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No 72.

NOVEMBER, 1911.

VOL. VII.

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School notes. Of HIS term has been marked by three changes \\J in the Staff. It is with regret that we record the departure of Mr. Jarrett, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Rogers. In their places we welcome the Rev. R. F. Whittaker and Mr. D. L. Board, who are taking charge of the mathematics of the School ; and Minor Canon H. B. Tower, who is undertaking Mr. Rogers' work in class and rowing. # * *

Mr. Jarrett had been a master for eleven years, and during that time had entered with vigour and zest into all the interests of the School in work and play. The football authorities especially during recent seasons owe him an inestimable debt of gratitude for the advice and coach-

THE VlGORNlAN. ing he so willingly supplied. He was an untiring man of business, and a careful treasurer of the Library Committee. He was housemaster in the School-house for eight years, and during that time won the respect of everybody by his energetic management and keen interest. We wish him and Mrs. Jarrett every success in their new work at Wolverley Grammar School

The loss of Mr. Morgan is undoubtedly a matter of regret to the whole School. Among masters and boys alike he was a universal favourite, both for his unflagging devotion to work, and the zealous interest which he was always ready to bestow on every branch of the School life. He soon became popular in Castle House, where he took Mr. Rammell's place during the latter's term of absence ; and he was no less welcome in the School House, in which he undertook Mr. Fenton's duties during the first half of last term. He has been appointed to the responsible post of Headmaster of the " Conway," and we have no doubt that he will win the same popularity there as he did amongst us. Our heartiest wishes go with him.

Though Mr. Rogers had not been in the School so long, he has left behind him the traces of his energy with regard to the Boat Club. He was the founder of the annual play, which has been so successful not only from a dramatic point of view, but also as a means of raising funds for the rowing. He also proved himself an excellent coach, and the largest share of credit for our victories on the Thames and on the Wye must rest with him. We say farewell to him with regret and wish him good luck in the future.

Speech Day was held on October I2th and was favoured by brilliant weather. The prizes were given away by the Dean of Lichfield. We were glad to see our Dean back again and recovered from his recent illness.

Our congratulations to T. F. Bye on winning an Exhibition for Music at Keble College, Oxford, and on being subsequently elected to a Worcestershire County Council Scholarship of £50. A. L. Williams has been awarded a Dean Peel Leaving Exhibition and F. C. Davis a School Leaving Exhibition, each of £A.O.

The Governors have decided to renew the Stratford Exhibition of ^30 in the case of C. J. Barker for a fourth year, in recognition of his meritorious performance in winning a First in " Mods."

The School Four gained a well-deserved victory over S. Edward's School, Oxford, in July; but were unable to enter this year for " The Captain " Cup. There has been no rowing this term, and the energies of the Boat Club have been mainly concentrated on getting up an entertainment, modelled on the successes of the last two years. The main responsibility has devolved on Mrs. Fortescue and Mr. Tower, whom we thank in advance for what we are sure will be a most delightful entertainment.

The Officers' Training Corps were reviewed by His Majesty the King at Windsor on July 3rd, a memorable and auspicious day in the history of our contingent. Camp also was an undoubted success, and in spite of the hot weather we managed to learn a great deal that

THE VIGORNIAN. was useful, and passed a very pleasant time. Full accounts of both events appear elsewhere in our columns. We should like to thank Captain Fenton and Colour-Sergeant Burton for the unfailing energy and cheery encouragement which they have displayed on parade and in the field.

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4. Half-term. Mid-term reports. Entertainment by Mr. Scott- Leslie and Miss Madge Lytton. 6. Review Half-holiday. 14, 15. K.S. Examination. 1 8. School Play. 20-21. O.T.C. Certificate A Examination.

Dec. Shooting also and Certificate " A " lectures are proceeding apace, and we hope to obtain good results in the coming examination.

We should like to thank the Headmaster for the enjoyable entertainment which he provided tor us on November 4th, of which a separate account will be found below.

v. Oxford Scholarships, Meeke, etc. 8. School Advent Service. Rev. H. B. Tower, Minor Canon. 3.15 p.m. Lecture. " The English Lake District." Rev. R. F. Whittaker. 15. School Advent Service. Rev. R. F. Whittaker, M.A. 3.15 p.m. ! „ I4" 9- Christmas Examinations. „ 19. School Service. The Headmaster. 2.30 p.m. 8 p.m., School Concert. „ 20. Exeunt Omnes. 1912.

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Boarders Return. School meets 9 a.m. School Service. Special Celebration of the Holy Communion in the Ladye Chapel at 8.45 a.m.

O.V. Match. Lecture, "Off the Beaten Track, Finland, the land of a thousand lakes," by S. R. Corkran, Esq. 8 p.m. Prize Day 2.30 p.m. Very Rev. the 12. Dean of Lichfield. 18. O.T.C. Field Day on the Lickey Hills. 21. Hereford Match. 31—Nov. 4. Review Week. 7.

O.V. F. Bagott has passed the Accountant's Examination of the Law Society, and has also taken the first Squadron prize in the Worcestershire Hussars for the second time in two years. D. Beckingham has been promoted, and transferred to the Tewkesbury Branch of the Capital and Counties Bank. G. A. G. Bonser (St. John's College, Cambridge) has taken the first part of his M.B. degree, and entered at St. Thomas' Hospital, London. T. F. Bye has entered Keble College, Oxford, and has gained a Worcester County Council Scholarship of £$o.

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G. B. Charlton (Selwyn College, Cambridge) has taken a third class in the Theological Special Examination. A. Conan-Davies, late of Hatfield Hall, Durham, has entered Salisbury Theological College. B. Conan-Davies has migrated from the unattached to St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. F. C. Davis has entered as Meeke Scholar at Hertford College, Oxford. W. H. Dakin-Smith has obtained the first prize for Clinical Surgery at University College Hospital, London. N. Darby has passed the first examination in gas engineering at Birmingham University. Rev. C. T. Dimont, Vice-principal of Wells Theological College, has taken his B.D. degree at Oxford. H. de la Poer Evans has been selected as Assistant Naval Clerk to attend the Royal party to India. D. M. Grant Ferguson has entered the Agricultural College at Aspatria, Carlisle. B. O. Hancock has commenced the Medical Course at Birmingham University. E. L. Harvey has entered St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford. F. Hatton has been promoted to be a SecondLieutenant (on probation) in the Reserve of Officers, 3rd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. G. C. Holyoake has entered the firm of G. J. Warson, City Road, N.E., as draughtsman.

M. H. B. Lethbridge, formerly King's Scholar and afterwards at Westminster School, has gained the thirty-seventh place in the examination for the Indian Civil Service. R. Liptrot has been appointed Assistantmanager to Captain Grey on his estates in Argentine at La Barrancosa, Las Ziebres, F.C.C.A. A. Masterman has joined the Reserve of Officers attached to Fourth Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. E. L. Mercier has passed the London Matriculation Examination, and obtained an Assistant-mastership at Ashdown Park, Shrivenham. L. W. Moore has passed the Professional Examination in Physics of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. G. Nash (Magdalen College, Cambridge) has obtained Second Class Honours in the History Tripos. R. Nield, scholar of B.N.C., Oxford, has taken Second Class Honours in the Final School of History. C. J. Payton, scholar of Hertford College, Oxford, having passed his Final Schools and taken his B.A. degree, has entered at Chichester Theological College. S. G. B. Richardson has joined his father's firm at Bhicanpore, Mozuffarpore, Tirhoot, Bengal, India. E. D. H. Robinson has entered the Reserve of Officers in the Worcester Regiment. R. T. Telfer has obtained an Assistant-mastership at Dulwich College.

A. M. Jenkins has passed the intermediate examination for the B.Sc. degree in engineering at Bristol University.

F. Telfer has been appointed to an Assistantmastership in Dublin.

P. G. Kibler has obtained a Government Appointment in the Inland Revenue Valuation Department as assistant valuer at Coventry.

D. C. Sanby Thomas has obtained an appointment in his father's branch of the London and Provincial Bank at Pontypridd.

THE VIGORNIAN. J. E. Tree has entered Codrington Theological College, Barbados, and has been licensed as a lay reader by the Bishop of Trinidad. M. G. Truman (Selwyn College, Cambridge) has been elected to a History Exhibition on the result of the Summer Examinations. G. I. F. Tweedie has entered at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. H. E. Watts, Mus. Bac. Oxon. an ex-chorister of Worcester Cathedral, has passed the first examination for the Degree of Mus. Doc. at Oxford. J. Warren has sailed for Australia as apprentice on the Blue Anchor Line. H. Webb, Indian Civil Service, has been appointed to a Judgeship at Bareilly, Central Provinces, India. A. L. E. Williams has gone into residence as scholar of Exeter College, Oxford. A. S. Williams has been articled to Messrs. Dix & Waldron, architects and surveyors, Evesham. P. W. Worster (St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford) has passed Mods. MARRIAGES. LEE—CUTCLIFFE.—On June i;th, at Surbiton, Mr. C. T. Lee (O.V.) to Miss M. Cutcliffe. USHER—BARKLY.—Mr. Thomas Frederick Usher (O.V.), only son of Mr. Alfred Usher, of " The Homestead," Worcester, was married at St. Stephen's, Gloucester Road, to Miss Florence Violet Barkly, daughter of the late Mr. Arthur C. S. Barkly, C.M.G., and granddaughter of the late Sir Henry Barkly, K.C.M.G., K.C.B. The service was taken by the Rev. Lord Victor Seymour, vicar of the parish, assisted by the Rev. F. C. Timins, cousin of the bride.

