedgely .............................. I W. H. E. Moore b Sedgely ......................... o W. D. Seville c and b Sedgely ........................ 9 II. C. Wilmot not out .................................... 7 Extras ....................................... 4 Total
...........................
188
ST. JOHN'S. Dr. Bunting b Hall ....................................... 6 W. Machell c Moore b Hall ............ . .............. I L. Warren not out ...................................... 33 W. Souchb Hall ......................................... 14 C. Willmore not out ..................................... 26 C. Hipwocd W. Skinner W. Sedgely not bat. L. Jones T. F. Armstrong I W. Berkeley Extras . Total (for 3 wickets). BOWLING ANALYSIS. R. J. Castlev, Esq.... 10 ... I ... 26 R. G. Hall 8 ... i ... 25 W. A. T. Jarrett, Esq. 3 ... o ... 22 A. Burr I ... o ... 7
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W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. C A T H E D R A L GUILD 2ND XL On May 3Oth the Second Eleven played their first match, against the Guild. The game was very interesting and resulted in an easy win for the School, for which Jeans scored 37, and Davis i. and Davies i. made a very useful eighth wicket stand. The team consisted of Farthing (Captain), Andrews i., Burgis i., Tonking, Armstrong, Kibler, Lewis, Jeans, Davies i., Davis i. and Beauchamp. W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL 2ND XI. This match, played at Cheltenham on June 6th, resulted in an easy win for our opponents. They went in first, and when their score totalled 153 for four wickets they declared. Several times they practically asked to be run out, but no one
THE VIGORNIAN. seemed capable of obliging them. Moreover, several bad catches were missed. Our own innings opened disastrously—one wicket for i, two for 2, three for 9, etc., but Kibler, going in seventh wicket down, greatly changed the aspect of affairs, making 32 in very little time, his hits including a 6 and four fours. However, our total only came to 73, and we were thus beaten by six wickets.
HOUSE MATCHES. DAY BOYS v. SCHOOL HOUSE. DAY BOYS.
Chaytor c Lewis b Payton Cavenagh i. b Kibler Farthing i. Ibw b Payton Wallace b Armstrong King b Kibler Mainwaring c Armstrong b Lewis Beauchamp b Lewis Wood run out Cavenagh ii. c Moore b Armstrong Truman c Davies b Payton Farthing ii. not out Extras Total
18 o i 8 12 i o i o i o 5 47
SCHOOL HOUSE.
W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. HEREFORD C.S. 2ND
XI.
Played at home on June loth. Hereford batted first, making 75. Worcester then quickly obtained the required runs, thanks to good batting by Farthing i., Lewis and Kibler. Our opponents' fielding was good, distinctly better than our own.
W.C.K.S. 2ND XI. v. ST. JOHN'S 2ND XL On Saturday, June I3th, the second eleven, after an exciting match, drew against St. John's Second at home. The sky was very threatening all the day and the light proved very bad. However, a shower towards the end of the match aided the School. The visitors made 170 for five wickets and the School 142 for nine. The team consisted of Kibler (captain), Pay-ton, King, Neild, Farthing, Jeans, Lewis, Armstrong, Andrews, Burgis, and Davis i.
OTHER MATCHES. The Under 13 Eleven played Miss Robson's on June 8th and the Choir School on June 27th, but suffered a defeat in each match, though the season was begun by defeating the Guild on June 6th.
Wilmot: c King b Chaytor Armstrong Ibw b Chaytor Tonking c Cavenagh ii. b King Burgis i, b King Payton not out Lewis not out Kibler Moore Davies es i.. 'r Did not bat. West: *>.. gis 11. J Burgi; Extras..
i 7 26 o 11 i
Total
Result: School House won by six wickets.
CASTLE HOUSE & HOSTEL v. SCHOOL HOUSE. SCHOOL HOUSE. Armstrong c Seville b Hall Lewis b Hall Tonking c Hall b Burr Wilmot i. c Charlton b Hall Payton b Hall Burgis i. not out Kibler Ibw b Hall Moore c Hall b Burr Davies i. c Seville b Burr Burgis ii. c Davis b Hall West i. c Jeans b Burr Extras Total CASTLE HOUSE & HOSTEL Charlton b Lewis Andrews i. b Kibler Hall i. c Davies b Payton Burr c Moore b Payton Seville c Kibler b Lewis Neild not out Jeans ^ Davis i. Tweedie Void not bat. Quin i. I Lester i. J Extras Total (5 wickets
6 2 I 8 7 34 6 6 o 6 o 13 89 19 6 ii 36 5 12
5 94
Result: Castle House & Hostel won by five wickets.
THE VIGORNIAN.
3ntei>1bouse (Bpmnasttc Competition. We were very fortunate in again securing the services of Gordon Hayes, Esq., as judge for this event. There were several visitors among the spectators, and we were very pleased to note the presence of Canon Wilson, who read out the scores. The result, we may say, was better than last year, the difference in the scores being very slight. The exercises, though easier perhaps, were executed with greater thoroughness. The Hostel was unable to get up a four in consequence of illness, and so only three teams competed. The School House carried off the cup again with frenzied enthusiasm before Canon Wilson had time to finish reading the scores. Tweedie, who won the individual prize, gave a good display, but was run very close by Quin iii. and West ii. After the cup had been presented by Mrs. Wilson, Canon Wilson exhorted the other houses to recover the cup from School House next year. The score was as follows :— SCHOOL HOUSE. Kibler ... West ii. ... Burgis ii. Chappel i.
... 42 Total 171 CASTLE HOUSE. 33 39)4 41 39 Total 1 66 DAY BOYS.
Cavenagh i Farthing i Farthing ii Sprosen ii
28% 30 34 32 + '5
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•
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-sll -g«-| -si =<3§ £«! 6 I R. G. Andrews H. Evans T. L. P. Farthing . A. J. Mainwaring . R. Neild W. H. V. Quin . H. C. V. Quin W. D. Seville R. F. West ... .
28 — 26 19 28 23 30 25 26
25 22 29 — 28 24 28 23 24
Total . Opponent's score .
205
240
25 28 29
25-6 26'O 28-0
30 25 25 22 21
29'2
230
205
187
207
207 ig8'6
20 24 23 — 27 26 24 24 24
30 30 33 — 33 22 26 28 28
203
192
194
165
24 x> 26-6
24-4 24'6
Result ...
Lost Won Won Won Lost by by by by by 35pts. 9 pis. 27 pis. 43pts. 2 pts. Highest possible score—35.
As we go to press the result of the third Shooting Match with Portora Royal School is announced. Scores as follows : — W.C.K.S. T. L. P. Farthing R. Neild (Capt.) H. Evans H. C. V. Quin ii G. F. Lester E. L. Mercier R. G. Andrews C. H. Payton
:
Total Portora Royal School Result: Portora won by 19 points.
31 30 29 28 26 25 21 17
207 226
fives.
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Quin i Tweedie Quin iii Pearce ii
37
Total 139^
Throughout the Easter term great interest was displayed in Fives. Although frequent showers spoilt a good deal of play, enthusiasts were able to obtain plenty of practice between them. The Handicap Doubles was hotly contested in most games, but Mr. Rammell and Farthing i, though heavily handicapped, won fairly easily. Hall i won the Singles after meeting Andrews i in the final. The game however was not very exciting as Hall proved much superior. Among the Juniors also there are some very promising players. The under 16 Tournament
THE VIGORNIAN. was keenly contested. After a protracted struggle Burgis ii defeated West ii in the final. We were fortunate enough to be able to meet the Old Vigornians, for the first time, on Tuesday April 7th. The School was represented by Hall i and Andrews i, and Moore i and Neild, while A. Keene and W. A. T. Jarrett, and G. D. Day and F. L. Steward represented the Old Vigornians. The games at first were exceedingly well fought and produced some excellent play ; but the School eventually tired and and the Old Vigornians won by 5 games to 4.
lecture on 3ean B'Hrc. On March 8th Canon Wilson gave an excellent lecture on Jean D'Arc in the School Hall. Explaining as an introduction that fresh interest had been aroused in her life by the discovery of the minutes of her trial, the lecturer proceeded to discuss the reality of her visions. It is unfair to pass her over as a fanatic or to explain her "voices" by morbid hysteria produced by years of solitude as a shepherdess; for they are extraordinary mental phenomena and make an exceeding interesting psychological study. From the moment when she was born in 1412, through the years she spent as a hardworking peasant and then as commander-in-chief of the French army, to the day when she was burned at Rouen in 1431 Jean showed no signs of hysteria. " She was" says a contemporary " more of an athlete than an hysterical patient." The generals under her when questioned said that she was practical and had an extraordinary military ability. Jean herself maintained the reality of her " voices " to her last day. Together with Gordon, Jean is one of Emerson's "divinities in disguise." But what is the secret of her visions? It does not lie in deliberate fraud or even in hypnotic
suggestion, but in " faith." Her visions were not impressions on the pupil of the eye nor her voices vibrations of the air, but they were like gifts of talent, and they may be classed under "spiritual genius."