SpcccR Dap. The annual distribution of prizes took place in the College Hall on Thursday, I2th October. The event unfortunately clashed with a Diocesan Meeting at Hartlebury. Owing to this several were unable to attend Speech Day. We regretted the absence of the Bishop of Worcester, Canon Wilson, and Mr. J. W. Willis Bund, Chairman of the County Council. The weather was delightful and about 220 visitors were present. We were glad to see five Governors present — the Dean, Canons Knox-Little, Claughton, Teignmouth Shore, and Alderman Ernest Day. We were most fortunate in securing Dr. Savage, Dean of Lichfield, to distribute the prizes. He is well known in the educational world, as well as in the theological. For some years he was an examiner of classics in connection with the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

THE PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. A large attendance of parents and friends gathered on Thursday, Oct. I2th, in the College Hall, for the prize distribution. The proceedings opened with a two-part song, " Salutation " (Dr. Lloyd) ; unison song, " The Storm " (John Hullah); and two-part song, " Comrades today " (Miles B. Foster), given by the School Singing Class, under the direction of Mr. Geo. H. Smith, O.V. After the singing, the Dean (Dr. Moore Ede) presided, and was supported by the Dean of Lichfield (Dr. H. E. Savage), Canons Knox Little, Claughton, and Teignmouth Shore, and the Headmaster. ADVANTAGES OF THE SCHOOL. The Dean remarked that those proceedings were a trifle monotonous because they were always having" to congratulate the headmasters, the staff, the Governors, and the parents on the excellence of the School and the good results achieved. He was glad they had to repeat the monotony and express themselves as well pleased with the year's work

THE VIGORNIAN. as they were last year. He had read the reports of the examiners, and knew how well they spoke of the School, and everyone might be congratulated on the excellence of the School and the high standard maintained. Schools like their's had a great struggle in modern times. Owing to changes that had taken place, a certain number of pupils were attracted by rate-aided schools. That affected the day boys. They had to contend at the other end with the prestige of the great public schools, but he ventured to say that the School could offer everything that the great public schools offered, and something beyond as well. In proportion to the size of the School, their playing fields were as good as any. They could offer a river better than most of the rivers on which other schools amused themselves, and they could support a boat club which had carried the colours of the King's School to success in every contest during the year. They had an O.T.C., which, in proportion to the size of the School, was as good as any corps in England, and the success of that corps was in no small degree due to the energy of Captain Fenton. (Applause.) As regards antiquity and old associations, Rugby and Harrow were juvenile, and Marlborough was of mushroom growth, as they could claim to be the lineal descendants of the school established in 680 A.V. From the fact that their numbers were not too great they could offer closer personal knowledge than could be possible in bigger schools. This led to a higher average of industry and a higher standard of tone of character, which was one of the most important of the essentials of school life. They could offer the Cathedral as the School chapel, and they had what no other school had —Canon Chappel us headmaster. (Loud applause.) He ventured to say that parents would do well to select the King's School, Worcester, as a place to send their sons to for a good education. REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S WORK. Canon Chappel, in his annual review of the work of the School, said his first duty and pleasure was to welcome the Dean back after his illness, and to express their great satisfaction that they saw him so far recovered and their hope that for many years he might be able to preside at the annual gathering of the School in which he showed such a helpful interest. He thanked Dr. Moore Ede for bringing his fellow Dean to distribute the prizes. It was a matter of satisfaction that they had such a distinguished scholar in their midst. He welcomed three out of the four canons, especially the sub-dean, who was one of the most liberal friends of the School and from whom they received the munificent gift of the latest edition of the " Encyclopaedia Britannica " for the Sixth Form Library. He regretted the absence of the Mayor, who had left a permanent memorial of his mayoralty by his gift of a flag-staff to the cricket field. (Hear, hear.). He was glad to see Aid. E. Day, as representing the city. He regretted the absence also of the Chairman of the County Council, who was at a meeting at Hartlebury, which also detained the Bishop and other friends of the School. Referring to the past year, the Headmaster said that it had been a time of change. For fifteen years they had had very few changes in the staff, but in the last

three months they had lost three masters. To Mr. Rogers, who had forsaken pedagogy for literature, they owed :t great debt for what he had done for the boat club. Mr. Morgan, who had been with them six years, had received well-deserved promotion, becoming headmaster on the Conway. In him he had lost a most loyal and willing colleague who had won the respect and affection of all, and was a universal favourite, and who was always ready to do his duty. Mr. Jarrett, who came to them eleven years ago, almost as a boy, and for four years was his house tutor and personal friend in the school house, was a most vigorous, clear, and efficient teacher, and one who did a great deal for the School football. As a first-rate business man he had saved the parental pocket much by his conduct of the book exchange. He had secured the post of house master at a neighbouring school, and they wished him and Mrs. Jarrett success in the important work they were undertaking. In Mr. Jarrett and Mr. Morgan they practically lost the mathematical staff, and the reports of Inspectors and Examiners for many years had testified to the excellent work they had done. NEW MEMBERS OF THE STAFF. It was a much pleasanter task to welcome the newcomers. It was a special pleasure to welcome an old pupil from Marlborough in the person of Minor Canon H. B. Tower. He felt glad of this renewal of a link with the Cathedral, which had been dissolved for a few years. The work and presence of a minor canon in their midst emphasised that close connection between the School and the Cathedral which had lasted for over a thousand years. Mr. Whittaker was of Rugby and St. John's College, Cambridge, and came from, the north with the best public school traditions, and a long experience. He would be warmly welcomed. As house tutor they had appointed Mr. D. L. Board, a first class mathematician of Queen's College, Cambridge, who should do much to help forward the mathematics of the School. He had already taught the boys to appreciate his readiness to enter into all their pursuits in and out of school. Canon Chappel alluded with pleasure to the return of Mr. Rammell, who for medical reasons, had taken a term off (Mr. Morgan ably managing his house in his absence) to continue his devoted service to the School in the classroom and the field. EXAMINATION RESULTS. The School had been examined by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, late Headmaster of Ellesmore, who had given them a most encouraging and satisfactory report. He had examined the School three years ago, and he reported that the standard of attainment had risen throughout the School since that occasion. The upper forms were examined by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. The performance of the Fifth Form was very creditable, as they won twelve certificates, with fifteen first classes. History and arithmetic were above the average of all England, but French and Greek were disappointing. The Upper Sixth did not do justice to themselves with three Higher Certificates, but the Lower Sixth did well in the intermediate School Certificate, five boys getting the full certificate and one passing the

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Army qualifying examination. For the first time they entered for oral French, and two-thirds succeeded. They had to thank Dr. Salomon and the Berlitz School teachers for their help in that respect. Canon Chappel referred to the advantages of the school certificate, a new examination taken for the first time, in reducing the number of examinations for entrance to various professions. It was a saving of labour and marked an advance in unifying educational results. He also dwelt on the importance of one of the conditions of the certificate—that a boy should have been for three years in a school recognised by the University. Among the successes to which the Headmaster drew attention were those of F. C. Uavies, Meek Scholarship, Hertford College, Oxford ; A. L. E. Williams, Haskcr Scholarship for History, Exeter College, Oxford ; and T. F. Bye, musical exhibition, Keble College, Oxford, and Worcester County Council Scholarship. Referring to T. F. Bye, he said the County Council could have found no more deserving candidate. They had sent five boys to Oxford, one to Cambridge, and one to Birmingham—not so many as in some years, but a satisfactory proportion for the School.

even become reflected in the schools. This was seen in the increased and unnecessary assistance given in notes to text books and in the desire to avoid difficult subjects. He regretted to see that the desire for " soft options " often came from the parents. The discipline of effort was needed more than ever. Another danger was the temptation to masters to test work by examinations only. It was attractive to make comparisons and strike averages. Religious and mental education must go together. They were preparing not so much for livelihood as for life. They were bound both by tradition and conviction and the witness of the walls to preserve this high ideal in that School. He thanked Archdeacon Greig for his stimulating addresses to the boys during the Worcester Mission, and Precentor Tupper for his faithful teaching of the younger boys on Sunday afternoons in the Cathedral. In conclusion, Canon Chappel said he wished to thank the staff for their loyal support, the Governors for their continued confidence and help, and above all he thanked the Giver of all good gifts for a remarkably good health record and freedom from epidemics during the year.

TWO SALIENT POINTS. Canon Chappel referred to the satisfactory printed list of old boys' successes, and to the arrangements for the working of the O.V. Association under J. G. Sheild and T. F. Cavanagh, and said that thanks were due to G. M. Jeans for reviving the Old Boys' London Dinner. He wished to refer to two salient points of the school life of the year. First, the progress of the O.T.C., which under Captain Fen ton had reached a membership of 113. 'I he long day they had at Windsor was a test of their physical endurance, and only one boy was absent from school next morning. It was a notable thing to see the steady advance in the shooting. The boys entered for the Imperial Shooting Competition, and the King's School was sixth out of 76 other schools from all parts of the Empire, and won a prize of £10. The junior team won £2, and the prizes would be devoted to improving the range. They owed a great deal to Hawkins for the management of the range. He had done wonderfully well in the competition for the shooting cup, being bracketed with another boy with 114 points out of 115 possible, and surrendering it as he had von it before. Rowing had also been most successful during the year. They had won every race, having beaten Hereford on the Wye, who had previously beaten Monmouth and King Edward's School, Oxford, on the Thames, who had previously beaten Tonbridge, thus taking a high place among rowing schools. They had added to their fleet, and thanks were due to those who took part in the dramatic performance, particularly to Mrs. Fortescue, for raising funds to provide them with a new racing boat, also to Mr. J. B. Matthews, K.C., for his beneficent gift of a new tub four. Reference was also made to the carpenters' shop, gymnasium, field club, debating society, and chess club.

DEAN OF LICHFIELD DISTRIBUTES THE PRIZES. The Dean of Lichfield distributed the prizes, after which he briefly addressed the gathering. He remarked that he was always glad to attend school gatherings. There was nothing in English life which marked so plainly as a prizeday the truest chivalry of a common spirit. There had beep a fair and straight competition, and those who were not successful welcomed without grudging those who had carried off the prizes. Dr. Savage spoke of the value of a classical education, saying that if they specialised in what would pay they would come to the idea in an American novel, where several sons were sent with a small capital to a school to learn the Stock Exchange business by making money. (Laughter.) That could not be called education. At the same time, while there was a common ground of education there was a differentiation towards the different professions. Happily the great classics had not been banished from the older universities, and it was of great value to enable scholars to have the fullest development of education that England could offer. Canon Knox Little, in proposing a vote of thanks to Dr. Savage, said that the fine spirit of hard work was due to their Headmaster. He did not think any headmaster in England knew his boys more thoroughly than the Headmaster of the King's School, Worcester. His part in the appointment of Canon Chappel was one of the few things in his history which he did not regret. (Laughter.) Canon Claughton seconded, and said that during the time he had watched the progress of that School he had been more and more struck with the growth of all that was highest and best in public school life. The resolution was carried, and the Dean of Lichfield, in reply, asked that the boys should be given a half holiday, a request which was granted amid enthusiasm. The gathering concluded with cheers for the Deans of Worcester and Lichfield, the Headmaster, the Governors, and others.

TENDENCY TO MAKE THINGS EASY. Canon Chappel said that the present-day tendency was to make things too easy. The selfish luxury of society had

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Prizes were given by the Bishop, the Dean, Canons Knox Little, Claughton, Teignmouth Shore, J. M. Wilson, Flory, and Rivington, Rev. N. F. McNeile, O.V., the Mayor, Mr. J. W. Willis Bund, Mr. J. Hooper, Mr. C. T. E. Clarke, Aid. J. A. Steward, the Old Vigornians, Mr. E. A. Goulding, M.P., Mr. W. Kilbourne Kay, Mrs. Berkeley, Mrs. W. P. Chappel, In Memoriam Rev. Maurice Day, and the Headmaster. PRIZE LIST. Form Prizes.—;., W. E. H. Bennett ii. ; II., K. D. Marsland; III., C. B. Lewis ii. : IV., J. L. Hamilton; Rem., F. Matthews ii. ; V., J. G N. Powell. Mathematical.—Division G, A. W. Gough; F. A. Whitaker iii. ; E, J. L. Hamilton ; D, G. H. Dickinson ; C, F. Matthews ii. ; B, A. E. Maund ; A, S. B. G. Richardson. French (Old Vigornians).— Form I., N. Watson; II., A. Whitaker iii. ; III., C. B. Lewis ii. ; IV., R. G. E. Mayo; Rem., R. S. de Blaby ; Lower VI., J. C. Rammell. German.—W. Allured, W. D. Keyworth. Greek.—Division E, C. B. Lewis ii. ; D, G. H. Sharpe ii. ; C, J. G. S. Thomas ii. Latin Accidence.—J. M. Aldana, J. Bowstead, C. M. Humphries, G. B. Pitcher, C. K. Adams. Divinity and History.—Form I., G. B. Bagott; II., A. Whitaker iii.; III., K. P. Smith; IV., J. L. Hamilton; Rem., J. H. Wiggin ; Divinity, Form V., A. E. Maund; History, Form V., S. J. A. Evans. Science.—Form III., T. S. Thomas-, ii. ; IV., R. B. Burston ; Rem., F. D. Keyworth. Drawing.—F. H. Wilcox. Cathedral Catechising.—Christmas: W. J. Sheard. Easter: P. W. Strong. " Proxime Accessit " in K.S. Examination.—F. D. Keyworth. Divinity.—S. St. S. Kingdom; Lower VI., J. H. Spencer. Classical.—Senior: S. St. S. Kingdom. Junior: P. B. Tree. School Essay.—C. V. Hancock. History : J. Nash. Latin Prose: F. C. Davis. Mathematical: S. B. G. Richardson. Reading: E. L. Harvey. Essay.—Seniors: E. L. Harvey, D. M. Grant-Fergusson. Juniors: F. S. Mayers, S. D. Strong. General Knowledge.—E. L. Harvey, F. N. Andrews. Holiday Reading.—Christmas: F. C. Davis, A. E. Maund, T. L. Hall, F. N. Andrews, R. G. E. Mayo, L. Warren ii., A. V. Lewis i. Easter: C. V. Hancock, L. P. Cooke, D. C. Thomas, J. H. Wiggin, R. S. de Blaby, G. Richardson, A. K. Matthews, C. K. Adams. Summer: V. D. Lewis v., A. Whitaker iii. : F. H. Wilcox iv., L. Warren ii., W. Jones ii. Rem. : R. S. de Blaby, F. S. Mayers v., S. J. A. Evans. Political Economy.—W. J. Sheard. Mathematical: A. K. Matthews iii. Collection of Shells and Seaweeds: A. V. Lewis i. W 7 orkshop: D. C. S. Thomas i. Shooting: G. F. I. Tweedie and S. Minnifie Hawkins

ClK year's Successes. The following successes have been obtained by past and present members of the School during the year : —W. J. Grisman : Matriculation Examination for the University of Zurich. F. C. Davis : Open Classical Exhibition, Hertford College, Oxford (resigned), Meek Scholarship, Hertford College, Oxford. C. G. Bull and W. A. Allured: Preliminary Examination for Society of Chartered Accountants. F. C. Davis : Oxford County Council Scholarship. A. C. Baines: Preliminary Examination of the Pharmaceutical Society. A. L. E. Williams : History Exhibition, Worcester College, Oxford (resigned), Hasker Scholarship for History, Exeter College, Oxford. B. L. Conan-Davis (Part L, Class II, Part II., Class IV.) and G. I. F. Tweedie (Part L, Class II., Part II., Class III.): Cambridge University Previous Examination. W. H. Hill: Director of Khedival School of Law, Cairo, Third Class Imperial Order of the Medjidieh. C. T. Dimont: Bachelor of Divinity, Oxford University. A. J. Mainwaring : Scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford, Classical Honours, Moderations, Class II. G. B. Charlton : Selwyn, Cambridge, Theological Special, Class III. M. G. Truman: History Exhibition, Selwyn, Cambridge. T. F. Bye -. Musical Exhibition, Keble College, Oxford, and Worcester County Council Scholarship. L. W. Moore: Professional Examination in Physics, Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians. E. L. Mercier: London Matriculation, Division II. A. M. Jenkins: Intermediate Examination, for B.Sc, Engineering Degree, Bristol University. F. Hatton: Army Qualifying Examination and Commission, 3rd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. C. W. P. Ludlow: Commission 2nd Batt. Sussex Regiment Reserve of Officers. N. Darby: 1st examination, Faculty of Engineering, Birmingham University. P. G. Kibler: Professional Associate of the Surveyors' Institute. R. Wayland-Smith, Edinburgh, and B. G. Goodwin,

THE VIGORNIAN. Birmingham : Primary Examination in Anatomy and Physiology for the degree of F.R.C.S. T. L. Farthing: First Class Certificate, Cornish School of Mines (12 firsts and two seconds). R. Neild: Scholar of B.N.C, Oxford. Second Class Honours. Final School of Modern History. H. A. Watts: Mus. Bac., first examination for Mus. Doc, Oxford. M. H. B. Lethbridge, Indian Civil Service. W. H. DakinSmith : First prize for Clinical Surgery, University College Hospital. G. A. G. Bonser: First M.B., Cambridge University. P. G. Kibler: Professional Associate Surveyors' Institute, first examination. Higher Certificates (3) : S. S. S. Kingdom, J. Nash, A. L. E. Williams. S. S. S. Kingdom obtained distinction for Scripture (Greek Text), and P. S. Beauchamp obtained exemption from Oxford Responsions without obtaining a certificate. School Certificates (5): L. P. Cooke, B. O. Hancock, J. C. Rammell, J. H. Spencer, P. B. Tree. S. W. Ludlow passed the army qualifying examination in the necessary subjects without obtaining a certificate. Lower Certificates (12), with two first classes in Latin, five in arithmetic, three in additional Mathematics, one in Scripture, two in English, and five in history : W. Allured (Arith., Adv. Maths.), A. A. D. Baird, W. D. Battershill (History), J. Bowstead (Latin, Arith., Adv. Maths.), S. J. A. Evans (History), A. E. Maund (Arith., Adv., Maths, Scripture,' History), J. G. N. Powell (Latin), J. E. Ross (History), R. F. Sievers, D. C. S. Thomas (History), J. G. S. Thomas (Arith, Adv. Maths, English), A. A. T. Willoughby (English).