Summer Concert. Orchestra : Conductor, G. H. Smith (O.V.) ; accompanist, M. G. Truman. O.V's— 1st violins, W. H. Shuttlevvorth, L. Adlington ; 2nd violin, R. T. Keen ; 'cello, E. W. Price ; flute, F. Goodwin ; oboe, F. Rowe ; clarinet, J. Wilesmith ; bassoon, T. M. Millage. School — 1st violins, W. J. Grisman, R. D. West ; 2nd violins, W.D. Battershill, W. Farmer, J. A. Moody ; viola, Rev. E. H. Tupper ; 'cellos, F. W. Bagott, L. F. Burgis ; flute, F. H. C. Armstrong ; side drum and tympani, P. H. B. Sprosen ; triangle, G. T. de Blaby. Programme.—Part I. : " The Nigger's Birthday " (Paul Lincke), School Orchestra ; song, "The Muleteer" (Adams), Mr. G. H. Smith (O.V.) ; " Serenata" (Moskowski*), School Orchestra ; song, " The Carnival " (Molloy), Mr. F. M. Webb (O.V.) ; piano solo, " ' Waldstein ' Sonata" (Beethoven), P. H. B. Sprosen: song, "Gates of the West" (Lowthian), W. H. E. Moore ; humorous sketch, Mr. L. D. Overell, (O.V.) ; 'cello obligate, " Liebeslied" (/. F. Barnatf), Mr. E. W. Price (O.V.): Part II.— " Serenade de Mandolins " (Desormes), School Orchestra ; song, '• Out on the Deep " (Lohr~), Mr G. H. Smith (O.V.) ; song, " Regret " (Schubert), Mr. F. M. Webb (O.V.) ; violin solo, " Andante Religiose" (Gilief), Mr. W. H. Shuttleworth (O.V.) ; song, " Land of Hope and Glory" (Elgar), W. H. E. Moore; humorous sketch, Mr. L. D. Overell (O.V.) ; " Minuet in A Minor" (Elgar), School Orchestra ; " God Save the King." On Thursday, June I ith, the annual Summer Concert was given by the School Orchestra.
THE VIGORNIAN. The proceedings were opened with "The Nigger's Birthday," a dainty yet bizarre fantasia, which was tastefully performed. Mr. G. H. Smith, O.V., to whom the School owes so much for his untiring energy in musical matters, then sang " The Muleteer," and being deservedly encored gave us " To-morrow will be Friday," the vigorous strains of which suited his voice and style perfectly. The second orchestral piece " Seranata," by Moskowski, was marked by sweetness and tunefulness throughout. Mr. F. M. Webb, O.V., then sang " The Carnival," his fine baritone voice being very effective. This was followed by a pianoforte solo by P. H. B. Sprosen, who played Beethoven's "'Waldstein'Sonata " with a tastefulness and mastery of technique remarkable in so young a boy. In response to thundering applause he gave as encore a Rondo of Beethoven. W. H. E. Moore next sang a baritone solo " Gates of the West,'' and being encored gave " Two Eyes of Grey." For a complete amateur his performance was very creditable, and when his voice is more formed it is probable that he will make a really good singer. The next item, a humorous sketch by Mr. L. D. Overell, O.V., who will long be remembered in connection with the orchestra, was as popular as anything that evening. There was true humour in his account of what he could tell us if he knew the necessary facts ; and in " The Employment Bureau," which he gave in response to a vigorous encore, we saw the comic entertainer at his best. The last item of the first part was a beautiful 'cello solo by Mr. E. W. Price, O.V., accompanied by the orchestra, who were kept very well in hand by the conductor. Then followed the pretty Serenade which we have heard before ; the pizzicato of the string instruments sounded exactly like mandolines. Mr. Smith next treated us to twc more songs, " Out on the Deep " and " Gipsy
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John," both of which were keenly appreciated ; and Mr. F. M. Webb certainly deserved an encore for his sympathetic rendering of Schubert's " Regret." Mr. W. H. Shuttleworth, who is so much valued in the orchestra as leader of the violins, showed himself a talented soloist ; and W. H. E. Moore was encored for Elgar's " Land of Hope and Glory." Mr. L. D. Overell lustily bawled a humorous stump speech and was warmly encored ; and then Mr. Chappel spoke a few words of thanks to the audience and entertainers, making particular reference to Mr. G. H. Smith and Mr. L. D. Overell. The orchestra closed what was undoubtedly a successful Concert with Elgar's Minuet in A Minor, a pretty piece on which they had spent great pains.
Debate. On Wednesday, the 25th of March, a meeting was held in the College Hall, when Mr. Moore was elected to the chair, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and carried. Mr. Moore then called on Mr. Seville to propose that " In the opinion of this House the Licensing Bill is on the whole beneficial to the State." Mr Seville spoke at considerable length, emphasizing the importance of doing all possible to stop the national vice of drunkenness, and giving it as his opinion that the Bill would go a long way towards carrying out this purpose. Mr. Mainwaring opposed Mr. Seville, reading extracts from the papers including letters from some of those who would be ruined by the passing of the Bill. Mr. Davis supported Mr. Seville, but was inclined to leave the question in hand and give a discourse on the evils of drunkenness. Mr. de Blaby supported Mr. Mainwaring with still less adhesion to the point. From the House Mr. Barker came forward
THE VIGORNIAN. and gave us a lengthy tirade in which abuse of the opposers of the Bill figured largely. He read various clauses of the Bill, and showed their excellence, carefully omitting the larger points and picking out inessential details. The Secretary then spoke, followed by Mr. Thompson, whose maiden speech was able and put with great clearness and force. Mr. Mainwaring spoke again with a fluency lacking in his former effort, and Mr. Seville in answer summed up the case with remarkable terseness, representing his side in the best possible light. To the surprise of a hitherto conservative House the motion was carried by ten votes to three. The meeting was then adjourned. M. G. TRUMAN, Hon. Sec.
Can the reader picture to himself a common kitchen hearth rug, of sombre black with here and there a dash of red and blue ? Such is the appearance of Avenham Park, Preston, on Easter Monday, seen through half-closed eyes. The black is composed of countless dark coats and bowler hats — for respectability is the essence of the Lancashire holiday-maker — the red and blue crops up where the soldier elbows his way through the crowd, or the girls show off their bright new clothes. What can have brought these thousands into the Park ? That question is on the lips of hundreds of people who pass on the busy railway which divides Avenham Park from Miller Park. The answer " They have come egg-rolling " would not elucidate matters, so we must explain. Three or four days before Easter a stranger in Preston must have noticed countless eggs of glorious hues staring from the windows of every shop from a confectioner's to a stationer's. If he had entered to make inquiries he would
have found that they were hard-boiled eggs which people purchased to roll down the grassy slopes of Avenham Park on Easter Monday. How this custom originated is not certain, but it must have some connection with the Easter eggs which one sees all over the country. The Park begins to fill soon after breakfast, and the egg-rolling reaches its height about 11 o'clock when excitement is intense. Grave heads of families have been known to pursue their eggs down the slopes, and bets are sometimes made on the distances which they will cover. How the egg survives intact is a wonder, for the grass is absolutely packed with people, and no doubt many eggs are trampled under foot. About 12 o'clock the dinner hour approaches, and lunch baskets being produced a merry picnic follows in which eggs are the piece de resistance. Lunch over, the youngsters of the crowd have an orange-rolling competition, and india rubber balls are thrown hither and thither in indescribable confusion. Little eggy-mouthed babies are everywhere, playing with the prettily-coloured shells, while their mothers listen to the band and beam contentedly upon the efforts of their youngsters with skipping ropes. For everyone is skipping, girls and boys, young women and young men, matrons and patriarchs. They seem for the moment to have become maddened with the holiday spirit, and it requires considerable dexterity to escape from " Stuppea torquentem Balearis verbera fundae." How long this goes on I cannot say, but the mothers and babies begin to depart about five o'clock, and as the crowd grows thinner, patches of grass begin to be visible. Next day the Park is in a dreadful condition, being strewn with paper, orange peel and egg shells to a considerable depth, and the road sweepers have to be employed to get the lawns into good condition again. Much praise is due to the founder and authorities of the Park for allowing the people
THE V I G O R N I A N . to invade the grass and to enjoy such a jolly time, which is an admirable instance of the old fashioned way of spending a holiday, i.e. amusing yourself, and in striking contrast to the way in which it is done in Blackpool and elsewhere. " HiSPALlS."