Summer examination Results, The lower part of the School, the Remove to the First, was examined by the Rev. R. B. Thompson, the late Headmaster of Ellesmere. He examined the School three years ago and in

his report he stated that he set papers of the same standard in 1908 and 1911, but he found that the papers of this year were done far better than in 1908. The Fifth and Sixth Forms were examined by the Oxford and Cambridge Joint Board. In the Lower Certificate—taken by the Fifth— twelve candidates passed with sixteen first classes. The Lower Sixth took a new examination, the School Certificate. It is an intermediate examination between the Higher and Lower Certificates. Eight candidates entered. Five obtained full certificates, while one passed the Army Qualifying Examination without obtaining a certificate. Only two certificates are tenable at present. Candidates must have been three years at one recognised public school. The other three will be granted certificates at Christmas. The Upper Sixth in the Higher Certificate obtained three Certificates with Distinction for Divinity. Results:—Lower Certificates: W. Allured, first classes in Arithmetic and Advanced Mathematics ; A. A. D. Baird; W. D. Battershill, first class in History; J. Bowstead, first classes in Latin, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics ; S. J. A. Evans, first class in History; A. E. Maund, first classes in Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Scripture, History; J. G. M. Powell, first class in Latin; J. E. Ross, first class in History; R. F. Sievers ; D. C. S. Thomas, first class in History; J. G. S. Thomas, first classes in Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, English; A. A. T. Willoughby, first class in English. School Certificates. L. P. Cooke, B. O. Hancock, J. C. Rammell, J. H. Spencer, P. B. Tree. S. W. Ludlow passed the Army Qualifying examination without obtaining a Certificate.

THE VIGORNIAN. Higher Certificates. S. S. S. Kingdom, distinguished in Scripture with Greek Text; J. Nash; A. L. E. Williams. P. S. Beauchamp obtained exemption from Oxford Responsions without obtaining a Certificate.

We were the more gratified by the victory on learning that we had defeated the same crew that, a week previously, had beaten Tonbridge School by half a length. By beating St. Edward's we achieved our fourth consecutive win. The following are the names and weights of the crews : —

Rowing. Our spell of success, continued in the Lent term, was prolonged throughout the summer. We had arranged a race, to be rowed in July, with St. Edward's School, Oxford, with whom we had never before competed on the river. Unfortunately, Mr. Rogers, whose coaching stood us in good stead last Lent, was, owing to ill health, unable to take us in hand ; but we were lucky enough to secure J. B. Cavenagh, O.V., to whom we are deeply indebted. We were able to begin training during the Coronation exeat, as all the crew remained in Worcester. We made two changes in the crew; Battershill giving place to R. F. Sievers at Two, and F. W. Sievers rowing Three in place of R. F. Sievers. The race took place on Saturday, July 8th, at Oxford, .over a course threequarters of a mile long and up stream. It was a difficult course as, lying in the middle of the Oxford eight's course, the " Gut" had to be navigated half-way through. It was a keen and close struggle. St. Edward's led at the start by nearly a length, but we soon began to catch them up, and just before the " Gut " the boats were level; from this point we drew away and gradually obtained a length's lead. This St. Edward's, by an excellent spurt towards the finish, reduced to half a length, but they could make no further impression. The result was, therefore, a win for the School by half a length.

Place.

SCHOOL. Name.

Bow J. H. Spencer Two R. F. Sievers Three F. W. Sievers Stroke J. E. Ross Cox R. T. Cavenagh

Weight, st. Ibs. ii 5 12 4 10 12 10 9 6 6

ST. EDWARD'S, OXFORD. Weight, Place. Name. st. Ibs. Bow J. M. Ramsbottom 9 9* 12 Two C. D. Upstone IO Three A. N. C. Hunt 13 IO 12 Stroke W. B. Thompson II B. W. Ramsbottom ... Cox While training for the race we were obliged to neglect somewhat the weaker members of the Rowing Club, though Battershill did yeoman service in coaching freshers. The race over, however, we were able to devote ourselves to coaching, and were gratified by many signs of promise. This term we welcome Mr. Tower, who takes the place of Mr. Rogers as rowing master; he has already shown his interest in the Boat Club by the energy with which he is managing affairs for the play " Aggravating Sam," which will be performed in the College Hall on November 18th, with a view to improving our financial position.

THE VIGORNIAN. Next term we shall have three old colours left—Ross, Spencer and Battershill. With Mr. Tower as coach and by making use of the excellent material at our disposal for the fourth place and the Second Four we hope to rival if not surpass the deeds of the past.

R. T. Cavenagh (cox) was again at the lines and proved how well he was worth his place, in spite of his weight, by refusing to give an inch in the " Gut " and thus gaining us the race.

The crew this year was distinctly above the average of our former crews. As a crew they certainly had many faults, for they were very ponderous, and stroke found it difficult to get above 37 to the minute. Their stroke, also, somewhat resembled eternity in that it had neither beginning nor finish; this made the boat inclined to roll. But they used every bit of their strength if not all of their plentiful supply of weight and always responded loyally to a call for a spurt.

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To take them individually.- — J. H. Spencer (bow). Was undoubtedly one of the hardest workers in the boat. But he was very apt to " slice in " and thus miss his beginning. His blade work is good when he gets going. He is certainly one of the most hardworking and whole-hearted secretaries the Club has had.

At the Annual Summer Concert, which took place in the College Hall on July I3th, the attendance was somewhat smaller than usual. The March from " Carmen " and " Rendez-vous" were well rendered by the School Orchestra. As soloists Madame Salamon and, from the School, J. E. Ross, were both greatly appreciated by the audience ; the former singing the Jewel Song from Faust and " Comin' thro' the Rye," the latter giving us " Gentlemen, the King! " and, as an encore, " Thora." Mr. H. Price (O.V.) and W. H. Whittaker played solos on the 'cello and piano respectively, and E. L. Harvey rendered a humourous sketch in costume.

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R. S. Sievers (two). Never discovered how much work his weight would have saved him. But when labouring under excitement he has been known to do good work in a race. F. W. Sievers (three). Rowed well, considering the short time he has rowed. He was inclined to get very " rowed out " owing to trusting to his loins instead of his legs. J. E. Ross (stroke). Has still to conquer his flop over the stretcher and wants to be quicker with his hands. He will probably improve with a little " cursing." His good stroking, backed up by a very hard-working and willing crew behind him, won the race.

J. M. Aldana (Captain). Quite the best cricketer in the XL, but most unfortunately debarred from playing in several important matches by weak eyes. Has good hitting powers, but should improve his defence, especially in the matter of drawing away from straight bails. A very good wicket-keeper, but except on one memorable occasion, a poor bowler. A. L. Mare. A useful and punishing left-hand bat. Should make a lot of runs, if he would overcome the fatal fault of trying to get straight balls to leg. Much improved in the field. P. S. Beauchamp. Easily the most accomplished and " classy" bat in the XL Has a

THE VIGORNIAN. beautiful off-drive and places well to leg. Would have made many more runs if he had not on more than one occasion thrown away his wicket through carelessness. A smart and safe coverpoint as long as the light is good. C .T. O'Callaghan. An effective, though not stylish, bat. Has made more runs than anyone else, chiefly by powerful drives. Inclined to nibble at off-balls, and weak on the leg, but his is a difficult wicket to get. Very useful first bowler, with plenty of pace, but little length. A keen worker in the field. J. B. Caswell. A very promising cricketer. Bats in good style, and with more power should make many more runs next year. A good bowler for a few overs ; wants watching, by his captain as well as by the adversary. Good field. F. C. Davis. With more confidence might be a most useful forcing bat. Can hit well, out his successful efforts were all too rare. Good field. L. P. Cooke. Has good hitting powers, but very little defence. Has great possibilities as a bowler, if he will not try to bowl too fast. Good field, though slow mover. D. C. Thomas. Unorthodox, but plucky bat. Often made runs when others failed. Did not fulfil promise as a bowler. Useful in the field. F. R. Southall. Does not take the trouble to bat well, preferring to " slog." Bowls an occasional good ball, which is more than counterbalanced by full tosses to leg. Slack in the field. G. I. F. Tweedie. Developed good hitting powers since last year, but was not given much chance to display them. His bowling fell off lamentably, possibly through over-experimenting. Alert and keen in the field. H. W. Noyle. Disappointing both with the bat and in the field. Too seldom played the hitting game, the only one for him.