Dioornians' Column. Old Vigornians will be pleased to hear of Canon Chappel's return to duty, and will hope that, with health restored, he may long guide the destinies of the School. Canon Chap pel's first public act was characteristic of his enthusiasm ; and, though no direct appeal has yet been made to Old Boys for the new Library, they will all heartily appreciate the necessity for the improvement. Those who wish to realise the changes in the requirements of the School, need only visit the School " quadrangle " and note the alterations of recent years. The new Library will not only commemorate the generosity of Canon Wilson and his interregnum at the School, but will also further contribute to efficiency. The O.V. Race at the Regatta ended in the now customary victory of the School, who were certainly the better boat. Still, with a little luck we hope to see the tables turned next year. The Old Boys certainly scored a great victory by winning the Cricket Match on Whit Monday ; and we are also pleased to note that more interest was taken this year in the O.V. race at the sports. Another O.V. fixture which should become an annual event, the Fives match, resulted in a narrow victory for the Old Boys. C. J. W. Griffiths (1853-1854), of Blenheim, New Zealand, who was in Worcester on a short visit last summer, writes a cordial letter wishing the " Vigornian " and the O.V. Club every success, and congratulating the Editors on " the excellent manner in which the paper is produced." No doubt the Editors will be as grateful as the O.V. Club.
Old Vigornians are requested to send us any items of news for this column, however trivial. We have frequently heard a favourable opinion expressed with regard to " O.V. News" by Old Boys themselves, and we shall be pleased to receive any matter which will make that column more interesting to a larger number of Old Vigornians.
©.ID. TRews. A. C. Baines (1902-1907) has joined the Territorial Army (Artillery). C. J. Chaytor (1899-1906) has been gazetted to H.M.S. Pandora for H.M.S. Perseus on the Eastern Station, as Assistant Clerk. M. S. D. Day (1898-1906) took six firsts in his final examination at the Camborne School of Mines. C. C. Dickson (1900-1903) has entered Leeds Clergy School, and has been offered the post of Succentor at Leeds Parish Church after his approaching Ordination. L. F. Garton (1895-1900) of the Western Telegraph Company, is home from Para (S. America) on three months leave. F. H. Jenkins (1901-1906) has passed the Intermediate Law Examination. N. King (1896-1899) has been appointed ViceConsul to New York. E. L. Kcechlin (1894-1901) is now in Hamburg. A. F. Love (1901-1904) Assistant County Surveyor of Kent, has passed the first examination for Studentship of Institute of Surveyors. P. H. Ludlow (1902-1906) has joined the Southern Telegraph Company of the Royal Engineers in the Territorial Army. T. H. C. Morgan (1902-1907) has joined the Territorial Army (Yeomanry). H. G. Mountain (1899-1905) has taken five firsts and one second in his final examination at the Camborne School of Mines, and was first of his year in Mathematics.
THE VIGORNIAN. E. V. Overell (1900-1905) 3rd Class Honours Classical Mods., Oxford. F. Panrucker (1899-1906) has joined the Territorial Army (Yeomanry). M. Wilson (1897-1901) has been promoted to the post of Cashier in the National Provincial Bank, Worcester.
BIRTH. STEWARD.—April 8th, at Gwynne House, Hereford, the wife of F. V. Steward M.R.C.V.S., of a daughter.
MARRIAGES. BATES — SHERWIN. — June 11, at S.S. Philip and James, Whittington, by the Rev. G. F. Hooper, M.A.., assisted by the Rev. G. A. K. Simpson, M.A., Tom Bates, eldest son of Mr. Tom Bates, Foregate Street, Worcester, to Gertrude Maitland, second daughter of the late Mr. Rupert Sherwin, of Rosslyn Villa, Worcester. At home after July i/|.th. DAY—KING.—February 13, at Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, by the Rev. G. F. Hough, M.A., Harold Duncan Day, of Lahat, Perak, Federated Malay States, second son of Mr. J. C. R. Day, of Worcester, to Muriel Edith, daughter of the late Mr. G. W. King, of Linacre, Worcester.
©.IP. Club. The following new members have joined the Club :— Leeke, F. W., Leigh, Worcestershire. Morgan, T. H. C, Malvern. Roberts, H. L., Briton Ferry, Nr. Cardiff. Shuttleworth, F. W., Worcester. Underwood, W. F. C., 33, Sussex Place, South Kensington, The O.V. Club supplies the following colours at the prices mentioned,which include postage :— Knitted Silk Ties, 2/4 each ; i^in. Hat Ribbon, 1/4 each ; Waist Scarves, 4/7 each ; Flannel for blazers and Caps at 3/4 per yard.
These can be obtained from the Hon. Secretary (J. G. Sheild, Holywell House, Hemvick, Worcester) who will also be pleased to receive overdue subscriptions.
©yforfc letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Of course you will have to have an Oxford Letter ; tradition demands i t ; but for all the news it will contain, you might just as well let tradition go hang for once. Oxford has gone to sleep again ; it woke up for Eights week and it will wake up again for "Commem.," but between whiles a blessed calm rests over all ; it suits Oxford and it suits us. No Blues, no Firsts (though some are in the making)—not even a rustication—to record ; it is too much to expect us to do anything worthy of a place in your pages three times a year ! Editors, you are too exacting ; but then we have been editors ourselves and have longed for copy more than once. Eights week was a merry bustle, followed by a reaction so restful,—banks of the Cher so alluring, lectures so tedious,—be advised my schoolfellows and come to Oxford. Bishops, black and white, are preaching to us ; Irving and Bourchier are playing to us ; Mr. Haldane honours our platform ; Canon Scott Holland our Senate House ; Mr. Bonar Law our Rostrum ; the Jam our cricket field ; Doherty our tennis court; all help to amuse young Oxford. The O.V's.have done nothing diverting for you to hear about, so we will lay down some general axioms which apply to all of them ; i. they are working : 2. they rejoice that a new Sixth Form room worthy of their and others' memories is to be built: 3. they are proud of the Dean Close victory but glad the O.V's asserted themselves. Here follow scraps of gossip about individuals. T. Stinton (Magdalen) has reached the climax of two years exertions. Greats have him in
THE VIGORNIAN. their clutches. All his term has been given up to reading, and he will not disappoint us. G. D. Day (Hertford) has found time for little but history. We shall miss him when he goes down after this term, to take up schoolmastering. A. J. Dash (Christ Church) has Maths. Finals in hand. The most remarkable thing about him is his height, which seems to be ever on the increase. H. Raymond (Pembroke) was very busy throughout training. His boat, in which he rowed at 5, had no luck and went down several places. H. S. Berkeley (St. John's) seeks honour in Greats. We are confident it will not be refused him. If he lives in a noisy quarter of Oxford we are sure it is not because he prefers it Whether owing to vanity or hard work he has taken to glasses. Should he venture on the Civil Service Exam we wish him luck. F. S. McNalty(Worcester.) We learn with regret he is leaving us shortly. He is a familiar figure in the ball room and the cricket field and his success in each is undoubted. He carried off his College Fives Singles at the end of last term. O. G. O. Larr (Keble) is lamenting that his last term has come. History Finals followed by Salisbury Theological College, interest him at present. E. V. Overell (Hertford) took a 3rd in Hon. Mods. Indifferent health has prevented him from enjoying the term to its full extent. We hear with sorrow that he is ill in the Acland Home. A. K. Beauchamp (Christ Church) is taking Hon. Mods. Maths, in his first year. It is not unlikely that he will take a First. H. C. B. Jollye (Hertford) rowed 2 in the Eight, which fell a victim to three of the 2nd Boats. Since then he has played cricket for his College. Did he go as ' Frou Frou ' to a fancy dress dinner ? We don't know. A. H. B. Webster (B.N.C.) is leading a
virtuous life. Having sailed through Pass Mods, he is tackling History—finds it a little troublesome, but then he allows himself some recreation. Its forms are too various to narrate. F. T. E. Lewis (Worcester) passed Mods, and tried for Goldsmiths Exhibition—result not yet known at present. Were Blues given for keeping Chapels he could certainly have his—rumour says average thirteen a week. T. Sweet Escott (Exeter) plays cricket and reads Theology. We are hoping to welcome plenty of recruits —including the editors. We must just express a hope that ' Cantab' has got something good for us again—who said purple patch ? — Shades of John Lyly blush ye for envy. Yours etc., ISIS.