football. 1ST XI. v. O.V.'S. This was the first match of the term, and was played on Saturday, October 7th. The O.V.'s had a strong team, and the School had all its work to keep them out. Our halves played a very good game, but Ludlow, Jarrett and Stephens were too good for them, and the score was 2—o against us at half-time. After the interval we pressed for a time, but the forwards were not much together and showed little combination. Caswell played well but had very little support, the wings being especially weak. In the last half-hour the O.V.'s again attacked strongly, and Ludlow and Jarrett both added goals. The result was a loss 5—o. O.V.'s.—Brocklehurst; W. H. V. Quin and R. M. M. Beach-Hicks; A. J. Mainwaring, L. North, and L. Wood; E. R. M. Lewis, B. G. Stephens, W. A. T. Jarrett, R. H. Ludlow, and A. Burr. School.—Hawkins; Aldana and KenyonDavies ; Mare, Beauchamp and Davies; Blaby, Nash, O'Callaghan, Caswell and Sharpe. IST XL v. HEREFORD C.S. October 2ist. Result: Won by 3—i. This home fixture proved a most exciting match, the issue being in doubt throughout the game. Upon the kick-off and for some short time Hereford pressed strongly, but the School defence was sound, and cleared well. After a while play became more even, each side in turn attacking. But the Hereford defence being equally sound, a very open game followed, with frequent rushes from end to end of the field. After a prolonged struggle the School drew first blood, a long dropping shot from Davies at left half meeting with success. Play continued even, but without further scoring during the first half.

THE ViGORNIAN. As the second half advanced the result became a question of whether either side could wear down an opposing defence, which was too safe to be run through. The School attack gradually got stronger, until at last a shot from Sharpe at outside left got home and brought the score to 2—o with 15 minutes to play. This reverse improved the Hereford attack considerably, and they soon forced a corner, from which they scored. Shortly afterwards they obtained a second corner, and it looked as though they would draw level with five minutes to play! But the corner went wrong and the School retaliated as they realised the danger of having their victory snatche"d from them. They in turn forced a corner, from which they scored on the point of time, thus winning a good game by 3—I. School: —Hawkins ; Aldana and KenyonDavies ; Mare, Beauchamp, and Davies ; Blaby, Nash, O'Callaghan, Caswell and Sharpe.

IST XL v. CHELTENHAM. October 28th. Result: Defeated by 5—O. Our ist XL match at Cheltenham was marked by the conspicuously good play of our defence and the conspicuously weak performance of our forwards. Dean Close were the heavier team, and so wore out our halves and backs, that only an attack of bad shooting by their forwards saved us from worse defeat. Beauchamp, as usual, played excellently and was everywhere at once in spite of getting hurt early in the game. Davies was quick and keen, and Mare, who unfortunately was badly knocked about in the first half, played,a plucky game. Aldana saved the situation over and over again by fine kicking, and Kenyon-Davies played well and never spared himself. Hawkins was only beaten by practically unsaveable balls, our opponents getting in some fine shots. The first goal looked

preventable but was probably more difficult than appeared from an on-lookers point of view. Our forwards seemed to be suffering from an attack of paralysis, with the exception of Nash and Caswell. The former played hard and well but received no support, and Caswell did his best on the wing, which is not a place suited to him. Allured was tried for the first time as centre, but the test was too severe altogether. Blaby seldom got the ball and did not know what to do with it when it was there, and O'Callaghan for some reason or other was practically useless. At half-time the score was only one goal in favour of Dean Close, but our defence was tired out, and early in the second half three goals were scored against us in rapid succession. The lesson of the game was that without a good forward line we cannot hope to hold our own in matches—it is a truism that the best defence lies in attack. School.—Hawkins ; Aldana and KenyonDavies ; Mare, Beauchamp and Davies ; Blaby, Nash, Allured, O'Callaghan, and Caswell.

IST XI. v. MALVERN COLTS. November ist. Result: Defeated by 5—O. The Malvern match was a. most depressing game. Our team had by no means recovered from the game at Dean Close, and by an unfortunate misunderstanding Malvern opposed us with a strong team, having heard erroneous reports concerning us. The goals were principally scored in the first half, four being shot by Malvern's inside right, who was too good for us altogether. In the second half we managed to hold them more or less, either owing to the fact that one of their players was injured and left the field, or pure desperation on our part. The team played pluckily and well, but were quite

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outclassed as a whole. Caswell, playing inside, was the best in the forward line, and with luck should have scored. Hamilton has pace and promises well, but Hall and Quin, quick and keen as they are, have far too little weight to stand any chance in a hard match. Mare was obviously unfit to play and the same might be said of Beauchamp. Aldana saved us from worse defeat and played excellently. The team badly need a victory. Two severe defeats are very disheartening and we have bad luck. We really want three good forwards to play with Nash and Caswell—a good centre and two men on the wing who have both weight and pace. Unfortunately they are unprocurable. Failing these we need to win a match and get a little selfconfidence, not be obliged to walk on the field knowing the only possible thing to do is to save an overwhelming defeat. School.—Hawkins ; Aldana and KenyonDavies ; Mare, Beauchamp, and Davies; Quin, Hall, Nash, Caswell and Hamilton.

THE SCHOOL 2ND XL v. DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL 2ND XL Played at Worcester on October 28th. Another even game, with a very disappointing result—two goals to nothing in favour of the visitors. Baird again used both the inside and the outside of his head with great effect, and displayed a faculty for getting to the place where the ball was going to drop just before it did so, which was of the greatest use to the side. In this respect he was well matched by the opposing centre-half, to whose excellent play the success of our guests was in a great measure due. Of our forwards, Hall and Quin i. showed excellent form, and initiated many dangerous attacks on our opponents' goal, which did not meet with the success they deserved. Matthews was too gentle, Major too impetuous, and Spencer too much inclined to ' take the man and let the leather go,' as Omar Khayyam might have said if he had thought of it. Our defence was good all through, and could not be blamed for the two goals scored against us.

2ND XL v. MALVERN COLLEGE COLTS THE SCHOOL 2ND XL v. HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL 2ND XL Played at Hereford on October 2ist. A very even game. The score—one goal all-^represents the run of the play tolerably accurately. Our chief weakness was in the forward line, which displayed a complete lack of anything approaching to combination, and a very lackadaisical way of dealing with the ball in front of the Hereford goal. The one member of the forward line who showed any dash was too wild, and used his head too little (the inside of it) to be effective. The half-backs were excellent, especially Baird, and showed both energy and judgment, while Hancock was the pick of a pair of useful backs. Brocklehurst kept goal well.

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Played at home on November i st. We started well and ran through the visitors' defence almost from the kick-off, but unfortunately could not hold our lead for very long. Malvern equalised, and then scored again, showing remarkable combination and skill in their forward line. O'Callagh'an broke away again on his own, and at half-time the score was 3—3, which pretty well represented the run of the game. The second half was more or less of a fiasco as far as we were concerned. Our forwards were useless and never seemed to get going together. The visitors always had the upper hand, and in spite of the strenuous work done by Baird and Sharpe broke through again and again. The result was a defeat by 3 goals to 7.

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<X C. C. WINDSOR. Last term the contingent took part in the Royal Review at Windsor held by His Majesty King George V., on July 3rd. An early start was found to be necessary, and soon after 3 a.m., headed by the Band, we marched along High Street, while sleepy and bewildered inhabitants thus rudely disturbed eyed us in distrust from upper windows, and then no doubt went back to bed relieved to find that fhe Germans were not making a triumphal entry. Arrived at our destination we proceeded to the rendezvous by way of Queen Anne's Ride, where we found a large number of contingents who had been under canvas since the previous Saturday. After breakfast the men were allowed to fall out and wander through the Park at will or spend their time in trying to help parents and relations to find some cadet or other—a not very easy task out of 20,000. About I p.m. the Battalions were marched off to the Review ground, where the five Brigades formed three sides of a great square, the Royal enclosure forming the fourth. The day was intensely hot, but none of the eighty men of our Company fell out, trying as was the long wait—they were there to see the King. It was hardly possible to imagine that nearly 24,000 people were present on the Review ground, so still was everything. At intervals all round the outside of the square men of the Horse Guards sat motionless and magnificent—a striking contrast to the sombre if business-like khaki of the Cadets. Suddenly, in the distance a burst of cheering was heard, and then another, and soon the leaders of the procession galloped up, while

every Cadet pulled himself together, tightened his belt, and prepared to stand still till further notice. Then the trumpet sounded, the Brigadiers called their commands to attention, and amidst almost breathless stillness the Royal Party arrived. The King was mounted, and in attendance were Prince Christian, Earl Roberts, General Smith Dorrien, and many foreign potentates and attaches. The Queen and Princess Christian, with the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary followed in a carriage, and little Prince John was next seen in a pony chaise with his nurse. Two Squadrons of Horse Guards brought up the rear. At the Royal enclosure the procession reformed and His Majesty began the inspection, riding round the inside of the square and then back to the Royal enclosure, where he took up his position for the March Past, and gave the signal for it to commence. The Senior Division marched past first, followed by the Junior, who were in column of Companies. We were fortunate in being allowed to remain a single unit, and had we numbered less than eighty this would not have been the case. The March Past of the contingent was very creditably carried out, and the line when opposite the saluting base was almost perfect, as spectators testify.

INTER-SECTION CHALLENGE SHIELD. This competition took place on July i/th. Five Sections competed, the School House entering two under Sergeants Kingdom and Hancock. The men were tested in close order drill and handling of arms, and then in skirmishing and fire control and fire discipline. The result was for the most part quite satisfactory, the close order drill being especially good, and right up to the end it was hardly possible to say which Section had scored most points. The Hostel were very smart under Colour-Sergeant Ludlow, and Castle House appeared to be almost equally good under

THE VIGORNIAN. Sergeant Beauchamp, while the Day Boys under Sergeant Cooke made a very dashing attack on the trophy, and are to be congratulated on obtaining so many points in the face of great difficulties in the matter of drills. The Headmaster presented the shield to the winners, who for the second time proved to be the Hostel. Castle House were a close second, and the School House Sections were equal third.

At the end of the inspection the contingent marched back to College Green ; unfortunately while passing through High Street an accident, not really attributable to the band, occurred, which might have had serious consequences, i.e., the overturning of a carriage owing to the sudden pulling up of a motor car. No one was badly hurt however, though the carriage was much damaged.

The Headmaster also presented the House Shooting Challenge Cup to Lance-Corporal Tweedie for Castle House, and the Individual Shooting Challenge Cup to Lance-Corporal Hawkins.

The War Office report, which has since been received, is very satisfactory and may be taken to show that much progress has been made during the year.

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This was carried out on Wednesday, June 28th, by Major Reddie, of Norton Barracks. Mrs. Chappel was " At Home" on the Cricket Ground and a large number of visitors were present. A band on the neighbouring County Cricket Ground was much appreciated and it was unavoidable that the " General Salute" should clash with its more refined if less military music. The Inspecting Officer expressed himself as well pleased with the general turnout of the men, and after seeing the Company in close order proceeded to test the Senior Non-commissioned Officers in drill and skirmishing. Weakness in extended formations was again apparent and much more attention should be paid to fire control and fire discipline, not only by the section and squad commanders but also by the men themselves. This is always a great fault on Field Days. The choice of targets is as a rule left to individuals, which beyond decisive ranges generally results in needless waste of ammunition and encouragement of the enemy by erratic shooting.

Camp. This year the contingent performed its annual training under canvas at Tidworth Pennings. Originally it was hoped that the camp company would be a record one, but owing to various reasons the numbers slowly diminished until our numbers were less than last year. This :s not as it ought to be, for the efficiency of the contingent depends largely on the percentage of cadets who have done their training. From the point of view of the holiday maker who prefers leisure and lassitude to hard work, camp offers few attractions. Reveille at 5.30 a.m. comes as little else than an insult to such an one and the indignity of a parade before breakfast is only surpassed by the necessity of marching ten miles after it. Sore feet, blisters and minor ailments, for which as a rule the doctor has only one name, are very common among such, especially when work is forward. From the point of view of the majority camp was a great success; weather, situation and organization were alike perfect. Even the food was a source of satisfaction to some, although pheasants and pound cake did not form part of the daily menu.

THE VIGORNIAN. Enclosed by a belt of trees on the north and east and shut in on the west by Sidbury Hill, that magnificent feature of the Plain, the gently sloping ground formed an ideal position on which to pitch the tents, while the natural beauty of the surroundings made one almost forget the need for a strenuous existence. An advance party was despatched under ColourSergt.-Instructor Burton on July 27th, the rest of the Company following the next day. As most of the Brigade did not arrive until Monday, July 3Oth, we had plenty of time to settle down, there being no battalion parades till Tuesday. On Monday morning we marched to Stonehenge cross country, a distance of just over nine miles; the day was very hot and water bottles were often filled, but no one fell out and the marching was good. The route taken was by way of Silk Hill, which many of us remembered as the scene of previous operations. The ancient stones came in sight at last and were thoroughly inspected, from a distance owing to an iron railing put up to keep out visitors with a tendency for carving their names on historic monuments. After a rest we returned by the same route, arriving in Camp in time for tea. The first part of the training consisted in skirmishing practice under Company and Battalion commanders; later on several very instructive tactical exercises were carried out, in all of which, except one, the contingent played a useful part. Warwick and Wolverhampton were attached to our contingent to form No. 3 Company of No. 2 Battalion. On several occasions the Warwick Cadets, under Capt. Day, did good work and showed great keenness all through. The night operations were as usual not a very great success. Much practice is necessary be-

fore any night attack can be successfully launched, and even regular troops get lost at times or mistake the position of the enemy. On the last evening a Bristol biplane came over the Camp, flying splendidly in the still a:r and causing no little excitement below. It came to earth close by, but the reception which the two aviators received from upwards of 4,000 Cadets made them speedily ascend to a safer distance. Lance-Sergt. Noyle and Bandmaster Latham are to be congratulated on the good performance of the Band, which obtained second place in the competition. It was unfortunate that details were not earlier available, as otherwise some of our buglers and drummers might have gained places in the individual competition. Of the tent pitching teams the less said the better. There is no doubt that Colour-Sergeant Ludlow's Guard was one of the smartest and best turned out in Camp ; at the inspection oy Capt. Paley not a mistake was made and the men stood as steady as regulars. The " At Home" day, the massed bugle bands, and the visit of the Drums and Fifes of the Guards were much appreciated by all. The contingent was fortunate in having a complete line of tents to itself. Self-praise is good at no time, but we do pride ourselves m having had our lines commended each time that they were inspected. The tent boxes were said to be as good as any in Camp. We hope that traditions which are being at present formed will be handed on and added to in the future by successive generations of Camp contingents.

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Next year we look forward to another equally pleasant, hard working and instructive period in the open air at Aldershot. There is no reason why sixty or even seventy Cadets should not be able to train for the ten days required. Our best thanks are due to the Officers of the 16th Rifles and the Rifle Brigade for the splendid way in which all arrangements and the whole system of instruction were carried out. We cannot close this account without wishing those members of the Corps who have left the best of luck in whatever career they may choose. We hope also that many of them will find their way into the commissioned ranks, if not of the Regular Army at any rate of the Special Reserve or Territorial Force.

o.c.c. Rotes. The Coronation Review at Windsor was a splendid success. An account is to be found elsewhere. Congratulations to both shooting teams on their success in the Imperial Challenge Shield Competition. Also to Corporal Hawkins and the VIII. on not having lost a match this term. Two visits were made to the Hornsgrove Range last term and two have been made this term to Tiddesley Wood. The Miniature Range has been much improved. Work for Certificate A has been going on under difficulties owing to the impossibility of getting the men together. We are sending in twenty candidates on November 2Oth. The Oral Examination is on Saturday, November i8th.

The O.C. attended the Hythe Course-ofMusketry lasting for three weeks during the holidays. There are twelve recruits this term. The Corps numbers 110 all ranks. We are sorry to lose Sergt. Cooke, who has had to leave suddenly to prepare for work in South America. We have to thank Canon Knox-Little for a donation of £2 2s. od., and W. A. Davies, Esq., for a similar amount. A Field Day took place on Oct. i8th on the Lickey Hills with K.E.S. Birmingham against Bromsgrove, Warwick, Birmingham University, Wolverh'ampton and Solihull. A very successful day. Major Milward, Captain Whalley, and Lieut. Crawford, of Norton Barracks, have given lectures to the Certificate A candidates. Our best thanks are due to them. Photographs have been received from H. King, W. H. V. Quin, C. W. P. Ludlow. There are still others to come in. S. Ludlow has taken a commission in the Special Reserve attached to the Warwickshire Regiment. W. H. V. Quin (Col.-Sergt. 1909-10) is sailing for South Africa on Nov. 2 5th to. take up work there. He has the best wishes of the Corps. Cadet Officer Davis has taken up his abode at Oxford. The Corps owes him a debt of gratitude for his keenness and hard work. For the first part of last term he acted as Commanding Officer.

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CASTLE HOUSE. Colour-Sergeant Beauchamp. Lance-Sergeant Mare. Lance-Corporal Dickinson. Lance-Corporal Kenyon-Davies.

The Classification Test was shot last term, the results showing a decided improvement on last year. Twenty-one passed as First Class shots, and thirty-eight as Second Class. The competitions for the Inter-House Shooting Cup and the Individual Cup were held last term.

SCHOOL HOUSE. Sergeant Kingdom. Sergeant Hancock. Corporal Spencer. Corporal Hawkins. Lance-Corporal Nash.

The former proved a very close and interesting competition; no less than three Houses leading in turn. Much more trouble was taken by the members of the four teams to practice than has formerly been the case, and the result was a well deserved win for Castle House.

HOSTEL. Lance-Sergeant Sievers. Corporal Aldana. Lance-Corporal Ross.

DAY BOYS. Sergeant Cooke. Corporal O'Callaghan. Lance-Corporal Baird. Lance-Corporal Sprosen. Lance-Corporal Milward. Lance-Corporal Adlington.