Cambribge letter. To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, So far from lodging any complaint against the relentless and inexorable 'AvdyKij which compels us to make this epistolary effort, and so far from entering upon a discussion of the knotty problem of Determinism and Free Will in all its complexity in relation to this present duty, we will straightway embark without further prelude to our remarks upon the subject before us, viz., the relation of such news of interest as our poor wit can furnish. After some weeks of limp and sweltering heat, interspersed with violent and outrageous thunderstorms, during which time work in any form has seemed a thing forbid and contrary to nature, we have, with one of those extraordinary changes for which our climate is so remarkable, been visited by cold and biting winds, sad reminders of the proximity of the " sere and yellow leaf" and of the general mutability of mundane matters, that have forced us to doff hastily our flimsy garments and to put on more substantial gear.
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May Week, a medley of boats and blazers, a fantasia of brilliant colouring, and a bizarre blend of Babylon and Babel, is now upon us with all its complex attractions, rendering the Simple Life impossible and any form of work objectionable. The O.V. colony up here is still, we regret to say, in the nature of a Unity, barely differentiated into that Plurality which is so .essential in order to accomplish and realise to the full the great destiny which awaits the attainment and completion of perfect organic life : it is to be hoped that some of the presently departing members of the School will, in the coming contest of the rival nymphs, Isis and Granta, award the apple of their choice to the latter. G. A. G. Bonser (St. John's) is, amongst other occupations, working for the 1st M.B., which begins on June I5th : he revels in Nietzsche and Noralis, and breaks the tenth commandment at every book-shop. Wishing the School all success for the cricket season, Believe me, Yours sincerely, CANTAB.
Gorrespon&ence. To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, In the April number of the "Vigornian" (p. 4) some doubt is raised about the authorship of the School. motto. There is no doubt whatever about it. I was present on the occasion, and knew Bishop Philpott well, and he certainly quoted the words, and gave his own translation, in the course of his speech. I am pretty sure that the number of the " Vigornian " published at the time will bear this out. Yours truly, The Schools, Leicester. JAMES WENT. [We" express our thanks to our correspondent for clearing up this matter, in answer to our appeal.—Eds. " Vig."]
To ike Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, Might 1 venture to make use of your columns to ask two questions, both of which are about all-important subjects. Firstly, are any steps taken to ensure the preserving of cricket bats ? Last year there were some sixteen bats bought and of these there is not a remnant left, except a bundle of firewood. Surely there ought to be several good bats left from one season to another, with proper care. Secondly, could not some arrangement be made to protect the materials in the pavilion from floods ? Our ground is unfortunately very liable to these, and knowing this we ought to take precautions. Last winter the pavilion was flooded twice, and when the pads and balls were inspected they all dropped to pieces, being rotted right through. All this means unnecessary expense to an already impoverished Games Committee ; and, as one of those who have once paid a tax on extra expenditure, I write to ask if these defects could not be remedied. Yours truly,
ANTI-TAX. [We firmly endorse both the complaints of Anti-Tax.—Eds. " Vig."] To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, A letter was sent to a recent number of the ' Vigornian " concerning the inexplicable closing of the playground gate. As a result of it pedestrians and cyclists alike were delighted to find that this gate was opened. But their pleasure was short-lived. For three consecutive days only were their desires fulfilled, and since then, whether it be to keep out the draught or keep in the cricket balls we know not, it has been hermetically sealed. It is true that on some occasions a small chink has been opened, through which the rider, after dismounting, can with an effort squeeze through, and drag his bicycle after him. This does not invite cyclists to choos
THE VIGORNIAN. this route to the shed, and now that by a new rule they are forced either to do so or walk a considerable distance, our troubles increase, and we fear the introduction of another new rule, which shall forbid cycles to be left during prayers leaning against the College Hall, the last resort of those who attempt to retain their reputation for punctuality. So we beg to suggest that something should be contrived which will keep the gate open during the day, and this we feel would be a most simple matter. We are, Sirs, Yours respectfully, DUO PRO BONO PUBLICO.
[That this matter is causing much inconvenience is evident, since we have received yet another letter of complaint which we do not print. We sympathise with the victims.—Eds. " Vig."}
IRotea for the £erm. CALENDAR. SUMMER TERM, 1908. May 28—Ascension Day. 9 a.m. School Service. Field Day to Martley. June 8—Whit Monday. O.V. Match. „ ID' Review Week. ,, 1 3 „ II—Orchestral Concert, 8 p.m. „ 15—Review Half Holiday. Field Day to Wyre Forest. „ 20—Reading Prize Competition, 8 p.m. ,, 25) 2g (School Inspection by Oxford and 27 j Cambridge Joint Board. July 10—Shooting Match v. Monmouth School. „ 13—-Higher Certif. Exam, begins. „ 2O—Lower Certif. and School Exams, begin. „ 25—Exeunt Omnes. Sept. 18—Boarders Return. „ 19—School meets 9 a.m. Oct. 22—Prize Day.