The competition for the Individual Cup was not nearly so keen, and was practically a duel between the Captain and Secretary of Shooting. Scores are appended : —

HOUSE SHOOTING Cup. i. Castle House 2. School House 3. Hostel 4. Day Boys

233 points. 211 202 195

INDIVIDUAL CUP.

Shooting notes. The results of the Imperial Challenge Shield Competitions were published in September. Our senior team was placed 6th out of 89 entrants, with a prize of £10. The junior team were 32nd out of 78 in their competition, with a prize of £2. These results were distinctly satisfactory.

1. S. M. Hawkins 2. H. W. Noyle .. 3. R. Warren

57 points. 56 51 „

The VIII. has shown splendid form this term, having an unbeaten record in matches up to date. Air-guns have been purchased with a view to indoor practise on wet days.

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Appended is a list of shooting matches for. this term, and results to date : — Date. Opponents. Result. Oct. 10. Dean Close School O.T.C., Cheltenham Won ,, 12. Fettes College O.T.C. Edinburgh Won ,, 17. King Edward's School O.T.C., Birmingham Won ,, 24. Forest School O.T.C., Walthamstow ... Tie ,, 26. Perse School O.T.C., Cambridge ... Won ,, 27. Portora Royal School, Ireland ... ... Won Nov. 3. Dean Close School O.T.C., Cheltenham Won ,, 7. King Edward's School O.T.C., Birmingham Won 9. King's School O.T.C., Warwick ... ... Won ,, 10. Portora Royal School, Ireland Won ,, 14. King's School O.T.C., Warwick ,, 16. Perse School O.T.C., Cambridge ,, 17. Forest School O.T.C., Walthamstow ,, 23. Hereford Cathedral School O.T.C. ,, 24. Fettes College O.T.C., Edinburgh ,,

Points For. Agst. Possible. 176

169

200

698

685

800

230

226

280

232

280

190

182

200

193 180

200

142 115

160

166 152

200

192

186

200

667

580

800

30. Hereford Cathedral School O.T.C.

Cecture. On Saturday, Oct. 7th, Mr. S. R. Corkran gave us the first lecture of the term, taking as his subject, " Finland, or the land of a thousand lakes." Time did not allow Mr. Corkran to show all his slides, of which there were a great number. The lecturer commenced by pointing out the position of Finland on the map and

giving a general idea of its occupations, etc. He then pointed out that Finland was not such an obscure country as most would think, but that on the other hand it was a most delightful place in which to spend a holiday, although a great part of it is in the Arctic circle. Mr. Corkran concluded his lecture with slides representing the chief places of interest and chief towns of the country.

entertainment. On Saturday, November 4th, thanks to the kindness of the Headmaster, a charming variety was provided in the form of a musical entertainment by Mr. Scott Leslie and Miss Madge Lytton. They submitted a delightful programme, consisting of songs, sketches and monologues, pathetic and humorous, which kept the whole audience captivated from start to finish. Mr. Scott Leslie's fund of merriment knew no bounds. He had side-splitting stories, screaming songs, delightfully quaint dresses, and mirth-provoking make-ups. The most successful of his songs was " Standine at the corner of the street," which provided a splendid chorus to let off one's enthusiasm and energy. A charming monologue, " The Lesson of the Water-mill," also proved popular; and Mr. Scott Leslie recited passages from " David Copperfield,' " The Old Curiosity Shop," and " The Tale of Two Cities," with appropriate pathos and force. His rendering of Albert Chevalier's famous Devonshire sketch, " What vor do 'ee love oi ?" was excellent. Miss Madge Lytton also proved a great attraction. With a charming and graceful manner she sang some delightful songs at the piano, including an excellent novelty " The Year 1950.'' Miss Lytton accompanied throughout the programme, and no small share of honour for the success of the

THE VIGORNIAN. evening's entertainment was due to her unfailing energy and cheerfulness. We thank her and Mr. Scott Leslie most heartily, and re-echo the wish expressed by the Headmaster that before long we shall receive another visit from them.

Poetrp, MATERNAL WOE. Slowly, with silence, and with face forlorn, The form so wee within the place prepared She laid, and tarrying for a moment stared For the last time on that which she had borne. Alas, a little white and lifeless form! Gently and tenderly she rose and gazed, Her countenance less woeful than amazed: Fast that becometh cold which was so warnx Then on a sudden surely did it seem Heaven's mighty dome and all the earth was stirred ; Throughout the land a shrill, sad cry was heard; Wail followed wail, scream burst forth after scream. Forth rushed I,—raised the wee, white form, and then With care and triumph bore it from the spot To place it in the boiling hot . . . . what?— pot! A goodly layer is our speckled hen!

Valete. Sixth A. F. C. Davis (1906-11). Captain of School 1909-11; ist XI. Football 1909-1910; ist XI. Cricket 1911 ; Captain of Boats 1910; Cadet Officer O.T.C. ; Librarian; Editor Vigornian; Shooting VIII. 1909-11.

A. L. E. Williams (1907-11). School Monitor; Editor Vigornian 1910-11 ; Private O.T.C. J. B. Foulkes (1905-11). Secretary Field Club 1910-11; Private O.T.C.; Cox ist IV. 1906-7. H. W. Noyle (1904-11). School Monitor; Secretary of Football 1910; ist XI. Cricket 1910-1911; Captain of Shooting 1910-11; Lance-Sergt. O.T.C. S. B. G. Richardson (1907-11). 2nd XL Football 1910; 2nd XL Cricket 1911 ; Lance-Corporal O.T.C. Sixth B. S. W. Ludlow (1904-11). ist XL Football 1910; 2nd XL Cricket 1911; Col.Sergt. O.T.C. B. O. Hancock (1909-11). Private O.T.C.; Curator of Museum 1911. E. L. Harvey (1909-11). Private O.T.C.; Secretary Debating Society 1911. G. I. F. Tweedie (1907-11). ist XL Football 1908 and 1910; ist XL Cricket 1910-1911; Captain of Gymnasium 1910-11; Shooting VIII. 1909-11; Lance-Corpl. O.T.C. T B. Wells (1907-11). Corporal O.T.C. Fifth. D. C. S. Thomas i. (1909-11). ist XL Football 1910; ist XI Cricket 1911; Private O.T.C. F. R. Southall (1907-11). 1910; isFXI. Cricket 1911.

ist XL Football

J. Warren (1908-11). Private O.T.C. Rem. F. W. Sievers i. (1905-11). 2nd XL Cricket 1910; ist IV. 1911; Corporal O.T.C.; Shooting VIII. 1909-11. D. M. G. Ferguson (1907-11). Private O.T.C. Fourth. D. M. Matthews i. (1909-11). Private O.T.C. Second. G. H. Gedge (1909-11).

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Saicctc. Fourth. I. A. G. Ferguson, A. Macdonald, H. Major. Third. W. C. Corder, K. R. Mackenzie ii., D. Lloyd i. Second. E. Adlington ii., A. H. C. Evans ii.

H. C. B. Jollye (Hertford) is putting in a last year at Forestry. Is occasionally seen on horseback, and at Fabian meetings. C. J. Barker (Christ Church) has his work for Greats well in hand. We know this because he has time to play the piano.

First. B. Adlington iii., A. W. Beale, P. Edwards, C. E. Gedge, A. L. Harrison, A. H. P. Lloyd ii.

R. Neild (B.N.C.). Frightfully busy reading two schools at once with a view to the I.C.S. Assumes the role of " muddied oaf" now and then. Takes geological walks with a well known authority.

Oxford £Wcr.

A. J. Mainwaring (Pembroke). Plays soccer for his College and rows in " Togger Fours." Trying hard to make up for a slack term spent after Mods.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, At last the call has come! Long has my trusty " Swan" been pawing the ground and champing the bit in impatience to be off, and enshrine in never fading print the doings of Worcester's valiant sons in this University. I need hardly say how much O.V.'s have appreciated the visit of Canon and Mrs. Chappel, which they hope will be often repeated. The past half-term has been—for Oxford—comparatively dull. The only bright spots in the usual routine of play and work have been the visits of Lord Selborne, Sir John Simon, Mr. Ramsey Macdonald, the Bishop of London, the Archbishop of York, and Mrs. Langtry, in their various capacities. Even the " glorious fifth" would have passed without adequate recognition, owing to Oxford's strict Sabbatarianism, had not the gentle Zephyr contrived a " rag " of its own in smashing to matchwood the Aerosheds and the machines therein. C. H. Payton has passed from our ken. He was the life and soul of camp. Our good wishes follow him to Chichester Theological College.

J. B. Cavenagh (Magdalen). Stroked his College 2nd Coxless Four with great energy. Has joined the Artillery Unit of the O.V.O.T.C. Frequents the Union. F. H. C. Armstrong (Keble). Takes his History Finals next June. When seen is generally on his way to or from lectures. This is as it should be. G. T. de Blaby (Hertford). Is becoming an authority on Greek Sculpture. Does not like the near approach of Mods. Exercise walking. E. R. H. Lewis (B.N.C.). Has not yet cured that weakness for an evening paper, hence may be seen almost any night after Hall in the Union. Reads Theology. Plays soccer and runs. W. D. Seville (St. John's). Was in great form at his College " Bonner" on November 6th. His friends tell me he is doing an inordinate amount of History and Philosophy. Exercise walking, hockey and soccer. P. W. Worster (St. Edmund's Hall). May be seen on the river any afternoon. For relaxation

THE VIGORNIAN. he attends History lectures, preferring those which include a magic lantern entertainment. F. C. Davis (Hertford). Another "wet-bob." We believe he is reading hard for Hon. Mods, as we do not see much of him.

M. G. Truman (Selwyn). Is to be seen coaching persevering " freshers " on the river. Really is working. G. D. Charlton (Selwyn). Appears spasmodically on the river, at other times plays footer, and works at odd moments.

A. L. E. Williams (Exeter). Has been seen recently rowing " bow" in • a triumphant " Freshers'" four. Presumably reading Pass Mods, with a view to History.

W. S. Thompson (Queen's). Rows at intervals. Runs occasionally. Is going bald and trys to work.

T. F. Bye (Keble). Reads Pass Mods, and plays for Keble A soccer team. Plays the organ whenever he gets a chance.

B. A. Conan-Davies (St. Catherine's). Is keeping rather quiet but is to be seen going for walks. Generally looks pleased with life.

E. L. Harvey (St. Edmund Hall). Having had a special Matriculation Ceremony all to himself, feels quite important. Rows in College Fours and reads Pass Mods.

G. I. F. Tweedie (Caius). Is going strong at footer. Thinks " labs " an awful bore. Hopes to grow another inch or two.

Best wishes for scholastic and athletic successes. Yours, etc., OXON.

Wishing the School all success. I remain, yours, etc., CANTAB.

Correspondence.

Cambridge Ccttcr.

To the Editors of the " Vigornian."

Dear Sirs, Words fail to express our feelings of surprise at the ridiculous pedantry affected by the persons responsible for the wording of the playbills of the Dramatic Entertainment.

Dear Sirs, As again the pen is taken up to tell of the doings of the faithful at this ancient abode, it seems a fitting opportunity to give a word of welcome to the solitary member of the School who has rejoiced our hearts by choosing to sojourn with us, in preference to other Universities we sometimes read about. At the same time we do wish our colony up here would increase in size at a brisker pace. G. Nash (Magdalen). We think he must be working, as there is always a large number of books open on the table, but he never happens to be in.

Such phraseology as " pit stalls," " pit," etc., seems strangely out of place when applied to the building once used as the refectory of " Ye Antiente Monkes." The quotation from Hamlet on the bills is also curiously inappropriate. We hardly think that Shakespeare, when he wrote these words, contemplated them being applied to a play of such dramatic possibilities as " Aggravating Sam."

THE VIGORNIAN. With profoundest apologies for encroaching upon your valuable space.

We are, Sirs, YE GHOSTES OF WULSTAN AND HAMLET.

[We are sorry that two such distinguished gentlemen are offended, but fear we can do nothing to remedy their grievance.—EDS. VlG.]

To the Editors of the " Vigornian" Dear Sirs, May I call your attention to the hideous eyesore which confronts one outside the new buildings. Dirty yellow is ugly at any time, but when a notice board of this objectionable colour is thrust before one's eyes in such a prominent position, the atrocity is brought home all the more. Trusting it may shortly assume another shade.

As a member of that distinguished band of literateurs who have in the past guided its destinies, I feel constrained to protest against our offspring's desire to be reduced in size. I regret, Sirs, that I cannot agree with your remarks as to a smaller magazine being more artistic. As a matter of fact its present form has not only elicited favourable comment from outside sources, but it has earned the envy of the Editors of our School contemporaries. In addition to this, any alteration in size would be a serious inconvenience to those who like myself bind up past copies of our School Magazine. I remain, Sirs, yours truly, A. P. HOLLAND. [We are obliged to stick to our opinion as to a smaller magazine being more artistic, but should be sorry to advocate any change in size, and thereby inconvenience enthusiastic O.V.'s.— EDS. VIG.]

I am, Sirs, yours truly, PHILOCALUS. [We agree with our correspondent that the bilious hue of the O.T.C. board is the reverse of attractive, and hope with him that it may soon be painted a new colour.—EDS. VlG.]

To the Editors of the " Vigornian." Dear Sirs, I notice in your last number that " The Vigornian" writes complaining that it is "unnecessarily large and unwieldy," and calls into question the tastes of former Editors in approving of its present dimensions.

Cibrarp. The following books have been added this term: — To the Sixth Form Reference Library: — The Epistle to the Hebrews Westcott. - Wribley. Greek Oligarchies Political Parties at Athens „ The Renaissance - Walter Pater. The Peloponnesian War - Grundy. The Republican Tradition in Europe - Fisher. The Mind and Art of Shakespeare - Dowden.

THE VIGORNIAN. Presented by the Headmaster : A Companion to the Iliad Leaf. Translation of Plato (5 vols.) Jowett. Homeric Grammar Monro. Syntax of Moods and Goodwin. Tenses -

Cibrarp Account. RECEIPTS.

d. 2

O.V. Club, per J. G. Sheild, Esq

9-5

4 2 4 3 6 £31 IO 5*

To the Lending Library : — The Wonderful Visit The Mystery of Gloomber Anthony Wilding S. Martin's Summer The Shame of Motley Dr. Xavier 'Mid the Thick Arrows The Twinehams Science from an Easy Chair -

H. G. Wells. Conan Doyle. Rafael Sabatini.

Max Pemberton. Newbolt.

EXPENDITURE ,,

Worcester Ed. Supply

Sept. 20. "Times Cooper (Engraving) „ (Plinth) Cheque Book Oct. 6. Baylis & Son (" Vigornians ")

d. o 3 12 9 I 6 I I 10 7 11 O '3 6 O 8 6 0 5 6 O i o 9 i 10 o 6 6 ai

Ray Lankester.

£3- 10 Si R. J. CASTLEY, Hon. Treas.

School Officers. Captain of School Captain of Football Secretary of Football . Captain of Cricket Secretary of Cricket Captain of Boats ... Secretary of Boats Captain of Gymnasium Captain of Shooting Secretary of Shooting . Editors of " Vigornian '

Librarians Secretary of Field Club ... Secretary of Debating Society..

School Monitors ...

S. St. G. S. Kingdom. P. S. Beauchamp. C. T. O'Callaghan. J. M. Aldana. A. L. Mare J. E. Ross J. H. Spencer. C. T. O'Callaghan. S. M. Hawkins. G. H. Dickinson. S. St. G. S. Kingdom. C. V. Hancock. P. B. Tree. J. C. Rammell. C. V. Hancock. J. Nash. J. H. Spencer. J. Nash. P. S. Beauchamp. / S. St. G. S. Kingdom C. V. Hancock. J. Nash. P. S. Beauchamp. S. Minifie-Hawkins. J. H. Spencer. J. M. Aldana.

Audited and found correct, \V. H. CHAPPEL. 27/10/11.

6ames flccouiit. RECEIPTS. Sept. School Subs. Rowing Subs. Fines J. B. Matthews, Esq. (for Boats) W. A. Davies, Esq. (Donation).. Mrs. Bankes ,, O.V.'s Books Books sold Deficit

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Master to Oxford .. Carriage of Rowing Cup .. Case for Rowing Cup 6. Fixture Cards 28. Rent second field Cricket Sec. G.YV.R. (Boat to and from Oxford) Jordan (Cartage of Boat at Hereford) Cooper (Sports' Prizes) Aug. 3. Ward (Sports' Prizes) Hal] (food for horse) Pistol (Sports) Oct. 7. Gunn & Moore (Football) . Spalding (Football) ... 14. Everton (Rowing) Oct. 14 Hunl — 16 ic 6 Cricket Materials ... Sundries (for ground and horse) 30 o Wages

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Played on Wednesday, November I5th. Beauchamp, Aldana and Mare being absent from the School eleven, their places were taken by Baird, Sharpe and Kingdom. The ground was in a very heavy condition and severely handicapped both sides. Our opponents had plenty of dash and weight, but the School showed superior combination, and broke through and scored twice before the interval. With the wind in their favour however the visitors improved, and scored two goals in quick succession. We however always retained our lead, and thanks to beautiful shots by Davies and Caswell won an exciting game by 5 goals to 2. For our opponents Rev. P. Monahan and Rev. —•. Roberts played conspicuously well, but were by no means the only clerical members of a very clerical team to distinguish themselves. Caswell and Nash were the best of our forwards, and Davies played well at centre-half. School.—Hawkins ; Sharpe and KenyonDavies; Baird, Davies and Kingdom; Blaby, Battershill,. Nash, Caswell, and Hamilton.

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

7/u/ii. [N.B.—The largely increased deficit is due mainly (i) to additional expense incurred by the Rowing Club, and (2) to the replacement of Cricket material destroyed by the floods.]

We beg to acknowledge the following contemporaries, apologising for any accidental omissions:—Decanian, Herefordian, K.E.S. Chronicle, Marlburian, Tonbridgian, Wulfrunian, Lily, Eagle, Bromsgrovian, Warwick School Magazine, Eastbournian.