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Where Score Score Date. Opponents. against. Played. Result. for. MAY. FIRST XI. Wed., 27 *K. E.S. Birm'ham. Home—Draw—163 -140 (8) Sat., 30 Cathedral Guild -170 Home—Lost — 91 JUNE. Tues., 2 •Malvern Coll. Colts Home- -Abandoned. 77 Sat., 6 *Dean Close School Home- -Won — 190 164 Mon., 8 *Old Vigornians Home -Lost — 130 Wed., 10 Hereford Cathedral 13M5) 100 School Away--Lost — 75 Sat., Away --Drawn 1 88 88 (3) tSt. John's C.C. Fri., fNorton Barracks' XI. Home- -Won —144— 132 Sat., 20 *Spetchley Park C.C. Home- -Won —156 83 Wed., 24 fWorcestershire Club and Ground Away - -Lost —122 -214 Sat., 27 tSt. John's C.C. Home- -Drawn 182 (9) 255 (7) JULY. Wed., I "Norton Barracks' XI. Home Sat., 4 *Spetchley Park C.C. Home Sat., II Dean Close School Away Wed., 15 "Hereford Cathedral School Home Sat., 18 Mr. T. E. Rammell's Home XI. t With Masters. * On these days Mrs. Chappel will be pleased to see Parents and Friends at tea on the Ground.
MAY. SECOND XI. Sat., 30 Cathedral Guild Away—Won—137 48 JUNE. Sat., 6 Dean Close School Away—Lost — 69 153 (4) Wed., 10 Hereford Cath. Sch'l. Home—Won—98(5)— 74 Sat., 13 St. John's C.C. Home—Draw—142(9)—170(5) Sat., 20 Powick Asylum C.C. Away—Lost — 29 136 Sat., 27 St. John's C.C. Away—Lost —100 135 (i) JULY. Sat., 4 FladburyCh. C.C. Away Sat., II Dean Close School Home Wed., 15 Hereford Cath. Sch'l. Away
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Sat., 6 "Cathedral Guild Sat., 13 tChoir School Sat., 27 "Cathedral Guild JULY. Wed., I fChoir School Sat., II tChoir School * Under 13.
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Scbool ©fficers. Captain of School Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Football Secretary of Football Librarians
Editors of " Vigornian "
C. J. BARKER. R. G. HALL. W. H. E. MOORE. R. G. HALL. R.G.ANDREWS. [C. J. BARKER.
I R. NEILD. I A. J. MAINWARING. IE. R. H. LEWIS. (W. D. SEVILLE. C. J. BARKER. A. J. MAINWARING.
F. H. C. ARMSTRONG,
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(Barnes account. The Committee wish to acknowledge gratefully the receipt of the following books from the author :— Tribal Custom in AngloSaxon Law F. Seebohm The Oxford Reformers „ „ Tribal Custom in Wales „ „ English Village Communities „ „ Lord Avebury's " Scenery of England " and Warde Fowler's " Roman Festivals " have also been added.
flDuseum. The Curator of the Museum wishes to thank Quin (i) for South African Birds' Eggs, Puff Adder's Skin, and Beetles. L. F. Carton, Esq., O.V. for Brazil Nuts in Pod. Thompson (i) for Fossil and Moth. Also Foulkes-Roberts, Moore (ii), Mercier and Davis (ii) for assistance.
1908. April
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Subscription? to Sports ... Entries—School House 4 Day Boys ... 3 Castle House 2 Hostel I 14 Rowing Subscriptions ... Boys' Subscriptions Second-hand Books
IDalete. A. Edwards (IV.), G. W. G. Howell (III.). Total number in School, 147. The Editors desire to acknowledge the receipt of the following contemporaries, apologising for any accidental omissions :—The Monktonian, The Decanian, The Nelsonian, The Lily, The Wulfrunian, The Wyggestonian, King Edward's School Chronicle, The Wanganui Collegian, Toilers of the Deep, The Federal Magazine ; The Ipswich School Magazine; TheTonbridgian.
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Salvete. H. Stuart Shepherd (Rem.), G. H. Leeke i. (IV.), G. P. Forwood, (III.), P. V. Leeke ii. E. A. Cave, H. H. Milward, C. M. Humphries (ii) (II.), A. W. Gough, R. F. Drury (I).
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